When is a pilot a pilot?  When he or she is engaged in the activities of flying.  Whether on the ground or in the air; whether flight planning, recording ATIS, cruising at 7,500', or just touching down, one must be "flying" to be a pilot.  If one is not involved in the activities of flying, one is either a spectator or a passenger.  In other words, if you are not flying the plane you are either watching others who are going places, or you are just along for the ride.

When is a club member a club member?  Well, you might say, "When the membership dues are paid", but that would be like saying one is a pilot when they get a pilot's license.  But getting a license or paying dues shouldn't be the ultimate goal.  If you want to be a pilot, do pilot things...fly a plane.  If you want to be a member, do member things...get involved.  Getting involved can mean many things:  hosting a breakfast meeting, attending a breakfast meeting, mentoring newer pilots, participating in club workshops or workdays, helping with the website or newsletter, or volunteering to help clean a plane.

Jim and Lenny provide a good value for club members.  Please encourage others to visit our new website or to attend a club gathering so that they can become familiar with CAP Flying.