Scottsdale Composite Sq. 314 participated in the annual Wreaths Across America event at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona on Dec. 13, 2025. After attending the ceremony, the members helped place wreaths on the graves of veterans. (L-R) Capt. Beyda, C/AB Ford, C/Maj. Ransdell, C/CMSgt. Ransdell, C/Amn Davis, C/1st Lt. Ransdell, and C/2nd Lt. Yu. Not pictured: C/2nd Lts. Byerley and Sheard.
2020 Cessna 182T Skylane, N806CP
Assigned to the Scottsdale Composite Squadron 314 Black Sheep.
2025 Red Flag Competition
The combat flight simulator competition is held annually, with cadets from all across the Arizona Wing competing to shoot down the most virtual enemy aircraft. This year, Sq. 314 did exceptionally well, with our Cadets coming in 1st, 2nd, and 4th Places.
(L) C/2nd Lt. Ransdell, who came in 4th Place, competing on one of the simulators. (R) C/2nd Lt. Albrecht receiving the 1st Place award from Wing Commander Col. Yaeger.
Hundreds Gather at Arizona School for Annual ACE Program Launch
Civil Air Patrol’s national youth STEM program, Aerospace Connections in Education (ACE), kicks off each school year with a national liftoff at the prior year’s ACE School of the Year, most recently Grayhawk Elementary in Scottsdale, Arizona, where over 600 students, educators, and guests attended.
A F-16C of the Colorado Air National Guard's 120th Fighter Squadron intercepts and inspects "target" aircraft as part of recurring air defense intercept training
Snow on Mountains around Scottsdale Airport
Scottsdale Airport with snow on the McDowell Mountains
Hurricane Harvey Response
Numerous Civil Air Patrol aircraft from around Southwest Region participating in search and rescue and photo missions after Hurricane Harvey devastated Southern Texas in 2017.
Scottsdale supports Codetalker squadron
Three Scottsdale squadron members along with Sedona squadron members supported CodeTalker Bahe Ketchum squadron cadet orientation flight at Page, Arizona.
Sedona Arizona O-Flight
Photo taken during an orientation flight.
Civil Air Patrol gives cadets the opportunity to experience the wonder of flight firsthand. Orientation flights are one of the most exciting aspects of cadet life.
