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About UsAbout Us

Fraternal Organization of Fraternal Organization of heavier than air military heavier than air military pilots, active and retiredpilots, active and retired

Over 13,500 membersOver 13,500 members

Worldwide network of 89 Worldwide network of 89 flightsflights

HistoryHistory

Genesis in 1921 when B/Gen Billy Mitchell Genesis in 1921 when B/Gen Billy Mitchell urged creation of organization to honor urged creation of organization to honor WWI American military pilotsWWI American military pilots

Established in 1934 to …perpetuate the Established in 1934 to …perpetuate the spirit of patriotism, love of country, spirit of patriotism, love of country, memories, sad and pleasant, of the service memories, sad and pleasant, of the service during WWI of American airmen and to during WWI of American airmen and to further cement comradeship which bound further cement comradeship which bound them together during that periodthem together during that period

The Objectives of theOrder of Daedalians

Promote Air & Space Power in support of National Defense.

Educate Americans to the advantages of Air & Space Power.

Promote the rewards of a career in military aviation to young Americans.

Honor the legacy of our Founder Members and all who have flown in defense of our nation.

Encourage and recognize improvements in Flight Safety, Weapons Development, Combat Support and the overall effectiveness of Air & Space Power.

Recognize exceptional performance by military pilots

How We Do ThatHow We Do That Comprehensive awards programComprehensive awards program

Scholarship programsScholarship programs

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Safety AwardsSafety Awards

MAJOR GENERAL BENJAMIN D. FOULOIS MEMORIAL AWARD:MAJOR GENERAL BENJAMIN D. FOULOIS MEMORIAL AWARD: A Daedalian trophy and safety of flight award presented annually A Daedalian trophy and safety of flight award presented annually to the Major Air Command of the United States Air Force to the Major Air Command of the United States Air Force determined by the Chief of Staff, USAF, to have achieved the best determined by the Chief of Staff, USAF, to have achieved the best flying safety record during the award period. (The original flying safety record during the award period. (The original Daedalian trophy; first awarded in 1938.)Daedalian trophy; first awarded in 1938.)

ADMIRAL JAMES S. RUSSELL NAVAL AVIATION FLIGHT ADMIRAL JAMES S. RUSSELL NAVAL AVIATION FLIGHT SAFETY AWARD: SAFETY AWARD: A Daedalian trophy and award presented A Daedalian trophy and award presented annually to the United States Navy Flying unit selected by the annually to the United States Navy Flying unit selected by the Chief of Naval Operations as having the most effective flight Chief of Naval Operations as having the most effective flight safety accident prevention program. (First awarded in 1978.)safety accident prevention program. (First awarded in 1978.)

BRIGADIER GENERAL CARL I. HUTTON MEMORIAL AWARD: BRIGADIER GENERAL CARL I. HUTTON MEMORIAL AWARD: A A Daedalian trophy and award presented annually to the United Daedalian trophy and award presented annually to the United States Army unit determined by the Department of the Army to States Army unit determined by the Department of the Army to have demonstrated outstanding professionalism and to have have demonstrated outstanding professionalism and to have made invaluable contributions to the advancement of flight safety made invaluable contributions to the advancement of flight safety in Army Aviation. (First awarded in 1978.)in Army Aviation. (First awarded in 1978.)

Safety Awards (cont)Safety Awards (cont)

BRIGADIER GENERAL FRANK P. LAHM MEMORIAL AWARD BRIGADIER GENERAL FRANK P. LAHM MEMORIAL AWARD FOR FLIGHT SAFETY:FOR FLIGHT SAFETY: A Daedalian trophy and award presented A Daedalian trophy and award presented annually to the flying training wing adjudged by the Commander, annually to the flying training wing adjudged by the Commander, Air Education and Training command, USAF, to have the most Air Education and Training command, USAF, to have the most effective flight safety program during the previous calendar year. effective flight safety program during the previous calendar year. (First awarded in 1979.)(First awarded in 1979.)

LIEUTENANT GENERAL ALLEN M. BURDETT, JR., ARMY LIEUTENANT GENERAL ALLEN M. BURDETT, JR., ARMY AVIATION FLIGHT SAFETY AWARD:AVIATION FLIGHT SAFETY AWARD: A Daedalian trophy and A Daedalian trophy and award presented annually to the Army aviation training unit award presented annually to the Army aviation training unit adjudged by the Commanding General, TRADOC, to have the most adjudged by the Commanding General, TRADOC, to have the most effective aircraft accident prevention program. (First awarded in effective aircraft accident prevention program. (First awarded in 1970.)1970.)

ADMIRAL JOHN H. TOWERS FLIGHT SAFETY AWARD:ADMIRAL JOHN H. TOWERS FLIGHT SAFETY AWARD: A A Daedalian trophy and award presented annually to that training Daedalian trophy and award presented annually to that training squadron of the Naval Air Training Command adjudged by the squadron of the Naval Air Training Command adjudged by the Chief of Naval Air Training to have achieved an outstanding record Chief of Naval Air Training to have achieved an outstanding record in its mission-oriented flight safety program. (First awarded in in its mission-oriented flight safety program. (First awarded in 1968.)1968.)

Airmanship AwardsAirmanship Awards

DAEDALIAN EXCEPTIONAL PILOT AWARDS:DAEDALIAN EXCEPTIONAL PILOT AWARDS: A Daedalian trophy presented A Daedalian trophy presented annually to a pilot selected by each service: The U.S. Army, the U.S. Navy, the annually to a pilot selected by each service: The U.S. Army, the U.S. Navy, the U.S. Marine Corps, the U.S. Coast Guard, and the U.S. Air Force. Selection is U.S. Marine Corps, the U.S. Coast Guard, and the U.S. Air Force. Selection is based on exceptional deeds performed to assure mission success, acts of valor based on exceptional deeds performed to assure mission success, acts of valor as an aviator, or an extraordinary display of courage or leadership in the air in as an aviator, or an extraordinary display of courage or leadership in the air in support of air operations. (First awarded in 1999.)support of air operations. (First awarded in 1999.)

LIEUTENANT GENERAL HAROLD L. GEORGE CIVILIAN AIRMANSHIP LIEUTENANT GENERAL HAROLD L. GEORGE CIVILIAN AIRMANSHIP AWARD:AWARD: A Daedalian trophy and award presented annually to the pilot, copilot A Daedalian trophy and award presented annually to the pilot, copilot and/or crew of a United States certified commercial airline selected by a Federal and/or crew of a United States certified commercial airline selected by a Federal Aviation committee to have demonstrated ability, judgment and/or heroism Aviation committee to have demonstrated ability, judgment and/or heroism above and beyond normal operational requirements. (First awarded in 1956.)above and beyond normal operational requirements. (First awarded in 1956.)

ORVILLE WRIGHT ACHIEVEMENT AWARD:ORVILLE WRIGHT ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: A Daedalian award presented to A Daedalian award presented to outstanding graduates of the undergraduate pilot training schools of the USAF outstanding graduates of the undergraduate pilot training schools of the USAF Air Education and Training Command, the Naval Air Training Command, and to Air Education and Training Command, the Naval Air Training Command, and to outstanding graduates of the Army Aviation School. (First awarded in 1960.)outstanding graduates of the Army Aviation School. (First awarded in 1960.)

Achievement AwardsAchievement Awards

DAEDALIAN WEAPONS SYSTEM AWARD: DAEDALIAN WEAPONS SYSTEM AWARD: The Colonel Franklin The Colonel Franklin C. Wolfe Memorial. A Daedalian trophy and award presented C. Wolfe Memorial. A Daedalian trophy and award presented annually but successively to recipients) in the Army, Navy or Air annually but successively to recipients) in the Army, Navy or Air Force selected by the respective service to have made the major Force selected by the respective service to have made the major contributions to the development of an outstanding weapon contributions to the development of an outstanding weapon system in use by that service. (First awarded in 1970.)system in use by that service. (First awarded in 1970.)

MAJOR GENERAL WARREN R. CARTER LOGISTICS MAJOR GENERAL WARREN R. CARTER LOGISTICS READINESS AWARD:READINESS AWARD: A Daedalian trophy and award presented A Daedalian trophy and award presented annually to the USAF unit at Base Level selected by the Chief of annually to the USAF unit at Base Level selected by the Chief of Staff, USAF, as having achieved the best supply effectiveness Staff, USAF, as having achieved the best supply effectiveness record in the United States Air Force in support of mission aircraft record in the United States Air Force in support of mission aircraft and/or weapons. (First awarded in 1962.)and/or weapons. (First awarded in 1962.)

MAJOR GENERAL CLEMENTS MCMULLEN WEAPONS SYSTEM MAJOR GENERAL CLEMENTS MCMULLEN WEAPONS SYSTEM MAINTENANCE AWARD:MAINTENANCE AWARD: A Daedalian trophy and award A Daedalian trophy and award presented annually to a USAF unit (Wing Level) determined by presented annually to a USAF unit (Wing Level) determined by Headquarters USAF to have the best weapon system maintenance Headquarters USAF to have the best weapon system maintenance record for the preceding calendar year. (First awarded in 1960.)record for the preceding calendar year. (First awarded in 1960.)

Education AwardsEducation Awards

LIEUTENANT GENERALS MILLARD F. & HUBERT R. LIEUTENANT GENERALS MILLARD F. & HUBERT R. HARMON AWARD: HARMON AWARD: A Daedalian award presented annually A Daedalian award presented annually to the USAF Academy Outstanding Cadet in the Order of to the USAF Academy Outstanding Cadet in the Order of Graduation - the top graduate. (First awarded in 1959.)Graduation - the top graduate. (First awarded in 1959.)

GENERAL MUIR S. FAIRCHILD EDUCATIONAL GENERAL MUIR S. FAIRCHILD EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD:ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: A Daedalian trophy and award A Daedalian trophy and award presented annually to a member or members of the Air presented annually to a member or members of the Air University adjudged by the Commander, Air University, to University adjudged by the Commander, Air University, to have made the most significant contribution to Air have made the most significant contribution to Air University education or to Air Force education in general. University education or to Air Force education in general. (First awarded in 1964.)(First awarded in 1964.)

DAEDALIAN JROTC ACHIEVEMENT AWARD:DAEDALIAN JROTC ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: Presented Presented annually to outstanding cadets at participating high annually to outstanding cadets at participating high schools. (First awarded in 1978.)schools. (First awarded in 1978.)

ScholarshipsScholarships

Flight Scholarship ProgramFlight Scholarship Program

Daedalian Foundation Matching Daedalian Foundation Matching ProgramProgram

Eagan Multi-Year Mentoring Eagan Multi-Year Mentoring Scholarship ProgramScholarship Program

Flight Scholarship ProgramFlight Scholarship Program

Up to $2000(possible match up to Up to $2000(possible match up to $2000)$2000)

Recipient must have desire and Recipient must have desire and potential to be a commissioned potential to be a commissioned military pilotmilitary pilot

College student or high school senior College student or high school senior who has been accepted by a college who has been accepted by a college or universityor university

Selection FactorsSelection Factors

Intention to pursue a career as a Intention to pursue a career as a military pilotmilitary pilot

Demonstration of moral character and Demonstration of moral character and patriotismpatriotism

Scholastic and military standing and Scholastic and military standing and aptitudeaptitude

Physical condition and aptitude for Physical condition and aptitude for flight flight

Application ProcessApplication Process

Complete written application Complete written application Submit to Longhorn Flight 38 Submit to Longhorn Flight 38

Scholarship Committee by November 30Scholarship Committee by November 30 Notified of selection by January 31Notified of selection by January 31 Check payable only to college or Check payable only to college or

universityuniversity May be submitted to Daedalian May be submitted to Daedalian

Foundation for possible matchingFoundation for possible matching

ApplicationApplicationKey PointsKey Points

Personal information, name, address, etc Permanent contact information School information Academic achievement and recognition Extracurricular activities, honors and employment experience Military service Physical Status Career objectives in aerospace activities statement Career objectives following graduation College expenses and scholarships Recent photograph (preferably 5 x 7)

Daedalian Foundation Daedalian Foundation Matching ProgramMatching Program

The Foundation provides scholarships through the Matching The Foundation provides scholarships through the Matching Scholarship Program, wherein the Foundation matches Scholarship Program, wherein the Foundation matches amounts given by Flights, or chapters of the Order of amounts given by Flights, or chapters of the Order of Daedalians, to deserving college and university students Daedalians, to deserving college and university students who are pursuing a career as a military aviator.who are pursuing a career as a military aviator.

Match up to $2000Match up to $2000

Same criteria as flight scholarshipSame criteria as flight scholarship

Must have been selected and awarded a flight scholarshipMust have been selected and awarded a flight scholarship

Eagan Multi-Year Mentoring Eagan Multi-Year Mentoring Scholarship ProgramScholarship Program

Three or four year programThree or four year program Freshman not eligibleFreshman not eligible Potentially $7500 to $10000 spread over as many Potentially $7500 to $10000 spread over as many

as four yearsas four years Reapply each year for follow-on fundingReapply each year for follow-on funding Must be in ROTC programMust be in ROTC program Must have and maintain 3.0 GPAMust have and maintain 3.0 GPA Must be medically qualified for flight trainingMust be medically qualified for flight training Must apply for and be awarded military pilot Must apply for and be awarded military pilot

training slot training slot at appropriate pointat appropriate point in ROTC in ROTC programprogram

Cadet Flight Indoctrination Cadet Flight Indoctrination ProgramProgram

Four way partnership of Daedalian Four way partnership of Daedalian Foundation, a Daedalian flight, selected Foundation, a Daedalian flight, selected candidates and an FAA-certified Flight candidates and an FAA-certified Flight training facility to provide motivational flight training facility to provide motivational flight training up to solo phasetraining up to solo phase

Five PhasesFive Phases PreparationPreparation Cadet selectionCadet selection Ground schoolGround school Flight campFlight camp Wrap upWrap up

CFIP PurposeCFIP Purpose Identify, screen and select eligible Identify, screen and select eligible

applicant for participation in a flight applicant for participation in a flight training program designed to training program designed to enhance their motivation to pursue a enhance their motivation to pursue a career in military aviationcareer in military aviation

Eligibility CriteriaEligibility Criteria

Sophomore or above attending an accredited Sophomore or above attending an accredited high school or similar program high school or similar program or;or;

Enrolled in an accredited college programEnrolled in an accredited college program Demonstrate desire and potential to become Demonstrate desire and potential to become

a commissioned military pilota commissioned military pilot 16 years of age or above and have no 16 years of age or above and have no

physical conditions that would be physical conditions that would be disqualifyingdisqualifying

US citizen and fluent in EnglishUS citizen and fluent in English

Selection CriteriaSelection Criteria

Letters of recommendationLetters of recommendation Demonstrated high moral character Demonstrated high moral character Demonstrated high level of motivation to complete Demonstrated high level of motivation to complete

the programthe program Evidence of existing strong interest in aviationEvidence of existing strong interest in aviation High scholastic standing among peers and intent to High scholastic standing among peers and intent to

enter collegeenter college Good physical condition without apparent Good physical condition without apparent

limitationslimitations Willingness to make CFIP priority through program Willingness to make CFIP priority through program

completioncompletion Positive support from applicant’s parent/guardian Positive support from applicant’s parent/guardian

or sponsoror sponsor

Ground SchoolGround School

Held in early summer for Held in early summer for approximately one weekapproximately one week

Conducted by the flight training Conducted by the flight training schoolschool

Successful completion results in Successful completion results in advancement to flight phaseadvancement to flight phase

Flight PhaseFlight Phase

Held at selected flight school/FBOHeld at selected flight school/FBO Cadets must be present for all Cadets must be present for all

scheduled instructionscheduled instruction Training conducted through solo Training conducted through solo

phase not to exceed 20 flight hours phase not to exceed 20 flight hours (Avg is 14 hours)(Avg is 14 hours)

Wrap UpWrap Up

Successful candidates receive Successful candidates receive certificate and other memorabiliacertificate and other memorabilia

Completing candidates submit brief Completing candidates submit brief summary of their ground and flight summary of their ground and flight experiencesexperiences

Application Key PointsApplication Key Points

Personal informationPersonal information School informationSchool information Aviation experienceAviation experience Physical standardsPhysical standards Statement of career objectiveStatement of career objective Statement regarding college intentions Statement regarding college intentions

and expectationsand expectations Recent photographRecent photograph

Key DatesKey Dates

Submit application – February 28Submit application – February 28 Notified of selection – April 30Notified of selection – April 30 Start of ground school – early summer at Start of ground school – early summer at

end of school termend of school term Flight phase – at end of successful ground Flight phase – at end of successful ground

school completionschool completion Submit summary of CFIP experience – July Submit summary of CFIP experience – July

3131 Presentation of certificates/memorabilia – Presentation of certificates/memorabilia –

October Flight meetingOctober Flight meeting