Civilian Pilot Training Program - Wikipedia
The Civilian Pilot Training Program (CPTP) was a flight training program (1938–1944) sponsored by the United States government with the stated purpose of increasing the number of civilian pilots, though …
On June 27, 1939, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Civilian Pilot Training Act of 1939 into law. The law not only strengthened our national defense prior to entering World War II, but also …
Civilian Pilot Training Program - National Museum of the USAF
The Civilian Pilot Training Program and War Training Service served the nation and the USAAF well before and during WWII. The program created a much-needed pool of civilian fliers who were ready …
Civilian Pathway to Becoming a Pilot—U.S. - alpa.org
Explore the civilian pathway to becoming an airline pilot, with training options, certificates, and career opportunities that lead to the cockpit.
Civilian Pilot Training Program (CPTP) built up their air forces in part by training civilians as pilots in anticipation of possible conflict. In the United States, a similar program, known as the Civilian Pilot …
Civilian Pilot Training Program (CPTP) - Centennial of Flight
President Franklin D. Roosevelt unveiled the program on December 27, 1938, announcing at a White House press conference that he had signed off on a proposal to provide a needed boost to general …
President Roosevelt signed the Civilian Pilot Training Act in June 1939, creating a program of government-sponsored flight training for college-aged individuals. The legislation included provisions …
Civilian Pilot Training Program - U.S. National Park Service
Nov 24, 2017 · With tensions High in Europe, Asia and North Africa, President Franklin D. Roosevelt established the Civilian Pilot Training Program (CPT) to provide aviation training for young …
The Civilian Pilot Training Program by Julia Lauria-Blum
Jul 3, 2023 · The Civilian Pilot Training Program (CPTP) was a flight training program sponsored by the United States government. Its purpose was to increase the number of civilian pilots in order to ready …
The CPTP offered pilot training to previously excluded group
On June 27, 1939, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Civilian Pilot Training Act into law. This law helped get America ready for World War II by training up aviators for future combat.