Pirassununga is a municipality in the state of São Paulo in Brazil , with an altitude of 627 meters. The population is 76,877 (2020 est.) in an area of 727 km.
61-629: Situated in the southeast region of Brazil, the city is home to many important institutions, one being the Brazilian Air Force Academy . All current and future officers of the Brazilian Air Force are trained here. Pirassununga is also home to Fort Anhaguera, which once hosted the 13th Mechanized Cavalry Regiment of the Brazilian army. In addition to being an important region for the Brazilian military, Pirassununga
122-426: A 50 km of roads and a telephone network with about 23 km. The Air Force Academy offers three different graduation courses, Aviator Officer Formation Course ( Curso de Formação de Oficial Aviador – CFOAv), Quartermaster Officer Formation Course ( Curso de Formação de Oficial Itendente – CFOInt) and Infantry Officer Formation Course ( Curso de Formação de Oficial de Infantaria – CFOInf). Concomitantly, at all
183-509: A previously good formation for their cadets after war, created the CPCAR (Air Cadets Preparatory Course), what is a previously course of Air Force School (at Campo dos Afonsos, also known as "cradle of military Brazilian aviation"), in 1949. In May, 21 of 1949, the president created at the Ministry of Aeronautic the decree 26.514, establishing the CPCAR. The EPCAr (Air Cadets Preparatory School)
244-526: Is a hub for the agriculture and environmental sciences of Brazil. The University of São Paulo 's Faculdade de Zootecnia e Engenharia de Alimentos (FZEA), which translates to the College of Animal Science and Food Engineering, is located in the city. Pirassununga is also the location of CEPTA, the National Research and Conservation Center of Continental Aquatic Biodiversity, which is associated with
305-480: Is an Air Force's task). The Quartermaster, in Brazilian Military Forces, is responsible for the significant part of logistics, which earned it the nickname "Queen of Logistics". The Quartermaster is responsible for procurement activities (food, uniforms and equipment, fuels, weaponry, oils and lubricants; recoverables, and others), transportation of personnel and supplies. At military campaign,
366-426: Is situated at Barbacena-MG, Brazil. The school works like a high school, but not an ordinary one. During the three years of course, the student (equivalent to a 3° sergeant) learns in the general field the same disciplines of normal high school, but in the military field they learn how to valorize their career and ideal, how to act like a military-man, as well how to lead their conducts with the country's interests. After
427-572: Is the Clube de Vôo a Vela (CVV – literally " Sailing Flight Club" in Portuguese). Since 1976, the CVV teaches the extracurricular glider pilot course for Academy cadets. The extremely exhaustive routine makes many cadets choose to exercise the relaxing activity of gliding. Besides, the supreme majority of aviator cadets actually join the academy with very little or none real flight experience. This, plus
488-554: Is the largest Battalion of the Brazilian Army. The Cadet corps are constituted by a Commander, a Deputy Commander, a staff and diverse Courses and peculiar Sections, composites for Officers and Cadets with the diverse missions and characteristics. Specialties include infantry , cavalry , artillery , combat engineering , communications , quartermaster , and ordnance . Cadets receive training in riding, weaponry, and physical fitness. Just like so many military academies in
549-660: The Assemblies of God in Brazil (the largest evangelical church in the country), Christian Congregation in Brazil , among others. These denominations are growing more and more throughout Brazil. Brazilian Air Force Academy The Brazilian Air Force Academy (AFA, Academia da Força Aérea in Portuguese ) is the Brazilian Air Force 's educational institution that provides initial officer training for
610-719: The Chico Mendes Institute , an important research and conservation center in Brasília , the capital of Brazil . Pirassununga was originally home to the Tupi people , an indigenous group in Brazil. They gave the city its name, which means "the sound of fish." Every December, the fish migrate upstream, causing loud sounds as they fight against the current. Pirassununga is home to three sugar cane distilleries, Pirassununga 51 Cachaça , Cachaça Sapucaia and Pirassununga Cachaça. The most popular brand, Pirassununga 51 Cachaça,
671-745: The Real Academia Militar (Royal Military Academy), incorporating the previous Royal Academy of Artillery, Fortification and Drawing. Its first location was at the Artillery academy, today the location of the National Historical Museum of Brazil . In 1812, it was transferred to the São Francisco square, a place that offered better conditions for warfare maneuvers. With the Independence of Brazil in 1822, it
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#1732793539597732-459: The caipirinha . Waterfall Emas serves as a hydroelectric plant to power the city of Pirassununga. In addition to supplying the city with electricity, it is a local fishing and boating destination. Houses can be rented nearby for fishermen to be near the water. Around Waterfall Emas, one can find many restaurants serving the local fish, dorado. In telecommunications, the city was served by Telecomunicações de São Paulo . In July 1998, this company
793-505: The Academy Course, pilots learn maneuvers like Stall , Spin , Lazy Eight , Barrel Roll , Looping , Split-S , Chandelle , Immelmann and Cuban Eight . AFA pilots are able to sustain two and four aircraft formations as wingmen, and are also able to perform nearly 2,000-mile (3,200 km) navigation with full understanding of both visual and instrumental flight rules and night flights. The club which vacancies are most crowded
854-475: The Academy where another year of basic formation training takes place. The next period, qualification, lasts from the second to the fourth year. In the first period, the cadet's personality is adjusted to military life and combat. The cadet undergoes physical qualification and training in various abilities. During the second period, the cadet practices command, continues with physical training and develops to meet
915-513: The Air Force Aviators Board, Air Force Quartermasters Board and Air Force Infantry Boards, developing the attributes in each cadet on military martiality, intellectuals and professionals, in addition to ethical, moral, civic and social concerns, obtaining, at the end of this process, a position to become leaders of a modern Air Force". The Air Force Academy is, along with Academia Militar das Agulhas Negras (Military Academy of
976-745: The Black Needles) and Escola Naval (Naval College), one of the Brazilian Military Academies. The Air Force Academy is the home base of the First and Second Aerial Instruction Squadrons as well as home of the internationally known Smoke Squadron . In Aeronautics Instruction matters Academia have one of the most selective military aviation trainings of the World. Cadets learn to fly as second year strats, and with less than 15 hours of experience cadets must be already able to perform
1037-569: The Duke of Caixas, whilst wearing the blue dress uniform of the Corps. During the summer, the fourth class cadets spend their vacations in the specialty branch school of their choice, beginning the second year as full fledged third class cadets of their chosen service branches within the Army: In addition to the tough physical training regime and weapons training, each of the cadets are trained to endure
1098-756: The Equestrian Department, the Firearms Department and the Instruction Park. The Main Complex was expanded in 1988 to two times its original size, the expansion consisting mainly of refectories and cadets' lodgings. The Command and Services Battalion includes the Headquarters Company, a Service Company, a Military Police Company, a Guard Company, a Rifleman Company, and two Corps of Cadets Auxiliary Companies. It
1159-513: The Governor of the State of São Paulo and other senior officials. The new School first commander was Aviator Major Aloysio Otter Netto. The buildings were few and poor, with only two hangars. The accommodations and infrastructure facilities were mostly concentrated in the old Support Division building. The runways were grassy and much more shorter than current runways. The year 1968 was crowned with
1220-559: The Logistics System Air Force Command. The course provides knowledge acquisition on Logistics, Mobile Quartermaster Units, Budget Execution, Procurement, Planning, Public Management, Internal Control Management, disciplines that are part of the specialized technical field Curriculum of CFOInt. When completed his academic studies, the graduated cadet is presented in the Military Section for which
1281-618: The Military Aviation School took place on 10 July 1919, and Lieutenant Colonel Stanislaus Vieira Pamplona was its first commander. The School planes which came to Brazil in 1919 and 1920, were French, from World War I , the Nieuport and Spad 84 "Herbermont". For many years, military aviation was shared between Navy and Army. However, the creation of a new and independent Force formed part of the idealistic musings of Major Augustus Lysias Rodrigues, Military Aviator and one of
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#17327935395971342-651: The Ministry of Educations as Superior Degree. The Aviator Officer Formation Course is extremely demanding, requires dedication and perseverance of the cadet to keep up matters of academic performance both at the General and Specific areas, besides the physical training, military activities and especially the Flying at Second and Fourth Years. Upon graduation, Aviator Cadets are split into three Operational Specialization Squadrons. "Joker Squadron" (2nd Squadron / 5th Air Group) teaches Embraer EMB-314 Super Tucano ground school and
1403-542: The United States. The Brazilian Army would only have its Military Aviation School after the Great War. On 15 January 1919, by Federal Decree, was opened a credit for establishing a Military Aviation Service. The service has been provided with infrastructure by acquiring aircraft and other necessary materials, and for the school staff, teachers and other workers for maintenance were hired. The official opening of
1464-530: The academy as cadets must firstly subscribe for the Academy Admission Process. Generally the submissions period take time between May and June. (complete with the number of vacancies) The first step becoming an air force cadet is get a good performance at the theoretical examination. All candidates must undergo an 80 questions test, with 20 questions per subject (Maths, physics, Portuguese Language and English Language). The difficulty level of
1525-541: The academy, the aviators still have technique-specific academic subjects inherent in air activity. Aerodynamics, Jet Propulsion, Air Navigation, Air Traffic, Aviation Technical English, Aerospace Medical Sciences and Meteorology are some subjects of the specific part of Aviator's grid, who in addition to bachelors in Administration, still leave graduates in Aeronautical Sciences, also recognized by
1586-608: The arrival of jet aircraft T-37C, which would mark the beginning of a new era. On 9 September, was made the first flight instruction of cadets in that aircraft. On 10 July 1969, the School of Aeronautics was renamed the Academia da Força Aérea (Air Force Academy) also well known in Brazil just by the acronym AFA. In 1971, the Air Force Academy was definitely transferred from Afonsos AFB to Pirassununga, as its first commander
1647-473: The arts and sciences. In the first year the cadets receive common education in various subjects and from the second year onward studies depend on the specialty branch he or she will be posted after graduation. Regardless of major, all cadets graduate with a Bachelor of Military Science degree. As all cadets are commissioned as aspirants upon graduation, military and leadership education is nested with academic instruction. Military training and discipline fall under
1708-643: The basic skills for Fighter Pilots . The "Gavião Squadron" (11th Air Group) teaches the Eurocopter AS350 "Esquilo" Helicopter Ground school and forms all Helicopter Pilots for the Air Force. Yet, there is the "Rumba Squadron" (1st Squadron / 5th Air Group) administering the course of the Embraer EMB 110 Bandeirante , forming at the end of one year the new pilots for the operational squadrons of Air Transport and Air Maritime Patrol (which in Brazil
1769-557: The competent authorities. The academy has a building area of 215,246 m , with 141,800 square feet (13,170 m ) of administrative area and 73,246 square feet (6,804.8 m ) of residential area. For its operation, AFA has a water treatment station with a water network spanning approximately 15 km and maintaining a capacity / day to 6,000,000 liters, using the waters of the Rio Mogi Guaçu; has, in electric power system, 41 km of overhead and underground voltage network, and
1830-533: The course an Air Force officer. The following airborne units are based at the academy: Academia Militar das Agulhas Negras The Military Academy of Agulhas Negras ( Portuguese : Academia Militar das Agulhas Negras , AMAN – named after the Agulhas Negras summit ) is the biggest among several schools of formation of combatant officers of the Brazilian Army . It originated in 1792 with
1891-639: The course of the Brazilian-made turboprop Embraer T-27 Tucano . This time, the cadets fly nearly 120 hours all over the year, learning more complex acrobatics, four-aircraft Formation Flights and IFR navigation. At the end of the year, almost graduating as Aviator Officers, the top 30 pilots are designated for the Fighter Pilot Course. The rest of them are distributed between the Helicopter and MultiEngine Aircraft Schools. During
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1952-673: The creation of the Royal Academy of Artillery, Fortification and Drawing, the first military school of the Americas, in the city of Rio de Janeiro . Today the Academy is located in the city of Resende , in the state of Rio de Janeiro . In 1792, Queen Mary I of Portugal and Brazil founded the Real Academia de Artilharia, Fortificação e Desenho (Royal Academy of Artillery, Fortification and Drawing) in Rio de Janeiro, modeled after
2013-712: The eliminated air cadets stay in AFA, joining the Quartermaster or Infantry cadets, but many of them just leave the academy. These high losses turned the Aviator Officer Formation Course the most difficult and demanding Officer Formation Course of all Brazilian Military Forces. At the fourth year, the surviving aviator cadets join the First Aerial Instruction Squadron (Primeiro Esquadrão de Instrução Aérea) and start
2074-496: The end of Second EIA Course, the surviving cadets have nearly 50 flight hours accumulated. Both T-25 and T-27 courses are subdivided in four series of flight missions: Pre-Solo, Maneuvers and Acrobatics , Formation Flight and Navigation . In order to select only the best pilots for military service, about one third of the original number of Air Cadets are eliminated of the Aviation, most of them during pre-solo missions. Usually,
2135-601: The exams is very high for Brazilian standards. But even so, the level of exams are not as high as the examinations of the Instituto Militar de Engenharia (Military Institute of Engineering) or the Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica (Aeronautical Institute of Technology). Nearly 10000 candidates apply for the examinations, however only the 650 best are selected for the next phases of the Academy Admission Process. The Brazilian Air Force, looking for
2196-610: The existing Academy in Lisbon , intended to train artillery and engineering officers of the Portuguese Army in Brazil. This Academy is considered the pioneer of military and engineering education in the Americas. The transfer of the Portuguese Royal Court from Lisbon to Rio de Janeiro in 1808 after they fled from Napoleon's invasion of Portugal caused King Dom João VI to inaugurate on 23 April 1811
2257-758: The facilities to serve a growing and fully operational Army, the Military School of Resende was created in the city of Resende on January 1, 1944. It was renamed the Academia Militar das Agulhas Negras in 1951. The first female cadets of the Academy entered its doors in 2017. The AMAN campus in Resende occupies 67 km . It contains several complexes, including the Main Complex, the Physical Education Department,
2318-481: The first hangars of the new School of Aeronautics was initiated in 1942, even though the war was not yet over. In 1949, the Ministry of Aeronautics appointed a new group of officers to present the project of the new School, which resulted in the Study and Construction of the School of Aeronautics, with the proposal of updating the School project, arranging and supervising the construction. On 17 July 1956, another commission
2379-465: The first in the Ministry of Aeronautics in Brazil. Major Lysias, however, enthusiastically raised his voice at a time when both the Military and Naval Aviation had not yet reached full development, getting his ideas kept for many years, coming to realize at the outbreak of World War II . The Ministry of Aeronautics was established by Federal Decree 2961 January 20, 1941, and shortly after its creation,
2440-501: The foundation necessary for cultural and scientific development of future academic Aviator Officers, Quartermasters and Air Force Infantry. The Aviator Cadets are future Air Force pilots. During four years of progress, they study subjects of administration in order to take positions of leadership in the sections of the Air Force's Institutions, either in an air Squadron, an Air Base or other Air Force's operational institution. Besides this general academic side, common to all three courses of
2501-464: The high number of cadets eliminated in the second year, makes many of these first-year cadets wishing to join the CVV and gain valuable flight experience, which can make the very difference between staying or leaving the academy during the 2nd Aerial Instruction Squadron. The Gliding Club is obviously the most prominent. They have high performance gliders, Schleicher ASW 20 and "Libelle", and has two tugs Embraer EMB-202 Ipanema . Before learning to fly,
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2562-623: The main Officer Board of Brazil's Air Force Command. The academy is located east of Pirassununga city, in São Paulo State county, and it is the largest Brazilian Air Base as well as the largest Air Force Academy of Latin America . All three Officer Formation Courses (CFOs) of Academia da Força Aérea are recognized as Superior Degree by Brazil's Ministry of Educations. The academy fulfills its mission of "training officers for
2623-439: The new members of the club must first pass through tests on technical knowledge and flight procedures of Gliding Flight and accumulate a substantial number of hours as Club's supporters. The Gliding Club enables cadets having constant contact with the air activity, developing team spirit, fellowship, camaraderie and mutual trust between them. All young man or woman, between seventeen and twenty-three years old, that wishes to join
2684-511: The new military force felt the need to intensify staff training. The Air Force, at imminent expansion because of the exigencies of war, that was almost reaching Brazilian lands, has led to an immediate program to accelerate the training pace of navigators and specialists. Moreover, the new Ministry had just inherit, from Army and Navy aviations, two training centers which, for obvious reasons, should be homogenized. Therefore, both Military Aviation School and Naval Aviation School were closed down, as it
2745-792: The pillars of the Code of Honor of the Air Force Cadets Corps. The moral, scientific, military and technical expertise are taught by civilian and military instructors, that follow a sequence of knowledge within modern educational patterns, coordinated by the Education Division of the academy, along with the Cadets Corps. The Applied Mathematics, Computers, Electricity, Mechanics, Physics, Chemistry, Portuguese Language, Spanish Language, English Language, Psychology, Sociology, Business and Law, among other disciplines, provide
2806-613: The positions and functions of subordinate officer and captain. Other activities include maneuvers, the Academic Olympics, sporting competitions against the Naval School and the Academy of the Air Force (NAVAMAER) and the South American Festival of Cadets. The academic program consists of a structured core of subjects depending on the cadet's chosen specialty as a future Army officer, balanced between
2867-569: The purpose of choosing a new location, free from the limitations of the Afonsos AFB, for the construction of a new School of Aeronautics. Among the places mooted, was selected the State of São Paulo, especially the cities of Campinas, Pirassununga, Rio Claro and Ribeirao Preto. The choice of Pirassununga resulted from exceptional topographical features offered in the area (the place was called the Upper Field, east of town). The construction of
2928-764: The purview of the Office of the Commandant of Cadets. After the preparatory period in the EsPCEx, the New Cadets join the ranks of the Corps in February every year. Each New Cadet receives strict military training as part of his/her first year in the academy, including physical training and arms training. They are recognized as full cadets in a ceremony in August where they receive ceremonial daggers, similar to those used by
2989-413: The quartermaster officer is responsible for facilities services, laundry, folding, parachute maintenance and burial fulfillments. When serving as leader of an Air Force Institution's section, he is generally responsible for the supplies, financial management, and internal control. Quartermaster Cadets are prepared with both classes and practical exercises for the tasks of a surface combatant integrated with
3050-511: The solo flight. The idea for the Brazilian Air Force dates back to World War I, when fitted to the Brazilian Navy to take the initiative to organize the first military aviation core in Brazil. On 23 August 1916, then President Wenceslao Braz, founded the Naval Aviation School, while the Navy Minister, Admiral Alencar Faria of Alexandria, began negotiations for the acquisition of the first Brazilian military aircraft in order to equip an aviation school. There were three Curtiss Model F acquired from
3111-486: The theory classes of Neiva T-25 Universal basic trainer, classes about both normal and emergency procedures within the instruction area, and theory behind all practical exercises that will be performed at the next weeks. The theoretical part of the course is extremely demanding, usually cadets have to get nothing less than 90% of correct answers at the final examinations, otherwise they practically end their chances of completing Second EIA and graduating as Air Force Pilots. At
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#17327935395973172-453: The three courses is taught Public Administration , recognised by the Ministry of Educations, which is very similar to business school . The courses have a duration of 4 years in boarding and dedication. At the end of the CFO the graduated cadets are declared Officer Candidates . As soon as registered, the young man or woman receives the responsibilities inherent in the situation of Cadets: COURAGE, LOYALTY, HONOR, DUTY and PATRIOTISM which are
3233-583: The three years, the students who passed the final academic exams, the rigorous medical exams and the pilot aptitude test, guarantee the access to Military Pilot Course, at AFA (CFOAv in Brazilian acronym). Every year, EPCAr opens 180 vacancies for the CPCAR. Until 2015 there were vacancies open for men only, that changed in the following year when 20 vacancies were open for women (CPCAR is now made up of 160 male and 20 female students). The graduated students go to AFA with all need military, human and life knowledge to become an Air Force cadet, and later after concluding
3294-518: The world, the AMAN is a medium-sized, highly residential baccalaureate college, with a full-time, four-year undergraduate program that emphasizes instruction in the arts, sciences, and professions with no graduate program, preparing men and women to take on the challenge of being officers of the Brazilian Army. A cadet's career begins at the Preparatory School of the Brazilian Army (Escola Preparatória de Cadetes do Exército) , where they complete an initial year of military studies. Later, they should attend
3355-419: Was Air Brigadier Geraldo Labarthe Lebre. At that time, the Air Force Cadets Corps had already been removed from the Support Division, which today is the accommodation of staff sergeants and subofficers, to the Fourth Cadets Squadron building, where were the fourth year cadets. AFA's facilities were built according to a project (Master Plan), which can be modified in accordance with any requirements if approved by
3416-440: Was acquired by Telefónica, which adopted the Vivo brand in 2012. The company is currently an operator of cell phones, fixed lines, internet (fiber optics/4G) and television (satellite and cable). Christianity is present in the city as follows: The Catholic church in the municipality is part of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Limeira . The most diverse evangelical beliefs are present in the city, mainly Pentecostal , including
3477-405: Was classified, to perform administrative and operational activities as part of the Air Force Quartermaster's Board of Officers. Physical Education and Military Training are taught daily. The Aviator Cadets start flying at the second year of the course. Besides all the academic studies, the Air Cadets join the Second Aerial Instruction Squadron (Segundo Esquadrão de Instrução Aérea – EIA) and start
3538-431: Was created in Afonsos AFB the School of Aeronautics, on 25 March 1941, which would centralize all training of aviator officers . On the tip of the Galleon Airport, for training of maintenance personnel, was established the Escola de Especialistas da Aeronáutica (School of Aeronautics Expert) on the premises of the former Naval Aviation School. On 23 January 1942, was designated an official commission of aviator officers with
3599-443: Was founded in 1959, just one year after Brazil had won its first FIFA Soccer World Cup. Pirassununga 51 Cachaça became a household name in the country during the 70s. "51, uma boa ideia," which translates to "51, a good idea," soon became a phrase in popular culture. It wasn't until the 1990s that Pirassununga 51 Cachaça became an export to other parts of the world. Cachaça is used as the spirit of choice for Brazil 's national cocktail,
3660-532: Was named to prepare the final draft of the School, which should meet the two phases. Firstly, moving to Pirassununga the last year of the Aviator Officer Formation Course and later the establishment of the Pirassununga Facilities as the new School of Aeronautics. On 17 October 1960, opened the Precursor Aeronautical Detachment, during the festivities of the Wing Week, in the presence of his Excellency Mr. Minister of Aeronautics and Commander of Brazilian Air Force, Air Lieutenant Brigadier Francisco de Assis Correa de Mello,
3721-400: Was renamed the Imperial Academia Militar (Imperial Military Academy). With the ever-growing need to improve the training of the officers of the Brazilian Army, it was merged with the School of War in Porto Alegre , Rio Grande Do Sul . In 1913, with the objective of uniting all the military institutes of War and Application, was created the Military Academy. Given the urgent need to expand
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