Basically, U.S. Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine or Navy pilots of heavier-than-air, powered aircraft, active, retired, Reserve or Guard who hold or held a commission, warrant or flight officer status, or WASP are eligible for membership in the Order. Membership is not restricted with respect to age, sex, race, etc.
Pilots who held commissions, warrants or flight officer status but no longer affiliated with the military must have been honorably discharged.
All pilot ratings must have been received as a result of having successfully completed a U.S. military pilot training program.
THE TENETS OF THE ORDER OF DAEDALIANS
FIRST: TO PLACE NATION ABOVE SELF (PATRIOTISM)
SECOND: TO BE WORTHY OF THE TRUST AND CONFIDENCE OF FELLOW
DAEDALIANS (PERSONAL INTEGRITY AND CHARACTER)