The New York air national guard is the active air force of the organized militia and shall comprise the air units which are a part of the New York national guard at this date and such other air units as may be organized hereafter, including the personnel who are enlisted, appointed or commissioned therein; provided, that all persons who are members of the New York air national guard shall be federally recognized or qualified for federal recognition therein. The army aviation units of the New York army national guard shall not be considered air units within the meaning of this chapter.
New York Legal Code