Royal Canadian Air Cadets
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Air Cadets learn about the traditions of the Royal Canadian Air Force, and participate in flight-related activities. Air Cadets have a chance to earn their civilian pilot licenses through the Air Cadet program.

Gliding is one of the more popular aspects of the Air Cadets and it provides a solid base for learning how to pilot more complicated aircraft.

Many Air Cadets go on to enjoy civilian flying careers, while others choose to pursue flying as an enjoyable life-long hobby.

LOCAL TRAINING

Air Cadet Training is divided into five proficieny levels, including on-the-job training for senior cadets. Some of the courses offered to Air Cadets at the local level are:

  • aeronautical facilities
  • aircraft identification
  • aircrew survival
  • airframe structure
  • citizenship
  • drill
  • effective speaking
  • general cadet knowledge
  • physical fitness
  • sensible living
  • marksmanship
  • principles of flight
  • propulsion
  • radio communication
  • instructional techniques
  • leadership
  • navigation
  • meteorology
  • SUMMER TRAINING

    The thrill of gliding and flying provides the backbone of the Air Cadet program. Each year nearly 600 deserving Air Cadets receive flying and gliding scholarships. The remainder learn valuable life skills and important values like mutual respect, integrity and professionalism through lessons in navigation, theories of flight and aircrew survival.

    Over 9000 Air Cadets take part in summer training. Some of the courses offered:

  • athletic instructor
  • aerospace
  • aircrew survival
  • air studies
  • air traffic control
  • instructional techniques
  • leadership
  • music
  • physical fitness
  • rifle coach
  • technical training
  • International exchanges are offered with the International Air Cadet Association. Senior Air Cadets have the opportunity to travel to many countries.



    THIS INFORMATION FROM THE OFFICAL CADETS WEBSITE.
    For more information, see the Cadets website.

     
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