AIR EXPERIENCE FLYING

Any enrolled cadet aged between 13 years and over and who has completed Communications, Airmanship 1 and Map Reading sections of the 1st Class Cadet syllabus and whose parent or guardian has agreed to such flights can go Air Experience Flying.

Air Experience Flying (AEF) is available to all qualifying cadets at least once a year. Many cadets who enjoy flying fill vacant places and go twice or more times in a year. Cadets who go to camp usually have the opportunity to go AEF while at camp.

AEF is conducted in the newly introduced Tutor two seater (side by side) aircraft. Sitting next to the qualified pilot allows the cadet to clearly see the actions of the pilot and therefore learn more in a given time. Even on the first flight the cadet will be allowed to take over the controls and fly the aircraft. Once the cadet has had some AEF experience they will be given the opportunity to conduct aerobatic manoeuvres.

FLYING SCHOLARSHIP

Cadets selected for Flying Scholarships attend a course during which about  20 hours of intensive instruction is given at a civil flying club with the aim of the cadet being able to fly solo and thereby attain their 'Wings'.

To qualify you must be aged between 16 and 20 years and in full time education or be an Air Cadet in which case the upper age limit is raised to 22 years.

OVERSEAS FLIGHT SCHEME

On occasions where there are empty seats on RAF flights overseas the seats are offered to cadets via Regions and Wings. There are set restrictions for eligibility. Destinations vary but a valid passport is a must.