Apart
from the AEF aircraft, many Air Cadets also get the opportunity of flying in a
variety of other RAF aircraft.
Apart
from the AEF aircraft, many Air Cadets also get the opportunity of flying in a
variety of other RAF aircraft.
Some lucky individuals are put forward for passenger flights in 'fast jets'.
During their 'careers' many Air Cadets will have flown in a variety of Service aeroplanes and helicopters - sometimes in the capacity of Supernumerary Crew. It is not unusual for some of these flights to include trips overseas. Most of these flights take place during Annual Camps when Cadets visit an RAF Station.
Those Air Cadets with an aptitude for flying can apply for a number of courses, including Flying and Gliding Scholarships.
As
well as flying in military aircraft there are also regular opportunities for
Squadrons to put forward Cadets for flights with Civil Airlines. Cadets get to
join the crew in the cockpit for these flights and follow the action from the
'jump seat'.
SGT D Chapman