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FlyingCadets from the Air Training Corps are offered opportunities to fly in light aircraft, gliders as well as other RAF and civil aircraft. There are plenty of opportunities open to cadets when flying, from aerobatics in the new Grob Tutor to practising stalls in a Viking glider. Some Cadets who stand out from the rest may also get the opportunity to fly on a civil airliner or go on an overseas flight in an RAF Tri-Star, VC10 or Hercules. A few cadets have also had the opportunity to fly in a variety of other aircraft including fast jets and the Red Arrows. Exciting opportunities for cadets to learn how to fly, with scholarships for both powered flight and gliding. |
ShootingCadets at all levels of the Air Training Corps have the opportunity to participate in the sport of rifle shooting. Since the ATC was originally a recruiting organisation for the Royal Air Force it made good sense for marksmanship to be on the training syllabus. Shooting remains one of the most popular cadet activities.. A "range" is a location designed so that people can take part in shooting under controlled conditions and come in many shapes and sizes. Initially, shooting takes place with the target 25m from the firer, either on a 25m indoor range or a 25m barrack (outdoor) range. As the firer advances through the weapons they will start to shoot at ranges of 100m or more. |
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Adventure Training Adventure Training forms an essential part of the Air Cadet's training syllabus. As well as helping cadets forge new friendships, adventure training enables all cadets to show off their leadership qualities. The Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme is a voluntary, non-competitive programme of practical, cultural and adventurous activities for young people. The Award programme consists of three levels, Bronze, Silver and Gold. Each have differing criteria for entry and the level of achievement necessary to complete each award. |
SportAir Cadets from the 222 Squadron participate in sports at various levels, gaining recognition for themselves, the Squadron, Wing, Region and can even be selected to represent the Corps (National Level). Sgt Andy Walton represented the ATC playing Rugby and Cpl Evelyn Haywood represented the Wing playing netball. We provide many different sports including:
The opportunities are there, enjoy yourself! |
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FieldcraftFieldcraft is, to put it simply, the art of living and moving in the field. Although the ATC is generally focused on different activities, fieldcraft does play a big part in the Squadron's training programme. Fieldcraft is often used as a method of assessing cadets' leadership qualities - what would happen, for instance if the 1 and 2i/cs (first and second in commands) of your team went down? Would you take control? Do you have the skills and abilities? You soon will! |
Service Training The training is progressive and is designed to give you the necessary skills and knowledge to be able to more fully take part in the other activities available to you. Training will vary between formal lectures, hands on projects and plenty of outdoors 'actually doing it'. The ATC now offers a BTEC in Aviation Studies to Cadets who successfully complete the training syllabus. This nationally recognised qualification will be a great addition to your CV upon leaving school/college whatever career you wish to pursue. Every year, cadets are given the opportunity to attend a camp on an operational RAF station. These camps last one week with the primary purpose of letting cadets see what life is like on an RAF camp. It is also an excellent opportunity to meet new friends and have a lot of fun. |
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