Cadet Training

Weekly Squadron Training - Proficiency Program

As part of their regular weekly parade evenings, cadets also participate in a variety of training sessions designed in accordance with the national Cadet Proficiency Program. This is a graduated five level program, each level offering increasingly more advanced topics or adding depth to existing topics. An extensive range of topics is covered, including Citizenship, Leadership, Theory Of Flight, Aircraft Piloting and Navigation, Survival, Meteorology, etc.

The purpose of the Proficiency Program is to provide cadets with a consistent, structured learning environment in order to stimulate their interests, especially in aviation, and broaden their horizons as Canadian citizens. This program is further outlined on the Local Training pages on the national Cadets website.

Additional Support Training

In addition to weekly training, cadets are also offered a variety of optional support activities throughout the year. These activities take place typically on evenings or weekends and are always great opportunities to experience new challenges and enjoy their time together.

Typical support training activities include - weekend survival camps, glider and power flying days, ski and skating days, tours of museums and aviation exhibits, etc.

Consult the squadron Events Calendar for details of upcoming Support Training activities.

Summer Training

A wide variety of Summer Training courses are offered to cadets. Squadrons are allotted only a limited number of positions for each course and so cadet eligibility is based on individual effort and attendance during the past year.

The current summer training courses offered to Air Cadets include:

• Basic Training Courses
• Advanced Leadership Courses
• Instructors Course
• Various Aviation Courses
• Rifle Coaching
• Survival Training
• Physical Fitness and Recreation
• Music and Band Courses

Course details are outlined on the Summer Training pages on the national Cadets website. Note that cadets typically need to be enrolled in the squadron by December 31 in order to be eligible for Summer Training.