Training is an essential and central part of cadet life.  Often training takes place in a standard classroom environment on a parade evening under the supervision of an adult instructor, but, equally it can be relatively informal where cadets review their map reading skills whilst preparing the next day’s activity.  Training is not only used to impart knowledge to pass the Corps exams, but as development for life, evidenced by the broad based approach to training undertaken throughout a cadet’s time in the Corps.

The Squadron is an Approved Centre for the delivery of an externally recognised certificate.  Cadets who successfully complete all four levels of the Corps examinations receive a BTEC Award in Aviation Studies that is accepted as a GCSE Pass / NVQ Level 2.

Subjects include:

-Basic Navigation

-Aircraft Handling

-Principles of Flight

-Airmanship II

-Air Navigation

-Operational Flying

The first six months of basic training includes learning about the History of the Air Training Corps and the Royal Air Force, First Aid, Basic Expedition Training, Rifle and Communications.

Communications are an important part of everyday life and as a cadet you will learn how a simple radio system works and how to operate it correctly and efficiently. This will then be put into practice on exercises.