Ground School

Ground School Staff

Mr. Mike Palmer
Mr. Andy Stirzaker

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Objective

The Ground School program is provided to offer academic training to interested Air Cadets who wish to compete for selection the Air Cadet Air Traffic Control Course, the Glider Scholarship Program or the Power Scholarship Program.

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Description

The Ground School Program consists of three phases: Phase One deals with the initial training of the cadets; Phase Two deals with advanced training of those cadets nominated for national testing; and Phase Three consists of national testing for the Summer Training Program. Specifics of each phase are:

• Phase One. This phase runs from January to June. Topics include aircraft operations, air law, meteorology, navigation, interview techniques and general information on the aviation industry and the Air Force. At the start of the following training year, those cadets that are eligible for the above mentioned camps and have already completed Phase One training, will be eligible to participate in Phase 2 Training.
• Phase Two. This phase runs from October to December, entails an in-depth review of the material presented in Phase One with the completion of an examination in order to help identify Squadron Candidates for Phase Three training.
• Phase Three. This phase consists of participation in the national testing, usually scheduled for the first Saturday in February. This testing consists of a written test and an interview (subject to your passing the written test).

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Remarks

During summer camps, cadets can earn a glider pilot or power pilot licence issued by Transport Canada.  These are CIVILIAN qualifications.  Once qualified, cadet pilots can operate an aircraft within civilian organizations as well as within the cadet organization.

Furthermore, cadets who do not have the minimum age required topilot an aircraft as required by Transport Canada (16 or 17 years) can attend a 3-week summer course: Introduction to aviation.

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Schedule

Wednesdays 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm

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Location

St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic High School

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Requirements

TBA

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Qualifications Awarded

After completing the course, two levels are possible as a Pilot and as an Air Traffic Controller

	Power Pilot
	Glider Pilot
	Air Traffic Controller