Flying and Gliding
Powered Flying
Cadets have the opportunity to fly in Tutor aircraft, which are the primary trainers of the RAF.
Flying takes place at one of 12 Air Experience Flights, where cadets are shown how the aircraft flies and given the chance to control the aeroplane, experience aerobatics or simply admire the view.
The Grob Tutor replaced the old trainer, the Bulldog.
Cadets also have the opportunity to fly in many other aircraft which are in service in the RAF when they go on annual camp to an RAF flying station.
Gliding
On their Initial Flight in a glider, each cadets is given a full briefing on what to expect during the flight, which is only designed to get the cadet used to gliding, and to show them local sites of interest.
The next stage provides the opportunity for cadets to learn how to operate the glider itself. They experience practical flying training, and instructors ensure this is a pleasurable experience rather than a demanding task, leaving the cadet with a thirst for more.
Finally, the Gliding Scholarship course gives cadets an opprotunity to undergo further training and to achieve their Gliding Wings. The course consists of up 8 hours in a glider, and cadets showing the necessary aptitude are invited to progress onto the 'solo' standard and gain their Solo Wings.
