UPDATE - Gliding
Gliding will no longer be a full day event, cadets will just be going to St. Catherines airport for the morning. Lunch will no longer be provided as a result, but please still bring snacks and everything else previously mentioned in the last new post. Arrive at the Legion; 7:45 am Depart Legion; 8:00 am Approximate return to Legion; 1:00 pm Everything else said in the previous News post about this Sunday is still true, like what to bring, location, dress etc, the only thing t
UPDATED NATIONAL COURSE APPLICATION PROCESS
CADETS APPLYING TO NATIONAL COURSES THIS YEAR - the application process has changed! A narrative no longer needs to be submitted as one of the required documents. This goes for all National courses, including glider, power, and IACE applicants! This year, only IACE, Glider, and Power candidates will be going through the interview / exam process, all other National courses (Advanced Aerospace, Airport Operations, and Aircraft Maintenance) will just need to submit the applicati
Gliding!
This Sunday our squadron will be heading to the Niagara District Airport for gliding. Transportation and lunch will be provided to all cadets. Feel free to bring snacks though! Please wear appropriate civilian attire for the weather, and possibly something to sit on, as you'll be sitting in a field beside the runway for most of the day! This event is a lot of fun and may be the beginning of a long career in aviation for some of you! Every cadet must bring their health card wi
Flag Party Tryouts
Starting tomorrow at 6:00 pm in the Legion, we will be beginning our flag party tryouts. Everyone is welcome, regardless of rank, experience, or age, come and see what flag party is all about! This will be the first of several try outs, and all positions are up for grabs, commander included! Please come dressed in C1s, prepared to give the tryout your all! See you tomorrow at 6!
TAGGING
Tagging is our primary source of income and is a mandatory fundraising activity. The money we raise helps support all our extra events and activities, on top of regular training. Cadets are required to dress in their full uniform. They will be outside for their shift, so dress for the weather. Uniformed cadets should come prepared with their parkas, and recruits should have a good winter jacket and hat in case it gets cool. Junior cadets will be paired with more experienced c
Introducing... 2019/2020 Ground School!
Ground School is a unique opportunity designed to teach cadets the basics of pilot theory and prepare them to write the entrance exam for both the Glider Pilot and Power Pilot Scholarships. Starting at the age of 16 Air Cadets are offered the opportunity to apply to a flying scholarship to get their Pilots License for Free!!!! This is a competitive program and here at 715 we want our cadets to get a leg up by offering the opportunity to get ready as soon as possible. As such
UPDATE: How to Register for the Aviation Expo
As per our last post, you should know that the Careers in Aviation Expo 2019 is completely free for cadets using code CADET19. The expo itself is on Saturday September 21st from 8am-3:15pm and ground school is being moved to the following Sunday to accommodate cadets wishing to attend both. Lunch is provided and dietary concerns will be accommodated. Dress in your uniform, C2 dress standard, if you don't know what that is, check out "Uniform Standards" under the Resources pag
Careers in Aviation Expo 2019
On September 21st, the 715 Mohawk Squadron has been invited to attend the Careers in Aviation Expo absolutely free! Using the code CADET19, you can get your ticket through Eventbrite free of charge. Ground school will commence the following Sunday, the 22nd, to enable those interested to attend both events. The Expo will be held in the WestJet Hangar at Pearson Airport, from 8am-3:15pm. Lunch and refreshments will be provided. Click here to fill out the signup for attendance
Welcome Back BBQ
It's that time of year again 715! Our Annual Welcome Back BBQ is officially upon us! Tomorrow night, September 10th, we invite everyone to the Burlington Legion to celebrate the beginning of another training year! Both returning cadets and new recruits, are invited to attend the BBQ tomorrow night and to bring their families. For all new recruits looking to join our ranks, please bring the following with you tomorrow night to assist the registration process; - Health Card - B
Early Bird Registration Tonight
Don't miss out on our Early Bird Registration tonight at the Burlington Legion from 630pm-8pm! This is just a quick drop in for parents and guardians to complete any necessary forms and paperwork with the SSC to ensure your cadet is registered and good to go for the start of the training year next week! This is NOT for cadets, so please do not drop your cadet off tonight. Regular training starts next Tuesday, September 10th 2019. For further details please refer to the SSC pa
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