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Are You
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| If your a fan of aviation action and
adventure, love sports and getting to know
people, then you're in the right place! |
| Every year nearly 60,000 air cadets and
volunteer staff take part in exciting events all
over the country, and there are 24 Squadrons in
Number 3 Welsh Wing where you can get involved.
A full list can be found
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| Don't worry about taking that very first
step, the chances are you may very well know
someone there, but if not - you'll soon fit
in.... |
| There are a wide range of activities for you
to explore, but some of the core activities are
illustrated below. They're not all
compulsory so don't think that you have to do
all of them, but we find that cadets rarely give
up the chance to give them a go! |
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| Flying |
There are plenty of opportunities for cadets
to experience flying. The Grob 115E (pictured
left) is known by the RAF as the Tutor, and is
used for elementary flying training.
Cadets attending annual camp will sometimes also
get an opportunity to fly in an RAF helicopter
or fast jet. |
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| Gliding |
| There are two types of gliders used by the
Air Training Corps. The Vigilant T1 Motor
Glider (pictured right), and the Viking T1 are
both used to give basic flying and gliding
training to cadets. |
| Cadets who show an aptitude and desire for
flying, are positively encouraged to attend a
local volunteer gliding squadron (VGS), where
they are trained to fly them to solo standard. |
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| Shooting |
| Whatever level you are as a cadet, you'll
have the opportunity to try your hand at
military skills and drills. |
| That means rifle shooting and field craft.
Marksmanship goes a long way back in the history
of Air Cadets and is one of our most popular
activities. |
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| Adventure Training |
| There are a wide rage of adventure training
activities in the Air Training Corps, and
countless venues throughout the country (and
abroad) where they are enjoyed. This
activity is where The Duke of Edinburgh Award
Scheme makes such a valuable contribution, by
setting and maintaining the highest standards of
safety and success. |
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| Duke of Edinburgh Award |
| You may of heard of the Duke of Edinburgh’s
Award (D of E), but don't know what it is or
whether it's for you? Well, it's for
everyone who likes a challenge. A Bronze D
of E programme has 4 sections, Volunteering,
Physical, Skills and Expedition, and you have to
be a minimum of 14 years of age to start the
scheme. |
| Number 3 Welsh Wing have dedicated officers
who provide first class guidance and training in The Duke of
Edinburgh Award Scheme |
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