Opportunity Flights

Apart from the AEF aircraft, many Air Cadets also get the opportunity of flying in a variety of other RAF aircraft. Some lucky individuals are put forward for passenger flights in 'fast jets'.

During their 'careers' many Air Cadets will have flown in a variety of Service aeroplanes and helicopters - sometimes in the capacity of Supernumerary Crew. It is not unusual for some of these flights to include trips overseas. Most of these flights take place during Annual Camps when Cadets visit an RAF Station.

Those Air Cadets with an aptitude for flying can apply for a number of courses, including Flying and Gliding Scholarships.

As well as flying in military aircraft there are also regular opportunities for Squadrons to put forward Cadets for flights with Civil Airlines. Cadets get to join the crew in the cockpit for these flights and follow the action from the 'jump seat'. These have been temporarily suspended as a result of the Sept 11th tragedies.

 

"Opportunity Flights" (2003). Retrieved 05 March 2004 from The Air Cadet organisation Website Web site:
http://www.aircadets.org/flying_opportunity.html
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