Flying & Gliding
Whilst we are a large section, we still aim to ensure that every cadet will go flying and/or gliding at least once a year.
Flying takes place in the Grob tutor at 5 AEF (Air Experience Flight) RAF Wyton in Cambridgeshire, whilst cadets attend 615 VGS (Venture Gliding School) at RAF Kenley (South london) to fly Viking gliders via winch launch.
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Opportunities are also available for week long gliding scholarships, where cadets may be able to go solo in either the Viking or Vigilant Glider. Upon successful completion of a gliding scholarship, cadets are also able to apply for the Air Cadet Pilot Scheme or Pilot Navigation Scheme. This will give them around 22 hours of free flying training.