Cadet Classification Progressive Syllabus

As you'll see in our 2024 Gallery, being a cadet is a lot of fun, but there's a lot of learning involved too.

All cadets progress through classification training, starting in C-Flight where they learn the necessary elements to become a First Class Cadet. After that cadets are expected to pro-actively study for the next class prior to sitting short exams.

Here's how the Classifications work:

First Class Cadet

To become a First Class Cadet all cadets must progress through a First Class workbook and pass a basic Drill assessment. We will teach them the following subjects:

The Air Training Corps

The Royal Air Force

History of Flight

Basic Principles of Airmanship

Map Reading

Initial Expedition Training

Basic Radio Communications

Basic Drill

Leading Cadet

To become a Leading Cadet cadets must proactively study the following subjects prior to passing short exams on each:

Principles of Flight

Airmanship Knowledge

Basic Navigation with Map & Compass

Senior Cadet

To become a Senior Cadet cadets must proactively study any three of the following subjects prior to passing short exams on each:

Aircraft Handling and Flying Techniques

Air Power

Piston Engine Propulsion

Jet Engine Propulsion

Rocketry

Air Frames

Avionics & Aircraft Electrical Systems

Military Aircraft Systems

Air Navigation

Principles of Pilot Navigation

Advanced Radio and Radar

Data Communications

Master Cadet

To become a Master Cadet cadets must be 15 and need to proactively study any three of the following subjects (not used for Senior Cadet) prior to passing short exams on each:

Aircraft Handling and Flying Techniques

Air Power

Piston Engine Propulsion

Jet Engine Propulsion

Rocketry

Air Frames

Avionics & Aircraft Electrical Systems

Military Aircraft Systems

Air Navigation

Principles of Pilot Navigation

Advanced Radio and Radar

Data Communications

Instructor Cadet

To become an Instructor Cadet cadets must attend and pass a Method of Instruction Course then successfully deliver a lesson in a training environment. If successful the cadet is eligible to wear a yellow lanyard indicating their instructor status.

Skills Based Training

In addition to the above classification training, we offer access to skills based training throughout the year. Each subject has a progressive syllabus starting with Blue, Bronze, Silver and Gold levels of training.

Cadets can quickly fill their brassard and learn essential life skills if they proactively apply for spots on these camps/sessions.

> Leadership

> Flying

> Gliding

> Cyber

> Radio

> Duke of Edinburgh

(We offer a Pre-DofE qualification for those too young to start)

> First Aid

(St Johns Ambulance qualification)

> Road Marching

> Shooting and Marksmanship

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