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Sep 2012 Pilot Ground School 180 Mosquito Squadron 2012-2013

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Outline Cadet Aviation ProgramCadet Aviation Program Summer CoursesSummer Courses Summer Course Application and SelectionSummer Course Application and Selection Pilot Ground School InformationPilot Ground School Information

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Cadet Aviation Program Powered flying has been a major part of Air Cadets since startPowered flying has been a major part of Air Cadets since start Gliding program began in 1965, now largest glider training program in the worldGliding program began in 1965, now largest glider training program in the world Air Cadet League owns and insures 65 gliders and 30 tow planesAir Cadet League owns and insures 65 gliders and 30 tow planes Over 22 000 junior cadets participate in familiarization flying in spring and fallOver 22 000 junior cadets participate in familiarization flying in spring and fall Every summer, over 500 senior cadets get a Glider Pilot Licence (GPL) or Private Pilot Licence (PPL) through cadet programEvery summer, over 500 senior cadets get a Glider Pilot Licence (GPL) or Private Pilot Licence (PPL) through cadet program Average of 55 000 glider flights a year in Air Cadet SGS 2-33 glidersAverage of 55 000 glider flights a year in Air Cadet SGS 2-33 gliders

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Summer Courses (Lvl 2) Basic Aviation Course @ Trenton (3 weeks)Basic Aviation Course @ Trenton (3 weeks) Basic Aviation Technology and Aerospace Course @ Trenton (3 weeks)Basic Aviation Technology and Aerospace Course @ Trenton (3 weeks)

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Summer Courses (Lvl 3) Advanced Aviation Course @ Trenton (3 weeks)Advanced Aviation Course @ Trenton (3 weeks) Advanced Aviation Technology - Airport Operations @ Canadore College (6 weeks)Advanced Aviation Technology - Airport Operations @ Canadore College (6 weeks) Advanced Aviation Technology - Aircraft Maintenance @ Canadore College (6 weeks)Advanced Aviation Technology - Aircraft Maintenance @ Canadore College (6 weeks) Advanced Aerospace @ RGS Eastern (6 weeks)Advanced Aerospace @ RGS Eastern (6 weeks) Oshkosh Trip @ EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, Wisconsin (2 weeks)Oshkosh Trip @ EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, Wisconsin (2 weeks)

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Summer Courses Glider Pilot Scholarship @ RGS Central (6 weeks) - Level 3Glider Pilot Scholarship @ RGS Central (6 weeks) - Level 3

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Summer Courses Power Pilot Scholarship @ various flight centres (7 weeks) Level 4Power Pilot Scholarship @ various flight centres (7 weeks) Level 4

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Other Courses York Soaring Course @ YSA (2 weeks)York Soaring Course @ YSA (2 weeks) Private flight centres and gliding clubsPrivate flight centres and gliding clubs

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Application Process 1.180 Pilot Ground School 2.Squadron Applicant Selection Rank Summer Courses PGS Mark Participation in Sqn 3.Submit paperwork Course Application Narrative School Transcript ID Copies Aviation Medical 4.Entrance Exam 5.Interview

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Selection Process Interview (40%)Interview (40%) Exam (35%)Exam (35%) School Marks (10%)School Marks (10%) Other (15%)Other (15%) Rank & Years In Summer Courses Aviation Experience * Percentages are approximate

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Glider Physical Limits Limits are due to SGS 2-33 weight and balance limitations and cockpit sizeLimits are due to SGS 2-33 weight and balance limitations and cockpit size Cadets not meeting limits will result in them being RTUd (Returned to Unit)Cadets not meeting limits will result in them being RTUd (Returned to Unit) LimitsMaximumMinimum Weight 200 lbs/ 90 kg 90 lbs/ 40 kg Height 6 ft 3 in/ 190 cm 4 ft 6 in/ 137 cm

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PGS Information Units:Units: Theory of Flight Air Law Meteorology Navigation/Radio/Airmanship Quizzes/homework done during each unitQuizzes/homework done during each unit Tests at the end of each unit, done at beginning of class (6:30 pm)Tests at the end of each unit, done at beginning of class (6:30 pm) PGS Exam in December and practice exams afterwards for applicantsPGS Exam in December and practice exams afterwards for applicants

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PGS Information Will require: From the Ground Up 29th Edition ($60)Will require: From the Ground Up 29th Edition ($60)

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PGS Schedule Classes Tuesdays 25 Sep to 11 Dec (12 classes) 6:30 pm to 9:30 pmClasses Tuesdays 25 Sep to 11 Dec (12 classes) 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm Applicant Review Classes Tue 8 Jan, Fri 11 JanApplicant Review Classes Tue 8 Jan, Fri 11 Jan Glider/Power Entrance Exam Sat 12 JanGlider/Power Entrance Exam Sat 12 Jan National Course Interviews Sat 2 Feb (to be confirmed)National Course Interviews Sat 2 Feb (to be confirmed)

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PGS Optional Activities Gliding 14 OctGliding 14 Oct Powered Flying November (to be scheduled)Powered Flying November (to be scheduled) Air Combat Zone ($30) November (to be scheduled)Air Combat Zone ($30) November (to be scheduled)

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Gliding

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Powered Flying

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Air Combat Zone

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Contact Info OCdt SandovalOCdt Sandoval sandoval@180mosquito.ca 416-910-3938