Cadet Training.....
All Air Cadets take part in training - there is a set syllabus that we must follow but there are many outher activities added to the training programme during the year - see the section on Activities to find out more about the other things you can get to do.
We believe that learning is made easier when taking an active part in exercises rather than simply reading from a book, because of this we ensure that as much of our training as possible is hands on and interactive. We draw on a multitude of experienced staff, who between them, have a huge array of skills.
With respect to academic subjects, we are required to follow the set Air Cadet training syllabus, this is intertwined with probably one of the busiest cadet calendars in the Air Cadets. The parade night program is ever changing and there are always new events being planned for the future.
As you progress with the Air Cadets, your aim is to advance through the classifications, each step you take on the ladder opens up more opportunities of activities you can take part in. For instance as soon as you earn for your First Class Cadet badge, you are then able to go Shooting, Flying, Gliding.
When you first join 1074 Squadron you will be part of the Recruit Training flight where you will learn lots about the ATC and will get a taster of lots of subjects and activities - we will also measure you for your uniform.
After 6 weeks you will move on to start your first class training and at 3 months you will receive your uniform.
First Class badge
Gained by passing a number of short multiple choice exams containing basic information over a period of 3 months:
History of the ATC, History of the RAF, Rifle Training , Basic Drill , Map Reading ,Initial Expedition Training, Airmanship, Communications
Leading Cadet badge
Click here to download the full ATC training Syllabus
Gained by passing 3 exams - over a period of approximately 12 months
Basic Navigation , Principals of Flight , Airmanship 2
Senior cadet badge
Click here to see all the badges you can earn as an Air Cadet
Gained by passing two exams out of the following over a period of approximately 12 months
Air Navigation, Pilot Navigation, Propulsion, Airframes, Aircraft Handling, Operational Flying, Advanced Radio and Radar, Satellite Communications.
Staff cadet Lanyard
Click here to see where to put them on your brassard
This level of classification is in two parts:
Part 1 - two of the following: Air Navigation, Pilot Navigation, Propulsion, Airframes, Aircraft Handling, Operational Flying, Advanced Radio and Radar, Satellite Communications.
Part 2: 10 minute lecture and Interview with Wing Staff Officer covering knowledge of ATC
The Official Website of Ellesmere Port Air Cadets
1074 Sqn ATC
