Page 27 - Cadet review Summer 2022

740 (WHITBY) SQUADRON ARE BACK TO FLYING HIGH!
On Saturday 12th March cadets from 740 (Whitby) Squadron took to the skies for their first ever glider flights. This was made even more significant as they were the first cadets to experience gliding in some time in the wider Central and East Yorkshire area.
The five cadets aged 12-16 travelled to RAF Syerston, Nottinghamshire, where they were hosted by 644 Volunteer Gliding Squadron. Their day consisted of learning the principles of Rapid Winch Launching, gliding instruments and parachute emergency drills before taking to the air two times each.
Speaking about the day, Cadet Tom Maud said; ‘Being launched into the air was the best bit along with the sensation of flight without an engine’.
The cadets were awarded their Blue RAFAC Wings
It has been an activity the cadets have missed and great to see their huge smiles
which are issued on completion of learning about aeronautical concepts including familiarisation with flying controls in a simulated environment before completing an Air Experience Flight in one of the RAFACs Grob Tutor or Viking Aircraft.
Flight Lieutenant George Clemitshaw, who accompanied the cadets, said; ‘It’s great after a number of years to get the cadets gliding again. It has been an activity the cadets have missed and great to see their huge smiles after the flights!’
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