Pilot Ground School 180 Mosquito Squadron 2012-2013
Outline Cadet Aviation Program Summer Courses Summer Course Application and Selection Pilot Ground School Information
Cadet Aviation Program Powered flying has been a major part of Air Cadets since start Gliding program began in 1965, now largest glider training program in the world Air Cadet League owns and insures 65 gliders and 30 tow planes Over 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 program Average of 55 000 glider flights a year in Air Cadet SGS 2-33 gliders
Summer Courses (Lvl 2) Basic Aviation Course @ Trenton (3 weeks) Basic Aviation Technology and Aerospace Course @ Trenton (3 weeks)
Summer Courses (Lvl 3) Advanced Aviation Course @ Trenton (3 weeks) Advanced Aviation Technology - Airport Operations @ Canadore College (6 weeks) Advanced Aviation Technology - Aircraft Maintenance @ Canadore College (6 weeks) Advanced Aerospace @ RGS Eastern (6 weeks) Oshkosh Trip @ EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, Wisconsin (2 weeks)
Summer Courses Glider Pilot Scholarship @ RGS Central (6 weeks) - Level 3
Summer Courses Power Pilot Scholarship @ various flight centres (7 weeks) – Level 4
Other Courses York Soaring Course @ YSA (2 weeks) Private flight centres and gliding clubs
Application Process 180 Pilot Ground School Squadron Applicant Selection Rank Summer Courses PGS Mark Participation in Sqn Submit paperwork Course Application Narrative School Transcript ID Copies Aviation Medical Entrance Exam Interview
Selection Process Interview (40%) Exam (35%) School Marks (10%) Other (15%) Rank & Years In Summer Courses Aviation Experience * Percentages are approximate
Glider Physical Limits Limits are due to SGS 2-33 weight and balance limitations and cockpit size Cadets not meeting limits will result in them being RTU’d (Returned to Unit) Limits Maximum Minimum Weight 200 lbs/ 90 kg 90 lbs/ 40 kg Height 6 ft 3 in/ 190 cm 4 ft 6 in/ 137 cm
PGS Information Units: Quizzes/homework done during each unit Theory of Flight Air Law Meteorology Navigation/Radio/Airmanship Quizzes/homework done during each unit Tests at the end of each unit, done at beginning of class (6:30 pm) PGS Exam in December and practice exams afterwards for applicants
PGS Information Will require: From the Ground Up – 29th Edition ($60)
PGS Schedule Classes Tuesdays 25 Sep to 11 Dec (12 classes) 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm Applicant Review Classes Tue 8 Jan, Fri 11 Jan Glider/Power Entrance Exam Sat 12 Jan National Course Interviews Sat 2 Feb (to be confirmed)
PGS Optional Activities Gliding 14 Oct Powered Flying November (to be scheduled) Air Combat Zone ($30) November (to be scheduled)
Gliding
Powered Flying
Air Combat Zone
Contact Info OCdt Sandoval sandoval@180mosquito.ca 416-910-3938