The Air Cadets organisation is a youth
organisation for all young people aged 13 to 20, offers a wide range
of activities.
General info
The main 3 aims of the ATC are:
- To encourage a practical interest in aviation and the Royal Air Force
- To provide training which will be useful both in civilian life and in the forces
- To foster the spirit of adventure and develop qualities of leadership and good citizenship
Whilst the ATC is not a recruiting agency for the RAF, although many
cadets do go on to have successful careers within the UK military and
being a cadet is an advantage when applying to any of the 3 services.
The training and activities also help the cadets to learn and develop
skill that employers in civilian life also look for.
To do this the ATC and 152 (City of Hull) Squadron provide a wide range of activities to support these aims.
All activities are fully supervised by qualified ATC staff.
- Self discipline
- Respect
- Teamwork
- Leadership Qualities
- Reliability
To do this the ATC and 152 (City of Hull) Squadron provide a wide range of activities to support these aims.
All activities are fully supervised by qualified ATC staff.
1.1 Flying and Gliding
Many opportunities exist for cadets to experience flying, from flying
the Grob Tutor on 30 minute Air Experience Flight to
undertaking a Flying Scholarship which teaches the
cadet how to fly a light aircraft.
Cadets may also experience flying in the RAF aircraft from helicopters to large aircraft such a the Hercules and for some lucky cadets a flight in a fast jet such as a Hawk or Tornado.
In addition to flying all cadets have a chance to undertake flying in the Air Cadets own fleet of gliders, this can lead to the cadet achieving their wings and flying solo.
Cadets may also experience flying in the RAF aircraft from helicopters to large aircraft such a the Hercules and for some lucky cadets a flight in a fast jet such as a Hawk or Tornado.
In addition to flying all cadets have a chance to undertake flying in the Air Cadets own fleet of gliders, this can lead to the cadet achieving their wings and flying solo.
1.2 Camps
To help cadets understand what life is like in the RAF they can attend
camps at RAF stations all over the country and experience first hand
what life in the RAF as all about and see what jobs and careers in the
RAF are really like.
For some cadets visits to RAF stations abroad in Germany, Cyprus and Gibraltar are also available.
Other cadets can apply to attend the International Air Cadet Exchange (IACE), this gives the cadets a chance to see what being an Air Cadets in other countries is like, these countries range from the USA ,New Zealand and Ghana (Africa) with other IACE trips to countries in Europe.
For some cadets visits to RAF stations abroad in Germany, Cyprus and Gibraltar are also available.
Other cadets can apply to attend the International Air Cadet Exchange (IACE), this gives the cadets a chance to see what being an Air Cadets in other countries is like, these countries range from the USA ,New Zealand and Ghana (Africa) with other IACE trips to countries in Europe.
1.3 Adventure Training
A number of differing Adventure Training Activities are available to
cadets, from Corps arranged activities such as parachuting, Nordic
skiing and sailing to Wing and Squadron organised weekends, these can
include Windermere in the Lake District, survival training, camping and
navigation weekends, rock climbing to high ropes confidence courses and
water borne activities.
1.4 Target Shooting
Cadets are provided instruction on the safe handling of weapons and given training on the basic principles of target shooting.
Cadets will initially fire a small bore .22 calibre on a short range (up to 25m) before progressing onto a Cadet version of the British Army SA80 rifle, this can be fired by Cadet on ranges up to 300m.
at 152 Squadron we have a 2 lane 18m indoor range on which cadets can apply the lessons of marksmanship and hopefully achieve qualifying standards for the various ATC marksmanship badge.
Cadets will initially fire a small bore .22 calibre on a short range (up to 25m) before progressing onto a Cadet version of the British Army SA80 rifle, this can be fired by Cadet on ranges up to 300m.
at 152 Squadron we have a 2 lane 18m indoor range on which cadets can apply the lessons of marksmanship and hopefully achieve qualifying standards for the various ATC marksmanship badge.
1.5 Duke of Edinburgh Award
During their time in the ATC cadets can use the skill an d opportunities they have to achieve Bronze,Silver and Gold Awards.
These awards are nationally recognised award that may help employers to look more favourably at young people who achieved these standards.
These awards are nationally recognised award that may help employers to look more favourably at young people who achieved these standards.
1.6 Sports
We take part in lots of different sports, so there's something for everyone.
Athletics, football, rugby union, hockey, netball and swimming are just some of the sports we compete in inter squadron competitions.
If successful in theses events you can get the opportunity to represent the wing or region.
On a squadron level we have our own sports nights during the summer months and the cadets can choose what to do.
Athletics, football, rugby union, hockey, netball and swimming are just some of the sports we compete in inter squadron competitions.
If successful in theses events you can get the opportunity to represent the wing or region.
On a squadron level we have our own sports nights during the summer months and the cadets can choose what to do.