Flying in the Air Cadets

The Grob Tutor

The Grob G115E Tutor has replaced the Scottish Aviation Bulldog as the Air cadet's primary air experience aircraft. Although flights can be on the other types of aircraft in the Royal Air Force, the large part of flying training for the average cadet will be conducted in this aircraft. The Tutor is a side by side seating, training aircraft which is perfectly suited to teaching cadets how to fly. This will range from the early principles of flight through to aerobatics (if so desired by the passenger). The aircraft are shared between air experience flights of the Air cadets and University Air Squadrons which are located around the country and flown by regular RAF and RAFVR pilots.

In addition, selected cadets can receive overseas or Opportunity Flights in a variety of aircraft both military and civil.

Flying Scholarships

Brevets worn on qualified cadet's uniform

The RAF Flying Scholarship Scheme enables selected cadets to obtain elementary flight training on light aircraft, bringing the Private Pilot’s Licence within reach. The Air Cadet Pilot Navigation Training Scholarship Scheme enables selected cadets to attend a two week pilot navigation course and have 8 hours flying putting the new skills into practice at one of the 12 Air Experience flights.

The Bulldog replaced in 2000

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