Reference Materials for Master Cadet Examination

Below is the complete list of the Master Cadet examination syllabus

Pilot Navigation
Air navigation and navigational aids
Map reading
Flight planning
Weather

Principles of Airframes
Airframe design
Materials
Manufacturing technology
Fuselage
Wings and tailplane
Hydraulics and pneumatics
Undercarriage

Reference Materials For Senior Cadet Examinations

Below is the complete list of the Senior Cadet examination syllabus

Air Navigation
Distance, speed and time
Triangle of velocities
1 in 60 rule
Compasses
Weather

Aircraft Handling and Flying Technique
Aircraft maintenance
Ground handling
Prep for flight
General flying
Aerobatics and formation flying
Emergencies

Senior Cadet Revision Material

Remember there is still time to complete these revision tests, I haven't been seen any yet!

Note: They display best when downloaded to your computer. You can do this from the file menu. I can also print copies at the squadron if you require.

Complete these at home and email your answers to 2393@aircadets.org. I will respond with feedback as soon as I can.

Senior Cadet Air Nav Practice Tests

Speed, distance, time: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3rX8fTzwp85M1FVM2dvOFQ1aU0/edit?usp=sharing

Triangle of velocities: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3rX8fTzwp85cDZkek1tbFEyZnM/edit?usp=sharing

1 in 60 rule: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3rX8fTzwp85R3NUdDJ3QmJobXc/edit?usp=sharing

Compasses: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3rX8fTzwp85WHNKSWxWWENDUTA/edit?usp=sharing

Weather: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3rX8fTzwp85Y1ZIR1VGdzRkeXc/edit?usp=sharing

Snowdonia Adventure Training Weekend

This activity has been postponed until the last weekend in September (28th and 29th).

A new event sheet will go up on the board. Priority goes to cadets who already had their names down to go.

Reference Materials for Leading Cadet Examinations

Below is the complete set of learning materials for the Leading Cadet navigation syllabus

Principles of Flight
Lift, weight, thrust and drag part 1
Lift, weight, thrust and drag part 2
Stability and manoeuvrability part 1
Stability and manoeuvrability part 2
Stability and manoeuvrability part 3
Stalling
Gliding
Helicopters part 1
Helicopters part 2

Principles of Airmanship
Air traffic control
Rules of the air
Aircraft roles
No1 Group - air combat
No2 Group - part 1
No2 Group - part 2
Helicopters
Training aircraft
Historic aircraft

Basic Navigation
Using a map
Types of north
Compass
Land navigation methods
Weather

Exams and Training Programme Plan

IF YOU ARE TAKING AN EXAM IT WILL BE A HUGE HELP IF YOU ARE ABLE TO BRING A LAPTOP IN WITH YOU

25 Jun 2013
Leading - No2C

• Weekley
• Mead
• Teichman
• Haynes
• Donley

Current 1st Class Cadets - No2C

Current Senior Cadets - No3

Junior Cadets - No2C (Dark Blue)

27 Jun 2013

Senior and Master Exams - No2C

• Wilby
• Johnfinn
• Goodfellow
• Deacon T
• Deacon A
• Thorne

Current 1st Class Cadets - No2C

Current Leading Cadets - No3

Junior Cadets - No2C (Dark Blue)

Senior Cadet Exam - Inertial Navigation Systems

To those taking the Senior Cadet Air Nav exam next week, it would be useful if you read through my notes on inertial navigation systems.

Available here: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3rX8fTzwp85VEE2aHh5UnJGVWs/edit?usp=sharing

Senior Cadet Air Nav Revision Tests Complete

I've now completed the full set of revision tests for the Senior Cadet air nav exam, which will take place next week.

Note: They display best when downloaded to your computer. You can do this from the file menu. I can also print copies at the squadron if you require.

If you complete these at home and want them marking before next week then you can email your answers to 2393@aircadets.org. I will respond with feedback as soon as I can.

Senior Cadet Air Nav Practice Tests

Speed, distance, time: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3rX8fTzwp85M1FVM2dvOFQ1aU0/edit?usp=sharing

Triangle of velocities: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3rX8fTzwp85cDZkek1tbFEyZnM/edit?usp=sharing

1 in 60 rule: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3rX8fTzwp85R3NUdDJ3QmJobXc/edit?usp=sharing

Compasses: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3rX8fTzwp85WHNKSWxWWENDUTA/edit?usp=sharing
Weather: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3rX8fTzwp85Y1ZIR1VGdzRkeXc/edit?usp=sharing

Shooting Team Qualification Results

The qualification shoot to determine the shooting team was shot this evening and I am now please to announce the the following cadets are on the 2393 Squadron Shooting Team:

Teichman, Thorne, Deacon A, Wilby, Deacon T and Johnfinn

Well done to all 6 of you, a training day will be scheduled soon.

In addition, Weekley and Smith will act as first and second reserves to the team.


Scores from the shoot are below, highest possible score was 200.

Teichman - 182
Thorne - 177
Deacon A - 174
Wilby - 172
Deacon T - 171
Johnfinn - 170
Weekley - 169
Smith - 105
Donley - 103
Andrews - 97

No8 Rifle Competition Shoot Result

The results from our competition shoot are as follows, well done to Cdt Teichman. Maximum possible score was 160.

Teichman - 132
Donley - 123
Boyle - 119
Horner - 105
Bowles - 69
Andrews - 57

Plan For Leading, Senior and Master Exams

Exam dates are as follows:

Leading - Principles of flight - 25 JUN 13
Senior - Air navigation - 27 JUN 13
Master - Pilot navigation 25 JUN 13

Cadet will only be sitting one module as detailed above, the second module will be sat later in the year.

Cadets who have recently pass First Class will not be taking exams in June.

All powerpoint lessons as produced by HQ Air Cadets are available here and should be used for your revision.

I will also be creating some revision tests, which are optional for you to complete. These revision tests will be uploaded to to blog as and when I have time to create them. Please complete them at your leisure and hand them in to be marked.


Leading Cadet Lessons
Lift, weight, thrust drag 1: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3rX8fTzwp85bUFtYkN6a1c0S1U/edit?usp=sharing
Lift, weight, thrust drag 2: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3rX8fTzwp85bks2SnlWYWhJMk0/edit?usp=sharing
Stability and manoeuvrability 1: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3rX8fTzwp85aXhsVVJTSThGN0E/edit?usp=sharing
Stability and manoeuvrability 2: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3rX8fTzwp85ek12dXk2c21FR1k/edit?usp=sharing
Stability and manoeuvrability 3: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3rX8fTzwp85ZXBxa2lxOGNBb1k/edit?usp=sharing
Stalling: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3rX8fTzwp85bEF5TnB3bWJ5MkE/edit?usp=sharing
Gliding: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3rX8fTzwp85dTdqdGNpZjZJTnM/edit?usp=sharing
Helicopters 1: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3rX8fTzwp85UEJnWmxIUVlWb2c/edit?usp=sharing
Helicopters 2: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3rX8fTzwp85OExXUUU1X3ptbHM/edit?usp=sharing


Senior Cadet Lessons
Distance, speed and time: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3rX8fTzwp85UVBpQnhoU1FRaUk/edit?usp=sharing
Triangle of velocities: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3rX8fTzwp85ckZ4WFQwMHQ4Z00/edit?usp=sharing
1 in 60 rule: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3rX8fTzwp85ZEt2enFUS1hBZVU/edit?usp=sharing
Compasses: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3rX8fTzwp85dUtGeDJDMkhtMUU/edit?usp=sharing
Weather: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3rX8fTzwp85bUJTSmJ1eHp5eUk/edit?usp=sharing


Master Cadet Lessons
Navigational aids: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3rX8fTzwp85LUo5RUVRdkxmV0E/edit?usp=sharing
Map reading: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3rX8fTzwp85c29Dekp3bHRudzg/edit?usp=sharing
Flight planning: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3rX8fTzwp85RFoxNTUxRkFLZFk/edit?usp=sharing
Weather: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3rX8fTzwp85eUNFNjVXT3NNX2s/edit?usp=sharing

Silver D of E Presentation Materials

For those producing the Silver D of E presentation, your files can be accessed here:


https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3rX8fTzwp85amRKOHMyUXpnQjA/edit?usp=sharing
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3rX8fTzwp85XzNKeUVBWmU3ek0/edit?usp=sharing

Shooting Team Qualification Shoot

As previously advised the 6 members of the shooting team will need to re-qualify to maintain their position within the team. Any other cadet who wants to be considered for the team will need to attend this shoot. I am also looking for two shooting team reserve cadets, who can step in should one of the six be unavailable.

The qualification shoot (date TBA) will take place under competition rules, which will be advised on the day. Cadets will fire 15 rounds at 3 targets (1 round per diagram), which will consist of 5 rounds prone, 5 rounds standing and 5 rounds kneeling using the air rifle. 

The 6 highest scoring cadets will form the 2393 shooting team. A position on the team is something all cadets who are interested in marksmanship training should aspire to achieve.

An events list is on the notice board, I look forward to seeing it full of names! If you have any questions do ask. 

Shooting Team Air Rifle Competition Shoot - Updated

Details for Sat 08th June are as follows:

09:30 - 10:45
Thorne
Johnfinn

11:00 - 12:00
FS Longman
Wilby

12:15 - 13:30
Deacon A
Deacon T


This is the last round of the competition, make it count!

Dates For Your Diary

08 JUN - Shooting team air rifle competition

14 - 16 JUN - Stock Fete (all to attend)

29 JUN - Great Burstead Church fete

14 JUL - Wing parade (all to attend)

01 SEP - Donkey Derby

07 SEP - Inter Squadron swimming competition

17 NOV - Inter Squadron cross country

Green Camp

The Annual Adventure Training and Leadership Camp (Green Camp) has been advertised and will be taking place during half term week, 26 Oct - 02 Nov.

The camp allows cadets to take part in many adventure training activities, leadership tasks and shooting (both No8 and L98A2).

Cost to cadets is £110 (£50 deposit by 20 Jul and final payment by 14 Oct - latest), cost to staff cadets is £60 (£50 and £10 respectively).

Note: Payment for this camp is non-refundable.

To allow for the necessary administration, cadets are to register their interest on the event sheet and provide me with the £50 deposit by 27 Jun. Cheques to be made payable to '2393 Billericay Air Cadets'.

Parade Night 04 Jun

All cadets are to attend in No2C.

Recruits to attend is school uniform and are to bring any issued uniform with them. You should also have bought or be very close to buying your parade shoes and boots. If you have bought shoes then please wear these on parade nights.

USA Aviation Experience Camp 2014

Kent Wing are running a camp to the World's 2nd Fly-in, taking place in Florida, USA.

Dates: 26 Mar - 09 Apr 2014
Cost: £950 (includes insurance, flights, accommodation, food and transport)

Poster viewable here: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3rX8fTzwp85UXNHR2tOZUp0VXc/edit?usp=sharing

The camp is very educational, cadets attend practical workshops, help organisers in the running of the event, have the chance to meeting many pilots and go flying.

Cadets must be 16 years old on day of departure.

This is during school term time, however letters can be provided for you to request time off should you need them.

One of our cadets attended this last year and described it as the best cadet camp he had ever been on. This is an excellent opportunity and well worth applying for if you are able to.

Anyone wishing to apply needs to advise us before 30th Jun 2013.