Recent Exam Success

We have had many cadets passing exams recently, so this post is to say well done to the following cadets for all their hard work and effort.

Leading Cadet passes:

Cdt Waite

Cdt Brook

Cdt Reames

Cdt Gonella

Senior Cadet passes:

Cdt Boyle

Master Air Cadet passes and awarded BTEC in Aviation Studies:

Cpl Donley

Cdt Wilby

Cdt Johnfinn

Overseas Camps 2015

The following camps have been advertised by Essex Wing.

Costs are £290, which includes meals

Anyone who wants to attend needs to advise us ASAP in order to secure a place.

Dates	Destination	Camp Type	No of Cdt Places	Deadline date
11 – 18 Apr 15	Cyprus	Blue	6 (male or female)	16 Jan 15
25 Jul – 01 Aug 15	Cyprus	Adv Trg	4 (male or female)	13 Feb 15
11 – 18 Aug 15	Gibraltar	Blue	7 (5 male + 2 female)	13 Feb 15

Dates For The Calendar

Note the following dates for your calendar:

13 DEC - Leading, Senior and Master Re-Sit Exam Session

14 DEC - L98A2 Range Day
14 DEC - Christmas Carol Service - All Uniformed Cadets Should Attend

16 DEC - Christmas Party 17:45 at Squadron (Squadron Closes For Christmas)

08 JAN - First parade night of 2015

Cross Country Success

Well done to Cpl Donley, Wilby, Boyle, Waite and Attridge, who attended the inter-squadron cross country today. The results were very pleasing with the Boys B team coming 4th in Essex Wing and Cdt Wilby coming 6th in the Boys B race. As Wilby came in the top 6 in his category, he will be going to the inter-wing cross country early next year to represent Essex against other Wings in the London and South East Region.

Well done to all who took part, however yet again PARTICIPATION is the word I want everyone to think about. As a squadron we stand a far higher chance to achieve even more if we have full teams of cadets to put forward at these events. We can only achieve this if you participate in these competitions.

Sgt R Davis
Adjutant

Senior Airframes Revision

Airframe design
Materials
Manufacturing Tech
Fuselage
Wings and tailplane
Hydraulics
Undercarriage

Recruitment

We have set a date for our next induction evening, where new recruits can join the squadron. This is taking place on Thursday 20th November at 20:00 hrs.

If you know of anyone interested in joining I ask you to pass their contact details on to us or get them to leave a message on the squadron's answer phone (01277 652794).

Everyone needs to take responsibility for increasing our numbers and get 2393 Squadron's name out there. I ask you all to spread the word among your friends and help us get a good number for our next induction.

Leading Revision Materials

The following revision material has been made available for you to use in the run-up to your exams. The first subject you need to work on is Principles of Flight. Basic Navigation and Principles of Airmanship will then follow.

Principles of Flight, this is what you have been studying in lessons:
Lift and weight
Drag and thrust
Stability
Flight controls and trimming
Flaps
Stalling
Gliding
Propellers
Helicopters

Basic Navigation will also be taught in lessons:
Finding your position using a map
Types of north
The compass
Land navigation methods
Weather

Principles of Airmanship, the aircraft knowledge sections are self-study, but you will be taught about air traffic control and the rules of the air:
Air traffic control
Rules of the air
Aircraft roles - Self-study
No1 Group, air combat - Self-study
No2 Group, air support part 1 - Self-study
No2 Group, air support part 2 - Self-study
Helicopters - Self-study
Training aircraft - Self-study
Historic aircraft - Self-study

Operation Christmas Child

The Squadron will be involved with the charity Operation Christmas Child again this year. This is a charity that sends decorated shoe boxes filled with gifts to those children in countries far less fortunate that our own. Most of these children will have never received a Christmas present in their lifetime. More information about the charity can be found on their website.

We are encouraging each cadet to decorate a shoebox and fill it with appropriate gifts. Boxes can contain any of the following:

• Toiletries
• Toothbrushes
• Toothpaste
• Soap
• Flannels
• Combs
• Brushes
• Sweets: haribo or boiled sweets but NOT chocolate
• Small toys: tennis balls, cards, dominoes, teddies
• Educational equipment: pens, paper, pencils, colouring books, rubbers, pencil sharpeners
• Woollens: hats, scarves, gloves

Leaflets will be made available at the squadron, which contain more ideas and instructions on how to complete your box. The pound shop in Billericay has many items on sale that are appropriate.

Boxes need to be handed into the squadron by 13 NOV.

We will also be attending a shoe box packing morning on 15 NOV. Any volunteers for this activity will be appreciated.

RBL Poppy Collection Briefing 02 NOV 2014

Many of you are away at ATLC or have leave over half term, therefore the briefing for this years poppy collection is below. The event has been advertised on final parade for many weeks, so shouldn't be a surprise to anyone.

This event is mandatory and all cadets are expected to attend. Absence will only be accepted in exceptional circumstances, explained in writing from a parent / guardian. As yet no letters from parents / guardians have been received.

Date: SUNDAY 02 NOV 2014

The day will be split into 2 shifts:

1. Ferriss Flight 10:00hrs until 13:30hrs
2. Bader Flight 13:30hrs until 17:00hrs

Arrival / collection:

• From the Squadron 

Dress:

• No2 (Light blue shirt, tie and jumpers)
• Uniform is to be of the highest standard
• Foul weather jackets are to be bought

Food and drink:

• The AM shift are to ensure they eat breakfast before attending
• The PM shift are to ensure they eat lunch before attending
• Cadets are to bring a bottle of water with them

Dates For The Calendar

Note the following dates for your calendar:

02 NOV - RBL Poppy Collection, All Cadets Must Attend (Ferriss Flight 10:00 - 13:30, Bader Flight 13:30 - 17:00)

08 NOV - Billericay Firework Night

09 NOV - Remembrance Sunday Parade, All Cadets Must Attend
15 NOV - Operation Christmas Child Shoe Box Filling
15 NOV - RAF Honington L98A2 Rage Day

16 NOV - Inter Squadron Cross Country

06 DEC - Leading, Senior and Master Exam Session

14 DEC - Christmas Carol Service

16 DEC - Christmas Party (Squadron Closes For Christmas)

Silver D of E

Outbound:
Date: 25 OCT 2014
Meeting time: 07:00
Place: 2393 Squadron
Bring: All kit on list, consent form and £30 (if not handed in already)

Return:
27 OCT 2014
Time: 18:00 approx
Place: 2393 Squadron

Green Camp Details

The transport plan for Green Camp is as follows:

Outbound
25 OCT 2014
Arrive at 09:30 for a 10:00 departure
2243 (Basildon) Squadron
Cherrydown West
Basildon
Essex
SS16 5AN

Return
01 NOV 2014
17:00
2243 (Basildon) Squadron
Cherrydown West
Basildon
Essex
SS16 5AN

Cadets are to travel in civilian clothing. All items on the kit list should be packed, 3822 - record of service books need to be taken.

If you have not yet paid your £70 final payment then this will need to be bought in on your return.

Senior and Master Cadet Revision Materials

4 Stroke Cycle
Ignition
Thrust Augmentation
Cooling Systems
Oil
Engine Types
Mechanical Arrangement
Propeller Control Unit
Fuel Carburettor Injection
Propeller Pitch

Bronze D of E Kit Check

The kit check for next weekend's bronze D of E expedition will take place on Thursday. Cadets will need to bring all items that are contained on the expedition kit list.

Remus Sunday 07 SEP 2014

The Remus staff will need us later than first expected. Cadets for Remus (SUNDAY) are to meet at the squadron for 11:00 hrs. All other details remain the same.

RAFA Collection 13 SEP 2014

The annual collection for the Royal Air Force Association (RAFA) will take place on 13 SEP 2014. This requires maximum input from all cadets so that an AM / PM shift system can be put in place.

An event notice will be placed on the notice board shortly. Any queries should be directed towards Mr Kent.

Parade Start Times

Effective immediately, the parade start time is bought forward to 19:00 hrs.

Silver DofE Practice Cancelled

Unfortunately the silver d of e practice expedition has been cancelled.

We are looking at new dates towards the end of this month, so please have your availability ready for the parade night tomorrow.

Monday Evening Centenary Church Service

As there has been many changes to timings this weekend, to confirm Monday is only the evening church service, arrive no later than 19.15 for a 19.30 start

Dress code is the same as previously published

CENTENARY EVENT TIMINGS

I watched the rehearsals for the Concert on Sunday and there is a big change to how we march on (not our fault) The performers take up a much bigger area than I was led to believe, so we need to parade earlier to carry out rehearsals

SUNDAY  PARADE AT CHURCH, 12.00

DRESS CIVVIES WITH No2 UNIFORM INCLUDING JUMPERS, ON A HANGER

Once we have re-arranged the church, we can them change into uniform

MONDAY  PARADE 15.00 CHURCH

CIVVIES - take down the exibition

RE-PARADE 19.15 FOR 19.30 CHURCH SERVICE, UNIFORM No2 (take jumpers)

If anyone is any doubt, uniform is light blue shirts, ties, jumpers brought (not necessarily worn)

I expect everyone to make an exceptional effort on uniform standards> If you do not know how to tie a Windsor knot, find out.  There is not time for other people to sort of your uniform on the day

Flt Lt S Horncastle  RAF VR(T)  Officer Commanding 2393 Sqdn

Centenary Weekend Ammendment

IMPORTANT CORRECTION TO NOTICE PUBLISHED RE THIS WEEKENDS CENTENARY CELEBRATION

SUNDAY IS THE CONCERT AS PUBLISHED STARTING 3PM

REMEMBRANCE CHURCH SERVICE IS MONDAY FROM 7.30PM, NOT SUNDAY

The static displays run through the days from 10am

TOWN COUNCIL WW1 CENTENARY COMMEMORATION

This event will take place over the weekend 1 - 4th August

Fri afternoon from 16.00 will be the set up phase

Saturday is a static display where members of the public can come in and look around

Sunday from 15.00 - 17.00 is a concert, with a sing-a-long section of old WW1 songs

There will be a short commemoration of those who died from Billericay, and our cadets will read the roll of honour

Sunday evening there will be a remembrance service from 19.30 hrs  THIS IS MONDAY NOT SUNDAY

CADET INVOLVEMENT

4 or 5 cadets will be required on Fri, 16.00 hrs at SHQ.  End Ex approx 18.00

Saturday approx 16.00 4 or 5 cadets to assist setting up for the next days events

Sunday from 14.30 hrs  At least 8 cadets (Especially those who came on the last Belgium visit) to attend the concert and read out the roll of honour

Monday  : Attend the service being run by the Squadron Padre  (Some cadets may be required during the day to assist in taking down the exhibition)

3pm for the taking down of the exhibition before the 7.30 service

PARENTS

You are more than welcome to attend these events.  Sunday concert is free, BUT you must have a ticket, these can be obtained from the council offices. However, any one who lets me know before next tues, I can get some as I will be at a meeting  re this event.  Messages left on the answer machine will suffice and I will pick them up prior to the meeting (14.00 hrs).

D of E Kit List (Bronze and Silver)

The kit list for D of E expeditions can be found here: Bronze and Silver Kit List

Cadets attending bronze had their first kit check tonight, they need to bring all kit up on Thursday for a final check.

Cadets should have taken parental consent forms home tonight. These need to be completed and returned on Thursday with £7 in cash to cover the weekend's costs.

Dress Standards

It came to the attention of the Commandant Air Cadets whilst she was visiting The Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) of some major breaches in dress regulations:

1. A female cadet was seen wearing a tongue bar

2. Another female cadet was seen with bright blue hair

Both these points go against our dress regulation policy and having been displayed in such a public environment has prompted to Corps Warrant Officer to re-enforce our standards of dress to all.

Although neither of these cadets were from our squadron, you all need to remember that you have no idea who sees you in the public eye and that whilst in uniform you are representing the image of the Royal Air Force.

You all have various points to improve on after our last uniform inspection earlier in the month. I want to see a significant improvement from all cadets by the next inspection. Anyone who consistently fails to meet the required standards will loose the right to wear uniform. You have been warned, improve it or loose it.

SGT (ATC) R Davis

Adjutant

OPERATION ASTUTE - ADVANCED DEPLOYMENT EXERCISE

The following will be advertised on the noticeboard next week.  It is an exercise I would highly recommend

1. 2243 (Basildon) Squadron will be running a fieldcraft Advanced Deployed

Exercise (ADE) at Kelvedon Nuclear Bunker from 0900hrs on 04 October 2014

to 1200hrs on 05 October 2014.



2. The exercise will consist of practical fieldcraft training in the field environment

followed by a scenario based night exercise structured around the fieldcraft

manual (ACP 16). The exercise will also include elements of first aid, leadership

skills and will test cadets’ initiative.



3. The aims of the exercise are for cadets to:



a. Participate in a scenario based training exercise.

b. Practice leadership, initiative and first aid skills in the field environment.

c. Consolidation of practical fieldcraft training.

COST IS £15 TO COVER MESSING ETC

This is an excellent opportunity, and will be beneficial to those wishing to go to green camp

Flt Lt S Horncastle  RAF VR(T)  OFFICER COMMANDING 2393

 

Essex Wing Adventure Training & Leadership Camp (Green Camp)

Essex Wing have announced the date of Green Camp, which will be during the October half term week 25 OCT - 01 NOV 2014 at Swynnerton Training Camp in Staffordshire.

The objective of the camp is to provide cadets with adventure training, leadership and shooting activities. What with the very limited number of Blue Camp places, this is an excellent opportunity for cadets to take up and experience a camp with other squadrons in Essex Wing.

Total cost is £120, a £50 deposit is required to secure a place. The deposit should be paid by cash or cheque made out to '2393 Billericay Squadron ATC'. The balance of £70 will need to be paid in October.

To apply for a place, add your name to the event list on the notice board and return your deposit within the next 2 weeks.

Bronze and Silver Expedition Dates

Dates for the bronze and silver expeditions are as follows:

Bronze practice: 26 - 27 JULY (Billericay / Brentwood area)
Bronze assessed: 20 - 21 SEPTEMBER (Danbury)

Silver practice: 05 - 07 AUGUST (Snowdonia)
Silver assessed: 25 - 27 OCTOBER (Edale, Peak District)

To attend an assessed expedition you must first complete a practice. More details to follow.

STOCK ENROLMENT AND PRESENTATION SERVICE

REFRESHMENTS AFTER SERVICE

The notice published earlier in June said food would be available for a small cost

This has been set at £5 per head, cadets eat free

Please either send this with your cadet tomorrow (Thurs) or pay on the day
 (on arrival at 18.00 hrs)

Parents who have not elected to stay for food, or who have not sent in retuerns, are still welcome to attend and see the service and staff presentation talks

STOCK ENROLMENT AND PRESENTATION SERVCIE

Letters and return slips re this went out with cadets last week

Tues 17th is the final call for parents attending and staying after for food

Please make sure your returns are sent.  We will be ordering the correct amount of food Wed morning

Just a reminder for parents, Sat evening is enrolment and then presentations for cadet awards, all parents and relatives are encouraged to attend

Those attending are requested to arrive no later than 18.00 hrs

STOCK FLOWER FESTIVAL

This event over the weekend of 20-21 June involves all cadets in some way

Fri evening waiter service.  Cadets required will be allocated on Tuesday evening

All other cadets are to be at All Saints Church, Stock on Saturday for 08.00 breakfast

A full briefing will be given to the cadets on Tuesday 17th June

Enrolment and presentations

Saturday evening will see our new recruits enrolled into the Squadron

In addition as is always the case, awards will be presented to other cadets

I would ask all parents to come along and support the cadets.  The church is large and therefore you are welcome to invite other family members

Staff will be giving short talks on some of the activities cadets take part in

There will be food available after the church service at a small cost

A letter asking for numbers will be going out to cadets on tuesday so we can cater for the correct numbers

Dates For Your Diary

Keep a lookout for future updates to this list.

30 MAY (evening) - South Sector Drill Competition

31 MAY - Remus Horse Sanctuary Open Day (set-up only)

01 JUN - Inter Wing Athletics (Cdt Brookes only)

15 JUN - Wing Parade

20 - 22 JUN - Stock Fete

28 - 29 JUN - Belgium Trip

02 AUG - Remus Horse Sanctuary Open Day (set-up only)

06 SEP (evening) - Inter Squadron Swimming

06 - 07 SEP - Remus Horse Sanctuary Open Day

08 NOV - Poppy Appeal Collection

09 NOV - Remembrance Sunday Parade

16 NOV - Inter Squadron Cross Country 

Wing First Aid Competition Results

Well done to the members of our first aid team who today attended the Wing first aid competition. Out of the 27 units in the Wing, 16 put an entry forward into the competition. The Wing First Aid Officer commented that "the standard of the competition was high" and the points were very close indeed.

We came in 10th place with a total of 82 points. 1st place goes to 276 (Chelmsford) with 121 points and 2nd place went to 1096 (Bishops Stortford) with 113 points. Both these teams will represent Essex Wing at the Regional Field Day.

Inter Squadron Athletics Results

Well done to the cadets who attended the inter squadron athletics on Sunday. We came away with Cdt Brookes winning gold in the Junior Girls 800m and Cpl Donley scoring points in the Boys B discus.

Total points scored in each of the categories are as follows:
Boys A - 0 points
Boys B - 2 points
Boys C - 0 points
Junior Girls - 8 points
Senior Girls - 0 points

Although our achievements in the 800m and discus is something to be celebrated, our overall squadron involvement in the athletics competition was poor. Out of the 27 units in Essex Wing we scored a total of 10 points bringing us in at 24th place. Many of the entries in Boys A and Boys C remained unfilled and as a result we didn't have any chance of scoring points in these categories.

Well done to the girls of the squadron who's involvement in this competition has drastically increased on last year and as a result the girls have in fact beaten the boys. Boys you need to pull your sport socks up!

Our next sporting competition will be the inter squadron swimming competition, which is scheduled to take place on 06 SEP 2014. Get the date in your diary as I am expecting a high level of input from you all.

Falklands Competition Results

The results are in and they are very interesting indeed! Well done to the whole team for achieving a good mid-table position. Results below show our overall position and the results for each category of the competition. I've also included who the top three were and their score in each category so you have an idea of the improvement we need to aim for in next year's competition.

This year there were a total of 32 teams, of which 25 were eligible competing teams and the remaining 7 were non-competing. The results below show our position against the eligible teams only.


Overall position: 13th
Points: 189

1st: Hutton (A) - points: 77
2nd: Woodham (A) - points: 91
3rd: Chelmsford (A) - points: 94


Navigation Exercise: 14th
Time: 4 hours 54 minutes

1st: Colchester (B) - time: 3 hours 16 minutes
2nd: Chelmsford (A) - time: 3 hours 27 minutes
3rd: Hutton (A) - time: 3 hours 31 minutes


Speed March: 15th
Time: 8 minutes 18 seconds

1st: Woodham (A) - time: 3 minutes 40 seconds
2nd: Colchester (B) - time: 3 minutes 46 seconds
3rd: Witham - time: 3 minutes 51 seconds


Missile Race: 8th
Time: 5 minutes 46 seconds

1st: Woodham (A) - time: 4 minutes 31 seconds
2nd: Braintree - time: 4 minutes 34 seconds
3rd: Southend (A) - time: 4 minutes 54 seconds


Kit Check: 18th
Points: -11

1st: Hutton (A) and Southend (A) - points: -2
3rd: Colchester (B) and Braintree - points: -3


Map Reading: 17th
Points: 28

1st: Hutton (A) - points: 90
2nd: Southend (A) - points: 63
3rd: Hutton (B) - points: 62


Archery: 11th
Points: 115

1st: Chelmsford (A) - points: 188
2nd: Hutton (A) - points: 186
3rd: Southend (A) - points: 169


First Aid: 2nd
Points: 111

1st: Woodham (A) - points: 117
2nd: Billericay and Colchester (B) - points: 111


Campcraft: 11th
Menu: 12, Stance: 33, Inspection: 58

1st: Bishops Stortford - Menu: 12, Stance 79, Inspection: 38
2nd: Brentwood - Menu: 8, Stance: 37.5, Inspection: 81
3rd: Chelmsford (A) - Menu: 12, Stance: 37.5, Inspection: 70


Shooting: 19th
Points: 105

1st: Witham and Hutton (A) - points: 187
3rd: Hutton (B) - points: 173


Initiative Test: 13th
Points: 40.5

1st: Chelmsford (A) - points: 73
2nd: Basildon and Woodham (A) - points: 58.5


Bearings: 20th
Points: 30

1st: Southend (B) - points: 80
2nd: Hutton (A) - points: 79
3rd: Southend (A) - points: 72


Observation Test: 19th
Points: 68

1st: Colchester (B) - points: 86.5
2nd: Woodham (A) - points: 85.5
3rd: Bishops Stortford - points: 83


Static Target Marking: 16th
Time: 11 minutes 46 seconds

1st: Witham - time: 6 minutes 37 seconds
2nd: Woodham (A) - time: 9 minutes 7 seconds
3rd: Wickford - time: 9 minutes 26 seconds


Air Rifle: 6th
Points: 60

1st: Brentwood - points: 90
2nd: Bishops Stortford - points: 80
3rd: Hutton (A) and Wickford - points: 75

Corps Air Rifle Competition Results Round 3

The results from round 3 of the Corps Air Rifle Competition are in. There are 20 teams comprising of 70 cadets involved with the competition.

Our two teams are as follows:

Team A: Johnfinn, Wilby and Deacon A

Team B: Cpl Deacon T, Cpl Thorne and Cpl Donley

Team Scores (Round 3)

Team A - 1438 / 1800 - 9th

Team B - 1301 / 1800 - 11th

Individual Scores (Round 3)

Johnfinn - 501 / 600 - 19th

Deacon A - 487 / 600 - 23rd

Cpl Thorne - 485/600 - 24th

Cpl Deacon T - 468 / 600 - 31st

Wilby - 450 / 600 - 37th

Cpl Donley - 348 / 600 - 44th

Team Scores (Overall: Rounds 1 - 3)

Team A - 5th

Team B - 11th

Individual Scores (Overall: Rounds 1 - 2)

Johnfinn - 12th

Cpl Thorne - 17th

Deacon A - 19th

Wilby - 23rd

Cpl Deacon T - 28th

Donley - 62nd (New entry)

A good effort but not our best shoot so far. Team A are only just holding on to 5th place, 37 points separate us from those in 6th place and there are 72 points between us and those in 4th.

Team B dropped 3 places from 7th to 11th place, however they are well ahead of 12th place with a huge 375 point lead and there are only 3 points between them and 10th place.

We welcome Cpl Donley to the shooting team, unfortunately as he missed rounds 1 and 2 he will be at a disadvantage on the individual overall scores, however his points still contribute to Team B's overall position.

More Cadet Exam Success!

Very well done to the following cadets who passed the next level of the cadet classification syllabus for aviation studies this week.

New Leading Cadets:
Cdt Bowles

New Senior Cadets:
Cpl Deacon
Cdt Wilby
Cdt Johnfinn

UPDATED: Activities w/c 17 MAR 2014

PARADE NIGHTS

Tuesday 18 MAR

- Junior Cadets: Sports kit, arrive at the squadron for 19:00.

- All Cadets: No3

Thursday 20 MAR

- Junior Cadets: School uniform

- All Cadets: No3

WEEKEND

- Saturday 22 MAR

Falklands team archery practice

Dining in night preparation

ACTIONS / FUTURE ACTIVITIES - be aware of the following or put your names down to attend.

04 - 06 APR - Falklands competition

27 APR - Inter Squadron athletics

04 MAY - South Sector first aid competition

18 MAY - Fun walk, sponsorship required from all cadets

15 JUN - Wing parade

20 - 22 JUN - Stock fete - All cadets expected to attend

12 - 19 JUL - Annual camp, RAF Halton

Leading Cadet Exam Success!

It's taken a while, what with all the Ultilearn and internet problems we've been having. However, I'm very pleased to announce that Cadets Andrews, Boyle and Horner all passed their Leading Cadet exams last night, which is an excellent achievement.

I hope to be announcing even more exam passes throughout the month, good luck everyone.

Senior Exam Materials

Below is the complete list of the Senior Cadet examination syllabus

Air Navigation
General Revision
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

Classification Exams

We have a plan for the exams!

Its been painful for us all, what with network and Ultilearn problems, however yesterday we were able to run our first successful exam session!

Leading, Senior and Master exams will be taking place throughout this month, so it's very important for you to attend Tuesday and Thursday parade nights. Ideally, we want to have all sittings of exams completed by the end of the month.

Revision materials for Leading have been published in a later post, I'll update this later with Senior and Master revision as well.

  

Corps Shooting Competition Round 3

The shooting team are to attend round 3 of the Corps competition as follows:

09:15 - Cpl Donley and Wilby

11:00 - Cpl Deacon T and Deacon A

12:30 - Cpl Thorne and Johnfinn

Leading Exam Revision

Leading Revision Notes (principles of flight)

Weight, thrust and drag (part 1):
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3rX8fTzwp85bUFtYkN6a1c0S1U/edit?usp=sharing
Weight, thrust, drag (part 2):
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3rX8fTzwp85bks2SnlWYWhJMk0/edit?usp=sharing
Stability and manoeuvrability (part 1):
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3rX8fTzwp85aXhsVVJTSThGN0E/edit?usp=sharing
Stability and manoeuvrability (part 2):
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3rX8fTzwp85ek12dXk2c21FR1k/edit?usp=sharing
Stability and manoeuvrability (part 3):
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3rX8fTzwp85ZXBxa2lxOGNBb1k/edit?usp=sharing
Stalling:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3rX8fTzwp85bEF5TnB3bWJ5MkE/edit?usp=sharing
Gliders:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3rX8fTzwp85dTdqdGNpZjZJTnM/edit?usp=sharing
Helicopters (part 1):
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3rX8fTzwp85UEJnWmxIUVlWb2c/edit?usp=sharing
Helicopters (part 2):
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3rX8fTzwp85OExXUUU1X3ptbHM/edit?usp=sharing


Leading Revision Notes (basic navigation)

Finding position on a map using features of the land:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3rX8fTzwp85TWFBTUlLWTdYRFk/edit?usp=sharing
Different types of north:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3rX8fTzwp85ZVNTOFRXamp5M00/edit?usp=sharing
Compass:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3rX8fTzwp85aWRQMFBWR1k5Wlk/edit?usp=sharing
Land navigation methods:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3rX8fTzwp85YVlRRzlKUFloSkE/edit?usp=sharing
Weather:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3rX8fTzwp85YlU5dHZ4SUFSTUU/edit?usp=sharing


Leading Revision Notes (principles of airmanship)

Air traffic control
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3rX8fTzwp85QVgtcmRvTG1QZHM/edit?usp=sharing
Rules of the air
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3rX8fTzwp85Mkg2V2JPX3cwYnM/edit?usp=sharing
Aircraft roles
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3rX8fTzwp85b0RpNnh5MTlRcVU/edit?usp=sharing
No1 group air combat
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3rX8fTzwp85Tlh5ZkY2aEc3WVE/edit?usp=sharing
No2 Group part 1
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3rX8fTzwp85LWdVaVRORENrcVE/edit?usp=sharing
No2 Group part 2
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3rX8fTzwp85SlJfOVd4Yk1RYWM/edit?usp=sharing
Helicopters
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3rX8fTzwp85RS1uSTZpS2k3enc/edit?usp=sharing
Training aircraft
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3rX8fTzwp85OVZ6dE0tbXZDTEU/edit?usp=sharing
Historic aircraft
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3rX8fTzwp85cHZZMnMyZlFQS2M/edit?usp=sharing

Update Your eDofE!

This has been said many times already, however I will say it again! Cadets part way through a level of the DofE need to login to the online system and upload evidence of completing the various parts.

If you don't upload the evidence then you are not going to get the award! Miss Tucker has given several lessons on how to do this. If for whatever reason you don't know how to do so or can't login then you need to tell one of us. I will be chasing individual cadets from now on if I don't start seeing evidence uploaded soon.

Silver D of E Practice / Actual Expedition

Essex Wing are organising a Silver D of E expedition.
Expedition dates: 18 - 21 APR 2014
Preparation date: 30 MAR 2014
Cadet have to be able to attend the preparation day in order to attend the expedition
Cost: £70 (Payable on the day)
Returns needed by 06 MAR 2014 (See event notice)
You must have competed Bronze before attending Silver

Activities w/c 03 MAR 2014

PARADE NIGHTS

Tuesday 04 MAR
This is the annual pancake race at Emmanuel Church. All cadets (including Junior Cadets) are attending this.
Every cadet needs to bring £1 with them on the night.
- All cadets - Sports Kit

Thursday 06 MAR
- Leading exam - No2C (Horner E, Andrews B, Smith and Haynes)
- First aid training - No3 (Cpl Thorne, Brook, Brookes, Howlett, Welsh, Reames, Waite and the Falklands Team)
- All remaining cadets - No2C

WEEKEND

- Saturday 08 MAR - Corps air rifle competition - Shooting team will be allocated 1.5hr slots next week.

ACTIONS / FUTURE ACTIVITIES - be aware of the following or put your names down to attend.

16 MAR - Essex Wing rugby team match
22 MAR - Dining In (Returns needed ASAP)
23 MAR - Dining In clean-up

04 - 06 APR - Falklands Competition
18 - 21 APR and 30 MAR - Silver D of E practice / actual expedition (see separate post)
18 MAY - Fun walk, sponsorship required from all cadets
12 - 19 JUL - Annual camp, RAF Halton

Activities w/c 10 FEB 2014

PARADE NIGHTS

Tuesday 11 FEB
- We welcome our new Junior Cadets on their first parade night

- Falklands team - No3
- All other cadets - No2C

Thursday 13 FEB
- First aid cadets - No3

- All other cadets - No2C

Friday
- Cadets attending Berlin are to arrive at the squadron for 20:30

WEEKEND

- No activities

ACTIONS / FUTURE ACTIVITIES - be aware of the following or put your names down to attend.

22 MAR - Dining In (Returns needed ASAP)

04 - 06 APR - Falklands Competition
18 MAY - Fun walk, sponsorship required from all cadets
12 - 19 JUL - Annual camp, RAF Halton

Activities w/c 03 FEB 2013

PARADE NIGHTS

Tuesday 04 FEB
- CADETS ATTENDING BERLIN - Bring in final payment of 180 euros in cash, due by Thursday.

- Climbing wall the following cadets to attend 19:00 at Squadron in civvies. (Cpl Thorne, Evans, Brooks, Brook, Reames, Welsh, Howlett and Waite).

- All other cadets No2C.

Thursday 06 FEB
- New recruit intake.

- All Cadets No2C.

Friday 07 FEB
- Essex Wing Presentation of Awards Evening. Meet that Squadron for 18:30 in No2 dress. Expected late return.

WEEKEND

Saturday 08 FEB
- Bag pack at Sainsbury's Brentwood. No2C and packed lunch / money to buy food for those staying all day.

Sunday 09 FEB

- No activities

ACTIONS / FUTURE ACTIVITIES - be aware of the following or put your names down to attend.

15 - 22 FEB - Berlin Camp
22 MAR - Dining In (Invites to be sent in the near future)

04 - 06 APR - Falklands Competition
12 - 19 JUL - Annual camp, RAF Halton

ATC Sunday Parade

Cadets to parade at the squadron tomorrow at 10:00 hrs. Dress is No2.

Parents are welcome to attend, service starts at 10:30 hrs in Emmanuel church.

Activities w/c 27 JAN 2014

PARADE NIGHTS

Tuesday 28 JAN
- CADETS ATTENDING BERLIN - Bring me a copy of your passport.

- Climbing wall the following cadets to attend 19:00 at Squadron in civvies. (Cpl Thorne, Evans, Brooks, Brook, Reames, Welsh, Howlett and Waite).

- All other cadets No3.

Thursday 30 JAN

- Cadets on first aid training in No3 (Cpl Thorne, Brooks, Brook, Reames, Welsh, Howlett and Waite)
- All Cadets No2C

WEEKEND

Saturday 01 FEB
- No activities

Sunday 02 FEB

- ATC Sunday Parade. This is a Morning Church service at Emmanuel to celebrate the anniversary of the formation of the Air Training Corps. All Cadets should attend this. Times will be confirmed, dress is No2 

ACTIONS / FUTURE ACTIVITIES - be aware of the following or put your names down to attend.

06 FEB - New recruit intake

08 FEB - Bag pack

15 - 22 FEB - Berlin Camp

04 - 06 APR - Falklands Competition
31 MAY - 07 JUN - Windermere adventure training camp - RETURN NEEDED BY 01 FEB

Air Rifle Competition Shoot

Shooting team - Should you need a reminder of the timings for tomorrow's shoot they are detailed below.

08:30 - 10:00 Cpl Thorne and Johnfinn
10:15 - 11:45 Cpl Deacon T and Deacon A
12:00 - 13:30 Wilby and Teichman

Activities w/c 13 JAN 2014

PARADE NIGHTS

Tuesday 14 JAN

- Climbing wall cadets as briefed. 19:00 at Squadron in civvies.

- All other cadets, No3.

Thursday 16 JAN

- All Cadets No2C

WEEKEND

Saturday 18 JAN

- Potential air rifle competition shoot. 2393 Shooting Team only. TBA, check availability and advise.

Sunday 19 JAN

- L98A2 shoot, at Squadron for 07:00 departure, No3, lunch, drinks, snacks, 3822, warm clothing.

ACTIONS / FUTURE ACTIVITIES - be aware of the following or put your names down to attend.

25 JAN - Bag pack

02 FEB - ATC Sunday Parade

08 FEB - Bag pack

15 - 22 FEB - Berlin Camp

04 - 06 APR - Falklands competition - Names required so we can enter a team