Process For Reporting Leave

We have had an increase in cadets reporting leave incorrectly. To clarify, if you are absent from a cadet night the following procedure should be adhered to.

1. You know in advance that you will be absent.

ACTION: Fill in a leave of absence form, these are found on the cadet notice board in classroom one. Hand the completed form to a Cadet NCO.

2. You are going to be absent but you've not handed in a leave of absence form.

ACTION: Call the squadron, preferably before 19:30hrs and report your absence. Uniform for the next parade night can then be told to you over the phone. A message can be left on the answering machine if you call before staff arrive.

If the above procedure isn't followed you will be marked as absent without leave.

Dates For The Calendar

Note the following dates for your calendar:

25 JAN - Inter Wing cross country (Cdt Wilby)
01 FEB - ATC Sunday parade
08 FEB - Inter Wing junior hockey and football
29 JAN - Funeral for ex-staff member Mr Crafer
20 FEB (16:00) - 22 FEB (15:00) - Essex Wing L98A2 shooting camp (times are approx)
13 MAR - Essex Wing presentation evening
14 MAR - Dining in night
15 MAR - Inter Wing rugby and netball
29 MAR - 01 APR - Silver D of E expedition (actual)
11 - 18 APR - Cyprus blue camp
19 APR - Inter Squadron athletics
24 - 26 APR - Inter Squadron Falklands competition
09 - 10 MAY - Fieldcraft training camp
31 MAY - Inter Wing athletics
19 - 21 JUN Stock fete
04 - 11 JUL - Llanbedr adventure training camp
05 JUL - Wing activities day (provisional)
25 JUL - 01 AUG - Cyprus adventure training camp
11 - 18 AUG - Gibraltar blue camp
24 - 31 OCT - RAF Valley (blue camp)
24 - 31 OCT - Green camp

RAF STEM Work Experience Camp

Easter 2015 STEM Camp for Year 10s

This is an advance notice that the ACO will be hosting a STEM Camp (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) over the period 6-10 Apr 2015. The capacity is 60, it will be held at RAF Cranwell and whilst it is aimed at Yr 10s we will consider cadets from Yr 9 up.

Welcome to the world of Engineering

There is no better way to experience the power of engineering than by seeing it first hand how it solves real life problems. This course teams you with RAF and Industrial engineers, who will guide you through every step of the process.

What you will be doing:

• Design and building products using a range of different materials. 

• Learning the practical applications of the techniques and processes you will be using.

• Understand the importance of budgets in the developing designs and materials, allowing you to calculate the financial impacts of your decisions.

• Working alongside real engineers from the industry drawing on there knowledge and putting your new skills into practise.

• Gain valuable employment skills, working in a team, communication, time management, problem solving, planning and presentations.

What is expected from you?

• Full participation

• Willing to learn and enjoy

Interested? Then request an application form.

(Royal International Air Tattoo) RIAT Camp

Dates: 14 - 21 JUL 2015
Location: RAF Fairford

This camp is during school term, you need to ensure that you can get time off school.

Please advise if you want a place by next Thursday.

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.