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.