Air Experience Flights

Air Cadets have the opportunity to fly with Royal Air Force pilots in Tutor aircraft. Flying takes place at one of 12 Air Experience Flights (AEFs) where cadets are shown how the aircraft flies and given the chance to control the aeroplane, experience aerobatics or simply admire the view. All Air Cadets get the opportunity to fly with the AEF each year.  Our local AEF is 9 AEF, based at RAF Church Fenton.

 Flying Scholarship

Some cadets may wish to be put forward for an RAF Flying Scholarship.  This includes training both on the ground and around 20 hours of free flying, including 5 hours solo flying.  Usually the scholarship is seen as a first step towards obtaining your Private Pilots Licence (PPL) and towards a flying career.

Opportunity Flights

Some lucky individuals are put forward for passenger flights in 'fast jets'.

During their 'careers' many Air Cadets will have flown in a variety of Service aeroplanes and helicopters - sometimes in the capacity of Supernumerary Crew. It is not unusual for some of these flights to include trips overseas. Most of these flights take place during Annual Camps when Cadets visit an RAF Station.

As well as flying in military aircraft there are also regular opportunities for Squadrons to put forward Cadets for flights with Civil Airlines. Cadets get to join the crew in the cockpit for these flights and follow the action from the 'jump seat'.