Activity: Level 4 Survival Day Exercise
Who: ALL Level 4 Cadets (MANDATORY) Where: Navy League Building, 1555 Forbes Ave, North Vancouver, BC V7M 2Y4 When: Sunday November 13, 2022 at 1300hrs to approx. 2100hrs Bring FTUs and rain gear, personal dinner and/or snacks, flash light, gloves, hat (toque, ball cap or beret). If no FTUs, please wear weather appropriate clothing. NCOIC: FSgt Han OIC: Lt Williams, M & CI Sato, T Description: The Level 4 Survival Day Exercise is an opportunity for cadets to further their wilderness and aircrew survival skills. This event is mandatory for all Level 4 cadets in order to meet their level requirements. Cadets will meet at the Navy League building entrance at 1300hrs and should either eat before they arrive or bring their own dinner/snacks. Activity: Remembrance Day Parade
Who: ALL 525 Cadets Where: Royal Canadian Legion, West Vancouver Branch 60 & West Vancouver Cenotaph When: Friday, November 11th 2022 - 1000hrs to 1300hrs Bring Full Uniform + Parka & Gloves NCOIC: WO1 Frankowski, G OIC: Capt Khan, Z Description Remembrance Day is a memorial day observed in Canada since the end of the First World War to remember the armed forces members who have died in the line of duty. As an Air Cadet, this parade is mandatory for ALL cadets. Cadets will meet at the Royal Canadian Legion, West Vancouver Branch 60, located at 580 18th Street in West Vancouver, at the following times: 1. Cenotaph Guard & aide de comps 0900hrs (Navy League) 2. Cadets without assignments No later than (NLT) 1000 hrs 3. Parade Positions: NLT 0930hrs Many roads will be closed around the Legion and cenotaph for event security. Please allow yourself time to park outside the perimeter and walk to the Legion. Cadets will have eaten lunch before arriving, as no meals or snacks will be provided. Parents are welcome to stay for the parade; cadets will be able to depart by 1300 after the procession returns to the Legion. The dress will be your full uniform with your dress shirt, pants, tie, tunic, wedge and boots for those who have it. For those that don’t have a uniform, please dress in black pants and a white dress shirt. Please dress for the weather as well. If the parka or a conservative winter coat will be required, please bring it along with your issued gloves. ** If you can note attend you MUST speak to the squadron warrant officer NLT 09 November and be excused ** Questions to WO1 Frankowski, G A reminder that there is no Cadets tonight Oct 31.
For any questions, please contact your level NCO or level Officer The Level 5 cadets will participate in a morale focussed activity on the 23rd of October.
Level 5 cadets will be playing laser tag at the details provided below. Additionally, pizza will be provided as a meal after the activity. Dress: Civilian Attire Time: 1645 - 1845 Location: Laserdome Plus: 2455 Dollarton Highway, North Vancouver. Questions to FCpl Wu, E Junior Ground School is a cadet's first exposure to aviation topics relevant to attaining a pilot's license.
All cadets not eligible yet to apply for the GPTC or PPTC are welcome to attend, as this course is meant to instill an interest in aviation. Our first training night for Ground School is this Saturday, the 22 Oct at the Navy League Building. Where: 1555 Forbes Ave (Downstairs Classroom) When: 1300-1530 hrs Dress: Civilian Attire Bring: Notebook, Pen, Water Questions to WO2 Frankowski, T Our first flying event for the training year will be conducted this Saturday, 22 Oct.
Cadets who signed up will participate in familiarization by flying in the gliding schools' tow aircraft, Cessna 182's, at Pitt Meadows Airport. Participants will arrive 15 min before their assigned shift (0845, 0945 or 1045) Dress: Civilian Attire Bring: Mask & Camera Where: CYPK - Main Terminal @ 18799 Airport Way, Pitt Meadows If you have signed up, it is essential to show up, as flying opportunities through out the training year are limited. Questions to WO2 Frankowski, T A reminder that there will be no cadets on Monday Oct 10th due to the Thanksgiving Holiday. Next parade night will be 17 Oct 2022.
From the squadron family to yours, have a happy Thanksgiving!! Our first Regular Training Night for the 2022/2023 training year is scheduled for this upcoming Monday (Oct 3rd).
Cadets will be arriving at the times online below and participating in an Opening parade, scheduled classes and announcements/closing parade. In addition, parents are encouraged to come into the gym area during the closing parade to hear any relevant information for the week. Dress FTU's Bring a Snack, Water, Notebook, and Pen Location: LHQ - 595 Keith Road Arrival Sgts & UP 1800 hrs Cadets 1830 hrs Closing Parade 2105-2130 hrs (parents welcome to join) Dissmisal 2130 hrs The above-indicated timings will be the standard as we advance for all regular training nights. Questions to your Level Officers. The squadron will be issuing uniform from the Navy League Locker (1555 Forbes) on 1 Oct 2022 from 1630-1900. Any cadet who requires new or replacement uniform parts is to attend to obtain the required items.
Uniforms this year will only be issued on Saturdays and will not be issued on Monday nights. For any questions, please contact your level NCO. Commanding Officers Parade - 26 September
This upcoming parade night will be our September Commanding Officer parade. Due to this being our first one for the 2022/2023 training year, it will be abbreviated to accomplish our goals. Sgt and Up to arrive at 1800hrs Cadets to arrive at 1830hrs Dress: FTU's Dismissal all: 2130hrs Cadets will be assigned their respective flights for the training year. Cadets will also participate in a squadron open house where each of our different teams will inform the cadets about the specific opportunities for cadets at our squadron. Parents are invited to join our open house starting in 1945 till 2045hrs Questions to your level officer. |
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