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Aeronca Aircraft Project

There is still some time and a few spaces remaining for Cadets to register for the Aeronca Aircraft Project in London, Ontario.  Applications are being accepted until May 29 and interested Cadets are asked to complete the attached registration form. We ask all of our SSC’s and CO’s to distribute the information and the attached documents at their LHQ to parents and Cadets.

 The Aeronca Aircraft Project is a Course to help train Air Cadets in the skills of aviation technology and maintenance, which will undoubtedly benefit the Canadian Air Force and the aviation and aerospace industries in the community.  NEW this year is the course being held at the Jazz Hangar situated right at the London International Airport.

 The Aeronca Project is an exciting opportunity for Air Cadets and includes the following:

Ø  The Course is recognized by the Ontario Ministry of Education, and on successful completion, Cadets will receive a Grade 11 credit toward High School graduation

Ø  The course is for 4 weeks in July, commencing Thursday July 2, 2015 and ending Tuesday July 28, 2015

Ø  The maximum number of Cadets available to participate is limited to 20

Ø  Graduates will receive a $400 bursary, awarded upon completion at the programs Grad Ceremony

Participating Cadets from outside the area will be provided with accommodation in the London area.

Please encourage interested Air Cadets to seek information about the course and to register by the deadline date if interested.  For more information, please contact: LCol (Retd) Armin Grunwald, Chairperson at the following email: agrunwald@rogers.com

Gliding Sunday – 9 spots left!

We need 9 more cadets to sign up for Gliding on Sunday. Bring your Mom out to watch!

1-4pm at the Niagara District Airport in NOTL. Dress: Civilian comfortable. Bring: backpack with something to read, listen to, eat. Take care of your own kit.

Meet at the terminal building at 1245pm. You must be shuttled to the flight line – do not attempt to walk out on your own.

CO’s Parade & Famil Flying

Famil Flying is a GO for tonight. Double check the schedule – remember to meet at the airport. Dress is uniform as below.

Duty Officer
Capt Palumbo

Dress
C-1 for everyone. CO’s parade will be confined to closing briefing. Full parade sequence to be completed beginning at 850pm.

GLIDING this Sunday 1pm Niagara District Airport

Don’t forget: we have 20 spots for Gliding on Sunday at the Niagara-On-The-Lake Airport. 1pm arrival at the terminal building. Dress: civilian appropriate for weather. Wear sunscreen and a hat.

WE NEED TO SEND 20 CADETS! Each year we struggle to fill our spots. Please check your calendars (and Mother’s Day plans) and make sure you can come out on Sunday afternoon. We’ll be done around 4pm.

Another fantastic post-secondary opportunity…

Please note the May 20 deadline!

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OAC Scholarship for Aerospace Studies

The Ontario Aerospace Council is pleased to offer two scholarships for the 2015-2016 Academic Year for students going into or currently enrolled in an aerospace studies program at a post-secondary institution (college or university) in Ontario.  The value of each scholarship is $1,800.00 CAD.

Who Can Apply?

– High school students in their final year who are entering an aerospace studies program at an accredited Ontario college or university;

– Students currently enrolled in an aerospace studies program at an accredited Ontario college or university

What is Required for the Application?

– Essay (500 – 800 words) from applicant stating their interest in aerospace and career aspirations

–  For first year students, a Letter of Acceptance into their chosen academic institution

–  Two letters of reference from community members (teacher, professor, coaches, employer, volunteer leader, etc.)

–  Academic report issued by applicant’s current educational institution for the 2014-2015 Academic Year (most current)

–  Academic achievement of 70% or greater in current year studies

Application Submission:

–  Applications may be submitted electronically to the OAC at leigh.kras@theOAC.ca

–  Applications may be submitted by regular mail to:

OAC Scholarship Application
Ontario Aerospace Council
2338 Woodfield Road
Oakville, ON  L6H 6Y6

–  Applications must be received no later than Wednesday May 20, 2015

–  Incomplete applications will not be considered

The OAC Scholarship Review Panel will review applications and successful candidates will be advised by May 27, 2015.  Scholarships will be presented at OAC’s Golf Tournament on June 1, 2015.

Funds for this initiative are generated from the annual OAC Golf Tournament.  We thank all golf tournament sponsors and participants for enabling OAC to offer this to the next generation of our aerospace workforce.

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Flying April 29 (FINALLY!)

We are finally blessed with good weather.

Meet at the St Catharines Flying Club (to the left and follow the signs) no later than 6:15pm. I will take them back to the LHQ for the rest of the Training Night.

The schedule for the rest of the flights can be found here:

https://809cadets.ca/2015/04/13/flying-schedule/

I will be discussing with those who’s flights were cancelled if they are available this Friday. Please

Wed Night Training

Duty Officer
CV Lemoine

Dress
Summer: C2B for everyone – check the dress regulations on the website if you are unsure what to wear!

TAGGING: was a success! Thank you to all the parent drivers, the cadets who participated, the staff and sponsors who supervised, and to Mr. Ruttan (Sponsor Chairman) and Mr. Hendriks (Sponsor Treasurer) for being available all weekend to make sure tagging was successful. Well done!