I hate to do it, but I need to cancell flying again tonight. Cielings are forecasted to be 1700 feet above the ground, which means I can only fly 1200 feet above the ground. Regional Cadet Air Operations require flights to be at least 2500 feet.
Wednesday looks more promising…but shhh dont jinx it!
Monday night training:
7-8pm Drill: jeans, sqn t-shirt, parade boots, wedge
8-9pm Sports: appropriate sports gear (no jeans), running shoes
FLYING: check the schedule from last week.
We still have 8 shifts that need to be filled for the weekend. If you can do an extra one, please call the office or show-up. 905-468-7584
Cadets that were not at the Squadron on Wed were assigned available spots for the weekend. Please CHECK THE REVISED1 SCHEDULE here: Tagging Schedule Apr 2015 REVISED1
Officer staff will be calling your house to make sure you know when your shift is. Maximum participation is required. Don’t cost your parents $75 for not showing up when you are scheduled.
Looking forward to a great weekend of Tagging – don’t forget your PARKA!
Sorry for the late arrival of this post – I’ve been out with Capt Jarrell & CI Lemoine doing a recce for an upcoming Cadet Training Exercise in June. Shhhhh, it’s a secret for now.
Here is the schedule for the TAGGING this weekend Tagging Schedule Apr 2015. Location assignments are subject to change – the Staff member working the chalk board at the Sqn office will assign/re-assign as they see fit.
PARENTS – if you are driving cadets, please show your VALID DRIVER’S LICENSE and PROOF OF INSURANCE to the Staff member before leaving with the cadets. They will also need your cell phone number. This is DND policy. Thank you.
CADETS: remember to smile and be polite. Dress is C-2 with PARKA as the wind is coooollllddd.
Unfortunately, Mother Nature has had her say again – no flying tonight. Cadets who were scheduled to fly will attend the regular training night. See previous post for dress instructions.
Cancelled flights may be rescheduled soon – Capt Jarrell will update as soon as possible.
Duty Officer
CV Couroux
Dress
C-4 for everyone. WASH your dress blue shirt for NEXT week. Summer dress will begin on 29 Apr 15, not tonight.
Due to weather (again!) flying will be cancelled tonight. Low clouds, high winds and embedded tunderclouds are in the vicinity tonight due to a cold front passing just north of Niagara between 4 and 8pm tonight.
I will try to schedule the make-up flight next week.
Please take a look at the website before Wed 22 Apr 15 to familiarize yourself with the tagging times for the wknd.
There are four shifts available: each cadet is expected to do two. PARENTS: If your cadet does not participate, the $75.00 cheque will be cashed. Robotics competitions, family vacations and school work may prevent them from participating – but the cheque will still be cashed. We need maximum participation. This fundraising pays the rent for our building and our Familiarization flying time. Please ensure your cadet does their part.
FRI: 5pm-8pm
SAT: 9am-1pm
SAT: 12pm-4pm
SUN: 12pm-4pm
Duty Officer is listed for each day. Cadets are to report to this officer upon arrival. Parents please let them know if you can drive cadets to/from their location. As per the our Tagging Guidelines: 809 Newark Sqn Tagging Guidelines one staff member will be at the Squadron Office for the duration of the shift. They will deal with any emergencies that arise. Two Sponsoring Committee Members will be assigned per shift to cover the Outlet Mall and to drive between the other locations to periodically check on cadets. Each cadet will have the Sqn Office Phone # 905-468-7584 to call if they encounter a problem. Parents are needed to drive cadets out and bring them back from each shift.
QUESTIONS? email: tammypalumbo@yahoo.ca or come in to the office on Monday or Wednesday.
Despite the doom and gloom outside at the moment, the good flying conditions are forecasted for this evening.
The make up flight for Monday’s flight is still a go.
Meet at the St Catharines Flying Club (to the left and follow the signs) no later than 6:15pm. Pick-up will be at 7:45.
The schedule for the rest of the flights can be found here:
Parents: please note that there are cheques available for parents to pick up this evening. Cheques will not be sent home with cadets. Parents will be required to sign for the refund.
Please meet at the office and speak with Mr Hendriks directly. He will be at the Squadron beginning at 8pm tonight until 915pm, and next week beginning at closing parade until 915pm.
A big thank you to Capt Lemoine for organizing the trip and coming in under budget!