Here’s the kit list for the upcoming FTX.  Keep in mind that this is late November.  There will be chances of snow, rain and even freezing rain, so make sure you have the appropriate items to keep you dry and warm.

Make sure to include the following items, along with the items in the kit list mentioned further below.

• waterproof – winter weight coat and pants,
• Waterproof – winter weight boots – Not Shoes!.
• Several pairs of socks
• Water resistant gloves
• Toque.

Note: For cold weather, it’s always better to dress in layers. If you get too warm, you can remove layers to prevent yourself from sweating.  Sweating will cause you to eventually get cold and uncomfortable.  Keeping yourself warm and dry will be essential to a safe and fun experience.

We’ll be sleeping in cabins this time around so it should make things more comfortable.  We’ll also be supplying CAF issued sleeping bags, so there’s no need to take this with you.  Remember! One cadet, one kit.  Make sure you can carry and keep track of your own belongings.

Here’s the kit list:

809 SQN EXERCISE
23-25 Nov 18

PERSONAL CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT LIST

1. All cadets should be in possession of the following clothing and equipment in order to ensure a safe, productive, and enjoyable training exercise:
1. Ontario Health Card (This is a MUST!)
2. T-shirts (6)
3. Pants, Preferably Quick Dry (No Jeans) (4)
4. Sweater or Sweatshirt (3)
5. Underwear (4)
6. Pairs of Socks (8)
7. Jacket (Waterproof May be Necessary) (1)
8. Hat (1)
9. Boots (No Shoes, Waterproof) (1)
10. Pillow (1)
11. Face Towel and Body Towel (1)
12. Flashlight (1)
13. Sunglasses (1)
14. Sunscreen (1)
15. Chapstick
16. Large Water Bottle (Filled with WATER, BPA-Free) (1)
17. Toiletries and Personal Hygiene Items
18. Appropriate Sleeping Attire
19. Prescription Medication (ONLY ENOUGH FOR WEEKEND; Notify Officer Staff Immediately Upon Arrival at Camp Wetaskiwin)
2. Please note that due to the nature of the weather this time of year it is difficult to account for all personnel kit items. Please use appropriate discretion with packing and follow the weather reports up until departing for the exercise. We will train rain or shine. Please also take into consideration that we will be sleeping in tents and the amount of personal kit space is very limited.
3. The following optional equipment may be brought:
1. Camera
4. Do NOT bring any of the following:
1. Expensive jewelry
2. Money
3. Knives
4. Non-Prescription Medication ( Advil, Tylenol)
5. Cell Phone

NOTE: We are not responsible for lost or broken items, and have a zero tolerance for theft.

Any questions, please ask any one of the staff members.

OCdt Couroux

Once again, the cadets of 809 Squadron had a fun, exciting, and educational weekend at the Cadet Youth Development Centre at the Waterloo Airport. We’re on our way home now with a bus load of tired cadets and a renewed enthusiasm for the aviation and aerospace aspects of our program.

Parents, we were a little bit behind schedule leaving the CYDC add expect to arrive at 809 HQ between 1820h (6:20pm) add 1830h (6:30pm) instead of our originally scheduled time.

Kit List:

General:

1. Health Card
2. Appropriate Outdoor Coat or Cadet Parka
3. Winter Gloves
4. Toque
5. Winter Boots
6. 809 Shirt and Ball Cap
7. 809 Hoodie (if available)
8. Shirts (2 minimum)
9. Socks (4 pair minimum)
10. Underwear (2 pair minimum)
11. Pyjamas
12. Pants (i.e. khakis, jeans [no rips or holes])
13. Running shoes (indoor and outdoor)
14. Personal Hygiene Kit. (tooth brush, tooth paste, &c)
15. Plastic Bag (for dirty laundry)
16. Air Mattress
17. Sleeping Bag and Pillow

Medication:

Medication as required (bring only what is necessary for the weekend)

Optional Items: (Squadron will not be responsible for lost or stolen items)

1. Camera
2. Music Player with Headphones (iPod, &c)
3. Appropriate Reading Material

Prohibited Items:

1. Any Item Deemed to be a Potential Weapon (i.e. Knives)
2. Illegal or Controlled Substances (i.e. Alcohol, Drugs, Tobacco)
3. Pornographic material

The countdown to our Aviation Weekend is approaching zero! With only a little over 24 hours remaining, there are a few things that need to be reiterated.

1. Allergies

   If you have any allergies that require use of an epipen, ensure that you do not forget to bring it with you. We will be within range of a hospital, but are in a semi-rural area and the trip won’t necessarily be fast. Don’t take any risks. Bring your epipen.

2. Snacks

   Because we have cadets with allergies to peanuts and tree nuts, cadets are asked to ensure that any snacks they bring with them are nut-free.

3. Games!

   We’re devoting one night of entertainment to a game night. Bring a deck of cards and your favourite board game with you. I’ll be bringing a few of my favourites myself.

Remember, the bus leaves on Friday night at 6:30pm. Aim to be at the squadron building for 6:00pm, 6:15pm at the absolute latest.

We’re looking forward to an exciting weekend. See you there!

Kit List:

General:

1. Health Card
2. Appropriate Outdoor Coat or Cadet Parka
3. 809 Shirt and Ball Cap
4. 809 Hoodie (if available)
5. Shirts (2 minimum)
6. Socks (2 pair minimum)
7. Underwear (2 pair minimum)
8. Pyjamas
9. Pants (i.e. khakis, jeans [no rips or holes])
10. Running shoes (indoor and outdoor)
11. Personal Hygiene Kit. (tooth brush, tooth paste, &c)
12. Plastic Bag (for dirty laundry)
13. Air Mattress
14. Sleeping Bag and Pillow

Medication:

Medication as required (bring only what is necessary for the weekend)

Optional Items: (809 Squadron will not be responsible for lost or stolen items)

1. Camera
2. Music Player with Headphones (iPod, &c)
3. Appropriate Reading Material

Prohibited Items:

1. Any Item Deemed to be a Potential Weapon (i.e. Knives)
2. Illegal or Controlled Substances (i.e. Alcohol, Drugs, Tobacco)
3. Pornographic material

BUS TIMINGS: It will meet at the Sqn Office on Fri at 7pm and return the cadets to the cadet office on Sunday at 3pm.

ADVANCE PARTY: will bring their FTX clothing/backpack/teaching items with them on WED NIGHT and leave them at the cadet office to be packed with the rest of the kit being brought out on Fri. Capt Palumbo will pick up ALL the senior cadets (who were at the meeting last Wed) from their respective High Schools on Fri afternoon, immediately following dismissal. Dinner will be provided for the ADVANCE PARTY ONLY.

All other cadets not a part of the advance tasking are required to have dinner before boarding the bus in NOTL.

Parents/Cadets: please use the KIT LIST here annex-c-fall-kit-list-2016 as a guide for what to bring this wknd.

PLAN FOR THE WEATHER. We will be sleeping OUTSIDE in TENTS – pack accordingly. Friday overnight the temperature is expected to drop to 9C. PACK ACCORDINGLY. Currently, the forecast has us receiving between 10-15 of rain on Sunday – we will train RAIN or SHINE (within reason – if at any time we need to leave the training site due to safety concerns, a post to this website will be made, and parents contacted about early arrival to the Cadet Office).

Capt Palumbo will have her cell phone with her for EMERGENCY use – 289-783-1942.