Author: Staff

Joining Instructions can be found via the link below and a physical copy has been given to cadets.

https://www.17squadronatc.com/forms/

Please ensure cadets bring a sleeping mat, sleeping bag and pillow with pillowcase. Cadets will need these as they will be sleeping in tents. This was previously missed from the physical copy of the Joining Instructions.

Cadets have also been given a copy of the Microlight Flying NZCF41 Aircraft Consent and Medical Declaration Form. This needs to be completed and bought at the start of camp. A digital copy can also be found in the above link.

Any questions can be directed to marie.watson@cadetforces.org.nz

A reminder that applications close this week! If you wish to attend in any capacity, your application needs to be in by Wednesday evening.

We are happy to confirm that we will be hosting an Aviation Camp – Exercise Kākāpō – on the 9-10^th September, based at the Wigram HQ.

We have confirmed Microlight flying at Rangiora, and waiting to hear back on the final details regarding Gliding and hopefully a hanger tour… watch this space.

This camp will also include quality aviation and drones lessons! Our unit FPV Drones have arrived and we are keen to show you their capabilities.

Spaces are limited. Priority will be given to:

• The cadets who missed out on flying in the Term 1 holidays due to weather.
• Those who complete CadetNet applications and pay the quickest
• Parade attendance and service length within the Unit.

Warning Order can be found here.

This event is on CadetNet to apply and on the Shop for payment ($50).

This is open to all cadets.

We are holding a shooting day at Aylesbury Range, Saturday 2 Sept, 10am-2pm. This is open to all cadets.
The full details are on the forms page. Please apply on CadetNet.

A reminder that applications are open on CadetNet for ALL personnel interested in attending the Air Skills Competition at Burnham Military Camp, 29 Sept – 1 Oct.

If you are interested in attending in the competing team, as a reserve, or general competition help then please apply on CadetNet now. All applications must be in by midday on the 31st of August. To be considered to attend, you will need to have a complete application in by this date. Spaces are limited, and successful candidates will be informed shortly after the application close date.

When applying – go to the “ATP” tab in CadetNet (not the usual “UNIT TRAINING” tab) and select “SA Area Aviation Skills Competition” (not SA Cadet Skills Competition – that is the Army Cadets competition!).

Unfortunately, our noticeboard system sent out old information on Tuesday (1 Aug). Information on this post today (Thurs 3 Aug) should be current. We do have parade this Thurs and we are in formal uniform. See you tonight! 🙂

This week we will be wearing the formal 3B uniform (not CWD), as it is the first Thursday of the month. Make sure that you remember to bring everything including your jersey, name badge, belt, brassard, rank slides, and hat.

Make sure your uniform has your name on it!

Every year Air Cadet units from around the South Island compete against one another for ultimate glory at the Southern Area Skills Competition. This event will be held at Burnham Military Camp over 29 Sept – 1 Oct this year. Winners of this event will go to the National Competition.

This competition tests your skills in Fitness, Marksmanship, First Aid, High Ropes, Rogaine, CFK/GSK Knowledge, Drill… and many more stands. We have won this event for many years and want to continue the streak!

We will hold tryouts for our team over the next few weeks on Thursday Nights at 5pm, before parade.

Even if you don’t make it in the team, there will be spaces for Cadets to attend as reserves and competition helpers, so still keep the date free…

Please turn up if you are keen, whether you have been in a team before or not. Any year level of Cadet is eligible to be in the team.

Come along in your PT gear, and bring a towel, soap, water bottle, and uniform to change into afterwards.