Author: PLTOFF Townsend

The mid-year dining in is happening on the 27th of June, this event is a celebration for cadets, NCOs and officers of the achievements they have made this year so far. It includes a meal and will be attended by a VIP guest. Remember to sign up on cadetnet and pay via the shop to confirm your attendance.

A tradition of this night is the cadet and NCO fine session. Cadets and NCOs select a few funny moments or mishaps from the past year and assign an appropriate ‘punishment’ for the participants for the squadron to enjoy before the end of the night.
Please fill out the Dining-In Fines Form with any amusing infractions you’ve witnessed or been part of. Don’t forget to suggest a creative or humorous fine as “punishment” for these light-hearted “crimes.” https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdOHsi–4OSlzji10hLPAg2raIlpy0gNdZQMbnG6RGRtfRDEA/viewform

Due to safety concerns and traffic congestion at the current pick up point outside our gate at 43 Corsair Drive, we are now asking parents to collect Cadets from the exit on Harvard Ave at the end of each parade night. There will be more parking space and less traffic in this area. This exit is signposted as ‘Isitt Lane’, although this name doesn’t appear in Google Maps. Please see the picture below. Please park and wait on Harvard Ave or Corsair Drive, do not drive into or park on Isitt Lane. (Isitt Lane is the main service access for the Air Force Museum and is used 24/7 for deliveries and staff access. It needs to be kept clear at all times.)

The usual front gate on Corsair Drive will remain the point for drop offs at start of night, due to having rolling arrivals with less traffic impact.

This change is effective immediately. Thank you for your cooperation.

On Friday 31st of May, out at the Ashburton Airfield, New Zealand Association of Women in Aviation (NZAWA) will be hosting an afternoon where those interested in a career in aviation can come along and talk with people already working in the industry.

This is primarily aimed at female students in their final years of schooling. We would like anyone interested to register by Friday the 24th of May.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NXHS8FM

All new recruits who have submitted the 2A sign paperwork should have now received the email link for the online enrolment form to their next of kin email. If you have not received this email link please email adj@17squadronatc.com with the cadets name, NOK name and a copy of the signed 2A and ID- even if this has previously been submitted.

If you have enrolled and have not received your cadetnet user name and password go to cadetnet.org.nz click on “forgot password” and use the cadets personal email address to reset your password.

Payment is due by the end of this term and can be done through the 17 Squadron shop. Once payment is received and enrolment process completed the cadet will receive their uniform.

We will be holding open nights on the on the 15th, 22nd and 29th of February and the 7th of March to welcome our new group of Basic One cadet’s. Please invite along any friends between the ages of 13-15 years old or year 9/10. If you wish us to come recruit at your school, please email the adj with a direct email contact and name of whoever organises your year 9&10 assembly’s and let them know we may be reaching out to organise a time to visit.

Next Thursday 23rd of November we will be holding an open night for all new recruits wishing to join the 2024 intake. This is open to all those in Year 9 and 10 or between the ages of 13-15 years.

Night begins at 1830 (6:30pm) and will include a drill demonstration, information about what we do and how to join, and a chance for new recruits to try out some activities. Finishing about 2000 (8:00pm)

Bring along your friends and introduce them to the adventurous world of 17 Squadron!

Welcome to the New Year, we are excited to see everyone back and welcome our new recruits.

Our first parade night back will be Thursday 9th of February. This will be for current recruits and those who joined us for our 2022 open night only.

Our first Open night for the year will be the following week Thursday 16th February. The evening commences at 1830hrs (6.30pm) and will run for about 2 hours. During this time you will receive information on what the programme involves, and how to enrol, as well as viewing our facilities and participating in some Cadet activities. All friends and parents welcome.

Those planning to attend Southern Area Air Skills remember to meet at Pioneer pool at 6pm to do the swim test.

We are still awaiting a schedule from the Aeroclub for microlight flying this weekend. It will be released as soon as possible via email to cadets and their Next of Kin as well as being posted on the website. Those who sent specific timing requests to PLTOFF Townsend will be accomodated.