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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.

We have an exciting opportunity for Cadets to experience the Boeing 737-800 Flight Simulator for an evening.

Sessions will be running 1830 – 2000hrs on the following dates:

Monday 17 July – 20 spaces

Tuesday 1 August – 20 spaces

With potential for more spaces on Wednesday 9 August, and Thursday 10 August.

There is no cost to the activity.

Applications for the first two dates are now open on CadetNet. Applications for each session close one week before the activity date. If applications are oversubscribed, Cadets will be selected by ballot and notified via email.

We have an opportunity to spend time with a group Air Cadets from other organisations around the world on the IACE (International Air Cadet Exchange) when they come through Christchurch on Saturday the 15th of July.

Meeting at the block at 1630hrs, Cadets will have the opportunity to chat with foreign exchange Cadets, participate in some activities, and swap some kiwi merchandise.

There is no cost, but those attending are asked to bring a plate of finger food to share.

The activity will be wrapped up by 2000hrs.

Please apply on CadetNet ASAP if you wish to attend, applications will be open until Thursday this week.