Cadets from the Air Training Corps are offered the fantastic opportunity to fly in light aircraft, gliders as well as other RAF and civil aircraft.  There are plenty of opportunities open to cadets when flying, from aerobatics in the new Grob Tutor to practising stalls in a Grob Viking glider.

Some Cadets who stand out from the rest may also get the opportunity to fly on a civil airliner or go on an overseas flight in an RAF Tri-Star, VC10 or Hercules. A few cadets have also had the opportunity to fly in a variety of other aircraft including fast jets and the Red Arrows.  Even if cadets don’t get to fly in such aircraft as these they will undoubtedly get the chance to visit operational Squadron’s when they go on Annual Camp.

There are also exciting opportunities for cadets to learn how to fly, with scholarships for both powered flight and gliding.  In general, every cadet will be given opportunities to fly during their time as an active member of an ATC Squadron. 

Air Experience Flying (AEF)

Air Cadets have the opportunity to fly with Royal Air Force pilots in Grob Tutor aircraft. Flying takes place at one of 12 Air Experience Flights (AEFs) where cadets are shown how the aircraft flies and given the chance to control the aeroplane, experience aerobatics or simply admire the view. Most Air Cadets should get the opportunity to fly with the AEF each year.

Air Experience Gliding (AEG)

The Starting point for your gliding experience will be at a Volunteer Gliding Squadron (VGS) which will fly either Vigilant motor gliders or Viking winch launch gliders. You will begin by attending your affiliated VGS to be taught the Gliding Induction Course (GIC).