Program Information

Overview

 

Air Cadets is an organization for youth between the ages of 12 and 19.  The three aims of the air cadet program are to:

 

      Develop leadership and good citizenship;

 

      Promote physical fitness; and

 

      Stimulate an interest in the aviation industry and the air, land and sea elements of the Canadian Forces.

 

 

There is no cost associated with joining the Air Cadet program. 

All mandatory training activities and most optional activities are delivered at no cost to the cadet.  A uniform is issued and on loan to the cadet during their time in the program and must be returned upon completion or leaving for other reasons.

 

699 Squadron is very active throughout the training year participating in many extra activities such as the Battle of Britain Parade, Remembrance Day Ceremonies, community activities such as Santa's Anonymous, poppy sales, and community events. Other activities may be tours of Alberta, the Edmonton International Airport, the Alberta Legislature, and the very popular weekend Field Training Exercises (Bush Camps).

Aviation Training Days (including airport/aircraft tours and glider flights) take place once a year and power flying flights in small fixed wing planes.

The program is implemented through the support of a number of different organizations including the Department of National Defence/Canadian Forces and the Air Cadet League of Canada.  The training at 699 Squadron is implemented by qualified staff that are either Canadian Forces Reservists in the Cadet Instructors Cadre or appropriately trained and screened civilian instructors and volunteers.

699 Squadron is supported by a very dedicated Parents Committee that helps organize and plan activities for cadets, including fundraising activities.  All parents of cadets are invited and encouraged to attend meetings and familiarize themselves with the Parents' Association at 699 Squadron.

 

Mandatory Training Information

Mandatory training takes place on Wednesday evenings and some weekends throughout the year and consists of lessons in:

Aeronautical facilities/Aerodrome Operation Activities Aircraft identification Aircrew survival Airframe structure Citizenship Drill General cadet knowledge Physical Fitness and Healthy Living/Sensible living Canadian Forces Familiarization Radio Communication Aviation Activities Aerospace Activities Air Rifle Marksmanship Principles of flight Propulsion/Engines Instructional techniques Leadership Navigation Meteorology Community Service Aviation History Aircraft Maintenance

As part of our mandatory support training, every cadet will be given the opportunity to go on a "familiarization flight" with certified pilots in a glider and powered aircraft.

 

Optional Training Information

At 699 Squadron, there are many optional training activities that cadets are encouraged to take part in, including:

 

Band

Biathlon Team

Marksmanship Team

"SurvivAir" Team (Survival skills competition)

Effective Speaking

Duke of Edinburgh Award Program

Basketball and Volleyball teams

 

699 Squadron has been very successful with our optional training programs, including numerous wins at the zone competitions.

 

Summer Training Information

There are also summer training opportunities during 2, 3 or 6 week camps that follow 5 streams of training.

 

Aviation

Leadership

Music

Physical Fitness

Wilderness Survival

 

Those cadets that work very hard and show a great deal of dedication and success may even be chosen to receive scholarships which consist of 6 weeks camps that provide advanced training in one of the above five streams, including the opportunity to receive a Transport Canada Civilian Private Pilot's License.

 

General Information

To find out more about the Air Cadet program and 699 Squadron:

 

Visit the national cadet website or the national air cadet program website.

 

Explore the rest of this site, including the calendar for upcoming training activities and the hoto gallery of this past year's training and activities.