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Leading Cadet Dominic McCosh, 413 Squadron, with one of the AAFC’s Diamond DA40 NG aircraft at Warrnambool airfield. Photo by PLTOFF(AAFC) Jane McDonald.

DA40 PEX Flights for Air Force Cadets

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Some Victorian Australian Air Force Cadets from No 413 Squadron started the year with Pilot Experience (PEX) flights from Warrnambool airfield.

After returning to RAAF Base Edinburgh after a full day of pilot-experience (PEX) flights, (from left) CDT Nandini Agnihotri, CDT Iknoor Khurana, CDT Hayden Peel, CDT Fynn White, CDT George Rarichan, CDT Mark Gul, LCDT Ben Bryant and LCDT Mithusha Lansakara say ‘tanks’ to their flying instructors.

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“Tanks” for the opportunity – DG1000S pilot-experience flight

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Some South Australian Air Force Cadets started the year with a pilot-experience flight from Balaklava airfield – and said ‘tanks’ for the opportunity.

A participant in the inaugural Australian Navy Cadets MC Maritime Skills Camp gets hands-on with a marine diesel engine.

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AMC Maritime Skills Camp – staff perspective

04/02/202004/02/2020 Brian Hartigan 945 Views 0 Comments Australian Navy Cadets

18 cadets and 4 adult members from 3 ANC flotillas attended the Australian Maritime College in January for a pilot Maritime Skills Camp programme.

An Australian Navy Cadet at the helm of an Australian Maritime College training vessel during the inaugural ANC Maritime Skills Camp.

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AMC Maritime Skills Camp – Cadet perspective

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Three flotillas each sent six lucky cadets to Tasmania for the ANC’s very first Australian Maritime College Maritime Skills Camp from 20 to 23 January 2020.

CSGT Chevvy Dolan (608 Squadron, AAFC) prepares for an air experience flight from Gawler Airfield in a Cessna Skyhawk C172-S operated by Adelaide Biplanes.

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Cessna Skyhawk Air Experience, Part 4

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Late last year, Air Force Cadets from Adelaide’s northern squadrons had the opportunity to enjoy a Cadet Air Experience (CAE) flight from Gawler airfield.

More than 1000 cadets and 250 volunteer Officers from 99 New Zealand Cadet Force (NZCF) units throughout New Zealand, will be based in Waiouru and Ohakea for four intense days of activities relevant to Navy, Army and Air Force. NZDF photo.

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Kiwi cadets in for a big challenge

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More than 1000 teenagers from the NZCF are packing their kitbags for four intense days of activities on Exercise Cadet 2020.

LCDT Tom Shaw (No 608 Squadron) prepares for a cadet air experience flight from Gawler Airfield in an ‘N’-model Cessna Skyhawk C172 ‘VH-CEY’ operated by Adelaide Biplanes.

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Cessna Skyhawk Air Experience, Part 3

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Late last year, Air Force Cadets from Adelaide’s northern squadrons had the opportunity to enjoy a Cadet Air Experience (CAE) flight from Gawler airfield

CUO Alex Fogale, 106 Squadron, with his instructor Flight-Sergeant (AAFC) Denis Lambert from No 902 Aviation Training Squadron, on the occasion of his first solo flight at Warwick airfield. Photo by Pilot Officer (AAFC) Brie Russell, 902ATS.

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Solo glider pilot – Cadet Under Officer Alex Fogale

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Christmas came a few days early this year for Cadet Under Officer Alex Fogale. CAPTION: CUO Alex Fogale, 106 Squadron,

CDT Marcus Dhillon (604 Squadron) prepares for an air experience flight from Gawler Airfield in an ‘N’ model Cessna Skyhawk C172 ‘VH-CEY’ operated by Adelaide Biplanes. He is joined by his father Major Barry Dhillon (Indian Army, ret’d) and grandfather Major-General Balli S Dhillon VSM (Indian Army, ret’d).

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Cessna Skyhawk Air Experience – Part 2

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Among the Air Force Cadets from Adelaide’s northern squadrons who recently had the chance of a Cadet Air Experience (CAE)

LCDT Joseph Builder, 613 Squadron, AAFC, prepares for an air-experience flight from Gawler Airfield in a Cessna Skyhawk operated by Adelaide Biplanes.

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Cessna Skyhawk Air Experience – Part 1

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Leading Cadet Joseph Builder Air Force Cadets from Adelaide’s northern squadrons recently had the chance to enjoy a cadet air-experience

Cadet Corporal James Culpeper is congratulated by his instructor, WGCDR David Chaplin (left) and Cadet Corporal Patrick Swingler with his instructor, Squadron Leader (AAFC) Nicolaas. Photos supplied by EFTS.

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More DA40 pilots

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Cadet Corporals James Culpeper and Patrick Swingler are two of the newest Air Force Cadets solo pilots in the new

Air Force Cadets from Adelaide’s southern squadrons enjoyed a Pilot Experience flight in a classic Waco biplane. Image by FLTLT(AAFC) Ian Harlow, 906 Aviation Training Squadron

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Air Force Cadets biplane flight experience

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As a successful training year draws to a close, Air Force Cadets from Adelaide’s southern squadrons recently enjoyed the opportunity

DA40 trainee pilot Leading Cadet Tristan Hahn (No 605 Squadron) with a Diamond DA40 NG operated by the AAFC’s Elementary Flying Training School, at RAAF. Image by Kerstin Hahn.

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AAFC on display at Edinburgh Air Show 2019

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During the Edinburgh Air Show, Aviation Operations Wing (AOW) of the AAFC is displaying a DG1000S sailplane glider and one

CCPL Jessica Scott (No 623 Squadron) is congratulated by her instructor, SQNLDR Gary Presneill, EFTS Head of Flying Operations, following her first solo flight in the Diamond DA40 NG. Photo by SQNLDR (AAFC) Scott Wiggins.

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DA40 pilot profile: Cadet Corporal Jessica Scott

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During the recent September-October school holidays, a select group of Air Force Cadets took to the skies in the new

CSGT Sam Davis (403 Squadron, Beaconsfield) is congratulated by his instructor, FLTLT(AAFC) Cathy Hobson, following his first solo flight in the Diamond DA40 NG on Friday 4 October. Photo by SQNLDR (AAFC) Scott Wiggins.

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Diamonds in the sky – more DA40 solo pilots

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During the recent September-October school holidays, a select group of Air Force Cadets took to the skies in the new

Cadet Corporal Max Ramm is congratulated by the Course Coordinator and Staff Officer Operations with AOW, Squadron Leader (AAFC) Scott Wiggins, following his first solo powered flight on 18 April 2019. Image supplied by SQNLDR (AAFC) Scott Wiggins.

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DA40 Pilot Profile: Cadet Corporal Max Ramm

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During the April school holidays this year, the AAFC’s Elementary Flying Training School ran the first flying training course using

Principal Guest of Honour at the Adelaide Malaya-Borneo Veterans Day ceremony Hieu Van Le, Governor of South Australia, who is also Patron of the SA/NT Branch, NMBVAA. Photo by Major (ret’d) Paul Rosenzweig.

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Malaya-Borneo Veterans Day 2019

28/08/2019 Brian Hartigan 2087 Views 1 Comment

On Saturday 24 August 2019, the SA/NT Branch of the National Malaya-Borneo Veterans Association of Australia hosted its annual service

CSGT Tharane Thamodarar prepares for the flight of her life (thus far) in an Adelaide-based RAAF PC-9/A, with FLTLT Moriarty from ARDU. Image supplied by CSGT Tharane Thamodarar.

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Flight of her life (thus far) for Air Force Cadet

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One Air Force Cadet recently had the privilege to step up from a DG-1000S glider to a Pilatus PC-9/A. CAPTION: CSGT

6 Wing gliding trainees at Balaklava Airfield during the July Gliding Camp (left to right): CWOFF Ian van Schalkwyk, WOFF(AUX) Rod Hamilton, LCDT Alexander Pearce, CCPL Samuel Ward, CCPL Tim Cox and LCDT Brian Telford. Photo by WOFF(AUX) Steve Shuck

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New safety apparel for AAFC aviators

19/07/2019 Brian Hartigan 1234 Views 0 Comments

A trial of hi-visibility airside attire is currently underway on an Air Force Cadets gliding camp being run at Balaklava,

CAPTION: The “Fly High Sci Fi” team from 617 Squadron receive their National Aerospace Competition award (left to right): FLGOFF(AAFC) Chris Trewin (Commanding Officer, 617 Squadron), GPCAPT Warren Bishop (Competition Manager), LCDT Stephanie Hudson, CWOFF Ian van Schalkwyk, CCPL James Armfield and WGCDR(AAFC) Patrick Pulis (Officer Commanding, 6 Wing). Image supplied by Air Force.

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PROJECT APOLLODORUS – The AAFC National Aerospace Competition

11/07/2019 Brian Hartigan 931 Views 1 Comment

Congratulations to the “Fly High Sci Fi” team from No 617 Squadron (Netherby, SA) which has just been announced as

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