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Post GS Gliding for Air Cadets

Post GS Gliding for Air Cadets. WHY? To encourage more young people to take up a career in aviation. To keep Air Cadets flying post GS. To give a structured transition to sport gliding. To strengthen links between ACO and BGA clubs So that gliding and aviation flourishes. WHAT?

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Post GS Gliding for Air Cadets

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  1. Post GS Gliding for Air Cadets

  2. WHY? • To encourage more young people to take up a career in aviation. • To keep Air Cadets flying post GS. • To give a structured transition to sport gliding. • To strengthen links between ACO and BGA clubs • So that gliding and aviation flourishes

  3. WHAT? • Build on the work completed by ACO • Structured approach to those that want to continue flying • Aimed at Cadets post GS ONLY • Junior Gliding Centres – Specialist Centres focused on young people and their needs

  4. BGA Scholarship Scheme • - Funded by GAPAN and Air League Educational Trust • 80 scholarships available for 2009/2010 • Each worth £200

  5. What’s It All About • Bridge from ACO gliding to sport gliding • Develop the Cadet’s flying skills • Financial assistance • Having fun

  6. What is Sport Gliding? • Whatever the pupil wants it to be! • Cross-country • Competitions • Aerobatics • Just flying for fun

  7. Civilian gliding is “different” • A JGC will expect members to “muck in” • Fly throughout the winter as well as summer • Help with jobs on the airfield • Show commitment • Push themselves • Thepupilsetsthe targets

  8. What does it cost - What do they get? • At “X JGC” the pupil must pay: • £…… annual subscription to “y” scheme • £50 into their flying account • Can then apply for the £200 BGA bursary • About “z” winch launches

  9. Next Steps... • Spread the word • Put Cadets forward for bursaries • Make contact with the nearest JGC • Ask “X JGC” to provide a winter lecture at Squadrons in your Region/Wing

  10. Nearest Junior Gliding Centre? • “X JGC” Gliding Centre • “Address” • “Distance from nearest town”

  11. For More details: Add your web address and contact details here

  12. When? • TOMORROW?

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