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Introduction to the scheme
The intention of the LGC cadet scheme is to recruit and retain enthusiastic young people into the sport of Gliding. The LGC scheme supplements the normal LGC training program by providing low cost membership and low cost flying for young people in exchange for their help around the club on diverse duties including flying operations and club maintenance.
The scheme
The cadet scheme is subsidised by all club members and is therefore approved at the discretion of the Club Operating Committee year by year. It is expected that the scheme can support between 8 to 12 cadets at any one time depending on financial resources. The scheme is a valuable privilege that can be reviewed and withdrawn from a cadet at the LGC managers discretion at any time.
The Cadet training plan
The cadet is free to fly at any time by signing onto the daily flying list and being treated like a normal club member. Two specific instructors have been assigned to take an extra interest in cadets and ensure that their safety, progress and well being is regularly monitored and reviewed.
Benefits: What LGC offers the cadet
The LGC cadet plan offers low cost membership @ £35 per year. This compares to £510 for full members and £130 for junior members. The cadet plan offers free flying time and half price launches. Other additional benefits include learning lifetime skills valuable to any employer including self confidence, teamwork, self discipline, safety awareness, judgement (and probably stress management and work prioritisation). The mentoring instructors will organise special events such as a team entry into the Dunstable Regionals gliding championships to help build these skills.
Tasks and Duties: What LGC expects from the cadet
LGC expects that the cadet will rapidly integrate into the club and become part of the team. The cadet will frequently and willingly take part in flying tuition and club activities. The cadet will volunteer for extra tasks as required particularly in peak flying times. It is expected that the cadet will give at least two days per month to extra tasks, and one whole week (usually the Regionals competition) during the summer vacation period IS REQUIRED.
Time Line
February - Cadet Applications processed
March - Cadet selection and renewal in time for Easter holidays
March onwards - Normal Cadet activties
Cadet age
People between the ages of 15 to 18 who are intersted should apply online here
Cadet Progress
Since the objective of the LGC cadet scheme is to recruit and retain enthusiastic young people into the sport of Gliding. Performance, Progress and Attitude are the key steps to renewal. It is hoped that the cadet will learn to fly and acquire key skills with a safe and professional attitude worthy of the title "Pilot".
The cadet scheme lasts for one year. Renewal is discretionary by the mentoring instructors depending on the cadet's progress. Progress will be recognised in many forms and although cross country flying is a major club activity, Vintage, Aerobatic and Instructing etc are equally worthy activities and many young pilots have shown success in these diverse areas. A reasonable progress plan from the age of 16 would be:
End of 1st Year of training:Solo flight, Pa1 rating and Preparation for Bronze Badge.
End of 2nd Year of training:Bronze Badge, Cross Country flying and Silver Badge.
End of 3rd Year of training:First competitions such as Inter club league etc.
The Mentoring Instructors
For 2007 the mentoring instructors will be Robin May and Andy Roch
If you are interested in applying as a Cadet click here
If you are currently a Cadet already, click here to renew your application for next year.