1924 (Shirley) Squadron Air Training Corps

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.