About Cadets
PLEASE NOTE: We are currently at capacity for the Fall 2024 intake.
Please complete the online registration form, selecting “151 Lloyd Chadburn, Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron”, and we will contact you for our next information session.
Before reading about the program below, watch this YouTube Video.
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A message from one of our alumni
One of our former cadet warrant officers is Johanna Wagstaffe, currently the weather expert for CBC News in Vancouver.
If prospective new cadets and parents would like to know more about the opportunities and activities in the air cadet program then click on the video below to hear firsthand about her experiences as a cadet in 151 Squadron.
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Watch Famous Canadian Astronaut Chris Hatfield talk about his experience as a Air Cadet and how it led him to be an Astronaut.
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The Air Cadet Program
Cadets form a national organization whose purpose is to develop in youth the attributes
of leadership, engaged and active citizenship and physical fitness, all within a
safe environment that stimulates an interest in the Canadian Forces.
Local Training
Air Cadet Training is divided into five proficiency levels, including on-the-job
training for senior cadets. Some of the courses offered to Air Cadets at the local
level are:
| aeronautical facilities | sensible living |
| aircraft identification | marksmanship |
| aircrew survival | principles of flight |
| airframe structure | propulsion |
| citizenship | radio communication |
| effective speaking | instructional techniques |
| general cadet knowledge | leadership |
| physical fitness | navigation |
At 151 Squadron, we have different activities almost every night of the week. Please visit our Activities Page for further information on the variety of activities a cadet can get involved in.
Summer Training
For the most current information, please see the National Page on Summer Training.
Visit Us
Our Squadron’s regular training happens weekly.
- Cadet Training on Mondays between 7:00PM-9:45PM from September to June.
Please ask for the Recruiting, Training, Deputy Commanding Officer or Commanding Officer.
For a list of common questions and answers, please visit the FAQ’s Page
For questions regarding joining us, please send any queries to : 151rcacs@gmail.com
Resources for Parents and Cadets
The Air Cadet League, Ontario Provincial Committee, has a number of good resources to assist parents and cadets. Please follow the link below: https://aircadetleague.wildapricot.org/Parent-&-Cadet-Resources