Cdt Nick Jenkins

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Flying Gliding

• Cdt Nick Jenkins

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Introduction

• All Air Cadets are given the chance to fly in an
  aircraft during their life in the ATC.
• Cadets from both the ATC and the CCF are given
  opportunities to fly in light aircraft as well as
  civil and RAF aircraft.
• Opportunities for cadets when flying are
  aerobatics, practising stalls, flying solo or
  sightseeing in local areas.
• 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.

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Grob Tutor

• The ATC uses the Grob Tutor trainer aircraft for
  ATC flight training and Air Experience Flights.
  It is a single-engined low-wing monoplane with a
  fixed tricycle undercarriage.
• Known as the Grob G115/E and built in Germany by
  Grob Aerospace.
• It made its maiden flight in November 1985 and
  was introduced into the RAF in 1999.

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Grob Tutor

• The ATC uses the Grob Tutor trainer aircraft for
  ATC flight training and Air Experience Flights.
  It is a single-engined low-wing monoplane with a
  fixed tricycle undercarriage.
• Known as the Grob G115/E and built in Germany by
  Grob Aerospace.
• It made its maiden flight in November 1985 and
  was introduced into the RAF in 1999.

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Grob Tutor

• The ATC uses the Grob Tutor trainer aircraft for
  ATC flight training and Air Experience Flights.
  It is a single-engined low-wing monoplane with a
  fixed tricycle undercarriage.
• Known as the Grob G115/E and built in Germany by
  Grob Aerospace.
• It made its maiden flight in November 1985 and
  was introduced into the RAF in 1999.

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Specifications
Engines Textron Lycoming AE-360-B piston engine
Thrust 180nm Max speed 135kts Length 7.54m
Max altitude 10,000ft Wingspan 10.00m
Aircrew 2
Maximum speed 343 km/h (185 knots, 213 mph)
Range 1,150 km (621 nm, 719 mi) Service
ceiling 3,050 m (10,000 ft) Rate of climb 5.33
m/s (1,050 ft/min) Maximum fuel load 33 gallons
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Grob Vigilant

• The ATC uses the Grob Vigilant for ATC gliding
  training and Gliding Induction Courses.
• Known as the Grob 109B. Also built in Germany by
  Grob Aerospace. It is a single-engined
  self-launching motorised glider with tricycle
  undercarriage.
• It made its maiden flight in 1983 and 53 were
  built and its primary user is the ATC.

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Grob Vigilant

• The ATC uses the Grob Vigilant for ATC gliding
  training and Gliding Induction Courses.
• Known as the Grob 109B. Also built in Germany by
  Grob Aerospace. It is a single-engined
  self-launching motorised glider with tricycle
  undercarriage.
• It made its maiden flight in 1983 and 53 were
  built and its primary user is the ATC.

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Grob Vigilant

• The ATC uses the Grob Vigilant for ATC gliding
  training and Gliding Induction Courses.
• Known as the Grob 109B. Also built in Germany by
  Grob Aerospace. It is a single-engined
  self-launching motorised glider with tricycle
  undercarriage.
• It made its maiden flight in 1983 and 53 were
  built and its primary user is the ATC.

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Specifications
Engines Grob 2500E1 four-cylinder piston engine
Thrust 95nm Max speed 130kts Length 8.1m
Max altitude 8,000ft Span 17.4m Aircrew 2
Maximum speed up to 850 kg 130 Knots (below
6500 ft) Service ceiling FL 80 Wing loading
47.8 kg/m² (9.79 lb/ft²)
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Air Experience Flights

• Air Cadet flying is carried out at one of 12 Air
  Experience Flights (AEFs) in the UK. These are
  all based at RAF Stations throughout the country
  and operate Tutors.
• They were formed on September 8, 1958
• Air Experience Flights give cadets the
  opportunity to enjoy being shown how the aircraft
  flies and given the chance to control the
  aeroplane, experience aerobatics or simply admire
  the view.
• 10AEF, at RAF Woodvale, is our nearest Air
  Experience Flight.

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Some Notable Air Experience Flights
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10AEF - RAF Woodvale
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7AEF - RAF Cranwell
10AEF - RAF Woodvale
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7AEF - RAF Cranwell
10AEF - RAF Woodvale
1AEF - RAF St Athan
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Volunteer Gliding Squadrons

• Gliding in the ATC is carried out at one of 28
  Volunteer Gliding Schools (VGSs) along with the
  Air Cadet Central Gliding School at locations
  across the UK.
• They operate either Vikings or Vigilants.
• VGSs are made up of volunteer staff. Instructors
  can include a variety of RAF/RN/Army personnel,
  Flight Staff Cadets or civilians.
• The nearest VGSs to us are 631VGS at RAF Woodvale
  and 632VGS at RAF Ternhill.

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Some Notable Volunteer Gliding Squadrons
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632VGS RAF Ternhill
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663VGS RAF Kinloss
632VGS RAF Ternhill
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663VGS RAF Kinloss
632VGS RAF Ternhill
642VGS RAF Linton-on-Ouse
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Equipment

• When you go flying or gliding you will be issued
  with these items of equipment by a Survival
  Equipment Fitter (sometimes known as
  squiffers)
• Flying suit c) Flying
  helmet
• b) Parachute d) Gloves
  

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When on the Ground

• Never approach an aircraft unless told to do so
• Never walk towards the propeller. Always approach
  from an angle that can be seen
• Always approach the aircraft via the rear of the
  port wing
• When stepping into the cockpit take care to only
  walk on the grey section of the wing.
• Remove any hats in the aircraft dispersal area
  Look Listen

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Grey Walkway
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Approach the aircraft from this angle
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Summary

• Ask Questions
• Ask to take control
• Do not touch unless told to do so
• Think Safe
• Look Listen

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While in the Air

• Talk to the pilot ask questions
• Ask to see the effects of controls
• Ask about the instruments
• Only touch the controls when told to do so

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While in the Air

• Keep hands feet away from the controls if you
  are not flying the aircraft
• Listen to any commands, if not sure ask to repeat
• Ensure that you have no loose articles in your
  pocket

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Don't forget to thank your Pilot and most of
all...
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ENJOY YOUR FLIGHT!
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Any Questions?