There are plenty of opportunities open to cadets when flying, from aerobatics in the new Grob Tutor to practicing stalls in a Grob Viking glider. 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.
   Grob Viking
The starting point for a cadets gliding experience will be at a Volunteer Gliding Squadron (VGS) which will fly either Vigilant motor gliders or Viking winch launch gliders. Gliding begins with simple air experience gliding followed by dual instruction on a Gliding Induction Course which is open to all cadets aged over 14 years 6 months. From the age of 16 years,
General Flying Opportunities
Cadets from the Air Training Corps are offered opportunities to fly in light aircraft and gliders, as well as other RAF and civil aircraft.
Volunteer Gliding Squadron
Cadets are able to enter the Gliding Scholarship which culminates in a solo
   Vigilant Motor Glider
flight. Advanced gliding follows for those who have proved they have the aptitude for it, which includes soaring and solo flying.
       Flying & Gliding
    Grob Tutor
Air Experience Flights
Air Cadets have the opportunity to fly with Royal Air Force pilots in Tutor aircraft. Flying takes place at one of 12 Air Experience Flights (AEFs) where cadets are shown how the aircraft flies and given the chance to control the aeroplane, experience aerobatics or simply admire the view. All Air Cadets get the opportunity to fly with the AEF each year.
Chipmunk
The ATC has had the benefit of powered aircraft since 1957 with the introduction of venerable DeHavilland Chipmunk aeroplanes which were replaced by the Bulldog in 1996. The latest replacement, being the Grob Tutor, recently entered AEF service, replacing the Bulldog.
Apart from the AEF aircraft, many Air Cadets also get the opportunity of flying in a variety of other RAF aircraft. 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.
Those Air Cadets with an aptitude for flying can apply for a number of courses, including Flying and Gliding Scholarships.
ATC - Cadet - Glider Pilot Training Badges
Gliding Scholarship
Silver Solo Wings
Gliding Scholarship
Blue Wings
Advanced Glider Training
Gold Advanced Wings
Adult Staff - Glider Pilot Training Badges
  ATC - Cadet - Flying Training Badges
Navigator
Flying Scholarship
Glider Pilot
Gliding Instructor