Gliding and Flying
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One of the main aims of the RAFAC, is to get Cadets up in the air as often as possible, whether that be as a passenger/co-pilot of an AEF Grob Tutor 115E, or on board a Chinook helicopter. This is arguably one of the main reasons Cadets join up. There are the two main aircraft that you could be using during your time in the Cadets:
- Grob G 115E T1
- Grob G 103A T1
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Grob G 115E T1
The Grob G 115E T1, more commonly known as the Tutor, is the aircraft of choice for 14 UAS's and 12 AEF's around the country; providing Cadets with the opportunity to fly with RAF pilots at 3,000ft! These pilots give up their time, to impart their knowledge and enthusiasm on the younger generation. Every Cadet will, hopefully, get the opportunity to have a flight each year, depending on weather conditions, aircraft availability, pilot availability and Cadet numbers 
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Grob G 103A T1
The Grob G 103A T1, more commonly known as the Viking, is the aircraft of choice for 10 VGS' around the country, including the CGS; it is a high-performance, modern glider that, along with its large canopy, provides Cadets with a fantastic gliding experience. To fly a glider with the ACO, you must get onto one of the following courses:
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Text adapted from Royal Air Force Air Cadets - Royal Air Force, Ministry of Defence © Crown Copyright 2017
Gliding Image (top) taken from 759 Sqn
Flying image (top) taken from 1207 Sqn
© Air Cadet 101 - Harry Briggs
Gliding Image (top) taken from 759 Sqn
Flying image (top) taken from 1207 Sqn
© Air Cadet 101 - Harry Briggs
