Cadets soar

WARRNAMBOOL’S Air Force Cadets took to the skies last Saturday.

By Staff Writer

The sky was the limit for 413 Squadron Australian Air Force Cadets when they enjoyed flying activities last weekend. Leading Cadet Sahara Clough-Beauchamp (pictured) was keen to take off alongside Flying Officer Andrew Mortlock.

Members of the 413 Squadron last weekend hosted an exciting day at the Warrnambool airport, giving local youth the chance to experience the thrill of flight.

The event featured two exceptional aviation experiences – the Personal Aviation Experience (PEX) and Cadet Aviation Experience (CAE) flights.

PEX provides cadets with one-on-one flights alongside qualified instructors, allowing them to gain hands-on flying experience in the Australian Air Force Cadets’ Diamond DA40NG aircraft.

CAE also offered new recruits the opportunity to explore the fundamentals of flight and aviation, with some cadets enjoying their first ever flight.

“The event was made possible through the support of the Elementary Flying Training School based at RAAF Point Cook,” Flying Officer with the cadets, Jane McDonald said.

“We’re also very grateful to the dedicated volunteers from Australian Air Force Cadets who contributed their time and expertise to help make this day happen.

“This activity extended the cadets’ knowledge of aviation and fostered both their skills and enthusiasm for flying.”

The event also provided an opportunity to inspire the next generation of aviators by giving them the chance to learn from experienced instructors.

For more information on how to join 413 Squadron on its next intake in February, contact admino.413sqn@airforcecadets.gov.au.

Unfortunately, weather conditions saw Sunday’s flights cancelled.