The 828 Hurricane Air Cadet Squadron kicks off its 45th training year on Tuesday, Sept. 5 at the South Delta Recreation Centre.
Air cadets is an extracurricular program for youth between the ages of 12 and 18 that runs Tuesday nights between 6:30 and 9:15 p.m. from September to June.
Cadets take part in many exciting weekend activities throughout the year, including familiarization flights in small planes and gliders, camping trips, sporting activities as well as social events like mini-golf and indoor trampoline park.
Thousands of cadets across Canada are givn the opportunity to participate in summer training courses. This summer, 17 cadets from the South Delta squadron participated inb courses that ranged from two to six weeks in areas such as sports and fitness, survival training, basic aviation and glider pilot training. In addition, two senior cadets gained valuable experience through paid employment at the summer training courses.
The squadron credits its many supporters and volunteers for its continued success, especially the two local branches of the Royal Canadian Legion, the Delta Firefighters Charitable Society and the provincial government.
For more information check out the squadron’s Facebook page by searching for @828air.
