Groundschool for cadets interested in applying for the 2019 Power Pilot Scholarship (PPS) and 2019 Glider Pilot Scholarship (GPS) will commence in August this year.
Groundschool is starting early due to the possibility that the Qualifying Exam that all candidates are required to write as part of their application, may be moved forward two months this training year.
We are hoping to get a few full days completed within the month of August, which will better position the candidates to write the exam should it be brought forward.
Groundschool class will begin at 0900hrs, running through 1600hrs at the Cadet Hall.
Dates planned for August are:
- Monday, August 13, 2018
- Tuesday, August 14, 2018
There will be no groundschool classes during the last two weeks of August. Classes will resume in September, with evening sessions conducted during weekday evenings. A schedule will be published and distributed with dates through the end of October.
These full day sessions will cover a great deal of material, and while participation is not mandatory, cadets interested in applying are encouraged to attend as much as possible. History has shown those that attend groundschool and actively participate do better on the exam. Groundschool will also be open for any cadets eligible in applying for PPS or GPS in 2020. Cadets not eligible until 2021 or later are asked not to attend this year.
Cadets are required to have the following materials in preparation for a successful groundschool:
- From The Ground Up (text book)
- Pencils
- Eraser
- Notebook with paper
- Ruler or Straight edge
- a willingness to learn and work hard
Cadets participating in groundschool are not to be in uniform. Civilian dress is adequate, as we want the cadets to be as comfortable as possible during class.
Cadets attending the full day sessions in August are required to bring a lunch, as no meals will be provided by the Squadron.
Cadets planning on attending should reply to Lt Bowman via email (87squadron@gmail.com) no later than Wednesday, August 8th.
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