Category: General Updates

CJCR HQ is conducting the National Online Ground School (OGS) for the 2024 ACNSTC (Air cadet national Selection training process). As this is a requirement for cadets to be considered for a position on either PPTC ( Power Pilot Training Course) or GPTC ( Glider pilot Training Course), if interested please talk with the Admin Officer to apply. Cadets can only register for one opportunity per TY; either Glider or Power. The deadline to submit an application for OGS is 15 Oct 23. Cadets need to confirm with and Officer which course they are interested in applying for (GPTC or PPTC) prior to the deadline, as cadets will not be allowed to switch courses after selection. No waivers will be considered for either PPTC or GPTC. If you do not attend the OGS, you will not be considered in the ACNSTC selection process and any application will be cancelled for PPTC or GPTC. In addition, if you do not complete the 45 hrs of OGS and write the qualifying exam by the deadline of 15 Jan 24 (TBC), you will not be considered in the ACNSTC selection process.

https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/cadets-junior-canadian-rangers/cjcr-policy/cjcrgporders/8000/8060-7/8060-7b.html

If you have any question please ask the Staff.

All cadet families,

A reminder to all cadet families that a Squadron Sponsoring Committee meeting will be held tonight starting at 6:30 PM in Classroom 3 (upstairs, end of the hall).

All parents (new and current) are encouraged to attend!

Photos from Annual Ceremonial Review

We have also had the photos from our 87 Eagle photographer uploaded to the website. You can view them on our Gallery page.

The SSC

Half Hour (30 min) appointments for new cadets are now being booked through 2Lt Carter at adam.carter@cadets.gc.ca.

NOTE: New cadets must have completed the required DND administrative onboarding process, and be registered in our database before scheduling an appointment.

Wed. Sep. 20th at 1730 & 1800

Mon. Sep 25th at 1800, 1830, 1900 & 1930

Wed. Sep. 27th at 1730 & 1800

Mon. Oct. 2nd at 1800, 1830, 1900 & 1930

Wed. Oct. 4th at 1730 & 1800

Wed. Oct. 11th at 1730 & 1800

The Battle of Britain parade is a mandatory parade for all cadets to attend.

The Battle of Britain is important in many ways, including the first major air military campaign entirely fought by air forces, and the first major German defeat and a crucial turning point in the Second World War.

During the Battle, which lasted from Jul 10 to Oct 31, 1940, Royal Air Force and the Fleet Air Arm of the Royal Navy defended the United Kingdom against large-scale attacks by Nazi Germany’s air force, the Luftwaffe.

Canada, along with other commonwealth countries, provided a portion of the United Kingdom’s 2,936 total pilots that fought during the Battle.

What: Battle of Britain Commemoration Parade
Start Time: Sunday, September 17^th at 1245hrs (parade starts at 1300hrs sharp)
End Time: Approximately 1500hrs
Dress: C1A (https://87eagle.ca/resources/numbered-orders-of-dress/)
Location: Chippewa Park Cenotaph, Welland
Duty Officer: Capt Bowman
Bring: Health card, dress for weather (if it is cooler, bring black gloves)

Cadets that cannot attend are to email the Commanding Officer at 87air@cadets.gc.ca

Heads Up!

As the Thanksgiving weekend approaches we wish to remind all Air Cadet Families of our Tagging fundraising event.

Dates – Thursday October 5, 2023 (5 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. approximately)

             Friday October 6, 2023 (5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. approximately)

             Saturday October 7, 2023 (8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.)

Home base – Seaway Mall (office above main entrance)

All cadets must sign up and participate in 3 out of the 4 shifts posted.  Saturday morning and afternoon participation would be greatly appreciated.

More details to be posted

Thank you so much for your support.  We look forward to a fun filled cadet year.

Parent Sponsoring Committee Meeting will be held on Wednesday September 20, 2023 at 6:30 p.m.   All parents are encouraged to attend.