YOUNG Air Cadets
from 2461 (Sawston) Squadron are in high spirits after being awarded nearly £9,500
from The Big Lottery Fund to buy state-of-the-art flight simulation equipment.
The high-tech
system, costing £9,402, will deliver hands-on aviation training to not just
enthusiastic youngsters in the Squadron, but will also become a hub of
opportunity for hundreds of other cadets in the surrounding area.
Cadet Sergeant Katherine Hill in a Grob Tutor aircraft.
The system features working and realistic flight control set
in a mock cockpit, three screens surrounding the cadet, and a working
instrument panel along with sound and movement technology to fully accomplish
the realistic flight experience.
Cadet Jack Hawkins, 14 and from Sawston said: “When it was announced we had been given money to buy a flight
simulator all the cadets were thrilled.
Being able to learn to fly in Sawston is an excellent opportunity.”
Air Cadets at 2461
(Sawston) Squadron can fly powered aircraft or gliders to solo standard and
receive training about aeronautical subjects, which lead to BTEC Qualifications
worth extra GCSEs. Cadets also can
experience fun and adventure with their feet firmly on the ground or even at
sea and learn life skills such as leadership, communication skills, teamwork
and citizenship.
Officer in Charge, Flying
Officer Chris Cox, added: “Having this
equipment is a fantastic opportunity for our cadets – they were on cloud nine when
they heard the news!”
“Being able to train cadets at the Squadron in this way will help
them achieve more when they take to the skies for the first time with the Air
Cadets, giving them more confidence and learning more skills along the way. This
grant is a culmination of months of hard work and I must thank all those
involved and especially the Big Lottery Fund.”
The project has been funded
by The National Lottery’s Big Lottery Fund whose mission is to be committed to bringing real improvements to communities and the
lives of people most in need. The
application for the grant was led by the Squadron’s Civilian Welfare Committee.
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