Who is the president of the Air Cadet League of Canada?
Who is the president of the Air Cadet League of Canada?
OTTAWA, ON (June 22, 2020) – The Air Cadet League of Canada (ACL) recently re-elected Mr. James (Jim) Hunter, from St. Albert, Alberta, to the position of National President at its 79th Annual General Meeting held on June 13th, 2020.
What is the purpose of the Air Cadet League of Canada?
The Air Cadet League has been in operation since 9 April 1941. We are a proud non-profit whose mission is to promote and encourage the nation’s youth to develop and maintain an interest in aviation, leadership and citizenship, in partnership with the Canadian Armed Forces and other organizations.
Is Air Cadets part of the military?
Cadets are not members of the military and are not obliged to join the Canadian Forces. One in five private pilots in Canada is an ex-air cadet, and 67% of commercial and airline pilots began their careers as an air cadet. There are 454 squadrons located across the country with enrollment of over 26,000 Air Cadets.
Are Air Cadets a charity?
The Air Cadets is a charity youth organisation for 12-19 year olds.
What age can Air Cadets fly?
At what age can my son or daughter join? Cadets can join from 13, or 12 if they are currently in year 8 at school, however for some activities such as flying, cadets must be 13¼. For other activities like scholarships, cadets must be 19.
Do you get to shoot guns in army cadets?
One of the most exciting activities you’ll get to do in the Army Cadets is shooting. As a cadet you will learn to shoot accurately using a range of cadet rifles but you will not be allowed to shoot any rifle until you have demonstrated a full understanding of the use of the rifle and the vital safety procedures.
What is the Air Cadet League of Canada?
The Air Cadet League of Canada envisions the Royal Canadian Air Cadets as Canada’s premier and a world class youth development movement.
Why join the air cadet program?
Consider joining a unique program where passion meets fun! Young Canadians ages 12 to 18 can participate as an Air Cadet in the Cadet Program. This non-profit program, delivered in partnership with the Canadian Armed Forces, allows youth to thrive and experience valuable life and work skills such as teamwork, leadership and global citizenship.
How many Air Cadets are there?
The Air Cadets make up 51% of the Cadet Program and there are over 450 squadrons nationwide – chances are there is a squadron near you! Cadets are part of a movement.
What is the American Civil Air Patrol League?
The League played a key role in setting up the participation by six of our senior cadets in the American Civil Air Patrol’s Cadet Officer School at Maxwell Air Force Base, a course that the CAF fully endorsed and has committed to support in 2021.
