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Cadet Pilot Training

The AAFC provides excellent pilot training in powered trainer aircraft.

In 1977, Air Force Office Canberra officially approved f lying training in the AAFC using RAAF bases during periods of low activity.

Lessons are sponsored by the Air Force, so the cost to cadets is substantially less than that charged by commercial flying schools. Training is largely ’one on one ’,  with strict emphasis on safety.

 

Learn how to fly and become a pilot

Flying training is conducted during school holidays and weekends strictly in accordance with the CASA syllabus. Cadets progress through the syllabus to First Solo, then General Flying Proficiency Test (GFPT), then onto the Private Pilot’s Licence (PPL). All training is undertaken at Air Force approved flying s chools .

Graduates qualify to wear AAFC cadet wings and are capable of flying family and friends in their local training area as the Pilot in Command.

Cadets interested in flying training must meet the following criteria:

  • One year’s basic training at a Squadron
  • A minimum of 15½ years of age at the date of commencement of training and a minimum of 16 years of age to fly solo
  • Be recommended by their Squadron Commanding Officer
  • Meet standard powered flying medical requirements
  • Attain parental consent
  • Undertake a selection interview for suitability.

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About Us

The AAFC will teach you valuable life skills and will help you develop qualities including leadership, self reliance, confidence, teamwork and communication.

Some activities undertaken by the AAFC include flying, fieldcraft, adventure training, firearms safety training, drill and ceremonial, service knowledge, aeromodelling, navigation and gliding.

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Defence Youth Safety Framework

The Australian Air Force Cadets (AAFC) has zero tolerance for child abuse.

All adult AAFC members are responsible for the protection of Cadets with whom they interact, and are mandated to adhere to the standards of behaviour prescribed in the Defence Youth Safety Framework and AAFC Code of Conduct.

All adult members must have and maintain a Defence Working With Children Clearance, State or Federal Police Working With Children Check, and have completed the mandatory levels of Defence Youth Safety Training.

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Who We Are

The Australian Air Force Cadets (AAFC) is a youth oriented organisation that is administered and actively supported by the Royal Australian Air Force.


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