January 2022 - Issue 52122 (6)

King's CCF - SPECIAL FEATURE
Selected cadets from both Liverpool and Warrington sections
were given a chance to take to the skies, in an amazing glider
experience! It meant an early start in order to arrive at RAF
Ternhill for the initial safety briefing at 08:30. Once this
briefing was complete, cadets were shown the Part Task
Trainer (PTT) and covered various elements of ground school
so they could assist in the launching of aircraft.
As the pilots received their briefing and flight staff were
getting the aircraft into position, our cadets were in the crew
room mixing and getting to know the cadets from the other
school. This was a great example of our schools giving our
young people equal opportunities regardless of social
background, with them becoming aware of those of different
nationalities and in different circumstances. It was, in short,
what Great Schools Trust is all about.
Once the aircraft were readied, all of the cadets were
transported onto the airfield to get ready for their
experience. Cadets were delighted to find our very own
Sergeant (Sgt) Kieran Shingler would be one of the pilots
flying them that day. Nerves calmed down once they saw a
familiar face in the pilot seat preparing them for their first
flight.
All of the cadets who flew were able to get two launches
each, meaning they are now eligible to wear the blue Glider
badge on their blue uniform. Once again, it was great to see
our cadets interacting and sharing their experience with
other schools, whilst ultimately meeting one of the main aims
of the RAF Air Cadets in promoting a practical interest in
aviation amongst young people. It certainly won’t be an
experience they’ll forget!
E is for
Endeavour
KING'S LEADERSHIP ACADEMY