521 Aurora Squadron
Royal Canadian Air Cadets

Announcements – Thursday, Jan 29 2026

– Congratulations to WO1 Dalzell on getting his promotion and becoming our Chief Warrant Officer!

– Flag Party Practice, Monday, Feb 02 2026 – 6:30pm

– Groundschool Exams, Monday, Feb 02 2026 – 7pm – 8:30pm. DON'T BE LATE! Show up 15 minutes early.

– Range, Tuesday, Feb 03 2026 – 6pm – 9pm.

– Applications are still open for Spring Break Regional Directed Activities (RDA) and Summer Training courses (See previous posts for information and instructions).

– Mess Dinner, Mar 07 2026 – We still have quite a few outstanding meal choices to be sent in by email to Capt Yakiwchuk at 521aurorarcacs@gmail.com NO LATER THAN Feb 12 2026! Make sure you get your choice in!

– PARENTS: We are half way to filling our 12 volunteers quota. If you can help with set-up, serving, and clean-up, we would really appreciate your help. Everyone gets fed. Please send an email to Capt Yakiwchuk at 521aurorarcacs@gmail.com saying you are able to help out and you meal choice, regular or vegetarian. Lets make this night a memorable one for the cadets!

February 1, 2026

Announcements – Thursday, Jan 22 2026

– Flag party practice: 6:30pm – 8pm, Monday, Jan 26

– Range practice: 6pm – 9pm, Tuesday, Jan 27

– Ground School Candidates: Study session, Monday, Jan 26 – 6pm

– Ground School Exams – Monday, Feb 02, 7pm – 8:30pm. BE 15 MINS EARLY! You will not be allowed to write if you are late. Plan accordingly.

– Spring Break Regional Directed Activity Courses are now open for application (see past post for details)

– Summer Training Courses are now open for application (see past post for details)

– Mess Dinner – Saturday, Mar 07 – Meal decision: Regular or Vegetarian. We still have Cadets, Staff, and Parent Volunteers that need to submit their choice. Please send an email to Capt Yakiwchuk at 521aurorarcacs@gmail.com stating your rank, name, and meal choice. NO LATER THAN Thursday, February 12

Salad: Caesar Salad with Romaine Lettuce, Croutons, and Caesar Salad Dressing

Soup: Corn Chowder

Entree: Roast Beef with Yorkshire Pudding, Gravy, Horseradish, Whipped Mashed Potatoes, and Glazed Carrots or Vegetarian: Cheese Cannelloni with Whipped Mashed Potatoes, and Glazed Carrots. You can only choose 1 entree.

Dessert: Chocolate Mousse Parfait

– CO's Parade next Thursday, Jan 30. Dress is C1

PARENTS: Thank you to those Parents that have come forward to volunteer for our cadet's Mess Dinner. We still need 9 more volunteers for set-up, serving and clean-up. All parents that volunteer will be fed. If you can help, please contact Capt Yakiwchuk at our squadron email: 521aurorarcacs@gmail.com We appreciate all that can help out.

January 23, 2026

Spring Break March 2026 – Regional Directed Activities

There will be some Regional Directed Activities (RDA) over the course of Spring Break March 2026. 

January 17, 2026

Mess Dinner – Mar 07, 2026 – Menu

Good day everyone. 521 will be holding a Mess Dinner on Saturday, Mar 07. We need everyone to make a selection whether you would like meat or vegetarian choice for your meal. The meal will be:

Salad: Caesar Salad with Romaine Lettuce, Crutons, and Caesar Salad Dressing

Soup: Corn Chowder

Entree: Roast Beef with Yorkshire Pudding, Gravy, Horseradish, Whipped Mashed Potatoes, and Glazed Carrots or Vegetarian: Cheese Cannelloni with Whipped Mashed Potatoes, and Glazed Carrots. You can only choose 1 entree.

Dessert: Chocolate Mousse Parfait

All choices have to be emailed to: 521aurorarcacs@gmail.com by NO LATER THAN Thursday, February 12, stating your RANK, FULL NAME, and if you wish a Regular or Vegitarian meal.

Happy choosing!

January 12, 2026

Announcements – Thursday, Jan 08 2026

Welcome back everyone! Announcements for Thursday, Jan 08, 2026:

– Flag Party practice: Monday, Jan 12 2026 at 6:30pm – 8pm.

– Range Team practice: Tuesday, Jan 13 2026 at 6pm – 9pm

– Applications for Summer Staff Cadet positions must be into Capt Yakiwchuk by Jan 15 2026 via an email.

– Applications for Cadet Summer Training are open and being accepted. See past post for details.

– Warrant Officer Boards happening of Tuesday, Jan 20 2026. Applicants, make sure you come prepared and be 15 minutes early for your appointment.

– Groundschool exams will take place on Feb 02 2026 at 1900hrs sharp! Make sure you are there early. Do not be late!

January 10, 2026