521 Aurora Squadron
Royal Canadian Air Cadets

Range / Marksmanship Practice

The Range will be open for practice again on Wednesday, Oct 22, from 1830hrs (6:30pm) to 2100hrs (9pm) at the Squadron.

October 17, 2025

Flag Party / Drill Team Practice

All Flag party / drill team members: There will be a practice on Monday, Oct 20 at 1830hrs (6:30pm) at the Squadron. They are still in need of a few members to join.

October 17, 2025

Senior NCO Training Weekend – October 18 and 19

Reminder to all Senior NCO's attending this weekends training session, be at the Squadron for 1000hrs (10am) on Saturday. The session concludes on Sunday at 1500hrs (3pm). Bring gear for an overnight stay. All meals will be taken care of. 

October 17, 2025

Last Chance To Sign Up For Online Groundschool And Cadet Correspondent Courses

Reminder: If you want to apply for National Groundschool and/or Cadet Correspondent Course, you need to send an email to Capt Yakiwchuk requesting to apply for those courses at 521aurorarcacs@gmail.com. Applications close by Oct 19. 

Cadet Correspondent Course:

There will be 2 online Cadet Correspondent Courses available to take. Course 1 will be from Nov 03 – 24 and course 2 is from Feb 02 – 23.

If you are interested in doing the Cadet Correspondent postion at summer training, you will need this course.

Eligibility for the course is you must be Level 3 and be a FCpl. You must have a Cadet365 account, internet access and a device capable of streaming audio and video, and access to squadron photos for the purpose of completing assignments. 

Online courses are as follows: 

November course dates: 3 – 24 Nov 2025 – Mondays and Wednesdays at 1800hrs

February course dates: 2 – 23 Feb 2026 – Tuedays and Thursdays at 1800hrs

Cadet Correspondent Courses are delivered virtually through Cadet365 over a three-week period. Course work is primarily self-directed, with an online tutorial offered twice per week to provide instruction, feedback, and an opportunity to ask questions.

National Groundschool:

If you want to apply for Glider Pilot or Power Pilot summer courses, you need to complete the Groundschool.

Eligibility for the course is you must be Level 3 and be 16 years of age. 

To apply for the Glider Pilot Course next summer, you must be 16 years of age by June 2026, hold a valid Cat 3 Medical, and completed groundschool.

To apply for the Power Pilot Course next summer, you must be 17 years of age by June 2026, hold a valid Cat 3 Medical, and completed groundschool.

Remember, you need to have access to your Cadets365 email account. You will also need to have a copy of "From The Ground Up" and a cardboard/metal flight computer for doing calculations. These items can be purchased from any flightschool in the Lower Mainland or at Flight City – 6080 Russ Baker Wy #105, Richmond, BC. If you have any questions about the online groundschool, talk to WO2 Dalzell, as he got his Gliders Wings last summer.

We have the following applications:

Sgt Aurellano – Cadet Correspondent

WO2 Dalzell – National Groundschool

WO2 Rego – National Groundschool

FSgt Chambers-Morrison – National Groundschool

Sgt Aurellano – National Groundschool

Sgt Mohamed – National Groundschool

Sgt Farrell – National Groundschool

Sgt Pannu – National Groundschool

October 16, 2025

Flag Party / Drill Team Practice Cancelled

Sort Fuse: Tonight, Monday Oct 13 Flag Party / Drill Team practice has been cancelled.

October 13, 2025