521 Aurora Squadron
Royal Canadian Air Cadets

Fam Flying – May 12, 2026 – Pitt Meadows Regional Airport

We have Fam (Familiarization) Flying on May 12 at the Pitt Meadows Regional Airport. There is 18 spots open.

There will be a sign-up sheet in the Training Office, starting on Thursday, Apr 30. 

There will be 3 shifts with 6 cadets per shift. Shift timings are: 1800hrs, 1845hrs, and 1930hrs.

Cadets are to arrive NO LATER THAN 30 minutes prior to your asigned timing slot (ie: your spot is for 1845hrs, you are to arrive by 1815hrs). DO NOT BE LATE! 

You are to meet inside the Main Terminal located at: Pitt Meadows Regional Airport, 18799 Airport Way, Pitt Meadows, BC.

Flight are usually 30 – 45 minutes. The entire experience, including briefing time before takeoff, takes a little over an hour.

Make sure if you sign up, you commit to go on the flight! As well, make sure you know your weight, in Lbs (pounds), for the pilots to do their "Weight and Balance" check.

April 29, 2026

Reminder – Spring FTX – May 8-10, 2026

This is a reminder that we will be going on our annual Spring FTX on May 8 – 10. Make sure have all items, according to the kit list, that are in bold lettering. We will be doing a kit check on Thursday, May 7, at the cadet hall. Your kit will stay there overnight in a locked room.

A permission form will need to be filled out before you can board the bus. Your parent / guardian will need to fill it out. Make sure to bring it with you. You can download the Kit List and the Permission Form from here or we will have hard copies at the Squadron for Thursday night's parade. NO PERMISSION FORM, NO GO! 

The bus will be leaving the Squadron on Friday, May 08 at 1700hrs (5pm) and will return on Sunday, May 10 at approximately 1300 – 1330hrs (1pm – 1:30pm)

Remember, this is part of our regular yearly training and is considered a regular training event.

April 29, 2026

Cadet Photos For Those That Missed Getting Photos Taken

For those cadets that were not here when Squadron photos were taken, the photographer will be at the Squadron, Thursday, Apr 30, for 6:30pm. Cadets that want to get their pictures done need to bring $30 cash and be in their C1 Dress (Full uniform with medals. Those that don't have a uniform, it will be white dress shirt, black tie, black pants and shoes).

April 29, 2026

Training Schedule – April 30 – CO’s Parade

April 26, 2026

521 Spring FTX (Field Training Exercise) – May 8 – 10, 2026

521 RCACS will be conducting it's annual FTX from May 8-10, 2026. This part of our regular training program and is a mandatory event (just like ACR). All cadets are expected to attend. The kit list we be adhered to. Make sure to include ALL bold lettered items in your kit. Those items that are not in bold lettering are at your discretion to bring, but remember: One kit, one Cadet – You pack out what you pack in. A kit check will be done on Thursday, May 7, 2026 to make sure you have all items required. The kit will be left at the squadron in a locked room overnight so that you will not have to bring it on the Friday. Please see the kit list below.

April 21, 2026