521 Aurora Squadron
Royal Canadian Air Cadets

Weekly Training Schedule – 17 Sep 26

September 11, 2026

New Local Headquarters (LHQ) and Home

Starting Thursday, Sep 17 2026, 521 Aurora RCACS will be parading out of the Hatzic Middle School, 34875 Moffat Ave, Mission, BC. This will be our new LHQ. Do not go to St. Mary's. 

Click on the link for more details: 521 Aurora Information and Recruitment 2026

September 11, 2026

Gliding – Abbotsford Airport – Sunday, Sep 13 2026

We have a full day of gliding this Sunday, Sep 13. There are 2 shifts: 8:30am – 12:45pm and 12:30pm – 4:45pm. Make sure you arrive for your shift.

The aim of the glider familiarization program is to provide each Air Cadet with at least one familiarization flight per year. Familiarization gliding gives cadets direct exposure to aviation and glider operations as part of the Air Cadet flying program.
An average of 55,000 glider flights are conducted every year. In Canada, the majority of glider pilot licences are earned by Royal Canadian Air Cadets. Cadets must be 16 years of age to write the certifying Transport Canada examination.
Each year, approximately 250 Air Cadets earn their Transport Canada Private Pilot Licence through the Air Cadet Flying Scholarship program. Cadets aged 17 and 18 who have proven themselves to be high achievers in the Cadet Program and who demonstrate a particular interest and aptitude in aviation may have the opportunity to learn how to fly.

In addition to flying, cadets participate as members of the glider ground crew. After appropriate instruction and under the supervision of qualified staff, cadets may assist with positioning gliders for takeoff, retrieving gliders after landing, and acting as tow-aircraft signalers.

Familiarization Gliding is conducted entirely outdoors in an airfield environment exposed to wind and changing weather. Cadets are to wear appropriate civilian attire and should be prepared for conditions to change quickly from warm and comfortable to windy and cold.
Closed-toe footwear is mandatory. Cadets will be on their feet for much of the day on paved and grass surfaces, so footwear with good tread and support is recommended.
Cadets should bring sufficient water and snacks for their shift. Hats, sunglasses, sunscreen and an appropriate jacket are strongly recommended. Make sure you dress for the weather! Check the local forcast before coming out to the gliding field.

Familiarization Gliding is a team activity and requires the participation and full attention of everyone on the airfield. Cadets will receive a safety briefing and are expected to follow all instructions from Air Ops personnel.
The use of electronic devices, including cell phones, is prohibited on the active airfield unless specifically authorized by the Site Commander or Launch Control Officer. Cadets whose behaviour creates a risk to themselves, other personnel, equipment or aircraft may be removed from the airfield.

Also, make sure you know your weight, as you will be asked for it. They need to calculate the weight and balance for the glider.

You will recieve a phone call from Capt Yakiwchuk if gliding is cancelled due to inclimate weather or the aircraft goes mechanical, so be prepared. If you are going to be late or not able to attend, you MUST contact Capt Yakiwchuk (604-908-4696) as soon as posible to let him know. It is your responsibility to do so.

Directions to the Gliding: Familiarization Gliding is conducted at CFS Abbotsford, located on the east side of Abbotsford International Airport
(CYXX). CFS Abbotsford is NOT located at the airport terminal building. From Highway 1, proceed south on Mt. Lehman Road, east on Marshall Road, south on Queen Street through the airport gate, then east and follow the road as it curves south toward the Abbotsford Air Show compound.

September 11, 2026

REMINDER….

This is a reminder that ALL cadets, new and returning are to meet at the Branch 57 Royal Canadian Legion, 32627 Logan Ave, Mission, BC this Thursday, Sep 10 for 7pm. Annual Validation Forms will be completed, so parents should also attend to sign the forms. 

New cadets are to bring 2 pieces of ID (passport, birth certificate, ect.) and their BC Care (Health) card.

See you all there!

September 7, 2026

Air Cadet League of Canada – British Columbia Provincial Committee 2026 Car Lottery

The ACLC-BCPC is having a fundraising car lottery. Tickets are just $20.

Proceeds from this lottery will be put back into the squadron which will support training, aviation education, and all aspects of squadron activities.

The Air Cadet program fosters leadership, physical fitness, community service and relations, and aviation interest in youth ages 12 – 18 yrs.

Our cadets develop confidence, discipline, communication, and teamwork skills that not only apply to the cadet program, but to their future careers and daily life.

By supporting this fundraiser, also helps ensure that financial barriers do not prevent cadets participation in the program, promoting inclusivity throughout BC.

Just scan the QR Code and you will be taken to the lottery website.

Help support this initiative and who knows… You may win a car or $30,000 for Christmas!

September 4, 2026