First Class Cadet

Non examined study of syllabus consisting of:

• The Air Training Corps
• The Royal Air Force
• History of Flight
• Initial Expedition Training
• Basic Radio Communications
• Map Reading
• Basic Principles of Airmanship

Leading Cadet

• Principles of Flight
• Airmanship Knowledge
• Basic Navigation with Map and Compass

Senior Cadet

Choose 3 subjects from:

• Aircraft handling and Flying Techniques
• Air Power
• Piston Engine Propulsion
• Jet Engine Propulsion
• Rocketry
• Airframes
• Avionics and Aircraft Electrical Systems
• Military Aircraft Systems
• Basic Air Navigation
• Basic Principles of Pilot Navigation
• Advanced Radio and Radar
• Data Communications

Master Cadet

Choose an alternative 3 subjects from the list above. Cadets must be aged 16 or over to be eligible for Master Cadet status.

Instructor Cadet.

Successful completion of a Methods of Instruction (MOI) course which will enable the cadet to teach small groups of cadets. An Instructor Cadet can be recognised by the award of a yellow lanyard worn on the left shoulder. Cadets must be aged over 16 to be eligible for Instructor Cadet.