At the regular meeting of the Castlegar air cadets on Feb. 28, several of the cadets were promoted to new ranks. Promoted from Air Cadet to Leading Air Cadet were Garnet Bettger Jiyul Kim Rylan Blais Golson Menard. Promoted Corporal were Mateus Duarte Cadet Xyler Guerin Promoted to Flight Corporal was Easton Laren. The promotions were done by Major DeBiasio, the Area Elemental
The Nelson air cadets recently spent time launching model rockets. The rockets, launched at the West Kootenay Model Aircraft Club’s airfield near the Kootenay Canal, reached heights of 500 feet. The rockets were previously assembled during the cadets regular in-person meeting. This was an opportunity for the cadets to learn about the basics of rocket design and see their
On December 3rd, the cadets of 561 Squadron had their regular in person weekly meeting. During the evening, several cadets received recognition for the work they have done in squadron. The most impressive award was for Flight Sergeant Nattanon McIntosh. McIntosh was awarded the Air Cadet Long Service Medal. This medal is for cadets who have completed four years in the cadet
he Nelson Air Cadets have started meeting in person again after meeting virtually for most of the last year. In October, the cadets were able to use Lakeside Park and learn about orienteering using both compasses and GPS sets. In November, the squadron was able to restart its range program where the cadets learn how to safely fire the cadet air rifle. The cadets also were