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Range Day in Beachburg

18 cadets from the squadron shot the Lee Enfield #7 0.22 calibre rifle on Sunday November 20th.  For half the cadets this was their first time shooting the rifle.  We had some great shots!

All cadets will have the opportunity to shoot the Daisy Air Rifle this Saturday December 3rd at the armoury.  Level one cadets are to be at the armoury all day (9-4pm) and all other levels are invitedout for the afternoon only (1pm-4pm).

National Courses

Senior cadets (level 3 or higher) interested in applying to National Courses must make their intentions known to Cpl Mooij by December 7th. These courses have a more comprehensive application process which includes a narrative, transcripts and an interview.  The 2012 National Courses are:

• Advanced Aviation Technology - Airport Operations
• Advanced Aviation Technology - Aircraft Maintenance
• Advanced Aerospace Course
• Glider Pilot Scholarship
• Power Pilot Scholarship
• International Exchange

Descriptions of these and all other courses can be found at the link below.  A hard copy of the brochure will be given to the cadets shortly.

 Summer Training Brochure

3rd Annual Cadet Christmas Formal

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Shooting Sunday at the Beachburg Range

There will be shooting this Sunday at the Beachburg Range. There will be instruction on range safety, handling of the rifle and shooting technique before the cadets fire the rifle. The cadets will be using a .22 calibre Lee Enfield #7 rifle.

This activity is open to all cadets who have signed up. There is still room available so interested cadets can sign up Wednesday or email 638air@cadets.gc.ca to add their name to a session. The timings are 0900-1200 or 1300 - 1600. Please ensure that the cadets in the afternoon group are picked up promptly at 4pm.

Transportation is the repsonsibility of the cadet and carpooling is encouraged. The shooting is taking place at the Beachburg Ottawa Valley Sportmans club located at 770 Beachburg Rd.

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The smallbore rifle being fired is the same calibre used for the cadet biathlon program. Training outside in November allows cadets to see how the environmental conditions can affect their shooting. This is an outdoor range so cadets need to dress accordingly, keeping in mind that they will be spending periods outside in the prone (laying) position. Winter jackets, toques, gloves (not mittens) and Slush / snow pants are encouraged for this event.

A waiver signed by the parent (or the cadet if the cadet has reached the age of 18) is required by the Beachburg Range. This was given out last week and can be brought to cadets Wednesday or directly to the range. The waiver can also be found here