Archive for March, 2020

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296Daily – Vertical Take Off and Landing

by CI Horton on March 31, 2020 at 9:00 am
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Some of the earliest airplane designers knew the one drawback to airplanes was the need for long runways – and there were many early attempts for planes with vertical take off and landing capability. How did we go from early […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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Boot pics due back

by CI Horton on March 30, 2020 at 9:29 am
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Still waiting for the after pics from : TaylorN, HortonE, MillerJ, MillerT, MillerJ, McDougallK, PerfectK. . Some people had power go out with wind or other things – last chance up till noon today. ( I have sent confirmations to […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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296DAILY – Fires for Survival

by CI Horton on March 30, 2020 at 9:00 am
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#296Daily – One of the skills cadets get to work on in the field with us is building fires. – IF the cadet ever has a survival situation that skill could be incredibly valuable.Here – Les Stroud shows us how to […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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CitTrip Cancellation

by Capt Mitchell on March 29, 2020 at 7:00 pm
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Given the latest update extending our training stand down the staff and sponsors have had to make the difficult decision to cancel this year’s trip. The situation is still very dynamic however the deadlines to cancel without penalty were coming […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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Reminder – After pictures of boots for contest due in

by CI Horton on March 29, 2020 at 3:30 pm
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For the Cadets who entered the boot competition – ensure your after pictures are emailed to CI Horton today. They’ll be put together with the before pictures, and set up for the WO’s to vote. ( voting will be blind […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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296Daily – Aircraft that shot themselves down

by CI Horton on March 29, 2020 at 9:00 am
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Modern fighter aircraft are increasingly complex and dangerous machines. This video shows what happens when a jet engine aircraft is faster than the projectiles it’s firing. While all the pilots and crew in these survived – the ego of the […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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CANCDTGEN 014/20 Update on cancellation of Cadet Activities

by Capt Mitchell on March 28, 2020 at 12:36 pm
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By way of this CANCDTGEN, BGen Cochrane, Comd Natl CJRC Sp Gp has extended the cancellation of ALL cadet activities until 30 April 2020. Prior to this date an update will be provided that could include a further extension of […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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296Daily – Battle of Britain

by CI Horton on March 28, 2020 at 9:00 am
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#296daily – In the skies over the United Kingdom – one of the key battles in WW2 was fought. This video goes through that summer – discussing the planes, the people and the systems that saved Britain. Ewan McGregor ( […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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296Daily – Cadet Promotions

by CI Horton on March 27, 2020 at 9:00 am
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#296Daily – Each cadet looks forward to their next promotion – a symbol of their hard work and accomplishment. Promotions are controlled at a national level by a set of rules – the Cadet Administrative and Training Orders. Cadets ( […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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296Daily – Astronauts guide to Positive time in self isolation

by CI Horton on March 26, 2020 at 9:00 am
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Commander Chris Hadfield has been an astronaut, a test pilot, a fighter pilot, and an Air Cadet. We’re sharing with you his video today on our current situation ( physical isolation) and what you can do to make the most […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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