Our Mission:
To develop confident, responsible young citizens who are valued within their community by providing them, within a military framework, safe, enjoyable and challenging opportunities.
Aviation
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The Unit teaches aviation theory as part of the parade night, and organise practical Flying Training for the cadets in partnership with local Aero Clubs.
There is an annual National Aviation Course, comprising of separate Flying and Navigation flights.
Those that opt for the Flying component spend two weeks covering both theory and practical lessons in flying, with First Solo being a common achievement.
The Navigation component is a 1-week long theoretical and practical course in Aviation Navigation.
National Aviation Course 2008
National Aviation Course 2007
National Aviation Course 2006
RNZAF Flying Scholarship
For those with real potential there is the RZNAF Flying Scholarship
This is an annual 1-week long intensive flying course emulating what Airforce Pilots in Training encounter. These are held At RNZAF Base Ohakea.
RNZAF Flying Scholarship
Gliding
As with Flying, Gliding Training is organised by the unit in partnership with local Gliding Clubs.
There are 2 concurrent annual 1-week long Gliding Camps, where cadets participate in Gliding. One at Matamata, and the other at Waipukurau.
Upper Hutt Glider Club 2010
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