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Gliding

4/21/2016

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One of the most unique opportunities in the Air Cadet program is the opportunity for cadets to experience the thrill of gliding.  As the gliding season starts up again for the spring, many cadets from 111 have received the opportunity to fly in one of the Air Cadet Gliding Program’s SGS 2-33 gliders, and often even have the opportunity to try controlling the aircraft!  Gliding is an experience unparalleled by any other form of flight.  Without the noise of the engine to distract from the beautiful scenery and the sensation of flight, a glider is the closest that one can get to flying like a bird.  For cadets who find gliding become a true passion, they can become glider pilots through the Air Cadet Glider Pilot Scholarship.
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As long as the cadet will be 16 by the end of the course, they may write a scholarship exam, before attending a merit review board (Similar to a job interview).  After completion of a six-week summer training course, the cadet will be issued a glider pilot license!  However, any cadet in the Squadron may attend a glider familiarization flight, wherein they will spend four hours at the gliding site, learning all about the aircraft and its operation, before finally taking to the sky.  Gliding is a unique opportunity, and for many, the Air Cadet Gliding Program is the start of a long and distinguished career in aviation.

-FCpl Derek Strangway
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Battle of Vimy Ridge

4/14/2016

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99 years ago, all four divisions of the Canadian Expeditionary Corps participated in a battle together for the first time in World War One: This battle is today known as the Battle of Vimy Ridge.  The Canadians were attempting to accomplish a feat both the British and French had failed to accomplish; to capture the Ridge and secure the high ground to allow an advance to the South.  The Battle of Vimy Ridge has taken on strong symbolic meaning for Canada.  The Battle is a matter of national pride, and in the words of Minister of National Defence Harjit Sajjan, was truly nation building.
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To commemorate this great Canadian accomplishment, a small number of cadets from 111 Pegasus Squadron participated in the Vimy Day Commemoration as a part of the Vancouver Flag Party.  The ceremony began with the cadets marching into a Commonwealth burial site, which is the final resting place of many fallen Canadian heroes.  Speeches were delivered, and everyone in attendance took time to reflect on the sacrifices made by Canada’s brave soldiers, both past and present.  As Canadians, we are incredibly lucky to be part of a nation founded upon equality for all.  For those who fought to defend Canada, the principles on which she was founded, and her allies, it can only be said, in the words of Robert Laurence Binyon, “At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.”

-FCpl Derek Strangway
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111 Pegasus Squadron Drill Team

4/7/2016

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Saturday April 2nd, 2016, was the day the Lower Mainland Drill Team Competition was held at Sherman Armouries, home to 655 Richmond Squadron. With a wonderfully prepared parade square, excited spectators, and lively judges, the day marked a total of eight month's work, finally coming to fruition. The competition officially began with an inspection held by the officer judges to gauge the level of our team's dress.  Impressively, we received a 90% mark. Afterwards, the team waited in anticipation for our opportunity to perform.  In these moments, we practiced the full routine, which consists of the Compulsory and Precision drill routines. The compulsory routine is 10 minutes of fundamental drill, while the precision routine is a five minute memorized performance.  Both routines were crafted by the hard work and time of the cadets involved.
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The Drill Team performing an Open Order movement during the Compulsory routine
In the moments before stepping onto the parade square, though the team was nervous, everyone felt prepared to display the skills they had learned.  The routine was not without its flaws, however, the entire team came together in a remarkable fashion.  In the same manner, the success we ended up drawing from the competition, was accomplished as a team. Throughout the year I can definitely say that I have seen everyone on the team improve in drill, dress, and deportment. With almost half the team being first year members and still managing a fourth place (out of a total of 13 teams) finish is an achievement unto itself.  I would not take back this experience for anything as I have learned a lot about being part of a team, bonding, struggling, and ultimately improving personally, mentally, and in all aspects related to drill.  With an amazing experience like this, I hope that the success of the team this year will encourage more cadets to join the team, and enable the 111 Pegasus Squadron Drill Team to reach even greater heights next year.

-WO2 Paul Opeda
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The Drill Team lines up for a photo, after successfully completing their routine
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