Advanced Glider Training

The Advanced Glider Training (AGT)  is a short 3 to 5 hour advanced training course on the Vigilant T.1 with additional solo flying.

The Advanced Glider Training Course involves revision of the GS Course Syllabus and instruction on Advanced Turning and Advanced Landing. Trainees will be required to fly a minimum of five solo circuits during their course.

Eligibility

Candidates must have completed the Gliding Scholarship Course with the award of the Air Cadets (Silver) Wings. Candidate must still be a serving Air Cadet from the CCF(RAF) or ATC, with a valid RAF Form 6424.

In exceptional cases, this course is open to Civil and Military personnel authorised by HQAC as a prerequisite to the Basic Pilot Training.

Selection Requirements

Selection is made by the OC VGS, subject to the Unit's Tasking, on application by the Candidate.

Attendance

From the start to finish, Trainees are required to attend the allocated day at the weekend until the completion of their course. This takes priority over all other activities with their Cadet Unit. The OC VGS reserves the right to suspend training if Trainees fail to make satisfactory progress due to non-attendance.

Course Award

Trainees are awarded the Air Cadets (Gold) Wings by the OC VGS. The award is made on recommendation from an B-Category Instructor, after satisfactorily completing a Check Flight to the Aircrew Training Standard (AGT) and passing the required Ground School examinations.

Further Training

On satisfactory completion of the AGT Course, Air Cadets will usually be invited onto the Flight Staff Cadet Scheme. All Trainees are subsequently recommended to commence their Basic Pilot Training.