Air Experience Flying (AEF)

As a member of the Air Training Corps you will receive the opportunity to fly in the RAF's basic trainer, the Grob Tutor. Whilst undertaking your flight you will be guided by a trained pilot, who will allow you to control the aircraft yourself and even perform you own aerobatics (depending on the weather).

Air Experience Flying schools are located throughout the UK; these schools aim to provide each cadet with at least one flight per year. We at 254 Aberdare Squadron fly with No.1 AEF which are based at MoD St Athan.

Opportunity Flights/ Overseas Flights

Opportunity flights are organised to allow air cadets to have a flight in a commercial aircraft while in the cockpit, following the pilots controls. You could find yourself jetting off to London, Paris, Madrid or Rome!

Flying Scholarship Scheme

The Air Training Corps provides training to help cadets participate in the RAF Flying Scholarship Scheme. The scheme awards 20 hours dual and 5 hours solo flying for free. Completion will see you awarded your flying scholarship badge. After that you are able to continue your instruction towards a PPL (Private Pilots Licence) at your own cost. (To participate in this scheme you must have attained the relevant criteria whilst serving within the Squadron).