Air cadets off to a flying start

Air cadets from across the country are off to a flying start after new skills and hands-on experience saw some gain their solo wings.

Fifty-two students on the National Aviation Course (Power) were given the chance to train with the experts at RNZAF Base Woodbourne.

The New Zealand Cadet Force students were immersed in a range of specialised activities, with 23 students achieving their solo wings.

National Aviation Course (Navigation) students developed their skills in air navigation, training in navigation chart reading and plotting and practical air navigation techniques, with all students achieving their navigation brevet.

The January course provided an opportunity for all the students to gain aviation experience, while also providing an opportunity for them to interact with other Air Cadets from across the country.