Air Cadet Uniform
What does "Air Force Blue" represent?
The sky above
After the close of the war, there was a natural addition of interest in all cadet activities throughout Canada, true or false?
False. There was a lessening of interest.
How many levels are in the Markmanship and Fitness qualification?
4
What age is the minimum before you can apply to become an air cadet?
Age 12
Name 2 Careers you could have in Aviation
Pilot, Flight Instructor, Air Traffic Controller, Flight Service Specialists, Aircraft Maintenance Engineers, Air Transport Ramp Attendants, Aerodrome Managers, Aerospace Engineers and Aircraft Assemblers
What was the original colour of the Air Cadet uniform?
Blue!
What year was the Air Cadet League of Canada authorized to operate as a charitable, non-profit organization?
1941
What opportunities are there during the summer?
Cap- Cadet Activity Program, CSTC- Cadet Summer Training Centres
What is the air cadet motto?
To learn. To serve. To advance
What are the four forces that act upon upon an aircraft?
Lift, Thrust, Weight and Drag
True or false: when the weather got bad, the sides of the wedge could be unhooked to cover one's ears and tucked under the chin using a flap
True
In 1961, the Air Cadet League celebrated its 20th anniversary, with more than ________ air cadets who had received training in squadrons now numbering ______.
150,000 air cadets in squadrons numbering at 332.
What type of Aircraft do cadets typically fly when participating in the Power Pilot Program?
Single Engine Cessna
What is the aim of the air cadet program?
The aim is to develop in youth the attributes of good citizenship and leadership; promote physical fitness; and stimulate the interest of youth in the sea, land, and air activities of the Canadian Forces.
Name the 4 Aircraft Control Surfaces.
Rudder, Flap, Aileron, Elevator
What was the wedge cap called right before World War I?
The Early Days: what was the critical need in the early days of World War II?
Planes and more planes and for trained young men to fly them in defence of freedom.
What do these Symbols stand for?
V, X, LL, F
V-Require Assistance, X-Require Medical Assistance
LL- All is Well, F-Require Food and Water
Who invented the first airplane and what was it used for?
The Wright brothers and it was used for WWI
Name 3 types of Cloud formation
Cirrus, Cirrocumulus, Altocumulus, Altostratus, Stratus, Nimbostratus, Stratocumulus, Cumulus, Cumulonimbus
In 1968, the Army, Navy and Air Force were unified into the Canadian Armed Forces and both the Canadian Forces and the cadet movement adopted one uniform. What was the colour of that uniform?
Green
In September of 1944, the movement reached the peak war strength of how many squadrons?
374 Squadrons
Can you name all of the air cadet ranks in order?
Cadet
Leading Air Cadet
Corporal
Flight Corporal
Sergeant
Flight Sergeant
Warrant Officer Second Class
Warrant Officer First Class
Name five airplanes that are active in the Canadian Armed Forces
CF-188 hornet, CT-114, CF-188, CP-140 Aurora, CC-115 buffalo, CC-130H Hercules, CC-295 kingfisher, Bell 412CF, C-90B King Air, CT-142 Dash-8, CT-155 Hawk, CT-156 Harvard II, Grob-G120A.
Name 2 gauges that are part of the Pitot Static System
ASI- Airspeed Indicator
Altimeter
Vertical Speed Indicator