Drill
Leadership
Aviation
Uniforms
General
100

What foot is a halt called on?

Left

100

What rank must be achieved for a cadet to act as a leader?

Trick question - any cadet can act as a leader

100

What are the four primary forces involved in flight?

Lift, thrust, weight, drag

100

What is a 'brass on brass' belt?

When the 'buckle' part of the belt is positioned such that the buckle and the silver tip of the belt are beside each other when the belt is done up
100

Who are the level four NCO's?

FSgt Ransom and FSgt Khan

200

What is the full command given to a size a squad in a single rank?

TALLEST ON THE RIGHT, SHORTEST ON THE LEFT, IN A SINGLE RANK - SIZE


200

What is the difference between intrinsic and extrinsic motivators?

Extrinsic motivators refer to motivators that come from outside an individual. The motivating factors are external and are given as rewards. 

Intrinsic motivators refer to motivators that come from inside an individual rather than from any external or outside reward.

200

Spell "AIR CADETS" using the phonetic alphabet

 Alpha, India, Romeo

Charlie, Alpha, Delta, Echo, Tango, Sierra


200

Where is a poppy placed on the blue cadet tunic? (including when medals are worn)

The poppy shall be pinned and centred on the top left pocket flap. 

When medals are worn, the poppy shall be worn centred just above the medals or if worn, over the pilot wings.

200

Who are the level four Officers?

CI Myers and Captain Foran

300

What steps should be taken to greet an RO and lead them through inspection of your flight?

  1. Ensure the flight is at attention
  2. Turn right and move to a position three paces in front of the marker
  3. Salute, and report flight
  4. Guide the RO through the ranks
  5. After inspection, stand to attention behind the rear rank marker, salute, and ask RO permission to carry on
  6. Execute a turn and march back to the front of the flight
  7. Give the command close order-march, and stand at-ease
  8.    Face front, and stand at ease
300

What is the difference between transactional and transformational leadership?

Transactional leadership: Leaders exchange promises of rewards and benefits so team members will fulfill agreements with the leaders. 

Transformational leadership: Focuses on the process of being a leader by helping team members transform themselves from followers into leaders.

300

Name two of the metals regularly used in aerospace construction

Aluminum (mixed with copper or zinc), magnesium, titanium, stainless steel (mostly chromium and nickel)

300

How many centimetres should be between the top of your sleeve and the top or your 292/615 insignia?

2 cm

300

What is the difference between WO1 and WO2

1. WO2 is achieved first and can be awarded after a cadet has completed at least six months as a FSgt

2 WO1 can be awarded after a cadet has completed at least six months as WO2

400

In what hand should objects be carried, and in what hand should removed headress be carried?

Objects are carried in the left hand, and removed headress is carried in the right hand

400
When giving feedback, what does 'F.A.S.T.' stand for?

Frequent, Accurate, Specific, Timely

400

What is icing? 

When an airplane flies at an altitude where the outside air temperature is at or below freezing and strikes a supercooled water droplet, the droplet will freeze and adhere to the airplane.

400

Under what scenario(s) may a cadet wear earbuds?

Only while travelling on transport vehicles

400

When a squad is formed up, how many paces must the flight commander/flight sergeant be positioned in front of the centre of the squad?

3 paces

500

What is the standard length one pace should be when marching in quick time? (in centimetres)

75 cm

500

*DOUBLE JEOPARDY*

What is Captain Dempsey's favourite bird?

The secretary bird

500

What are the three requirements to form a thunderstorm?

Unstable air, high moisture content, and some form of lifting agent.

500

What is the difference between C1, C3, C3B, and C5?

C1 - ceremonial dress - blue uniform with medals

C3 - service dress - blue uniform without medals - includes blue tunic

C3B - summer service dress - blue uniform without medals - does not include blue tunic

C5 - FTU

500

What is the order of ranks a cadet can achieve from lowest to highest?

Cadet, LAC, Cpl, FCpl, Sgt, FSgt, WO2, WO1