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No. 561
Squadron
Royal Air Force Air Cadets
Ardwyn, Aberystwyth & District
ACADEMICS
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Leading cadet badge
Instructor Cadet
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Academia in the Air Cadets
Air Cadets are taught a diverse array of subjects, not all are limited to flying related topics.
Cadets progress through a classification system where they are required to learn different topics.
The classification system is as follows;
2nd Class Cadet
1st Class Cadet
Leading Cadet
Senior Cadet
Master Cadet
Instructor Cadet
Staff Cadet
In order to progress through the system, subjects such as radar, principles of flight and map reading must be studied.
Cadets will also have the oppurtuntiy to gain BTEC qualifications in subjects such as Public Services or Aviation Studies.
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