Cadets gliding to the clouds – if there had been any, that is!

Brilliant, thrilling, fantastic, where do I sign for a GS? Some of the comments from 2286 Squadron cadets as they walked back from their first flight in a Vigilant glider. On a wonderfully sunny Sunday, 3 cadets from 2286 ( Arden ) Squadron had their first experience of gliding at 637 VGS at Little Rissington. All three of them completed a Gliding Induction Course, during which they learnt the basics of the controls and got some fantastic views of the Cotswolds.

O’Loughlin completes Gliding Scholarship

Cpl Matt O'Loughlin from 2286 (Arden) Squadron has just got his head out of the clouds, it's been in them for weeks as he was completing his Gliding Scholarship at 637 VGS, Little Rissington. Matt completed six hours of training on the Vigilant powered glider and amongst other things developed a much greater understanding of all the controls and an appreciation for the aircraft.

“It was a great experience and I'm really pleased to have got this far.”

Commitment acknowledged

FS Nathan Brown and Cdt Martin Opi have had there commitment to 2286 ( Arden ) Squadron and the Corps acknowledged by Millennium Volunteers with certificates for 250 hours and 232 hours respectively. Both Nathan and Martin have shown commitment to activities on the Squadron and to the community through Wings Appeal for the RAFA, assisting with the RAFA fete and parades as well the “fun” stuff such as shooting, flying and gliding. Well done to both of you!