GROUND SCHOOL

Cadet’s interested in person Ground School should speak to OCdt Dyke or email 819air for more information.

What is Online Ground School?

The OGS is part of the Air Cadet National Selection Process and is comprised of 45 hours of self-paced learning. This includes model tests, quizzes, and the completion of a practice and selection exam. To participate, cadets will require access to a personal computer or mobile device and a broadband internet connection. Throughout the OGS, participating Air Cadets will have access to a Transport Canada Civil Aviation certified instructor to help with course material, answer questions, and provide support for challenging topics.

How do cadets apply for 2024/25 Online Ground School?

Air Cadets who meet eligibility criteria for either flying course (glider or power pilot training) can be registered by squadron staff at 819air@cadets.gc.ca.  Cadets may only register for one of the courses.

Other Important Information

Cadets must have access to Cadet365 as this email address will be used for OGS registration. Cadets will receive OGS login instructions directly from the contractor by 15 Oct 23. If cadets have not received login information by 15 Oct 23, please ensure they check their Cadet365 email, including any junk mail folders, for an email from Moncton Flight College Training’s Pelesys system. Staff shall also verify that the OGS participation application was submitted to the RCSU. Note that offers of participation will not be published to the squadron. After these steps have been taken, staff may contact RCSUPac.J5+OGS@cadets.gc.ca for assistance.

Note, if cadets have not yet completed the Cadet Cyber Awareness Course, they must do so prior to starting the OGS Course.

Questions come from the follow sections of FROM THE GROUND UP / ENTRE CIEL ET TERRE:

Part I: Aircraft Operations, The Airplane;

Part I: Aircraft Operations, Theory of Flight;

Part II: Air Law, Aerodromes and Airspace;

Part II: Air Law, Air Rules and Procedures;

Part III: Meteorology;

Part IV: Navigation and Communications; and

Note 1: Questions will not be asked on The Astro Compass, Finding the Sun’s True Bearing and Preparing the Map for a Flight.

Note 2: Questions will not be asked on Radio Navigation.

Note 3: Navigation questions requiring maps, flight plans, and the physical measurement of tracks and distances, etc. will not be asked.

Note 4: Applicants may be questioned on navigation basics such as the application of variation, deviation and the “one-in-sixty-rule”.

Note 5: Advanced flight computer questions on radius of action, point of no return, critical point, climb, descent, airspeed and altitude conversions, etc. will not be asked.

Part V: General Airmanship.

Note 1: Questions may be asked on Wake Turbulence, Wind Shear and/or Ground Effect.

Questions come from the follow sections of FROM THE GROUND UP / ENTRE CIEL ET TERRE:

Part I: Aircraft Operations, Aero Engines

Note 1: Questions will come mainly from Part 1: Aircraft Operations, Aero Engines but may also come from those Parts listed in Section 1.

Note 2: Aero Engines. Questions will not be asked on Jet Propulsion.

Note 3: Navigation questions requiring maps, flight plans, and the physical measurement of tracks and distances, etc. will not be asked.

The “pass” mark for both exams is 50%, however higher scores are more competitive.

As soon as possible. Delays of up to six months for unremarkable medical exams are common and any findings during the exam can create further delays. To avoid disappointment at the medical submission deadline, book your exam now! For examiners in your area, please see the link below.

There will be no allowance for late medical certificates and there will be no means of expediting the process at Transport Canada Civil Aviation Medicine so do not delay in starting this process. Medical Certificates are valid for 5 years and can be used for future applications to GTPC or PPTC if a cadet’s application is unsuccessful this year.