puts the SIM I’m building to shame!
That’s proper old school, having a physical instrument panel with actual analogue instruments. I’m sure those cadets feel extremely well prepared when they get into a Tutor cockpit for the first time. Love it!
It’s more clever than that I think. It’s two screens with a cover over, and the instruments line up with holes to make it look super realistic. A lot simpler to set up and it works really well.
It’s a seriously good sim set up. I’m very jealous!
There’s a few places that sell custom instrument panel cut outs online though it should be easy enough to do with a cnc machine or 3D printer. I did look into it but small LCD screens were too expensive to make it worth doing.
Unbelievable SIXTH clasp for Air Cadet volunteer:star2:
We were delighted the other night to be able to present a sixth clasp to WO Tom Farrimond’s Cadet Forces Medal, representing an incredible 51 years in uniform in the Royal Air Force Air Cadets!
Originally joining Blaydon Air Cadets in 1962 as a cadet, he was appointed as a Warrant Officer in May 1973 following a short period as a Civilian Instructor. During his time in the Squadron he has worked with 1000s of cadets both at the unit and across the Wing. In 1995 he was appointed as the first Wing Warrant Officer for Durham/Northumberland Wing - a role that his daughter, Warrant Officer Victoria Farrimond holds today - and to cause further confusion his son, Warrant Officer Alan Farrimond is the Wing Deputy Adventure Training Officer!
Over the years, Warrant Officer Tom Farrimond has been a constant presence at Blaydon Squadron, even at one time assuming command. The commendations he has received reflect his dedication to duty and his service to others.
Thank you, WO, for your outstanding and dedicated service, and here’s to many more years ahead!
North Region - Royal Air Force Air Cadets Regional Commandant North - Air Cadets Commandant Air Cadets North of England RFCA
BBC News - Remembering the Canadian airmen of WWII
Nice bit of PR here from NI cadets.
An air cadet with 40 years’ service? The staff cadet policy must’ve changed more than I realised!
I recognise this is very much “old news” but it is in a recent (December 24) copy of the BMAA* monthly membership Magazine, Microlight Flying
This is my friend from cadets/school and even work when we were both at Co-op.
He’s also the second Typhoon Display Pilot from my old ATC Squadron!
outstanding.
while i need more than 2 hands to count the number of Cadets i know (from a multitude of Squadrons/Wings) who have joined up, i know only one pilot (multi-engine).
to have two fast jet pilots in a Squadron “alumni” is impressive, even more so at the “top of their game” to be display pilots! 
There’s something in the water I reckon. We’ve got those two, (Nathan was also one of the last ever Tornado Pilots) and I can immediately think of a multi engine pilot, and I think a rotary as well.
This needs to be sung from HQAC.
Not only the ATC to RAF transition, but also that one squadron has provided such characters.
Someone with the appropriate connection should suggest HQAC make him an ambassador.
I would have thought most of the display pilots (inc the Reds) are ex ATC /CCF …with fewer and fewer numbers the percentage is definately above what is was when I were a lad!
of the RAFAT
Wg Cdr Collins - CCF
Sqn Ldr McCann (Red4) - 2050 (Leyland) ATC
Flt Lt Wales (Red5) - 1409 (Consett) ATC
Sqn Ldr Handsford (Red6) - CCF
Flt Lt Suckling (Red9) - CCF
Sqn Ldr Muscat (Red10) - 1074 (Ellesmere Port) Sqn
Most were also part of UAS
Taken from - https://www.raf.mod.uk/display-teams/red-arrows/the-team/