Announcements for Week of 16 April 23

Questions?  Contact 5 Cyclone here.
 
Absent?  Unable to attend a class or activity?  Report your absence here and you will be marked as Absent Excused (AE).

Squadron Hours:

• Squadron official hours are 1830 - 2130 hrs, on Tuesday nights.
• If there is an urgent matter outside of these hours that requires immediate and prompt attention and cannot wait until the following Tuesday, contact the Commanding Officer, Capt Willis at rachel.willis@cadets.gc.ca.

COVID Case Reporting:  Cadets who receive a positive COVID test result must contact Capt Willis as soon as possible via email.

COVID-19 Screening:

• Prior to leaving home for every cadet activity, each cadet must complete this COVID-19 Screening;
  • Cadets must complete the COVID-19 screening for every event (including but not limited to regular training, ground school, drill team, marksmanship, biathlon, trips, etc.).
• If the screening result is “go to school/childcare,” go to Squadron Training;
• Otherwise, stay home and advise Admin by filling out this form.
  
  

Registration for New Cadets:  Click here for information.
 
Looking for a CFOne Card?  Click here for information.
 
Did you lose something?  Have a question?  Email the squadron mailbox at 5aviation@cadets.gc.ca. Your message will be forwarded as necessary.
 

5 Cyclone Sponsoring Committee Bursary

1. Details:
   1. A bursary is available for graduating Cadets who are registered to a university or college program for the 2023/24 year,
   2. Proof of registration will be required prior to receiving your bursary.
2. Eligibility:
   1. Hold the rank of Flight Sergeant or higher;
   2. Have been in the Air Cadet Program for a minimum of four years by the end of this training year,
   3. Be a current or former member of 5 Cyclone Squadron,
   4. Have shown exemplary deportment and participation in the Squadron.
3. How to Apply:
   1. Submit an essay of 500-1000 words explaining how being an Air Cadet has helped you prepare for your chosen study/career path.
   2. Applications must be submitted to chair@5cycloneaircadets.ca no later than 15 May 23.

Regular Training

1. Participant(s): All Cadets
2. OPI:  Lt Rozon
3. Date:  Tue, 18 Apr 23
4. Time:  1845 – 2100 hrs
5. Location:
   1. École secondaire catholique Embrun 1276 St Jacques Rd, Embrun, ON K0A 1W0
6. Dress: 
   1. C5 with indoor running shoes; or
   2. Dress shirt, dark coloured pants and indoor running shoes if the cadet hasn’t yet been issued any uniform.
7. Details:          
   1. COVID-19 Screening:
      1. Prior to leaving home, each cadet must complete this COVID-19 Screening;
      2. If the screening result is “go to school/child care”, go to Squadron Training;
      3. Otherwise, stay home and advise Admin by filling out this form.
8. Materials: 
   1. Bring writing materials such as a pen and notebook; and
   2. Bring a water bottle.

Ground School

1. Participant(s):  Any cadet interested in learning about aviation theory 
2. OPI:  CI Maxwell and CI Cameron 
3. Date:  Wed, 19 Apr 23 
4. Time:  1830 – 2030 hrs 
5. Location: 
   1. École secondaire catholique Embrun 1276 St Jacques Rd, Embrun, ON K0A 1W0 
6. Dress: 
   1. Conservative civilian attire with indoor running shoes.
7. Materials: 
   1. Writing materials such as a pen and notebook; 
   2. A snack; and  
   3. A bottle of water. 
8. Details:
   1. COVID-19 Screening: 
      1. Prior to leaving home, each cadet must complete this COVID-19 Screening;
      2. If the screening result is “go to school/child care”, go to Squadron Training;
      3. Otherwise, stay home and advise Admin by filling out this form.
9. Questions? Write to your instructors at the following address(es):   
   1. CI Maxwell: claire.maxwell@cadets.gc.ca 
   2. CI Cameron: james.cameron@cadets.gc.ca

Drill Team

1. Participant(s): All drill team members
2. OPI:  Capt Willis
3. Date:  Thur, 20 Apr 23
4. Time:  1900 – 2100 hrs
5. Location:
   1. École secondaire catholique Embrun 1276 St Jacques Rd, Embrun, ON K0A 1W0
6. Dress:
   1. Conservative civilian attire with wedge; and
   2. A pair of indoor shoes.
7. Materials:
   1. A snack; and
   2. A bottle of water.
8. Details:
   1. Drill is an important part of cadet training. Drill promotes discipline, alertness, precision, pride, steadiness, and the cohesion necessary for success within a group.
   2. COVID-19 Screening:
      1. Prior to leaving home, each cadet must complete this COVID-19 Screening;
      2. If the screening result is “go to school/child care”, go to Squadron Training;
      3. Otherwise, stay home and advise Admin by filling out this form.
9. Sign-up: Drill team is no longer accepting new members.
   
   

Pipes & Drums Music

1. Music will resume in May.
   
   

Biathlon

1. NO BIATHLON UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
   1. The next Biathlon practice will be held when the ground has thawed and training facilities have been secured.
   2. Please return all ski equipment as soon as possible.  Contact Lt Rozon to schedule the return of 5 Cyclone ski equipment.
      
      

Spring Field Training Exercise (FTX) with 832 SQN

1. Participant(s):  All cadets
2. OPI:  Capt Cooper
3. Date:  Fri 28 Apr – Sun 30 Apr 23
4. Time:
   1. Drop-off:  Fri 28 Apr 23 – 1730 hrs - École secondaire catholique Embrun 1276 St Jacques Rd, Embrun, ON K0A 1W0
   2. Pick-up:  Sun 30 Apr 23 – 1530 hrs - École secondaire catholique Embrun 1276 St Jacques Rd, Embrun, ON K0A 1W0
5. Dress:
   1. C5 - Field Training Uniform (FTU); or
   2. Appropriate outdoor civilian attire if the cadet has not been issued their FTUs.
6. Location:
   1. SAJO (Service Animation Jeunesse Outaouais) 67 Mnt de St André Avellin, Thurso, QC J0X 3B0
7. Materials:
   1. See the kit list (will be provided closer to the date).
8. Meals:
   1. Meals will be provided.
9. Details:
   1. 5 Cyclone will be participating in a joint Spring FTX with 832 Twilick. This is an excellent opportunity for cadets to meet cadets from another squadron, make new friends, and learn survival skills.
   2. FTX is a mandatory part of the cadet program and as such all cadets are encouraged to attend in order to pass their training levels.
   3. COVID-19 Screening:
      1. Prior to leaving home, each cadet must complete this COVID-19 Screening;
      2. If the screening result is “go to school/child care”, go to Squadron Training;
      3. Otherwise, stay home and advise Admin by filling out this form.
10. Sign-up:  Sign-up by filling out this form.
    1. Cadets who do not sign-up by 2359 hrs on Tues 18 Apr 23 will not be permitted to attend.
       
       

Spring Gliding

1. Participant(s):  Maximum 20 cadets
2. OPI:  CI Maxwell
3. Date:  Sun 7 May 23
4. Time:  TBD
5. Location:  Smiths Falls Airport
6. Dress:
   1. Conservative civilian attire.
7. Details:
   1. COVID-19 Screening:
      1. Prior to leaving home, each cadet must complete this COVID-19 Screening;
      2. If the screening result is “go to school/child care”, go to Squadron Training;
      3. Otherwise, stay home and advise Admin by filling out this form.
   2. There is only room for 20 cadets to attend. Priority will be given to cadets who have not had the opportunity to go gliding yet. A waitlist will be formed as necessary.
      1. There will be another gliding day in September 2023.
8. Sign-up:
   1. Sign-up by completing this form.