HONG KONG AIR CADET CORPS

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MEMORANDUM

From :OCAviation Support Flight,
Operations SupportWing / To :Unit Commanders
Date:22October 2012

Application for Cadets of Operation Kingbird 2013 and 2014,

Hong Kong/New Zealand

Organised by Aviation SupportFlight, Operations Support Wing

Introduction

Operation Kingbird 2013 and 2014 is a flightsimulation and real-time overseas Soloflying training programme organized since 2008,which allows cadets members to have advanced aviation knowledge and hands-on flying experiences.

The overseas flying training will be held in Christchurch, New Zealand in mid-February 2013. Cadets with previous experience or expert in flight simulation will have the priority. Others with less experience will enter the batch in 2014.

On completion of this programme, the successful members will achieve Solo standard of flying (HKACC’s Recognition: Observer Badge).

Course Details

Schedule: / Till January 2013 / Flight Simulator Training in Small Groups
Self Practice
Flight Simulation Assessment
February 2013
(around Chinese New Year) / 2 weeks Overseas Flying Training in Christchurch,
New Zealand
Venue: / Hong Kong Aviation Club
Instructor: / Specialist Flight Lieutenant Simon Po Kei Wong
Officer Commanding Aviation Support Flight, Operations Support Wing

Cost

Self-financed but the cost of flying varies with individual’s learning progress. Scholarship is available to candidates who achieved Solo standard within 10 hours of flying training.

Eligibility

To qualify for selection for this course, cadet must fulfil the following criteria:

  • Be at minimum age of 13 but must reach the age of 14 at the time to have overseas flying training
  • Be medically fit
  • Be able to communicate in simple English
  • Have active enrolment in HKACC activities and services in past year
  • Be passion in flying
  • Have priority with previous experience in flight simulation

Application

Interested cadets please complete the application form and return to Specialist Flight Lieutenant Simon Po Kei Wong at . For the candidates who wish to apply for the batch in 2013, please submit your application as soon as possible. Late applications will be considered for the entry of the batch in 2014.

Selection

Applicants will be invited for selection interview and flight simulation assessment (details will be announced individually). Should you have any enquiries, please do not hesitateto contact Specialist Flight Lieutenant Simon Po Kei Wong at .

Application for Cadets of Operation Kingbird 2013 and 2014,

Hong Kong/New Zealand

Organised by Aviation Support Flight, Operations Support Wing

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