This weekend is power flying! See schedule below for more information.

Congratulations to our final 50/50 ticket winner – Len Throburne!

Here is the information for this week:

Friday 16 Feb 18:
Drill Team: 6:00 – 7:00 PMs
Band: 7:00 – 9:30 PM

Saturday 17 Feb 18
Senior Course Interviews (Power and Glider Candidates): Meet at the armoury at 8:15 AM. Dress is shirt, tie, and tunic with ribbons. Wear your parka. We should return around lunch time. Those cadets staying for the effective speaking training will have lunch provided.

Effective Speaking Workshop: 1:30 PM– 4:30 PM – Armoury (Trailer classroom). Dress is civilian clothing. All cadets are welcome to attend. If you have started your speech please bring this with you.

Sunday 18 Feb 18
Power Familiarization Flights: A schedule is attached. Cadets are to show up 15 minutes prior to their scheduled flying time. Dress is civilian clothing. Meet at the Saint John Air Port Atlantic Flight Centre hanger. Enter the airport driveway. Turn left at the stop sign. The hanger is down the road a few hundred meters to the third building on the right. Please let Capt Phinney know if you cannot make your time. There is still one space available. We will make a post on the website and facebook page if we have to postpone due to weather.

Marksmanship, Biathlon, RC Flying, Flight Simulation, and Model Building: 6:00 – 9:00 PM

Wednesday 21 Feb 18
Sports Night– 6:20 – 9:10 PM: Dress is sports gear.

Duke of Edinburgh Program Participants – All logbooks must be brought in to Capt Meunier by this Sunday evening 18 Feb 18! You can drop them off at our Friday night training, on Saturday afternoon, at the airport on Sunday, or Sunday evening at the armoury.

For more information on events visit our website: https://161aircadets.ca/calendar/

Fund Raising:
Cadets are now selling Air Cadet League Tickets. Each cadet was given one book of 10 tickets. Tickets are $2 each or 3 for $5. If cadets would like another book, see a member of the sponsoring committee at the beginning or end of the night.
Steak & Stein Fund Raising Dinner – The sponsoring committee is holding a dinner in support of squadron on Saturday 24 Mar 18 at the Saint John Marina. Tickets are $25. The event will also include a silent auction and toonie toss. Tickets will be available soon.

Reminder: If a cadet cannot make it to a Wednesday night/regular event, the cadet should leave a message on the squadron answering machine 632-3215. Please do not e-mail Capt Phinney or post on facebook. This will ensure the admin o gets the message and can mark the cadet as excused.

For more information check out our facebook page https://www.facebook.com/161aircadets/ and follow us on Twitter @161aircadets.

Level 4 cadets must bring a change of clothing on Wednesday – old clothes or coveralls/lab coat would be best. The cadets will be taking apart and putting an engine back together.

See the updated flying schedule for Sunday 18 Feb 18. If you haven’t signed up yet and you didn’t fly in September, contact Capt A. Phinney.

The weather is not on our side again. We are going to cancel activities for this evening – Sunday, 11 Feb 18 due to the weather forecast and freezing rain warning.

The cadets at the biathlon competition are on the way home now. They left Charlo just after 3:00 PM and have to make a stop in Moncton. They should be back at the armoury around 8:00 PM but we will have them call home when they get to Sussex.

The most up to date flying schedule is attached. Note that there are still empty spots. If we didn’t get a hold of you and you didn’t go flying in September, let us know. We will fill any remaining spots on Wednesday so if you did you flying in September you may have another chance to go.

We seem to be having bad luck with Wednesday evening snow storms again. Due to the current forecast with snowfall warning and potential for freezing rain, we are cancelling training for this evening.

Here is the information for this week:

Friday 9 Feb 18:
Biathlon Competition: Meet at the armoury for 11:30 AM. The bus is departing at noon. Ensure you eat lunch (or bring lunch). Joining instructions were handed out on Sunday. We expect to return Sunday evening around 7:30 PM but cadets will call when on their way home.
Drill Team: 6:00 – 7:00 PM
Band: 7:00 – 9:30 PM

Sunday 11 Feb 18
Band, Flight Simulation, and Model Building: 6:00 – 9:00 PM. Because our marksmanship and biathlon coaches are away we will not be having marksmanship. We will have individual/sectional practice time for the band as well as model building and flight simulation available.

Wednesday 14 Feb 18
Regular Training: 6:20 – 9:10 PM: Dress is t-shirt and tunic. All cadets participating in the Duke of Edinburgh Program must bring their log books.
Sponsoring Committee Meeting – 6:30 PM – New members (parents/community members/alumni) are welcome

Upcoming Events:
• 17 Feb 18 – Senior course interviews
• 17 Feb 18 – Effective speaking training (1:30-4:30 PM)
• 18 Feb 18 – Power Familiarization Flights

We have the opportunity to provide some power familiarization flights to our cadets on Sunday, February 18th. This date is dependent on weather and is being coordinated through our Power Familiarization Officer. We will be calling to try to coordinate our schedule. Please check to see what time would be best for you. Those cadets that did not get the opportunity to fly in a glider this past September will have first priority. Note that we generally schedule a heavier cadet with two lighter cadets as the total weight of the three cadets cannot exceed 500 lbs. Cadets will show up at the airport for their flight 15 minutes before the scheduled time. Directions to the hanger will be provided once confirmed.

For more information on events visit our website: https://161aircadets.ca/calendar/

Fund Raising: Cadets are now selling Air Cadet League Tickets. Each cadet was given one book of 10 tickets. Tickets are $2 each or 3 for $5. If cadets would like another book, see a member of the sponsoring committee at the beginning or end of the night.

75th Anniversary Audio-Visual Yearbooks: These are available for $20 from the squadron office and include photos from the 2016-2017 training year, Freedom of the City, ACR 2017, 75th Reunion, historical photos from the past 75 years, and video interviews with former COs and current cadets. Check out the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VB1lGw1lM8I&t=4s

Reminder: If a cadet cannot make it to a Wednesday night/regular event, the cadet should leave a message on the squadron answering machine 632-3215. Please do not e-mail Capt Phinney or post on facebook. This will ensure the admin o gets the message and can mark the cadet as excused.

For more information check out our website at our facebook page https://www.facebook.com/161aircadets/ and follow us on Twitter @161aircadets.

We have the opportunity to provide some power familiarization flights in the Cessna 172 to our cadets on Sunday, February 18th. This date is dependent on weather and is being coordinated through our Power Familiarization Officer.

We will have a sign up available on Wednesday evening (again weather dependent). Please check to see what time would be best for you. Those cadets that did not get the opportunity to fly in a glider this past September will have first priority. Note that we generally schedule a heavier cadet with two lighter cadets as the total weight of the three cadets cannot exceed 500 lbs. Cadets will show up at the airport for their flight 15 minutes before the scheduled time. Directions to the hanger will be provided once confirmed.

The schedule is as follows:

Questions can be directed to Capt A. Phinney.

Due to the snow and potential for bad road conditions between now and 9:00 PM this evening, we are canceling training for this evening.

It appears I have forgotten the 50/50 draw again… next week we will draw our final winner!

Here is the information for this week:

Friday 2 Feb 18:
Drill Team: 6:00 – 7:00 PM
Band: 7:00 – 9:30 PM

Saturday 3 Feb 18:
Bowling: 2:00 – 5:00 PM at Fairview Lanes in the North End. There will also be pizza. This activity is for all cadets.

Biathlon team: Capt D. Phinney will be calling with information about skiing. This will be dependent on weather/snow conditions.

Sunday 4 Jan 18
Marksmanship, Biathlon, RC Flying, Flight Simulation, and Model Building: 6:00 – 9:00 PM. Biathlon team must bring helmets. Model building is starting this week. New cadets are welcome to come try it out.

Wednesday 7 Jan 18
Regular Training– 6:20 – 9:10 PM: Dress is t-shirt and tunic. All cadets participating in the Duke of Edinburgh Program must bring their log books.
Sponsoring Committee Meeting – 6:30 PM – New members (parents/community members/alumni) are welcome

Upcoming Events:
• 7 Feb 18 – Duke of Edinburgh booklet check-in
• 7 Feb 18 – Sponsoring Committee meeting
• 9-11 Feb 18 – Provincial biathlon competition
• 17 Feb 18 – Senior course interviews
• 17 Feb 18 – Effective speaking training (afternoon)

Effective Speaking: Cadets planning on participating in effective speaking this year can find more information on the website under optional training.

For more information on events visit our website: https://161aircadets.ca/calendar/

Fund Raising: Cadets are now selling Air Cadet League Tickets. Each cadet was given one book of 10 tickets. Tickets are $2 each or 3 for $5. If cadets would like another book, see a member of the sponsoring committee at the beginning or end of the night.

75th Anniversary Audio-Visual Yearbooks: These are available for $20 from the squadron office and include photos from the 2016-2017 training year, Freedom of the City, ACR 2017, 75th Reunion, historical photos from the past 75 years, and video interviews with former COs and current cadets. Check out the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VB1lGw1lM8I&t=4s

Reminder: If a cadet cannot make it to a Wednesday night/regular event, the cadet should leave a message on the squadron answering machine 632-3215. Please do not e-mail Capt Phinney or post on facebook. This will ensure the admin o gets the message and can mark the cadet as excused.

For more information check out our facebook page https://www.facebook.com/161aircadets/ and follow us on Twitter @161aircadets.

Congratulations to this week’s 50/50 winner – Susan Deuville! Next week will be our last draw.

Here is the information for this week:

Friday 26 Jan 18:
Drill Team: 6:00 – 7:00 PM
Band: 7:00 – 9:30 PM

Sunday 28 Jan 18
Marksmanship, Biathlon, RC Flying, and Flight Simulation: 6:00 – 9:00 PM – Biathlon team must bring helmets

Wednesday 31 Jan 18
CO’s Parade – 6:20 – 9:10 PM: Dress is shirt, tie, and tunic. Practice senior course interviews will be held following CO’s parade for Power and Glider candidates. All level three cadets should be prepared to instruct their classes this week.

Upcoming Events:
• 3 Feb 18 – Bowling afternoon
• 4 Feb 18 – Model building begins
• 7 Feb 18 – Duke of Edinburgh booklet check-in
• 7 Feb 18 – Sponsoring Committee meeting
• 9-11 Feb 18 – Provincial biathlon competition
• 17 Feb 18 – Senior course interviews
• 17 Feb 18 – Effective speaking training

For more information on events visit our website: https://161aircadets.ca/calendar/

Fund Raising: Cadets are now selling Air Cadet League Tickets. Each cadet was given one book of 10 tickets. Tickets are $2 each or 3 for $5. If cadets would like another book, see a member of the sponsoring committee at the beginning or end of the night.

75th Anniversary Audio-Visual Yearbooks: These are available for $20 from the squadron office and include photos from the 2016-2017 training year, Freedom of the City, ACR 2017, 75th Reunion, historical photos from the past 75 years, and video interviews with former COs and current cadets. Check out the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VB1lGw1lM8I&t=4s

Reminder: If a cadet cannot make it to a Wednesday night/regular event, the cadet should leave a message on the squadron answering machine 632-3215. Please do not e-mail Capt Phinney or post on facebook. This will ensure the admin o gets the message and can mark the cadet as excused.

For more information check out our facebook page https://www.facebook.com/161aircadets/ and follow us on Twitter @161aircadets.

Due to the snow and potential for bad road conditions between now and 9:00 PM this evening, we are canceling training for this evening.

Here is the information for this week:

Friday 18 Jan 18:
Drill Team: 6:00 – 7:00 PM
Band: 7:00 – 9:30 PM

Saturday 19 Jan 18:
Gabriel Comeau Memorial Sports Competition: 6:15 AM – 6:15 PM Cadets will meet at the armoury and will be transported to Gagetown. Cadets should bring a water bottle, sports gear, indoor sports sneakers, and must be wearing appropriate gear for the outdoors (a winter coat and pants). Lunch will be provided but cadets are welcome to bring snacks. This is for the six cadets who have previously signed up.

Bounce Fest: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM at the Exhibition Centre. Dress appropriately for obstacle courses etc (sports gear would be best). The squadron will cover the cost of admission, use of bouncy castles, and carnival games. Cadets wishing to use the HyperSphere can bring money. All cadets are encouraged to attend as this is our fitness activity for the month. More information about the event can be found: https://www.facebook.com/events/1746808088725518/

Sunday 20 Jan 18

Biathlon Skiing: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Skiing at Elmhurst Outdoors (65 Ganong Rd, Erbs Cove) dependant on ski conditions. Capt D. Phinney will confirm with team on Saturday

Marksmanship, Biathlon, RC Flying, and Flight Simulation: 6:00 – 9:00 PM. Biathlon team should wear old clothes (for waxing skiis).

Wednesday 24 Jan 18
Uniform Care Night– 6:20 – 9:10 PM: Dress is civilian clothing. All cadets must bring their boots and polishing kits!
The training schedule will be updated soon to reflect the snow day. All instructors should check the schedule.

Upcoming Events:
• 3 Feb 18 – Bowling

For more information on events visit our website: https://161aircadets.ca/calendar/

75th Anniversary Audio-Visual Yearbooks: These are available for $20 from the squadron office and include photos from the 2016-2017 training year, Freedom of the City, ACR 2017, 75th Reunion, historical photos from the past 75 years, and video interviews with former COs and current cadets. Check out the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VB1lGw1lM8I&t=4s

Reminder: If a cadet cannot make it to a Wednesday night/regular event, the cadet should leave a message on the squadron answering machine 632-3215. Please do not e-mail Capt Phinney or post on facebook. This will ensure the admin o gets the message and can mark the cadet as excused.

For more information check out  our facebook page https://www.facebook.com/161aircadets/ and follow us on Twitter @161aircadets.

The band training day scheduled for Saturday, 13 Jan 18 will take place from 8:30 AM until 12:30 PM due to the potential for freezing rain and icy conditions in the afternoon. This will still take place at the armoury. Band cadets should bring a water bottle, snack, music, and instrument.