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The first experience a cadet will have of gliding will be the GIC, this mini course is held during one day and is designed to give cadets an introduction to gliding.
Recently the course content has changed to open up the course to younger cadets.
The course content generally consists of a familiaristion flight and an introduction to the controls. The cadet will get an opportunity to practice and fly the glider.
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GIC 1
13 year old cadets
3 flights in a winch
launched glider
20 Mins in a motor glider
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GIC 2
14 year old cadets
4 flights in a winch
launched glider
25 Mins in a motor glider
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GIC 3
15+ year old cadets
5 flights in a winch
launched glider
30 Mins in a motor glider
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This course is completed in one day, during which you will have up to 5 launches or 30 minutes in the air, with the aim of experiencing basic glider handling techniques.
The day will begin with a short video explaining emergency procedures, and then a briefing by an instructor on how to safely get in and out gliders, how to handle gliders on the ground, and how to read the instruments in the cockpit.
You will then spend the rest of the day out on the airfield, either flying or helping to launch and retrieve gliders on the ground.
On the ground…
When you are not flying, we will expect you to help us in getting our gliders off the ground, - a task that requires a lot of effort and teamwork. There will be a caravan at the launch point which you may rest in, there is also a tuck box with snacks such as chocolate, crisps and cans of drink.
In the air…
Most of the flying will concentrate on how to control the attitude of the aircraft with pitch and roll. If you are 13, you will do GIC 1 which is 3 launches or 20 minutes in the air; if you are 14, you will do GIC 2 which is 4 launches or 25 minutes in the air; if you are 15 or older, you will do GIC 3 which is 5 launches or 30 minutes in the air. Try to learn as much from your experience as possible, and most importantly, enjoy it.
Things to bring with you
Airfields are, by nature, very exposed, so you may encounter extremes of temperature and conditions according to the season. As you will spend most of your day outside, it is very important that you are adequately equipped. As well as bringing your 3822 (Cadets Record of Service Book), and a packed lunch, the following items are recommended according to the time of year:
Winter
&Mac183; Gloves/Hat
&Mac183; Waterproof shoes or boots
&Mac183; Several layers of warm clothes
&Mac183; Waterproof jacket (not RAF foul weather jacket)
&Mac183; A thermos of hot drink
Summer
&Mac183; Sun cream
&Mac183; Sun glasses
&Mac183; Sun hat
&Mac183; Waterproof jacket (not RAF foul weather jacket)
&Mac183; Plenty to drink
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