Joining Instructions for
Weekend Gliding Induction Visits
MAIL (Address & Telephone Number)
Officer Commanding
613 Volunteer Gliding School
RAF Halton
AYLESBURY
BUCKS, HP22 5PG
Tel: Wendover 01926 623535 Ext. 6409 Fax. 6287
Mobile
07971282069
The Mobile Telephone is only switch on when we are flying.
LOCATION Link
to web site with Map of Halton
No. 613 Volunteer Gliding School is at RAF Station Halton, Bucks. The Station
is located approximately 5 miles South of Aylesbury. 613 VGS operate from No 4
Hangar on the Airfield.
REPORTING
The adult i/c the visiting Squadron should report to the Duty Instructor at
No 4 hangar. Four cadets are required from each unit, plus an adult supervisor.
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09:00 hours |
Efforts
will be made to have a member of staff meet the afternoon party on their
arrival. In the event that no one is at the Hangar, please wait inside. A
vehicle will be sent to collect you, but this is often delayed in order to bring
the morning party back to the Hangar.
DEPARTURE
Flying normally ceases at 6pm or dusk, whichever is the earlier and cadets are then required to assist in cleaning and refuelling aircraft. This takes approximately 30 minutes.
CAMERA'S
Camera's are welcome and may be used with permission from OC 613, the Duty
Instructor or his Deputy, will brief cadets on rules relating to photography on
the station.
What to Bring
- Flying suit or coveralls.
(Coveralls are not sexy, but you will be required to wear them when flying)
- Soft sole shoes
- Packet lunch, including a
drink
- Sunglasses - yes even in the
winter
- In the winter - bring a warm
outer jacket.
- Camera (Optional)
Although cadets are to arrive and depart in uniform, there are changing
facilities.
Cadets must wear clothing suitable for the time of year.
Cadets are also advised to bring sunglasses, even in winter! The morning
detail is advised to bring refreshments in case of delays due to weather, or
unserviceable equipment. We will if humanly and safely possible fly all the
cadets.
ABSENCE
Standing instructions on all Wings and CCF units are that flying will
take priority over all other cadet activities. Failure to attend,
regardless of how genuine the reason, denies someone else the opportunity of
flying. If you are unable to make it, try to arrange for another unit to attend.
Tell Wing HQ or the CCF liaison officer and if no one is going to turn up, ring
and leave a message at the VGS on Extn. 6409.
The VGS is also required to submit a weekly return to Headquarters Air
Cadets. This return must include details of units that failed to attend or
brought less than 4 cadets.
Squadron are expected to attend, even if the weather looks poor, unless
cancelled by the Duty Instructor at 613 VGS at RAF Halton
Staff are normally in the hangar from 08:00 hours
SECURITY
All MOD Establishments operate at a high level of security. It is important that all cadets are correctly identified (by Cadet Record of Service Book) which must be carried when moving around the Station. All baggage must be clearly marked with the cadets name, rank, ATC/CCF Sqn and unit (VGS) attached. Visitors' vehicles must not be brought onto the Airfield. All visitors' baggage and vehicles may be subject to search by security forces.