Announcements FOR CADETS
2026-27 Important dates
DO NOT PARK IN OR DRIVE INTO THE PARKADE
For the Week of October 4-10, 2026
Training Night – 8 Oct 2026
Timings: 1830-2130h
Location: Seaforth Armoury
Dress: FTUs
New Cadet Dress: White Dress Shirt, Black Trousers and Black Shoes
INFORMATION ORDER – Highlighted are updated items
Promotion Evaluation Weekend – Oct 3-4
Power Fam Flying – Oct 24
Code of Conducts and Annual Validation Forms
Attendance - Absences
Not Returning
Uniform Exchange
New Cadets – Cadet365 Accounts
Ground School Sign Up
Upcoming Dates
1. PROMOTION EVALUATION WEEKEND
Oct 3-4, 2026
Time: Sat 3rd – 0900-1530h (All Cadets)
Time: Sun 4th – 0900-1230h (FCpls will be dismissed after lunch)
1230-1500h (Sgts and above will be dismissed after their review board (email to come)
Lunch will be provided on both days – if you cannot eat pizza, bring your own lunch
Dress: FTU’s both days – Bring C1 Uniform on Sunday
Bring: Water, Writing Materials, any snacks that you would like to have
2. POWER FAM FLYING – OCT 24
This power fam flying opportunity is open to all cadets. There are only 24 spots, and each is for a specific time, so please take note of which one you sign up for. If you sign up, you are expected to show up. Empty seats mean gas has been wasted that could have been used on another cadet, so please be sure you can come before you sign up. If you are sick and cannot make it at the last minute, please let us know right away so we can try to fill your spot.
Do not panic if you don't get on the list this time. There will be more opportunities this year. If you have questions, post them in the chat below for everyone to see in case others have the same question.
Sign Up Here: 135 Sqn Fam Flying - 24 Oct 2026.xlsx
Please Read: Tow Power FAM Flying - JI - YPK - FALLSHORT copy (2).pdf
3. CODE OF CONDUCTS AND ANNUAL VALIDATIONS
ALL returning cadets return their signed Cadet Code of Conduct and Annual Validations to the Admin O by next Thursday
Make sure it has a parent signature on it before returning it
New cadets do not need to do this – it was a part of your registration for this year
4. ATTENDANCE AND ABSENCES
Please note, we are taking attendance at opening parade in flights
Fall into your flight at the beginning of the night and a senior cadet will call out attendance. Remember we now have four flights, if you do not know which one you are in, ask a senior cadet or come to the office and ask.
If you arrive late/after attendance has been taken, please make your way to the office and speak to Admin so they can change the attendance to mark you present.
UNABLE TO ATTEND CADETS
If you are sick, or unable to attend cadets, please email 135air@cadets.gc.ca
In the email, please have the following information
Rank and full legal name
Reason for absence
Date you will be away
5. IF YOU ARE NOT RETURNING
If you are not returning to cadets, please reply to this email and let us know.
Return your uniform on the next Thursday to close out your cadet file
6. UNIFORM EXCHANGE
If your uniform no longer fits you, please bring the pieces that no longer fit to the supply for exchange. Exchanges can happen on ANY Thursday evening.
7. CADET365 – NEW CADETS
All new cadets will be sent a Cadet365 email to activate
PLEASE ACTIVATE your account ASAP – ALL communication is through MS TEAMS.
8. NATIONAL GROUND SCHOOL PROGRAMSIGN UP
The National Ground School Program (NGSP) is designed to provide essential ground school training for cadets preparing for the Qualifying Exam, a crucial part of the selection process for the Glider Pilot Training Course (GPTC) and the Power Pilot Training Course (PPTC). Cadets intending to apply for any of the pilot training courses for Summer 2027 are to complete the signup form below.
If you are interested in attending and completing ground school this year, please fill out this form: Ground School Interest Form. – Fill out form
If you have any questions about ground school please find WO2 Fehr or Capt Tung for more information.
9. UPCOMING DATES
Oct 24 - Fam Flying
Nov 6-8 - Senior FTX
Nov (Date TBD) - Poppy Tagging
Nov 11 - Remembrance Day Parade
Any questions can be directed to the people in the sections, or you can email this email for more information or clarifications.
REGISTER WITH US
Please visit our recruitment page for more information.
REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR THE 2026-2027 TRAINING YEAR!
September 24th - New Recruit Registration Night
Time: 1900-2100h (once your registration is completed, you are free to leave)
Bring: Valid government ID, Health Care Card and Number, and a parent/guardian needs to be present, along with the new cadet, to sign the final paperwork.
Find street parking along the side streets and enter through the gate on W 1st Ave. Do not park in the parkade.
COntact us
135air@cadets.gc.ca
Seaforth armoury
1650 Burrard St, Vancouver, BC V6J 3G4
135 Bell-Irving RCACS meets Thursday nights from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM during the school year.
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