4th Basic Aeromodelling Wings Course

From the 23rd to the 25th of November, 4 of our cadets went for the Basic Aeromodelling Wings course at HQ NCC in Amoy Quee camp. This camp included 3 other Saturdays as additional training and a 3 day 2 night stayover at HQ NCC. The objective of the camp was to impart to the new batch of aeromodelling instructors the skills for flying a radio controlled aircraft, as well as the theory involved in flying a radio-controlled aircraft.

The camp allowed for more practice as cadets had to pass the flight simulator test on a computer before moving on to flying the real aircraft. This camp has allowed the cadets to brush up on the new skills they have learnt as well as teach them how to impart the knowledge of radio control flying to their juniors. The theory lessons also taught us the principles of flight, battery safety, flying safety and pre-flight checks and many other important information. The theory test required cadets to answer multiple choice, structured and essay questions. In order to pass, cadets have to pass both the practical and theory components, in which the passing mark is 75%.

All 4 of the cadets who have gone for the Basic Aeromodelling Wing Course have successfully passed the course and have received their Basic Aeromodelling Wings. One of our cadets, 1SG Brian Koh, has also done us proud by clinching the award for best in theory with a score of 95.5%. The camp has imparted us with a great deal of skills and knowledge, as well as helping us enjoy the hobby of flying radio control aircraft.