Presentation of Course Certificates
Tonight Sergeant Alexander Ogilvie was presented with his Senior NCO Course certificate and Leading Air Cadet Tere Ngaro with her Junior NCO Course certificate.
Base visit to Ohakea
Corporal Brooker reports on the squadron visit to RNZAF Ohakea Air Base:- “On the 16th to the 18th of May No. 41 and 49 squadrons visited RNZAF base Ohakea. We got the Friday off school and No. 41 Squadron met at TS Taupo at 7.15am. We travelled up and all were reunited at the entrance … Read more
Flying report – Cadet Rowe
Cadet Rowe reports on here first flying experience:- “Flying is like being on a rollercoaster with no tracks! It’s terrifying but awesome at the same time! Being in control of a 2 person plane is one of the most daring things I have ever done, and I can’t wait to do it again!”
JNCO Course Report
LAC Hurnen reports on the July Junior NCO course (“Juniors”): On the first week of the holidays, LAC Hawinkels and I attended the JNCO course at Royal NZ Air Force Base Ohakea. When we first arrived at Ohakea everyone was nervous, so for the first night we all kept to ourselves in our rooms (if … Read more
Junior NCO Course Report – LAC Daniel Hawinkels reports
LAC Daniel Hawinkels reports on his recent attendance at the July 2014 Junior NCO Course: Day one. We got straight into training from the moment we arrived on Base. Our bus from Wellington was significantly late, so it was straight into the van and to the Officers Commissioning Course ceremony, then to the Mess for … Read more
Shooting Competency Badge awarded
On Monday 23 June 2014, Cadet Gus McHale was awarded the Shooting Competency Badge following 3 successful shoots of 60 points or more.
Helicopters
LAC Hurnen reports on a recent helicopter flight: On the 14th of June 2014, me and many other members of the Squadron made our way up to Palmerston North for a helicopter flight with HeliPro, and like many others this was my first flight. Once we were at the HeliPro building we picked what order … Read more
Promotion to Corporal
On Monday 9 June 2014, Matthew Brooker was promoted from Leading Air Cadet to Corporal. Below are photos from the night, including Mrs Jeanette Brooker (Matthew’s Mum) assisting with the promotion.
Promotion to Sergeant
On Monday 2 June 2014, Alexander Ogilvie was promoted from Corporal to Sergeant.
Marksmanship Principles Weekend
LAC Daniel Hawinkels reports on the Marksmanship Principles weekend: The first day started off slowly for most cadets at the TS Taupo. There was only one officer and no NCO’s. The first day consisted of revising our TOETS (Test of Elementary Training) and TALICSA (Treat every firearm as loaded, Always point firearms in a safe … Read more