The 555 Ground School is a flying theory class, preparing cadets to get selected for advanced summer pilot training. Cadets may then obtain their Glider Pilot License and/or Private Pilot License.
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Here are the criteria to apply to the Glider Pilot Scholarship:
- Be 16 years old before mid-August
- Be at least in level 3 at the squadron
- Be in secondary 3 (grade 9) or higher at school
- Outstanding Squadron involvement (attendance rate, attitude, motivation, etc.)
Here are the criteria to apply to the Power Pilot Scholarship:
- Be 17 years old before mid-August
- Be at least in level 4 at the squadron
- Be in secondary 4 (grade 10) or higher at school
- Outstanding Squadron involvement (attendance rate, attitude, motivation, etc.)
See the government webpage for more information: Canada.ca
Weekly schedule
- Location: 4171 De L’esplanade
- When: Monday nights
- Time: From 06:30 pm to 09:00 pm.
Note that with the new online program, cadets must complete the 45h of grounschool on their own before writing the entrance exam
For the 2024-2025 session the program has changed again. It should start in November 2024 and run until February 2025.