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.
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
For the 2024-2025 session the program has changed again. It should start in November 2024 and run until February 2025.
Click below to follow the new program. (Requires the cadet to be signed in to Cadet365)