Originally Posted by
A and C
It is a bit of both, the ATC will always attract the more adventurous but they tend to bring others along with them.
The ATC develops positive character in young people of all abilities, the flying is a recruiting hook but the confidence and self esteem that flying solo gives along with the sence of responsibility is a tool for building responsible adults.
The actions reported from Stockport show how the skills developed in the ATC have a positive impact in society at large, this was well understood Mrs Thatcher when she considerably boosted the cadet forces budget.
Finally I am sure that along with the rest of this forums contributors I would like to congratulate the two cadets from Stockport for their actions.
Is it a bit of both? Did you look at the sort of school those young men are going to? It's the sort of school that prides itself on developing 'positive character in young people of all abilities' and of course it has a lot longer with it's pupils than the ATC do.