The Halton scheme looks good on the face if it but I'm just curious if the pilots involved are checked out in any way.
Meet the ATCO35 requirements plus cleared to fly after OIC and CFI scrutiny. Careful briefing, flying supervision by the more experienced individuals on the day and oversight by the Cadet staff (VR(T) or CFV) makes for a pretty safe environment. It is also made quite clear to parents/guardians that this is a non-Service flying activity. However, it is conducted on a Government Aerodrome with a significant amount of military oversight and best practice - is this a perfect mix for this kind of activity?
All seems very sensible mitigations; it's just a shame that Public monies can't be spent on such schemes. If each RAF Flying Club flew just 100 cadets a year then that would be 1,400 cadets a year...Halton Aero Club normally flies 100 school children in an afternoon once per year!
RAF Halton Flying Club Host Young Flyers
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