Cadets flying with civilian clubs
Whilst i applaud the fact that Cadets are getting 'airborne' it just highlights how badly organised the system has become on the MOD/HQ ATC side.
In effect they are paying out 'twice' for the service, and the very idea of a 'self sustaining' operation (which it was) has gone.
ATC Gliding was more than just going flying; it was about having the opportunity to develop with the system and provide a cadre of (well qualified) staff to make the system cost effective, giving ordinary youth the chance to 'self develop' which at the end of the day was a benefit to the Country at very little cost.
The real breakdown has been with the leadership from HQ ATC not having a clue as what they have lost,and the wrong people holding important posts on the operational side of things.
With ever more base closures it was never going to be as we knew it,but with the correct people in post it could be a huge improvement over what it has become.
Time for a clear out of the 'clueless' and get some decent competent leadership back at the top.