MILITARY CADET TRAINING COURSE 

Course Details

 

 Our 35-hour Cadet Course takes your flying skills to a professional level. Building on the fundamentals, this structured programme combines intensive simulator sessions with real-world flight procedures, preparing each cadet to handle a variety of aircraft and operational scenarios with confidence and precision. 

Training is delivered through: 

• Eight (8) × 3-hour sessions in the Vulcan simulator 

• Three (3) × 3-hour sessions in the Spitfire simulator 

• One (1) × 2-hour induction and orientation session 

 

This blended experience provides a deep understanding of advanced flight systems, airmanship, and situational awareness. 

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Module Details

 

Induction Session

This initial session is primarily to introduce you to Runway Flight Simulators, the team, the premises and the familiarisation of the simulators that you will be engaged in. 

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Meet and Greet the team and fellow cadets 

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Health & Safety procedures 

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Introduction to Simulators 

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Principles of basic flight 

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Vulcan Sessions

Our newly refurbished and upgraded Vulcan B.2 bomber will primarily be used for training as it also has rear seats and monitors that can be used to observe the pilots. The course sessions will cover all of the following, and more… 

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SUTTO

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Start up, taxi and take off procedures 

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Landing 

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Both visual landings and instrument landings 

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Basic aircraft handling 

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Start with the basics and build your knowledge, learn how to effectively control your aircraft in all stages of flight 

 

Advanced aircraft handling 

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Master aircraft performance through precision control techniques, steep turns, high- and low-speed handling, and coordinated manoeuvres. 

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Navigation and Instrument Flight

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Plan, brief, and execute complex flight profiles including cross-country, weather-diversion, and multi-leg missions, just as real military would do. Develop a cadet-level understanding of navigational systems, route planning, and flying solely by reference to instruments (NDB/VOR/TACAN) as well as flight in challenging conditions. 

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Hi-Low-Hi 

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Advanced mission planning and low-level routing and procedures 

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Tanking 

 

Experience the teamwork and precision of formation flying while understanding controlled airspace procedures and communication discipline. Formation flying is with the aid of other Vulcan bombers and a refuelling tanker 

 

Emergencies and Abnormal Procedures 

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Learn professional techniques for recognising, managing, and recovering from in-flight system failures and other unexpected situations. 

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Spitfire Sessions

We have a pair of Mk9 Supermarine Spitfires that will be used simultaneously and have the benefit of being able to be flown in the same airspace whilst being connected by radio headsets to the instructor. The course sessions will cover all of the following, and more…  

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Taxi and Take-off  

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From engine start up to taxi, from take-off to flight, learn all the procedures to be able to take flight in this iconic aircraft ​​

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Basic aircraft handling 

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Learn the basics of engine power, throttles, trim and handling techniques ​

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Flying the circuit ​

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Practice the skills to perfect multiple take-off and landings 

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Run and break ​

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The most effective way to recover a formation to a visual landing ​

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Ground targets ​

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Tactical procedures on how to successfully engage the enemy on the ground using bombs and bullets ​

 

ACM  

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Air Combat Manoeuvring and dog fighting skills. Put all that has been learned into practice in engaging the enemy in the air, from attacking incoming enemy bomber formations to engaging with enemy fighters 

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Course Structure and Scheduling

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• Sessions are normally held every two weeks, on weekday evenings from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm. 

• Runway may adjust dates or content where necessary, with reasonable notice given. 

• Each participant may defer up to four (4) sessions to later course dates, subject to availability. 

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Course Benefits and Inclusions

 

• 35 hours of structured simulator-based flight training 

• Individualised coaching and performance tracking 

• “One-to-one” instruction from experienced military simulator instructors 

• Official Cadet Course completion certificate 

• Runway Flight Simulators lanyard and training materials 

• Eligibility for discounted simulator hire following course completion 

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Refunds, Cancellations, and Amendments 

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• Full payment is required at the time of booking to secure your place. 

• Once confirmed, course fees are non-refundable, except where Runway agrees otherwise in writing. 

• If illness or unforeseen circumstances prevent attendance, Runway may offer an alternative date where possible. 

• Runway reserves the right to amend course structure or content as needed. 

• Should a session be cancelled by Runway and no suitable alternative offered, you will receive a refund or credit for that session. 

• Missed sessions beyond the permitted number can be made up by purchasing additional simulator time at £45 per hour. 

• Extra training hours may also be booked at this rate for those who want even more cockpit time. 

• These terms do not affect your statutory consumer rights 

 

 

 

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