Victoria Group Gliding Camp – April 2025

Over the weekend, cadets from Victoria Group traveled to Bacchus Marsh aerodrome, home of the Geelong Gliding Club for the April 2025 gliding camp.

Day 2 - Launch

Day 1 kicked off with a quick briefing and run down of Ground Crew operations for Cadets – once completed Cadets headed out to the flight line to commence Gliding instruction.

Day 2 was a little more challenging for Cadets and instructors due to the windy conditions. Majority of Cadets were able to get a flight. Once conditions became untenable, flight operations were closed and Cadets assisted with putting the Gliders away and returned to the Clubhouse to complete theory lessons.

A great time was had by everyone!

Federal Orders April 2025

The latest Federal Orders are available to download from the links below.

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FAAI #21 – 01/25 868.96 KB 53 downloads

Federal Air Activities Instruction 21 (01/2025) – National Agreement with the Gliding…
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FAI #90 – 01/25 135.45 KB 62 downloads

Federal Administration Instruction #90 – Funds Received for New and Renewed Membership …
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FOI #6 – 01/25 121.37 KB 54 downloads

Federal Operations Instruction No 6 FOI 1/25 – Suspension or Termination of Membership …
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FAC 01/25 93.56 KB 44 downloads

Federal Administration Circular No 01/2025 – Annual Squadron/Wing Financial Returns …
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FEC 01/25 126.09 KB 71 downloads

Federal Education Circular (01/25) – Education Curriculum Updates …

Engineering Scholarships

Aviation engineering isn’t just about keeping planes in the sky; it’s about helping to shape the future of the aviation industry.

Following the continued success of the aircraft maintenance engineer (AME) scholarship program, CASA will again offer 3 grants of $5,000 each to help AMEs take the next step in their career.

The financial scholarships are aimed at helping up-and-coming engineers achieve their CASR Part 66 aircraft maintenance engineer (AME) licence.

The scholarships are open to people who have worked for a minimum of 2 years in aviation, have started structured training towards a maintenance licence or are doing on the job training, have demonstrated a high level of engineering aptitude and are committed to aviation safety.

If you would like to learn more this exciting career, check the CASA website here!

Federal Cadet of the Year 2025

Cadet of the Year

The Federal Cadet of the Year assessments were held online again this year.

This occurred today, Sunday, 23rd February 2025, and the following candidates are congratulated for being nominated by their respective Groups and for all putting in an impressive performance on the day, and all can be considered winners.

The candidates were:
Candidates for the Female Award

  • Leading Cadet Amelia Leong of Victoria Group
  • Leading Cadet Chirathi Lokupitiya of Queensland Group
  • Sergeant Kit Yi Lee of South Australia Group
  • Leading Cadet Aura Bhatti of New South Wales Group

Candidates for the Male Award

  • Corporal Jay Quinlan of Victoria Group
  • Corporal Jamison Dustin of New South Wales Group
  • Corporal Elijah Grant of Queensland Group

A similar rigorous process was used as in previous years, again using the capabilities of MS Teams and from the comfort of the candidates’ (and assessors’) homes.

The selection process included the following contributing components which were weighed to produce a result.

  • Knowledge Test 15%
  • Inspection 10%
  • Presentation 30%
  • Interview 35%

For the presentation, each candidate prepared a fifteen-minute audio-visual presentation delivered to the activity coordinator (Federal Education Commissioner, Gp Comr. Brendan Willard) a week before the event and marked by members of Federal Staff. The presentations were all well done, and candidates were congratulated on the quality of the preparation and execution of that task.

As usual, it was a tough decision for the selection panel, with all the candidates impressing in one way or another. They represented both their Squadrons and Groups very well.

At the end of the afternoon, the results were announced:

Federal Cadet of the Year (Female)

  • Leading Cadet Chirathi Lokupitiya of Queensland Group.

Federal Cadet of the Year (Male)

  • Corporal Jamison Dustin of New South Wales Group.

Chief Commissioner Ian Rickards OAM, LM., DSA and Bar, MSA congratulated all the candidates and especially the winners and runners-up on their significant efforts and achievements. He further congratulated Commissioners Brendan Willard, Brian Grinter, DSA, MSA, Ray King, MSA and Joel Mortimer on the organisation of the day, he also thanked everyone who assisted with the assessments.

As, for obvious reasons, no presentation could take place on the day – certificates, badges and trophies will be presented at an appropriate opportunity in the not-too-distant future.

Queensland Officers Gather for Training and Development at Currimundi

The Australian Air League Queensland Group recently held its annual Officer’s Conference at the Currimundi Recreation Centre, bringing together officers from across the state for a comprehensive professional development program.

The conference focused on enhancing leadership capabilities through a diverse range of activities. Participants engaged in team building exercises and problem-solving scenarios designed to strengthen collaborative skills essential for managing cadet squadrons.

A significant portion of the conference was dedicated to compliance training and officer craft, ensuring all leaders remain current with organisational standards and best practices. Instructors also received specialised training to enhance their teaching effectiveness with cadets.

The conference concluded with strategic planning sessions, where officers collaborated on future initiatives and programs for the Queensland Group. This forward-looking approach helps ensure the continued growth and success of the Australian Air League’s Queensland operations.

The Currimundi Recreation Centre’s facilities provided an ideal setting for both the practical and theoretical components of the conference, allowing officers to fully engage in all aspects of the professional development program.

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