This is what it’s all about – activities that offer a challenge, excitement and adventure through knowledge you pick up along the way through structured lectures and first-hand experience. We are a corps of 35,000 cadets and over 1,000 squadrons. Although we may have been founded in 1941, we’re ever growing and adapting to bring new and improved opportunities to cadets form across Britain.
- This Crest depicts the ATC falcon in front of the badge of Pontypridd RFC, the local rugby team, which itself features the old bridge (From which the town gets its name). The Squadron motto is ‘Pont i Antur’, tying together the town’s name, the motto of the Air Training Corps (Venture Adventure) and the Welsh language of the local area.
What we do
Flying
One of the air training corps unique activities is flying. Cadets of all ages are able to experience Powered flight and perform their own aerobatic techniques under the instruction of Ex or Current RAF pilots. These are called Air Experience Flights or AEF for short. On average a cadet should fly at least once per year.
Adventure Training
Adventurous Training is an essential part of the Air Cadet’s training syllabus and the place where team effort really matters – you’ll build new friendships, and learn to rely on the other people you’re with to get the job done. It also lets you show off your leadership qualities.
Sport
Cadets can participate in a huge number of different sports, at Squadron and Wing levels, including athletics, five-a-side football, netball, rugby, volleyball, cross country, swimming and many more. Those Cadets who excell at Squadron and Wing levels can go forward to represent their Region. Should they be successful at the Regional competition, they may then have the chance to represent the Corp against the CCF, ACF and SCF.
Duke of Edinburgh
The Air Training Corps is actively involved in the Duke Of Edinburgh Award Scheme. The award has 3 levels of entry, Bronze (14+), Silver (15+) and Gold(16+) each with indivudal requirements ad increasing diffulculty to complete. The award is UK recognised by many employers.
The Air Cadet Organisation, is a volunteer youth organisation for both boys and girls aged between 13 to 20. Whilst in the Air Training Corps, Cadets get the opportunity to participate in a large range of stimulating and rewarding activities. The air training corps has the motto “Venture Adventure” literally meaning to look for adventure. The Air Training Corps has 3 main aims:
1004 (Pontypridd) Sqn ATC 