35# ricrick
It's possible but not everyone gets to do it. You need to have reached the age of 18 and probably of a bit higher rank by that time in order to be chosen as a candidate to take the pilot program. If you are chosen though the program is free, its a great way to get a pilot license. I think Air cadets take teens from 12-19, so you have to start fairly early and work up the ranks for the pilot program.
Other than the pilot program, air cadets studies airplanes and air traffic control. There are trips to local military air base to visit the control tower and look at the rescue airplanes, also chances to ride on small airplane. At the wilderness survival camps, the topics taught are geared towards the situation if you happened to crash land your plane in the BC forest. i.e. survival tips and tricks to use the local surroundings, building a tent from evergreen leaves and branches etc |