808 Coquitlam Royal Canadian Air Cadets
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Announcements
16 Apr 25 facility update: We do not have access to Maillard Middle School on Tue 22 Apr 25. Training for cadets in Proficiency Level One to Four (inclusive) is cancelled. Cadets in Proficiency Level Five shall report to Maillard for training between 1830 – 2030 hrs. Dress is appropriate civilian attire with parade boots.
Familiarization Flying
Sign up here to indicate interest in participating in a powered familiarization flight. You will be contacted to confirm your departure time.
Date: Thu 22 May 25
Flight Times: 1800, 1845, 1930, 2015 hrs
Location: Pitt Meadows Airport Main Terminal (18799 Airport Wy, Pitt Meadows, BC)
PL 1 and 2 FTX Sign Up
Want to learn survival skills in a unique field training experience? If you are a PL1/2 or an accelerated PL3, you have the opportunity to participate in the PL1/2 FTX in May! A response to the sign-up form is mandatory from everyone.
Date: May 30th – June 1st 2025
Drop-off Time: May 30th, 16:30
Pick-up Time: June 1st, 13:00
Drop-off/Pick-up Location: Maillard Middle School, 1300 Rochester Ave, Coquitlam, BC
Year-End Awards Nominations
We are now soliciting nominations for year-end awards. Please review the criteria for each award before submitting your nominations. Nominations with detailed reasoning that matches the award criteria are stronger. Nominations without reasoning will be discarded. You may nominate yourself. The nomination form will close on Tue, 29 Apr 25, at 2345 hrs. Submit your nominations here.
First Aid Training
Want to learn how to potentially save a life? 808 is looking to train any and all cadets interested in getting first aid certified. Please express your interest by signing up for ONE course. Fill out this NEW form to sign up!
When: Saturday and Sunday (Specific date TBD)
Where: St John’s Ambulance
Uniform Exchange
For any new recruits/cadets, please complete this form to order your initial uniform/kitting.
For any returning cadets that need to exchange uniform parts, please complete this form out.
A reminder you will need to log in to your cadet365 account in order to open the form.
Cadet365
Still don’t have Cadet365 yet? You are missing out! Cadet365 is required to sign up for summer training and participation in area-directed activities. Cadet365 also offers all cadets with access to Office365 on their personal devices. See this link for onboarding instructions.
If you do not have your login username or temporary password, please submit your request here.
Routine Training
Drop-off: On Rochester Ave at 1815 hrs. Please do not enter the parking lot as it creates congestion and presents a hazard for our cadets. Enter through the gym doors.
Pick-up: On Rochester Ave at 2130 hrs.
Dress: Winter. If your uniform does not fit, wear the blue squadron t-shirt or white dress shirt with black pants, or FTUs.
Bring: a notebook, pens, a filled water bottle, and a snack if desired