🗓️September 2026
Uniform Reminder: Now is an excellent time for cadets to try on their uniforms and ensure everything still fits properly. If you anticipate requiring uniform exchanges or replacements, identifying these needs early will help us support you more efficiently at the start of the year.
Important Forms, Upcoming Opportunities & Returning Cadet Information
As we prepare for the start of the 2026-2027 training year, please take a few minutes to review the following important information and complete any applicable forms.
PRIORITY ACTION: Cadet Code of Conduct Acknowledgement
All cadets and parents/guardians are required to complete the Cadet Code of Conduct Acknowledgement before the start of the training year. This is an important requirement that helps ensure all members understand the standards of conduct and expectations that contribute to a safe, respectful, and positive environment for everyone.
Cadet Membership Withdrawal Notification
If your cadet will not be returning this training year, please complete the withdrawal notification form as soon as possible. This helps us maintain accurate squadron records and plan our staffing, training, and activities accordingly.
Aéro Gatineau-Ottawa Airshow – September 19th – 0930-1800
Cadets have the opportunity to participate in activities associated with the Aéro Gatineau-Ottawa Airshow. Please review the information and complete the registration form if interested.
There will be a bus from the Aviation Museum departing at 0930 and returning at 1800 on Saturday, September 19th.
Dress: C5A (Blues with T-Shirt), please dress for the weather. Bring a hat, sunscreen, or a raincoat as appropriate.
Meals: Lunch is NOT provided. Cadets must bring their own lunch and snacks. Food truck services will be available on site. Bring your water bottle.
Details: You may bring a camping chair or a blanket to be comfortable during the demonstrations.
📢 51 Squadron Recruiting Information Session
Interested in learning more about the Royal Canadian Air Cadet Program at 51 Squadron?
Prospective cadets and their parent(s)/guardian(s) are invited to attend an upcoming information session to learn about the opportunities, expectations, activities, and commitment involved in cadet membership. Squadron staff will provide an overview of the program and be available to answer questions from interested families.
📅 Date: September 16th, 2026
🕒 Time: 6:30pm-7:30pm
📍 Location: Canada Aviation and Space Museum Auditorium (11 Aviation Pkwy, Ottawa, ON K1K 2X5)
Please note that this session is informational in nature and is open to all interested families. Attendance does not guarantee enrollment, placement on a waitlist, priority consideration, or the offer of a position within the squadron. Any future enrollment opportunities will be communicated separately should they become available.
Squadron staff will not be accepting or reviewing enrollment documents during this information session. Outstanding documents will only be collected and processed when a position becomes available, and an enrollment opportunity is offered.
This session is intended to help families better understand the Air Cadet Program and make an informed decision about future participation should spaces become available.
We look forward to meeting you and sharing information about the program
✈️Squadron Sponsoring Committee Newsletter
Check out our Sponsoring Committee’s new newsletter.
Uniforms
Visit our Uniforms webpage for details
Squadron Optional Activities
Details regarding our optional activities can be found under the Activities tab of our website.
⚠️Phishing e-mails⚠️
We are currently seeing an increase in phishing emails targeting members of our organization. These emails impersonate Officers or Cadets and typically follow this pattern:
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Initial email: A request to meet.
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Follow-up email: Claims they cannot meet and asks for personal information or gift cards.
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Source: Suspicious Gmail accounts, not official addresses. (Sometimes not visible until you click reply)
What you should do:
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Do not respond or click any links.
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Report the email in Outlook by selecting Report as Phishing.
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Notify your chain of command immediately.
How to spot phishing: Signs of a phishing campaign: How to keep yourself safe – Get Cyber Safe
