642 Aerospace Ground School

642 Aerospace Ground School Welcome to the page for 642 ASTRA Ground School at RAF Leeming. Providing first class aviation training across North Region.

03/06/2026

****🥉✈️ Ready for Bronze? Take Your Aviation Training Higher! ✈️🥉****

Got your Blue ATP Badge? This is your next step.

Before you’re nominated, make sure you:

✅ Are at least 15 years old
✅ Can confidently use a flight simulator
✅ Have completed Principles of Flight & Airmanship Knowledge

🛫 What to expect:

• Full-day simulator-based course
• Real assessment of your flying ability
• Personal feedback on your future potential

🎯 This course is your gateway to Gliding & Flying Scholarships, so preparation is key!

📚 Before the day:

• Self-study (AGS materials)
• 40-min Preparation Lesson (MS Teams)

🏅 Pass the course and earn your Bronze Aviation Training Badge

📋 Want to apply!? See Cadet Portal for the next opportunities (July and September) and application process now! 💪

🗣️ Any questions, please speak to your Squadron Staff in the first instance.

Today we welcomed 14 cadets from  well done to all those who got their bronze wings!! A huge thanks to the staff who tra...
09/05/2026

Today we welcomed 14 cadets from well done to all those who got their bronze wings!!
A huge thanks to the staff who transported the cadets today and to the staff who ran today.

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Looking to deepen your aviation knowledge and take your flying further? ✈️

The Air League’s Groundschool Scholarships, sponsored by the BALPA Benevolent Fund, support pilots who want to strengthen their theoretical understanding and continue their aviation journey. The scholarship provides a fully funded ATPL (A) Groundschool Theory Course with Bristol Groundschool, with all associated ATPL examinations included. Scholars also benefit from revision weeks and limited accommodation during exam periods, allowing them to focus fully on their studies.

Applicants must hold a Private Pilot Licence (PPL) and demonstrate a clear commitment to progressing their pilot training. They must also be eligible to obtain a UK Class 1 Medical Certificate and be a member of at the time of application.

Applications close on 31 May 2026. This is an excellent opportunity to expand your aviation knowledge and access high‑quality groundschool training.

Find out more and apply 👉 https://ow.ly/oT0c50YGURg

06/04/2026

‼️STAFF TRAINING - SPACE‼️

We are running a Space Train the Trainer Course on the 17th of May 2026. This is an event is for CFAV Only and will allow you to be able to teach Blue, Bronze and Silver PTS.

If you are interested please see SMS WHQ/30/OTH/26/0021 and Bid for you place today.

Deadline to bid for you place is the 17th April 2026

Commandant Air Cadets
Royal Air Force Air Cadets
North Region - Royal Air Force Air Cadets
Regional Commandant North - Air Cadets
Lancashire Lieutenancy
RFCA for the North West of England & the Isle of Man

02/04/2026

Address

RAF Leeming
Northallerton
DL79NJ

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