National Air & Space Camp

Miss out on this year’s National Air & Space Camp? Sit back and enjoy a 60-second teaser of the action from Industry Day. Royal Air Force Air Cadets | National Air & Space Camp

A fantastic testimonial from one of our attending cadets! #AirAndSpaceCamp #RAFACNASC #WhatWeDo #NoOrdinaryHobby Royal Air Force Air Cadets

We can't believe it's already been two weeks since #AirAndSpaceCamp 2024! The week was jam-packed with training activities for our over 250 residential cadets, and with that, they were off in all directions throughout the week. Despite this, we managed to get them all together for a few minutes at the start of Industry Day to take a camp photograph! #RAFACNASC #WhatWeDo #NoOrdinaryHobby Royal Air Force Air Cadets

We are delighted to announce that the Air Cadet Charity has received a very generous donation of 230 Prepar3D® Academic Licences from Lockheed Martin. The Academic licences valued at over £10,000 will enable the charity to increase its support towards immersive training as well as enhance education and development of the RAF Air Cadets.     The software licences were presented at the annual RAF Air Cadets’ National Air & Space Camp Industry Day at RAF Syerston by Harvey Plant. Harvey is an engineering graduate and training solutions engineer from Lockheed Martin UK, who himself is a former Air Cadet and qualified private pilot. Here is what Harvey had to say:  “I am delighted to represent Lockheed Martin today to formally hand over the Prepar3D® simulation software to the Air Cadet Charity to allow them to continue supporting the RAF Air Cadets. I know how important this donation will be to the Charity and the Cadets themselves, due to my own experiences as an Air Cadet, where I was encouraged to immerse myself in as many activities as possible.  I passed the Qualified Aerospace Instructors Course (QIAC) in 2014, eventually reaching the rank of Sergeant before leaving to attain my Masters in Aerospace Engineering.”    Collaborating with industry in this way allows us as a charity to increase the support that we can offer. It helps us to achieve our aim of ensuring that young people have equal access to opportunities, activities and support and ensures their time with the RAF Air Cadets allows them to develop their full potential.    Wg Cdr Martin Hughes, Head of Immersive Technologies at the Royal Air Force Air Cadets said: “We are grateful to Lockheed Martin for making a generous donation to the Air Cadet Charity to enable them to continue supporting the training and progression of some of our most dedicated cadets. Simulation technologies are a wonderful way of putting cadets into a virtual cockpit where they can learn nearly all of the functional elements of an aircraft that they are unlikely to be able to get near to the controls. Seeing industry willing to help in the education and development of our cadets is testament to a spirit of collaboration that will deliver the aviators of the future that industry and our armed forces need.’’    A huge thank you to Lockheed Martin for their support!

This past week, the C-Learning team were honoured to have joined the @Royal Airforce Cadets Industry Day at RAF Syerston, where we proudly showcased our commitment to digital inclusion and sustainability! 🚀 By partnering with the #RAF Cadets, we’ve provided Chromebooks and introduced Chrome OS Flex, transforming older devices into high-performing tools. This not only empowers cadets with essential technology but also aligns with our shared goal of reducing electronic waste and promoting environmental responsibility. 🌍 At C-Learning, we believe in empowering the next generation while championing a sustainable future. Our work with the RAF Cadets exemplifies this, as we continue to support their mission to combat digital poverty and drive sustainability. 💻🌱Click here to read full article: https://lnkd.in/e8Yn9zqA Let’s continue to push boundaries and create lasting change through technology! Below are some memorable snaps from the day. Jamie Farnell-SmithDr Jill Matterface Lyndon Fraser

Excellent seeing The Royal Air Force (RAF) and Royal Air Force Air Cadets use our kits at The National Air & Space Camp (NASC) 2024. The NASC delivers training activity throughout the year alongside a flagship annual camp in August. At the camp, the Air Cadets helped showcase the immersive power of VR technology, offering a glimpse into the next generation of training. The RAF are using HTC VIVE Focus 3's equipped with StrikerVR's Mavrik Pro Haptic Blaster running Fennec Labs Ltd's Spawnpoint platform. #RAF #RoyalAirForce #Aviation #Military #RoyalAirForceAirCadets #AirCadets #RAFAC #RAFCadets #VirtualReality #VR #Technology #VirtualRealityWorld #Tech #Education #Innovation #Immersive #Metaverse

British Airways at the National Air & Space Camp RAF Syerston! Mind blowing experience 🤯 Our Emerging Talent team alongside BA Engineers and Pilots engaged with hundreds of talented young people interested in careers with BA! As someone who is still fairly new to the Aviation industry, it amazed me how many young people I engaged with, KNEW exactly the route they want to go in their careers 😁 It took me aback to see so many young people, have their career maps planned out already, and a lot of them planned to be commercial pilots with BA 🧑✈️ A fantastic day filled with brands and businesses associated with aviation, I really was inspired by so many colleagues sharing their experiences. A real eye opener for me as to why so many of us have chosen aviation and travel as a career choice! It was also my first Air show, seeing planes and jets doing tricks amazed me 😳 S/O to Ian Hodges Pameer Saeed BEng (Hons) Adrian Killick David Mcgreevy #NationalAirandSpaceCamp #Aviation #AirCadets #BritishAirways

This week, I had the privilege of attending the 2024 National Air and Space Camp (NASC) as a Qualified Aerospace Instructor (QAI) at RAF Syerston. NASC is the Royal Air Force Air Cadets’ premier flagship training camp, offering unmatched training experiences. As QAIs, we applied our newly acquired qualifications in hands-on training sessions with over 200 cadets, providing them with insights into the future of aerospace. My primary focus this week was on a groundbreaking collaboration between RedboxVR and the Royal Air Force Air Cadets. We showcased the immersive power of VR technology through interactive demonstrations, all powered by Spawnpoint. This initiative introduced cadets to cutting-edge VR hardware and software, offering them a glimpse into the next generation of training for the Royal Air Force (RAF). Highlights of the Week: 🚀 Industry Day (Wednesday, August 21st): NASC hosted VIPs, including RAF personnel and leading aerospace companies. We provided hands-on experiences with the Spawnpoint VR setup, sparking curiosity and excitement about the possibilities of VR in aerospace training. Additional Cadet Training: Later in the week, I facilitated crucial training based on the Blue Wings syllabus and Air Operations to cadets, diving into the essentials of air traffic management and operations. Career Insights: The VR demonstrations and industry day interactions opened up discussions about potential careers in aerospace, offering cadets valuable insights and inspiration for their future paths. This incredible camp was not just a chance to apply our skills as QAIs but an opportunity to inspire the next generation of aerospace professionals. I’m grateful for the chance to contribute to such a transformative experience! #NASC2024 #RAF #AirCadets #AerospaceTraining #VRinAerospace #FutureOfFlight #STEM

This past week I assisted on the #AirandSpaceCamp by using my newly found skills from the Qualified Aerospace Instructors Course, in which I qualified from in April of this year, to instruct and pass on knowledge in; Air traffic control, Simulator Training, Air operations and Engineering. This opportunity allowed me to deepen my instructional skills in these specific domains as well gaining further knowledge in which I could continue to pass on. On the Monday and Tuesday, I was in the Visual Control Room. In this module we had three cadets on flight simulators who would fly circuits around #rafcranwell while another cadet would be sat at the top of the specially modified Runway Control Trailer, using their Pinboard and synthetic windows to control the three in the circuit. This is a special opportunity for the cadets to learn and understand aerodrome control. On the Wednesday I attended the #nasc Industry Day where I was able to connect with more than 70 industry partners and leaders in the air and space domains such as; Inzpire, BAE Systems, British Airways, Royal Air Force (RAF) and Civil Aviation Authority. This has equipped me with the knowledge of the opportunities that are presented to myself, in which I could pursue in the future. In the morning I had the pleasure of escorting some senior members and Industry partners attending, around the site to demonstrate training opportunities presented to cadets on the #nationalairandspace camp. One of the Senior members I encountered was the Regional Commandant for Wales and West Roger Simon, who gave me a great in depth view my region and its plans for the future. #RAFAC #WhatWeDo #NASC #AirCadets #NoOrdinaryHobby

Always a pleasure to see RedboxVR's involvement with the Royal Air Force Air Cadets and Air Cadet Charity with VR Fligh Simulators and flight gaming. Royal Air Force (RAF) UK Ministry of Defence Scan Computers RedboxVR USA RedboxVR AB Ben Miles BattleLab MS&T Magazine HubSpot BAE Systems SDT BAE Systems BAE Systems Saudi Arabia HTC VIVE Harry Virdi Nadia El harradi StrikerVR PICO XR