Cadets

The Royal Canadian Air Cadet flying program is another significant component to the operations of the Wing. The program began in BC almost thirty years ago training cadets in Princeton and, later, Chilliwack. Although based in Comox since 1988, it was not until 1998 that the complete summer training program fully operated from here. Each year approximately 50 glider pilots and 80 Air studies students are trained utilizing five tow aircraft and six Schweizer 33A gliders.

HMCS Quadra

The Wing also supports HMCS Quadra, a national Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Training Establishment. HMCS Quadra is located at Goose Spit near Comox, which has a long naval history dating back to the nineteenth century. Operations are carried out through June to September each year supporting up to 1,000 trainees.