ULAS
flight, sport, adventure ...
The Royal Air Force is an equal-opportunities employer.
We aim to provide all our members with 2 years of thoroughly rewarding training and activities. No one leaves ULAS after 2 years without having enjoyed a great deal of what the Squadron has to offer.*
Flying. Each member of ULAS is entitled to 10 hours of flying per year (although some members cannot use their whole allocation so more hours are normally available for others). The Royal Air Force trains the best flying instructors in the world and 3 of them are available to provide instruction for each member of the Squadron. This training can be used towards the attainment of a PPL. However, there is no compulsion to learn to fly and members may use their time just enjoying the ride.
Planning a navigation
sortie
©2008 threeshoes
photography
Sports. We are
keen to foster the teamwork, fitness and strength of
character that come with most sporting activities.
Consequently our members are expected to take part in some
of the wide range of sports available. Note that members of
the Squadron must pass the RAF Fitness Test before they
participate in this way.
Personal Development Training. There are
many opportunities for Squadron members to undertake
personal development training. Activities range from
climbing, diving and mountain-biking to weapon (and food!)
handling.
Adventurous Training. Each member has the
opportunity, at least once in their time on the Squadron,
to undertake a major expedition or other challenging
activity overseas. In 2006 a team went to Corsica for
diving, walking and other team-building activities. Earlier
this year, a group of 12 went to Sweden, learning winter
survival and dog-sledding. But there are many, many other
expeditions, organised by ULAS members themselves.
Ready for the Challenge? – Three Peaks 2006
Photo courtesy of Pilot Officer Louise Moakes
Leadership. Effective and responsible leadership form a great deal of the ethos of the Squadron. The Commanding Officer and his staff provide the framework of the unit, but our members take responsibility for the success or failure of each activity. We expect all our members to learn and practise the art and skills of leadership.
*If they're not enjoying it (or it takes up too much time) our members leave earlier. If they are enjoying it so much after 2 years that they want to join the RAF, we might ask them to stay longer ...
On the Break
– a Tutor joins the visual circuit at RAF Wyton
Photo courtesy of Officer Cadet Stephanie
Howard