FS Wright Video Competition Entry

Was absolutley great at the waketahon
had a brilliant time
even made sum new friends like shannon charlotte emily leannae jesse gorgenna and lots more
was really really funny
thanks for a good time

Updates

We have got a lot planned for you recently here are just a few main updates.

MEMBERS BLOG- This blog is for you lot to write on, have private conversations, write your answers to the quiz and basicly do what ever you want.

QUIZ-this weeks quiz is unbeleivably simple have a guess you will probably be right, winner gets points towards cadet of the month. just name the picture.

REMEMBERANCE SUNDAY- we are holding a competition for cadet of the month points for who ever writes the best write up of the rememberance sunday parade, please try to get it done ASAP

VIDEO COMPETITION- we want you to have a try at creating a recruitment video for the squadron, when it is done post it onto the squadron facebook group. if you need any pictures i can send you loads or look on the squadron fb group. winner will get an ENGLAND FOOTBALL BAG and points towards cadet of the month, runners up will get cadet of the month points and their videos posted on youtube. for inspiration have a look at the video attatched. good softwear for it is windows movie maker.

SURVEYS- if you have looked on the blog recently you will have noticed that there are two links to some surveys. please have a try at completing them, they are for your benefit as to what you want to do next year at cadets. If you don't fill them in you have no right to moan if you don't like something. And answer with as much detail as you can. they won't take long so have a go, there are only 10 questions and they shouldn't take long to complete.

WAKEATHON-have fun remember your forms and don't die! After i would like you to write about it on the blog. Best will get points.

Good luck and if you have any questions what so ever just send me a message! If you need any help just ask and i'll try and explain down at squadron or over the chat. Have fun at the wakathon.
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THANKS

everyonee

I would like to say a big thank you to everyone at cadets for looking out for me over the past few weeks whe i have needed it and i would just like to inform you that over the next week i will need more support because of some public problems that are on going
thank you for looking out for me everyone <3 :)

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2446 (knottingley) Squadron ATC-Air Cadets

This months acheivements

In the ATC you will achieve alot, but there is so many that we named them all you would be reading into next month, so we've picked two quite big ones.


Well Done to Cdt Winter for getting cadet of the month for September! Cadet of the month is decided by who gets the most points over the month, you get points by wearing good uniform, volunteering for things (eg bagpacks), putting effort in, getting the name the plane quiz right and many other reasons.

Now to the big one, the one all the cadets have been battling to get, the promotion! For the past fortnight the cadets have been competing between each other to become a corpral. So well done to Cdt Rycroft well Cpl now. There are still more chances for promotion as cpl Rycroft is acting corpral for one month then after if shes any good she keeps her stripes, if not its someone else who gets the chance.

Because we can't mention everything well done!

Uniform upkeep and ironing

Uniform upkeep  

Ironing of your uniform                                                                                                 

We all know the easiest way - ask our Mums! But it’s your responsibility, so here's a little on how to iron your uniform!

Iron shirts with your iron set to medium - not hot beacuse this can burn the material.

Iron trousers on hot- place a clean cotton tea towel between your trousers and the iron.

Shirts

Shirts take no time at all when you know how. If your shirt is dry, lightly spray it with water (you can use a water sprayer set to produce a mist)

1)      Iron the inside of the collar

2)      Take your shirt off the board and place one of the sides on so that the neck is at the end of the board, then iron it.

3)      Place the back of the shirt on the board next (you will have to do this in two parts)

4)      Now place the other front panel on the board and iron that.

5)      Undo the epaulettes and iron them.

6)      Place the sleeve along the length of the ironing board. Use a good water sprayer and soak the crease - not too much though.

7)      Place the iron at the cuff end of the sleeve while pulling the crease to keep it tight.

8)      Press firmly on the iron and steadily move up to the shoulder end of the sleeve.

9)      Repeat for the other sleeve and you should have a perfect pair of creases.

Trousers

Take care ironing trousers as you can make the material shine.

1)      Place the trousers on their side onto the ironing board.

2)      Pull both ends of the already existing crease and make sure no material is ruffled up underneath and that the crease is not folded or moved, otherwise you will get tramlines.

3)      Spray the crease with your water sprayer.

4)      Place a plain cotton tea towel over the crease and spray this too.

5)      Now place your iron on the cloth over the crease and press firmly, and slowly move the iron up to the crease taking care not to go off the cloth and onto your trousers. Repeat as many times as necessary to do the entire crease.

6)      Repeat the process in the following order: next front crease, then rear creases.

7)      Make sure you don’t have tramlines in your creases.

The use of a cloth prevents the material shining when the iron is placed directly on to the material. If you do not you end up with razor sharp creases with a shiny patch down one side.

Once you have ironed your trousers, you will need to keep the creases sharp and not get any unwanted creases. Use a purpose made trouser hanger - available from military surplus stores and hardware stores or use a double clipped hanger, clip your trousers in at the top, and they will hang straight.

Skirts

To get the correct length, kneel on the floor, upright, ask another Cadet, or your Parent to pin the hem as it touches the floor, this is then the correct length. Do not turn up your skirt at the bottom with a huge hem, it will be noticed, and if you double the hem it is worse. Wash on a 40 degree or wool wash in the machine and don’t forget the fabric conditioner. When dry turn inside out and iron flat.

Belt

1)      First remove the buckle. 

2)      Now take some metal polish (e.g.  Basso) using cotton wool rub over the surface. 

3)      After a short whole your belt should come to a high shine.  You frequently have to change your cotton wool as it soon goes black. Make sure you use a clean duster to polish afterwards. Do not attempt to wash the belt itself.

Jumper

This is probably the easiest to maintain.  All that is needed to keep it in good condition is an occasional iron or, if starts to get “fluffy” then give it a quick shave, not literally with foam and a razor but with a small pair of scissors.  Being careful not to cut the jumper, remove any sticking out fibres.  DO NOT CUT OFF THREADS - instead pull them through from the inside using a needle or pin. If the jumper needs washing use a 40 degree wash or wool wash in the machine, and don’t forget your fabric conditioner.

Brassard

There should be no creases. Be careful not to iron over the top of the elastic as the imprint will show through the front of the brassard, spoiling the look.  To get round this put the iron in between.

DPM Jacket + trousers

Iron until flat.  Remember that it’s DPM, so creases are hard to see. Nevertheless iron all pockets flat against the jacket and sew on any missing buttons.

How to wear and shape your beret

You will have to put some work into making your Beret fit correctly; you can't just stick it on your head and think it will shape itself. If you don't want it to look like a heli-pad you're going to have to Shape it to fit your head.

How should the Beret be worn?

• The headband should be horizontal across your forehead, one 1 inch (25mm) above the eyebrows.

• The badge must be above your left eye.

• The excess material is draped over to the right ear, extending to at least the top of the ear, and no lowers than the middle of the ear.

• Females with long hair are required to wear a hair net the colour of which must match their hair colour as closely as possible.

How To Shape Your Beret

1)      Take the beret and dunk it in warm (not hot!) water.

2)      Then dunk it in to cold water

3)      Once you get it soaking wet, put it on your head, make sure the badge is over your left eye and smooth the material over your head and pull it down towards your right ear.

4)      Once you've got it all set, wear it until it's nearly dry.

5)      Carefully take it off and set it down to dry. You may need to shape it a few times to get it right.

6)      Fit your badge onto the mounting and fasten it with the split pin.

Step by step of how to tie a windsor knot

Step One
First of all, make sure that your collar is up, this makes it easier Take a look at the diagram on the left. W stands for wide and N stands for narrow. Take the W part of the tie and place it over your side you use to write. Allow enough length in the W side for the tie to reach your belt buckle. Cross the W part over the N part of the tie.

Step Two
Hold the point where W crosses over N and pull the W towards your chest and up between your  collar and the cross.

Step Three
Pull the wide end underneath narrow end and to the left, back through the loop and to the left again so that the wide end is inside out.

Step Four
Bring the W end of the tie across to the right.

Step Five

Bring the W end behind the tie and  back up through the loop.

Step Six

Pull the W end down and through the knot you just created

Step Seven

Using both hands, one on each Tighten the knot and pull it up towards the collar.

Adjusting your Windsor knot - If the W part of the tie is too short or too long, untie the tie and start again with the W part of the tie in a more suitable position. When untying the tie, follow these steps in reverse order.