WOrLD-CLass
20 FEBRUARY/MARCH 2019 www.vanguardcanada.com
PILOT TRAINING
rIGHT IN
CaNaDa's
BaCKYarD
BY MARCELLO SukHDEO
trAininG
I
t involves training in different lo-
cations across several time zones
in adverse weather conditions for
many hours, until eventually earn-
ing your wings. Those who have
the abilities then advance to training on
a range of aircraft, including the CF-188
Hornets.
Shortage of Pilots
National Defence – which includes the
Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and
the Department of National Defence
(DND) – is charged with the responsi-
bility of protecting Canada's sovereignty
and its citizens. Part of this responsibil-
ity is defending North America and up-
holding international peace and stability
as a participating member of the North
Canada has a world-Class training program
to prepare future pilots for its air forCe.
BeComing a royal Canadian air forCe (rCaf)
pilot requires a great deal of Commitment
and disCipline, going through different
flight training phases, Both in the air and
on the ground.
