The cadets from 1007 (Duns) Squadron, Air Training Corps took to the air on Sunday 18 February 2007 in the Viking Gliders of 661 Volunteer Gliding School, Kirknewton. The majority of the cadets had not flown Gliders before and so, with the sky blue and the sun shining, they had the opportunity not only to fly but to become directly involved in Launch Point Operations. These consisted chiefly of assisting to move the aircraft on the ground, attaching the cables from the launching winch to the gliders, and manning the wingtips prior to take-off. On gliding allocations, Cadets can achieve Gliding Induction Certificates (GIC) at Levels 1, 2 & 3. On each flight, with an instructor pilot sat in the back seat, cadets learn the instruments and controls of the Glider and put this knowledge into practice when allowed to take control of the aircraft in the air. The cadets who had not flown gliders before all achieved their GIC Level 1, whilst the remainder worked toward completing their GIC Level 3. The certificates were awarded at a Squadron presentation last Thursday the 22 February 2007. Squadron Commander, Pilot Officer B Roche RAF VR(T) said, “I am very proud of the Cadets of Duns Squadron, who after working extremely hard in their initial Squadron training, were rewarded with an excellent days flying. I was delighted when all the cadets who had not flown gliders before, achieved their GIC 1 which is no easy feat! Cadets in the Air Training Corps are aged anywhere between 13 and 18 and it’s often the case that they learn to fly before they learn to drive!”