Cadet Program

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Cadet Program

Cadet Program - Available at Digital History

The Eager Eagle, the source of this cartoon, often complained about the large amounts of information conveyed in the short amount of time that they were at Dickinson College. 

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As they struggled to become airmen in a few short months, cadets had to cram a remarkable number of requirements into their time on campus.

Academic:

  • Math: 4 months/ 80 clockwork hours
  • Physics: 3 months/ 120 clockwork hours
  • History: 3 months/ 60 clockwork hours
  • Geography: 3 months/ 60 clockwork hours
  • English: 3 months/ 60 clockwork hours

Military Training:

  • Medical Aid: 1 month/ 20 clockwork hours
  • Civil Air Regulations: 1 month/ 20 clockwork hours
  • Flight Training: 10 clockwork hours 
  • Infantry Drills: 84 hours
  • Ceremonies and Inspection: 40 hours
  • Physical Training: 120 hours
  • Hygiene and Sanitation: 10 hours
  • Customs and Courtesies of the Service: 10 hours
  • Interior Guard: 6 hours 

Flight Training:

  • Straight and Level flying
  • Climbing and Gliding turns
  • Rectangle Course and S-turns
  • Low Sequence
  • Landing and Takeoffs
  • Low and High Sequence
  • Check Ride
  • Stalls and Spins