Computerized Aircraft Simulation Centre
 

"Computers, Cadets and flying are natural together " says Major Brent Deck, the Staff Officer responsible for the Air Cadet program in BC. "I believe that aircraft simulation centers have a major roll in preparing our cadets for flight training and making them safer and more aware aviators". That's why our "Air Shop" has teamed up with the then Information Management world lead by Major Steve Deschamps in the late 90s to put these resources and web page together to help air cadet squadrons  move into the world of computerized aircraft simulation.

CASC began  in 1992 with aircraft simulation in the air cadet program at 103 Thunderbird Squadron in North Vancouver under the leadership of then Commanding Officer, Major Steven Deschamps. RCSU(Pacific) sponsors regional CASC  in Aldergrove, Kelowna, Nanaimo, Sidney, Prince George and Penticton. Many other squadrons have bought simulators and incorporated them into optional activities.Albert Head ACSTC and Comox RGS both have extensive simulator complexes for use during  summer training.

The Air Cadet League of  Canada is considering the future of simulator training within the air cadet porgram in light of encouraging more air cadets to become involved.
 

Resources ...

Overview of CASC (PowerPoint Presentation)
Computer Simulator Article on CASC 
Background for Sponsoring Committee
Technical specification on what software and hardware to buy.
Building enclosures for your simulators
Lessons plans for each simulated flight training session leading up to "wings standard"  
Standardized "simulated" forms such as Flight plans and log books  
Links to Canadian military aircraft and scenery files for download to Microsoft Simulator 2002 and 2004