HOBBY = LICENCE // CASA RePL Cadets have been hands-on with drones during the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) RePL Training Course this week at Irwin Barracks in Perth, WA. Practical flying, serious focus and a final exam that actually means something...flying away with a Remote Pilot Licence (RePL). This isn’t just “cool footage” - it’s skills for real-world aviation and tech pathways in Defence and the civil aviation industry. 📲 QUESTION: would you rather fly drones for fun… or fly the

I listened to Australian Army Cadets Austin Appelbee’s triple zero call and what struck me most was not panic. It was control. A 13 year old boy, exhausted, hypothermic, sitting on the beach after swimming for his life, calmly saying: “We got lost out there… I think they’re kilometres out to sea. I think we need a helicopter to go find them.” He clearly articulated: • Where they were • How long they had been in the water • What resources were needed • His own medical condition That is not luck.

GOLD DRILL COURSE // EXPERIENCE MODE Not a promotion course…a capability upgrade. This week our cadets have been living the full Gold Drill Skills ecosystem: Banner Sword Drill, instructional skills, planning and running Squadron-level training, and what it takes to support high-profile parades - with leadership sessions and practicals woven through the whole thing. The goal isn’t 'pass or fail.' It’s: show up sharper, lead better, and bring it back to your Squadron. Quick Poll: what would you c

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