WARNING ORDER! (Gliding June 6 2015)

WARNING ORDER

(Gliding 06 June 2015 at SOGC St Catharines)

1. On 06 June 2015 selected members of 23 Optimist Squadron will participate in a familiarization-flying exercise at the Southern Ontario Gliding Center (SOGC). Only those Cadets receiving this Warning Order will be permitted on this exercise.


2. Selected members will arrive at the Niagara District Airport, 468 Niagara Stone Road, Niagara on the Lake, L0S 1J0, not later than 08:30 on the 06 June 2015.
Selected members are to be transported by their own means to the SOGC Gliding Centre. (located near the city of St Catharines at the Niagara District Airport)


3. A Health Card must be carried by members to participate in this exercise.


4. Gliding is mandatory and is a requirement of the regular training program.


5. Members must be dressed appropriately, (in civilian clothing), for the seasonal conditions, as this will be a prolonged outdoors activity. Necessary items will include hats, sun block, water bottle, waterproof foot wear, extra sweaters (layers), gloves, jackets, insect repellant,
etc…
(Cadets are highly advised to have breakfast prior to attending, there are no facilities for the purchase of food or drinks at the Airport).


6. The exercise will conclude by 12:30 and Cadets are expected to depart the Airport promptly after dismissal. Do not rely on access to a phone at the gliding center.

Parents are to pick up cadets on time!

7. It is essential that the behavior of all cadets attending this exercise be of the highest standard. We will be briefed and supervised by the gliding centre staff regarding safety rules and regulations while on the flight line and in the aircraft. Inappropriate behavior can pose a safety hazard, will not be tolerated, and could result in the member being returned to unit at the parent’s expense prior to the conclusion of the exercise.


8. Receipt of this warning order means that you are committed. If for any reason you are unable to attend, you are required to contact the Squadron answering machine @ 905-684-9866, (without exception), in order to be excused. Failure to do so will constitute an unexcused absence and could affect your chances for selection to future exercises. (Other cadets on standby could be loaded in your place should you become unable to attend).


9. The (Emergency) contact number for the duration of this specific gliding exercise is
(289) 808-8100. This number is not to be called except as stated above.


OPI Captain Davidson