All potential cadets must be of good character, interested in the program, and prepared to attend training nights regularly. Parents' and/or guardians' permission is also required.

A person must have turned 12 years of age before joining cadets, and may participate until the day they turn 19.

27 Squadron parades every Tuesday night from 1830 – 2100hrs (6:30 – 9:00 PM). However, there are other training opportunities on other nights of the week.

27 Squadron meets at Beaver Hall at Wolseley Barracks (MAP). You enter the base at the lights where Oxford Street East and Elliot Street meet. Please, do NOT drop you cadet off in front of Beaver Hall. Cadets are to be dropped off and picked up in the large main parking lot directly across from the Warrant Officers' and Sergeants' Mess. Do not park on the streets, as you will be ticked by the Military Police.

There is no cost to joining cadets. There are also no dues to pay, but every cadet is expected to take part in fundraising activities.

No. Complete uniforms are loaned to the cadets by the Canadian Forces. Cadets are, of course, expected to keep the uniform in good condition, looking clean and neat.

Only when attending certain full-time summer courses. All cadets, however, receive valuable educational benefits, trips to camp, opportunities to fly, and other rewards.

The Air Cadets is sponsored jointly by the Air Cadet League of Canada and the Canadian Forces. The League is a national organization, which operates along provincial and regional levels. The Ontario Provincial Committee of the Air Cadet League governs the civilian sponsoring committee assigned to each squadron. These committees work in conjunction with the local Area Detachment of the Canadian Forces.

27 Squadron participates in a wide range of activities, including:

• Military parades, including the City of London Remembrance Day Parade.
• Outdoor survival weekends
• Rifle, band, and drill teams that compete against other squadrons.
• Gliding, several times a year
• Sports nights
• Trips, both in Canada and the United States

While Air Cadet squadrons are organized along military lines, the primary aim is to produce better Canadian citizens – the kind who understand the responsibilities of citizenship and are prepared to accept them should the need arise.

Yes. Cadets can participate in familiarization flights with the squadron and while at summer courses. Senior Air Cadets who can pass the required medical and exams can qualify for a glider or power scholarship course across Canada to earn their glider or private pilots' license.

Yes. 27 Squadron takes a March Break trip each year. As well, Air Cadets travel to camps in different parts of Canada during the summer. There are also international exchange opportunities for senior Air Cadets.

There are a number of varied summer courses each year held at different Canadian Forces Bases across the country. For more information about summer courses, go to the Summer Camps page.

Senior Air Cadets who are properly qualified can apply for summer employment at various summer camps and courses.

No. Cadets are civilians. Although the Air Cadet movement is sponsored in part by the Canadian Forces, cadets themselves are not members of the military and cannot join the Canadian Forces until they leave the cadet movement.

No. Air cadets make absolutely no commitment regarding future military training. Those who do join the Canadian Forces start out with an advantage over other applicants.