102 Squadron: Recent Episodes
102 Squadron
In this week's episode we talk to Lyndon Anderson, an Air Canada pilot, about his experiences as a commercial pilot.
In the final episode of this year, we take a walk down this year's memory lane and explain all the tremendous opportunities we had this year!
In this week's episode we talk about a strange Soviet technology, Ground Effect Aircraft, better known as Ekranoplans.
In this week's episode, we speak about the fantastic opportunity for cadets 16 to make some money over the summer. Find out more on this week's episode of the CAC Podcast!
In this week's episode we talk about commercial aviation and how it grew from a small market of just a handful of aircraft into the multi-billion dollar industry it is today.
In this week's episode we talk about air defence systems and their evolution from simple radar installations all the way to the advanced early warning systems of today
102 Squadron had tremendous success at this years Air Cadet Activity Day at CFB Borden. Find out what happened on this week's episode of the CAC Podcast!
To mark the 80th anniversary of this historic mission, we talk about the daring Doolittle Raid carried out by the US military during WW2 and the planning behind it
In this week’s true crime episode we talk about the deadliest plane crash in history; the Tenerife disaster and the causes behind it.
In this week's episode, we speak about all the opportunities in the cadet program to fire a rifle. Find out more on this week's episode of the CAC Podcast!
In this week’s episode we talk about the race between the United States and the Soviet Union to put a man on the moon
In this week's episode we talk about two more aircraft that have earned the reputation of legendary; the ME 262 Schwalbe and the F-14 Tomcat.
One of the main focuses of the cadet program is to promote physical fitness. Find out how we do so on this week's episode of the CAC Podcast!
A large factor in the cadet program is promoting community service. Learn about the different opportunities that we receive to serve your community!
In this week’s episode we take a look at the evolution of fighter planes. All the way from the biplanes of the First World War to the advanced and powerful jets of today.
For this week's episode we have a special guest speaker, retired Major Greg Hill who flew as a C-130 Hercules Pilot in the RCAF in Afghanistan.
February 12, 2022
In this week's true crime episode we look at the case of D.B Cooper, one of the most famous robberies in all of aviation history.
In this week's episode we speak about lessons cadets take before becoming instructors and how to be an effective instructor
In this week's episode we talk about the evolution of one of the most important roles performed by modern military aircraft, Close Air Support.
In this week's episode, we speak about drill and the process behind what it takes to make it look so presentable. We also speak about scenarios where you would use drill!
In this week's episode we describe what a hypothetical 'dogfight' between 100 Fokker Dr.1 triplanes and 1 Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor would look like.
We speak of the obstacles cadets have had to take head on during this pandemic. Find out in this week's episode of the CAC podcast!
In this week's episode we look at the SR-71 Blackbird, A-10 Warthog and B-17 Flying Fortress, three aircraft which have earned the status of being some of the most legendary planes of all time.
In this week's episode we speak about the 45 hour mandatory classroom instruction cadets must go through to get their Glider and Power Pilot's License
In this week's episode, we discuss all the exciting activities cadets do leading up to the holidays
In this week's episode we take an in-depth look at the aerial strategy of US forces during the Vietnam War
In this week's episode we talk about one of the most famous disasters in aviation history and what we think caused it.
In this week's episode, we explain what is an FTX and the learning opportunities that one may use from it
In this week's episode we look at one of the most famous aircraft in Canadian aviation history; the Avro Arrow, and why it was cancelled.
In this week's episode we speak about the upcoming Cadet Biathlon and all the exciting opportunities it has to offer!
In this week's episode we talk about the ETOPS regulations and the impact that they have had on the aviation industry.
In this week's episode, we discuss the use of combat gliders during the second world war.
In this weeks episode we explain why the Effective Speaking Debate is a fantastic aspect of the Cadet program!
This week we discuss the importance of Remembrance Day and what Cadets do to honor our veterans
In this week's episode we discuss the mystery of the Bermuda Triangle and whether we think its simply bad weather or if there is something darker present in this region.
In this week's episode we take a look at the concept of flying aircraft carriers, how it worked 100 years ago and if it would work today.
In this week's episode, we explain everything you need to know if you are interested in taking an Aerospace course in the summer. Cpl Wright's friend Sgt Morgan helped us out.
In this week's episode we discuss three more aviation stories that we found to be interesting and inspirational.
In this week's episode, we explain the Aviation Streamed courses. We invited some of FCpl El Gazzar's friends from the Advanced Aviation course to help us out!
In this week's episode we talk about the return of supersonic passenger planes recently announced by United Airlines.
In this weeks episode, we go over the history of FCpl El Gazzar and Cpl Wright's home squadron.
For the first episode of the AvGeek's second season we talk about the Berlin airlift, one of the largest airborne operations undertaken in history.
Welcome to the first Episode of Cadets Across Canada! Here we will introduce/discuss some common points about the Canadian Cadet Program.
In the last episode of the season, we take a look at all of the major events throughout aviation history.
In this week's episode, we talk about one of the most famous mysteries in aviation history, the disappearance of Amelia Earhart. We discuss some of the common theories and what we believe happened.
In this week's episode, we look at the worldwide shortage of pilots, what is causing it and how it can be fixed.
In this week's episode, we talk with Kent Smerdon. A retired Air Force pilot, commercial pilot and author of the book "Flight Lines". To find out where to purchase "Flight Lines" visit https://www.kentsmerdon.com/
In this week's episode, we talk with a student in aviation college to answer some of the most commonly asked questions.
In this week's episode, we discuss three of our favourite aviation stories. Including such stories as, the story of Louis Zamperini, the story of the All American and the story of the Red Baron.
In this week’s episode, we discuss the best ways to survive an aircraft incident and the statistics around them.
In this week's episode, we discuss the evolution of one of the most powerful military assets, Aircraft Carriers. We also debate whether Canada should have an Aircraft Carrier.
For this week's episode, we talk about some of the best aviation-related video games and which ones we believe are the best.
In this week's episode, we discuss commercial supersonic aircraft and why these planes don't fly anymore.
For this week’s episode, we discuss how airports operate and some of the different challenges facing them.
For this week’s episode, we talk about the evolution of the airship and how they went from being flimsy hot air balloons to being the giant behemoths that they are today.
For this week’s episode, we talk about the different aspects of strategic bombing during World War Two and why the allied campaigns were successful.
For this week's episode, we interview a helicopter pilot in the RCAF to see what it is like to fly in the military.
For this week's episode of AvGeeks, we talk about an exciting new technology: drones, and how they impact the aviation industry as well as the economy.
For this week’s episode, we talk about the impact that the pandemic has had on airlines and the aircraft production industry.
For this week's episode of AvGeeks, we talk about the Battle of Britain, one of the largest and most famous air battles in history.
For this week's episode, we do an in-depth comparison of the two largest aircraft manufacturers in the world.
For this week's episode of Av Geeks, we discuss some of the best aviation-related movies!
For the very first episode of AvGeeks we have a 40-minute discussion about what the best aircraft of the second world war was.
The newest aviation related podcast, AvGeeks! If you like aviation history, military aviation and current aviation stories you will love AvGeeks. It is run by three Royal Canadian Air Cadets from 102 Silver Fox Squadron, who are very passionate about aviation.