Question and Answers – Online Ground School 2021
Canadian Cadet General Order (CANCDTGEN)
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1. Can a cadet complete both the Power Pilot Training Course (PPTC) and Glider Pilot Training Course (GPTC) Online Ground School in the same training year?
No. Cadets are only allowed to complete either the PPTC or the GPTC Online Ground School in the same training year. In addition, changes to their selection will not be permitted once they have been registered and have initiated their training.
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2. Is there a cost for online ground school?
Cadets can attend the Online Ground School free of charge.
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3. Do I require any special resources or equipment (eg, protractors, Canada Flight Supplement, “From the Ground Up”, etc.) in order to complete the online training?
No, you only require access to the internet through a personal device.
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4. Can training be accessed and completed on portable, hand-held devices such as a cellular phone?
Yes, the Online Ground School training can be accessed through all type of personal devices (Android or iOS) or preferred computer (MS Windows PC or MacOS).
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5. What are the prerequisites to participate in the Online Ground School?
The eligibility requirements for the Online Ground School are the same as those for the GPTC and PPTC, which can be found in Annex A to Cadets and Junior Canadian Rangers Group Order 8060-7 – Air Cadets National Summer Training Course Selection Process.
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6. Is there a limit to the number of cadets per squadron that can attend the Online Ground School?
No. As long as each nominated cadet meets the pre-requisites to apply for either GPTC/PPTC, there is no limit.
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7. Is the Online Ground School training available in French?
Yes. The Canadian Cadet Organization (CCO) is committed to providing bilingual training as per the Official Languages Act. Cadets can therefore complete training in either English or French, according to their preference.
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8. Do I need to identify my preferred learning language prior to the start of the course?
No, the preferred language will be selected once the cadet has logged into the online learning platform.
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9. Will results from previous year’s exams, or having been assigned Advanced Standing for 2021 course selection allow me to bypass the Online Ground School course and be considered for future GPTC or PPTC training directly?
No. The Advanced Standing list was created following the 2020 GPTC/PPTC training cancellation, for one-time use in assisting selection during the 2021 GPTC/PPTC selection process. The training and exam have been updated and all cadets applying for GPTC/PPTC will need to complete the Online Ground School.
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10. Can I challenge the GPTC or PPTC exam without completing the Online Ground School?
No. The Online Ground School incorporates lessons learned from training under COVID-19 conditions and also ensures that a standardized and equitable program is in place. This is particularly important to ensure all cadets have access to the same training and level of instruction.
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11. Will there be a strict training schedule or can the training be completed at any time?
The Online Ground School is selfpaced. Cadets can complete the training according to their preferences and availability, but must ensure to complete the 45 hour package early enough to allow the completion of the PPTC/GPTC selection exam by no later than 15 January 2021.
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12. Can RCSUs / Squadrons continue to offer their own Ground School?
Yes. RCSUs / Squadrons may continue to offer their own ground school to support cadet’s learning. However, MFC is delivering a robust and interactive online ground school and cadets can only access the PPTC/GPTC selection exam upon completion of the appropriate (Glider or Power) Online Ground School course.
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13. What is the process in order to register for the Online Ground School?
Details will be available via your Chain of Command (through your local Squadron). Eligible cadets are to be registered for either the Glider or Power Online Ground School training using the Fortress Activity by Registration process. The registration will remain open until 2359 hrs on 08 October, 2021. Cadets and Squadrons are reminded to validate the cadet email address in Fortress, as this address will be used for registration.
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14. How will cadets be provided their Online Ground School login information?
The Online Ground School login information will be sent to the email recorded in the cadet’s Fortress file, arriving from Moncton Flight College Training. Cadets are reminded to monitor their junk/SPAM email folder as well.
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15. When should I expect to receive the Online Ground School login information?
The login information is expected to be provided by Moncton Flight College Training’s Pelesys system no later than 15 October, 2021.
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16. Who should I contact if I have not received the Online Ground School login information or I have been registered to the wrong course?
If a cadet has not received their expected login email (even after a thorough inspection of their junk/SPAM email folders) by 15 October 2021, or has been registered to the wrong course, the cadet should contact their Chain of Command at the Squadron. They will confirm registration in Fortress as well as validate the email address. Only after these steps have been taken and the information has been validated should the cadet proceed to send an email to training.support@mfctraining.com for support.
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17. What happens if a cadet leaves the Cadet Program while they are enrolled in the Online Ground School.
If a cadet’s membership has ended, the Squadron CO should communicate with his respective Zone Training Officer who will follow-up for the cadet’s access to be locked.
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18. How will cadets access the GPTC/PPTC selection exams upon completion of the Online Ground School?
Access to the selection exam will be provided directly through Moncton Flight College Training, once the training is successfully completed.
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19. Can I attempt the GPTC/PPTC qualifying exam more than once?
No, similar to writing the exam in person, you are only allowed one attempt per Training Year.