514 Kinsmen
Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron
MONDAY, 12 Jan 2026. We have cancelled training this evening due to deteriorating weather conditions. This website will be updated by 13 Jan 2026.
Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron
About 514 Kinsmen RCACS
We are a non-profit youth organization funded by the Department of National Defence and by our community sponsor, the Kinsmen Club of St. John’s. For over 75 years we have served the youth in our community by offering free, accessible training in such important areas as leadership, music, public speaking, marksmanship, physical activity and, of course, aviation.
Regular Training is conducted at CFS St. John's (115 The Boulevard) on Mondays from 1830-2115 hours (6:30pm-9:15pm), unless otherwise stated for specific dates below.
Registration is free and always open!
Staff Cadet Summer Employment
Those who are eligible received a message last week.
The deadline for us to submission staff cadet applications is this Friday, 16 Jan 2026.
If you are interested, or have questions, please reach out to us by Wednesday, 14 Jan 2026.
More information is available on our Summer Training Page.
Weekend Optional Training
Going forward, weekend training will continue to take place from 10am to 2pm with a rotating schedule of optional training.
Flying Scholarship Entrance Exam
To those participating in the Ground School training, your course entrance exam will be conducted between 31 Jan - 6 Feb at our regular training location.
Visit our Flying Training Page for more details.
Cadet Summer Training
A complete list of courses available are on our Summer Training Page.
Course selection is a competitive process, as not all cadets will be selected.
Applications to receive a Medal
For those eligible to receive a medal of recognition, applications must be submitted.
Squadron nominations are typically due in early February, so please return your application by 30 Jan 2026 (we will remind you!)
The application form and additional information is available on our Awards Page.
Gander CAF/Aviation Event
Only 20 can currently be selected. A total of 24 cadets registered, leaving 4 on a waitlist should more spots become available.
If you were registered and can no longer attend, please notify us ASAP so that your spot can be refilled.
The list of registrants was shared via email. All other registrations made on or before 9 Jan 2026 are on the waiting list, should spaces become available.
Medical Forms are now overdue
Please complete and return medical forms as soon as possible. An incomplete medical record will prevent cadets from participating in field trips and specialty training opportunities.
514 Calendar
Keep up to date by following our Calendar!
6:30pm - Arrival and In-Routine
6:40pm - 7:00pm - Opening parade and Inspection
7:00pm - 8:00pm - Period 1 & 2
8:00pm - 8:15pm - Break and Canteen
8:15pm - 8:45pm - Period 3
8:45pm - 9:15pm - Closing parade and Announcements
DRESS: Civilian Attire
10:00 - 12:00 - Band
12:00 - 2:00 - Drill Team
DRESS: Civilian Attire
10:00 - 12:00 - Marksmanship/Biathlon
12:00 - 2:00 - Drill Team