Aviation Skills Basic Scout Badge post 2002
The Scout Activity
badges from post 2002 are circular with the Activity image on a blue background
with a red border. The Badge is worn on the left sleeve starting from the
shoulder and going down in order of achievement.
To earn the Basic
Aviation Scout badge they must achieve the following
1. Know the
rules relating to access to airfields in Policy, Organisation and Rules. Draw a
diagram/ map or make a model of an airfield to show and name the different
areas.
2. Understand
the terms: nose, fuselage, tail, main-plane, port and starboard. Know the names
of the control surfaces of an aircraft.
3. Construct
and fly a chuck glider for at least 5 seconds or build and fly a hot-air balloon
or kite.
4. Choose one
of the following activities:
a. Collect
photographs or pictures of six aircraft that interest you, name them and their
operational uses.
b. Discuss an
airline that you are interested in, or have travelled on, showing pictures of
aircraft livery and logos.
5. Take part
in a Patrol or Troop visit with other Scouts to a place of aviation interest.
6. From the
list of Aviation Skills training activities complete four items, each to be
taken from a different section.
Notes
If
you need help designing alternatives to these requirements for those with
special needs please contact the Special Needs Office at Gilwell Park.
Resources
The Imperial War Museum at Duxford has developed resources for this badge. These can be found on the IWM Duxford website.