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'''Air Scouts''' are members of the international [[Scouting]] movement, with a particular emphasis on | '''Air Scouts''' are members of the international [[Scouting]] movement, and as with [[Sea Scouts]], Air Scouts are primarily Scouts with a particular emphasis on aviation-based activities and themes. | ||
Air Scouts often wear a slightly different uniform | They often follow the same basic programme and training as normal Scouts but additionally certain amounts of time are spent focusing on a wide variety of potential air activities that may form part of their local training/programme. | ||
In many countries, Air Scout Groups / Troops are often associated with an Air Force station, a Gliding or Aero Club, where expert instructors are available, and there is suitable facilities and support to assist in any specialised training using standard scouting methodology - i.e 'learning by doing'. | |||
In some countries, such as teh Netherlands, it is even possible for a normal Scout Group to have one or more Air Scout Patrols to meet the needs of their young people. If there is enough Air Scout patrols ten they may also form an additional Air Scout Troop within the Group. | |||
Many Air Scouts often wear a slightly different variant of their respective standard Scouting movement's uniform or additional uniform badges. | |||
Air Scout Leaders | |||
Leaders of Air Scout Groups are often Aviation Enthusiasts or practicioners, existing or retired Air Force members or pilots who are willing to pass their experience on to Scouts. | |||
After basic training the Scouts are given a good deal of specialist knowledge which may lead to them being awarded special skills or interest badges, and helps to stimulate an interest in air activities when they are older. | |||
==History== | ==History== | ||
