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=A. Make Your Plan = | =A. Make Your Plan = | ||
[[Image: | [[Image:AviationActivityFlyerSample2.PNG|right|Sample Patrol Activity Flyer]] | ||
# '''[[Merit Badge Activity Planning Tips]]''' - 14 tips for a successful patrol activity. Read carefully before you start your plan! | # '''[[Merit Badge Activity Planning Tips]]''' - 14 tips for a successful patrol activity. Read carefully before you start your plan! | ||
# '''Share Your Plan''' - Meet ahead of time with your patrol, scout leaders, parents and especially with the [[Merit Badge Counselor]]. Make changes to the plan as needed. | # '''Share Your Plan''' - Meet ahead of time with your patrol, scout leaders, parents and especially with the [[Merit Badge Counselor]]. Make changes to the plan as needed. | ||
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![[Virtual Field Trip Planning Guide|Virtual Field Trip]] | ![[Virtual Field Trip Planning Guide|Virtual Field Trip]] | ||
|BGcolor=lime| GREAT | |BGcolor=lime| GREAT | ||
| | |See MBC for help on Req #2. | ||
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![[Family Activity Merit Badge Planning Guide|Family Activity]] | ![[Family Activity Merit Badge Planning Guide|Family Activity]] | ||
|BGcolor= | |BGcolor=yellow| FAIR | ||
| | |Did your family take vacation by air travel? | ||
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![[Service Activity Merit Badge Planning Guide|Service Activity]] | ![[Service Activity Merit Badge Planning Guide|Service Activity]] | ||
|BGcolor= | |BGcolor=red| POOR | ||
| | |n/a | ||
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![[STEM Activity Merit Badge Planning Guide|S.T.E.M. Activity]] | ![[STEM Activity Merit Badge Planning Guide|S.T.E.M. Activity]] | ||
|BGcolor=lime| GREAT | |BGcolor=lime| GREAT | ||
|Learn | |Learn all about modern Aviation Technology | ||
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![[Field Trip Merit Badge Planning Guide|Field Trip]] | ![[Field Trip Merit Badge Planning Guide|Field Trip]] | ||
|BGcolor= | |BGcolor=lime| GREAT | ||
| | |Four big options - See Extra Credit options | ||
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![[Duty-to-God Merit Badge Planning Guide|Duty-to-God]] | ![[Duty-to-God Merit Badge Planning Guide|Duty-to-God]] | ||
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![[Merit Badge Day Planning Guide|MB Day]] | ![[Merit Badge Day Planning Guide|MB Day]] | ||
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| | | MBC brings material for Req #2 and #3a. Pre=requisite - Req #4. | ||
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![[Overnighter Merit Badge Planning Guide|Overnighter]] | ![[Overnighter Merit Badge Planning Guide|Overnighter]] | ||
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| | | See Extra Credit Options | ||
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![[Summer Camp Merit Badge Planning Guide|Summer Camp]] | ![[Summer Camp Merit Badge Planning Guide|Summer Camp]] | ||
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| | | Very few scout camps have direct access to an airfield (See Extra Credit) | ||
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= C. Homework / Prerequisites = | = C. Homework / Prerequisites = | ||
[[Image:Aviation101.jpg|thumb|right]] | |||
Assign one or more requirements that the scout can do at home, perhaps as a family activity. | Assign one or more requirements that the scout can do at home, perhaps as a family activity. | ||
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== Discussion Resources:== | == Discussion Resources:== | ||
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YyeX6ArxCYI How do Aircraft Fly] - YouTube. | * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YyeX6ArxCYI How do Aircraft Fly] - YouTube. | ||
* [https://www.slideserve.com/omer/aviation-merit-badge Aviation Merit Badge Power Point Slideshow] - SlideServe | |||
== Pre-Open Gathering Activity == | |||
A gathering activity before the official meeting start is a great way to set a fun theme for the meeting. | |||
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<br>Req #3: Do ONE of the following: | |||
<br>a. Build and fly a fuel-driven or battery-powered electric model airplane. Describe safety rules for building and flying model airplanes. Tell safety rules for use of glue, paint, dope, plastics, fuel, and battery packs. | |||
<br>b. Build a model FPG-9 (Foam Plate Glider). Get others in your troop or patrol to make their own model, then organize a competition to test the precision of flight and landing of the models. | |||
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* [https://www.amaflightschool.org/sites/default/files/FPG9template.pdf FPG-9 Pattern] - Guide to making model | |||
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=an6v3nOPCW8 Hot to make an FPG-9 Glider] - Foam Plate Glider. | |||
=E. Field Trip = | =E. Field Trip = | ||
A related field trip with the MBC will be a great time to do the second half of this merit badge activity: | A related field trip with the MBC will be a great time to do the second half of this merit badge activity: | ||
== Aviation Virtual Field Trip == | |||
'''For Req #2: Do TWO of the following Aviation Activities:''' Contact your MBC for assistance on this requirement. | |||
* a. Fly in an aircraft | |||
* b. Do Light Aircraft pre=flight inspection | |||
* c. Use an Aeronautical Chart | |||
* d. Use a Flight Simulator (Usually found at an aviation museum) | |||
* e. Explain the purposes and functions of the various instruments found in a typical single-engine aircraft: | |||
* f. Create an original poster of an aircraft instrument panel. (See Req #2e.) | |||
== Aviation Field Trip == | |||
'''For Req #4: Do one of the following Aviation Field Trips:''' - (See more options in below in Extra Credit) | |||
* a. Visit an Airport | |||
* b. Visit an FAA Control Tower | |||
* c. Visit an Aviation Museum | |||
* d. Visit an Air Show | |||
= F. Extra Credit = | = F. Extra Credit = | ||
[[Image:Mataguay-glider.jpg|thumb|px300]] | |||
While none of these are actual requirements for this merit badge - they are terrific opportunities to show [[Scout Spirit]], [[Do A Good Turn Daily]] and to have FUN! | While none of these are actual requirements for this merit badge - they are terrific opportunities to show [[Scout Spirit]], [[Do A Good Turn Daily]] and to have FUN! | ||
# '''[[Activity Reflection]]:''' Use this meeting for scouts to ask questions and to reflect on what they gained personally from this adventure. You can also have a discussion on what future opportunities are here. | # '''[[Activity Reflection]]:''' Use this meeting for scouts to ask questions and to reflect on what they gained personally from this adventure. You can also have a discussion on what future opportunities are here. | ||
# '''Court of Honor Exhibit:''' Pictures, handiwork and other memorabilia from this adventure will make for a great presentation at the next [[Scout Troop]] [[Court of Honor]]. | # '''Court of Honor Exhibit:''' Pictures, handiwork and other memorabilia from this adventure will make for a great presentation at the next [[Scout Troop]] [[Court of Honor]]. | ||
== Aviation Summer Camp == | |||
'''[[Mataguay Scout Camp]]''' is the premier wilderness summer scout camp of the [[San Diego-Imperial Council]]. It is located in the backcountry near Lake Henshaw in the Northeast corner of [[San Diego County, California]]. This camp is very popular for its location close to a major glider port (Image right). Scouts working the Avaition Merit Badge at this summer camp get to take a flight in a real glider, thousands of feet in the air. | |||
== Aviation Hi-Adventure == | |||
Some scout troops plan their annual summer hi-adventure to a remote destination that requires air travel. This is an opportunity for the entire patrol to Req #2a. | |||
== Aviation Museum Campout== | |||
There may be a national historic site (Req #2a) that feature overnight camping tours; This is by far one of the funnest adventures associated with this merit badge. Here are a few examples: | |||
* [[Image:Ussmidway.jpg|thumb]]'''[[USS Midway Museum]]''' - historic floating museum and national landmark, this famous aircraft carrier is docked in San Diego Harbor and regularly hosts overnight scout and family campouts. Many exhibits help visitors explore the development of science and technology in the military during the 20th Century. Explore aviation, citizenship and engineering activities onboard. Sleep overnight in the crew bunks onboard the ship! | |||
== Scouting Aviation Explorer Post == | |||
Does your council have an Explorer Post that studies exclusively on Aviation. A partnership with them can help your patrol to easily complete this merit badge. | |||
* [https://sdavpost120.com/ San Diego Aviation Post #120] - Palomar Airport, CA. | |||
== Related Merit Badges == | == Related Merit Badges == | ||
Sometimes it is easier by doing two or more merit badges together as a joint activity: | Sometimes it is easier by doing two or more merit badges together as a joint activity: | ||
* [[Citizenship in the | * [[Citizenship in the Nation Merit Badge Activity Planner|Citizenship in the Nation]] | ||
* [[ | * [[American Heritage Merit Badge Activity Planner|American Heritage]] | ||
== See Also == | == See Also == | ||
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[[Category:Patrol Activity]] | [[Category:Patrol Activity]] | ||
[[Category:Scouts BSA]] | [[Category:Scouts BSA]] | ||
[[Category:Aerospace museums in California]] | |||
[[Category:Maritime museums in California]] | |||
[[Category:USNational Register of Historic Places]] | |||
[[Category:Military and war museums in California]] | |||
[[Category:Museum ships in San Diego]] | |||
[[Category:Overnight shipboard camping]] | |||
[[Category:Naval museums in the United States]] | |||