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- | + | '''1a.''' [http://ca.encarta.msn.com/encnet/refpages/search.aspx?q=aircraft Define "aircraft."] - [http://ca.encarta.msn.com/encyclopedia_761556643/Airplane.html Kinds and uses of aircraft] - [http://ca.encarta.msn.com/encyclopedia_761556643_3/Airplane.html#s33 piston, turboprop, and jet engines]<br> | |
+ | '''1b.''' The blank control surfaces diagram you need is in the [[Media:{{PAGENAMEE}}.pdf|{{PAGENAMEE}} Workbook]]. Als includes instructions in making a model paper airplane. | ||
+ | :[http://science.howstuffworks.com/airplane1.htm How Airplanes Work: forces that act on an airplane in flight]<br> | ||
+ | '''1c.''' The blank airfoil diagram you need is in the [[Media:{{PAGENAMEE}}.pdf|{{PAGENAMEE}} Workbook]]. | ||
+ | :[http://science.howstuffworks.com/airplane8.htm Explain how an airfoil generates lift] - [http://science.howstuffworks.com/airplane20.htm How ailerons, elevators, and rudder affect the airplane's attitude] - [http://science.howstuffworks.com/airplane18.htm How a propeller produces thrust]<br> | ||
+ | '''1d.''' [http://science.howstuffworks.com/airplane20.htm Control surfaces] - [http://science.howstuffworks.com/airplane13.htm Flaps]<br> | ||
+ | '''1e.''' [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pilot_certification_in_the_United_States Pilot certification]<br> | ||
+ | '''2a.''' The flight log you need is in the [[Media:{{PAGENAMEE}}.pdf|{{PAGENAMEE}} Workbook]] | ||
+ | :[http://www.eaa.org/youngeagles/ EAA Young Eagles Program] - Youth ages 8-17 can fly in small planes for free! | ||
+ | :[http://www.expertvillage.com/results.aspx?q=How+to+Fly+an+Airplane&search.x=26&search.y=13 Video Flying Lessons:] [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/3992_fly-plane-types.htm Type of Planes] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/3997_fly-plane-exterior.htm Exterior] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/3999_fly-plane-interior.htm Interior] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/4036_fly-plane-takeoff.htm Taking Off] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video-series/1885_private-pilot.htm Flying] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/36386_flight-school-landing-plane.htm Landing]<br> | ||
+ | '''2b.''' [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/3993_fly-plane-inspection.htm Video Lesson: How to Pre-flight a plane]<br> | ||
+ | '''2c.''' [http://skyvector.com/ Free Online Aeronautical Charts] - [http://ca.encarta.msn.com/encyclopedia_761574467/Navigation.html Navagation]<br> | ||
+ | '''2d.''' [http://www.airplane-collectible-best-net-resource.com/free-flight-simulator.html Free online flight simulators] - [http://earth.google.com/intl/en/userguide/v4/flightsim/index.html Google Earth flight simulator]<br> | ||
+ | '''2e.''' The blank US Map you need is in the [[Media:{{PAGENAMEE}}.pdf|{{PAGENAMEE}} Workbook]]. | ||
+ | :Commercial Aviation routes and timetables: [http://www.travelocity.com/ Travelocity] - [http://www.expedia.com/ Expedia] - [http://travel.yahoo.com/ Yahoo]<br> | ||
+ | :See [http://maps.google.com/ Google maps] for mapping your course. | ||
+ | : The aviation flight plan and itinerary table you need is in the [[Media:{{PAGENAMEE}}.pdf|{{PAGENAMEE}} Workbook]]. | ||
+ | '''2f.''' [http://eaa838.org/instruments.asp EAA Purposes and functions of instruments]<br> | ||
+ | '''2g.''' [http://www.avion.com/PhotoGallery/photogallery-2.htm Aircraft Instrument Panels]<br> | ||
+ | '''3a.''' Radio Controlled Model Airplanes under $30 (Click Search Links): | ||
+ | [http://www.target.com/gp/search/602-7491689-9638226?ie=UTF8&sort=price&index=target&field-browse=1038620&rank=price&viewID=drill-down&rh=k%3Ar%20c%20airplane&page=1 Target] - [http://toys.search.ebay.com/servo-parts-prop_W0QQa10244Z24269QQa25263Z22586QQa42078Z43187QQa6Z25289QQalistZa10244Q2ca6Q2ca25263Q2ca42078QQcatrefZC6QQfcclZ0QQfclZ3QQflocZ1QQfromZR2QQfrppZ50QQfsooZ1QQfsopZ34QQftrtZ1QQftrvZ1QQgcsZ1840QQpfidZ2633QQpfm eBay ] - [http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=sr_st?keywords=r+c+airplane&rs=165793011&page=1&rh=n%3A165793011%2Ck%3Ar+c+airplane%2Cp_36%3A1000-5099&sort=salesrank Amazon ] | ||
+ | [http://www.radioshack.com/ Radio Shack]<br> | ||
+ | '''3b.''' [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FPG-9 FPG-9 Foam Plate Glider Links]: [http://www.modelaircraft.org/education/fpg-9.aspx Overview] - [http://www.modelaircraft.org/education/NewFPG-9 instructions.doc Instructions] - [http://www.modelaircraft.org/education/FPG-9pattern.pdf Pattern] - [http://www.modelaircraft.org/education/FPG-9 AMA activity.doc Activities] | ||
+ | : [http://mtsu32.mtsu.edu:11230/2008/FPG-6/fpg-9.htm Another FPG-9 Site] - [http://mtsu32.mtsu.edu:11230/2008/FPG-6/FPG-9 instructions.doc Instructions] - [http://mtsu32.mtsu.edu:11230/2008/FPG-6/FPG-9pattern.pdf Pattern] | ||
+ | :[http://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/ FPG-9 as a part of the US Air Force Project SOAR]: [http://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/shared/media/document/AFD-070419-015.ppt PowerPoint Slide Show ] - [http://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/shared/media/document/AFD-070419-017.pdf Pattern]<br> | ||
+ | '''4a.''' [http://science.howstuffworks.com/airport.htm How Airports Work]<br> | ||
+ | '''4b.''' [http://www.faa.gov/education_research/education/contact/ FAA Educational Contacts]<br> | ||
+ | '''4c.''' [http://www.aero-web.org/museums/museums.htm Aviation Museum Locator] - [http://www.aviation-history.com Aviation History Museum] - [http://www.nasa.gov Nat. Aeronautics and Space Admin.] - [http://www.airshows.com/ Listing of US Airshows]<br> | ||
+ | '''5.''' [http://www.faa.gov/education_research/education/careers/ FAA Aviation Careers Guide] - [http://www.careersinaviation.org/ Careers in Aviation] | ||
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*[http://www4.ncsu.edu/~bkheld/AviationMB_Workbook08.pdf Aviation Merit Badge Detailed Notebook] Provided for the Tuscarora Merit Badge College. Though the clinic has passed, the presentation is still valid. | *[http://www4.ncsu.edu/~bkheld/AviationMB_Workbook08.pdf Aviation Merit Badge Detailed Notebook] Provided for the Tuscarora Merit Badge College. Though the clinic has passed, the presentation is still valid. | ||
*[http://troop509.org/aviationmb.htm Troop 509's Aviation Merit Badge Presentation] A step-by-step supplement to the MB booklet. | *[http://troop509.org/aviationmb.htm Troop 509's Aviation Merit Badge Presentation] A step-by-step supplement to the MB booklet. | ||
+ | *[http://www.modelaircraft.org Academy of Model Aeronautics] | ||
+ | *[http://www.allstar.fiu.edu Aeronautics Learning Laboratory] | ||
+ | *[http://www.avstop.com AvStop Magazine] | ||
+ | *[http://www.faa.gov Federal Aviation Administration] | ||
+ | *[http://www.flight-history.com Flight-History.com] | ||
+ | *[http://www.noaa.gov Nat. Oceanic and Atmospheric Admin.] | ||
+ | *[http://uaa.auburn.edu University Aviation Association] |
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Aviation merit badge | ||
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Status: | Elective | |
Created: | 1911 | |
Discontinued: | no | |
BSA Advancement ID: | 025 | |
Requirements revision: | 2007 | |
Latest pamphlet revision: | 2008 |
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Requirement resources
1a. Define "aircraft." - Kinds and uses of aircraft - piston, turboprop, and jet engines
1b. The blank control surfaces diagram you need is in the Aviation Workbook. Als includes instructions in making a model paper airplane.
1c. The blank airfoil diagram you need is in the Aviation Workbook.
- Explain how an airfoil generates lift - How ailerons, elevators, and rudder affect the airplane's attitude - How a propeller produces thrust
1d. Control surfaces - Flaps
1e. Pilot certification
2a. The flight log you need is in the Aviation Workbook
- EAA Young Eagles Program - Youth ages 8-17 can fly in small planes for free!
- Video Flying Lessons: Type of Planes - Exterior - Interior - Taking Off - Flying - Landing
2b. Video Lesson: How to Pre-flight a plane
2c. Free Online Aeronautical Charts - Navagation
2d. Free online flight simulators - Google Earth flight simulator
2e. The blank US Map you need is in the Aviation Workbook.
- Commercial Aviation routes and timetables: Travelocity - Expedia - Yahoo
- See Google maps for mapping your course.
- The aviation flight plan and itinerary table you need is in the Aviation Workbook.
2f. EAA Purposes and functions of instruments
2g. Aircraft Instrument Panels
3a. Radio Controlled Model Airplanes under $30 (Click Search Links):
Target - eBay - Amazon
Radio Shack
3b. FPG-9 Foam Plate Glider Links: Overview - instructions.doc Instructions - Pattern - AMA activity.doc Activities
- Another FPG-9 Site - instructions.doc Instructions - Pattern
- FPG-9 as a part of the US Air Force Project SOAR: PowerPoint Slide Show - Pattern
4a. How Airports Work
4b. FAA Educational Contacts
4c. Aviation Museum Locator - Aviation History Museum - Nat. Aeronautics and Space Admin. - Listing of US Airshows
5. FAA Aviation Careers Guide - Careers in Aviation
Related awards
Profession Awards
Profession-related awards
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External links
- Aviation Merit Badge Detailed Notebook Provided for the Tuscarora Merit Badge College. Though the clinic has passed, the presentation is still valid.
- Troop 509's Aviation Merit Badge Presentation A step-by-step supplement to the MB booklet.
- Academy of Model Aeronautics
- Aeronautics Learning Laboratory
- AvStop Magazine
- Federal Aviation Administration
- Flight-History.com
- Nat. Oceanic and Atmospheric Admin.
- University Aviation Association