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{{Info|Please note that there was a previous version of the [[Aviation (original)|Aviation merit badge ]] between 1911 and 1941!<br>This page only explains the current Aviation merit badge after it got reintroduced in 1952.}}
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|subject= Aviation
|subject= Aviation
|status= Elective
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|created= 1952
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|source1= Replaced
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|requirements revision= 2007
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|source2= [[Aerodynamics]]<br>and [[Aeronautics]]
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|pamphlet revision= 2006
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|requirements revision= 2014
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|pamphlet revision= 2014
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|field= Transportation
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|id= 025
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|quote=For most of history, people have dreamed of flying, imagining how it would feel to soar through the sky like an eagle or hover in midair like a hummingbird, to float on unseen currents, free of Earth's constant tug, able to travel great distances and to rise above any obstacle. Today, through aviation, we can not only join the birds but also fly farther, faster, and higher than they ever could.
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:1. Do the following:
 
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::a. Define "aircraft." Describe some kinds and uses of aircraft today. Explain the operation of piston, turboprop, and jet engines.
 
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::b. Point out on a model airplane the forces that act on an airplane in flight.
 
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::c. Explain how an airfoil generates lift, how the primary control surfaces (ailerons, elevators, and rudder) affect the airplane's attitude, and how a propeller produces thrust.
 
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::d. Demonstrate how the control surfaces of an airplane are used for takeoff, straight climb, level turn, climbing turn, descending turn, straight descent, and landing.
 
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:e. Explain the following: the recreational pilot and the private pilot certificates; the instrument rating.
 
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:2. Do TWO of the following:
 
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::a. Take a flight in an aircraft, with your parent's permission. Record the date, place, type of aircraft, and duration of flight, and report on your impressions of the flight.
 
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::b. Under supervision, perform a preflight inspection of a light airplane.
 
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::c. Obtain and learn how to read an aeronautical chart. Measure a true course on the chart. Correct it for magnetic variation, compass deviation, and wind drift. Arrive at a compass heading.
 
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::d. Using one of many flight simulator software packages available for computers. "fly" the course and heading you established in requirement 2c or another course you have plotted.
 
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::e. On a map, mark a route for an imaginary airline trip to at least three different locations. Start from the commercial airport nearest your home. From timetables (obtained from agents or online from a computer, with your parent's permission), decide when you will get to and leave from all connecting points. Create an aviation flight plan and itinerary for each destination.
 
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::f. Explain the purposes and functions of the various instruments found in a typical single-engine aircraft: attitude indicator, heading indicator, altimeter, airspeed indicator, turn and bank indicator, vertical speed indicator, compass, navigation (GPS and VOR) and communication radios, tachometer, oil pressure gauge, and oil temperature gauge.
 
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::g. Create an original poster of an aircraft instrument panel. Include and identify the instruments and radios discussed in requirement 2f.
 
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:3. Do ONE of the following:
 
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::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 pack.
 
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::b. Build a model FPG-9. 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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:4. Do ONE of the following:
 
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::a. Visit an airport. After the visit, report on how the facilities are used, how runways are numbered, and how runways are determined to be "active."
 
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::b. Visit a Federal Aviation Administration facility—a control tower, terminal radar control facility, air route traffic control center, flight service station, or Flight Standards District Office. (Phone directory listings are under U.S. Government Offices, Transportation Department, Federal Aviation Administration. Call in advance.) Report on the operation and your impressions of the facility.
 
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::c. Visit an aviation museum or attend an air show. Report on your impressions of the museum or show.
 
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:5. Find out about three career opportunities in aviation. Pick one and find out the education, training, and experience required for this profession. Discuss this with your counselor, and explain why this profession might interest you.
 
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''Source: 2007 Boy Scout Requirements (33215)''
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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>
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'''1b.''' The blank control surfaces diagram you need is in the [[Media:{{PAGENAMEE}}.pdf|{{PAGENAMEE}} Workbook]]with instructions for a model paper airplane.
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:[http://science.howstuffworks.com/airplane1.htm How Airplanes Work: forces that act on an airplane in flight]<br>
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'''1c.''' The blank airfoil diagram you need is in the [[Media:{{PAGENAMEE}}.pdf|{{PAGENAMEE}} Workbook]].
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:[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>
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'''1d.''' [http://science.howstuffworks.com/airplane20.htm Control surfaces] - [http://science.howstuffworks.com/airplane13.htm Flaps]<br>
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'''1e.''' [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pilot_certification_in_the_United_States Pilot certification]<br>
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'''2a.''' The flight log you need is in the [[Media:{{PAGENAMEE}}.pdf|{{PAGENAMEE}} Workbook]]
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:[http://www.eaa.org/youngeagles/ EAA Young Eagles Program] - Youth ages 8-17 can fly in small planes for free!
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:[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>
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'''2b.''' [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/3993_fly-plane-inspection.htm Video Lesson: How to Pre-flight a plane]<br>
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'''2c.''' [http://skyvector.com/ Free Online Aeronautical Charts] - [http://ca.encarta.msn.com/encyclopedia_761574467/Navigation.html Navigation]<br>
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'''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>
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'''2e.''' The blank US Map you need is in the [[Media:{{PAGENAMEE}}.pdf|{{PAGENAMEE}} Workbook]].
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:Commercial Aviation routes and timetables: [http://www.travelocity.com/ Travelocity] - [http://www.expedia.com/ Expedia] - [http://travel.yahoo.com/ Yahoo]<br>
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:See [http://maps.google.com/ Google maps] for mapping your course.
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: The aviation flight plan and itinerary table you need is in the [[Media:{{PAGENAMEE}}.pdf|{{PAGENAMEE}} Workbook]].
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'''2f.''' [http://eaa838.org/instruments.asp EAA Purposes and functions of instruments]<br>
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'''2g.''' [http://www.avion.com/PhotoGallery/photogallery-2.htm Aircraft Instrument Panels]<br>
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'''3a.''' Radio Controlled Model Airplanes under $30 (Click Search Links):
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[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 ]
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[http://www.radioshack.com/ Radio Shack]<br>
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'''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]
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: [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]
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:[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>
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'''4a.''' [http://science.howstuffworks.com/airport.htm How Airports Work]<br>
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'''4b.''' [http://www.faa.gov/education_research/education/contact/ FAA Educational Contacts]<br>
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'''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>
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'''5.''' [http://www.faa.gov/education_research/education/careers/ FAA Aviation Careers Guide] - [http://www.careersinaviation.org/ Careers in Aviation]
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* 10/23/2010 &ndash; [http://www.meritbadge.info/mbn/EventDetails.aspx?ID=1D88E1AF-401D-49F6-804A-938D7D9C0C9D 10th Annual Aviation Merit Badge at Lockheed Martin Aeronautics]; Last day to register: 10/15/2010
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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.
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*[http://troop509.org/aviationmb.htm Troop 509's Aviation Merit Badge Presentation] A step-by-step supplement to the MB booklet.
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*[http://www.modelaircraft.org Academy of Model Aeronautics]
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*[http://www.allstar.fiu.edu Aeronautics Learning Laboratory]
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*[http://www.avstop.com AvStop Magazine]
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*[http://www.faa.gov Federal Aviation Administration]
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*[http://www.flight-history.com Flight-History.com]
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*[http://www.noaa.gov Nat. Oceanic and Atmospheric Admin.]
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*[http://uaa.auburn.edu University Aviation Association]
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*[http://troop509.org/aviationmb.htm Aviation Merit Badge]
 
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*[http://www4.ncsu.edu/~bkheld Tuscarora Merit Badge College (Feb. 2, 2008): Aviation]
 
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**[http://www4.ncsu.edu/~bkheld/Permission%20Forms_files/slide0002.htm Required Permission Forms]
 
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***[http://www4.ncsu.edu/~bkheld/YE%20Flight%20Release.pdf Young Eagles Flight Release]
 
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Resources include the Aviation merit badge worksheet Adobe Acrobat PDF, links, and cross-references to related badges and awards.  ◀Prev  -  Next ▶ 

Please note that there was a previous version of the Aviation merit badge between 1911 and 1941!
This page only explains the current Aviation merit badge after it got reintroduced in 1952.


Aviation merit badge
Status: Elective
Created: 1952
Replaced: Aerodynamics
and Aeronautics
BSA Advancement ID: 025
Requirements revision: 2014
Latest pamphlet revision: 2014

Contents

“ For most of history, people have dreamed of flying, imagining how it would feel to soar through the sky like an eagle or hover in midair like a hummingbird, to float on unseen currents, free of Earth's constant tug, able to travel great distances and to rise above any obstacle. Today, through aviation, we can not only join the birds but also fly farther, faster, and higher than they ever could. ”


Aviation merit badge requirements

  1. Do the following:
    a. Define "aircraft." Describe some kinds and uses of aircraft today. Explain the operation of piston, turboprop, and jet engines.
    b. Point out on a model airplane the forces that act on an airplane in flight.
    c. Explain how an airfoil generates lift, how the primary control surfaces (ailerons, elevators, and rudder) affect the airplane's attitude, and how a propeller produces thrust.
    d. Demonstrate how the control surfaces of an airplane are used for takeoff, straight climb, level turn, climbing turn, descending turn, straight descent, and landing.
    e. Explain the following: the sport pilot, the recreational pilot and the private pilot certificates; the instrument rating.
  2. Do TWO of the following:
    a. Take a flight in an aircraft, with your parent's permission. Record the date, place, type of aircraft, and duration of flight, and report on your impressions of the flight.
    b. Under supervision, perform a preflight inspection of a light airplane.
    c. Obtain and learn how to read an aeronautical chart. Measure a true course on the chart. Correct it for magnetic variation, compass deviation, and wind drift to determine a compass heading.
    d. Using one of many flight simulator software packages available for computers. "fly" the course and heading you established in requirement 2c or another course you have plotted.
    e. Explain the purposes and functions of the various instruments found in a typical single-engine aircraft: attitude indicator, heading indicator, altimeter, airspeed indicator, turn and bank indicator, vertical speed indicator, compass, navigation (GPS and VOR) and communication radios, tachometer, oil pressure gauge, and oil temperature gauge.
    f. Create an original poster of an aircraft instrument panel. Include and identify the instruments and radios discussed in requirement 2e.
  3. Do ONE of the following:
    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 pack.
    b. Build a model FPG-9. 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.
  4. Do ONE of the following:
    a. Visit an airport. After the visit, report on how the facilities are used, how runways are numbered, and how runways are determined to be "active."
    b. Visit a Federal Aviation Administration facility control tower, terminal radar control facility, air route traffic control center, or Flight Standards District Office. (Phone directory listings are under U.S. Government Offices, Transportation Department, Federal Aviation Administration. Call in advance.) Report on the operation and your impressions of the facility.
    c. Visit an aviation museum or attend an air show. Report on your impressions of the museum or show.
  5. Find out about three career opportunities in aviation. Pick one and find out the education, training, and experience required for this profession. Discuss this with your counselor, and explain why this profession might interest you.


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Boy Scout Requirements, 2014 Edition (BSA Supply No. 33216 - SKU# 619576)

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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 Workbookwith instructions for a model paper airplane.

How Airplanes Work: forces that act on an airplane in flight

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 - Navigation
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-related awards


See also

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