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+ | {{Merit Badge header|Automotive Maintenance|Backpacking|[[Aviation]] can include visiting an airport, plane rides, and making models!|lesson video links, blank maps, diagrams,}} | ||
+ | {{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 | |status= Elective | ||
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+ | |field= Transportation | ||
+ | |id= 025 | ||
+ | |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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+ | '''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]]with instructions for 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 Navigation]<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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+ | * 10/23/2010 – [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. | ||
+ | *[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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Revision as of 19:33, February 10, 2014

![]() | 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 | ||
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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. | ” |
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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.
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
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See also
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General Merit Badge information
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Events
- 10/23/2010 – 10th Annual Aviation Merit Badge at Lockheed Martin Aeronautics; Last day to register: 10/15/2010
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