AVIATION MERIT BADGE (VIRTUAL)


AVIATION MERIT BADGE (VIRTUAL)
Date/Time
Registration Begins
8/8/2020 10:00 AM
Last Day To Register
8/12/2020 12:00 PM
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Virtual Aviation Merit Badge

 

What: Learn about different types of aircraft, basic parts, instruments, engines and controls. Goal is to introduce a scout to basic concepts in aviation and career opportunities.

 Meet your CounselorMr. (Jason) Oliveira is an American Airlines pilot who flies the Boeing 737 out of Boston’s Logan International Airport. He has over 14 years flying commercially and has serve as both Captain and/or First Officer on the following aircraft; Boeing 737-800, 737-MAX8, Canadair CRJ-200, CRJ700, CRJ-900, Embraer ERJ-900. He has 8,000 hours of flying experience and has flown both domestic and international flights. He started flying at the age of 16, and has been in scouting continuously since Tiger Cubs and currently serves as Committee Chair for Troop 24 Boys and Troop 24 Girls of New Bedford, and Advancement Chair for Pack 100 Westport. He has been awarded: Arrow of Light, Eagle Scout, Vigil Honors, Scouter’s Key, Commissioner’s Arrowhead, District Award of Merit and the Silver Beaver.

WHO: Open to all Scouts BSA members.

HOW:  The Aviation Merit Badge will be taught in a virtual classroom. The class has a capacity of 20 Scouts. Small classroom size provides all students with the opportunity to share and interact with the counselors and other Scouts. Scouts should be prepared to be challenged and to join the conversation! Participants who do not engage with the class may not receive credit for the badge. Scouts must be prompt for all badge sessions. Late participants may not receive credit for all requirements. Scouts must use a device with video to access this class.

Before beginning work on any merit badge, scouts are to have a discussion with their unit leader regarding the specific badge and counselor.

WHEN: This class will be held virtually over two sessions:

August 12, 2020 5:00PM-7:00PM

August 14, 2020 5:00PM-7:00PM

Scouts must attend the both sessions to complete the offered requirements.

After registering, Scouts will receive a link and login information via email the day of the scheduled class. Scouts will also receive instructor details that can be used to connect to the counselor on Scoutbook. This assures that completed requirements are easily recorded. 

PREREQUISITES:  

 

Suggested supplies/prep-work for students:

Will need one 9 inch foam or paper plate, one penny, scissors and tape for model flyer (see below)

Aviation MB Homework (after session 1):

1. Find information on 3 Careers in aviation, pick one, and find out the education, training, and experience required for this profession.

2. Go to the following YouTube video, and learn about pre-flighting a small airplane. https://youtu.be/C-yqLXZtkjA

3. Construct and fly an FPG-9. This is a model airplane made out of a Styrofoam or paper plate a penny and some tape or glue (model outline is on the next page). Fly this plane and learn how changing the control surfaces change the direction of flight. Compete with family members.

4. Create your own cockpit poster. Create your own cockpit layout, but include the following instruments: Attitude indicator, airspeed indicator, turn and bank indicator, vertical speed indicator, compass, navigation and communication radios, tachometer, oil pressure gauge, and oil temperature gauge.

-e-mail completed work to Mr. Oliveira @ CPTJason01@aol.com

Cost
$20.00 per Participant

 

NARRAGANSETT COUNCIL
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA

223 Scituate Avenue
Cranston, RI 02921

Phone/Fax:401.351.8700
info@narragansettbsa.org
 

 

CAMP YAWGOOG 

 

61 Camp Yawgoog Rd
Rockville, RI 02873

 

campyawgoog@scouting.org