Virtual Aviation Merit Badge

What:    In this course you will learn the ins and outs of aviation! We will learn about the different kinds of, and uses for, aircraft today and what makes flight possible. We will learn about the control surfaces of an airplane, discuss the different types of pilots and career opportunities in aviation, learn about preflight inspections and airport facilities, and more!

 Meet your Counselor - Mr. (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:

May 6, 2020 3:00PM-5:00PM

May 13, 2020 3:00PM-5:00PM

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:  

There will be homework assigned between session 1 and 2

  Required for homework: Styrofoam or paper plate, a penny, some tape or glue 

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