Scientist/Technician (Scout)

Badge Requirements

Complete one of the following sections A, B or C:

Section A

• Construct a model airplane (use of kit permitted) which, when flown, meets one of the following minimum flight performance:

❖        Glider (hand launched): 25 sec

❖        Glider (tow launched with 50m maximum motor run): 45 sec

❖        Rubber-powered: 30 sec

❖        Engine-powered: 45 sec

• Control line: demonstrate your model by making a smooth take-off, 3 laps level flight at approximately 1.8m and climb and dive with a smooth landing.

• Have knowledge of basic principles of flight, including the 3 axes and their effect on stability and control.

Section B

• Build an electric or engine-powered model boat or yacht, not less than 46 cm in length (kits permitted) and show it to be capable of maintaining a straight course of not less than 23 m.

• Give a clear explanation of Archimedes' Principle.

Section C

• Either:
  Build an electronic slot car racer (not from a kit, though commercial body and other parts may be used) and drive it to a minimum distance of 120 m on any track without stopping or leaving the slot more than 4 times.

• Or:
  Build a free running car of any type (kit permitted) and demonstrate that it will run for at least 18 m. Airscrew drive allowed.