Master Airman

Note: Only for active Air Scouts / Air Ventures / Air Rovers members of Air Scout Units.

Badge Requirements

1. Hold the Senior Airman Badge

2. Name the main control surfaces of an airplane; explain how they work and how they are controlled.

3. Explain the duties of an aircraft marshaller and demonstrate marshalling signals. 

4. Know the types of air maps and the conventional signs used on them. 

5. Choose one of the following activites:

(a) Explain the basic principles of a piston engine, including the four-stroke cycle, with consideration of valve and ignition timing. 

(b) Compare and contrast the main parts and workings of a priston engine and a jet engine. 

6. Explain the difference between ground speed and air speed and how wind is used in take-off and landing, how a wing gives life, and the causes of stalling.

7. Demonstrate proficiency in advanced radio telephony. 

8. Take part in an air experience flight and point out on an air map the features that are flown over. 

9. Complete another six items from at least four different sections from the list of Aviation Skills training activities.