Young Aviator Badge

1. Know five occupations associated with an airport.

2. Visit an airport and share with your leader your experience.

3. Choose TWO of the following:

• Make and fly 3 different types of paper aeroplane.

• Identify six airlines from their markings.

• Collect and identify six different pictures of aircraft and share them with other Cub Scouts.

1. Hold the Young Aviator Badge Tier 1.

2. Lead a six on a visit to an airfield, air display or air museum and do a presentation to the rest of the six after the visit, highlighting experiences and exhibits seen and lessons learnt.

3. Choose THREE of the following:

• Make and fly a kite.

• Identify two different types of military aircraft and two civilian aircraft.

• Name and identify the main parts of an aeroplane.

• Assemble any scale model aeroplane to a reasonable standard.

• Explain how different weather conditions can affect air activities.

1. Hold the Young Aviator Badge Tier 2.

2. Visit an airport. Draw a diagram/map or make a model of an airport to show and name the different areas.

3. Understand the terms: nose, fuselage, main-plane, fin, tail, port and starboard. Know the names of the control surfaces of an aircraft.

4. Construct (using a kit if desired) and fly a chuck glider and fly for at least five seconds or build and fly a kite.

1. Hold the Young Aviator Badge Tier 3.

2. List any four main types of aircraft and identify the parts found on an aeroplane.

3. Identify 12 aircraft in use today from pictures or in flight.
   These must include at least two civil commercial aircraft, two military aircraft and two light private aircraft.

4. Explain how wind speed and direction are measured and how weather can affect various air activities. Demonstrate how to obtain a local forecast for an air activity.

5. Demonstrate ability to trim a suitable model glider to perform a straight glide, stall and specified turn. Explain the relationships between lift, drag, thrust and weight.

1. Hold the Young Aviator Badge Tier 4.

2. Work either as an individual or group (max 3) and select a theme (e.g. natural disasters or climate change).

3. Use any types of commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) or DIY multirotor.*

4. Attempt to code at least two multirotors to perform at least within a 3x3m obstacle course (preferably built using DIY recycling materials), lasting at least 2-3 minutes to showcase the selected theme.**

5. Compile your learning journey in the logbook provided, along with photos and videos of building and flying.

*Scouts must comply with the latest CAAS Unmanned Aircraft (UA) rules and regulations by registering UA if weight is above 250g. Permits must also be applied where necessary.

**Scouts are strongly encouraged to use the indoor hall of the SSA HQ for ease of compliance.

1. Hold the Young Aviator Badge Tier 5.

2. Work either as an individual or group (max 3).

3. Build from scratch a radio control aeroplane (of any size and weight).*

4. Attempt to fly the built aeroplane indoor or outdoor. Stay airbone for at least 10-20 seconds.**

5. Compile your learning journey in the logbook provided, along with photos and videos of building and flying.

*Scouts must comply with the latest CAAS Unmanned Aircraft (UA) rules and regulations by registering UA if weight is above 250g. Permits must also be applied where necessary.

**Scouts are strongly encouraged to use the indoor hall of the SSA HQ for ease of compliance.