cherokeeflyboy
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Has anyone been involved in teaching scouts for this merit badge?
Any info would be appreciated.
Any info would be appreciated.
Boy Scout Aviation Merit Badge
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cherokeeflyboy said:
Yes I have what do you want to know?
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Yes, and it was less than a satisfactory experience for me.cherokeeflyboy said:
The particular troop that I volunteered to help was running a merit badge mill; they were more interested in qualifying the kids for the next level (Star, Life, Eagle ranks) than in having any actual learning take place. After it was over, I told them that I would be glad to help again but I would require the scouts to do some reading beforehand (really minimal) and that I would also organize trips to the local airport for a tour of the tower, let the kids talk with a CFI, sit in a plane, etc. These activities would count towards the merit badge but can optionally be filled by other activites that don't include a trip to the airport.
They never called me back.
Be that as it may, the program is still good; it was just this troop's execution that left much to be desired. I found on the internet a powerpoint presentation that teaches the necessary points that are required for the merit badge. If you (or any one else) would like this presentation I can email it to you but not until Monday when I get home. Send me an email to skipmiller323AThotmail.com. Replace the AT with the usual symbol and fire away!
OBTW I wrote a polite letter to Sporty's telling them what I was doing and asked for some of those 172 cockpit photographs. They were glad to ship me a bunch free of charge!
-Skip
ladyaviator
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I too have been asked to help a young man finish his badge. I found this site to be helpful.
http://troop509.org/aviationmb.htm
http://troop509.org/aviationmb.htm
Len Lanetti
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For those of you that have Cub scouts there is an aviation related activity for the 3rd graders. Revolves around identifying aircraft.
Len
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ladyaviator said:
That's it! The powerpoint presentation that I spoke of is on this web site.
-Skip