Aviation Badge Workshop

What is the Aviation Badge Workshop?

The Aviation Badge workshop is designed for Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts (Juniors through Seniors), and the American Heritage Girls to earn their respective Aviation Badges. See below for the requirements met for each badge.

When is it?

The Aviation Badge workshop is offered on the second Saturday of the month from April through September (sometimes in October). It begins at 9am and runs about 3 hours.

Does my child have to fly to earn the badge?

No! We do not want to force any child to fly if they are unwilling. Each badge meets enough qualifications to earn it without flying. The Young Eagles program is a separate program offered by EAA and is not officially part of any of the badges. We encourage the kids to fly having just learned about airplanes and flight, but it is not required. Since the Girls Scouts forbid flying as an activity, the Girl Scouts must wait until after the badge workshop and remove their Girl Scout vest and become a "civilian" to if she wishes fly. See above requirements to fly as a Young Eagle.

How much does this program cost?

There is no charge for the Aviation Badge Workshop. All materials and activities are provided. The Troop leader is responsible for purchasing the badge, EAA does not have any badges for sale.

What happens if it rains?

The Aviation Badge workshop will be offered rain or shine. If the weather turns bad, the Young Eagle flights may be canceled, but that won't affect the Aviation Badge. The only time we had to cancel an Aviation Badge workshop was when the Mississippi river flooded the airport and we could not get to our building. Watch this web page for any flooding cancellation.

Can I bring food or a snack?

You are welcome to bring food or a snack to eat during break or after for lunch. Water bottles are encouraged as the hangar gets hot in the summer (there is no air conditioning). EAA Chapter 32 also offers hot dogs, hamburgers, chips, and drinks for a small cost (cash or check only).

If you have any other questions, please email youngeagles@eaa32.org.

Register for the Aviation Badge Workshop

If your child is interested in learning more about Aviation, please click on the "Sign Up" button below. This registration is recommended for Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and American Heritage girls. Please note that space is limited. This information will not be shared with any other parties. It is only for the purpose of recording attendees and emergency contact information. If you child is unable to attend, please send an email to youngeagles@eaa32.org with his/her name and date he/she was expected to attend.

Please Note: This sign up is for the Aviation Badge Workshop ONLY! You do not need to sign up if you are only taking the Young Eagle flight. Those registrations forms are available the morning of the event.

Topics Covered for Boy Scout Aviation Badge

Prior to coming to the Aviation Merit Badge workshop, the Scout will need contact his Scout Master for copies of the merit badge application and fill out all the appropriate sections (name, address, badge, etc) . The Scout Master needs to approve the merit badge and sign the application before the scout can attend the workshop. EAA Chapter 32 does not have any copies of the merit badge applications nor badges. Your Scout Master will provide the necessary help in obtaining the badges after the workshop is complete.

EAA Chapter 32 Aviation Merit Badge Councilor will present a workshop with the information needed to complete the Aviation Merit Badge beginning at 9am and ending about noon. The students will then be tested and the merit badge application will be signed by the Aviation Merit Badge Councilor following the presentation. Return the completed workbook and merit badge application to your Scout Master after completion.

The Boy Scout may receive a Young Eagles flight during the course of the presentation. The flight is optional. This is not needed as a part of the Merit Badge as enough activities will be completed for the badge. A parent or legal guardian (not the Scout Master) needs to sign a Young Eagle Registration form prior to the flight taking place. If a parent or legal guardian is not able to attend with the scout, they may request a registration form to mailed to them 2 weeks prior to the event. The form must be an original copy Photo copies and faxes are not accepted by our national Young Eagles office.

Please contact us at youngeagles@eaa32.org if you have any questions.

Boy Scout Aviation Badge Requirements met: 1. Do the following: a. Define aircraft and kinds of aircraft b. Forces of Flight c. Airfoils, control surfaces and propellers d. Control surfaces used for takeoff, climb, turn, descent and landing e. Pilot certificates and ratings 2. Do two of the following (we do all 4 of the following): a. Take a flight in an aircraft b. Under supervision, perform a preflight inspection of a light airplane. c. Obtain and learn how to read an aeronautical chart. e. Explain the purposes and functions of the various instruments found in a typical single-engine aircraft 3. Do ONE of the following: Build a model aircraft 4. Do ONE of the following: 5. Find out about three career opportunities in aviation. Pick one and find out the education, training, and experience required for this profession For full Aviation Merit Badge Requirements Aviation Merit Badge Workbook (Word) Aviation Merit Badge Workbook (PDF) Boy Scout Aviation Badge Councilor An Aviation Merit Badge Councilor will be available at most Young Eagle Events at noon, to test and sign off your scout. Please contact the Young Eagles at youngeagles@eaa32.org to confirm this with each event. If you wish to speak to a Merit Badge Councilor, please email youngeagles@eaa32.org and we will connect you with one. For other aviation related activities, see EAA's Aviation Activity Cookbook with activities for Elementary, Middle School and High School students. Includes Aviation Curricular Activities for the three levels.

Girl Scouts

We are happy to announce that we have found a Girl Scout Aviation Badge that is GSUSA approved badge (not a patch!) for Juniors, Cadettes, and Seniors. Terri Sanders, a GS Troop Leader from Kentucky worked with the Kentucky Bluegrass Ninety-Nines to create these badges to get girls interested in Aviation.

The Aviation badges can be purchased for $3 each through PayPal at tgsanders@att.net or check via P.O. box 123 Pendleton KY 40055. Please include level needed and mailing address in your order. You will have to purchase these badges on your own. EAA Chapter 32 does not have any badges.

The Aviation Badge Session will cover material for all three badges so girls of any age group are welcome.

Cadette Aviation Badge Requirements met: Preflight Learn what it takes to make aircraft fly. What are the forces that act on the aircraft? Helicopters are very useful for many tasks. What makes a helicopter fly? Name 5 uses for helicopters. Taxi Make a list of at least 15 different roles that are involved in air transportation. Pick your 3 favorite and find out details about each including education, age, experience, etc. Do research or interview people in those roles. Take Off What are the types of aeronautical charts that pilots use to navigate? Obtain some from different cities and compare the similarities and differences. Learn symbols from the legend and their significance. Flight Take a tour of a general aviation airport. What characteristics does a general aviation airport have? Landing What does it take to become an airline pilot? Research or interview someone from that profession. What education classes are needed to prepare someone for that career? What jobs are available in your community?

Senior Aviation Badge Requirements met: Preflight Using a model airplane, explain the forces that act on an aircraft in flight. Include lift, weight, drag and thrust. Taxi Explore the challenges that stand in the way of obtaining a private pilot certificate. Include economic, culture, gender, location and aircraft availability. Take Off Obtain and learn how to read an aeronautical chart . Research the parts of an aircraft and name their function. Flight Experience flying through a flight simulator. Become familiar with the skills needed to taxi, take off, climb, bank, set headings and land. Landing Describe the differences in training and certification for sport, recreational, lighter than air or private pilot and instrument, glider and seaplane rating.

Badges are available for Brownies & Ambassadors too. See below for those qualifications:

American Heritage Girls

The Aviation Badge Session will cover the following to meet the AHG Aviation Badge.

Tenderhearts Aviation Badge Requirements met: How do airplanes fly? Include 4 forces of flight. What are airplanes used for? Make a paper airplane Do One of the following: a. List some things a helicopter can do which convention aircraft cannot. b. Fly in a commercial or general aviation airplane. Record the date, place, type of airplane and the duration of your flight. (optional)

Explorers Aviation Badge Requirements met: The all of above requirements, plus: Identify the parts of an aircraft. Tour a cockpit or using a poster or diagram of a cockpit, identify at least three of the six primary flight instruments. Do two of the following: a Visit an airport with your troop. Talk with the operator of a flight school or with a flight instructor about the different types of aircraft that fly in and out of their facility. Does this airport have a control tower? If not, how do pilots communicate with each other? b. Ride in a general aviation airplane. (optional) c. Explain with drawing what the airplane does in yaw and pitch. Interview someone involved in a profession related to aviation On a map, mark the routes for a commercial air trip of at least 3,000 miles. (Learn to read a nautical chart)

PI/PA Aviation Badge Requirements met: The all of above requirements, plus: Learn about training requirements to become a pilot. Identify the flight tools. Do three of the following: a Look over an aeronautical chart for your area. Identify the various types of airfields/airports, control airspace, obstructions and geographical features. b. Perform a preflight inspection of a typical general aviation plane c. Explain how both the propeller and jet powerplants provide thrust for an aircraft.



