Description
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Trim a paper aeroplane or model glider to perform a straight glide, stall and turn.
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Name the main control surfaces of an aeroplane and how they work.
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Identify six aircraft in use today from pictures or in flight.
At least two of the six must be civil commercial aircraft, one must be a military aircraft and another two must be light private aircraft.
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Explain how wind speed and direction are measured.
How does the weather affect air activities?
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Explain the difference between a Mayday radio call and a Pan-Pan radio call.
Give examples of when each might be used.
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Choose one of these activities:
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Help to organise a visit to an airfield or place of aviation history for a group of Scouts (Beavers, Cubs, Scouts or Explorers).
Explain what the Scouts will need to know before the visit.
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Take part in a flight (for example in a light aircraft or glider) as a passenger.
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Draw a runway and its circuit patterns.
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Learn the common types of charts and the conventional signs used on them.
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Show how to perform a pre-flight check on a light aircraft, microlight or glider.
Explain why inspecting each part is important.
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Show how to do a take-off and landing using a flight simulator computer programme that uses a joystick.
