The Imperial War Museum has developed the following resources to help Scouts obtain their Aeronautics Badge - Alternative B. In addition, Scouts have the opportunity to complete the Badge by pre-booking a visit to the Museum. Places are limited so booking is essential.

PLEASE NOTE: Should you wish to book for one of these Aeronautic Badge days you must have completed all the resources before your visit. This could take between 3 and 5 weeks.

Parts of the syllabus for the Aeronautics Badge assume prior knowledge of the Principles of Flight and Stability. The following websites are useful for covering these topics.

The Wright Brothers

ALLSTAR Network

Battle of the X-Planes

Resource Guidelines - see our ideas on how to use the pre-visit resources.

Alternative B

1. Know the rules relating to access to airfields as laid down in Policy, Organisation and Rules. Access to Airfield, Scoutbase

2. Assist a pilot with ground handling, the picketing of a light aircraft and the preparation of a light aircraft for flight. 

Pre-Flight Checks

 

Booking in advance to do the Aeronautics Badge at Duxford can be organised with the education Department, and will enable Scouts to work with a pilot from De Havilland Support. They will have the opportunity to get close to an aircraft, see how an aircraft is picketed, and with guidance from the pilot, carry out pre-flight checks on a small light aircraft.

3. Understand the purpose and operation of ailerons, rudder, elevator, flaps and trim on a light aircraft and have the effects of these demonstrated in flight.

Flying Controls

 

Scouts pre-booked to do the Aeronautics Badge at Duxford will be able to get close to one of De Havilland Support's aircraft, the pilot will demonstrate to them the effect the flying controls have on the control surfaces of the aircraft. Scouts will have the opportunity to show their understanding of the effect this has on the aircraft in flight.

If you wish to book flights for your Scouts to help them complete this section of the badge, Classic Wings have agreed to offer a special discount for Scouts booked in to do the Aeronautics Badge. Please discuss this with the Education Department when you book your visit.

4. Understand the functions and workings of the altimeter, airspeed indicator and engine instrumentation.

Flight and Engine Instruments

 

Scouts pre-booked to do the Aeronautics Badge at Duxford will have the opportunity to discuss their understanding of instrumentation with a pilot from De Havilland Support.

5. Demonstrate the marshalling signals used when marshalling powered aircraft. Identify the common signals displayed on the airfield signal square.

Marshalling Signals

 

 

Resources on airfield signals:

Airfield Diagram

 

Airfield Answers

 

Airfield Labels

 

Airfield Signals Information Sheet

 

Scouts pre-booked for the Aeronautics Badge at Duxford will have the opportunity to visit the Control Tower at Duxford where they will be asked to identify and explain the meaning of the symbols in the signals square and other signals and markings on the airfield.

They will also be asked to demonstrate various marshalling signals.

6. Understand the R/T procedure for a circuit of an airfield.

Radiotelephone Procedure

 

Scouts pre-booked for the Aeronautics Badge at Duxford will have the opportunity to visit the Control Tower at Duxford and find out more about R/T procedures.

Thanks must be given to the following departments and companies for their time and support:

• Airfield Services Duxford
• Classic Wings
• De Havilland Support

For more information and a booking form please ring the Education Department.
Tel. 01223 499341