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From Monday 16th November 2009, as part of The Scout Association's development of one fully integrated website for Members, the information contained on this page is no longer being maintained. For up to date information please visit the following link: Cub Scouts: Air Activities Activity Badge

Complete the following:

1. Know the dangers involved in visiting an airfield.

2. Visit an airfield, air display or air museum.

3. Choose three of the following:

   1. Make and fly one of the following: a model aeroplane, three different types of paper glider, a hot-air balloon, or a kite

   2. Identify six airlines from their markings

   3. Name and identify the main parts of an aeroplane

   4. Assemble a plastic scale model aeroplane to a reasonable standard

   5. Name and identify the different types of aircraft (powered aeroplanes, airships, gliders etc.)

   6. Fly in an aircraft and share their experience with the Pack

   7. Explain how different weather conditions can affect air activities

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

Notes

If you need help designing alternatives to these requirements for those with special needs please contact the Special Needs Office at Gilwell Park.

The Imperial War Museum at Duxford has developed resources for this badge. These can be found on the IWM Duxford website.

The RAF Museum have now joined Duxford in providing resources for this badge: London - http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/london/learning/scout_groups.cfm and Cosford - http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/cosford/learning/scout_groups.cfm.