Patriots Path Council, BSA Aviation Merit Badge 2009 Event Saturday, MAY 2, 2009 (no rain date) REGISTRATION PACKAGE 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM Sky Manor Airport, Pittstown, NJ 08867 EVENT The Aviation Merit Badge Event is designed to complete and sign off the Aviation Merit Badge requirements in this one day event. The event also includes an opportunity for the Scout to enjoy, a separate but concurrent and free EAA, Young Eagle orientation flight. May Aviation Exploring Post 107 request a $5 dollar donation per Scout? Your donation helps offsets event expenses (e.g. Porta Potty). HOSTED BY: http://www.aep107.com http://www.skymanorairport.com/ index.htm http://www.eaa643.org/ (908) 996-6060 Learn To Fly: SKY BECKONS AVIATION http://www.somersetsignalsende rs.org http://www.skybeckons.com/ 908 996 3442
TROOP COORDINATOR INSTRUCTION SHEET Troop Registration Form page 2, complete and return it to the address shown below no later than SAT, April 4, 2007. Early returns are greatly appreciated. Your enrollment is not guaranteed until we receive your registration form. Please copy and distribute the following pages to each of your participating Scouts: Rules and Regulations, page 3 Scout shall keep the Rules and Regulations with them through the entire program Aviation Merit Badge Workbook, pages 4 to 10 Each Boy Scout shall read the current Aviation Merit Badge Pamphlet and complete as many items prior to the RV-AMB Program as possible and record what they learned / experienced within the enclosed 4-page Aviation Merit Badge Workbook. EAA, YOUNG EAGLE REGISTRATION FORM - Original forms will be mailed to the Troop Coordinators after APRIL4. The original form, needs to be signed by a PARENT (not a Troop Leader). The Boy Scout shall keep this form with them during the Event and submits the completed permission form at the 5. Aircraft Preflight area hosted by EAA Chapter 643 if they wish an orientation flight. EVENT REGISTRATION At registration, each Troop Coordinator shall submit: A Blue Card., signed by the Scoutmaster for each Scout. A list of participating Scouts. EVENT COMPLETION Troop Coordinators shall submit the Aviation Merit Badge Requirements Workbook and any additional information created by each Scout in their Troop at the registration table. AFTER THE AVIATION MB EVENT COMPLETION (about one month after) The RV-AMB Workbook and any additional information will be assessed to ensure that the Aviation Merit Badge requirements are recorded and complete. Each Troop will receive a record of their Scouts Aviation Merit Badge requirements status. Upon successfully completion of the required items, each Scout will receive a Aviation Merit Badge Blue Card signed by a registered Aviation Merit Badge Counselor. All submitted material will be returned to the Troop Coordinator. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, PLEASE COORDINATOR: Tom Teel, Chairman, Aviation Exploring Post 107, 908 581 6876, tfteel@optonline.net
TROOP REGISTRATION FORM Please complete this Troop Registration Form (legibly) and please return it by April 4, 2009 to ensure your Scout s participation. We expect minor corrections between the time you submit this registration and the program date. May AEP107 ask for a $5 donation per Scout to help offset program expenses? Please make checks payable to Aviation Exploring Post 107, BSA. Thank You. Please Note: We require one Troop Leader for each six Scouts. ========================================================================== Troop Number: Troop Coordinator Name: email address: Address: City: State: Zip: Phone #s Work: Home: Cell: Please mail your completed Troop Registration Form and donation to: Raritan Valley - Aviation Merit Badge 2009 Event Thomas Teel 2 Tina Lane Warren, NJ 07059 NO. FIRST NAME LAST NAME 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. Adult Leader Names: NO. FIRST NAME LAST NAME 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Do you wish to take a Young Eagle Orientation Flight Y/N
Boy Scouts Name: Troop: EVENT RULES All Scouts shall be preregistered by April 4, 2009. We ask for your support on this item because we make a lot of arrangements for the RV-AMB Event. All Scouts shall read the Aviation Merit Badge Pamphlet and complete as many items prior to the RV-AMB Program as possible and record (in their own hand) what they learned / experienced on the attached 5-page Aviation Merit Badge Workbook. Adult Leaders: Please use the Workbook provided, printed full size and one sided. The Boy Scout s Blue Card, signed by the Scoutmaster will be collected at the registration table from the Troop Coordinator. The completed RV-AMB Workbooks will be collected from the Troop Coordinator at the end of the program by the Program Manager. The RV-AMB Workbook will be assessed to ensure that the Aviation Merit Badge items needed to award the merit badge are recorded and completed by the Scout. Each Scout shall maintain the cleanliness of the Sky Manor Airport. Scouts will be directed to the registration area upon parking your vehicles. All insurance coverage for this event must be through family or scout unit insurers. The Patriots Path Council does not carry accident insurance coverage for participants at this event. One adult leader for each six Scouts is required. SAFETY RULES: The Sky Manor Airport is very active and safety is our number one program objective. Stay inside the KRESS AVIATION hanger, unless authorized by the Program Manager Leaving the Safety Zone without permission by the Program Manager is considered to be an EMERGENCY! Stay away from propellers, No Smoking Stay with your pilot or ground crew at all times Do not touch any part of an airplane without the program staff s or pilot s permission Listen carefully for instructions on entering & exiting the airplane Absolutely no crossing the runway BE PREPARED with your: Signed Blue Card, Aviation Merit Badge Pamphlet and your completed Aviation Merit Badge Workbook. Completed and signed EAA, Young Eagle Registration Form by a parent / guardian (If you wish a Young Eagle orientation flight) Chairs / pencils / paper / camera / bug repellent / appropriate clothing for the weather (include sun glasses) Lunch (Note: Lunch is also available from the Sky Manor Restaurant) EVENT AGENDA: 7:30 AM PRESENTATIONS PROGRAM REGISTRATION SUBMIT SIGNED BLUE CARDS 8:15 PROGRAM OPENING AMB REQ. 8:30 1. Federal Aviation Administration 4.b 9:00 2. Aircraft 1.a 9:30 3. Pilot Training & Certificates 1.e 10:00 HEALTH BREAK 10:30 4. Aerodynamics 1.b,.c,.d 11:00 6. Aircraft Instruments 2.f,.g 11:30 7. Navigation 2.c,.e 12:00 LUNCH 12:30 8. Airports 4.a 1:00 9. Aviation History 4.c 1:30 10. Aerospace Careers 5. 2:00 2:30 PM 5. Aircraft Preflight Inspection EAA, Chapter 643 2.a and.b PROGRAM CLOSE COORDINATORS TURN-IN WORKBOOKS RETURN HOME
Boy Scouts Name: Troop: Each participant shall read the Aviation Merit Badge Pamphlet and complete as many items prior to the RV-AMB Program as possible and record what they learned / experienced on this 5-page Aviation Merit Badge Workbook. The Troop Coordinator shall turn-in their Blue Card, signed by the Scoutmaster at the Event Registration. The completed RV-AMB Workbooks will be collected from the Troop Coordinator at the end of the program by the Program Manager. The RV-AMB Workbook will be assessed to ensure that the Aviation Merit Badge items needed for the merit badge are recorded and complete. Continue your information on the back of each page. Complete A l l Requirements: 1.a -.e Complete T WO Requirements of: 2.a -.g Complete O NE Requirements of: 3.a -.b Complete ONE Requirements of 4.a -.c Complete Req. 5. PRESENTATION 1 FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION (CONTINUE ON THE BACK OF THIS PAGE) 4.b Visit a Federal Aviation Administration facility Record the operation and your impression of the facility. Control Tower: Terminal radar control facility: Air route traffic control center: Flight service station or Flight Standards District Office: PRESENTATION 2 - AIRCRAFT (CONTINUE ON THE BACK OF THIS PAGE) 1. a Define "aircraft." Record some kinds & uses of aircraft: Record the operation of: Piston engines Turboprop engines Jet engines Rocket engines 3. a Build and fly a fuel-driven model airplane. Record your experience. Record safety rules for building and flying model airplanes: Record safety rules for use of glue, paint, dope, plastics and fuel:
Boy Scouts Name: Troop: PRESENTATION 3 - PILOT TRAINING & CERTIFICATES (CONTINUE ON THE BACK OF THIS PAGE) 1.e Explain the following: the recreational pilot certificate private pilot certificate The instrument rating PRESENTATION 4 - AERODYNAMICS (CONTINUE ON THE BACK OF THIS PAGE) 1. b Point out on a model airplane the forces that act on an airplane in flight. 1. c Explain HOW an airfoil generates lift Explain HOW the primary control surfaces (ailerons, elevators, and rudder) affect the airplane's attitude Pitch Control Surface: Roll - Control Surface: Yaw - Control Surface: Explain HOW a propeller produces thrust. 1.d Demonstrate HOW the control surfaces of an airplane are used for: Takeoff: Straight climb: Level turn: Climbing turn: Descending turn: Straight descent: Landing:
Boy Scouts Name: Troop: 5. AIRCRAFT PRE-FLIGHT - Hosted by EAA Chapter 643 (CONTINUE ON THE BACK OF THIS PAGE) 2.a Take a flight in an aircraft. (NOTE: Scouts have an opportunity to take an EAA, Young Eagle Orientation flight in a separate but concurrent program with a properly filled out and signed original EAA, Young Eagle permission form.) Date: Place: Type of Aircraft: Flight Duration: Record your impressions of the flight: 2. b Under supervision, perform a preflight inspection of a light airplane. Record what you did. PRESENTATION 6 - AIRCRAFT INSTRUMENTS (CONTINUE ON THE BACK OF THIS PAGE) 2. f Learn the purposes and functions of the various instruments found in a typical single-engine aircraft: attitude indicator: heading indicator: altimeter: airspeed indicator: turn & bank indicator: vertical speed indicator: compass: navigation (GPS & VOR): communication radios: tachometer: oil pressure gauge: oil temperature gauge:
Boy Scouts Name: Troop: 2. g Create an original poster of an aircraft instrument panel. Include and identify the instruments and radios discussed in 2. f. PRESENTATION 7 - NAVIGATION (CONTINUE ON THE BACK OF THIS PAGE) 2. c Obtain and learn HOW to read an aeronautical chart. Measure a true course on the chart. Correct it for magnetic variation, compass deviation, and wind drift. Arrive at a compass heading. Record your experience. 2. d Using one of many flight simulator software packages available for computers, fly the course and heading you established in requirement 3.e or another course you have plotted. Record your experience. 2. e On a map, mark a route for an imaginary airline trip to at least three foreign countries. Start from the commercial airport nearest your home. From timetables (obtained from agents or online from a computer), decide when you will get to and leave from all connecting points. Record your experience. PRESENTATION 8 - AIRPORTS (CONTINUE ON THE BACK OF THIS PAGE) 4. a Visit an airport: Record on HOW the facilities are used Record HOW runways are numbered Record HOW runways are determined to be active. PRESENTATION 9 - AVIATION HISTORY (CONTINUE ON THE BACK OF THIS PAGE) 4. c Visit an aviation museum or attend an air show. Report on your impressions of the museum or show
Boy Scouts Name: Troop: PRESENTATION 10 - AVIATION CAREERS (CONTINUE ON THE BACK OF THIS PAGE) 5. Find out about three job opportunities in aviation. O N E - T W O - T H R E E - Describe the education, training, and experience required for this profession. Explain why this profession might interest you. AVIATION CAREERS (5.) REFERENCE MATERIAL FAA - CAREERS IN AEROSPACE: http://www.faa.gov/education/documents/salary.htm NASA SPACE LINK CAREERS: http://spacelink.nasa.gov/instructional.materials/curriculum.support/careers/ Are you interested in pursuing a career in Aerospace, Earth Science, Space Science, or Technology? Begin with the resources on this page and explore a variety of opportunities. U.S. CENSUS BUREAU NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (NAICS) CODES: http://www.census.gov/epcd/www/naics.html The numbers in parentheses that appear to the right of each industry title are North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes that define the economic activities covered by each industry in the Career Guide. The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) is no longer being used by Federal statistical programs. Refer to Appendix C, Page 11 for individual NAICS codes. US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR THE 2004 2005 CAREER GUIDES TO INDUSTRIES: http://www.bls.gov/oco/cg/ The Career Guide to Industries provides information on available careers by industry, including the nature of the industry, working conditions, employment, occupations in the industry, training and advancement, earnings and benefits, employment outlook, and lists of organizations that can provide additional information. Air Transportation: http://www.bls.gov/oco/cg/cgs016.htm Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing: http://www.bls.gov/oco/cg/cgs006.htm US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR 2004 2005 OCCUPATIONAL OUTLOOK HANDBOOK: http://www.bls.gov/oco Aerospace Engineers: http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos028.htm Air Traffic Controllers: http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos108.htm Aircraft Pilots and Flight Engineers: http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos107.htm Job Opportunities in the Armed Forces: http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos249.htm Management, Business and Financial Operations Occupations: http://www.bls.gov/oco/oco1001.htm VOCATIONAL INFORMATION CENTER AVIATION AND AERONAUTICS CAREER GUIDE: http://www.khake.com/page41.html Explore careers in Aeronautics and Aviation with the following links to job descriptions, which include information such as daily activities, skill requirements, salary and training required. To learn more about the Aeronautics and Aviation Industry, follow the related links below the career descriptions section