Boy Scouts of America - Aviation Merit Badge. This was virtual online merit badge course intended to be mostly instructor lead in an effort educate and entertain the scouts during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Typically scouts would be accomplishing the requirements on their own with minimal instruction from the merit badge councilor
Part 3 of a 5 day course.
3. 1. Do the following:
a. Define “aircraft.” Describe some kinds and uses of aircraft today. Explain the
operation of piston, turboprop, and jet engines.
b. Point out on a model airplane the forces that act on an airplane in flight.
c. Explain how an airfoil generates lift, how the primary control surfaces (ailerons,
elevators, and rudder) affect the airplane’s attitude, and how a propeller
produces thrust.
d. Demonstrate how the control surfaces of an airplane are used for takeoff,
straight climb, level turn, climbing turn, descending turn, straight descent, and
landing.
e. Explain the following: the sport pilot, the recreational pilot, and the private pilot
certificates; the instrument rating.
AVIATION MERIT BADGE- REQUIRMENTS SLIDE SUB-TITLE
For your research, there is a great internet article
and video listed in the Google Classroom.
See the Periodical – “Pilot Institute” – Article
4. SCOUTS BSA – PILOT CERTIFICATES SLIDE SUB-TITLE
AIRMEN CERTIFICATION
Grade of certificate
• STUDENT Pilot
• SPORT Pilot
• REMOTE Pilot
• RECREATIONAL Pilot
• PRIVATE Pilot
• COMMERCIAL Pilot
• AIRLINE TRANSPORT Pilot
Other Certificates and Ratings
• INSTRUMENT Rating
• MULTIENGINE Rating
• FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR – CFI, CFII, MEI
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Look at the
Classroom
Materials for
multiple
references on
this topic.
https://www.faa.gov/pilots/become/
6. AVIATION MERIT BADGE- REQUIRMENTS
2. Do TWO of the following:
a. Take a flight in an aircraft, with your parent’s permission. Record the date, place, type of aircraft,
and duration of flight, and report on your impressions of the flight.
b. Under supervision, perform a preflight inspection of a light airplane.
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7. SCOUTS BSA – AIRCRAFT PREFLIGHT
INSPECTION
“The visual pre-flight inspection is an important step in mitigating airplane
flight hazards.”
• Once an aircraft is airborne, you can not simply pull over to the side of the road as like with a car to see
what is wrong.
• We need to make sure prior to flight that the aircraft is “AIRWORTHY” as the term is used.
• Airworthy is broken into 2 parts
• Inspection of the aircraft’s Airworthiness status and
• A visual preflight inspection of the airplane via the AFM/POH to determine the required items for
inspection.
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8. SCOUTS BSA – AIRCRAFT PREFLIGHT
INSPECTION
INSPECTION OF AIRCRAFT AIRWORTHINESS
• MNEMONICS – ATOMS x 2 for DAY VFR
• A – Altimeter
• A – Airspeed Indicator
• T – Tachometer
• T - Temperature Sensor (liquid cooled engine)
• O – Oil Pressure
• O – Oil Temperature (air cooled engine)
• M - Magnetic Compass
• M – Manifold pressure
• S – Seat Belts
• S – Strobe Light
Additional required items for :
• NIGHT and IFR Flight
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There sure are a lot of
things that must be installed
and working.
9. SCOUTS BSA – AIRCRAFT PREFLIGHT
INSPECTION
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• Simplifying the Visual Pre-Flight Inspection Process
• MOUNTING
• Installed equipment, Proper mounting of lines, hoses and other rigging and bonding straps. Antenna mounting.
Proper movement of flight controls. Removal of Preflight flags. Proper heights of struts. Missing hardware
• SECURING
• Installation and or removal of pins, closure of inspection panels
• BLOCKAGE
• Many vents, Probes and drains must be free and not blocked. Bugs and Birds
• LEAKAGE
• No lines may show any evidence of leaking of Hydraulic, Oil and Fuel.
• WEAR
• Excessive wear at hinged points, fretting and or undesired rubbing. Erosion on antennas and lights.
• DAMAGE
• Crack Windscreens, cut tires, broken lights
11. SCOUTS BSA – AIRCRAFT PREFLIGHT
INSPECTION
Cessna 172 SP - Preflight Inspection
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A pilot would be required to use his or her checklist.
During the preflight inspection.
You can find a copy of the preflight checklist and
also an expanded checklist in the Google
Classroom.
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PREFLIGHT INSPECTION
1) CABIN
• Annunciator Panel Switch - - PLACE AND HOLD IN TST POSITION and ensure all
annunciators illuminate.
• Annunciator Panel Switch - - RELEASE. Check that appropriate annunciators remain on.
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PREFLIGHT INSPECTION
1) CABIN
• Annunciator Panel Switch – PLACE AND HOLD IN TST POSITION and ensure all
annunciators illuminate.
• Annunciator Panel Switch – RELEASE. Check that appropriate annunciators remain on.
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PREFLIGHT INSPECTION
1) CABIN
• Fuel Selector Valve - - BOTH
• Fuel Shutoff Valve - - ON.
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PREFLIGHT INSPECTION
2) EMENNAGE
• Antennas - - CHECK for security of attachment and general condition.
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PREFLIGHT INSPECTION
3) RIGHT WING Trailing Edge
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PREFLIGHT INSPECTION
3) RIGHT WING Trailing Edge
• Aileron - - CHECK freedom of movement and security.
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PREFLIGHT INSPECTION
3) RIGHT WING Trailing Edge
• Flap - - CHECK for security and condition.
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PREFLIGHT INSPECTION
4) RIGHT WING
• Wing Tie Down - - DISCONNECT.
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PREFLIGHT INSPECTION
4) RIGHT WING
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PREFLIGHT INSPECTION
4) RIGHT WING
• Main Wheel Tire - - CHECK for proper inflation and general condition (weather checks,
tread depth and wear, etc.)
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PREFLIGHT INSPECTION
4) RIGHT WING
• Fuel Tank Sump Quick Drain Valves - - DRAIN at least a cupful of fuel from valve to
check for water, sediment, and proper fuel grade before each flight and after each
refueling.
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PREFLIGHT INSPECTION
4) RIGHT WING
• Fuel Quantity
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PREFLIGHT INSPECTION
4) RIGHT WING
• Fuel Filler Cap - - SECURE and VENT UNOBSTRUCTED.
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PREFLIGHT INSPECTION
5) NOSE
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PREFLIGHT INSPECTION
5) NOSE
• Fuel Strainer Quick Drain Valve - - DRAIN at least a cupful of fuel from valve to check for
water, sediment, and proper fuel grade before each flight and after each refueling.
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PREFLIGHT INSPECTION
5) NOSE
• Engine Oil Dipstick/Filler Cap - - CHECK oil level, then check dipstick/filler cap SECURE.
Do not operate with less than five quarts. Fill to 8 quarts for extended flight.
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PREFLIGHT INSPECTION
5) NOSE
• Engine Cooling Air Inlets - - CLEAR of obstructions.
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PREFLIGHT INSPECTION
5) NOSE
• Propeller and Spinner - - CHECK for nicks and security.
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PREFLIGHT INSPECTION
5) NOSE
• Air Filter - - CHECK for restrictions by dust or other foreign matter.
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PREFLIGHT INSPECTION
5) NOSE
• Nose Wheel Strut and Tire - - CHECK for proper inflation of strut and general condition
(weather checks, tread depth and wear, etc.) of tire.
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PREFLIGHT INSPECTION
5) NOSE
• Left Static Source Opening - - CHECK for blockage.
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PREFLIGHT INSPECTION
6) LEFT WING
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PREFLIGHT INSPECTION
6) LEFT WING
• Fuel Quantity - - CHECK VISUALLY for desired level
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PREFLIGHT INSPECTION
6) LEFT WING
• Fuel Filler Cap - - SECURE and VENT OBSTRUCTED.
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PREFLIGHT INSPECTION
6) LEFT WING
• Fuel Tank Sump Quick Drain Valves - - DRAIN at least a cupful of fuel from valve to
check for water, sediment, and proper fuel grade before each flight and after each
refueling.
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PREFLIGHT INSPECTION
6) LEFT WING
• Main Wheel Tire - - CHECK for proper inflation and general condition (weather checks,
tread depth and wear, etc.)
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PREFLIGHT INSPECTION
7) LEFT WING Leading Edge
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PREFLIGHT INSPECTION
7) LEFT WING Leading Edge
• Fuel Tank Vent Opening - - CHECK for blockage.
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PREFLIGHT INSPECTION
7) LEFT WING Leading Edge
• Stall Warning Opening - - CHECK for blockage. To check the system, place a clean
handkerchief over the vent opening and apply suction: a sound form the horn will confirm
system operation.
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PREFLIGHT INSPECTION
7) LEFT WING Leading Edge
• Wing Tie-Down - - DISCONNECT.
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PREFLIGHT INSPECTION
7) LEFT WING Leading Edge
• Landing/Taxi Light(s) - - CHECK for condition and cleanliness of cover.
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PREFLIGHT INSPECTION
8) LEFT WING Trailing Edge
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PREFLIGHT INSPECTION
8) LEFT WING Trailing Edge
• Aileron - - CHECK freedom of movement and security.
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PREFLIGHT INSPECTION
8) LEFT WING Trailing Edge
• Flap - - CHECK for security and condition.
A pilot is certificated to fly aircraft at one or more named privilege levels and, at each privilege level, rated to fly aircraft of specific categories. Privilege levels of pilot certificates are, in order of increasing privilege:[1]
Student Pilot: an individual who is learning to fly under the tutelage of a flight instructor and who is permitted to fly alone under specific, limited circumstances
Sport Pilot: an individual who is authorized to fly only Light-sport Aircraft
Remote Pilot: an individual who may fly small Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) for compensation or hire
Recreational Pilot: an individual who may fly aircraft of up to 180 horsepower (130 kW) and 4 seats in the daytime for pleasure only
Private Pilot: an individual who may fly for pleasure or personal business, generally without accepting compensation
Commercial Pilot: an individual who may, with some restrictions, fly for compensation or hire
Airline Transport Pilot (often called ATP): an individual authorized to act as pilot for a scheduled airline. (First Officers that fly under 14CFR 121 are required to hold an Airline Transport Pilot Certificate as of August 1, 2013.)