Air Activities

Air Activities Cub Badge post 2002

Activity badges are worn on the left hand sleeve and in the order in which they were earned

To gain this badge, Cub Scouts must 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:

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

b.       Identify six airlines from their markings.

c.        Name and identify the main parts of an aeroplane.

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

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

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

g.        Explain how different weather conditions can affect air activities.

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