Parascending

Parascending Scout Badge post 2002

The Scout Activity badges from post 2002 are circular with the Activity image on a blue background with a red border. The Badge is worn on the left sleeve starting from the shoulder and going down in order of achievement.

To earn the Parascending Scout badge they must achieve the following

1.       Know the rules relating to access to airfields as laid down in Policy, Organisation and Rules and the Scout Association factsheet on parascending.

2.       Take part in a parascending course and be able to:

a.       demonstrate a good landing roll.

b.       be able to put on a harness and adjust it.

c.        assist on more than two occasions as tensiometer reader, observer or log keeper.

3.       Know the main characteristics and different types of parachutes used by parascenders.

4.       Show a basic knowledge of the theory of flight.

5.       Experience at least four parascending flights. (Where a Scout is under 14 years, flights must be taken in tandem, and under the instruction of a BHPA dual qualified instructor.)