1st Bullsbrook Air Scout Group
Explorer Air Activities
To achieve the Explorer Air Activities Target the Scout must complete all of the requirements for No's 1 to 4.
1. Recognition
Recognise by sight 8 types of aircraft and discuss in detail at least 2.
2. Weather
a) Explain three elements of weather and the effects they have on:
i) the flight performance
ii) take off and landing of an aircraft or glider.
b) Have a knowledge of weather pattern in your geographical area.
c) Find out the difference in the terms "ground speed" and "air speed", and how they relate to headwinds and tailwinds.
3. Theory
Demonstrate an elementary knowledge of:
a) the principles governing the theory of flight
b) the use in an aircraft of an airspeed indicator altimeter and magnetic compass
c) how to read and apply the 24-hour dock and the phonetic alphabet
d) the movable control surfaces of an air craft and be able to describe their function (e.g. rudder, elevators, ailerons, flaps and trim tab).
4. Activity
After visiting a Scout Air Activity Centre and/or aerodrome with your Patrol or other Scouts, draw a map showing the location of hangars, control tower, runways, taxiways, tarmac. wind socks, the direction of the prevailing wind, fuel stores. navigation aids, and emergency facilities.
