Air Spotter
Complete the requirements below:
- Be able to recognise by sight, three-quarters of the aircraft in the list published by The Scout Association. (The Information Centre have a free Aircraft Recognition CD for this purpose)
- Complete one of the following activities:
- By yourself or with another Scout, take photographs or collect pictures of a minimum of ten different aircraft types found in the Caribbean/North America. Name the different types and their uses.
- Keep a log for at least four weeks including dates and times. Note the aircraft seen (giving any distinctive recognition features) and the aircraft's approximate heading.
- Complete one of the following activities:
- Recognise and name national aircraft markings, both service and civil, of at least six countries including Barbados.
- Understand the NATO system of letter designation according to aircraft function and give examples of three such designations.
- Name three basic training aircraft used in private flying. Give a brief report on one, naming a club and airfield where it is used (local, wherever possible).
- Describe the key recognition features of six aircraft selected by an appropriate adult.
