Aviation Career Achievement Award
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3AV I ATION CAREER
ACHIEVEMENT AWA R D
Aviation Achievements
Name: _________________________________________
(Certification: Adult leaders must initial and date each completed achievement.)
Do nine of the following:
1a. Learn how to preflight a fixed- or rotor-wing aircraft and then show a group how to do it.
1b. Show a group the location, and explain the function, of all primary engine and flight controls and
instruments found in either a fixed- or rotor-wing aircraft.
1c. Take an orientation flight.
Completed ___________________________________
2a. Explain the meaning of symbols on a sectional chart.
2b. Draw and explain a wind triangle diagram to show how to obtain heading and ground speed when
given: course, airspeed, wind direction, and wind speed.
2c. Explain the general differences between locating position by pilotage, dead reckoning, radio aids,
and GPS.
Completed ___________________________________
3a. Demonstrate how to file a flight plan. Also discuss the requirements for an alternate airport.
3b. Using a sectional chart, plot a triangular course with one leg at least 60 miles long. Figure magnetic
headings and estimate flight times over well-chosen checkpoints, flying at a given airspeed with a
given wind direction and speed. Explain the problem and the solution to a group, bringing out the
major reasons for choosing the altitude of each leg and determination of a particular checkpoint.
Completed ___________________________________
4. Take down and reassemble an aircraft carburetor or equivalent part.
Completed ___________________________________
5a. Using cutaway diagrams or actual propellers, show the contrasts between controllable-pitch and
fixed-pitch propellers.
OR
5b. Assist in repair or reassembly of either type of propeller.
Completed ___________________________________
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