Item Name: Aviation 1912

Item ID: Aviati-AH1

Collector Rating: 7

Requirements June 1911 until August 1911

            A scout must have a knowledge of the theory of aeroplanes, ball-balloons and dirigibles, and must have made a working model of an aeroplane or dirigible that will fly at least twenty-five yards.  He must also have a knowledge of the engines used for aeroplanes and dirigibles, describe various types of aeroplanes and various aeroplane records.  

 

Requirements August 1911 until October 1914

1. Have a knowledge of the theory of aeroplanes, balloons, and dirigibles.

2.  Have made a working model of an aeroplane or dirigible that will fly at least twenty-five yards; and have built a box kite that will fly.

3.  Have a knowledge of the engines used for aeroplanes and dirigibles, and be able to describe the various types of aeroplanes and their records.  

 

Requirements October 1914 until November 1927

1. Have a knowledge of the theory of the aeroplane, helicopter, and ornithopter, and of the spherical and dirigible balloon.

2.  Have made a working model of any type of heavier than air machine, that will fly at least twenty-five yards; and have built a box kite that will fly.

3.  Have a knowledge of the types and makes of engines used for aeroplanes, the best known makes of aeroplanes, and feats performed of records made by famous aviators.

4.  Have a knowledge of names of famous airships (dirigibles) and some of their records.

5.  Understand the differences between aviation and aerostation, and know the types of apparati which come under these two heads.