rzbill
Well Known Member
I read the news report DR posted about a very succesfull introduction of youngsters to aviation that occured in Vero Beach. Good Stuff.
Vero Beach Boy Scout Story
However, there was one item that I question. It could just be an error in reporting, but I think it is important to note to the chapters that want to do something similar in the future
The photo caption states that an RV-8 was used for a Boy Scout flight. The national organization specifically prohibits flights in experimentals (also others like ultralights and balloons) for Boy Scouts.
Flying Tour Permit
I don't really agree with the policy, but it is there nonetheless. As a result, my chapter has avoided directly inviting scouts to join us in a "scout function". If they come in uniform, as a unit, it forces the scout leader to use the form above (that contains the prohibition). Our chapter has advertised at the local schools instead, to try to get the same young people, but not as scouts and not burdened by the beurocracy.
If someone has had a different experience with this issue, I'm all ears because I support both experimental aviation and the Boy Scout program.
Hope this helps.
Vero Beach Boy Scout Story
However, there was one item that I question. It could just be an error in reporting, but I think it is important to note to the chapters that want to do something similar in the future
The photo caption states that an RV-8 was used for a Boy Scout flight. The national organization specifically prohibits flights in experimentals (also others like ultralights and balloons) for Boy Scouts.
Flying Tour Permit
I don't really agree with the policy, but it is there nonetheless. As a result, my chapter has avoided directly inviting scouts to join us in a "scout function". If they come in uniform, as a unit, it forces the scout leader to use the form above (that contains the prohibition). Our chapter has advertised at the local schools instead, to try to get the same young people, but not as scouts and not burdened by the beurocracy.
If someone has had a different experience with this issue, I'm all ears because I support both experimental aviation and the Boy Scout program.
Hope this helps.