Calling all Aviation enthusiasts. Please join us on July 15th at 4:30 at Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater to complete the Aviation Merit Badge and get a tour of their Coast Guard aircraft. The event will last approximately 3 hours from 4:30 until 7:30 pm. Signups are on the Troop website. The address for the event is 15100 Rescue Way, Clearwater, FL 33762. We will meet at the Coast Guard’s Redtail Auditorium (gate guard can guide you to the location) at 4:30 to learn how aircraft fly, then complete a tour of the HC-130, HC-27, and MH-60 aircraft. We will finish our merit badge requirements with a competition to make the FPG-9 Glider. All supplies will be provided. Boys should arrive fed and with water, as we will not have food to provide. Pickup time is planned for 7:30 pm. A hard deadline for signups is 08 July, as name must be provided to the Air Station in advance.
Following the merit badge, any scout that is interested in pursuing an orientation flight on a Coast Guard aircraft at a later date is welcome to talk to Brett Walter, who can assist in meeting the flight requirements. Requirements for scouts who desire to obtain a familiarization flight are:
1.Candidate must be within 3 years of enlistment eligibility or has completed freshmen year of high school.
2. Candidate must receive a Coast Guard Recruiter’s Endorsement (Brett Walter can assist in coordinating).
3.Candidates under the age of 18 must have parent’s consent.
Please reach out to Brett Walter if you have any questions. (404) 435-6891 or BrettRWalter@gmail.com.
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