SCOUT NOTES.

Horowhenua Chronicle, 11 July 1938, Page 8

SCOUT NOTES.

The weekly parade of the Kia Maia list Levin Boy Scout Troop was held in the Whakataue rooms on Thursday last. After inspection and roll call, Mr. E. S. Allen again rendered invaluable service to the several boys who are keener than others to learn Morse. The remaining boys were given practice in Tenderfoot and Second-class work, after which an exciting game of "hand ball” was played. The Kea Patrol was successful in winning the silver cup for inspection, while the Wcka patrol was presented with woggles for the best behaved patrol. P.L. C. Mulcahy, P.S.’s S. Ransom and K. Burling are to be congratulated on having won a silver woggle presented by the former Scoutmaster, Mr. R. E. Shaw, for good attendance at Court of Honour tor the last three months. This woggle will be contested for every three months. No doubt, boys, many of you will be anxious, to gain proficiency badges, so, for your benefit, the required tests for one of the badges will appear here each week.

Airman; —(1) Know how to be of practical help to a pilot by being able to: (a) Indicate wind direction Ifor landing, and assist in taxi-ing and tethering an aerdplane; (b) (Use chocks and improvise them. Understand the importance of keeping people away from an aeroplane when stationary or moving; (c) Show what constitutes a reasonable landing-ground, and name three possible landing grounds in the neighbourhood; also know the compass direction of principal towns and aerodromes within 50 miles of troop headquarters. 2. From observation have recorded the passing' of a number ol: aeroplanes,' stating time seen, direction in which 1 dying—whether service or civil —numher of engines, monoplane or biplane, and in the case of civil machines, rough j lettering. Have a knowledge of the theory of flight and aero engines. 4. Make a working model of cither an aeroplane which will fly at least 25 yards; or a kite which will fly at least one hour; or a glider weighing not less than 1 lb, which will glide at least 100 vards.