Parascending Activity Badge
To gain this badge, Scouts must complete the requirements below:
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Know the rules relating to access to airfields as laid down in
Policy, Organisation and Rules
and the Scout Association factsheet on parascending.
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Take part in a parascending course and be able to:
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demonstrate a good landing roll.
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be able to put on a harness and adjust it.
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assist on more than two occasions as tensiometer reader, observer or log keeper.
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demonstrate a good landing roll.
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Know the main characteristics and different types of parachutes used by parascenders.
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Show a basic knowledge of the theory of flight.
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Experience
at least four parascending flights. (Where a Scout is under 14 years,
flights must be taken in tandem, and under the instruction of a BHPA
dual qualified instructor.)
Notes
Reference should be made to the
Activity rules in chapter nine
of
Policy, Organisation and Rules and the
Adventurous Activity Permit Scheme
If
you need help designing alternatives to these requirements for those
with special needs please contact the Special Needs Office at Gilwell
Park.
View Paragliding (FS120705) (PDF)