Requirement

3. Flight operations. Do TWO

Required

The badge states the choice: two of a simulator flight, a preflight inspection, maintenance, an aeronautical chart, and a discovery flight.

Note. Two of five. 3(a) needs flight simulator software and 3(d) an aeronautical chart. 3(b), 3(c) and 3(e) involve a real aircraft: 3(b) is under supervision and 3(e) needs your parent or guardian's permission.

What this is made of

3(a). Fly a set course in flight simulator software
3(b). A preflight inspection of an aircraft, under supervision
3(c). Aircraft maintenance, and a maintenance schedule
3(d). Read an aeronautical chart and work out a heading
3(e). A discovery flight, with your parent or guardian's permission

Where this step comes from

Aviation Merit Badge Requirements (Merit Badge Hub, last modified 2025-12-04), Requirement 3 · States "Do TWO of the following".

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