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Task · part of 2. Principles of flight: build and fly. Do ONE

2(b). Build and fly a rubber-band driven balsa wood airplane

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Fly it for 25 feet in a straight line, with a smooth landing.

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  1. Aviation Merit Badge Requirements (Merit Badge Hub, last modified 2025-12-04), Requirement 2(b)

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