2026 AVIATION MERIT BADGE

Thanks to the Airport Operators Council, we had 13 Scouts complete their Aviation Merit Badge on May 16th. They create a program for our Scouts and the Girl Scouts in conjunction with their public event.

Thank you to Robin Fenwick T38, Scott Sample T20, Jeff Muehlbauer T47, Maxx Morrell T47 and Kyle Green T47 for providing adult leadership for this event!

When: Saturday, May 16, 2026

Time: 8am to 4:30pm

Where: Fairbanks Aviation Day, UAF CTC Hangar & East Ramp– Fairbanks
International Airport

Note: This is a one-day merit badge program for active Scouts. Pre-Registration is
required, and space is limited. Scouts will not be put onto the list until a release
form for the flight is on file. Sign up at the Scout Office before May 4, 2026.

􀁸 Scouts must be in uniform
􀁸 Bring a sack lunch
􀁸 Scouts may need to complete certain MB requirements before attending. Parents will be emailed these requirements on May 5, 2026

Activity Consent form is required.

Consent Form must be brought to the Midnight Sun Council  office BEFORE (TBA-download below).

Weight of Scout (for flight planning purposes) must be submitted to Midnight Sun Council office by (TBA).

Scout must bring Aviation Worksheet (download below) and Scout Must read Aviation Merit Badge Pamphlet prior to attendance.

Click here to download Aviation Merit Badge Day Flyer

Click here to download Flying Activity Consent Form

Click here to download Aviation Day Merit Badge Worksheet

For questions contact:      Melissa Osborn at fairbanks.aoc@gmail.com or 907-978-3788

We need at least 3 registered adult leaders for this event and please let us know if your child needs a guardian with them during the flight.