Scout Wings

SCOUT WINGS

Scout Wings may be presented at a suitable function to any member of the Movement who has complied with one of the following requirements:

(i) qualified for a student pilot licence in power flying (fixed wing or microlight) after performing one solo flight; or

(ii) after completing three solos on Gliders; or

(iii) having executed five parachute jumps or paraglider flights.

The badge is worn by SCOUTS and SCOUTERS who have qualified for the Scout Wings. The badge is worn indefinitely by Scouts who have flown solo. Scouters who have ceased to train for the private pilot's licence must cease to wear the badge.

A gold wing superimposed on pale blue background with a silver laurel around the Scout Badge in the centre, worn by any Scout or Scouter who has passed his final flight test in power flying or in a glider.

A silver wing superimposed on pale blue background with a silver laurel around the Scout Badge in the centre, worn by any Scout or Scouter who has qualified for a student pilot licence in power flying after performing one solo flight, or after completing 3 solo flights in gliders.

A silver wing as described in Rule 801.8.2 with the addition of a yellow parachute above the laurel, worn by any Scout or Scouter who has executed 5 parachute jumps.

A silver wing as described in Rule 801.8.2 with the addition of a red paraglider above the laurel, worn by any Scouter who has executed four paraglider flights.

Air Force Wings. The Adjutant General of the S A Defence Force has given permission for all Commissioners for Air Activities of all ranks and all air Troop Scouters who qualify for wings in the South African Air Force to wear Air Force Wings on Scout uniform. Ref. Authority AG (3) 154/30 of 6/9/46.

Wings are worn on the left breast with the lower edge 1,0cm above and centred to the mid-point of the upper edge of left-hand breast pocket.

SCOUTS who qualify for more than one wing may wear only one emblem at a time. The emblem may be of their own choice.