Booking
Registration Opens January 24, 2026
Deadline For Registration is March 14, 2026
Questions
For any questions contact Meghan DeLapp at (980) 305-6298 or email meghan.delapp@dncr.nc.gov or June Hall at june.hall@dncr.nc.gov or 980-305-6274.
Counselor
A Merit Badge Counselor will be on-site for our 2025 Scout’s BSA Rail Camp and 2026 Scout’s BSA Aviation Day. Blue Cards will be provided by the counselor, who will be available to sign off on all cards for each merit badge once all classes have been completed and all requirements have been satisfied.
Counselor Information:
Meghan DeLapp
Counselor For Aviation & Railroading Merit Badges
Central North Carolina Council 416
Merit Badge Classes
(Requirements Met)
| Control Surfaces |
1: c, f, g 3: b |
| Introduction To Aviation |
1: a, d 5: a – d |
| How Airplanes Work | 1: b, e |
| All About Instrumentation |
1: h 3: d |
| Careers In Aviation | 5: e |
| Museum Visit | 4: d |
Scout’s BSA Aviation Day
March 21, 2026
9 a.m. – 4:45 p.m.
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The sky is the limit here at the N.C. Transportation museum during our annual Scout’s Aviation Day. Happening concurrently with our “Wind and Wings: The Science of Flight” event, our Aviation Day will allow all participating Scouts the opportunity to learn how airplanes work, about various aviation terms, careers in aviation, and pilot certifications, and even create an FPG-9 to take home. This is a great opportunity for Scouts to interact with other troops and work together to earn their Aviation Merit Badge. This event will include a train ride, flag ceremony, lunch, workshops to help Scouts earn their Aviation Merit Badge and much more!
Please note that at least one responsible adult (leader/parent chaperone) is required to register and stay for the duration of the event. Please call Meghan DeLapp at (980) 305-6298 if you have questions about registration.
Cost/Registration and Event Information
Scout's BSA Aviation Day Event Registration Cost
Cost is $30 plus $2.10 tax for a total of $32.10 per participant*
*At least one responsible adult (leader/parent chaperone) is required to purchase and “Adult” registration ticket and must remain with their scout(s) throughout the duration of the event. All other attending adults/children who will not be participating in the scouting event are not required to pay the Scout’s BSA Aviation Day event registration fee. Visitors who are not paying the Scout’s BSA Aviation Day registration fee will be opting out of the provided lunch and we cannot ensure that additional space within the event classrooms will be available.
Our Scout’s BSA Aviation Day event runs simultaneously with our Wind and Wings: The Science Of Flight event, therefore any individuals not paying the Scout’s BSA Aviation Day event registration fee will be asked to pay the event fee for Wind and Wings: The Science Of Flight to gain entrance to the Museum. Train Rides can be added for an additional cost. Please see below for the pricing schedule for the weekend.
Wind and Wings: The Science of Flight Event Cost (No Scout Events)
(Does Not Include BSA Aviation Event Activities)
ADMISSION ONLY
Adults: $10*
Senior (65+)/Military: $9*
Children (3-12): $8*
Members and Children Under 3: FREE
ADMISSION + TRAIN RIDE
Adults: $20*
Senior (65+)/Military: $18*
Children (3-12): $16*
Children Under 3 are FREE
Members are free, but are encouraged to reserve a ticket in advance using their membership number.
*These prices do not include taxes or fees.
Saturday Event Schedule
Participating Scouts will be divided into lettered groups (A-J) and will receive specific class rotation schedules to follow throughout the duration of the event. Groups A-E will attend all Merit Badge Classes in the morning with PM free time while groups F-J will have free time in the AM with PM Merit Badge Classes.
Saturday Schedule:
| 8:00am-8:40am | Check-In (Barber Junction Visitor’s Center) |
| 8:45am-8:55am | Flag Raising Ceremony |
| 9:05am-12:25pm |
AM Groups (A-E) Merit Badge Classes PM Groups (F-J) Free Time (Scavenger Hunt, Wind & Wings Activities, 11am Train Ride, FPG-9 Activity (Req. 2a) |
| 12:00pm-1:20pm |
PM Classes Lunch Block Lunch Served From 12:00pm-12:40pm AM Classes Lunch Block Lunch Served From 12:40pm – 1:20pm |
| 1:25pm-4:45pm |
AM Groups (A-E) Free Time (Scavenger Hunt, Wind & Wings Activities, 2pm Train Ride, FPG-9 Activity (Req. 2a) PM Groups (F-J) Merit Badge Classes |
Registration Opens January 24, 2026
Deadline for Registration is March 14, 2026
Booking
Registration Opens January 24, 2026
Deadline For Registration is March 14, 2026
Questions
For any questions contact Meghan DeLapp at (980) 305-6298 or email meghan.delapp@dncr.nc.gov or June Hall at june.hall@dncr.nc.gov or 980-305-6274.
Counselor
A Merit Badge Counselor will be on-site for our 2025 Scout’s BSA Rail Camp and 2026 Scout’s BSA Aviation Day. Blue Cards will be provided by the counselor, who will be available to sign off on all cards for each merit badge once all classes have been completed and all requirements have been satisfied.
Counselor Information:
Meghan DeLapp
Counselor For Aviation & Railroading Merit Badges
Central North Carolina Council 416
Merit Badge Classes
(Requirements Met)
| Control Surfaces |
1: c, f, g 3: b |
| Introduction To Aviation |
1: a, d 5: a – d |
| How Airplanes Work | 1: b, e |
| All About Instrumentation |
1: h 3: d |
| Careers In Aviation | 5: e |
| Museum Visit | 4: d |