Yes – 2011 Is the current GSUSA badge
Released in 2017 but is considered part of the 2011 Girl’s Guide. The Brownie page has information on when all badges were released.
What is this badge about?
Build and test a flying paper glider.
Choose your own activities!
Activity List(Not Available Yet)
Our Summary* of requirements:
- Learn about thrust, lift, and gravity.
- Make a fling flyer.
- Test the fling flyer (how far, how long, and how many tricks it can do).
- Share your test results and get feedback.
- Think of one way to improve the fling flyer.
* – This summary is based off the GSUSA booklet activity choices.
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What is a good Troop Meeting Plan besides the VTK?
- Meeting Plan at Creating Butterflies
- Video Walkthrough to build fling flyer from ScrapsKC
Click to Expand → All Known Meeting Plans and Resource Links
Meeting Plans
- Booklet Info from Scouts Honor Wiki
- Meeting Plan at Creating Butterflies
- Archived copy of Mtg1 and Mtg2 from GS Fairbanks – Original: Mtg 1 and Mtg 2
- Video Walkthrough to build fling flyer from ScrapsKC
- Buy Printable Meeting on Etsy from On My Honor Downloads
Other Resources
- (Not Available Yet)
See the Activity List – choose your own activities! - Booklet Info from Scouts Honor Wiki
- View Booklet Online
What is a good way to earn the badge at home?
- At Home Plan w/video from GSCWM – Archived Copy of PDF
- Google Classroom (request by email/phone number) under “Virtual Badges for Brownies” from GSHS
Click to Expand → All Known At Home Plans
At Home Plans
- At Home Plan w/video from GSCWM – Archived Copy of PDF
- Google Classroom (request by email/phone number) under “Virtual Badges for Brownies” from GSHS
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GSUSA Information and Details
Five steps are needed to complete this badge:
- Learn about forces that affect flight
- Design and build a Fling Flyer
- Test your Fling Flyer
- Analyze and share your results
- Brainstorm ways to improve your design
Click to Expand → GSUSA Official Resources
- Buy the GSUSA Leader Guide Booklet (View Online)
(Part of 3 Mechanical Badge booklet – not a Progressive set)
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- GSUSA Volunteer Toolkit (VTK) free plan for 2 Meetings – No links available. This is only accessible through MyGS log-in on Council’s website for troop leaders
- Mtg 1: Forces of Flight, AND Design and Build Fling Flyer
- Mtg 2: Test Fling Flyer, Analyze & Share, AND Brainstorm Improvement
- GoldieBlox Kit Instructions by GSUSA
- Brownie Mechanical Challenge Glossary by GSUSA
- VTK Sample Fling Flyer by GSUSA
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Is there a matching badge for Multi-Level Troops?
There are no correlating badges or journeys. We recommend a Fun Patch for all other levels.
Where does this go on the Uniform?
This is a Skill Based Badge – Click Here to see diagrams and details on where to place it.
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For More Fun Ideas and Plans
for Daisy, Brownie, and Junior Scouts
Join the Girl Scout Daisy, Brownie, and Junior Leader Help Facebook Group
(Not an official GSUSA Group)
This is a supportive Facebook community for Daisy, Brownie, and Junior Girl Scout leaders. Whether you’re seeking advice, fresh ideas, or meeting plans, you’re in the right place! Let’s inspire each other, share our experiences, and make every troop meeting a memorable adventure.
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