1947 POR - Leading Air Ranger Test
1) Read a book on the history of aviation.
2) Describe how an aeroplane flies.
3) Have an understanding of air traditions.
4) Choose any two items from each of the Airmanship, Navigation, and Meteorological Sections:
AIRMANSHIP SECTION
1) Signal by buzzer and lamp; also, know signals area, standard ground-to-air, Aldis lamp and Very light signals in use at aerodromes.
2) Describe two alternative ways of launching gliders.
3) Describe the various ways in which a sailplane can gain height.
4) Improvise wind indicator with smudge fire, shirt or sheet on pole, or anything large and conspicuous (fire preferably).
5) Know how to picket aircraft or glider and secure controls against wind.
6) Show proficiency in knots suitable for picketing aircraft and lashing controls.
7) Describe what precautions should be taken when in charge of an aeroplane or sailplane which has landed in a field and is staying overnight.
8) Know the traffic Rule of the Air in flight, taking off and landing.
9) Know the signs and orders used between pilot and ground crew in starting and stopping engines and taxi-ing, and how to give assistance to pilots taxi-ing aircraft.
10) Be proficient in the orders and signals used in handling sailplanes.
NAVIGATION SECTION
1) Understand and interpret an Ordnance Survey 1/2-inch-to-a-mile Aviation map.
2) Lay off a track and measure distance and magnetic bearing for a given cross-country flight. Make a note of the highest ground on or within ten miles of the route. Note the reciprocal bearing in case the pilot has to turn back.
3) Know the height above sea level of the local aerodrome or gliding site, and be able to warn pilots of distance, magnetic bearing from site, and height of any local high ground.
4) Describe the purpose and appearance of the following instruments: air speed indicator and altimeter.
METEOROLOGY SECTION
1) Interpret standard weather map.
2) Make a route forecast for an imaginary flight at a given time. Know the difference between forecasts and actuals.
3) Describe four main types of cloud and the weather with which they are associated, and how they will be useful to a sailplane pilot.
4) Keep a weather log for a month.
5) Describe the general characteristics associated with: a warm front; a cold front; a high-pressure area; a low-pressure area.
1950 POR - Leading Air Ranger Test
1) Read a book on the history of aviation and show that she has some knowledge of the subject.
2) Know the different controls of an aircraft or glider; be able to explain how an aircraft or glider takes to the air; what sustains it in flight and the principal forces which affect it in flight.
3) Know:
a) The distinguishing rank badges and titles of the R.A.F. and W.R.A.F.
b) At least ten International markings and identification letters on civil aircraft.
4) Know how to render assistance to the occupants of a crashed aircraft as follows:
a) Be able to recognise emergency exits and break in panels.
b) Be able to recognise the location of crash axes and fire extinguishers, and demonstrate their uses.
c) Be able to disengage the safety harness and parachute harness of passengers and air crew.
d) By giving first aid (as set out under Part IV of the Ranger Service Star) and emergency call to ambulance and fire brigade.
5) Know the difference between and be able to recognize the following: High-wing monoplane, low-wing monoplane, single-engine and multi-engine aircraft, biplane, seaplane, flying boat, glider.
6) Keep a weather log for two consecutive weeks, making at least two entries a day. The log should include estimation of wind strength and direction, amount and estimated height of cloud, visibility, and (if possible) air temperature and pressure.
7) Understand the purpose of a signals area at an airfield, and know at least six different signals which might be displayed. Know the standard ground-to-air signals by Aldis lamp and Very lights in use on Service and civil airfields.
8) Know the signals and orders used by pilots and ground crews when:
a) starting and stopping engines;
b) taxi-ing;
and be able to give assistance to a pilot taxi-ing an aircraft.
or:
Be proficient in the orders and signals used in handling gliders and sail planes.
9) Know the difference between air speed and ground speed, and be able to describe the principle and purpose of the air-speed indicator and altimeter.
10) Have been for a short flight as pilot or passenger in an aircraft or glider;
or
Have spend half an hour at the controls of a Link Trainer;
or
Have spend an hour receiving instruction and watching duties being performed in a control tower on a Service or large civil aerodrome.
1953 POR - Leading Air Ranger Test
1) Read a book on the history of aviation and show that she has some knowledge of the subject.
2) Know the different controls of an aircraft or glider; be able to explain how an aircraft or glider takes to the air; what sustains it in flight and the principal forces which affect it in flight.
3) Know:
a) The distinguishing rank badges and titles of the R.A.F. and W.R.A.F.
b) At least ten International markings and identification letters on civil aircraft.
4) Know how to render assistance to the occupants of a crashed aircraft as follows:
a) Be able to recognise emergency exits and break in panels.
b) Be able to recognise the location of crash axes and fire extinguishers, and demonstrate their uses.
c) Be able to disengage the safety harness and parachute harness of passengers and air crew.
d) By giving first aid (as set out under Part IV of the Ranger Service Star) and emergency call to ambulance and fire brigade.
5) Know the difference between and be able to recognize the following: High-wing monoplane, low-wing monoplane, single-engine and multi-engine aircraft, biplane, seaplane, flying boat, glider.
6) Keep a weather log for two consecutive weeks, making at least two entries a day. The log should include estimation of wind strength and direction, amount and estimated height of cloud, visibility, and (if possible) air temperature and pressure.
7) Understand the purpose of a signals area at an airfield, and know at least six different signals which might be displayed. Know the standard ground-to-air signals by Aldis lamp and Very lights in use on Service and civil airfields.
8) Know the signals and orders used by pilots and ground crews when:
a) starting and stopping engines;
b) taxi-ing;
and be able to give assistance to a pilot taxi-ing an aircraft.
or:
Be proficient in the orders and signals used in handling gliders and sail planes.
9) Know the difference between air speed and ground speed, and be able to describe the principle and purpose of the air-speed indicator and altimeter.
10) Have been for a short flight as pilot or passenger in an aircraft or glider;
or
Have spend half an hour at the controls of a Link Trainer;
or
Have spend an hour receiving instruction and watching duties being performed in a control tower on a Service or large civil aerodrome.
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1957 POR - The Leading Air Ranger Test
1) Read a book on the history of aviation and pass one of the following clauses:
a) Compile a scrapbook on a particular feature in the history of aviation.
b) Construct a model of historical interest.
c) Make a chart showing the progress of aviation.
2) a) Know the common terms used to describe parts of an aircraft.
b) Know the different controls on an aircraft or glider.
c) Define the four main forces which affect aircraft in flight.
3) a) Know the distinguishing marks and titles of the Royal Air Force and Women's Royal Air Force personnel.
b) Recognise the national markings and identification letters on civil aircraft of ten countries.
c) Know the air routes operating from five countries to the home country.
4) Know how to render assistance to the occupants of a crashed aircraft by being able to:
a) Recognise and operate emergency exits and break-in panels.
c) Locate and use crash aces and fire extinguishers.
c) Disengage the safety harness and parachute harness of passengers and air crew.
d) Ranger First Aid (as set out under clause 11 of the Ranger Service Star).
e) Give emergency calls for ambulance and fire brigade.
5) Identify the following:
High-wing monoplane, low-wing monoplane, single-engine and multi-engine aircraft, biplane, seaplane, flying-boat, glider, helicopter.
6) Keep a weather log for two consecutive weeks, making two or more entries a day showing:
a) Amount and type of cloud.
b) Force and direction of wind.
c) Estimated visibility.
d) Temperature and pressure (where possible).
7) a) Understand the purpose of a signals area at an airfield and know at least six different signals which might be displayed.
b) Know the standard ground-to-air signals be Aldis lamp and Very lights used on Service and civil airfields.
8) Know the signals and orders used by pilots and ground crews when:
a) Handling gliders and sail planes; or
b) Starting engines, taxi-ing, and stopping engines. Be able to assist a pilot taxi-ing an aircraft.
9) a) Understand the difference between air speed and ground speed.
b) Know the use of altimeter and air-speed indicator and be able to make correct readings.
c) Know the points of the compass and their relative degrees.
d) Set an aeronautical compass for a given track.
10) Go on a short flight as pilot or passenger in an aircraft or glider; or
Pass one of the following clauses:
a) Spend half an hour at the controls of a Link Trainer.
b) Spend an hour receiving instruction and watching duties being performed at a control tower on a Service or large civil aerodrome.
Note: Only a very elementary knowledge is required as the test is intended as an introduction to aviation. This relates in particular to clause 2 c) and 9) a) .
1960 POR - The Leading Air Ranger Test
1) Read a book on the history of aviation and pass one of the following clauses:
a) Compile a scrapbook on a particular feature in the history of aviation.
b) Construct a model of historical interest.
c) Make a chart showing the progress of aviation.
2) a) Know the common terms used to describe parts of an aircraft.
b) Know the different controls on an aircraft or glider.
c) Define the four main forces which affect aircraft in flight.
3) a) Know the distinguishing marks and titles of the Royal Air Force and Women's Royal Air Force personnel.
b) Recognise the national markings and identification letters on civil aircraft of ten countries.
c) Know the air routes operating from five countries to the home country.
4) Know how to render assistance to the occupants of a crashed aircraft by being able to:
a) Recognise and operate emergency exits and break-in panels.
c) Locate and use crash aces and fire extinguishers.
c) Disengage the safety harness and parachute harness of passengers and air crew.
d) Ranger First Aid (as set out under clause 11 of the Ranger Service Star).
e) Give emergency calls for ambulance and fire brigade.
5) Identify the following:
High-wing monoplane, low-wing monoplane, single-engine and multi-engine aircraft, biplane, seaplane, flying-boat, glider, helicopter.
6) Keep a weather log for two consecutive weeks, making two or more entries a day showing:
a) Amount and type of cloud.
b) Force and direction of wind.
c) Estimated visibility.
d) Temperature and pressure (where possible).
7) a) Understand the purpose of a signals area at an airfield and know at least six different signals which might be displayed.
b) Know the standard ground-to-air signals be Aldis lamp and Very lights used on Service and civil airfields.
8) Know the signals and orders used by pilots and ground crews when:
a) Handling gliders and sail planes; or
b) Starting engines, taxi-ing, and stopping engines. Be able to assist a pilot taxi-ing an aircraft.
9) a) Understand the difference between air speed and ground speed.
b) Know the use of altimeter and air-speed indicator and be able to make correct readings.
c) Know the points of the compass and their relative degrees.
d) Set an aeronautical compass for a given track.
10) Go on a short flight as pilot or passenger in an aircraft or glider; or
Pass one of the following clauses:
a) Spend half an hour at the controls of a Link Trainer.
b) Spend an hour receiving instruction and watching duties being performed at a control tower on a Service or large civil aerodrome.
Note: Only a very elementary knowledge is required as the test is intended as an introduction to aviation. This relates in particular to clause 2 c) and 9) a) .
1961 (July) POR - The Leading Air Ranger Test
1) Read a book on the history of aviation and pass one of the following clauses:
a) Compile a scrapbook on a particular feature in the history of aviation.
b) Construct a model of historical interest.
c) Make a chart showing the progress of aviation.
2) a) Know the common terms used to describe parts of an aircraft.
b) Know the different controls on an aircraft or glider.
c) Define the four main forces which affect aircraft in flight.
3) a) Know the distinguishing marks and titles of the Royal Air Force and Women's Royal Air Force personnel.
b) Recognise the national markings and identification letters on civil aircraft of ten countries.
c) Know the air routes operating from five countries to the home country.
4) Know how to render assistance to the occupants of a crashed aircraft by being able to:
a) Recognise and operate emergency exits and break-in panels.
c) Locate and use crash aces and fire extinguishers.
c) Disengage the safety harness and parachute harness of passengers and air crew.
d) Ranger First Aid (as set out under clause 11 of the Ranger Service Star).
e) Give emergency calls for ambulance and fire brigade.
5) Identify the following:
High-wing monoplane, low-wing monoplane, single-engine and multi-engine aircraft, biplane, seaplane, flying-boat, glider, helicopter.
6) Keep a weather log for two consecutive weeks, making two or more entries a day showing:
a) Amount and type of cloud.
b) Force and direction of wind.
c) Estimated visibility.
d) Temperature and pressure (where possible).
7) a) Understand the purpose of a signals area at an airfield and know at least six different signals which might be displayed.
b) Know the standard ground-to-air signals be Aldis lamp and Very lights used on Service and civil airfields.
8) Know the signals and orders used by pilots and ground crews when:
a) Handling gliders and sail planes; or
b) Starting engines, taxi-ing, and stopping engines. Be able to assist a pilot taxi-ing an aircraft.
9) a) Understand the difference between air speed and ground speed.
b) Know the use of altimeter and air-speed indicator and be able to make correct readings.
c) Know the points of the compass and their relative degrees.
d) Set an aeronautical compass for a given track.
10) Go on a short flight as pilot or passenger in an aircraft or glider; or
Pass one of the following clauses:
a) Spend half an hour at the controls of a Link Trainer.
b) Spend an hour receiving instruction and watching duties being performed at a control tower on a Service or large civil aerodrome.
Note: Only a very elementary knowledge is required as the test is intended as an introduction to aviation. This relates in particular to clause 2 c) and 9) a) .
1964 (March) POR - Leading Air Ranger Test
1) Read a book on the history of aviation and pass one of the following causes:
a) Compile a scrapbook on a particular feature in the history of aviation.
b) Construct a model of historical interest.
c) Make a chart showing the progress of aviation.
2) a) Know the common terms used to describe parts of an aircraft.
b) Know the different controls of an aircraft or glider.
c) Define the four main forces which affect aircraft in flight.
3) a) Know the distinguishing marks and titles of the Royal Air Force and Women's Royal Air Force personnel.
b) Recognise the national markings and identification letters on civil aircraft of ten countries.
c) Know the air routes operating from five countries to the home country.
4) Know how to render assistance to the occupants of a crashed aircraft by being able to:
a) Recognise and operate emergency exits and break-in panels.
b) Locate and use crash axes and fire extinguishers.
c) Disengage the safety harness and parachute harness of passengers and air crew.
d) Render first aid (as set out under clause 11 of the Ranger Service Star).
e) Give emergency calls for ambulance and fire brigade.
5) Identify the following:
High-wing monoplane, low-wing monoplane, single-engine and multi-engine aircraft, biplane, seaplane, flying-boat, glider, helicopter.
6) Keep a weather log for two consecutive weeks, making two or more entries a day showing:
a) Amount and type of cloud.
b) Force and direction of wind.
c) Estimated visibility.
d) Temperature and pressure (where possible).
7) a) Understand the purpose of a signals area at an airfield and know at least six different signals which might be displayed.
b) Know the standard ground-to-air signals be Aldis lamp and Very lights used on Service and civil airfields.
8) Know the signals and orders used by pilots and ground crews when:
a) Handling gliders and sail planes; or
b) Starting engines, taxi-ing, and stopping engines. Be able to assist a pilot taxi-ing an aircraft.
9) a) Understand the difference between air speed and ground speed.
b) Know the use of altimeter and air-speed indicator and be able to make correct readings.
c) Know the points of the compass and their relative degrees.
d) Set an aeronautical compass for a given track.
10) Go for a short flight as pilot or passenger in an aircraft or glider; or
Pass one of the following clauses
a) Spend half an hour at the controls of a Link Trainer.
b) Spend an hour receiving instruction and watching duties being performed at a control tower on a Service or large civil aerodrome.
Note: Only a very elementary knowledge is required as the test is intended as an introduction to aviation. This relates in particular to clauses 2 c) and 9 a).
1965 (July) POR - Leading Air Ranger Test
1) Read a book on the history of aviation and pass one of the following causes:
a) Compile a scrapbook on a particular feature in the history of aviation.
b) Construct a model of historical interest.
c) Make a chart showing the progress of aviation.
2) a) Know the common terms used to describe parts of an aircraft.
b) Know the different controls of an aircraft or glider.
c) Define the four main forces which affect aircraft in flight.
3) a) Know the distinguishing marks and titles of the Royal Air Force and Women's Royal Air Force personnel.
b) Recognise the national markings and identification letters on civil aircraft of ten countries.
c) Know the air routes operating from five countries to the home country.
4) Know how to render assistance to the occupants of a crashed aircraft by being able to:
a) Recognise and operate emergency exits and break-in panels.
b) Locate and use crash axes and fire extinguishers.
c) Disengage the safety harness and parachute harness of passengers and air crew.
d) Render first aid (as set out under clause 11 of the Ranger Service Star).
e) Give emergency calls for ambulance and fire brigade.
5) Identify ten of the following:
High-wing monoplane, low-wing monoplane, single-engined monoplane, braced monoplane, cantilever monoplane, turbo-prop airliner, jet air-liner, jet plane used by the Forces, Forces trainer-plllane, biplane, glider, helicopter.
6) Keep a weather log for two consecutive weeks, making two or more entries a day showing:
a) Amount and type of cloud.
b) Force and direction of wind.
c) Estimated visibility.
d) Temperature and pressure (where possible).
7) a) Understand the purpose of a signals area at an airfield and know at least six different signals which might be displayed.
b) Know the standard ground-to-air signals by Aldis lamp and Very lights used on Service and civil airfields.
8) Know the signals and orders used by pilots and ground crews when:
a) Handling gliders and sail planes; or
b) Starting engines, taxi-ing, and stopping engines. Be able to assist a pilot taxi-ing an aircraft.
9) a) Understand the difference between air speed and ground speed.
b) Know the use of altimeter and air-speed indicator and be able to make correct readings.
c) Know the points of the compass and their relative degrees.
d) Set an aeronautical compass for a given track.
10) Go for a short flight as pilot or passenger in an aircraft or glider; or
Pass one of the following clauses
a) Spend half an hour at the controls of a Link Trainer.
b) Spend an hour receiving instruction and watching duties being performed at a control tower on a Service or large civil aerodrome.
Note: Only a very elementary knowledge is required as the test is intended as an introduction to aviation. This relates in particular to clauses 2 c) and 9 a).