1 Aviation History

1 Aviation History

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Mathematics

12th Grade

Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Who was responsible for the 1st trans-Atlantic flight?

Back

Charles Lindberg was the first person to complete a trans-Atlantic flight, flying from New York to Paris in 1927.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Who broke the sound barrier?

Back

Chuck Yeager was the first person to break the sound barrier in 1947, flying the Bell X-1.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What was developed to help pilots learn to fly?

Back

Flight simulators are training devices that simulate the experience of flying an aircraft, allowing pilots to practice without leaving the ground.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What was developed in between WWI and WWII?

Back

Jet engines were developed during this period, revolutionizing air travel by providing faster and more efficient propulsion.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which service was responsible for the 1st air mail delivery service?

Back

The Army Air Service was responsible for the first air mail delivery service in the United States, starting in 1918.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the significance of the Wright brothers in aviation history?

Back

The Wright brothers, Orville and Wilbur, are credited with inventing and building the first successful airplane, achieving the first powered flight in 1903.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the role of the FAA in aviation?

Back

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulates all aspects of civil aviation in the U.S., including air traffic control, certification of personnel, and aircraft safety.

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