History of Flight

Who created the first hot air balloon?

• The Wright Brothers

• Amelia Earhart

• The Montgolfier Brothers

Where and when was the first ever balloon flight?

• France 25 April 1783

• Italy 25 December 2001

• USA 25 March 1990

• Iceland 25 August 1846

Which animals manned the second balloon flight?

• Cow, Moose & Goose

• Sheep, Duck & Cockerel

• Pig, Horse & Penguin

• Monkey, Giraffe & Seal

When did the first hydrogen filled balloon fly 27 miles?

• 29th November 1902

• 17th May 1673

• 4th July 1846

• 1st December 1793

A steerable balloon is called what?

• An airship

• A glider

• A plane

• A ship

What was the name of the accident that occurred in 1937?

• Hilux Drama

• Hindenburg Disaster

• Hunter Explosion

• Higher Eruption

Who created the first glider?

• Sir George Cayley

• Mr Greg Caley

• Professor George Capstick

• Lord George Cayman

What year was George Cayley's glider created in?

• 1844

• 1894

• 1804

• 1847

What did Gottleib Daimler invent in 1885?

• Quadruple Cylinder Internal Combustion Engine

• Triple Cylinder Internal Combustion Engine

• Double Cylinder Internal Combustion Engine

• Single Cylinder Internal Combustion Engine

Who was the first man to fly across the English Channel?

• Louis Bleriot

• Lewis Bleriot

• Louie Blanket

• Leo Bleriot