Fundamentals of Flight

Who invented the kite?

• The Germans

• The Chinese

• The French

An Aeronaut is also called a _______________

What were balloons used for during the Civil War?

• To deliver supplies

• They were not invented yet, so they were not used

• To observe the enemy

What are the three basic problems of flight?

• Lift, Thrust, Control

• Pitch, roll and yaw

• Take off, maneuver, landing

The force that overcomes gravity/weight is called

• Thrust

• Drag

• LIft

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The force that resists motion is called

• Lift

• Thrust

• Drag

The forward force created by an engine is called

• Lift

• Thrust

• Drag

Who is considered the "Father of Modern Aviation?"

• Albert Einstein
• OTTO

• Wright Brothers
• Orville and Wilbur Wright

Who was the first to achieve controlled, sustained and powered flight?

• Leonardo da Vinci
• Albert Einstein
• Thomas Edison
• Wright Brothers

In what year did the first controlled, sustained, and powered flight occur?

• 1903
• 1899
• 1910
• 1900