Wilbur Wright's Flight Experiments Quiz

What was Wilbur Wright's primary interest since childhood?

• Horse riding

• Cycling

• Mechanical and human flights

• Boating

What was the main purpose of Wilbur Wright's first machine?

• To fly with a motor

• To experiment with equilibrium

• To break speed records

• To perform acrobatic feats

What was the duration of the flight achieved by Wilbur Wright with the glider?

• 20 seconds

• 30 seconds

• 50 seconds

• 43 seconds

What was the reason for the partial success of the first trial of the machine with an engine?

• Strong wind

• Lack of experience with the machine

• Mechanical failure

• Bad weather

When did the Wright Brothers achieve the first successful sustained airplane flight?

• January 1, 1904

• December 17, 1903

• December 14, 1903

• December 31, 1903

What was the distance covered during the first successful sustained airplane flight?

• 1000 feet

• 500 feet

• 700 feet

• 852 feet

What was the main reason for the failure of the first trial of the machine with an engine?

• Mechanical failure

• Lack of skill

• Lack of power

• Bad weather

What was the main focus of Wilbur Wright's experiments with the glider?

• Speed

• Altitude

• Distance

• Equilibrium

What was the main reason for the slow descent of the machine during the first trial?

• Bad weather

• Mechanical failure

• Strong wind

• Lack of speed

What was the main reason for the easy landing of the operator during the first trial?

• Strong wind

• Soft sand

• Lack of speed

• Mechanical failure