02. History of Lighter-Than-Air Flight

Who were the pioneers in the experiments of lighter-than-air flight?

• Wright brothers

• Montgolfier brothers

• Lindbergh brothers

• Zeppelin brothers

What form of aviation captured the imagination of the world in the early 20th century?

• Jet planes

• Helicopters

• Dirigibles

• Gliders

Who successfully launched the first hot air balloon in 1783?

• Professor A. Charles

• Pilatre de Rozier

• Joseph and Etienne Montgolfier

• The Wright Brothers

What did Professor A. Charles experiment with to contribute to the field of lighter-than-air flight?

• Heated air and lightweight fabrics

• Hydrogen-filled balloons

• Steam-powered engines

• Solar-powered balloons

What was Pilatre de Rozier known for in 1783?

• Designing the first dirigible

• Becoming the first human to ascend into the sky in a hot air balloon

• Inventing the parachute

• Developing the first airplane

What did the Montgolfier brothers' experiments with heated air and lightweight fabrics lay the foundation for?

• The development of jet engines

• The development of lighter-than-air aircraft

• The invention of the helicopter

• The creation of the first glider

What did Professor A. Charles' work lay the groundwork for?

• The development of jet engines

• The development of dirigibles and other more sophisticated lighter-than-air aircraft

• The invention of the helicopter

• The creation of the first glider

Who is widely regarded as the father of the modern dirigible?

• Sir George Cayley

• The Piccard Family

• Count Ferdinand Von Zeppelin

• Auguste Piccard

What significant contributions did the Piccard family make?

• Development of the modern dirigible

• Development of high-altitude balloons and stratospheric exploration

• Pioneering work in the field of aerodynamics

• Creation of the Zeppelin company

Who is often referred to as the "father of aviation"?

• Count Ferdinand Von Zeppelin

• Jean Piccard

• Sir George Cayley

• Auguste Piccard