Flight

By the 1890s, the Wrights were interested in flight, especially the gliders of _____ __________.

• Otto Lilienthal.

• Amelia Earhart

• Henry Ford

They built wings that could be twisted a little and moved up and down slightly, to control flight. They called this steering system called _________ _________

• wing-warping

• auto-matic

• auto-pilot

• wing-suit flying

The Wright Brothers study ________ to improve their invention.

• bats

• bird wings

• butterflies

• toys

What type of flying machine did the Wright Brothers experiment with?

• kites

• gliders

• hot air balloons

• rockets

The Wright brothers invented a box-shaped wind tunnel to:

• earn money by selling it to other inventors

• answer their question about wing design

• use it as a model for a much larger tunnel they would build later

Who was the first person to fly solo nonstop across the Atlantic Ocean?

• Charles Lindbergh

• Amelia Earhart

• Howard Hughes

• Wiley Post

Which ancient civilization is known for its early attempts at human flight using kites?

• Chinese

• Egyptian

• Greek

• Roman

What was the primary purpose of the Montgolfier brothers' invention in the 18th century?

• Military reconnaissance

• Scientific exploration

• Public entertainment

• Agricultural use

Which invention by the Wright brothers was crucial for controlling the aircraft's roll?

• Ailerons

• Rudder

• Elevator

• Wing-warping

In which year did the Wright brothers achieve the first powered flight?

• 1900

• 1903

• 1905

• 1910