Catherine Goebbel's Journey in Flight Research

Catherine Goebbel's temporary assignment at the Flight Research Division becomes permanent after proving her mathematical skills. She investigates a plane crash, leading to changes in air traffic regulations. Despite personal challenges, including her husband's death, Catherine remains dedicated to her career and family, starting a new chapter in her life.

What was Dorothy Vaughn's ultimatum to Catherine's boss?

• Give Catherine a raise or fire her

• Promote Catherine or send her back to Dorothy

• Provide Catherine with more training

• Transfer Catherine to another division

Why did the engineers in the Flight Research Division value Catherine?

• Her administrative skills

• Her experience in wind tunnel testing

• Her familiarity with higher-level math

• Her ability to pilot aircraft

What was Catherine's first major assignment in the Flight Research Division?

• Training new engineers

• Investigating a plane crash

• Designing a new aircraft

• Developing flight simulation software

What did Catherine's analysis reveal about the plane crash?

• The weather conditions were poor

• The plane had a mechanical failure

• The pilot made an error

• A jet's air disturbance caused the crash

What change resulted from Catherine's findings on the plane crash?

• Improved pilot training programs

• Changes in air traffic regulations

• Enhanced flight recorder technology

• New aircraft designs

Where did Catherine's family move after living in Newsome Park?

• West Area Computing

• Newport News

• Mimosa Crescent

• Langley

What illness did Catherine's husband suffer from?

• A tumor at the base of his skull

• Cancer

• Heart disease

• Diabetes

How did Catherine handle her husband's death?

• She retired early

• She focused on her work and daughters' education

• She moved to a new city

• She took a long break from work

What new household rule did Catherine establish after becoming a single mother?

• Her daughters must do their own laundry

• Her daughters must clean the house

• Her daughters must iron her clothes

• Her daughters must cook dinner

What was Catherine's main focus for her daughters after her husband's death?

• Finding them jobs

• Teaching them household chores

• Ensuring they excelled in school

• Getting them married