Flight 19 Navigation and Outcomes

The video explores the mystery of Flight 19, a training flight that disappeared. It discusses the flight's path, compass issues, and various theories about its fate. Colleen Sterling's analysis of the Navy report and her expertise in aviation probability are highlighted. The video concludes with the final attempts of the flight crew to navigate and the theories surrounding their disappearance.

What was the primary purpose of Flight 19?

• Combat mission

• Navigation training

• Rescue operation

• Cargo transport

What was the initial path taken by Flight 19 after dropping bombs on the Sapona?

• South

• Northwest

• Due east

• Due west

Who is Colleen Sterling compared to in the field of aviation probability analysis?

• Isaac Newton

• LeBron James

• Michael Jordan

• Albert Einstein

What issue did Taylor, the flight lead, face with his compass?

• It was missing

• It was showing incorrect readings

• It was broken

• It was not calibrated

What does IFF stand for in aviation terms?

• International Flight Frequency

• Internal Flight Function

• Identification, Friend or Foe

• Instrument Flight Facility

What direction did Powers suggest the flight should take to find land?

• East

• South

• West

• North

What was the final decision made by the flight when they realized they were running out of fuel?

• Fly east

• Fly west

• Fly south

• Fly north

What did the radar track from the Solomons aircraft carrier show about the flight's direction?

• Heading north

• Heading south

• Heading east

• Heading west

What was the main reason for the confusion among the Flight 19 crew?

• Poor weather conditions

• Compass malfunctions

• Lack of training

• Communication issues

What was the outcome when the first plane's fuel dropped below 10 gallons?

• They called for help

• They all went down together

• They found land

• They landed safely