Aviation History and Contributions

Glenn Hammond Curtis reflects on the collaborative efforts in the development of aviation, highlighting contributions from various pioneers, including himself and the Wright brothers. He shares his personal preference for motorcycles and his business, Curtis Engines. Curtis discusses the challenges faced by the aviation industry due to legal battles, particularly with the Wright brothers, which hindered progress. He envisions a future where aviation is accessible to the average person, akin to the Model T in the automotive industry.

How does Glenn Hammond Curtis describe the feeling of flying in an airplane?

• Like the start of a motorcycle crash

• Like a roller coaster ride

• Like a gentle breeze

• Like a smooth sailing boat

What does Curtis suggest about the development of aviation?

• It was a secretive project

• It was primarily developed in France

• It was a collaborative effort by many

• It was the work of a single genius

Who were some of the contributors to aviation mentioned by Curtis?

• Curtis, the Wright brothers, and men in France

• Only the Wright brothers

• Curtis and the Wright brothers

• Men in France and the Wright brothers

What was Curtis's preference regarding his involvement in aviation?

• He preferred to work alone

• He wanted to be the first in the air

• He wanted to build rockets

• He preferred to stay on the ground

What was Curtis's view on the Wright brothers' approach to aviation?

• He admired their flexibility

• He thought they were too flexible

• He thought they were too slow

• He believed they were too rigid

What was the effect of the legal battles on the aviation industry according to Curtis?

• It halted progress

• It made aviation more popular

• It had no effect

• It accelerated progress

How does Curtis describe the Wright brothers in terms of their contribution to aviation?

• As German engineers

• As British pioneers

• As French innovators

• As American geniuses

What does Curtis envision for the future of aviation?

• Aviation being limited to military use

• Aviation being banned

• Aviation remaining exclusive

• Aviation becoming more accessible

What kind of personal aircraft does Curtis hope for?

• A large commercial jet

• A slow and steady plane

• A helicopter for everyone

• A personal aircraft like the Model T

What engine type does Curtis suggest for future personal aircraft?

• An 8-cylinder engine

• A 6-cylinder engine

• A 4-cylinder engine

• A 12-cylinder engine