Early aircraft in 1972

The transcript discusses the early days of aviation, focusing on the brave pilots who flew without formal training or books. These pilots relied heavily on their intuition to develop and refine new skills. The setting for their training was often rudimentary, with huts standing amidst scrub and weeds.

What material were the early aircraft primarily made of?

• Metal

• Plastic

• Wood

• Glass

Why did early pilots have to rely on their intuition?

• They were not allowed to practice

• There were no experienced instructors

• There were no books to learn from

• They had no access to aircraft

What was a major challenge for early pilots?

• Lack of aircraft

• Lack of fuel

• Lack of interest

• Lack of formal training resources

Where did pilots refine their skills?

• In the city

• In the mountains

• In the middle of scrub and weeds

• In the desert

What was the environment like where pilots practiced?

• Sandy and hot

• Snowy and cold

• Scrub and weeds

• Urban and crowded