American Aviation and Craft Stick Planes Quiz

What does the term 'aviation' refer to?

• The design of spacecraft

• The construction of airports

• The study of birds

• The flying or operating of aircraft

Who was the artist and inventor that studied birds to understand flight?

• Charles Lindbergh

• Orville Wright

• Amelia Earhart

• Leonardo da Vinci

What was the name of the first powered airplane designed by the Wright brothers?

• The Kitty Hawk

• The Wright Flyer

• The Flyer

• Spirit of St. Louis

What is the first step in building the craft stick plane?

• Cutting the wings

• Marking the midpoint

• Decorating the plane

• Creating the cockpit and tail

What was barnstorming in the 1920s?

• A type of aviation fuel

• A method of building planes

• A form of aerial entertainment with stunts

• A type of aircraft

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

• Charles Lindbergh

• Chuck Yeager

• Wilbur Wright

• Amelia Earhart

What happened to Amelia Earhart during her attempt to fly around the world?

• She landed in Paris

• She set a new speed record

• She successfully completed the flight

• Her plane disappeared in the South Pacific

What is the purpose of the rubber band in the craft stick plane?

• To hold the wings together

• To launch the plane

• To decorate the plane

• To balance the plane

Which aircraft is known for breaking the sound barrier?

• The SR-71

• The Bell X1

• The Wright Flyer

• The Spirit of St. Louis

How many airports are there approximately in America?

• 5,000

• 10,000

• 15,000

• 20,000