Aviation History and Facts Quiz

What was the significant achievement of the Wright Brothers in 1903?

• First powered flight

• First commercial flight

• First hot air balloon flight

• First circumnavigation by air

What was the distance covered by the Wright Brothers' longest flight on December 17, 1903?

• 100 meters

• 259 meters

• 852 meters

• 500 meters

When did the first commercial airline flight take place?

• 1924

• 1914

• 1903

• 1932

What role did airplanes play in World War I?

• Passenger travel

• Mail delivery

• Transporting goods

• Fighting ability

How long did the first circumnavigation of the globe by air take?

• 150 days

• 100 days

• 175 days

• 200 days

What was the aviation industry's focus by 2019?

• Creating environmentally friendly aircraft

• Expanding airport facilities

• Increasing flight speed

• Reducing ticket prices

What are the odds of dying in an airplane crash compared to a car crash?

• 1 in 1,000

• 1 in 114

• 1 in 100

• 1 in 9,821

Which airport is the busiest in the world?

• Dubai International, UAE

• Guangzhou Baiyun, China

• Hartsfield-Jackson, Atlanta

• Heathrow, London

What is notable about the Wright Brothers' education?

• They were homeschooled

• They attended high school but did not graduate

• They did not attend school

• They had PhDs

Who was the first female pilot to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean?

• Amelia Earhart

• Jacqueline Cochran

• Bessie Coleman

• Harriet Quimby