Meet the First Man to Fly Like a Bird

What type of flying machine did Jacques-Étienne Montgolfier use for his historic ascent over Paris in 1783?

• A fixed-wing airplane

• A dirigible

• A hot air balloon

• A glider

Which animals were sent on an unmanned test flight before the first human hot air balloon ascent to determine if it was safe for humans?

• A dog, a cat, and a bird

• A sheep, a duck, and a rooster

• Two monkeys and a parrot

• A pig, a chicken, and a goose

How do lighter-than-air vehicles achieve lift?

• By generating thrust with powerful engines.

• By having wings that create aerodynamic lift.

• By weighing less than the total volume of air they displace.

• By using propellers to push them upwards.

What was the primary challenge George Cayley faced in his quest for powered flight?

• Lack of understanding of lift.

• Inability to control the aircraft.

• Insufficient thrust from available engines.

• Excessive drag on his designs.

What specific achievement is officially attributed to the Wright Brothers in aviation history?

• First human to fly.

• First to fly a heavier-than-air aircraft.

• First controlled, sustained flight in a powered aeroplane.

• First to fly a powered heavier-than-air aircraft.

Who achieved the first non-stop transatlantic crossing in an aeroplane, and in what year?

• Charles Lindbergh in 1927.

• Amelia Earhart in 1932.

• John Alcock and Arthur Brown in 1919.

• The Wright Brothers in 1903.

What were the key advantages of jet-powered airplanes over traditional piston-powered planes?

• They were quieter and more fuel-efficient.

• They could fly higher, faster, and further.

• They required less maintenance and were cheaper to build.

• They were easier to control and more maneuverable.