AFJROTC // Exploring Flight: Pioneers of Flight Chapter 1 Lesson 4 Questions and Answers Latest Update Graded A+

AFJROTC // Exploring Flight: Pioneers of Flight Chapter 1 Lesson 4 Questions and Answers Latest Update Graded A+ What is the significance of the Wright brothers in aviation history? They are credited with inventing and building the first successful airplane. Who were the first individuals to make a powered, controlled, and sustained flight? The Wright brothers, Orville and Wilbur Wright. What year did the Wright brothers make their first successful powered flight? 1903. What was the name of the aircraft the Wright brothers used for their first flight? The Wright Flyer. Why was the Wright brothers' flight in 1903 a major milestone in aviation history? It demonstrated that controlled, sustained flight with a powered aircraft was possible. 2 Who was the first person to fly solo in an airplane across the Atlantic Ocean? Charles Lindbergh. What was the name of the aircraft Charles Lindbergh used for his solo flight across the Atlantic? The Spirit of St. Louis. What year did Charles Lindbergh complete his first solo transatlantic flight? 1927. What is the significance of Amelia Earhart in aviation history? She was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean and set many other records. What was the name of the plane Amelia Earhart flew on her solo transatlantic flight? The Lockheed Vega. What year did Amelia Earhart make her solo flight across the Atlantic? 1932. 3 What was one of the key challenges early aviators faced when attempting powered flight? The lack of reliable and powerful engines. Who was the first person to achieve the first sustained flight in a heavier-than-air aircraft? The Wright brothers, in 1903. What was the primary function of the Wright brothers' 1903 Flyer’s wing warping? It helped the aircraft maintain control by adjusting the wings' shape for balance during flight. What made the Wright brothers' design of the aircraft’s control system innovative? It combined wing warping for roll control and a movable rudder for yaw control, both essential for stable flight. What were the main factors that contributed to the success of the Wright brothers' flight? The development of a reliable engine, control systems, and their ability to test and adjust their designs systematically. What is the significance of the 1909 Wright Military Flyer? 4 It was the first aircraft purchased by