THE HISTORY OF AVIATION EXAM | QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (VERIFIED) | LATEST UPDATE | GRADED A+

What does aviation mean? Correct Answer: human flight Who were important Greek mythological characters in the early years of aviation? Correct Answer: Daedalus and Icarus Who was the Italian artist and investor who foresaw the parachute, helicopter, and aircraft? Correct Answer: Leonardo da Vinci (1452 AD- 1519 AD) What were the names of the Montgolfier brothers? Correct Answer: Joseph and Jacques Etienne What were the Montgolfier brothers famous for? Correct Answer: made the first hot air balloon flight in December 1782 in France; made the first manned flight November 1783 2 How was aviation utilized during the Civil War? Correct Answer: Observation balloons were used to monitor troops and spot artillery. What were major inventions during the early years of aviation? Correct Answer: balloons (gas, hot air); concepts (parachute, helicopter, human powered glider) What was a major highlight of pre-powered flight? Correct Answer: unpowered glider