Questions with Correct Answers
Who was considered a true goodwill ambassador for aviation? Charles Lindbergh
How many men and women died in unsuccessful attempts to fly across the Atlantic in 1927, the
year Lindbergh achieved fame? 19
Who was the first woman to fly across the Atlantic? Amelia Earhart
Why did Wilmer Stultz ask Amelia Earhart to fly across the Atlantic with him? He wanted
to win a prize offered by Pittsburgh heiress Amy Phipps Guest
Which of the following is an accomplishment of Amelia Earhart? She was the first woman
to fly solo across the Atlantic
What was unique about Amelia Earhart's attempt to fly around the world? She wanted to
circle the globe as close as possible to the equator
, Who made the first successful blind flight? James Harold Doolittle
Who was the third enlisted man in the Army to become a pilot? William C. Ocker
What device did Ocker use to solve spatial disorientation? Turn-and-bank indicator
What lets pilots train without having to go up in the air? Flight simulator
Who set an endurance record by staying in flight for almost a week? Major Carl Spaatz
What was started on 15 May 1918 that brought aviation into the mainstream for most
Americans? Airmail service
What did the Kelly Act allow private companies to do? Carry mail under contract
What act provided for the first federal safety regulation of aviation for pilots and aircraft?
Air Commerce Act