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Spaatz Aerospace Chapter 3 Questions with
Correct Answers for Specific Exam Mail
The _____ began in America when Ralph Pulitzer offered a trophy to promote
high-speed flight.
Ans: Pulitzer Trophy Race
The National Air Races were a result of the _____.
Ans: Pulitzer Trophy Race
The _____ was a transcontinental speed race.
Ans: Bendix Race
The Woman's Air Derby led the formation of an association of women fliers
called the ______.
Ans: Ninety-Nines
In 1915, ______ formed an organization called the National Advisory
Committee for Aeronautics.
Ans: Woodrow Wilson
More efficient wing shapes were developed by ______ scientists.
Ans: School of Aeronautics at New York
______ developed the first practical helicopter.
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Ans: Igor Sikorsky
______ was the first person to cross the Atlantic Ocean solo.
Ans: Charles Lindbergh
One decline in the use of dirigibles during the 1930s can be traced to _____.
Ans: many disasters
The _____ allowed the Germans to build Zeppelins again after their defeat in
WWI.
Ans: Treaty of Versailles
First attempt to standardize and regulate commercial aviation.
Ans: Air Commerce Act of 1926
Authorized a thorough study of commercial aviation.
Ans: Air Mail Act of 1934
Unified the economic and safety regulations of the entire field of aviation.
Ans: Air Mail Act of 1938
Allowed the contractor to be paid 80% of the air mail revenue.
Ans: Air Mail Act of 1925
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Spaatz Aerospace Chapter 3 Questions with
Correct Answers for Specific Exam Mail
The _____ began in America when Ralph Pulitzer offered a trophy to promote
high-speed flight.
Ans: Pulitzer Trophy Race
The National Air Races were a result of the _____.
Ans: Pulitzer Trophy Race
The _____ was a transcontinental speed race.
Ans: Bendix Race
The Woman's Air Derby led the formation of an association of women fliers
called the ______.
Ans: Ninety-Nines
In 1915, ______ formed an organization called the National Advisory
Committee for Aeronautics.
Ans: Woodrow Wilson
More efficient wing shapes were developed by ______ scientists.
Ans: School of Aeronautics at New York
______ developed the first practical helicopter.
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, 2
Ans: Igor Sikorsky
______ was the first person to cross the Atlantic Ocean solo.
Ans: Charles Lindbergh
One decline in the use of dirigibles during the 1930s can be traced to _____.
Ans: many disasters
The _____ allowed the Germans to build Zeppelins again after their defeat in
WWI.
Ans: Treaty of Versailles
First attempt to standardize and regulate commercial aviation.
Ans: Air Commerce Act of 1926
Authorized a thorough study of commercial aviation.
Ans: Air Mail Act of 1934
Unified the economic and safety regulations of the entire field of aviation.
Ans: Air Mail Act of 1938
Allowed the contractor to be paid 80% of the air mail revenue.
Ans: Air Mail Act of 1925
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