Aviation History
Who was the first person to accomplish a controlled, sustained flight in a powered aircraft?
Orville Wright
What was the name of the Wright Brothers' prototype that was used for testing before the creation of the Wright Flyer?
Wright Glider
What sport does Kelch play for the school?
Track & Field (Sprint)
What is the name of the technology that allows aircraft to fly faster than the speed of sound?
Supersonic flight
Which 1986 film, starring Tom Cruise as a naval aviator, significantly boosted interest in military aviation?
Top Gun
What was the name of the first supersonic passenger jet to enter commercial service?
Concorde
What was the name of the first aircraft to fly around the world without stopping or refueling in 1986?
Voyager
How many instagram posts has Sidney made this year?
16
Which innovation, introduced in the 1930's, significantly improved aircraft navigation and safety by allowing pilots for fly in poor visibility?
Instrument Flight Rules (IFR)
What is the name of the iconic aircraft piloted by Han Solo in the Star Wars saga?
Millennium Falcon
What was the name of the first aircraft to fly nonstop from New York to Paris? (HINT: Flown by Charles Lindbergh)
Spirit of St. Louis
What is the name (not type) of the aircraft that dropped the first atomic bomb on Hiroshima in 1945?
The Enola Gay
What's Ali's Favourite Coffee Condiment?
Sprinkles
What is the name of the system of satellites to provide precise location information for navigation and is widely used in aviation today?
Global Positioning System (GPS)
What is the name of the main character in Disney's animated movie Planes?
Dusty Crophopper
Who is credited with developing the first practical helicopter?
Igor Sikorsky
Which airline's flight 1549 successfully ditched in the Hudson River in 2009, with all passengers surviving?
US Airways
What was Homin's job(specialty) when he served in the Korean Navy?
Aviation Mechanic
Which aircraft, developed by Boeing, was the first to use composite materials extensively in its construction, making it lighter and more fuel-efficient?
Boeing 787 Dreamliner
In the movie "Catch Me If You Can," which airline does Frank Abagnale Jr. impersonate a pilot for?
Pan American World Airways (Pan Am)
In what kind of airplane did Amelia Earhart attempt to circumnavigate the globe?
Lockheed Electra.
What is the name of the first aircraft to fly faster than the speed of sound in 1947?
Bell X-1 (Glamorous Glennis)
How many mentor pairing did Jonah do since August?
473
What is the name of the technology that allows aircraft to take off and land vertically, eliminating the need for runways?
Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL)
Which 1965 film, starring James Stewart, features a group of survivors who rebuild a crashed Fairchild C-82 Packet in the Sahara Desert?
The Flight of the Phoenix