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This beach, just 90 nm south east of Williamsburg, is the location of the first heavier than air flight.
Where is Kitty Hawk, NC?
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Known as the "Flying Fortress," this World War II bomber was one of two backbone airframes of USAAC's bomber fleet.
What is the B-17?
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This plane set a record for the fastest transatlantic commercial airline crossing in 1996.
What is the Concord?
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Responsible for organizing planes in the air and on the ground, these workers make busy airports like ATL and JFK possible through expert coordination and multitasking.
Who are Air Traffic Controllers?
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This American airline company uses a Greek letter for its name.
What is Delta?
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She is a well-known pilot that was accredited with flying across the Atlantic Ocean solo. She later attempted to circumnavigate the world in 1937 when she unfortunately disappeared.
Who is Amelia Earhart?
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With over 44,000 aircraft built, this high wing airplane is the most produced aircraft in the world and is commonly found at flight schools all over the US (including WFC).
What is the Cessna 172?
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Along with a duck and a rooster, this type of mammal was the first mammal to fly in a lighter-than-air aircraft.
What is a sheep?
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These guys are responsible for giving check rides to those seeking their licenses or ratings. They make an absolute killing, its lowkey insane.
Who is a Designated Pilot Examiner?
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This occurs when the airplane's critical angle of attack is exceeded, leading to a loss of lift.
What is a stall?
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This was the year of the first trans-Atlantic flight, performed not by Lindbergh, but by Alcock and Brown.
When was 1919?
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This aircraft, built by Douglas, was wildly successful as a passenger airliner in the interwar period. It soon after found success outside of its initial role as a cargo aircraft for the Allied armies during World War II.
What is the DC-3/C-47?
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In 1909, this type of mammal was the first animal to fly in a heavier than air aircraft.
What is a pig?
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This person is responsible for the day to day operations of an airport (security, maintenance, and managing of third parties at the airfield).
Who is an Airport Manager?
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This installment of the "Night at the Museum" franchise was the first to feature Emilia Earhart.
What is "Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian"?
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She was the first African American Woman to receive her Pilot's license in 1921.
Who is Bessie Coleman?
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Notable for its hump towards the front of the fuselage, this Boeing airliner is iconic. From its usage on long haul, high demand, routes to carrying a space shuttle, it is truly one of the most iconic aircraft in history.
What is the Boeing 747?
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In a Cessna 172 named Hacienda, two pilots set a record for the longest refueled, crewed, flight by flying around Nevada for X number of days. (I will allow for a +/- of 5 days)
How many is 64 days?
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These government agents are responsible for investigating both aircraft and naval accidents alike.
Who are NTSB Investigators?
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This Wright Brother was the one to fly the Wright Flyer in 1903 for a distance of 852ft.
Who was Wilbur Wright?
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While flying a plane named Winnie Mae, this individual was the first to fly around the world solo in 1933. A feat that would only take him 7 days, 18 hours, and 49 1/2 minutes.
Who is Wiley Post?
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Flown by the Blue Angels, this fighter aircraft is commonly used throughout the US Navy but not the US Marine Corps.
What is the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet?
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This airline is the longest running airline under its original name.
What is KLM?
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These personnel are responsible for much of the boot-on-the-ground operations on the tarmac; including refueling aircraft, guiding aircraft, and towing aircraft.
Who are flight line technicians?
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Staring in the Disney Pixar classic "Planes", this crop duster gets alterations to become a racing plane!
Who was Dusty Crophopper?