Flight Physics 2
How did engineers come up with idea of the airplane?
Put an engine on a glider.
What years are described as Modern Aviation?
Everything pre 1890
1890s- 1918
1918-1939
1939-1945
1945 - present
1945 - present
What are the two best innovators for Aviation?
War and Competition.
What was the main evolution in aircraft during World War II?
What were Kamikaze attacks? Were they effective?
Suicide attacks by Japanese fighters by crashing planes into high value targets. They were highly effective.
What are two Pros of Lighter Than Air devices?
Usually safe, use cheaper and more abundant fuels, and easier to maintain.
What years as described as Early Aviation History?
Everything pre 1890
1890s- 1918
1918-1939
1939-1945
1945 - present
Everything pre 1890
Why did Airships, such as Zeppelins, fall out of favor with engineers and the general public?
Engineers realized there was not a lot room for innovation with airships.
The general public saw the Hindenburg explode over New Jersey and lost interest in airships.
What was Blitzkrieg? Was it effective?
German military tactic of attacking at near max speed with airplanes.
What was the most successful surprise attack in Aviation history?
The Japanese Bombing of Pearl Harbor
What are two three pros of Heavier than Air devices?
Usually smaller, usually faster, very maneuverable, can carry more passengers and cargo, and usually very safe.
What years are described as Aviation in World War II?
Everything pre 1890
1890s- 1918
1918-1939
1939-1945
1945 - present
1939-1945
What are Wright Brothers credited with in 1903?
What was the main evolution in aircraft during the Golden Years?
Biplanes turned into monoplanes due to stronger engines.
Why are the Nuclear Bombings of the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki remembered in Aviation history?
The bombs were dropped out of airplanes.
What are two cons of Heavier than air devices?
Expensive fuels, harder to maintain, and potential for larger disasters with few survivors
What years are described as the Golden Years of Aviation?
Everything pre 1890
1890s- 1918
1918-1939
1939-1945
1945 - present
1918-1939
What was the trend in fighter aircraft during World War I?
The Germans and British would come up with a new and better plane every 8-12 months.
How did Barnstorming lead to innovation in Aviation?
The Barnstormers competed against each other in speed and distance competitions which led to new and better airplane designs.
Whyi is D-Day remembered in Aviation History?
11,000 planes participated in D-Day by bombing locations, dropping paratroopers, etc.
What are three cons of Lighter than air devices?
Very large, not very maneuverable, carries lower amounts of passengers and fuels, slower, and potential for larger disasters.
What years are described as the Pioneer Years of Avaition?
Everything pre 1890
1890s- 1918
1918-1939
1939-1945
1945 - present
1890s-1918
What are two things the Wright Brothers did with their newfound fame?
Did demonstration flights across Europe, Sold planes to the Military, opened flying schools.
Why is the Battle of Britain remembered in Aviation and World War II history? (Explain both parts)
Remembered in Aviation history because it was an entirely aerial battle.
Remembered in World War II history because it was the first major loss for the Germans.
Why did Aircraft carriers prove to be the defining tool for winning the pacific theatre of World War II?
The ability to launch dozen of fighter planes to strike targets proved to be the strongest military tactic of the pacific theatre.