Aircraft flown during WWI
True or False: the Sopwith Triplane had two wings.
False.
Which forces were involved in the Battle of the Atlantic?
Allied and Axis powers (mainly Britain and Germany)
What was the first major defeat suffered by Germany in WWII?
What is the air traffic controller's immediate concern?
Safety
What does NORDO stand for and what does it mean?
No Radio (describes an aircraft operating without radio communication)
What was the nickname of the Sopwith Triplane?
Tripe or Tripehound.
What were Allied merchant ships organized into to protect them from German U-boats?
Large convoys escorted by warships and aircraft.
Why was the Hawker Hurricane Mk I easy to produce and repair quickly?
Simple, traditional design
What does RADAR stand for?
Radio Detection And Ranging
A departing NORDO aircraft sees a steady red light from the tower. What should it do?
Stop immediately
How many machine guns did the Bristol F.2B carry in total?
2-3 machine guns
What was the most-produced American military aircraft in history?
B-24 Liberator Bomber
When did the Battle of Britain take place (month and year)?
August 8 – October 31, 1940
What is an ATC authorization?
Authorization for aircraft to operate in controlled airspace under specific conditions
What must a pilot do before making a NORDO flight at a controlled airport?
Contact the control tower to declare intentions and obtain clearance to operate within the airspace
How many enemy aircrafts did the Canadian B Flight of No. 10 Squadron take down using Sopwith Triplanes in 1917?
87 enemy aircrafts.
What was Germany's goal in the Battle of the Atlantic?
To cut off Allied supply routes and sink merchant ships faster than they could be replaced, starving Britain out of the war
What was Operation Sea Lion and how did it influence the Battle of Britain?
Operation Sea Lion was Germany’s planned amphibious invasion of Britain in WWII, but for the invasion to succeed, Germany first needed to destroy the Royal Air Force (RAF) and gain control of British airspace. This goal led directly to the Battle of Britain, where German aircraft attempted to defeat the RAF through large-scale air attacks.
Name three things ATC prevents collisions between.
Aircraft and aircraft / aircraft and obstructions / aircraft and vehicles on the manoeuvring area
What does an alternating red and green light mean?
danger, exercise extreme caution. Used to warn aircrafts of unsafe or uncertain conditions, be cautious until you see red or green light.
Why was the Bristol F.2B Fighter such an effective fighter aircraft?
Pilots began using both the forward gun AND the rear gun operated by a second passenger, turning it into a double-sided attack aircraft.
What was the Curtiss Kittyhawk used for in the Battle of the Atlantic?
Used to defend East Coast, protect convoy routes, attack enemy submarines
How did Germany's decision to bomb British cities instead of British airfields ultimately cost them the Battle of Britain?
It allowed Britain to repair runways, infrastructure and rebuild strength while Germany suffered massive losses — by October 1940, losses were so high Hitler was forced to abandon Operation Sea Lion.
What are the main uses of radar in aviation (give three)?
Aircraft tracking / weather detection / approach + landing guidance / ATC monitoring
What signal overrides all previous instructions for an arriving aircraft?
A red pyrotechnical light — it means "do not land for the time being" and overrides any previous clearance, day or night