Airplanes
What does it mean when your airplane is delayed?
your airplane is late
When you are getting on an airplane, what do you need to show?
Boarding pass
What is a glider?
an unpowered flying apparatus for a single person, consisting of a frame with a fabric airfoil stretched over it. The operator is suspended from a harness below and controls flight by body movement.
Whats the piece on the front of a plane that turns like a fan called?
propeller
What does it mean to be jet lagged?
To be tired after a flight.
What does it mean when an airplane departs?
It leaves the airport
Which tickets cost more money?
First class or Economy class?
First class
What is a hang glider made of?
a huge wing made of light, tough fabric over a strong, simple frame.
What is the area called where the pilot sits?
Cockpit
What type of food can you find on a plane?
Peanuts, soda, crackers, etc.
What does it mean to have a connecting flight?
You are getting on another plane
When landing on the runway, what could be a risk for the airplane when it is raining?
Hydroplaning
How fast can hang gliders go?
At most, 30 mph
What is equipment designed to serve a specific function on a plane called?
Apparatus
Who invented the plane?
Wright Brothers
What two times do you wear a seat belt while on a plane?
During take off and landing
What are the people called who stand on the runway and direct the plane?
Air traffic controllers
Who invented the hang glider?
Otto Lilienthal (a 19th-century German inventor)
What is the practice of navigating through air and space?
aeronautics
Would you like to learn to fly a plane?
Explain
Where do you store a plane?
Hangar
What can you find inside a terminal?
Passengers waiting for their plane
How long was the longest flight by a glider?
11 hours
475 miles
What is the name of the object that helps you carry your baggage?
Porter
Would you rather travel by air or train?
Explain.