Louis Bleriot
Where did Louis Bleriot live?
Cambrai, France
What are two characteristics of a light aircraft?
Propeller
Name four places in an airport.
Terminal, baggage claim, parking lot, check in desk, waiting area, and control tower.
What does it take to build a plane?
Hard work
Who was the first person to fly across the English Channel?
Louis Bleriot
How many Children did Louis have?
5 children
What are two characteristics of a passenger plane?
Windows
Engine
Who does the pilot ask for permission to land at the airport?
How many years did it take Louis Bleriot to build a plane that could fly?
6 years
What made the English Channel a challenge to fly over?
strong waves, fog, rain, 20 miles wide.
What made Louis crash into the cart of pumpkins?
A strange sound in the air.
What are two characteristics of a biplane?
Rudder
Propeller
Who helps a plane park?
The ground crew.
How many versions did Bleriot go through before one could fly?
7 versions
What was the prize for crossing the English Channel?
1000 pounds
What was Louis one wish?
To build a flying machine.
What are two characteristics of a fighter plane?
Missile
Ejection seat
Where do travelers pick up their bags?
The baggage claim.
Did Bleriot ever get hurt if a plane crashed?
Yes, there were sprains, breaks, bruises, black eyes, broken ribs from plane crashes.
Was Bleriot afraid to cross the English Channel?
No, he liked the dangerous challenge.
What was the name of Louis Bleriot's first flying machine?
Bleriot I
What are two characteristics of a seaplane?
Tail fin
Float
Where do travelers go before gettin on a plane?
The check-in desk.
How did Bleriot prove that his plane could really fly?
By crossing the English Channel.
How does Bleriot know he made it to England?
He sees the white cliffs of Dover.