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Spell Word #4
Compass
What is an instrument for showing direction?
Compass
Who is the main character? How old is he?
Brian Robeson, 13 years old
Why was Brian scared?
From the pilot's heart attack
Solve & Simplify 1/2 X 2/5
1/5
Spell Word #5
Dashboard
What does "altitude" mean?
Height of an object above the earth's surface
Where was he flying to?
Brian was flying to visit his dad in the Canadian wilderness
What does Brian do right before trying to land the plane?
He vomits
Solve & Simplify 8/9 X 1/2
4/9
Altimeter
What equipment sends out signals?
Transmitter
Why is he upset?
Brian's parents just got divorced.
How often does Brian try to use the radio to call for help?
Every 10 minutes
Solve & Simplify 2/4 X 3/6
1/4
Spell Word #1
Altitude
What instrument that shows how high the plane is flying?
Altimeter
What happened to the pilot? How did Brian know he was sick?
He had a heart attack, and was complaining about stomach pain.
What problem does Brian face when trying to use the plane’s controls? Did he have any preparation for his emergency solo landing?
He gets confused by all the buttons and levers. Brian had no preparation, the pilot only showed him how to steer the plane.
7/30
Spell Word #2
Transmitter
What is the area of a vehicle where the pilot or driver sits to control it?
Cockpit
Why was Brian wearing a hatchet in his belt when he boarded the plane?
His mom got him a hatchet as a gift, and she had him try it on his belt before the flight
What strategy did Brian develop for the safest landing possible?
Landing near the lake close to the water
Solve & Simplify 5/7 X 15/18
25/42