Balloons and Dirigibles
What gas was commonly used in early balloons for lift?
Hydrogen or Heated Air
What was the primary role of aircraft at the start of WWI?
Reconnaissance
What was barnstorming in early aviation?
Flying stunts to entertain crowds
In what year did the Wright brothers achieve powered flight?
1903
What fueled the Wright Flyer during its first flight?
Gasoline
Daily Double!
What disaster in 1937 marked the decline of passenger airship travel and highlighted the dangers of hydrogen-filled dirigibles?
What was the nickname of German ace Manfred von Richthofen?
Red Baron
When did barnstorming become popular?
1920s
Where did the Wright brothers conduct their first flight?
Kitty Hawk, North Carolina
What material was primarily used to construct the wings of the Wright Flyer?
Wood and cloth
What was a major risk of using hydrogen in airships?
It was highly flammable
What is an aircraft with two sets of wings, one positioned above the other?
What type of aircraft was commonly used in barnstorming?
Curtiss JN "Jenny" biplane
What was the name of the Wright brothers' first powered aircraft?
Flyer I
What was the total distance covered in the Wright Flyer’s first flight?
120 feet
Which country pioneered the use of dirigibles in military operations?
Germany
What type of aircraft did the Red Baron famously fly?
Fokker Dr.I triplane
What was a wing walker?
A performer who walked on airplane wings
How long did the Wright brothers' first flight last?
12 seconds
How was the Wright Flyer launched for its first flight?
Catapult rail system
How do dirigibles have that differentiate them from balloons?
Dirigibles have engines and rudders, allowing them to navigate and control direction.
Which country did the Red Baron fight for?
Germany
Why did barnstorming decline?
Increased regulations and safety concerns
Which brother piloted the first flight?
Orville
What was the engine horsepower of the original Wright Flyer?
12 hp