First Commercial Airline
The transition to air-cooled aircraft engines from water-cooled aircraft engines resulted in which of the following?
a. Airplanes became more unreliable on hot, summer days.
b. Engines became more powerful with increased speeds.
c. Pilots became more comfortable in the cockpit.
d. Passengers became more crowded in the cabin.
b. Engines became more powerful with increased speeds
Katherine Stinson was the fourth woman in America to earn a pilot’s license. How did she contribute to the development of aviation? (3.B)
a. She was granted two patents for her work on airplanes.
b. She was the first woman to carry the mail by airplane.
c. She was the first person to fly across the English Channel.
d. She formed a company with a partner to manufacture airplanes
b.She was the first woman to carry the mail by airplane
Airplanes provided different purposes during World War I. How were airplanes first used during the war?
a. Surveillance
b. Ground attack
c. Air-to-air combat
d. Radio communication
a. Surveillance
Which of the following was a significant way in which aviation affected World War II as compared to World War I?
a. The Soviet Union was an ally to the United States.
b. Controlling the air usually won the battle on the ground.
c. Women were allowed to fight on the ground during the war.
d. The first military airplanes were invented during World War II
b. Controlling the air usually won the battle on the ground.
Aircraft in the early 1900s did not have very good navigation devices. What did the U.S. Postal Service develop to assist with navigation for pilots flying the mail?
a. A beacon system to identify routes
b. Lighted runways to help the pilots land
c. Satellite positioning to locate airplanes in the air
d. Radio communication to help guide pilots
a. A beacon system to identify routes
How did the first commercial flights between Tampa and St. Petersburg, Florida change travel between the two cities? (3.A)
a. The airplane carried more passengers than travel by boat.
b. The airplane carried more luggage than travel by boat.
c. The airplane was cheaper than travel by boat.
d. The airplane was faster than travel by boat
d. The airplane was faster than travel by boat
After World War II, the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASPs) __________ (3.C)
a. continued their military flying careers as test pilots.
b. became flight instructors at schools around the country.
c. returned home and found it difficult to remain in aviation as a career.
d. found airline pilot jobs based on their qualifying experiences.
c. returned home and found it difficult to remain in aviation as a career.
During World War I, technological advancements allowed aircraft to carry heavier loads. Loads included ______________
bombs to attack ground targets from the air.
paratroopers to help support the ground attack.
replenishment of food supplies for women and children.
cannons to quicken the rate of victory.
a.bombs to attack ground targets from the air.
Rosie the Riveter was coined from a 1942 poster of a woman rolling up her sleeves to go to work. Why was this significant in American history? (3.C)
a. It was the first time women contributed as a part of the American workforce.
b. Most men were away fighting in World War II leaving women to work in factories,
including building airplanes.
c. Unionization of military industries forced employers to start hiring women in engineering jobs.
d. The poster was synonymous with suffrage and eventually led to women’s right to vote.
b.Most men were away fighting in World War II leaving women to work in factories,
including building airplanes
Who operated the first commercial airmail delivery system?
a. United States Postal Service
b. United States Army
c. UPS
d. Federal Express
b. United States Army
The first commercial airline in the United States failed because it was not profitable. Which of these contributed to unprofitability of the airline? Select all that apply. (3.A)
a. The airplane only carried one passenger.
b. The airplane only flew between two cities.
c. The airplane only traveled at low altitudes.
d. The airplane only had two engines.
e. The airplane only had one pilot.
a. The airplane only carried one passenger.
b. The airplane only flew between two cities.
c. The airplane only traveled at low altitudes
Who was the first American woman to get her pilot’s license? (3.B)
a. Bessie Coleman
b. Harriet Quimby
c. Amelia Earhart
d. Katherine Stinson
b. Harriet Quimby
What event corresponds to major developments in the body, wing, and engine designs of early airplanes? (3.A)
a. The Great Depression
b. The first World’s Fair
c. The First World War
d. The Industrial Revolution
c. The First World War
The F-4U Corsair was a fighter aircraft used in World War II. The aircraft is recognized for its bent wings, which were designed this way to _________________ (3.C)
a.maximize the landing gear length keeping the aircraft high off the ground.
b. provide more lift and maneuverability during combat.
c. keep the propeller from hitting the ground and minimize drag.
d. allow guns to be mounted on top of the wings.
c. keep the propeller from hitting the ground and minimize drag.
In 1918, President Wilson gave pilot Lt. Boyle a letter to be delivered. Why was airmail an important development? (3.A)
a. It was faster than older ways to send mail.
b. It was cheaper than older ways to send mail.
c. It was more reliable than older ways to send mail.
d. It was more organized than older ways to send mail.
a. It was faster than older ways to send mail.
As compared to the first airline, what helps make a modern airline successful? Select all that apply.
a. Access to numerous aircraft.
b. Ability to carry large quantities of cargo.
c. Variability in major cities and population centers.
d. Access to a limited network of airports.
a. Access to numerous aircraft.
b. Ability to carry large quantities of cargo
Women Airforce Service Pilots, or WASPs, ferried aircraft during the war, and also ___________ (3.D)
a. received military recognition for their service right after the war was over.
b. were able to participate in extensive military training.
c. towed target aircraft during training missions.
d. trained as nurses to help with the wounded.
c. towed target aircraft during training missions
The Tuskegee Airmen Corps was formed at a time of racial segregation. What examples of segregation occurred leading up to World War II? (3.C)
a. Special airplanes for the Tuskegee Airmen Corps
b. Combined white and non-white training facilities
c. Different air medals for distinguished service
d. Separate maintenance and labor groups
d. Separate maintenance and labor groups
Before the invention of powered flight, airmail service used which of the following? Select all that apply.
a. Kites
b. Beacons
c. Pigeons
d. Gliders
e. Air balloons
a. Kites
c. Pigeons
e. Air balloons
What event corresponds to major developments in the body, wing, and engine designs of early airplanes?
a. The Great Depression
b. The first World’s Fair
c. The First World War
d. The Industrial Revolution
c.The First World War
Which of these was an obstacle that women faced in the early 1900s that they do not face today?
a. Women were not allowed to vote.
b. Women were not allowed to fly airplanes.
c. Women were not allowed to go to church.
d. Women were not allowed to attend school.
a. Women were not allowed to vote.
During World War I, technology advancements for aircraft were made in what areas? Select all that apply. (3.A)
a. Faster radio communication
b. More efficient fuels
c. Taller control towers
d. Wings that allowed for greater maneuverability
e. More powerful engines
d. Wings that allowed for greater maneuverability
e. More powerful engines
After World War II, the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASPs) __________ (3.C)
a. continued their military flying careers as test pilots.
b. became flight instructors at schools around the country.
c. returned home and found it difficult to remain in aviation as a career.
d. found airline pilot jobs based on their qualifying experiences.
c.returned home and found it difficult to remain in aviation as a career
Wi the exception of the engine, early aircraft were made of _______. (3.A)
a. Wood and plastic
b. Wood and fabric
c. Aluminum and fabric
d. Aluminum and plastic
b. Wood and fabric