Aviation History
Who flew the first plane
Wright Brothers
The pilot is located...
in the cockpit (Front of the plane)
These two things help the airplane fly
Wings, and Engines
The person in charge of flying the plane is
The Pilot
Name a movie about airplanes
Tell us, and we will check!
Spot the Miracle on the Hudson
Ask the volunteers for help, and take a picture of the plane. *Hint: Check the main gallery
This is the largest passenger airplane
Airbus A380
Force that pulls things back to Earth
Gravity
Who is in charge of safety in the cabin of an airplane
Flight Attendant (Exception: Air Marshall)
What is the largest airport in the world
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Who landed the plane on the Hudson River (Hint: Museum Name)
Captain Sullenberger
At least two ways airplanes can be used
Travel, Cargo, Fuel, Firefighting, Weather Work, Medical Emergencies, Air Shows
What force pushes the airplane forward, and is opposite of drag
Thrust
ATC (Air Traffic Control)
Planes can fly though rain T/F
True
F-4 Fighter Pilot
What is the largest airplane in the Historic Hanger
Douglas DC-3
Spot the windsock outside and take a picture
Go Go Go! After you have taken the picture report back to us for possible points!
Airplane Mechanic
Airplanes know where to go because of
Pilots, maps, computers, and radios
How many people were on flight 1549 (Miracle on the Hudson) *Closest answer wins points
155
What is American Airlines largest airplane
Boeing 777-300er
This force pulls the airplane backwards, causing the engines to work harder
Drag
Land your teams paper airplane in the circle
*Each runway line you are away from the target is 50 points deducted
Whos teams paper airplane will fly the furthest
Make one and lets find out! *Whoever gets the furthest wins the round