Air Transport Flashcards
When was the first human flight
1783
Who designed the first hot air balloon?
Joseph and Jacques Montgolfier
How does a hot air balloon work?
Hot air is lighter than cold air. As the hot air rises, it lifts the balloon.
How did the Montgolfier brothers test that their balloon was safe for humans to travel in it?
They sent up a chicken, a duck and a sheep.
How far did the animals travel in the hot air balloon?
10 minutes and travelled 2km
How did the first airship travel?
By steam engine.
Who flew the first airship, and when?
Henry Gifford, in 1852.
How far was the airship’s first journey?
27km
What was the most famous airship called?
Zeppelin
When was the first aero plane flight?
1903, in America
What was the first aero plane called?
The Flyer
Who invented the first aero plane?
Orville and Wilbur Wright
How far did the first aero plane travel?
36.6m in 12 seconds
What type of engine did the aeroplane have?
Petrol
Name two differences between the airship and the aeroplane:
Airship has a steam engine. Was made in 1852.
Aeroplane had a petrol engine. Was invented in 1903
