Lecture 14 Flashcards
Who was the first documented successful powered and controlled flights?
Henri Giffard demonstrated the first long distance powered and controlled flight with passengers
What role did Charles Renard and Arthur Krebs play in aviation history?
In 188 they developed battery powered electric flights, making an early step in controlled aviation
Why was David Schwarz significant in aviation history?
- From croatia, introduced internal combustion engines and metal construction for aircraft
- Influenced figures like Count Zeppelin
What was the Wright brothers’ key contribution to aviation?
Willbur and Orville Wright achieved the first powered flight using a glider with an engine built by Charles Taylor
What challenges did the Wright brother face after their invention?
- Numerous lawsuits over patent disputes
- Their aircraft became obsolete as aviation technology rapidly advanced
How did aviation evolve during WWI
- Aircraft established their role in warfare
- Women began participating in aviation for instance the Curtiss STinson special was used by female pilots
- Post-war the Curtiss became popular for commercial use
What advancements were made in aircraft design by world war II
- Limitations of propellers led to the need higher speed aircraft
- Notable models
- Germany - Bf-109 fighter plane
- United States - P-39 Airacobra, which incorporated reverse engineering
- Britain - Hawker Hurricane
Why are airships considered ‘one of the worst transportation technologies’
Their design posed high risks, and airplanes proved far superior in terms of safety, efficiency, and versatility
How did the aviation industry impact commercial travel after WWI
The widespread adoption of planes marked the beginning of commercial aviation transitioning aircraft from military to civilian use
What is the significance of the ‘bicycle producer from Ohio’ mentioned in aviation history?
This phrase refers to the Wright Brothers whose background in bicycle manufacturing influenced their innovative approach to building airplanes
