Topic 1 - History of Aviation

Question 1

A story filled with the success, failure, and perseverance of many men and women. From the first hot air balloon flight to the first commercial airline, there are plenty of accomplishments and milestone achievement.

Answer 1

History of Aviation

Question 2

The earliest example of man-made flight.

Answer 2

Kite / Kite flying

Question 3

The first flight that was invented by the French Montgolfier brothers and took place with a hot air balloon.

Answer 3

Montgolfìere

Question 4

“Father of the Aeroplane”

Answer 4

Sir George Cayley

Question 5

Heavier-than-air aircraft

Answer 5

Aerodyne

Question 6

Lighter-than-air aircraft

Answer 6

Aerostat

Question 7

Four Factors Affecting Flight

Answer 7

1. Lift (Upward Force)
2. Weight (Downward Force)
3. Thrust (Forward Force)
4. Drag (Backward/Resisting Force)

Question 8

A German pioneer of aviation, was the first person to glide through the sky.

Answer 8

Otto Lilienthal

Question 9

Were American inventors and pioneers of aviation. Their goal was to create a motorized aircraft.

Answer 9

The Wright Brothers (Orville & Wilbur)

Question 10

The first motorized aircraft to make a controlled flight

Answer 10

Wright-Flyer

Question 11

The Wright-Flyer weighed only __________

Answer 11

605 pounds (without pilot)

Question 12

The first flight
took about __________ for a total distance of __________.

Answer 12

12 seconds, 120 feet

Question 13

To handle the airline matters, the government created an office under of the __________.

Answer 13

Department of Commerce and Communications

Question 14

The flag-carrier airline of the Philippines

Answer 14

Philippine Airlines (PAL)

Question 15

First domestic airline in the Philippines

Answer 15

Philippine Airlines (PAL)

Question 16

The Civil Aeronautics Board and the Civil Aeronautics Administration was reorganized due to the ___________

Answer 16

Republic Act 776