Week 8 Contrails Flashcards
Who suggested that the mission of Airmen was to move “Over Not Through?”
Brigadier General Paula Thornhill (‘80)
Who are the Wright Brothers, and what did they develop?
Orville and Wilbur, bicycle shop owners who created the first heavier-than-air powered aircraft.
When, where, and with whom did the Wright Brothers test gliders with?
Kill Devil Hills, Kittyhawk North Carolina, with American glider pioneer Octave Chanute from 1900 to 1902.
First powered flight attempt?
December 14, 1903. Aircraft stalled and crashed after three seconds.
Second powered flight attempt?
Considered first powered flight at 10:35 on December 17, 1903. Orville flew 120 feet in 12 seconds. They then switched pilot duties and continued flying for three more attempts, with Wilbur flying 852 feet for 59 seconds on the fourth attempt.
The first practical airplane?
Wright Flyer No. 3, in 1905 with one flight lasting 39 minutes and covering 24 miles.
When did the U.S. Army establish an aeronautical division within the signal corps? How many did it entail and what was the mission?
August 1, 1907. Constituted three people responsible for “all matters pertaining to military ballooning, air machines, and all kindred subjects”.
How many bidders applied to design an American military aircraft? How many were accepted/produced?
41 total bids, 3 accepted, only the Wright brothers yielded a flyable aircraft, the Wright Type A Flyer.
What happened in September of 1908?
Wright Type A Flyer carried first military observer (Lt. Frank P Lahm.) But on September 17, 1908, crashed, killing Lt. Thomas E Selfridge with Orville Wright suffering a broken pelivis, crushed ribs and other injuries.
What was the Army’s first accepted plane in inventory?
Signal Corps Aeroplane No. 1, on August 2, 1909.
Who was trained by Wilbur Wright in October of 1909?
Lts Frank P Lahm and Frederic E Humphreys. Both were soloing by the end of the month, but crashed the plane in November.
Who received orders to become the first Signal Corps chief pilot?
Lt Benjamin D Foulois in March 1910. Flew 61 flights between March and September.
What troubles did Lt Benjamin D Foulois experience, and what innovations did his work lead to?
The aviation service was only allotted $150 for operations, meaning he had to pay out of pocket for fuel and repairs. Work led to wheels instead of skids and the first aircraft seatbelt.
In October 1912, what constituted the Aeronautical Division?
11 aircarft, 14 flying officers, 39 enlisted mechanics, with Lt Henry “Hap” Arnold holding U.S. Army Military Aviator Certificate No. 2.
When and with what order was Army aviation legitimized?
U.S House Resolution 5304, July 18, 1914. Now composed of 60 officers and 260 enlisted men. Also created first rating of Aviation Mechanic with a 50% pay increase for those instructed in the art of flying.
