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History of Aviation
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Which city was the Lancaster bomber made?
The Lancaster was built at a number of factories in order to increase production. The majority came from Avro at Chadderton near Manchester, others were built by Metropolitan-Vickers, Armstrong Whitworth and at the Austin Motor Company works in Longbridge, Birmingham. The Lancaster was also produced in Victory Aircraft, Malton, Ontario, Canada.
Two or more planes flying in formation with the ends of their wings almost touching.
ANS 2 - Wing tip to wing tip is also a way of expressing the wing span of an aircraft
How many passengers survived the crash of JAL 123?
only 4 passengers survive 123's fatal disaster.I don't really know who they are.
What is European Aviation Safety Agency EASA?
EASA is a fairly new European organisation headquartered in Germany, but overseeing all aspects of civilian aviation in Europe, in much the same way as FAA does in USA. - EASA regulates Air Traffic Control, Airfield operations, Airworthiness and Inspection of aircraft, Commercial Aircrew licensing and training and many other aspects of air operations.
What are interesting facts about the Hindenburg?
The Hindenburg airship was 803.8 feet in length, and its diameter was 135.1 feet. The Hindenburg disaster took occurred on May 6, 1937 when it burst into flames and crashed in Lakehurst, New Jersey. Its first flight was on March 4, 1936.
The lid of the container filled with a quantity of the contents of that container The cap (lid) size will depend on the product
When did a modest young man become a national hero by accomplishing a bold feat of aviation?
That question fits a number of occasions, but I'm going to pick Charles Lindbergh's epic solo flight across the Atlantic Ocean in 1926.
When was the first balloon crossing of the English Channel?
The English Channel was first crossed by air in 1785. The balloon trip took two hours.
While most people think of Amelia Earhart, there were actually other female pilots before her. The first woman that we know about to earn a pilot's license was Harriet Quimby, back in 1911. And the first African-American woman to earn a pilot's license was Bessie Coleman, in 1922.
Did the Wright brothers invent the kite?
No, the kite was invented hundreds of years before the Wright brothers.
What did Lindbergh do before he croosed the Atlantic?
Before crossing the Atlantic, Charles Lindbergh was a pioneering aviator and airmail pilot. He gained experience flying for the U.S. Mail Service, where he honed his skills in long-distance flying. Additionally, he was involved in various aviation-related activities, including promoting the use of aviation technology and participating in air races. His background and experiences laid the groundwork for his historic solo transatlantic flight in 1927.
There has been a number of investigations over the last 20 years as well as countless books on "Who killed the Red Baron". Although A. Roy Brown claimed he had hit the Red Baron's plane and he went down as Brown turned to fly away and leave the scene, the Baron continued to chase Brown's friend, Lt. May for over a mile or more until ground fire from Australian infantry shot him down. There were several machine gunners and numerous individual solders on the ground that poured lead into the air trying to bring the Baron down. The Red Baron was killed by one round from a 303 caliber round that struck him on his right side, apparently hit his heart and exited slightly below his left nipple in his chest. The Baron managed to land the plane without crashing it, but died shortly after he touched down. No one can really ever prove who killed the Baron, but being that only ONE bullet hole was observed on the right side of his plane that lined up with the wound in his body, its quite possible that an individual rifleman in the Australian infantry brought down the Baron.
How many men were on a B-24 Liberator?
The Liberator was in many air forces and played many roles. In most cases it carried a crew of 7, sometimes 8.
Where was the Wrights Brother first landing in the US?
The Wright Brothers made several Non_Poweredflights inthe Dayton, Ohio area. Their first powered flight was at Kill Devil Hills in North Carolina
Airplanes can be any color, the FAA has no restrictions on color schemes other than requiring the tail number be easily visible.
White is by far the most popular color, however.
Who was the first USMarine pilot?
Glenn Hammond Curtiss, the founder of the Curtiss Aeroplane and Motor Company was issued the first US pilot's license in 1911.
The Wright brothers received licenses numbered 4 and 5.
The first airplane flight is made?
The first successful flight was made in 1903, by the wright brothers
Did the Wright Brothers invent anything else than the airplane?
they invented bikes
The Wright brothers DID NOT invent "the airplane" OR bikes !
They built THEIR airplane (NOT the first airplane) in 1902.
