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Who designed a machine known as the aerial screw, resembling a helicopter?
Who designed a machine known as the aerial screw, resembling a helicopter?
- Jacque Charles
- Otto Lilienthal
- The Montgolfier Brothers
- Leonardo da Vinci (correct)
Which inventor sketched several designs for a machine called the ornithopter, inspired by the flight of birds?
Which inventor sketched several designs for a machine called the ornithopter, inspired by the flight of birds?
- Jacque Charles
- Sir George Cayley
- Leonardo da Vinci (correct)
- Octave Chanute
Who made significant contributions to the field of aviation and flight through imaginative sketches and concepts, despite not building any functional flying machines?
Who made significant contributions to the field of aviation and flight through imaginative sketches and concepts, despite not building any functional flying machines?
- Sir George Cayley
- Leonardo da Vinci (correct)
- Otto Lilienthal
- The Montgolfier Brothers
Who were the hallmarks of the period from the 1500’s to 1800’s, in terms of understanding buoyancy and flying in the first balloons, and figuring out how to generate lift with gliders?
Who were the hallmarks of the period from the 1500’s to 1800’s, in terms of understanding buoyancy and flying in the first balloons, and figuring out how to generate lift with gliders?
Who designed a machine known as the ornithopter, inspired by the flight of birds?
Who designed a machine known as the ornithopter, inspired by the flight of birds?
Who conceptualized a parachute design resembling a pyramid-shaped canopy made of linen with a wooden frame?
Who conceptualized a parachute design resembling a pyramid-shaped canopy made of linen with a wooden frame?
Which invention marked the birth of human-controlled flight on Sept 19, 1783?
Which invention marked the birth of human-controlled flight on Sept 19, 1783?
Who developed the principles of flight including weight, lift, thrust, and drag?
Who developed the principles of flight including weight, lift, thrust, and drag?
Who conducted pioneering work on the flight of birds and the principles of aerodynamics?
Who conducted pioneering work on the flight of birds and the principles of aerodynamics?
Who conducted pioneering experiments with unmanned model aircraft and attempted powered, manned flight with the 'Langley Aerodrome'?
Who conducted pioneering experiments with unmanned model aircraft and attempted powered, manned flight with the 'Langley Aerodrome'?
What material was used by the ancient Chinese for building kites?
What material was used by the ancient Chinese for building kites?
Which mythical creature from Greek mythology is known for its ability to fly and carry heroes like Bellerophon?
Which mythical creature from Greek mythology is known for its ability to fly and carry heroes like Bellerophon?
What is the purpose of adding a tail to a kite, according to the text?
What is the purpose of adding a tail to a kite, according to the text?
In which mythology is Garuda, a divine bird-like creature, prominent?
In which mythology is Garuda, a divine bird-like creature, prominent?
What is the significance of Valkyries in Norse mythology?
What is the significance of Valkyries in Norse mythology?
Who was the skilled craftsman and architect known for creating the labyrinth on the island of Crete?
Who was the skilled craftsman and architect known for creating the labyrinth on the island of Crete?
What caused Icarus' wings to melt in the Greek myth?
What caused Icarus' wings to melt in the Greek myth?
What was Daedalus' most famous creation in ancient Greece?
What was Daedalus' most famous creation in ancient Greece?
What material did Daedalus use to construct the wings for himself and Icarus?
What material did Daedalus use to construct the wings for himself and Icarus?
What does the story of Icarus and Daedalus reflect?
What does the story of Icarus and Daedalus reflect?
