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Who conceptualized a pyramid-shaped linen parachute design and demonstrated an understanding of air resistance and the potential for slowing down a fall?
Who conceptualized a pyramid-shaped linen parachute design and demonstrated an understanding of air resistance and the potential for slowing down a fall?
Leonardo da Vinci
What did the Montgolfier brothers revolutionize in 1783, marking the birth of human-controlled flight?
What did the Montgolfier brothers revolutionize in 1783, marking the birth of human-controlled flight?
hot air balloon
What were the three animals that flew over Paris on Sept 19, 1783 in a hot air balloon?
What were the three animals that flew over Paris on Sept 19, 1783 in a hot air balloon?
sheep, rooster, duck
Who developed the principles of flight including weight, lift, thrust, and drag, and conceptualized the first successful manned glider flights?
Who developed the principles of flight including weight, lift, thrust, and drag, and conceptualized the first successful manned glider flights?
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Who designed and flew thousands of successful glider flights, published 'Birdflight as the Basis of Aviation', and inspired future aviation pioneers including the Wright Brothers?
Who designed and flew thousands of successful glider flights, published 'Birdflight as the Basis of Aviation', and inspired future aviation pioneers including the Wright Brothers?
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Who applied expertise in civil engineering to the field of aviation, conducted extensive research on aeronautics, and mentored the Wright brothers?
Who applied expertise in civil engineering to the field of aviation, conducted extensive research on aeronautics, and mentored the Wright brothers?
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Who conducted pioneering experiments with unmanned model aircraft, developed the 'Langley Aerodrome', and made attempts at powered, manned flight?
Who conducted pioneering experiments with unmanned model aircraft, developed the 'Langley Aerodrome', and made attempts at powered, manned flight?
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Who laid important groundwork for powered flight with aerodynamic research and experiments, and inspired and influenced other aviation pioneers, including the Wright brothers?
Who laid important groundwork for powered flight with aerodynamic research and experiments, and inspired and influenced other aviation pioneers, including the Wright brothers?
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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?
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What device with wings that flapped, mimicking the motion of bird wings, did Leonardo da Vinci conceive?
What device with wings that flapped, mimicking the motion of bird wings, did Leonardo da Vinci conceive?
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Which brothers are known for their significant contributions to the field of aviation and flight through their imaginative sketches and concepts?
Which brothers are known for their significant contributions to the field of aviation and flight through their imaginative sketches and concepts?
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Who is credited with the principles of flight and glider flights during the 19th century?
Who is credited with the principles of flight and glider flights during the 19th century?
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Who designed a machine called the ornithopter, inspired by the flight of birds?
Who designed a machine called the ornithopter, inspired by the flight of birds?
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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?
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Who designed the Hydrogen Balloon, a significant innovation in the field of aviation and flight?
Who designed the Hydrogen Balloon, a significant innovation in the field of aviation and flight?
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Who made pioneering contributions to the field of aviation by conducting extensive research on aeronautics and mentoring the Wright brothers?
Who made pioneering contributions to the field of aviation by conducting extensive research on aeronautics and mentoring the Wright brothers?
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Who developed the principles of flight including weight, lift, thrust, and drag, and conceptualized the first successful manned glider flights?
Who developed the principles of flight including weight, lift, thrust, and drag, and conceptualized the first successful manned glider flights?
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Who conducted pioneering experiments with unmanned model aircraft, developed the 'Langley Aerodrome', and made attempts at powered, manned flight?
Who conducted pioneering experiments with unmanned model aircraft, developed the 'Langley Aerodrome', and made attempts at powered, manned flight?
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Who designed and flew thousands of successful glider flights, published 'Birdflight as the Basis of Aviation', and inspired future aviation pioneers including the Wright Brothers?
Who designed and flew thousands of successful glider flights, published 'Birdflight as the Basis of Aviation', and inspired future aviation pioneers including the Wright Brothers?
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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?
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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?
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Who conceptualized a pyramid-shaped linen parachute design and demonstrated an understanding of air resistance and the potential for slowing down a fall?
Who conceptualized a pyramid-shaped linen parachute design and demonstrated an understanding of air resistance and the potential for slowing down a fall?
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Who developed the principles of flight including weight, lift, thrust, and drag, and conceptualized the first successful manned glider flights?
Who developed the principles of flight including weight, lift, thrust, and drag, and conceptualized the first successful manned glider flights?
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Who conducted pioneering experiments with unmanned model aircraft, developed the 'Langley Aerodrome', and made attempts at powered, manned flight?
Who conducted pioneering experiments with unmanned model aircraft, developed the 'Langley Aerodrome', and made attempts at powered, manned flight?
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Who laid important groundwork for powered flight with aerodynamic research and experiments, and inspired and influenced other aviation pioneers, including the Wright brothers?
Who laid important groundwork for powered flight with aerodynamic research and experiments, and inspired and influenced other aviation pioneers, including the Wright brothers?
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