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What types of balloons were developed in the late 1700s?
What types of balloons were developed in the late 1700s?
What was the primary military use of balloons during the 1800s?
What was the primary military use of balloons during the 1800s?
Reconnaissance in the Napoleonic Wars and the American Civil War
Who developed helicopters and started the Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation?
Who developed helicopters and started the Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation?
Igor Sikorsky
A pilot's license was required between 1910-1927 to ensure safety.
A pilot's license was required between 1910-1927 to ensure safety.
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What is a dirigible?
What is a dirigible?
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Who was the most influential dirigible developer?
Who was the most influential dirigible developer?
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When did World War I start?
When did World War I start?
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Who was a significant U.S. aviation figure in WWI?
Who was a significant U.S. aviation figure in WWI?
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What was the primary use of aircraft in WWI?
What was the primary use of aircraft in WWI?
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What is a forward-firing system?
What is a forward-firing system?
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What is the definition of an 'ace' in aviation?
What is the definition of an 'ace' in aviation?
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Who published 'Progress in Flying Machines'?
Who published 'Progress in Flying Machines'?
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What was the significance of the Wright Brothers?
What was the significance of the Wright Brothers?
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Who were the main competitors to the Wright Brothers?
Who were the main competitors to the Wright Brothers?
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Who was the first passenger killed in a practical, controlled, powered aircraft?
Who was the first passenger killed in a practical, controlled, powered aircraft?
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Who was the first woman to own and operate a flight school?
Who was the first woman to own and operate a flight school?
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What was the first passenger airline started in 1914?
What was the first passenger airline started in 1914?
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What did aviation pioneers Stringfellow and Henson develop?
What did aviation pioneers Stringfellow and Henson develop?
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Who was the Wright Brothers' friend and mentor?
Who was the Wright Brothers' friend and mentor?
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Who sponsored flying competitions before and after WWI?
Who sponsored flying competitions before and after WWI?
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When did the development of airmail begin?
When did the development of airmail begin?
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What is the exact date of the Wright Brothers' most famous flight?
What is the exact date of the Wright Brothers' most famous flight?
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Who was influential in seaplane development?
Who was influential in seaplane development?
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What was the main purpose of the Aerial Experiment Association?
What was the main purpose of the Aerial Experiment Association?
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Who benefitted from the Aerial Experiment Association?
Who benefitted from the Aerial Experiment Association?
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What was Alberto Santos Dumont's contribution to aviation?
What was Alberto Santos Dumont's contribution to aviation?
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What was Charles Lindbergh's most famous flight?
What was Charles Lindbergh's most famous flight?
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Who was the Wright Brothers' main opponent in the Patent Wars?
Who was the Wright Brothers' main opponent in the Patent Wars?
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What was the Wrights' granted patent for?
What was the Wrights' granted patent for?
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Who provided flight training and instruction?
Who provided flight training and instruction?
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What was Amelia Earhart's first famous flight?
What was Amelia Earhart's first famous flight?
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Who is often referred to as the 'Father of Aviation'?
Who is often referred to as the 'Father of Aviation'?
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What did the Air Mail Act of 1925 do?
What did the Air Mail Act of 1925 do?
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When did the actual operating airmail industry begin?
When did the actual operating airmail industry begin?
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Who were the primary contributors to early airmail?
Who were the primary contributors to early airmail?
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What did the Air Commerce Act of 1926 establish?
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Study Notes
Early Balloon Developments
- Hot air balloons and gas balloons were developed in the late 1700s.
Balloons in Warfare
- Balloons were used for reconnaissance in the Napoleonic Wars and the American Civil War.
Igor Sikorsky
- Developed helicopters and founded the Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation in the USA.
Early Aviation Safety
- Pilot licenses became mandatory between 1910-1927 to ensure safety and encourage competition.
Dirigibles and Airships
- A dirigible is a steerable, lighter-than-air balloon.
- The first official dirigible flight occurred in 1852 by Henri Giffard.
- Ferdinand von Zeppelin was the most influential dirigible developer.
World War I and Aviation
- World War I began on July 28, 1914.
- Billy Mitchell was a significant U.S. aviation figure in WWI, advocating for air power's importance.
- Aircraft were primarily used for observation and spying in WWI.
- The forward-firing system, allowing bullets to pass through propellers without hitting them, was developed in 1915 by Anthony Fokker.
Aviation Pioneers
- Octave Chanute published "Progress in Flying Machines."
- The Wright Brothers achieved the first powered, steered, and controlled flight.
- Glenn Curtiss was a main competitor to the Wright Brothers.
- Thomas Selfridge became the first "passenger" killed in a practical, controlled, powered aircraft.
- Harriet Quimby was the first woman to own and operate a flight school.
Early Aviation Companies
- The St. Petersburg-Tampa Airboat Line, established in 1914, became the first "passenger" airline.
- Stringfellow and Henson, aviation pioneers in England, developed the Aerial Steam Carriage in the mid-1800s.
Wright Brothers and their Impact
- Octave Chanute was a friend and mentor to the Wright Brothers.
- The Wright Brothers' most famous flight occurred on December 17, 1903.
Aviation Competitions
- Flying competitions were sponsored by various individuals and organizations before and after WWI, including royal families and wealthy patrons.
Airmail
- Airmail development in the United States began in 1918, paving the way for the commercial aviation industry.
- The Air Mail Act of 1925 allowed private airlines to carry mail.
The Aerial Experiment Association
- The Aerial Experiment Association was founded by Alexander Graham Bell to develop practical aircraft.
- Members like Glenn Curtiss benefited from the association, leaving a legacy of early aviation advancements.
Alberto Santos-Dumont
- Pioneered controlled flight in Europe.
- Designed dirigibles and airplanes.
Charles Lindbergh
- Achieved the first solo nonstop transatlantic flight from New York to Paris on May 20-21, 1927.
The Wright Brothers' Patent Wars
- The Wright Brothers' main opponent was Glenn Curtiss in patent disputes.
- The Wright Brothers were granted a patent for the method of controlling a flying machine.
Flight Training and Instruction
- Flight training was often conducted by military instructors and experienced pilots.
Amelia Earhart
- Became the first woman to fly across the Atlantic in 1928.
Aviation Figures
- George Cayley, considered the "Father of Aviation," for his pioneering work in aerodynamics and fixed-wing aircraft.
Aviation Regulations and Industry
- The Air Commerce Act of 1926 established federal regulations for aviation safety and navigation.
Barnstorming
- Post-WWI pilots performed aerial stunts and gave rides, popularizing aviation.
Early Airmail Development
- Pilots, postal service, and the military were primary contributors to early airmail operations.
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Explore the fascinating history of aviation, from the early developments of hot air balloons and gas balloons in the 18th century to their military applications in the Napoleonic Wars and World War I. Discover key figures like Igor Sikorsky and innovations such as dirigibles. Test your knowledge on the evolution of aviation safety and technology.
