10 Questions
Who developed an efficient cambered airfoil in the early 1800s?
George Cayley
What did George Cayley pioneer in terms of aircraft control?
Rudder
Who published a definitive work called 'Progress in Flying Machines'?
Octave Chanute
Which material was used in the construction of the fuselage of the De Havilland Mosquito aircraft?
Balsa wood sandwich
What type of wing design became easier to construct with the development of chemical milling of wing skin structures?
Variable contour wings
What design feature was developed to avoid weak areas where cracks could form in the fuselage?
Rounded window and door openings
Which material was initially used for the construction of wing panels, flight control surfaces, cabin floor boards, and other applications in Boeing's airline series?
Aluminum core with aluminum skin
What characterizes the state of aviation structures from the 1970s to the present?
Steady increase in the use of honeycomb and foam core sandwich components
What materials have gradually replaced aluminum in aviation structures?
Carbon fiber and other strong, lightweight materials
What does the term 'very light jet' (VLJ) describe?
A new generation of jet aircraft made almost entirely of advanced composite materials
Test your knowledge on the history of aircraft structures and their role in the evolution of aviation. Explore the advances in materials, construction processes, and powerplant development that have shaped the sleek flying machines we see today. Discover the key discovery of "lift" and its impact on flight.
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