Forces of Flight and Basic Airplane Parts

Front

The force that pushes a plane upward

Back

lift

Front

Which part of your plane makes up the body of the plane? It's the part you'd be riding in if you were on the plane.

Back

Fuselage

Front

This part of the plane, along with your throw helps provide the thrust to send your airplane forward

Back

Propeller

Front

This part of your plane helps keep the plane level and even in flight

Back

Stabalizer

Front

What town did the Wright Brothers travel to find consistent winds and sandy landings?

Back

Kitty Hawk, NC

Front

What happened to the Oldest Wright Brother that helped change the course of his life to work with his brother as an inventor?

Back

Got his teeth knocked out by a hockey stick

Front

Which distance and time correctly describes the Wright Brothers first official engine powered flight?

Back

12 seconds 120 feet

Front

Who were the 2 men who are given credit for having the first successful motorized airplane flight?

Back

Wilbur and Orville Wright

Front

Why was the location of Kitty Hawk chosen to test gliders and aircraft? Constant Winds, Sand for Soft Landings, Isolated Open Space, All of the answers are correct

Back

All of the answers are correct

Front

What State Where the Brothers, who are credited with the first motorized flight, from?

Back

Dayton, Ohio