Wright Brothers and Glenn Curtiss Innovations

The video discusses the Wright brothers' patent that restricted others from profiting from aviation. Glenn Curtis, undeterred, collaborates with Alexander Graham Bell to innovate in aircraft design. Curtis introduces key innovations like the aileron, rubber wheels, and a more powerful engine. In 1908, Curtis publicly flies the June Bug over 5,000 feet, marking a significant milestone in aviation history.

What was the main impact of the Wright brothers' patent on aviation?

• It allowed everyone to freely build planes.

• It restricted others from making money from planes.

• It encouraged more people to innovate in aviation.

• It was only applicable in Europe.

Who supported Glenn Curtiss in his aviation pursuits?

• Thomas Edison

• Henry Ford

• Alexander Graham Bell

• Nikola Tesla

What was one of the key innovations introduced by Curtiss's team?

• Jet engines

• Ailerons for better control

• Parachutes

• Autopilot systems

What did Curtiss use instead of skids for takeoff and landing?

• Metal tracks

• Water floats

• Rubber wheels

• Wooden planks

How did Curtiss's engine compare to the Wright brothers' engine?

• It was larger and less powerful.

• It was larger and equally powerful.

• It was smaller and more powerful.

• It was the same size but less powerful.

What was the prize for the first public flight over 5,000 feet?

• $5,000

• $2,500

• $10,000

• $1,000

What was the name of Curtiss's plane used in the 1908 challenge?

• The Red Baron

• The Flyer

• The Spirit of St. Louis

• The June Bug

What was the public's reaction to the idea of seeing a plane fly?

• They were skeptical and uninterested.

• They were fearful and avoided it.

• They were excited and eager to witness it.

• They were indifferent.

What challenge did Curtiss face on the day of the flight?

• A mechanical failure

• A massive storm

• A lack of fuel

• A broken runway

What was the significance of the photograph taken during Curtiss's flight?

• It was the first color photograph of a plane.

• It was the first aerial photograph.

• It proved Curtiss's flight over 5,000 feet.

• It showed the first crash landing.