10 Question Aviation Quiz

The first air battle in history took place on October 5, 1914 when Voisin III, shot down the Aviatik. What nationality where the pilots of the Voisin III?

United Air Lines started a service in 1953 called the New York Executive. A printed list of house rules advised passengers to relax, kick off their shoes, slip off their suit coats and ties, take out their pipes and complimentary cigars, and enjoy the ride. What was unusual about the service?

In 1912 a competition was devised for seaplanes to encourage advances in the industry. Reinstated in 1981 it developed into a competition of pure speed under what name?

Hot air balloons were first used for reconnaissance purposes in which century?

On May 21, 1927, Charles Lindbergh flew across the Atlantic. Which city did he land in?

Who completed the first solo, non-stop flight around the world without refuelling aboard the experimental aircraft Virgin Atlantic GlobalFlyer in 67 hours 2 minutes 38 seconds?

Every U.S. president from Franklin D. Roosevelt to William “Bill” Clinton has had an airport named after him except one. Name the exception - last name.

Which nickname was given to The Red Baron's Jagdgeschwader (fighter squadron) 1?

What is the name given to fear of flying?

On May 6 1937 the worlds largest commercial airship burst into flames while landing at Lakehurst, New Jersey, after successfully crossing over the Atlantic. What was it called?