Chapter 4 – Aerodynamics of Flight FAA – Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge
December 19 1908 — The world's first aerodrome, Port- Aviation, is opened 12 miles outside of Paris. THIS DAY IN AVIATION
December 19 1968 — The Boeing Company receives its first order, from Israeli airline El Al, for a long- range version of the 747 Jumbo Jet, production of which was announced just under a month ago. THIS DAY IN AVIATION
December 19 The 11-day “Linebacker II” offensive of the Vietnam War begins. Massive air strikes persuade North Vietnam to conclude and Paris peace negotiations THIS DAY IN AVIATION
December 19 1972 — The last manned lunar flight, Apollo 17, crewed by Eugene Cernan, Ron Evans and Harrison Schmitt, returns to Earth THIS DAY IN AVIATION
December 19 1978 — The first solar- powered aircraft “Solar One,” makes a successful flight in England THIS DAY IN AVIATION
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Lesson Closure - 3 – List 3 things you learned today. 1. Create (1) quiz question with answer about today’s lesson. 2. List 2 things you have questions about today’s lesson.