Utilizing your notes and past knowledge answer the following questions: 1) What was the sentiment of the U.S. public regarding aviation between ? 2) What accomplishment did the Wright Brothers achieve during Oct 1905? 3) Describe the response of the U.S. government to the Wright Brothers regarding building aircraft. 4) List the seven requirements President Roosevelt stated the Wright Brothers must meet before the U.S. government would contract for aircraft. 5) Describe the event on Sept 17, 1908 with respect to Lt Thomas Selfridge.

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Utilizing your notes and past knowledge answer the following questions: 1) What was the sentiment of the U.S. public regarding aviation between ? 2) What accomplishment did the Wright Brothers achieve during Oct 1905? 3) Describe the response of the U.S. government to the Wright Brothers regarding building aircraft. 4) List the seven requirements President Roosevelt stated the Wright Brothers must meet before the U.S. government would contract for aircraft. 5) Describe the event on Sept 17, 1903 with respect to Lt Thomas Selfridge.

 people were getting interested in flying but didn’t realize the uses of airplanes.  Some thought of them as just toys or novelties.

Utilizing your notes and past knowledge answer the following questions: 1) What was the sentiment of the U.S. public regarding aviation between ? 2) What accomplishment did the Wright Brothers achieve during Oct 1905? 3) Describe the response of the U.S. government to the Wright Brothers regarding building aircraft. 4) List the seven requirements President Roosevelt stated the Wright Brothers must meet before the U.S. government would contract for aircraft. 5) Describe the event on Sept 17, 1903 with respect to Lt Thomas Selfridge.

◦ Oct 1905 – flew 38 minutes over 24 miles – flt ended because they ran out of fuel.

Utilizing your notes and past knowledge answer the following questions: 1) What was the sentiment of the U.S. public regarding aviation between ? 2) What accomplishment did the Wright Brothers achieve during Oct 1905? 3) Describe the response of the U.S. government to the Wright Brothers regarding building aircraft. 4) List the seven requirements President Roosevelt stated the Wright Brothers must meet before the U.S. government would contract for aircraft. 5) Describe the event on Sept 17, 1903 with respect to Lt Thomas Selfridge.

◦ Offered the US government to build an aircraft  But government rejected (x3) due to Langley Failures

Utilizing your notes and past knowledge answer the following questions: 1) What was the sentiment of the U.S. public regarding aviation between ? 2) What accomplishment did the Wright Brothers achieve during Oct 1905? 3) Describe the response of the U.S. government to the Wright Brothers regarding building aircraft. 4) List the seven requirements President Roosevelt stated the Wright Brothers must meet before the U.S. government would contract for aircraft. 5) Describe the event on Sept 17, 1903 with respect to Lt Thomas Selfridge.

◦ Seven requirements:  Carry a pilot  Carry a passenger  125 mile range  Fly at least 36 mph under perfect control  Take off and land in a war zone  Disassembled for transport by wagon  Reassembled in 1 hour ◦ Contract called for Wrights to train 2 pilots for Army

Utilizing your notes and past knowledge answer the following questions: 1) What was the sentiment of the U.S. public regarding aviation between ? 2) What accomplishment did the Wright Brothers achieve during Oct 1905? 3) Describe the response of the U.S. government to the Wright Brothers regarding building aircraft. 4) List the seven requirements President Roosevelt stated the Wright Brothers must meet before the U.S. government would contract for aircraft. 5) Describe the event on Sept 17, 1903 with respect to Lt Thomas Selfridge.

◦ 1908 – Sept 17 (Fort Myers, VA) - Passenger Army Lt Thomas Selfridge died when the propeller broke while 75 ft in air and the plane crashed - Orville had serious injuries

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 September 1  1914 — The first United States tactical air unit, the First Aero Squadron, is organized because of the August outbreak of war in Europe.  Based in San Diego, California, the unit has 16 officers, 77 enlisted men, and 8 airplanes. THIS DAY IN AVIATION

 September 1  1921 — President Warren Harding authorizes the creation of the Navy Bureau of Aeronautics, with Rear Admiral Moffett as its chief. THIS DAY IN AVIATION

 September 1  1928 — Montréal, Canada, and New York are linked by airmail and passenger service when Colonial Air Transport starts scheduled operations. THIS DAY IN AVIATION

 September 1  1923 — The Royal Australian Air Force is formed. THIS DAY IN AVIATION

 September 1  1934 — Colonel Roscoe Turner flies from Burbank, California, to Floyd Bennett Field, Brooklyn, New York, in 10 hours 2 minutes 57 seconds, setting a new transcontinental record. (Wendell-Williams, Pratt & Whitney “Hornet” engine.) THIS DAY IN AVIATION

 September 1  1953 — The first scheduled international helicopter service begins between Belgium and France.  The service is operated by Belgian airline Sabena. THIS DAY IN AVIATION

 September 1  1953 — The first aerial refueling of a jet aircraft by a jet tanker is made with a Boeing B-47 “Stratojet” by a Boeing KB-47B “Stratojet” tanker. THIS DAY IN AVIATION

 September 1  1982 — Air Force Space Command established. THIS DAY IN AVIATION

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Curtiss Aircraft

Chapter 2 The Adolescence of Air Power

 Mission:  Identify why Glenn Curtiss was known as the “Fastest Man on Earth.”  Describe the advantages of the Curtiss engines.  Describe Curtiss contribution to U.S. Army aviation.  Identify the members and goals of the Aerial Experiment Association (AEA).  Describe the aviation developments of the AEA.  Describe significant aviation advances in 1910 and their impact.  EQ: Describe significant aviation events occurring between and their impact on future aviation development.

Glenn Curtiss

 Like the Wright Brothers – Glenn Curtiss was a bicycle shop owner and he even raced cycles.  Curtiss was a natural with his engineering talents. Hercules  He developed motorcycles under the name Hercules with rugged, reliable engines.

 In 1907, Curtiss became known as the “Fastest Man on Earth”  Raced a motorcycle 136.3mph.  His engines were light and powerful – which caught the interest of Thomas Baldwin – a balloonist.

 Baldwin’s airship with the Curtiss engine became the first powered dirigible in the U.S.  Another of Curtiss engines was used to power the first U.S. Army aircraft the dirigible – SC-1

 Alexander Graham Bell asked Curtiss to join him in the AEA.  The AEA was  Alexander Graham Bell  Glenn Curtiss  Lt Thomas Selfridge  Thomas Baldwin  John McCurdy  Goal of AEA  design and develop aircraft  further developments in the aviation industry.

L – R: Glenn Curtiss, John McCurdy, Alexander Graham Bell, Thomas Baldwin, and Lt Thomas Selfridge

White Wing  First American aircraft with ailerons and first with wheeled landing gear – White Wing

 First seaplane to be flown in the U.S.

 June Bug  First public flight over 1 kilometer

 Golden Flyer  Fastest plane in 1909  43.35mph

Wright Brothers and Curtiss both opened flight schools

◦ Eugene Ely makes first flight from deck of USS Birmingham (Hudson Flier) – Hampton Roads, VA

 President Roosevelt became first president to fly (St. Louis, Missouri)

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 Mission:  Identify why Glenn Curtiss was known as the “Fastest Man on Earth.”  Describe the advantages of the Curtiss engines.  Describe Curtiss contribution to U.S. Army aviation.  Identify the members and goals of the Aerial Experiment Association (AEA).  Describe the aviation developments of the AEA.  Describe significant aviation advances in 1910 and their impact.  EQ: Describe significant aviation events occurring between and their impact on future aviation development.

 In 1907, Curtiss became known as the “Fastest Man on Earth”  Raced a motorcycle 136.3mph.  His engines were light and powerful – which caught the interest of Thomas Baldwin – a balloonist.

 Mission:  Identify why Glenn Curtiss was known as the “Fastest Man on Earth.”  Describe the advantages of the Curtiss engines.  Describe Curtiss contribution to U.S. Army aviation.  Identify the members and goals of the Aerial Experiment Association (AEA).  Describe the aviation developments of the AEA.  Describe significant aviation advances in 1910 and their impact.  EQ: Describe significant aviation events occurring between and their impact on future aviation development.

 In 1907, Curtiss became known as the “Fastest Man on Earth”  Raced a motorcycle 136.3mph.  His engines were light and powerful – which caught the interest of Thomas Baldwin – a balloonist.

 Mission:  Identify why Glenn Curtiss was known as the “Fastest Man on Earth.”  Describe the advantages of the Curtiss engines.  Describe Curtiss contribution to U.S. Army aviation.  Identify the members and goals of the Aerial Experiment Association (AEA).  Describe the aviation developments of the AEA.  Describe significant aviation advances in 1910 and their impact.  EQ: Describe significant aviation events occurring between and their impact on future aviation development.

 Baldwin’s airship with the Curtiss engine became the first powered dirigible in the U.S.  Another of Curtiss engines was used to power the first U.S. Army aircraft the dirigible – SC-1

 Mission:  Identify why Glenn Curtiss was known as the “Fastest Man on Earth.”  Describe the advantages of the Curtiss engines.  Describe Curtiss contribution to U.S. Army aviation.  Identify the members and goals of the Aerial Experiment Association (AEA).  Describe the aviation developments of the AEA.  Describe significant aviation advances in 1910 and their impact.  EQ: Describe significant aviation events occurring between and their impact on future aviation development.

 Alexander Graham Bell asked Curtiss to join him in the AEA.  The AEA was  Alexander Graham Bell  Glenn Curtiss  Lt Thomas Selfridge  Thomas Baldwin  John McCurdy  Goal of AEA  design and develop aircraft  further developments in the aviation industry.

 Mission:  Identify why Glenn Curtiss was known as the “Fastest Man on Earth.”  Describe the advantages of the Curtiss engines.  Describe Curtiss contribution to U.S. Army aviation.  Identify the members and goals of the Aerial Experiment Association (AEA).  Describe the aviation developments of the AEA.  Describe significant aviation advances in 1910 and their impact.  EQ: Describe significant aviation events occurring between and their impact on future aviation development.

White Wing  First American aircraft with ailerons and first with wheeled landing gear – White Wing

 First seaplane to be flown in the U.S.

 June Bug  First public flight over 1 kilometer

 Golden Flyer  Fastest plane in 1909  43.35mph

 Mission:  Identify why Glenn Curtiss was known as the “Fastest Man on Earth.”  Describe the advantages of the Curtiss engines.  Describe Curtiss contribution to U.S. Army aviation.  Identify the members and goals of the Aerial Experiment Association (AEA).  Describe the aviation developments of the AEA.  Describe significant aviation advances in 1910 and their impact.  EQ: Describe significant aviation events occurring between and their impact on future aviation development.

Wright Brothers and Curtiss both opened flight schools

◦ Eugene Ely makes first flight from deck of USS Birmingham (Hudson Flier) – Hampton Roads, VA

 President Roosevelt became first president to fly (St. Louis, Missouri)

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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.

 Each Group MUST follow all directions  STOP! - If you are unsure  SAFETY at ALL Times  Accuracy and Authenticity will be judged  Each Group Member is responsible to produce a 2 page paper on the model. ◦ Aircraft Specifications ◦ Aircraft contribution to Aviation development ◦ Significant Aviation Pioneers associated with aircraft (pilots, inventors etc.)  The Group will provide a Presentation on the model. ◦ 5to 7 slides (Title slide; Body; Summary Slide)

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 Must Use Safety Glasses  Use of Cutting tools is Dangerous – AT ALL TIMES  Must Use Cutting Mats  Extended breathing of adhesives and paint fumes can be dangerous  All Areas will remain clean and organized  Plane Captains will insure All Areas will be cleaned and all items put back in proper locations 10 minutes prior to class ending  Class SAFETY MONITOR will insure areas are clean and safe at all times

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In Class Discussion 1. There were two Wright brothers. What were their names? 2. What did they name this invention? 3. How many people witnessed this occurrence? 4. How much did these inventions cost to build? 5. Where did this happen? 6. How did the brothers learn about how to make their invention?

◦ 1911 – William Randolph Hearst offered $50,000 for flying across US in 30 days  Cal Rodgers flew a Wright plane “Vin Fiz Flyer” in 49 days missed the prize money but first to fly across US  Page 26  Charles Taylor – Wright brother mechanic was on loan to serve as his mechanic  Started from Sheepshead Bay on Long Island, NY 9/17/11  Planned trip – 3,390 miles  Vin Fiz Flyer (40 hp engine) – numerous problems  Made 68 landings – many severe crack-ups  Only original parts after the trip was the rudder and one strut  Actual distance 4,251 miles – Pasadena, CA

◦ 1911 – Harriet Quimby – becomes first licensed female pilot in US - (license 37) ◦ 1912 – Became the first woman to fly solo across the English Channel ◦ June 1912 – at the Harvard-Boston Aviation meet her rudder and wing warping lines got tangled she and her passenger lost control, crashed and died