Warm-Up – 9/15 – 10 minutes Utilizing your notes and past knowledge answer the following questions: After WWI, the US government canceled _____ in airplane contracts and within 3 months _______ factory workers were laid off. After WWI, military aviation was cut by ___? What were the most common type of military surplus planes “Barnstormers” flew? How much could a “Barnstormer” purchase a plane from the government? Who was the first licensed black female pilot?

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Warm-Up – 9/15 – 10 minutes Utilizing your notes and past knowledge answer the following questions: After WWI, the US government canceled _____ in airplane contracts and within 3 months _______ factory workers were laid off.

x Investing in Air Power Within 3 days of the war ending, the U.S. government canceled $100 million in airplane contracts. Within 3 months, 175,000 factory workers had been laid off.

Warm-Up – 9/15 – 10 minutes Utilizing your notes and past knowledge answer the following questions: After WWI, military aviation was cut by ___?

Investing in Air Power Military aviation was cut by 95 percent. Military airfields were closed Pilots and other aviation personnel were unemployed Aviation in the U.S. almost died – except for two groups of people Barnstormers and Army aviators

Warm-Up – 9/15 – 10 minutes Utilizing your notes and past knowledge answer the following questions: What were the most common type of military surplus planes “Barnstormers” flew?

Barnstormers Ex-military pilots who flew war- surplus planes Curtiss JN-4 “Jenny”

Warm-Up – 9/15 – 10 minutes Utilizing your notes and past knowledge answer the following questions: How much could a “Barnstormer” purchase a plane from the government?

Barnstormers Gov’t paid $5000 but sold for as little as $200

1st licensed black female pilot Warm-Up – 9/15 – 10 minutes Utilizing your notes and past knowledge answer the following questions: Who was the first licensed black female pilot? Bessie Coleman 1st licensed black female pilot

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THIS DAY IN AVIATION September 15 1784 — Italian diplomat, Vincenzo Lunardi, makes the first ascent in a hydrogen balloon in Britain.

THIS DAY IN AVIATION September 15 1904 — Wilbur Wright in the airplane “Flyer II” makes his first controlled half-circle while in flight.

THIS DAY IN AVIATION September 15 1928 — Lt. Uzal G. Ent, Air Corps, awarded Distinguished Flying Cross for heroic conduct in National Elimination Balloon Race on May 30, when Lieutenant Everet, pilot of his balloon, was struck by lightning. Ent remained with him in the burning balloon rather than assure his own safety by jumping with a parachute.

THIS DAY IN AVIATION September 15 1928 — Universal Air Lines starts daily passenger service between Chicago and Cleveland , 313 miles.

THIS DAY IN AVIATION September 15 1939 — Jacqueline Cochran, in a Seversky monoplane, powered by a 700-hp Pratt & Whitney “Wasp” engine, sets a new international speed record of 305.926 mph for 1,000 km on Burbank, San Francisco, Burbank course.

THIS DAY IN AVIATION September 15 1944 — United States Marines amphibious landing on Peleliu launched the Battle of Peleliu.

THIS DAY IN AVIATION September 15 1991 — McDonald Douglas C-17 “Globemaster III” makes first flight.

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September 2016 Chapter 2 Intro Curtiss Vin Fiz Progress Rpts Due SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 29 Chapter 2 Intro 30 Curtiss 31 Vin Fiz Progress Rpts Due 1 Progress in Europe 2 NO SCHOOL STORM 3   4 5 HOLIDAY 6 QUIZ Progress Rpts Sent Home 7 WWI Preparing for War Fighter Development 8 Fighter Aces 9 Lafayette Escadrille FltLine Friday “FlyBoys” 10 11 12 WWI TEST 13 Chapter 3 The Golden Age 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 The Golden Age Progress Rpts Due 22 23 24 27 28

Army Air Power Develops Chapter 3 - The Golden Age 1919 - 1939 Army Air Power Develops

Today’s Mission Requirements Discuss in writing the advantage air power has over ships. Identify in writing what led the Navy to develop the aircraft carrier. Describe in writing the military’s attempt to fly across the American continent. Describe in writing the impact that the around-the-world flight had on the development of air power. EQ: What were some of the technological advancements that influenced aviation during this timeframe (1919- 1939)?

General William “Billy” Mitchell Video of the Day General William “Billy” Mitchell

Army Air Power Develops While “barnstormers” created interest in aviation among citizens. General “Billy” Mitchell was trying to encourage investment in military aviation. Thought the airplane could be used to bomb military and industrial targets and this would eventually save lives.

Army Air Power Develops Mitchell advocated the air force as a separate service. Many believed at that time that the nation’s defense was the battleship. In 1921, Mitchell’s pilots sank the battleship “Ostfriesland” proving Mitchell was right.

Army Air Power Develops The Army and Congress which controlled the defense budget rejected the demonstration. The Navy saw that aircraft could play a dominant role in future warfare and in 8 months had their first aircraft carrier. USS Langley (CV-1), America's first aircraft carrier

Army Air Power Develops General Mitchell planned the first round-the-world flight. Four aircraft (Douglas DWC/DOS) Boston, Chicago, Seattle, & New Orleans It was completed in 1924.

Army Air Power Develops Seattle, Alaska, Japan, China, Indochina, Burma, Syria, Austria, France, England, Iceland, Greenland, Labrador, Newfoundland – Seattle

Army Air Power Develops Flight took 175 days Two aircraft completed the journey Chicago and New Orleans Total distance 26,345 miles Flt time 363 hrs 7 min

Other Firsts First refueling in 1923 Aircraft stayed airborne 37 hrs 15 minutes Refueling from a 50 ft hose from airplane to airplane Refueled 16 times with about 50 gallons transferred each time

Army Air Power Develops Curtiss PW-8 In 1924, Army Lt. Russell Maughan flew coast-to-coast. Flew from New York to San Francisco (landed 5 times to refuel) 2,850 miles 21 hrs and 47 minutes This flight demonstrated that Army aircraft located anywhere in the US could be flown to any other location in the country in less than a day.

Army Air Power Develops 1929 - First demo of paratroops. 17 men jumped from DH-4s at 3,000 ft 3 bundles of machine guns, and ammunition dropped at same time Within 4 minutes of landing the machine guns were in action

Army Air Power Develops Gen Mitchell gained world wide acclaim BUT did not get a separate Air Service or more money for military aviation. Criticized the defenses of the US – thought they were vulnerable to air attack 1927 - Stated an attack at Pearl Harbor would destroy Navy’s Pacific Fleet

Army Air Power Develops Gen Mitchell was told to stop attacks on Navy and war department He was court-martialed and forced to retire as a Colonel Died in 1936

Army Air Power Develops Air Power received more attention Army Air Service changed to Army Air Corps Post of Assistant Secretary of War for Aeronautics created Additional funds and Research and Development of Military Aviation

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SAFETY FIRST. SAFETY ALWAYS.

Safety Rules – Safety Monitor Brief 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 10minutes prior to class ending Class safety monitor will insure areas are clean and safe at all times

SAFETY FIRST. SAFETY ALWAYS.

Today’s Mission Requirements Discuss in writing the advantage air power has over ships. Gen Mitchell thought bombing military and industrial targets deep inside enemy’s homeland – attack troops and supply lines and effectively cut troops off from their supply lines Identify in writing what led the navy to develop the aircraft carrier. Mitchell’s demonstration on the bombing of the battleship. Saw airplanes could play dominant role in future naval warfare by bombing ships and launching attacks from sea Describe in writing the military’s attempt to fly across the American continent. Flew in one day from New York to San Francisco – demonstrated that you could get to any location in the US from another in one day Describe in writing the impact that the around-the-world flight had on the development of air power. This proved that an aircraft was capable of flying around the world – led to aerial refueling

Today’s Mission Requirements Recognize the advantage air power has over ships. Identify what led the navy to develop the aircraft carrier. Describe the military’s attempt to fly across the American continent. Describe the impact that the around-the-world flight had on the development of air power. EQ: What were some of the improvements of quality and quantity that influenced aviation during this timeframe (1919-1939)?

Lesson Closure - 3 – 2 - 1 2. List 2 things you have questions about today’s lesson. 3. List 3 things you learned today. 1. Create (1) quiz question with answer about today’s lesson.

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Lesson Closure- Finish these Statements 1. One thing I learned today was ... 2. Something from today's lesson that I want to find out more about is ... 3. Something I found difficult to understand today was ... 4. The following is a test question I’d like to see on the test…