Warm-Up – 9/18 – 10 minutes Utilizing your notes and past knowledge answer the following questions: The second airmail route established originated in New York and ended in _____ via ______? What aircraft was the first commonly used to deliver mail? What aircraft made it more profitable to carry passengers? The Aeronautics Branch was authorized to investigate ________? __________ was the name of the aircraft that Charles Lindbergh flew across the Atlantic
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Warm-Up – 9/18 – 10 minutes Utilizing your notes and past knowledge answer the following questions: The second airmail route established originated in New York and ended in _____ via ______? What aircraft was the first commonly used to deliver mail? What aircraft made it more profitable to carry passengers? The Aeronautics Branch was authorized to investigate ________? __________ was the name of the aircraft that Charles Lindbergh flew across the Atlantic
1918 - First airmail route was Washington, DC and New York City (209 mi) In 1919, NY to Chicago (720 mi) via Cleveland was added 1st leg (409 mi); 2nd leg (311 mi)
Warm-Up – 9/18 – 10 minutes Utilizing your notes and past knowledge answer the following questions: The second airmail route established originated in New York and ended in _____ via ______? What aircraft was the first commonly used to deliver mail? What aircraft made it more profitable to carry passengers? The Aeronautics Branch was authorized to investigate ________? __________ was the name of the aircraft that Charles Lindbergh flew across the Atlantic
Air Mail Speeds Up Delivery De Havilland DH-4 Crew: Two Engine: 400-hp Liberty 12 Maximum speed: 128 mph Cruising speed: 90 mph Range: 400 miles Carry about 400 lbs of mail
Warm-Up – 9/18 – 10 minutes Utilizing your notes and past knowledge answer the following questions: The second airmail route established originated in New York and ended in _____ via ______? What aircraft was the first commonly used to deliver mail? What aircraft made it more profitable to carry passengers? The Aeronautics Branch was authorized to investigate ________? __________ was the name of the aircraft that Charles Lindbergh flew across the Atlantic
Air Mail Speeds Up Delivery This incentive also created a demand for newer and larger aircraft Some mail planes carried passenger BUT most were too small to carry only 2 or 3 More profitable to carry mail than passengers Except for those that flew the Ford Tri-Motor aircraft
Warm-Up – 9/18 – 10 minutes Utilizing your notes and past knowledge answer the following questions: The second airmail route established originated in New York and ended in _____ via ______? What aircraft was the first commonly used to deliver mail? What aircraft made it more profitable to carry passengers? The Aeronautics Branch was authorized to investigate ________? __________ was the name of the aircraft that Charles Lindbergh flew across the Atlantic
Air Mail Speeds Up Delivery The Air Commerce Act of 1926 created the Aeronautics Branch which was authorized to: License all planes and pilots Establish and enforce air traffic rules Develop navigational facilities Map airways Furnish flight information Investigate accidents Provide aviation safety through assistance and guidance to civil aviation
Warm-Up – 9/18 – 10 minutes Utilizing your notes and past knowledge answer the following questions: The second airmail route established originated in New York and ended in _____ via ______? What aircraft was the first commonly used to deliver mail? What aircraft made it more profitable to carry passengers? The Aeronautics Branch was authorized to investigate ________? __________ was the name of the aircraft that Charles Lindbergh flew across the Atlantic
Pioneers Contribute to the Development of Air Power Charles Lindbergh – first person to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean (Spirit of St. Louis) In 1927, took off from New York and landed in Paris It took him 33 hours and 30 minutes He became a world hero and a promoter of civil aviation.
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THIS DAY IN AVIATION September 18 1928 — The first rotating- wing aircraft to fly the English Channel is the Cierva C-8L “Autogyro” flown by its designer, Spaniard, Juan de la Cierva.
THIS DAY IN AVIATION September 18 1928 — Juan de la Cierva flies his autogiro from London to Paris.
THIS DAY IN AVIATION September 18 1928 — Swedish pilot, Lindner, and Baron von Huenefeld fly a Junkers monoplane from Berlin to Tokyo, Japan.
THIS DAY IN AVIATION September 18 1940 — The first flight of the Zeppelin LZ-127 “Graf Zeppelin” is made. It is the most successful rigid airship ever built, flown commercially on a regular basis from Europe to South America. It flies over a million miles and carries some 13,100 passengers before its demise in 1940.
THIS DAY IN AVIATION September 18 1947 — The United States Air Force becomes an independent service within the unified United States armed forces. This change recognizes the fact that air power is to be the nation's first line of defense.
THIS DAY IN AVIATION September 18 1948 — The first flight of a delta-wing jet airplane is made with the Convair XF- 92A.
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September 2015 Chapter 2 WWI Preparing for War Fighter Aces Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 6 7 NO SCHOOL HOLIDAY 8 Chapter 2 WWI Preparing for War 9 Fighter Development 10 Fighter Aces Lafayette Escadrille 11 WWI TEST FltLine Friday “FlyBoys” 12 13 14 Chapter 3 The Golden Age 15 16 17 18 QUIZ 19 20 21 22 23 Progress Rpts Due 24 25 TEST Progress Rpts Sent Home 26 27 28 Chapter 4 29 30
Chapter 3 - The Golden Age 1919 - 1939 QUIZ
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.