Aviation trivia quiz.

Who was the first person killed in a plane crash?

originally posted by: Zaphod58
Who was the first person killed in a plane crash?

The Pilot ?

a reply to: nelloh62

Actually, no.

a reply to: Zaphod58

Haha, sorry zaph. Cmon then, put me out of my misery, who was it. I wont google the answer as per thread terms

a reply to: nelloh62

Army Lt Thomas Selfridge. He was flying as an observer with Orville Wright, evaluating the aircraft as a possible Army asset for the Signal Corps. They crashed during the flight after a propeller broke. He died from injuries suffered at impact.

a reply to: Zaphod58

Jeeezus zaph, was that one of those fun facts just stuck in your head ? Or did you google it !!!!
Just kiddin, I have to say, I take my hat off to your knowledge sir

a reply to: nelloh62

It was part of the curriculum in Civil Air Patrol. We learned a fairly detailed history of Aviation. I have one of those weird memories where I barely remember things from a week ago, but stuff like this is stuck in there good.

What was the largest aircraft to take-off and land on an aircraft carrier?

originally posted by: JIMC5499
What was the largest aircraft to take-off and land on an aircraft carrier?

Nvm, wrong plane

Edited again. I'm sure it's a b something and I'm not gonna google it lol

a reply to: TerryDon79

C-130 in terms of sheer size. U-2 in terms of sheer oddity.

a reply to: JIMC5499

B-27 ?. I know, I know, I am wrong again. Just tryin to get in before Zaph trumps us all !!!

originally posted by: Zaphod58
a reply to: TerryDon79

C-130 in terms of sheer size. U-2 in terms of sheer oddity.

C-130? How in the hell?

a reply to: Zaphod58

Hahaha, cmon zaph play nice, at least give us novices 30 seconds to make fools of ourselves

originally posted by: nelloh62
a reply to: JIMC5499

B-27 ?. I know, I know, I am wrong again. Just tryin to get in before Zaph trumps us all !!!

I google b models

I thought it was the b-17 or b-25? Dunno why I even thought it was the other one I won't mention to make myself look less stupid lol

a reply to: TerryDon79

There's great video of it. They landed on the Forrestal. They were testing it as a possible delivery aircraft to fly parts and people to the ship.

originally posted by: Zaphod58
a reply to: TerryDon79

There's great video of it. They landed on the Forrestal. They were testing it as a possible delivery aircraft to fly parts and people to the ship.

Gonna yt it.

Did they retro for it with a hook?

a reply to: TerryDon79

No need. It's designed for short field operations and came in slow as hell and used reverse thrust to stop.

a reply to: TerryDon79

Yeah, I know how you feel. When Zaph, Samm or Bass are playing this game, I for one, dont stand a chance. Their knowledge is fantastic in this forum

a reply to: nelloh62

It's called Obsession.

originally posted by: Zaphod58
a reply to: TerryDon79

No need. It's designed for short field operations and came in slow as hell and used reverse thrust to stop.

Just watched the yt vid.

That thing stops pretty damn quick.