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1. Where did the Wright brothers fly their heavier-than-air contraption in 1903? (2.2.2.1)

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Their flight helped spark and increase public enthusiasm for all things aeronautical. (Para 2.2.2.1, AFPAM 36-2241)

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PDG Quizzes & Trivia

This is information taken from chapters 2 through 19 of the 1 October 2011 PDG (AFPAM 36-2241).
Each question has a feedback/explanation section with further information on the answer as well as Wikipedia links to important places, peoples and things.

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2. What was the name of the 14,000 cubic foot silk balloon, built by William Ivy Baldwin and his wife, that was used during the Spanish-American War at the battle of San Juan Hill.

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Baldwin enlisted in 1897 and was tasked to ready the balloon for Signal Corps service. (Para 2.2.1.1, AFPAM 36-2241)



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3. What was the designation of the first airplane the U.S. Army received? (2.3.3)

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The Wright brothers themselves, along with their civilian mechanics, tinkered with the airplane during the trial and training period. (2.3.3, AFPAM 36-2241)

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4. Who became the U.S. Army's first enlisted pilot? (2.3.1)

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Private First Class Vernon Burge became the U.S. Army's first enlisted pilot.

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5. Who was the first individual to die in an accident in a military aircraft? (2.3.5)

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On 28 September 1912, Scott was flying as a passenger when the aircraft's pilot lost control and crashed. Scott Air Force Base, Illinois (Formerly, Scott Field) was named after him. (Para 2.3.5, AFPAM 36-2241)

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6. Who was known as the "Father of Blind Flight"? (2.5.5)

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Sergeant Ocker was commissioned in January 1917 and commanded a flight school in Pennsylvania. He also flight-tested modified aircraft, served as a flight instructor and was hand-picked by General Billy Mitchell to scout land parcels near the Potomac River to serve as airfields. (Para 2.5.5, AFPAM 33-2241)

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7. Who recorded the first successful and useful balloon reconnaissance mission for the Army? (2.2.1)

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On 21 July 1861, he rose to 1,400 feet and, commanding a view 30 miles in radius, informed Major General Benjamin Butler that Confederate strength around Hampton, Virginia, was weaker that originally thought. (Para 2.2.1, AFPAM 36-2241)

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8. What were the two largest special schools and technical institutions that began training mechanics and others by the end of 1917? (2.5.4)

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St Paul, MN and Kelly Field, TX were the two largest special schools and technical institutions that began training mechanics and others by the end of 1917.

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9. Who headed the newly created, three-person U.S. Army Signal Corps Aeronautical Division?

Explanation

This division lasted from 1907 until 1914. (2.3 - 2.3.1, AFPAM 36-2241)

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10. When did the U.S. House Resolution 5304 pass allowing the U.S. Army Signal Corps to receive official status? (2.4.1)

Explanation

This resolution authorized the Signal Corps to establish an aviation section consisting of 60 officers and 260 enlisted men. (Para 2.4.1, AFPAM 36-2241)

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11. In 1907, which two individuals were told they would be learning to repair and inflate balloons? (2.1)

Explanation

Corporal Edward Ward and Private Joseph E. Barrett were told they would be learning to repair and inflate balloons in 1907.

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12. When was the 1st Aero Squadron (Provisional) activated? (2.3.5)

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1st Aero Squadron
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13. When was the second aero squadron created? (2.5.2)

Explanation

This second aero squadron was assigned to duty in the Philippine Islands. (Para 2.5.2, AFPAM 36-2241)

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14. Who were the first enlisted men to be assigned to the Signal Corps Small Aeronautical Division? (2.2.2.2)

Explanation

On 2 July 1907, the two individuals were sent to Leo Stevens balloon factory in New York City. (Para 2.2.2.2, AFPAM 36-2241)

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15. When did the U.S. Army receive its first airplane? (2.3.2)

Explanation

The Wright brothers arrived at Fort Myer (Note: "Fort Myers" is a city in Florida while for "Fort Myer" is the actual military installation.) with the first plane the U.S. government purchased. (2.3.2, AFPAM 36-2241) The airplane was formally accepted on 2 August 1909. (2.3.3, AFPAM 36-2241)

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16. What is the name of the fort that was located on Liberty Island (Also known as Bedloes Island) in New York Harbor? (2.1)

Explanation

This fort was named in honor of Eleazer Derby Wood who died in the War of 1812.

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17. Who was in charge of the one airplane the U.S. Army received? (2.3.4)

Explanation

The airplane and division were moved from Fort Myer, Virginia to Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, Texas in the fall of 1909. Foulois taught himself to fly and used his own salary to keep up the repairs of the plane. (2.3.4, AFPAM 36-2241)

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18. What Defense Act authorized the training of enlisted aviators? (2.5.5)

Explanation

Despite the enactment of this act, institutional bias limited the number of enlisted pilots before the United States entered the war. (Para 2.5.5, AFPAM 36-2241)

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19. In 1906, which two individuals competed in the first international balloon race from Paris, France to Flying Dales, England? (2.2.2.1)

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They won the 1906 Gordon Bennett trophy, sparking renewed national interest in aeronautics. (Para 2.2.2.1, AFPAM 36-2241)

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When did the U.S. House Resolution 5304 pass allowing the U.S. Army...
In 1907, which two individuals were told they would be learning to...
When was the 1st Aero Squadron (Provisional) activated? (2.3.5)
When was the second aero squadron created? (2.5.2)
Who were the first enlisted men to be assigned to the Signal Corps...
When did the U.S. Army receive its first airplane? (2.3.2)
What is the name of the fort that was located on Liberty Island (Also...
Who was in charge of the one airplane the U.S. Army received? (2.3.4)
What Defense Act authorized the training of enlisted aviators? (2.5.5)
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