Aviation Quiz - Page 5

Tarek Morgen · 01-06-2008, 09:43 AM

Right, they also used Ballons & Zeppelins, but the war also had the first use of a plane to attack a ground target. Short time later again the turks were the target of on of the first air attack, this time by the bulgerians. Your question.

dave lukins · 01-06-2008, 11:01 AM

What was the name of the first passenger killed in an air crash?

Tarek Morgen · 01-06-2008, 12:38 PM

uhm if ballons dont count I would go fot Thomas Selfridge.

dave lukins · 01-06-2008, 12:57 PM

Correct..Sept 17 1908. The pilot was Orville Wright

glyn · 01-06-2008, 13:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dave lukins

Correct..Sept 17 1908. The pilot was Orville Wright

America beat the UK in setting that record.

The hon CS Rolls ( of Rolls Royce fame) was Britains first aircraft fatality. He died in July 1910 when his French built Wright broke up in flight.

Tarek Morgen · 01-06-2008, 13:49 PM

I think there is an airfield named after him nearby.

uhm What was the first german planed shut down by the RAF during WWII?

dave lukins · 01-07-2008, 06:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tarek Morgen

I think there is an airfield named after him nearby.

uhm What was the first german planed shut down by the RAF during WWII?

Junkers 88 16Oct 39

GAU-8 · 01-07-2008, 10:44 AM

Dornier Flying Boat, 8 Oct 1939.

On October 8, 1939 a Do-18D tangled with a Hudson Mk I of No. 224 Squadron. The Dornier was shot down off Jutland marking the first combat kill of a Hudson.
(Two "firsts" in one day).

glyn · 01-08-2008, 19:03 PM

What is the answer, Tarek?

glyn · 01-09-2008, 18:35 PM

Tarek seems to be away from his computer, and we need him to give the answer.
In the meantime to keep the quiz going I'd like to ask:
What was the first rotary wing aircraft to land on a US warship?

Tin Man · 01-09-2008, 20:27 PM

A Sikorsky H-5 onboard the USS Consolation 1951? I think it must have been earlier though.

Following predates that one, SS Daghestan, North Atlantic, 16 January 1944. This could have been by a Coast Guard pilot and also not a USN ship though.

Tarek Morgen · 01-09-2008, 21:32 PM

Gau is right, Sorry i had to go to the hospital thanks to the norovirus.

GAU-8 · 01-09-2008, 22:03 PM

Tarek,

I hope you are feeling well. Keep us posted.

This one’s easy. This is a paraphrased ditty about WW 2 fighter aircraft. Some are named by their “P” designation, others by their “stable name.” Their unique flying or appearance or handling qualities will help you identify the six aircraft. As an extra hint, the names of the fighters must rhyme.

Name the six fighters:

Don't give me a ____
with props that counter-rotate.
They'll loop, roll and spin
but they'll soon auger in
Don't give me a ____!

Don't give me a ____
with an engine that's mounted behind
It will tumble and roll
and dig a big hole
Don't give me a ____!

Don't give me an old ___________.
It gave many pilots a jolt
It looks like a jug
and it flies like a tug
Don't give me an old ___________!

Don't give me a _____ ____ __,
a hell of an airplane, I know
A ground loopin' bastard.
You're sure to get plastered
Don't give me a _____ ____ __!

Don't give me a ____,
it was all right for fighting the Hun
But with coolant tank dry.
you'll run out of sky
Don't give me a ____!

Don't give me a ____,
for night flying it is fun
They say it's a lark.
but I'm scared of the dark
Don't give me a ____!

Tarek Morgen · 01-09-2008, 22:45 PM

I am back home now, but feeling already much better. On Tuesday I was vomiting 12 times in several hours (and I did not know how painful it is trying to vomit when your stomach is already completly empty...) After I called my doc to get an fast appointment but failed to show up (and that point I was unable to walk there or take the SBahn), they called me and asked if everything was alright. After I told them that Icould not get there on my own they called a taxi for me and the driver helped from my appartment to the car and all the way to the Docs office. From that point I don't remember much, except that they run several test and started giving me several infusion. Then on of his assitants brought me to the nearby hospital where again they run several test (but I don't have a clue which ones...I was half asleep most of the time) and gave me further infusions over the whole night. Whatever was in there it helped pretty well, though I am still feeling kinda sick and pretty ko I can slowly start eating again and my father could pick me up this morning (or yesterdays morning, depending on your timezone). Yay for German healthcare.

Uhm about your question and to get back on topic, are it only US-fighters?

Bluesman · 01-09-2008, 23:20 PM

Sang this at Reno Air Races with Chuck Yeager in '83.

Quote:

Originally Posted by GAU-8

Don't give me a P-38
with props that counter-rotate.
They'll loop, roll and spin
but they'll soon auger in
Don't give me a P-38!

Don't give me a P-39
with an engine that's mounted behind
It will tumble and roll
and dig a big hole
Don't give me a P-39!

Don't give me an old Thunderbolt.
It gave many pilots a jolt
It looks like a jug
and it flies like a tug
Don't give me an old Thunderbolt!

Don't give me a Peter Four Oh,
a hell of an airplane, I know
A ground loopin' bastard.
You're sure to get plastered
Don't give me a Peter Four Oh!

Don't give me a P-51,
it was all right for fighting the Hun
But with coolant tank dry.
you'll run out of sky
Don't give me a P-51!

Don't give me a P-61,
for night flying it is fun
They say it's a lark.
but I'm scared of the dark
Don't give me a P-61!

01-06-2008, 09:43 AM	#61 (permalink)
Tarek Morgen Contributor Join Date: 02-08-07 Location: Kassel Posts: 661 Country:	Right, they also used Ballons & Zeppelins, but the war also had the first use of a plane to attack a ground target. Short time later again the turks were the target of on of the first air attack, this time by the bulgerians. Your question. __________________ uh I might be wrong

01-07-2008, 10:44 AM	#68 (permalink)
GAU-8 Old Cold Warrior *Military Professional* Join Date: 02-14-07 Location: Grapevine, Texas Posts: 351 Country:	Dornier Flying Boat, 8 Oct 1939. On October 8, 1939 a Do-18D tangled with a Hudson Mk I of No. 224 Squadron. The Dornier was shot down off Jutland marking the first combat kill of a Hudson. (Two "firsts" in one day). __________________ The acquisition of the knowledge of navigation has a strange effect on the minds of men.~Jack London Last edited by GAU-8 : 01-07-2008 at 11:54 AM.

01-09-2008, 20:27 PM	#71 (permalink)
Tin Man Contributor Join Date: 06-02-07 Location: In the `shires. Posts: 394 Country:	A Sikorsky H-5 onboard the USS Consolation 1951? I think it must have been earlier though. Following predates that one, SS Daghestan, North Atlantic, 16 January 1944. This could have been by a Coast Guard pilot and also not a USN ship though. __________________ "Liberty is a thing beyond all price.

01-09-2008, 22:03 PM	#73 (permalink)
GAU-8 Old Cold Warrior *Military Professional* Join Date: 02-14-07 Location: Grapevine, Texas Posts: 351 Country:	Tarek, I hope you are feeling well. Keep us posted. This one’s easy. This is a paraphrased ditty about WW 2 fighter aircraft. Some are named by their “P” designation, others by their “stable name.” Their unique flying or appearance or handling qualities will help you identify the six aircraft. As an extra hint, the names of the fighters must rhyme. Name the six fighters: Don't give me a ____ with props that counter-rotate. They'll loop, roll and spin but they'll soon auger in Don't give me a ____! Don't give me a ____ with an engine that's mounted behind It will tumble and roll and dig a big hole Don't give me a ____! Don't give me an old ___________. It gave many pilots a jolt It looks like a jug and it flies like a tug Don't give me an old ___________! Don't give me a _____ ____ __, a hell of an airplane, I know A ground loopin' bastard. You're sure to get plastered Don't give me a _____ ____ __! Don't give me a ____, it was all right for fighting the Hun But with coolant tank dry. you'll run out of sky Don't give me a ____! Don't give me a ____, for night flying it is fun They say it's a lark. but I'm scared of the dark Don't give me a ____! Last edited by GAU-8 : 01-09-2008 at 22:27 PM.

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01-06-2008, 11:01 AM	#62 (permalink)
dave lukins *Military Professional* Join Date: 01-04-07 Location: cheshire uk Posts: 4,033 Country:	What was the name of the first passenger killed in an air crash?

01-06-2008, 12:38 PM	#63 (permalink)
Tarek Morgen Contributor Join Date: 02-08-07 Location: Kassel Posts: 661 Country:	uhm if ballons dont count I would go fot Thomas Selfridge.

01-06-2008, 12:57 PM	#64 (permalink)
dave lukins *Military Professional* Join Date: 01-04-07 Location: cheshire uk Posts: 4,033 Country:	Correct..Sept 17 1908. The pilot was Orville Wright

01-06-2008, 13:49 PM	#66 (permalink)
Tarek Morgen Contributor Join Date: 02-08-07 Location: Kassel Posts: 661 Country:	I think there is an airfield named after him nearby. uhm What was the first german planed shut down by the RAF during WWII?

01-08-2008, 19:03 PM	#69 (permalink)
glyn *Military Professional* Join Date: 09-15-06 Location: Penzance, Cornwall UK Posts: 5,875	What is the answer, Tarek?

01-09-2008, 18:35 PM	#70 (permalink)
glyn *Military Professional* Join Date: 09-15-06 Location: Penzance, Cornwall UK Posts: 5,875	Tarek seems to be away from his computer, and we need him to give the answer. In the meantime to keep the quiz going I'd like to ask: What was the first rotary wing aircraft to land on a US warship?

01-09-2008, 21:32 PM	#72 (permalink)
Tarek Morgen Contributor Join Date: 02-08-07 Location: Kassel Posts: 661 Country:	Gau is right, Sorry i had to go to the hospital thanks to the norovirus.

01-09-2008, 22:45 PM	#74 (permalink)
Tarek Morgen Contributor Join Date: 02-08-07 Location: Kassel Posts: 661 Country:	I am back home now, but feeling already much better. On Tuesday I was vomiting 12 times in several hours (and I did not know how painful it is trying to vomit when your stomach is already completly empty...) After I called my doc to get an fast appointment but failed to show up (and that point I was unable to walk there or take the SBahn), they called me and asked if everything was alright. After I told them that Icould not get there on my own they called a taxi for me and the driver helped from my appartment to the car and all the way to the Docs office. From that point I don't remember much, except that they run several test and started giving me several infusion. Then on of his assitants brought me to the nearby hospital where again they run several test (but I don't have a clue which ones...I was half asleep most of the time) and gave me further infusions over the whole night. Whatever was in there it helped pretty well, though I am still feeling kinda sick and pretty ko I can slowly start eating again and my father could pick me up this morning (or yesterdays morning, depending on your timezone). Yay for German healthcare. Uhm about your question and to get back on topic, are it only US-fighters?

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