Warm-Up – 9/24 – 10 minutes

1. Warm-Up – 9/24 – 10 minutes Utilizing your notes and past knowledge answer the following questions: • What was the sentiment of the U.S. public regarding aviation between 1904-1919? • What accomplishment did the Wright Brothers achieve during Oct 1905? • Describe the response of the U.S. government to the Wright Brothers regarding building aircraft. • List the seven requirements President Roosevelt stated the Wright Brothers must meet before the U.S. government would contract for aircraft. • Describe the event on Sept 17, 1908 with respect to Lt Thomas Selfridge.

2. Questions / Comments

3. Warm-Up – 9/24 – 10 minutes Utilizing your notes and past knowledge answer the following questions: • What was the sentiment of the U.S. public regarding aviation between 1904-1919? • What accomplishment did the Wright Brothers achieve during Oct 1905? • Describe the response of the U.S. government to the Wright Brothers regarding building aircraft. • List the seven requirements President Roosevelt stated the Wright Brothers must meet before the U.S. government would contract for aircraft. • Describe the event on Sept 17, 1903 with respect to Lt Thomas Selfridge.

4. Introduction • 1904-1919 people were getting interested in flying but didn’t realize the uses of airplanes. • Some thought of them as just toys or novelties.

5. Warm-Up – 9/24 – 10 minutes Utilizing your notes and past knowledge answer the following questions: • What was the sentiment of the U.S. public regarding aviation between 1904-1919? • What accomplishment did the Wright Brothers achieve during Oct 1905? • Describe the response of the U.S. government to the Wright Brothers regarding building aircraft. • List the seven requirements President Roosevelt stated the Wright Brothers must meet before the U.S. government would contract for aircraft. • Describe the event on Sept 17, 1903 with respect to Lt Thomas Selfridge.

6. Developments in the United States • Oct 1905 – flew 38 minutes over 24 miles – flt ended because they ran out of fuel.

7. Warm-Up – 9/24 – 10 minutes Utilizing your notes and past knowledge answer the following questions: • What was the sentiment of the U.S. public regarding aviation between 1904-1919? • What accomplishment did the Wright Brothers achieve during Oct 1905? • Describe the response of the U.S. government to the Wright Brothers regarding building aircraft. • List the seven requirements President Roosevelt stated the Wright Brothers must meet before the U.S. government would contract for aircraft. • Describe the event on Sept 17, 1903 with respect to Lt Thomas Selfridge.

8. Developments in the United States • Offered the US government to build an aircraft • But government rejected (x3) due to Langley Failures

9. Warm-Up – 9/24 – 10 minutes Utilizing your notes and past knowledge answer the following questions: • What was the sentiment of the U.S. public regarding aviation between 1904-1919? • What accomplishment did the Wright Brothers achieve during Oct 1905? • Describe the response of the U.S. government to the Wright Brothers regarding building aircraft. • List the seven requirements President Roosevelt stated the Wright Brothers must meet before the U.S. government would contract for aircraft. • Describe the event on Sept 17, 1903 with respect to Lt Thomas Selfridge.

10. Developments in the United States • Seven requirements: • Carry a pilot • Carry a passenger • 125 mile range • Fly at least 36 mph under perfect control • Take off and land in a war zone • Disassembled for transport by wagon • Reassembled in 1 hour • Contract called for Wrights to train 2 pilots for Army

11. Warm-Up – 9/24 – 10 minutes Utilizing your notes and past knowledge answer the following questions: • What was the sentiment of the U.S. public regarding aviation between 1904-1919? • What accomplishment did the Wright Brothers achieve during Oct 1905? • Describe the response of the U.S. government to the Wright Brothers regarding building aircraft. • List the seven requirements President Roosevelt stated the Wright Brothers must meet before the U.S. government would contract for aircraft. • Describe the event on Sept 17, 1903 with respect to Lt Thomas Selfridge.

12. Developments in the United States • 1908 – Sept 17 (Fort Myers, VA) - Passenger Army Lt Thomas Selfridge died when the propeller broke while 75 ft in air and the plane crashed - Orville had serious injuries

13. Questions / Comments

14. September 2013

15. THIS DAY IN AVIATION • September 24 • 1852 — French engineer, Henri Giffard, flies the first powered, manned airship. • Powered by a steam engine and propeller, the airship flies at about 5-mph and covers 17 miles from Paris to Trappes, France. • The craft marks the beginning of the practical airship.

16. THIS DAY IN AVIATION • September 24 • 1929 — Lt. James H. Doolittle makes the first blind, all-instrument flight.

17. Questions / Comments

18. Curtiss Aircraft

19. Chapter 2 The Adolescence of Air Power 1904-1919

20. Today’s Mission Requirements • Mission: • Identify why Glenn Curtiss was known as the “Fastest Man on Earth.” • Describe the advantages of the Curtiss engines. • Describe Curtiss contribution to U.S. Army aviation. • Identify the members and goals of the Aerial Experiment Association (AEA). • Describe the aviation developments of the AEA. • Describe significant aviation advances in 1910 and their impact. • EQ: Describe significant aviation events occurring between 1904-1919 and their impact on future aviation development.

21. Glenn Curtiss

22. Developments in the U.S. • Like the Wright Brothers – Glenn Curtiss was a bicycle shop owner and he even raced cycles. • Curtiss was a natural with his engineering talents. • He developed motorcycles under the name Hercules with rugged, reliable engines.

23. Developments in the U.S. • In 1907, Curtiss became known as the “Fastest Man on Earth” • Raced a motorcycle 136.3mph. • His engines were light and powerful – which caught the interest of Thomas Baldwin – a balloonist.

24. Developments in the U.S. • Baldwin’s airship with the Curtiss engine became the first powered dirigible in the U.S. • Another of Curtiss engines was used to power the first U.S. Army aircraft the dirigible – SC-1

26. Today’s Mission Requirements • Mission: • Identify why Glenn Curtiss was known as the “Fastest Man on Earth.” • Describe the advantages of the Curtiss engines. • Describe Curtiss contribution to U.S. Army aviation. • Identify the members and goals of the Aerial Experiment Association (AEA). • Describe the aviation developments of the AEA. • Describe significant aviation advances in 1910 and their impact. • EQ: Describe significant aviation events occurring between 1904-1919 and their impact on future aviation development.

27. Developments in the U.S. • In 1907, Curtiss became known as the “Fastest Man on Earth” • Raced a motorcycle 136.3mph. • His engines were light and powerful – which caught the interest of Thomas Baldwin – a balloonist.

28. Today’s Mission Requirements • Mission: • Identify why Glenn Curtiss was known as the “Fastest Man on Earth.” • Describe the advantages of the Curtiss engines. • Describe Curtiss contribution to U.S. Army aviation. • Identify the members and goals of the Aerial Experiment Association (AEA). • Describe the aviation developments of the AEA. • Describe significant aviation advances in 1910 and their impact. • EQ: Describe significant aviation events occurring between 1904-1919 and their impact on future aviation development.

29. Developments in the U.S. • In 1907, Curtiss became known as the “Fastest Man on Earth” • Raced a motorcycle 136.3mph. • His engines were light and powerful – which caught the interest of Thomas Baldwin – a balloonist.

30. Today’s Mission Requirements • Mission: • Identify why Glenn Curtiss was known as the “Fastest Man on Earth.” • Describe the advantages of the Curtiss engines. • Describe Curtiss contribution to U.S. Army aviation. • Identify the members and goals of the Aerial Experiment Association (AEA). • Describe the aviation developments of the AEA. • Describe significant aviation advances in 1910 and their impact. • EQ: Describe significant aviation events occurring between 1904-1919 and their impact on future aviation development.

31. Developments in the U.S. • Baldwin’s airship with the Curtiss engine became the first powered dirigible in the U.S. • Another of Curtiss engines was used to power the first U.S. Army aircraft the dirigible – SC-1

32. Questions / Comments

33. Aerial Experiment Association • Alexander Graham Bell asked Curtiss to join him in the AEA. • The AEA was • Alexander Graham Bell • Glenn Curtiss • Lt Thomas Selfridge • Thomas Baldwin • John McCurdy • Goal of AEA • design and develop aircraft • further developments in the aviation industry.

34. Aerial Experiment Association L – R: Glenn Curtiss, John McCurdy, Alexander Graham Bell, Thomas Baldwin, and Lt Thomas Selfridge

35. Aviation Developments of AEA • First American aircraft with ailerons and first with wheeled landing gear – White Wing

36. Aviation Developments of AEA • First seaplane to be flown in the U.S.

37. Aviation Developments of AEA • June Bug • First public flight over 1 kilometer

38. Aviation Developments of AEA • Golden Flyer • Fastest plane in 1909 • 43.35mph

40. Significant Aviation Advances 1910and their impact Wright Brothers and Curtiss both opened flight schools

41. Significant Aviation Advances 1910and their impact • Eugene Ely makes first flight from deck of USS Birmingham (Hudson Flier) – Hampton Roads, VA

42. Significant Aviation Advances 1910and their impact • President Roosevelt became first president to fly (St. Louis, Missouri)

43. Questions / Comments

44. Today’s Mission Requirements • Mission: • Identify why Glenn Curtiss was known as the “Fastest Man on Earth.” • Describe the advantages of the Curtiss engines. • Describe Curtiss contribution to U.S. Army aviation. • Identify the members and goals of the Aerial Experiment Association (AEA). • Describe the aviation developments of the AEA. • Describe significant aviation advances in 1910 and their impact. • EQ: Describe significant aviation events occurring between 1904-1919 and their impact on future aviation development.

45. Developments in the U.S. • In 1907, Curtiss became known as the “Fastest Man on Earth” • Raced a motorcycle 136.3mph. • His engines were light and powerful – which caught the interest of Thomas Baldwin – a balloonist.

46. Today’s Mission Requirements • Mission: • Identify why Glenn Curtiss was known as the “Fastest Man on Earth.” • Describe the advantages of the Curtiss engines. • Describe Curtiss contribution to U.S. Army aviation. • Identify the members and goals of the Aerial Experiment Association (AEA). • Describe the aviation developments of the AEA. • Describe significant aviation advances in 1910 and their impact. • EQ: Describe significant aviation events occurring between 1904-1919 and their impact on future aviation development.

47. Developments in the U.S. • In 1907, Curtiss became known as the “Fastest Man on Earth” • Raced a motorcycle 136.3mph. • His engines were light and powerful – which caught the interest of Thomas Baldwin – a balloonist.

48. Today’s Mission Requirements • Mission: • Identify why Glenn Curtiss was known as the “Fastest Man on Earth.” • Describe the advantages of the Curtiss engines. • Describe Curtiss contribution to U.S. Army aviation. • Identify the members and goals of the Aerial Experiment Association (AEA). • Describe the aviation developments of the AEA. • Describe significant aviation advances in 1910 and their impact. • EQ: Describe significant aviation events occurring between 1904-1919 and their impact on future aviation development.

49. Developments in the U.S. • Baldwin’s airship with the Curtiss engine became the first powered dirigible in the U.S. • Another of Curtiss engines was used to power the first U.S. Army aircraft the dirigible – SC-1

50. Today’s Mission Requirements • Mission: • Identify why Glenn Curtiss was known as the “Fastest Man on Earth.” • Describe the advantages of the Curtiss engines. • Describe Curtiss contribution to U.S. Army aviation. • Identify the members and goals of the Aerial Experiment Association (AEA). • Describe the aviation developments of the AEA. • Describe significant aviation advances in 1910 and their impact. • EQ: Describe significant aviation events occurring between 1904-1919 and their impact on future aviation development.