Transatlantic Flight quiz

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1. 1 Easy

   Who was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic?

   Answer: Amelia Earhart

   Why: Earhart had already crossed the Atlantic as a log-keeper in 1928 before piloting her own solo flight in 1932.

2. 2 Medium

   Which island group was a key refueling stop on early Atlantic flights?

   Answer: Azores

   Why: Sheltered island bays in the Azores allowed early flying boats to land on water and take on fresh fuel.

3. 3 Hard

   Which newspaper offered the 1919 transatlantic flight prize?

   Answer: Daily Mail

   Why: The prize was first announced in 1913, but the competition was suspended during the First World War.

4. 4 Easy

   What speeds up eastbound transatlantic flights?

   Answer: Jet stream

   Why: High-altitude jet stream tailwinds push eastbound planes forward, saving commercial airliners both fuel and flight time.

5. 5 Medium

   What prize did Charles Lindbergh win for his Atlantic flight?

   Answer: Orteig Prize

   Why: The $25,000 purse sat unclaimed for eight years before Lindbergh finally completed the route.

6. 6 Hard

   Which plane made the first scheduled Atlantic passenger flight in 1939?

   Answer: Yankee Clipper

   Why: The Yankee Clipper carried 22 passengers on its maiden crossing, complete with dining rooms and sleeping berths.