Pioneers of Flight: Stories of Innovation and Triumph
Explore the remarkable journeys of aviation pioneers such as Orville Wright, Amy Johnson, and Neil Armstrong. From the first airplane flight to daring solo expeditions, discover the challenges faced and triumphs achieved in the history of flight.
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Pioneers of Flight Who do you know? 1903 First flight of an aeroplane by Orville Wright 1908 First flight in Britain by Samuel Franklin Cody 1961 First flight into space by Yuri Gagarin 1969 First step on the moon by Neil Armstrong
Amy Johnson Born in 1903 Worked as a typist Helped out at Stag Lane Aerodrome Pilot s licence in 1929 1930 First woman to fly from Britain to Australia
Gypsy Moth called Jason Biplane Propellor powered by engine Pilot not covered No passengers What do you notice?
5th May 1930 24th May 1930 11,000 miles in 19 days
What did she hear? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XR212_KzmTI No radio link No-one to talk to Open cockpit for 8 hours at a time
What did she smell? Petrol No weather information What did she taste? Only ate when landed
How did she feel on the journey? Basic maps Uncharted land Fuel at each stop Pretend you are Amy Johnson. How do you feel?
How did she feel when she landed in Darwin, Australia on 24th May to huge crowds? Pretend you are Amy Johnson. How do you feel now?
Pretend you are Amy Johnson. Write a letter home to your mum and dad from Australia. Include how you feel and what you have seen. Include facts: Gypsy Moth called Jason Left Croydon, England on 5th May 1930 Took 19 days Landed in Darwin, Australia on 24th May 1930
