Chapter 6, Section A
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Who is known as "The Golden Boy of the Golden Age"?
Charles Lindbergh
Where were Charles Lindbergh's parents from?
Sweden
What political role did Charles Lindbergh's father hold?
He was a U.S. Congressman
What position did Charles Lindbergh's father take on World War I?
He opposed U.S. entry into WWI
What was the title of the book written by Charles Lindbergh's father?
"Why is your Country at War"
What action was taken by federal agents against Charles Lindbergh's father's book?
It was seized by federal agents
Where did Charles Lindbergh grow up?
Minnesota
What was Charles Lindbergh's experience with high school, and how did he eventually get his diploma?
He did not attend high school and instead worked on a farm to support war efforts, but he eventually obtained his diploma by examination.
Which university did Charles Lindbergh drop out of, and why?
The University of Wisconsin, because he did not care much about his studies.
What did the Nebraska Aircraft Company in Lincoln do with war-surplus aircraft?
They refurbished them to sell and train
When did Charles Lindbergh take his first flight lessons, and how much instruction did he receive?
In 1922, receiving 8 hours of dual instruction at Nebraska Aircraft Company.
What activity did Charles join his friends to do shortly after his initial flight lessons?
They became barnstormers
What stunts were involved in barnstorming with his friends?
Wingwalking and parachuting
What specific model of aircraft did Charles buy for himself in 1923?
Curtiss JN-4D
What milestone did Charles achieve in his Curtiss JN-4D?
He soloed for the first time in this aircraft
What program did Charles Lindbergh enroll in at Brooks Field in April 1924?
Army Air Service training
How did the number of cadets progress throughout the training from start to graduation?
It started with 104 cadets, dropped to 32 cadets six months later, and ended with 18 graduating in March 1925.
How did Charles Lindbergh rank among those who graduated from his class?
He graduated top of his class
When did Charles Lindbergh's training accident occur?
8 days before graduation
What caused the training accident?
A mid-air collision with another Army S.E. 5 during aerial combat maneuvers.
What action was Charles Lindbergh forced to take as a result of the mid-air collision?
He was forced to bail out.
What company located in St. Louis did Charles Lindbergh join as an air mail pilot?
Robertson Aircraft Corporation
Which contract did Robertson Aircraft Corporation win for mail delivery?
Commercial Airmail Route 2 (CAM 2)
What route was covered under Commercial Airmail Route 2 (CAM 2)?
St. Louis to Chicago
Who flew the very first airmail run for Robertson Aircraft Corporation.
Charles Lindbergh
Who was Raymond Orteig?
A French-born, New York City businessman.
What reward did Raymond Orteig offer, and for what achievement?
A $25,000 prize ($360,000 in 2019)
for a nonstop flight between NYC and Paris, France.
Where did Charles Lindbergh begin raising financial support for the flight?
From St. Louis businesses.
Why did Charles Lindbergh specifically choose a single-engine monoplane for his aircraft?
A monoplane provided reduced drag, and a single engine consumed less fuel than a multi-engine aircraft.
What additional structural feature did Charles Lindbergh request for his aircraft?
An additional fuel tank.
What name did Charles Lindbergh give to his aircraft, and why?
Spirit of St. Louis, in recognition of his source of funding.
Where was Charles Lindbergh's plane built, and where did it need to be flown before starting the Orteig Prize attempt?
It was built in San Diego and needed to be flown to New York City.
How long did the flight from San Diego to NYC take, and what record was set?
It took 21 hours and 20 minutes
setting a coast-to-coast record.
What preparations did Charles Lindbergh make regarding navigation and weather conditions?
He plotted his course
studied the weather.
What exact provisions and refreshments did Charles Lindbergh pack for his flight?
4 sandwiches,
2 canteens of water,
and some Army rations.
How many people had crossed the Atlantic prior to this flight, and what made this route unique?
More than 90 people had crossed,
but none had crossed nonstop between NYC and Paris.
What airfield did Charles Lindbergh take off from on May 20, 1927?
Roosevelt Field.
In which direction did he fly upon takeoff, and what major location in Newfoundland did he pass?
He flew northeast, passing St. John's, Newfoundland.
What landmasses and bodies of water did he fly over near the end of his flight?
Ireland
England
English Channel.
When and where did Charles Lindbergh land at the end of his transatlantic flight?
Paris
What was the total flight time and total distance covered?
Flight time was 33 hours, 30 minutes,
covering a distance of 3,600 miles.
What award was the original reason for Charles Lindbergh's transatlantic flight?
The Orteig Prize.
Which award was presented to Charles Lindbergh by French President Gaston Doumergue?
The Legion of Honor.
Which award was presented to Charles Lindbergh by Belgian King Albert?
Chevalier of the Royal Order.
Which award was presented to Charles Lindbergh by US President Calvin Coolidge?
The Distinguished Flying Cross.
What highest US military decoration was awarded to Charles Lindbergh?
The Congressional Medal of Honor.
What military rank promotion did Charles Lindbergh receive following his flight?
Promotion to Colonel.
What two key qualities of aviation were proven and demonstrated by Charles Lindbergh's flight?
The reliability and the safety of civil aviation.
Why did Charles Lindbergh embark on a tour of the United States in the Spirit of St. Louis?
To promote the reliability and safety of aviation around the US and the world.
What were the dates of Charles Lindbergh's US Goodwill Tour?
From July 20th to October 27th, 1927.
What were the key statistics of Charles Lindbergh's US Goodwill Tour (states visited, miles covered, and flight time)?
He visited 48 states,
traveled 22,000 miles,
logged 260 hours and 45 minutes in the air.
What were the departure and destination points for Charles Lindbergh's initial Goodwill flight to Mexico?
Washington D.C. and Mexico City.
Starting from Mexico City, how many Latin American countries did Charles Lindbergh fly to on his next tour?
17 Latin American countries.
Who was named Time magazine's first-ever "Man of the Year" in 1927?
Charles Lindbergh.
Why did Time create the "Man of the Year" title for Charles Lindbergh?
It was an attempt to remedy not having Lindbergh on the cover following his historic transatlantic flight.
What specific aerodrome did Charles Lindbergh land at in Paris on May 21, 1927?
Le Bourget Aerodrome (at 10:22 PM French time).
How did Charles Lindbergh see forward in the Spirit of St. Louis despite the main fuel tank blocking his direct view?
He used a periscope built into the aircraft.
What additional navigation tool on the exterior of the Spirit of St. Louis was used to power his compass?
A wind wheel for the compass.