Aviation Milestones
1 / 15Soar through the history of flight from the Wright Brothers to modern jets
15 quick questionsNo sign-upFree to playTap an answer below to begin ↓
In what year did the Wright Brothers make their first powered flight at Kitty Hawk?
About Aviation Milestones
Give your memory a workout with Aviation Milestones: 15 multiple-choice questions aimed at mixed difficulty, free to play right in your browser. Soar through the history of flight from the Wright Brothers to modern jets Expect to spend about 7 minutes; every question comes with an explanation, so you learn something even when you miss.
A few sample questions
1. In what year did the Wright Brothers make their first powered flight at Kitty Hawk?
Answer: 1903
2. Who was the first person to fly solo nonstop across the Atlantic Ocean in 1927?
Answer: Charles Lindbergh
3. What was the name of Charles Lindbergh's aircraft for his transatlantic flight?
Answer: Spirit of St. Louis
4. Who was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean?
Answer: Amelia Earhart
5. What was the first commercial jet airliner to enter regular service?
Answer: de Havilland Comet
Frequently asked questions
Will I lose my progress if I close the page?
Your overall progress — XP, streaks, and badges — is saved in your browser automatically. A quiz that's underway restarts if you leave mid-game, but at about 7 minutes, Aviation Milestones fits comfortably in one sitting.
How many questions are in Aviation Milestones?
Aviation Milestones has 15 multiple-choice questions. Each one has four answer options and an explanation that appears after you answer, so you learn something even when you miss.
Is Aviation Milestones free to play?
Yes. The entire SeniorBrainGames catalog — including Aviation Milestones — is free, with no sign-up required, no time limits, and no ads on top of the game. It also works offline once the page has loaded once.
How long does Aviation Milestones take?
Most players finish Aviation Milestones in about 7 minutes. You can pause between questions, replay it as often as you like, and there is no penalty for taking your time — answers are explained after you submit them.
Explore related topics
More General Knowledge
Famous First Flights
Milestones in aviation history
Airport Design & Architecture
Soar through questions about the world's most impressive airports and aviation facilities!
Aqueduct History
Flow through history with questions about ancient and modern aqueduct engineering!
Human Rights Milestones
Explore the landmark moments in the global fight for human rights and dignity
American History Highlights
Journey through key moments in American history, from the Revolution to the Space Age.
Try Word Games
Aviation Terms
Flight, aircraft, and aviation vocabulary
Try Nostalgia Trivia
Baby Boomer Milestones
From postwar optimism to cultural revolutions, how well do you remember the milestones that shaped a generation?
Free printables
Printable Logic Grids
Logic grid puzzles to solve on paper, with solutions.