A.T.C. QUIZ

Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 9, Issue 76, 20 May 1946, Page 6

A.T.C. QUIZ

Conditions 1. Replies to be addressed to “A.T.C. Quiz,” c/o Beacon Office. 2. Entries close a week from day of publication of the questions. 3. The correct or most nearly correct entry each week wins a complimentary double ticket to the forthcoming A.T.C. Anniversary Dance. 4. In the event of a tie, the award will go to the first correct entry opened. 5. The judges decision will be final, but all controversial points will be submitted to A.T.C. Headquarters for a ruling. Quiz SERIES 3 1. When an aircraft is flying level, which part of the aircraft is making the most noise. 2. An old tease question. What form of aerial manoeuvre does a fly undergo before landing upside down on a ceiling. 3. Why is the Union Jack lowered every day before sunset. 4. What material is usually used for runways at a Sunderland base and why?

5. If your air speed indicator shows 200 m.p.h. with what speed would you be covering the ground if you were flying downwind and the wind was 50 m.p.h. 6. In what aircraft was Sqd. Ldr. Trent flying during the action for which he won his V.C. Last week’s winner, C. Dunning. (A ticket will be posted). (N.B. The questions are hard but the answers are very easy. Ed.) Last Week’s Answers 1. The rocket with an initial impetus of 400 m.p.h. caused by the speed of the aircraft will certainly leave the aircraft. ... . w jr.-.-2. Halifax. 3. The other aircraft is flying upside down, '

4. On to the whole wing to decrease its lift.

5. Every chance. His chute is automatically released when he jumps. 6. Two reasons are usually given. (1) Parachutes are of silk and cat-

erpillars supply silk. (2) Many caterpillars descend trailing a filament of silk which acts to some extent like a parachute.