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Show PLANE QUIZ Q. Did the helicopter see active service during World War II? A. Yes, on Atlantic anti-submarine patrol and for rescue work in Burma. Q. How many airports are there in the U. S.? A. At the end of 1945 there were 3,255 airports. With the completion of the CAA program now underway the number is expected to be doubled. dou-bled. Q. What is "seat of the pants" flying? A. It was flying in the old days before there were instruments. When the plane went up or down or tipped, inertia of the flyer's body changed his position in his seat enough for him to feel the difference and he could sense the position of the plane accordingly. . |