Plane Quiz Games for September 30, 2026: answers and stories

The five questions everyone got on September 30, 2026. Each answer has a short story.

1. 1. Where was the British Concorde assembled?

   

   Answer: Filton, Bristol, England

   British Concordes were assembled at Filton, near Bristol, while the French ones were built in Toulouse. The last Concorde to fly, in 2003, landed at Filton. The plane could cross the Atlantic in about three and a half hours.

   Facts about Concorde

2. 2. Which capital city is the home of the MiG-29 design bureau?

   

   Answer: Moscow, Russia

   The MiG-29 was designed by the Mikoyan bureau in Moscow and first flew in 1977. It was built for the Soviet air force and was later sold to many other countries. Its two engines sit close together under a wide, flat body.

   Facts about Mikoyan MiG-29

3. 3. In which US state is the Chinook helicopter built?

   

   Answer: Ridley Park, Pennsylvania, United States

   Boeing builds the Chinook at Ridley Park, near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It has two rotors, one at the front and one at the back. The first Chinook flew in 1961 and the design is still being upgraded.

   Facts about Boeing CH-47 Chinook

4. 4. Where did the Wright brothers make the first powered flight?

   

   Answer: Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, United States

   The Wright brothers flew their Flyer near Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, on 17 December 1903. The first flight lasted 12 seconds and covered about 37 metres. They chose the spot for its steady winds and soft sand.

   Facts about Wright Flyer

5. 5. Which German city was home to the Junkers company?

   

   Answer: Dessau, Germany

   Junkers built the Ju 52 at Dessau, in eastern Germany. It first flew in 1930 and had three engines and a body of corrugated metal. Airlines used it in many countries before and after the Second World War.

   Facts about Junkers Ju 52