The failed Sopwith Atlantic flight, 1919

The transcript discusses the first successful flight by Americans using a C4 flying boat via the Azores. It then highlights the attempt by Orca and Mackenzie Grieve to complete a nonstop flight, which ultimately failed due to bad luck rather than technical issues.

Which nation was the first to cross the Atlantic using a C4 flying boat?

• The British

• The French

• The Americans

• The Germans

What was the unique aspect of Orca and Mackenzie Grieve's flight attempt?

• They attempted a nonstop flight

• They flew over the Pacific

• They used a C4 flying boat

• They started from the Azores

Where did Orca and Mackenzie Grieve begin their transatlantic flight attempt?

• The Azores

• Newfoundland

• Iceland

• Greenland

What was the reason for Orca and Mackenzie Grieve's failure in their flight attempt?

• Bad weather

• Pilot error

• Engine failure

• Bad luck

Which of the following was not a factor in Orca and Mackenzie Grieve's unsuccessful flight?

• Mechanical failure

• Bad luck

• Faulty plane

• Engine issues