Pilots Successfully Attempt New Endurance Flight Record In Sunkist Lady

Pilots Successfully Attempt New Endurance Flight Record In Sunkist Lady

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The video discusses the breaking of a 10-year-old endurance record of 726 hours by Barrison Riddell after three failed attempts. The new record involved covering over 75,000 miles, including a nonstop transcontinental flight. The video highlights the challenges faced and the warm reception upon return after six weeks in the sky.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long did the previous endurance record stand before being broken?

5 years

10 years

15 years

20 years

2.

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30 sec • 1 pt

How many attempts did Barrison Riddell make before successfully setting a new record?

Three

Two

One

Four

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Approximately how many miles did the new record cover?

80,000 miles

75,000 miles

60,000 miles

50,000 miles

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a significant part of the journey that contributed to the new record?

A flight around the world

A journey to the North Pole

A flight over the Atlantic Ocean

A nonstop transcontinental flight

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the crew feel upon returning home after their record-setting journey?

Anxious

Relieved and welcomed

Indifferent

Disappointed