GLIDER CONTEST

The video covers a glider aerobatic contest at Dunstable, originally planned for Princess Margaret. It details the competition where pilots are towed to 2,500 feet and judged on artistry, scope, and accuracy. The event is described as a blend of sport and science, with nearly twenty of Britain's best pilots competing. Scoring includes originality and spot landing. Flight Lieutenant Doug Brightson, flying a Skylark II, wins the trophy.

Which types of gliders were mentioned as being present at the National Glider Aerobatic Contest?

• Skylarks, Olympias, and Swallows

• Peregrines, Ospreys, and Harriers

• Albatrosses, Condors, and Kites

• Eagles, Falcons, and Hawks

At what altitude are competitors released during the gliding contest?

• 4,500 feet

• 3,500 feet

• 2,500 feet

• 1,500 feet

What are some of the skills evaluated in the gliding competition?

• Artistry, scope, and accuracy

• Speed and endurance

• Teamwork and communication

• Strength and agility

What additional criteria are considered for scoring in the contest?

• Pilot's age

• Weather conditions

• Originality of program and spot landing

• Type of glider used

Who won the trophy at this year's National Glider Aerobatic Contest?

• Lieutenant Sarah Connor, RCAF

• Major Tom Hardy, RAAF

• Captain John Smith, USAF

• Flight Lieutenant Doug Brightson, RAF