Knowledge Knockout: Episode 3

Synopsis

In the season finale of Smithsonian Channel's Knowledge Knockout, host John Canaler leads a thrilling competition among aviation enthusiasts. Contestants include Mindy, a pilot and sales representative from Orlando, and Jack, an aerospace engineer from Wichita. They face off against each other, testing their knowledge of aviation history, famous flights, and pioneering pilots. The stakes are high as they aim to impress Dr. Bob Van Der Linden, a curator at the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum, who oversees the America by Air gallery. The game features a unique format where players have five seconds to answer questions, with opportunities for steals. The episode highlights Mindy's impressive background as a graduate of Embry Riddle Aeronautical University and her record high score against Scott, an aviation journalist from New York City. The excitement builds as the contestants strive to outsmart each other in this ultimate aviation showdown.