I competed in this competition during my time building for my commercial licence. You need to get the hours anyhow.....
It was a fun way to meet some other blokes who were interested in aviation. I didn't win, (wasn't even close
) but that wasn't the point for entering. It was to improve my skills and have a little fun in the process.
I have a little notation in my logbook that I will come across 30 years from now and have a little chuckle.
And....Air Canada still managed to hire me....no relatives, French, University, or space shuttle time.