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MAY 8, 1909. than has sometimes been stated, inasmuch as it represents a total tractive effort of over 16^ per cent., and would seem to indicate that a very liberal allowance has to be made for the effect of body resistance. On the other hand, Mr. Wright said that he did not find any great difficulty in getting high values for his transmission efficiency and in the propellers. The accomplishment of carrying a passenger or so is, as Mr. Wright admitted, achieved by the aid of the surplus power otherwise necessary for attaining elevation, and as he was summing up the exigencies of one-man flight with reference to his own machine, it was not long before he remarked, " I don't think I should care at present to build one much smaller than that which I am using now." And thus, just as he was forced to terminate my unfair monopoly of his society did he speak the words I had been half expecting which confirmed the point of view I had arrived at but was so very reluctant to adopt. AERO CLUB OF THE UNITED KINGDOM. 5OFFICIAL NOTICES TO MEMBERS. Fixtures for 1909. May 22 ... International Balloon Race, Hurlingham Club. June 23 ... Balloon Race, Hurlingham Club. July 10 ... Balloon Race, Hurlingham Club. July 17 ... Balloon Race, Hurlingham Club. August 28 ... Gordon-Bennett .Aviation Cup, Rheims. October 10 ... Gordon-Bennett Balloon Race, Zurich. International Balloon Race, Hurlingham. The International Balloon Contest will take place at Hurlingham Club, Fulham, London, S.W., on Saturday, May 22nd, 1909. Members are reminded that the entries should be made to the Secretary of the Aero Club, 166, Piccadilly, W., on or before noon, Wednesday, the 12th inst. Members will be admitted free to Hurlingham Club on May 22nd on presentation of their Aero Club membership cards. „ Gordori'Bennett Aviation Cup. The Competition for the Gordon-Bennett Aviation Cup will take place at Rheims on August 29th next, and the Aero Club have already sent in three entries. The Committee of the Aero Club will select three competitors to represent this club, and intending candi- dates are requested to notify the Secretary on or before the 31st May of their willingness to compete if chosen. Applications must be accompanied by a cheque for ^20, the entry fee, which amount will be returned should the candidate not be selected. Up to the present four members have entered. The full rules governing the contest can be obtained from the Secretary of the Aero Club of the United Kingdom. The British Empire Michelin Cup. The Michelin Tyre Co. has presented to the Aero Club of the United Kingdom, for competition by British aviators, a trophy of the total value of ^500. Annually, for five years, a replica of this trophy, together with a sum of ^500 in cash, will be given to the successful competitor. This trophy will be competed for under the following conditions, which shall apply for the first year only :— Conditions. 1. The holder of the cup for 1909 will be the competitor who, on March 31st, 1910, shall have-accomplished the greatest distance on any heavier-than-air machine without touching the ground. 2. The minimum distance to be covered in older to qualify for this prize shall be 5 miles round two or more posts for the necessary number of circuits. 3. Entries must be made in writing to the Secretary of the Aero Club, 166, Piccadilly, London, W. At least two clear days' notice must be given by a competitor before making his attempt. 4. An entrance fee of 10s. will be charged, and a further sum of £l must accompany every notification of an attempt by any com- petitor under these rules. Every competitor must be a member of some recognised body dealing with aerial matters in the Empire, and shall, if called upon, satisfy the officials of the Aero Club of his- ability to fly at least 500 yards, before making any attempt under these rules. 5. All attempts must be made between the hours of sunrise and sunset, in the presence of the official or officials appointed by the Committee of the Aero Club. 6. The recognised flying ground is at Shellbeach, Island of Sheppey, but the Committee of the Aero Club will be willing to entertain any other ground subject to the competitor paying the necessary expenses incurred. 7. The start for the records will be reckoned from the crossing, over the starting line in actual flight. 8. Competitors must be British subjects from any part of the Empire, manipulating a British-made machine. All the principal parts of a competing machine must be British made. All decisions- applying to this rule shall be given by the Chairman of the Aera Club, Mr. Roger W. Wallace, K.C., and failing him, by an arbitrator nominated by the President of the Institution of Civil Engineers. This shall not be held to apply to raw material, but all finished or manufactured parts of such machine must comply with* the above condition. 9. The decision of the officials of the Aero Club on all matter* connected with this competition to be final .and without appeal. Aero Club Prizes for Short Flights, The Committee of the Aero Club offer prizes for short flights- made by flying machines at their grounds at Shellbeach. P'our prizes of £2$ each for the first four competitors who shall have accomplished a flight of 250 yards. Three prizes of ,£50 each for the first three competitors who shall have accomplished a flight of 1 mile in a closed circuit. Every competitor must be a member of some recognised body dealing with aerial matters in this country. An entrance fee of ^1 must accompany each attempt by any competitor under these rules. Entries must be made in writing to the Secretary of the Aero- Club, 166, Piccadilly, London, W. At least twenty-four hours' notice must be given by a competitor before making the attempt. All attempts must be made between the hours of sunrise and sunset, in the presence of the official or officials appointed by the Committee of the Aero Club. The start for the records willjbe reckoned from the crossing over the starting line in actual flight. Competitors may only compete for one prize in any one flight. The decision of the officials of the Aero Club on all matters- connected with this competition to be final and without appeal. HAROLD E. PERRIN, Secretary. The Aero Club of the United Kingdom, r 66, Piccadilly, W. A Women's Aerial League. AT a meeting held on Tuesday afternoon at Claridge's Hotel, under the presidency of Lady O'Hagan,. it was decided to form a Women's Aerial League, which will be affiliated to the Aerial League of the British Empire. Mrs. Watt-Smyth was appointed Hon. Sec, and she will be pleased to hear from ladies interested in the League at the temporary offices at Staple Inr> Buildings, High Holborn, W.C. 263
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