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OCTOBER 9, 1909. In the design we have adopted (and which we make in sizes of from 5-h-p. to 100-h.p.) the complete motors weigh from 2\ lbs. to 3f lbs. per horse-power developed, according to the number of cylinders used. This low weight, however, is not due to paring down necessary metal. The thickness of crank-case, cylinders, and other parts is quite equal to that usually considered necessary for car motors. It is the unique system of manufacture we employ that enables us to obtain these results. There are also many excellent features which space will not permit us to describe. We, however, shall be pleased to supply those interested with any parti- culars they may desire. We certainly think Mr. Brown's pessimism a little overdone. We know of many firms in the United Kingdom who are actively engaged in the production of a successful aeroplane motor, and besides our own there are already quite a number of aerial engines on the British market. If Mr. Brown requires names we beg to refer him to Messrs. The Wolseley Tool and Motor Co., The Green's Motor Patents Syndicate, Ltd., New Engine (Motor) Co., Ltd., Aero Motors, Ltd., and others, all of which produce an excellent machine of their type. We find the British motor is greatly preferred to those of foreign manufacture, and we are obliged to work day and night in order to cope with the demand. We trust you will pardon this intrusion on your valuable space, but taking, as we do, a keen interest in all branches of aeronautics, we do not care to see erroneous views expressed which, if allowed to pass unremarked, may create harmful impressions among the public at large, and seriously handicap a budding industry. Yours faithfully, THE GRANVILLE MOTOR CO., BATEMAN SCOTT, Secretary, The Wolseley Tool and Motor Car Co., Ltd., write us upon this subject as follows :— One of the numerous gentlemen who amuse themselves by writing to the Press recently slated that aeroplane orders were going abroad because British manufacturers have not yet produced a satisfactory engine. This gentleman may probably be interested to iearn that the Wolseley Tool and Motor Car Co. have already supplied several of their 5oh.p. " V " aeroplane engines to intending aviators. It is worth noting, moreover, that some of these Wolseley engines have been sent to France, and one will probably be in evidence at the forthcoming meeting at Juvisy if the Voisin aeroplane to which it is fitted can be completed in time. This engine develops 74-h.p. and weighs only 300 lbs., and we understand the Wolseley Co. are now accepting orders for delivery in eight weeks. It has repeatedly been described and illustrated in the technical journals of England and France, and we can only assume your correspondent was not very familiar with his subject. To the Editor of FLIGHT. SIR,—We notice a letter in your recent issue from the Motor Supply Co., apparently intended to inform the public that special aeroplane engines of English manufacture cannot be obtained. Inserted in this letter are the usual jibes against the British manu- facturer, who is stated once more to be fast asleep. Perhaps the best reply to this firm is in our advertisement which occupies the back cover of your paper in which that letter appears. We have actually supplied particulars of our aeroplane engines to the firm making this complaint, but they have taken no further steps in the matter, and one is led to assume that they prefer supplying goods of foreign manufacture while endeavouring to make the public believe that goods of English manufacture are unobtainable. We are glad to say that despite the fact that this firm cannot see their way to place with us any of the countless orders which they have the opportunity of snapping up, we are nevertheless extremely busy with these engines. We have a large number of them on order, and as a representative of the English manufacturers, who have always been maligned as being so incapable of making an effort, perhaps we may be permitted to say that not only have our men been engaged during the maximum number of hours on ordinary working days, but that they have worked full time on Saturdays and Sundays. We think this will make apparent to your readers the gross injustice of the letter from the Motor Supply Co., and the falseness of the information which they seek to give. May we add to this letter that the one thing which is holding back the development of the aeroplane in this country is the lack of money. We think you will find that in France this sport and industry has been largely developed by the wealth accumulated by the manufacturers connected with the motor car industry, and as the Motor Supply Co., who we believe chiefly sell foreign cars, must know, an enormous proportion of that wealth has been extracted from this country. What English manufacturers need is not the spur and stimulation of heartbreaking competition, with manu- facturers from all over the world competing for our market, but the stimulation which comes from profits. When happier times come we believe that England will be found once more taking the lead ir» the great forward movements, as she did in the old days, when we were the greatest engineering country in the world. Yours faithfully, J. C. MORT.® ® ® ® NEW COMPANIES REGISTERED.Aerial Manufacturing Co. of Great Britain and Ireland, Ltd., The Aviation Grounds, Woodham Ferris, Essex.— Capital ,£2,000, in £1 shares.International Aviation Committee, Ltd., 32, Piccadilly Circus, W.—Capital ^10,000, in £\ shares. Formed to acquire- the business of the International Aviation Committee carried on by F. Harris, H. Keen, C. Hastings, L. Hamon, and H. Martens at 32, Piccadilly Circus, W. Midland Aeroplane Co., Ltd., 274, Corporation Street, Birmingham.—Capital .£2,000, in £\ shares. Manufacturers of and dealers in airships, aeroplanes, balloons, flying machines, &c. J. Stenbury and Co., Ltd., 26, Shaftesbury Avenue, W.— Capital ,£1,000, in £1 shares. Formed to acquire the business of a dealer in motor cars and accessories carried on by J. Stenbury at 173, Piccadilly, W., together with the benefit of any agencies in. connection therewith for the sale of motor cars, accessories, and flying machines, for which the said vendor is in negotiation (including the agencies for E. Koechlin and of the Societe Generate de Pneumatiques, both of Paris). First directors, J. Stenbury and Mrs. M. Stenbury. BACK NUMBERS OF FLIGHT." SEVERAL back numbers are now becoming very scarce, and when exhausted no more complete sets will be procurable. The publishers have pleasure in announcing that they have secured a few of these back issues of FLIGHT, and any of our new readers who may wish for sets, No. 1 to date, including the numbers containing full description and Scale Drawings of the Curtiss, Voisin, and Cody biplanes, the Wright full-size glider, and of Santos Dumont's " Demoiselle" monoplane, can obtain same for 4s. $d., post free (abroad 5^. \od.). Complete sets to date, including all the above and in addition the scarce higher-price numbers : Nos. 3, is. 6d.; 4, is. 6d.; 12, is. 6d. ; 15, is. ; and 31 (with scale drawings of the Bleriot crpss-Channel flyer, 2*.), but exclusive of No. 16, which is now obtainable in bound volumes only at the end of the year, and is otherwise out of print, can be obtained for 12s. zd.t I post free (abroad 13J. iad.) from the Publishers, 44, St. Martin's Lane, W.C. The publishers have only a limited reserve stock for bound volumes at end of year. Those wishing, there- fore, to ensure obtaining Volume I complete, with Index and Title Page, can book same now at the price of One Guinea, bound in cloth boards. Orders will be booked for these in rotation as received. As various numbers become scarce the. price will be raised accordingly. Bleriot Number separately, 2s.' FLIGHT. 44, ST. MARTIN'S LANE. LONDON, W.C. Telegraphic address : Truditur, London. Telephone : 1828 Gerrard. su BSCRI PTF6N~RATES. 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