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1909
1909 - 0795.PDF
DECEMBER II, 1909. SHOW MODELS WANTED. ONE very excellent way of bringing the science of flight in its various forms before different sections of the public is by the organisation of exhibitions of models in con- nection with such semi-social functions as conversaziones. The organiser, it is true, has commonly not the easiest of tasks, but it can be lightened by others who have the interest of the movement at heart, rallying round to his support, and by doing so, they should at least experience the gratification of feeling that they are playing an un- selfish part in a good cause. For our own part we should like to see our readers come forward and offer their services in such matters, and we shall be pleased to receive the names of those who are willing to send their models to any bona fide exhibition of the kind named. Many of our readers must be making (if they have not already made), some very excellent examples of flying machines on a small scale, in which they have endeavoured to put the very best of their workmanship, and it is improbable that they should wish to entirely hide the light of their art under a bushel. In this connection, at the present moment, we have a request from Dr. J. R. Ratcliffe, F.R.S., who is anxious to improve the occasion of the Annual Conversazione of the Midland Institute by an exhibition of models appertaining to flight. The conversazione lasts from January 10th to 14th, inclusive, and those of our readers who are willing to help should communicate with Dr. Ratcliffe, Elmdon, Wake Green Road, Moseley, Birmingham. SUSPENDED AVIATORS. " I HAVE before me copies of the correspondence which has passed between the Aero Clubs of France and the United Kingdom in reference to the penalties imposed by the latter upon Delagrange, Le Blon, and Molon, for appearing at a proscribed meeting—Doncaster to wit. " The sentence passed upon the flyers named, was one of disqualification from participation in all meetings held under the auspices of the International Aeronautical Federation during 1909, but as a result of the intercession of the French Club, this disqualification has now been amended to cease from the first day of December. This establishes, at any rate, the fact that the Aero Club possesses certain real powers which can be exercised to the detri- ment of those who transgress the Club's rules. The fact has been in some dispute, or rather an atmosphere has been created which tended to obscure the fact. The only thing now necessary is for the Aero Club to act always in accord with the desires of those interested in the sport in this country, or to make its position clear in cases where disputes arise. Then we shall be all right."— Alec. J. M. Gray, in the Motor News. LECTURES ABOUT THE COUNTRY. Now is the season for lectures, and as far as can be judged from the reports to hand " flight" would appear to be the favourite topic. Such lectures are bound to do a great deal of good in awakening a widespread interest. On Friday of last week there were quite a large number of such papers read. Among them we notice one at Ipswich by Miss Bacon, who accompanied her father, the ® ® Flight Meeting for Halifax. ARRANGEMENTS are being made by the management of the Halifax Zoo and Amusement Park to hold a flying meeting on their grounds, commencing on Christmas Day and continuing till January 8th. It is said that three late Rev. J. M. Bacon, on many of his balloon trips, another at Ipswich by Mr. R. Stanley Lewis, a third at Smethwick by Alderman Pinkney, who is having an aeroplane constructed, and a fourth at Nottingham by Mr. Eric S. Bruce. On the previous day Mr. D. Balfour, jun., chose the same subject for his presidential address to the Newcastle Association of Students of the Institution of Civil Engineers.® ® entries have so far been received—a monoplane which appeared at Blackpool, Mr. Pickersgill's machine from Keighley, and a biplane from London. With a view to stirring the aviators to make the most strenuous efforts to fly, they are to be paid £1 for every minute they remain in the air. jKoechlin in full flight at Port Aviation on his monoplane, which is fitted with a 4*cyl, 25-h.p. Gregoirc engine. 797
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