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Xi SEPTEMBER 24, 1910. \fiMn PROGRESS OF FLIGHT ABOUT THE COUNTRY. «(NOTE.— Addresses, temporary or permanent, follow in each case the names of the clubs, where communications of our readers can be addressed direct to the Secretary. We would ask Club Secretaries in future to see that the notes regarding their Clubs reach the Editor of FLIGHT, 44, St. Martin's Lane, London, W.C., by first post Tuesday at latest.) A Model Club at Brockley. A SIXTEEN-YEAR-OLD reader, Mr. B. Gurney, of 30, Arica Road, Brockley, writes to enquire whether there is a model aero plane club at Brockley, and, if not, whether it would be possible to start such a club in the district. If there are any other model- makers in the district perhaps they will arrange a meeting and discuss the proposition. A Model Aeroplane Club at Truro. WITH the object of forming a model aeroplane club for Truro, a number of persons interested recently met at Thomas' Restaurant, Truro, and decided to proceed with the formation of such a club. Mr. J. Holdsworth, who has made some large models fitted with petrol engines, was elected chairman, and he promised to read a paper on model construction, and also to present a model for the best constructed 12-in. propeller. A club room and a workshop have been secured, and the Hon. Sec, Mr. C. F. W. Rendle, 6, Agar Road, Truro, will be glad to receive donations of books, papers, or anything connected with aviation. It is hoped to -arrange some competitions for next month. Birmingham Aero Club (165, HAMPTON STREET). THE competition for the amateur championship of the Midlands (1910) was carried through on the 17th at King's Heath. The weather was perfect, and the ground, though somewhat distant from any trams, was entirely free from trees and obstacles for nearly half a mile in any direction. There was a good attendance, and in the opinion of some competent judges, the model flying was a long way the best yet seen. Practically Mr. E. E. Noble carried all before him. Strong competitors like Mason, Smith, and Haynes, with 39, 38, and 36 sees, were entirely out of it. With his dilapidated looking 4 oz. monoplane Noble secured the champiDnship, 48 sees., the prize for height (flown in heats, four models at the time), and the prize for longest distance, 149 yards. All models showed an irritating desire to return to the starting point before dropping. In the last event Mr. C. E. Turner (39 sees.) beat Noble by 2 sees. The latter was then flying an n-ouncer. Undoubtedly, from the spectator's point of view, models being flown two, three, or lour at a time is vastly more interesting than singly, and with proper judging the competitors' chances are in no way prejudiced. The judging was undertaken by Dr. Ratcliffe, F.R.S., and Mr. Davis, assisted by Messrs. Beeby and Brazier. The times made were very carefully checked by O. Leeson's motor-racing stop watches. On October 8th the club is offering a cash prize of £5 to the owner of a model flying across the Edgbaston Reservoir. The distance from bank to bank at the point chosen is 130 yards. The event is open to all. Entrance fees, professionals, 5*. ; non- members of the B.Ae. Club 2s. 6d. ; members 6d. An unlimited number of models can be entered without extra charge. Entries close October 3rd. Late entrants must pay double fees. All enquiries must be accompanied by stamp. Conisborough and District Model Ae. Soc. (18, CHURCH ST.). IT has been decided that entries for the forthcoming competi tions, to be held on October 8th, shall close on October 5th. There will be four competitions: I. Longest flight; 2. Circular flight; 3. Landing nearest given spot ; and 4. Stability. Entrance fee, yi. members, 6d. non-members, for each model. A special medal will be given to the member (under 17 years of age) making the best flight. It has also been decided to buy materials for model making for sale to members ; and the Secretary will be pleased to receive best terms from accessory dealers. Devon and Cornwall Aero Club. AT a meeting of the club held last week, the question of acquiring a flying machine was gone into. Mr. Mumford said he was prepared to place his monoplane at the disposal of the club provided they fitted a motor to it. It was decided to inquire as to the cost of a motor. The question of a flying ground was also considered, and a deputation was appointed to inspect a ground at Roborough. The •chairman, Mr. D. Jordan, expressed a hope that some local gentleman would offer a prize of, say, .£100 for the first trial flight. Kite and Model Aeroplane Assoc. (27,VICTORY RD. .WIMBLEDON) ARRANGEMENTS have been made to hold an altitude competition and display of kite flying on October 1st on Wimbledon Common at 2.30. Also there will be held on the same day an open kite flying competition for prizes given by Messrs. Brooke and Westhorp. 1st prize, Brookite, value 30^-. ; 2nd prize, Brookite, value 25s. ; 3rd prize, Brookite, value 153-. Entries close Wednesday, Sep tember 28th. Free to members ; non-members, entrance fee, is. RULES.—1. Competitors may submit any kite, either home-made or manufactured. 2. Competitors must be at the judges'flag at 1.30 sharp. Any competitor not present at that time will be disqualified. 3. The competitors must have exactly 300 yards of line on winders, and the line or wire may be of any size or kind. 4. The judges will take the angle of kites when in flight. 5. Competitors must note that the competition will last 40 mins., and if the kite falls to the ground during that time it will be disqualified. 6. Classification will be made in the following manner :—Angle, stability, strength of construction and collapsibility. Maximum of marks is 40, i.e„ 10 for each test. Paddington and Districts Aero Club (2, EDBROOKE ROAD, VV.). THIS club is holding weekly meetings and would be glad to hear from intending members. The object of the club mainly is to further public interest in aviation and the support of same by providing its members with every facility for making models, gliders and full-size machines for exhibition and show purposes. To give public exhibitions of model flying, man lifters and kites, small balloons, &c. It provides competitions for its members and offers prizes, &c. Lidy members are welcome. The club also has workshops and flying ground. The entrance fees for the club are as follows : Senior Section (age over 13), 2s, 6d. entrance fee, 31/. per week; Junior Section (age under 15) is. 6d. entrance fee, id. per week. This takes in the full-size department for both. Further particulars from H. Hurlin, 2, Edbrooke Road, Harrow Road, Paddington. Scottish Aeronaut. Soc. Model Ae.C.(3,SrANMORKRD.,GLASGOW) AT a joint meeting of the Scottish Aeronautical Society (Model Section) and the Glasgow Model Aero Club held on July 15th, it was decided that these two bodies should amalgamate for the good of aviation generally, and that the new club be known from that date as the Scottish Aeronautical Society Model Aero Club. At the inauguration meeting held on August 25th, office-bearers were appointed and rules drawn up and approved of. A flying competition will be held early in October, when some valuable prizes will be offered both in the open and closed events. Further information can be had from the hon. secretary at the above address, who will be pleased to forward club prospectus and competition entry forms. Sheffield & District Ae.C. (22, MOUNT PLEASANT RD., SHARROW) MEMBERS had some splendid sport on the afternoon of the 3rd inst. Some highly-successful gliding was witnessed, in which all those members who were present took part, including some ladies. A model competition was also held, for which medals wen- awarded. The longest flight of the day proved to be 610 ft. by Mr. C. W. Cotlerell, with a monoplane of his own construction. Other good flights were Mr. Oliver (480 ft.) and Mr. Knowles (237 ft.). After the competition, Mr. Cotterell scored by sending his model high over the trees and across a neighbouring field—a flight of approximately 1,000 ft. At the general meeting held on the 7th insl. it was decided to hold another model flying meeting on October 1st, in conjunction with the glider practice. A large number of new members were elected. A vote of thanks was passed to Mr. Patrick Alexander for his great assistance during the British Association visit. The next general meeting is Wednesday, September 21st, at Builders' Exchange, 8 p.m., when members are asked to attend. Southsea Aero Club (2, SHIRLEY ROAD, SOUTHSEA). A NEW aero club has now been formed at Southsea. It is at present working very quietly, but great hopes have been expressc d for the future. The Southsea Aero Club, as it is called, was formed on August 31st, and, thanks to the generosity of its members, already boasts of a small library. 779
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