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1910 - 0803.PDF
OCTOBER I, 1910. [pWHT] PROGRESS OF FLIGHT ABOUT THE COUNTRY. (NOTE.—Addresses, temporary or permanent, follow in each case the addressed direct to the Secretary. We would ask Club Secretaries in FLIGHT, 44, St. Martin's Lane, London, Bristol and West of England Ae.C. (STAR LIFE BLDGS. , BRISTOL). A VERY interesting day was spent on Friday last week, at the invitation of the directors of the British and Colonial Aeroplane Co., at their flying school on Salisbury Plain. Admirable arrangements •had been made by the club secretary, Mr. A. Alan Jenkins, and several splendid flights were witnessed. The " Bristol" machines, which were constructed at Filton, are now housed at Lark Hill, where they have attracted a good deal of attention, especially from the military authorities. Two of them were used during the manoeuvres by Capt. Dickson and Mr. R. Loraine. Just after lunch Mr. Robert Loraine arrived unexpectedly, and at once started off on a passenger flight, while in the course of the afternoon Capt. Dickson and Lieut. Gibbs made tiial flights, and Edmond took up several passengers, including a lady. Devon and Cornwall Aero Club. IT has been decided to accept the offer of the free use of a nine acre field at Roborough Down, and several local gentlemen have •decided to render financial help to the club. It has also been decided to place an order for a 30-h.p. Alvaston engine for the club monoplane. Legion of Scouts (Aero Section). AN aero section has been formed in connection with the London command of the Legion of Scouts. Prospective members must be over 18, and over 5 ft. 2 ins. in height. It is proposed to have lectures on aeronautics, and also to undertake practical work both in connection with balloons and aeroplanes. Full particulars regarding membership can be obtained from H. H. Saunders, 6, Sonderburg Road, Holloway, N. Liverpool Aeronautical Society (6, LORD STREET). IT is intended to hold the annual meeting on October 10th next, at 7 p.m., at St. George's Restaurant, Redcross Street, after which Mr. W. P. Thompson will give a paper on natural flight, to be followed by discussion. It is proposed that about every three weeks during the winter, meetings shall be held in St. George's Restaurant, at which essays and lectures will be given by the members and others, followed by debates. Members willing to give papers are asked to communicate with Mr. W. P. Thompson, 6, Lord Street, Liverpool. It is intended to hold an exhibition of models in Liverpool, in February next, at which prizes will be given. Manchester Aero Club (9, ALBERT SQUARE, MANCHESTER). THE reports received by the committee from the representatives sent to the Bournemouth, Blackpool and Lanark flying meetings have been sufficiently encouraging for the committee to discuss the feasibility of a flying maeting in Manchester in 1911. With this object in view, and to meet the demand of a practising ground for the members of the M.Ae. Club, the committee have now definitely decided, subject to a satisfactory lease being arranged between the solicitors of the two parties, to rent a flying ground within easy reach of the city of Manchester, and it is hoped that definite announcements will be made in due course. Manchester Aero Club (Model Section). The last flying meeting of the season was held in the Exhibition Hall, Rusholme, on Saturday last, and proved a great success. Altogether there were 30 competitors, and all the machines were of the monoplane type, proceedings being watched by a fair number of interested spectators. The first event was the final flights for the season's aggregate competition, and the winner proved to be D. Wood with his Fleming-Williams machine, with A. R. Whitworth as the runner-up. The second item on the programme was a contest for models under 30 ins. span, and it was won by V. Wood, whose model flew 145 ft., while J. Whittaker was second with 138 ft. The large models com peted in the third event, where the honours fell to K. Kinna, his model flying 200 ft., W. S. Williamson being second with 181 ft., and J. Whittaker third with 139 ft. Two prizes were offered by Mr. T. W. K. Clarke for the longest time in the air by a Clarke model, and they were won by K. Kinna (17 sees.) and A. R. Whitworth (10 sees.). In the circular flight event the prize fell to A. W. Whittaker, while in a youths' competition for home-constructed models, the prizes were secured by A. B. Willcocks (183 ft.) and A. R. Whitworth (163 ft.). So i names of the clubs, where communications of our readers can be future to see that the notes regarding their Clubs reach the Editor of W.C., by first post Tuesday at latest.) The closing item was a point-to-point race round the hall, and three competitors tied, each doing the course in six stages. In the run off the models were flown simultaneously, and the winner turned up in A. Whittaker. A good deal of interest was taken in a large petrol-driven model exhibited by Mr. Brent. Paddington and Districts Aero Club (2, EDBROOKE ROAD, W.) MUCH interest has been shown in the " Merit Certificate," the original design being executed by Mr. W. Hogarth, a member of this club, a vote of thanks for same has been passed to him. These diplomas are not presented to members for the asking, but good solid work in the club may eventually earn for them this distinction. A museum of old veteran flying models of members was proposed to be formed. The forthcoming competition for model flyers, kites and man- lifters will take place at Wormwood Scrubbs on October 2Qlh; date and events will be confirmed next week. The secretary would be glad to hear from a few influential gentlemen who would interest themselves in several inventions by members of models that can be seen. One is a new rotary engine, and another a new type of propeller totally unlike anything yet invented. This is intended eventually to take the place of the elevator. Further particulars may be obtained from H. Hurlin, hon. secretary of the club. Scottish Ae.S.( Model Aero Section) (3, STANMORERD., GLASGOW) THE secretary will be pleased to have communications from any persons who intend starting a model club in Scotland, and give help in the formation of same. The club is holding a flying competition on October 8th, at which the following events will take place, viz. : — a. Confined to members of the club and affiliated bodies.— 1. Longest flight. 2. Circle flight. 3. Directional flight. 4. General efficiency. b. Open to all persons residing in Scotland and to the club members and those of affiliated clubs.—I. Longest flight. 2. Circle flight. 3. Directional flight. 4. General efficiency. Along with gold and bronze medals, money prizes will also be offered. A deposit of 2s. 6d. will be required in respect of each machine entered for the meeting. This sum will be refunded provided the model competes. Entries must be sent in one week prior to competition, but late entries will be received up to one hour before the commencement of a competition at a charge of If. extra each. Entry forms can be had from J. Duncanson, hon. sec, 3, Stanmore Road, Mount Florida, Glasgow. V , .-*, - li • * 1 1 ' AN AEROPLANE-BUILDING CLUB.—A. corner of the workshop of the Aeroplane Building and Flying Society at Hammersmith. It will be noticed that the six sections of the main planes of the biplane glider are practically com' plete, while on the right one of the wings of the monoplane is seen resting against the wall. Mr. W. Le Maltre, the Hon. Sec of the Society, is seen at work with a mallet in the background.
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