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[fiJCHf] NOVEMBER 19, 191st. IKe Roval fflero Clu. of the UixitecL Kir^gdo OFFICIAL NOTICES TO MEMBERS Committee Meeting. A MEETING of the Committee was held on Tuesday, the 15th inst., when there were present:—Mr. R. W. Wallace, K.C. (in the Chair), Mr. Griffith Brewer, Mr. Ernest C. Bucknall, Mr. John Dunville, CoL II. C. L. Holden, R.A., F.R.S., Prof. A. K. Huntington,, |»lr. J. T. C. Moore-Brabazon, Mr. C. F. Pollock, Mr. Stanley Sooner, and Harold E. Perrin, Secretary. New Members.—The following new members were elected :— Mrs. Ellen's. Blount. Cyril H. Mocatta. Capt. Hugh Constable Hall. Aviators' Certificates.—The following Aviators' Certificates were granted:— 26. C. H. Greswell. 27. Capt. J. D. B. Fulton, R.F.A. 28. L. F. Macdonald. 29. Lt. R. T. Snowden-Smith. Rolls Memorial Library.—The following sub-committee has been appointed to supervise the collection of aeronautical works:— Sir David L. Salomons, Bart., C. G. Grey, Prof. A. K. Huntington, V. Ker-Seymer, and Stanley Spooner. New York Aviation Meeting. Protest by the Royal Aero Club. The Committee considered correspondence from Mr. Claude Grahame-White with reference to the protest made by him to the Aero Club of America against its decision in awarding the Statue of Liberty Prize to Mr. J. B. Moisant. The Committee took note of the following ;— 1. That the rules governing the Statue of Liberty Prize (^2,000) stipulate that "The prize shall be open to all aviators who shall have remained in the air in one continuous flight one hour or more, during the previous contests in the International Aviation Tournament." 2. That, according to information submitted, Mr. Moisant had not qualified by any previous continuous flight of one hour, and was therefore not entitled to compete for the prize. 3. That, according to information received, Mr. Claude Grahame- White had qualified by a previous continuous flight of one hour, and was the only qualified competitor who covered the course. The Committee unanimously decided to lodge a protest with the Federation Aeronautique Internationale against the award of the prize to Mr. Moisant and to put forward the claim that the prize should be awarded to Mr. Claude Grahame-White. The Secretary was directed to cable the Committee's decision to the Aero Club of America, and to take the necessary steps for the convening of a meeting of the Federation to consider the protest. Rolls Memorial Fund. Members who have not yet sent in their contributions to the above Fund are requested to do so as early as possible. By limiting individual subscriptions to the sum of ior. the Committee hope they will receive the support of all members. It has been decided that the Memorial shall take the form ot a bas-relief plaque, and that any surplus over and above the cost of the Memorial shall be devoted to the establishment of an Aeronautical Library at the Royal Aero Club, to be called the "Rolls Memorial Library." Contributions of books to the "Rolls Memorial Library" will also be greatly appreciated. A list of subscriptions received to the 9th November was published in the last issue, and the following have since contributed up to the 16th November, 1910 :— Claude A. Bettington, Kempton Cannon, W. H. F. Thomson, James Valentine, and Roger W. Wallace, K.C. Per Aero Club it Frame : Count de Castillon de Saint-Victor, Paul Tissandier, Henry Kapferer, Ernest Zens, Geo. Tharel, Charles Jambon, and Marquis de Kergariou. Library. Dr. W. J. S. Loekyer has kindly presented to the Rolls Memorial Library a copy of his book, " Southern Hemisphere Surface-Air Circulation." Baron de Forest £4,000 Prize. Intending competitors are reminded that it is necessary to give one month's formal notice of entry, and that the competition closes on December 31st, 1910. Aviators' Certificates. The Royal Aero Club of the United Kingdom will grant certificates in accordance with the rules of the Federation Aero nautique Internationale to aviators who have complied with the following rules, which will be in force until February 15th, 1911 :— RULES. 1. Three separate flights must be made, each of 3 miles round a circular course without coming to the ground. These flights need not necessarily be made on the same day. On the completion of each flight the engine must be stopped in the air, and a landing effected within 150 yards of a given spot previously designated by the candidate to the Official Observers. 2. Each of the three trials must be vouched for by officials appointed by the Royal Aero Club, and a certificate obtained for each flight. All trials to be under the control of, and in places agreed to by, the Royal Aero Club. 3. Before being allowed to compete for certificates, candidates must, if called upon, satisfy the Committee of the Royal Aero Club, of their ability to fly 500 yards, and of making a gliding descent with the engine stopped. 4. All attempts must be made between sunrise and sunset, and suitable previous notice must be given to the Secretary of the Royal. Aero Club. 5. The Royal Aero Club declines all responsibility for any acci dents, or any damage that may occur to the aviators, their machines, or to any third parties during or in connection with the qualifying tests of the candidate. 6. Candidates desirous of qualifying for certificates must make application on a form provided for that purpose. Expenses incurred,, if any, must be borne by the candidates. 7. The Committee of the Royal Aero Club will decide if the Candidate has qualified for a certificate, but reserves the right to refuse the same or withdraw the same at any time without giving reasons. 8. Foreigners belonging to a country represented on the Federation. Aeronautique Internationale can only receive a certificate from the Royal Aero Club after having obtained the consent of their national sporting authority, as approved by the Federation Aeronautique Internationale. A certificate may be granted to a foreigner whose country is not represented on the Federation Aeronautique Inter nationale. 9. The decision of the Committee of the Royal Aero Club in all matters connected with the trials is final and without appeal. 10. The Committee of the Royal Aero Club may in special cases waive any or all of the above rules, and grant certificates at its discretion. Eastchurch Flying Ground. For the convenience of Members, the best train is the 9.4S a-m. from Victoria, arriving at Queenborough 10.55. At Queenborough change to the Sheppey Light Railway for Eastchurch, which is J-mile from the flying ground. Railway Arrangements.—The following reduced fares have- been arranged with the railway company for members visiting. Eastchurch:— 1st Class return, $s. ; 2nd Class, 6s. 6d. ; 3rd Class, 5*. Tickets available for one month from date of issue. Members desiring to avail themselves of these reduced fares are- required to produce vouchers at the booking offices. Vouchers can be obtained from the Secretary of the Royal Aero Club. Trains leave Victoria, Holbom, or St. Paul's. Members visiting the flying ground at Eastchurch are requested to have with them their membership cards, as admission to the ground can only be obtained on production of same. Members wishing to erect sheds are requested to communicate with the Secretary of the Royal Aero Club. Aviation Lantern Slides. . The Royal Aero Club have now acquired a large collection of lantern slides dealing with aviation, and members can hire these at a fee of £l Is. for a period not exceeding three days. They include all the latest machines and pictures taken at aviation meetings in England and abroad. Application for hire should be made to the secretary. HAROLD E. PERRIN, 166, Piccadilly. Secretary. 952
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