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[jTJGK*) DECEMBER 3, 191a ROYAL AEROICLUB OF THE U.K. OFFICIAL NOTICES TO MEMBERS. Welcome to C. Grahame-White. MR. C. GRAHAME-WHITE arrives from New York on Monday next, and the Committee has decided to give him an impromptu banquet to celebrate his victory in the Gordon-Bennett Aviation Race. The banquet will take place at the Carlton Hotel, London, S.W., on Wednesday, December 7th, 1910, at 7.30 for 8 o'clock. Tickets 27s, 6d. each (inclusive of wines). In order to facilitate the arrangements, members are requested to notify the Secretary as early as passible if it is their intention to be present, and to forward 27*. 6a?. to cover the cost of the ticket. Committee Meeting. A meeting of the Committee was held on Tuesday, the 29th Novem ber, when there were present:—Mr. R. W. Wallace, K.C. (in the Chair), Mr. Griffith Brewer, Mr. Ernest C. Bucknall, Major C. de W. Crookshank, R.E., Mr. F. K. McClean, Mr. J. T. C. Moore- Brabazon, Mr. C. F. Pollock, Mr. Stanley Sp ooner. and Harold E. Perrin, Secretary. Aviators' Certificates,—The following Aviators' Certificates were granted:— 35. Robert C.Fenwick. 36. Capt. A. G. Board. 37. Capt.H. F.Wood. British Records.—The Committee accepted the following British records made by Mr. T. Sopwith at Brooklands on November 26th, 1910:— Duration 3 hrs. 12 mins. 40 sees. Distance on all-British machine (Howard Wright)... 107I miles. British Empire Michelin Cup. Mr. T. Sopwith on November 26th made a flight of 107I miles at Brooklands Track in connection with the above competition. The flight was observed by the officials of the Royal Aero Club, and he course was measured by Messrs. Ewbank and Co , Surveyors, of vVeybridge. This is the longest distance so far recorded in the com- »etition, which for this year closes on December 31st, 1910. The Club's Offer to the Admiralty. The Committee of the Royal Aero Club has placed two aeroplanes at the disposal of the Admiralty for the use of Naval Officers at Sheerness and Chatham, at the Club's flying grounds at Eastchurch, Isle of Sheppey. The machines are biplanes, fitted with Gnome motors. _ Several members have promised to assist in giving practical instruction to the officers. Baron de Forest £4,000 Prize. The entries for the Baron de Forest Prize closed on November 30th, Altogether fifty-seven entries have been made. Particulars oj Aeroplane.—Competitors who have not already sent in full particulars of their aeroplanes, are requested to do so forthwith. In view of the large number of entries, and the necessity of inspecting each machine before an attempt is made, competitors are asked to give early notice as to when and where such inspection can take place. Attention is drawn to the following special regulations :— SPECIAL REGULATIONS. a. Competitors must hare their machines ready for examination as soon as possible after sending: in their entries. In the event of any alteration being made after the examina tion such alteration must be at once notified to the Secretary. b. Competitors must, before starting, produce a certificate from the maker certifying that both machine and motor are of British manufacture in accordance with the rules. c The complete machine must be examined before the start and the competitor must give a written undertaking that such machine complies with the regulations. d. Competitors will be required to pay the out-of-pocket expenses of officials in connection with the verification of the machine and the observing of the start. A deposit of £10 must be paid prior to the verification of the machine, and any balance after payment of the expenses will be refunded the competitor. Official Observers.—The Committee of the Royal Aero Club will be glad to hear from members who can assist in observing the starts from the English coast. At present it appears that Dover and Folkestone will be the most likely starting places. The following letter has been received from Baron de Forest:— " Spencer House, St. James', S.W. " November 22nd, 1910. "SIR,—In reply to your letter of the 16th inst., I certainly intend to present the prize myself. I will wait until it has been won, and then will fix the date of presentation. " I am, Sir, " Yours faithfully, "Harold E. Perrin, Esq., (Signed) "DEFOREST. " The Royal Aero Club." Annual Dinner. The Annual Dinner of the Royal Aero Club will take place early in January, 1911, and full particulars will be announced later. HAROLD E. PERRIN, 166, Piccadilly. Secretary PROGRESS OF FLIGHT Aeronautical Soc. of Great Britain (53, VICTORIA ST., S.W.). A GENERAL meeting will be held at the Royal Society of Arts, John Street, Adelphi, at 8 p.m., on Tuesday, December 6th, when Mr. W. H. Dines, F.R.S. (late President of the Royal Meteoro logical Society), will deliver a lecture on " The Practical Application of Meteorology to Aeronautics." An informal meeting will be held at the Society's offices on Friday, December 9th, at 8.30 p.m. Sheffield & District Ae.C. (22, MOUNT PLEASANT RD., SHARROW) THE first annual general meeting of the club was held on Tuesday, November 15th, when Mr. A. V. Kavanagh presided over a good attendance. The secretary, Mr. C. Wightman, in the opening remarks of his report, related how his efforts to form a club in Sheffield were unsuccessful at first, but these difficulties were eventually overcome and the club was now in quite a respectable position, boasting 100 members. The secretary's report being adopted, he was accorded a very hearty vote of thanks. The statement of accounts drawn up by the treasurer (Mr. H. M. Pashley) showed the club to be financially sound, in spite of several heavy first year expenses. Owing to failing health the chairman did not seek re-election, at which much regret was expressed. The secretary and treasurer also gave reasons for resigning office, but on being pressed promised to give the matter further consideration. The following gentlemen were elected on the committee:— Messrs. Kayanagh, Wightman, Pashley, Greenwood, Marshall, Richardson, Swindells, Rimmer, Boulden, Price, Dawe, Allott, Payne, Beart, and Frost. The first nine served on the committee last year. Dr. Ripper, of the Sheffield University, was elected honorary chairman. A young enthusiastic member, Mr. Stacey, was elected librarian. The next general meeting will be held on Wednesday evening, ABOUT THE COUNTRY. December 14th, at the workshops, 26, Paradise Street, at 8.30 p.m. A committee meeting will be held on December 6th, same place and time. SCHOOL AERO CLUBS. Arundel House School Ae.C (15, ARLINGTON ROAD, SURBITON). ON Saturday, the 26th ult., at the recently acquired aerodrome, the club duration record was broken by R. F. Mann, one of whose model monoplanes remained in the air for a period of approximately 50 seconds. The secretary, Mr. Robert P. Grimmer, will be pleased to hear from any model maker who has done better, as he is anxious to learn what is the best recorded performance of this nature. Dudley House School Model Aero Club (LEE, S.E.). A CLUB has been started in connection with this school for the purpose of studying the sport and science of aviation. Already some twenty boys are constructing models with a view to competing for a cup presented by an old boy, Mr. D. Lavender. Arrangements are also being made for some competition meetings to be held in the early part of next year, and it is hoped to organise a series of minor contests with junior clubs around London. . Roan School Aero Club (EASTNEY STREET, GREENWICH). THE inaugural meeting of the above club was held on November 25th, and a committee appointed to draw up rules and arrange for papers on interesting subjects. The headmaster of the school, Mr. C. M. Ridger, M.A., has consented to be president; Mr. A. C. Horth, chairman of the Aero Models Association, vice-president; and Mr. W. J. Potter, M.A., treasurer. The use of the school workshop during the mid-day interval has been granted to members of the club, and already several members are busily engaged in making models of their own design. Mr. J. H. Peckham is the hon. sec. 992
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