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(TQCHt "Aerial Guns." There was again a good attendance, and the chairman was Prof. Smith. The two lectures arranged for next week are " Maxim's Recent Work on Aviation," by Mr. A. P. Thurston, on Monday evening, and " Aerial Photography," by Mr. A. G. Field, on Thursday evening. Kite and Model Aeroplane Assoc (27, VICTORY RD., WIMBLEDON) ON Monday, November 28th, Mr. A. P. Thurston, B.Sc, fave an interesting and instructive lectuie to the members on " The lability of Model Aeroplanes and Gliders," illustrated by a series of lantern slides and also by a practical demonstration of gliders. Mr. G. P. Bragg Smith took the chair. A discussion was opened by Mr. T. W. K. Clarke, A.M.I.C.E., and carried on by Messrs. C. R. Fairey, W. Burge Webb, W. Sayers, W. Rowland Ding, F. Pringuer, and others. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Mr. Thurston and the chairman. •••The president and council hope that all interested in kites and models will attend the next meeting on Monday, December 12th, when Maj. B. Baden-Powell, F.R.A.S., will lecture on "The Theory and Practice of Kites." The paper will be illustrated by lantern slides. The meeting will be held at 53, Victoria Street, S.W., by courtesy of the Aeronautical Society. Scottish Aeronautical Society (185, HOPE STREET, GLASGOW). THE first of an interesting series of lectures under the auspices of the Scottish Aeronautical Society was given in the Mechanical ® ® FROM THE BRITISH Royal Aero Club Flying Ground, Eastchurch. WORK has been almost at a standstill this week owing to the execrable weather, Sunday (the 4th) being the only day when flying was possible. About 12.30 Mr. McClean and Mr. Grace brought out their " Short" biplanes, and rising well in a stiff breeze, flew in circuits for some time. After about 20 mins. Mr. Grace made a detour over Eastchurch village, but whilst passing over the latter, engine troubles developed. Mr. Grace immediately headed for " home," but had not proceeded far before he decided to land, which he accomplished quite safely with a good vol plani from about 1,500 ft. The weather was again boisterous on Monday and Tuesday, so no further flights were possible. Mr. T. Sopwith has arrived here with his Howard Wright biplane and a staff of mechanics are busy preparing the machine for his contemplated attempt to " lift" the Baron de Forest prize. Brooklands Aerodrome. ON Saturday, the 26th ult., after lunch, Capt. H. F. Wood, on the "Bristol" biplane, flew his test flights for his certificate. He travelled very steadily, and landed with a vol plani in good style. Capt. Wood is to be congratulated on obtaining his certificate so quickly, as the number of flights he has made are very few, and he shows great promise of making a brilliant flyer. Capt. Wood was the third pupil passed in the week by the " Bristol" school. Last week proved nearly a blank; only two days, Friday and Sunday, were possible for flying. The River Wey is over its banks, and Brooklands looks dreary and desolate. On Friday afternoon M. Ducrocq, M. Blondeau's pupil, tried his new racing-type Farman for the first time. Mr. Macfie, who has restored his Gnome engine to his biplane, made a circuit, but found DECEMBER 10, 191c. Engineers' and Shipbuilders' Institution, Glasgow, yesterday, Friday, evening, by Mr. F. Norman, who selected as his subject " The Building of an Aeroplane." The chair was taken by Mr. Hugh Reid, D.L., J. P., and the lecture was illustrated by limeli ght views and models. The next of the series will be on December 21st, when Col. John A. Sillars will lecture on " Aeroplanes Up to Date," with special reference to their use in military operations. Yorkshire Aero Club (HOTEL METROPOLE, LEEDS). *" THE first annual general meeting was held on the 29th ult. at headquarters. Mr. Herbert Dunn was in the chair, and addressed a large and enthusiastic gathering of members on the past work and prospects of the club. The balance sheet and report was read and passed after an interesting discussion. The result of the postal ballot for the new committee was announced as follows : Messrs. H. Knowles, N. Hirst, E. E. Faiers, Dr. Vaughan Bateson, S. W. Fitzgerald, R. J. Isaacson, R. G. Macpherson, J. Martin, J. F. Riley, F. A. Hirst, H. Walker, and H. J. Potts. Mr. Herbert E. Harwood was re-elected hon. secretary, and Mr. N. de Lacy Evans hon. treasurer. A vote of thanks to the chairman, officers, and committee for their efforts of the past year terminated an interesting and business like evening. Model Section.—The Saturday afternoon meetings at the Carlton Hill Drill Hall are being well attended, and some splendid flying is witnessed. ® ® FLYING GROUNDS. the wind very puffy. Later on the Star monoplane, fitted with a 40-h.p. Star engine, made its dibut at Brooklands, piloted by Mr. Bradshaw, who made short straight flights. This machine is built somewhat on Antoinette lines, with a Farman type chassis. The engine seemed to be running well. On Sunday, M. Ducrocq brought out his new Farman in the morning, and, flying at an altitude of about 800 ft., he visited Chertsey and neighbourhood, returning to the aerodrome. Mr. Pixton, on the Avroplane, owing to the engine failing, once more found the attraction of the sewage farm too much for him, but he landed lightly and escaped with only a broken skid. Mr. England, a newcomer, on Mr. Thomas' Hanriot, was out rolling for the first time, and progressed sufficiently to take the next step in aviation—short straight flights. The Otazell, piloted by Mr. Collyer, was also rolling, and Mr. Morrison, on his Gnome-Bleriot, made a circuit. London Aerodrome. DURING the past week wind and rain have made the weather conditions practically impossible for flying, and as a result there is no work in the air to be recorded. As soon as the weather permits two new Valkyrie machines will be tested, while there are quite a number of pupils waiting on the weather. The construction of a small Valkyrie machine, which will be fitted with a 30-35-h.p. Green engine, is well in hand, and it is hoped that it will be ready to take the air at the end of next week. It is probable that as soon as a suitable opportunity presents itself in the shape of a calm day a Valkyrie machine will be seen attacking the British duration record and incidentally trying to capture the British Michelin Cup. The Papin motorplane is now ready for going out, and several other machines are expected on the ground shortly. AT THE BLERIOT SCHOOL, HENDON (LONDON AERODROME).—From left to rights Mr. P. Prier (instructor), Mr. E. A. Paul, Capt. Board, Mr. Bouwens, Mr. Petitpierre, Mr. Grabette. On the right: Mr. B. G. Bouwens, one of \ j the pupils on the Blerlot school machine. IOIO
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