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DECEMBER 17, 1910. IXe Rocral &ero Clu of the Ujxited Kingdo OFFICIAL NOTICES TO NE.MB£-R5 " Committee Meeting. A MEETING of the Committee was held on Tuesday, the nth inst ™*e;e^e'e present :-Mr. R" W- Wallace, K.C. (in the Chair), Mr. Griffith Brewer, Mr. Ernest C. Bucknall, Prof A K Huntington, Mr. F. K. McClean, Mr. J. T. C. Moore-Brabazoru Mr. C. F. Pollock, Mr. Stanley Spooner, and Harold E. Perrin. secretary. New Members.—The following new members were elected : — Clifford B. Harmon, Lieut. Wildman Lushington, R.M.A., Lieut. C. A. M. Sarel, R.N., and Wilfred Harold Simpson. New York Aviation Meeting. Th; Extraordinary Conference of the Federation Aeronautique Interaationale to consider the protest of Mr. C. Grahame-White in connection with the Statue of Liberty Prize, will be held in Paris early in January. The following Sub-Committee has been appointed to deal with the matter on behalf of the Royal Aero Club :— Mr. Mervyn O'Gorman. Mr. J. T. C. Moore-Brabazon. Prof. A. K. Huntington. Mr. C. F. Pollock. Aeronautical Reserve. At the suggestion of Mr. C. Grahame-White, the Committee 01 the Royal Aero Club is again taking up with considerable activity the question of bringing about the formation of an Aeronautical Reserve Corps, which it is hoped will be the nucleus of a very wide movement throughout the whole of Great Britain. The following Special Committee has been formed to formulate a detailed plan of action so that the Government authorities may have something definite and tangible before them for their approval. Suggestions to this end will be welcomed by the Committee of the Royal Aero Club :— Mr. C. Grahame-White, Mr. Cecil S. Grace, Mr. F. K. McClean, Mr. J. T. C. Moore-Brabazon, Prof. A. K. Huntington, Mr. Griffith Brewer, and Mr. Stanley Spooner. International Aero Exhibition at Olympia. The International Aero Exhibition held by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders under the auspices of the Royal Aero Club, will take place at Olympia, opening on Friday, March 10th, 1911, and terminating Saturday, the 18th. Full particulars can be obtained on application to the Exhibition Manager, Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, Maxwell House, Arundel Street, Strand, London, W.C., or the Secretary, Royal Aero Club, 166, Piccadilly, London, W. In connection with the Exhibition it is proposed to organise an exhibit of model flying machines. Space will be given free, and the Royal Aero Club will erect suitable stands and provide the necessary attendants. In order to partly cover this expense a charge of 10s. will be made for each model exhibited. It is pro posed to award Medals and Cash Prizes. Gordon-Bennett Aviation Cup. The Cup, having been won this year by Mr. C. Grahame-White, the nominee of the Royal Aero Club, the race for 1911 will be held in England. The exact date and place will be announced later. An Extraordinary Conference of the Federation Aeronautique Internationale will be held in Paris early in January to determine the special regulations to govern the contest for 1911. Each Club forming part of the Federation Aeronautique Inter nationale has the right of challenging the holder, the Royal Aero Club, and such challenge must be received before March 1st, 1911. The Committee of the Royal Aero Club will select the three competitors and reserves representing the United Kingdom. Intending competitors are requested to notify the Secretary on or before February 28th, 19", of their willingness to compete if chosen. Applications must be accompanied by a cheque for £X>, the entry fee, which amount will be returned should the competitor not be selected^ Candidates must be members of the Royal Aero Club. Baron de Forest £4,000 Prize. The Committee of the Royal Aero Club has decided tint, provided „> ™mnPHtor has dulv eiven 48 hours' notice of the first attempt the competitor has duly given 48 and has made proper arrangements with the official observer to be present at the start, such competitor will be deemed to have duly complied with the latter part of Rule 9 as regards giving 24 hours' notice of subsequent attempts. SPECIAL REGULATIONS. a. Competitors must have 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. e. 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. British Empire Mlchelin Cup. Intending competitors are again reminded that the competition for this year closes on the 31st inst. Full particulars can be obtained from the Royal Aero Club. The best performance so far recorded is by T. Sopwith, 1073! miles. Presentation to the Rolls Memorial Library. The Smithsonian Institution of Washington, U.S.A., has kindly presented the following books to the Rolls Memorial Library :— " Experiments in Aerodynamics," by S. P. Langley. " Internal Work of the Wind," by S. P. Langley. 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 lor. the Committee hope they will receive the support of all members. It has been decided that the Memorial shall take the form ot 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 December 7th was published in the last issue, and the following have since contributed up to the 14th inst. :—Charles Davis, Lady Jenkins, and Vivian A. Simon. Per Aero Club de France: Alfred Le Blanc. Eastchurch Flying Ground. For the convenience of Members, the best train is the 9.45 a.m. from Victoria, arriving at Queenborough 10.55. At Queenborougb change to the Sheppey Light Railway for Eastchurch, which is i-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, Us.; 2nd Class, 6s. 6d. ; 3rd Class, $s. 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, Holborn, or St. Paul's. 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 £1 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. 1029
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