FlightGlobal.com
Home
Premium
Archive
Video
Images
Forum
Atlas
Blogs
Jobs
Shop
RSS
Email Newsletters
You are in:
Home
Aviation History
1911
1911 - 0136.PDF
l/UgHf] FEBRUARY 18, 191 I. for the very instructive lecture he had given, and was pleased to see the grand results he had with his last machine. He also stated that the Kite and Model Aeroplane Association proposed forming a section for the New Aerial Reserve, and that although the men were ready there were no kites or tackle, and he appealed to those present to help to fit out this section. The equipment was to consist of a 25-3<>h.p. lurry, with kites, &c, and would carry a complete section of about 16 men and an officer. Mr. Akehurst states that this was the largest meeting held in London this winter, 530 being present, and that he has arranged for another lecture by Mr. Cody later which will be illustrated by animated photographs. In regard to the kite section, the secretary asked whether any gentlemen or ladies wishing to help the Association would send dona tions to the president or to the hon. secretary. Should any patriotic donors wish the outfit named after them, the council will be very pleased to accept this, provided they give the whole outfit which will cost about ,£700 for motor car, kites, instruction, and up-keep. Midland Aero Club (GRAND HOTEL, BIRMINGHAM). To avoid clashing with the Automobile Club's smoking concert on February 24th, the club's smoking concert, originally called for that date, has been transferred to March 17th. Mr. S. I'". Cody will give a lecture to the members on March 10th. Sheffield & District Ae.C. (22, MOUNT PLEASANT RD., SHARROW) A GENERAL meeting of the club was held on Monday evening, 6th inst. It was decided to transport the glider from the gliding grounds at Tinsley to the workshop for repairs, and those persons who volunteered to assist will meet at the ground at 3 p.m. to-day (Saturday). Will other members who can make this convenient please attend, as every assistance is needed. Some discussion took place on a scheme which was outlined at the meeting by the secretary regarding the organising of a high-class aviation entertainment, comprising a lantern lecture with the most up-to-date slides and cinematograph films. The suggestion was well received, and a guarantee fund was opened and subscribed to. The advisability of organising a model section was also discussed, and the secretary expressed the opinion that the management of such a branch might well be placed in the hands of Mr. Noble (late Birmingham Aero Club). The discussion was adjourned until the next general meeting, which will duly be announced in FLIGHT. Sheffield Model Aero Club (35, PENRHYN ROAD). A MEETING of the above club was held at Staniland's Restaurant, West Street, on Wednesday, February 8th, when great ® ® ® ® The automatic parachute, the invention of M. G. Hervieu, for automatically checking the speed of a falling aeroplane in the event of an unexpected mishap. Experiments were recently made with this from the Eiffel Tower with a dummy aeroplane and mannikin, which are reported as having given considerable promise. The parachute weighs about 15 lbs. in all, and is connected to a folding trapeze at the back of the pilot's seat. By a simple lever the para chute te spread out, and it is said that the resultant effect is that the fall te checked to about 9 ft. a second. 138 interest was shown in the objects of the club. The following officers- were elected: —Secretary—Mr. C. F. W. Cudworth ; President— Mr. S. Pattinson ; Treasurer—Mr. W. Blake ; Committee—Messrs. A. Wesson, W. R. Blake, C. B. Blake, H. Slack, T. Pashley,. A. Bites, and L. Eaton. The members hope to get into their workshop, which will be situated in the centre of the city, in the course of the next few days. It is hoped this will be in active operation for model construction in anticipation of the first flying competition, to take place on Easter Monday. A book on aeronautics was presented by Mr. M. D. Manton, and other books and drawings, &c, have been promised for the formation of a library. Flying papers will be taken each week for the use of members. A model Bleriot, 4 ft. span, made by C. F. W. Cudworth, on view at the meeting, was a centre of considerable interest. All those wishing to join the club are requested to communicate with the secretary at once, as the limit of founder members is fifty, and as soon as that is reached the subscription will be raised. Society of Model and Experimental Engineers. THE twelfth annual conversazione and dance of the Society will be held on Saturday, the 25th inst., at the Caxton Hall, Victoria Street, when, as usual, there will be a fine collection of models of all kinds, many of which will be seen in motion. There will also be a wide range of tools for model engineers on view, while a feature of the entettainment will be a number of lantern lecturettes, among them one illustrating the development of aerial navigation. Tickets, price 2s. 6d. each including refreshments, may be obtained by post from the secretary, 37, Minard Road, Hither Green, S.E. Yorkshire Aero Club (HOTEL METROPOLE, LEEDS). AT the last meeting of the club, Mr. R. J. Isaacson spoke on " The Development of the Radial Engine," describing in detail his own invention, the Isaacson engine. He claimed that his device for slowing down the engine so as just to keep the propeller revolving without driving was a virtue that would be appreciated by aviators, and would mateiially lessen the risks of the popular vol pland. There was a numerous attendance of members, and an interesting discussion followed. The chairman (Mr. Stuart A. Hirst) has been fortunate enough to obtain a promise from Mr. S. F. Cody to deliver a lecture in Leeds on Wednesday evening next. His subject will be " From Kites to Aeroplanes." The lecture, for which the Philosophical Hall has been engaged, is- to be illustrated by a fine collection of cinematographic views. Prof. Goodman, of the Leeds University, is to be chairman.
Sign up to
Flight Digital Magazine
Flight Print Magazine
Airline Business Magazine
E-newsletters
RSS
Events
