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1911
1911 - 0164.PDF
Am Mittag (Berlin) 125,000 francs, the Standard (London) 62,500 francs and Le Petit Bleu (Brussels) 25,000 francs. Arrangements are being made for a conference of International Delegates to be held in Paris on March 3rd, Rheims to Mourmelon and Back. ON the 15th inst. Vidart, accompanied by Busson, made a trip on his Deperdussin monoplane from the school ground at Betheny to Mourmelon in 14 mins. After resting there for about an hour, Vidart flew back to Rheims alone. Earlier in the day Loridan had flown from Mourmelon to Betheny. but during the return journey he was obliged to land at Suippes. Paris to Bordeaux in Company. ANOTHER step forward in the use of the aeroplane for military purposes has been suggested, viz., that six aviators should make the journey from Paris to Bordeaux, three of them led by Captain Belleuger taking one route, while the other three would proceed in company but by a different route. An Ambitious Project. ANOTHER International flying race round Europe is announced from Italy, where a group of Italian sportsmen have suggested the organisation of a circuit starting from Rome and calling at Paris, Brussels, London and other principal cities, returning eventually to Rome. Paris to London Without a Stop. VERY complete arrangements are being made by the Association Generate Aeronautique in connection with the trip which Pierre Marie Boumique, who, by the way, appears now to be dropping his nom de vol of " Pierre Marie," proposes to make on his R.E.P. monoplane from Paris to London without a stop. He will leave Buc and passing over Beauvais and Amiens, make his way to Boulogne, where he will leave the French coast and, escorted by a number of torpedo' boats, proceed across the Channel to the English shore, and so on to Wormwood Scrubbs. Doings at Issy. SOME very good flights have been made recently by Cei on his Caudron biplane at Issy. On the 15 th inst, he was flying for 1 hr. 4 mins., while on the previous day, during a cross-country trip of half-an-hour's duration, he passed over the Bois de Boulogne, Vanves and Issy-les-Moulineaux. Both Bregi and Colliex have been busy testing the new " Canard " type of Voisin, and once or twice passengers have been given trips. Laurens Weight-Lifting. AT the R.E.P. School at Buc, Laurens, on the 15th inst., carried a passenger weighing 100 kilogs. for a distance of 20 kiloms., during which he rose to a height of about 200 metres, Descent was made by a very fine vol plane', Maurice Farman at Buc. ON the 15th inst. Mr. Maurice Farman was at Buc. testing his new biplane fitted with a Panhard-Levassor engine. Several passengers were carried for short sprints in the new machine, among those so favoured being M. Pierre Delaun ay-Belleville and M. Paul Panhard, The New Sommer Machine. VERY fair success appears to have been attained bv M. Sommer with his new fast machine, the chief characteristic of which is its flat planes. Not only has a good turn of speed been obtained but the machine has shown itself capable of carrying a heavy load in the way of passengers, A Day's Work. AN interesting experiment was made the other day at Juvisy by M. Champel. He set himself to make as many flights as possible in the day, each time making a complete circuit of the ground before coming down. By the time he was compelled to suspend operations for the day he had suc ceeded in accomplishing no less than 62 distinct essays. Issy May be Closed. THERE appears to be a possibility that the Issy Parade Ground may be closed to civilian aviators and be entirely used for the training of members of the Military Aviation Corps. In'view of the close proximity of Issy to Paris strong protests are being made against such action being taken, but it seems doubtful whether they will have any effect. Watching Artillery Experiments from Above. ALTHOUGH a stiff breeze was blowing on the 15th inst., MM. Breguet and Legrand rose from their flying ground at Douai in order to witness some firing practice carried out by a battery of artillery, against real targets, between Izel and Vitry. After accomplishing their object the aviators flew back to headquarters, and, with the wind behind them, attained a speed of about 130 kiloms. an hour. The Puy de Dome Prize. AFTER considering the letter from M. A. Michelin, to which we referred in our last issue, regarding a revision of the rules for the Michelin Puy de Dome Prize, the Aero Club of France have come to the conclusion that they cannot make the suggested alterations. At the same time they will see to it that all possible precautions are taken to avoid any accident occurring. The Paris Municipal Council Prize. IT has been decided that the prize of 50,000 francs voted by the Paris Municipal Council, shall be called the " Quentin- Bauchart" Prize, and a Sub-committee of the Council is now considering the regulations under which the prize shall be competed for. Although nothing definite has been settled, it has been tentatively agreed that the prize will be awarded to the aviator who, during a period of six months, the exact date of which is to be arranged, has the greatest aggregate of passenger flights to his credit, only those flights being admitted which exceed a pre-determined period. Sommer in flight at Mouzon on his new 50-h.p. Gnome- engined monoplane. The French Special Military Aviator's Certificate. So far fourteen officers of the French Army and two of the Navy have qualified for the special military aviator's certificate under the regulations drawn up by General Roques, Inspector- General of Military Aeronautics. These officers are Captains Bellenger, Sido, Marconnet, and Marie; Lieuts. Camermann, Fequant, Remy, Acquaviva, Cronier, Chevreau, Maillols, Mailfert, and Letheux, and the Adjutant Menard. The two naval officers are Lieut. Byasson and Ensign Delage. 166
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