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APRIL I, 191 I. scription is 2s. 6d. Already a number of good model aeroplane flights have been carried out, and it is hoped that more members will come along. Application for further particulars should be made in writing to the secretary, A. H. Weeks, 49, Birkenhead Avenue, Kingston-on-Thames. Birmingham Aero Club (165, HAMPTON STREET). IN reference to the prospectus of the forthcoming Exhibition at Bournville, Class 15 is for hand gliders, and £1 will be awarded for the longest flight, and 10s. for the second longest. Entry fees the same as for Class 5. Also it should be noted that the rule as to fees does not apply to the All-Champions' Sweep. Everyone must pay the full amount, as the object is to provide a substantial sum for division between the successful pair. East London Aero Club (ALEXANDRA HOTEL, STRATFORD, E.). THE next model flying meeting will be held on Saturday, April 8th, at Creekmouth, Barking, at 3.30. Kite flying will also be indulged in. Prizes will be awarded for length of flight, quickest flight, and stability. A prize will also be given for the longest glide of a model launched from the gliding hill. A one-third scale model Bleriot with motor is now being constructed at the workshop. Tower Hamlets Branch.—Readers residing in the Tower Hamlets District will receive full particulars of this branch upon application to the sec. pro tern., Mr. A. Hind, 52, Morville Square, Bow, E. It is intended to open a workshop in the [neighbourhood of Burdett Road. Kite and Model Aeroplane Assoc (27,VICTORY RD. .WIMBLEDON) THE following dates are the fixtures arranged up to the present, and are issued so that readers can note. A complete list of events will be issued shortly, and would-be competitors should note that all competitions are free to members, [/GGHT] therefore they would be well advised to join the association and should send in their applications at once. The subscription is : Seniors, $s. ; Juniors, 2s. 6d. a year. May 20th. — Kite Competitions, Wimbledon, for President's Shield ; also Junior Competition. June 7th.—Sports Ground, Crystal Palace, High Flying Model Competition ; Youths' Duration Model Competition. June 14th.—Sports Ground, Crystal Palace, Duration Competition, for Model Engineer Cup. July 5th.—Sports Ground, Crystal Palace, Competition for models rising from ground under own power, for Sir. Chas. Wakefield's Gold Cup. July nth.—Sports Ground, Crystal Palace, Steering Competition. July 22nd.—London Aviation Ground. Long Distance and Stability for the Association's Silver Cup ; Youths' Competition. Aug.' 12th.—London Aviation Ground. Longest Flight for Gamage Cup. The hon. sec. will be pleased to receive donations towards the prize fund from those interested in the science. This Association on Thursday, 16th ult., held a meeting when an interesting paper was read on " Aerial Gunnery" by Mr. Cousin. The lecturer spoke as to the backwardness of this country as compared with Germany ; nearly all the illustrations were of German guns. Afterwards Mr. A. V. Roe described a series of slides, showing his experiments with models and full size machines from 1905 onwards. The next lecture will be by Mr. S. F. Cody on his failures and successes. Model Club for Wandsworth and District. A MODEL aero club is about to be formed in Wandsworth, and those living in the district who wish to join should communicate immediately with Mr. Lander, as the season has already begun. It is proposed to obtain a workshop thoroughly equipped with all necessary tools, &c. For further particulars please communicate with F. C. Lander, 13, Spencer Road, St. John's Hill, Wandsworth. FROM THE BRITISH FLYING GROUNDS. Brooklands Aerodrome. ON Wednesday morning of last week Mr. Sopwith paid an early •visit to the flying grounds, and at 7 o'clock was testing his new engine. It proving satisfactory he had his aeroplane brought out, and covered three circuits of the ground in fine style. A little later Mr. Bell brought out the Hanriot, and did some rolling practice, after which Mr. Fishtr made some straight flights on the Hanriot and showed decided improvement in his control of the machine. In the afternoon a light breeze got up, but Mr. Watkins brought out the Howard Wright and took several passengers for short trips, and also made some exhibition flights for the benefit of a cinematograph operator. Mr. Spencer and Mr. Dolphin were also flying. Thursday was windy, and the only flyers to venture up were Mr. Fisher and Mr. Pixton, who made several straight flights. Friday was a blank day, and the only flying done on Saturday was by Mr. Macfie, who made several short trips, and although the wind was blowing from 20 to 45 m.p.h. Mr. Macfie had the aeroplane well under control all the time. Laffan's Plain. THERE has been little or no flying here during the past week, in the absence of Mr. Cody and Mr. Leroy at Olympia, where the former's machine is attracting very great attention. The Lebaudy airship is now being inflated, and every precaution has been taken for its safety, all girders and projecting parts of the hangar being thickly padded. On Tuesday morning Capt. Burke was flying with the Farman, which has been thoroughly repaired and overhauled since its last accident. London Aerodrome, Collindale Avenue, Hendon. Ble'riot School,—Tuesday morning of last week being fine, the school machines came out for work. Mr. Henderson flew a complete circle and made a very good landing. He has been progressing very rapidly, and, given fine weather, his qualifying for the new brevet appears to be well within sight. Mr. Champion showed in a very marked way that he has mastered the art of flying, for after making a few straight flights he covered a complete circuit, a very creditable performance, as owing to the bad weather his actual time on the machine has not been more than about two hours. Mr. Abercromby had some rolling practice and made a few hops. Meantime Mr. Prier emerged with the new single-seater cross country type, and made two very fine flights, making for the -direction of Harrow until nearly out of sight, then turning back passed over the aerodrome steering for Mill Hill as his landmark. After circling the tower of the school there, he then returned to the aerodrome. Mr. Hamel was also out on his machine and flew for about 15 minutes. Wednesday was too windy for pupils, which was unfortunate, as M. Bleriot and Mme. Bleriot had motored from town with Mrs. Norbert Chereau, and spent the best part of the afternoon at the aerodrome. During his visit, Mr. Prier took out the cross-country type machine and made two flights outside the aerodrome, coming back to it several times during each, giving some fine effects with his grand vols plane. At the same time Mr. Hamel got ready, and having fixed a barograph on to his machine, went up (or altitude ; he was up for about 15 minutes, and having reached a height of 5,600 ft., he descended with a long spiral vol plane lasting well over two minutes. Bad weather once more resumed sway for the rest of the week and Monday was also a complete blank owing to the N.E. gale blowing. Salisbury Plain. THE weather on the morning of Wednesday week was ideal, and flying started early. M. Tetard was first out with the Bristol No. 12, and he was followed by M. Versepuy on the No. 19 E.N.V. biplane. Afterwards Mr. Maitland got into the machine and made a couple of circuits. M. Tabuteau was also out on a military type machine, and then he and M. Tetard spent some time giving instruction to the pupils and taking them for flights, The morn ing's work was brought to a conclusion by M. Tetard taking Mr. H. H. Bannister, a mechanic working in one of the sheds, to a height of 800 ft., followed by a fine vol plane'. In the afternoon M. Tetard was out again, but after he had made one round trip a very heavy thunderstorm came on, and as it lasted for two hours it effectually stopped flying for the rest of the day. The blustery and rainy weather on the following morning put all thought of flying out of the question. In the afternoon, however, Tabuteau had the military type biplane with extensions out, and although a 20-mile breeze was blowing, he was up for three-quarters of an hour, only coming down because a wire had broken. After replacing the wire, M. Tabuteau made another trip, but in view of the increase in the force of the wind decided to stop flying for the day. Owing to bad weather no further flying was possible until Tuesday, which, although fine, was slightly gusty, and so gave little opportunity for work in the air. Another new Bristol machine has arrived, and it will be erected as soon as there is accommodation for it. Good progress is being made in the building of the new sheds referred to in our last issue, and preparations are being made to receive members of the Air Battalion from Aldershot next month, when they will undergo a course of instruction at the Bristol School. 295
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