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1911
1911 - 0564.PDF
[fLlGHT] A 4-cyl. 40-h.p. Star engine, weighing 182 lbs., and driving a 6 ft. 8 in. Clarke propeller, constitutes the power plant. Pressed steel bearers of a special channel section support the engine and are bolted to the forward struts of the body. The consequent strain on these members, however, is con- JULY 1, 1911. the A principle and is a very rigid construction,- It carries, a light axle, by means of which the machine is supported on two pneumatic-shod wheels. The ends of the skids of the under-carriage are laminated to give greater flexibility in the event of an awkward landing. The axle itself is attached. STEEL CHANNEL. "Flight" Copyright. Sketches illustrating the wing attachment on the Star monoplane. "Flight ' Copyright. Sketch illustrating the control on the Star monoplane. " Flight " Copyright. Sketch Illustrating one of the skids on the carriage of the Star monoplane. siderably reduced by an ingeniously arranged series of small clips embracing the upper spars at the strut joints. Reference to an accompanying sketch will show how these clips really constitute a sling-mounting of considerable strength, but very small weight. The ash under-carriage is built up on to the skids by rubber springs and light steel tubular radius- rods. At the base of the rudder-post a short length of flat steel spring is fitted to form a simple tail skid. It is pivoted1 so as to facilitate the tail movement when manoeuvring the machine on the ground. ® THE AERONAUTICAL ® ® ® SOCIETY AT the end of our report of the recent meeting of the members of the Society, we ventured the opinion that in view of the character of the meeting and its indeterminate ending, no time would be lost in adjusting the technical difficulties of procedure which had arisen —and so it has proved to be. Replying to a courteous letter from the Committee of Inquiry, in which was enclosed for consideration the Committee's report and memorandum, and suggesting a small conference to discuss any differences of opinion arising out of the report, the members of the Council of the Aeronautical Society at once appointed three of their number, viz., Col. J. E. Capper, Col. J. D. Fullerton, and Major Baden-Powell, to meet three members of the Committee of Inquiry. At the same time the Council tendered their thanks to the Committee for the great trouble they have taken in the preparation of their report. This is a very healthy step in the right direction, and there should be no difficulty whatever, with this spirit in the air, in all working together with but one object in view—the placing of the Society upon a sound basis, with the power and sinews of war to carry out a strong campaign for the furtherance of the scientific side of aviation. Indeed no time has been lost, for the Conference duly took place place on Monday, June 26th, when we learn that an agreement was obtained on practically every point at issue. The policy of give and take resulted in the amendment there and then of the memorandum of suggested by-laws that accompanied the report of the Committee of Inquiry, without, however, affecting any of the vital principles on which it is based. 566 A NEW ERA IN SIGHT. These principles, which were accepted by the last general meeting of members, are to the effect that the Society— 1. Shall be governed by a Council nominated and elected by the members. 2. Shall have a technical side, to which none but those qualified in the science of aeronautics shall be admitted. 3. Shall continue to encourage the support of lay members. 4. Shall be so constituted as to limit the liability of members to amounts covered by their subscriptions. The by-laws suggested by the Committee of Inquiry provide for the election of Fellows, Associate Fellows, and students on the technical side, and also provide for the extension of the lay member ship to include Associate Members having limited privileges at a reduced subscription. Now that the existing Council and Com mittee of Inquiry are thoroughly in accord on the matter, it only remains to put the machinery in motion for giving effect to the intended reform in the proper legal way. This will almost necessarily involve a few weeks' delay, and in the interim those interested cannot do better than make up their minds to join the Society forthwith, for there is likely to be a considerable pecuniary benefit to those on the Society's roll at the time of the inauguration of the new regime. It is, moreover, only proper that all those interested in aeronautics should join the Aeronautical Society, for it is officially recognised, under agreement with the Royal Aero Club, as the " paramount scientific authority on aeronautical matters."" The Secretary's offices are at 53, Victoria Street, S. W. jk
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