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1911 - 0781.PDF
SEPTEMBER 9, 1911. 10. A competitor by entering waives any right of action against the Royal Aero Club or the Michelin Tyre Co. for any damages sustained by him in consequence of any act or omission on the part of the officials of the Royal Aero Club or the Michelin Tyre Co., or their representatives or servants, or any fellow competitor. 11. The aeroplane shall at all times be at the risk in all respects of the competitor, who shall be deemed by entry to agree to waive all claim for injury either to himself or his aeroplane, or his employees [fUcWf] or workmen, and to assume all liability for damage to third parties or their property, and to indemnify the Royal Aero Club and the Michelin Tyre Co. in respect thereof. 12. The Committee of the Royal Aero Club reserves itself the right to add to, amend or omit, any of these rules should it think fit. PROGRESS OF ® ® FLIGHT 166, Piccadilly. ® ® ABOUT HAROLD E. PERRIN, Secretary. THE COUNTRY. NOTE—Addresses, temporary or permanent, follow in each case the names of the clubs, where communications of our readers can be •ddressed direct to the Secretary. We would ask Club Secretaries in future to see that the notes regarding their Clubs reach the Editor of FLIGHT, 44, St. Martin's Lane, London, W.C., by first post Tuesday at latest. Aero Models Association (NORTH METROPOLITAN BRANCH). THERE will be two open competitions for models on Sep tember 30th, at 3 p m., at the club's flying ground in Bishop's Avenue, East Finchley, N. A rising from ground competition, combined with distance, will be held, in addition to a competition in which models will have to be flown to a pole 200 yards from the starting line. The winning model in this competition will be the one to land nearest the said pole. In each competition a 1st prize of 10s. (id. is offered by the Earl of Ronaldshay and other prizes will be offered at the discretion of the committee should the number of entries warrant it. Full particulars and entry forms can be had from the Secretary of the Aero Models Association at Caxton House, Westminster, S.W., and the last day for sending in entries to the Hon. Secretary to the Northern Branch, Malcolm B. Ross, 13, Highgate Avenue, Highgate, N., is Friday, September 29th. Model Aeroplane Competition at Bath. A WELL-ATTENDED Model Aeroplane Competition took place on Saturday afternoon in a field in Englishcombe Lane, lent by Mr. T. C. Gifford, of Westfield Farm, Bloomfield Road. An attractive list of classes had been arranged, the winners of which were as follows :— Best Workmanship of Flying Model.—1, S. W. Weston ; 2, A. E. Pearse (of the Pearse Aeroplane Co., Bristol); 3, R. Cross. Most Stable Model.—1, R. Cross; 2, Mr. Smawcombe (of Bristol). Highest Flight. — 1, A. E. Pearse; 2, J. E,„JGrivell; 3, S. H. Baker. Greatest Distance Flown.—1, Mr. Smawcombe (460 ft.); 2, A. E. Pearse (168 ft.); 3, S. H. Baker (141 ft.). Fastest Speed for 30 yds.—1, Mr. Smawcombe (7 sees.); 2, R. Cross (Iif sees.) ; 3, S. H. Baker (40 yds. in 6£ sees.). Duration.—I, R. Cross (22* sees.); 2, Mr.Smawcombe (164sees.). Best Ciradar Flight.—1, R. Cross ; 2, Mr. Smawcombe. Best Glide.—1, R. Cioss ; 2, Mr. Smawcombe. Mr. Wm. Palmer rendered kind services as judge, assisted by Mr. T. T. Hale. Major L. M. Boileau, who had expressed his approval of the scheme, was unfortunately prevented from attending in consequence of another engagement. It is hoped to arrange for similar competitions to take place at frequent intervals, and the Hon. Secretary, Mr. S. H. Baker, of 11, Elm Place, will be pleased to hear of any likely competitors. Birmingham Model Aero Club. VERY good sport was obtained with the club's glider on Saturday week, although things ended in a glorious smash. There was a strongish wind during the afternoon, but some model flying was done before the glider was brought out, the best flights being 53 sees, by Mr. Trykle, 45 sees, by Mr. Mason, and 35 sees, by Mr. Hill. The glider emerged from its shed at 4 o'clock, and the first trial was started about half an hour later with Mr. G. Haddon Wood in the pilot's seat, when a hop of 20 yards between three and four feet above the ground was made. A further trial was made on the level with Mr. Cobham in charge, and it was then decided to fry it down the hill with Mr. Oliver piloting. After four hops of about 40 ft. each at a maximum height of 7 ft., Mr. Oliver manipulated the elevator, the glider responding by rising to about 40 ft., lifting the two persons with the tow ropes at the end of each plane off their feet so that they had to let go. The machine then started to come down, but after dropping a few feet suddenly dived and then side-slipped, the left wing hitting the ground and doubling up. The pilot was buried beneath the cUbris, but after a few minutes' work he was extricated with nothing worse than a few scratches and bruises. It is probable the glider will be rebuilt. Blackheath Aero Club (5, LIMESFORD ROAD, NUNHEAD, S.E.). THE above club was recently formed with the object of drawing together practical model aeroplane constructors who reside in South London. Members entertained large and appreciative audiences on Blackheath during last week with some long and high flights. The crowds were greatly amused when members had to run a £ mile for their models, especially as the temperature was round about 850 in the shade. The next meeting will be held on Blackheath to-day (Saturday), at 4 o'clock (weather permitting), members meeting near All Saints Church, which is in a conspicuous position on the Heath. Several members hope to give an exhibition of night flying with the aid of the small " sparklers," which are becoming increasingly popular with model flyers now the dark evenings are here. Gentlemen who are specially interested in model construction and flying will be heartily welcomed, but the Committee wish it to be distinctly understood that those who join will be expected to make models—the object being to form a body of workers, not " lookers on." Further information will be supplied on application to the Secretary. Midland Aero Club (GRAND HOTEL, BIRMINGHAM). ARRANGEMENTS have been made by which it is possible for a club member to hire a balloon carrying three passengers at the cost of twelve guineas. This price covers all expenses with the excep tion of the return fare of the passengers, and includes the assistance, as pilot, of Lieut. Lempriere. A 12 in. gas main has been installed at Dunstall Park and ascents will ordinarily be made from that place, but can be arranged from other centres if necessary. Parkstde Aero Club (2, EDBROOKE ROAD, PADDINGTON). THE results of the Silver Cup Competition at Parkside on Saturday last were :—H. R. Weston, 1st, with W.H.C. monoplane ; H. Hurlin, 2nd, with W.H.C. monoplane ; Mr. Carter, 3rd, with Carter monoplane. Mr. Davies, of the Twining Aero Co., was kind enough to officiate as judge. The wind was very boisterous, but in spite of that Mr. Weston covered 220 yards, the model losing distance through circling in the air. Hurlin 128 yards, Carter 87, Woolley 58, Evans 46, Ingram 37. To-day (Saturday) there will be an open competition for silver cup and medals for models rising oft ground and duration at Parkside. St. Mary's Model Aero Club (PORTSMOUTH). UNDER the above title a club has just been formed at Ports mouth in order to bring together those interested in the making and flying of model aeroplanes. The hon. secretary is Mr. H. W. A. Johnson, 32, Beecham Road, Kingston, Portsmouth, and he will be glad to receive catalogues of accessories, &c, for the use of members. Scottish Ae.S. Model Aero Club. A MODEL flying meeting will be held to-day (Saturday) at Ibrox, and a large gathering of members is requested. The ground is situated one minute's walk past Ibrox Station, between Paisley Road and the railway. Several of the crack flyers of the club met at Ibrox on Wednesday evening of last week to have a preliminary trial. Many brilliant flights were witnessed, particularly by Mr. Mill's model, which seemed to have acquired a faculty for losing itself. A very interesting programme is being arranged for the autumn and winter months, and it i- hoped to have a model flying meeting once every fortnight. The secretary will be very pleased to give particulars to anyone who would like to join the club. Waterloo Model Aero Club(350xFORDST. WATERLOO, LIVERP'L) IN response to a proposal to start a model aero club in the neighbourhood of Waterloo, Liverpool, a number of prospective members came forward, but before the promoters felt justified in soliciting for members it was decided to hold a flying meeting on the Waterloo shore. This gathering took place last week and proved very successful, good flights being obtained with each of the ten models entered. The best performance was made by Mr. A. P. Hitchins, whose monoplane flew a distance of 1,140 ft. at a maximum height of 50 ft. Anyone who wishes to join the club may obtain full particulars from the hon. sec, Mr. L. T. Harvey, at the above address. 783
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