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1911
1911 - 0802.PDF
JOGHT was very pleased with the ease with which the machine is controlled. He is the first schoolmaster to take up aviation, as he is a master at Epsom College. Sidney V. Sippe was in the air, and made two or three turns in good style. Raynham then ascended with the machine and made a few circuits, but could not rise to any great height, as the planes had not been doped, and were slightly porous. In the evening the wind dropped, when Noel flew the Avro- Farman for a few circuits. He then handed the machine over to Hunter, who succeeded in making a right-hand turn, although the engine was not up to the mark. Spencer followed with a good flight of seven circuits, rising to a good height. Pizey and Fleming were up, the former doing switch-back flight, landing with a Steep vol plane. Capt. Richey was doing figures of eight, showing his mastery of the machine while pissing through the wash from Spencer's propeller. Kemp was flying on the Flanders machine, taking Brown as his passenger. Maurice Ducrocq was again doing cross-country flights, and also carried a lady passenger. The "Big Bat," piloted by Astley, did three or four circuits, but seemed to be unable to rise. Mr. Blondeau and Mrs. Hewlett have been away on an engagement to fly at Plymouth Regatta this week, Blondeau was flying on Monday, but on Tuesday trouble ensued with the authorities, by reason of a little delay through a faulty valve. Unbecoming impatience amongst the crowd caused friction, with the result that both aviators closed up the dispute by handing back their fees to the promoters. Brighton-Shoreham Aerodrome. THE most important items of the past week were contributed by Valentine. On Wednesday afternoon he carried out some fine evolutions here before proceeding to Preston Park, where he put up a splendid exhibition before a large gathering at the Motor Gymkhana held by the Car Section of the Sussex Motor Yacht Club. On returning to the Shoreham Aerodrome he was warmly received by a considerable number of enthusiastic spectators. On Thursday afternoon Valentine again had his Deperdussin out, this time taking his airing between the piers at Brighton, where the crowds on the front enjoyed a really splendid demonstration. At times he rose to a good height, and swooped down till the machine almost touched the water. Those who witnessed his return to the aerodrome will long remember the sight; flying low across the bridges, so that all might have a close view, he came to earth in splendid style at a speed of about 70 miles per hour. Metzgar Bros, and Leno are working hard at their tests, which are proving very satisfactory. The new tractor biplane of Collyer and England has not been out yet, owing to a propeller bursting iust after starting up for the initial flight. Lanark Aerodrome, WITH the introduction of a new 28-32-h.p. Anzani, the Lanark school has now been brought fully up to the requirements necessary for the R.Ae.C. tests. Two fully qualified mechanics and constructors are employed in Mr. Valentine, whose name has been so prominently associated with flying, and who was the third man to complete the recent Daily Mail Circuit of Britain, has recently been indulging in motor boating, and our photograph shows him at the recent Lowestoft meeting of the British Motor Boat Club. 804 SEPTEMBER 16, 1911. the school, and a large quantity of spares are being stocked to avoid1 any possible delay to pupils. Indeed, the equipment of the school together with the ideal ground is already proving itself by the number of new pupils joining. On Thursday and Friday last week Messrs. Forson, Jackson and Warren were out rolling, and on Friday evening Warren was so far advanced as to venture a short flight, which proved quite successful. On Thursday, Friday and Saturday Mr. Ewen was flying on the Deperdussin, making wide sweeps over the surrounding country. On the Thursday evening Mr. Ewen carried out a half hour's cross country flight, during which he passed over the falls of the Clyde. Liverpool Aviation School, Sandheys Avenue, Waterloo. WEDNESDAY, Sept. 6th, Mr. Jones was out, making straight line flights and practising glides from a height of 100 to 150 ft. He began by flying northward a mile and a half, then returned past the hangars, landing at Seaforth, a distance of nearly three miles, finally returning to the hangars, a distance of one mile. Just before lunch on Thursday, Mr. Jones again flew northward as far as the River Alt and back, a distance of nearly five miles. In a puffy wind, which decided him to suspend operations, he executed on Saturday a fine figure of 8. On Monday he made a trip to Seaforth and back, covering about three miles, and next day succeeded in qualifying for the first and third tests of his certificate at a height of 300 ft., completing five figures of 8, and terminating in fine style with a vol plane, landing within 30 yards of the mark. The observers were Messrs. E. Birch and B. Bicket. London Aerodrome, Collindale Avenue, Hendon. Valkyrie School.—On Wednesday morning last week at 5.30 Ridley-Prentice on the school machine flew three circuits at an altitude of 250 ft. The school pilot gave passenger flights to Loraine, Chambers and Ridley-Prentice. With fuel tanks full the machine rose well with 12 st. passengers. Captain Loraine then took the machine over and did a lot of flying at an altitude ranging from 100 to 200 ft. At 8.0 a.m. Ridley-Prentice again ascended and made two flights, two circuits each, but found the air already very trick -, air pockets being very bad. At 6.0 p.m. Mr. Barber ascended with Mr. Scott-Brown, who took up his kinematograph apparatus. A long flight over the surrounding country was made to Hendon, the Welsh Harp, and back via Mill Hill, and most interesting pictures should result. At the same time Mr. Ridley-Prentice made an excellent flight of five circuits on the school machine, eventually landing in front of the hangars with a perfect vol plant from 400 ft. On the return of the passenger carrier, the pilot was kept busy with several passengers. Meantime, Captain Loraine put up some excellent circular trips on the Valkyrie Type A, his banking at the turns being very steady. Three Gnome-Bleriots, a Farman, and a Valkyrie were in the air together, to say nothing of Anzani-Bleriots. Captain Loraine considered the " traffic a little too much," nevertheless he has made wonderful progress. Chambers then made straight flights with success. Mr. Barber continued demonstration flights when not carrying passengers, and just before dark Mr. Ridley-Prentice put up a fine flight of 25 minutes duration. Numerous glides and sharp turns were included in the flight, and no little dexterity was required to keep clear of the many machines in the air at the time. Miss Trehawke Davies on Thursday, with her usual enthusiasm, arrived at 5.30 a.m. for a lengthy flight, but fog caused delay until 7.15 a.m. Then Mr. Barber ascended with Miss Davies and accomplished a 30-min. flight at an altitude of 700 ft. terminating with a magnificent spiral vol plane. Mr. Barber, at 5.30 p.m., was out on the pas senger carrier taking up numerous friends. Ridley- Prentice was at work with the school machine, making eight circuits at a height of 800 ft. and practising numerous glides, whilst Capt. Loraine was also practising numerous figures of eight at heights ranging from 200 to 300 ft. At 6 a.m. on Friday Capt. Loraine was again tackling figures of eight with great success, and he should secure his brevet at any time now. Chambers put in good work and accomplished steady circular flights. Mr. Barber carried a lady passenger across country in the direction of Harrow and back again over Hendon water and the Welsh Harp, after which he ascended for a solo flight to a great height, descending en vol planl. Capt. Loraine, after making numerous figures of eight, had to descend on account of a brisk breeze arising, otherwise he would have made the necessary flights for his brevet. In the evening Mr.
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