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1911 - 0807.PDF
SEPTEMBER 16, 191 I. Coventry Aeroplane Building Society (22, KINGSTON ROAD). A VERY interesting model flying meeting was held on Saturday last in a field at Birmingham Road, lent by Mr. Fletcher. Although a fairly strong wind was blowing all the afternoon, there was some excellent flying, Mr. Shorter winning the day with a flight of 350 yds., his small l^-oz. model also putting up a splendid flight of 230 yds. at an altitude of about 50 ft. Great interest was taken in Mr. T. Cobb's new racing monoplane. This model develops a wonderful turn of speed, but will persist in flying in circles. Mr. J. E. Overton's " Overton " monoplane made a hurried descent, caused by the left-hand propeller winding up a bracing wire ; but the owner had some good flights with his new racing monoplane. Some excellent tree climbing was witnessed in vain attempts to rescue Mr. L. Riley's model from the clutches of a large oak tree. Mr. A. Austin was out tor altitude, his model several times climbing to between 80 and 90 ft., while covering a distance of 150 yds. Mr. A Rice's large surfaced model being under-powered would not fly a long distance, but proved to be very stable. Another meeting has been arranged for to-day, Saturday, a prize being offered for the best flight of the afternoon. Entrance fee, id. each model. The club has been trying to arrange an exhibition of flying by Mr. H. Barker on a Valkyrie monoplane, but owing to the impossi bility of obtaining guarantees to cover the expenses, the idea has been dropped for this year, but it is hoped to revive it next spring. Kite and Model Aeroplane Assoc. (27,VICTORY RD. .WIMBLEDON ) THE next open kite-flying competition will be held on Wim bledon Common, on Saturday, Sept. 30th, at 3 o'clock. 1st prize, BrooKite, value 30*. ; 2nd, BrooKite, value 25*.; 3rd, BrooKite, value 15*. Entries close Sept. 23rd. Free to members; non- members, is. Rules.—1. Competitors may submit any kite, either home-made or manufactured. ® ® L/QGHTJ 2. Competitors must beat the judges'flag at 2.30 sharp. Any competitor not present at that time will be disqualified. 3. The competitors must have exactly 300 yards of line on winders, and the line or wire may be of any size or kind. 4. The judges will take the angle of kites when in flight. 5. Competitors must note that the competition will last 40 minutes, and if the kite falls to the ground during that time it will be disqualified. 6. Marks will be awarded for angle, stability, strength of construction and collapsibility. Maximum of marks is 40, 10 for each test. The Councillors of the Association will iflpossible give a display of kite flying, and also endeavour to establish an altitude record it the weather is suitable. Liverpool Model Aero Club (39. BROOK ROAD, BOOTLE). A MEETING was held last Saturday at the club ground when seven members competed for Mr. Harrison's prize. Owing to the strong wind the distances were not good, the winning flight of the day being 300 ft. by H. D. Davis, with his twin screw racer. W. S. Ledward, second, A. G. Pugh, third. There will be a flying meeting at 3 o'clock to-day, Saturday. Meeting place, 39, Brook Road. Committee meeting on Friday, September 22nd, and flying on the 23rd. Will all members make a point of being present on both occasions. Manchester Model AeC. (BROWNSFIELD MILLS, MANCHESTER). ON Saturday last a cross-country model competition took place and was very well attended, some of the models cover, d the length of the Aerodrome in about a dozen flights. There is to be another meeting on Saturday, Sept. 23rd at 2.30, and all those who are interested are invited to be present. The club year will commence Oct. 1st, and subscriptions now being collected will run from that date. Further information will be supplied on application to the secretary. ® ® Other Competitors for the Coupe Michelin. ON the 5th inst. Tabuteau on his Morane monoplane had a try for the Coupe Michelin but had to abandon after 400 kiloms. On Friday of last week on a course from Courcy to Somer-Vesle, Marcel Prevost on his Deperdussin put up a very fine try, but unfortunately in jumping out of his machine after covering 835-8 kiloms. he sprained his left hand so badly that it was impossible for him to continue. He however, as soon as he is able, intends to have another try. At Etampes on the same day Pascal started to make another attempt but abandoned after loo kiloms. The Quentin Bauchart Prize. BY his second flight for the Michelin Cup H61en has placed himself in a very strong position for the ^"2,000 prize offered by the Municipal Council of Paris. He leads with a record of over 2,700 kiloms., the nearest to him being Vedrines with 1,908 kiloms. Renaux has also been piling up a good record, now exceeding 1,500 kiloms, and gets a bonus of 25 per cent, on his mileage for carrying a passenger. Gibert siands fourth with 1,123 kiloms., Tabuteau fifth with 930 kiloms., and Garros sixth with 845 kiloms. Mdlle. Dutrieu and the Coupe Femina. ON Monday at Mourmelon, using one of the Henry Farman racing machines, Mdlle. Dutrieu tried to regain the Coupe Femina, for which Mme. Herveu at present holds first place. After 150 kiloms., however, the motor proved refractory, and Mdlle. Dutrieu was forced to land. Mdlle. Dutrieu Beats Mme. Herveu. AT her second attempt on Tuesday last Mdlle. Dutrieu was more successful. Starting at three minutes to five in the morning, she remained aloft for 2§ hours, covering the 10 kilom. course at THE NEW MILITARY PIVOT MONOPLANE.—The span of this machine is 10 5 metres and the lifting surface is 16 square metres, while the weight is given as 310 kilogs. It will be seen that the use of wire stays has been entirely abandoned in favour of steel tubes. Natural stability is adjusted by the two ailerons at the tips of the main plane, and the rudders and elevators at the rear being controlled by a wheel. The motor fitted is a 45-h.p. Rossel Peugeot. 809
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