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care are ample reward. About a dozen members turned up on Saturday. The committee is considering the award of " superior certificates " for quarter-mile flights. Conisborougn and District Aeroplane Soc (18, CHURCH ST.). ON November 24th a committee meeting was held, at which a second-class certificate was awarded to C. C. Allport, who had fulfilled the necessary test on the 18 h ult. The same person intended to try for a first-class certificate last week, when he passed the theoretical tests, but on winding his rubber preparatory to the practical tests, the rubber hook gave, and the flights had to be abandoned. However, he and J. E. Greathead have expressed their intention to compete for certificates to-day (Saturday) Last week C. C. Allport went to a flying meeting (model) at Sheffield, and brought home one first and one second prize. After the committee meeting, a general meeting was held, when the concert was discussed, as was a proposal to hold a model flying meeting at Doncaster early next year. The reading of a letter from the Kite and Model Aeroplane Association with regard to affiliation concluded the business. Coventry Aeroplane Building Society (22, KINGSTON ROAD). GOOD flying was witnessed on Saturday last, Ryley's single- screw machine making some fine flights, and Overton's O.K. mono plane was, as usual, in form, while King with a new O.K. made a splendid flight, the model reaching an altitude of over 100 ft. Cobb was testing a new machine with crescent-shaped planes, and it showed great promise. Austin converted his model into a main plane, first type, and made one or two good flights. Several members are settling down to hard work in the workshop, designing and constructing models for next season, and the secretary is engaged in the construction of a 4-cyl. rotary petrol-engine. Liverpool Model Aero Club (39, BROOK ROAD, BOOTLE). TUB weekly meeting produced some brilliant flying, although great distances were not accomplished, because of the circling ?iropensities of most of the models and the strong wind. J. E. farley qualified for his third class certificate, observed by S. Malins, and thus secured No. 3 of this class, S. Malins, flying exceedingly well, getting up to a good height. Pugh raised club duration record to 25 sees., previous y held by W. S. Ledward with 23 sees. This may make some of the record holders smile, but this is only a young club. The first-class certificate will probably be made much harder to obtain, for the committee hold that knowledge of theory is as much to be desire d as the more practical side of model flying. It has been found that many model makers fly their machines without the slightest idea of the reason of the flight, and this condi tion the Club intends to do their level best to remedy. Manchester Aero Club (22, BOOTH STREET, MANCHESTER). AT a committee meeting held on November 22nd it was arranged that a dinner should be held early in February, and that a public lecture should be given next March. It was also determined that a sum not exceeding two guineas might be given for the best paper delivered during the season. The following resolution, with regard to the proposed military aeroplane competition, was passed, and it was resolved that copy of same should be forwarded to the War Office:— "That the Manchester Aero Club consideis that the action of the War Office in throwing open the military aeroplane competition to foreign competitors is not conducive to the best interests either of the country or of the British aeroplane industry." Paddlngton and District Aero Club (2, EDBROOKE ROAD). THE secretary will be glad to hear from prospective members. The fees are is. per month for members using the workshop, or 2J. 6a'. per year ordinary membership ; both include use of clubs glides and private ground, free entry to competitions and to lectures, debate meetings, and all affairs arranged by or for the club. Pad- dington is handy for all, and is the most central club in London. Members' competition takes place today (Dec. 2nd) at Parkside, Sudbury. The gentlemen who communicated with Mr. Begernie, of Hackney, are requested to kindly address Secretary of this club at 2. Edbrcoke Road, Paddington, who has the organising of the Hackney and District Aero Ciub in hand. St. Mary's Model Ae.C.(THEVicARAGE,KiNGSTON,PORTSMOUTH) LAST Saturday was the first fine one for three weeks, and even then a very heavy wind was blowing. Messrs. Restall and Eburne made a good show, whilst Mr. Johnson indulged in kite flying, which was very successful, although two of the planes were torn off by the wind. Murray was out with his O.T. II machine, but found wind very troublesome with so much surface. Will members please note ?—Club meets every fine Saturday, windy or not. Scottish Ae.S. (Model Aero Club) (6, MCLBLLAN ST., GOV AN). A LECTURE was given on Friday evening last week, in the club's headquarters, Elmbank Crescent, by Col. J. A. Sillars, the subject being " Aviation Up-to-date, from a Military and Naval Aspect." The lecture was suitably illustrated by limelight views. During the evening the scenes of the Lanark meeting of last year were re-visited, and the slides of the flying shown were highly appreciated, as also were those of this year's Daily Mail Circuit of Britain race. The committee regret to notice the small turn-out of members, and hope that future audiences will be much greater. On Saturday a good day's flying was done at Ibrox. There were no official results noted, but the models of the leaders all flew with their usual efficiency. Mr. Boyd's biplane, with twin four-bladed propellers, was out for trials, and shows considerable promise. Like all Mr. Boyd's productions, this model is simply bristling with originality. Mr. Gordon had an exceedingly unfortunate day, completely smashing up two models. One of them, the old-age pensioner, was fitted with wheels, and endeavoured to get under ground without waiting for a decent funeral. During the afternoon Mr. Gordon's big kite was flying continuously, and helped to attract attention to the model flying. There will be an unofficial meeting at Ibrox to-day (Saturday) for practice, and an official one for duration attempts next Saturday at the same place. The next paper will be given on Friday evening, December 8th, in the headquarters, the Engineers and Shipbuilders' Institute, Elmbank Crescent. The lecturer will be Mr. Wm. Foster, our hon. sec. The committee beg to draw attention to the club's headquarters, and earnestly request that members will take full advantage of the luxurious lecture, committee, and reading rooms and reference library provided, and remember that meetings will be held there every Friday evenirjg during the winter. More members are urgently wanted. Smithills (Bolton) Aero Club (" LIEUTENANTS," BOLTON). DUE to the unfavourable weather, little flying was done on Saturday, but one or two models turned out, however, and some fairly good distances were accomplished. A meeting will be held to-night (2nd inst.) at 7 o'clock. All communications should be addressed to the secretary. Stony Stratford & District Kite& Model ACC.(OLD STRATFORD)- THE first of the series of fortnightly meetings arranged in connec tion with the above club was held on Nov. 23rd. in the club-room at the Baptist Church Institute. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed. The question of the opening day was considered, and, owing to the inability of the greater number of the members to be present, it was resolved to bring it out again at a future meeting. The secretary was then called upon to give his reading on " The Wright Brothers' First Gliding Experi ments," after which a general discussion on models and prototypes in general was held. Mr. C. L. Matson has kindly promised to give an address on " Gliding Models" at the next meeting, Thursday, Dec. 7th. The ground was declared open on Saturday, November 25th, when about eight members were present, and some excellent kite flying was indulged in by Messrs. Brown, Butler, Mandeville, and Miss M. Hamilton, Mr. Mandeville maintaining an excellent angle throughout the afternoon, despite the gusty nature of the wind. Worcester Model Aero Club (VICTORIA INSTITUTE). THE first flying meeting of the club will be held on their ground, Pitchcroft, Barbourne end, to-day (Saturday) at 3 p.m. Anyone interested is cordially invited to attend, with or without models. The fit st of the club's series of monthly competitions will be held on their ground on Saturday, January 6th, 1912, at 3 p.m. L- Accessory catalogues would be welcomed by the hon. secretary. Yorkshire Ae.C. (Model Section) (5A, HULLAND ST., LEEDS). ON Nov. 23rd, the members of the Model Section derived great pleasure in paying a visit to the Blackburn Aeroplane Co., Leeds. Mr. Blackburn first showed the visitors numerous photos of Blackburn machines, and then a tour of the workshops followed. Upon entering through the great doors, a new two-seater military monoplane, which is in course of construction, at once riveted attention, and proved the centre of attraction for the remainder of
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