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1911 - 1135.PDF
DECEMBER 30, 1911. trying to induce it to fly straight, with no avail j although he got a flight of 280 yards, all thanks to the gentleman who took such an interest in the models and who assisted in the task of holding the winder. At the general meeting on December 21st it was decided to hold an open point-to-point competition on January 13th at the Brighton-Shoreham Aerodrome, weather permitting. It is hoped that this will meet with good support both from outsiders as well as members. For full particulars apply to the hon. sec, Mr. A. C. von Wichmann, Kingsleigh, Kingsway, Hove. There will be a general meeting at 36, Little Preston Street, on Saturday, Jan uary 6th, at 7.45 p.m., when the programme for the new year will be discussed. All desiring to join are invited. The club has the finest flying ground in the British Isles, perfectly flat, no trees, a maximum of fine weather. Flying on Saturday, December 30th, at Shoreham. 4th Clapham Troop Boy Scouts (Model Aeroplane Section) (65, NORTH STREET, CLAPHAM, S.W.). ON December 9th the first meeting of the above was held, when Mr. W. J. Smyrk gave a lecture on the designs and construction of model aeroplanes for both flying and exhibition. There were three models shown, I Valkyrie racer, I Bleriot 2-seater, (both exhibition models), and a Smyrk monoplane capable of 1,500 feet flight. A flight was attempted on Clapham Common, but the L.C.C. have prohibited model flying there. After the lecture the questions asked by the boys showed their keen appreciation. Mr. Smyrk generously offered one of his models to the first member of the Troop to make and fly a model 125 ft., not a very difficult condition. Coventry Aeroplane Building Society (22, KINGSTON ROAD), A MOST enjoyable evening was spent on Tuesday, Decem ber 12th, when a lecture on "Bird Flight" was given by Mr. J. Liggins. Mr. Liggins has studied this subject for a number of years, and has constructed and experimented with various machines of the ornithopter or flapping-wing type, and the accounts of these experiments proved very interesting. The lecture was enjoyed by all present, and a hearty vote of thanks was passed to Mr. Liggins. A very interesting, and at times rather heated, discussion followed the lecture, and is to be continued on Tuesday, December 19th, in the workshop. On Saturday, December 16th, there was some interesting flying at Birmingham Road. Ryley's single screw Shorter-Ryley mono plane put up some fine performances. This model is very stable and will fly in almost any wind. Overton's O. K. monoplane made several good flights. On one occasion this model came down with a crash from about 50 ft., and later charged a telegraph post while travelling at full speed. The only damage caused by both mishaps was a stretched wire, which speaks well for the workmanship and material of the model. Cobb's L.M. monoplane unfortunately " landed " in a tree after a splendid flight, and was only rescued after a hair-raising climb by its owner. Dover and District Model Ae.C. (2I,GODWYNEROAD, DOVER). The first general flying meeting of the above club was held »n Saturday last and proved very successful. The best flights of the day were made by Messrs. H. Warwall (twin-screw monoplane of his own design and construction), H. D. Davis (twin-screw mono plane designed and built by himself), E. N. Joyce (No. 3 "Aerial," from the Aerial Engineering Works, Balham), and A. G. Wicks (single-screw home-made monoplane). The flights ranged from 300 yds. to J mile. During the next few weeks the club have arranged flying meetings for Wednesday and Saturday afternoons (weather permitting). Anyone wishing to join the club should communicate with the hon. secretary, H. D. Davis, 21, Godwyne Road, Dover. City of Liverpool Aero Club. THE City of Liverpool Aero Club (which was formed on December 14th) has decided to hold an exhibition of models early in January, when two cash prizes of 10*. each will be awarded as follows : Section I, excellence of design and originality; Section 2, workmanship. The competitions are open, and there is no entrance fee. The subscription has been fixed at 5.?. per annum, due on January 1st, and if not paid by the 31st inst. a fine will be imposed. The hon. sec. pro Urn.) is Mr. Robert N. Harrison, " Denehurst," Victoria Park, Wavertree. Paddington&DistrictsAe.C.(i33.BocHANANGDNS.,HARLBSDEN) AT the Club's private flying ground at Parkside, Sudbury, on Boxing Day, several members made informal flights. Mr. Hurlin tested a new member's model, which flew well but inclined to circle, and after many successful flights landed in the top of a tree. Mr. Evans had two machines out on their trial spins, the 6-oz. model was, however, underpowered, but his 4-oz. model flew excep tionally straight with no rudder, and covered about 400 ft. with the same number of turns on the elastic. Further prizes have been put up for models constructed by II members, Messrs. Evans and Canning having offered a first prize of icw. bd. and second of 5*. for a biplane rising under its own power and flying greatest distance. The competition will be held in June, and full particulars will be posted in the club workshop. On Wednesday, January 3rd, the second annual general meeting of this club will be held, thus inaugurating its third season. The secretary would be pleased to see every member turn up and incidentally to bring a prospective member with him. Subscriptions of ior. 60. carry membership with full benefits until December 31st, 1912. Monthly subscriptions of is. are due January 1st. Mr. Hurlin's lecture on " Constructional Details as applied to present day Models" takes place at the club workshop, Windsor Place, Harrow Road, Paddington, on Saturday, January 13th, and anyone interested is invited. Scottish Ae.S. (Model Aero Club) (6, MCLELLAN ST., GOV AN). OWING to illness Mr. Phillips was unable to lecture to the members last Friday, so the evening was spent in discussing the various suggestions put forward for the monthly competitions and club championships. On Saturday there was a fine turn-out of members at Ibrox and some brilliant flying was seen, _ The " Mann " type monos. of Messrs. Balden and Langlands lived up to their reputation. Mr. Graham's model made a flight of about 900 ft., which is extremely good considering the cramped nature of the flying ground. Mr. Mills' model showed fine duration and Mr. Boyd's baby model caused no little amusement. Mr. Gordon's model with main plane closely resembling that of the Etrich monoplane made some flights of about 40 sees, duration. This model is a very slow flier, no doubt owing to its huge area and negative angle of incidence at rear wing tips a la Etrich. When darkness had fallen sparklers were fixed to the models of Messrs. Balden, Graham and Gordon, and some beautifully illuminated flights were made. The club will travel to Barrhead on New Year's Day, by the 10.20 a.m. train from Central Station, and a large turn out of members and friends is requested. The next lecture will be given by Messrs. Donaldson and Mills in the Institute, Elmbank Crescent, Glasgow, on Friday, January 12th, 1912, at 8 p.m., and the subject for discussion will be " Propellers." All interested are cordially invited. There will be flying at Ibrox every Saturday until further notice. Stony Stratford & District Kite & Model Ae.C. (OLD STRATFORD) A GENERAL meeting was held on Dec. 21st, at 8 p.m., at the clubroom, but owing to the holiday rush only half-a-dozen members were present. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed. Correspondence from Mr. Grimmer and the Conisborough Aeroplane Society was read, and the idea of granting certificates for model performances was discussed, but it was decided to let the matter stand over for further consideration later. Messrs. C. C. Allport and J. I. Webster, of the Conisborough and District Aeroplane Society were unanimously elected honorary members. The matter of affiliation was again brought forward, and it was decided to let it stand over till a later date. Owing to the unfortunate illness of Mr. Moore who had kindly promised to address the members a general discussion was held. The next meeting to be held on January 4th at the club room at 8 p.m., when Mr. O. Hamilton, senior, will give'an address entitled "Experiments and how to make them." The secretary hopes there will be a good attendance at this the first meeting in the New Year. There is nothing to report from the club ground owing to the wind and rain having the upper hand. Palmer's Green and District Model Ae.C (15. MOFFAT RD., N.) ON Saturday the club held a successful meeting at Powys Lane. The weather was dull and inclined to rain, but some good flights were made. Mr. E. Brown was responsible for some good work with his 3 ft. and ounce models, the former making a duration of 45 sees, on one occasion. Both models, however, tended to circle, and for that reason no long flights were registered. Mr. J. McBirnie, whom we are pleased to welcome as a new member, gave us a demonstration with his light models which proved very buoyant in gusty circumstances. We shall, of course, have plenty to say about him in the future. Mr. R. L. Roger's Mann model, which he had hurriedly assembled, flew well, although it was evident by the erratic course it steered that the model needs " knowing." Mr. Lingard's Mann monoplane was doing some good flying, and he should do great things later on. Mr. Trollope's machine was also going strongly, and is evidently improved by new propellers. The coaxing way in which he talks to his machines evidently seems to do great things for them. Mr. A. Roger's "dart" was still going strong. Its flying showed that neatness was not its only qualification, some good flights being made when the fence remous were surmounted. Mr. B. Brown left his model behind this week and turned up with a large kite, which he soon got up to a considerable altitude with the aid of a small black dog, who insisted on seizing the cord.
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