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The fourth official quarter mile flight was made on December 2lst in a drizzling rain by Mr. A. 0. Rogers with a unique machine of his own pattern. The flight was a high one, two rows of houses being crossed. A meeting at the usual rendezvous in Bowes Parade will be held on Saturday, January 6th, to discuss the New Year programme. Will members please bring models. Reigate, Redhill and District Aero Club (4, LONDON ROAD). A DEMONSTRATION was arranged to take place on Boxing Day, but owing to adverse weather conditions had to be abandoned. However, on Christmas Day members turned out with their models, and, in spite of a rather gusty wind, some good flying was witnessed. Mr. W. H. Norton, the club's chairman, brought out his P-1-1 type model (the first in the club), and he is to be congratulated upon building and designing such a stable machine. Mr. A. Lewis was, as usual, getting fine flights with his Weiss-wing model, often obtaining from 200 to 230 yds. Mr. H. Osborne's machine gives promise of being a " goer " when he has fitted a more efficient pair of propellers. Mr. R. Wilson brought out his I-I-P2 model and succeeded in getting 250 yds., but unfortunately got "smashed up " in the branches of a tree. On Wednesday Mr. Lewis was out again and did several flights of just over 250 yds. ; also Mr. M. Wilson had out his "climber" and succeeded in reaching 70 ft., his descents being splendid vol planks. Four members have commenced building a glider of somewhat unusual design, and although they are keeping it dark at present, we all hope to be agreeably surprised when it comes to light. The club is now in full swing, and prospec tive members are requested to apply to H. V. May, hon. sec, 4, London Road, Reigate. St. Mary's Model Ae.C. (THEVICARAGE.KINGSTON,PORTSMOUTH) INTEREST centred on the Bros. Restall a fortnight ago. They were out with a 6-ft. Wright type machine, testing it as a glider and some excellent results were obtained. The machine proved to be a very quick riser and should be a success as a power-driven model. Mr. Eburne made some good flights, and Messrs. W. Murray and H. Johnson each had a new machine out tuning up. The meetiDg was brought to an abrupt close by a very heavy rainstorm. Owing to the inclement weather conditions on Boxing Day, only a few members turned out. Mr. E. Eburne made several fine flights of about 1,450 ft., and the Brothers Restall had their 6-ft. glider out, but owing to the towing strings snapping the machine sideslipped on to one wing and severely damaged it. On Saturday, Mr. Murray made some good flights with a machine of his own design, and Mr. E. Restall's model rose well from the ground and flew about 240 ft. The next meeting takes place on January 10th, at 8.30, at the Vicarage. Will all members please attend, as some important business will be gone into concerning certificates. Scottish Ae.S. (Model Aero Club) (6, MCLELLAN ST., GOVAN). OWING to the holidays there was a very small attendance of members at Ibrox last Saturday. Nevertheless, some splendid flying was seen. Mr. Cameron started well, but later on he unfortunately broke his fuselage, which put a stop to some interesting experiments. Mr. Graham's little model made some very long flights, the speed and altitude of which were far above the average. Mr. Gordon had out his old reconstructed record holder '"Bus," which flew fairly well, considering its dilapidated appearance. In the evening illuminated flying was indulged in by Messrs. Graham and Gordon. On one occasion the sparkler attached to Mr. Gordon's model burnt itself out in mid-air, and some time was spent hunting for the machine in the darkness. Members visiting Ibrox can obtain sparklers at the Bazaar, Copland Road, near Paisley Road. The meeting held at Barrhead on New Year's Day will be reported in next week's issue of FLIGHT. There will be a model flying meeting at Ibrox to-day (Saturday), and also next Saturday, and all interested are invited. The next lecture will be given in the Institute, Elmbank Crescent, Glasgow, on Friday evening, January 12th, at 8 p.m. The subject is " Propellers," and Messrs. Donaldson and Mills will speak on their experience with different kinds. There will be a discussion afterwards, which promises to be a keen one. All readers of FLIGHT in the district are cordially invited, and there is no obligation to join the club. Sheffield Model Aero Club (35, PENRHYN ROAD). THE annual general meeting of the club was held on Dec. 29th, at the Wentworth Cafe, Pinstone Street. The balance-sheet and the past year's working of the club were read and passed. The following were re-elected for the ensuing year : hon. president, Mr. M. D. Manton; hon. vice-president, Mr. H. Slack; Hon. treasurer and hon. secretary, Mr. C. F. W. Cudworth ; assistant secretary, Mr. T. Pashley ; also a committee. The letter from the Kite and Model Aeroplane Association re affiliation was read, and it was decided not to entertain it. The style and design for printing the subscription cards were brought forward and agreed to. The rules governing the tests for certificates are as follows :—First-class Certificates, 1,200 ft. flight measured in a straight line, 60 sees, duration. The model must be made throughout by competitor including the propellers. Second-class Certificate, 750 ft. flight measured in a straight line, 35 sees, duration. The model must be made throughout by com petitor, excluding the propellers. That both tests for each certificate must be made in one day. That each competitor be allowed three successive Irials on the day. That seven clear days' notice be given to the secretary, so that two observers may be appointed to register particulars in connection therewith. The members hope in course of a few weeks to get the patronage of local gentlemen. A vote of thanks was passed to the president, secretary and others who had worked hard during the past year in making the club a success. Smlthills (Bolton) Aero Club ("LIEUTENANTS," BOLTON). SATURDAY was an ideal day for flying, and several models turned out. Some interesting experiments were carried out with a 3 ft. glider of the Farman-type, towing it against a light wind. Later in the day a rising-off-the-ground model was tested successfully, some good flights being obtained, although the model was evidently under-powered. Besides flying, a good deal of work was done in the workshop, two of the members making models for an exhibition which will be held shortly. This is the first aero club in Bolton and district, and much success is anticipated for 1912. A few more members are wanted, and any youths under 18 who are interested and would care to join are requested to communicate with the hon. sec, J. Scott-Taggart. Stony Stratford & District Kite&Model Ae.C.(Oi.D STRATFORD) OWING to the New-year Social of the Baptist Church senior classes on Thursday, January 4th, being held in the Institute, it was decided to postpone the meeting announced for that date till Thurs day, January nth, at 8 p.m., when a goud turn-out of members is expected. Will members also please note that the field is now clear of all flood water, and it is possible to fly without paddling. Owing to the calm on Saturday, the kite-flying members who turned up did not get any flying at all. Wanstead and District Model Aero Club (LAMMAS VILLA, BUCKINGHAM ROAD, WOODFORD). THIS club has now been formed with the object of promoting model aeroplaning in the districts of Woodford, Wanstead, Leyton- stone, and Leyton, but the membership is not limited to these boundaries, and those interested near by will also be welcomed. The club proposes to properly commence its existence with the New Year, a general meeting being held at the above address on Thursday, January 4th, at 7.30 p.m., unless otherwise stated, and_ it is to be hoped that all interested will make arrangements allowing them to attend. Meanwhile, will those not yet having done so communicate with H. S. Green, as above. Catalogues of models and accessories will be welcome. Yorkshire Ae.C. (Model Section) (5A, HULLAND ST., LEEDS). AT the Carlton Hill Aerodrome, on Saturday last, much brilliant flying was done by the usual " stars," Messrs. Beckett, Thornton and Whitaker. Mr. Beckett was out testing a new 4-foot monoplane, which showed good promise for an excellent flyer. Mr. Thornton also testing a new machine, but had misfortune to break a propeller at second test. The next meet will be held in East End Park, to-day, Saturday, at 2.30 p.m. Members not knowing this district had better take York Road terminus tram-car from town to Victoria Avenue, one entrance to the park, fare id. A hearty welcome to all interested. SCHOOL AERO CLUB. Southgate County School Aero Club (84, BOWES ROAD, N.). A DISTANCE competition was held on Thursday, December 21st, at Palmer's Green. In spite of incessant wind and rain some half- dozen members were present with models. The first prize, a pair of 8-inch propellers, was won by E. R. Marsh ("Mann" type monoplane) with a flight of 310 ft., which is not at all bad when one remembers that the rain washed off the rubber lubricant as fast as it was put on, and that it was almost impossible to launch a model properly owing to the co-efficient of friction between the flying ground and one's boots having almost reached vanishing-point. Judging was carried out by E. R. Brown. A flying meeting will be held at Powys Lane, Palmer's Green, on January 5th, at 2 p.m. 21
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