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the most skilled workman in the club, and probably in any other Club. Competition at Shoreham to-day (Saturday) in form of point-to- point races. Open to all. Prospective members apply hon. sec., A. Von Wichmann, " Kingsleigh," Kingsway, Hove. Club welcomes as a member anybody interested in flying. Dover and District Model Ae.C. (21, GODWYNE ROAD, DOVER). MR. F. W. DUCKHAM, A.M.I.C.E., has very kindly con sented to act as president of the above club. A flying meeting was held on Wednesday last week, but, owing to the strong wind, the distances were not as good as usual. H. D. Davis passed two tests for his brevet, right and left-hand circles with their diameter not less than 25 ft. At a meeting held on Saturday evening it was resolved that the annual subscription should be 3s., instead of 4s. as previously arranged. Ealing Model Aero Club (1, QUEEN'S GARDENS, EALING, W.). LAST week a little band of model aeroplane enthusiasts living in the Ealing district arranged a small demonstration of models, which was held on Sunday morning. In spite of the high wind prevailing, good flights of up to 300 yards were obtained. Sometimes three models were in the air at the same time. One " rising off the ground " biplane with " staggered " planes rose easily against the wind, but could not turn when once up. As most of the models were experimental, none were consistent in their flights, except one, which was flying well all the morning, though not far. After the flying it was decided to form a club, and enough members were promised to justify its formation. Readers of FLIGHT in this district are asked to communicate with Mr. B. J. Kirchner, as above, who is joint secretary [pro tern.), or with Mr. D. C. Line, 53> Grosvenor Road, Hanwell, the other secretary pro tern.). Readers are also asked to turn up, with models, if possible, at a flying meeting to be held at 2.30 p.m. to-day (Saturday) at the field near the crossing of Pitshanger Lane and the continuation of Argyle Road. The footpath to Perivale runs over the field. After this meeting an inaugural meeting of the club will be called, at which the committee will be elected and the rules formed. The club will be exclusively amateur. Paddington & Districts Ae. C. (1 33,BUCHANANGDNS. .HARLESDEN ) TO-DAY (Saturday), Mr. Hurlin's lecture on " Details of Model Aeroplane Construction " will be given at 7 p.m. prompt at the Club workshop, situate at Windsor Place, Harrow Road, Paddington. All members are requested to turn ap, and anyone interested will be welcomed. Visitors alight from bus or tram at Lock Bridge, nearest Underground station is Royal Oak. This lecture will appeal specially to novices in model aeroplane construc tion. You cannot make your model fly well, perhaps not at all, then come and hear what Mr. Hurlin has to say ! Members are hard at work on their models in the workshop, and details of some of these are deferred until next week. A club library has been started, and will be maintained at no expense to the club, containing such books as " Principles of Flight," *' Petrol Motors" and " Aero Manual," besides a regular supply of FLIGHT and other periodicals. Palmer's Green and District Model Ae.C. (15, MOFFAT RD., N.). INCESSANT rain last Saturday afternoon made flying out of the question. In the evening, however, the club met at its headquarters in Bowes Road to discuss the new year's programme. One or two suggestions were offered with regard to new flying accommodation. It was decided that all members should go exploring and try the suggested grounds. A series of fortnightly competitions were arranged for distance, duration, steering, point-to-point and rising from the ground respectively. The first of the series, viz., distance, was fixed for January 27th, weather permitting. A distance contest for novices, and members who have not obtained flights of 150 yards, was also arranged. Suggestions with regard to public demonstrations and the photo grapher were held over until later in the year. Will members please note that in future all notices of meetings, competitions, &c, will be given through FLIGHT and not by post card as hitherto. Putney and Wandsworth Flying. THERE was a good turn out on Barnes Common on Saturday last, when no fewer than six machines were out, all flying compara tively well. Mr. Hall's model, as usual, showed a liking for the foot ball ground, landing in it many times after its height and duration flights. J. Smith ended the day by flying his machine about 400 yards, it disappearing over the roof of an adjoining house and could not be found. Should anybody interested find it will they please return it to 3, Grove Cottages ? On Christmas Day Mr. Hall and J. Smith journeyed over to Mitcham Common to compete in the Croydon and D.A. Club's competition. Mr. Hall's well-known JANUARY 13. 1912. ouncer caused a sensation by its buoyancy and duration in the strong wind, and the knocking about it received speaks well for its con struction. The longest flight was performed by J. Smith's model, it flying on one occasion \ of a mile in a straight line, and was per fectly stable, although the main plane had an inverted dihedral. Will the gentleman who took Mr. Hall's photograph launching his model please communicate as above, as Mr. Hall would like to purchase some of same ? Scottish Ae.S. (Model Aero Club) (6, MCLELLAN ST., GOV AN). THE members of the club brought in the New Year with a most successful flying meeting, held on the 1st inst. at Barrhead aerodrome. There was a fine attendance, considering the unseasonable weather. Owing to the wind, which at times was about 30 to 40 miles per hour, long-distance flying was the order of the day. The best results are as follows: Mr. J. S. Gordon, 2,006 ft., duration, 50 seconds ; Mr. Langlands, 1,370 ft., duration, 38 seconds; Mr. J. C. Balden, 902 ft., duration, 30 seconds. Mr. Langlands, who is now the second member to top the quarter mile, had hard luck, as his machine showed an annoying tendency to waltz round and round during its fine flight. Mr. Gordon, who revels in gales and hurricanes, was flying throughout the whole day without a hitch, and did the "quarter" on several occasions. Other good flights were made by Messrs. Donaldson, Mills, Cameron, and Boyd. On Saturday the 6th inst. a meeting was held at Ibrox which was largely attended by both members and spectators. There were no official results taken, but the display was exceedingly fine never theless. Mr. Boyd's low-powered model took first place in duration with 50 sees, on 4 strands |-in. strip with 7-in. propellers. Mr. Graham's model went in for altitude, and Mr. Langland's model flew with its usual efficiency. Mr. Balden had some exciting adventures. His model was first caught in the telegraph wires and later on was lost to sight, the landing place being a considerable distance from the starting line. Mr. Gordon's " Blue Bird," the main plane of which is 14 months' old, made some decent circuits and also some fine illuminated flights in the evening. The next lecture will be given in the Institute, Elmbank Crescent, Glasgow, on Friday the 20th, when Mr. Langlands will entertain the company on a suitable subject on models. A discussion will follow. A flying meeting will be held at Ibrox to-day (Saturday), and all interested are invited. Members are kindly requested to keep February the 8th open as this is the date of the annual smoking concert in the Lansdowne Restaurant, Hope Street, Glasgow. Stony Stratford & District Kite & Model Ae.C. (OLD STRATFORD) THE next meeting will be held on January 18th, at 8 p.m., at the clubroom, when Mr. R. W. Field (the chairman of the club) has kindly promised an address entitled " The Aero Model," and as Mr. Field is one of the members who has taken up this hobby for three years it should prove very interesting. Mr. C. L. Matson, who has been constructing a one-ouncer, had this machine out for its tuning-up trials on Christmas and Boxing Days, when he several times obtained flights of 150 yds. and 25 sees, duration. This machine is of the usual 1-1-P-0 type, and the owner reports it will probably, with careful tuning-up, do the 200 yds. easily. Most of the other members are busily designing or building machines, and reports are to hand of 2 or 3 Mann-type, and I biplane, and I tandem monoplane upon the stocks. The secretary wishes to heartily endorse and thank the Bootle and District Aero Club for their kindly appreciation. Worcester Model Aero Club (VICTORIA INSTITUTE, WORCESTER). THE first competition of the club took place on January 6th on the club ground. The weather had been very wet all the morning right up to the commencement of flying when the rain was succeeded by a slight mist. In spite of these bad conditions, however, seven machines turned out, and some good flights resulted Three competitions were decided—(a) distance, (b) duration, and (c) stability, with the following results:—Distance : Mr. Pollard 56 yards, Mr. Sears 52 yards, Mr. Davis 34 yards ; duration : Mr. Pollard 15 sees., Mr. Sears 11 sees., Mr. Davis 8 sees. ; stability : Mr. Davis 10 marks, Mr. Sears 8 marks, Mr. Pollard 5 marks. To-day (Saturday) further events will be decided in efficiency and direction ; the latter will take the form of a point-to-point race. The secretary will be pleased to welcome new members at any of the meetings. The subscription of 6d. per month admits to all meetings, and also to participation in ordinary competitions. Yorkshire Ae.C. (Model Section) (SA, HULLAND ST., LEEDS). OWING to the fearful state of the weather on Saturday last, the exhibition meet arranged to take place in East End Park, was post poned till to-day, Saturday, January 13th. Members please note and turn up in full force.
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