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JAKUARY 27, 1912. but no great altitude was possible owing to the fog. The new machine came out with the usual excellent finish so characteristic of the A.S.L. workmanship, and is somewhat lighter than its fore runners. It also differs from previous practice in that the wings warp, and are set at a slightly less dihedral angle. Although the inclement weather has been detrimental to much practice at the Flying School, work is going on apace at the A.S.L. School of Aeronautics within the hangars ; and several new pupils have joined both the practical and technical sides. Bleriot School.—The School was only able to work on one day last week, viz., on Friday morning, when the weather allowed a small amount to be done between the hours of 8 and 10. During this short interlude, M. Pothet put in some good straight lines, Mr. Clappen also doing similarly, and making good progress ; M. Desoutter made a circuit of the Aerodrome, and is impatiently waiting a fine day to pass for his brevet as are also Messrs. Parr, Allen, Prenssiel and Welburn, who are quite ready to go through the tests. The rest of the week the weather has been too bad for any outside work of any sort. W. H. Ewen School.—Owing to rain and fog during last week work has been chiefly confined to the hangars, and the pupils have been well occupied in assisting in the construction of spare parts and the overhauling of engines. On Sunday the W. H. Ewen pupils took sole possession of the aerodrome and put in a splendid day's practice. The fog was rolling about in banks when Mr. Ewen Drought out the " Dep." and quickly rose to 300 ft. At times completely lost to view in the fog, he gave a very fine exhibition, executing several sharp right and left turns, banking steeply, and finishing with one of his long glides. On Monday afternoon, although there was some fog and wind, the pupils put in some valuable practice. Capt. Loraine, who qualified so brilliantly for his brevet on the "Valkyrie," having joined the school, made his first attempt with the Bleriot. Notwithstanding the difference in control from his " old mount," he was quickly able to make good straights, and should soon be putting up some fine flights on the school " Dep." Mons. Dubois and Baumann showed splendid control of the Bleriot, in "skimming" along in a true line, while W. T. Warren made a good right and left turn. Mr. Lawford has also progressed to the straight flight stage. Salisbury Plain. Air Battalion.—During Wednesday of last week work was confined to the hangars on account of the treacherous winds, and at night there was a very heavy snowstorm, which covered the Plain to a depth of four inches. On Thursday, although the snow was still falling, Capt. Fulton and Lieuts. Barrington-Kennett, Connor, Hynes, Fox, and Manisty, were all seen flying round the Plain on Bristol biplanes. On Friday morning the same officers were out again, taking advantage of the bright weather, and one of the most striking flights was that of Lieut. Barrington-Kennett, who, after flying around Bulford Camp at a height of about 2,000 ft., came down with a grace ful spiral vol plant. The weather was foggy in the afternoon, the officers, however, being out again. The bad weather prevented any flying on Saturday and Sunday, but there was a welcome change on Monday. Capt. Fulton was away taking lessons on the Deperdussin monoplane at Brooklands. Lieuts. Barrington-Kennett, Connor, Hynes, Fox and Manisty all made good flights, and at one time four machines were in the air together. On Tuesday the weather was very changeable, and Lieuts. Fox and Manisty each secured a little practice on a Bristol biplane. Bristol School.—Baron Cederstrom paid a visit to the school on 1/UGHT) The Vi:kers monoplane In (light at BroAlands. Thursday last week. There was a wind of 15 miles an hour as well as a heavy fall of snow, and ihe Baron doubted whether any machine could successfully brave the elements. Jullerot accordingly went'up on a biplane and made a very successful flight, although nearly blinded by the snow. After the wind had dropped and the fall of snow had ceased, Lieuts. Ashton and Murray, as well as Bendall, made solos. Later Jullerot took Baron Cederstrom as passenger in biplane No. 66, doing some wonderful right and left-hand turns and " switchbacks." Harrison made one flight, after which the renewal of the fall of snow and a thick fog rendered further flying impossible. On Friday, Jullerot took up Baron Cederstrom, giving a demon stration in vol flam' from a great height. Lieut. Brodigan and Harrison each did one solo, and Bendal and Lieuts. Ashton and Murray three each. Very rough breezes prevailed on Saturday, and one flight by Fleming made the total of the day's flying. Twenty-seven flights were made during Monday, which was the best, from a flying point of view, which has been experienced for some time. Jullerot put up four flights, and Fleming two, on one of which he took Lieut. Ashton as passenger. Lieut. Murray did six fine solos, and is now quite ready for his brevet, and Lieut. Brodigan was up alone three times. Prier made a very impressive flight on monoplane No. 58. Mr. Smith-Barry and Lieut. Ashton each scored two solos, Harrison three, and Bendall four. ® ® ® © Mr. Cody in a Fog. WHILE making a short flight with a lady passenger pn Friday of last week, Mr. Cody had a somewhat exciting experience. When coming down he narrowly missed touching the roof of his own shed, but by putting the helm " hard over" he managed to get clear, and although the chassis of his machine had a bumping, its substantial construction carried it through, and neither Mr. Cody nor the passenger, Miss Ferrar, were any the worse for the episode. The Chanter-Nieuport'type monoplane, equipped with 35-h.p. Anzani motor. lever of this 35-h.p. monoplane. 83 On the rightiMr, M. Chanter at the
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