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IftlGHT Will members please note that the general meeting on Saturday, February 24th, will be held at the Central Hall, High Street, Peck- ham, and the Committee would like to see every present and prospective member in attendance at 6 p.m. sharp. Flying as usual this week-end at each of the club's grounds, and a good number of experiments are expected in view of the " point-to- point " contest to be held at Kidbrooke on Saturday, March 9th. Full details will be supplied to anyone making written application to the above address. Bootle and District Aero Club (39, BROOK ROAD, BOOTLE). THE weather on Saturday last was fine but frosty, and in spite of the cold a good number of members were present. Some good flying was seen, notably by Messrs. Ledward, S. Malins, Pugh, Harley, Danson, and Stephens. Mr. Ledward rose the club's duration record to 30 sees. ; this, however, was not a record for long, because he shortly beat this by a really good flight of 33 sees., which is a record to date. Mr. Harley obtained a flight of 22 sees, duration, and later Mr. S. Malins with the same machine rose the duration to 25 sees. The distances, too, were distinctly better ; although not officially measured they were evidently somewhere about 500 ft. There will be a meeting to-day (Saturday) at 3 p.m. Brighton and District Model Ae.C. (36, LITTLE PRESTON ST.) SATURDAY last, although piercingly cold, saw some good flying at Brighton-Shoieham Aerodrome. Mr. Bate was flying 6-oz. geared (level) monoplane, which climbs well. With this model, when thoroughly tuned, quarter of a mile should not be impossible. After about a dozen good flights she landed badly, being struck by a heavy gust and disintegrated. Mr. Bate had three other models up, including a " tractor," which did about 50 yards. Mr. Burghope struggled to the aerodrome with four models bound to his big 'bus. It is said he was blown off the ground each time a gust struck his 2l-oz.'s wings, but he indignantly denies this. He got some high flights with a 2-oz. model. One of Mr. Burghope's models—a 16-in. span biplane (if ozs.)—was very stable with dead flat (laterally) wings and low centre of thrust. This little model stood still against the wind with motor stopped and gently pancaked. Mr. Frost was out with a small surfaced racer which fairly " wiped." It must be loaded about 17 oz. to a square foot. When members were all thoroughly cold they thought they would "hang on " to the Gnome- Blackburn. The four who succeeded in holding the machine back for nearly five minutes will never do it again. Hanging on to the chassis struts five feet behind propeller did not warm them, in spite of physical exertion. Flying next Saturday as usual. Members are advised to overpower their models for cold weather. A11 communi cations to hon. sec, A. Von Wichmann, " Kingsleigh," Kingsway, Hove. Bristol Model Flying (3, ROYAL YORK CRESCENT, CLIFTON). MEETING at Sea Walls on 27th ult. Longest flights—Messrs. Moore (single propeller), Pearse, Brewerton, and Smith. Audience took embarrassing interest in large machines' vol plants. Meetings every Saturday. Cardiff Aero Club (114, MISKIN STREET). MR. CHARLES COLES, B.SC, Cardiff Technical School Adviser, has become the vice-president of the club, much to the gratification of the members. It is proposed to take part in an exhibition flight on February 17th, at Cardiff. Models should be at headquarters before the 16th inst. Croydon and District Aero Club (129, HIGH STREET). ON Wednesday last good flights were obtained by Messrs. C. Smither and Weston. Messrs. Cooper and Pavely were ex perimenting with tractor-screw models. Mr. Pavely's twin-tractor monoplane, which was the chief attraction, rose from the ground and flew a distance of 250 ft. The flying during week-end was very good, and despite the very cold weather and the wind there were good turn-outs on each occasion. On Friday, Mr. H. Smither's machine made a good flight of a i of a mile, but its next ended in the " Mitcham Lakes," which washed the lubricant off the elastic, and as this necessity was very scarce the model had to be put by. Mr. C. Smither's "Rocket" and single stick models made numerous long flights of from 300 to 400 yds., the " Rocket " flying as high as 80 ft., hence its name. On Saturday, Mr. Pare brought out a Bragg-Smith biplane which seemed to ignore the wind and persisted in making good flights. Mr. Hart, who made good flights of 500 yds. on the previous Saturday, unfortunately had his model broken by a spectator before he commenced to fly. A pair of carved propellers will be given to-day (Saturday) to the member who obtains most points in distance and duration competition. A silver cup is also being given in a week or two, so hesitating members should join before it is too late. Write to the secretary for particulars of club. FEBRUARY 3, 1912. Dover and District Model Ae.C. (" OAKVILLE," GODWYNE ROAD) THE club held good meetings on Wednesday and Saturday afternoons last week, although the wind was strong and gusty on both occasions. H. Whorwell made some capital flights at both meetings, and other good results were obtained by most of the members. On Wednesday, Whorwell won a pair of 8-in. propellers offered by H. Holman for the best duration flight of the afternoon. It was decided that the club should issue special certificates to those of its members who are most proficient. Ealing and District Model Ae.C. (1, QUEEN'S GDNS.,EALING, W.) THE committee was elected at the meeting on the 27th ult. It was decided to amend the regulation with regard to exclusion of professionals. It was also decided that, in competitions, members must use machines of their own construction, including propellers. Subscription was fixed as follows : Seniors (over 16), $s. per annum ; juniors (under 16), is. 6d. per annum, both payable quarterly to Mr. S. Hall, who will be pleased to receive same at next Saturday's meeting. First quarter's subscription is now due, and as funds are urgently needed members are asked to remember the above. In spite of the inclement weather conditions at flying meeting last Saturday, ten members turned up with models, and good flights were obtained. L. Roche's 3-oz. model flew magnificently the whole afternoon, sometimes getting up to 120 ft. His longest flight was one of 865 ft. (measured in straight line), at height of 80 ft., ending in a long vol plant. L. Kirchner's model flew rather well, consider ing the wind. Afternoon's flying ended in the popular illuminated flying by Messrs. Line and L. Roche. On Sunday, L. and C. Roche were flying and managed to get decent circular flights at good height, in spite of frozen atmosphere. It is hoped to arrange a general meeting soon at which the future work of the club will be discussed. Flying meeting to-day (Saturday) at 2.30 p.m. at usual place. Hackney and District Ae.C.(47jENNERRD., STOKE NEWINGTON). DEMONSTRATION on Hackney Downs last Saturday highly successful. Mr. Harlin, of the Paddington club, favoured us with a demonstration of W.H.C. models. It being our first meeting most members were tuning up. Members please note that these meetings take place every Saturday on Hackney Downs at 3.30 p.m., until Hackney Marshes emerge once more from the water. All interested in this club should send postcard for particulars to hon. sec. Higher Broughton Model Soc (1, ESKRIGGE ST., MANCHESTER). ON Saturday last the weather was ideal for flying, and Messrs. E. Whittaker and Ed. Hurlston spent the afternoon testing the latter's Mann monoplane. At first launch the model rose consider ably, and flew about 75 ft., and after' careful adjusting repeated flights were made, the longest of which was well over 300 ft. Sunday was extremely cold, and the same members secured at least half-a-dozen good and straight flights of 400 ft., thus bettering the previous day's performance. A lecture, the title of which will be announced next week, will be delivered (members only) on February 10th. Manchester Aero Club (8, EXCHANGE STREET, MANCHESTER). AT a committee meeting of the club, held on the 23rd ult., the resignation of Mr. F. Akenhead as clerk to committee was accepted with regret, and W. Naylor Spence was appointed to the position. All communications relative to aviation in Manchester should in future be sent to Mr. Spence at the above address. It having been proposed that an aviation dinner be held in the Midland Hotel, Manchester, during the month of February, the arrangements for same were left in the hands of a sub-committee. All gentlemen interested in aviation and willing to attend the dinner, are invited to communicate with Mr. Spence. It is probable that many topics of interest, likely to further extend the art of flying in Manchester district, will be served up with the " coffee and cigars." Manchester Model Ae.C. (40, BIGNOR STREET, CHEETHAM). A FLYING meeting will be held at the Trafford Park Aerodrome (near the golf links), to-day, February 3rd, at 3 p.m. It is hoped that many models will be brought. Paddington & Districts Ae. C. (1 33,BUCHANANGDNS. ,H ARLESDEN ) MEMBERS very busy in club workshop in view of competi tions for models made therein. Messrs. Carter and Woolley finished Fleming-Williams type monoplanes which were given trial flights at the club's private flying ground, at Parkside, Sudbury. These models have their main planes below the single stick and vertical fin in lieu of the elevator. Flights were very stable. Distance flown, about 100 yds., require more power. Model constructed by W. Jackson, flew 120 ft., but landing badly smashed one propeller. W. Evans' "old crock" made a good steady flight of 300 yds. The secretary showed members a pair of four-bladed propellers of his own construction, which attracted much attention, the workman ship being considered excellent. 114
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