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1912 - 0115.PDF
FEBRUARY 3, 1912. A new biplane glider, constructed by the owner, Mr. H. L. Hill, arrived on Saturday at the flying gruund. Span 24 ft., chord 5 ft., very lightly constructed. Capital sport is promised. The next general monthly meeting of members will take place at the club workshop, Windsor Place, Harrow Road, Paddington, on Wednesday, February 7th, when the secretary, W. Evans, w ill give a lecture, at 8 p.m., on " Selecting wood for model aeroplanes." Visitors will be welcomed. Palmer's Green and District Model Ae.C (15, MOFFAT RD., N.). A SUCCESSFUL competition for distance was held last Saturday. The weather was cold, but dry. The first place was taken by R. L. Rogers, with a machine of his own design, which made a high flight of 1,195 ft. With a slight following breeze the model reached a height of 100 ft. 600 turns were given to the rubber. Second place was captured by E. R. Brown, with a flight of 801 ft. His " Mann " monoplane was flying very straight and was very consistent. An in creased number of turns would have improved itsdistancesconsiderably. H. Longland also made some good flights and obtained third place with 751 ft. His distances were, however, marred by circling and faulty rubber. Good work was also put in by Messrs. Lingard, Trollope, P. Brown and Reed. Many had trouble with steering. H. Lingard's machine did not fly up to form, and his luck was quite out. A. Trollope also had misfortune in smashing a well-made 3^ ft. " tail-behinder" against a tree. To-day, February 3rd, the novices competition will be held at 3 o'clock. Members aie also reminded that an open duration com petition will be held on February 10th. The club wish to thank Mr. R. G. Corder for his kind visit and hope to see him on the ground again soon. St. Mary's Model Ae.C (THEVICARAGE.KINGSTON.PORTSMOUTH) EXCELLENT attendance on Saturday last. Weather fine and bright, but very cold. All members except two had machines out, and those were new members. First event a friendly point-to-point contest on a triangular course of 200 yds. side. Mr. E. Eburne was only one to complete, which he did in 28 flights. All others had a good try, and Mr. E. Restall made good progress for two-thirds of the distance, and then his machine made a flight of 350 yds. back towards No. I control, so he gave up. Mr. E. Eburne made a new record for distance and duration in the club by a flight of 2,050 ft. straight flight and 60 sees, duration with a machine 3 ft. long, 20 in. span, 5 in. chord, 9 in. x 1 -2 in. steamed propellers, and i£ ozs. of rubber. Type 0-1-1-2P, floating tail. Mr. E. Restall's model rose from ground and did some good flights, and afterwards with chassis removed did several between 300 and 400 yds. and one of just over a quarter of a mile in straight line. Type 1-1-0-2P. Several new members have joined, and all are making good progress. More members still wanted. Particulars from hon. sec, 52, Beecham Road, Kingston, or Rev. P. T. Clayton, The Vicarage, Kingston. Next meeting February 14th, at 8.30 p.m. Salisbury Model Aero Club (39. CATHERINE STREET). A LARGE number of members turned out at the new flying ground last Saturday, when some excellent work was witnessed by a [/UCHT] fair number of spectators. Two members gained their second-class certificates on that day. Keen competition is promised in the February aggregate distance contest, and all members are desired to do their best to make this feature a success. A meeting will be held to-day (Saturday) at the flying ground at 3 o'clock. All invited. Next general meeting 011 February 6th. Scottish Ae.S. Model Aero Club (6, MCLELLAN STREET, GOVAN). THE committee regret to announce the death of the vice- president, Mr. George Riddoch, who was fatally assaulted in Ashton Lane, near to the club's old workshop. It is generally believed that Mr. Riddoch was engaged in business of the club when he met his untimely end. Always a hard worker who had the good of the club at heart, and a keen student of the science of aviation, he will always be remembered as one of the pioneers of the club. The official figures for the flying meeting held at Barrhead on the 20th inst. are as follows :—Mr. J. Mills, distance 1,145 &»i duration 33 sees. ; Mr. J. C. Balden, 1,068 ft., 46 sees. ; Mr. C. Arthur, 610 ft., 25 sees. ; Mr. E. Langlands, 44J sees. ; Mr. J. S. Gordon, 41I sees. It should be noted that distance and duration are separate flights. Next competition, February 17th, at Barrhead. On Friday evening, 26th ult., Mr. F. Norman, of the Scottish Aviation Co., delivered a brilliant address in the Institute. The lecture was illustrated by diagrams and photos in limelight, and was much enjoyed. The next lecture will be given in the Institute, Elmbank Crescent, Glasgow, by Mr. D. N. Robertson, whose subject will be " Internal- Combustion Engines." In view of the recent sad event, it has ljeen considered advisable to postpone the smoking concert to be held on- February 8th indefinitely. There will be practice flying at Ibrox to-day, Saturday ; also next Saturday. Worcester Model Aero Club (VICTORIA INSTITUTE, WORCESTER). THE club met on Saturday last, and had good flying on their ground. The next meeting will be on the club ground, Pitchcroft, to-day, February 3rd, at 3 p.m. The programme will consist of competitions for distance, duration, efficiency, and directional control. These competitions are open to members only. New members will be welcomed by Stanley A. Sears, hon. sec. Yorkshire Ae.C. (Model Section) (5A, HULI.AND ST., LEEDS). A MEETING was held on Saturday last at Carlton Hill Aero drome, when a distance competition was arranged to take place to day, Saturday, February 3rd, in Beckett's Park, Headingley, at 3 prompt. Competition open to all, members and non-members: 1st prize, 5-r. ; 2nd, y. ; 3rd, a pair of 8-in. carved propellers, value 2s. Each competitor will be allowed three flights, the best of the three to count. Entrance fee, 2d. per model. Discussion, re a club- glider, was again brought up, but after a lengthy argument it was decided that for the present this idea could not be carried out. mid It was also decided that Mr. John Holmes, aged 74, of Joseph Street, Leeds, be made a free member, in recognition of the keen, enthusiasm displayed. "Parseval VI" descending at Tohannisthal after a trip to Berlin on January 10th with Lady Shelley and her. party as passengers. 115
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