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I/PGHT) An Interesting Control Mechanism. j 1489] Enclosed are two photographs and diagram illustrating the latest Holt monoplane (scale model ^ full size) constructed for the Glasgow Exhibition. It follows principally on the lines of the famous existing types, but differs from them in the warping control, a device having been introduced by which the elevators being cloven operate in conjunction with the main wings. The method for operating the elevators will be seen by Sketch A. The whole control is taken off one column, and consists of a centre column swung on a ball-joint, which gives a universal movement, and when moved forward or backward moves the elevators in the orthodox manner (see B on diagram), but when moved from side to side the warping is effected. This in no way detracts from the power to ascend or descend, as all movements coincide. It is claimed that greater power over the control is the result of this introduction, which makes a form of screw-dart of the elevators, and helps to steady a machine when inclined to roll. o Chiswick. JNO. J. HOLT. © ® ® © From Johannisthal to Lake Muggel. RISING from the Johannisthal aerodrome on Sunday afternoon on his monoplane, fitted with an automatic stability control, Fokker flew over to Lake Muggel, and landed on the frozen surface of the lake. Later in the day he returned on his monoplane to Johannisthal. Wireless Experiments in Germany. THE German military authorities have been closely watching some experiments made at Johannisthal with an apparatus for trans mitting and receiving wireless telegraph messages on an aeroplane. It is stated that communications have been made with stations 55 and 100 miles away. The experiments are to be continued at Doeberitz Camp, and it is possible the Kaiser may witness some of them. A Mishap at Johannisthal. ON the 2nd inst., while flying at Johannisthal, a serious accident befell Lieut. Loewer, his machine suddenly dropping from a height of 40 metres. It was, of course, smashed, and the aviator sustained a broken leg and arm, besides internal injuries. FEBRUARY 10, 1912.- More Aerodromes in Germany. MANY of the municipalities in Germany are fully alive to the- importance of encouraging aviation. At Gelsenkirchen a sum of ,£15,000 was voted the other day for the acquisition of a flying, ground at Rotthausen, and the local authorities at Herteu and Waune, in Westphalia, propose spending £7,500 on a ground at Bochum. The Italian Government and Aviation. AT a meeting of the Commission appointed by the Italian War Minister to consider the question of developing aviation in Italy, it was decided to organise two national competitions, one for aero planes, designed and constructed in Italy by Italian makers, and the other for Italian aeroplane motors. It will be permissible for foreign engines to be used on the aeroplanes, but preference will be given to- those entirely of home construction. A Bomb-Thrower WcuncUd. THAT it is possible for passengers on aeroplane to be hit by rifle fire was proved at Tripoli the other day. On the 31st ult., Rossi took Capt. Montu from Tobruk over a large Arab encampment for the purpose of dropping some bombs. The aeroplane was hit by four bullets—one of which slightly wounded Capt. Montu—from the enemy's rifle. The Index to Vol. Ill of FLIGHT (1911) is now ready. I Price 3d. (post free 4d.) of the Publishers, 44, St. Martin's Lane, W.C. MEW COMPANY REGISTERED. Aerial Science, Ltd., 53, Victoria Street, Westminster, S.W. —Capital £1,000, in 20 shares of Is. each and 999 shares of £1 each. Formed to foster and encourage the science of aeronautics in all its branches, and to enter into certain contracts with the- Aeronautical Society of Great Britain. ® ® ® ® Aeronautical Patents Published. Applied I'm- In HMO. Published February ith, 1912. 26,831. G. M. BEI.LASIS. Flying machines. Applied Tor In Kill. Published February 8th, 1912. 7,592. H. T. ALESBURY. Under-carriage for aerial machines. 7,594. H. T. ALESBURY. Side steering and lifting planes. 12,740. H. COANDA. Propellers. 14,026. E. J. BIGOURDAN. Helicopter flying machines. 22,130. K. WILLEMS. Steering and balancing. 21,868. L. C. BADEAU. Air-ship. PRINCIPAL CONTENTS. Editorial Comment The Visions of the International Arbitration League. The 100-h.p. Deperdussin Racing Monoplane (with Scale Drawings) Revival of Ballooning "" ... Discussion on Soaring Flight at the Aeronautical Society Longitudinal Stability Royal Aero Club Notes From the British Flying Grounds Airship News Air Eddies. By " Oiseau Bleu " Foreign Aviation News Models. Conducted by V. E. 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