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[/TIGHT] "fectly straight flights, and the models flown by Messrs. H. H. Pizey, C. Ford, F. Packham, R. Dodd, and F. G. Peter were flying well, and on several occasions the latter narrowly missed obtaining his 2nd class certificate. The committee have pleasure in announcing Messrs. Weston Hurlin's gift of a half-guinea " W.II.C." model, to be offered as prize for a junior duration competition. Every member should be present at the general meeting to be held to-day (Saturday), at 6 p.m., at the Central Hall, High Street, Peckham, when new rules will be discussed and the officials for the ensuing year will be elected. The usual flying will take place during this week-end at the club's flying grounds at Blackheath, Lee, Kidbrooke, Grove Park, and Crofton Park. Brighton and District Model Ae.C. (Hon. Sec. A. VON WlCHMANN," K.ING3LEIGH," KlNGSWAY, HOVE.) EXCELLENT work done at Shoreham on 17th. Considerable number of spectators interested. Mr. Frost, after much perseverance, obtained beautiful flights with single-tractor " Antoinette." Longest was 92 yards, after rising off turf. Several flights exceeded 70 yards. Model was perfectly stable, and landed well, taxi-ing to a standstill. Rose in 10 ft., driven by twin-gear motor to remove torque; no angle of incidence on either tail or main planes ; slight dihedral to wings and small vertical fin under tail. Mr. Bate was testing incredible number and variety of machines. Did over 50 sees, and 400 yards. One model went up to immense height. After adding chassis, Mr. Burghope was trying to get his new 23-oz. model off turf; not quite enough power for rising, but flew magnificently when launched by hand ; once landed sideways while doing over 20 m.p.h., light chassis undisturbed. In one flight, big model came into contact with wing of Gnome-Blackburn. Nothing smashed, but much amusement was caused. Messrs. Burghope and Wichmann flying *' Mann," built in less than half-hour from parts ; 350 yards second flight. Mr. Orford's " Valkyrie" rose easily, and flew well. Messrs. White and Sanderson doing well. Mr. Allen's helicopter rose, but had very little forward motion. Still it covered over 20 yards. New members welcomed and wanted. Bristol Model Flying (Sec, R. V. TIVY, 3, ROYAL YORK CRESCENT, CLIFTONJ. ON February 15th model flyers had an opportunity of attending an instructive lecture by Mr. W. G. Aston on " Automatic Stability." At Saturday's meeting the best flights were by Mr. Vessey's twin- screw cylindrical flyer (200 yards). Efficiency contests will probably be held shortly. Meeting at Sea Walls February 24th, at 3 p.m. Coventry Aeroplane Building Society (Sec, J. W. SCHOFIELD, 22, KINGSTON ROAD, EARLSDON). MEMBERS are having their usual flying practices in field in Birmingham, and also on Hearsall Common. Prizes value £4 are offered during the season for competitions. Members are busy engaged on scale and other models for an exhibition of models and apparatus to be held in Corn Exchange, March 30th, to be open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. It is expected that some person of note in Coventry will open the exhibition. A musical programme will be arranged. The society intend to make this show a complete success, and invite the co-operation of other clubs (with a special appeal to Birmingham Aero Club) or traders in model accessories to make a good display of models. Communications to the secretary. Croydon and District Aero Club (158, HIGH STREET). ON Saturday, at Wimbledon Common, Mr. P. H. Hart started the flying with several good flights of about 1,000 feet at a good height. Messrs. D. Pavely and C. Smither both had good flights with their models, which were of similar design, and in a test Mr. Pavely's model beat.Mr. C. Smither's model by one second with a flight of 43 seconds, Mr. H. Smither obtained a flight of about 1,000 feet in a straight line, but the model wanted another strand of elastic, as it had about 200 turns on when it landed. Mr. C. Smither then measured one of his flights, which was 1,370 feet, but he had previously obtained a flight of approximately 2,000 feet and duration 50 seconds. Dover and District Model Ae.C. (Sec, H. D. DAVIS, "OAKVILLE," GODWYNE ROAD, DOVER.) STORMY weather prevented any meeting on Wednesday last week, but Saturday afternoon saw a fair turn out and some good flying. Whorwell, Wilson, and Holman were in the forefront, as usual, the latter giving a very interesting exhibition with his home made W.H.C. model, he also successfully completing the tests for his 2nd and 3rd class certificates. It would be an encouragement to the officers of the club if all members would, whenever possible, make a point of being present at the meetings. Don't say it doesn't matter if / don't turn up, but keep in mind that you are the very man we want to ensure the success of the club. FEBRUARY 24, 1912. Ealing and District Model Ae.C. (Sec., B. J. KIRCHNER, I, QUEEN'S GARDENS, EALING, W.) AT the meeting on the 17th Master L. Kirchner's new mono plane flew well at a good height and had a good turn of speed ; its longest flight was 396 feet. J. Esch's model, built for climbing, fulfilled its purpose by getting up to good altitudes and also getting durations of 2$ seconds. G. Beeching's model's longest flight was 510 feet. L. Roche again proved himself to be the club's " crack " flyer by getting consecutive flights of 847 feet and 1,030 feet, the latter being a club record for distance. This flight would doubtless have exceeded the quarter of a mile but for a tree stopping its career when going strongly at a height of 30feet. On Sunday G. Beeching was attacking the club's duration record, but missed it, doing flights of 28, 30 and 31 seconds repeatedly. It would be interesting to know the various records of other clubs for the sake of comparison. Owing to an unfortunate error, the date of competition held on the 10th inst. was given as January 27th. To-day (Saturday) at 2.30p.m. there will be a competition for juniors, the prize being a keyless wrist watch, kindly offered by a member. Conditions will be announced on field, so that competitors will have to bring models of all round excellence. Two new members were enrolled. Communications to secretary. Paddington & Districts Ae.C. (Sec, W. EVANS, 133, BUCHANAN GARDENS, HARLESDEN). MR. V. E. JOHNSON, M.A., has kindly accepted club's offer of presidency, and will give members his presidential address on Saturday, March 9th. Subject—Model Aeroplaning : Its Prospects and Probable Future. New members : Mr. C. Davies (of Twining's) and Mr. A. Wheeler. Mr. Davies offers a first prize and Mr. Hurlin a second prize, values to be announced later, for the best improvements or inventions by club members to increase efficiency of model aeroplanes, power or rubber-driven, during the year. Competition closes December 31st. A member may register an idea at any time by giving the secretary full details of such—this to protect him until the idea is perfected, when he will be granted a "club patent." Mr. Levy is first in the field, having registered a plane of unique design to ensure perfect stability, Mr. Cannell a three-bladed propeller, and Mr. Evans a four-bladed propeller. A keen and very interesting contest is anticipated. Weston, Carter, Woolley, Davidson, Holden and Evans flying Saturday last at club's private flying ground, Parkside, Sudbury, Weston gave exhibition flights (quite oblivious of the fact that he was due at Wimbledon competition) with his new rise-off-ground model, doing 300, 400, and finally 500 yards. In the evening judging of workshop models took place at workshop, a maximum of 50 points awarded for construction, and a further 50 points will be awarded for flights at Parkside, Saturday, February 24th. Time 3,30 to 5 p.m. Cannell, Canning, Carter, Rasmussonand Woolley compete. Monthly general meetings altered to first Saturday in month. Canning's lecture will therefore be given on March 2nd instead of March 6th. Time 8 p.m. at workshop. A competition for beginners is under consideration. Palmer's Green and District Model Ae.C (15, MOFFAT RD., N.). ON February 10th, a successful open duration competition was held at Powys Lane. The best duration was made by E. R. Brown with a " Mann parcel " monoplane. Time, 65 sees. This machine flew at a very high altitude. Second place was taken by R. Ellis, of Lower Edmonton, with a machine of his own design. It flew for 55 sees. M. B. Ross, of Highgate, came very near with a good flight of 52 sees. H. Lingard had hard luck, as he managed to break his light model after a trial flight of 47 sees. On February 17th another good meeting was held. E. Brown, with his " Mann," got in some splendid flights. The best of his performances ended in trouble, for his model now reposes at the very top of a huge oak and cannot be reached. H. Lingard was obtaining fine " durations " with his 2j-oz. model. On the following day he obtained a flight realising 80 sees. J. Reed has also been getting in some splendid work, his model having made marvellous improvement of late. Next Saturday, at 3 o'clock, "steering-to-post" competition. Relgate, Redhill and District Aero Club (Sec, H. V. MAY, 4, LONDON ROAD, REIGATE). MESSRS. LEWIS and May were out on Tuesday last week, but owing to the conditions of the weather, flights were short. However, Mr. Lewis got his double-surfaced wing tuned up and made splendid flights with it on Saturday. The club turned out strong on Saturday, Mr. R. Wilson being out once again. All machines did well, doing from 75° to l)°oo feet, and flying was very consistent. The " Babies " both came to grief, but the wind did not affect the heavier models. Mr. Morris was experimenting with a new "Gull" wing, which proved extremely fast. Next day Messrs. Morris, May and 2
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