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[/ijCHT of this model that they have never had a complaint from purchasers, and we can well believe it to be true. It is not what one would call a cheap model ; but when did cheapness and efficiency ever go hand in hand ? And yet so curious is human nature that we have per sonally seen at a certain emporium, which shall be nameless, a customer deliberately buy one of those cheap, abominable French toys, called models (which did their level best in 1910 to choke every purchaser off model aeroplaning), in preference to one of this character. In model competitions generally last season the monoplane, figuratively shaking, swept the board ; but then it was far more in evidence—far more fashionahle ; in spite of it aH, however, Mr. Bragg-Srnith has valiantly stuck to his guns — and the monotonous monoplane was not always victorious ; with self-rising and hydro aeroplane competitions more in evidence this coming season, we shall not be at all surprised to see the biplane once more come into its own. Notes. A corresjx)ndent from New York (Mr. F. L. Herrishaff) calls our attention to a matter with regard to which other correspondents have MARCH 9, 1912. Mr. L. Roche also writes: " After having perused the glowing- accounts of some of the Aero Model Clubs—I notice such sentences as these: the model flew 'rather over 1,200 ft.' or 'something above 1,000 ft.' If the flight has been measured—why not give the exact distance. One also reads : the model flew ' 200' yards or ' 350.' It looks as if the model just conveniently landed after having actually covered these round figures. It also leaves the impression that the flights have just been guessed at ; and I believe that is so in most cases." We must confess we are in absolute agreement with our cor respondent. Surely a distance worth calling such—is of sufficient value to be accurately measured ; if it is not, then it certainly cannot be considered worthy of publication. Queries. L. S. LATHROP.—What is the record for a model hydro-aero plane ? who made it ? what are the floats made of ? and how are they made ? S. M. Gow (21, Westbury Road, Woodside Park, Finchley) desires full particulars and dimensions of a Valkyrie model which' has flown with success. MR. C. BALDEN'S HYDRO-AEROPLANE MODEL.—Note the smoothness of the water and the perfect reflection. The model has not as yet "got off—In fact, very few have so far. also written, viz., that for secretaries of model clubs to say with respect to their competitions thai Mr. S—'s machine sailed well over 500 yards, and that Mr. J—'s model climbed beautifully, &c, &c, is quite all right for Mr. S. and Mr. J., and for those who were interested spectators of the meeting, but that it is mighty dry reading for those who are trying to find out about the models, and who do not care a hang about Mr. J. or Mr. S. We '• must confess that our correspondents are to the point, and that full particulars about one machine are far more valuable to all readers not personally interested than a few bald useless details about half-a-dozen. ® ® Replies in Brief. G. S. SHERRIK.—Taking your questions in order. About'8 ins.. Two and three, of course, depend on each other; roughly, 1,500 r.p.m.. as a maximum. To be popular it should not be more than I lb. in weight, say 2 lbs. as a limit. Two mins. at present is ample. Undoubtedly there 7V danger in carrying a burning lamp under certain circumstances ; if it can be dispensed with so much the better. F. WlEDMANN.—We much regret having mislaid your letter. Will you please repeat query per postcard. ® ® THE KITE AND MODEL AEROPLANE ASSOCIATION. OFFICIAL NOTICES. BadeD'Powell Testimonial.—The Council appeal to members and friends to send in their subscriptions for this testimonial at once to the hon. secretary. The date of the presentation will be announced it is hoped next week. Annual Subscriptions and Membership.—Members are reminded that their annual subscriptions should be paid at once as early payment greatly facilitates the work of the Association. The membership of the Association is being added to each week, and the Council trusts that members will use their best influence in extending the membership, the benefits to kite and model makers ® ® PROGRESS OF FLIGHT being: Free entry to" all^competitions ; special fees for observed flights for registration of performances; attend and vote at all meetings oi the Association, and take part in all discussions ; intro duce guests to the Association's meetings and discussions other than those of a business character. Competitions Committees.—The Competitions Committees are meeting each Thursday, at 6 p.m., at the Aeronautical Society (by kind permission) to consider competition rules. These rules will be published very shortly in book form as last year. W. H. AKEHURST, Hon. Sec. ® ® ABOUT THE COUNTRY. NOTE.—Addresses, temporary or permanent, follow in each case the names of the clubs, where communications of our readers can be addressed direct to the Secretary. We would ask Club Secretaries in future to see that the notes regarding their Clubs reach the Editor of FLIGHT, 44, St. Martin's Lane, London, W.C., by first post Tuesday at latest. MODEL CLUBS. Aero-Models Assoc. (N. Branch) (Sec, MALCOLM B. ROSS 15, HIGHGATE AVENUE, N.). BAD weather on Saturday. Duration programme was carried out at Finchley: 1st, A. Haulberg, 68 sees.; 2nd, R. L. Rogers, 46 sees. ; 3rd, E. R. Brown, 45 sees. Haulberg's 0-1-1-2L machine covered about 550 yards in 68 sees., and, later, eight Boy Scouts turned up to try to qualify for aviator's badges. The club 228 wishes to thank the Palmer's Green Aero C. for sending out such a good team. Point-to-point contest at Palmer's Green on March 9th. Distance open event, Saturday, March 16th, at 3 p.m., Finchley,. for Mann set of parts, presented by that firm. No entrance fee. Birmingham Aero Club (Sees., R. COBHAM, G. H. W7OOD 8, FREDERICK ROAD, EDGBASTON). OWING to high wind last Saturday the junior competition was postponed. Next day, little improvement, but Mr. M. Vale got
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