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MARCH 9, 1912. some flights, one of 40 sees., finishing with glide of about 10 sees, from a good height. Messrs. E. Trykle, W. Lunn, G. Baker, G. Mason, and Mr. Rogers were also getting good flights, con sidering the state of the weather. Mr. E. Trykle has advanced so far with his glider that there is now a keen competition between his party of constructors and Mr. G. Haddon Wood's party as to who shall complete their glider first, and either should be out by the end of March. Blackheath Aero Club (Hon. Sec, A. E. WOOLLARD, 48, HAFTON ROAD, CATFORD, S.E.). FLYING at aerodromes this week-end asfollows: Grove Park—Mr. A. B. Clark, new 5-oz. "A-frame" model; Messrs. H. H. Pizey, A. E. Egelstaff, F. Jarvis, and A. E. Woollard, flying their usual types of model; strong wind made really good flying impossible. Kidbrooke—Messrs. Slatter and Williams made many good flights with "A-frame" models; Mr. Hock obtained his 2nd Class certificate with a flight of 237 yards ; Messrs. Peter, Brown, and Cartwright also flying. Lee—Mr. J. A. Dollittle, flying a biplane which he afterwards converted into a monoplane ; Mr. F. Peter qualified for his 2nd Class certificate with a flight of 282 yards. After converting his double tractor model into a single one Mr. Whitworth obtained more success. Messrs. Hock and Richards were also flying their models. To-day (Saturday), " Point - to - Point " competition for club members only, at 3 o'clock, at Kidbrooke ground. The W. H. C. prize model will be awarded to the junior, or novice, who makes the best duration flight at any of the club's grounds during week-ends before April 15th. All members, irrespective of age, who have not made an observed flight of 250 yards, will be eligible to compete. It has been decided to form an Information Bureau for the use of members ; all enquiries should be accompanied by a stamped and addressed envelope, and such enquiries should be sent to the hon. sec. Brighton and District Model Ae.C. (Hon. Sec. A. VON WlCHMANN, " KlNGSLEIGH," KlNGSWAV, HOVE.) REGULATION 30 m.p.h. March wind blowing on 2nd. Shore- ham Aerodrome is a big place, but one of Mr. Bate's small monoplanes flew very nearly end to end. Mr. Frost was getting 60 and 70 yards out of his tractor Antoinette. Mr. White also out with tractor. Competition for Mr. Townsend's Aero prizes of £1 and los. open till Easter, flown for on duration formula. Bristol Model Flying (Sec, R. V. TlVY, 3. ROYAL YORK CRESCENT, CLIFTON). MEETING on March 2nd. Flights by Messrs. Howse (24 sees.) Easterbrook and others in boisterous wind. Pending arrange ments for more suitable flying ground, meetings will be held at Sea Walls fortnightly, dating from March 9th at 3 p.m. Coventry Aeroplane Building Society (Sec, J. W. SCHOFIELD, 22, KINGSTON ROAD, EARLSDON). AN exhibition of models and parts of full-sized machines will be held in Corn Exchange, Smithford Street, March 30th, to be opened by the Mayor of Coventry. Address on "Aviation" by Rear- Admiral Bacon, of Coventry Ordnance Works. Humber Co., Ltd., will show 2 engines. Silver medal, value 10s., offered by Mr. W. A. Weaver, for best model by amateur (not member of the Society) for design and workmanship, also 3 certificates next in order of merit. Mr. H. P. Holland whose design has been accepted for club glider, has consented to act as Official Instructor to the Society. 16 new members have joined the Society from the Ordnance Works last week. Tickets going splendid, 1,000 already sold. Society in need of funds to obtain larger workshop and to offer greater facilities of educating the people in the science of -aviation. Dover and District Model Ae.C. (Sec, H. D. DAVIS, "OAKVILLE," GODWYNE ROAD, DOVER.) COMPETITIONS for to-day (Saturday) weather permitting: I. Pair of 8-in. propellers for best all round construction ; 2. Triangle fuselage for landing nearest a given spot ; 3. Elevator and pair of propellers for height and best vol plant; 4. One dozen yards of elastic for best biplane flight (about 18-in. span) ; 5. Triangle fuselage for best flight made by single screw ; 6. Fittings for model aeroplane exhibiting best stability, duration, and control. Meeting starts 2.30 p.m. These competitions are not for flying sticks, but are intended to bring out all the good qualities of a real aero model. We are pleased to state that we have not a single freak in the club, and do not want one. Ealing and District Ae.C. (Sec, B. J. KIRCHNER, I, QUEEN'S GARDENS, EALING, W.) SIXTEEN members were at meeting on the 2nd. L. Roche's model and C. Chilcott's model flew very well. The latter on two •occasions nearly beat the club record for distance, held by L. Roche, iby flying 924 feet (measured). C. Davies flew a small model, G. [/yGHT] Beeching his old model, L. Kirchner and C. Roche both bringing models. His Worship the Mayor of Ealing, Councillor G. Taylor, has consented to be the President of Club. The club records are as follows: distance, 1,030 ft.; duration, 45 seconds, both held by Mr. L. Roche with his 3-oz. monoplane. A contest with Paddington and District Aero Club the 23rd, ot this month. To-day (Saturday) a meeting as usual. Hackney and District Aero Club (Sec, B. H. LONGSTAFFE, 47, TENNER ROAD, STOKE NEWINGTON, N.) No flying Saturday owing to weather. Steering and stability next week, weather permitting. Higher Broughton Model Soc (1, ESKRIGGE ST., MANCHESTER). AT a meeting on 2nd inst., the resignation of Mr. W. M. Blomenfield (secretary) was accepted with regret ; and Mr. L. H. Martin now takes the position. Reigate, Redhlll and District Aero Club (Sec, H. V. MAY, 4, LONDON ROAD, REIGATE). ON Thursday, Norton, May and Lewis, with May's " Baby," succeeded in getting a " rocky " 350 yards in a very heavy wind. A debate was held during the week on Wing Construction and Methods of Fastening. Flying as usual on Saturday (to-day) at Earlswood, at 2 o'clock. Paddington and Districts Ae.C. (Sec, W. EVANS, 133, BUCHANAN GARDENS, HARLESDEN). REARRANGEMENT of competition; Duration contest with Ealing and District Club altered to March 23rd, and club competition for juniors and novices to March 30th. List of members selected by committee as eligible to compete in latter, posted in workshop. New member elected Mr. M. Levy, Sutherland Avenue. In reply to a suggestion of Kite and Model Aeroplane Association to hold trials on grounds of other London clubs, an invitation was sent to them to hold next trials on our private flying grounds at Parkside. Tests for certificates decided as follows : Superior class, distance \ mile, duration, 100 sees. 1st Class—1,000 ft. and 50 sees. 2nd Class—500 ft. and 25 sees. Separate flights for distance and duration. Gift of four aeronautical books for library from the President gratefully accepted. This evening (Saturday) at workshop, reception by the President, Mr. V. E. Johnson, M.A. Palmer's Green and District Model Ae.C (1S1 MOFFAT RD„ N.). LAST Saturday week it was decided to postpone the steering competition, as practically everyone had " turned out " light duration models. Prominent amongst these members were E. R. Brown and H. Lingard. The former made some startling flights with his original 2J-0Z. model, which he flew on seven strands \ in. strip. His two best duration flights were 85 and 92 sees. II. Lingard was also using a 2j-oz. machine, and Messrs. B. Brown and A. Trollope were trying new models. " Point-to-point" competition on March 9th. Last Saturday some of our members paid a visit to the Aero Models Association's ground at East Finchley to compete for duration. Second and third places were taken by Messrs. R. L. Rogers and E. R. Brown, with flights of 46 sees, and 45 sees, respectively. Mr. Brown's light 2j ozs. model was placed at great disadvantage owing to the gale which was blowing during the afternoon. Mr. E. R. Brown still holds club " Duration " record with 92 sees. made on February 24th with a 2|-oz. model. Point-to-point competition on March 9th. Stony Stratford and District Kite and Model Ae.C. (Hon. Sec, O. HAMILTON, JUN., OLD STRATFORD). THE exhibition of models, kites and accessories on February 29th, at the Baptist Church schoolroom was highly successful in every respect. The entries comprised for the three classes : monoplanes, 17; biplanes, 4; kites and accessories, 17; including two scale models, a Bleriot XI and Santos Dumont Demoselle. In the biplanes Mr. T. A. Moore's "Yellow-Bird," a pretty little one- ounce machine was interesting. Amongst the monoplanes there were three or four Mann type, 31 built from designs as published in FLIGHT, &C. In the kite section, Mr. Brown was represented by six exhibits, ranging from a 9 ft. by 7 ft. to the small 2 ft. 6 in. by 2 ft. Meeting March 14th ; first business, election of new Chairman in the place of Mr. R. W. Field who has resigned owing to his leaving the district. Scottish Ae.S. Model Aero Club (6, MCLELLAN STREET, GOV AN). LAST week has been exceptionally busy. On the 28th ult., Mr. C. Arthur made the first flight from water with his new hydro aeroplane. On 29th, the smoking concert was held, Col. J. A. Sillars was in the chair, and several prominent members of the 229
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