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MARCH 23, 1912. April 1st, 8 p.m. Club business, lectures and discussions take place at these meetings, and a hearty invitation is extended to non- members to attend. Blackheath Aero Club (Hon. Sec, A. E. WOOLLARD, 48, HAFTON ROAD, CATFORD, S.E.). AT Kidbrooke last week-end Mr. Brown was flying his new "Fearless" biplane, Mr. A. B. Clark the 2j and S-oz. Victor machines. The 5-oz. model, is an " A-frame " machine. Mr. Bailey obtained some excellent straight flights with his Antoinette model, Mr. Plummer had three models, Messrs. Woollard, Holland and Morris were flying single stick models, whilst Peter, Hoch, Jarvis and Holland made good flights with " A-frame " models. At Lee the weather conditions unfavourable. The only flights of any importance were made by Mr. Bailey's model, Mr. Brown was also flying a tractor machine. At Blackheath Mr. Dollittle had the misfortune to smash his model after having obtained some good flights. At Crofton Park Mr. A. B. Clark was flying a new biplane, its stability was excellent. At Clapham Common Mr. Williams was indulging in high flying, his machine flew off the Common and was regained in a side street nearly 700 yds. from the starting point. Mr. Slatter was flying a monoplane specially constructed for duration. Next week-end flying will take place at Kidbrooke, Lee, Black heath, Grove Park and Crofton Park. Brighton and District Model Aero Club (Hon. Sec. A. VON WICHMANN, " KINGSLEIGH," KINGSWAY, HOVE.) GOOD work at Shoreham on 16th. Members are reminded that Mr. Townsend's prizes are open for competition till end of Easter school vacations. Flying at Shoreham to-day (Saturday). Bristol Model Flying (Sec, R. V. TIVY, 3, ROYAL YORK CRESCENT, CLIFTON). A MEETING will be held at the Sea Walls to-day (Saturday), at 3 p.m. Cardiff Aero Club (114, MISKTN STREET, CATHAYS). AN exhibition is to be held with the Cardiff Model Engineers' Society on Wednesday, April 17th, to commence at 3 o'clock, to be followed in the evening by a whist drive at the White Hall Rooms, Park Hotel. Successful model-making work is going on at the workshop, as each member is making a model for the above exhibi tion. Tickets from the secretary. Whist drive, 2s. 6d. (which will also admit to exhibition); exhibition tickets, 6</., to be obtained at the door. Croydon and District Aero Club (158, HIGH STREET). INCLEMENT weather on Saturday, but 11 machines were out. Best flight of the afternoon by Mr. P. Hart, distance 1,104 ft., and duration 40 sees., measured and timed by Mr. C. Parkes. Mr. U. Pavely, one of our most scientific model makers, brought out a new tractor monoplane of distinctive design, which rose from turf and flew well. Messrs. C. Smither and W. Bell also had numerous good flights. A club competition has been arranged for Good Friday, when several prizes will be given. Dover and District Model Aero Club (Sec, H. D. DAVIS, " OAKVILLE," GODWYNE ROAD, DOVER). ON Saturday, owing to the strong wind, the competitions were postponed. There will be a meeting of the officials and members of the club on Saturday evening. Ealing and District Aero Club (Sec, B. J. KIRCHNER, 1, QUEEN'S GARDENS, EALING, W.) MESSRS. L. ROCHE, C. Chilcott, S. H. Bostock, C. Roche, L. KircfiDer, G. Beeching, G. Condon, M. Reed, J. Pratt, B. J. Kirchner and D. A. Butler brought models on Saturday for the eliminating trials for contest with Paddington Aero Club. Owing to the wind and rain, no very conclusive results reached. L. Roche made 15 flights of over 25 sees, duration ; his best durations were of 40, 41, 44 and 40 sees. C. Chilcott obtained good durations of over 25 sees., best being 31 sees. L. Kirchner, with his rook wing- planes model, obtained two durations of 25 sees. B. J. Kirchner on one occasion got to 450 ft. On Sunday, Mr. C. Davies was flying his 0-1-1-2P model; L. Kirchner was again testing his new model. A noticeable feature with almost all the models of members of this club is their good construction, a point which ought to be encouraged in competitions. The following new members were enrolled :—Messrs. A. Haulberg and Margetson and Master W. Aukatell, the youngest meml)er, aged 10. Saturday, meeting at usual place. Certificate rules will most likely be out next week. Will Mr. L. Cousens, of Shepherd's Bush, please communicate with the Secretary. JOGHTJ Hackney and District Aero Club (Sec, B. H. LONGSTAFFE, 47, JENNER ROAD, STOKE NEWINQTON, N.) ON Saturday P. Gittus won competition for steering and stability. Good work by Marmin, Hill, and P. Hurlin. A duration model has been offered by P. Gittus for first novice to fly quarter mile with own model. L.C.C. rules for model flying on Mill Fields :— Models restricted to under 4 lbs. in weight. No flying after 10 a.m. Higher Broughton Model Socd, ESKRIGGE ST., MANCHESTER). GENERAL meeting to-day (Saturday) at 7 p.m. sharp, when a short paper will be read. Manchester Model Ae.C (40, BIGNOR STREET, CHEETHAM). OPENING flying meeting at the aerodrome, TrarYord Park, on Saturday, April 20th, at 2.30 p.m. A competition will be held and cash prizes will be offered. The competition will be decided upon by the following formula : — Total weight in ozs. x distance flown in ft. „„ , . •» . —. The machines must Weight of rubber used not weigh more than 4 ozs. They must be home made, including the propellers. Paddington and Districts Aero Club (Sec, W. EVANS, 133, BUCHANAN GARDENS, HARLESDEN). AT duration trials at Parkside, Sudbury, last Saturday, although windy, several good flights were obtained, viz. : Chalfont, 45 sees. ; Hurlin, 44 sees. ; Weston, 43 sees. : Woolley, 30 sees, j Carter, Lane, Davidson, Holden and Jackson did from 20 to 30 sees. ; C. Levy, M. Levy and Evans also flying. Duration contest to-day (Saturday) with Ealing and Districts Club, at 4 p.m. prompt. Times in this competition will also be counted for the club certificates, a framed one of which may be seen at the workshops. A frame and mount complete will be given to the first member to gain a first-class certificate, and another to the first novice to gain a second-class certificate. An inter-club contest is being arranged with the Birmingham Aero Club. Relgate, Redhlll and District Aero Club (Sec, H. V. MAY, 4, LONDON KOAD, REIGATE). MESSRS. LEWIS and Norton were out on Monday last with Lewis' 6-ft. glider, and succeeded in obtaining glides of nearly a mile from Keigate hills. On Wednesday, Messrs. Osborne, Cox, Norton, and Lewis were out with machines. Mr. Cox got several flights of over 200 yards. On Saturday, Messrs. May and Sutton succeeded in taking the winds. Mr. Lewis had propellers. Meeting Saturday (to-day) at the Earlswood ground. St. Mary's Model Aero Club (Sec, H. W. A. JOHNSON, THE VICARAGE, KINGSTON, PORTSMOUTH). WEATHER very inclement and ground like a marsh on Saturday. Messrs. Johnson and C. Restall were testing a new monoplane built by Mr. V. L. Addison, of Shanklin, Isle of Wight, and called the " V.L.A. Torpedo" machine, which is a single screw, proved to be a very fast, very high and stable flier. Messrs. Kburne, Webb and Haswell made good flights. Messrs. Harper and Byerley in fine form with a " Bur" each. Mr. Robbing flying own design well. Salisbury Model Aero Club (Sec, E. M. LEAR, VICTORIA COFFEE ROOMS, BUTCHER ROW). COMPETITION, Easter Monday, at Wilton Road flying ground, organised by Messrs. Dixon and Co., of this city, under the patronage of the Wiltshire Arts and Crafts Association. A Iar. 6d. twin-screw flyer (first prize), and a Clark's I-oz. model, value 3.1. (second prize), are offered as prizes for a model of any type, under 4 oz, in weight, giving the longest flight. There are also two classes for model flying machines in the exhibition held on April 9th and loth, to be opened on the first day by the Countess of Radnor, and on the second day by the Mayor of Salisbury. Those representing the Salisbury Aero Club will be G. J. Robinson, II. S]>erring, W. F. Street, O. F. Noyes, and E. M. Lear. The Secretary would very much like to get into communication with anyone interested in model aviation in this district. Scottish Ae.S. Model Aero Club (6, MCLELLANSTREET.GOVAN). THE monthly competition was held at Barrhead aerodrome last Saturday in very stormy weather. Results:—Mr. J. C. Balden, 1,629 ft., 37I sees. ; Mr. Wm. Langlands, 1,144 ft., 2frJ sees. Distance and duration are separate flights. Messrs. Graham, Boyd and Gordon were making experimental flights. Mr. Langland's model caused great amusement by diving into the burn on one occasion with 800-turns power behind it. Next Saturday, the 30th March, a meeting for hydro-aeroplanes will be held at the pond in Oueen's Park. Pollokshaws cars pass the gates. A brilliant programme is being prepared for the summer season .•ir 3rd-class certificates, in spite of very gusty id out stream-line wing " Almono," testing 275
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