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[/ED Ealing and District Aero Club (Sec., B. J. KIRCHNER, i, QUEEN'S GARDENS, EALING, W.). ON Saturday, G. Beeching, I). Butler and L. Kirchner were flying their models at Perivale, with good results. At Park Royal, Mr. Houlberg with hiso-i 1-2P model obtained well over a quarter mile, alter a high flight of 52 sees. After this, flights of 62^, 645, 62 and 64s sees, were made. Mr. Houlherg several times beat club record for duration—43 sees., held by Mi. L. Roche—with 64J no., officially timed and observed by Messrs. C. Davies, M. A. Reed and 15. J. Kirchner. Subscriptions for spring quartet became due April 1st. To-day 1 Saturday) flying ceases at present Perivale ground, owing to closing for hay. The " Hundred Acre " field, Greenford,.will be used for the first time next Saturday. Members wishing to enter for certi ficates, can obtain conditions from the secretary, on receipt of stamped envelope. Flying at 2.30 p.m. on Saturday and Monday (Bank Holi day), at Greenford. Members uncertain of the ground can call at the sccretary'saddressataboui 2 p.m., Saturday, and will lx- taken to field. Hackney and District Aero Club (Sec, B. 11. LONGSTAFEE, 47, JENNER ROAD, STOKE NEWINGTON, N.l. Coon flying last Saturday by Gittas, Marmin, Field, 1\ Ilaslin, S. Lewis, and LongStafTe. Easter programme : Friday, 5th, visit to London Aerodrome, members meeting :ii secretary's addicss, 10a.m. Saturday, 6th, model competitions on Hackney Marshes, from 2 p.m. ; special prizes for duration, distance, steering and stability ; illuminated flying during the evening. Monday, 8th, visit to London Aerodrome ; party meets at secretary's address, 9.30 a.m. Indoor meeting at Spensley Hall, Brooke Road, Friday, 12th, at 7.30 ; exhibition of models, &c. ; also election of officers, &c. Paddington and Districts Aero Club (Sec, W. E. EVANS, 133, BUCHANAN GARDENS, HARLBSDEN). RESULT of Novices' Duration Competition : 1st prize, Mr. W. Jackson, 36J sees. ; 2nd, C. Dutton, 35^ sees. ; 3rd, C. Levy, 35J sees.; 4th, L. Holden, 30 sees. Also flew, Davidson, 16J sees.; Wood, 15J sees. M. Levy broke machine in trial, unable to compete. Other durations were : H. Huron, 51, 48, and 40 sees. ; W. Evans, 48I, 45, and 35J sees. ; L. llolden," 31 sees. ; Woolley, 308 sees. ; C. Levy, 28 sees. ; and Chalfont, 26 sees. These six members qualified for duration for 2nd cla*s certificate. Good Friday and Saturday, certificate flying for distance. Easter Monday, point-to-point contest. Relgate, Redhill and District Aero Club (Sec., H. V. MAY, 4, LONDON ROAD, REIGATE). DURING the week, Messrs. Lewis, Norton, Cox, Oiboroe, and Wilson have been getting good flights. Sunday morning, Lewis, May, Wilson, Norton, and Morris were out at b a.m. experimenting with explosives fastened to machines. It was found models stood quite a heavy explosion, and retained stability. The club's president, Col. R. H. Rawson, M.P., has presented a handsome cup for quarterly competition ; also Messrs. Weston, Hurlin Co. have put up one of their Models de Luxe for a " rile- from-the-ground" competition on Easter Monday. Flying at F;arlswood, Buckland, and Nuffield through the week-end, and at Whiggie, Redhill, on Easter Monday. Photo, by J. T. Xtitrtt, Ajfew enthusiasts at a Wednesday afternoon meeting of the Croydon and District Aero Club. APRIL 6, 1912. During the week some short flights have been made by A. F. David, F. Crouch, W. Weeks, and W. Griesbach. By sending up the club kite many new members have been secured. In the evenings it is sent up with a lamp attached. This can be seen all over the town, and many interested people have come from far and near to see it hauled in. We have a quarter of a mile of line for it. On Good Friday (weather permitting) kite contest in Cathays Park. New members elected were P. Swan, J. Williams, G. Griesbach. P. Swan exhibited a tractor screw, rise-from-ground model. Coventry Aeroplane Building Society (Sec, T- W. SCHOFIELD, 22, KINGSTON ROAD, EARLSDON). THE Exhibition in the Corn Exchange proved most interesting and successful. The Mayor of Coventry (Col. W. F. Wylty) opened the Exhibition. Mr. W. A. Weaver, president of the Society, offered an apology on behalf of Rear-Admiral Bacon, who had been unavoidably called away on other business. A very excellent display of models was arranged. Mr. H. M. Carter's magnificent petrol- driven Bleriot-type created a lot of interest ; this model is a fine specimen of workmanship, even to the minutest detail. Mr. J. \V. Schofield showed two petrol-driven models, the one a prize winner at Birmingham Aero Club three years ago, and the other an original design, four-cylinder biplane, twin-propeller, passenger.carrying type. There was a ifine display of materials for the making of models, &c, sent by Mr. E. Melcombe, including propellers, small bicycle wheels ; also by Overton and King, makers ot the 0 K long-distance flyers and O K propellers. Much interest was shown in two fine Humber engines of 30 and 45-h.p., a full-sized Cody biplane dissembled in various parts of the hall, and the propellers of Mr. Weaver's ornothoptere, and two finely-made Humber pro pellers. Other members, Messrs. R. A. Rice, E. Cobb, A. Lawrence, A. Clarke, A. Havelock, A. Austin and L. G. Ryley showed some excellent flying models ; Mr. J. Lewis exhibited a rather novel direct - lift machine. The club 1st prize for scale model was awarded to A. Austin, and the 2nd prize to L. G. Ryley. The silver medal presented by Mr. Weaver was awarded to Mr. Wall, of Birmingham. A fine selection of record-breakers by Mr. E. Trykle were very much admired. Mr. Trykle at times during the day demonstrated the gliding capabilities of his machine from the gallery. Mr. S. Shorter showed a round dozen of well-made racing models, most of which are capable of doing long flights. Splendid attendance of the public, at least 1,400 tickets being taken at the doors. Much credit is due to Mr. T. E. Morton, chairman of sub committee, for the arrangements for the exhibition which has proved such a success. Dover and District Model Aero Club (Sec, H. D. DAVIS, " OAKVILLE," GODWYNE ROAD, DOVER). COMPETITIONS for Easter Monday (weather permitting): 1. Best biplane flight; 2. Altitude and vol plant made by a tractor model; 3. Off-the-ground model ; 4. Stability and control ; 5. Altitude and vol plane (any type); 6. Best single-screw flyer and best all-round construction. The judges will be on the ground (N'orthfall meadow) at 2.45 p.m. The prizes are to be presented at 7.30 p.m. on Saturday, April 13th, at " Oakville," Godwyne Road, Dover.
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