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Scottish Ae.S. Model Aero Club (6, MCLELLAN STREET, GOVAN). AT the pond in Oueen's Park, last Saturday, the first official competition for hydro-aeroplanes took place. The water was somewhat choppy. Mr. Balden started well, but after a few trials the model capsized, and the salvage operations were decidedly amusing at times. Mr. Arthur then got going, and his model made the best show of the day. Starting away at a terrific speed, it rose easily, and afler doing some automatic- stability feats in the air, alighted gracefully on the water. On one occasion this model rose in about 6 feet, flew right over the pond, and landed in among the palings of the footpath on the other side. Mr. Arthur then made some successful trials against the wind. Mr. Donaldson made some very good attempts. Mr. Arthur advises the use of big planes, his own ratio being, machine length, 33 ins. ; main plane span, 2] ins. ; elevator, about 10 ins. by 2^ ins. Another meeting of this kind to-day (Saturday), at Whiteinch Park, at 3 p.m. Members are kindly requested not to bring ordinary fliers, small models and tractors excepted, as complication will ensue if models get mixed up in shrubs and flower beds. On Monday the spring holiday meeting at the Aerodrome, Barrhead. Meeting of members in the Institute, Elmbank Crescent, April 15th, at 8 p.m., to discuss the work of the coming few months. Sheffield Model Aero Club (Hon. Sec. C. F. W. CUDWORTH, 35, PENRHYN ROAD, SHEFFIELD). ON March 28th, Mr. A. V. Kavanagh presided at meeting. Mr. E. W. Colver has given IO.C towards a cup, the following being the specifications passed :—I. That the cup be competed for by those models rising off the ground under their own power ; 2. Flying the greatest distance; 3. Flights of less than 70 yards not to be counted ; 4. Flights not to be less than 6 ft. high ; 5. That the machines must be model aeroplanes, and not darts or flying sticks ; 6. The cup to be for club members only ; 7, That besides, a silver aviation medal be given to the member winning the cup each time competed for, and that he shall hold the cup for six months, which after that time be competed for again ; 8. The member winning the cup three times in succession, then the cup shall become the property of the winner, when it will be replaced by another one. Weather permitting, the competition on Easter Monday will be held in field lent by Mr. B. Roberts, Marsh Farm, High Lane, Ecclesall (opposite The Bungalow), at 2.30 prompt. Look out for the Union Jack, the following being events and prizes. Members of the club only. 1. Longest time in the air, timed by stop watch (three attempts): 1st prize, solid silver aviation medal ; 2nd, ivory pocket knife, presented by Mr. W. Blake. 2. Race over 50 yards (one attempt), flown in two heats and final: 1st prize, bronze aviation medal ; 2nd, one 6-in. carved wood propeller, presented by Mr. H. Slack. 3. Longest time in the air, timed by stop watch (three attempts): 1st prize, bronze pendant aviation medal; 2nd, one pair 7-in. carved wood propellers, presented by Mr. H. Slack. This event being for those members who have not already won a prize. The cup will be on view at the competition, but will not be competed for until Whit Monday for first time. Stony Stratford and District Kite and Model Aero Club (Hon. Sec, O. HAMILTON, JUN., OLD STRATFORD). AT general meeting on March 28th the following programme was arranged : —1. Distance and best straight flight, members only ; 2. Duration, members only; 3. Flying and stability for kites, members only ; 4. Best straight flight, for junior members only ; 5- Open event for juniors (all under 16) who are not members of the club, flying and stability competition for kites. Last day for receiving entries, first post Saturday, April 6th. In all classes a prize value 2*. 6d. is guaranteed, and additional prizes will be offered if a sufficient number of entries are received. Worcester Model Aero Club (Sec, S. A. SEARS, VICTORIA INSTITUTE, WORCESTER). SIX models out Saturday. On Easter Monday prizes for efficiency, distance, and duration. Competition commences 3 o'clock. Competitors must use machines of their own construction only. Non-members will be allowed to compete by paying small entrance fee. Meeting also on Thursday evening in Easter week at 6.30. Next meeting 6th April on Pitchcroft at 3 o'clock. Yorkshire Ae.C. (Model Section) (5A, HULLAND ST., LEEDS). ON March 26th, Mr. A. C. Hunt, of Leeds, gave a most interesting lecture on "Scale Models and Flying Sticks." The lecturer severely condemned the sets of stick, rag and rubber, wrongly called model aeroplanes. He then spoke upon the scientific side of model construction, proving to the members that something more interesting and beneficial may be obtained from this branch of aviation other than what they have up to the present found. Mr. Hunt has many novel ideas in mind for the advancement of the club's work, and developments are expected. Meet to-day, at 3 o'clock, on Woodhouse Moor. CORRESPONDENCE. Correspondents communicating with regard to letters which have appeared in FLIGHT, would much facilitate ready reference by quoting the number of each letter. Flight Terminology. [1522] As the nomenclature of aviation is still in an unsettled condition it may not be too late to make the following suggestions ._ 1. That the biplanes now variously called "Avro-type," " Breguet- type," "engine-in-front-type," &c, should be called "fuselage" biplanes. 2. That the biplanes on which the tail and forward elevator (if any) are carried on " outriggers," usually called " engine-behind- type," should be called " outrigger" biplanes. 3. That the name " aquaplane" should be substituted for " hydro-aeroplane," now commonly used for aircraft capable of alighting on the water. Vincent Square. C. NICHOLSON. Who was the First Man to Fly ? [1523] In connection with this question, the Danish Ellehammer deserves mention. It is claimed for him that in 1905 he flew in an aeroplane of his own design at Lindholmen, and that on September 12th, 1906, he made the first recognised free flight. That is some six weeks before Santos Dumont. The Wrights seem first to have fitted a motor in 1905. If the Ellehammer claims be correct, though obviously inferior to the Wrights in importance, he seems to deserve a place in the sun. FRED T. JANE. (Other Correspondence held over.) ® QS) ® ® PUBLICATIONS RECEIVED. Catalogues. Sturtevant Aeronautical Motors. The B. F. Sturtevant Co., Hyde Park, Mass., U.S.A. fahrbuch der Luftfahrl, 1912. By A. Vorreiter. Munchen : J. F. Lehmann. Price 12 marks. ® ® ® ® Aeronautical Patents Published. Published April 4II1, 1912. 6,153. E. VON BERND. Propelling- and supporting-surfaces for flying- machines. 6,303. A. M. MclNTOSH. Aeroplane. 6,846. J. ANDERSON. Feathering wind-sails or propellers for airships. 6,999. J- G. A. KITCHEN AND I. H. STOREY. Flying-machines and hydro planes. 7,247. H. E. EVANS. Aeroplanes, hydroplanes and kites. 7,595. H. T. ALESBURY. Aeroplane. 10,301. W. A. HUTSON. Aerodromes. PRINCIPAL CONTENTS. * ruliU Editorial Comment 300 The Competition Rules of the R.Ae.C. The Problem of the Dirigible. Mr. Grahame-White's Campaign. Aviation in Australia and Pioneers. By J. R. Duigan ... ... ... 301 British-built Farmans... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... '302 Head Resistance and Wing Stresses 303. The Wright Patents in Germany 305 From the British Flying Grounds 6 Royal Aero Club Notes 308 Air Eddies. By " Oiseau Bleu " 309 The Monaco Hydro-Aeruplane Competition 311 The Ae.C. F. Grand Prix 312 Foreign Aviation News 3J3 Models. Conducted by V. E. Johnson, M.A 315 Progress of Flight about the Country 316 Correspondence 31S FLIGHT. 44, ST. MARTIN'S LANE, LONDON, W.C. Telegraphic address: Truditur, London. Telephone: 1828 Gerrard. SU BSCRIPTION~RATES. FLIGHT will be forwarded, post free, to any 6art of the world at the following rates:— UNITED KINGDOM. ABROAD. s. d. s. d. 3 Months, Post Free ... 1 8 3 Months, Post Free... 2 9 6 .. » •- 3 3 6 » » — 5 6 12 „ 6 6 12 „ „ ... 11 o Cheques and Post Office Orders should be made payable to the Proprietors of FLIGHT, 44, St. Martin's Lane, W.C., and crossed London County and Westminster Bank, otherwise no responsibility will be accepted.
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