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McManus, 65 sees, j J. K. Overton, 60 sees. ; E. Prossers, 60 sees. ; George Mason, 54 sees.; W. Lunn, 53 sees. Mr. _G. Haddon Wood, with a model weighing only "8 oz. made a duration of 41 jf sees. At the close of both days a model gliding competition was held down the gliding hill. Saturday : Mr. G. Mason, 1st, with 112 ft. ; Mr. G. Haddon Wood, 2nd, with in ft. Sunday: G. Haddon Wood, 169 ft.; E. Trykle, 142 ft. ; W. Lunn, 140 ft. Biackbeath Aero Club (Hon. Sec., A. E. WOOLLARD, 48, HAFTON ROAD, CATFOED, S.E.). AT Grove Park last week-end Mr. Dollittle made eight flights, the average duration was 52*5 seconds. On many occasions the model rose to over 100 feet, the flights generally concluding with an excellent vol plane. Mr. F. Whitworth's average duration was 52'2 seconds for five flights. Mr. A. E. Woollard obtained a duration of 45 seconds. All these made by 0-1-1--2P machines. Mr. F. M. Bailey did some good work with his 6£ oz. model, whilst Mr. Egel- staff made some flights with an " A frame." A contest with the Ealing Aero Club is receiving the attention of the members, and it is proposed that eliminating trials be held on May 25th. Flying at Grove Park next week-end, but not on the grounds that were used last week-end. Model aeroplanists in the district who are not members of the club are reminded that the Kite and Model Aeroplane Association are holding registration trials on the Club's ground on May nth, and if they purpose entering for any of the events, the hon. sec. will be pleased to hear from them as early as possible so that entries may be sent in. A large number ol members are adopting the motor rod protector and the committee hope to see all members using it in future. Brighton and District Model Aero Club (Hon. Sec. A. VON WlCHMANN, " KINGSI.EIGH," KlNGSWAY, HOVE). VERY good assembly at Shoreham Aerodrome last Saturday. Bate, Barea, Burghope, White, Von Wichmann, and Wilkinson flying. In first contest for Townsend prize Burghope secured first round with 2*92 efficiency against Bate's 272 points (on duration loading formula). Both com])etitors broke much rubber in striving to improve second decimal place. Keen contest expected to-day (27th). During afternoon, Mr. Bate tested single-propeller model, very big and light, did 56 sees. Rubber motor enclosed in hollow tube, Highly successful. Mr. Burghope dropped his Nieuport from 5 ft. without damage. When tuned up this " tractor scale " should do about 80-110 yards in 10 sees. Colwyn Say Model Aero Club (FARNDON, COLWYN BAY). THE above club has just been formed with the intention of encouraging aviation in this district. The first flying meeting was held on Saturday last, which proved successful in every way. The officers for the ensuing year are :—President, C. Grahame-White ; Vice-Presidents, Councillor E. Allen, E. J. Bradley, Vivian Hewitt, Gerald Heap, Councillor F. G. Isherwood, J.P. (Mayor of Oldham), G. Rowland ; Hon. Treasurer, G. F. Jackson; Joint Hon. Sees., Leslie G. Bradley and Norman J. Hall. The committee will be pleased to consider eligible applications for membership. Croydon and District Aero Club (158, HIGH STREET). THE competition postponed from Good Friday was held on Saturday, and resulted as follows: Messrs. W. Bell, 262 points; H. Smither, 230; C. Smither, 226. The other members lost points in steering. Mr. P. Hart's model did duration of 46 sees, and 291 yards. Mr. U. Pavely had durations ranging irom 41 to 4 sees. Mr. Roden's 2 ft. 1-1-iP-type model made some long ights ; Messrs. C. Smither, P. Hart and D. Pavely flights between 80 to 100 ft. high each. • On May 4th, steering competition, in which duration will count. Competitions are also being arranged for hydro-aeroplanes, rise-off- ground and tractor models. All members who have not already done so have been asked to provide their models with protectors, as advised by Mr. V. E. Johnson, and no member will be allowed to enter any competition unless his model is so protected. Dover and District Model Aero Club (Sec, H. D. DAVIS, " OAKVILLK," GODWYNB ROAD, DOVER). ON Saturday H. Whorwell came first in the altitude competition with a very small monoplane about 2 ft. length 1 ft. span of main plane driven by two 94 in. slow-speed propellers. C. Sargeant was first in construction with a beautifully made monoplane, the main plane of which had its frame made of two-ply cane entirely con structed by owner. The control and duration competitions are to be flown for again, also the ofi-the-ground, biplane and single screw competitions. Good flights were obtained by Holman, Wilson, Thompson, McNeille, H. D. Davis, E. N. Toyce and J. Clark. Dundee Model Aero Club (31. NETHERGATE, DUNDEE). THE club have decided to give certificates, divided into three classes—1st, 2nd, and 3rd. Next monthly meeting in club-room on May 2nd, at 7.45 p.m. The committee would like to know if it is understood that Mr. Myles, of the Dundee Aero Club, holds the record for Scotland of 65 sees, duration. Ealing and District Aero Club (Sec, B. J. KIRCHNER, 1, QUEEN'S GARDENS, EALING, W.). DURING the week Mr. A. Houlberg broke the club's duration record, with a flight of 77 seconds, officially timed and observed by Messrs. C. Daviesand M. Read. On Monday, Mr. B. J. Kirchner, testing a new monoplane, obtained a flight of just about 1,000 feet in 32 seconds at a good height. On Wednesday, G. Beeching was flying before, and during the eclipse of the sun. Before, he obtained good flights at a good height, but during the eclipse his model would not fly at all well. Afterwards it again flew well. Mr. Beeching would like to know if others have experienced this. L. Kirchner was flying at the same time and can vouch for it. On Saturday, at Park Royal, the contest with the Aero Models Association resulted in a win for the club, with an average of 40-9 sees, to the Aero Models 22-5 sees. The best flights of the first four contestants were:—Mr. A. Houlberg, 63 sees. ; Mr. L. Roche, 39*8 sees. ; Mr. R. S. Hall, 31 sees. ; Mr. B. J. Kirchner, 30 sees. Mr. Roche had a duration of 42 sees, after the contest. On Sunday, Mr. R. S. Hall obtained durations of 43 and 43^secs. The contest with Blackheath Aero Club was erroneously announced for the 12th June. This should be the 8th June. A return contest for duration with the Paddington Aero Club takes place at 3-30 p.m. next Saturday, at the " 100 acre " field, Greenford. East Ham and District Aero Club (SEC, C. SHARP, 54, SAVAGE GARDENS, EAST HAM). AT club's ground, Roman Road, this week-end, Stower, with Mann-type monoplane, made good steady flights of 200 yards, approximately, although only his second attempt ; Sharp and Chaffy, with single sticks. It is proposed to join hands with kite flyers in the district. Meetings every Saturday at 3 p.m. ; readers of FLIGHT in the district are cordially invited. Workshop on the ground. Hackney and District Aero Club (Sec, B. H. LONGSTAFFE, 47, JENNER ROAD, STOKE NEWINGTON, N.). SATURDAY, Mr. Gittus's triple-screw monoplane showed great reserve power. Mr. Hill's large machine on one occasion completed two spirals during a vol plant?. Next meeting at Spensley Hall, May 3rd, visitors heartily welcome. Yearly subscription has been reduced. Manchester Model Ae.C (40, BIGNOR STREET, CHEETHAM). AT first meeting of season, on Saturday, there was a good show of models. The spectators numbered well up to 200, 120 being Boy Scouts from the Eccles Division. In efficiency competition, Mr. H. S. Watson proved winner with 4,410 points, Mr. D. Wood second with 2,050 points. Mr. Watson's model weighed 3J ozs., and it flew 945 ft., and the weight of elastic used was £ oz. ; under the formula he has 4.410 points. Mr. Wood's model weighed 3! oz., and it flew 820 ft., and the weight of elastic used was i^ozs., and he only obtains 2,050 points. A short lecture dealing with the construction and use of models was given by Mr. Kinna to the Scouts, who were very interested in the proceedings. After the flying was over, the Scouts gave a display of drill and marching, and altogether a very enjoyable afternoon was spent in the aerodrome. Paddington and Districts Aero Club (Sec, W. E. EVANS, 133, BUCHANAN GARDENS, HARLESDEN). AT Parkside last Saturday, Carter, Chalfont, Davidson, Dutton, E. Evans, W. Evans, Jackson, Johnson, Lane, C. Levy, M. Levy, Sargent, Whybrow, and Woolley flying. Carter and Woolley tuning up " Bat " and " Wasp " models. W. Evans and C.Levy tuning up single propeller machines. Dutton completed his tests for 2nd class certificate by doing 630 ft. straight, and Carter qualified with narrow margins, doing 25 J sees, and 510 ft., the tests being 25 sees, and 500 ft. In the evening, at club workshop, W. Evans gave an object-lesson in carving propellers. Woolley afterwards made a successful attempt to carry out the lecturer's instructions. Flying to-day (Saturday) at Parkside, as usual, also inter-club contest at Ealing, 3.30 p.m. Palmer's Green and District Model Ae.C (15, MOFFAT RD., N.J. GENERAL meeting at Branfield's, Bowes Parade, at 7 p.m., May 3rd, to discuss important business. An important open tractor competition will be held in a week or so.
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