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[/OGHT] that a team can be picked solely on the individual merits of the different machines. The team that is picked will represent the club in an inter-club contest v. the Ealing and District Model Aero Club, which is to take place on the latter club's ground at Greenford, on June 8th. Flying at Grove Park and Blackheath aerodromes this week-end. Birmingham Aero Club (Model Section) (Sees., R. COBHAM and G. H. WOOD, 8, FREDERICK ROAD, EDGBASTON). EXHIBITION at Fazeley postponed to Saturday, May nth. Rig surprise for visitors to Rillesley Farm on Sunday. The chassis of a pedal-driven aeroplane was found completed, the work on which had only been started at 10 o'clock in the morning by three members. At present rate this machine should be ready within a fortnight. The work on the other two gliders has lately slacked down, but the appearance of a rival machine on the field has worked up the enthusiasm, and both the latter machines should shortly make an appearance. During afternoon Mr. Trykle succeeded in making a model rise from a bench and make flights of 40 sees, duration. Messrs. G. Wilde, E. Procter, W. Lunn, and G. Iladdon Wood also flying. Brighton and District Model Aero Club (Hon. Sec. A. VON WlCHMANN, " KlNGSLEIGH," KlNGSWAV, HOVE). DRIZZLING rain and gusty wind last Saturday at Shoreham made tests with Mr. Burghope's 35i-oz. Nieuport exciting. Alto gether model made eleven test flights. Wings wet through. Damage split propeller, after several 25 m.p.h. landings. Mr. Bate got good results with his new I-I-Pi models. One did 51 sees. Dover and District Model Aero Club (Sec, H. D. DAVIS, " OAKVIIXE," GODWYNE ROAD, DOVER). ON Saturday, a competition committee was elected consisting of Messrs. J. H. Davis, A. Worster, H. Whorwell, A. G. Wicks, and C. V. Thompson. The committee will deal with the prizes already offered. All models must be fitted with a protector over their motor rod. Tractor and scale models will have special records. The club is having a notice- case made which will be fixed in a suitable place in the town. Ealing and District Aero Club (Sec, B. J. KIRCHNER, 11 QUEEN'S GARDENS, EALING, W.). No flying on Saturday, but a paper glider competition between several members was held under cover. Winners : B. J. Kirchner and C. Roche. Sunday, at Greenford, Mr. C. Davies with his new all- metal monoplane obtained good durations, and distances up to 300 yards. His best durations were : 43 sees., 38J sees., 33 sees. C. Chilcott obtained flight of about J mile, and many durations of 25 sees., best 364 sees. G. Beeching had new tractor (rise-from-the- ground) monoplane. L. Kirchner made flights of approximately 700 ft. D. Chown best duration 27J sees. The Kite and M.A.A. have accepted club's invitation to hold record trials on their ground. Fixtures :—June 8th, Contest v. Blackheath Ae. Club—duration and distance, at Greenford. June 15th, K. and M.A.A. hold trials for records, at Greenford. Particulars from hon. sec. Flying on Saturday and Sunday next. The ore of protectors on models will receive the consideration of the committee at next meeting. MAY 11, 1912. East Ham and District Aero Club (SEC, C. SHARP, 54, SAVAGE GARDENS, EAST HAM I. KITE flying last week by Messrs. Shimmen and Joyce. The model section came to grief early owing to gusty wind. Owing to change of ground members and prospective members meet at Beckton Road crossing, High Street, at 3 p.m. sharp Saturday. Hackney and District Aero Club (Sec, B. H. LONGSTAFFE, 47, JENNER ROAD, STOKE NEWINGTON, N.). NEXT meeting at Spensley Hall, June 7th, when exhibition of models will take place. Duration contest next Saturday, for pair of 10 in. carved propellers. Manchester Model Ae.C (4°. BIGNOR STREET, CHEETHAM). MEETING on Saturday was cancelled. Meeting to-day (Satur day) at 2.30 p.m. at Aerodrome, Old Trafford Park. Two prizes of Js. 6d. and 2s. 6d. for efficiency. The formula to be used is :— Weight of model in oz. x duration of flight Weight of elastic used Committee meeting May 13th, at 7.30 p.m. Paddington and Districts Aero Club (Sec, W. E. EVANS, 133, BUCHANAN GARDENS, HARLESDEN). AT committee meeting last week, silver and bronze medals, latter for novices, suggested to be awarded each month for duration, no member to win more than one medal during the same season, except that novices may win a bronze medal, and later on a silver one. First competition for monthly duration medals probably May 25th. On Sunday, Mr. F. Lane qualified for second-class certificate with 914 ft. distance, having previously qualified for duration. Mr. L. Holden failed to pass distance test by only 2 ft. Mr. M. Levy also failed by 60 ft. and Mr. C, Levy by about 50 ft. Messrs. Carter and Woolley flying Fleming-Williams type models. Inter-club contest with Hackney and District Club May 18th. Palmer's Green and District Model Aero Club (41, ELVENDON ROAD, PALMER'S GREEN, N.;. MR. R. L. ROGERS having resigned the secretaryship, Mr. A. D. Trollope was elected on Saturday in his stead, a hearty vote of thanks being passed to Mr. Rogers for his splendid work during his term of office. Open single-tractor competition June 1st, details next week. Relgate, Redhill and District Aero Club (Sec, H. V. MAY, 4, LONDON ROAD, REIGATE). MR. OSBORNE took his 3rd class "ticket" on Wednesday. Mr. Norton obtained flights of 231, 270 and 283 yards straight measurement, and Mr. May's best durations were 40, 38 and 36 sees. Mr. Norton has offered a prize for the first flying model turned out from the club workshop. The competition for the Rawson Cup has been arranged, and is as follows:—(1) Longest straight flight; (2) Longest duration ; (3) Flight to a given point. All three tests to be attempted with the same model; three flights allowed in each test. Flying to-day (Saturday) at Earlswood and Buckland. St. Mary's Model Aero Club (Sec, H. W. A. JOHNSON, THE VICARAGE, KINGSTON, PORTSMOUTH). SATURDAY, at Purbrook, very successful, Harper, Roberts and Eburne very persistent with " Burrs." Webb passed two or three tests for 3rd class "ticket." Restall and Johnson doing big things with "single screws" others making excellent progress. May Monthly aggregate competition to-day (Saturday) at 2.30. Evening meeting at Canoe Lake, for hydro-aeroplanes. 7 o'clock sharp. M. LEAR, VICTORIA A. few of the leading members of the Hackney and District Aero Club who get some of their practice at Hackney Marshes. 432 Salisbury Model Aero Club (Sec, E. COFFEE ROOMS, BUTCHER Row). COMPETITION is to be arranged for «'rise-off-the-ground" models shortly, to encourage construction. Also construction of hydroaeroplanes is to be encouraged if sufficient number are available. Scottish Ae.S. Model Aero Club (6, MCLELLAN STREET, GOVAN). ON Saturday, at racecourse, Paisley, good flights by Mr. J. C. Balden with his twin-screw racer, Mr. Ross and his small single-screw. In evening, at Bellahouston, Mr. Gordon had some brilliant flights with his new single-screw machine with Ltrich-type plane, che model climbing to a great altitude and displaying marked lateral stability. Ivo hydro meeting at Maxwell Park to-day (Saturday) as members are going to the docks to bid farewell to club chairman, •«c?" • „ ,,ne' *ho is E°inS out to Canada by the s s. Saturma." Mr. Cume has done good work in Scotland for the cause of aviation by lecturing throughout the country and in
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