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t/UCHT MAY 25, 1912. I consider it better than piano wire, and it is very easy to work. Judging from the sample sent—it appears very suitable for the purpose—piano wire is by no means an accommodating thing to deal with. Hydro-Aeroplane Duration Record. The best flight made by the Scottish Ae. Model Club up to May 1st was, we understand, duration 15 sees., distance 324 ft. The model landed on the ground so the distance could be measured. This flight was made by Mr. C. F. Arthur, who wishes to know if this is a club record for such, both with respect to distance and duration. Messrs. J. Bonn and Co. T-Section Birch 'Wood. We have received from the above firm some samples of this sectioned wood, which they at present stock in the three following sizes, i in., /% in., and § in. in 4 ft. lengths. The condition, &c, of the wood leaves nothing to be desired. Mr. G. Rowlands (we noted at the last official trial) uses it, and at present he holds the official distance record. In the Wakefield competition last year we gained 84 marks out of a possible 100 with a T-sectioned T frame, so naturally we are somewhat partial to it. Aeromodellists who have not tried this sectioned wood could scarcely do better than give it a trial. The London v. Birmingham Contest on Whit-Monday. The contest between three of the leading London Model clubs and the Model Section of the Birmingham Aero Club—as announced in last week's issue—at Parkside, on Whit-Monday, is sure to draw a considerable number of interested spectators. In a cutting sent us of the Daily Mail (Midlands edition) it is stated that " Birmingham is far and away ahead in the matter of individual records, and that on Easter Tuesday a flight of 972 yds. was made, and a duration of 103 sees.—including a glide of 30 sees.—obtained." It is also stated that London's longest duration is 68 sees., which is as correct as perhaps something else. We also learn that these models (the Birmingham ones presumably) are exact replicas of full sized craft. Verily if Birmingham can do over 900 yds. distance and 100 sees. duration with such machines—London has cause to tremble for the result—still, we have no doubt they will do their level best to " keep their end up." We can only hope the weather conditions will be favourable. Expert Advice Queries. Amongst the numerous queries that we receive are some that cannot possibly be answered in a casual way from information already available. For instance, we have been asked to make scale drawings that it would take hours to execute ; another reader wants unpublished information that it is difficult to obtain, while a third requests us to work out his calculations. Now, we are very willing to give them expert assistance, but it cannot be done to this extent for nothing, and in future we shall charge a small fee for such work. Readers should not hesitate to send in their queries as before ; those that can be answered in the ordinary way will be dealt with in FLIGHT, and anyone who asks a question involving special work will be notified by a letter, stating the lee and asking him whether he wishes to have the work done. There will be no obligation in the matter, and we do not wish readers to think that we shall not try and answer as many questions as possible through our columns. It is only in the case of questions requiring specialised work, and beyond all reason, that will have to be referred back. Replies in Brief. R. V. TIVY.—We should be much obliged for further particulars re the " Catherine Wheel" you refer to—the Other has been coming for a long time but has not yet arrived. C. C. HORNER.—The sketch you send is quite good for a protector alone ; but what is required is a combined protector and skid to completely protect both spectator and model. Of course the pro tector alone is all that is necessary, the other is advisable. J. STODDART.—Drawings, &c, to hand and will appear in due course. F. WEBB.—You are undoubtedly correct in attributing the behaviour of your model to the conditions prevailing; it would not, of course, rise with the wind under such circumstances. There is no reason why it should not fly as well in the field as in your garden—provided the "get-off "was the same, the atmospherical conditions approximately similar, and in both cases the launching done against any slight breeze there might be. P. C. NOSWORTHY.—We regret that at present we are not at liberty to publish the details you ask. J. W. BURGHOPE.—Many thanks for letter and enclosures which we shall be pleased to make use of in due course. S. BRYUILDSEN.—In reply to your first two queries, yes ; in reply to your third, regret this cannot be done. THE KITE AND MODEL AEROPLANE ASSOCIATION. OFFICIAL NOTICES. Gifts of Prizes.—The President, Col. F. C. Trollope, has presented a handsome silver cup to the association, for a competition at end of the year. Also Major B. Baden-Powell (Past President), has presented a £$ prize for an ornithopter competition. He says : "the principle offlapping wings is a mode of aerial propulsion which may prove to be of greater efficiency than that obtainable by screw propellers. I shall be glad to see the principle tested in model form and I shall therefore be pleased to give a prize of ^5 to be given to the designer of the machine which in the opinion of the Judges performs the best flight travelling a distance of not less than 100 ft. through ® ® the air." Application for official observers. The Paddington Aero Club having applied for official observers to he present at Parkside on Whit-Monday when a four-sided inter-club contest takes place between Birmingham, Blackheath, Ealing, and Paddington Clubs. The application has been granted and observers appointed. Baden-Powell Competition for best Kite cf year takes place to-day, Saturday, at 3 p.m. on Wimbledon Common. Competitors should note that they must be present by 2.30. W. H. AKEHURST, Hon. Sec. 27, Victory Road, Wimbledon. ® ® PROGRESS OF FLIGHT ABOUT THE COUNTRY. Notes regarding Clubs must reach the Editor of FLIGHT, 44, St. Martin's Lane, London, W.C., by first post Tuesday at latest. MODEL CLUBS. Models at Lichfield (A. COLLINS, IVANHOE ROAD, LICHFIELD). ALTHOUGH we are not so fortunate as to possess a recognised model club at Lichfield, there are a round dozen of model flyers who have been hard at work since Mr. C. Grahame-White on his historic London-Manchester flight dropped here. At a meeting in Bowling Green Fields on Saturday, J. C. Forsdyke with new mono, obtained duration 30, 35 and 40 sees., best distance 150 yards ; C. Redfern (one-ouncer) duration 50, 55, and 64 sees. (120ft. high) ; A. Wilson (3-ounce mono.) 50, 55, 63, 65, and 69 sees. (300 yards). Aero-Models Assoc. (N. Branch) (Sec, MALCOLM B. ROSS, 15, HIGHGATE AVENUE, N.). FIRST committee meeting of re-organised club on 15th inst. The club willretainabove title.and in future entirely govern its own affairs. Rules drafted and provisionally accepted pending next committee meeting. Flying at Finchley on Saturday, when a new club's duration record WAS established by H. D. Murray (single-screw I-I-O-2P) with 69 sees, beating M. B. Ross's record (59 sees.). n-j 1 F1?tcher obtained 35, 38 and 39 sees, duration. G. W. Pidsley (biplane) good, and high flights all afternoon. New 4-footer under tests by M. B. Ross. Flying also by G. 0. Partridge 476 and several visitors. The ground is not far from Hendon Aerodrome, and most of Saturday good flying was witnessed. Bath and Somerset Aero Club (Hon. Sec, S. H. BAKER, II, ELM PLACE, BATH). AT Committee on 17th, Mr. H. W. Frampton occupied the Chair. New members elected : Messrs. J. L. Newstead, G. M. Hick, E. L. Bascombe, A.M.I.C.E., and F. W. Bascombe. Mr. Patrick Y. Alexander has become a Vice-President, and made the club a magnificent offer, which will shortly be announced. Mr. G. E. Page, of " Alderney," Bloomfield Avenue, Bath, has been elected joint hon. sec. in view of Mr. S. H. Baker having possibly to retire shortly. For club next flying meeting, Mr. G. E. Powell, the hon. treasurer, has promised a 10s. prize, and Messrs. Willis Bros. 2 pairs of propellers. In view of the increased club membership, it has been decided to enlarge the general committee, and Messrs. G. E. Page and G. F. Rawlings have been invited to serve. Birmingham Aero Club (Model Section) (Sees., R. COBHAM and G. H. WOOD, 8, FREDERICK ROAD, EDGBASTON). ON Saturday the average of the four best flights 75 sees. Several splendid towed flights of 4C0 yards with Mr. Piatt's mono-
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