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plane glider were made without a passenger. This glider is being converted into a biplane, when glides with a passenger on board will be made. To-day (Saturday), qualifying flights for the team to visit London on Whit-Monday. June 1st, contest with Coventry Club will be reflown. Blackheath Aero Club (Hon. Sec, A. E. WOOLLARD, 48, HAFTON ROAD, CATFORD, S.E.). AT Grove Park good flying by Mr. Egelstaflf (single propeller), Mr. G. Brown (gearless biplane), Mr. A. Clark (Ding Sayers), Mr. Hinchcliffe (1-1-P-O) and Mr. F. M. Bailey, especially altitudes and distance. At Blackheath, Mr. A. E. Woollard made 289 yards, obtaining his 2nd class certificate ; Mr. F. Whitworth flew 0-1-1-2 P machine, Mr. S. Hunt a tractor, and Mr. Hinchcliffe model as above, also small machine, weight of which could not have been more than 4 oz. Last week's report re Mr. Groves' new steam biplane was incorrect ; the machine did not get off the ground. To-day (Saturday) and Sunday, trials to select team for inter-club contests. The Grove Park ground will be used on Saturday. On Whit-Monday, a four-sided contest with the Birmingham Ae.C, Paddington Ae.C. and the Ealing Ae.C. The club also meet the latter at Greenford on June 8, 1912. Brighton and District Model Aero Club (Hon. Sec, A. VON WlCHMANN, " KlNGSLEIGH," KlNGSWAY, HOVE). GOOD work on 18th at Shoreham. Bate, Williams, Orford, Knowles, Wichmann, and Burghope out. Extraordinary high flights by Bate. Mr. Burghope's big Nieuport doing several flights, one 52 yards. To-day, 25th, flying at Shoreham. All members are asked to participate in competition for thirty shillings in prizes offered by aerodrome habitue's. Flying on Whit-Monday at Shoreham. Mr. Burghope will fly his Nieuport on both days. Coventry Aeroplane Building Society (Sec, J. W. SCHOFIELD, 22, KINGSTON ROAD, EARLSDON). AT Aerodrome, Allsley Old Road, Mr. S. Shorters obtained duration of 60 sees., distance 266 yards ; Mr. E. Cobbs (twin) 261 yards at good pace ; others flying : Mr. R. A. Rice, Mr. A. Austin and Mr. A. Lawrence. Mr. Eric W. Walford, well known in motoring circles, has taken up duties as hon. secretary of the society. Distance competition for Mr. W. A. Weaver's prizes June 1st at Aerodrome, Allsley Old Road. Croydon and District Aero Club (Sec, 158, HIGH STREET). DURING past three weeks the club's duration record of 54 sees, has risen to 61 sees. On May 5th Mr. C. Smither had several flights, 54 to 57 sees. On Sunday Mr. D. Paveley, with model, made during morning, got four flights of 57, 59, 60 and 61 sees., timed by Mr. P. R. Butler, and checked by the Secretary. Flying every evening at Sanderstead and Mitcham, and Wednes day, Saturday and Sunday afternoons at Mitcham. Steps are being taken by the Club to arrange a series of visits to the surrounding districts, where flights will be given, and in this way it is hoped that a large number of enthusiasts will be brought in touch with the Club. Dundee Aero Club (Y.M.C.A., 10, CONSTITUTION ROAD). CLUK haveobtained new workshop and club-room in Y.M.C.A., with new bench and electric light. Saturday evening Messrs. Stewart, Powrie, Dobbie, Gow, and Robertson paid a visit to Law Hill and obtained some very spectacular flights. A Dunne-type monoplane glider (model) did over J-mile and 60 sees. Powrie's machine disappeared over town, and has not yet been found. In the workshop a model Chanute glider (J-size) is nearing completion. Flying to-day (Saturday) in Baxter Park, at 3.15 p.m., and in Lochee Park on Saturday following. Ealing and District Aero Club (Sec, B. J. KIRCHNER, 1, QUEEN'S GARDENS, EALING, W.). SATURDAY only few members present. Feature of afternoon Mr. Beeching's rising off the ground single tractor mono. ; length 24 ins., span 20 ins. ; tail non-lifting with vertical fin above. The others flying, Messrs. Fenwick and Evershed (two new members), Mr. Chilcott and Mr. L. Roche. Fixtures: May 27th, (Whit- Monday), at Parkside, four-sided contest v. Paddington, Birmingham and Blackheath Ae. Clubs. June 8th, v. Blackheath Ae. Club.— June 15th. Record Trials of K. and M.A.A. (Last two at Green ford). To-day Saturday and Sunday, eliminating trials at Green ford. On Saturday, at Greenford, Mr. L. Roche, with monoplane having an original plane, obtained duration 31 sees, and over 1,000 ft. Mr. Chilcott about 1 ,000 ft. and 30 sees. Other members flying : Mr. C. Evershed, Mr. Fenwick, Mr. G. Beeching (tractor monoplane, with landing chassis and single-tractor screw), over 70 yards and 12 and 13 sees, duration. On Sunday Mr. Beeching obtained over 70 yards. Flying to-day (Saturday), Sunday and Monday at Greenford. Contest at Parkside, Sudbury, v. Blackheath, Birmingham, and Paddington Clubs. Members are to fix protectors to their models in competitions, by order of the committee. East Ham and District Aero Club (Sec, C. SHARP, 54, SAVAGE GARDENS, EAST HAM). COUNCILLOR M. Oakes, J.P., Mayor of East Ham, has accepted the presidency. The club has now two spacious flying grounds, and the Committee is engaged in preparing an attractive summer programme. At New Beckton last week, the secretary's single-sticker was doing 300 to 400 yards at an enormous height. H. Bedford's baby monoplane flew well, as also S. Whear's A-frame model. Result of single-screw competition—C. Chafley first, with C. Penny a good second. Workshop is now in full swing, and the Committee will feel obliged if model firms will forward their catalogues. Hackney and District Aero Club (Sec, B. H. LONGSTAFFE, THE HOLLIES, TENNER ROAD, STOKE NEWINGTON, N.). CONTEST with Paddington Saturday last. Hackney won with narrow margin of 1 jj sees, average being 28$ sees, against 26^ sees, for Paddington. Best durations : Louch, 49 sees. ; Lewin, 34 ; Gittus, 295 ; Bond, 28. Return contest June 1st. At sjiecial meeting on Whit-Monday, Longstaffe duration competition will be flown, also Gittus novice competition. Model exhibition at Spensley Hall. June 7th. Macclesfield and District Ae.C. (BLAKELOW RD., MACCLESFIELD). MR. HORNER with 6-oz. heavy type model made club's record with 61 sees, and i mile. Others flying : Mr. Fleet, Mr. Corbish'.ey, Miss B. Horner and Miss Lowndes. Manchester Model Ae.C (40, BIGNOR STREET, CHEETHAM). FLYING meeting May 25th at Aerodrome, Old Trafford Park, 2.30 p.m. Prizes of js. (id. and 2s. (td. for best flights made upon the following formula :— Total weight of machine x Duration of flight in sees. Weight of elastic used. Paddington and Districts Aero Club (Sec, W. E. EVANS, 133, BUCHANAN GARDENS, HARLESDEN). RESULT of Inter-Club Contest with Hackney and District Club; Hackney won by ijj sees. ; their average being 28| sees., against Paddington's 26J sees. Best times were—for Hackney :— Louch, 49 sees. ; Lewin, 34 sees. ; W. P. Gittus, 29$ sees. ; Bond, 28 sees. ; Marmin, 23 sees. ; Longstafie, 7 sees. For Paddington:— Woolley, 42^ sees. ; Chalfont, 35 sees. ; Carter, 28J sees. ; M. Levy, 24 sees. ; W. Evans, 19 sees. ; Lane, 12 sees. To-day (Saturday), Club Competition for silver and bronze medals for duration. Members eligible to compete as novices for the bronze medal are as follows :—Messrs. Dibbern, E. Evans, Johnson, M. Levy, Officer, Peach, Rasmusson, Sargent, Whybrow and Wood. Models, excepting propellers, to be made by the competitors. Whit-Monday, four-sided contest between Birmingham, Black heath, Ealing and Paddington clubs. The President, Mr. V. E, Johnson, will time. Relgate, Redhill and District Aero Club (Sec, H. V. MAY, 4, LONDON ROAD, REIGATE). DURING past week, machines out nearly every evening. Mr. J. Sutton with 2^-oz. model obtained 242 yards, and durations over 30 sees. H. Osborne's monoplane in tuning up did 276 yards. Mr. M. Wilson took his 3rd class ticket with 20-oz. 'bus. Mr. H. Vellay obtained 315 yards, and over 30 sees, duration with 4-oz. model. Mr. W. H. Norton tuning up triple-bladed tractor mono plane, flying at Earlswood on Saturday (to-day) and also on Whit- Monday. Salisbury Model Aero Club (Sec, E. M. LEAR, VICTORIA COFFEE ROOMS, BUTCHER ROW). FLYING in artificial light on Tuesday evening, Sperring's " rise-off-the-ground " machine got off in 44 yards, but crashed into a lamp-post, completely smashing propeller, which was made from some wreckage of Mr. G. B. Cockburn's " Father of Farmans." Result of competition at "Old Sarum" on Wednesday: 1st, Besent, 38 points ; 2nd, Dickenson, 33 ; 3rd, Lear and Sperring (tie), 31 each. Besent obtained best duration (51 sees.), and Lear longest distance (387 ft.). Next meeting at headquarters, May 21st, at 7.30 p.m. Scottish Ae.S. Model Aero Club (6, MCLELLAN STREET, GOVAN ). LAST week, Mr. J. C. Balden put in some useful work with his hydro-aeroplane at Great Western Road. Mr. J. S. Gordon was teaching some boy scouts in model flying, as they are to give a display at the forthcoming inspection next month. 477
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