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AUGUST 24, 1912. iai5H? Only one machine with sausage floats put in an appearance, and that failed to leave the surface of the water—it would be untrue if we were to say that we were sorry to see this result—such a device is of so unscientific and unpractical a character that we sincerely trust that it will be barred in all future competitions. The results of the contest very clearly showed the superiority of the silk-and-wood- type of float as advocated by me in these columns. I am referring here to the materials. As to the best shape or form, far more than one competition is necessary to decide such a knotty point, but I saw nothing at the contest that would cause me—at any rate, at present —to alter the views I have put forward. My own personal en deavours were brought to nought by the boat of a too zealous photographer, who, not content with experiments of a photographic character, supplemented them by others of a mechanical nature in the character of collision—with the result that our model was smashed beyond repair—just after it had risen from the water. Two other models, at least, were also placed hors de combat during the compe tition, both, we believe, by collision with boats. In the next com petition, which takes place on the 31st, it is to be hoped that means will be found to prevent this. Amongst the competitors was a young Chinese gentleman, supported by several of his countrymen as spectators. His model flew remarkably well, and we were rather surprised when the results were read out that he was not higher up on the list than he actually was. With a Dutchman winning the Gamage Cup, and a Chinaman and, no doubt, other foreign ® ® nationalities in other contests, the K. and M.A.A. competitions can truthfully be said to be assuming a really international character. Interesting as was Saturday's competition, that to be held-on August 31st, will, we are sure, be far more so—we look for a much keener fight and closer finish, and would not even hazard a guess as to the actual winner. We do not think the difference of permissible weight will have much effect, and we think competitors would do well to render their present designs more perfect in the interim than to start adopting others—which, judged from their results on other machines, give apparent promise of greater success. •»*••»(%•. W« shall be pleased to receive photographs for reproduction (if suitable) of competitors' models in Saturday's (August IOth) contest. Replies in Brief. W. COUN.—A question such as you ask is a very simple one to answer—if you can see the model in actual flight—otherwise it is sometimes rather difficult to state the exact reason, apparently it is due, as you suggest, to propeller torque, try one with a finer pilch, and increase the area of your fin considerably, just as a test, or try a 6 in. propeller and report results. If you were to use a geared motor as we have more than once described in these columns, we should expect your trouble to be much lessened, even if not altogether overcome. A. C. BARLOW.—Send a dimensioned sketch of your model and full particulars and we will answer your query. ® ® THE KITE AND MODEL AEROPLANE ASSOCIATION. Hand-launched Off ground OFFICIAL British Model Records. f Distance A. E. Woollard ... 477 yards. I Duration A. F. Houlberg ... 89 sees. /Distance F. W. J anna way ... 84 yards. 'I Duration G.Rowlands 30 sees. Competition.—Held on Saturday, August 17th, on the 100 Acre Field, Green-ford, for longest flight and stability. Prizes: 1st, the Association's silver challenge cup and gold medal; 2nd, silver medal; 3rd, bronze medal. Maximum marks: 100 for longest flight, 100 for stability, and an additional 50 marks for models rising from the ground under their own power. The results were as follows:— Marks. Distance. I. 2. --,• 4. 5. 0. A. F. Houlberg G. P. Bragg-Smith .. J. McBirnie R. Stedman H. Bate W. J. Williams 204 • i75 170 . 161 • i5S • J45 415 yards. 262 ,, 527 11 "7 » 281 ,, 235 .. Rising from the ground. Rising from the ground. Hand launched. Rising from the ground. Rising from the ground. Rising from the ground. ® ® NOTICES. The judges were Messrs. V. E. Johnson, M.A., and E. W. Twining. Model Competition, to be held on the 100 Acre Field, August 24th, at 3 p.m. Junior distance competition, open to the world, for models made throughout by competitors. Prizes : 1st, £1 is., presented by C. Ridley, Esq.; snd, model monoplane, presented by Messrs. Mann and Grimmer; 3rd, bronze medal, pre sented by the Kite and Model Aeroplane A:isociation. Rules: I. Competitor! may submit models of any kind. a. Models must not weigh less than 4 ounces. 3. Competitors must be at the judges' flag at 2.45 p.m. 4. Reasonable repairs will be allowed at the discretion uf the judges. 5. Models may 1* started by hand, or in any other manner. 6. Each competitor is entitled to three trials, if time permits. 7. The length of flight will he measured in a straight line, from starting point to alighting point, and not along the line of flight.* 8. In this competition each competitor must obtain the signature of some responsible person who knows that the model has been made throughout by the competitor, including the propellers. For W. H. AKEHURST, Hon. Sec, 37, Victory Road, Wimbledon. E. W. TWININ(;. ® PROGRESS OF FLIGHT ABOUT THE COUNTRY. Model Clubs : Name of District only given. In brackets : Secretary's address Notes regarding Clubs must reach the Editor of FLIGHT, 44, St. Martin's Lane, London, W.C., by first post Tuesday at latest Aero-Models Assoc. (N. Branch) (15, HIGHGATE AVENUE, N.). INTERESTING flying between storms Saturday week. Messrs. Murray, Pidsley, and Hindsley tuning up tractors. Green and Kerry also flying. Majority of members carrying out experiments with tractors. Sunday week, Mr. Pidsley got his 6-oz. tractor to rise from ground, and it repeatedly flew for about 30 yards. I^ast Saturday, at Finchley, Mr. Brown, with his kite, afforded means for some unique experimenting. The members' models were run up the line of the kite to a height of about 200 ft., and were then released by a spring attachment. An impromptu duration competition, tor tractors only, to-day at Finchley. August 31st, second monthly meeting for duration. Tractor models will have result of flights in sees, doubled. Entries 3d., to secretary, to-day, Saturday, latest. August 28th, committee meeting 8 p.m. Aldershot Aero Club (37, ALEXANDRA. ROAD). FLYING during week by Fenney, Gaffney, O'Reilly and Hobbs. Bath and Somerset Aero Club (11, ELM PLACE) SATURDAY week the club held a contest and display at the aero camp at Claverton. Those competing were Messrs. L. S. White, R. C. Cross, C. Wilcox and S. H. Baker (Bath Aero Club) ; F. L. Smith, A. E. Pearse, N. W. G. Edgar, J. Keyte, R. T. Howse, W. A. Smallcombe, J. H. Read (Bristol Aero Club); and G. Haddon Wood (Birmingham Aero Club). Results as follows:—Direction control, distance and speed: 1st, R. C. Cross (distance 197 yards). Duration : 1st, R. T. Howse (36 sees.). Stability: 1st, W. G. Edgar. Best all-round machine : 1st, L. S. White. Prizes were presented to winners by Major Boileau. Birmingham Aero Club (8, FREDERICK ROAD, EDGBASTON). GOOD flying during week before last. Over 50 flights on Trykle glider made in 3 days. Highest about 16 ft.; distance about 60 yards. Juniors continuing experiments with their glider. Blackheath Aero Club (48, HAFTON ROAD, CATFORD, S.E.). SUNDAY week Mr. S. Hunt flying his tractor, Mr. Dixon an off-the- ground model, and Mr. A. E. Woollard floating tail mono. Messrs. Whitworth and Williams represented the club at the hydroplane contest Saturday week; the latter obtained the third prize. The Dunedin (New Zealand) Aero Club asks for the loan of models to be displayed at an exhibition in the autumn. Any member who ca'es to exhibit should let the secretary know immediately. Brighton and District (" KINGSLEIGH," KINGSWAY, HOVE). BANK Holiday. Messrs. Bate and White carried off 1st and 2nd prizes at Iittleh""r<ipton. At Shoreham :—Hervey (rise-off.ground), 270 yards: Williams Bristol & West of England (CLIFTON DOWN HOTEL, CLIFTON). A PARTY of the above club visited the meeting of Bath Aero Club, at Claverton Aero Camp, on 10th inst. Excellent flights were made by members of both clubs, the Bristolians gaining the following awards:—Distance : 2nd, W A Smallcombe. Duration : 1st, Howse -, 2nd, W. A. Smallcombe. Speed : 2nd T Read. Stability: 1st, L. W. Edgar. Gliding competition arranged 17th postponed until to-day (24th), at 3.30, at club's Keynsham ground. 781 Colwyn Bay Model Aero Club (FARNDON, COLWYN BAY). AT club aerodrome Saturday week, Councillor E. Allen, J.P., and other inter ested supporters of the club saw the following flights. George Watts (1-1-a Po) 100 yards ; Dan Allen (1-1-2 Po) 97 yards ; Leslie Bradley (1-1 Po) 77 yards ; Norman Hall, 36 yards. Croydon and District Aero Club (Sec, 129, HIGH STREET). AT last the club have been able to procure a workshop, (.hders will,!* started immediately. All materials obtainable at club. Good flying by Messrs. C. Smithers (distance and stability mono.), W. Bell, W. Rodcn, and H. Kmithers (floating tail models), and Mr, P. Hart (rise off). Flying evenings at Duppas Hill; Sundays at Mitcham Common, after dark illuminated flying. Hackney and District (THE HOLLIES, JENNER ROAD, N.). SATURDAY official durations: Gittus, 57 sees.; Dore, 50; Marmin, 30. Flying as usual this week. Hendon Model Aero Club. ALL persons desirous of joining this club should apply for particulars, by letter only, to Mr. H. Hills, 2, Algernon terrace, Station Road, W. Hendon, N .W. Maidenhead ('« THE ACACIAS," SILENCERS ROAD, MAIDENHEAD). SECRETARY on holidays. Panniers making great improvement, and flying during week in high wind with Tucker, Humphries and Laker. Machines showing great stability, with fairly good durations. Several members building scale and r.o.g. models. Paddington and Districts (77, SWINDERI.Y ROAD, WEMBLEY). NEW flying ground between Sudbury and Perivale is voted excellent. It is particularly suitable for gliding. There are already rumours of a band of new members ready to construct a first-class glider, good sport with which would be assured. Saturday, flying on new ground by Messrs. Woolley, Carter, C. Levy, M. Levy, Dutton, Chalfont, Davidson, Yamold, Judd and W. Evans. Paddington Cup (open duration competition).—To-day, Saturday, contest for Paddington Cup. Competitors must be at judges'flag by 4 p.m., otherwise they will be disqualified. Three medals will be awarded. Reigate,Redhill & District ("THE COTTAGE," LADBROKE RD.). SI'LKNDID exhibition at Mayor's garden party. " Baby " exhibition models popular. Mr. Burghope's 38-oz. Nieupott doing fine 100-yard flights. Mr. Norton's aero-hydroplane tuning up. 1 .ast week-end, Norton testing propellers and tuning up 2-ouncers. Burghope out with Nicuport, fine 100 yard nights. Also flying 7 dram 1-1-P2, 160 yards, span, 8 ins. Morris gliding old machine, loaded with lead. Several over 150 yards, from Buckland Hi" of lectures was given on Friday, by hon. sec. Scottish Ae.S. Model Aero Club (6, MCLELLAN STREET, GOVAN). SATURDAY week, Mr. J. C. Balden gave display at Pitfodel, Aberdeenshire, before members of the Aberdeen Aero Club. At Wbiteinch Pond Mr. J. S. Gordon experimenting with hydro-aeroplane testing new floats. Annual general meeting September 5th. Saturday, at Paisley racecourse, Mr. W. G. l^nglands
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