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NOVEMBER 9, 1912. latter unfortunately made a pancake landing from about 10 ft. smashing two stanchions and propeller. Major Fonnan making left and right turns, then Lieut. Boyle for a solo afterwards away for his " ticket," which he took in very excellent style, landing each test nearly on top of observers. Merriam then took up for a good flight Mr. Loyd, reaching a height of over 2,000 ft. and making a spiral descent, thus finishing the morning's work. In the afternoon Merriam first out with Lieut. MacLean as passenger, Bendall following on another machine and then up with Mr. Loyd. Major Forman and Lieut. Rodwell solo each. Merriam and Bendall flying in competition. Sunday afternoon Messrs. Merriam and Bendall making exhibitional flight, after which Lieut. Rodwell made two circuits, Major Forman following on right and left turns but had the mkfortune to side-slip, smashing the machine rather badly, but fortunately without injury to himself. Merriam and Bendall up with Mr. Loyd and Lieut. MacLean. The two Bristol instructors then joined in the speed handicap, which was won by Mr. Merriam. Vickers School.—Friday morning last week, Knight out for test flight on No. 3 then handed over machine to Capt. Stott, who did some excellent straight lines and curves. In the afternoon Barnwell first out on No. 5 for circuits about 1,000 ft. up then handed over machine to Mr. J. de la Ferte, who did a beautiful flight with right and left hand turns. Barnwell then on No. 3 for test flight, followed by Capt. Stott, who put in some good curves and was landing very well. Knight was also out later in the evening on No. 5 for good circuits. Next day in the morning, Knight on No. 3, followed by Capt. Stott, who showed still greater improvement and is ready for circuits now. Knight then on No. 5 followed by Mr. J. de la Ferte, who put in a beautiful flight. Barnwell then on No. 5 putting in one of his usual pretty flights. In the evening Barnwell first out on No. 5 and went up to 3,500 ft., finishing with a beautiful spiral vol plant. Mr. J. de la Ferte then out for excellent circuits with right and left hand turns. Barnwell then again on No. 5 and took machine up to 5,000 ft., going over Weybridge and the surrounding country. Mr. J. de la Ferte then out again for excellent circuits, followed by Knight, who did a pretty flight. [/yGHT Photo /• • Mr, .'/. 1'irkis. Mr. de Havilland in the pilot's seat of BE 2 at Farnborough. *' Flight " Copyright. A group at the Ewen School, Hendon, standing in front of the Caudron with 35-h.p. Anzani,—From right to leftt Capt. Chamier, M. Baumann (the assistant instructor), Lieut. Eric Conran, Mr. Sydney Pickles (the instructor), Mr. H. H. James, and Mr. A, C. Hunter, the manager of the school. The three pupils qualified for brevets about a fortnight ago. IO31
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