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MAY 3, 1913. KITE AND MODEL AEROPLANE ASSOCIATION. Official Notices. British Model Records, f Distance ... A. E. Woollard • \ Duration ... A. F. Houlberg C Distance ... G. Rowlands... • I Duration ... A. F. Houlberg Duration ... G. P. Bragg-Smitb. . ... F. G. Hindsley ... J. E. Louch ... ... J. E. Loucb ... Hydro. Trials.— These trials had to be postponed on Saturday last on account of wind and will be held to-day, Saturday, at 3 p.m., on The Rushmere, Wimbledon Common. Affiliation.—The application of the Hendon and District Model Aero Club for affiliation has been granted. It is hoped by the council that other clubs will affiliate, as it is only by working together that the interests of all can be considered, and the association's object is to work with and for all interested in aeronautics. (/JJCHTJ Hand-launched Off ground ... Hydro, off water Single-tractor screw, f Distance hand-launched ... ( Duration Do., off ground ... Duration 477 yards. 89 sees. S32 yards. 51 sees. 25 sees. 173 yards. 44 sees. 40 sees. Discussion.—An interesting meeting took place on Thursday, April 24th, at St. Paul s Institute, Covent Garden, when Mr. V. E. Johnson, M.A., opened a dtscussion on hydro-aeroplanes. The president, Sir John C. Shelley, was in the chair, supported by Mr. R. M. Balston, Major B. Baden Powell, Lieut.-Col. H. F. Smyth, and Mr. R. H. Stannard, who represented Lord Northcliffe. Major B. Baden-Powell proposed and Mr. Balston seconded that a vote of thanks be passed to Lord Northcliffe for the splendid prizes he had again offered for aviation. This vote was carried unanimously. A vote of thanks to the president was moved by Mr. Balston, who stated that with Sir John as president, the association, he believed, would have a good year, and carry out the work they wished to do. A vote of thanks to Mr. V. E. Johnson for the able way in which he opened the discussion closed the meeting. The Association's Burgee for Kite tv.embers can be had from the hon. sec, is. post free. It is hoped all kite members will fly one, so that members visiting various districts shall know the members by burgee as well as by badce. 27, Victory Road, Wimbledon, S.W. W. H. AKEHURST, Hon. Sec. ® ® ® ® MODEL CLUB DIARY AND REPORTS. CLUB reports of chief work done will be published monthly for the future. Secretaries' reports, to be included, must reach the Editor on the last Monday in each month. Aero-Models Assoc. (N. Branch) (15, HIGHGATE AVENUE, N.). DURATION competition and point-to-point race to-day at Finchley. Members are requested to be on the ground by 3 p.m. prompt to facilitate arrangements. Bristol and West of England (Model Section) (3, ROYAL YORK CRESCENT, CLIFTON). THE inter club hydro-aeroplane contest postponed until Whit- Monday. First heat at Portishead Marine Lake'at 3.30 p.m. Programmes on application. Monthly Report.—The annual general meeting was held on April2nd, Mr. P. A. Thompson (Hon. Secretary Bristol Aero Club) in the chair. The chairman said that he had been very much struck by the keenness shown by the model section, and that the Aero Club regarded the section as a decided asset. He expected all present to become full members, and infuse new life into the club. He understood that hydro-aeroplane flights across the Atlantic were being proposed. He hoped that in view of the model hydro-aeroplane competition which was being arranged a member of the model section would make the first successful attempt. The resume for 1912, which was read by the secrelary, indicated very satisfactory progress. Messrs. R. V. Tivy and R. AI. Haines were re-elected to fill the posts of secretary and assistant secretary, and Messrs. N. W. Edgar, R. T. Howse, A. E. Pearse and W. A. Smallcombe to serve on the committee. The accounts and balance sheet for 1912 were adopted. Mr, R. M. Haines offered to present a prize for the first flight of 10 sees, made by a model helicopter or ornithopter subject to certain conditions. The competition to be judged by two of the official observers. A vote of thanks to the chairman was carried with acclamation. A trial hydro-aeroplane meeting was held at the Zoological Gardens on April 5th. The wind was strong and extremely gusty. Mr. L. J. Jacques tested a well-constructed r.o.g. single tractor biplane of the BE 2 type, but was unable to get good results — probably owing to the arrangement of the chassis and the inadequate resistance to " torque" afforded by the small span of a biplane. Mr. N. G. Stephens made several flights with a 10-oz. r.o.g. tail-first machine, which rose and flew in good style. Mr. W. A. Smallcombe flew an r.o.g. machine and tested a hydro-aeroplane (photos A and B). Weight 5^ ozs. with loaded wing-tips. Mr. R. T. Howse made really excellent flights with a 6-oz. "Weiss" model (photo C). In every case the hydro-aeroplanes landed in trees, and the prize for duration was awarded to Mr. Howse for a flight of 10 sees. Hendon and Districts Model Ae.C. (3. ARO.YLE Rn.,W. HKNDON) MAY +. at Cricklewood, 3 p.m. (weather permitting). «. omc-t for h.ind- launched models; marks to be awarded fur duration, distance, stability, altitude, &c. 1st prize, smoking cabinet; snd, It, cash; 3rd, )uu .1 caivcd propellers. May as, Cricklcwood ground, duration (r.o.g.) competi MB ; three cash prizes offered. Monthly Report.— The weather has not been too favourable during the past month, but on the few line days which have occurred there has been a good turn out of models. There is a noticeable improvement in the m >••.<•' «> i»g, »ml general construction is receiving more attention tli.ui hitherto. Mr. H. Hills has been flying excellently two single-screw monoplanes. Ii is noticeable that a single-screw model will plane down at the end of a flight, thus 5™"°? ovcr_? twin-screw machine, which, >>« rule, merely "pancakes." Mr. F, Ha) ward has been flying a large 10-02. model of the single-screw type. Messrs. Mitchell, Barton and Doidge have been oui with models ol .> 1-1 IV upe, altitude being a marked feature. Messrs. Hedges and Mitchell have been testing various models on the Cricklewood ground. Mr. Lawrence has been busy with a neat r.o.g. monoplane, also with a 1-1-o-Pa model, and Mt am * Single ' and Brown have been flying 1-1-P1 machines. The lighter evenings now afford some members the opportunity of testing machines throughout the week, and evening meetings will shortly be arranged. An application for affiliation has been sent to the K. and M.A.A. Manchester Model Ae.C (14. WARWICK RD.N.,OLD TRAFFORD). MEETINGS every Saturday, us usual, during the month, and as the days are now lengthening, it is hoped shortly to hold meetings during the week. Monthly Report.—Owing to the high winds and rain flying has been out of the question on three Saturdays. Mr. Monteiro, however, has obtained good results with a Mann tractor, its climbing and vol plants being^ very KlWd- "e was also flying a Ding monoplane, which shows promise of being u good flyer. The prizes for the last meeting have been withheld, and they will be competed for to-day, if there are enough compel itors, the competition being the best duration average for ten lligbts (hand-launched). It is hoped that during Whit-week plenty of work can be got through to make up for lost time through bad weather. Paddington and Districts (77, SWINDKRBY ROAD, WKMBLKY). SATURDAY, May 3rd.—\nother duration handicap, weather permitting. Monthly Report.—The club's duration handicap competitions continue to be very popular amongst the members, which is not to be wondered at, ,is everyone, from the novice to the expert, stands a chRnce of winning a prize. Result of competition held April 12th : 1st prize (silver medal with gold centre), C. Levy, 62 points ; 2nd prize (pair of carved propellers), T. Carter, 57 points ; 3rd prize (1 doz. yds J strip rubber), H. Woolley, 5,2$ points ; H. Weston very close up with 53 points; C. C. Dutton, so points; w. Evans, 42 ; M. Levy, 39; F. Johnson, 38. On April 24th the members, as a result of affiliation to the K. and M.A.A., accepted an invitation to an aetonautical meeting and discussion on hydro-aeroplanes at St. Paul's Institute, Covent Garden. The discussion proved highly interesting and was greatly appreciated. Rebate. Redhill and District (8, BRIGHTON ROAD, RKDHILL). Monthly Report.—The club has been quick to take advantage of the recent improved weather, and all members have been out. Much work i» in hand for summer flying, and members are very busy in workshop. The competition for the Rawson cup was to have been held on Saturday, April 19th, but owing to high wind was postponed till May *rd. Neverthtless, Me«srs. Burghopc, lloyle and Norton flew monoplanes with perfect success. The outstanding successes of the month have been the new biplanes built for the cup, and a great deal of interest and care has been taken by memliers in designing and building these machines, many novel points being shown. The minimum weight is 8 ozs. Those built by Messrs. M. H.Wilson and Burghope have covered 210 and 307 yards, respc. ,ti\i 1],. Mr. J. L. Sutton has been out with his usual variety of I-I-P? machines, including a 4-02. r.o.g. mono, and ij- oz. and 3-oz. hand-launched 'buses. His 9-oz. biplane is a fast and stable flyer, and good results are expected. Mr. W. H. Norton has been getting 200-300 yds. out of 3-oz, models, which appear to possess extraordinary stability and a good measure of efficiency. He hat also been testing his 9-oz. biplane, getting it off the ground first trial, obtaining very steady flights and splendid landings. Mr. M, H- Wilson has been luning- up a fine 10-oz. biplane, doing over 300 yds. with ease. It rises at a fearsome speed, and flies very strongly. This in a nasty wind. Mr. W. Key has had hi;, 8. oz. biplane out, the first trial being a splendid spiral (light, ascending and descending in a spiral of about 20 yds. radius. Mr. N. H. Hooton making fine progress with hand-launched models, and also r.o.g. machines. He gels the J-mile with ease out of a hand-launched mono. Mr. \. Hoyle's 6-oz. r.o.g. is a very pretty flyer, getting good flights off ground in high wi ds on 191I1 and 26th. Mr. A. Oram doing well with 4-oz. mono, inawind, Mr.J. W. Murghope, on the 19th, got 380 yds. out of his 6-oz. r.o.g. mono. His new 9-oz. biplane is a really fine flyer, rising from the ground in 15 ft. down a 1 smile wind, and doing 310 yds. straight. He has also been OUT with Handiey-Pase Olympia machine getting short under-powered flights ; promises well when in fl> ing order. Scottish ^e.S.("RocHELLE,"LiMEsiDB AVENUE, RUTHKKOLKN). Members will meet on Saturdays during May at Maxwell Park for experiments with hydros, tractors, &c. There will be no competition this month. Monthly Report.—During the past month weather here most unkind. The Bristol and West of England Aero Club. 499
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