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l/DGHf] AIRSHIP NEWS. Trials with New Zeppelin. ON Saturday week last, the new Zeppelin airship " Sachsen " made a first trial trip, going from Friedrichshafen to Augsberg and back. "Spiess" Airship being Tested. WITH Count de la Vaulx in command, the French rigid dirigible "Spiess" made trial trips of one horn's duration on the 30th ult. and on the 2nd inst., the work being confined to circuits above the neighbourhood of St. Cyr. On the second occasion, those on board in addition to the pilot were Lieut.-Col. Bouttieaux, Capt. Isnard, MM. Spiess, Schelcher, and two mechanics. On the 7th, among those on board was General Hirschauer, the French Inspector- General of Aeronautics. Fine Hour Trip by Selle de Beauchamp. ON the 2nd inst., the French military airship "Selle de Beauchamp" started from Moisson at 5 a.m., and passing over Lamotte Breuil, arrived at Chalons-sur-Marne at 10 o'clock. A New Type Ciement-Bayard Airship. IT is announced that at the Clement-Bayard Airship Works, at Lamotte Breuil, a big semi-rigid dirigible of a new type is being constructed, and it is hoped that one will be ready in time to take part in the autumn manoeuvres. The envelope, which will be of 20,000 cubic metres capacity, is being fitted with an upper turret. Trials of a New Zodiac Airship. ON the 8th inst., the latest Zodiac dirigible, the " Commandant Coulelle," made her maiden voyage, and was out for an hour The envelope is of 10,000 cubic metres capacity, while the power plant consists of two 200-h.p. Laviator motors driving four Normale pro pellers. The airship has a " bridge " for the pilot raised above the level of the main-deck of the car. The "ZII" Visits Holland. IN the course of a trip which lasted three hours on the 5th inst., the Zeppelin army airship, " Z II," madeashort excursion from her station at Cologne across the Dutch frontier. The "ZHI" Goes to Cologne. ON the 4th inst. the "ZIII," which is usually stationed at Metz, cruised by way of Treves and the Moselle Valley to Cologne, the voyage taking about 3$ hours. She made the return journey on the following day, taking about an hour longer. The " Sachsen " on Trial. THE latest production of the Friedrichshafen works made a trial trip on the 5th inst. from its birthplace to Augsburg and back. An hour and fifty minutes sufficed for the outward journey, but three hours were required for returning to Friedrichshafen. ® ® ® ® CORRESPONDENCE. Correspondents communicating with regard to letters which have appeared in FLIGHT, would much facilitate ready reference by quoting: the number of each letter. Women and National Aviation. [I7S7] We, the undersigned members and supporters o, the Women's Aerial League, a non-political organisation established under the Board of Trade in 1909 to arouse interest in national aviation, wish through your columns most earnestly to appeal to the women of Great Britain to prove their patriotism by subscribing to a fund now being raised by us to encourage the more rapid development of the air defences of our country, and at the same time to open up the new industiy which is likely to prove an important source of revenue and employment. It is becoming hourly more evident that our safety in the near future will depend as much on an adequate air fleet as on our Navy and Army, since the comparative security from invasion which our island position and superior navy gave us has been destroyed by the introduction of the new arm. The women of France, Germany, Italy and other nations have set an admirable example of patriotism in subscribing to the aerial funds of their own countries, their enthusiasm reaching the point of self-sacrifice. Surely British women will come forward as these their sisters have done to prove their love and loyalty to their own country. We want everyone of every class to associate themselves with us in this national crusade and to subscribe accord ing to their means, subscriptions, by kind permission of the directors, being sent to Lloyd's Bank, Ltd., 222, Strand, London, W.C., to be placed to the account of the Women's Aerial League. It is proposed that the sums collected shall be presented in the form of purses at a public meeting to be announced later. The Hon. Secretary of the Women's Aerial League, Denison House, Vauxhall MAY 17, 1913. Bridge Road, will be most happy to give any further information and suggestions on the subject. A. M. BOYD CARPENTER. GEORGIANA LLANGATTOCK. D. CHESTERFIELD. C. MONTAGU OF BEAULIEU. E. ESHER. ALICE M. O'HAGAN (Chair- E. FARQIHAK. man). GERTRUDE FORKES-ROBERTSON. ELEANOR SHELLEY. • BARBERINA FREMANTLE. MAUD BEERBOHM TREE. "The Humorous Scot." [1758] Allow me to help "Dreamer" out of his difficulty regarding Perth's "Inches" and the Hillyland Skating Rink—I mean Pond. When the authorities stated that they could not spare their "Inches," they referred to Perth's two public parks, which are named "The North Inch" and "The South Inch" respectively. They are both magnificent parks—level as billiard tables. What a lovely aviation ground either would make ! The Skating Pond referred to is really an open field, but during the winter months it is flooded, so that when "Jack Frost" makes his appearance (very rare nowadays), the people of Perth have at their disposal a magnificent sheet of ice on which they can enjoy their skating—or the Roarin' Game (curling). Wishing the beU " threepenny-worth " on the market the best of success. Borough High Street, S.E. " PERTHITE." ® ® ® 9 Another Peugeot Prize for Avietrcs. THE rules have now been published regarding the prizes of 10,000, 2,000, 1,000 and 500 francs which have been offered by the Peugeot firm for a speed contest between aviettes, or flying machines propelled by human force alone. Competitors will have to cover one-half lap of the course—333 metres—in not less than one minute after having done not more than 100 metres on the ground. It is provided that, although it will not matter if the wheels of the machine touch the ground, the feet of the pilot must not touch the ground during the attempt. ® ® ® ® IMPORTS AND EXPORTS, 1912-13. AEROPLANES, airships, balloons, and parts thereof (not shown separately before 1910) :— Imports. Experts. Re-Exportation. 1912. 1913. 1912. 1913. 1912. 1913. January ... 619 12,097 2,412 4,005 — 1,510 February 3,110 17,361 36 3,447 — 690 March .. 640 20,425 950 1,924 600 1,042 April ... 4,820 15,593 72 5,524 50 1,413 4.952. 9,93°- 10,010. 10,082. 21,952." 25,355- 9,189 65,476 3,470 14,900 650 4,655 ® ® ® ® Aeronautical Patents Published. Applied for In Kill. Published May 15th, 1913. B. H. BALASSANIAN. Aerial trains. Applied for In 1013. Published May \$th, 1913. A. VON WILUSCH. Launching missiles from flying machines. A. VON WILLISCH. Starting devices for flying machines. B. H. BALASSANIAN. Aerial machines. E. BAUDOUX, HALOT AND P. PATERNOSTRE. Flying machines. E. HYRA AND K. KLINKOSCH. Illuminating devices for use with airships. 554 FLIGHT. 44. ST. MARTIN'S LANE, LONDON, W.C. Telegraphic address: Truditur, London. Telephone: 1828 Gerrard. SUBSCRIPTION RATES. FLIGHT wih be forwarded, post free, at the following rates :• UNITED KINGDOM. 3 Months, Post Free ... 6 »i » 12 .. Cheques and Post Office Orders should be made payable to the Proprietors of FLIGHT, 44, St. Martin's Lane, W.C., and crossed London County and Westminster Bank, otherwise no responsibility •will be accepted Should any difficulty he experienced in procuring FLIGHT from local newsvendors, intending readers can obtain each issue direct from the Publishing Office, by forwarding remittance as above. s. d. 3 9 7 6 15 o ABROAD. 3 Months, Post Free 6 »» „ 12 .. s. 5 10 20
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