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[/OGHTJ Rising off-Boird — A special rite-off-board has been presented to the attocia- lloa by Me«m. Bonn »nd Co., of New Oxford Street, VV. It was tried on Saturday far the fir.t time and gave utmost satisfaction, and the association thanks them for their gift. »7. Victory Road, Wimbledon, S.W. W. H. AKEHURST. Hon. Sec. AFFILIATED MODEL CLUBS. CLUB report* 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) (25, Cut KCH CRESCENT, Ml'SWEI.I. IIlI.L, N.). June 7th. Secon I monthly competition, handicap duration, for prize of goods value y. 6it. June 14th. -R.O.G. practice. June am.—Open r.o.g. duration content (particular* in Fi i',n r, June 14th, iyu). June 28th.—Practice, tractor day. Practice each week at Palmer's Green Ground, ttkly Report.—\t first monthly competition, April rjth, under bad weather conditions, Mr. Ross judging, Mr. Fletcher won the prize with flight of 4j>««c«., Mwfrt, Kogers Mid Partridge runnine him very close. During the ii.i.nil, a j(.,.„l deal of flying ha* been done by a few enthusiasts. Seven tractors '1 evidence. Tlieje included Messrs. A. I». Trollops, new r.o.g. M-i-Pi (good climber); F. G. Hind-ley (aj'-oz. tractor and taidem mono., i-i-o- Pi type), who obtained 00 sees, flight, and has been trying different pro pellers on his 30-in. tractor ; G. O. Partridge's i-t-o-Pa consistent average of Others doing good work were: Mr. Pidsley (Antoinette-type tractor with high-aspect ratio), Sir. A. I). Trollops (38-in. 0-1-1-P2), durations, average so sees. ; Mr. Whyte (loaded elevator-type), Mr. Reed (same type), Mr. R. S. Rogers, with ia-ox. r.o.g. biplane (16-in. span), which rises in 4 yards, and climbs readily, and his light 0-1-1-Pa, besides experimenting with hydros. He finds a stepped float muub less " sticky " than a plain one. The annual general meeting was held at rs, Highgate Avenue, N., on May 20th. Mr. M. B. Ross, who has to ably conducted the affairs of the club for the past two and a half yean, stated, with regret, that owing to pressure of business he would be unable to spare the time to carry on his past duties as secretary. On Mr. K. (i. Girder's motion, a vote of thanks to Mr. Ross was passed with applause. The new ofioart of the club were elected as follows :—Treasurer, Mr. G. W. Pidsley; secretary, Mr. F. G. Hindsley, and a commitiee of seven, consisting of the above officers and Messrs. R. (;. Whyte, H. 1). Murray, M. II. Ross, R. L. Rogers, •ad k 1. t order (next committee muting June 5th, at 8 p.m., at 55, Church Crescent). It was decided to affiliate the club to the K. and M.A.A., and the 1>^gramme for the coming year was discussed. The secretary will supply all [liars to those Interested in model work. June 1st opens a new club year, and subscriptions (at. 6rf. per annum) should be sent to the hon. treasurer, Mr. I i. W. Pidsley, at 64, Milton Park, Highgate, N. Prospective members, and all interested, should vi-.it the club's flying ground, Bishop's Avenue, East Finchley, N., for the open competition on June mat. Bristol and W«st of England (Model Szctton) (3, ROYAL YORK CRESCENT, CLIFTON). Affiliated as a Model Club with the K. and Af.A.A. A MODKI. Hying meeting will be held on ihe Durdham Downs (top of Fountain Hilll on Saturday, June 71b, at 4 p.m., weather permitting. /Monthly Report.—A model hydro-aeroplane contest, organised by the Bristol Aero Club was held on May 17th at Portishead Marine Lake. The competitions, which included events for land machines, both hand-launched and rising from the ground, were judged by Mr. P. A. Thompson, hon. sec. of the aero club. Messrs. T. W. Kgerton and H. Dobree Leupold officiated as timekeepers, and Mr. R. V. Tivy, hon. sec. model section, as steward. Many excellent and spectacular flights were made, and the stability shown by the models in a strong and gusty wind was most remarkable. Great amusement was caus-d by the abrupt vol piques made by one or two of the models, and many of the most successful flights were terminated by dives into the lake. All the prizes were won by members of the model section of the Bristol Aero Club. The visitors from Bath, however, came in a very good second. The awards were as follows : hydroaeroplane contest—1st, K. T. Howse, 13 sees. ; and, W. A. Smallcombe. Rising from the ground contest—tst, E. Martin, 24 sees; 2nd, L. S. White, 17 sect. Hand-launched contest—1st, R. T. Howse, 43 sees. ; and, N. G. Stephens, 35 sees. Several flights of over 1,000 ft. were made, and numerous spectators were rewarded by such an exhibition of model flying as has rarely in-en witnessed under unpropitious weather conditions. Hsndon and Districts Model At.C. (3, ARGYLE RD.,W. HENDON) Tim ballot tor the Committee for the nexi three months will shortly be taken. Monthly Report.—A good amount of flying has been done during May and flic latter end of April, the chief events being the " best all-round flight " '-ontest (for hand-launched machines), and the duration (r.o.g.) competition. The former contest, held on April 27th, resolved itself into a struggle between H. K. Fletcher and I'.. Mitchell. The two competitors obtained an equal number of marks in the actual competition, and consequently were allowed another attempt each. Mr. Fletcher then taking the lead by three marks. Mr. Mitchell took second prize, and the third was won by Mr. Lawrence. Mr. Fletcher's model was of the o-t-l-Pl type, with a rectangular wing of rather small aspect-ratio. This model gained marks in duration and landing, while Mr. Mitchells model (o-t-t-Pa with tapered wing)gained most marks by its excellent stability and altitude. The duration (r.o.g.) contest, held on May jsth, attracted a fair number of competitors. First prize was taken by Mr. Hedges, who flew an 8j-oi. leading-elevator type monoplane, with tapered and upturned wing-tip*. The model is driven by two y-tn. propellers, with sis- strands of 1-in. rubber to each. Th: winning flight, of 37 sees., was an extremely spectacular one, the machine, launched with the wind, rising to a great altitude, antl finishing with a long glide. Mr. H. W. Hills obtained second prize with 13 sees. (o-i-i-Pa-typa). Third priz^ went to M. H. G. Hills, •7 sees. (t-t-o-Pa). During the afternoon, Mr. H. E. Fletcher put the club duration r.o.g. record up to 41 sees., with a tailed monoplane, with rectangular wing, fitted with an extremely light chassis, and Mr. K. V. Short established tractor r.o.g. records ol ly sees and 76 yards. Messrs. Shirt and Lawrence have both been very successful with r.o.g. machines, and the latter also with hand-launched duratio-i models. Mr. B. K. Johnson has been flying a tractor r.o.g. machine, a'td Mi. F. Hayward has obtained many good flights at good attitudes with a siu^Ie-screw model, with a Rumpler-l'aub: shaped plane. Leytonstone and District Aero Club (64, LKVSIKING ROAD.) FLVINI; as usual on Saturday, May 31st, at 3 p.m. Sunday, June 1st, at 6.30 a.m., model y.i fit pond. At 10 a.m., flying near Brickfields. Afont/tly Report.—During the lasi month, although comparatively few members have been flying, a fair annum of work has been done, and quite a lot of models are in hand. Members have been meeting every Sunday at 6O4 MAY 31, 1913. 6.30 a.m., and this will be continued through the summer. Messrs. H. Bedford and F. Grattan have spent a lot of time on hydros., and have constructed a biplane with Handley Page wings of 36 in. span. The fuselage is 36 m., and the total weight is 13 ozs. Up to the present it has not been very.? Jecessful, but it has not yet been thoroughly tested. This model is fitted with a single central float and wing balancers. Messrs. Bedford and Grattan have also introduced a new type of model, a single-propeller canard r.o.g. Ihe type seems more difficult to get off ground than the twinpropeller type. Mr. r . Hawthorn has been flying sjveral small tail type r.o.gs. He is quite an expert 011 these small nndels, and they are most reliable little flyers. Messrs. O. Hawthorn, T. Jack, L. McCulloch and F. Woods have also been out on several occasions. Altogether, those who have worked have every reason to be satisfied, but it is hoped that the month of June will see a decided advance on the earlier part of the year. The secretary wishes to remind members that subscriptions for June are now due. Several are outstanding for April and May. The club is now affiliated to the K. and M.A.A. N.E. London Mod'l Ae.C. (57, KING So.., GOSWELL RD., E.C.). Monthly Report.—The work of this club has been very promising during the past month, off-ground models being chiefly in evidence. The club are holding so off-ground competition for last years members, the prizes being a medals, 1st and and. The winner is the one who makes the best otf-ground duration before the end of June. Best durations, so far, arc B. H. Longstaffe, 55 sees., and H. Bond, 50 sees. Mr. J. E. Louch has been doing some fine work with his "record" tractor during the last month, making scores of flights, off- ground, all being well over 40 sees, (the present record). At Park Royal, on May 241I1, he made r.o.g. tractor flights of 5' sees, and 60? sees., timed by Mr. W. H. Akehurst. Messrs. Burton, Marmin, Vause, Dore, and other members still going as strong as ever. Paddingtou and Districts (77. SWINDERBY ROAD, WEMBLEY). SATURDAY, May 31st, r.o.g. and other practice in temporary field, kindly- provided by the owner, Mr. Perkins, of Greenford Green, until grass is cut on usual ground. Monthly Report.—On May 3rd, the hand-launched duration handicap was won by Mr. C. C. Dutton (scratch) with an excellent flight of 79 sees., 2nd prize being taken by Mr. F. W. Johnson, who obtained 65 points. H. Woolley, 60 points, was 3rd, and T. Carter, 58 points, 4th. On May 10th, an r.o.g. com petition was held, and these results, together with later ones, show that this club is now well to the fore in r.o.g. models. The 1st prize was well earned by Mr. A. Cannell with a duration of joj sees., and Mr. C. C. Dutton won 2nd prize with 57J sees. Among the " also flew " weie M, Levy, 27 sees. ; H. Woolley, 22^ tecs. ; and W. Evans, 18 sees. On Whit Monday, the club gave a display of model flying at the opening fete, held at Swiss Cottage, Watford, The novices' competition for aeromodellists residing in Watford, resulted in a match. Master E. L. Hill (won 5s. prize) beat Master Reginald Ellis by 6 sees. Ten mem bers of the club took part in the hand-launched duration competition, for which a first prize of IOJ. and a second prize of 5J. was offered. The durations were as follows:—Mr. A. Cannell, 55 sees. ; C. C. Dutton, 47 sees. ; T. Carter, 40 sees. ; R. Bird, 40 sees. ; C. Levy, 33 sees. : H. Woilleyand F. W. Johnson, 31 sees. Variety was added to the display by Mr. H. Weston, by flying several different types of models, and by Mr. H. Woolley, who flew his 12-oz. monoplane over the tallest trees with the greatest ease An excellent tea and the prizes, &c., were kindly provided by Mr. Newman, of Watford. The club is open to accept other similar engagements during the summer. On May 17th, another hand- launched duration handicap was held. First prize, ss., was taken by Mr._ R. Bird, who scored 82 points. Mr. H. Woolley won 2nd prize, 3.5., with 76 points, and Mr. W. Evans, 3rd prize, as., with 75 points ; A. Cannell scored 73 points : C. C. Dutton, 71; F. W. Johnson, 60; M. Levy, 46 ; and H. Weston, 33. Mr. T. Carter acted as competition timekeeper. On May a4th, the club played a very prominent part in the model aeroplane display in conjunction with the parent body, the K. and M.A.A., at the Empire Day Flying Carnival, held at Park Koyal. In the scratch r.o.g. sweepstake competition, the 2nd prize, 5.?., was taken by Mr. C. C. Dutton, with a duration of 58 sees. ; the third prize, 2s. 6d., being secured by Mr. A. Cannell with 52 sees. Good performances were also done by Mr. T. Carter, 45 sees,, and Mr. M. Levy, 44 sees. Late in the after noon several models were completely destroyed by a full sized Bleriot alighting upon them. Others had miraculous escapes from injury. The club was fortunate in not being the owner of any of the smashed models. Wimbledon & District (59B, ST. PHILLIPS RD.,LAVENDER HILL). FLYING Saturday and Sunday afternoons at 3 p.m. Monthly Report.—The number of members has been greatly increased during the past month, and after May 31st, there will be a small entrance fee. A great deal of flying has been done, and many new machines have been seen, chiefly r.o.gs. Williams has had out his r.o.g. monoplane a good deal, and obtained 2nd piize in a sweepstake on Whit-Monday. Other machines of this type have been flown by Laing, Easdale, Whiteland, Wilkinson, and Chown. Several new tractors have teen flown, one which attracted great attention being that of Whitworth, with which durations of 45 se:s. were obtained. Easdale and Laing also have had out tractors, the latter obtaining durations of over 30 sees. Hand-launched machines ha\e not been neglected, however, and the club record for this class has been raised to 62 sees, by Powell. Members will oblige by bringing up their subscriptions next week. UNAFFILIATED MODEL CLUB DIARY AND RhPORTS. Birmingham Aero Club (8, FREDERICK ROAD, EDGBASTON). Monthly Report.—had luck has been experienced with the glider which has been rebuilt, as last week-end, whilst being erected, a gust of wind caught the glider and turned it over, breaking two of the main spars. However, it is hoped ti have this rep lired within a week or so. A small trophy shield has been given for competition by Mr. R. Platts, the conditions of which will help to the standardising in some form of the various components of models. The competition is to take place monthly, the first being on June 28th. Entrance fee 6a. divided into first, second and third prizes. Gospel Oak and Districts (5, VICARS ROAD, N.W.). Monthly Report—Thi* club has recently been formed with the object of b-mging together practical model aeroplane constructors, who reside in the North-West of London. Members entertain large and appreciative audiences on Haiipstead Heath every Sunday, with some long and high flights. The competition for the pair of carved propellers, presented by Mr. Bonham for the longest distance, had to be postponed last Saturday owing to the crowds, but will be run off to-day (Saturday). The club duration-held by Mr. Curtis, with a Hall-Curtis mono.—of 43 sees., was raised by Mr. Hall, also with a Hall-Curtis monoplane, to 57,sees., altitude being a mirked feature with this machine. Mr. rrost out with the Star machines, getting in some fine flights with single screw, Mr. Burchel with single-screw machines, Mr. Gibbs doing long and high
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