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The countries represented were France, Great Britain, Germany, United States, Austria, Belgium, Holland, Hungary, Italy, Russia and Switzerland. Aviators' Certificates. It was decided that on January ist, 1914, the altitude flight should be increased to 100 metres (328 ft.), and that the aeroplane should glide to the ground from that height with engine cut off. Airship Pilot Certificates. It was decided that on January 1st, 1914, the qualification should be 20 ascents in an airship in the case of the applicant possessing an Aeronaut's Certificate and 25 ascents if the applicant does not possess an Aeronaut's Certificate. The age of candidates was raised from 18 to 21. Gordon-Bennett Race, 1914. Following consideration of the report of the sub-committee appointed at Brussels, it was decided that the 1914 race for the Gordon-Bennett Trophy should be over a distance of 200 kiloms., the course to be at least 5 kiloms. round. It was also decided that each competitor should make a preliminary test to show that on an out and home course of 2 kiloms. the machine is capable of an average speed of less or not more than equal to 70 kiloms. an hour. Three attempts will be allowed to each competitor, and the machine must maintain an altitude of at least 30 metres. Cross-Country Records. It was decided that in future non-stop journeys in a straight line across country should be recognised as distance records. Passenger Records. It was decided that in attempts for passenger records actual passengers must be carried and not an equivalent weight in ballast. A vote of thanks was passed to Mr. Roger W. Wallace, K. C, and Mr. Griffith Brewer for attending the Conference on behalf of the Royal Aero Club. Cross-Country Record, with One Passenger.—In view of the recent decision of the F.A.I, to recognise the cross-country records, the Committee unanimously decided to accept as a British record the cross-country flight of Capt. C. A. H. Longcroft, of the THE ROYAL FLYING CORPS. The following appointments were announced in the Tendon Gazette of the 2nd inst. :— War Office. —Commands and Staff. — Col. (temporary Brigadier-General) David Henderson, C.B., D.S.O., from Director of Military Training at the War Office to be Director-General of Military Aeronautics, and to retain his temporary rank whilst so employed. Dated September 1st, 1913. R.F.C.—Military Wing.—The undermentioned to be flying officers. Dated August 14th, 1913: Capt. Wilfrid Picton-Warlow, the Welsh Regiment ; Lieut. Uhck J. D. Bourke, the Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry ; Lieut. George E. Todd, the Welsh Regiment; Lieut. Reginald R. Rodwell, the Prince of Wales's Own West Yorkshire Regiment) ; Lieut. Thomas W. Mulcahy-Morgan, Princess Victoria's (Royal Irish Fusiliers) ; Lieut. Reginald P. Mills, 5th Battn. the Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment) ; 2nd Lieut. Alexander Shekleton, the Royal Munster Fusiliers; and 2nd Lieut. Napier J. Gill, Royal Artillery. (Note.—The above-named officers to be seconded.) Second Lieut. Edward N. Fuller, Royal Flying Corps (Special Reserve) ; and 2nd Lieut. Christopher W. Wilson, Royal Flying Corps (Special Reserve). The following appointment was announced by the Admiralty on the 30th ult. :— Staff-Surgeon M. Cameron, M.B., to the " Hermes," for R.N. Flying School, Eastchurch, temporary, undated. ROYAL FLYING CORPS (MILITARY WING). WAR OFFICE summary of work for week ending August 30th :— No. 1 (Airship) Squadron. South Farnborough. — The "Beta" and "Delta" were out several days this week. The " Beta " is giving every satisfaction since her last overhaul. It is hoped that the " Delta" will finish her trials next week. No. 2 (Aeroplane) Squadron. Montrose.—This squadron is on its way to Ireland, but the machines have been considerably delayed on account of fog. Three machines are at Stranraer waiting to cross. The remainder are expected to reach the coast to-day. No. 3 (Aeroplane) Squadron. Netheravon.—2,153 miles in all were flown by this squadron during the week. Several long cross-country reconnaissances were carried out, in one of which Lieut. Roupell damaged his machine and suffered slight injuries. Satisfactory results were obtained in reconnaissance work with troops in the Southern Command on the 26th. Royal Flying Corps, on August 19th, 1913. Capt. Longcroft, accompanied by Lieut.-Col. F. H. Sykes, Commandant of the Royal Flying Corps (Military Wing), ascended at Farnborough at 9.40 a.m., and alighted at Alnmouth, Northumberland, at 3.10p.m., without any intermediate landings, a distance of 287 miles. The aircraft used was a B.E., fitted with a 70 h.p. Renault motor. Particulars of the flight will be sent to the Federation for its acceptance as a World's record. Gordon-Bennett Aviation Race. — With reference to the Gordon-Bennett Aviation Race, which takes place at Rheims, on the 29th inst., the British and Colonial Aeroplane Co., Ltd., have written to the Royal Aero Club, withdrawing from the competition on account of pressure of business. The club will be glad to hear from any aviator desirous of filling the vacancy thus created. British International Motor Boat Race. The Royal Motor Yacht Club have kindly placed at the disposal of the Club a number of Honorary Membership tickets for the races for the British International Trophy. The races will take place on the 10th and nth insts. at 3 p.m. in Osborne Bay, Isle of Wight, and Maple Leaf IV representing Great Britain will be in charge of Mr. T. O. M. Sopwith. The Headquarters of the Royal Motor Yacht Club, the " Enchantress," will be moved to Osborne Bay for the races. Members wishing to attend are requested to make application to the Secretary of the Royal Aero Club from whom all particulars can be obtained. British Empire Michelin Competitions £800 and £500. Intending competitors are reminded that these prizes are now open for competition, and full particulars can be obtained on appli cation to the Club. Paris—London Air Race. It has now been decided that the Flying Race from Paris to London will take place early in October, and not on the 13th inst. as previously announced. Full particulars will be issued in the course of a few days. 166, Piccadilly, W. HAROLD E. PERRIN, Secretary. No. 4 (\eroplane) Squadron. Netheravon.—" A" flight (Breguets) and "C" flight (M. Farmans) carried out numerous reconnaissances daily. A party of officers and men are now visiting the Sopwith Aviation Works to gain experience of this type of machine. No. 5 (Aeroplane) Squadron. South Farnborough.—The Maurice Farman flight were out daily, and are busy getting their machines and transport ready for Army manoeuvres. Flying Depot (L. of C). South Farnborough.—Experimental work on various lines are carried out on B. E.'s and Maurice Farmans. Lieut. Lawrence of No. 2 Squadron, took over a new B.E. 70 h.p. Renault, from the Royal Aircraft Factory, and was out testing her climbing capabilities on the 28th. He was forced to descend owing to darkness on attaining a height of 10,500 ft. General.—Ten new officers reported themselves for duty on the 25th. They have been posted to various squadrons and are busy practising flying and observing preparatory to going on Army manoeuvres next month. R.F.C. Squadron Flies to Ireland. CAPT. DAWES, on Tuesday of last week, on his Maurice Farman, set out from Montrose to fly to Ireland, and he was followed the next day by Capts. Longcroft, Tucker, and MacLean, and Lieut. Dawes, all on B.E. machines. Capt. Dawes was detained for some time at Dysart by fog, but later reached Stranraer ; while of the others, Capts. MacLean and Longcroft got through, but Capt. Tucker was brought down in Fifeshire, and had his machine smashed through running into a wall, and Lieut. Dawes, through a petrol pipe breaking, had to stay overnight at Inverkeithing. Bad weather detained the machines at Stranraer until Monday, when Capt. Becke and Lieut. Waldron arrived on B.E.'s from Montrose. Capts. Dawes, Becke, and Longcroft, and Lieuts. Waldron and Dawes then set out on the trip across the sea to Ireland, but Capt. Longcroft had to go back for a slight adjustment to his machine. The others got across, and completed their journey to Rathbane, near Limerick, Capt. Dawes landing en route at Newcastle, co. Down. Mr. Churchill and Col. Seely in the Air. BOTH the First Lord of the Admiralty and the Secretary of State for War enjoyed trips in the air on Thursday last week. Mr. Churchill, who had paid a visit of inspection to the Calshot Flying Station, was taken by Lieut. Spencer Grey over the Solent and for some distance up Southampton Water, Col. Seely subse quently going up in the same machine.
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