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LIGHT OCTOBER 4, 1913. IKe Rocral £Iero Clu of the United Kiz\gdo OFFICIAL /NOTICES TO MEMBERS HE Committee Meeting. A MEETING of the Committee was held on Tuesday, September 30th, 1913, when there were present:—Col. H. C. L. Holden, C.B., F.R.S., in the Chair, Mr. G. B. Cockburn, Mr. F. K. McClean, Mr. Mervyn O'Gorman, Mr. C. F. Pollock, Mr. T. 0. M. Sopwith, and the Secretary. The Late Captain Bertram Dickson. The Chairman referred to the death of Captain Bertram Dickson, who had been a Member of the Club for many years, and who had also served on the Committee. A resolution of sympathy was unanimously passed and directed to be conveyed to the relatives. New Member,—The following new Member was elected : — Lieut. Hugh Frederick Treeby. Aviators' Certificates.—The following Aviators' Certificates were granted:— 627. Lieut. Reginald John Bone, R.N. (E.A.C. Biplane, East bourne Aviation Co., Eastbourne). Aug. 16th, 1913. 628. Leonard Rupert Staddon (Carpenter Warrant Officer) (Short Biplane, Naval School, Eastchurch), Sept. 12th, 1913. 629. Frederic George Bevis (E.A.C. Biplane, Eastbourne Aviation Co., Eastbourne). Sept. 13th, 1913. 630. Engineer-Lieut. Gerald West Storey Aldwell, R.N. (Short Biplane, Naval School, Eastchurch). Sept. 15th, 1913. 631. E.R.A. Albert Edward Case (Maurice Farman Biplane, Central Flying School, Upavon). Sept. 17th, 1913. 632. Noel Pemberton Billing (Henry Farman Biplane, Brook- lands). Sept. 17th, 1913. 633. Wilfrid Watts (Caudron Biplane, Ewen School, Hendon). Sept. 17th, 1913. 634. Edward John Addis (Vickers Biplane, Vickers School, Brook- lands). Sept. 17th, 1913. 635. Capt. Francis A. Ferguson, R.E. (Bristol Biplane, Bristol School, Salisbury Plain). Sept. 22nd, 1913. 636. Petty Officer P'rederick James Hooper (Short Biplane, Naval School, Eastchurch). Sept. 22nd, 1913. 637. E.R.A. Vivian Rees (Short Biplane, Naval School, East church). Sept. 27th, 1913. The following Certificate taken in America was passed :— Henry S. Keating. Aeronaut's Certificate.—The following Aeronaut's Certificate was granted :— 35. Capt. Robert Pigot. Airship Pilot's Certificate.—The following Airship Pilot's Certificate was granted :— 20. Capt. Robert Pigot. British Records. Pilot and Four Passengers. The report of flight made by Louis Noel, with four passengers, The aircraft used 120 h.p. Austrian at Hendon, on September 9th, 1913, was considered, and it was decided to accept the flight of 10 mins. 7 sees., as a British duration record for pilot and four passengers. The aircraft used was a Grahame-White Biplane fitted with a 90 h.p. Austrian Daimler. Pilot and Seven Passengers. The report of flight made by Louis Noel, with seven passengers, at Hendon, on September 22nd, 1913, was considered, and it was decided to accept the flight of 17 mins. 25* sees., as a British Duration Record for pilot and seven passengers, was a Grahame-White Biplane fitted with a Daimler. It was further decided to submit this flight to the Federation Aeronautique Internationale for confirmation as a World's Record, the previous best recorded being 6 mins. 49 sees. London-Paris Race.—The report of the delegates who repre sented the Club at the Conference at Rheims was received. (Full particulars appear under these notices.) Kite and Model Aeroplane Association.—The appointment of the Kite and Model Aeroplane Association as the authority to govern models in this country was renewed for the year 1914. It was also decided to present the Association with a Prize of ^5 $s. for competition in 1914. London-Paris Race. A conference was held during the Rheims Aviation Meeting to deal with the London-Paris Race. The Aero-Club de France was represented by Mr. R. Soreau and Mr. E. Surcouf, and the Royal Aero Club by Mr. Frank K. McClean, Mr. J. H. Ledeboer, and Mr. H. E. Perrin (Secretary). It wa= decided to hold the Race in the spring of next year, starting from London to Paris and back, and to institute a handicap on a weight-carrying basis. The pro posals of the French Club as to the handicap will be considered by the Competitions Committee of the Royal Aero Club. It was further decided to make it an Annual Race and for the year, 1915, the start and finish will be in Paris. The Prizes for the Race for the first year amount at the present time to nearly .£1,500, of which £700 has alteady been deposited with the Royal Aero Club by the International Correspondence Schools. The balance is being subscribed by the Aero-Club de France. Presentation to Club Library. Mr. A. E. Berriman has very kindly presented to the Club Library a copy of his book " Aviaticn." 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- caiion to the Club. The closing dates are :— British Empire Michelin No. I, £500 ... October 31st, 1913. ,, ,, 2, £800 ... October 15th, 1913. 166, Piccadilly, W. HAROLD E. PERRIN, Secretary. FOURNY'S GREAT FLIGHT OF 15.990 KILOMS.—On the left, fixing up his engine with oil and petrol at the completion of one of the circuits, and on the right, Fourny crossing the finishing line on his Maurice Farman at the end of one of his circuits for the Coupe Michelln. 1090
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