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OCTOBER 4, 1913. Cup " rules were altered to the following : " Colver Cup," rule 5. The machine flying the longest duration to be adjudged the winner. 6. The minimum duration to be 45 sees. 7. The maximum weight limit of rubber to be 2 ozs. " The President's Challenge Cup," rule 5. The machine to weigh at least 4 ozs. with rubber. Sept. 20th, Mr. R. E. Rayner raised the club and Sheffield record for r.o.g. duration to 70 sees. Wimbledon and District 165, HOLLAND ROAD, W.). OCT. 4TH and 5th, flying as usual. Monthly Report.—Great activity throughout month, tractor models in particular having received much attention, seven new machines having been out. Mr. J. Dolittle has flown one of his " Gnat " models, getting it up to a good height; Mr. D. Easdale's tractor with Dunne type plane shows great stability ; Mr. F. Whitworth's hollow spar, geared motor flies very high, averaging about 40 sees., hand-launched ; Mr. D. Laing has succeeded in raising the tractor records to 50 sees, r.o.g. and 64 h.-l. This machine is 3 ft. long, weighing about e; ozs., and is a slow flyer, the power being supplied by two skeins of 3-strands i-strip, geared together, driving a io-in. diameter screw. Other tractors have been flown by Messrs. F. Wilkinson, N. Waghorn and L. G. Tucker. Much flying has been done with r.o.g. models. Mr. Connelly's new machine has shown itself a fine flyer, the best duration being 74 sees. Other r.o.g.'s have been flown by Messrs. L. Tucker, F. Hutcheon, S. Smith, Wilde-Smith and others. In the competition for the Association's Cup at Greenford on Sept. r3th, Mr. Slatter took 2nd place and Mr. D. Laing 6th. In the junior distance com petition at Wimbledon on Sept. 20th, Mr. F. Wilkinson took and place with a flight of 382 yds., Mr. F. Hutcheon 3rd with 161 yds., and Mr. L. G. Tucker 4th with 148 yds. In the competition for single-screw hydros, held on Rushmere Pond on same date, Mr. Slatter took 1st place with his "Canard" model, his best duration being 35 sees., which constitutes a record for this type of model. On the Codv Memorial Day at Karl's Court, Mr. Slatter gave a display with a twin-screw hydro., but owing to the limited space available, not much in the way of duration was attempted ; the flights, however, aroused great interest. Mr. Gregg has had out his single-screw hydro, on the Rushmere, but has not yet been able to get it to rise, though the machine is very steady on the water. Mr. F. Powell has flown his hollow-spar h.-l. machine, 0-1-1-P2 type, averaging 85 sees. On Sept. 21st, Mr. A. F. Houiberg was tuning up a h.-l. model, and obtained some fine flights at a great altitude, the best duration being TOI sees. Flying in the official trials at Leytonstone on Sept. 27th, he succeeded in raising the h.-l. duration record to 129 sees. UNAFFILIATED CLUBS. Brighton and Hove (59, WESTBOURNE GARDENS, HOVE). OCTOBER 4th, flying at Jack Aerodrome, 3 p.m. Monthly Report.—Excellent flying during September. Tractors particularly to the fore, Messrs. Barca, Akers, Hervey, Kerruish and Williams all making good flights, some of them being remarkable for both altitude and distance. Mr. Akers with r.o.g. obtained 50 sees, duration. Mr. Hervey (0-1-1-P2 r.o.g,). At Overflow the hydro, tests were very satisfactory ; Messrs. Barca, Akers and Hervey all succeeded in rising off at first attempt. Mr. Williams testing Curtiss tractor type of flying boat. Mr. Young's bat-boat will be ready for trial next week. Among others making good flights were Allen (0-1-1-P2) and Tugwell with sundry types. Messrs. Kerruish and Williams are about to start a series of researches into aerodynamic theory and practice. These will probably extend all through the winter and results will be embodied in communications to FLIGHT. Crovdon and District Ae.C. (158, HIGH STREET, CROYDON). Monthly Report.—The workshop is now in full swing and some very inter esting models have been made. A large biplane is being built by Mr. Bell, and it will practically be a scale model of an H. Farman biplane when finished. Tractor monoplanes are being made by Messrs. Carter, Snuther, Pavely, Finnigan, Horrocksand Hart. During September the following members have been out with—X. Hydros: Messrs. Bell, Hart, Carter, C. Smither, H. Smither, and Pavely. A duration competition was held on the 7th, and won by Mr. Pavely with his n| oz. hydro, monoplane. His time was 46 sees, out of sight. His model disappeared behind some high trees when going well, and one is justified in thinking that he obtained at least 55-60 sees., as his model is a fine glider. Mr. Bell was second with 32 sees. His model is a very stable flyer, and is fitted with flexible planes, a. R.o.g. (not tractors) Messrs. Bell, Carter, Smither, Mullins and Finnigan have all had good flights. Their models were made more for spectacular flights than for any great distance or duration. Mr. Bell has had flights of 60-70 sees, duration o&ground. His model is one of the highest flyers yet seen at Mitcham, and finishes its flight with a splendid glide. Mr. Mullins and Mr. Bell have also obtained distances of about 300-400 yds. 3. Tractors have been flown by Messrs. Bell, Pavely, Mullins, Carter, Smither Bros., and Hart, with varying success. A competition was held on the 21st for distance (off ground) and won by Mr. Pavely. He has had durations of 40-45 sees., and distances of 250-300 yds. On Oct. 5th a similar competition will be held. 4. Hand-launched models : Very few hand-launched models have been made, but Messrs. Bell, Mullins and Carter have had fine distance and duration flights with biplanes, and Messrs. Smither and Horrocks with monoplanes. Handsworth Aero Club (222, LOZELLS ROAD, HANDSWORTH). Monthly Report.—Members have been meeting every week-end at the Waston Fields, and have been steadily improving. Mr. Southwick was flying a 3-ft. single propellered r.o.g. monoplane, Mr. Haycock a small tractor mono, having a very short motor rod, Mr. Jones several times got the \ mile, and Mr. Bates 300-400 yds. Liverpool Aero Research Club (62, CEDAR GROVE, LIVERPOOL). OCT. 4TH, handicap duration competition for certificate. Monthly Report.—First general meeting Sept. 12th, when the provisional committee members were elected. Model flying demonstration took place, Sefton Park, Sept. 20th. A. G. Pugh and G. H. Kilshaw out with twin racers, doing about 50 sees. The Kilshaw tractor monoplane made a few short flights, getting off after a fairly short run and flying steady, Mr. B. Tear was also present with an r.o.g. "Canard," his " Mann" mono, flying well. Sept. 23rd, general meeting, at which it was decided that the club starts officially on Oct. 4th, the fee per annum for the ordinary model section is 5J., or is. 6/t. per half year, being then due. Qualifying tests and subscription for the "scientific" section will be discussed at the next meeting, together with other matters relative to same. Sept. 27th, members attended the "Cody Fund" Flying Meeting at Aintree. Manchester Model Ae.C (890, CHESTER ROAD, STRETFORD), OCT. 4TH, meeting at Trafford Park aerodrome, 3 p.m. Monthly Report.—Very little to report for last month owing to holidays. R.o.g. machines have been mostly in evidence. Mr. Kenworthy passed for his first-class certificate. On Sept. 27th the club met the Sheffield Aero Club in an r.o.g. duration contest, which resulted in a fine win for the S.A.C., their average [JFyGHTJ being 68* sees, to our 40 sees. Mr. Askew raised their r.o.g. duration record to 81 sees., while Mr. Watson raised the M.M. A.C,record to 50 sees. Scottish Ae*S*(**RocHELLE,"LiMEsiDE AVENUE, RUTHERGLEN). DURING winter months, meetings will be held fortnightly. Oct. 4th, members attending Edinburgh Model Aero Club's meeting ; attempts at records. Oct. 18th, hydros and tractors, etc., at Maxwell Park. Members are requested to take a note of these dates. Monthly Report.—Since the beginning of the month, members have been busy constructing new models for the hydro, competition, held Sept. 20th, for the Silver Medal kindly presented by Col. J. A. Sillars. Owing to inclement weather none of the models were tested before the competition day. Among the specta tors were Lord Rowallan and his son, who were extremely interested in the models. Lord Rowallan very kindly offered to present a Cup for competition to the club, which we had much pleasure in accepting. Sept. 20th : Mr. C. F. Arthur had out a new elevator type hydro., fitted with four floats of a new type, weight complete 14 ozs. Other models were: Mr. J. Mills' hydro-biplane, tail behind type ; Mr. J. Donaldson's tail-behind type, fitted with floats of a unique design and construction, fastened to the chassis in an entirely new manner ; Mr. W. Foster's old hydro, of the elevator type ; Mr. C. Boyd's new hydro., weight 4 ozs. complete, and also an r.o.g. ; Mr. Graham's new hydro. ; Mr. I. Ross's single screw tractor. Mr. J. C. Balden's new hydro, tail-behind type, weight complete 14 ozs., has got off several times, and on one occasion flew three- quarters of the way across the pond. The winner of the competition was Mr. J. C. Balden, with Mr. C. F. Arthur a good second. S. Eastern Model Ae.C. (i, RAILWAY APPROACH, BROCKLEY). OCT. 4TH, flying, Woolwich Common, 4.30 to 6.30 p.m. ; 5th, Blackheath, 7.30 to 10 a.m. Lee Aerodrome, 10.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. Trophy Competition.—The final round of the second quarter of the South Eastern Trophy Competition produced a very hard-fought sporting contest. So closely were the models matched that at no stage of the proceedings was it possible to forecast the winner. In the end it resulted in a well-earned victory for Mr. Plummer (of the Beckenham branch), with Messrs. Chinnery and Westwoodas runners-up. As stipulated in the rules (published in these columns on July 27th), the competition was for models of the tractor type, with a built-up fuselage and a minimum weight of 1 lb. As may be expected the competing machines were of quite a respectable size, and, without exception, presented a very realistic and workmanlike appearance, in fact they were really scientific models and not toys. No doubt this is the reason why many members who had built very promising models were unable to get them tuned up in the short time they left for that operation. Mr. Plummer's model won with a fine high flight of 25 sees, duration, with the runners-up a few seconds behind. Monthly Report.—Principally owing to the Trophy Competition, the past month has been a very busy one, so much so that it is impossible to give here a detailed account of the work done, but a brief description of the machines which distinguished themselves in the competition will no doubt be of interest. When building his models, Mr. Plummer makes it a practice never to sacrifice strength forjigbtness; consequently his monoplane looks, and is, a strong, welj- designed scientific model. Despite its comparatively large span, the plane is made of wire, with slightly negative tips, and is braced to a rather ingeniously constructed cabaney which can be slid backwards and forwards and so warp the wing. Although the plane is thus stayed, enough flexibility is left at the tips to give the model a certain amount of automatic stability. The chassis is of rather rigid construction, which is somewhat compensated for by the wheels being attached by means of wire springs. Mr. Chinnery's model was one of his well- known " Gull's Wing " monoplanes, and in its qualifying test attained a duration of 22 sees. To the perfecting of this type of automatic-stability model, Mr. Chinnery has practically confined his attention during the past two vears, and he has evolved a chassis which almost "stands up" to anything. The mono plane entered by Mr. Westwood was slightly larger than the preceding two, and flexibility seemed to be the keynote to its construction. It is chiefly remarkable from the unusual width of the fuselage (composed of four members), but otherwise is almost identical with its smaller predecessors. One of the most interesting entries was Mr. R. W. Prance's scale model Morane-Saulnier mono plane, which presented a most businesslike appearance, the plane, tail and fin being double surfaced, and the fuselage enclosed. A complete set of controls and the pilot's cockpit was also fitted. Unfortunately while being tuned up prior to the competition it side-slipped on to the wing tip, cracking a rib. This disqualified the model, for one of the rules was that all models at the completion of their tests must be in an undamaged condition. This fate also befel Mr. Nicholls, whose mono, did a spiral dive and broke its chassis, which was an exact replica of that used on the Martinsyde monos. A very fast-looking machine was entered by Mr. Peters, but did not aquit itself as well as was expected. During the month Mr. Brown has been putting in very good work with tractor monoplanes and " A " frames, all of them having a terrific velocity, in fact they were quite the speediest 'buses ever seen on Blackheath. Mr. Evans has been persevering with his r.o.g. "A "frame, also Mr. Morgan, whose model, though rather ancient, has been making some good flights (average duration 40 sees.). This member has also had out two new tractors, which as yet only do 20 sees. Other small tractors have been flown by Messrs. Westwood, Chinnery (2), Nicholls and Brunton. The latter has had some good flights with a twin-propeller floating tail mono. A small 3-oz. racing biplane has been successfully flown by Mr. Nichollfi and an all-metal mono, by Mr. Clark. Mr. Hatful only member with a hydro. At Burnham-on-Crouch Mr. Rippon's large (20-oz.) mono, has been much admired. Besides giving a good account of itself on Blackheath, Mr. Chinnery's large tractor has been busy on Hilly Fields, where 200-ft. glides were obtained. Mr. Peters' mono. (15-oz.) has made similar glides on the Riddlesdowns. This member also been flying tractor biplane with very flexible tips. R.o.g. "A" brought out by Mr. Dixon, average duration 35 sees., it being rather handi capped with square-section rubber. He has also been experimenting with kites, which is rather an untouched field with the S.E.M.A.C. Considerable amuse ment has been created by Mr. Jones' 3-oz. twin-prop, mono., which now performs M. Pegoud's famous stunt of flying upside down, which it does for about 50 yds. The programme for the coming winter is now in course of preparation, and particulars will be announced later. Stony Stratford and District Kite and Model Ae.C. (OLD STRATFORD). Monthly Report.-—Topics for the last two meetings have been " Propellers and " Model Types or Fuselage Design." An attempt to start the ball rolling in the revised record performance classes was made by the secretary, Mr. O. Hamilton, Jun., whose flight of 122 yards with a single-screw machine was passed at the last meeting in the single-screw hand launched models class No. 2a. Mr. Brown's attempt on the general record has also been filed. For an open kite competition on Sept. 27th, at the Wolverton Recreation Ground, by permission of the Wolverton Parish Council, n entries were received. Five kites were sent up at the judge's signal and the result was as follows :—Mr. E. Brown, 1st, 98 marks; E. Brown, 05 marks ; 3rd, Mr. T. A. Moore, 92 marks. The competition was open to a radius of 20 miles and this only produced two entries outside club members. 1-107
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