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f/DOHT NOVEMBER 29, 1913. Committee Meeting. A MEETING of the Committee was held on Tuesday last, November 25th, 1913, when there were present :—Col. H. C. L. Holden, C.B., F.R.S., in the Chair, Mr. Griffith Brewer, Mr. Ernest C. Bucknall, Prof. A. K. Huntington, Mr. J. T. C. Moore- Brabazon, Mr. Alec Ogilvie, Mr. C. F. Pollock, Mr. A. Mortimer Singer, Mr. R. W. Wallace, K.C., and the Secretary. New Members,—The following new Members were elected : — Francis Percy Adams, R. Metcalfe Smith, Lieut. Anson Paul Northey and Herbert Chevenix Trench. Aviators' Certificates.—The following Aviators' Certificates were granted:— 683 Acting-Lieut. Rupert Healey Walley, R.N.R. (Maurice Farman Biplane, Central Flying School, Upavon). Oct. 21st, 1913. 684 Chief-Armourer Charles Hart Whitlock, R.N. (Bristol Bip:ane, Naval School, Eastchurch). Nov. 1st, 1913. 685 Sergt. Fred Farrer, R.F.C. (Maurice Farman Biplane, Central Flying School, Upavon). Nov. 7th, 1913. 686 Lieut. The Hon. Herbeit Lyttelton Pelham (2nd Bn. Royal Sussex Regt.) (Vickers Biplane, Vickers School, Brook- lands). Nov. nth, 1913. 687 Lieut. Hugh Frederic Treeby (West Riding Regt.) (Bristol Biplane, Bristol School, Brooklands). Nov. i6th, 1913 688 2nd Lieut. William Ralph Elliot Harrison, R.F.A. (Bristol Biplane, Bristol School, Salisbury Plain). Nov. 21st, 1913. 689 Henry Spencer Newton Courtney (Bristol Biplane, Bristol School, Salisbury Plain). Nov. 22nd, 1913. 690. Lieut. Robert John Ferguson Barton (Royal Scots Fusiliers), (Vickers Biplane, Vickers School, Brooklands). Nov. 24th, I9I3- The following Aviators' Certificates were passed in France :— M. H. Lockwood, H. A. F. Yates. Aeronaut's Certificate.—The following Aeronaut's Certificate was granted : — 37. Lieut. A. Corbett Wilson, R.F.A. Airship Pilot Certificate.—The following Airship Pilot Cer tificate was granted :— 22. Lieut. A. Corbett Wilson, R.F.A. British Empire Michelin Cup No. 1 £500 —The Com mittee, after examining the Observers' Reports and Certificates relating to the aeroplane, unanimously awarded the Prize of ^500 and Trophy offered by the Michelin Tyre Co., to Mr. Reginald Hugh Carr. Mr. Carr, on November 6th, 1913, made a flight of 300 miles between Hendon and Brooklands, alighting every 60 miles. The aeroplane, constructed by the Grahame-White Aviation Co., Ltd., was fitted with 100 h.p. Green Motor, Zenith Carburettor, British Bosch Magneto, Sphinx and Aster Sparking Plugs and Lang Propeller. Aviators' Certificates.—The new regulations for Aviators' Certificates, passed by the K&leration Aeronautique Internationale, and which come into force on January 1st next, were considered and ordered to be issued to the various Aviation Schools as early as possible. (The regulations will be found in these Notices). Suspension of M. Ernest Guillaux.—Letter was read from the Federation Aeronautique Internationale, notifying the suspension of M. Ernest Guillaux, a French aviator, from taking paitinany sporting events for a period of ten years from November 7th, 1913. Aviators' Certificates, NEW REGULATIONS. Special attention is drawn to the new regulations for Aviators' Certificates, which come into force on January 1st, 1914. Revised forms for Observers are being prepared, and will be issued to the Aviation Schools shortly. In the altitude flight a maximum reading aneroid must be carried by the candidate. Aviation Schools please note. FEDERATION AERONAUTIQUE INTERNATIONALE. AVIATORS' CERTIFICATES. The Sporting Authority governing aviation in each country repre sented on the F.A.I, can alone grant Aviators' Certificates to all candidates, of at least IS years of age, and corning under its jurisdiction. 1. To candidates of the same nationality as the Club. 2. To foreigners belonging to a country not represented on the F.A.I. 3. To foreigners of a country represented on the F.A.I. ; but in this case the certificate can only be delivered with the authorisation of the Sporting Authority of the candidate's country. The Royal Aero Club of the United Kingdom will grant certificates in accordance with the regulations of the Federation Aeronautique Internationale to candidates who have complied with the following rules : — Rules. 1. Candidates must accomplish the three following tests, each being a separate flight :— A and B.—Two distance flights, consisting of at least 5 kilometres (3 miles 185 yards) each in a closed circuit, without touching the ground or water, the distance to be measured as described below. C. One altitude flight, during which a height of at least 100 metres (328 feet) above the point of departure must be attained ; the descent to be made from that height with the motor cut off. The landing must be made in view of the observers. 2. The candidate must be alone in the aircraft during the three tests. 3. Starting from and alighting on the water is only permitted in one of the distance flights A or B. 4. The course on which the aviator accomplishes flights A and B must be marked out by two posts or buoys situated not more than 500 metres (547 yards) apart. 5. The turns round the posts or buoys must be made alternately to the right and to the left so tha* the flight will consist o' an uninterrupted series of figures of 8. 6. The distance flown shall be reckoned as if in a straight line between the two posts or buoys. 7. The alighting after the two distance flights in tests A and B shall be made:— (a) By stopping the motor at or before the moment of touching the ground or water ; (b) By bringing the aircraft to rest not more than 50 metres (164 feet) from a point indicated previously by the candidate. 8. All alightings must be made in a normal manner, and the observers must report any irregularities. 9. Each of the flights must be vouched for in writing by observers appointed by the Royal Aero Club. All tests must be under the control of, and in places agreed to by, the Royal Aero Club. 10. The Royal Aero Club declines all responsibility for any accidents, or any damage that may occur to the aviators, their aircraft, or to any third parties during or in connection with the qualifying tests of the candidate. 11. Candidates must make application on a form provided for that purpose, and this form must be sent to the Royal Aero Club prior to the tests being made. Any expenses incurred must be borne by the candidates. 12. Foreigners belonging to a country represented on the Federation Aeronautique Internationale can only receive a certificate from the Royal Aero Club with the consent of their national sporting authority. A certificate may be granted to a foreigner whose country is not represented on the Federation Aeronautique Internationale. 13. The Committee of the Royal Aero Club will decide if the candidate has qualified for a certificate, but reserves the right to refuse the same or withdraw the same at any time without giving reasons. 14. The decision of the Committee of the Royal Aero Club in all matters connected with the tests is final and without appeal. International Aero Exhibition, 1914. In connection with the International Aero Exhibition to be held at Olympia in March, 1914, a section for Models, under the patronage of the Royal Aero Club, will be organised by the Kite and Model Aeroplane Association. The prizes in the following classes will be given by the Royal Aero Club :— 1. Power-driven Models (excluding rubber and spring motors) — 1st Prize, £10 ; 2nd Prize, £$. 2. Models driven by any other motive power :—Section (a). 1st Prize, £5 ; 2nd Prize, £3 ; 3rd Prize, £1. Section (6). 1st Prize, £2 ; 2nd Prize, £1. 1300
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