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[fQ. GHT Farman 70. Flenry Fartnan 31, 100 h. p. Avro 16, Bristol 24, and the rebuilt Short tractor. BrookUnds Aerodroin?. On Tuesday last week Lieut. Cholmondeley arrived from East- church on a Henry Farman biplane with a mechanic as passenger, and afterwards proceeded to Farnborough. Mr. Hawker made a plucky and almo-t successful attempt on Wednesday on the Michelin crosscountry comi etition to L'astchurch, Southampton, Salistiuty and Hendon, where he reluctantly re linquished his attempt when a few miles more would have brought victory in sight. On Saturday, Mr. Hawker flew to Farnb irough on the new 80 h.p. Sopwith biplane, returning at dusk. Mr. Raynham, with Mr. Vincent Water'all a-; a passenger, flew to Ilendon, and on his return gave another fine exhibition of his machine's—80 h.p. Avro tractor biplane—wonderful capabilities, not the least investing being when he made it climb with engine off—a feat which no other machine has yet accomplished. Its great range of speed is another great factor in its favour. Much activity was displayed at the Vickers and Bristol schools, the former having three machines out and the latter two. Earlier in the day the Grahamc-White biplane passed over the aerodrome en route for Hendon. There was again some excellent flying on Sunday. Mr. Raynham on his Avro biplane was first out, and took up several passengers, amongst whom was Mr. Hearst, who seemed delighted with his experience. During the afternoon, Mr. Raynham gave some fine exhibition flights, on one occasion racing side by side with Mr. Hawker on the Sopwith biplane. Mr. Merriam was next out, and, after making a fine spiral descent from a great height was busy with pupils on two Bristol biplares. Mr. Barnwell was out on the Vickers 70 h.p. biplane, the machine proving extremely handy under control and developing quite a nice speed. Mr. Hawker was on the new 80 h.p. Sopwith biplane, and the Martinsyde monoplane on which the winner of the ballot for the free passenger flight (Mr. VV. Bunce of School Hill, Ascot) had a trip was also flying well. Several new machines are expected out during the coming week. The Vickers 100 h.p. Gnome-engined biplane, with quick- firing gun has now arrived, and experiments of a most interesting character may be expecteU in the near future. The Sunbeam Co. expect to have ready a special too h.p. Sunbeam aero engine for testing in the Maurice Farman biplane by Mr. Jack Alcock. The Bristol tractor biplane is expected back, and shou d more than hold its own with other machines of a like type. Messrs. A. V. Roe and Co. have fixed up shed accommodation for their up-to-date machines. Sub-Lieut. John D. Harvey, R.N., who took bis ticket In excellent style at the Bristol School, Brooklands, recently. The Bleriot Co. have taken an important b!ock of sheds, and will shortly commence the erection of their machines at Brooklands. Many other enquiries are being received for sheds, and altogether things may be said to be distinctly booming at Brooklands. NOVEMBER 29, 1913 Bristol School.—Merriam up before pupils arrived on Monday last week Mr Macdonell afterwards making a fine solo, with neat landings.' Merriam then up behind Lieut. Robertson on six straights and two circuits, arterwards behind Mr. Jacques on straights. Mr. Finny making fine figures of eight and landing-. 2nd Lieut. R. W. G. Hinds (Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers), another pupil at the Bristol School, Brooklands, who has 'ust obtained his Royal Aero Club brevet. Merriam finished up by taking Lieut. Bridson for a high flight over Weybridge, and on returning the wind was so strong that they made little progress. Blowing all day on Tuesday, flying impossible. Merriam for test on Wednesday, then with Mr. Jacques (behind on straights). Messrs. Macdonell and Finny figures of eight, Lieut. Bridson circuits, Lieut. Robertson straights and circuits, McDonald straights and circuits, the latter two pupils doing their first circuits in fine style. Merriam afterwards took Capt. Parker (new pupil) for his first trip up to over 2,000 ft., gliding down into aerodrome ; pupil delighted with his flight. In the afternoon Merriam testing, taking Mr. Arthur E. Stone as passenger. Vickers School.—Monday, last week, Barnwell on biplane 21 with Messrs. Macdonell, Lee and Hinsbelwood. Barnwell on biplane 21 solo and with Messrs. Macdonell and Hinshelwood, Wednesday morning. Ca^t. Wood on biplane 21. Messrs. Howell and Hinshelwood solos on biplane 20. Messrs. Joubert de la Ferte and Webb soles on No. 5 mono. In afternoon, Barnwell on biplane 20 with Messrs. Dawton and Dowding (new pupils). Messrs. Paterson, Joubert de la Feite and Wynne Roberts on No. 5 mono., the last-named being with instructor. Messrs. Hinshelwood and Macdonell solos on biplane 20. Paterson with Capt. Lee. Mr. Elsdon tolo biplane 20. Saturday, in morning, Messrs. Hinshelwood and Macdonell solos on biplane 20, Barnwell, Joubert de la Feite, Newton-Clare, Elsdon, and Morgan solos on No. 5 monoplane. Elsdon with Capt. Lee on biplane 20. In afternoon Ban.well on biplane 26 with Messrs. Dawson and Dowding. Paterson and Messrs. Webb, Newton- Clare, Joubert de la Ferte, solos on No. 5 monoplane. Messrs. Elsdon, Macdonell, Barton and Pierson solos on biplane 20. Barnwell on biplane 26 with passengers, Sunday. Eastbourne Aerodrome. WEDNESDAY of last week, in the afternoon, Fowler gave an exhitition on the E.A.C. biplane, after which school work com menced. Gassier was out with Mr. Dennis Gwynne, a pupil who has just joined the school. He was followed by Fowler, who had Mr. Hunt up in the pilot's seat. Work continued until dark. Nothing further could be done until Saturday when Gassier had the school 'bus out and went up with Mr. Thornely, who has passed his brevet tests, but is remaining on for further practice and to go for his superior. Gassier then took up Mrs. Salmon, a lady pupil who has recently joined, and afterwards he had Mr. Hunt up. 302
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