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IKe Rooral &ero Clu of the llixitecl Kii\gdo ±\W OFFICIAL /NOTICES TO MEMBERS Aviators' Certificates. NEW REGULATIONS. SPECIAL attention is drawn to the new regulations for Aviators' Certificates which came into force on January 1st, 1914. In the altitude flight a maximum reading aneroid must be carried on the aeroplane. The revised rules are as follows :— AVIATORS' CERTIFICATES. (Federation Aironautique Internationale.) 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 18 years of age, and coming 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 kilo metres (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 ICO 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, without restarting the motor. 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 tests A and B. 4. The course on which the aviator accomplishes tests 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 that the flight will consist of 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. AH 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 he sent to the Royai 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 Aeionautique 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. The Jacques Schneider Maritime Aviation Cup and Prize, 25,000 frs. Mr. Jacques Schneider has given a trophy of the value of 25,000 francs and a cash prize of 25,000 francs for three years for international maritime aviation competition. The Aero-Club de France, having won the prize last year, has- organisation of the race for 1914. The Prize will be competed for over a distance of 150 nautical miles. The Contest will take place exclusively at sea, outside any port, and over a course of not less than 5 nautical miles. Further details will be announced later. Each club affiliated to the Federation Aeronautique Internationale has the right to challenge the holder, the Aero-Club de France, and such challenge must be sent in before March 1st, 1914. The Committee of the Royal Aero Club will select three com petitors to represent the British Empire, and intending candidates are requested to notify the Secretary on or before Tuesday, February 24th, 1914, of their willingness to compete, if chosen. Applica tions must be accompanied by a cheque for ^20, the entry fee, which amount will be returned should the entrant not be selected. Gordon-Bennett Aviation Cup. RULES FOR 1914. The Race for the Gordon-Bennett Aviation Cup will take place in France this year. The Race will be over a distance of 200 kilometres on a course having a minimum distance of 5 kilometres. Competing aircraft, before takiDg part in the Race, will have to pass the following preliminary te;-t: — A flight in a straight line out and back of about 2 kilometres, without touching the ground, at a constant height of not more than 30 metres. The speed of the test shall be the mean of the speeds of the flights out and back, which must not exceed 70 kilometres per hour. In this test the aircraft must carry sufficient petrol and oil to cover the whole course of 200 kilometres. Three attempts will be allowed to each competitor. After the qualifying tests have been passed, no modifications may be made to the aircraft. Repairs will only be allowed with the permission and under the control of the Officials. Each club affiliated to the Federation Aeronautique Internationale has the right to challenge the holder, the Aero-Club de France, and such challenge must be sent in before March 1st, 1914. The Committee of the Royal Aero Club will select the three competitors to represent the British Empire, and intending candidates are requested to notify the Secretary on or before Tuesday, February 24th, 1914, of their willingness to compete if chosen. Applications must be accompanied by a cheque for .£20, the entry fee, which amount will be returned should the entrant not be selected. Gordon-Bennett Balloon Race. The cup having been won by a representative of the Aero Club of America, the race for 1914 will take place in America. The exact time and place will be announced later. Each club affiliated to the Federation Aeronautique Internationale has the right to challenge the holder, the Aero Club of America, and such challenge must be sent in before February 1st, 1914. The Committee of the Royal Aero Club will select the three com petitors to represent the British Empire, and intending candidates are requested to notify the Secretary on or before Tuesday, January 13'h, 1914, of their willingness to compete, if chosen. Applications must be accompanied by a cheque for .£20, the entry fee, which amount will be returned should the entrant not be selected. 166, Piccadilly, W. HAROLD E. PERRIN, Secretary. A Voyage In Space. EACH year round about Christmas lime the theatre at the Royal Institution is invaded by crowds of children, and then the grave seriousness which usually dominates its atmosphere is crowded out. For this year's Christmas lectures, the Savilian Professor of Astronomy at Oxford, Dr. H. H. Turner, chose as his subject, " A Voyage Through Space." The first lecture on Saturday was mainly devotedto astronomy, &c, but in the second, on Tuesday last, Dr. Turner led hi* audience by very simple ways to understand something of how and why an aeroplane flies, and the use of balloons, kites, &c. 10
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