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1914
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FEBRUARY 28, 1914. tubular juselage monoplane, which, first time of launching, flew out of ground into a tree. r='eb. 14th, rain commenced at 4 o'clock up to which time only a little flying was done. M. Levy with 8 oz. single propeller monoplane did 30 sees. D. Driver was obtaining excellent flights. Other members present were R. Bird, G. and A. Rasmussen, T. Carter, F. W. Johnson, and C. C. Dutton. Feb. 21st was like Feb. 7th, very wet, and no flying was done. Four new members have been elected, one each week, these being Messrs. A. Rus- mussen, E. Eades, J. H. Barrettj and H. H. Warwick. Members who intend exhibiting models at Olympia will please note that they must rill in their red forms at once, if not already done, and hand same to the hon. sec, W. E. Evans, to-day, Feb. 28th, after which date no entries can be received. Reigate, Redhill and District (THE COTTAGE, WOODLANDS AVENUE, REDHILL). FEB. 28TH, flying, Earlswood Common. Monthly Report*—Very little flying has been done owing to members being busy on Olympia machines. Messrs. Wilson have had out a floating tail mono, r.o.g., getting up to 54 sees, and 415 yds., also 8*oz. r.o.g. Canard, getting 36 sees. Mr. Young has had out a 7-0*. r.o.g. Canard mono., which he after- wards converted into a floating tail, getting better results with same power. Sheffield Ae.C. (41, CONISTON ROAD, ABBEYDALE, SHEFFIELD). Monthly Report,—Feb. 7th, general meeting at Mr. O. H. Broomhead's. It was decided that a general meeting be held on the first Saturday afternoon, 3 p.m., in every month at the above address. Mr. W. H. Bagshaw was elected vice-president, Mr. C. F. W. Cudworth secretary and treasurer combined, and Mr. E. W. Colver president. In view of encouraging more enthusiasm in aviation in Sheffield the entrance fee and subscriptions were lowered. The club has a very big programme to get through during the year, for the following prizes and competitions are to take place :—The Colver Cup, for r.o.g. machines ; the President's Challenge Cup for hydro-aeroplanes; Mr. M. D. Manton's medal for tractor biplanes. Also two medals offered by Mr. Cudworth as follows :—Silver aviation medal to be awarded to the member making the longest duration record from March 28th to Dec. 25th, with r.o.g, machines, to be capable of carrying 4 ozs. dead weight, machine to weigh 4 02s. and 2 ozs. of rubber ; bronze aviation medal, for novices only, to be awarded to the member making the longest duration flight with h.l. machine, any weight or size, from March 28th to Dec. 25th. All the above competitions are for club members only. Further particulars can be obtained from the secretary. All interested are invited to attend the general meeting on March 7th, 3 p.m., at Mr. Broomhead's, Leopold Street. Stony Stratford and District Kite and Model Ae.C. (OLD STRATFORD). Stony Stratford: March 4th, meeting Wolverton. Subject, Mr. Handley Page's lecture to the K. and M.A.A. Building evening, March 18th, at clubroom. March 21st, members' visit to Olympia; 28th, competition at Stony Stratford (duration). April 1st, meeting, Wolverton ; subject to be announced later. Buckingham : March 13th, ordinary meeting; subject not decided upon. March 27th, Building evening, March 19th, members' visit to Olympia. Flying every Saturday at both grounds to commence 2-2,30 p.m. Monthly Report.—Stony Stratford : A meeting was held in S. and A. Institute, Wolverton, Feb. 4th. Topic for the evening, " The Bragg Smith " Model paper read by Mr. R. Elmes. Feb. 14th, Elmes, in a rough wind, getting flights of 200 yds., Brown flying single propeller machine, too lightly loaded for wind. O. Hamilton, jun., was successful in obtaining flight of 81 yds. 2 ft. with his single propeller r.o.g. A business and building meeting held at club- room on the 18th, when Mr. O. Hamilton, jun.'s flight of 81 yds. 2 ft. was passed as a record in Class No. 4a and 5a. Arranged for a lantern lecture to be held. Buckingham : Usual fortnightly meetings and flying each week end. The item of interest has been Mr. Palmer flying a new plane patented under the name of the *' vibratory wing " for a Buckingham gentleman. The club joined in a competition for distance on Feb. 21st, in a drenching rain. It was decided to fly one trial only, with the following result:—W. Palmer, 1st, 150 yds.; 2nd, E. Brown, 117 yds. 2 ft. ; 3rd, R. Elmes, in yds. Wimbledon and District (165, HOLLAND ROAD, W.). FEB. 28TH and March ist flying as usual. Monthly Report,—Very little flying during past month, as the weather has been very unfavourable, and members have been busy on their Olympia models. Mr. Hayden has had out a small biplane, type 0-2-1-P2, getting very good results. The machine is very stable and flies well in all winds, although the duration is only about 40 sees. Mr. Tucker has had out his Martinsyde mono plane on several occasions, getting very long straight flights at a good altitude. Mr. Laing brought out his Olympia twin-screw, but had the misfortune to catch in the branches of a tree, breaking one of the screws. Mr. Easel ale's Dunne tractor has been flying well, and shows great stability. The best flights so far being 45 r.o.g. and 48 h.l. Mr. Smith has flown his small twin-screw machine in all weather, getting distances up to \ mile, and durations up to 50. All members who have not yet sent in their entry forms for Olympia are requested to do so at once, as they must all be in before March 4th. UNAFFILIATED CLUBS. Burton and District Aero Club. (156, SHOBNALL ROAD.) Monthly Report—This club, although only started in January, has already a large membership, and the quality of the work turned out has greatly im proved also, which shows the advantage of joining a club where the members are able to see one another's work and each try their best to turn out something better. The club record for single-screw monoplanes is at present 40 sees., held by H. Robinson. Messrs. Fearn and Metcalf tie with 27 sees. The consistent flying of Mr. N. L. Fearn's 3 ft. 6 ins. mono, being a feature of the weekly meetings. Mr, J. Makin has made a very fine hydroplane mono. Feb. 16th a lecture was given by Mr. C. G. Robinson on " Model Aeroplane Propellers," at the Y.M.C.A. Hall. Practical demonstrations were given of the thrust of different propellers on an apparatus showing the thrust in ounces, and diagrams relating to the subject were shown on a large screen, the lantern being lent and operated by Mr. F. Metcalf. Other lectures are to be arranged in the near future, and as the subscription is low—viz. : 2s. 6d. yearly for juniors under 16, and 5s. yearly for seniors—a much larger membership should be [obtained. A competition is to be held on Good Friday, and a stand is being reserved for the club at the annual flower show. Dundee Aero Club. Monthly Report.—Annual General Meeting held in Clubrooms, Y.M.C.A., on Feb. 19th. New office-bearers were elected as follows :—Chairman, Mr. 1. M. Luis; Secretary and Treasurer, W. Powrie. Committee : Messrs. Luis, Powrie, Robertson, Maxwell and Hall. As the new Session commences on March 2nd, all intended members are invited to communicate with the secretary, or to call at the clubrooms any evening between 7.30-10. First flying meeting for the year March 28th. Place later. Thanks to a Cake and Candy Sale which the Club held on Jan. 20th, and which realised the sum of ^12, we will be able to (/^GHT] start our new season with a clean sheet. With the advent of the hydro-aero planes to the Naval Ease, and the presence of the aeroplanes at Montrose, interest seems to be awakening in Dundee, and we hope ere long to secure several new members. The club is sustaining a great loss owing to our late secretary, Mr. Jas. Farningham, having to leave us to take up an important position out of town. During his year of office, Mr. Farningham has helped the club in no smalt way, and we all owe him a debt of gratitude for the efficient way in which he carried out his duties. Working the club in a new syste m,we hope to do something to lift it from the lowly position it has occupied of late. The annual subscription has been changed to monthly payments of 6<^., or JJ. per annum. r'insbury and District (52, LAMBTON ROAD, STROUD GREEN, N.). FEB. 28TH, competition, commencing 3.30 p.m. Two silver medals and other prizes offered. Monthly Report.—During month flying by Mr. B. H. Barnard (Deperdussin type tractor), Mr. Richards (tractor biplane), S. Gibbs, and S. Barnard (Caudron). Iliord Model Ae.C. (83, ENDSLEIGH GARDENS, ILFORD). FEB. 28TH, March xst, 7th, 8th, 14th, 15th, 21st, 22nd, 28th and 29th, flying as usual at Newbury Park at io a.m. (weather permitting). The first annual social and dance will be held at the Kensington Hall on Wednesday, March 4th, at 7.30 p.m. sharp. Tickets, singles if. 6</., doubles 2s. 6V1'., can be obtained from tne secretary at the above address. Monthly Report.—Very little flying this month on account of the boisterous weather, 'tractors are more in evidence now. All machines in the club are r.o.gs. Feb. ist, wind exceedingly boisterous, flying almost impossible. Best duration, put up by Mr. B. Seabright, was only 27 sees. Mr. R. C. Nicholls had the misfortune to smash two monoplanes and one biplane. Good flights were put up by Messrs. K. C. Nicholls, J. L. Hartnoll, B. Seabright, J. P. Leggett and A. Tupper. These flights, other than Mr. B. Seabright's, were not officially timed, Feb. 14th, gale, Mr. R. C. Nicholls, however, obtained 480 yds. with his r.o.g. monoplane (not officially measured). Feb. 15th, very gusty. Some very fine flights were put up by Messrs. R. C. Nicholls, B. Sea- brignt, G. Warren, J. L. Hartnoll, A. Tupper, H. Triggsand F. Rappey. Liverpool Aero Research Club (62, CEDAR GROVE, LIVERPOOL). Monthly Report.—Chief interest is centred on the club exhibition, May 2nd. Particulars of open flying competitions in conjunction with same next month. B. Lear takes all honours this month for outdoor flying, making some really splendid flights with 1-1-0-P2 machines. Scottish Ae.S. Model Ae.C. (5, DOUNE QUADRANT, GLASGOW). MARCH 7th, 14th and 21st, Paisley Racecourse, h.l. and r.o.g's. Monthly Report.—At a Committee meeting on Jan. 26th, the resignation of the Secretary, Mr. W. Foster, was received with much regret. Mr. Jas. C. Balden and Mr. W. G. Langlands were appointed hon. joint secretaries. All corre spondence in future to be addressed to Jas. C. Balden, 5, Doune Quadrant, Glasgow. On Jan. 28th, Dr. J. G. Gray delivered an excellent practical lecture on " Gyroscopes and their Applications." Dr. Gray showed that the mono-rail system now in use was unsuitable for application to aeroplanes or airships. Acrobatic figures animated by gyroscopes were shown performing on trapezes, walking hand over hand along wires, balancing on tight and slack wires by means of poles, riding bicycles and stabilizing, and steering two and four- wheeled motor cars. A system of applying gyroscopes to an airship was also shown. Owing to rain and wind there has been no flying done during the past month, but work has been going on steadily in the workshop, and several new models are now ready for testing. On March 4th Lieut. Arthur M. Langmore, R.N., will lecture on " Hydro-aeroplanes." A paper by Mr. V. E. Johnson, M.A., entitled, " The Use of Models in the Development of the Aeroplane," will be read on 18th March. Both lectures will be given in the Engineers' and Shipbuilders' Institute, Elmbank Crescent, at 8 p.m. The second half of the session has now commenced, and intending members can now be enrolled. Subscription for half session ending 10th Sept., 4s. Full particulars from the Hon. Joint Sec, Mr. Jas. C. Balden, 5, Doune Quadrant, Glasgow. S. Eastern Model Ae.C. (i, RAILWAY APPROACH, BROCKLEV). FEB. 28TH flying demonstration on Woolwich Common from 3 o'clock until dusk ; March ist at Blackheath, from 7 to IO a.m. Monthly Report.—As regular readers of FLIGHT are ho doubt well aware the past month has been one of exceptional industry for the S.E.M.A.C., as the following report will show. On Jan. 29th, the club held its first exhibition at Peckham, and the number of models on show was easily a record for a local exhibition. Marked originality was evidenced by the majority of members and the large number of visitors commented very favourably on this. Prominent among the models was a large steam-driven monoplane constructed by Mr. H. H. Groves, whose machine has made several excellent flights on Blackheath and was the winner of last season's " Olympia " prize offered by the Royal Aero Club. Another large monoplane, named the " Gnat " was shown by Mr. J. H. Dollittle, and was of the tractor type, engine being driven by compressed air instead of steam. Considerable interest was created when Mr. Dollittle demon- strated the capabilities of his five-cylinder engine, which is built on the Gnome principle. A model greatly appreciated by many visitors was a scale copy of the well-known Morane-Saulnier monoplane, constructed by Mr. F. Plummer who was congratulated on the fine workmanship displayed, both on this machine and on a large 20-oz. r.o.g. tractor monoplane, a splendid biplane fitted wiih a four-bladed tractor-screw and a twin-prop, duration mono. Mr. G. H. West- wood made a good shoiv with three tractor monoplanes, and Mr. R. W. Prance had on view a nicely constructed " Morane " as well as a cleverly designed and beautifully built single-cylinder engine suitable for either steam or compressed air. Mr. A. D. Nicholls exhibited a whole series of models, consisting of his " Martinsyde " mono., which should prove a fine spectacular flyer, a neat little duration biplane, a hollow-spar weight-lifting machine and an r.o.g. hydroplane. Mr. L. B. Morris showed a new r.o.g. tractor of clean design, and Mr. G. Brown a partially built scale *' Avro" biplane and several propeller-driven monos. Mr. A. F. Chinnery and Mr. E. VV. Brunton each presented for inspection two capital models, and those indefatigable brothers, Messrs. C. and A. Beere dis played a comprehensive show of " tractor " models. Mr. F. W. Evans and Mr. F. Dixon showed their respective rise-off-ground monop'anes, and Mr. F. Edwards a neat hollow-spar biplane and a geared-motor tractor mono. Altogether nearly 50 models, as well as numerous parts of historical aeroplanes—including pieces of the propeller and fabric used by the late Mr. S. F. Cody in his flight round Great Britain—were shown. On Feb. 5th, the club's second indoor exhibition was held at Plumstead, and a splendid collection of models was exhibited. There was a large number of visitors, many of whom were thoroughly acquainted with the various technical points of the machines, and some were quickly involved in arguments on the various ideas embodied in the models, the resulting discussion should prove of considerable value. The largest model was Mr. G. ri. Westwood's very original tractor monoplane, which has made many very fine flights on Blackheath. Other large tractors were shown by Messrs. A. D. Nicholls, C. Beere and A. F. Chinnery. Mr. E. W. Brunton exhibited a whole stud of monoplanes, including a " Meteor " hydro-aeroplane, which is also 229
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