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1914 - 0436.PDF
J.IG — point behind the pilot's seat is entirely closed in by an aluminium covering, whilst the rear portion is covered with fabric. Just behind the inner pair of rear struts APRIL 25, 1914. Attached to the upper longeron at the rear end of the fuselage, is a flat, non-lifting stabilising plane, to the trailing edge of which is hinged the divided elevator. The rudder is pivoted round an extension of the stern- post of the fuselage, and is partly balanced by a small portion of it projecting forward from the rudderpost above the stabilising plane. All control cables are in duplicate and have a very high factor of safety. The main planes are chiefly remarkable on account of their unusually short span, and on closer inspection the wing section proves to be highly interesting, as it does not resemble any of the standard sections employed by other well-known firms. As a matter of fact, the section is the same, of course to a reduced scale, as that on the two-seater Bristol machines, which has been found by the Eiffel laboratory to give an exceedingly good lift/ drift ratio. This wing section was, as our readers are no doubt aware, designed by Mr. Coanda, and is probably i " Flight " Copyright. Chassis and engine housing on Bristol "Scout." !is the pilot's cockpit, in which is accommodated the seat, slung from the fuselage on piano wires. By means of the wire strainers incorporated in the seat suspension, the posi tion of the seat may be altered to suit "Flight" Copyright Attachment of tail place on Bristol "Scout." "Flight" Copyright. Wing section of the Bristol "Scout of a single vertical and ailerons, and a the pilot. Control is by means lever, which operates the elevator pivoted foot-bar actuating the rudder. The vertical lever (terminates in a form of handle similar to those known from the Prier type Bristol monoplanes, on which is mounted the switch. Between the pilot's seat and the engine are mounted the tanks, which have a capacity sufficient for a flight of three hours' duration. ® ® ROYAL FLYING CORPS (MILITARY WING). WAR OFFICE summary of work for week ending April l8th, 1914:— No. 2 Squadron. Montrose.—1,415 miles in all were covered by the pilots of this Squadron. Numerous reconnaissance flights were made from Montrose to Fraserburgh to the north, and Edinburgh to the south. No. 3 Squadron. Netheravon.—All 3 "flights" were fully occupied with recorinaissancea throughout the week. Experiments with signalling were continued. No. 4 Squadron. Netheravon.—The Officer and N.C.O. pilots of this squadron carried out numerous cross-country recon naissances, including flights to Gloucester, Portsmouth, Bristol and Barnstaple. 1,612 miles in all were flown. "Flight" Copyright. The tail of the Bristol "Scout" biplane. one of the contributory causes to the high speed and good speed range of the machine. Double acting ailerons are fitted to both upper and lower planes, so that the machine must have ample lateral control. Internally the wings are braced by piano wire, whilst the external diagonal bracing is effected by stranded cables having a high factor of safety. Only a single pair of spruce struts on each side of the fuselage separate the main planes, so that there is very little head resistance. The chassis has been reduced to an absolute minimum. Two pairs of V struts joined at their lower extremities by a transverse member constitute the rigid portion of the chassis. The tubular axle rests in the angle between the struts, from which it is sprung by means of rubber cord. The tail planes are protected against contact with the ground by means of a short skid projecting through the fuselage covering, and sprung inside the fuselage by means of rubber cord. The main characteristics of the machine are :— Weight of machine empty 616 lbs. I Minimum speed 47 m.p.h. Useful load carried ... 340 lbs. I Range of flight 3 hours. Maximum speed... ... 95 m.p.h.! ® ® No. 6 Squadron. S. FarnborouRh.—" A" and "B" flights covered 1,124 miles during the week almost entirely across country. Practice in landing in restricted areas was continued. No. 6 Squadron. S. FarnborouRh.—Flying took place daily. The technical instruction of recruits who have recently joined the squadron was proceeded with. Flying Depot. S. Farnborough.— Besides a certain amount of flying, the squadron was fully occupied with repairs to aircraft and M.T., with the technical instruction of recruits and with assisting the A.I.D. Headquarter Flight. S. Farnborough.—This "flight" has carried out a considerable amount of expeimental work of various kinds, amongst others it has been busy with wireless, photography and kiting. 436
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