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believe, the Canard-type biplane, and this certainly gave the best account of itself in the original flying tests at Hendon; and in the reflown contest made a splendid flight of some 50 sees, at the first attempt, rising off rough ground. Mr. Stanger informs us that this machine did not injure itself whilst taxi-ing along the ground, but at the end of its first flight, the second official trial, and that the 23 sees, flight referred to, was the second and not the first flight in the three trials allowed, as we thought was the case. Tractor Monoplane.—Span, 10 ft. ; chord, 2 ft. Wings rounded at the tips, cambered and double surfaced. Lifting tail. The planes, tail, &c, are covered with a special silk-faced fabric, and doped with standard Cellon. The fuselage is of triangular section, strongly braced with piano wire (breaking strain 300 lbs.) and steel angle-plates. The front members of the framework are carried very low down to a point, and fitted to a heavy hickory skid ; a strong laminated spring (shown in one of the drawings) is interposed to absorb shock in landing. The floating axle is sprung on rubber shackles (as illustrated), and is fitted with the designer's non-buckling wheel device. The overall length of the machine is 7 ft. The petrol motor is a Stanger 4-cylinder V-type engine, which drives a propeller of 30 in. diameter and 22 in. pitch at 1,600 r.p.m. giving a thrust of 14 lbs. Flying speed of the model about 30 miles an hour. Weight of engine, including petrol, oil tanks and pump, 5'25 lbs. Weight of machine in flying order, 20 lbs. The machine has made a number of very good flights. The Canard Type Biplane.—This machine, as can be seen from the photograph, is a Canard biplane, of which the lower plane has upturned wing tips for lateral stability. The machine is also fitted with four vertical fins, two on the top of the elevator and two between the main planes. The span of the machine is 7 ft., the chord I ft., and the gap 13 ins. The elevator span is 301ns., and the chord 8 ins. The total length of the machine is 4 ft. 2 ins. The fuselage is of triangular section, and strongly braced with piano wire—breaking strain, 250 lbs.—and steel angle plates. AH bolt holes are strengthened with steel plates. A landing chassis is entirely eliminated, as the fuselage is carried very low down, thereby forming a very low skid. The machine is very finely sprung on double helical steel springs, and the floating axle is fitted with wheels fitted with the designer's non-buckling device. Forward of the fuselage is fitted a kangaroo skid, hinged on a strong universal joint, and sprung with rubber. The engine (petrol) is a Stanger 3-cylinder V-type, which drives a 22-in. diam. propeller of i8-in. pitch at 2,000 r.p.m., and gives a steady thrust of 9 lbs. The flying speed is about 20 miles an hour. Weight of engine, 2 lbs. 12 ozs. Weight of machine in flying order, 10J lbs. ® ® ® ® KITE AND MODEL AEROPLANE ASSOCIATION Official Notices. British Model Record*. Single screw, hand-launched Duration ... D. Driver 85 sees. Twin screw, do I Distance ... R. Lucas ... ... 390 yards. G. Hay den ... 137 sees. 290 yards. 64 sees. Twin screw, do. ... /Distance ... L. H. Slatter ... 36s yards. e. , "I Duration ... J. E. Louch ... 1 nuns. 49 sees-. bingle-tractor screw, hand- J Distance ... C. C. Dutton ... 266 yards. launched \Duration ... J. E. Louche ... 91 sees. Do., off-ground f DlsttBJCc ... C. C. Dutton ... 190 yards. «. . , . I Duration ... J. E. Louch ... 94 sees. Single screw hydro., off-!,, ... , „ _, water ... ... "J-Duration ... L. H. Slatter ... 35 sees. Single-tractor, do., do. ... Duration ... C. C. Dutton ... v) sees. Twin screw, do., do. ... Duration ... L. H. Slatter ... 60 sees. Engine driven ofl grass ... Duration ... D. Stanger ... 51 sees. Annual General Meeting.—The annual general meeting of the Association was held at Caxton Hall, Westminster, on April 16th. Mr. V. E. Johnson, M.A., was elected to the chair for the evening. The officers elected to serve for the ensuing year were:—President—The Right Hon. the Earl of Lonsdale. Vice- t residents—Mr. R. M. Balston, Col. j. D. Fullerton, R.E. (Ret.), Mr. B. C. Hucks, Sir Bryan Leighton, Bart., Mr. J. T. C. Moore-Brabazon and Sir Archibald Sinclair, Bart. Advisory Council—Messrs. H. G. Bond, W. B. P/°?,ke^H- W- Ktovs*. T. W. K. Clarke, Herbert Chatley, C. R. Fairey, H. H. Groves, G. Gildea, T. O'B. Hubbard, L. Ingram, A. W. Howkins, V. E. Johnson R. H. Lanchester, J. H. Ledeboer, M.A., F. Mayer, W. H. Norton, , \± Prm8««, G. Rowlands, G. P. Bragg-Smith, Dr. Thurston, D.Sc, and H. R. Weston. Chairman of Research Committee—Dr. A. P. Thurston, D.Sc., A.F.Ae.S. General Hon. Sec—VI. H. Akehurst. Kite Hon. Sec— R. H. Lanchcster. Kite Assistant Hon. Sec.—L. Ingram. Model Hon. Sec. —J- «. Lyche. Model Assistant Hon. Sec—A. F. Honlberg. The report and balance-sheet for the year was passed as read. The new President, Lord Lonsdale, was unable to be present, but sent a message stating that he would endeavour to make his year of office a success and that he would do his utmost Vi hf F A1"1 9ouncil in raising the sum needed for the International Kite and Model Meeting and also for the Volunteer Kite and Wireless Squadron. A vote Jf 'nanj", was Passed to the retiring President, Sir John C. Shelley, and also Lady Shelley for the great interest they had taken in the association during the year. Vote of thanks was passed to all who had subscribed towards the prize fund, also to the hon. secretary for his work during the year. A lengthy dis cussion was held on suggestions for competitions during the season, and they '" l Duration Single screw.rise off groundjg^- ;;; W. E. = will be fully considered by the various rule committees. It was decided that the subscription be raised for members from 5J. to 6s. and that this should include an official badge of the association with the date of year and that all members mnst wear same at all competitions and meetings ; the junior subscription was also increased from 2s. 6d. to 3s. td. The fellow's subscription of A3 3s. and associate fellow's of £1 is. to remain the same, but to include the official badge. A hearty vote of thanks to the chairman, Mr. V. E. Johnson, model editor of FLIGHT, brought the meeting to a close at 10.55. International Aero Exhibition.—Official trials in Class I for power-driven models for prize offered by the Royal Aero Club was held at Hendon during the week-end. Result was—Mr. D. Stanger with his petrol-driven biplane, ist, winner of ,£10, with a splendid flight of 51 sees., the other competitors did not qualify. Mr. Stanger's fluht was the finest yet seen in competition in this country, it rising well and maintaining a fine stability throughout. This is also a British record, he having applied for same to be observed. Annual Subscriptions.—Subscriptions are now due and should be forwarded to the hon. sec., as the early payment greatly facilitates the work of the association. 37, Victory Road, Wimbledon. W. H. AKEHURST, Hon. See. #> ® ® ® AFFILIATED MODEL CLUBS DIARY. CLUB reports of chief work done will be published monthly for the future. Secretaries' reports, to be included, must reach the Editor on the last Monday in each month. Leytonstone and District Aero Club (64, LEYSPRING ROAD). APRIL 26TH, flying on Wanstead Flats, 6.so and zo a.m. Paddington and Districts (77, SWINDERBY ROAD, WKMBLBY). APRIL 25TH, sealed handicap for 6-oz. twin-screw r.o.g. models (postponed from last week). Three prizes. Average of three flights. Bronze medals are offered to members for 60 sees, average on any Saturday before June ist. Models may be either single or twin screw and weigh not less than 6 ozs., loading not under 4 ozs. per sq. ft. Any member making an average of 60 sees, three times will be awarded a silver medal. No member can win more than one medal. Flights in any competitions can count for these medals. UNAFFILIATED CLUBS. Dundee Aero Club (4, FORESTER STREET). SECOND Round Luis Trophy: A r.o.g. competition for the above will be held in Lochee Park, on Saturday, 35th inst. Flying to commence at 3 p.m. Members please note, no trial Mights after 3 p.m. S. Eastern Model Ae.C. (i, RAILWAY APPROACH, BROCKLKY). USUAL flying meetings this week-end. Rules of the fourth " South Eastern Trophy " competition. April-June Quarter, 1914:—1- This competition shall be open to members of the S.E.M.A.C. only, and is for 2. Models of either the tractor or propeller types, capable of rising from the ground entirely under their own power. 3. Models may be either monoplanes or multiplanes, and roust weigh, in complete flying order, not less than 6 ozs., nor more than 8 ozs. 4. The minimum loading for monoplanes is 4 ozs. per sq. ft. 5. The minimum loading for multiplanes is 3 ozs. per sq. ft. 6. The motive power may be any suitable means devised by the competitor. 7. The whole model (except wheels and pro pellers) must be constructed by the entrant. 8. Models must alight on the chassis at the termination of one official flight and remain in a proper upright attitude for a minimum period of 5 mins. 9. At the completion of their official tests models must be in an undamaged condition. 10. The official flights will be held on May 30th and June 27th. Competitors flying on the first date will be given an allowance of 5 per cent, on their marks, n. Models will be required to start from very short grass, no artificial surface will be provided. 12. Com petitors may change, repair or add to their motive power as required. 13. Each model must be fitted with a protector over the motor-rod, such as a wire or cane loop. 14. Competitors pushing or otherwise assisting their models to rise will be disqualified. 15. The winner shall be the competitor who obtains the greatest duration of flight in one of the official tries. 16. If time permits three official flights will be allowed to each competitor on each or both dates. 17. Competitors must be responsible for all damage done by or to their models. 18. The judges will be three non-competitors appointed by the committee. 19. Each com petitor may enter any number of models. 26. These rules may be amended or otherwise added to at the discretion of the judges. 21. Entry forms must reach the hon. secretary at least three days previous to the official flying dates. ® ® ® ® Aeronautical Patents Published. Applied for In 1019. Published April Qth, 1914. 2,540. A A. HOLLE. 6,974- 7,072. £. L GAKSED. LACROTTB. Aeroplanes. Applied for In ISIS. Published April gth, 1914. Flying machines. Safety shock-absorbers for seats in aeroplanes. FLIGHT. 44, ST. MARTIN'S LANE, LONDON, W.C. Telegraphic address: Truditur, London. Telephone: 1828 Gerrard. SU BSCRIPTION RATES. FLIGHT will be forwarded, post free, at the following rates:— UNITED KINGDOM. ABROAD. s. d. s. d. 3 Months, Post Free... 39 3 Months, Post Free... 5 o 6 „ „ ... 7 6 6 „ „ ... 10 o 12 „ „ ... 15 o 12 „ „ ... 20 o Cheques and Post Office Orders should be made payable to the Proprietors of FLIGHT, 44, St. Martin's Lane, W.C., and crossed London County and Westminster Bank, otherwise no responsibility will be accepted. Should any difficulty be experienced in procuring- FLIGHT from local newsvendors, intending readers can obtain each issue direct from the Publishing Office, by forwarding remittance as above. 454
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