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[Ai GHT Association • vd bronze medal of the Association. Special additional rules : f.&r&y:« ^iod of kite, with a minimum =.men« o aofT/omputMl by Rule I *. Co">P«»to» »«« * " <h« J, Tolal leneib IM «hafp, any not present at that time will be disqualified. J10™,;*"?' IfC or wire to be v/yards, but not exceed 310 yards. 4. *-acb competitor is ll^o"'a«U,anrw^rmu.. wear the competitor's number ; any other^person rautine will rrnder the 1 ompetitor liable to disqualification. 5- Marks win oe ^TJliJM^l. Angle, o^e mark for each degree -g»£gu, 3 xtraf r each degree above 50 ; stability, 12s ; strength of construction, 73 , pu ^Inur'-Club Co>np«.lrto».-Tb« secretaries of the affiliated drt^-J «• June* 5th. und drew for the first round in this contest for the farrow Shield:nd & liade,,- Powell Medals, which was « follow..; Bath and Somerser. bheffieW Aero Club, Croydon r, North-East London Leytonstont V. S°»«h-Wa «rn- Paddington .. Wimbledon, Stony Stratford v. Reigate and Kedh.ll, Aero M<«iel» v. Windsor. This round lakes place on Saturday, 4th, and the official results duly signed by the observers present, must be posted to reacn tne % Vic-Jy gjC^t^t W. H. AKEHURST. Gen. Hon. Sec. AFFILIATED MODEL CLUBS DIARY AND REPORTS. CLUB report*, 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. Bath and Somerset Aero Club (199. WELLSWAY, BATH). Monthly Report.--The excellent flights of Mr. Rowland Ding on the 100 h.p. Handley Page biplane were the means of arousing great enthusiasm and interest in Hath. The members of the club assisted the organisers by acting as stewards. The hon. sec., Mr. R. C. Cross, was taken for a passenger flight. Much good model work has been done during the month Mr. K. C. Cross carried out a number of flights with his large twin-screw machine at night, the model being illuminated with a large paraffin flare placed in front and above the model. During a long glide after a high flight the model alighted on the top of a high tree and was rescued next morning. Messrs. Knight, Lewis, baker, Jennings. Brampton and Tolman flying consistently and well. Members are busy preparing for the big competition at Bristol. Croydon and District Ae.C. (82, CLARENDON ROAD, CROYDON). Monthly Report.— Owing to the favourable weather experienced during June, members have been very busy, and model flying exhibitions have been given in Croydon and the surrounding districts. Mr. C. Smither has been f rominent in this respect, and has been flying at Caterham, Purley, Mitcham, >uppas Hill, StC. On June 14th, at Mitcham, Mr. C. Smither obtained a dura tion of something over 3 mins. with a h.l. model. Though on previous per formances the average dura ion of bis model was about 80 to 85 sees., there was no mistaking the great duration of the flight in question. A good crowd of spectators witnessed the flight, and can testify to this effect. With tractor models, Messrs. Taylor, Carter, C. Smither, H. Smither, D. Pavely and P. Hart have all had good flights. Mr. I>. A. Pavely obtained a fine duration of 80sees, with a speci ally light model built for this purpose. Mr. H. Smither has had some fine flights with a model mono, with tail behind the propellers, which is somewhat unusual. He is confident that with this type of model he will be able to obtain some record results, and it certainly looks as if his anticipations will be fulfilled. On June 28th, a r.o.g, tractor duration competition was held at Mitcham, for a cup presented by Mr. !'. Hart. This cup was won by Mr. Fred Carter, who put up a magnifi cent show. The official figures are not yet to hand, but Mr. D. A. Pavely was second, and Mr. P. Hart, who flew to add more entries to the competition, was third. Mr. H. Smither also had some fine flights, but was troubled with a breakage to the/tiselage. Members are now busy tuning up their Farrow Shield models. ueytoastone and District Aero Club (64, LBYSPRING ROAD). JULY 5prn, flying on Wanstead Flats at 6.30 and 10.30 a.m. Monthly Report.—The past month has been a very successful period for this club, both as regards the week-end meetings and the results of the K. and M.A.A. open competitions and official trials. At 6.30 a.m. on May 31st, seven r.o.gs. were flown, three of which were loaded at 4 ozs. to sq. ft., and the remaining four at 601s. to sq. ft. Mr. Bedford w.th 6 oz. loading averaged 3osecs. for five flights. Mr. Bond, also with 6 or. loading, averaged 82 sees, for a similar number of flights Mr. S. C. Hersom with 4 oz loading averaged 80 sees., and I Wood averaged 60 sees. Mr. Wharnsley obtained good flights, but with lower durations, about 50 tecs. Mr. Grattan and Mr. W. Hersom were each flying single screw tractor models. At 10.30 a.m a duration competition was held and attracted five entries. Result: Mr. H. Bond 1st, average 80J sees, for three flights; Mr. H. Bedford 2nd, 66 sees., and F. Wood 3rd, 62^ sees. June 7th, a good meet, but heavy rain spoiled flying. June jjth, four members of this club flew at Wimbledon for the Model Engineer Cup and medals. Mr. H. Bond secured ist place, Mr. H. Bedford 2nd, Mr. J. E. touch 3rd, and Mr. T. Kimpton 5th ; a very gratifying result, especially as this was the first competltiHI under the new 6 01 loading rules. On the 14th, fourteen members •Jtembled, and r.o.gs. were flown by Messrs. S. C. Hersom, H. Bedford, H. Bond, Wharnsley and T. Kimpton. The durations taken were rather low, the best being 57 sees, by Mr. H. Bedford. June 21st was unfavourable on account of rain, but Messrs. Wharnsley, S. C. Hersom and H. Bedford flew T.O gs., Mr. T. E. Grattan his tractor, and Mr. L. H. Midsan (who has recently joined the club) brought out a scale monoplane of 6 ft 6 in. span, which was fitted with a steam plant of his own construction. The model in flying order weighs 10 lbs. The engine did several successful runs, but while Mr. Midson was preparing for a flight a slight excess of spirit caused a momentary flame from the lamp to set fire to onr of the wings, so the model was put out of action Mr. Midson is hard at work on another model, so that he will shortly be in the he d again. In the competition for the Gamage Cup and medals, which was held on Wan*tead rials on June 27th, Mr. J. E. Louch obtained 1st place with a flight ot over 600 yds. Mr. H. Bond was and and Mr. H. Bedford 4th June 28th, seventeen members turned out. Mr. S. H. Hersom, whose modei would not fly straight for the previous day's competition, was gettine some beautiful straight flights with good durations. Messrs. Wharnsley, H. Bedford H. Bond. 1. Kimpton and F. Hawthorn also flew r.o.gs., all of wuich climbed l'£ *"iln$ U,P 8"*1. <«»f»tions.< At the K. and M.A.A. official trials on U^A ZSii?' ^"ff1 b°*' 'hc«'s"ng •Mcords for single screw models, both hand launched and off ground. A committee meeting was held on June 17th when the club was shown to be in a satisfactory condition. NJE.LondonModelAe.C,(47.jENNERRD.STOKENEWINOTON N ) Monthly Report.-iit. W. A. Dore with 9-0*. tractor has been on chassis experiments; highest duration, 50 sees. S. Lewin (tractor and single-screwl obtained 45 sees, with tractor and second place in tractor competitionOtheri flung, (.Unaman (" Demoselle" tractor), W. Wood (single canard) and F JULY 3, 1914 Burton Longstaffe, with 4 ft. tractor, chiefly consisting of rubber, has been giving demonstrations of vertical climbing ; this model was the winner of| tractor competition trophy. A new 10-02. twin by Longstaffe made its first trial flights on Saturday last, obtaining 55 sees., also some effective gliding. Paddineton and Districts (77. SWINDBRBY KOAD, WBMBLBY). JULY 4TH : Inter-club con'est for Farrow Shield,_ Paddington v. Wimbledon, at Sudbury. .Aug. ist : open competition for Paddington Cup. Entrance fee as. for non-members. Entries must be received by the secretary not later than first post Monday, July 27th. Applications for entry forms should be made without delay. • Models must be of the single-screw pusher type, minimum weight and loading 4 ozs. Average of three flights for duration r.o.g. Monthly Report. — Very little flying has been done during the past month owing to the grass being required for hay. Members have, however, been busy constructing models for the forthcoming competitions of the club and of the K. and M.A.A. At a special general meeting, held on June 17th, the date of the Paddington Cup open competition was fixed for Aug. ist, andof the President s Prize (value one guinea) for Aug. 29th. The latter competition, for members only, will be for single-screw tractor models, minimum weight 4 ozs. Average of three flights for duration. It is hoped that every member will compete for this prize. Ketgate, Kedhlll and District (THE COTTAGE, WOODLANDS AVENUE, REDHILL). JULY 4TH : This club will fly in the first round of the Inter-Club Challenge Shield Competition against Stratford, flying taking place at Earlswood Common at 5.30 p.m. Observers : Messrs. S. G. Wilson, J. W. Burghopeand H. V. May. Monthly Report.—During month club records for distance and duration have been raised. Mr. Hooton, on the 6th, raised duration to 65 sees., and Mr. Key, in Rawson Cup Competition, making 76J sees, and 627 yds. The chief event was the competition for Col. R. H. Raw-son's Challenge Cup on June 20th before a large number of spectators. The conditions were twin r.o.g.'s 4-oz. loading (minimum), no special rising surface. Duration, three trials, average for points. The competition was exceedingly successful, bringing out some of the best of models, and also bringing some of the "lesser lights " to the fore, Mr. Key proved to be the winner with an average of 73J, Mr, Funnell second, average 50.^, and Mr. Hooton third with 42, Mr. Sutton 32!, Mr. Norton 3of, Mr. R. G. Wilson i6J, Mr. Kennard 10 $, Mr. M. H. Wilson 4§. Mr. Key's durations were 68 sees, in a tree, 75 sees, out of sight, and 76J " landing " in a lake. Agreed : a good all-round model. The second flight made a point-to-point distance of 627 yds. after circling, all three being high and very steady. Great credit is due to Mr. Funnell for getting second place as he has not been long at '* the game." Mr. Kennard had hard luck in colliding with the usual " boy " in the second flight, upsetting the tune of his machine. Mr. Hoyle smashed during tuning up, collided with a tree. The judging and time-keeping was done by Messrs. S. G. Wilson and J. W. Burghope. A sweepstake competition was held, Mr. Hooton drawing the winner and Mr. Funnell curiously drawing himself second. The cup and medals were presented in the evening at head quarters by Mr. J. W. Burghope, vice-chairman, amid the usual festivities and speeches. During the month Mr. Key has been out with Olympia tractor, also 8-oz. r.o.g., getting 80 sees, with latter. Mr. Norton, Olympia 10-oz. r.o.g. and Etrich tractor, 45 sees, with former and Etrich doing about 30 sees, carrying postcards (photos of itself), also carrying out tests with less and more power and minor alterations to plane. Mr. Sutton's Handley Page Olympia tractor doing a great deal of work, one day flying in strong gusty wind, testing new screws ; flying one evening rubber attachment at tail became unfixed when 40 ft. up, rubber suddenly shot to nose—result, nose-dive vertical, but thanks to H.P. planes flattened out and landed gracefully on wheels as though nothing had happened. Mr. Hooton, 8-oz. r.o.g. mono., getting fine flights, also J.W.B. tractor, now extinct. Mr. Hoyle 50 and 55 sees, with Olympia r.o.g., steady flying. Mr. Funnell very good flying with 85-oz. r.o.g. mono. 35 sees, to 55 sees , very reliable, and flies on low power. Mr. Kennard, 8-oz. r.o.g. mono., the build of which does him credit, has been getting anything up to 55 sees. Messrs. Wilson have had out a good many of their 6-oz. r.o.g. loopers and floating tails, also 10-oz. floating tail r.o.g. Sheffield Ae.C. (41, CONISTON ROAD, ABBEYDALE, SHEFFIELD). Monthly Report.—June 2nd, 3rd and 4th, Mr. Marcus Dyce Manton gave exhibition flights of looping the loop, &c., a good number of the membsrs of the 718 S.msAl TH1 ^ WinnCr °f the C°lv« CUP» f0r tA,"B;n ?*. The model seen in hls hand* secured him the silver medal presented by Mr. Marcus D. Manton for tractor biplanes. tneir modelafn!theheairnar,r?,H °f hUD"^te demonstrating the capabilities ot W.'rHm BagsLw,^un.,atj%dTorra^CC0TewTre J™*?1" h?'"* r? Dewsnapdid some wonderful^S reached latitudes *"' ""*" C" SOU]Ll^n,Ae A ro 9ub (373, BRIXTON ROAD S.W.). amori"Sc/art th7folfo°wt^MyMneWpm!SChines have ^ out thi^ m°«'h> very neat desk^ duration ' ,K8 7^ Prod8ers. hollow-spar twin-pusher, of indeedfid UgwrYstead^of,?r«i0S<;CS- ^Vi'"5 -"odel r.o.g.'s very well duration abou^Io^s adMr°M ler Sr ,Mf ?'Ck5T' twin-Pu*« A-frame, ^ 5 »ecs. Mr. Miner, tractor, unfortunately run over and "killed '
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