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[/jjCHf Lady Shelley Competition for power-driven hydro-aeroplanes, at the Welsh Harp, on August 8th, and the Sir John Shelley Competi tion for r.o.g.-engined or power-driren models, at Hendon, on August 13th, with respect to the following rule governing these two competitions, viz. : The design of models submitted must be applicable to full-size machines. The best advice which we can give to anyone having an engined model which will really fly is to enter for the competitions. It remains for the judges to decide whether any or none of the designs submitted are applicable to full- sired machines. Many, if not all, of the competitors will be in the same boat, and it will be most unfortunate if this rule keeps any intending competitor from " trying his luck." ® ® ® ® KITE AND MODEL AEROPLANE ASSOCIATION. Official Notices. Baden-Powclt Competition.—The sixth annual competition for the Baden- Powell Challenge Shield for the best kite of the year took place on Wimbledon Common on July 18th. There were 16 competitors, including the holder, A. W Brown, who has held the shield for four years. The judges were Major B. Kaden-Powell (donor of the shield), Mr. M. Balston, and Mr. F. T. Pringuer. The following are the results of the first seven:— Competitor. Make. as Box and wing I 10P I 1 W. Collins 2 A. W. Brown 3 H. Stewart 4 B. Varnals 5 A. Collins 6 T. Brown 7 Mrs. W. H. Akehurst Admiralty xo6 105 64 50 325 Mr. Collins, therefore, holds the shield for one year (from date of prize dis tribution), and wins the gold medal of thojAssociation. Messrs. A. W. Brown and H. Stewart won respectively the silver and bronze medal of the Association. ... 154 95 60 50 359 - '45 85 74 5° 354 . Double box Brootype 143 92$ 60 50 3455 . Roloplane 138 00 65 50 333 . Box and wing ... 136 85 6b 50 331 "4 95 7° 5° 3*9 jL ^^^^^^^ m"~m!m • A group of competitors prior to the start. After the Major announced the results, the gen. hon. sec. proposed a vote ot thanks to Major B. Baden-Powell and the judges for having so kindly acted as judges, which was carried amid applause. Women's Aerial League Competitions.—These Kite and Model Competitions will be held on Saturday, 25th, on Wimbledon Common. The Model Competition will be held first, commencing at 3 o'clock sharp. To enable those competitors who have entered in both events to compete, the Kite Contest will follow directly after the Model Competition. Model Competitions at the London Aerodrome, Hendon.—August 12th, at 2.30 p.m. ; entries close first post August 6th. Event I—Single-Screw Weight- Carrying Competition for the London Aerodrome Model Challenge Trophy for models rising off the ground. Prizes : ist, the London Aerodrome Model Challenge Trophy and Silver Plaque (presented by Mr. Claude Grahame-White); and, silver medal of the Association ; 3rd, bronze medal oi the Association. Tests : A, duration of flight (minimum of 25 sees.); B, stability ; marks, 1 duration actual seconds, 25 for stability. Additional rules governing this competition : 1. Models must not weigh less than 16 ozs. unloaded. 2. Each model must carry a dead weight of a quarter of its own weight. This weight or weights must be supplied by each competitor, and be easily detachable for weighing. 3. Competitors must be at the judges' flag at 2.45 p.m. ; any competitor not present at that time will be disqualified. Event II—Competition for Sir John C. Shelley's Trophy, for power-driven models rising off grass. Prizes: ist, silver trophy ; and, silver medal of the Association; 3rd, bronze medal of the Association. Marks: Design 100 ; duration actual seconds ; minimum duration 25 seconds. Addi tional rule governing this competition: 1. The design of models submitted must be applicable to full-size machines. 27, Victory Road, Wimbledon. W. H. AKEHURST, Gen. Hon. Sec. 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. Bristol and West of England Aero Club (Model Section) (42, ROYAL YORK CRBSCSNT, CLIFTON, BRISTOL). Bristol International Exhibition.—As announced in FLIGHT last week, the Summer Model Aeroplane Competition has been postponed from July 18th until August ist. The amended programme is as follows : — July 37th to JULY 24, 1914. August ist. Models on view in the International Pavilion daily, u a.m. to 10.30 p.m. ; Saturday, n a.m. to i p.m. August ist, at 3 p.m. Model Flying Competition in the Pageant Ground—Event A. Contest for Single-screw Models ; ist, and, and 3rd prizes. Event B. Contest for Multiple-screw Models ; ist, 2nd, and 3rd prizes. Events A and B will be judged on a marking system which has been introduced with the idea of improving the trend of model design, and encouraging experimental research. Marks will be awarded for: Design 25 per cent, and construction 15 per cent., longitudinal stability 15 per cent., lateral stability 10 per cent, and directional control 15 percent., rising 10 per cent, and landing 10 per cent. Event C. Target Contest; ist and and prizes, awarded to models which land nearest to the bull's eye. Event D. Looping the Loop Contest; ist and and prizes ; awarded to the models which complete the greatest number of loops in one Sight. A number of exceptionally fine model aeroplanes have been entered in this competition, and everyone interested in aviation in the West of England should make a point of seeing the models on view in the International Pavilion, and of being present at the flying com petition. Leytonstone and District Aero Club (64, LEYSPRING ROAD). JULY 26TH, flying Wanstead Flats, 6.30 and 10.30 a.m. until further notice. All correspondence to Mr. H. Bond, 23, Woodhouse Road, Leytonstone, E. Paddington and Districts (77, SWINDERBY ROAD, WEMBLEY). JULY 25TH, competition for single propeller models. August ist, open com petition for the Paddington cup. For particulars see club notice in FLIGHT, July 3rd. Latest time for receiving entries Monday, July 27th. UNAFFILIATED CLUBS. Finsbury Park and District (66, ELFORT ROAD, HIGHBURY, N.). JULY 25TH, flying at Finsbury Park, 3.30 p.m. S. Eastern Model Ae.C. (i, RAILWAY APPROACH, BROCKLEY). JULY 26TH, Blackheath, 6.30 to 10 a.m. ® ® ® ® PUBLICATIONS RECEIVED. Flight without Formula:. By Commandant Duchene ; translated by John H. Ledeboer, B.A. London : Longmans, Green and Co. Price 7s. 6d. net. Aircraft in War. By J. M. Spaight, LL.D. London: Macmillan and Co., Ltd. Price 6s. net. ® ® ® ® IMPORTS AND EXPORTS, 1913-1914. AEROPLANES, airships, balloons, and parts thereof (not shown separately before IQIO). For IQIO and 1911 figures, see FLIGHT, January 25th, 1912, and for 1912 and 1913, see FLIGHT for January 17th, 1914:— Imports. Exports. Re-Exportation. 1913. I9H- I9I3- 1914. 19T3- 1914- £ £ £ £ £ £ January 12,097 5.945 4.005 210 1,510 879 February 17,361 28,132 3,447 106 690 441 March ... 20,425 27,731 1,924 1,934 1,042 1,440 April ... 15,593 ".384 5.524 i,i75 1,413 1,473 May ... 31,241 17,062 3,726 4,059 830 9,484 June ... 14,905 15,967 1,408 5,082 1,106 142 111,622 106,221 20,034 12,566 6,591 13,859 ® ® ® ® Aeronautical Patents Published. Applied for in 1*18. Published July zydt 1914. 14,936. A. E. PuriN. Transmission of power to aerial propellers. 15,727. A. E., H. L. AND H. O. SHORT. Aeroplanes. '7,°33- J. A. STEINMETZ. Destruction of aircraft. 20,308. H. FABRE. Aeroplane undercarriage. 27,132. FRIED KRUFP AKT. GES. Sighting devices for missile-dropping appliances. Applied for la l«i *. Published July 23rd, 1914. 10,708. BALLONHALLENBAU GES. Sliding door for airship sheds. 10,723. BALLONHALLENBAU GES. Sliding door for airship sheds. FLIGHT. 44, ST. MARTIN'S LANE, LONDON, W.C. 798 Telegraphic address: Truditur, London. Telephone: i828Gerrard. SUBSCRIPTION RATES. FLIGHT will be forwarded, -tost free, at the following rates:— UNITED KINGDOM. ABROAD. s. d. I s. d. 3 Months, Post Free... 3 9 j 3 Months, Post Free... 5 o 6 „ „ ... 7 6 j 6 „ „ ... 10 0 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 OS above.
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