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(API!) P. G. Cox's Weight-Lifting Olympla Model.—Plan and side elevation to scale. shown in the sketch. The disc wheels are 4 ins. in diameter. The planes were built up of 16 and 18 gauge piano wire covered wilh proofed silk. The span of the main plane is 4 ft., the chord at the centre 12 ins , tapering to 9 ins. at the tips ; the camber, 1 in. in the centre, washing out to nothing at the tips. The main plain is given a slight dihedral angle, and 4 wire strainers fixed to wire cabanes above and 2 beneath make this easily adjustable. The elevator has a span of 2 ft., ihe chord in the centre is 7 ins., tapering to 5 ins. at the tips ; these latter are slightly upturned. The camber in the centre is \ in., running out to nothing at the ends. The elevator is screw adjusted. The propeller has a diameter of 16 ins. and a pitch of 18 ins. It is mounted on a ball thrust bearing, obtained from Messrs. T. W. K. Clarke and Co., which runs very smoothly ; no gears are used. The motive power is composed of 24 strands of \ in. strip rubber. All the wood used in the above model was supplied by Messrs. W. G. Evans and Sons. The total weight of the machine, unloaded, is I lb. 11 ozs. Un loaded the model has made a flight of 25 sees. The model contains many interesting constructional features apart from its un usually heavy weight, which handicapped it very much in the flying competitions at Hendon. ® ® ® ® KITE AND MODEL AEROPLANE ASSOCIATION. Official Notices. Competitions.—The second annual competition for the E. C. Trollope Cup for teams of" two kites with a minimum total of So ft. took place on August 22nd, on Wimbledon Common, and attracted AD entry of 10, which was the same as Inst year. The following were the results of the first three 8— Marks. Competitor. Make. L. Ingram, Wimbledon W. Collins, Croydon G. T. White, Brockley < 86 90 54 IT, 110 So S *3 « • U3 80 75 75 50 50 50 H 325 259 Double Box Box and wing , , ... White patent ... „ .w The holder, G. T. White, had bad luck, and was only able to secure third place. A. W. Brown, of Croydon, again this year had the misfortune of breaking away almost on the call of time, which disqualified him, otherwise be was flying grandly. H. Stewart, of Clapham, also broke away. The winner is one of the associate fellows of the Association, and his kites were splendidly made in every respect, and in the opinion of the judges were the strongest made, being of Pegamoid aero fabric. He won the gold medal presented by Mr. E. C Trollope Stability. Strength. Total. 100 100 251 100 ico 244 97 95 24= too 97 240 AUGUST 28, 1914. and holds the cup (presented by the late Col. K. C. Trollope) for one year from date of prize distribution ; Messrs. Collins and White taking respectively Ihe siKer and bronze medals presented by Mr. E. C. Trollope. Women's Aerial League Kite Contest for Ladies.—this competition was held after the Trollope contest, and the judges were Messrs. F. Presiguer ar.d G. T. White. The results of the first four were as follows :— Marks. Place. Name. Angle; 1 Miss Irene Akehurst 51 2 Mrs. L. Ingram 44 3 Miss F. Gregg 8 4 Mrs. W. H. Akehurst 45 Miss Akehurst won the handsome case containing silver back brush, n.irror and comb ; Mrs. Ingram the case of six teaspoons and tongs, and Miss Gregg biscuit box. All the prizes presented by the Women's Patriotic Aerial League. Model Competitions.—To be held on Wanstead Flats, Leytonstone, Sept. i2ih, at 3 o'clock. Entries close Sept. 5th. Longest flight and general stability com- pei'ition for single-screw models lising off" the ground (open to the world). Prizes: 1st, the Association's silver challenge cup ard gold medal; 2nd, silver medal; 3rd, bronze medal. Tests : Distance; stability. Marks : Distance, actual yards ; stability, 25. Additional rules governing this competition is— 1. Competitors must submit enclosed body models either of the canard or tractor type, ratio of width to length of body not to exceed 12. 2. Models must not weigh less than 4 ozs. 3. Competitors must be at the judges' flag at 2.45. Those not present at that time will be disqualified. 4. Stability, both longi tudinal and lateral, will be noted by the judges and taken into consideration in their award. 5. Minimum loading biplanes 3 ozs. per square foot ; monoplanes 4 ozi. per square foot. 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. Leytonstone andDlstrict A eC.( 14, LEYTONSTONERD. , STRATFORD) AUG. 30TH.—Flying as usual, 6.30 and 10. Competition for A Section. Farrow Shield models. 3 silver medals. All communications shculd be addressed to new Hon. Sec, Mr. L. Lamplugh, 14, Leytonstone Road, Stratford. Sheffield Ae.C. (41, CONISTON ROAD, ABBEYDALE, SHEFFIELD). SEPT. 5tb, 3.30, at Standhouse Aerodrome Intake, Competition for built-up fuselages applicable to full-size machines, any weight or size, but fuselage must not be lees than 2 ins. in diameter. Machines to be twin-propeller biplanes, o—2—1 type, r.o.g. UNAFFILIATED CLUBS. Hove Aero Club 4, BROOKER STREET, HOVE). AUG. 29TH, 1st Hydro. Meet, distance-duration. Sept. 5th, weight-carrying contest. ® ® ® ® CORRESPONDENCE:. The War and French Patents. [1884] My Parisian agent, writing on the 19th inst., informs me that by a decree given on the 16th mst. the French Government, with commendable thoughtfulness for inventors, will allow appli cations for patents to be made without payment of the usual application fee of 100 francs. Such payment is only to be made alter the war and on a date to be subsequently fixed. 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