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1/DGHT) Luckily little or no damage resulted beyond the breaking of the propeller. The top cabane was slightly strained, due to me catching hold of the wing in stopping the machine. These little faults were soon put right, and the machine was left all ready for the fray when I returned. What happened at Hendon need not be mentioned here ; suffice to say that I have never yet seen the Welsh Harp in a more perturbed state of mind. The next trial took place a week after the competition date, again at Wimbledon. Having arisen very early we were out to do or die ! The machine was going to get off this time, no matter with what resulting consequences. This time fate was against us Photo by Mr. Conolly. Fig. 5.—Mr. Slatter's power-drlven model. Flotational tests, &c. as far as the weather goes. It was blowing quite strong, but after getting up so early—incidentally, Mr. Cor.olly had trouble with the alarm clock and got up at 4.30 a. m. — there was nothing to do but go. Our serious intentions were manifest in the isolemn manner in which we photographed the machine prior to settling down to serious business (see Fig. 5). In my opinion the machine was of no use if it wouldn't fly, so we were* determined to test it in this respect as fully as possible. The plant starting up without the slightest coaxing, we looked as if our SEPTEMBER 25, 1914. and swung her round. Travelling with the wind now, she began to rise some 6 ins. or 12 ins. above the water. Almost immediately after she left the water the toique brought her round to the right. Of course, we didn't' know the correct elevation, and it so happened that she was slightly under-elevated, which resulted in her slightly dropping on the turn, with the result that the wing-tip touched and brought her down with a bump. The propeller struck the water, resulting in the stoppage of the engine. The machine at once commenced to drift in, and continued to do so until a more severe gust than usual turned her right over. Previous to this Mr. Conolly had run back and snapped her in " mid ocean " (Fig. 6). The final salvage operations were carefully carried out by Mr. Conolly, who thoroughly enjoyed himself. Having had enough experiences of this nature, I was only too glad to have an understudy on this occasion. Needless to say, operations were suspended for the day, but the plant seems no worse for its ducking, and starts up quite readily. The machine in general is now undergoing extensive alteration and repairs, but I hope to have her out by the time of the competi tion next October. Fig. 6.—Mr. Slatter's power-driven a brief flight. Photo by Mr. Conolly. model. Drifting after desires were goon to be satisfied. Accordingly Mr. Conolly removed himself to the opposite bank to snap her immediately she rose. Probably due to him not being at hand when I started, the fact of the rudder not being biassed was entirely overlooked. Starting with the wind slightly on the beam, the model travelled about 20 yards straight out, and then a gust caught her broadside on Query. Will Mr. C. C. Horner kindly communicate his present address to us per p.c, as we have a letter awaiting to be forwarded to him ? ® ® ® ® KITE AND MODEL AEROPLANE ASSOCIATION. Official Notices. Clarke Cup and "Weston Cup.—Owing to lack of entries, the judges decided to postpone these competitions until more favourable circumstances will permit of a bigger entry. Laboratory Competition.—Please forward all entries intended for this com petition as soon as possible, so that definite arrangements may be made, and a date settled. All communications regarding models should be addressed to 46, Templesheen Road, East Sheen, S.W. H. A. LYCHE. 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. Sheffield Ae.C. (41, CONISTON ROAD, ABBEYDALE, SHEFFIELD). OCT. 6TH, general meeting at Mr. Broomhead's, Leopold Street, 7.30 p.m. Chief subject for consideration, the change in rules governing the " Colver Cup," &c, &c. Prospective members will be welcomed at the meeting. UNAFFILIATED CLUBS. Finsbury Park and District (66, ELFORT ROAD, HIGHBURY, N.). SEPT. 26TH, Distance and Duration Contests, all types, Finsbury Pari, 5 p.m. Practice flying, 3 p.m. S. Eastern Model Ae.C. 154, PECKHAM RYE, S.E.). SEPT. 27TH, Blackheath (weather permitting), at 8.15 a.m., the South- Eastern Trophy Competition for single-propeller r.o.g. models. Those members who have been unable to enter will greatly oblige by acting as stewards. © ® ® ® AERONAUTICAL SOCIETY OF GREAT BRITAIN. 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