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[/OCHT] M. J. V. Miller (7), Lieut. Bannatyne (83), J. H. Ormsby (35), A. G. Hayward (20), V. E. Faning (5), Gerrit Forbes (36), H. H. Bright (22), F. R. Laver (17), J. H. Moore (9), P. C. Cooper (5), and Lieut. Broughton (20). Copyright /•'. N. Birkett from the F.N.B. series of aviators. Probationary Flight Sub-Lieut. P. E. H. Wakeley, wbo gained bis brevet at the Grahame-Whlte Schcol, Hendon. Machines in use were two seater biplanes fitted with " dual" controls, the Instructors being Messrs. Geo. W. Beatty, E. Baumann and G. Virgilio. Hall School.—Instructors: J. L. Hall and J. Rose. Pupils rolling during last week : Waterson (8), Cini (4), and Davy (6) improving. Straight flights on No. 3 : J. W. McConnochie 10 at 6 ft. On Sunday, in spite of ® ® EDI EVIDENTLY Australia is rapidly waking up to the pos sibilities of aerial navigation, thanks in a great measure, no doubt, to the good pioneer work done by the few enthusiasts who have taken machines " down under" to demonstrate not only their own prowess in the art but the progress which has been made generally in the development of the heavier than air type of aircraft. That the lighter than air side of the problem is now also receiving the attention of our cousins beneath the Southern Cross is evidenced by the fact that a small dirigible has been constructed by Mr. A. J. Roberts, of Sydney. It has a length of 80 ft. and a diameter of 20 ft., with a capacity of 20,000 cu. ft., and the general arrangement will be seen in the photograph below. This is not so bad for a start. XXX Capt. Penfold, who will be remembered as a pupil at the Bristol School some year or so back, is lending his aid, and he piloted the airship on a cruise which took place on Saturday, September 26th last, at Melbourne. Starting out from the Show grounds at 7 a.m. he soon reached an altitude of 1,500 ft., at which height he found the wind rather troublesome. Determined, how ever, to make an extended trip with his new mount, Capt. Penfold kept on for half an hour, until he caught sight of the open fields round Broadmeadows, when, as the wind showed no signs of abating he decided to come down. Throwing out a drag-rope, and letting out a small amount of gas, the little craft began to descend JANUARY 29, 1915. an extremely strong wind, «hich kept all the other civilian schools in their sheds, Mr. Lloyd Williams, after making a few short flights on No. 3, ascended to 500 ft. on the 45 h.p. brevet machine, doing good circuits and eights, with splendid landings. But for darkness intervening he would have gained the first half of his "ticket." London and Provincial Aviation Go.—Monday, last week, Mr. Noakes rolling; Messrs. Bransby Williams and Collett straight flights. Tuesday, Mr. Noakes rolling; Messrs. Bransby Williams, Henderson, Moore, and Laidler straight flights ; Mr. Collett half circuits ; Mr. Abel circuits. Wednesday, Messrs. Noakes and Lincoln rolling ; Mr. Derwin hopping; Messrs. Laidler, Henderson, Moore, and Bransby Williams straight flights; Mr. Collett half circuits; Mr. Abel circuits. Thursday, Mr. Lincoln rolling; M. G. Smiles test flight. Friday, wet and windy. Saturday, Mr. Derwin hopping; Messrs. Noakes and Lincoln rolling. Instructors during the week: Messrs. Warren and Smiles. Northern Aircraft Co., Ltd. The Seaplane School, Windermere.—There has been a lot of good flying during last week. Mr. Rowland Ding out giving instruction to Messrs. R. Buck (50), A. Johnson (55), T. Hubbard (34), G. L. Railton ,35), and E. Ashley (18). Mr. R. O. Lashroar (165) has been doing good circuits, and is now ready for his ticket. Mr. A. Johnson was taxying. On Friday, as the weather cleared in the evening, Mr. Ding continued instruction after dark, making landings by moonlight—which is a distinct and valuable innovation in tuition. It was only the large extent of the Company's flying ground that made it possible. ® ® until she was so low down that a resident was able to catch hold of the rope. This helped to steady her, and a final use of the ripping cord promptly brought her to earth. A number of soldiers quartered at Broadmeadows became so interested that they broke ranks, and ran to the assistance of Capt. Penfold, for which, it is rumoured, they were put into the guard tent for breach of discipline. Thus ended the first cruise of a dirigible in Victoria, but there is no reason why many others should not soon follow. The Australian-built baby dirigible.
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