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JANUARY 25, 1917. AERO COMMITTEE OF THE S.M.M.T. AN official notification from the Society of Motor Manu- facturers and Traders, Ltd., states that, in the changes brought about by \\v war in the industry, which has been of such supreme value to the country viz., the motor industry in its numerous branches, the branch which has most developed during the war has been that connected with Aircraft. The output of Aero Engines in this country lias enormously increased, with a corresponding demand for magnetos, etc. Practically a new industry has developed in magneto manufacture, whilst former carriage builders are, in many cases, now almost entirely engaged on Aeroplane work. The Society has decided to form a fresh Aero Committee, and at a recent meeting of the Council representatives of the following members agreed to act : —Arrol- Johnston, Ltd.; Aster Engineering Co. (1913), Ltd. ; British Thomson-Houston Co., Ltd. ; Brown Bros., Ltd. ; Clement-Talbot, Ltd. ; Daimler Co., Ltd. ; Dunlop Rubber Co., Ltd. ; Green Engine Co., Ltd. ; Humbt'1, Ltd. ; Lanchester Motor Co., Ltd. ; Joseph Lucas, Ltd. ; D. Napier and Son, Ltd. ; Palmer Tyre, Ltd. ; Simms Motor Units, Ltd. ; Sunbeam Motor Car Co., Ltd. ; Vauxhall Motors, Ltd. ; Wolseley Motors, Ltd. This Committee has power to add, and doubtless a numbt-r 1 if other Members interested will appoint represen- ta 11 vex. I hi' work of the Society's former Aero Committee is best known io the public through the Aero Exhibitions held at <)lympi;i, by which the aircraft productions of those times were first brought together in this country. The war, of course, has stopped such exhibitions, but many new problems have arisen and are likely to arise before exhibitions re- commence. The Society is at present engaged, in con- junction with the, Institution of Automobile Engineers and .. representatives of Government Departments and other bodies, on steel research of great interest to manufacturers of all high-speed internal-combustion engines. The Under- secretary of State for War lias referred to this in Parliament, a Treasury grant having been made after the Society had guaranteed a certain sum. H H 3 H " The Aeroplane Speaks." THIS is a book which should ease the mind of many a budding pilot, and also help along many a mechanic who is in trouble with his machine. In the " prologue," which occupies about one-third of the book, Capt. Barber lias con- ceived the fascinating idea of allowing the parts and qualities of the aeroplane to explain themselves. And right well they do it, so that any unmechanical reader can get a grasp of the essential idea, although he may not be able to fathom " the reason why." This part of the book is helped considerably by a great many diagrams, which are not just the skeleton-line diagrams, which do duty in so many text books, but pictures with a story. After the prologue follow chapters in which Capt. Barber explains the principles of mechanical flight, stability and control, rigging, the propeller, concluding with a chapter on main- tenance and a useful glossary. In all these chapters Capt. Barber wisely has made extensive use of diagrams which are of great assistance in clearing up any doubtful points. The book is published by Messrs. McBride, Nast and Co., and it can be obtained from " FLIGHT " offices for 6s., post free. "Aircraft of To-day." HAVING extensive experience with balloon and aeroplane, and withal being blessed with the pen of " a ready writer," Mr. C. C. Turner is well qualified for the task, which he has tackled in " Aircraft of To-day," of providing the non- technical reader with a review of aeronautical progress up to date. As a matter of fact, the new book takes the place of his popular " Aerial Navigation," which was written some years ago and has therefore become hopelessly out of date. Mr. Turner deals briefly with the history of aeronautics and explains in simple language, with the aid of clear diagrams, the principles of mechanical flight and also of balloons and airships. He is also able to write at first hand of sensations during ballooning and during flying, while another instructive chapter is that on " Learning to Fly." Much useful informa- tion is given on the subject of the atmosphere and the navigation of the air. Besides a large number of diagrams in the text, there are several reproductions of photographs, &c. The book is published by Messrs. Seely, Service and Co., and can be obtained from "FLIGHT " offices for $s. 5<2., post free. AN IMPROVED "CHEMICO" BODY SHIELD. IT is, roughly speaking, about a year ago that the County Chemical Co., of Birmingham, brought out their " chemi'co " body shield for the protection of our troops fighting the cause of civilisation. We had occasion then to speak well of the tests through which it successfully came. Last week, the company invited inspection of an improved pattern of this valuable aid to protecting life, and again it showed enormous resisting powers against both revolver and bayonet. In the new shield the weight has been reduced, so that the full body, back and front, can now be protected at compara- tively a small poundage. From evidence of users in the fighting line, the shield already has a long list of lives saved to its credit, and irrespective "of its commercial possibilities it undoubtedly should have from a humane point of view a great and immediate future in the present state of world war. In regard to its application to our flying services, its value should be especially marked, as an extra pound or two' is not of the same consequence on a machine as it is to an infantryman. As it appears to be only a matter of thickness for the " shield " to resist even the highest velocity bullets, there would appear to be a chance for remarkable develop- ments in the protection of not only the pilot and passengers of aircraft, but in the more vital parts of the machine itself. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle calculates that from 40 to 70 per cent, of the minor casualties of the war might be saved by its use. An enquiry addressed to the County Chemical Co., Bradford Street, Birmingham, upon the subject should lead to a good " life investment " for those likely to be strafing the Hun from the air in the near future. H H EH NEW COMPANIES REGISTERED. A.G.S. MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.—Capital £1,000, in £1 shares. Manufacturers of and dealers in aeroplanes, airships, &c. Under an agreement with F. J. Obsorn and S. L. Forbes. P. J. MITCHELL, SHAW AND CO., LTD.—Capital, £100 in £1 shares. Taking over from P. J. Mitchell the benefit and obligations of a War Office contract for the manufacture of aeroplane engines and spare parts for same, &c. First directors : P. J. Mitchell and H. M. Shaw. .' STATON AIRCRAFT, LTD.—Capital £20,000, in ..£1 shares (3,000 deferred). Aeroplane, airship, and general engineers, proprietors of schools of aviation or motoring, &c. First director : J. C. Staton. UNITED AIRCRAFT CO., LTD.—Capital ^5,000, in £i shares (4,000 7 per cent. pref.). Under agreement with F. J. Osborn and L. S. Forbes. 13 HE 13 Aeronautical Patents Published. Applied for in 1916. The numbers in brackets are those under which the specification will be /printed and abridged, &c. Published January Q^th, iqi7. 1,598. S. SOI.OVIEFK. Apparatus for discharging bombs, &c, from aero-nautical machines. (102,843.) 6,182. J. K. M. INGLEFIELD. 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