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FEBRUARY 6, 1919 *IKe Rai/al &ero Clu. of the United. Kii\gdo. 3i OFFICIAL MOT ICES TO ME.MBEfc.5 BE ~ SPECIAL COMMITTEE MEETING A SPECIAL MEETING of The Committee was held on Tuesday. January 28, when there were present :—Brig.-Gen. The Duke of Atholl, K.T., M.V.O., D.S.O., in the Chair, Lieut.-Col. Spenser D. A. Grey, D.S.O., R.A.F., Lieut.-Col. F. K. McClean, Lieut.-Col. J. T. C. Moore-Brabazon, M.P., Lieut.-Col. Alec Ogilvie, Mr. T. O. M. Sopwith and Lieut.- Com. H. E. Perrin, R.N.V.R., Secretary. Election of Members.—The following New Members were elected :— H. H. R. Alderson Charles V. Allen. B. Baines. Lieut.-Col. W. C. Bersey. James Craig. Major W. H. Ewen, R.A.F. Lieut. E. W. Fleming. Lieut. H. J. B. Franks. Lieut. N. W. Kirkby. G. F. Luke. Major S. Nixon, R.A.F. Major John Fagan Potts, R.A.F Iieut. A. S. F. Reeves. W. E. Rootes. Capt. J. D. Seal. N. J. Smith. Lieut. P. E. H. Van Baerle. Lieut. L. W. Waddell. Lieut. H. Wadsworth. Deputation to the Under-Secretary of State for Air.— The report of the deputation to the Air Ministry on Janu ary 28, 1919, was received. The following formed the Deputa tion :—Brig.-Gen. The Duke of Atholl, K.T., M.V.O., D.S.O., Brig.-Gen. Sir Capel Holden, K.C.B., F.R.S., Lieut.-Col. F. K. McClean, Lieut.-Col. J. T. C. Moore-Brabazon, M.P., Mr. T. O. M. Sopwith, Lieut.-Com. H. E. Perrin (Secretary), and Lieut. B. Stevenson (Assistant Secretary). *• Daily Mail" £10,000 Cross-Atlantic Flight — It was decided that the Regulations governing the Prize should be amended so as to exclude persons of enemy origin from taking part. It was further decided that no aeroplane of enemy origin or manufacture might be used. (The full regulations appear with these notices.) Annual General Meeting.—It was decided to hold the Annual General Meeting of the Club on Monday, March 31, 1919- Federation Aeronautique Internationale.—The first Meeting of the Inter-Allied Bureau of the Federation Aeronau tique Internationale since the War will probably be held in Brussels at an early date. It was decided that the Club should send delegates to attend on behalf of Great Britain. " DAILY MAIL " £10,000 PRIZE Cross-Atlantic Flight [Under the Competition Rules of the Royal Aero Club.) The Proprietors of the " Daily Mail M have offered the sum of £10,000 to be awarded to the aviator who shall first cross the Atlantic in an aeroplane in flight from any point In the United States, Canada, or New foundland to any point in Great Britain or Ireland, in 72 consecutive hours. (The flight may be made either way across the Atlantic.) Qualification of Competitors.—The competition is open to persons of any nationality not of enemy origin, holding an Aviator's Certificate issued by the International Aeronautical Federation and duly entered on the Competitors' Register of the Royal Aero Club. No aeroplane of enemy origin or manufacture may be used Entries.—The Entry Form, which must be accompanied by the Entrance Fee of £100, must be sent to the Secretary of the Royal Aero Club, 3, Clifford Street, London, W. 1, at least 14 days before the entrant makes his first attempt. No part of the Entrance Fee is to be received by the Daily Mail. All amounts received will be applied towards payment of the expenses of the Royal Aero Club in conducting the competition. Any balance not so expended will be refunded to the competitor. Starting Place.—Competitors must advise the Royal Aero Club of the starting place selected, and should indicate as nearly as possible the proposed landing place. All starts must be made under the supervision of an Official or Officials appointed by the Royal Aero Club. Identification of Aircraft.—Only one aircraft may be used for each attempt. It may be repaired en route. It will be so marked before starting that it can be identified on reaching the other side. Stoppages.—Any intermediate stoppages may only be made on the water. Towing.—Towing is not prohibited. Start and Finish.—The start may be made from land or water, but in the latter case the competitor must cross the coast fine in flight. The time will be taken from the moment of leaving the land or crossing the coast line. The finish may be made on land or water. The time will be taken at the moment of crossing the coast line in flight or touching land. If the pilot has at any time to leave the aircraft and board a ship, he must resume his flight from approximately the same point at which he went on board. General. 1. A competitor, by entering, thereby agrees that he is bound by the Regulations herein contained or to be hereafter issued in connection with this competition. 2. The interpretation of these regulations or of any to be hereafter issued shall rest entirelv with the Roval Aero Club. 3. The competitor shall be solely responsible to the officials for the due observance of these regulations, and shall be the person with whom the officials will deal in respect thereof, or of any other question arising out of this competition. 4. A competitor, by entering, waives any right of action against the Royal Aero Club or the proprietors of the Daily Mail for any damages sustained by him in consequence of any act or omission on the part of the officials of the Royal Aero Club or the Proprietors of the Daily Mail or their representatives or servants or any fellow competitor. 5. The aircraft shall at all times be at the risk in all respects of the competitor, who shall be deemed by entry to agree to waive all claim for injury either to himself, or his passenger, or his aircraft, or his employees or workmen, and to assume all liability for damage to third parties or their proper y, and to indemnify the Royal Aero Club and the proprietors of the Daily Mail in respect thereof. 6. The Committee of the Royal Aero Club reserves to itself the right, with the consent of the Proprietors of the Daily Mail, to add to, amend 01 omit anv of these rules should it think fit. 1 February, 1919. Offices: THE ROYAL AERO CLUB, 3, CLIFFORD STREET, LONDON, W. 1. H. E. PERRIN, Secretary. An Aircraft Exhibition at Newcastle THE aircraft exhibition under the auspices of the R.A .F at the No. 9 A.A.P. Aerodrome, Town Moor, Newcastle-on- Tyne, is to be opened on Wednesday next by Maj.-Gen. G. C. Cayley, C.B., commanding the N.W. Area, R.A.F. As •ilready announced, the exhibition will comprise practically all types of British machines and a number of enemy machines, working models and aircraft engines. There will also be demonstrations of aeroplane rigging, engine fitting, wireless telegraphy, gun-firing, photography &c, as well as displays of flying by both airships and aero planes. The Cape to Cairo Flight INFORMATION available from an authoritative source indicates that the surveying parties who are looking out suitable sites for air stations on the Cape-Cairo route are finding their undertaking anything but a light one. The work involves a large amount of transport of stores, petrol, spare parts for several makes of machines, and the setting up of repairing shops with competent staffs. '7S
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