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MAY 22, 1919 SIDE-WINDS THESE are the days when the most radical innovations in our daily comings and goings rapidly become accomplished facts. It seems quite natural to receive from the Lepaerial Travel Bureau, whichh as been established in Piccadilly Circus by the Lep Transport and Depository Ltd., a brochure setting forth, in some detail, the facilities they are able to offer in the way of bookings of passengers and cargoes for aerial transport. Apart from the actual information it contains regarding the Bureau, there are many photographs of famous pioneers, well-known constructors and flying heroes. There is also a series of sketches illustrating the evolution of travel, while another series of photographs shows a few steps in the development of the aeroplane. The bureau has prepared a great book which, when completed, will contain the signature of each of the first thousand persons to book a flight by Lepaerial Travel. It is iutended to present this " Historic Roll " which will be handsomely bound and decorated, to the British Museum as a permanent record. A NOTE from the Sopwith Aviation and Engineering Co.' Ltd., announces that they have just appointed Major H. A. Geaussent to take charge of the export department for their A.B.C. motor-cycles. Major Geaussent is well known to many of our Colonial friends, having been for several years previous to the War export manager for the Hutcliinson Tyre Co. Not only has Major Geaussent a thorough know ledge of the trade overseas, but, what is even more important, a keen appreciation (gained by continual visits to and residence in South Africa, Australia, New Zealand and other parts) of the requirements of Colonial houses. During the War, Major Geaussent has seen a great deal of active service, having been in the Dardanelles, Egypt, and over two years in France, where he was in command of a machine-gun company. IT has been decided to change the name of the A.G.S. Manufacturers' Association to the Association of Manu facturers of Aircraft Parts. The headquarters are at 60, Haymarket, S.W. 1. FROM time to time I have referred to the advantages enjoyed by users of " Triplex " in the matter of insurance premiums. A concrete instance is to hand in the shape of the new Safety First policy issued by the North and South Insurance Corporation. There is a substantial reduction for cars fitted with windscreens of Triplex safety glass, and <•> <•> RESETTLEMENT THERE are many officers and men of the R.A.F., who are demobilised or are about to be demobilised. In order to assist those who are undecided or are seeking advice as to their prospects in civil life, the Editor hae arranged for an expert, with wide experience of service, industrial and educational conditions, to give advice to those who may solicit it through the medium of this Journal. Applications, which must be in writing, should be marked Resettlement, and addressed to the Editor, FLIGHT, 36, Great Queen Street, Kingsway, W.C. 2. They will be dealt with in these columns, as far as possible, in rotation. H.E.P., EX-LIEUT., R.A.F.—You will be best advised to return to college and complete your degree course. After obtaining your diploma, you should have no difficulty in securing a post, with good prospects ; moreover, your Service experience will give you a pull over those who do not possess such excellent practical knowledge. You should apply to the Appointments Department of the Ministry of Labour for financial aid to complete your interrupted college career. VALVE (Wireless).—In view of your lack of works or college training, and also your youth, we think you will be best advised to take a course of electrical engineering with a view to specialising in wireless (telegraphy and telephoning). Your service experience, under these circumstances, will prove most valuable. You should avail yourself of the facilities offered by the Appointments Department of the Ministry of Labour. A.J.R. (Engines).—If you are a skilled fitter, having served your time as an apprentice, you should have no difficulty" in obtaining employment unless you stipulate aircraft work only. See also reply to J.A.H., Ex-Flight-Sergt., FLIGHT May 15, 1919. C.L.D.. EX-RIGGER.—As you merely mention your service experience we find it difficult to offer you advice. There are there is a still further reduction if all the glass in the car is' Triplex. IT is a very strong evidence of confidence and, moreover, in the public's interest, good hearing, that the Cosmos Engineering Co., Ltd., has requested the Air Ministry to continue the War-time inspection system on the Jupiter engine manufactured by this firm. The A.I.D. will make an examination of each engine on stripping after its pre liminary test, and will observe the final trial in addition to carrying out certain tests on material during the process of manufacture, and the results obtained will be embodied in a certificate issued with every engine on delivery. WITH reference to the trip from Madrid to Barcelona mentioned in last week's FLIGHT we learn that this was carried out on a Napier engined D.H. 9 Airco machine, and in addition to the pilot it carried an observer and 750 copies of a Spanish periodical. The flight was accomplished in 2 hrs. 30 mins., and it certainly does show up the difference between air and railway transport, when one considers that an express train takes 15 hours for the journey. NOT only have the Motor and Aircraft Supplies Co. been appointed sole selling agents for the British Empire for the Rushmore Electric starting and lighting set for motor cars, but they are also handling the famous Rushmore lamps, acetylene as well as electric, on which the technical experts of Rushmores, Ltd., have been engaged, particularly with a view to supplying the requirements for civilian aviation. They are in the position of being able to quote aircraft manu facturers, aerodrome proprietors and others for the lights required to be carried by aeroplanes in the future, also the necessary lighting for aerodromes, either private or those already approved by the Air Ministry as termini for aerial lines in this country. As far back as 1912, when the first night flying exhibition was held at the London Aerodrome, Hendon, organised by Mr. Claude Grahame White, that gentleman, with his usual knowledge of up-to-date requirements, called upon the Rushmore firm at 24 hours' notice to supply and fit up headlights and searchlights for the occasion. The directors of Rushmore's, with this limited notice, fitted up the London Aerodrome, Hendon, with their famous acetylene headlights for assisting the aviators in landing, and in addition to which Mr. Grahame White had his aeroplane fitted with Rushmore lamps. <*> <S> . numerous highly skilled riggers available and only a small proportion of these will be required for civilian aviation in the immediate future. Of course, you can approach firms with whose machines you are familiar, but you should give particulars of your pre-War training and experience as well as that acquired in the R.A.F. B.D.C., EX-SERGT., R.A.F.—We regret we do not know of a particular address to which demobilised N.C.Os. and men of the R.A.F. can apply for employment in civil aviation. As you have given no particulars concerning yourself other than that you have been in the R.A.F., we are unable to advise you. K K X X PUBLICATIONS RECEIVED Jane's Pocket Aeronautical Dictionary. London : Sampson Low, Marston and Co., Ltd. Price is. 6d. Housing by Public Utility Societies : The Government Pro posals. London : Local Government Board, Intelligence Division, Whitehall. Price id. A Study on the Performance of " Night-Glasses." By L. C. Martin, D.I.C., A.R.C.S., etc. Bulletin No. 3, Department of Scientific and Industrial Research, Advisory Council. London : H.M. Stationery Office. The Design and Construction of Aero Engines. By C. Syl vester, A.M.I.E.E. London : The " Aeroplane " and General Publishing Co., Ltd., 61, Carey Street, W.C. 2. Price 6s. net. Automobile and Aero Engines. By Rene Devillers. Trans lated by W. J. Walker, B.Sc., Capt., R.A.F. London : E. and F. N. Spon. Price, 16s. net; post free in the United Kingdom, 16s. 6d. ; abroad, 16s. iod. Carpentry for Beginners (The Woodworker Series). London : Evans Brothers, Ltd., Montague House, Russell Square, W.C. 1. Price 3s. 6d. net. Catalogue Supplement an Catalogue de Photographies Documentaires. Jacques Boyer, 5 bis, Rue Saint-Paul, Paris. 687
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