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OCTOBER 16, 1919 IKe Royal £Iero Clu of the UixitedL Kii\gdo D© OFFICIAL NOTICES TO MEMBERS First Direct Non-Stop Trans-Atlantic Flight THERE has been a wide-spread expression of opinion tha^ the first direct Trans-Atlantic Flight by Sir John Alcock and Sir Arthur Brown on a Vickers-Vimy-Rolls Biplane on June 14-15, 1919, should be permanently recorded in the Club House. The idea has been fully considered by the Committee, and they have decided to obtain portraits in oils, for hanging in the Club, of both Sir John Akock and Sir Arthur Brown. Sir John Lavery has very kindly consented to paint the portraits at a purely nominal figure, the canvases being 30 ins. by 25 ins. A subscription list has been opened, and subscriptions, limited to £1 is., are invited towards the cost. Coupe Henry Deutsch de la Meurthe Organised by the Airo Club de France under the Regulations of the Fidiration Aironautique Internationale and the Com mission Sportive Aironautique of France. The Cup is an objet d'art of the value of 10,000 francs, with prizes of 20,000 francs each, to be awarded to the first three holders of the Cup. 1st Holder : Emmanuel Helen, May 1, 1912. Distance, 200 kils. Time, 1 hour 30 mins. 2nd Holder : Eugene Gilbert, October 27, 1913. Distance, 200 kils. Time, 1 hour 13 mins. 25 sees. The third prize of 20,000 francs is now open for competition. It is a speed contest in a closed circuit of about 200 kilo metres, embracing Terrasse de St. Germain, Senlis, Meaux, Melun, Terrasse de St. Germain. On September 2 last Sadi Lecointe completed the course in 48 mins. 8 sees., giving an average speed of 249 kils. 307 m. per hour. If this speed is not beaten by one-tenth within one year Sadi Lecointe will be the winner of the third prize of 20,000 francs, and the final holder of the Trophy. Particulars of the Competition can be obtained from the Royal Aero Club. Fed6rarion Aeronautique Internationale Conference The Conference of the Federation Aeronautique Inter nationale will be held at Brussels on October 22, 23 and 24, 1919 The following delegates will represent the Royal Aero Club :— Lieut.-Col. F. K. McClean. Lieut.-Col. Alec Ogilvie. Lieut.-Col. Mervyn O'Gorman, C.B. Mr. Harold E. Perrin (Secretary). Offices: THE ROYAL AERO CLUB, 3, CLIFFORD STREET, LONDON, W. 1. H. E. PERRIN, Secretary. THE R.A.F. CADET COLLEGE THE Air Ministry has just issued a small booklet containing the regulations for the Royal Air Force Cadet College. It is obtainable from H.M. Stationery Office or their agents and from any bookstall at 3d. The R.A.F. Cadet College has been instituted for the pur pose of affording special education to candidates for com missions in the R.A.F., and is intended exclusively for those who desire to make the R.A.F. their permanent profession in life. The limits of age for admission to the College will be from 17$ to 19 years, with the exception of those who have served or are serving in the forces, and are recommended by their CO. for a permanent commission in the R.A.F., in which case the upper age limit will be 21. All applications for the printed form of application for admission to the examination should be made to the Secretary, Civil Service Commission, Burlington Gardens, London, W. 1. The booklet sets forth in detail the subjects for examina tion and possible marks. The subjects for the entrance examination which are obligatory are English, English his tory and geography, elementary mathematics, and one modern language. The optional subjects are Latin, Greek, another modern language, mathematics (elementary, inter mediate and higher), science and elementary engineering. All the obligatory subjects must be taken, but not more than three of the optional class may be taken, and candidates will be expected to qualify (to obtain not less than 33 per cent, of the total marks allotted) in each of the four obligatory subjects. Candidates will receive extra marks if they hold Certificate A from the O.T.C., or if they have served in the senior division of the O.T.C., or if they have completed four months' continuous service as officers, warrant officers, or non-commissioned officers and men in the services. A certificate to this effect must be furnished on a form supplied to applicants by the Civil Service Commissioners. A certain number of prize cadetships will be awarded a is Commercial Services in China IT is stated that the Chinese Government has entered into a contract with Messrs. Vickers, Ltd. for the supply of a large number of Vickers Vimy commercial aeroplanes of a type similar to the winner of the Daily Mail ^10,000 prize for the first direct flight across the Atlantic, with certain to successful competitors in order of merit at such examina tion, carrying certain emoluments and financial benefits These are designed to give assistance to those who stand in need of the emoluments attached to them. Each can didate for cadetship will be examined by a medical board. There will also be King's Cadets appointed by the Secre tary of State for Air, and Honorary King's Cadets nominated by the Secretary of State for Air, and a limited number of cadetships will occasionally be filled by suitable candidates specially nominated by the Air Council, such recommendation being submitted by the candidate's headmaster. The course of studies at the R.A.F. College during the first year will include : English literature and language ; the British Empire; practical mathematics—including me chanics and draughtmanship ; general elementary science ; history of the R.A.F. ; outline of Army and Navy organisa tion and characteristics of the various arms and types of ships; map reading; R.A.F. law and administration ; drill (with rifles) and physical training ; hygiene and sanita tion ; practical work in the workshops ; the Morse code ; passenger flying with instruction in map reading, and use of compass and machine gun. During the second year the course will be : Theoretical and practical instruction in engines, including magnetos and their management; theory of flight; practical rigging ; advanced work in wood and metal workshops; wireless telegraphy and telephony; machine and Lewis gun ; in struction in aviation. The terms of payment are under consideration, and will be issued shortly. They will correspond generally with those at the Royal Military Academy and Royal Military College, excepting that the R.A.F. Cadets will draw pay at 5s. a day during their first year's course, and 10s. a day during their second year's course. Other details concerning the syllabus of instruction at the College, government and organisation, discipline, etc., will be found in the booklet. 19 HI modifications. To meet the cost of the purchase of machines, construction of aerodromes, repair depdts, and administra tion, the Chinese Government are making an issue of one million, eight hundred thousand pounds in Treasury Notes, all of which is to be expended in the development of commercial aviation. 1368
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