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SEPTEMBER 15, 1921 NOTICES TO AIRMEN tn Aerodromes for Civil Use : Amendments . -- NOTICE to Airmen JJo. 56 of 1921. LIST B.— Aerodromes available for Civil Machines emergency only. The following should be deleted : Barlow (Airship), Barrow (Walney) (Airship), Houton Bay (S.), Kingsnorth (Airship). (No. 63 of 1921.) Croydon Aerodrome: Aerial Pilotage Light 1. AN Aerial Pilotage Light has been established at the south-west corner of the London Terminal Aerodrome, Croy- don, which, until further notice, will function in addition to the Aerial Lighthouse referred to in Notice to Airmen No, 99 of 1920. 2. This light exhibits a white group occulting light every 13 seconds, thus : Flash, 1 second ; eclipse, 1 second ; flash, 1 second ; eclipse, 1 second ; flash, 1 second ; eclipse, 1 second ; flash, 2 seconds ; eclipse, 2 seconds ; flash, 2 seconds ; eclipse, 1 second. 3. This light consists of two separate units, i.e. :— (a) An upper unit, showing three flashes, of 1 second's duration each, as above, visible at a distance of 25 miles. (b) A lower unit, appearing as a triangular patch of light, exhibited during two periods of 2 seconds duration each, as above, visible at a distance of 12 miles. 4. For reasons of economy, this light will only be exhibited when due notice that a machine may arrive between sunset and sunrise has been given to the Civil Aviation Traffic Officer, Croydon. (No. 64 of 1921.) Belgium : Civil and Military Aerodromes NOTICES to Airmen, No. 139 of 18th December, 1920, and No. 23 of 25th February, 1921, are amplified and amended as follows :— (1) Civil Aerodrome—Haren. Charges.—As from July 1, 1921, the regulations with respect to the conditions for the use of Belgian State aero- dromes are being enforced at Haren, as far as housing and landing charges are concerned. Accommodation.—A three-bay metal and concrete hangar, 216 ft. wide, with a width of entry of 68 ft. 3 ins., internal height 15 ft. 5 ins. and depth 72 ft. 2 ins.; will be specially reserved for visiting and private machines. Obstructions.—Certain work (ploughing, etc.) is in progress in the southern part of the ground. The danger area is marked b/ white flags. It is advisable to land as near as possible to the while circle in the centre of the ground. (See plan in Notice to Airmen No. 139 of 1920.) The part of the ground suitable for landing is outlined with white marks, 3 metres in diameter and about 100 metres apart. Markings.—The old name of the aerodrome " EVERE " is still marked on the roof of the large wooden hangar. (2) Military Aerodromes. (a) In addition to the conditions outlined in para. 4 (a) of Notice to Airmen No. 23 of 1921, it should be noted that, at a military aerodrome, only sufficient petrol may be supplied to a civil aircraft to enable it to reach the nearest civil aerodrome. (b) Auxiliary Military Aerodromes.—In principle, no assist- ance should be expected at an auxiliary military aerodrome, because such aerodromes are frequently unoccupied. The following auxiliary military aerodromes are available for landing under the above conditions. Beverloo. Auxiliary Military Aerodrome. Position.—Lat. 510 7' N., Long. 50 18' E. Situated 22 km. to the N. of Hasselt, z\ km. E. of the railway station and, village of Bourg Leopold ; near Beverloo camp and south of the Hechtel road. Description.—Grass and sand surface. Height (approx.) 200 ft. above sea level. Dimensions for landing, approxi- mately 550 x 440 yds. The best ground for landing is on the west and north sides. Brasschaet. Auxiliary Military Aerodrome. Position.—Lat. 51° 20' N., Long. 4° 30' E. Situated 15 km. N.N.E. of Antwerp, 1 km. N.N.W. of the Brasschaet camp. Description.—Dimensions for landing, approximately 490 x 330 yds. The best part for landing is the south end of the aerodrome. Height (approx.) 60 ft. above sea level. Accommodation.—One metal hangar is available. Elsenborn.—Auxiliary Military Aerodrome . Position.—Lat. 50° 28' N., Long. 6° 12' E., situated 13 km. E.N.E. of Malmedy, 2 km. N.W. of the village of Elsenborn. Description.—Dimensions for landing (approx.) 220 x 270 yds. The best ground for landing is near the hangars. Height (approx.) 1,950 ft. The surrounding country is very hilly and wooded. Accommodation.—One metal and concrete hangar is available. (No. 65 of 1921.) ROYAL AERONAUTICAL SOCIETY NOTICES Lecture Programme.—In addition to the lectures previously announced, the Session will be opened by the following two papers:— October 6 : "Some Notes on Aeroplanes in Tropical Countries," by Air-Commodore H. R. M. Brooke-Pophani. October 20 : "The Langley Machine and the Hammondsport Trials," by Mr. Griffith Brewer. " ft.38 " Memorial Service.—The Society was represented at the Memorial Service in Westminster Abbey on September 7, to those lost in " R.38," by Major- Genefal Sir R. M. Ruck, K.B.E., Cftl.G., and the Secretary. Journal.—The September number of the Aeronautical Journal, which is now available to non-members, price 2s. 6d., contains " Scientific Methods in Aeronautics," by G. I. Taylor, F.R.S., " Problem of Flapping Flight," by Herbert Chatley, D.Sc, The Second Annual Report of the Scottish Branch of the Society; as well as biographical notices of the following members :—Major-General Sir David Henderson, Air-Commodore E. M. Maitland, Mr. C. I. R. Campbell, Major G. H. Norman, Flight-Lieut. J. E. M. Pritchard, Mr. J. R. Pannell, and Lieut. C. G. Little, U.S. M.R.F. Library.—The following books have been received and placed in the Library:—"Text-Book of Aerial Laws," by Henry Woodhouse, and " A Short History of the Royal Air Force," Air Ministry. W. LOCKWOOD MARSH, Secretary. 7, Albemarle Street, W. 1. Memorial to Capt. Ball, V.C. ON September 8 the national memorial to the late Captain Albert Ball, V.C., D.S.O., was unveiled by Air-Marshal Sir Hugh Trenchard in the grounds of Nottingham Castle. The ceremony was attended with military honours, and a squadron of R.A.F. machines from Grantham flew overhead. Sir Hugh Trenchard, in paying a tribute to the late pilot V.C., said that Captain Ball had taken part in no less than 200 air fights, and was known to have brought down 45 enemy machines. He was typical of the spirit of British youth, and by his life and death he illuminated English character. The monument, the work of Mr. Henry Poole, A.R.A., consists of a Portland stone pedestal surmounted by a group in bronze. The figure of Captain Ball is depicted with upward gaze, buckling on his belt before a flight, and behind him is represented the air in the allegorical form of a woman, resting one hand on the young aviator's shoulder and with the other pointing upwards to the sky. The ceremony was attended by a large gathering, including the parents and other members of Captain Ball's family. The parents placed at the foot of the statue a propeller formed of blue and white flowers. The Gordon-Bennett Balloon Race LOTS have been drawn for the order of starting in the Gordon-Bennett balloon race which is to be flown on Septem- ber 18 with fifteen balloons, representing five nations. In consequence the order of starting will be as follows : (r) Lieut.- Col. J. D. Dunville (Great Britain) ; (2) Bienaime (France) j (3) Upson (U.S.) ; (4) Barbanti (Italy) ; (5) Magdalena (Spain) ; (6) Armbruster (Switzerland) ; (7) De Muyter (Belgium) ; (8) Henry Spencer (Great Britain) ; (9) Jules Dubois (France) ; (10) Van Orman (U.S.) : (11) Valle (Italy) ; (12) Labrousse (Belgium) ; (13) Crombez (France) ; (14) Von Hoffman (U.S.); and (15) Usuelh (Italy). 621
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