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Flight, June 28, 1923 AIRCRAFTENGINEER. First Aero Weekly in the World. Founder and Editor : STANLEY SPOONER A Journal devoted to the Interests, Practice, and Progress of Aerial Locomotion and Transport OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE ROYAL AERO CLUB OF THE UNITED KINGDOM No. 757. (No. 26, Vol. XV.) JUNE 28, 1923 rWeekly, Price 6d.L Post free, 7d. The Aircraft Engineer and Airships KiitorUl Offices : 36, GREAT QUEEN STREET, KINGSWAY, W.C. 2 Telegrams : Truditur, Westcent, London. Telephone : Gerrard 1828 Annual Subscription Rates, Post Free : United Kingdom .. 30s. id. Abroad .. .. 33s. 0d.* These rates are subject to any alteration found necessary under abnormal conditions and to increases in postage rates * European subscriptions must be remitted in British currency CONTENTS Editorial Comment PAGE The International Air Congress 337 The Race for the Grosvenor Cup 8 The Schneider Cup 338 The R.A.F. Aerial Pageant 9 The Grosvenor Cup .. .. 342 London Terminal Aerodrome 6 The Air Congress 347 Standardisation of Methods of Research. By Sir Richard Glazebrook K.C.B., F.R.S 7 Supermarine''Sea Eagle" 351 Light 'Plane and Glider Notes 3 Royal Air Force . 5 R.A.F. Intelligence 355 In Parliament .. .. .. .. ,. .. .. .. 355 The Central Flying School Pageant 355 Society of Model Aeronautical Engineers .. .. .. .. .. 356 Publications Received .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 356 DIAKY OF FORTHCOMING EVENTS Club Secretaries and others desirous of announcing the dates of important fixtures are invited to send particulars for inclusion in the following list :— June 25-30 International Air Congress, London June SO .... R.A.F. Aerial Pageant, Hendon July 13-14 Air Raoe for King's Cup July 16.... Unveiling of R.A.F. Memorial by H.R.H. The Prince of Wales July 17 .... Air League Royal Ball, Albert Hall July 20 .... Gothenburg Exhibition Aug. 1 .... Entries olose from British Competitors for Schneider Cup Aug. 3-14 Rhfin Gliding Competition Aug. 6 .... Aerial Derby Aug. 6-27 French Gliding Competition, near Cherbourg Aug. 8-12 F.I.A. Conference, Gothenburg. Sept. 28 ... Gordon Bennett Balloon Race, Belgium Sept. 28 .... Schneider Cup Seaplane Race at Oowes Oct. 8-13 Light 'Plane and Glider Competitions, Lympne Oct. 14 .... Baaumont Cap Race at Istres, France Deo. I .... Entries close for French Aero Engine Com- petition 1924 N' ; : Mar. 1 .... French Aero Engine Competition. T is too early yet to pronounce an opinion as to whether or not the International Air Congress, which comes to a close on Saturday morning, has been an unqualified success. A perusal of the 60 papers read indicates the magnitude of the undertaking and makes one realise the vast amount of problems which still have to be solved before aviation can take that place which we are firmly convinced it will ultimately occupy in the affairs of T * Thf- i the world. As His Royal Highness theInternational T, . , ,,, , . J. . P Ajr Prince of Wales said in his openingCongress address, if there ever was a branch of human knowledge that was essentially international in character it is the science of aero- nautics. Consequently it is of the utmost importance that the leading aeronautical experts and scientists of the world should be brought together to discuss common problems and possibly decide upon common ways of attacking them. On the other hand, such a list oi papers as that of the present Congress is so extensive that it is well-nigh impossible for anyone to find the time to read and digest thoroughly the valu- able information contained. The fact that the subjects are subdivided into four groups helps to a certain extent, but, personally, we think it is possible that in the case of future congresses of this nature it would be better to keep down the number of papers to more manageable limits, leaving more time for a thorough discussion of those presented. After reading through all the papers, studying the subjects, and comparing the different views expressed, one comes to the conclusion that a certain amount— almost inevitable—of repetition and overlapping is bound to take place. This it might be possible to avoid if the number of papers were reduced. We • fully realise the difficulties, but nevertheless think that with good will on all sides something might be done. For instance, before the next conference is held it might be possible for leading scientists and experts of the various countries to communicate with one another, and to narrow down the subjects to be dis- cussed to the smallest useful number, choosing only such as are really vital. We are aware that it would probably be no easy matter to come to an agreement B 2
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