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1924 - 0563.PDF
MOORING THE "SHENANDOAH AT SEA : The " Patoka," with steaming to her anchorage. the " Shenandoah " safely moored, during the mooringt as the wind dropped from IS knots to approximately 5 knots in two hours previous to the Shen andoah's cone entering the mast cup. The mooring was conducted under favourable conditions, with the ship in perfect trim and equilibrium, and gradually becoming heavier as the sun went down. Probably about 4,000 lb. of water ballast was discharged during the time of mooring. The operation, although consuming almost two hours, could be considered successful, and obviously experi ence, especially on the " Patoka's" part, will materially decrease the time and hence the risk of mooring. One item to be given serious consideration, though not actually a part of the mooring, is the nuisance caused both on mast platform and in control car, by the gas fumes and smoke discharged from the " Patoka's " funnel. [Note.—The latter, it will be seen, is close up to the mooring mast.—ED,] Except for minor mechanical defects, the experiment may safely be written down a success, and will be simplified on future occasions by dropping the airship's main mooring wire into the water and dragging it up to and over the after deck of the surface ship, where it will be connected to the winch wire. This change in operation will greatly shorten the time of docking, and will do away entirely with the necessity of calling the boats away, as required at this first tie-up, The airship swung completely through 360 deg. during her stay at the mast, and at no time showed to be in any signs of danger from fouling the top hamper of the surface ship, while her increased stability and riding qualities over ,the water were much superior to her behaviour over the sandy soil at Lakehurst. The "Patoka," a converted tanker, has the upper deck 30 ft. clear of the water, and the nose itself is 90 ft. in height above this deck. The booms are about 50 ft. long, and with the heels built on the mast structure about 30 ft. apart. When stopped in readiness for mooring the r are slung upward and outward at an angle of 45 deg. On completion of mooring they are stowed horizontal with the top end forward. H E E E THE ROYAL AERO CLUB OF THE U.K. OFFICIAL NOTICES TO MEMBERS TWO-SEATER LIGHT AEROPLANE COMPETITIONS. THE Two-Seater Light Aeroplane Competitions will be held at Lympne Aerodrome, near Hythe, Kent, commencing Satur day, September 27, 1924. The eliminating tests will take place on Saturday, 27, and Sunday, 28th insts. The Compe titions will commence Monday, 29th inst., and close Saturday, October 4. Flying each day will start at 10 a.m. and close 6 p.m. GROSVENOR CHALLENGE CUP The following entries have been received for the race for the Grosvenor Challenge Cup to be held on Saturday, October 4 next, the concluding day of the light aeroplane flying week. The race is open to aeroplanes with engines not exceeding 1,100 c.c. Entries close Tuesday, September 23, 1924. Entrant. Sir George Stanley White, Bart. Robert Blackburn Commander James Bird .. Lord Invernairn A. V. Roe Aeroplane. Bristol " Brownie Monoplane. Blackburn Biplane. Supermarine " Sparrow- plane. Beardmore Monoplane. Avro " Avis " Biplane. Bi- AIR LEAGUE CHALLENGE CUP The 100 mile race for the Air League Challenge Cup will take place ,at Lympne Aerodrome on Wednesday, October 1, 1924, at 2.30 p.m. This race is confined to three fighter squadrons of the Royal Air Force, No. 25 (Hawkinge), No. 32 (Kenley) and No. 56 (Biggin Hill). Each squadron will be represented by one flight of three Sopwith Snipe machines. Members and Associates of the Royal Aero Club will be admitted free to the aerodrome during the whole week on_ presentation of their Club membership badges. Motor cars' 2s. each. Luncheon and teas may be obtained on the aero drome. The Club Headquarters will be the Imperial Hotel, Hythe. Terms (exclusive of luncheon) 17s. 6d. per day. Members are requested to make early application for rooms direct to the hotel. Offices: THE ROYAL AERO CLUB, 3. CLIFFORD STREET, LONDON, W. i. H. E. PERRIN, Secretary 563
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