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NOVEMBER 26, 1925 case of experienced parachutists, the use of both static and nand lanyards is recommended. Where the employment of H number of static lanyards is not practicable—as in an air liner—the Holt delay mechanism is fitted, which the passenger sets in operation before he jumps, and which is so timed to release the pilot parachute when clear of the machine. At last week's demonstration, at Stag Lane. Capt. H. Spencer—who has made some hundred parachute descents— ascended, with a Holt " Autochute " in situ, in a D.H.9 piloted by Capt. Broad. At an altitude of about 1.000 ft. he jumped—head first—from the machine. After falling a short distance the small pilot parachute was seen to open, following which the somewhat larger shock parachute made its appearance, at the same time checking ("apt. Spencer's fall. Almost immediately the main 17 ft. parachute was withdrawn from the pack and Capt. Spencer continued the rest of his " fall " with a steady descent by its aid. All these operations took place smoothly and quickly, before Capt. Spencer had dropped many feet. In short, the demonstration was satisfacton- in everv wav. LIGHT 'PLANE CLUB DOINGS London Aeroplane Club FLYING during the week has been very restricted on account of fog and wind, and on only two days was it possible to give instruction. Solo flying was carried out by Mrs. Eliott-Lynn, G. H. Craig, H. P. Lucas, G. N. Warwick, Squadron-Leader M. Wright. The following members had flying instruction : H. F. Wight, Mrs. Atkey, W. E. P. Johnson, N. Jones, E. L. Brough, ( E. Murrell, G. W. (Juirk, Major Beaumont, A. R. Ogston, L. J. C. Mitchell, R. P. Cooper, W. Hay. J. ]. Tapper, F. Clarkson, J. H. H. Laxton, H. R. Thomas. D. kittell. The total flying for the week up to Sunday. November 22, 3925, was 12"hours. Mrs. Eliott-Lynn has been granted her aviator's certificate by the Royal Aero Club. This is the second aviator's certi- ficate issued to members who have received their flying instruction at the London Aeroplane Club. The Lancashire Aero Club BAD fog has seriously interfered with flying throughout ihe week, and only on Wednesday and Sunday was it possible to attempt instruction. Total flying time for week ending November 23, four hours. The following have had " dual " on L-R with Mr. Scholes : S. Crabtree, 30 minutes ; H. Macnair, 15 minutes ; H. S. Stern, 30 minutes. Mr. Cantrill gave " dual " on L-R to A. Goodyear, 30 minutes. Solo flights on L-V by Mr. Lacayo, ' hour 25 minutes ; j. Leeming, 20 minutes. Test flights by the instructors occupied 30 minutes. On Wednesday, November 18, Mr. Lacayo was busy making -he required test flights for his certificate, and during his height lest attained over 9,000 ft. One member notorious for his .invisible " stalled turns " is believed to have attempted a new .-form of " stunt." Upside down flying has often been heard ;if, but up to now no one seems to "have attempted landing in lhat position. Mr. Leeming was quite unhurt, and the machine will be flying again in a few days. An example of generous assistance to the Light Aeroplane < lubs is shown by Mr. George Parnall's treatment of the Lancashire Club. Some months ago the dub purchased an \ild Douglas Aero engine, to use in its L.P.W. monoplane. Not knowing where to obtain a suitable propeller, some of the committee remembered the Parnall monoplane had been itted with a similar engine, and a letter was written asking Messrs. Parnall & Co. if they had a propeller for sale. By return came a letter from Mr. Parnall himself saying not only had he that day despatched a new propeller carriage paid but "ftad also sent a" complete Douglas engine with propeller boss, countershaft, etc. When the club recently gave a luncheon in Manchester to Sir Samuel Hoare, Mr. Parnall came from Bristol to be pre- sent and made his offer of £100 to the club funds before the luncheon and before any of the other gifts had been made. The club received his cheque on the following day. The Newcastle-upon-Tyne Aero Club L\ST Saturday November 21, the Club's aerodrome at ' ramlington—some nine miles from Newcastle—was officially opened bv the Lord Mayor, Councillor A. Oates, and the two J)H "Moths' were christened " Bermcia " and " Novo- castria " respectively, by the Lord Mayor's daughter, Mrs. McEwan. A large "number of guests and members were present including the Director of Civil Aviation, Sir Se.fton Brancker, Sir Arthur M. Sutherland (who presided in .he absence of the Duke of Northumberland) Councillor R. J. Thompson (Sheriff of Newcastle), Sir Archibald Ross, etc. \fter the I ord Mavor had declared the aerodrome open, the up the mast and then lowered to half-mast, and passenger flights were then made, flying until dusk Among those going up with the two W Baxter Ellis and Maj. Packman, were the Lord Mayor, the Sheriff, Lady Ross and Miss Ross. Sir Arthur Sutherland entertained the large company to tea in the club house, where several speeches were made. Sir Sefton Brancker urged the need of the Club to become self-supporting, and asked the members to make their plans and draw up their budget on the supposition that the subsidy- would very likely come to an end in the near future. Subsidies were like a boomerang, apt to come back and hit one in a tender spot. They were unnatural and wrong. Their motto should be " Self-Help." He assured them, however, that the Air Ministry treated the clubs very seriously, and stood ready to help clubs that helped themselves. They could always count on his attention Sir Archibald Ross mentioned that he had recently been invited to become a vice-president, but had not previously decided. After seeing what he had seen that day, he said he was anxious to accept the invitation, if it was still open. pilots, Mr. Flying report for week ending November 22, 1925 :— The total times for the week: LX. 16 09 ; l.Y. 3-29 = 19-38. The following pupils flew under instruction with Major S. A. Packman : Messrs. W. H. Leete (15 min.), A. I). Bruce (30 min.), J. D. Irving (3 hr. 19 min.), W. M. MacKay (68 min.), C. Thompson (35 min.), R. N. Thompson (1 hr. 33 min.), W. Todd (30 min.), R. M. Stobie (1 hr.), E. C. Kennedy (30 min.), A. E. George (1 hr.), j. AVingate (30 min.), J. H. Smith (1 hr. 15 min.), F. H. Phillips (32 min.), J. C. Lawrence (45 min.), G. H. Waugh (J hr.). D. H. Sandilands (30 min.), Miss F. J. Ellis (37 min.). The following flew solo during the week : Mr. P. Forsyth Heppell (1 hour), Mr. R. M. Stobic (30 min.), Mr. N. S. Todd (30 min.). Major Packman carried the following as passengers : Mrs. Lawrence, Mrs. Kirkhouse, Miss Sutherland. Miss B. Elcoa, Miss Langdale, Mr. Barton Wripht Mr B. Nicholson Mr. H. Ellis. On Saturday, after the opening of the aerodrome and naming of machines, Mr. Baxter Ellis took up as passengers the Lord Mayor of Newcastle, Lady Ross and Miss Ross. Major Packman flew with the Sheriff, Councillor K. ]. Thompson, Councillor J. Clydesdale, who is almost totally blind, also a press representative and cinema (Pathe) operator. Mr. Stobie will fly his tests for licence on Monday. The weather has again been very dull, with fog, throughout the week, but flying has taken place every day, though, owing to preparations for the opening ceremony (reported separately), very little flying was possible on Saturday. The telephone is now installed in both the dub house and instructor's office. Number- Cramlington 9 The second annual dub dance was held in the Grand Assembly Rooms. Barras Bridge, on November 19, and was completely successful and thoroughly enjoyed by 220 dancers. Three pilots and pupils and another took part in a debate, early in the morning of Friday, the 20th inst. The subject, it is stated, was " Navigation Lights and Signals," but the result is not very clear. Small but apparently heavy and valuable machine parts arc being secretly conveyed to the aerodrome, wrapped in brown paper, etc. A small body of members and the instruc- tor and engineer are, on every possible occasion, and out of hearing, engaged in earnest conversation, in undertone, of course, and the subject appears to be so serious and confiden- tial that no other members dare to inquire the nature of the conspiracy. The copy of rules relating to the 1926 Two- Seater Light Aeroplane Competition was recently borrowed from the secretary and returned, in a rather worn condition, without remark, also inquiries have been made for certain formula1, one being that relating to calculations with regard to stagger in monoplanes. 1 >cvelopments are eagerly awaited, probably on the eve of the competition. In the meantime, the approved " hush " policy is being followed. 783
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