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JUNE 3, 1926 dropped 100 ft. it had fully opened and was in absolutely normal flight. Navarre landed in the lake with little more splash " than that accompanying an ordinary high dive, and after being towed a short distance remained floating comfort- ably well out of the water—Navarre, by-the-way, cannot swim!—thanks to the Evans suit. After "sitting" thus for his portrait he was assisted out of the water and came ashore. It may be mentioned that whilst in the water <•> <s> sundry " Moths " and other D.H. machines made numerous dives at the " unfortunate victim " to shoot him out of his misery—photographically. Major H. H. Evans, who is responsible for the unsinkable suit referred to, has the sole manufacturing and sale rights, in Great Britain and the Colonies, of this parachute, and will be pleased to give further particulars on applying to his temporary office, 24, Craven Street, Strand, W.C.2. <$><•> AIR MINISTRY NOTICES Andover Aerodrome : Obstruction PILOTS who may have to land at Andover are warned that special care should be taken not to land in the vicinity of the word " Andover" marked on this aerodrome, on account of chalk mounds. (No. 20 of 1926.) Manston Aerodrome : Obstruction IT is hereby notified :— Pilots who may have to land at Manston are warned that two W/T masts, 30 ft. high, are being erected in the centre of the E. side of the south aerodrome. These masts will shortly be replaced by masts 70 ft. high, and will be additional to the two 70 ft. masts and the two 30 ft. masts already erected on this side of the aerodrome, as notified in A.P.M.S. 2. The direction of the aerial will be W.N.YV. and E.N.E., and the lead-in will be marked by streamers. (No. 21 of 1926.) General Rules for Air Traffic : Royal Air Force Exceptions IT is notified that the General Rules for Air Traffic comprised in Section III of Annex D of the International Air Convention, and reproduced in Section III of Schedule IV to the Air Navigation (Consolidation) Order, 1923, are observed by all Royal Air Force aircraft, except in the following circumstances :— (a) During air fighting practice. (b) During formation flying, training or practice. (c) When aircraft of experimental units are engaged in research. Pilots are therefore warned to be particularly on the alert in the vicinity of Royal Air Force aerodromes, and to give way to formations of aircraft. In doing so they should observe the same rules as would apply between a flying machine and an airship. (No. 22 of 1926.) GROUND ENGINEERS Plunger Switches of R.A.F. Mark H type IT is notified that in the case of aircraft fitted with plunger switches of the R.A.F. Mark H type, the following action should be taken :— (1) After the stranded conductors have been secured under the terminal screws at the rear of the switch, these connections are to be firmly soldered up to the screw heads and the body of the switch to prevent the possibility of the cables becoming disconnected under vibration. (2) Lengths of insulating sleeving of an appropriate internal diameter should first be threaded on the cables before these are connected to the switch ; after the connections have been made as described in (1) above, this sleeving is then to be slid back into position so as to cover all exposed conductors, and is to be secured in position by a whipping of waxed thread. (3) At the earliest opportunity the plunger switches of this type should be removed and replaced by others of an approved pattern. (4) Attention is specially directed to the fact that certifi- cates of airworthiness will not in any case be renewed until the substitution referred to in (3) above has been carried out. (No. 2 of 1926.) LIGHT 'PLANE CLUB DOINGS London Aeroplane Club THE total flying time for the week was 41 hrs. 30 mins. The followingmembers had flying instruction :—Miss O'Brien, G. Eady. T. H. Saffery, G. W. Hall, J. G. Links, J. G. Parkinson, Miss Terry, G.'Black, E. Cooper,Capt. G. T. Godfrey, N. J. Hulbert, E. D. Moss, A. J. Richardson, J. A. Simson, H. R. Presland, R. C. Presland, Major Beaumont, R. Malcolm, C. E.Murrell, G. Wallcousins, R. V. Banks, Miss Clode, A. H. Dalton, G. Quirk, O. J. Tapper, S. O. Bradshaw, K. V. Wright, O. J. Marstrand, G. H. Craig,L. J. C. Mitchell, A. Lees, B. B. Tucker. The following members flew solo :—Sir John Rhodes, Bart., Major K. M.Beaumont, W. Hay, E. S. Brough, A. Le«»s, G. Wallcousins, A. R. Ogston, N. J. Hulbert, G. H. Craig, W. Roche Kelly, R. Malcolm, C. E. Murrell, A. H.Dalton, L. J. C. Mitchell, J. S. M. Michie. On Thursday, May 27, 1926, the following Members passed the flying testsfor their Aviators' Certificates :—A. R. Ogston, G. H. Craig, E. S. Brough, D. Kittel, Sir John Rhodes, Bart., K. J. Hulbert. During the recent strike the two club " Moths " were used for the transportof newspapers. The total flying time was 98 hrs. 25 mins. The pilots were as follows :—Capt. F. G. M. Sparks (46 hrs. 10 mins.) ;G. T. Witcombe (39 hrs. 55 mins.) ; Squadron-Leader M. E. A. Wright (12 hrs. 20 mins.). The Club Ground Engineer, J. S. M. Michie, accompanied the machinesto the various bases and it is satisfactory to record that during the whole period of the strike the club " Moths " were constantly flying and accomplisheda distance of 6,609 miles. The Newcastle-upon-Tyne Aero Club. FLYING report for week ending May 30. Totals :—LX, 7 hrs. 5 mins. ; LY, 24 hrs. 45 mins. ; total flying time, 31hrs 50 mins. The following members flew under instruction, with Major Packman : — Mrs. Marcks, Miss Leathart, Colonel Sir Joseph Reed, Messrs. J. Bell, Thirlwell, <$> <$> ROYAL AERONAUTICAL SOCIETY Students' Section.-—The concluding meet- ing of this session of the Students' Section, which was to have been held on May 31, when Mr. Handler Page (Fellow) was giving an address on "The Future of Aviation," had, unfortunately, to be cancelled as, owing to pressure of work, Mr. Handley Page was unable to attend. The visit to Farnborough, which was postponed owing to the recent general strike, will be held on June 16, unless the present coal stoppage interferes with the work going on there. Meet at Waterloo Shaw, George, W. Todd, Mesegaes, Bruce, Somerville, C. Thompson, Twine,Stawart, Campbell, Phillips, Palmer and Dr. Dixon. Advanced dual, Mrs. N. S. Todd. Pilot members with passengers :—Mr. W. Baxter Ellis with Mr. N. S. Todd,Mr. Walker, Mr. W. C. Waller, Mr. Munro Sutherland, Capt. H. J. Armstrong. On Saturday, Mr. Ellis flew to Carlisle bringing back Capt. Armstrong, Hon.Auditor to the Club, to enable him to be present at the General Meeting of the Club, the time for the return journey being 1 hr. 50 mins. Mr. P. F. Heppell flew with, as passengers, Mr. N. Easey and Capt. W. H.Leete. Mr. N. S. Todd, with Miss Snowball, Mr. Twine, Mr. Callender, Mr. Madenand Mr. J. Bell. Mr. R. N. Thompson, with Mr. Balfour, Mr. Lawson, Mr. Carr and Mr. Wilkinson. The first Annual General Meeting of the Club was held in the Club house onSaturday, May 29. There was a good attendance of members, The President, Colonel Sir Joseph Reed presided, the report of the Council being presentedby the Chairman, Mr. W. Baxter Ellis. The President and Vice-presidents were re-elected unanimously (list below).Major Graham was elected Hon. Auditor, vice Capt. Armstrong, elected to the Committee, and Dr. Eric C. Dagger was re-elected Hon. Doctor. President: Colonel Sir Joseph Reed. Vice-Presidents : The Rt. Hon. TheLord Mayor of Newcastle-upon-Tyne (Councillor Anthony Oates) ; The Sheriff of Newcastle-upon-Tyne (Councillor R. J. Thompson) ; F. B. Atkinson ;J. B. Bainbridge ; Colonel H. S. Bell ; V. E. Berry ; Councillor W. B. Ellis, J.P. ; Engineer-Commander C. J. Hawkes, R.N. ; Brigadier-General SirJoseph F. Laycock, K.C.M.G., D.S.O. ; C. E. Layne ; Councillor J. W. Leech, M.D. ; Alderman Hugh Morton, J.P. ; The Rt. Hon. the ViscountRidley ; Sir Archibald C. Ross, K.B.E. ; Admiral W. F. Slayter, C.B., R.N., Sir Arthur M. Sutherland, Bart., K.B.E., J.P. ; E. G. Tebutt ; Thos. Todd ;R. Whitfield. Hon. Doctor : Eric C. Dagger, M.D., M.B., B.S. Secretary : Alex. H. Bell, Cramlington Aerodrome. Hon. Auditor: H. J. Armstrong.Hon. Treasurer : Brian M. Dodds, 61, Quayside, Newca;tle-upon-Tyue. <•> <$> main-line booking office at 10 a.m. unless further notice is given. Will those students who require application forms for the Appointments Board sent a card to the Secretary ? The forms have been held up at the printers owing to the strike, but will be sent out as soon as possible. Students and members are reminded that the Society's Examination for Associate Fellowship will be held on September 20 and 21, provided that sufficient entries are received. Entries must be sent in not later than Monday, August 23, 1926. S. SCOTT HALL, Hon. Secretary, Students' Section- 322
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