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JANUARY 13, 1927 THE SPANISH AFRICAN FLIGHT : Two of the Dornier Wai flying-boats, fitted with Rolls-Royce " Eagle IX " engines, of the Spanish Atlantic Squadron, which, under Major R. Llorente, flew from Melilla to Fernando Po (4,500 miles) in December last. It will be noted that the two " Eagles " in each machine— which are placed tandem fashion—are wearing their " tarpaulin jackets." Royal Aeronautical Society NoticesInformal Discussion',.—From time to time the Royal Aeronautical Society hold informal discussions onsubjects of interest to aeronautical engineers. These discussions are open to all members of the Societyand any of their friends who may wish to attend. No tickets of admission are required. So that speakersmay say freely what they have in their minds, at the most only a precis of the proceedings is made.The opener and opposer of the discussion each speak for a quarter of an hour, and speakers afterwards arelimited to five minutes each, though each speaker may take part in the discussion more than once. Atthese discussions many more practical points are brought out, by question and answer, than is possiblein the more formal lectures given before the Society. The first discussion for 1927 will be held on January 18 at 6 p.m., in theLibrary of the Society, at 7, Albemarle Street, W. 1. The discussion will be on " Oil Cooling," and will be opened by Mr. A. H. R. Fedden, of the BristolAeroplane Co. Mr. Fedden's reputation is high enough to ensure a masterly exposition of the present state of oil cooling, and a highly interesting discussionshould follow. On February 15 Mr. Dyson will open a discussion of " Materials withspecial reference to Corrosion." In March, tentative arrangements have been made for a discussion on" Metal Airscrews," in which Mr. Lynam and Dr. H. C. Watts will take a large part. It is hoped to arrange further discussions on other subjects in the nearfuture. The committee arranging these discussions will be grateful for any suggestions made for future discussions, together with the names oftheir openers. J. LAURENCE PRITCHARP, Secretary. Westland Aircraft Society. Yeoyil Branch of the R.Ae.Soc. WE are asked to draw attention to the following alterations in thesyllabus of the Ground Engineers' Lectures which was published in our issue of January 6. Mr. Kobson will give his lecture on " Compasses—Installationand Swinging" on February 13 instead of March 9. On February 23 Mr. S. G. Williams, A.M.I.MlE., Air Ministry, will lecture on " Metals andTheir Heat Treatment," in place of Mr. Goswell's lecture on " Workshop Processes," which will be given on March 2. On March 9, Capt. L. Warner,A.M.I.A.E., Air Ministry, will lecture on " Power Plant Installation" ; whilst, instead of Capt. Keep's lecture on " Equipment Installation " on March 23,Mr. R. C. Taylor will lecture on " Inspection and Checking of Components." Institution of Aeronautica' Engineers ON Friday, January 28, the Institution is holding a house dinner at theEngineers' Club, Coventry Street, W.C. 1, at 7.30 p.m., which will be followed by a discussion on " Aeronautical Engineering." Tickets for members andguests can be obtained by application to the honorary secretary as soon as possible. The price is 5s. each.Mr. W. Villa Gilbert has resigned the honorary secretaryship of the Institution, and Mr. Norman J. Hulbert has been appointed in his place. A WELCOME sign of the times is the publication of Vol. I No. I, of theJournal of the Institution of Aeronautical Engineers. This journal will in future be published monthly, and will take the place of the " Minutes ofProceedings " and " Members' Circular " that have during the earlier days of the Institution been the only means of keeping members informed of thework and activities of the Institution. We wish the new journal every success. No. 1 contains a short biography and a portrait of the Presidentof the Institution, Lieut.-Col. Moore-Brabazon ; Notices to Members ; a brief outline of the aims and objects of the Institution ; the paper on " Metal-clad Rigid Airship Development " read by Mr. Upson, and the discussion following same ; Mr. Wingneld's paper on " Some Reminiscences of TenYears Ago," with discussion ; and a first instalment of an article on " Civil Aviation," by N. J. Hulbert. The price of the journal is 2s., and we gatherthat it can be obtained, also by non-members, by application to the office of the Institution of Aeronautical Engineers, 34, Broadway, WestminsterLondon, S.W. 1. Society of Model Aeronautical Engineers AT the recent Schoolboys' Exhibition held at the Royal HorticulturalHall (January 1 to 7), the Society was able to put up an excellent show of model aeronautical work. Space does not permit a full description of theexhibits on the stand, but this will be given in due course in the S.M.A.E. journal. A flying display by members was also given on the opening dayof the exhibition in Vincent Square. The next meeting of the Society will take place at Headquarters on Friday,January 21, at 7.30 p.m. This will be the annual general meeting, and it is hoped that all members will make an effort to be present on this occasion. Communications and inquiries should be addressed to 58, Norton Road,Wembley. B. K. JOHNSON, Hon. Secretary. NEW COMPANIES REGISTERED AIR TAXIS, LTD., Stag Lane Aerodrome, Edgware.—Capital £5,000, in£l shares. Objects : to carry on business as letters out on hire of flying machines, to carry passengers and goods by air ; to establish, maintain,and work lines of and manufacture and deal in aerial conveyances ; to provide and maintain hangars, to act as aerial and general engineers, etc. Lifedirectors : G. B. H. Mundy, Lieut. R.A. (T.) : W. L. Hope (governing director). Solicitor, H. E. Crane, Northwood. ISACCO HELICOGYRE, LTD.—Capital £3,000, in Is. shares. Objects:to adopt an agreement with V. Isacco, to acquire, develop, and turn to account the invention, rights and property, etc., manufacturers of anddealers in aircraft, mechanical conveyances, etc. Permanent directors : V. Isacco (managing director), W. J. B. Odhams, E. Cohn, and A. Isacco.Solicitors : Bull and Bull, 3, Stone Buildings, Lincoln's Inn, W.C. 2. m m w. * PUBLICATIONS RECEIVED The " Gloster III " (Napier " Lion " Engine) Schneider Cup Race, 1925. Reproduction in Colour from a Painting by Geoffrey Watson. The Gloster Aircraft Co., Ltd., Cheltenham. Fluglehre Dritte Auflage. By Dr. R. Von Miscs. Julius Springer, Linkstrasse, 23-24, Berlin, "W. 9. Price, Reichs- mark 12-60. Illustrated Calendar, 1927. Fokker : N. V. Nederlandsche Vliegtuigenfabriek, Amsterdam.m m m m AERONAUTICAL PATENT SPECIFICATIONS (Abbreviations: Cyl. = cylinder; i.e. = internal combustion ; m. = motor. The numbers in brackets are those under which the Specifications will be printed and abridged, etc.)APPLIED FOR IN 1925 Published January 13, 192723,121. A. AND S. A. HARPER. Propellers. (262,860.) 29,931. VICKERS, LTD., and A. OGDEN. Aerial bombs, etc. (262,916.) APPLIED FOR IN 1926Published January 13, 1927 10,050. AIRCRAFT DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION and E. J. HILL. Rivetingmachines. (263,011.) 30,532. A. HALL-BROWN. Supercharging of internal-combustion engines.(263,075.) „ „ FLIGHT The Aircraft Engineer and Airships 36, GREAT QUEEN STREET, KINGSWAY, W.C. 2 Telegraphic address : Truditur, Westcent, London.Telephone : Gerrard 1828. SUBSCRIPTION RATES " FLIGHT '' will be forwarded, post free, at the following rates :— UNITED KINGDOM ,s. 3 Months, Post Free.. 7 6 „ „ ..15 12 „ „ ..30 d. 7 2 4 ABROAD* 3 Months, Post Free 6 „ 12 s. . 8 .16 .33 d. 3 6 0 * Foreign subscriptions must be remitted in British currency. Cheques and Post Office Orders should be made payable to the Proprietors of " FLIGHT," 36, Great Queen Street, Kingsway, W.C.2, and crossed Westminster Bank. Should any difficulty be experienced in procuring " FLIGHT " from local newsvendors, intending readers can obtain each issue direct from the Publishing Office, by forwarding remittance as above. 26
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