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JUNE 30, 1927 THE AIR LEAGUE CHALLENGE CUP WE set out below the conditions pertaining; to the Air Leaene Challenge Cup, which will bo held on the day of the Birming- ^orTofYh" ham Air Pageant, July 16, at Castle Bromwich Aerodrome. P ™ c,\ It will be held under the competition rules of the Royal Aero Club, and the cup will be awarded to the associate clubwho enters the aircraft which wins the handicap race organised under these conditions :— at either of the aerodromes will be the winner of the completed SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS 1. Date.—The race will be held on Saturday, July 16, 1927, starting from Castle Bromwich Aerodrome at 2.30 p.m! precisely. 2. Organisation.—The race will be conducted by the organising committee of the associated clubs and under the competition rules of the Royal Aero Club. 3. Competitors.—The race is open to all clubs associated with the Royal Aero Club. Competing aircraft must be the bona-fidc property of and registered by an associated club or individual member of such club. The pilot must be a British subject and a member of an associated club. Paid pilot instructors are excluded. 4. Aircraft.— The race is open to aircraft the total weight of which when empty must not exceed 400 kgs. (Note.— Weight empty signifies total weight in flying order but does not include fuel and pilot.) 5. Entries.— The entrant must be an associated club. Entry forms, complete with all particulars duly filled in, must be received by the Organising Secretary, Midland Aero Club, Ltd., 22, Villa Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, not later than 5 p.m., Wednesday, July 6, 1927. The entrant is responsible for the accuracy of all particulars supplied by him to the Committee relating to the aircraft and engine. The officials may require the entrant, at his own expense, to submit the aircraft, including the engine or any part thereof, for examination in order to verify these particulars. 6. Air Navigation Regulations.— Competitors must comply with the Air Navigation regulations in force, subject to any concessions which may be made by the Air Ministry. 7. Certificate of A irwortliiness.— A certificate of airworthiness for the aircraft must be obtained and produced to the appointed official prior to the start of the race. 8. Course— The total distance of the race is approximately 201 miles over a triangular course, divided into three stages of approximately 92, 49, and 60 miles respectively. The race will start and finish at Castle Bromwich aerodrome, Birmingham. Distances :— Miles Castle Bromwich to Sherburn-in-Elmet. . 92 Sherburn-in-Elmet to Woodford . . 49 Woodiord to Castle Bromwich . . . . 60 201 9. Completion of Stages.— On arrival at Sherburn-in-Elmet and Woodford aerodrome the competitor, after passing the finishing line, must alight and make a compulsory stay of 30 minutes ; any time lx-yond the 30 minutes will be counted as flying time. The time of completion of each stage will be taken at the moment the aircraft passes the finishing line at a height of not more than 500 ft. After passing the finishing line the pilot must alight and report to the officials in charge. A white flag displayed on the aerodrome will indicate to the pilot the place at which he must report to the officials. In the interests of safety, pilots must refrain from zooming or suddenly altering their course after passing the finishing line. They must circle left and iand, paying special regard to any aircraft which may have crossed the line before them. Special attention is directed to Article 9 (2) c of the Air Navigation (Consolidation) Order, 1923, as amended by the Air Navigation (Amendment) Order, 1925, as follows:— " An aircraft in or over Great Britain and Northern Ireland shall not (c) be flown in such circumstances as, by reason of low altitude or proximity to j>ersons or dwellings or for any other reason, to cause unnecessary danger to any person or property on land or water. The arrangements for starting on the second and third stages are the same as on the first stage (Regulation 11). 10. Handicap.—The aircraft will be handicapped on a time-allowance basis. The handicap will be by formula, and will be arranged by the official handicappers of the Royal Aero Club. Aircraft will be started in accordance with the handicap allowance, and will be timed by a given signal to start. The handicap will be proportionally divided over the three sections of the course, so that the first machine in 427 11. Starting.—The position of the starting line will depend upon the direction of the wind, and will be notified to the pilots before the start of the Race. Each pilot and his Aircraft must be at the place allotted to him on the starting line 10 minutes before the official time of starting. Should any pilot fail to start within 5 minutes of being given the signal to start by the Official Starter, he must remove his Aircraft from the starting line if and when so ordered, after which he will only be allowed to start with the sanction of the Official Starter. His time will be taken as from the original signal to start. The Official Starter will stand to the side of the Aircraft, selecting his position so that he can best be seen by the pilot. Ten seconds before the time of starting the Official Starter will raise a red flag. At the expiration of this period the Official Starter will lower the red flag smartly to the ground, this being the signal to start. Chocks (if any) must be removed before the flag is lowered. Any Aircraft crossing the starting line before the lowering of trie red flag will be disqualified. The signal to start will not be given until the chocks (if any) have been removed, and the pilot will lose the time caused by any delay in removal. Competitors are solely responsible for the observance of these Regulations by those in attendance on the Aircraft. 12. Landings.—Landings during the race will not dis-qualify the Aircraft, but all time so spent will be taken as flying time. 13. Repairs.—Repairs and replacements are allowed. Competitors intentionally discarding, without immediately replacing, any part of the Aircraft or engine, or making any modification to the Aircraft or engine during the Race, will be disqualified. Competitors will be responsible for any infringement of this Regulation by third parties. 14. Identification of Aircraft.—For the purpose of identifi- cation, all Aircraft must carry the Government Registration Marks as laid down in the Air Navigation Regulations. 15. Verification of Aircraft.—Aircraft must be at Castle Bromwich Aerodrome, Birmingham, completely erected for verification by the Officials not later than 8 p.m., Friday, July 15. Infringement of this Regulation renders the com- petitors liable to disqualification. 16. Pilots.-—The pilot must not be changed during the Race and no passenger may be carried. 17. Fuel Supplies.—The Organising Committee is in no way responsible for the supply of fuel and oil, nor for any delay which may arise in refilling. The competitors themselves must make their own arrangements with the Supply Com- panies, who will be given full facilities. The nature of the fuel is at the discretion of the competitor. 18. The organising committee reserves to itself the right to add to, amend, or omit any of these Regulations should it think fit. 19. Prizes.—The first prize will be £50, presented by Sir Charles Wakefield, the second prize," £'35, and the third prize. £"15. Other Events. The attractions on that day organised by the Midland Aero Club will include the following events :— 1. Low Power Handicap Open to any type of Aeroplane the total piston displacement of the power plant of which does not exceed 5,000 ex. Open to all Pilots. Course approximately 10 miles. First Prize, £50. Second Prize, £'25. Third Prize, £"10 if five or more starters. 2. High Power Handicap Open to any type of Aeroplane the total piston displacement of the power plant of which exceeds 5,000 c.c. Open to all Pilots. Course approximately 10 miles. First Prize, £'50. Second Prize, £25. Third Prize, £10 if six or more starters. Light Aeroplane.—For the purpose of this Meeting a Light Aeroplane is an Aeroplane fitted with an engine or engines whose total piston displacement does not exceed 5,000 c.c. Heats.—In the event of entries for any race exceeding six in number, the race will be run in heats of a maximum of six in each heat. Passengers may not be carried in any race. Entry Forms.—Completed entry forms must be returned to the Secretary, Midland Aero Club, Ltd., by July 6. The handicap races will take place prior to the Air League Cup Race at such times as to permit Low Power machines to compete in the Cup Race and the handicap races if desired. D 2
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