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1928
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JULY 12, 1928 the great span of the complete wing cellule taking up toomuch space for exhibition purposes. This machine, the type F. 180, is a very large biplane of the usual Farman mixedconstruction (wood and metal), and the main feature in its design is the central placing of the two engines in tandem inthe top plane. The machine has been contemplated both as a carrier of great loads over stages of 500 kms. (300 miles) orso, and as an economical carrier of smaller loads over greater distances. Thus the commercial loads corresponding tostages of 500 kms. (310 miles), 1,000 kms. (620 miles), and 1,500 kms. (930 miles) are 2,500 kg., 2,000 kg., and 1,500kg. (5,500 lbs., 4,400 lbs., and 3,300 lbs.), respectively. The monocoque construction of the fuselage gives a veryclear and unobstructed interior, in which, when the machine is to be used for 500-km. stages, there are 22 seats. If to beused on a route with 1,000-km. stages, the cabin is furnished with 17 seats convertible into couches. Finally, for 1,500-km. stages, the cabin, is furnished with 12 berths in the manner of a sleeping car on a train. At the exhibition thevarious forms of equipment are shown in the one fuselage. The wing span of the Farman F. 180 is 26 m. (85 ft.), andthe total wing area 172 m.2 (1,850 sq. ft). Fitted with two Farman 12 WE engines of 500 h.p. each, the tare weight ofthe machine is 4,500 kg. (9,900 lbs.). With a crew of two, wireless and other equipment, etc., this is increased by200 kg. (440 lbs.). The total loaded weight is 8,000 kg. (17,600 lbs.), the fuel weight for the three lengths of stagesbeing 800 kg. (1,760 lbs.), 1,300 kg. (2,860 lbs.), and 1,800 kg. (3,960 lbs.) respectively. The maximum speed is given as 190 km./hr. (118 m.p.h.),and the cruising speed as 170 km./hr. (106 m.p.h.). With full load, the ceiling is 4,000 m. (13,100 ft.), and it is statedthat the machine will fly with one engine stopped, provided the loaded weight does not exceed 7,000 kg. (15,400 lbs). Designed for " family touring " or light commercial work,the Farman F, 190 is a high-wing strut braced monoplane of the popuar American type, with conduite interieure, and seatingaccommodation for four passengers. The engine is one of the new Gnome-Rhone 230-h.p. " Titan " models. This little machine is of very neat and clean appearance, and should havea variety of uses. Its main dimensions are : Span, 14 m. (45 ft. 11 in.) ; length, 10 m. (32 ft. 10 in.) ; wing area,39m.2 (420 sq. ft). Tare weight, 750 kg. (1,650 lb.) ; fuel, 300 kg. (660 lb.) ; useful load, 550 kg. (1,210 lb.). Totalloaded weight, 1,600 kg. (3,520 lb.). Maximum speed, 185 km./h. (115 m.p.h.) ; absolute ceiling, 5,400 m. (17,700lft.). Normal range, 800 km. (500 miles). The ratio of load carried, to tare weight is remarkable, i.e., 1 • 13, and one ratherwonders how such a low structure weight is attained with a monoplane wing. The Henry Potez 32Of very similar purpose to the Farman F.190, the type 32 exhibited by Henry Potez appears a much larger machine,although this is possibly an optical illusion, both being designed to carry four passengers, but the fuselage of thePotez being rather deeper than that of the Farman machine. The actual overall dimensions are very nearly identical.With a " Weyman body " finish, the Potez 32 looks a very smart piece of work, and the figures given for its tare weightare more reassuring than those given for the small Farman, being 950 kg. (2,090 1b.) as compared with 750 kg. (1,650 lb.).The cabin appears very comfortable, and shows the usual arrangement, with pilot's cockpit enclosed. There are fourseats in the cabin, and one next to the pilot, while aft of the cabin is a lavatory. The strut bracing of the Potez 32 is perfectly triangulated,and is entirely independent of the undercarriage. The engine is a Salmson A.B.9 of 230 h.p. The main dimensions of the Potez 32 are : Length, o.a.,10-5 m. (34 ft. 5 in.) ; wing span, 14-5 m. (47 ft. 7 in.) ; wing area, 36-2 m.2 (390 sq. ft.). The tare weight is 950 kg.(2,090 lb.), and the load carried is : Fuel, 200 kg. (440 lb.) ; useful load, 600 kg. (1,320 lb.) ; total load carried, 800 kg.(1,760 lb.) ; total loaded weight,-1,750 kg. (3,850 lb.). Top speed at ground level, 190 km./h. (118 m.p.h.) ; cruisingspeed, 160 km./h. (100 m.p.h.). Range at cruising speed, 800 km. (500 miles). (To be concluded.) IKe Royal !flero Cluof the Z1B OFFICIAL NOTICES TO MEMBERS KING'S CUP AIR RACE Tne race for the King's Cup will take place on Fridayand Saturday, July 20 and 21. Start at Hendon Aerodrome, Friday, July 20.—The competitors will be started in accordance with their handi- cap allowances, the first leaving at 8 a.m. Members will be admitted free to Hendon Aerodrome on production of their membership badges. Finish at Brooklands, Saturday, July 21.—The finishof the race will be at Brooklands Aerodrome, Weybridge, and the winner is expected to arrive at about 5 p.m. The Junior Car Club 200-mile race is taking place atBrooklands the same afternoon. The Royal Air Force, by kind permission of the AirCouncil, will give displays during the afternoon. Members will not be admitted free to Brooklands onthis occasion. The charges for admission will be as follows :—Public enclosure, 3s. ; paddock and reserved parts of flying ground, 105. Motor cars : Public enclosure, 5s. ; paddock, 105. Offices: THE ROYAL AERO CLUB, 3, CLIFFORD STREET, LONDON, W. 1. H. E. PERRIN, Secretary. Capt. Loewenstein WHiLST\making one of his many cross-Channel flights lastweek to the Continent from Croydon on his Fokker monoplane, piloted by Capt. D. Drew, Capt. Loewenstein, the Belgianfinancier, disappeared when about 5 miles from the coast of France. It was assumed that he fell through the doorwayat the side of the fuselage when passing from the cabin to the rear. Travelling with him was his usual business retinue,a secretary, two typists, and also his valet, who made the discovery when he failed to return to the cabin. Capt. Drewimmediately circled the sea and then made a landing on the coast to report the affair to the police. Tests have been madewith machines since to prove the possibility of a man being able to open the cabin door in flight, and it has shown to be verydifficult, although it has been stated that the door in the Capt. Loewenstein's machine had been opened in flightbefore. Coastal Flying-Boat ServicesTHE flying-boat or seaplane has been, comparatively, seldom employed ia this country for commercial work suchas passenger services or joy-riding—in spite of the fact that this class of aircraft is particularly suitable for such workin this island of ours. We are pleased to learn that a new venture in civil aviation employing flying-boats has justbeen launched. This is known as " Coastal Flying-Boat Services," the proprietor of which is Mr. Frank H. Winn, ofHove, Sussex, who has inaugurated a flying service from Brighton to towns and ports on the south coast. Super-marine " Seagull " amphibians, fitted with Napier " Lion " engines and carrying six passengers, are employed. A bi-weekly service from Brighton to Dieppe and Le Touquet will also be run, while a special machine is kept to conveypassengers to and from outgoing and incoming ocean liners. Mr. Cristoval Regidor is the general manager of this concernand Mr. T. W. Goodban is the chief ground engineer, there being a staff of fully licensed pilots.Newspaper Aeroplane THE Daily Mail will shortly take delivery of its ownaeroplane to be used for transmitting quick news and pictures. The machine is a D.H.61 Bristol " Jupiter ", and it will havea dark room in which developing can be done whilst in flight. 600
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