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1928
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OCTOBER 18, 1928 Ireland, where many fields would prove troublesome in the case of a forced landing, he thought machines of a bigger type would be suitable for an air club. He had an offer of two Renault Avros at £700 the pair, and although this type of plane was not of the latest, it was very reliable, and could stand more knocking about than a lighter machine. He added that if the club were formed there might be some difficulty over Sunday flying. Many of the clubs over the water did most of their flying on Sundays, because it was the best day for business men. Wing-Commander Wright, of the Ulster Bombing Squadron, said that a flying club would prove of great benefit to the business community. He had had many applications from business men, who wanted to make a hurried journey asking for one of the machines at Aldergrove to be placed at their disposal, but in every case he had been compelled to refuse, because Service machines could not be used for civil purposes. In the case of an air pageant being arranged to help the funds of the proposed club, he believed that the Air Ministry would co-operate and perhaps send over aeroplanes from England to take part. Many applications from young men who wished to join the Air Force Reserve had been turned down because they had been unable to pass the medical test. Service flying was more strenuous than flying for pleasure, and if an air club were formed it would give these keen young men their opportunity to learn to fly. From the number of young ladies who had approached him (in vain) with a view to a flight in a Service machine he could have formed a strong air reserve force. Mr. W. W. M'Leod, referring to the activities of the Scottish Air Club in Renfrew, said that for every pilot trained the club received a subsidy from the Government. The club possessed three " Moths," two having been presented by influential men interested in civil aviation. Professor Lloyd Dodd, of the Technical College, Professor Bradbury, and Councillor D. Cheyne also spoke, the latter observing that the question of transport on the roads was becoming such a serious one that new methods such as flying were demanding consideration. Sec, H. E. Perrin, Hon. London Aeroplane Club, Stag Lane, Edgware.3, Clifford Street, London, W.I. Bristol and Wessex Aeroplane Club, FUton, Gloucester,Major G. S. Cooper, Filton Aerodrome, Patchway. Cinque Ports Flying Club, Lyropne, Hythe.R. Dallas Brett, 114, High Street, Hythe, Kent. Hampshire Aero Club, Hamble, Southampton.Harrington, Hamble, Southampton. Lancashire Aero Club, Woodford, Lanes. Secretary, F. W. Atherton,Woqdford Aerodrome, Cheshire. Liverpool and District Aero Club, Hooton. Cheshire Hon. Secre-tary, Capt. Ellis, Hooton Aerodrome Midland Aero Club, Castle Bromwich, Birmingham. Secretary,Maj. Gilbert Dennison, 22, Villa Road, Handsworth, Birmingham. Secretary, Secretary, Secretary, H. J. Newcastle-on-Tyne Aero Club, Cramlington, Northumberland. Secre-tary, J. T. Dodds, Cramlington Aerodrome, Northumberland. Norfolk and Norwich Aero Club, Mousehold, Norwich. Secretary,G. McEwen, The Aerodrome, Mousehoid, Norwich. Nottingham Aero Club, Hucknall, Nottingham. Hon. Secretary,Cecil R. Sands, A.C.A., Imperial Buildings, Victoria St., Nottingham. The Scottish Flying Club, 101, St. Vincent Street, Glasgow. Secre-tary, Harry W. Smith. Southern Aero Club, Shoreham Sussex. Secretary, C. A. Boucher,Shore ham Aerodrome, Sussex. Suffolk Aeroplane Club, Ipswich. Secretary, Maj. P. L. Holmes, TheAerodrome, Hadleigh, Suffolk. Yorkshire Aeroplane Club, Sherburn-in-Elmet, Yorks. Secretary, I* Lieut.-Col. Walker, The Aerodrome, Sherburn-in-Elmet. LONDON AEROPLANE CLUB REPORT for week ending October 14.—Total flying tiiii'-. 4(i ur». 4<i niin».Dual, 26 hrs. 30 mini. .Solo, 20 hrs. Id mins. Instructors : V. H. Baker and F. R. Matthews. Ground engineer :C. Humphreys. Flying instruction was given to 39 members and 34 members flew solo.A. C. Thomas made his first solo flight on Sunday. 14 On Saturday, for the first time for many months, the members had thepleasure of seeing the whole of the Club Aircraft on commission, but. as is so oft<-n the casi-, the pleasure was short-lived. On Sunday Miss Wilson, flyingsolo on G-KBMF, alighted in a field next to the aerodrome and taxied into the fence. The machine turned completely over and considerable damage resulted ;in fact, it might entail a write off. Miss Wilson lortunately escaped unhurt. During the week-end, advantage was taken of the temporary membershipand the following members who have permission to take up passengers were busy giving flights to their friends :—M. L. Bramsou, F.. E. Stammers. O. 1.Tapper, T. Elder Hearn. Membership.—The Club is now in a position to elect a few additionalb ho can take instruction duriim the neck days. BRISTOL «) WESSEX AEROPLANE CLUB, LTD. REPORT for th- wjek ending O.tob.^r 13.—Flying time (or the week,17 hrs. 30 mins. Eight pupils under instruction, 1 • • hrs. flown. Two soloists underinstruction, 1 hr. 25 mins. flown. Three "A " pilots flew 4 hrs. 45 mins.Pilot instructor for the week, E. W. B. Bartlett. Ground engineer, A. W. Webb. The week has b?en bad for instructional flying—a lot of rain and roughweather. Mr. Downes Shaw flew to Croydon and back with Major Cooper as passenger. We are busy preparing for an " At Home " on Saturday next,the 20th. It is hoped that a good number of private owners will come, as well as representatives from other clubs. Invitations have been issued toclubs within reasonable distance, ami a hearty welcome is assured to any others who have not been so invited Visitors will W put up for the night bvmembers of this club and their machines will be housed. Then1 will be displays of aerobatics and joy-riding and a competition for visiting andother machines. Visitors are asked to arrive before the commencement of Hying at 2 p.m. and to inform the Secretary of their intention of doing so. CINQUE PORTS FLYING CLUB REPORT for week ending October 13, !*£».—Total flying time. 7 hrs.15 mins. Test flights. 35 mins. loyrides (with Maj. Clarke). 3 hrs. 30 n:ins. (with Maj. Travcrs), I hr. 10 mins. Machines. Moth S.S and N.N. PilotInstructors, Maj. I. N. C. Clarke, D.S.C., and Maj, H. G. Travels, D.S.C. Ground Engineer, Mr. R. H. Wynne. Dual Instruction (with Maj. Clarke) : Capt. Took, 30 mins. ; Mr. Wood,30 mins. ; Mr. Swinnard, 15 mins. ; Mr. Omvtson. 45 mins. ; Mr. Worsell. •15 rains. ; Mr. Sargent, 15 mins. (With Maj. Travcrs) Mr. R. Dallas Brett,30 mins. ; Mr. Skinner, IS mins. Total. 3 hrs. 45 mins. Soloists under Instruction : Mr. Mackinnon. 45 mins. ; Mr. Walsh, 30 mins.Total, 1 hr. 15 mins. " A " Pilots : Mr. Mackinnon, 45 mins. ; Mr. Skinner. 15 mins. Total.1 hr. On Monday, the 8th inst., Maj. I. N. C. Clarke, D.S.C., resigned the posi-tion of Pilot Instructor for private reasons, and on Friday, the 12th inst., Maj. H. G. Travers, D.S.C., was appointed temporarily to fill the post.The Club was most fortunate in securing the services of Maj. Travers. There is a possibility that he may accept a permanent appointment. Major H. G. Travers comes from Walmer. He served in the H.A.C. from1913 to 1915, going overseas with them in September. 1914. He was wounded in December, 1914, and on emerging from hospital he transferred to theRoyal Naval Air Service in December, 1915, taking his certificate as a pilot in January, 1916. After service at Eastbourne and Dover, he served over-seas at Dunkirk towards the end of 1916. In lanuarv. 1918, he was appointed to command No. 211 Squadron of the Naval Wing with the rank of Major.He left the Service in September, 1919, and during the period from September, 1926. to December, 1927, he served as test pilot and personal representativefor Mr. Robert Blackburn, the well-known aircraft constructor, at Messrs. Blackburns' depot for land and sea 'planes at Phaleron, Greece. He hasrecently been temporary pilot instructor to the Bristol and Wessex Club. On Sunday, Mr. Graham Mackinuon, a member from Edenbridge, wentfor his flying tests for his Air Ministry " A " licence and succeeded in passing in very good style The Club congratulates Mr. Mackinnon on a mostexcellent performance. On Saturday, the 13th inst.. Mr. G. T. Skinner, of Boughton Honchelsea,near Maidstone, who recently passed his flying tests for the Air Ministry •• A " licence, took off in Moth G - EBSS for a solo flight, immediately afterhaving 15 minutes' dual instruction with Maj. Travers. He climbed to a considerable height above Romney Marsh and proceeded to do two excellentloops, after which he successfully did a half-roll. In attempting a full roll immediately afterwards he allowed the nose to drop and the roll developedinto a spin. He wa> still at a perfectly safe height, but it appears that he came out of the spin with a jerk and was thrown forward on to his belt,which broke near the starboard fastening. Mr. Skinner was thrown out of the machine, and. of course, instantly killed. The machine continued in avertical dive and landed on Selby Farm close to Mr. Skinner, being reduced to a complete wreck. The Club deeply regrets this most unfortunate accident to a very promisingpupil, and the Board of Directors and Committee offer their sincere sym- pathy to Mr. Skinner's relations and friends in their great loss. HAMPSHIRE AEROPLANE CLUB REPORT for week ending October 13.—Flying time for the week. 33 hrs.55 mins. Pupils under instruction (32) 16 hrs. 30 mins. : soloists (8), 9 hrs. 1" mins : " A " pilots (II), 6 hrs. 15 mins. ; tests and passengers. 2 hrs.Pilot Instructors: F Lt. F. A. Swoffer and Mr. W. H. Dudley. Ground Engineer. Mr. E. Lenny. We were glad to welcome the following members this week, all of whomhave enrolled in the pilot grade :—Captains Combe and Tweed an<* Messrs. Vernon. Harrison and Miller. Mr. Coode made a successful first solo on Wednesday after 5 hrs. of dualinstruction. Messrs. Evershed and Whittle have now completed their tests for their" A " licences. Mr. Whittle distinguished himself by landing fairly on the mark after his height test, during which be reached an altitude of nearly8.000 ft. Mr. Evershed completed his tests just a week after achieving his first solo flight. On Sunday we were pleased to see Sir Sefton Brancker, who looked in fora cup of tea and a chat. For a change, he did not arrive in C-EDCA. but came down by road instead. On Wednesday we were visited by F Lts. D'Arcy Greig and Stainforth,and F'Os. Atcherley and Moon, who constitute the speed flight at present stationed at Calshot. Mr. Lenny has been to Croydon and returned with a new Mark II Cirrusengine from the A.D.C. works. In consequence, we hope to add consider- ably to our flying time. LANCASHIRE AERO CLUB REPORT for week ending October 13.—Flying time, 22 hrs. 50 mins.Instruction, 9 hrs. 45 mins. ; solo flights, 6 hrs. 30 mins. ; passenger flights, 5 hrs. 5 mins. : tests. 1 hr. 30 mins. Instruction (with Mr. Hall) : Messrs. Heath, Cohen, Ashworth, J. H.Foote, Miss Baerlein, Crort, Faulkner. Mason, Miss Emery, Kay, Elwell. Seeker, Miss Swithenbanks, Barlow, Whitehouse, Ashworth, W. Ginger,Harrison. Dane ; (with Mr. Cantrill) : Riley. Pilots : Messrs. Heath. Cohen, Nelson, D. Mills, Ruddy, Caldecott, Hall,R. F. Twemlow, Meads, Harrison. 925
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