FlightGlobal.com
Home
Premium
Archive
Video
Images
Forum
Atlas
Blogs
Jobs
Shop
RSS
Email Newsletters
You are in:
Home
Aviation History
1928
1928 - 1034.PDF
NOVEMBER 1, 1928 Sketch of the Reid " Rambler " light aeroplane, a new Canadian production, though designed by an Englishman, Mr. Reid. It has a top speed of 102 m.p.h., is of all metal construction and is fitted with hydraulic brakes. The engine is an A.D.C. "Cirrus " [" FLIGHT" Sketch general manager of the De Havilland Aircraft Co. of Canada ; Squadron-Leader A. T. L. Cowley was handicapper, and Capt. W. S. Lighthall, judge. NEW LIGHT 'PLANE The Reid " Rambler " light aeroplane, mentioned above, is a new Canadian production though designed by an English- man, Mr. W. T. Reid, who was originally with the Bristol Aeroplane Co., in England and went to Canada as Chief Designer of Canadian Vickers, Ltd. He has now formed the Reid Aircraft Co. and his first machine made its debut at the meeting. The engine fitted is a Mk. II " Cirrus." The machine is of all-metal construction and fabric covered. Differential hydraulic brakes are fitted to the chassis. The wings fold and the complete absence of bracing ensures permanent rigid rigging. Top speed is stated to be 102 m.p.h. and landing speed 38 m.p.h. Useful load is 600 lbs. and fuel capacity 20 gallons. Air Services Commence D uring the meeting the Canadian Colonial Airways, Ltd. plane from New York and Albany, arrived at 11.20 a.m., piloted by Mr. Paul Reeder. Mr. H. P. Ayres brought in a Canadian Transcontinental Airways, Ltd. machine from Rimouski, at 11.30 a.m., and almost immediately after- wards Capt. D. S. Bondurant left for Toronto with a con- signment of air mail in a Canadian Airways, Ltd. craft. Shortly after luncheon the air mail from Toronto arrived, included in which was a carton from Mayor McBride to Mayor Walker of New York. This was transferred to the south- bound Albany plane piloted by Mr. W. A. Hughes, that took off at 2 o'clock, the cargo consisting also of a live bear cub, three months old. The Canadian Colonial Airways' planes are all Fairchilds, powered with the Pratt & Whitney " Wasp " 425 h.p. engine, and painted in two shades of blue. While the first daily aerial mail service between Montreal and Toronto was inaugurated on October 1, the initial carriage of mail by aeroplane between the two cities dates from June 21, 1918, when Capt. Bryan A. Peck piloted his Curtis biplane from the Queen City, returning on June 24 with official correspondence. He covered it in stages though he could have flown non-stop. LANDING FIELD FOR HARROGATE IT is essential that before anyone avails himself of the field at Pumpton Bar, near Harrogate, of which we give a map and particulars here, he should become familiar PLOMPTON-WdJL Main Roads. Railways 0 0 440 630 1320 1760 Shwfs, lanes.ete = Buildings KKf lfc 2 MILES 1 1 YARDS [" FLIGHT " Map HARROGATE : The landing field at Plumpton Bar,convenient when flying to Harrogate, is 340 yards by 440 yards. It should be used with careful regard ofthe estates in the vicinity. with the conditions under which it can only be utilised. It was used as a temporary measure for the*Air Rally during last August. The farmer concerned holds no objections to the landing of aircraft, but such should be regarded as a favour and particular care observed against low fiving, for this might disturb game, for instance, and also large estates are in the neighbourhood, including Goldsborough Hall, the home of Princess Mary, and Rudding and Stockwell Parks. No charge is made by the farmer, but it is usual to extend a kindness in return and certainly pay promptly on a liberal scale for any damage done. This year the site was a hay- field, and at present sheep and cattle graze there. Next year it will probably be for hay again, so that from the middle of April to the middle of July, or possibly longer, it would be unwise to land there without previous inquiry as to " how the land lies." A main consideration to observe is not to involve the farmer in any trouble with the owners of the estate or his neighbours. The smoke from -the brickworks new red chimney forms a good wind indicator. Forced landings are possible in the fields surrounding the landing field but not altogether advisable owing to rough surface. The surrounding conditions are varied. On the outer fields to the south and west the ground slopes and on the eastern side the ground is smooth and fiat. To the north it is flat and alternatively smooth and rough. There is a high hedge on the west, affording shelter from the prevailing winds. Motor buses pass close to this site. A licence for the field, which is 340 by 440 yards, held by Mr. Erik W. Addyman, of the White House, Starbeck, Harrogate, a keen and valuable follower of aviation, has now run out, but if anyone wished to use the field for passenger carrying, for instance, it could be renewed for £1 Is. This would mean less trouble than inspecting the site, purchasing and filling in ordnance maps, and obtaining a fresh licence. 956
Sign up to
Flight Digital Magazine
Flight Print Magazine
Airline Business Magazine
E-newsletters
RSS
Events
