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JANUARY 31. 1&29 \mCHTl (6), 4 hrs. 50 mins.; soloists under instruction (2), 25 mins.; " A " pilots(3), 1 hr. ; passengers (3), 15 mins. ; tests (1), 5 mins. We are pleased to welcome our latest pupil, who received his first lessonthis week ; this is Mr. J. T. E. Woolsey. It is unfortunate the weather has not been more favourable, as only three days have been really fit forflying here. Saturday next we are holding the second of our club dinners, after thegreat success of one we had some two weeks ago. Mr. J. D. North has promised to give a short lecture afterwards, which will be followed by ahighly interesting auction (not aircraft—sorry). Five new members have joined the Club this week, bringing our totalup to 366. On Friday, February 22, we are holding the Club's annual dinner at theMaid's Head Hotel, further details of which will be forthcoming very shortlv. SCOTTISH PLYING CLHB, LTD. REPORT for week ended January 26.—Chief instructor : Mr. R. M. Stirling,A.F.C. Ground engineer: Mr. W. Calder. Machine in commission during week: X Moth G-EBYG. Dual instruction: 50 mins.; solo flying,5 hrs. 25 mins.; passenger flights, 2 hrs. 50 mins.; tests, etc., 1 hr. 5 mins. Total, 10 hrs. 10 mins. Instruction (with Mr. Stirling): Messrs. H. D. Primrose and A. C. Jack.Weather conditions, particularly fog, continue to handicap instructional work very seriously, and have reduced our flying time to a most depressinglevel. On Friday, however, Mr. J. Wood Harrington made a successful t.rip to Turnhouse Aerodrome, Edinburgh, in G-EBYG, despite trouble withfog on the return journey. Our Avro Avian, G-EBTY, has now been acquired by Mr. I). K. Fair-weather, and was withdrawn from club work at the end of last week. G-EBVT, however, is practically ready for service, and will probably be in use withinthe next few days. It is hoped also to replace G-EBTY with another X Moth at an early date. Arrangements are now well in hand in connection with the third Clubdance of the season, to be held in the Waldorf, Glasgow, on Friday, February's, and those intending to be present are requested to procure ticketsas early as possible. These may be had from the aerodrome offices or from Mr. H. W. Smith, 101, St. Vincent Street, Glasgow, price 5s. SOUTHERN AERO CLUB REPORT for week ending January 27. Our flying times this week havekept up to quite a good average, and the fine week-end again brought out a number of enthusiasts, despite the cold. On Wednesday, Mr. Barnet did hisfirst solo. Mr. Thynne, who is under instruction, flew over on Sunday with Mr. Miles,on Avro G-EBYB, to his home at Findon, a few miles away, where a landing was made in a convenient field. The Club has vacancies for a number of additional members, and thosewishing to fly Avros can do so without any waiting, either during week-days or at week-ends. SUFFOLK -2D EASTERN COUNTIES AEROPLANE CLUB REPORT for week ending January 26.—Flying time, 15 hrs. 30 mins.Instruction, 10 (6 hrs 55 mins.). Solo, under instruction, 1 (20 mins.). '• A and B " pilots, 6 (7 hrs. 45 mins.). Passengers, 1 (5 mins.). Tests, 5(25 mius.). Aerodromes : Hadleigh, Suffolk, and Conington, Cambs. Seaplane Base,Brightlingsea, Essex. Instructor: G. E. Lowdell, A.F.M. Ground engineers : " C," E. Mayhew ;" A," G. Keeley. Aircraft : 3 Blackburn " Bluebirds," RE, SZ and UH. Total flying time for week, 20 hrs. 15 mins. Flying Club Movement in India THE new Delhi Flying Club was opened by the Viceroy, Lord Irwin, at the Royal Air Force aerodrome, on January 28. Lady Irwin christened the two " Gipsy-Moths " Delhi and Roshanara. The Viceroy said that to many the ceremony might become historic. The light aeroplane club movement was fast growing in all parts of the world, and India owed much in that direction to the assistance and enthusiasm of Sir Victor Sassoon. A flying display by D.H. " Moths " and R.A.F. machines followed the ceremony, and a number of women were taken for flights. The Government presented the Club with the two machines and will contribute ^1,500 annually for two years towards the expenses of the club. The president is Sir John Thompson, Chief Commissioner of Delhi. A " Napier-Widgeon " MR. C. S. NAPIER, the son of Mr. M. S. Napier, co- managing director of D. Napier and Sons, Ltd., who is a premium pupil now passing through the engine shops of the Westland Aircraft Co. Ltd., has ordered a Westland " Wid- geon." It will be fitted with the D.H. " Gipsy " engine. Mr. C. S. Napier has already learned to fly. Split Axle Tests on " Widgeon " and " Wapiti." A NEW split axle undercarriage has been successfully tested on the Westland " Widgeon." The machine is steadier on the ground with the wider track, which gives greater clearance, and withstands heavy landing shocks. Similar experiments have been made with the Westland " WTapiti " with the same satisfactory results. Wing-Commander W. H. Anderson, R.A.A.F. (Australian Liaison), flew a "Wapiti" with the split axle recently and was very pleased with the effect. Incidentally he gave a display of aerobatics. University Air Squadrons SIR PHILIP SASSOON, M.P., Under-Secretary for Air,presiding at a lecture given by Wing-Commander A. G. R. Garrod (principal instructor to the Oxford University AirSquadron) at the Royal United Service Institution, Whitehall, on January 16, said that he was enormously struck last year, We received a serious blow during the week. Mr. Glen Ogilvie was makingexcellent progress with his tests for " B " licence, and everything in the garden appeared to be roses, despite fog, which greatly impeded his attemptsto carry out the 200 miles' cross country, when suddenly the Air Ministry announced that all arrangements to continue the tests must be deferred foranother 18 months, as he is only 17i, and not the requisite age of 19. This is a great disappointment to Mr. Ogilvie, who has just left Rugby for thesterner fields, as represented by the metal shops in the works of one of our leading exponents of metal aircraft. Arrangements are proceeding apace with the dinner dance, to be held inhonour of our Lady President's great flight round Africa. We feel it is a great privilege that Lady Bailey has consented to devote some of her timeto us in this manner so soon after her return home, as we realise that she must have a great number of other calls upon her at this juncture. It ishoped that members and others will rally round to do the honours which the occasion warrants. We regret that Sir Courtenay T. Warner, Bart.,the Lord Lieutenant of the County of Suffolk, under whose patronage the function is being held, and Lady Leucha;Warner, are unfortunately detainedin London on the date selected, viz., February 7. Apparently, the organising committee is very busy. Whispered conferences take place in the aerodrome,and the committee are seen to head for Ipswich in ones and twos, bent upon making the event a success. The Cambridge Aern Club.—Flying time, 4 hrs. 45 mins. Instruction,4 (3 hrs. 45 mins.). " A " Pilots', I (30 mins.). Passengers, 5 (25 mins.). Tests, 1 (5 mins.).Three new members started instruction during the week. This club is now in full swing, and the membership is increasing rapidly. For the timebeing, flying takes place on Mondays and Thursdays, weather permitting. It is hoped shortly to station an instructor and machine permanently at YORKSHIRB AEROPLANE CLUB REPORT for week ending January 26.—Pilot instructor, H. V. Worrall.Ground engineer, R. Morris. Machines in commission, 3 (TB, SV, and RF). Flying time, 8 hrs. 55 mins. Instruction, 8 (4 hrs. 20 mins.). Soloists, 2(1 'hr. 25 mins.). " A " pilots, 6 (2 hrs. 35 mins.). Test flight?, 7 (35 mins.). Flying activities have been restricted owing to the thick fog which hasbeen prevalent during the past week. FROM THE FLYING SCHOOLS Brooklands School of Flying, Brooklands Aerodrome REPORT for week ending January 27.—Instructor, Capt. A. E. Jones.Ground engineers, W. A. Watts, W. H. Hellon, Machines in commission, Renault Avros G-EBVE and G-?:BWJ. Flying time, 11 hrs. Soleists,2 hrs. 25 mins. Joy rides, IS mins. Dual instruction, 8 hrs. 20 mins. Mr. W. L. Mummery flew his first solo during the week, and Mr. G. P.Kerr completed his tests for his " A" licence. We are glad to welcome our managing director, Mr. H. D. Davis, after hisabsence of two months' illness. Henderson Flying School, Croydon Aerodrome REPORT for week ending January 27.—The training of three officers forthe Auxiliary Air Force continued over the week-end, 5 hrs. flying being put in. It is just 13 years since Col. Henderson commenced teaching atCroydon, and it is interesting to note that he was responsible for the installa- tion of the first Monosoupape Gnome engine in an Avro 5O4 in the thenTraining Brigade. This type is still considered by him to be the finest training machine in the world—and the opinion of his pupils when they flyon the relatively easy types of modern light aeroplane occasionally, fully bear out his view ! which was the first time the auxiliary air squadrons took part in the exercises over London, by the keenness they showed and the efficiency and excellent results achieved. He had followed the work of the university air squadrons very closely and had been impressed by their efficiency. He thought the squadrons would play an extremely important part, if not a vital one, in the air defence of this country. Wing-Commander Garrod said the reasons for the Air Ministry, in 1925, inaugurating air squadrons at Oxford and Cambridge Universities were twofold. The first was to enlist the aid of university men in the problems of flying, and the second to encourage a flow of candidates for officers in the regular Air Force. Although Cambridge had, so far, provided more regular Air Force officers, he believed that very shortly both universities would be sending an average of 15 a year. The pay and prospects in the Royal Air Force com- pared favourably with those of the Home Civil Service. Aerodromes for Aix-la-Chapelle AERODROMES and landing fields are to be laid out near Aix-la-Chapelle as soon as circumstances dependent on the Allied occupation permit. China Orders Avro " Avians " AN order for 14 Avro " Avian " light aeroplanes fitted with A.D.C. " Cirrus " engines has just been received from China. The first machine will be fitted with the Handley- Page slots and flown to China for delivery. Lady Heath MESSAGES from America state that Lady Heath took the oath for American citizenship on January 29, as she intends to make her home there. In five years she may apply for final papers. Aerial Experiments on Air Liner A NEW experimental aerial system for the transmission and reception of wireless telephone messages while in flight has been installed in an air liner on the Imperial Airways London-Paris service. Instead of trailing below the machine the aerial is fixed to the wings and can be used even when the machine is on the ground. 87
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