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FLIGHT, MARCH 14, 1929 SPAN LENGTH WING AREA 36-4-i" . . 23- 54" . 200 So Fr WESTLAND 'WIDGEON niA" CIRRUS m ENGINE The Westland "Widgeon IIIA" General Arrangement Drawings. The machine can be fitted with D.H. "Gipsy" or A.D.C. "Cirrus III" engine. the stalled condition. As fitted on the " Widgeon " the auxiliary aerofoils of the slots are made of Duralumin sheet, bent to the contour of the nose of the main aerofoil. In the •ilot-closed condition, the auxiliary aerofoil rests snugly against the nose of the main section. The auxiliary aero- foil is attached by simple brackets and links, and supported near each end. A torque tube is incorporated in the system, and ensures the true alignment of the auxiliary aerofoil, as well as preventing it from twisting. Although not standardised, the " Widgeon " coup6 will be available in the immediate future to owners desiring this type of %veather protection. Experiments have been made which indicate that it is possible to add a coupe top to the cockpit without any sacrifice in performance. In fact, the initial flying tests rather tended to show that the enclosed machine was, if anything, a little bit faster than the open. Width, folded Height Wheel track . 11 ft. 9 in. (3-58 m. 8ft. Oin. (2-44 m. 7ft. Oin. (2-13m. DimensionsThe main dimensions of the follows :— Length o.a. Wing span Wing chord Wing area ' Widgeon III A" are as 23 ft. 5$ in. (7-15 m.) 36 ft. 4|in. (11-1 m.) 6 ft. Oin. (1-83 m.) 200 sq. ft. (18-6 m.J) Weights and Performances Weight of machine, empty 945 lbs. (430 kg.) Total load carried (Normal) 705 lbs. (320 kg.) Total load (Aerobatic cate- gory) 505 lbs. (230 kg.) Loaded weight (Normal) .. 1,650 lbs. (750 kg.) Loaded weight (Aerobatic) . . 1,450 lbs. (660 kg.) When the " Cirrus III " engine is fitted, the fuel capacity is sufficient for 3 hrs. 40 mins. at cruising speed. The machine takes off in about 100 yards and pulls up in about 60 yards. The " Cirrus III " gives an initial climb of 600 ft. per min. and a service ceiling of 15,000 ft. The climb to 5,000 ft. occupies 9 mins., and an altitude of 10,000 ft. is reached in 22 mins. The landing speed is about 42 m.p.h. An all-metal version of the " Widgeon " is now coming through the shops, and will be tested during the next few months. Details of its fuselage construction were published in FLIGHT of February 28, 1929. Recently, a W7estland " Widgeon " has been' fitted with the A.B.C. " Hornet " engine, and flight tests are now in progress. <$> <s> CINQUE PORTS EASTER MEETING Many Entries and Good Programme THE entry lists for events at Easter do not close untilFriday evening next, the 15th, but already a largenumber of entries have been actually received or promised. Among these are :—10 " Moths," 2 " Widgeons, -"' " Avians," 3 " Panders," 2 S.E.5s, 1 DW. (1), 1 D.H. 53, 1 A.N.E.C, 1 " Blackburn," and possibly 3 " Spartans." In addition there will be the two club machines and two Avros from the Brooklands School of Flying, all of which will be reserved entirely for joy riding. Many improvements in respect of the comfort of both competitors and spectators have been made on last year's arrangements, and in particular, elaborate arrangements nave been made for a good lunch and tea service at reasonable prices, and also an efficient loud speaker equipment will provide news and music. It seems probable that the most important event, i.e., Manufacturers' scratch race for our Vice-President's (Sir Charles Wakefield, Bart), 20 guinea cup, will be well sup- ported by the trade, and should give the public a really representative idea of the capabilities of standard light aeroplanes, which can be purchased in the market, and the variety at its disposal. Exhibitions of aerobatics will be given by Capt. Hubert Broad, M.C., and Capt. Neville Stack, A.F.C., so that thrills can be guaranteed. We are glad to note that the Suffolk Club will support our meeting, and shall be glad to receive entry forms from them before the closing date. Intending visitors are again reminded that the entry lists close on Friday next, 15th, at 8 p.m. 207
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