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FLIGHT, MARCH 21, 1929 Machines in commission : MQ, EC, QL. Soloists (under instruction) :—Messrs. Williamson, Sellers, Goss, Garner. Pilots:—Messrs. Goodfellow, R. F. Hall, Cohen, Ruddy. D. Nelson, Mills, Twemlow, Lacayo, Weale, Gort,Slichelson, Kay, Hay, Whitehouse, R. G. Davies, Meads. Passengers: With Mr. R. F. Hall :—Mrs. Mercer, Mr. Ormerod, Mrs.Davies, Messrs. Allott, Glover, Kennedy. With Mr. Mills :—Messrs. Cliffe, Yeoman, Miss Jones, Messrs. Newman, Clewes. With Mr. Goodfellow :—Messrs. Mills, Mitchell, Miss Rosebury, Miss Clair, Mr. Rivers, Miss Taylor. Miss Fielder, Mr. Juan. With Mr. Hay :—Messrs. McLeod, Juan, Mrs. Juan,Miss Sewell, Miss Laycock, Miss Tiller. With Mr. Brown :—Mr. Rivers. With Mr. Williams : 'Mr. Hazlewood. With Mr. Meads :—Mr. Richards.With Mr. Hall:—Miss Snowball, Miss Gaskell. Weather fine but foggy. QL only came back into the fold on the lastday of the week, but, despite this, over sixty members of the club and their friends were in the air during the week.Mr. Will Hay was in Manchester this week and brought along a number of friends to fly, including Mr. Tex McLeod and Miss Gladdy Sewell, of varietyfame, and a number of members of Cochran's Revue. We are indebted to A. V. Roe and Co., Ltd., for the loan of G-EBYP on Thursday in place ofQL, which could not be got ready in time. Messrs. Maxwell and Paddock commenced instruction this week, while Messrs. Williamson and Sellars madegood progress with their " A " licence tests. LIVERPOOL «> DISTRICT AERO CLUB (MAR. 10-16).—Machines in commission : WK, XY XX. Avro " Avians."Instructor : Fit-Lieut. I. B. Allen. Ground engineer : Mr. Howard Pixton. Total flying time : 33 "hrs. 15 mins. Pupils, dual : (24), 20 hrs. 35 mins.Pupils, solo : (6), 4 hrs. 20 mins. " A " pilots : (7), 4 hrs. 35 mins. Passen- ger nights: (7), 2 hrs. 55 mins. Tests: (10), 50 mins. New pupils : Messrs. A. D. Pate and S. Douglas. Mr. F. Salter " Scon-face ") totalled over 5 hrs. flying this week. Congratulations to Mr. W." G. Eills upon his first solo, which he performedquite successfully on Sunday last. Miss Marjorie Hughes also took the! air solo for the first time on Thursday last in a manner so satisfactory that " J B "welcomed her return to earth by administering—chaste salute. Miss Hughes was the first lady to join the club, and is the second to fly solo. With the instructor and a certain " ab initio " pilot, making a habit o:collecting kisses from lady members and friends on the aerodrome, this club is becoming too interesting for a staid old bachelor, and the writer is consideringresigning. Mr. Moulsdale is buying a " Moth "—not, as might be expected, a " Blue-bird." Mr. Keniston completed his practical tests for aviator's certificate on Sundaylast and is thus the twelfth " ab initio " pilot of this club. Capt. Brown and Mr Bolsover of A. V. Roe and Co., paid us a visit duringthe week on the new all-metal " Avian." MIDLAND AERO CLUB (MAR. 10-16).—Instructors : Flight-Lieut. T. Rose, D.F.C., and Mr.W. H. Sutcliffe. Engineer : W. J. Halland. Assistant engineer : G. Rees. Aircraft (3) : LT, LW, DB. Total flying time, 25 hrs. 27 mins. Dual (11),6 hrs. S mins. ; solo (17), 13 hrs. 39 mins. ; passengers (8), 4 hrs. 35 mins. Test, 1 hr. 5 mins. Mr. P. B. Hackett commenced instruction. NORFOLK «5 NORWICH AERO CLUB (MAR. 11-16).—Instructor : I. C. Houston, MX. Ground engineer : A.Kirkby. Machines : Two (Z.W., X.E.). Total flying time, 4 hrs. 40 mins. ; dual, 2 hrs. 10 mins.; " A " pilots, 1 hr.; tests, 45 mins. ; passengers, 45nuns. Very little flying has been possible under the weather conditions whichhave prevailed here during the week. Thick fogs have been the vogue and poor visibility generally.Q.X. engine has been sent to ADC. for complete overhaul and likewise our Mr. Kirkby. We trust they will both return in splendid condition earlynext week. Last week a few members of the management decided we should have a spareengine and they consulted the balance and found it moderate, approached the prophets and found them optimistic, and having sweated all the afternoonon the possibilities of a flag day ordered a spare Cirrus, and drank its health and resolved that it was a very good thing they had done. The engine dulyarrived, but as its legs were bent when they should have been straight, or vice versa, it was not possible to adapt it to our bus until telephony had beenused to put the matter right. Even this was delayed by a great big bully machine, which at the critical moment when the line was just being connectedbarged straight through the wires, the air certainly looked rather " Blue " for a bit. We congratulate Mr. T. A. Image this week on passing all his tests success-fully. Four new members have joined up this week. SCOTTISH FLYING CLUB, LTD. (MAR. 10-16).—Pilot instructor : R. M. Stirling, A.F.C. Ground engineer,W. A. Calder. Machines in commission: X Moths (G.EBYG—G.EBUX). Dual instruction : 10 hrs. 25 mins.; solo flying, 10 hrs. 20 mins. ; passerfgerflying, 4 hrs. 20 mins.; tests, etc., 2 hrs. 10 mins. Total, 27 hrs. 15 mins. In- struction (with Mr. Stirling) : Messrs. D. K. Fairweather, A. Mcllwaine,A. C. Jack, A. B. Walter, P. Du Cane, R. Allan, A. Cairns Smith, D. Gardner, and A. Fyfe Burns. Since our last report, on February 16, we have passedthrough a period of extreme depression in flying activity, including two complete weeks during which we were entirely out of business. This state ofaffairs, however, we are glad to say, has arisen neither through lack of enthu- siasm nor machines but is simply due to a condition of chronic fogginess intowhich the Clyde valley seems to have fallen since the advent of 1929. Con- sequently, apart from odd half-hours of dual taken as refreshers by licensedpilots, instructional work, for the time being, virtually is " non est." Club writes as A Bristol Club Competition THE Bristol and Wessex Aeroplane follows : " An interesting competition is being arranged by us totake place at Filton Aerodrome on Sunday, May 26. It is confined to private owners, and members of clubs on clubaircraft, and should prove an enjoyable and instructive afternoon. Details of the competition are, briefly, as follows:—The pilot having taken off at an arranged time is given marks for (a) a loop ; (b) an evolution of his own choice (more marks will be gained for a simple evolution done well than for a difficult one roughly carried out) ; (c) for a ' close ' landing over a tape on the aerodrome ; and (d) for guessing as However, as a sight of the horizon is confidently expected in July, it ishoped that there will then be great demands on the clubroom facilities which are being extended to cope with them. On and after April 1 it isintended to serve luncheons and teas daily at the aerodrome instead of the present arrangements for week-ends only. These will be available at ordinarycity prices, and it is hoped that members and visitors will take every advantage of this departure. On Friday next (22nd) the last of the season's dances will be held in the" Plaza," Glasgow, when a large attendance is anticipated. Tickets, as usual, are 5s. each, and may be obtained from Mr. H. W. Smith, 101, St. Vin-cent Street, Glasgow, or from the secretary. Visitors from other clubs or from the Services will be welcomed. SOUTHERN AERO CLUB (MAR. 11-17).—Instructors : C. L. Pashley and F. G. Miles. Aircraft: Ayro504 Ks. (Le Rhone).—Flying has taken place every day this week—excepting Monday, which is the regular day on which the club is closed. A number ofmembers are nearing the solo stage, and Messrs. Sale and Barnett have just passed their tests for the " A " licence. jThese two members are nowworking for their " B" tickets. We heard from two of our members abroad this week, namely, Mr .'andMrs. F. P. Raynham, now in Calcutta with the Air Survey Company. Mr. Raynham has been flying a Gipsy-Moth at the opening of the Bengal FlyingClub. He spent most week-ends last summer here with his caravan and his Avian. SUFFOLK •£> BASTBRN COUNTIES AEROPLANE CLUB (MAR. 10-16).—Instructor: G. E. Lowdell, A.F.M. Ground engineer : E.Mayhew. Aircraft : Two Blackburn " Bluebirds " (S.Z. and U.H.). Flying time, 22 hrs. 35 mins., by Suffolk and Cambridge Clubs, as follows :— Suffolk Aero Club.—Flying time, 16 hrs. 12 members were given dualinstruction (2 hrs. 50 mins.). Three members flew solo under instruction (4 hrs. 45 mins.). Flights were made by ten " A " and " B " licence pilots(7 hrs. 5 mins.). Eight passengers were carried (45 mins.). Seve» tests were made (35 nuns.). Dr. Dunn successfully accomplished his height test. Mr. Ward startedinstruction, and cross-country flights were made by Dr. Sleigh and Mr. Colling wood. We were glad to welcome during the week an " Avian " and a " Moth 'from the Norfolk and Norwich Aero Club, and the gold " Moth " of Shell Mex, Ltd., with Capt. Shaw aboard. One machine was out of commission,the engine being down for routine main overhaul. Cambridge Aero Club.—Flying time, 6 hrs. 35 mins. Three members weregiven dual(l hr. 35 mins.). One member flew solo under instruction (25 mins.) Flights were made by two " A " licence members (2 hrs.). Five passengerswere carried (2 hrs. 25 mins.). Two tests were made 10 mins.). New members are joining up in increasing numbers with the prospect ofthe club being opened permanently after the Easter Display. Next term wt anticipate a rush of members now that undergraduates are allowed to jointhe club with the permission of their parents and tutors. An instructor has been engaged and it is hoped to acquire one or two new aircraft immediatelyafter the display. The type is not ueftnitely settled as members are waiting to see the makers' demonstration flights which it is hoped will be a greatfeature of the display. So far a " Bluebird " and a " Spartan " are entered for this event. Entries are coming in well for the display and private ownerswho have not yet received details of the competitive events and entry forms should write to The Secretary, The Aerodrome, Hadleigh, Suffolk. YORKSHIRB AEROPLANE CLUB (MAR. 10-16).—Pilot Instructor: Flight-Lieut. H. V. Worrall. Groundengineer : R. Morris. Assistant ground engineer : G- Speight. Machines in commission : 2 (SV and RF). Flying time : 23 hrs. 20 mins. Instruction :4 hrs. 55 mins. (6) ; soloists, 1 hr. 55 mins. (2) ; " A " pilots, 12 hrs. 40 mins. (7) ; " B " pilots, 3 hrs. 35 mins. (1) ; passengers, 15 mins. (2). Mr. Gill was launched on his first solo on Tuesday and put up an excellentperformance, Mr, J. Birch transferred from an Associate to a Flying Member. Mr. Severs, of Filey, joined as a Flying Member. Miss Leathart a»d Mr.Runciman, of the Newcastle Club, paid us a visit in the latter's " Moth " on Friday en route to Stag Lane. FROM THE FLYING SCHOOLS Henderson Flying School, Croydon Aerodrome (MAR. 11-17).—Mr. Guinness made an altogether exceptional visit to Cannes.He made landings in fields and gardens never before used as flying grounds. He completed the whole trip himself and brought the machine back in perfectorder. Otherwise, the school has been fully occupied. A number of fresh pupils have joined—most of whom prefer to remain anonymous. A busy season is forecasted. The Avro part of the training soon finds outthe weak spots! North Sea Aerial and General Transport, Ltd., Brough Flying School (MAR. 10-16).—We have been favoured with fine weather all this week, but,unfortunately, there have been very few pupils here. Consequently our flying time totals only 18 hrs. 55 mins. for the week. F.O.'s Craigen, Hall,Lamb, Lumsden and James received 1 hr. dual instruction on " Kangaroos " and carried out 14 hrs. 25 mins. solo flying. F.O.'s Craigen, Hall and Lamb left on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday,respectively ; F.O. Hall having completed 2 quarters training and the other two officers, 4 quarters. F.O. Lumsden returned on Friday and completedhis remaining quarter's flying. Messrs. A. G. Loton and J. B. Stockbridge carried out test nights totalling20 mins. on " Kangaroos " and 40 mins. on " Bluebirds," whilst Mr. H. W. Hall received 2 hrs. 30 mins. dual on the latter machine. nearly as possible the time of his landing as being 10 mins. after his take off (all watches out of the office!). "The winner of most marks will hold the ' Desprez ' Challenge Cup for one year, while there will be other prizes in addition. There will also be a Bombing Contest. Members of the instructional staff of the Bristol Aeroplane Co., Ltd., have kindly agreed to act as judges. All private owners and visitors from other clubs are cordially invited, and are assured of a hearty welcome. There are no entrance fees, but those intending to compete will materially help the organisation if they will advise the secretary as soon as possible as to type of machine, engine and registration. " Members of the club will be glad to put up for the night a limited number of competitors from a distance if these will give at least a week's notice." 242
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