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FLIGHT, MARCH 21, 1929 AIR MINISTRY NOTICES TO AIRMEN Government-Owned Aerodromes : Prices of Petrol, &c. 1. The following prices will be charged from March 1, 1929, and untilfurther notice, for aviation petrol and motor spirit issued for civil aviation at Government-owned aerodromes :— Per gallon, exclusive of container :— Aviation mixture, 2s. 1 id.; aviationpetrol, Is. 11 \d. ; motor spirit, Grade I, Is. 7J<i. Grade III, Is. 5j-rf. Prices for aviation petrol and motor spirit in Scotland and NorthernIreland are Id. more than the above prices. (No. 13 of 1929.) Precaution to be Taken when Using Very Lights INSTANCES have occurred recently of public and private property beingendangered from the burning debris of Very lights fired from a low altitude. Experiments have shown that lights may still be burning when they reachthe ground after being fired from a height of 1,500 ft. Lights should not therefore be fired from the air at lower altitudes than this, if it can possiblybe avoided. If it is necessary to fire lights at a lower altitude, pistols should be firedupwards within 45° of the vertical, and consideration should be paid to the ground on which the light will fall if it is still burning at the end of its flight.(No. 14 of 1929.) Maintenance of Aircraft and Engine Log Books OWNERS of British aircraft that are used for private flying only i.e.,not flown for carrying passengers or goods for hire or reward*) are strongly recommended in their own interests to maintain aircraft and engine log booksso as to have available at all times a complete record of repairs and over- hauls.This record i» particularly valuable when the aircraft has to be examined for renewal of its certificate of airworthiness. It will not only facilitateconsideration of the owner's application for renewal but will obviate the difficulties and consequential delay which are likely to arise when particularsof repairs and overhauls have to be obtained from the firms who have carried out such work since the aircraft was last examined.The aircraft log book (C.A. Form 27) and engine log book (C.A. Form 28) can be purchased from H.M. Stationery Office, either directly or through anybookseller, at a cost of 2s. 6d. each (exclusive of postage). Refills for either book can similarly be purchased at a cost of Is. 3d. each (exclusive ofpostage). * Note.—Aircraft and engine log books are required to be kept for allaircraft intended or used for carrying passengers or goods for hire or reward. —(See para. 1 (ft) of Schedule III to the Air Navigation (Consolidation)Order. 1923,) (No. 15 of 1929.) AIR MINISTRY NOTICE TO GROUND ENGINEERS Maintenance of Aircraft and Engine Log Books GROUND engineers responsible for the inspection of British aircraft thatare used for private flying only (i.e., not flown for carrying passengers or goods lor hire or reward*) are strongly recommended to take action to ensure thata complete record of the inspection by competent persons of all repairs and overhauls is maintained, preferably in aircraft and engine log books. This record is particularly valuable when the aircraft has to be examinedfor renewal of its certificate of airworthiness. It will not only facilitate consideration of the owner's application for renewal, but will obviate thedifficulties and consequential delay which are likely to arise when particulars of repairs and overhauls have to be obtained from the firms who have carriedout such work since the aircraft was last examined. The aircraft log book (C.A. Form 27) and engine log book (C.A. Form 28)can be purchased from H.M. Stationery Office, either directly or through any bookseller, at a cost of 2s. 6d. each (exclusive of postage). Refills for eitherbook can similarly be purchased at a cost of Is. 3d. each (exclusive of postage), * Vote —Aircraft and engine log books are required to be kept for all air-craft intended or used for carrying passengers or goods for hire or reward. (See para. 1 (b) of Schedule III to the Air Navigation (Consolidation) Order1923.) (No. 7 of 1929.) » m m m PERSONALS Married FLIGHT-LIEUT. WALTER AKERMAN, son of Mr. Martin Akerman, of Windsorwas married on February 27, at Meerut, U.P., India, to DOROTHY WEBB daughter of Major Webb, of Quetta. To be Married The marriage arranged between FLYING OFFICER RICHARD FOX OVERBURY(late R.A.F.), elder son of Mr. and Mrs. E. Fox Overbury, of " Greenlands," Ashford, Middlesex, and MARJORIE, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B.Temple Wrinch, of " Cordwyes," Trimley, Suffolk, will take place on Easter Tuesday, April 2 next, at St. Mary's Church, Trimley, Suffolk at 1.30 p.m.Flying Officer Overbury is proceeding to Canada with his wife on April 4, to resume his duties as a pilot with the Ontario Provincial Air Services. Death JOHN COLQUHOUN DON (IAN), who died on March 2, at Willowmore, SouthAfrica, as the result of a flying accident, was the youngest son of John Birrell Don, of Maulesden, Brechin. He was in his 25th year. m & m m More "Moths!" for Australia THE Defence Department for Australia has placed a contract for the construction of 32 D.H. " Moths," in Aus- tralia, at £448 each, states a Times correspondent. That price, which does not include that of the engine, is regarded officially as a most satisfactory one. The order has been placed partly to foster the local'industry. Haldon Aerodrome, S. Devon IN the article on private aerodromes, last week, one should have mentioned the Haldon Aerodrome, near Teign- mouth, South Devon, which was established by the Agra Engineering Co., of Teignmouth, nearly a year ago. " Avian " and Cirrus" services are always available there, spares always being ln stock. Private owners are welcomed on their way down to the West Country. It is understood the aerodrome is the only one of its kind west of Bristol or Yeovil. Particulars were published in FLIGHT last year ' tiOMPANY DOINGS COMPER AIRCRAFT COMPANY, LTD—Capital £15,800 in 13,00010 per cent, cumulative preference and 2,600 ordinary shares of £1 each, and 4,000 founders' share of Is. each. Constructors and manufacturers of,dealers in and designers of aeroplanes, aeroplane engines, airships and flying machines of all kinds, etc. Solicitors : Wainwright, Pollock and Co., 9,Bush Lane, EX. 4. N D. NAPIER AND SON, LTD.—The directors' report and accounts toSeptember 30, 1928, signed by Mr. H. T. Vane, joint managing director, shows a profit on the year's trading, including interest on investments (afterproviding for depreciation, interest, taxation, directors' and trustees' fees, managers' commissions and contingencies), amounting to £167,438 9s. 10<2.Add balance brought forward, £45,622 6s. Sd. Total, £213,060 16s. 3d. Deduct dividend paid on cumulative preference shares at 7J per cent, perannum (less income tax) for the twelve months ended June 30, 1928, £22,500, and dividend paid on non-cumulative preference shares at 8 per cent, perannum (less income tax) for the twelve months ended September 30, 1928, £14,560, leaving £176,000 16s. 3d. An interim dividend of 5 per cent, (lessincome tax) was paid on the ordinary shares on October 15, 1928—£27,300. The directors now recommend that a final dividend of 10 per cent, (less incometax) be paid on the ordinary shares, making in all 15 per cent, (less income tax) for the year, £54,600, and to transfer to general reserve, £50,000, leavinga balance to carry forward of £44,100 16s. Sd. There has been transferred to general reserve the sum of £50,000, fromprovision made in past years in respect of guarantees on motor vehicles, which is no longer required in consequence of claims received being less thananticipated when the sums were so set aside. The directors are of opinion that the time has now arrived for the distribu-tion of a portion of the money invested outside the business. With the circular are sent a print of the scheme and notices convening the necessarymeetings of the company, and of the various classes of shareholders which have been directred to be held bv the Court. PUBLICATIONS RECEIVED The Practical Electrician's Pocket Book, 1929. Odhams Press, Ltd., 93, Long Acre, W.C.2. Price 2s. Gd. net. Elements Createurs du Droit Aerien. By Andre Henry- Coiiannier. Per Orbem, 4, rue Tronchet, Paris. IMPORTS AND EXPORTS AEROPLANES, airships, balloons and parts thereof (not shown separately before 1910.) For 1910 and 1911 nguressee FLIGHT for January 25, 1912. For 1912 and 1913, see FLIGHT for January 17, 1914. For 1914, see FLIGHT for January 15, 1915, and so on yearly, the figures for 1927 being given in FLIGHT, January 19, 1928. Imports. Export. Re-exports. 1928. 1929. 1928. 1929. 1928. 1929. £ £ £ £ £ £ Jan. ..1,220 2,852 157,598 74,307 330 100 Feb. ..1,772 6,532 118,622 195,369 345 2 2,992 9,384 27fi,220 269,676 675 102 AERONAUTICAL PATENT SPECIFICATIONS (Abbreviations : Cyl. = cylinder ; i.e. <= internal combustion ; m. = motor.The numbers in brackets arc those under Which the Specifications will be printed and abridged, etc.)APPLIED FOR IN i«7 Published March 21, 192931,333. O. KRKLL. Rotatable hangars for airships. (306,498.) 31,533. A. H. R. FEDDEN AND BRISTOL AEROPLANE CO., LTD. Controllingmeans for i.e. engines. (306,587.) APPLIED FOR IN 1928Published March 21, 1929 1,375. G. H. DOWTY. Construction of disc wheels. (306,669.)2,813. S. E. SAUNDEKS. Motor, flying and other boats, seaplane floats, etc. (306,676.)21,601. PHOTOGRAMMETRIE GES. Apparatus for plotting from aerial photographs. (294,652.) FLIGHT. The Aircraft Engineer and Airships GREAT QUEEN STREET, KINGSWAY, W.C.2 Telephone: Holborn 3211. Telegraphic address : Truditur, Westcent, London. "FLIGHT" SUBSCRIPTION RATES 36, UNITED KINGDOM ABROAD* 3 6 12 Months, )F Post Free >F s. 7 .15 .30 d.7 2 4 3 6 12 Months, Post Free s.8 .16 .33 d.3 6 0 • Foreign subscriptions must be remitted in British currency. Cheques and Post Office Orders should be made payable to the Proprietors of " FLIGHT," 36, Great Queen Street, Kingsway, W.C.2, and crossed Westminster Bank. Should any difficulty be experienced in procuring " FLIGHT ' from local newsvendors, intending readers can obtain each issue direct from the Publishing Office, by forwarding remittance as above. 2,50
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