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FLIGHT, MAY 9, 1929 London Aeroplane CiuiJStag Lane, Edgware, Sec, H. E. Perrin, 3, Clifford Street, London, W.I. Bristol and Wesscx Aeroplane Club, Filton, Gloucester. Secretary, Major G. S. Cooper, The Aerodrome, Patchway, Glos. Cinque Ports Flying Club, Lympne, Hythe. Hon. Secretary, R. Dallas Brett. 114, High Street, Hythe, Kent. Hampshire Aero Club, Hamble, Southampton. Secretary, H. J. Harrington, Hamble, Southampton. Lancashire Afro Club, Woodiord, Lanes. Secretary, Mr. Atherton, Avro Aerodrome, Woodford. Liverpool and District Aero Club, Hooton, Cheshire. Hon. Secre- tary, Capt. Ellis, Hooton Aerodrome. Midland Aero Club, Castle Bromwich, Birmingham. Secretary, Maj. Gilbert Dennison, 22, Villa Road, Handsworth, Birmingham. Newcastle-on-Tyne Aero Club, Cramlington, Northumberland. Secre- tary, John Bell, Cramlington Aerodrome, Northumberland. Norfolk and Norwich Aero Club, Mousehold, Norwich. Secretary G. McEwen, The Aerodrome, Mousebold, Norwich. Nottingham Aero Club, Hucknall, Nottingham. Hon. Secretary Cecil R. Sands, A.C.A., 30, Park Row, Nottingham. The Scottish Flying Club, 101, St. Vincent Street, Glasgow. Secretary George Baldwin, Moorpark Aerodrome, Renfrew. Southern Aero Club, Shoreham, Sussex. Secretary, Miss N. B. Birkett, Shoreham Aerodrome, Sussex. Suffolk Aeroplane Club, Ipswich. Secretary, Maj. P. L. Holmes, Th» Aerodrome, Hadleigh, Suffolk. Yorkshire Aeroplane Club, Sherburn-m-Elmet, Yorks. Secretary Lieut.-Col. Walker, The Aerodrome, Sherburn-m-Elmet. "' LONDON AEROPLANE CLUB (APRIL 29-MAY 5.)—Instructors : Fit.-Lieut. H. G. Travers and Capt. F. R. Matthews. Ground engineers : C. Humphreys and A. E. Mitchell. Aircraft : The following machines were in commission—G-AABL, G-EBZC, G-AABN, and G-AAEX. Total flying time for the week : 57 hrs. 30 mins. Dual instruction : 34 members received dual instruction, the time being 33 hrs. 20 mins. Solo flying : 24 members flew solo, the time being 24 hrs. 10 mins. During the week, the following members qualified for their " A "licences :— Miss F. M. Wood, J. C. Barr, and J. W. Radbone. Pilot instructor : Flight-Lieut. H. G. Travers took over his duties as Chief Pilot Instructor on Tuesday, April 30, and for the next 14 days we are also having the assistance of Capt. V. H. Baker, M.C., A.F.C. Total flying for the month of April : Dual (221), 83 hrs. 55 mins. Solo (313), U2 hrs. 20 mins. Tests (98), 16 hrs. 30 mins. Passenger nights (75), 24 hrs. 55 mins. Total, 237 hrs. 40 mins. BRISTOL <3& WESSEX AEROPLANE CLUB, LTD. (APRIL 28-MAY 4.)—Pilot Instructor: E. B. W. Bartlett. Ground Engineer: A. W. Webb. Machines in commission: (2), TV, YH. Flying time for the week : 17 hrs. 25 mins. Pupils instructed : (10), 11 hrs. 50 mins. Soloists instructed: (3), 1 hr. 15 mins. Licensed pilots flying: (4), 3 hrs. 30 mins. Test flights : (6), 30 mins. Passengers : (10), 2 hrs. 10 mins. Some rather poisonous weather has curtailed our work severely this week. Mr. Seymour-Williams did his first solo on the 3rd, having made his first flight on April 16. We hope soon now to make the acquaintance of his friend, who promised to join as soon as this solo took place: Lady Bailey, from Stag Lane, and Capt. Bailey, from Cardiff, both visited us on the 4th, each in a coupe Gipsy Moth. Our official flying demonstration at Brockworth, on June 8, has unfortunately had to be cancelled, but in its place there will be an " At Home" at Sherborne Park, to which Lord and Lady Sherborre will invite their friends. HAMPSHIRE AEROPLANE CLUB (APRIL 27-MAY 3.)—Pilot instructors : Flight-Lieut. F. A. Swoffer, M.B.E., and Mr. W. H. Dudley. Ground engineers : Mr. E. Lenny, and Mr. J. Elliott. Aircraft : D.H. 60 Moth, G-EBOI, Avro Avian G-EBVI, and Spartan G-AAFR. Flying time for the week : 47 hrs. 45 mins. Pupils under instruction (26), 26 hrs. 40 mins. Soloists : (6), 7 hrs. 5 mins. " A " pilots: (8), 7 hrs. 10 mins. Passengers: (7), 2 hrs. 5 mins. Instructors, solo and tests : (18), 4 hrs. 45 mins. Messrs. Beadle, MacDonnell, Kabali and Wood have joined the Club this week. Messrs. Winn and Vernon achieved successful first solo flights, the latter after only 3 hrs. 50 mins. dual instruction. On Friday, Mr. Burkftt, of the Air Ministry, visited us in order to satisfy himself that we made no bogus claims in respect of grants. We are pleased to record that he expressed himself as being extremely satisfied with every- thing. Flight-Lieut. Swoffer took him for a joy ride before his departure. Donations are still coming in for the suggested new aircraft, and it is hoped that those members who intend to subscribe will do so as soon as they can, so that the order may be placed as early as possible. Flying timefor the month ended April 30, 1929.— Total time for the month, 123 hrs. 15 mins. Dual, 61 hrs. 30 mins. Solo, 6 hrs. 50 mins. "A" pilots, 36 hrs. 40 mins. Instructors, solo and passengers, 18 hrs. 15 mins. LANCASHIRE AERO CLUB (AP. 21-27).—Flying time : 34 hrs. 15 mins. Instruction : (14), 10 hrs. 45 mins. Solo flights : (19), 14 hrs. 30 ruins. Passenger flights : (11), 7 hrs.; Tests : (14), 2 hrs. Instruction (with Mr. Hall) : Stern, Paddock, Greg, Ashworth, J. H., Goss, Collins, Faulkner, Kay, Foote, Barlow. Gerrard, Ashworth, W., Pattreioux, Garner. Machines in commission : MQ, EC, QL, XD. Soloists (under instruction) : Williamson, Goss, Stern, Collins, Sellers. Pilots : Weale, Da vies, R. G., Tweedale, Michelson, Lacayo, Garner, Kay, Fallon, Meads, Nelson, D., Harrison, Mills, Cohen. Passengers (with Mr. Hall, R.F.) : Garner, Miss Harrison, Brown, Miss Russell, Chadwick ; (with Mr. Nelson, D.) : Scholes, J. J. ; (with Mr. Lacayo): Miss Dyson, Kay ; (with Mr. Michelson) : Miss Wilkes; (with Mr. Mills) : Fallon, Emery. First solos were carried out by Messrs. Collins and Paddock. Mr. Collins has created a record so far as this club is concerned by learning to fly ab inilio and passing all tests for his " A " licence in 12 days. The weather during the period has been rather stormy and it was a performance which reflected great credit on both pupil and instructor. On Friday the Chairman of the Club left with Mr. H. A. Brown on Avian G-AAGP to fly to Madrid. LIVERPOOL <aD DISTRICT AERO CLUB (APRIL 28-MAY 4.)—Total flying time : 29 hrs. Pupils, solo (19), 16 hrs. 5 mins. Pupils, dual (5), 4 hrs. 10 mms. " A " pilots (8), 5 hrs. 50 mins. Passenger flights (6), 1 hr. 40 mins. Test flights (14), 1 hr. 15 mins. New pupils under instruction : Messrs. R. W. Anderson, D. W. Bond. Congratulations to our " Sky Pilot," the Rev. Woosnam Jones, who put up an excellent first solo. Capt. Marstrand enlivened the proceedings on Tuesday evening by attempt- ing his height test. A Mk. Ill undercarriage was not " up to" his landing— however, the machine was due for C. of A., anyway. The clubhouse is now open daily from midday to dark, nevertheless acertain member has been tee-total for a month.' The bet must be a sub- stantial one ! MIDLAND AERO CLUB v (APRIL 28-.MAY 4.)—The total flying time was 24 hrs. 24 mins. Dual • 11 hrs. 25 mins. Solo: 7 hrs. Passenger: 5 hrs. 10 mins. Test: 49 mins' lhe following members were given dual instruction by Flight-Lieut T. Rose, D.F.C., and Mr. W. H. Sutcliffe :—R. G. Welch, M. Blakeway' F. G. Robinson, K. S. Neale, E. Skuce, Dr. W. G. Tilleke, P. B. Hackett J. Wingate, T. G. Ellison, C. T. Davis, H. M. Goodwin, H. A. Taylor G P Haylock,. A. E. Coltman. Advanced dual:— E. P. Lane, W. L. Handley, H. J. Willis T CobbE. D. Wynn. "A" Pilots :—E. R. King, E. P. Lane. R. G. Cazalet M. C. Wilks, C W Fellows, W. M, Morris. J. Cobb, W. I- HancUey, J. K. Morton J. Rowley G. C. Jones, S. H. Smith, G. V. Perry. R. L. Brinton, R. D. Brinton. Soloists :—M. Blakeway, P. B. Hackett, G. P. Haylock. Passengers :—S. James, Mrs. E. R. King, R. L. Jackson, C. W. Fellowes Miss R. Toppin. On Thursday, Mr. G. P. Haylock was launched solo, and put up a goodperformance. NEWCASTLE'UPON-TYNE AERO CLUB (APRIL 22-28.)—Instructor : G. M. S. Kemp. Engineer : K. C. Broun : Assistant, J. Tait. Aircraft : (3), PT, LX, QV. Flying time, 6 hrs. 45 aim. Instruction, 4 hrs. 45 min. " A" pilots : 1 hr. 30 min. Passengers: 10 mins. Tests : 20 min. On Tuesday, Mr. Hope, of Air Taxis, arrived in the Fokker to pick up three passengers and take them back to town. Messrs. Wright and Storey, of the Cinque Ports Club, arrived on Saturday, en route for Scotland. Sunday morning saw the arrival of the Hon. Douglas Hamilton on the Marquess of Douglas and Clydesdale's machine. Owing to the very bad weather, they were obliged to stay at Cramiington. Late in the afternoon, Sir Alan Cobham landed in the storm, on his way to Scotland. He kept the members entertained by relating some "f hi?- experiences. NORFOLK <£> NORWICH AERO CLUB (APRIL 29-MAY 5.)—Flying time : 12 hrs. Instruction : E. T. Green, W. Pickthorne, C. Coates, A. Marshall, C. Neave, C. Browne, E. Lambert. Solo : L. W. Lowen, J. Collier, W. Cubitt, R. T. Harmer, E. C. Lambert, N. A. Brett, W. Lindley, J. Kirkby. We regret the absence of reports in this paper for many weeks. This has unfortunately been unavoidable. Mr. McEwen, our Club Secretary, was taken seriously ill some six weeks ago, and as he had charge of the office during the last 12 months, when a rapid advance in the club was made, it can be imagined what disorganisation was created in the office. By the aid of voluntary help, which is always very keen but often uncertain, we have managed to get things right in the office. Almost when we were running in order again, our Instructor, Capt. J. C. Houston, who had so excellently rebuilt our Flying side, was stricken with flu, and the result has been almost a cessation of Club activities. We now regret to report that Capt. Houston is leaving us. Although we only recently signed a contract for some considerable time with him. he has had a splendid offer made him from another source, with the result that tne Management Committee felt they could not possibly stand in his way. bnder these circumstances, we are asking members who read this excellent journal to bear with us for a short time longer while we make other arrangements. The arrangements for the Whitsun Display are well in hand. We. however. require many voluntary helpers for the Whit Monday. " A " Licence pilots can fly at any time, as we have three machines, all m splendid trim at the moment. . Membership.—Membership fees were due for renewal on the. 1st inst., an we shall be pleased to receive these at an early date. As from thisi.atr an entrance fee will be charged, active members, £3 3s.; associate l '•• This is in accordance with the Articles of the Club. On Thursday last, Mr. L. W. Lowen created a Club record by attaining » height of 12,000 ft. in our original " Moth " QX. A landing competition has been arranged for Thursday next. THE NORTHAMPTONSHIRE AERO CLUB I.(APRIL 21-27.)—Instructor: Tames Bunning. Ground enai Gallaher. Aircraft: (1), RX. Flying time : 5 hrs. 20 mins. RX still out of commission up to Friday evening, consequent I :• ^ t had only one flying day this week during which we put in 5 hrs. dua. i»"r tion and 20 rnins. solo, the latter by Mr. Tyzack. have SOUTHERN AERO CLUB •nd. 386
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