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FLIGHT, MAY 30, 1929 [" FLIGHT " PhotographSir Sefton Brancker, Director of Civil Aviation, receiving messages at Croydon Aerodrome, on May 23,sent by aircraft from the Continent expressing goodwill to the People's Dispensary for Sick Animals of the Poor.With him is Mrs. Dickin, Founder and Hon. Director of this society, and (right) Miss Anna May Wong, theChinese Film Star. King's Cup Air RaceA NEW turning point has now been added to the first section (flown July 5) of the King's Cup Air Race—particulars ofwhich were published in FLIGHT for May 2 last. The newturning point will be at Hadleigh Aerodrome, so the course for this section will be—London (Heston) ; Norwich (Mouse-hold) ; Hadleigh ; Hornchurch ; Lympne; Hamble ; Bristol ; and Blackpool—a total distance of approximately 595 miles.The prizes for the race will be as follows : First Prize.— Cup presented by H.M. the King, and ^250 presented by SirCharles Wakefield. Second Prize.—/100 presented by Sir Charles Wakefirfd. Third Priss.—^50 presented by SirCharles Wakeneld. Special Prize.—/100, presented by Sir Charles Wakefield to the entrant of the aircraft whichcompletes the course in the fastest time. In the Siddeley Trophy Tour, which will be flown simultaneously over thesame course, a Second Prize of £2T>, presented by Mr. A. S.Butler, has been added. Gipsy Engine Reliability Test THE De Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., informs us thatthe Gipsy-Moth has now done 417 hrs. 50 mins. on its relia- bility test at an average speed of 88 m.p.h., and coveredabout 37,000 miles. The only replacement necessary was a magneto, otherwise the engine has had only routine externalattention, such as recommended in the manufacturer's handbook. It should be pointed out, state the company,that the A.I.D sealed the engine and the company pledged themselves to give merely routine attention. Petrol con-sumption has worked out at 4£ gallons per hour, and a fort- night ago the oil consumption was 0 • 37 pints per hour. Latelyit had risen to 0-4 pints per hour. This test is still pro- ceeding, and a variety of pilots, including apprentices, whowant to get in some flying, are sharing the task. The con- spicuous points about the test are that the Gipsy engine canrun 400 hours without a top overhaul, whilst the cost of replacements for 37,000 miles is that of one magneto FLIGHT Editorial Staff ", ~ AN opportunity occurs to join FLIGHT'S PermanentEditorial Staff for one with a sound knowledge of aircraft and aero engines, and a capable technical draughtsman andfree-hand artist. The Editor will be pleased to consider applications by letter, giving details of experience, etc. Benevolent Fund.—RulesWilson, 42, Bedford Row' PUBLICATIONS RECEIVED U.S. National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics Reports •No. 296.—Pressure Distribution Tests on PW-9 Wing Models from —18° Through 90° Angle of Attack. By Oscar E.Loeser, Jr. No. 297.—The Reduction of Observed Airplane Performance to Standard Conditions. By W. S. DiehlNo. 298.—Effect of Variation of Chord and Span of Ailerons on Rolling and Yawing Moments in Level Flight. By R. HHeald and D. H. Strother. No. 299.—Investigation of Damping Liquids for Aircraft Instruments. By G. H. Keule-gan. No. 302.—Full Scale Tests on a Thin Metal Propeller at Various Tip Speeds. By Fred E. Weick. No. 305.—TheGaseous Explosive Reaction—A Study of the Kinetics of Composite Fuels. By F. W. Stevens. No. 306.—Full-Scale Wind-Tunnel Tests of a Series of Metal Propellers on a VE-7 Airplane. By Fred E. Weick. National Advisory-Committee for Aeronautics, Washington, D.C.. U.S.A. The Royal Air Force Rifle Association Rules and Programme,1929.—Royal Air Force Rifle Association, H.Q., No. 21 Group, West Drayton, Middlesex.The Motor and Cycle Trades List of Members, etc., 1929. A. J.London, W.C.I. Die Sicherheit im Luftverkehr. By Erhard Milch. April,1929. Deutsche Luft Hansa A.G., Mauerstr. 63-65, Berlin, W.8. The World's Health. January-March, 1929. Vol. X, No. 1.2, Avenue Velasquez, Paris. Price 2s. The National Physical'Laboratory Report for the Year, 1928.Department of Scientific and Industrial Research. H.M. Stationery Office, Kingsway, London, W.C.2. Price 9s.net. NEW COMPANY REGISTERED AERONAUTICAL TRUSTS, LTD.—Nominal capital £2, in Is. shares.The objects are to act as trustees of, and take over and administer the " Wilbur Wright Memorial Fund," the " R.38 Memorial Fund," the " UsborneMemorial Lecture Fund," the " Edward Busk Memorial Lecture Fund," the " Herbert Akroyd Stuart Fund," and any other trust or memorial funds nowexisting, or to come into existence, which are, or may come under the control or management of Aerial Science, Ltd., of the Royal Aeronautical Society,with which is incorporated the Institution of Aeronautical Engineers, etc. The subscribers are:—W. Sempill (president, R.Ae.S.). M. L. Bramsou(member of Council of R.Ae.S.). First directors shall be the persons who are the members of the Council of the Royal Aeronautical Society. Theincome and property of the company whenccsoever derived, are to be applied solely towards the promotion of its objects. Solicitor : L. A. Wingiield,61, Cheapside, E.C.2. m m m m AERONAUTICAL PATENT SPECIFICATIONS (Abbreviations : Cyl. •= cylinder ; i.e. •= internal combustion j m. •= motor.The numbers in brackets are those under which the Specifications will be printed and abridged, etc.) APPLIED FOR IN 1928Published May 30, 1929 K. THEIS. Aircraft with adjustable supporting and steering system. (284,292.)W. J. HEPPILL. Screw propulsion. (310,768.) A P. THURSTON. Aircraft and other totally-immersed «raft. (310,988.)A. P. THURSTON. Aircraft. (310,989) F. H. ROYCE. Electrical turning gear for starting i.e. engines. (311,020.) J. I. BRONN and CONCORDIA BERG-BAU-AKT.-GES. Airships. (287,082.) BING WERKF. VORM. GEB. BING AKT.-GES. Aircraft toy. (302,266). BLACKBURN AEROPLANE AND MOTOR CO., LTD., and F. A. BUMPLS.Exhaust manifolds for aircraft engines. (311,134.) 32,200. H. JUNKERS. Fuel pumps for i.e. engines. (303,147.) 2,593. 2,633.3,288. 3,290.4,611. 5,699. 7,109.18,239. FLIGHT. The Aircraft Engineer and Airships GREAT QUEEN STREET, KINGSWAY, W.C. Telephone: Holborn 3211. Telegraphic address: Truditur, Westcent, Lon < i •• FLIGHT " SUBSCRIPTION RATES UNITED KINGDOM ABROAD* 36, 3 6 12 Months, f • Post Free s.7.15 .30 d.7 2 4 3 Months, Post Free 6 „ „ ..16 ! 12 .. ., --33 - * Foreign subscriptions must be remitted in British currency. Cheques a*>d Post Office Orders should be made payable to '' •Proprietors of" FLIGHT," 36, Great Queen Street, Kingsw- W.C.2, and crossed Westminster Bank. Should any difficulty be experienced in procuring " FLIGHT from local newsvendors, intending readers can obtain each «»" direct from the Publishing Office, by forwarding rmtittanu a above. 3 454
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