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FLIGHT, JUNE 13. 1929 Elliott. Aircraft: D.H. 60 Moth G-EBOH and Spartan G-AAFR. Flying time for the week : 47 hrs. 40 rnins. Pupils under instruction : (31),23hrs. 45 mins. Soloists: (9), 3 hrs. 20 mins. " A " pilots : (17), 12 hrs. 20 mins. Passengers: (15), 5 hrs. 20 mins. Instructors, solo and tests: (8). 2 hrs. 55 mins. On Monday, Flight-Lieut. Swoffer collected the Gipsy Moth that Mr. Shand has just acquired. Mr. Shand has been trained by the club, which he joined at the end of March last, and obtained his " A " licence six weeks after enrolling. On Thursday, Mr. Boden, who was keen to record his vote at Derby, was flown by Flight-Lieut. Swoffer to Hucknall. It is rumoured that the Chief Instructor did not show such political enthusiasm in his own case, and that he found the distance to the local polling station at Hamble rather too far. On Monday, Mr. Dudley, with Mr. Kabali, attempted to get through to Paris with our veteran Moth OH. Incidentally, the weather and visibility over the channel were impossible, and he was forced to return to Lympne. Mr. Bayly went solo on Saturday, and Mr. Allinson on Sunday. Both were successful, but the latter's second effort resulted in his overshooting. The fund for the fourth machine has increased to a gratifying extent. Although we still need some more money, it is expected that the order will be placed within the next few days. Flying time for the month ended May 31, 1929.—Total time for the month, 213 hrs. 40 mins.; dual, 95 hrs. 35 mins.; solo, 28 hrs. 40 mins.; " A " pilots, 57 hrs. 5 mins.; instructors, solo and passengers, 32 hrs. 20 mins. (JUNE 1-7).—Pilot instructors : Flight-Lieut. F. A. Swoffer, M.B.E., and Mr." W. H. Dudley. Ground engineers : Mr. E. Lenny and Mr. 1. Elliott. Aircraft: D.H. 60 Moth G-EBOH and Spartan G-AAFR. Flying time for the week : 16 hrs. 20 mins. Pupils under instruction: (15), 7 hrs. 10 mins. Soloists : (7), 3 hrs. " A " pilots : (8), 4 hrs. 25 mins. Passengers : (2), 20 mins. Instructors (solo and tests) : (11), 1 hr. 25 min. Bad weather has caused a decided slump in our flying hours this week, but Lieut. F. B. C. Smith, R.N., and Mr. H. S. Turner, both achieved success- ful first solos. The engineers are keeping up their reputation for efficient work com- bined with rapidity, and top-overhauled an engine a few days ago in a shade under 5 hrs. Members are reminded that they are allowed by the R.A.F. Display Com- mittee to purchase two tickets for the 10s. enclosure at Hendon on Saturday, July 13, for the price of one. Applications should be made to the Secretary. The fund for our new machine has increased slowly but surely, and, in an effort to raise the balance required, we are inviting members who have not already subscribed to send along 10s. each. We are getting quite expert at sending out begging letters ! King's Cup Air Race.—The club has again undertaken the organisation of the control at Hamble on July 5. All members are being notified and it is hoped that those who are prepared to assist will send their names to the Secretary at th e earliest possible moment. LANCASHIRE AERO CLUB (MAY 25-June 8).—Flying time, 38 hrs. 45 mins. Instruction : (22), 19 hrs. SO mins. Solo flights (25), 11 hrs. 30 mins. Passenger flights : (21), 4 hrs. 45 mins. Tests : (17), 2 hrs. 40 mins. Instruction (with Mr. Hall) : Taylor, S. Williamson, Stross, Nelson, J. G., Greg, Ashworth, J. H., Ashworth, W., Lister, Miss Baerlein, Whitehouse, Maxwell. Ruddy, Russell, Hindley, Wilkinson, Foote, Dane, Kay, Harrison, Elwell, Garner, Riley ; (with Mr. Cantrill) : Ashworth, W., Garner. Machine on commission : EC. Soloists (under instruction) : Ashworth, W., Greg, Forshaw, Williamson. Pilots : Mills, Garner, Williams, Lacayo, Weale, Goodfellow, Williamson, Whitehouse, Ruddy, Michelson, Hall, R. F., Fallon, Goss, Gort, Lacayo, Meads. Gattrell. Passengers (with Mr. Meads) : Goss, Miss Aston ; (with Mr. Goodfellow) : Hiss Wilkinson, Mills ; (with Mr. Hall, R. F.) : Williamson, Hall, H. ; (with Mr. Lacayo): Mills, Brown, Goss ; (with Mr. Mills): Bailey, Miss Reever, Garner; (with Mr. Harrison): Harrison, S.; (with Mr. Elwell) : Corbett, Mrs. Aust, knight; (with Mr. Gatrell) : Garner; (with Mr. Scholes) : Mills, Laing Thompson, Emery. ' Once again there have been between 60 and 70 members and friends in the air, although fortune has been very unkind to us as regards aircraft. Mr. Fallon set out on a cross-country to Liverpool and crashed XD rather badly near Bridgenorth. MQ and QL are still being re-assembled. To fill up the cup Mr. Williamson removed the greater part of the undercarriage and airscrew from EC on Saturday. The machine was flying again by mid-day on Sunday, which reflects considerable credit on the ground staff. Despite all these calamities our instructor found time to launch Mr. Greg on a very successful first solo. . The House Committee arranged The Dansant in the Clubhouse on 2nd inst.. which was well attended. It proved just as popular as flying and much LIVERPOOL -3D DISTRICT AERO CLUB (MAY-26—JUNE 1.)—Machines in commission : Avro Avians, WK, ZM, *.»• Instructor: Flight-Lieut. J. B. Allen. Ground staff: Messrs. H. nxton and M. Mason. Total flying time: 40 hrs. Pupils, dual: (19). jJ hrs. 5 min. . soio (g^ 5 hrs 40 mms. •• A " pilots (solo) : (22), 16 hrs. » mm. Passengers flights : (25), 4 hrs. 20 mins. Test flights : (8), 40 mins. »e» pupil, Mr. W. Rogers. Mr. R. W. Anderson performed a very good «st solo flight this week. Miss M. Hughes completed her tests for her h "?5 Certincate. and Mrs- Eills, who did her first solo a week ago, flew 7\r e e'Shts " test in a very workman-like manner. iiVU undercarriage partly disintegrated on Friday evening whilst Mr. •Brooking was taxi-ing her across the aerodrome. Upon inquiring for details, lm* informed that " It just happened." Mr. Iaylor has become our second private owner, having taken delivery ? verV smart " Moth " this week-end. n " ComPeliHon.—The second competition for the John Leeming S , g'' TroPh tk l Std Rlt M Brooking 29 Mt• TJ Iiss Mr M ,Ilton> 27 Points ; Mr. Naylor, 26 points ; Mrs. Naylor, 25 points ; jo' ™oulsdale (previous winner), 24 points : 14 others also ran. We are comm . t0 say tnat T"omton and Naylor are both members of the flying UDP" : oi .tne otner members, Davison and Leete both "straffed the kan(1 Cnristie and Crosthwaite apparently had business elsewhere. ir are due to Squad.-Leader Whistler. D.S.O., A.F.C., of Sealand, l' fficer Snaithe who acted as judges They have evolved a system Ch n Pon.The f t J g Phy took place on Saturday. Results :—Mr. Brooking, Mt• TJ Iiss Marjorie Hughes, 27J points ; Capt. Marstrand, 27| points ; Mr M ,Ilton> 27 Points ; Mr. Naylor, 26 points ; Mrs. Naylor, 25 points ; j' ™oulsdale (i i) 24 it 14 th l We are aadwir due to Squad.Leader Whistler. D.S.O., A.F.C., of Sealand, °f ml' fficer Snaithe, who acted as judges. They have evolved a system critiV * wi"cn works with extraordinary fairness, and their kindly over h-m W.a.s most instructive. Unfortunately, Mr. Leeming, who came It »ao • Manchester to see the fun, had to return early in the evening. ablv li ouc«d that the general standard of proficiency had increased consider- 1 .Vli« M" the last competition. : thatTii • ' Performance is particularly interesting, in view of the fact • Aviato? hrS only flown some 5£ hrs. solo, and just completed her tests for1 ticket". * tertificate this week. Capt. Marstrand also only obtained his • "t a ttu- weeks ago.filtm c'rS)'~Instructor : Flight-Lieut. J. B. Allen. Ground staff : Howard "• -•• Mason. Aircraft: Avians, WK, XY. Flying time, 36 hrs. 55 mins. Instruction, 12 hrs. 45 ruins. Soloists : 3 hrs. 40 mins. " A ' pilots : 11 hrs. 40 mins. Passengers : 8 hrs. 25 mins. Tests : 25 mins. The club welcomes the following new members who commenced instruction during the week. Messrs. W. M. S. Fox. G. E. Waterworth, and H. D. Mills. On Monday last, Mr. Thornton took WK to London making very good time, doing the journey in less than two hours. On Tuesday Pilot Officer Parker and his brother set out with the intention of adding to the 4th of Juue celebrations at Eton by landing on Agars' Plough —they did—and with the aid of the De Havilland'Aircraft Company and the local ironmonger, they were able to flv the machine back on the following day. On Saturday, the Rev. Woosnam-Jones completed all flying tests for his " A " licence in a most successful manner. W-J is the Club's first padre to qualify, but there is another, who will soon be hard on his heels, or should one say wings ? NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE AERO CLUB (JUNE 3-9).—Instructor: G. M. S. Kemp. Engineer: W. Dunning. Assistant, J. Tait. Aircraft :3—PT, LX, QV. Flying time : 50 hrs. 45 mins. Instruction : 18 hrs. 15 mins. Solo training : 4 hrs. 35 mins. " A " pilots : 8 hrs. 40 mins. Passengers: 18 hrs. Tests: 1 hr. 15 mins. Sir Alan Cobham in his " Giant Moth " " The Youth of Britain," called at Cramliugton while on his tour of the country and gave a series of joy rides to those who had never experienced air travel. For the first day he was joy riding on the Newcastle Town Moor, but the heavy downpour of rain during the night prevented him from continuing on the Moor, and consequently he gave his passenger nights at the Cramlington Aerodrome. The Mayors of Newcastle, Morpeth and Wallsend had the pleasure of flying with Sir Alan, and they evidently enjoyed it. Sir Alan's stay at the Aerodrome ended rather unluckily. While taking off, his engine cut out, and it seemed as if he would get away again, but he made a forced landing in a very skilful manner, there being no one injured. THE NORTHAMPTONSHIRE AERO CLUB ?MAY 26—JUNE 1).—Instructor : E. F. Palmer. Ground Engineer : J.Gallagher. Aircraft:!—RX. Flying time : 11 hrs. 10 mins. Instruction: 8 hrs. 25 mins. Soloists : 1 hr. 55 mins. Passengers : 20 mins. Tests : 30 mins. Mr. Whittome of Peterborough, did an excellent first solo on Sunday being the second pupil of Mr. Palmer's to do so. Bad weather made instruction impossible for three days. To-day (Tuesday) we are taking delivery of a new Gipsy-Moth and on Thursday a further new Gipsy-Moth is being delivered. (JUNE 2-8).—Instructor: E. F. Palmer. Ground engineer : J.Gallagher. Aircraft (?) : IC and IE. Flying time : 8 hrs. 5 mins. Instruction : 3 hrs. 15 mins. Soloists : 2 hrs. 40 mins. Passenger : 1 hr. Tests : 1 hr. 10 mins. Weather stopped flying on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, and as the club closed as usual on Monday, the time represents 2 days' flying. On Tuesday morning we had a visit of Mr. and Mrs. Powis on Moth G- EBNY, en route from Newcastle to Reading. The club took possession of two new Gipsy-Moths during the week. Mr. S. P. Tyzack, the club's first soloist, has recently taken delivery of a new Gipsy slotted Moth AAGS. SOUTHERN AERO CLUB (JUNE 3-9).—Although we had a fairly quiet week, owing to the nature of the weather, the week-end made up for it, and quite a number of pupils turned up for dual. We were very pleased to see Miss S. O'Brien again, when she paid us a visit by air during the week. On Saturday Mr. T. Neville Stack flew down on his machine, UF. Mr. Barnet, one of our members, carried out his height test and night flying on his own Le Rhone Avro, G-AAED at Croydon, for his " B " licence, which he is now awaiting. YORKSHIRB ABROPLANE CLUB (JUNE 2-8).—Pilot instructor : Flight-Lieut. H. V. Worrall, D.S.C. Ground engineer: R. Morris. Assistant ground engineer : G. Speight. Machines in commission : (3) RF, SV and BD. Flying time for the week : 25 hrs. 20 mins. Instruction : (5), 3 hrs. 10 niins. Soloists : (6), 3 hrs. 30 mins. " A " Pilots : (16), 18 hrs. 30 mins. Tests : (1), 10 mins. Last Sunday we had a visit from Miss Leathart and Mr. Runciman of the Newcastle Club in a " Spartan." On Wednesday Mr. Artindale and Mr. Dooks did their first solos and put up very good shows. On Saturday Mr. S. Fields successfully completed his tests for his " A '' licence. FROM THE FLYING SCHOOLS Breoklands School of Flying, Brooklands Aerodrome (JUNE 3-9).—Total flying time, 35 hrs. 35 niins. The past week has been full of activity and the total number of flying hours is well up to record. Our latest Chinese pupil, Mr. H. W. Mok, has qualified for his " A " licence and is shaping splendidly for a first-class pilot. We have to report two first soloists, Dr. MacKenzie and Mr. R. L. S. Main- waring, who both put up very creditable performances. Mr. L. Niewenhuizen has just returned to the fold after a fortnight's tour of continental aerodromes, which proved to be not without excitement to our enthusiastic " Flying Dutchman," as his Moth G-AAAG turned turtle on one occasion, owing to the throttle being left open when he got out of the machine. We hear from him that the Dutch pilots at Rotterdam are very loud in their praises of the performance of the " Moth." Sir Philip Richardson left for Barcelona last Friday on his D.H. 50 piloted by Mr. E. A. Jones. We have received a wire reporting their arrival at their destination at 3 o'clock on Sunday, after a splendid journey. A very successful rally was organised last Saturday at Maidenhead through the joint enterprise of Mr. Donald Stevenson, of Stevenson's Garage, Maiden- head and this school. The occasion was the opening of an aerodrome on the Maidenhead-Windsor Road by His Worship the Mayor of Maidenhead (Councillor W. Archer) and the interest taken in the venture can be gauged by the fact that a thousand people gained admission into the aerodrome and over 200 people were taken up for joy rides. The outstanding thrills of the afternoon were two stunt flights by Capt. Hubert Broad, in which he gave a display of double bunting, and a spectacular parachute descent by Mr. John Tranum in a Russell-Lobe Parachute. The school wishes to express its appreciation of the help given by Capt. Geoffrey De Havilland and the staff of the De Havilland Aircraft Co. Ltd., who arrived on the new aerodrome in force and contributed greatly to the success of the meeting. We also extend our thanks to Mr. Alliott on his Klemm Monoplane, Mr. Hanstock of Pratts on the Westland Widgeon and Mr. George Murray on his " Moth," who added to the interest of the afternoon's entertainment by clever displays on their respective machines. 489
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