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1929
1929-1 - 0720.PDF
FLIGHT, AUGUST 8, 1929 DRIVA FLYING A Section of FLIGHT in the Interests of the Private Owner, Owner-Pilot, and Club Member AN AUSTRALIAN MONOPLANE FOR THE PRIVATE OWNER The Larkin " Lascoter " # WE have received a brief general description of a newall-metal, semi-cantilever Australian monoplane,designed by the Larkin Aircraft Supply Co., Ltd., of Melbourne. It is produced expressly to meet the needs of private owners, apart from the requirements of aerial mail and passenger services, and is said to be the first all-metal machine designed and built in Australia. The " Lascoter," as it is styled, is reported to have a factor of safety in excess of the strength requirements of the British Air Ministry, and the whole of the detail parts are particularly attuned to Australian conditions. Sections are simple in outline, easy to repair, and all vital parts can be readily inspected. The landing or tethering, even in strong cross winds. In view of rough landing conditions amongst stunted bush or long grass, which are to be met with in Australia, the increased clearance is essential. To facilitate turning on the ground without manual assistance, independent wheel brakes are operated in conjunction with the rudder. The brakes are of the non-locking type covered against water or mud. Passenger's Comfort A very large and roomy saloon will accommodate from four to six passengers, including the pilot. Along each side are large unsplinterable glass windows, whilst the seating £ Landing Ground Campaign has been carried out in South Australia, sponsored by Louis Coen Wireless ^y-< Ltd., who are said to be the first company in the Dominion to use aircraft for conveying their commercial travellers on a regular circuit, and own three D.H. " Moths. " The Vacuum Oil Co. Pty., Ltd., also contributed to the campaign, which resulted in over 130 towns being inspected and the selection of many sites. Our illustration marks the conclusion of a section of the campaign in South Australia, when over 50 towns in the State were visited. Officials of the South Australia Aero Club congratulate the Victorian airmen on their useful work. (Left to right) : Capt. Roberts, pilot of a touring machine : Mr. A. C. «ewitt (Club President), Mr. J. Churchill Smith (Club Secretary), Mr. B. Skeil (Organiser), and Capt. MoUison, late R.A.F. (Club Instructor). consists of roomy leather lounge chairs with semi-pneumatic upholstery. The cabin interior is adaptable to the individual taste of the owner. So that the passenger's enjoyment shall not be interfered with by noise, the saloon is fitted with a double skin, interspaced with a special sound-resisting packing. The pilot's seat is as far forward as possible, admitting a practically perfect view in every essential direction. Since ability to fly in bad weather is largely determined by vision, every precaution is taken, and his adjustable, unsplinterable glass screens are fitted with wipers. There is a spacious luggage compartment and full flying equipment, including hand-starting magneto, compass, R.P.M. indicator, altimeter, oil-pressure gauge, water- temperature gauge, oil-temperature gauge, air-speed indi- cator, tool kit, fire extinguisher. e is of the high-wing saloon type, designed to furnish tn?i, le' safe> and raPid night for nve persons, in additionme pilot, and has a non-stop range of 600 miles. of Non-Welded Construction the patented steel tubular fuselage is an I i bil i h dp gre 'l"sence of welded joints. It is built in three distinct 'r mt section cabin and r A- featureentire tear- 'r nt section' cabin' and rear section. Both front andImmS!i™0Ils are Quickly detachable to facilitate transport. petM ely behind the engine is a fireproof bulkhead. The capa lb *ed by gravity from a central petrol tank having a 'fho'tV °^ galls., thus admitting a non-stop range ofAse UrS at cruismg speed with a Siddeley " Puma " engine. of u*Tate tank holds a reserve of 5 galls. A split-axle typewhich Cairia^e Provides for an exceptionally wide track (;ns"""' maximum control and stability whentasures 855
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