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1930
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FLIGHT, OCTOBER 3, 1933 T~HE BRITISH Gliding Association. — Arrangements are *• being made for the visit of Herr Kronfeld, who was the winner of the prize put up by the Association during the recent International Competitions at the Wasserkuppe (for the pilot who flew the longest distance, but at least 60 km.), the prize taking the form of a week's visit to England. It is suggested that Herr Kronfeld be invited to come over for the period—October 11 to October 18—and that a dinner at the Trocadero to welcome him should be arranged to take place after the Council Meeting on October 14, at 8.30 p.m. The tickets will be 10s. 6d. each, and the remittance should be sent to the Secretary, B.G.A., 44A, Dover Street, London, W.I. . . . An aerial view of the Wasserkuppe. On the right is the Berg Hoteland on the left the starting place for soaring flights. Tjr/OLSELEY GLIDING CLUB.—The Wolseley Gliding ** Club was formed on June 23, at a meeting held at Wolseley Motors (1927), Ltd., Ward End, Birmingham. There was an attendance of over 60, nearly all departments being represented. The formation of the Club was ratified by the Grand Council of the Wolseley Athletic Club ; the controlling body for all -works sports organisations. The Club has been fortunate in obtaining the Managing Director, Wrm. Cannell, Esq., as President, and the General Manager, Oliver Boden, Esq., O.B.E., as Vice-President. All employees over the age of 21 years are eligible for membership, the annual subscription being 25s., and there is no entrance fee. Junior and outside memberships are also under consideration The membership is now 75, and includes all ranks throughout the works. Subscriptions are beginning to come in, but in view of the lateness of the season, a machine is not to be purchased at present. A likely ground for instructional flights is in view, and it is expected by next season everything will be in readiness. An interesting trip, organised by the Gliding Club, took place on September 6, when a party of 20 Wolseley engineers, mostly members of the Club, embarked at Birmingham in the Imperial Airways liner " City of Edinburgh," and were flown by Capt. O. B. Jones to Croydon aerodrome. Here the party faced a battery of Press cameras, afterwards visiting all departments of the aerodrome under the guidance of a courteous official. Keen interest was taken in the working of the aerodrome and in the various types of engines and machines on view. Leaving for London, lunch was taken at the Regent Palace Hotel, followed by a round of the sights, and finally the last train was caught to Birmingham. This is believed to be the first works excursion by aero- plane, and it proved so enjoyable that it is certain it will by no means be the last. Those interested in the Club should apply to C. H. Doughty, Hon. Sec, Wolseley Gliding Club, Wolseley Motors (1927), Ltd., Ward End Works, Birming- ham. 'THE ISLE OF WTIGHT Gliding Club.—Pending the ^ arrival of the Club's new machine, activities have been restricted to constructional work on Capt. F. W. Merriam's dual control glider, which is being re-conditioned for C. of A. In order that this work may be facilitated the machine has been, by courtesy of the directors, moved.to the shops of Saunders-Roe, Ltd. On Wednesday afternoon, September 24, Mr. C. H. Lowe- Wylde, accompanied by the Hon. Sec. of the Kent Gliding Club, delivered the new glider, a B.A.C.II training type Mr. WTylde, after demonstrating the simplicity of assembling this machine, made an excellent test flight, and then formally handed the machine over. During the evening Capt. Merriam, who is Instructor and Club Capt., carried out three successful " ground flights " from a level field, following which, Messrs. L. J. H. Richards and J. A. Thompson were successfully launched on their initial instructional " hops." It is anticipated that the dual control machine will be ready shortly, and with two gliders in commission the Club hopes to settle down to strenuous work during the coming winter. A third machine, which will probably be a two-seater of the advanced type, will also be shortly laid down. New members are welcomed, and anyone interested is asked to communicate with the hon. secretary, 61, Swanmore Road Ryde, I.W. T"HE SAIL-PLANE CLUB of T.M.A.C.— * A change in the hon. secretaryship of the Sail-Plane Club (of London and Small- dole, Sussex) has been made. Owing to great pressure of private work, Mr. John Welding has resigned, but will, no doubt, continue to take an active part in the club's functions. The committee has elected, as hon. secre- tary, Mr. E. G. Smettem, and applications for membership, together with other corres- pondence, should be addressed to him. During the past week-end, about 10 members gathered at Smalldole, but owing to the wind direction a site on the N.E. slope had to be utilised. Many successful though short flights were made until about 5.30 p.m., when rain made some tea appear attractive, and the glider was " shouldered " back to its " hangar." Several visitors were seen on the surrounding slopes, and there is evidence of increasing interest being taken in the club with each week-end's work. The Club's winter programme includes the building of sailplanes, and negotiations are in hand for acquiring a large London workshop. In connection with this side a constructional and experimental section is being considered. Active co-operation is expected from some of the most advanced model builders of T.M.A.C. in the construction of scale model sailplanes for experimental purposes, with a view to perfecting the design of the club's own planes. The subscription is £5 Ss. per annum for flying members, and £\ Is. for non-flying members. Enquiries should bo made to the Hon. Secretary, E. G. Smettem, 2, Wine Othce Court, Fleet Street, London, E.C.4. Central 5773. I EEDS Gliding Club.—At a discussion on September 26 *-• it was decided to form a Leeds Gliding Club. A first meeting is to be held in the near future, when the purchase of a glider will be discussed. All interested should get in touch with the Hon. Sec. at 32, Fearnville Grove, Roundhay, Leeds. The subscription has been fixed at £2, and the entrance fee at 5s. /GLIDING HOURS.—In connection with the agreement ° allowing the Bradford Gliding Club to use Baiklon Moor, the Corporation Parks Committee agreed that glidiiv should be from 5 p.m. to dusk on a mid-week day, from noon to dusk on Saturday, and up to noon Sundays. GLIDING Club for Croydon ?—Those thinking oi forming a gliding club in Croydon, and there is - > doubt that a suitable site could be found in the vicing. should get in touch with Mr. D. Duncan, at 42, Southbnugt Road, Croydon. WREXHAM and District Gliding Club.—This club hasnow been formed, and those interested should app1 r the hon. secretary, Mr. Norman R. M. Whitehall, at Waring Service Garage, Bradley Road, Wrexham. A 1100
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