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FLIGHT, APRIL 10, 1931 MODELS SOCIETY OF MODEL AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERS T(S.M.A .E.). The Gamage Cup Competition, Wimbledon, March28.—A warm, summer-like morning was followed by mid- winter as the first competition of the season was flown. Thewind was exceedingly strong, and many models were kept inside their boxes while prospective entrants waited forbetter conditions. They waited in vain, however, but the entry list, which numbered twelve, was exceedingly good.After all, it is very unattractive to fly your best or next-best model, or maybe only model, in such weather. The wind was near N.E., and models had to be launchedtowards the main road, and this seems to be about the worst direction to fly in, as the models naturally drifted with tin-wind, and could not help getting into a nasty down-current caused by the trees somewhere half-way up the field. Theyflew unconcernedly into this trap, and were promptly pushed to the ground. Once high up, however, they were far lesstroubled, and put up something near their normal duration. The first three winners showed that it was possible to stayup for a fair time, although in good weather they, as well as everybody else, would naturally have done much better.Mr. A. T. Willis (T.M.A.C.) won the Cup with a Balsa, version of his well-known high-wing monoplane. The mere fact thata Balsa model can definitely fight such a strong wind and stay up in it for over a minute ought to please the ultra-light merchants. The model rolled and yawed, and showed how disturbed the air was, even at that height. At thestart of the second flight, it damaged itself beyond field- repair, but the first flight carried the Cup anyway. Mr. D. A. Pavely flew a very old and energetic twin pusher,which was the first to put up good duration (55 seconds), although 1 am always inclined to think of minutes and notseconds in connection with these strange craft. Mr. Saunders (T.M.A.C.) had a light high-wing monoplane,which showed by a flight of 46| seconds, that it could do a good deal better on a decent day.Ten extra points—or seconds—were added to each flight which had been started R.O.G. Mr. J. E. Pelly Fry was theonly entrant to do so for every flight, and this gave him fourth place. This low-wing monoplane got off well, but twice itwas caught in an evil gust against which it could not fight, and the first flight was also unlucky. It is to be hoped that the weather will be a little morekind during our future competitions, notices of which will appear in this Journal in due course. Gamage Cup Results Entrant A. T.iWiUis (T.M.A.C.) ..D. A. Pavely H. Saunders (T.M.A.C.) ..J. E. Pelly Fry J.Shill .. .. Flights 1 641 251 15-2 238 + 10 26 2 555 184 + 10lli + 10 55 3 crashed 5i46? 13J + 10 crashed Best 64 55' 46?33? 26 Position 12 34 5 The "Wakefield International Cup" Trials.—TheTrials for the most important Model Aeroplane Competition in the World will be held at Wimbledon Common on May 16.The Rules drawn up for these Trials appear below. The British Team will be formed by the six best models inthe Trials, in the opinion of the Council of the S.M.A.E. It is well to remember that we shall have to compete againstthe very best the Americans can build, and their duration usually goes in minutes, not seconds. Every prospectiveentrant can figure out what type is wanted. Secondly, the models will be flown by proxy, and it is important that theyshall be as simple to rig and handle as possible. One may be able to manipulate a complicated gadget, but it is a lotto expect the same from someone who has never seen the thing before. And all members sending their models over for theTrials and, of course, every member of the team, should give clear directions concerning the handling of his machine. Rules for the Wakefield International Cup Trials. 1. The trials will be flown on May 16, at WimbledonCommon, and, in the case of bad weather, will be postponed until May 23, as would be an ordinary competition.2. Members of the S.M.A.E. and affiliated clubs wishing to enter trials, and who cannot attend personally, should send their models to the Hon. Sec, S. G. Mullins, 72, West-minster Avenue, Thornton Heath, Surrey, carriage pair! These models will be flown by proxy. Members of provincialT.M.A.C. Squadrons are asked to .send their models to their London Headquarters.3. Competitors chosen from the trials for the team need not necessarily send the model flown in the trials to Americato compete in the Cup if they can produce a better one before date of dispatch. 4. The S.M.A.E. members, or members of affiliated clubs,will fly models sent to be flown by proxy, but will not hold themselves responsible for any damage done by or to a modeleither in the trials or during transport. 5. Each model will be allowed six flights and the teamwill be chosen by the Council of the S.M.A.E., judged on duration and general performance. 6. The models chosen for the team will be sent to Americaby the S.M.A.E. A competitor sending a different model to that flown in the trials should notify the Competition Secre-tary of the S.M.A.E. at the conclusion of the trials. JUSTE VAN HATTUM,Competition Secretary, S.M.A.E., 18, Stag Lane, Edgware, Middlesex PUBLICATIONS RECEIVED Droit Aerien. October, November, December, 1930.Per Orbem, 4, Rue Tronchet, Paris. An Hour of Aviation. By Capt. N. Macmillan, M.C.,A.F.C. London : Gerald Duckworth and Co., Ltd. Price 35. 6d. net. Let's Help ! A Collection of Good Causes. By Sir CharlesBright, F.R.S.E., M.Inst.C.E. London : George Routledge and Sons, Ltd. Price 45. 6rf. net. CatalogueSpeed Indicators and Recorders. Moul and Co., Ltd., 21, Old Queen Street, Westminster, London, S.W. 1. NEW COMPANY REGISTERED UNIVERSAL CELLULOSE & PAINT SPRAYING CO. LTD., JubileeWorks, High Street, Harlesden, N.W. Capital £500 in £1 shares. Cellulose and paint spraying of wood and metal work, motor cars, aircraft, etc.Directors: S. Bell, 81b, Oxford Gardens, W.10; Mrs. A. B. M. Bell, 81b. Oxford Gardens, W.10. m m m m AERONAUTICAL PATENT SPECIFICATIONS Abbreviations : Cyl. = cylinder; i.e. = internal combustion ; m. = motors.The numbers in brackets are those under which the Specification will be printed and abridged, etc.) APPLIED FOR IN 1929 Published April 9, 1931. MARTIN and P. W. PITT. Arrangement and construction ot aeroplane. (344,621.)A. HOLMSTROM. Screw propeller. (344,871).28 457. J 30,884. APPLIED FOR IN 1930 Published April 9, 1931.1,966. ECLIPSE AVIATION CORPN. Engine-starting apparatus. (345,007.1 1,969. ECLIPSE AVIATION CORPN. Engine-starting apparatus. (34O-0U8.2,068. ECLIPSE AVIATION CORPN. Engine-starting apparatus. (34a,J>|i-| 2,739. ECLIPSE AVIATION CORPN. Engine-starting apparatus. (345,Ul»-i 9,420. HELICE METALLIQUE BREVETS PAULHAN-PILLARD. Airscrews witn automatically variable pitch. (345,098.) 11211. A. L. MOND. (Elektronmetall. Ges.). Two-part disc-pattern landing wheel. (345,119.) 36, FLIGHT, The Aircraft Engineer and Airships. GREAT QUEEN STREET, KINGSWAY, W.C.2 Telephone (2 lines) : Holborn, 3211. Holborn, 1884. Telegraphic address : Truditur, Westcent, London. SUBSCRIPTION RATES POST FREE UNITED KINGDOMs. d. 3-Months 8 36 16 6 12 „ * 33 0 UNITED STATES OTHER COUNTRIES* s. <•• 3 Months 8 9 6 17 6 to J5 " 3 Months $2-20 6 „ $4-40 12 „ $8-75 * Foreign subscriptions must be remitted in British currency. Cheques and Post Office Orders should be made payable to th Proprietors of " FLIGHT," 36, Great Queen Street, Kmgsw •. 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