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1931 - 0817.PDF
FLIGHT, JULY 31, 1931 used a considerable distance ahead of the fleet, as she neednot come up and launch her aircraft into the air until everything was seen to be clear, and the aircraft couldthen proceed far ahead and wireless back a report of any- thing she might sight. A high cruising speed for thesubmarine would naturally be necessary, otherwise she would be unable to remain in front of the fleet ; similarly,the time taken to launch and re-embark the aircraft would have to be an absolute minimum in order to maintain thesubmarine's position with regard to the main fleet. We are, unfortunately, not allowed to give any details of thecatapult, but we gather that it has given absolutely no trouble ; the compressed-air method of working it, there-fore, would appear to be entirely satisfactory. The Peto is able to use her wireless equipment for direction finding,and the M.2 has, of course, the reciprocal equipment on board, and exercises of mutual D.F. work are constantlycarried out. On the whole, therefore, it can be claimed that, while this experiment is by no means finished, it atleast shows very great promise for future developments. A bow view which shows how small the seaplane is and the small target offered by a submarine when head-on. The Peto is here in position on the catapult rails and is all ready for launching. The rails being fairly high hold the aircraft clear of all obstructions and it is not therefore, necessary to dis- mantle any of the handrails and stanchions. .) GUIDING IONDON GLIDING CLUB—For the previous six weeksthe wind was only on the face of the site at Dunstable Downs twice during mid-week. On those occasions MissNicol and Mr. Richardson seized their chances to make one-minute flights, with " S " turns, to complete their" B " tests on the Dagnall primary. Messrs. Morland and Robertson were also on the spot and qualified for " C "licences in the Prufling. The first machine in the air on Saturday, July 18, wasthe new high-efficiency "Phantom" of the Cloudcraft Company, with " Mungo " Buxton at the stick. He gotaway at 5 p.m., quickly gained about 60 ft. above the ridge and stayed there with ease. He put up the Britishduration record to four hours fifteen minutes. Messrs. Scott-Hall and Culver secured their " C " licences on theClub Prufling. Mr. D. C. Smith took up the " Hols der Teufel," belonging to Mr. D. Hiscox, for its firstsoaring flight. He remained up 20 minutes, and put it down again on the top close to the starting place. Forsome time three machines were soaring at once, and most of the time two were in the air. Later, Mr. Bolton securedhis " C " licence on the " Hols " with 7J min. Mean- while Messrs. Abdallah, Slater and Dent polished off their B " tests on the Dagnall. Altogether, it was quite aheld day, with a total of 6J hours' soaring. Conditions on Sunday were as good, the wind beingibsolutely square on the hill. The Prufling was now :>usy soaring in the hands of Morland, Smith and others. Mr. H. Allan rushed back to London for his new Scud,and was rewarded by qualifying for his " C," putting up about 12 min.The famous Prufling " Thistledown " should be in com- mission again next week-end. Club and private craft willthen total eight, so that intending new members may be sure of a machine being available for instruction. Appli-cation should be made to the Secretary, at Empire House, E.C.I. HTHE SOUTH ESSEX AERO CLUB has now amalga- mated with the Essex Gliding Club, and will hence- forth be one club, to be known as the Essex Aero Club. The club now possesses two machines, a large hangar, towing car, etc., and a gliding ground at Havering. Being thus equipped the committee have been able to fix the fees for flying members at entrance fee 10s. 6d., annual subscription £1 Is. Non-flying members are catered for at a reduced rate. A workshop has also been provided, and the social side of the club will be followed at the members' wishes. The club now has four instructors, three possessing R.A.F. experience, and one, viz., Mr. Wilson, who has just returned from a two months' course in Germany, where he has succeeded in obtaining his A, B and C certificates, and has also qualified as a passenger-carrying glider pilot. 7«3
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