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FLIGHT, SEPTEMBER 4, 1931 the Tour, and which varied according to the type of planeused.' This figure, represented by V, was calculated by theformula— V = 0.75 Vo - 4in which V o represents the maximum ground speed of the" prototype " of the machine (the first plane of its type submitted to the Service Technique for approval) effectedover the measured course of the Service Technique at Villacoublay. As the Dunlop Tour was flown at a higheraltitude than these preliminary trials were made, a deduc- tion of 4 km.-hr. was allowed from the maximum speedshown by the prototype, as represented by V o in theformula. The competitor was then expected to maintain anaverage cruising speed which represented 75 per cent, of Vo-4 on each of the sections of the tour. If he exceededthis figure, he received a one-point premium for each km./hr. he made above it, the maximum allowance being10 points for each section. If, on the other hand, how- ever, the competitor failed to maintain this cruising speed,he was penalised one point for each km./hr. that he flew below it. Such deductions being made up to a maximumof 30 points for each section. Each competitor was allowed 5£ hours to traverse a section of the Tour ; if he tooklonger than this, he was disqualified. It can thus be seen DROOKLANDS NOTES.—The sudden change in theweather accounted for 80 hr. instructional flying during the week, as against 35 hr. the preceding week. Twofirst solos were successfully launched and one " A " licence awarded. Over 5,000 holiday makers attended the School's secondDisplay at Clacton-on-Sea, and as usual the programme ran through without a hitch. It has been decided to keep on the joy-riding machineat Clacton, as results have shown that it is an excellent method of interesting visitors and residents in flying.Many new pupils have joined the School direct from the Clacton Flying Ground. During the week-end Capt. H. D. Davis tested out thenew Klemm fitted with an inverted Hermes engine. The engine and machine both gave complete satisfaction, andover 80 passengers were carried in it in less than 3 hr. The machine has an exceptionally flat gliding angle, whichdoes not appear to be affected by variations in load. The top speed on full load is 110 m.p.h. and cruising at 1,900revs. 95 to 100 m.p.h. The repair section of Brooklands Aviation, Ltd., con-tinues to expand, and plans are already out for larger buildings. This Department is now turning out on anaverage four completely reconditioned machines per week. Mr. J. W. Massey, who originally started his civil careerwith Mr. A. E. Jones as a joy-ride mechanic in 1919, has been promoted to works manager. Princess Ileana and her husband, the Archduke Antonof Hapsburg, visited the School on Thursday. The Archduke was one of Mr. Davis's first pupils at Brooklandsin the early days of the School, and has now flown over 700 hr. without any trouble. It has been decided to postpone the reunion dinner topioneer pilots of Brooklands until after the flying season. that accurate navigation and a good cruising speed wereessential factors for pilots to be well placed in the Tour. A climb to 2,500 metres was also required of each con-testant during one of the sections of the Tour. The parti- cular section was designated by one of the Commissairesin charge, and an additional 10 minutes was allowed in which to make the climb. A failure to do so resulted in apenalisation of 30 negative points. Other penalisations consisted of five negative points fora change of a tail skid or a damaged wheel (a tyre could, however, be replaced without penalty) ; 10 negative pointsfor a change of an airscrew, unless a spare one was carried aboard the plane ; 20 negative points for the opening ofthe motor housing or cylinders, which were sealed with cords before starting.Several well-known pilots took part in the Tour. Robert Bajac, the chief pilot of the Air Union Co., is expectedto take over the Morane " Moth " of Louis Roques at Marseilles and fly it to Paris, with Mrs. Bajac as thepassenger. Henry Massot is piloting his Guerchais mono- plane in which he won the Tour of France organised bythe " Pilotes Civils " last April. Paul Louis Richard, of the Aeropostale Company, is also entered in the Tour, andis flying a Morane " Moth." The greater part of the planes are, however, piloted by their air tourist owners.We hope to publish the results of this Tour next week. A recent visit to the aerodrome disclosed the fact thatthe new buildings which are to form the headquarters of the Brooklands Aero Club are proceeding apace. Theseare being erected under supervision of Airwork, Ltd., and embody several improvements which that firm has foundto be desirable since they built their own place at Heston. When finished there will be exceptionally fineaccommodation for the club members and for all visiting pilots. The restaurant will be large and well furnished,as will the lounge and bar. This building will make the Brooklands Club one of themost modern and well appointed flying clubs in the country. When one comes to consider the matter, it isreally only right that Brooklands should continue to be a flourishing club, for, from the earliest days of flying it hasbeen the cradle of many pilots who have afterwards become leading lights in the aeronautical world. Thethanks of all concerned with the welfare of flying are therefore due to Dame Ethel Locke-King for the interestshe takes in the well-being and encouragement of the Club. Q PORTS FLYING CLUB.—Even worse weatherprevailed during the week ending August 23 than has yet been experienced this summer (?), and in consequenceflying time was reduced to 10 hr. 10 min. In the last week's report reference was made to Miss Aitken, one ofthe lady private owner members, and the hope was ex- pressed that she had won the Ladies' Cup at the St.Hubert Rally ; this has proved to be the case, and, in addition, she has won the Challenge Cup, to be held bythe Club for 12 months ; this is an extremely meritorious performance and the Club offers her its sincere congratu-lations. On Friday, Mr. H. R. Law appeared with his resurrected" Widgeon " on his way to Le Touquet. It will be NEW SWEDISH LIGHT PLANE: The "Viking," designed and built by Svenska Jernvagsverkstaderna of Linkoping, was exhibited at Stockholm, and was described in our issue of May 29, 1931. The machine is fitted with a Cirrus-Hermes II B inverted engine, and is a three-seater capable of being converted into a twin-float seaplane. It can also be fitted with skis for use on snow. 879 c 2
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