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FLIGHT, SEPTEMBER 25, 1931 Weights and Dimensions The size of the generator has already been given. The weight is but 2| lb., to which must, of course, be added the weight of the flexible drive. The " Cir- scale " type of indicator measures 3J in. by 3| in. by 3£ in. deep, and the weight is 1J lb. The twin edgewise type of indicator measures 5 in. by 3| in. by 5| in. deep. The weight is & lb. The triple edge- wise type of indicator measures 5 in. by 5£ in. by 5| in. deep, and the weight is 7 lb. The Record generator for Electric Speed Indica-tors. The weight is only 2.75 lb. For multi-engined aircraft itwill readily be appreciated that the edgewise type of indicatoris very convenient, as similar engine speeds are in line on therespective dials. Any drop in speed of one engine is noticedat once, which is not the case when three ordinary dials areused. For further particulars, prices,etc., application should be made direct to the Record ElectricalCo., Ltd., Broadheath, Man- chester, or to the London officeat Dacre House, Victoria Street, S.W.I. THE ONTARIO PROVINCIAL AIR SERVICE Service. |E are indebted to the de Havilland Aircraft Co.,Ltd., for the following information, gathered from the operational figures for the month ofJuty in respect to the Ontario Provincial Air In addition to what are termed " Suppression andTransport aircraft," the Ontario Provincial Air Service operates 21 light aircraft, all on floats, of which 14 are" Moths." For purposes of administration, the field of operations is divided into two districts, known respectivelyas the Eastern District and Western District. In the Eastern District 10 machines are employed, of which eightare " Moths," the other two being HS.2L, while in the Western District six " Moths " are employed, in additionto three HS.2L and two " Hamiltons." During the month of July the Eastern District machines compiled atotal of 1,232 hours, 1,061 hours 5 minutes of which were flown by the " Moths." In the Western District the totaltime was 960 hours 5 minutes, including 520 hours 20 minutes on " Moths." The report gives details of each day's operations, andthe letters NFR (no flying required) appear dotted about. By the frequency of the letters NFR appearing, it seemsthat there has been much more forestry patrol required in the Eastern District than in the Western District. <s> <$> R.101 Memorial THE memorial to the victims of the R.101 disasterin Cardington Churchyard is now complete. The design takes the form of an altar tomb placed within a sunkenenclosure approached by steps, and a relic of the vessel— the compass—built into the tomb. It cost £800, themoney being raised by public subscription, and a few The R.101 Memorial, over the grave of the 45 victims ofthe R.101 disaster, which was unveiled at Cardington on September 21 Including both administrations, the greatest number offlying hours by any one machine was put in by one ol the " Moths " operating in Eastern District at Sault Ste.Marie. This " Moth " compiled no less than 202 hours 45 minutes during the month. It flew on every day, thegreatest time in a day being 10 hours 25 minutes on the 3rd, and the lowest 1 hour 10 minutes on the 28th. Nomechanical trouble whatsoever was experienced with this machine, and it was flown throughout by one pilot.Reckoning flying time for machines in a descending scale, the first eight greatest times were put up by " Moths."The longest time in the air by any one machine in one day was 12 hours' flying, and this was done by the" Moth " with the second highest monthly total (191 hours 5 minutes), operating from the Bisco Base, whichalso flew on every day. On the " Suppression and Transport aircraft" side, theair service operates various machines, including a three- year-old D.H.61 on floats. This machine heads the list forusefulness in this class. During the month of July it made 160 flights, totalling 150 hours 10 minutes ; 51.1 tons ofeffective- load were carried, as against 37.73 by the next on the list. In addition, 277 passengers were carried, asagainst 174 by the machine referred to above. hundred pounds will be over for th(- financial aid to thedependents of those in whose honour the memorial has been raised. The memorial was unveiled, without any cere-mony, on September 21. The Success of the Smoke Wind Indicator THE smoke type of wind indicator made by Dr. Ahrens,which was installed on the Aerodrome at Hanworth some few months ago, has proved such a success that inquiriesfor this type of indicator have been received by National Flying Services, Ltd., Feltham, Middlesex, from all overthe world. One has only to land by the aid of such an apparatus once to realise how very much superior to thewind stocking it is. Not only is it absolutely accurate, since it may be placed out on the Aerodrome quite free fromsurrounding obstructions, but also it indicates the wind at the very place upon which one is going to land and notthe wind away in some corner of the Aerodrome where there may be eddys and other false indications. It is verysimple and cheap to maintain and at the same time com- pact, as will be seen from the description of the completeapparatus which appeared in FLIGHT for June 5.The Tern Glider P-fi.i IN FLIGHT for September 11 we published a descrip-tion of the Tern glider which has been produced and flown so successfully recently by Airspeed, Ltd. In thecourse of this description we mentioned that the design of this glider was the work of Mr. N. S. Norway. It hasbeen pointed out to us that is not quite the fact. Mr. Norway and Mr. A. Hessell Tiltrnan are joint managingdirectors of this firm, after having been chief engineer and chief designer to the Airship Guarantee Co., duringthe construction of R.100. For the " Tern " Mr. Tilt- man was responsible for the design work while Mr. Norwaylooks after the business, sale?., and operational side of the firm. With two such well-known and able engineersin charge we expect their next aircraft, which should be out before long, to be of great interest. 970
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