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FLIGHT, OCTOBER 28, 1931 The National Technical Competition for Tourist Planes s "111 'HE remaining competitions of the " Concours(j III National Technique," the first part of which 111 was described in the October 9 issue of FLIGHT,took place during the week beginning Septem- ber 28 last. The three planes—the " Albert " A.61, two-seater, open cockpit, low-wing monoplane (95-h.p. Salmson engine), piloted by Edmond Albert, the constructor ; the" Albert " A.62, a similar plane, but equipped with a 95-h.p. Renault, piloted by Sautereau ; and the Caudron" Luciole," two-seater, open cockpit biplane (95-h.p. Salmson), piloted by Maurice Finat—continued to be thecontestants. The results, together with the points awarded, were as follow: — QUALITY OF CONSTRUCTION General quality ControlsPiping Landing chassisComfort Storage compartments . . Motor accessories, tanks,etc. Facility of handling General security Total points awarded in the technical competitions Albert No. 1 40 7 14 25 25 5 18 60 33 333 Albert No. 2 40 7 14 25 27 5 12 62 33 343 Caudron Luciole 25 5 15 10 20 5 18 57 27 385 A Demonstration Tour around France took place at thetermination of the technical tests. The take-off was made from Orly on October 5 last, and all the qualified partici-pants in the Concours were required to effect it. The French affiliated Aero Clubs (Federation AeronautiqueNationale) also organised a Tour of France, which coin- cided with that of the Concours Technique, and in whicha number of planes of various new types were entered. The circuit of this Tour comprised about 3,500 kms.(2,200 miles) in length. It took about nine days to accomplish, and included about 25 of the principal citiesof France. The route was as follows:—Paris (Orly)- Douai-SaintQuentin-Chaumont-Nancy-Strasbourg-Mulhouse-Dijon-Chalon s / Saone-Macont-Lyon-Montelimar-Avignon- AT HANWORTH.—On the tower of the clubhouse hasappeared a tripod with four legs which emits a ruby light after dark. This new beacon has very good fog-piercing capacity, and is visible on a clear night from a distance of 10 miles. Fit. Lt. Max Findlay, on Thursday, collected fromBourne End, in a Desoutter, the King's Swan Keeper and four swans which His Majesty has presented to the Han-worth Club. The birds seemed to be remarkably docile— tor swans—quite unexcited by their joy-ride, and to havesettled down more or less peacefully with the other water fowl who adorn that portion of the Cardinal's River whichls "ot covered with aerodrome. On Tuesday, October 27, following the General ElectiontntTc will be a dinner and dance at Hanworth Club, tickets for which may be obtained for 7s. 6d., or 5s. for thedarce only. Those who propose to attend are asked to book their tables before Sunday next. During the eveningM. deorges Seversky will give selections from his repertoire. "piE PHILLIPS & POWIS School of Flying have greatlyimproved the outlook of their buildings at Woodley f»er drome, Reading, by the addition of several flower?ed., which have been tastefully laid out by Sutton & r011' Ltd., the weil-known gardening firm. Other ameni-aes which are now available for members of the school Cannes - Marseilles - Nimes - Moijtpellier-Carcassone-Toulouse-Bordeaux - Poitiers - Nantes - Angers-le Mans-le Havre-Paris (Orly). Amongst the planes taking part in the Tour, in additionto the entries of the Concours National Technique, were a Lorraine-Hanriot 431, a small two-seater biplaneequipped with a Lorraine 240-h.p. air-cooled engine, which is used for training purposes and performing liaison work ;a Potez 39, new two-seater monoplane, observation type, equipped with a 500-h.p. Hispano-Suiza engine and ofmetal construction throughout ; a new Schreck amphibian of the latest Navy type ; and a Coussinet three-motor,120-h.p. mail plane were also included in this " secondary " tour.The Commandant, Louis Hirschauer, Chief of the Tourist Section of the Air Ministry ; Henry Chollat, SecretaireGeneral of the affiliated Aero Clubs (Federation Aero- nautique Nationale), and other officials also accompaniedthe Tour, flying in two Farman light transport planes, type 190, one equipped with a 240-h.p. Lorraine and theother with a Jupiter " Titan " 230-h.p. engine. They made an inspection of the various airports, and also lookedover the tourist planes, at the different points visited, which had received a premium from the Air Ministry toaid in their purchase. The participants were cordially received throughout theTour, and numerous receptions and banquets were held in their honour. A large number of " air baptisms "were also given by the two Farman planes at the various places visited. The Tour terminated on Tuesday, October 12, last, whenthe planes arrived back at the Orly Airport, nine days after the start. Although retarded by thick weatherearlier in the afternoon, the Caudron " Luciole," piloted by Maurice Finat, was the first to appear, and after en-circling the airport, landed at 4.45 p.m. As this machine had already been awarded the greatest number of pointson previous performances, it thus won the first prize of 150,000 francs. The Albert plane, equipped with a 95-h.p.Salmson engine, piloted by Delaird, arrived shortly after- wards, thus winning the second prize, consisting of 75,000francs. The other Albert plane had experienced motor trouble, and a forced landing in the country so damagedit that it was eliminated from the Tour. The other planes arrived in quick succession. A reception and lunch followed in one of the hangars.It was presided over by Mr. Georges Kenaudin, the head of Mr. Riche's (the Assistant Air Minister's) Office, whomade a happy speech, predicting an important develop- ment and a prosperous season for tourist aviation this coming year. R. C. W. T include a horse, which is kept for those who feel that theirlivers require more shaking up than aircraft give them. The amount of flying done at Reading is increasingsteadily, and seldom do we pass the aerodrome without seeing several machines in the air. HE YORKSHIRE COUNTY AVIATION CLUB is thetitle of the flying club which has been formed to carry on at Sherburn-in-Elmet Aerodrome now that the York-shire Aeroplane Club has gone to the municipal airport of Leeds and Bradford at Yeadon. At a recent meeting inLeeds, Mr. P. Dujardin presided, and over 50 members were enrolled. It is understood that the Blackburn Aero-plane & Motor Co., Ltd., at Brough are assisting the club as far as possible and that the secretary is Mr. H. R.Humpheries, Newsam Green, Woodlesford, Leeds. -THE NORTHAMPTONSHIRE AERO CLUB will be*• holding their annual Ball at the Salon de Danse, Northampton, on Friday, October 30, when Alexander'sMedley Boys will supply the music, and the catering will be in the hands of Messrs. Griffiths and Guillaume. Ticketsfor the occasion, at 12s. 6d., including supper, may be obtained from H. Shale, 96, Abingdon Street,Northampton, or Miss Olney, Kinellan, Northampton. No one who can possibly get there should omit to do so,for this dance is invariably one of the best of the season. 1069
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