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FLIGHT, DECEMBER 11, 1931 holding an "A" licence does not by any means make aman a really expert pilot, in fact, it is only the open door through which he may gain real experience. As our exist-ing regulations are, it is only necessary to have three hours' solo experience in order to obtain this licence, andno really competent instructor will claim that this is sufficient time in which to make a good pilot. As longas pupils themselves fully realise this fact there can be no harm in them getting their "A" licence in a minimum oftime. PROM THE ELEVATOR.— The following letter tothe Editor of the Elevator, the Journal of the Lancashire Aero Club, would appear to be a really feasibleidea, and should be worth looking into seriously. " I am sending you the theme of an idea which forsome time has been floating about in my head, in fact I think that it originated whilst I was lying in bed atthe Stockport Infirmary recovering from my little conflict with the ground. I really feel that if the idea can be madeto succeed, a great deal could be done to bring before the public the fact that the Light Aeroplane Clubs are reallya force to be reckoned with, and that they have done a great deal to popularise civil aviation in this country. . . .I suggest that some time during next year, preferably during May or June, since the weather usually seems moresettled in these months, a fleet of aeroplanes be organised with the co-operation of all the Light Aeroplane Clubs inGreat Britain for the purpose of making an aerial tour of the whole country. The tour would last for about aweek and would visit each Light Aeroplane Club en route, and there would be no need to fly for more than aboutfour hours each day, thus allowing plenty of time for members to rest and enjoy themselves on the holiday.Holiday without doubt it would be, and ought to be since the members taking part will be helping to pay for the" Rally " themselves and will be entitled to a little pleasure in return. " I understand that there are at least twenty LightAeroplane Clubs in England, Scotland and Wales, and, of course, if Ireland cared to join up, so much the better.However, this would mean that we should be able to reckon upon an average of two machines per Club, makinga total of forty machines from the Clubs ; then I should think tbat we could reckon on a further twenty machinesfrom private owners, etc., to help to make the tour into a powerful display of aircraft. 1 feel certain that we couldcount upon sixty machines for the tour. " Now, of course, there comes the bugbear of cost.Possibly, however, the petrol and oil companies would let us have fuel at a special rate, and this would enable theClubs to fly their machines at a reduced cost for the tour. Since there would be two members per machine, I do notthink such a tour would prove unduly costly to the members taking part in it. In any case the total costof hotels, hire of machine, etc., etc., could be submitted to members, and I feel sure that two members per machineper Club would soon be found to take part in the tour. " As regards accommodation, each Club would beexpected to organise this for the district or town which directly concerned it, and owing to the large numbertaking part (I should say about 130 members would require accommodation) the hotels would be only too glad to givethis at a decent price, the same, of course, would apply to meals, etc. " No risks at all would be taken, and no close forma-tion flying would be necessary, though some sort of forma- tion would be necessary in order to ensure a certainamount of discipline and order for all concerned while in the air. I should say that the whole formation should beunder the control of a picked Club instructor, or a pilot of well-known ability ; the leader, in turn, to appointflight leaders to be responsible to him for the organisation of machines which he (the flight leader) placed under himand in this way a minimum of risk would be incurred by all concerned. " Undoubtedly there will be difficulties in the way whichwill have to be overcome in order to bring this scheme to a successful conclusion, but I think that each Club boastssufficient enthusiastic members to make a success of it. However, perhaps if the idea is published in the Elevatorsome information may be obtained as to whether there is a good feeling or otherwise towards it. I am not keenupon having my name published, and therefore I sign myself " A MEMBER (OF LANCS AERO CLUB)." A VIATION AT SHERBURN.—At a meeting of the York ^^ County Aviation Club, held at Sherburn-in-Elmet on November 24, it was announced that Maj. Gen. Sir Llewellyn Atcherley, of Fulford Villa, York, had consented to act as President of the Club. The Club was formed in October last to keep Sherburn Aerodrome after National Flying Services had moved to Yeadon, Leeds. HYDROGLYDING: On December 7 Mr. Lowe Wylde carried out some tests in taking off from and alighting on water in a glider at the Welsh Harp, Hendon. Our top picture shows the glider beingtowed off the water by a motor boat, and below is a close-up of the glider. (FLIGHT Photo.) .£.-"•—••••-:•-"•: * •• ..• '- 1214 •
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