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1932
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FLIGHT, JANUARY 15, 1932 CORRESPONDENCE TUITION ""THOSE who intend to take a corre- * spondence course in any branch of aeronautics should know in the case of the Technological Institute of Great Britain that its courses are based upon standard text-books written by accepted authorities in the aeronauti cal world. The subject is conveniently divided into a series of courses to suit students who wish to improve their knowledge in a particular direction, or, alternatively, cover the entire sub ject. All the necessary text-books are provided by the Institute without additional charges to the fees quoted for the courses, and they become the student's property. The address of this Institute is Temple Bar House, Fleet Street, London, E.C.4. DE HAVILLAND PROGRESS T-HE ELEVENTH Annual General Meeting of the De Havilland Air craft Co., Ltd., was held on Decem ber 31 at Stag Lane Aerodrome, Edgware. Mr. A. S. Butler, Chair man of the Company presided. He said that in spite of the unprecedented world depression the profit, before allowing for income tax, for the exist ing year was only £2,632 less than last year. Although the volume of busi ness, he said, had been reduced by 10 per cent., the profits were reduced by only 6 per cent., the difference being made possible by careful economy in all departments and a re duction of 33J of the Director's fees. The bank account this year showed a credit of £37,497 instead of a debit of £32,588. The Australian Company showed a loss, and it was pointed out that the £8,271, being the balance of the share- premium account, recommended to oe transferred at last year's meet ing was insufficient to meet this loss. It was, therefore, recommended to transfer £10,000 from the profit and loss account to deal with the difference and to guard against any possible loss in exchange, as well as to ensure that the value of the asset " Shares in Sub sidiary Companies " was on a con servative basis. Great economies had been effected in the working of the Australian Company and the mainten ance of the necessary organisation in the face of declining sales had pre sented a difficult problem. The year under review in Canada had also been one of extreme difficulty, and, while the Canadian Co. was able to make a small profit due to the volume of business transacted early in the year, it was now very slack and had, therefore, been unable to con tinue payment of any dividends. In the United States the licence agreements had been terminated for a considerable cash payment, leaving the Company free to deal with that important market in future. The South African Company had completed its first year's working and made a small profit. The India Company, which was registered as a separate company, had had a difficult year, and its profit and loss account had shown a slight loss. The Indian Manager, who had visited this country during the year, was optimistic, but business there must be tied up with the many other vital problems with which India was faced. Substantial orders for " Moths " had been obtained from China, Iraq and Egypt, while other foreign Govern ments had bought other machines, which it is hoped will lead to further orders. The first fruits of the visit to the South American markets had taken the form of an important order recently received for the Brazilian Air Force. Reference was made to the aero drome at Hatfield, which was now completely finished, and had excellent club premises, with restaurant, sitting rooms and full-flying facilities. Mr. Alan Butler referred to the ease with which the aerodrome was approached, and also the fact that the percentage of flying days there was greater than was the case with many other aero dromes nearer London. A large order had been secured for " Moths " from the Royal Air Force, and the experience the Company had gained by the use of these for train ing purposes had led to the develop ment of the " Tiger Moth," a number of which are already in use by the Royal Air Force. Mr. Butler referred to the complete range marketed by the Company, which at that time consisted of the " Puss Moth," " Tiger Moth " and " Gipsy Moth." In the engine depart ment production was down on last year, but an increasing quantity of home and foreign aircraft were now fitted with " Gipsy " engines. Co operation was effected with the Cierva Autogiro Company and had resulted in the production of an Autogiro with a cabin-type body. Mr. Butler said that he felt that quicker transportation of personnel, mails and merchandise would be a big factor in hastening the return of assur ance and prosperity. He made refer ence to the notable nights which had taken place during the year. Mr. W. E. Nixon, who had occupied the position of Secretary to the Com pany since its inception, had been appointed to the Board of Directors. The retiring Director, Mr. C. C. Walker, was re-elected, while the audi tors, Bevis, Walker & Company, were reappointed for the ensuing year. 13 H m m The Com per " Swift " in Ireland ON December 31 last Mr. M. G. A. Scally, the Irish Aero Club member who is to fly to Colombo, Ceylon, later this month, landed at Baldonnel Aerodrome with the first Comper " Swift " to visit Ireland, G-ABPR. This machine has been loaned to him while his own is being built at Hooton. The speed and handiness of this little aircraft greatly impressed the members of the Aero Club who were on the aerodrome, and it would appear that the Comper Company might well look to Ireland for some sales. During the few weeks before leaving for Colombo, Mr. Scally proposes to make a few cross-country flights, but during the past week he has been badly handicapped by the heavy weather. Aviation Lectures in Dublin THAT Ireland has at least a latent air mind was revealed the week before last when Mr. O. E. Simmonds, M.P., M.A., A.F.R.Ae.S., delivered two lectures on aviation to crowded audiences at the Royal Dublin Society, Ballsbridge. Mr. Simmonds opened his first lecture, " The World Awing," with illustrations of various forms of gliders from that of Lilienthal onwards, and as this was an introduction of the sport to many of his audience it proved very popular. A film of particular interest was that showing a Boeing NB 1 in a flat spin from 4,000 ft., and was followed by details of the N.A.C.A. experiments on this phenomenon. Other slides and films illustrated types of aircraft carriers, including the experiments to utilise the R.33. H.M.S. Courageous, the submarine M.2, with its Parnall " Peto," and the U.S.S. Lexington. On the follow ing day Mr. Simmonds took as his title " Flights of Fact and Fancy," and spoke of the difference of design in the German and British flying boats, supplementing his remarks with suitable slides and films. While speaking of the African airway he showed maps of the present state of development of that country and pointed out that until now Africa has only been opened up in the vicinity of the railways and rivers, but with the coming of the airway, and subsequent branch lines, it would bring vast possi bilities to a once " dark Continent." In an interview with our Dublin Correspondent, Mr. Simmonds said that it seemed absurd that while England was being linked by air with her furthermost Dominions, the nearest of them, Ireland, was still isolated. He expressed the opinion that if a suitable base, free from the prevalent fogs in the Mersey, could be found near Liverpool, a four-hourly service of flying-boats between that city and Dublin, run on the " air ferry " principle, should prove very successful. The late Mr. Vere Ker-Seymer THE death of Mr. Vere Ker-Seymer, on the 8th inst., will come as a grievous personal loss to many of thobe who took part in the pioneer days of flying. Mr. Ker- Seymer was one of the early members of the Royal Aero Club, and served on the Committee for many years. Lt. Col. J. T. C. Moore-Brabazon, M.P., and Mr. H. E. Perrin represented the Royal Aero Club at the funeral on the 11th inst. Mrs. Westenra's African Flight THE HON. MRS. WESTENRA (a sister-in-law of Lady Bailey), who, with Capt. Macintosh has made a 30,000- miles flight, through Africa in a " Puss Moth " aero plane, arrived at Oran, Algeria, on January 8, after a non-stop flight of 300 miles from Colomb Bechar in the Sahara. They left London on November 6, arrived in Capetown on December 2, and started for home a few days later 62
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