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1932
1932 - 0141.PDF
FLIGHT, FEBRUARY 12, 1932 because of any lack of enthusiasm or any falling off in the membership of either club, but purely as a measure which would ensure the economical working and future efficient development. The new club would cater, even more extensively than previously, for those interested in the sport of gliding and sailplaning. To this end a very ambitious and comprehen sive programme is being arranged by the committee. The chairman expressed his pleasure with the financial position and general standing of the club, saying it was a creditable position in which they found themselves, com mencing a new season with over 50 members, two sound gliders and about £20 cash at bank. Mr. R. Chadwick, who was elected chairman for the ensuing year, in a short speech after his election said it was quickly apparent that the splendid enthusiasm and eager determination displayed by the members of the Manchester Gliding Club would, he felt, ensure for them a season of successful flights and thrilling achievements, and he took the opportunity at the commencement to wish the club good luck and " soft landings." T-HE NORTH KENT GLIDING CLUB * The club activities have been rather limited during the past few weeks, but have now commenced seriously again. On Sunday, January 24, thanks to the kindness of Mr. York Bramble and the Southern Soarers, a party from this club was able to proceed to Balsdean and put in some , hours of very useful training. By the end of the day every member had had at least one " flip," whilst Messrs. Hills, Liddington, Owen, Pass and Richardson, and the first lady member, Miss Rodeveril, succeeded in qualifying for their "A" Certificates, Mr. Richardson distinguishing himself by a smooth straight flight of 45 sec. It is quite a justification of the club policy of training members by auto-launches on the flat that in three Bals dean visits they have managed to secure 13 " A's "•—the majority by members who have never been shot off a real slope in their lives before—without a mishap to the veteran B.A.C. II. The Annual General Meeting of the club was held at the Bexley Heath Constitutional Club on the evening of Monday, January 25, Mr. Howard presiding in the absence of the President, Mr. Dixon. The balance sheet displayed a pleasant credit balance on the year's working. The model section has a membership of over 60, and a financial balance well on the right side. During 1931 the B.A.C. II machine was used for some 750 launches, and, in spite of minor alterations which have slightly altered its weight, it continues to fly well. Repairs have been done by club members under the supervision of our ground engineer, Mr. H. Jiggens. I ONDON GLIDING CLUB The London Gliding Club has been doing a great deal of flying recently, and every week-end finds their machines almost continuously in the air. On Saturday, January 30, the weather was particularly unfavourable, and it was only after midday that there was any appreciable up- current from the wind against the hill. The " Kassel 20 " was flown by Dr. Slater, on whom a particularly difficult landing was forced by the lack of wind ; the excellent control of this machine, however, enabled him to do this successfully. In the " Priifling " Mr. Alan Goodfellow managed to secure his " B " licence with an excellent flight of 70 sec, despite his avowal that the machine was not built for carrying heavy weights. Other pilots who also made successful flights were Hedges and Brame, the latter completing his first flight from the top of the hill without any trouble whatsoever. The " Professor " was also a great deal in the air, flown by D. C. Smith ; Scott-Hall, who found her very long float somewhat of a drawback when landing ; and several other pilots. The " Dagling " was in great demand for those obtaining their " A " licences, amongst whom was Dewsbery, who did so with a flight of 51 sec. A new " Zogling " class which had been started on Saturday was composed of eight entire beginners, all of whom received five flights each. The club's annual general meeting will be held in the library of the Royal Aeronautical Society on Wednesday, February 17, at 7 p.m. An Aerodrome for Bundaberg SAID to be the second best in Australia, an aerodrome was opened last December at Bundaberg, Queensland, Sqd. Ldr. Bert Hinklers home town. President Hoover Inspects the Autogiro THE Cierva Autogiro Co. have received the following item of interest from their Associate company in America:-—" Senor Don Juan de la Cierva—inventor of the Autogiro—together with Mr. Harold F. Pitcairn, sponsor of the windmill aeroplane in America, flew Autogiros to the White House, Washington, where they were entertained by President Hoover to luncheon, other guests being Col. Clarence Young, Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Aero nautics, and Luis M. Deirujo, Spanish Charge d'Affaires. President Hoover showed great interest in the machines and asked many questions about their progress and development. He was extremely kind and cordial to Mr. de la Cierva." VIEW WITHOUT DRAUGHT: The Buhl Aircraft Company of Detroit has recently completed the first Autogiro "pusher," and the machine has been flown by Mr. de la Cierva, who is visiting *»«£»? JTT^Aall2^ Photograph on the left shows Mr. Cierva in conversation with Mr. Harold Pitca.rn £<*"**« ? ,h'^ T Compfnyof America. In the right-hand view the machine » seen in flight. It will be noted that he P?^ which carries the rotor head is very tall, so that the occupants can even stand up m the.nacelle without being decapitated. The new machine is very reminiscent of the early pusher aeroplanes of Mr. Henry barman. 133
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