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1932
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FLIGHT, FEBRUARY 26, 1932 PRIVATE FLYING & GLIDING /^~rrr-JHE MESSENGERS' FLYING CLUB \J) IJj Three members of the Flying Club formed by '•' the uniformed messenger boys of the Commercial Cable Co. are now qualifying for their pilots' licences on three totally different types of aircraft. One is learning on an ordinary aeroplane, another is on the auto- giro and a third is learning the art of soaring flight on a sailplane. The British Air Transport Co., Ltd., of Croydon Aero drome, offered to give a scholarship to a selected member, and Messenger 160, R. McDonald, has already been selected tor this. He is now on daily flying duty at Croydon Aerodrome, where he is being fully trained as a pilot. Messenger 161, R. Cable, is being given the same facili ties by the Cierva Autogiro Co., and he is starting immedi ately to be trained at Han worth as an autogiro pilot. Messenger 132, E. Northwood, is being put through a complete course of gliding by the London Gliding Club at Tottenhoe. Every week a party of messengers visit the various aero dromes, the members being taken up for flights by promi nent pilots. The British Air Transport Co. took 40 boys up one day. The Hon. Mrs. Victor Bruce has taken 12. Others who have given their services are Capt. Rhodes, of Shell B.P., the Master of Sempill, Mr. A. C. Brie, of the Autogiro Co., and Fit. Lt. N. Russell, of the Redwing Aircraft Co. Thus, within six weeks of the formation of the Club, over 50 messengers have flown and three are already being trained as pilots. Mr. Geoffrey Dorman has mainly been responsible for forming the Club, and the Hon. Mrs. Victor Bruce is Vice- President of the Club. Among forthcoming events are a flight in the late Lt. Com. Glen Kidston's aeroplane, in which he broke the record from London to Capetown, and lectures by Mr. Bert Hinkler, Wing Com. A. H. Orlebar and other famous pilots. A summer camp is being arranged for August at the Hanworth Air Park, at which messengers will be able to get in plenty of flying. One of the objects of the Club is to make the boys thoroughly familiar with aircraft of all kinds, so that when their time as messengers is over they will be eligible to enter the aircraft industry or the Royal Air Force. NOTTINGHAM FLYING CLUB During 1931 the membership has increased to 110, the number of fiving members still being very much in the majority ; " A " licences now total 45. The number of private owners has grown to 10 and the total flying time was approximately 2,000 hr., the two Club machines being responsible for 950 hr. It is interesting to note there has been onlv one forced landing due to mechanical defect, in fact, this was the first forced landing since N.F.S. took over the Club in September, 1929. and it proves the efficiency of N.F.S. staff and organisation. In the case mentioned the defect was remedied on the spot and the machine completed the journey. Cross-country flying has been most popular and successful dur ing the year. It is almost im possible to mention a civil aero drome in the country which has not been visited by a machine from Nottingham. One private owner and friend flew to Dublin and back. The Grainger Bros, have made numerous successful flights in their tailless machine the "Archa?- opteryx," which shows great promise. A further interest to the Club is the experimental work hemg carried out by Rolls Royce, Ltd., who have a Fairey III.F and a Hawker-Horsley stationed with the Club H THE DANUM AERO CLUB A flying club has been formed at Doncaster under the title of the Danum Aero Club. A temporary site for the aerodrome has been acquired at the old war-time aerodrome in Armthorpe Lane, and two Blackburn " Bluebirds " have been purchased. There are about 50 members, and the promoters are Messrs. F. A. G. Alderson, Thorne Road; C. Lister, Priory Place, and H. Addy, of High Road, Balby. The Club is tc have the use of the Doncaster Municipal Aerodrome on the Low Pasture when this is ready. In con nection with this aerodrome the Corporation is advertising for tenders for the preliminary work of excavation and levelling. The site is almost adjacent to the Racecourse. The Danum Aero Club hope to commence their club flying before Easter. They will hold their inaugural dinner on March 10 at the Danum Hotel, Doncaster. USBANDS BOSWORTH MEETING On Whit-Sunday, May 15, C. F. Lees will be holding a Flying Meeting at Cote Hill Aerodrome, Husbands Bosworth, Rugby, to which all owners of aircraft are cordially invited. Lunch will be provided and every effort made to give them an enjoyable afternoon. Further details will be published later. DRISTOL AND WESSEX IJ During 1931 the Bristol and Wessex Aeroplane Club machines new 1,538 hr.. with a gain of 24 new "A " licences, as compared with 1,591 hr. and 25 " A " licences for 1930. In view of the pessimistic attitude of the majority of people in the country, these figures must certainly be taken as very satisfactory. Some 8 members have already shown their interest in the blind flying course and art- taking instruction. One of the club's Cirrus Moths has now been replaced by a Gipsy I Moth. The Aviation Ball is being organised to take place at the Spar Hotel, Clifton, on March 11, when it is hoped that the Director of Civil Aviation will be present. This will be the last club dance of the winter season, and there is little doubt that members will appreciate the arrangements made for their entertainment as much as they have done on previous occasions. The Airport Manager has been receiving the attention of burglars lately, and on one occasion they took away all his flying clothing. On the second occasion of their visit the police arrived opportunely, and the house-breakers were taken into custody ; whether or not they took the clothing with them we are not told, nor is it disclosed how much of his clothing the Airport Manager calls flying clothing! Besides the meeting on June 4 the club will hold their Garden Party, this year, on October 1. rnNQUE PORTS FLYING CLUB Gusty weather has been against flying at Lympne during the past week, but in spite of this fact the number THE D.H. T.S. " MOTH ": Students of the de Havilland Technical School and the " Gipsy Moth" which they have constructed at Stag Lane. We understand they intend to form a club and fly this machine at Hatfield. (FLIGHT Photo.) 173
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