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1932
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FLIGHT, AUGUST 5, 1932 arrangements have been placed in the care of Mrs. French, assisted by an entirely new staff. Those of the older mem bers who will miss the familiar figure of " Ted " Benn going about his duties will, we feel sure, extend a hearty welcome to Mrs. French, and help her to maintain the Club traditions. Mrs. French has had considerable ex perience in her duties, as she was, until recently, mana geress to one of the Australian Aero Clubs. A welcome innovation which was much appreciated by the members during last week-end was the serving of afternoon tea in the lounge and on the verandah. Members are invited to make as much use of these facilities as possible and to bring their friends. The aerodrome surroundings form a very pleasant contrast to the smoke of London. Despite the atrocious weather during the latter half of July, the Club aircraft compiled the very fair total of 318 hours. As this figure takes no account of the flying done by members on their own machines, this is a good " bag." Seven " A " licences were taken during the month and the last day produced a very nice first solo by Mr. H. Mallet de Roquefort. CIRST S. AFRICAN AIR RALLY *• On September 17 the Rand Airport, Germiston, will be the rallying point for aircraft of all types from all over the African Continent organised in connection with the First South African Motor Rally and Gymkhana, which will be taking place at the same time. The African Air Rally promises to be the biggest gathering of flying folk yet staged in that country. Those flying to Johannesburg will enter a novel " Arrivals " competition. Certain aerodromes about 200 miles from the Rand Airport will be designated " Control " aerodromes, and on arrival at any of these aerodromes pilots will be handed instructions regarding the course to fly to reach the Rand Airport under the competition rules. The pilot's instructions will be such that, if he adheres to them correctly, he should arrive at the Rand Airport at a certain time known as " zero " hour. The actual time of " zero " hour will be known only to the Rally Control Officer, and on the pilot taking off from his control aerodrome his watch will be placed in a sealed container and he will have to rely on good flying and good judgment to reach the Rand Air port on " zero " hour. A handsome prize is being awarded for the pilot whose wheels touch the Rand Air port landing surface nearest to " zero " hour. Any pilot may enter any machine from any aerodrome, and a passen ger may be carried if desired. After the competing machines have landed, they will be refuelled and a grand fly-past over the Motor Rally in the Show Grounds will take place. This will probably be headed by a flight from the South African Air Force. During the evening a special " flying folk " dinner and dance will be held. All visiting pilots will be the guests of the organisation during their stay. On the following day a gigantic display will be given at the Rand Airport by all visiting aircraft. Special competitions have been arranged, which include an aerial obstacle race, big-game shooting, parachute descents and a score of novel turns. The Rally is being organised by a Committee of flying personalities well known through out South Africa, and is being enthusiastically supported by all the Flying Clubs, aircraft organisations, aviation departments of the A.A., the united Press of South Africa, and all interested in flying. There is a possibility that two machines may enter from England, one being flown out and the other shipped. All pilots, owners of aircraft and others interested should write to the Rally Control Officer, Rand Airport, P.O. Box 365, Germiston, for con ditions of entry, etc. THE MONTH AT YEADON Fourteen new members joined the Yorkshire Club in July, and flying hours nearly reached 150, Sunday, 10th, producing 13 hr. Weather, as elsewhere, has not been of the best, thunderstorms, rain and the poorest of visibility co-operating to keep pupils on the ground. On Saturday, 23rd, Mr. I. A. D. Maclean flew to Ryde, I.O.W., in 1\ hr. He was compelled by the weather to stay there till Wednesday and his flying time back to Yeadon was 4J hr. Large numbers of joyriders have been carried as the result of " free flight " schemes elaborated by some of the more enterprising Yorkshire tradesmen. One " house " has booked 300 flights for its customers. On Sunday, 24th, the Club was " At Home." This party produced nine new members and was very well patronised. Among aerial visitors during the month were the Marquess of Clydes dale, Mr. Edgar Hart, who came over to judge the semi final of the competition for his trophy, four machines from Woodford, Mr. Diamint in the Dominion " Puss Moth " and Mr. C. Ash ton in an Autogiro. The Lancashire Club defeated Yorkshire in the Hart Trophy by one point (75—74). That the move to Yeadon, undertaken last year, was justified is shown by the list of new members who joined during July—Bradford, Ilkley, Skipton, Hudders- field, Leeds, Bingley, Huby, Northallerton and Rawdon all being represented. OANWORTH NOTES Monday of last week was again a. very gusty day, and little flying was done. Mr. Fred Darling had air-taxi trips on Tuesday and Friday to Beckhampton and Good wood, his pilot on both occasions being Fit. Lt. M. H. Findlay. On Wednesday Mr. Coupland piloted Mr. Stephenson on a taxi trip to Waddington, and, in spite of very bad weather, night flying was carried out at Han- worth with the new floodlighting until about midnight. The following day Capt. Wilson did an air-taxi trip to Martlesham, and on Friday another to Berck, returning the same evening. On Saturday there was a distinct improve ment in the weather, with the result that the club became very busy with pupil flying and three new members carried out their first dual lessons. The weather was very bad indeed for instruction purposes throughout the week, and Mrs. Macalpine was 1he only pupil to take an "A" licence. On Thursday three Autogiros went to Hamble carrying the Duke of Aosta and his staff on a visit of inspection to A.S.T., the pilots being Messrs. R. A. C. Brie and H. Marsh and Sefior de la Cierva. IRISH AERO CLUB It is understood that plans are under discussion for reduced rates for flying instruction during the mornings of weekdays at the Irish Aero Club headquarters at Bal- donnel. It has been found that few, if any, members appear at the aerodrome for instruction before 4 o'clock in the afternoons from Monday until Friday, and it is believed by some members that the lower rates could be advantageously introduced and help to reduce overhead charges. The club will hold its first aerial picnic at Athy, County Kildare, on Sunday, August 14. A suitable field has been licensed and it is proposed to fly as many members down as wish, others proceeding by road. & HEAVY TRANSPORT AT SKEGNESS : The three-engined Ford, piloted by Maj. F. Digby. 732
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