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FLIGHT, OCTOBER 6, 1932 joined, bringing the total mem bership to 340, of whom 220 are active flying members. In this respect, however, it should be noted that this does not include the large number of Royal Naval Flying Club members who fly at Hamble regularly. D EADING ** Over 80 learned ladies and gentlemen forming the staff of the Reading University, together with their friends, visited the aerodrome on Saturday, Septem ber 24. These included Dr. and Mrs. Allen, Miss Wiseman, Mr. and Mrs. Mackintosh, Mr. and Mrs. Tudor, Capt. and Mrs. Featherstone-Haugh and Mr. and Mrs. Flood Page. The whole party were shown over the aero drome buildings, hangars and re pair shops, and a limited number were given joyrides in the club machines. After tea in the club house F/O. J. F. Lawn gave an aerobatic exhibition in the Miles " Satyr," the first description of which appeared in FLIGHT for August 5, 1932. Mr. L. N. Blain, one of the club members from South Africa, started his in struction on Monday, Septem ber 19, and went solo on the following Saturday after 8 hours' dual instruction. Autogiro instruction is now a part of the school curriculum ; those wishing to take instruction on these types should write to the school and book a lesson. The new hangar is rapidly taking shape, and it will soon be possible to offer increased accommodation to visitors: also the new steward is settling down well, and things are running very smoothly in consequence. The school machines are now all fitted with " Dough nut " wheels and Air-Logs have also been fitted, with the result that log-book keeping has been simplified for lazy pupils! Visitors during the week included Fit. Lt. " Tom " Rose in the " Cutty Sark " G-AAIP, and Mr. R. C. Brie in the cabin autogiro, G-ABLM. | ONDON AEROPLANE CLUB *-' The first of a series of house dances is being held at the London Aeroplane Clubhouse, Stag Lane, on Saturday, November 5, starting at 8.30 p.m. A complete list of the programme of similar events will be posted to all members in due course. A week of bad school weather was brightened at the end by the arrival of Miss Betty Warren and Mr. Lawrence Wright, the composer and publisher, in Imperial's " Wessex " from Blackpool. Mr. Olley made a very fast trip down, and, thanks to a car provided by the London Aeroplane Club, they were in the middle of London within two hours of leaving Blackpool. AT BROOKLANDS •** Over 50 hr. flying were done at Brooklands during the past week, the majority of which was dual instruc tion. Messrs, Vaughan and Ahlers have nearly completed the tests for their " B " licence, the former, incidentally, coming from South America, to which country he is return ing, together with his machine, after getting his licence. Several taxi trips have been made on Brooklands machines, while the Junkers of Personal Flying Services has been constantly busy. During the winter a special reduction of 20 per cent, will be made on all flying rates, but, despite this very substantial reduction, the standard of instruction will in no way be altered ; everv pupil will continue to have individual tuition throughout his training. lUIEDWAY TOWN'S RALLY A flying meeting is being held in connection with the Medway Town's Civic and Empire Week on October 8 at Starfield Aerodrome, Gillingham. The meeting is being organised with the assistance of the personnel and machines WITH THE POBJOY R. : Two single-seaters, showing different designers' ideas of utilising the same engine. Above is the Comper " Swift," designed by Fit. Lt. N. Comper (note the Indian registration letters), and below Mr. P. G. Miles' " Satyr," the first information of which was given in FLIGHT for August 5, 1932. of the Maidstone Aero Club, while Mr. and Mrs. Mollison will be attending, receiving a civic welcome, and after wards giving away the prizes. The meeting will begin with an arrival competition at 12.15 p.m., and included in the programme there will also be a landing competition for individual owners, a landing competition for a team of three from any club and a Concours d'Elegance. AT CARDIFF ** The Cardiff Aeroplane Club will be holding an "At Home " at the Cardiff Airport on October 15. In connec tion with this there will be an air race from Heston to Cardiff run on similar lines to that of last year. The winner will receive a silver cup and £20, the second a silver cup and £5. All the usual flying-meeting items will be includel in the programme. After the " At Home there will be a dinner and dance at the Angel Hotel, Cardiff, where visiting pilots will be entertained free of charge. Visitors staying the night will be accommodated at specially reduced rates. It is expected that ample hangar accommodation will be available in which to house all visiting aircraft. •"THE SURREY AERO CLUB Gatwick races were held on Wednesday and Thursday of last week. Mr. Gordon Richards appropriately arrived by air, and proceeded to win the first race for Mr. F. O. Bezner (the man behind the Redwing). Needless to say the staff had been given the word, and the combined efforts of Hotcha and Mr. Gordon Richards were much appreciated. Mrs. Macdonald, who is shortly returning to Iraq, went solo this week, and intends to obtain her " A " licence before leaving. Mr. Hunter is going ahead fast with the improvements to the aerodrome. Mr. Hunter, Jnr., has taken their Redwing up to Woodford, and is very pleased with it, by all accounts. On Saturday, October 1, the Club held an extremely successful first dance of the season. This was well attended, and will be followed, it is hoped, by many equally successful functions throughout the winter. MORFOLK AND NORWICH AERO CLUB * The Norfolk and Norwich Aero Club will be holding their Annual Ball on Friday, November 25, at the Spring Gardens, Norwich. 938
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