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1932
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FLIGHT, NOVEMBER 3, 1932 dwmtke, Clubs C LYING IN NEW ZEALAND New Zealand, though generally looked upon by people in England as a country not particularly suitable for flying, is in point of fact going ahead quite steadily in the development of its flying clubs. Martinborough, although a town of some 1,000 inhabitants, is a typicai example of the keenness which exists in New Zealand. This town was the first settlement in the Wairarapa dis trict to take a keen interest in flying. After several air craft had used a local piece of ground regularly, a band of enthusiasts got together and constructed a hangar from materials largely donated by local storekeepers and citizens, the whole of the labour being voluntary. This building is now finished and has room for four light air craft. Then Marstanton, which is the largest town in the Wairarapa district, has established a really flourishing club with an up-to-date hangar of which club Martinborough has become a branch. F/O. Buckeridge, the club in structor, instituted during the summer months a series of flying picnics. These are well attended and go out to a temporary landing ground in some isolated part of the district. Here the surrounding farmers flock in their cars together with their wives and daughters, who look after the corrttnissariat part of the picnic. The visitors are usually kept hard at work giving joyrides most of the day—the Maoris particularly being very fond of flying. During her visit to New Zealand, Fraulein Elli Beinhorn landed at the Hood Aerodrome, Marstanton, after flying from Wellington in one of the club machines. The period of economic depression about which we have heard too much now seems to have passed, and everywhere there is a keen interest being taken in aviation in New Zealand. I INCOLNSHIRE AERO CLUB *-' It is hoped to commence flying instruction on the new aerodrome of the Lincolnshire Aero Club within the next few weeks. This is situated at Holton-le-Clay, some four miles south of Grimsby. It is an excellent site of about 60 acres in extent with an east-to-west dimension of 600 yd. and north to south of 700 yd. Work is now going ahead with the preparation of a clubhouse, aerodrome buildings, etc. The official opening of the aerodrome will take place on Whit Monday, June 5, 1933. T ONDON AEROPLANE CLUB *-* Mr. Tangye, the London Aeroplane Club's Assistant Instructor, gave an aerobatic display during last week end at the Royal Naval College, Dartmouth, in his Comper " Swift," and followed this up with a lecture in the evening on " The Work of the Civil Air Pilot." The club's annual dance will take place at the Park Lane Hotel on December 14. Tickets, which can be obtained from the Secretary, are 30s. double and 17s 6d. single. DEADING •**• High winds prevented flying a great deal during the week, causing a rush of pupils to the Riding School run by Miss Eve Rayner. During the week representa tives of the Japanese and Chinese govern ments attended the aerodrome for a demon stration of parachute jumping by Mr. Ward. On Sunday a contingent from Brooklands, including Capt. Duncan Davis (Comper " Swift "), Mr. Ledlie (Junkers), Mr. Thorn and Mr. Walters (" Moths ") visited the aerodrome for tea. The work shops have been very busy lately, and the Countess de Looz-Corswarem's " St. Hubert " (Walter), which was damaged earlier in the year while she was on a visit to this country, is now practically ready for her to take back to Brussels. 1WI AIDSTONE ivl The visit by the Surrey Aero Club from Gatwick, on October 30, had un fortunately to be postponed. On Novem ber 6 the club will be holding their monthly At Home, on this occasion, particularly to welcome the new manager, Mr. M. Spencer. In the evening the club will hold the usual Sunday dance. On December 10 the first annual club dance will be held. Those requiring tickets should apply to the Secretary forthwith, particularly those who require places in the motor coach which will be leaving London in the evening at 6 p.m. D ROOKLANDS The recent reduction of fees for the winter period has attracted a large number of pupils to Brooklands, with the result that the amount of flying being done has gone up considerably. Capt. Davis, after a visit to Maidstone Airport on the previous Sunday, was forced to leave his Fox Moth " at Pensburst owing to the weather. This was collected in the early hours of Monday morning by Messrs. Thorn and Ruutz-Rees, who flew down in one of the club " Moths " and returned in formation. Mr. Van Marken recently took Capt. Davis in his " Puss Moth " en a seven days' tour of the continent, and this machine is now in the workshops being re-painted in the excellently appointed dope shop which they have there. Mr. Shuttleworth, a well-known racing driver, has been doing a great deal of flying lately. He has his own workshop at Brooklands and another on his private landing ground at his home. Journeys between the two are now made entirely by air. Mr. Henry Vaughan, a former pupil of the school, has now acquired a new Gipsy III " Moth," which he is taking back with him to his ranch in Columbia. A gigantic bonfire will be the chief feature of the children's party which has been arranged for November 5. Over 1,000 youngsters are expected, and after dark there will be a firework display. The families of the aerodrome staff or anyone connected with the track will be admitted free. A dance is being arranged to follow up the party for those " who have reached their second childhood '' ! An amateur theatrical society has been started at Brooklands under the supervision of Mr. Arthur Woods. The first performance will be held at Christmas. Work has now been started on the new hangar for the College of Aeronautical Engineering, wherein the students will not only get practical experience on the rigging and assembly of aircraft, but also actually make parts, which it is hoped will subsequently be built into airworthy machines. CEEING MADRAS FROM THE AIR k -' The club's first attempt to provide " joy rides," taking off from the very heart of the city, proved very successful, as a large number of people took advantage of the facilities offered and saw " Madras from the air " at a small cost of Rs.5. With the permission of the military authorities, the Island ground was used as an aerodrome, an easily accessible centre, from where it is said the first aeroplane to fly in India took off twenty years ago. From early in the afternoon huge crowds gathered on the ground. A GROUND DEMONSTRATION : The new Gregory-Quilter parachute has a very quick acting pilot chute, as shown in our photograph. It will be seen that the pilot chute is well clear of the pack, although the covering flap has not had time to fall right down. (FLIGHT Photo.) 1029
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