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1932
1932 - 1327.PDF
FLIGHT, DECEMBER 29, 1932 returned to the Club with his machine, and among visitors have been Heracles on its viiiy to Croydon, and Mr. Barr, of Brooklands Saies Department, on a *' Puss Moth." There is an amusing story of one of the ciub's members who enthusiastically built a machine of his own, and, taking advantage of a quiet day, took it out for test ; unfortunately, the fumes from the exhaust were directed into the carburetter air intakes, which necessitated, as soon as the engine was started, the speedy use of fire extin guishers. DEADING AERO CLUB 1 * The Reading Aero Club and School of Flying have just issued a little booklet describing the work done by them and the facilities they offer to those desirous of learning to fly. The Club possesses a delightful clubhouse containing a lounge, dining room, bedrooms and a fully- licensed bar ; the subscription is a guinea for ordinary members and two guineas for flying members. The School has carefully picked instructors and Cirrus and Gipsy " Moths " of the latest design. The average pupil takes from 6 to 10 hr. dual instruction before going solo, which costs between £15 and £20. Courses may be taken for both "A" and " B " licences, solo flying costing from two guineas per hr. to £2 10s. per nr. The Sales Depart ment of Phillips & Powis, Ltd., can supply any make of new aircraft and also have a good stock of second-hand machines. The aerodrome is of ample proportions and has excellent approaches ; also it is easy to find. QLD AERO ENGINES NEVER DIE ^ A famous statesman once rejoiced when out of office because " he occupied a position of greater freedom and less responsibility," which sentiment can also be applied to old aero engines. Through the generosity of one of its directors, the Redwing School of Aeronautics have recently acquired an old Rolls-Royce " Eagle VIII " engine, and an Armstrong-Siddeley " Jaguar," which should improve the minds of budding mechanics even though it dirties their fingers. Lawyers pass from the bar to the bench, but old aero engines pass from the air to the bench. ]V/fESSENGERS' FLYING CLUB *•**• Mr. H. F. Russell, manager in England of the Com mercial Cable Co., and President and founder of the Club, is retiring at the end of the year. He made it possible for the Club to be established and has always assisted in ever>r way. We are very glad that he will continue to take an interest in the Club after his retirement. MAIDSTONE AERO CLUB The Maidstone Aero Club have now seriously taken in hand the question of flying tuition for members and their friends, and the number now being taught under the careful guidance of the Chief Instructor, Mr. R. F. Bulstrode, is steadily increasing—Kent is becoming very air-minded " and seems very anxious to take up the serious side of flying. New Year navigation classes have now been commenced, and all those interested, whether members or not, are welcomed. Classes are now being held for special tuition in ground engineering, cross-country and elementary and advanced navigation courses. A great number of members and their friends took advantage of the fact that the Club was open through out the whole of Christmas, and a very festive gathering was maintained throughout this period. The Children's Christmas Tree party was a great success, and Father Christmas, arriving in the Club's "Moth," has decided many future bird men and women. The Club premises will be officially opened on Saturday, May 10, full particulars and details of which will be announced later. I INCOLNSHIRE AERO CLUB •L-1 On Thursday, December 15, the Lincolnshire Aero Club held their first dance. This was a most successful function, attended by about 750 people, who all agreed that they had been given a most enjoyable evening. Among the distinguished people present were Miss Winifred Brown, Fit. Lt. R. Bentley, the Mayor and Mayoress of Grimsby, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Womersley, J.P., M.P. (the Borough Member), and representatives from the Skegness, Leicester and Hull Aero Clubs. Fifty valuable prizes were presented by Miss W. Brown, including a 12-h.p. Riley car. Lady Drogheda, who had promised to attend, wired regretting her inability to be present owing to the impend ing arrival of Mrs. Mollison. Messages of best wishes for the success of the dance and the future of the Club were received from the Hon. F. E. Guest on behalf of the Air League of the British Empire. Miss Winifred Brown, who was introduced to the gathering by the Mayor of Grimsby, made a most charming speech, in which she advised everyone to learn to fly and asked them all to help the Club as much as possible. Fit. Lt. Bentley also made a short but interesting speech in support of civil aviation, and the Lincolnshire Aero Club in particular. After the cabaret, Miss Winifred Brown was presented with a clock on which was mounted the Club's badge. The Committee responsible for the dance were Messrs. C. A. Byron Turner, J. Swaby, T. Hall Felton, L. S. Tindall, R. Lloyd and H. A. Baskcomb, Hon. Secretary. MONOSPAR CARRIES BOURBON PRINCE : Seated on the right of Capt. R. Stocken in the Monospar above, is Prince Sixte de Bourbon-Parme, who, accompanied by Le Comte de Beam (in rear seat) returned to Paris in this machine on December 22, after lecturing before the Royal Geographical Society in London. (FLIGHT Photo.) 1235
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