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FLIGHT, JULY 20, 1933 changing from one formation to another with beautiful precision. Meanwhile, the fourth " Bulldog " took oil. This machine represented an enemy bomber, and flew slowly across the aerodrome with its tail well down. The three fighters broke formation, and commenced a some what cautious attack on the lone " bomber." We were glad when the announcer explained over the microphone that, during peace time, machines are not allowed to approach within a certain distance of each other during demonstrations of this kind. After flying across the aero drome, the " bomber " retraced its course, and the attack was repeated, thus ensuring that everyone had a good view of each manoeuvre. This event was concluded by a dive past in flight formation, after which the machines flew back to North Weald. Three members of the Club gave a demonstration of formation flying in " Moths," which, considering the limi tations imposed by low-powered machines for this type Of work, was very good. Their " Prince of Wales' feathers " was particularly commendable, the leader executing a very tight loop indeed, though their altitude was rather less than we like to see maintained in these displays. A Miles " Hawk " (" Cirrus III ") flew over and gave YORKSHIRE AEROPLANE CLUB * Club machines flew approximately 26 hr. last week, three pupils, Messrs. S. D. Goldthorp, S. P. Gardner and G. D. Smith doing first solos. Visitors included an N.F.S. Desoutter from Blackpool, Lord Malcolm Douglas-Hamilton in his " Moth," a " Fox Moth " of Midland & Scottish Air Ferries, and Mr. G. Shaw on his " Avian." The results of the Yorkshire Trophy Race and the Sherburn Short Handi cap, which were flown last Sunday, July 16, are given in the accompanying tables. YORKSHIRE TROPHY RACE Pilot Aircraft and Engine Starting j Finishing j ^f j place Time j Time j m^ h : j H. M. S.I H. M. S. ' Clipper " (Pobjoy R) :13 00 00|l5 10 11 | 88* 1 Moth " (Gipsy I).. |13 07 04) Retired at Grimsln Strange Scott Kinnear Gardner Probyn Henshaw Moody Worrall Percival ' Moth " (Gipsy I). . |13 09 14(15 08 51 ' Cadet "(Genet-Major,'l3 18 03il5 00 48*'; 7cy.) " (Cirrus III) ' (Pobjoy R).. (Hermes " Hawk " Swift' " Active t II B) 1 " Active II " (Gipsv HI) " Gull " (Javelin IA).. 13 19 50115 11 48 13 27 50:15 02 14 13 30 42!l5 01 33 96i 112J 103 122 127 13 33 23U5 01 14 ; 131i 13 45 41115 01 49 '• 1511 (* Start arranged for finish at 15 hrs. 00 min. 00 sec. !) SHERBURN SHORT HANDICAP THREE CIRCUITS OF COURSE—TOTAL, 18 MILES Pilot Aircraft and Engine Start Finish Average pl m. s. m.p.n, Heat I Strange Soott Diamant Henshaw •Worrall Heat II— Irving Kinnear Gardner Garnet Moody Percival " Clipper " (Poojov R) o oo " Moth " (Gipsy I)' .. 0 55 " Puss Moth " (Gipsy III) 2 50 " Swift " (Pobjoy R) .. I 2 54 I " Active II " (Gipsy III) ! 3 33 " Moth " (Gipsy I) ..; 0 00 " Moth " (Gipsy I) . . 0 26 "Cadet" (Genet-Maj. 7-cy.) 142 " Puss Moth " (Gipsv III) : 2 14 "Active I " (Hermes IIB) ; 2 39 I " Gull " (Javelin IA) .. I 3 52 11 36 12 14 j 12 10 11 57 12 13 ; 93i 951 115 119 1241 11 35 11 34 11 32i 93] 97 uo 1211 141 FINAL Pilot Strange Gardner Diamant Henshaw Moody Percival Start 0 00 2 18 2 50 2 54 3 15 4 28 Finish 11 28 12 04 12 12 11 55 12 05 12 01 Speed m.p.h. 941 1101 115 120 122 143 Place 1 4 6 2 5 3 I ONDON GLIDING CLUB •*-' On Sunday, July 9, the natural turbulence of a gusty 25-m.p.h. S.W. wind was increased by its rough-and- tumble along the ridge. Soaring was extremely interesting and only possible for the better machines, which were con fined mainly to the neighbourhood of the projecting Bowl. a very convincing demonstration of its excellent speed range and flying qualities. Its slow flying parallel to the public enclosures was favourably commented on by more than one pilot present. " Grass track car racing " was listed as one of the events. Four ultra-light cars constructed at Broxbourne, and fitted with motor-cycle engines, raced round a track marked on the aerodrome for prizes presented by Mr. Ben Lyon. A Percival " Gull " (Napier " Javelin "), flown by Mr Mark Lacayo, arrived during the afternoon, and gave a demonstration of high-speed flying and aerobatics. The Hendy 302 (" Hermes IV "), belonging to Mr. C. S. Napier also came over late in the afternoon. The largest machine- present was the Westland " Wessex " (three " Genet Majors "), belonging to the Portsmouth, Southsea and Isle of Wight Aviation Co., Ltd., which was used for joy riding. Although the Club has 350 members, and in two and a- half years 104 men have been taught to fly, so far not one lady has been trained. Let us hope that the first (to be was at Broxbourne on Saturday, and that by now she has realised what she has been missing. A primary machine was flown once, but was discarded for the day owing to its sluggish controls. The Prufling repeatedly descended and came to no harm, in spite of unintended minor aerobatics. In the absence of the Crested Wren, which is being prepared for another journey northwards, the soaring was left to the Willow Wren and to the Club's Professor. During the afternoon both ot them were caught in an immense surge of lift in which they were able to cruise, together, out from the ridge for more than a mile, eventually returning to the landing ground. Aneroids in both machines showed a maximum height of 700 ft. above the launching point, obtained over the plain. In the course of a full day's flying a member of the Club who comes from Cranwell, obtained his " A " and " B " in the Prufling and his " C " in the Professor, an amazing performance under the circumstances. The Willow Wren behaved extremely well in the bumps, her controls being incrediblv firm without being too sensitive. She inspire? such confidence that any mediocre pilot can soar her indefinitely at his first attempt. This has now been demon strated repeatedly. Possibly her strongest point is her balance. Cpl. Manuel has received an order for a new machine, to be ready by the end of September. pINQUE PORTS FLYING CLUB ^ The programme for the International Flying Meeting which the Club has organised for Saturday next, July 22 and which was described in FLIGHT for July 13, ha? attracted a large number of pilots, and the meeting already (D.V.) looks like being a success. The final of the race for the Cinque Ports Wakefield Cup will be flown as th. opening event of the programme on the Sunday. A dancr (dress optional) is being held at the Majestic Hotel on Saturday evening, at which all visitors will be welcome Lympne is an Air Ministry aerodrome and landing ana hangar charges are therefore usually made to those using it. The present occasion would, however, in view of its inter national character, seem an appropriate one for th Ministry to show its desire to foster the growth of inter- national air relationships by waiving these charges. Tin Ministry does not appear to think so, and we are informs that the Club will have to pay landing fees for all visitot- as well as surrendering a proportion of its gate money This latter seems particularly hard, because the entertain ment of all the foreign visitors will naturally be a charg- on the Club. The ways of the Air Ministry are, however inscrutable. They have already " charged " most of the civil operators off Croydon aerodrome, so we should nf1t be surprised to see the Cinque Ports Club take their custon away from Lympne. If they go they will have the satis faction of knowing that they are leaving many improve ments, particularly sanitary ones, behind them, eve though they were only allowed to install them on the understanding that the fittings would not be treated a- tenants' fixtures! NORTHAMPTONSHIRE AERO CLUB 1> Flying hours during the past week have not been u. to the average owing to bad weather and high wind Messrs. R. Castell and P. Gunnings have successfully passed tests for ,rA" licences, which have been granted then Mrs, G. R. D. Shaw, Messrs. Bosworth and R. Chater-L ; have been busy putting in the necessary solo hours 732
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