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1933
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FLIGHT, AUGUST 10, 1933 Humour was given to the display by the Western Brothers, who ascended with shot guns, ostensibly to shoot down a " tunny fish." The " fish," however, refused to rise into the air and finally rolled over the aircraft park and the hedge beyond, to an adjacent field. A Concours d'Elegance was won by Fit. Lt. Allen with the Duchess of Bedford's " Puss Moth." This machine will soon have won a prize for this event at nearly every flying meeting in the country, if it continues at the present rate ; it is really beautifully kept, and Fit. Lt. Allen ought to be congratulated on the condition of the engine in particular. Mr. Henshaw was second with his Comper " Swift." A second class in this competition, provided for machines with a history. The first prize went to Mrs. Bonney, whose " Moth " has carried her from Australia, and the second prize to Mr. Richardson, whose " Blue bird " had been flown to the Cape during February, 1929, by Wing Com. (then Sqd. Ldr.) L. H. Slatter. Other similar events, mostly repetitions, carried the programme to 9.30 p.m. It was really very bad luck on the club not getting better support for this meeting, and this seems the right time to review the whole question of the type of display which clubs should organise. Circumstances are not always the same, and therefore the type of publicity and programme which is suitable for a municipal affair near a large city may not be the most suitable for a young and growing club, whose aero drome is some distance away from the town, and who wants to attract, not the general public, but potential members. If we are to judge by the comments of those in the club enclosure, and also those in the " bob " enclosure, the display at Ganton fell short of the ideal on many counts, the result being by no means commensurate with the amount of work put in. The club itself was not, in this case, responsible for the programme, but only for the ground organisation. This certainly went smoothly, and all visitors were made most welcome, although it looked as if Mr. Baynes and his fiancee, Mr. Bower and Wing. Com. Woodhouse could all have done with a little more help than they got. As regards the programme, we feel that a shorter, snappier one, with something in the air the whole time, no waits and more real flying, would have filled the bill better. It ought not to have been longer than from 3 to 5.30 p.m., so that there would have been more time for joy-riding and consequent financial reward. As it was, it was only possible to carry out intermittent joy-riding, and large numbers of people had to be turned away. It ought to have been possible to arrange that the heats for the second race were run off during the morning, and that there was something doing in the air right up to the moment that those in the finals were ready to start. Races like that are not very exciting and, judging from the remarks we heard in the cheap enclosure, did not in terest the general public at all. The final of the short race was good, and proved again the expertness of our handi- cappers, but even that appeared only to excite those directly concerned with the competitors. No, it ought to be realised that a club like Scarborough benefits far more by going out to get only those who are really keen on club flying. It doesn't cost a very great deal to invite all that sort of people, circularising other clubs will do a lot, and the result will be that the gathering is composed of people who are definitely interested in the club as a club, and for what it can offer them either as members or as air visitors. The flying programme need then also cost but little and be merely an excuse for a garden party. Where the general public are got to the aerodrome by expensive press and other advertising, it is vitally necessary that they are given a programme which will make them feel that they have got value for their money. They are not interested in the club itself ; all they want are thrills out of " this 'ere aviation business," and if they don't get them, but have to sit about during long waits, they just go away fed up and bored stiff with flying, a result which does no good to those whose liveli hood depends on getting new people into the game ; in fact, it definitely makes things more difficult. m /irtfc JuMitke Cluin LONDON AEROPLANE CLUB Flying instruction was transferred to Hatfield for Saturday and Sunday, owing to the National Aviation Uay Display at Stag Lane. However, work was resumed again at Stag Lane on Wednesday. Maj. Travcrs was away until Thursday. Mr. G. M. Fuerst completed his . A licence tests and Mr. K. Hensman, of Rhodesia, joined the Club. LJANWORTH (N.F.S.) ( For the week ended August 4 Club flying totalled ™ -ir. Col. the Master of Sempill put in some 17 flying nours during the week, visiting places as far afield as xeadon the Lizard, Teignmouth and the island of Sark. ^rom the latter place he brought back a Dancy calf, Z "f1,, appeared to approve the cabin of the "Puss moth. Mr. Falk and the Hon. Geoffrey Cunlifie were given dual by Capt. Wilson. The latter flew solo the next tine M1 hr" this being his first sol° flight for a long e. Miss Tilney, who learned to fly when she won the !r competition some time ago, returned to the Club i an absance of about one year, and was given dual ^ruction. Wing Com. Guilfoyle visited the Club and some flying, and Maj. Draper also hired a machine. hi r +?C' a new raem^)er 60 years of age, was given urst dual instruction. Mr. Guttermann returned from V ip to Germany, and Mr. Back made two flights to de wem°Uth and back. Capt. Ayre returned with Mr. wa~ J8 fr°m a tour of a11 N.F.S. stations. The tour and n m the Desoutter G-AAPZ. Mr. von Bahr flew t SS«?ger- and Mr- Wynn-Eyton in another machine, cou.i.° Alc,e^urgh and back, completing successful cross- first du 1°ril^1?" Mr- Uebele> a German member, had instruction for his "A" licence. YORKSHIRE AEROPLANE CLUB •*• Sir Alan Cobham's National Aviation Day Display was held at Yeadon on August 5. Club machines flew 27 hr. during the week and activities include a flight to Thornaby and Ganton Aerodromes. C ASTERN COUNTIES AEROPLANE CLUB *-* Flying time for the week, 40J hr. Cross-country flights were made by Mr. Kirton and Mr. Savory to Bircham Newton and by Mr. Kirton and Mr. McClean to Elmswell, while Dr. Sleigh made a circular flight Col chester, Epping, Southend, Colchester. Egerton's held their annual Bedford and Chevrolet drivers' rally at Ipswich Airport, and a successful grass track meeting was held at Blue Barns Aerodrome on July 30. Mr. W. H. Johnston passed his test9 for the "A" licence. New members who joined were the Hon. Mrs. Gurden, Mr. G. Millar, Miss Ridley Hooper and Mr. A. Hancock. pINQUE PORTS FLYING CLUB (LYMPNE) ^" No. 601 Squadron of the Auxiliary Air Force is in camp at Lympne, and adds considerably to the gaiety of the airport. Rather to everyone's surprise, it has been found that the squadron of " Harts " can operate from the aerodrome without interfering with instruction at the Club, a fact which speaks well for the organisation and discipline of the squadron. Preparations for the Folkestone Aero Trophy are well under way. Since the International Air Rally the Club has again got into its stride, and flying hours have mounted once more to some 63 hours dual and about 50 hours solo during the past ten days. " A " licences were obtained by Messrs. Ness and Parminter, and Mr. B. Munslowe has done his first solo. Mr. L. T. H. Cliff has been working hard for his instructor's ticket since he got his "B " licence, arid should obtain it any day.. 797
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