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1933
1933 - 0376.PDF
FLIGHT, AUGUST 17, 1933 THE CAPRONI "SAURO-I" /^"Ttp'HE Caproni Aeroplane Works ^ I have just tested a new III light aeroplane, which has been designed chiefly with a view to obtain the highest aero dynamic efficiency and the greatest safety. The " Sauro " is of mixed con struction, of wood and welded tubes of chrome-steel, covered with plywood and fabric. The wing is of the low, full cantilever type, of thick section, tapering towards the tips. The internal structure is assisted by the plywood covering to carry the stresses. The aeroplane is fitted with a Camber gear, which controls at the same time the position of ailerons and the incidence of the tail plane. Of course, usual controls, totally independent of the Camber gear, are fitted and employed for the usual manoeuvres. The fuselage, of ovoidal section, of well-streamlined shape, is made of chrome-steel welded tubes, covered with plywood and fabric. The engine, a " Farina T.58 " 130 h.p., is fitted in front, on a metal mounting with rubber connections; the Span Length Height Weight empty .. Load Total weight Maximum speed Range Ceiling 11-40 m. 5-595 m. 2-200 m. . 480 kg. . 260 kg. . 842 kg. . 225 km./h. 6 hours . 5,000 m. propeller is of duralumin, two- bladed, with adjustable pitch. Ait of the engine there is a fireproof bulk head, and then the seat of the pas senger and the seat of the pilot, both comfortable and well arranged. A " Salvator " parachute is fitted to the back of each seat, acting as a back cushion. Controls, with lever and pedals, are dual, and the front controls can be disconnected in flight. The tail unit is of steel, covered with aluminium and fabric ; the tail plane is connected, as explained above, with the control of the ailerons, and shifts with them. The tail skid, with rubber springing, is fitted with a steel shoe. The undercarriage has an extremely wide wheel-track, giving the aeroplane increased safety for landing and ease of manoeuvre for taxying. The wheels, fitted with oleo-rubber shock-absorbers and mechanical brakes, are entirely covered with a streamlined fairing, and the entire group, closely fitted to the wing, offers but small resist ance, C. R. J§ EU J§ S The Egyptian Flying Corps IT is stated in the Egyptian press that the Egyptian Government intend to ask for one officer and three N.C.O.'s of the R.A.F. to be seconded for service with the Egyptian Army. This request is connected with the purchase of 10 " Avro 626's " recently ordered through Misr-Airwork. It is also stated that the special purpose for which these Avros will be used is to prevent drug smuggling by camel parties. On previous occasions aero planes have been used with success to track down drug smugglers. Not Miss Drinkwater . a WE have received from Miss Winifred Drinky, '^e_ letter asking us to correct the statement of our tosh g^t spondent in last week's issue thatat the^DubhnjVtf ^-fe^ flying the she Miss ' nosed over " an Drinkwater states Avro " Cadet." What was that she had been machine up till that time but had handed it °ver 10 macnine up nuu tnat rime, DUX nau IKW^" -- - race another pilot for the first lap of the international reiaj^^ We gladly make the correction, and extend 0#rQCOttish apologies to Miss Drinkwater and to Midland « - Air Ferries, Ltd, 136
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