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FLIGHT, OCTOBER 19, 1933 ENGLAND AUSTRALIA IN SEVEN DAYS (Concluded from page 1042) later models have had the " Gipsy Major " and the Napier " Javelin." For his flight to Australia, Sir Charles Kings- ford-Smith used the de Havilland " Gipsy Major " four- cylinder inverted engine of 130 b.h.p. In order to increase the range and permit of very long " hops " being made, an extra petrol tank was in stalled in the cabin of the " Gull," in the space normally occupied by the two passengers. This tank brought the total petrol capacity up to 120 gallons, which was esti mated to give the ""Gull" a still-air range of slightly more than 2,000 miles. It is worth placing on record the identity of some of the materials and equipment which were used on the flight, as they have played a very important part in the success of the flight, and have thereby contributed their share to the prestige of British aviation material. The " Gull was doped with Cellon, the particular scheme used being the new " CV " specially introduced for civil aircraft. The machine was equipped with a full range of Smith's instruments, and with Husun turn and bank indicator and aperiodic compass. The plugs were K.L.G., and on his arrival Sir Charles sent the following cable to the sup pliers: "Instruments, compass, plugs absolutely perfect. Wish self was as reliable. Regards. Kingsford-Smith." The " Gull " was fitted with Palmer wheels and brakes, and a Fairey metal propeller was used. In the " Gipsy Major " engine, Hoffmann ball bearings were fitted, igni tion was provided by B.T.H. magnetos, while the carbura- tion was effected by a Claudel Hobson carburetter. Adequate and correct lubrication was ensured by the new Mobiloil, and the navigation lights were fed by Exide batteries. BRIEFLY M.G.'s, those amazingly successful little sports cars, to which we have had the pleasure of referring from time to time, continue to pile up victories in races all over the world. Their latest is a series of international, Class G, records (subject to confirmation). At Montlhery, Mr. G E. T. Eyston, driving an M.G. " Magna," did the 12 hr. at 81.23 m.p.h., the 1,000 miles at 81.25 m.p.h., the 2,000 km. at 80.75 m.p.h., the 3,000 km. at 80.75 m.p.h., the 2,000 miles at 80.49 m.p.h. and the 24 hr. at 80.56 m.p.h. THE dates for the Lord Wakefield Boxing Competition, to be held at Henlow, have been altered from November 8 and 9 to November 15 and 16. THE address of the Dublin depot of the Chloride Elec trical Storage Co., Ltd., has been changed from 8, Pearce Street to 164, Pearce Street, Dublin. THE Shanghai Office of the Far-East Aviation Co., Ltd., has been moved to 659, Szechuen Road. Two new Directors, Mr. W. Cowen, who has been General Manager for some years, and Maj. Gen. Sir William G Bertram Bayce, K.C.M.G., has just been appointed to the Board of Rolls-Royce, Ltd., of Derby. COL. C. LINDBERGH thinks a great deal of the service he is getting from the Wright '' Cyclone '' engine of 750 h.p. which is installed in his Lockheed " Sirius " seaplane. He uses fuel of an octane value as high as 83, and for the most part relies on the normal fuel obtainable, adding lead as necessary himself. He also says that the Hamilton variable-pitch airscrew gives his machine a greatly increased performance. A notable fea ture of this engine is its economy with lubricating oil. Unlike some radial engines, it onlv consumes about 2 quarts per hr. .;. .;. •:• .;. Life Saving Waistcoats THE R.A.F. has for some time made life saving waist coats official equipment for pilots who fly over water, and it is only a matter of time before all private owners, who have any respect for their own lives, equip themselves likewise when journeying over large expanses of water. The type of waistcoat officially in use in the Service is the " Airvelope," made by Robinson & Cleaver, and Brian Lewis, of 30, Conduit Street, have undertaken the sole agency of these life saving waistcoats. They are marketed at 63s. each, and are specially designed to support the wearer in a safe position during immersion in water. They may be fitted over any type of flying gear, and can be worn under parachute harness. The air container of the waistcoat is stole shaped and located on either side of the body from the neck down to the waist. A blow-up tube is fitted in an accessible position with a screw down valve on the mouthpiece. The waistcoat itself is of linen of super strength, with web fastening at chest and waist, and it is adjustable to every size that may be required. The pillow behind the head has a zip fastener across the back to allow for the withdrawal of the air tube, if necessary, and also to allow for the insertion of the Kapok pad; this pad is a further protection in case the air tube has not been inflated, and ensures that even without the inflated air tube the wearer can be assured that his head will be kept well out of the water, even though he be unconscious. Recent tests made by the National Lifeboat Institution have proved that this Life Saving Waistcoat, when inflated, has supported a weight equal to that of two men for a period of 24 hr. Tests have also proved that should the wearer fall, or be thrown into the water unconscious, the buoyancy of the waistcoat will make him float on his back, and the pillow will keep his head out of water. The Exide Lunch PRESIDING at the Annual Exide Press Luncheon, which is always held by the Chloride Electrical Storage Co. Ltd., at the Clarendon Restaurant, Hammersmith, London, on the opening day of the Motor Show at Olympia, Mr. D. P. Dunne. Managing Director of the Company, referred with obvious pleasure and justifiable pride to the continued development in the sales of Exide batteries and to the fact that the Clifton Works of the company were more than fully employed. He also spoke in favourable terms of the British Starter Battery Association, which had been formed to take care of irregular competition and to establish uniformity in the industry. He commented upon the high taxes levied on electric vehicles, and felt that these were particularly unfair if the duty was meant to be a measure of road wear and tear. In conclusion, he referred to the growing use of Exide batteries in Diesel buses and Diesel battery-electric three-power loco motives. Over 175 guests were present at the luncheon, which undoubtedly grows in popularity every year. PUBLICATIONS RECEIVED Marine Aircraft Design. By Wm. Munro. London : Sir Isaac Pitman & Sons, Ltd. Price 20s. net. Catalogue Signals with Responsibility. Tangent Electro-Motor Syrens. Gent & Co., Ltd., Faradav Works, Leicester. NEW COMPANIES REGISTERED LONDON-GUERNSEY-JERSEY AIRWAYS, LTD., 32, Sackville Street, W.I.—Capital £1,000, in £1 shares. Manufacturers and repairers of and dealers in aeroplanes, seaplanes, flying boats, airships, parachutes, and gliding machines ; proprietors of aerodromes, organisers and conductors of cargo services, trips and excursions of all kinds, etc. Directors : Wm. R-Gaff, 32, Sackville Street, W.l, and Reginald J. Southern. PROVINCIAL AIRWAYS, LTD., The Air Port of London, Croydon.— Capital £10,000, in £1 shares. Operators, proprietors, charterers and letter on hire of aircraft, airships, motor boats, motor cars, etc. ; proprietors of aerodromes, hangars, etc. Directors : Harry Kent, 55 58, Pall Mall, S.W. (director, George Pretyman, Ltd.); Robert L. Bowes, The Breezes, Fair Mile. Cobham, Surrey; Sidney J. Noel-Brown, 90, Stafford Way, Wallington. Surrey. AERONAUTICAL PATENT SPECIFICATIONS Abbreviations : Cyl. — cylinder; i.e. -> internal combustion ; m. — motors. (The numbers in brackets are those under which the Specification will be printed and abridged, etc.) APPLIED FOR IN 1932 Published October 19, 1933 7,389. F. B. HALFORD. Mechanism for driving impeller of supercharger for i.e. engine. (398,833.) 8,001. C. B. REDRUP. Valve mechanism of i.e. engines. (398,821.) 8,785. VICKERS (AVIATION), LTD. and T. S. DUNCAN. Fluid-pressure brakes for aircraft wheels. (398,892.) 13,133. VICKERS-ARMSTRONCS, LTD., J. P. WATSON and S. PARKER. Apparatus for use in the fire control of anti-aircraft gum. (398,950.) ,. . 21,575. FAIREY AVIATION Co., LTD. and A. G. FORSYTH. Variable-pitcn airscrews. (398,993.) . 34,724. T- GERIN. Aeroplanes having surfaces variable during niDm- (399,048.) APPLIED FOR IN 1933 Published October 19, 1933 6,675. DORNIER METALLBAUTEN GES. and C. DORNIER. Process for manufacture of metallic screw propellers. (399.f02.) 18,096. E. SEPPELEK. Variable-pitch screw propeller. (398,8^.3.) 1062
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