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1934
1934 - 1103.PDF
OCTOBER I8, 1934. FLIGHT. I105 MODELS A Section, Appearing Each Month, Devoted to the Progress and Development of Model Aeronautics , • FROM ITALY THE Aero Club of Rome has formed,under the direction of Ing. Fidia Piette.li, a " School for Flying Models" (Scucla Modelli Volanti) with the object of providing young people with the facih.y of acquiring a knowledge of the construction and performance of aircraft by means of models. The old type of "flying stick" model will not be encouraged, but attention will be directed towards models following more closely full-sized aircraft. Two such models—the first products of the " S.M.V."—are shown in the accom- panying illustrations. Model No. 1 is a high wing fuselage monoplane, the wings being an accurate scale reproduction of the " Monospar" wing. These wings are constructed of thin plywood, cotton- wire braced and covered with paper. The fuselage is also of plywood, covered with paper, and the rubber motor is con- tained within a thin wooden tube and drives a metal Reed-type tractor screw. The fin is built integral with the fuselage, and the tail plane is adjustable. Dimensions: Span, 47m., length, 33m. This model has made successful and promising test flights. would turn off the course, while Mr. Bullock's veteran pro- m.. J_I IVT. _ :_ .._ ; ^1 j.i „£ a. r--. ,..4.. ceeded to disqualify itself at 37.88 miles per hour, the highest speed of the day, by touching the ground half-way down. Victory went to Mr. E. Ross, a shining light of the younger school of aeromodellists, with his twin-geared high wing model, with propeller of i2in. diameter and 14m. pitch, and a wing of reduced area. The rubber accounted for 10. oz. out of a total of 18. Mr. Ross's best speed was 34.09 m.p.h. Second came AVANTI SAVOIA! : Two models constructed by the " School for Flying Models," Rome. At the top is a monoplane with a "Monospar" wing, while below is an experimental Autogiro. Model No. 2 is an experimental model of the Cierva Auto- giro. Its fuselage is very similar to that of No. i, with modi- fied fin and a different adjustment of the tail plane. The three-bladed rotor is 24m. diameter, each blade having a wooden spar, without ribs, and a drawing-paper covering. SPEED T TNDER the auspices of the Society of Model Aeronautical l ddl tt hld tp yEngineers the annual speed-model contest was held at the Heath Extension on September 30th. the seven entrants being hampered by a wind of varying direction, with gusts of about twenty-two miles per hour. Models were required to rise from thf ground, a push being allowed, and cover a 150yd. course in flight. Several beautiful examples of workmanship, with true racing lines, made their appearance. Mr. H. E. White, last year's winner, entered a business-like five-geared low wing, the "Hornet"—weight 50 oz., wing area 1 sq. ft.; Mr. Bullock flew his veteran low wing; Mr. Debenham brought along the six-geared low wing, fitted with new wings; and Mr. R. L. Rogers his 'Grasshopper," a twin-fuselage low wing, with three gears and staggered props. This machine weighed 88 oz., and had just over 1 sq. ft. of wing surface, which seemed scarcely adequate, at any rate under the con- ditions prevailing. Nevertheless, it flew dead straight, but lacked sufficient range to cover the course. Mr. Debenham's model showed a good turn of speed, but Mr. R. J. Linfoot, who achieved 24.35 m.p.h. with a similar model 1o the winner, a geared high wing fitted with a strength- ened wing of small area. A SUCCESSFUL RALLY '*• •"• •' ~.>!A T the close of the " Model Engineer " Exhibition, The Model Aircraft Club held a Rally at Wimbledon. Despite a troublesome wind, some very good flying took place, various interesting models participating. Mr. Galloway flew one of his lesser "outsize" models, a rubber-driven high wing of a mere 7ft. span. Mr. Fialko's beautiful Percival "Gull," recently illustrated in Flight, made a spectacular fast flight. Mr. J. C. Smith laid a smoke screen with his Fairey long-range type of model, Mr. Henery flew a very large " Leopard Moth," and Mr. Knight's biplane "Kaylet," reminiscent of recent D.H. air liners, gave demonstrations of parachute releasing. T.M.A.C. ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING THIS important event was held at The Junior Institute of En-gineers on September 29th. Satisfactory reports of financt- and flying activities were given, and the various officers were re-elected, the only change being that Messrs. A. E. Jones and M. R. Knight become joint Hon. Sees. The tone of the meeting was dis- tinctly optimistic, the enthusiasm of several members taking the commend- able form of placing their subscriptions, due on October 1st, on the Chairman's table. Other members please note! Then followed the distribution of prizes won during the past season, and a dis- cussion on the subject of next season's contests. A member having offered a special prize for Autogiros, a contest for this type will be included. PAPER! : Mr. W. Rigby's latest- , design in paper - made flying models. It is somewhat faster than the original "Swallow." (FHcht Photo.) • '
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