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1935
1935 - 0180.PDF
02 I LIGHT. JANUARY 24, 1935. over period every year, works would have to be closed down and the whole sequence of work would be interfered with, with a result that the cost of production would be increased. The idea, of course, is for manufacturers to be able to plan steady production throughout the twelve months, bringing in new types as and when they think fit. " To sum up, I should be quite pleased to see an aero show towards the end of the year, so long as it was understood that it was not to be a yearly occurrence, and, last but not least, if it could be organised cheaply. If the expense is going to be prohibitive and approaching anywhere near that of the cost of the Paris Show, I should say ' no' definitely." Typical of the letters suggesting that, while an exhibi tion is desirable, an extension of the Hendon Show would be the least expensive solution, is the following. It is from Mr. Nigel Norman: — " 1 personally do not think that the expense of a show a I Olympia would be justified from the industry's point of view. "I think a second day to the S.B.A.C.'s Show at Hendon, to which the public would be admitted, would be much better value." The point is elaborated on by a representative of a well known air-line operating company, who writes: — " The exhibitors must in the main be aircraft manufacturers, and the display at Hendon on the Monday following the R.A.F. display seems to me to give a vastly better chance of selling aircraft than any show at Olympia could do. " From the point of view of propaganda for the whole in dustry, again the R.A.F. Display and the S.B.A.C. Show or the following Monday, where aircraft can be s.een in action and not merely on stands, is a more attractive and more telling form of propaganda than any show indoors, and particularly as it can be reserved for people seriously interested in aviation, and the schoolboy and casual sightseer will not hamper the seriously interested people in their inspection of the aircraft. "If, on the other hand, one wants to take the long view and educate the youth of the country and the potential air passenger, so that in due course more people will take to the air and more aircraft will, therefore, be required, I do not be lieve the best form of education will be obtained by an exhibi tion of aircraft, engines, instruments, etc., at Olympia. "Personally, I hold the view that the organisation of the S.B.A.C. Display on the Monday following the R.A.F. Display meets the needs of the industry in a way that would be hard to beat." An extremely ambitious scheme is put forward by a member of a famous aircraft accessory firm, who favours a combined indoor and outdoor show on a large scale. He writes: — " I believe that if we really were to organise on the right lines we could put over a show which would be remembered for many years. My idea would be that the show should take place about the same time as the R.A.F. Display and British Empire Air Week, and I should imagine that it would be quite possible to fill every aerodrome round about London, and to see a fine show of flying boats on the Thames. " Can you not see flying parties from every municipality in the country organised to attend the show, which may be opened by one of the highest personages in the realm? EXTREMELY interesting possibilities appear to exist in the " Atomigaz " carburetter, which is the subject oi patents by M. Claudel. This carburetter has already come through extensive trials on motor coaches in Bristol and on numerous motor cars both in this country and on the Continent. The chief point is the arrangement of the main jet, which, as the sketch shows, provides means whereby a continuous stream of hot air is drawn through the centre of the jet and mixes with the fuel at a point where it impinges on a hot-spot. This, it is said, enables fuel oil to be vaporised perfectly, and its use in ordinary internal-combustion engines necessitates no alterations to the engine whatsoever; moreover, it is claimed that the vaporisation is so good that the carbon deposit is less and the engine functions perfectly satisfactorily. For use with heavy oil the carburetter has two float chambers, whereby petrol is taken from a by-pass jet for idling and starting up; this supply is cut off as soon as the throttle is opened, so that the engine then runs on the heavy "Forgive my youthful enthusiasm, but we all still feel very young in this still very young industry of ours! " A representative of an organisation closely interested in aeronautical matters gives it as his opinion that: — " The last two exhibitions held by the S.B.A.C. at Hendon on the day following the R.A.F. Display have been so excellent that 1 think it should be considered whether an aero show could not be held in conjunction with that function in the future. I am fully aware that there are many difficulties in the way of doing this, but from the point of view of sales the Hendon Show is invaluable " He adds that, while he is interested in the idea of an Olympia Show, he feels it would be a little too premature if held this year. "I feel that in 1936 we shall be in a very much better position to show the world what we can do in this line," he says. Among the members of the industry who are satisfied with present arrangements is the managing director of a famous firm of engine manufacturers, whose opinion is brief and to the point: — "1 do not think we want an Olympia Exhibition. I am certain that the Display at Hendon fulfils all our requirements in an adequate manner." Various Opinions Some miscellaneous views, in brief, are worthy of quotation: — " Speaking for myself, I feel that we ought to have an Olympia exhibition. The trade will, no doubt, be able to put their own point of view as regards expenses, etc."—Lt. Col. J. T. C. Moore-Brabazon, M.C., M.P. "The aircraft constructors themselves would probably bene fit most from an Olympia show, and suppliers of raw materials, such as ourselves, will leave the decision in their hands."—A manufacturer of aircraft constructional materials. "Coming from the Paris Show, I am afraid I have decided that these shows are not worth while, for many very obvious reasons, but I suppose they have to be held at intervals. 1 imagine it is mostly a matter for the trade, who have to bear the cost."—Air Comdre. J. A. Chamier (Secretary-General, Air League of the British Empire). " We think that an exhibition is certainly very necessary, and that it is quite time we had a sound and well-organised exhibition in this country before the Paris Show, in order to attract Continental buyers. It occurred to us that an exten sion of the S.B.A.C. Exhibition normally held at Hendon to include a larger display of engines and genera] static exhibits, combined with a flying display spread over more than one day. might serve the required purpose and be cheaper than an exhibition at Olympia."—A well-known concern manufactur ing aircraft wireless equipment. "We are of the opinion that while an Olympia exhibition would produce extensive publicity it would not be likely to produce sufficient interest in the travelling public to be of any material benefit to air transport. It seems to us that the only people likely to visit such a show would be those who are already interested in aviation. We cannot, therefore, see that the cost involved would be justified."—A prominent air-line operating company. iuel. This opens up great possibilities for use in aircraft, particularly as there is very little idling, and the petrol tank which would have to be carried for this purpose and for start ing would only have to be very small. On the score of both safety from fire and low cost of fuel it seems probable that Mr. Norman Edgar has done a very good thing for aviation by introducing this carburetter. Further details can be obtained from him at Western Airways, Ltd., Bristol, as he is handling it in this country. This sketch shows diagrammatically the vaporising principle. A CARBURETTER FOR FUEL OIL
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