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1935
1935 - 0963.PDF
APRIL 25, 1935. FLIGHT. T IVERPOOL JLv The skeleton map cross-country competition was won by Mr. W. Greenhalgh. Flying time for the week ending April 18 amounted to 66 hr. 15 min NORTHAMPTON It has been found necessary to add another machine to the Club's fleet. Miss Schwedler and Messrs. Lee and Batty have commenced taking instruction. Among the visitors to the Club were Capt. Davis, who brought Mr. Sigrist to inspect the aerodrome, Mr. Eric Davis, and Mr. Avery. T EEMING -L" One pupil, Mr Rickards, has taken his licence at a total cost of /21. He had done no flying at all before going to the school Mr. Jaggar has also taken his " A " licence. Among the new pupils are Messrs. Kiipatrick, Campbell and Dumble. Visitors to the aerodrome included Messrs. Bentley, Holme, Fareweather, and Blain, and Mrs. Elise Battye called in connection with the National League of Airmen. During last week, 17 hr. 35 min. were flown. YEADON An interested visitor to Yeadon was Mr. Anton Dolin, the dancer, who flew from Newcastle, and returned by air on the same day Mr. J R. Micklethwait flew to Belgium for Easter in his " Moth," and Messrs. W. L. Hey and G. W. Garnett, in their " Puss Moths,'' visited France. The Aviation Group Scheme grows more popular each week, and there are now 16 members actually flying. Club aircraft put in 22 hours flying last week, despite bad weather. PORTSMOUTH Despite the fact that the Portsmouth Corporation still fail to realise that an airport needs ground transport facilities, the number of the public visiting the aerodrome is amazing During the Eastei holidays the public enclosure was quite full. Members of the Portsmouth Aero Club were interested in the D.H. " Moth Major " hired to the Club by Brian Lewis and Co., Ltd. It is said that the Club is shortly to be re-equipped with aircraft of this type. Club machines have been co operating with the local territorial forces, and Sir Charles Rose was flying his racing Miles " Hawk Major " (Gipsy Six) during the week-end KARACHI The total flying time during March at the Karachi Aero Club amounted to 228 hr. 35 min. Since March was the last month, until next October, in which cross-country flying could be undertaken, in reasonable comfort, members made the most of the opportunity and put up the wonderful total of in hr. 15 min. This figure included 59 hours' taxi work. The outstanding event of the month was the purchase of a "Leopard Moth" from Sir Francis Humphrys, the British Ambassador to Iraq. Mi. Gadgil, accompanied by Mr. Naqui, flew to Baghdad by Imperial Airways, took delivery of the "Leopard." and flew it back to Karachi. The machine is, of course, in great demand. Messrs. S. D. Darukhanawala and S. M. H. Naqui obtained their "A" licences, Mr. N. R. Gogte secured his " B," and Mr. Pathak obtained his ground engineer's "C." Mr. R. E. Tata has now completed all his tests for his " B" licence. -'-'' In March, Dublin Air Ferries, Ltd., logged 63 hrs. 20 mins. flying, which would have been increased had not one machine been undergoing a top overhaul. "Unpleasant weather has also affected the figure. During the same period there were seven first solos, one. by Mr. Culleton after 7 hrs. 45 min?.( another by Miss Beatty alter 7 brs. 20 mins., and one by Mr. Mick Brady, the assistant ground engineer, after 6| hours. A deaf and "dumb pupil, Mr. Peachoche, is show ing great aptitude and is nearly ready for his first solo. He has been trained entirely by signs as he knows no deaf and dumb hand language. Mr. I. Hammond has joined the school as honorary instructor, and the company has been officially formed with Mr. J. Bell, who is raking his " B " licence, as honorary secretary. Mr. Scott, famed for his lectures on navigation, has left to join a new air transport company. Arrangements are being made for Capt. Saul of Transatlantic fame to lecture in his place. _ A formation flight of three machines, flown by "A licence pupils of the school, went to the Grand National. An attempt is being made to organise an aerial cruise next month, visiting all the European capitals, Algiers, Tunis, and other Mediterranean towns. 455 Private Flying TDEDHILL -*-»- Nearly three thousand people came to the Aerodrome lor the Display by Sir Alan Cobham's National Aviation Day Tours. On this occasion the Club's " Fox Moth " and " Puss Moth" were busy "joy riding," and Mr. Bulstrode gave a demonstration on the Autogiro and took up several passengers. Club aircraft last week flew 56 hrs. 55 mins. There are three new members, and three more pilots have started the blind flying course tor their " B " licence endorsement. Another has been doing landings on the " Fox Moth." CINQUE PORTS Due to a marked improvement in the weather, 41 hrs. 30 mins. flying was recorded last week. Miss M. E. Andrewes and Mr. S. E. I. Edwards made first solo flights, and Com mander Gleed has become a member. Capt. Braddell and Mr. Hossle visited Southend Aerodrome for the opening ceremony in a Club machine, and Mr. Fred Sigrist accompanied Capt. and Mr. W. E. Davis to Sywell Miss Cunnison and Mr. Lindsey Shankland will start training for their " B " licences this week. A Miles " Hawk Major " with special equipment has been ordered by Mr. J. P. W. Topham, and should be delivered about the middle of May. The Club will co-operate with various Jubilee celebrations on May 6, and has agreed to give a night aerobatic display at the Kent County Fair during July. ABERDEEN Recently, the Air Ministry asked the school, at 48 hours' notice, to do two hours night flying over Earry, Dundee, on consecutive nights. Between November and February, more than 16 hours' night flying on behalf of the Air Ministry has been recorded, and regular twice-monthly contracts were executed by flying over Aberdeen and Broughty Ferry, Dundee, to co-operate with the anti-aircraft companies of the district. Training on the Klemm " Swallows " is proceeding apace. Among recent visitors were Lord Ronaldshay in a " Courier," Lord Donegal, and Mr. Samuelson. Mr. Douglas Allison has taken charge ol the flying school in place of Mr. E. A. Starling, who has taken a blind flying course prior to taking over the London-Aberdeen service of Aberdeen Airways. A Portuguese Rally The Royal Aero Club has received from the Aero Club of Portugal the regulations governing the First International Air Rally to be held at Lisbon on June 6-8 inclusive. Private owners wishing to take part in this Rally should apply for these regulations to the Royal Aero Club, 119, Piccadilly, London, W.i. Club for the Isle of Wight? There are strong possibilities that a flying club may shortly be formed in the Isle of Wight. Capt. P. D. Macdonald, M.P., and Capt. H. H. Balfour have been interesting themselves in the project. Saunders-Roe have placed Somerton aerodrome, Cowes, at their disposal, and Spartan Air Lines have offered an aeroplane for instructional purposes. A Night Flying Display As already announced, the annual meeting of the Household Brigade Flying Club on May 29 is to take the form of a night flying display from 9.45 to 11 p.m. Admission is by invita tion only, but this will probably be the hrst night flying display to be held in England for several years, and will serve to demonstrate the improved lighting equipment at Heston. The programme Will probably . include searchlight aerobatics and floodlit crazy flying. More Touring Facilities The Royal Aero Club has received notification from the Aero Club of Germany that the German Government has agreed to waive landing fees and give free garage accommoda tion for a period not exceeding forty-eight hours to air tourists coming from abroad. They must produce the identity cards issued by the national clubs to their members in the cases of countries giving reciprocal facilities to German air tourists. The list of aerodromes at which these facilities are available will be issued shortly. Poland, who has already notified her participation in the scheme, has issued the following list of aerodromes at which these facilities are available: Warsaw (Okecie and Mokotow), Cracow (Czyzyrv). Lwow (Sknilow). Poznan (Lawicaj, Wilno (Porubanek), Bydgoszcz and Katowice.
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