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1935
1935 - 1367.PDF
JUNE 6, 1935- FLIGHT. 615 REDHILL The Redhill Hying Club is very busy indeed nowadays. Jjuring last week 99 hr. 30 min. were put in on club machines, ten new flying members joined, and four members obtained "A" licences. Mr. Robinson finished his blind flying course, and among several cross-countries made were ones to Cardiff, Yeovil and Barnstaple. The "Puss Moth " has now returned from its C. of A. overhaul. The Bombay Flight Plans In spite of the fact that two of their aeroplanes have been recently written-off in accidents, the Bombay Flying Club have proceeded with their plans for an instructional flight to England on the same lines as the one so successfully led by the late Fit. Lt. K. H. Binley last year. When the number of the club's aeroplanes available for the flight was so reduced to three it was decided to buy another. The flight started last week-end. The route this time will be through Turkey instead of Egypt and South Italy. Mr. Gazdar, the pilot-instructor of the club, is in charge of the flight. Next Saturday at Hatfield The London Aeroplane Club, which was one of the first to be founded, is holding its annual gaiden party at Hatfield aerodrome next Saturday. This club was founded in 1925, and this year's party will therefore form the tenth anniversary of the club, and a more ambitious programme than any pre vious year has been arranged for the day. Tickets for the garden party will be 5s. for visitors and 4s. for members, which includes entrance, tea and the use of the swimming pool and restaurant. An informal dinner and dance will follow in the evening at 8 p.m. For the convenience of members and guests the clubhouse and bar will remain open all day until midnight. Incidentally, 3,300 hours were flown during 1934 and 43 A" licences were obtained at the London Club. Lightweight Radio for Private Owners THE Midget Transreceiver radio equipment, which was 1 demonstrated again at the Brooklands Garden Party, may certainly revolutionise our ideas of what the private owner may or may not do with wireless. Working as it does on a five-metre wavelength and over a comparatively small range, this equipment would not interfere with the tamest work of the airline pilots, yet would enable the private owner to get into touch with his own and other club aerodromes. Weighing less than 15 lb. complete, the Transreceiver— which is made by Ideal Transreceivers, Ltd., of 444, Ewell Road, Surbiton—is, of course, a self-contained transmitter and receiver which will work satisfactorily over distances Private Flying T EICESTERSHIRE -*-' Two new members joined the Leicestershire Aero Club last week—Messrs. L. F. Partridge and A. A. Gordon Cranmer. The latter has joined under the Air League Scheme. Mr. A. Codling obtained his " A " licence, and the club flew 29^ hours during the week. The club has been provisionally approved by the Air Ministry for instrument flying. between ten and forty-five miles, according to the circum stances and to the installation. At Brooklands we had a chance of trying this equip ment, and found no difficulty in following the conversa tions of either of the two ground stations. Those in the Brooklands Aero Club hangar, of course, listened to a gramophone record being played in a machine over Redhill, the sound being amplified by the Phillips installa tion used at the party. A single tuning dial is used and the change-over from reception to transmission is made by means of a single switch. The very short rigid aerials can very easily be accommodated in a light aeroplane. The Second Magyar Picnic The Automobile Association and the Royal Aero Club have again been asked by the Hungarian Touring Club to assist in the organisation of a Hungarian air picnic (Magyar Pilota picnic) to be held from July 13 to 18. Pilots and owners of aircraft who wish to take part are invited to send their names to the A.A. or R.Ae.C. before June 13. The pilots are asked to arrive at Matyasfold aerodrome. Budapest, between 12.00 and 14.00 on July 13. The toui of Hungary will begin next morning, and visitors will fly to Mezokovesd. After lunch the flight will continue to Horto- bagy—the Wild West of Hungary—where great herds of cattle are pastured on the open steppes. A short flight to Debrecen will conclude the day. On Monday the party will leave for Mezohegyes, the largesl national estate in the country. The night will be spent at Szeged. On Tuesday a flight will be made to Siofok, the famous Hungarian pleasure resort, and visitors leave for Buda pest in the evening. The two final days are spent in Budapest, where an attractive programme has been arranged, and the picnic will conclude with an informal farewell dinner. The inclusive fee charged will be 180 pengoes per head This fee, which is payable at Budapest, covers hotel accom modation, food, tips and local transport between aerodromes and towns except on arrival at Matyasfold. Holders of ail touring cards may make use of the touring cheques of cht Magyar Touring Club, obtainable at the A.A. Hungary is one of the most picturesque countries in Europe, and this expedition will provide a unique opportunity for the little known and happily unspoilt interior of the count, y tc. be visited under ideal conditions. HANWORTH AGAIN The Hanworth Country Club, Extended mid Improved, is Officially Reopened A S Capt. Guest intimated in his opening speech, Hanworth has had a chequered career. National Flying Services, L the original owners and the concern which developed both the aerodrome and the club, arrived perhaps a little before its time, but it is to be hoped that the new Hanworth will have a more prosperous future. Under the new scheme Hanworth will be primarily a modern country club, with the best of facilities for recreation and with flying as a strong additional attraction. Judging from the number of people, including many of the original members, who were present at the reopening ceremony, the new venture is likely to be a success. After the official luncheon and opening by Capt. Guest, a very thorough series of demonstrations and competitions were staged for the afternoon's entertainment. There were two handicap races, one for "A" licence pilots and another for "B'' pilots or for private pilots with more than 300 hours in their log-books. Both provided exciting finishes, which were tributes to the handicapping—though in each race the pilot first past the winning post was disqualified for failure to make a correct turn at one of the points. The first race was actually won by Mr. Hugesden ("Cirrus III Moth"), with Mr. Moore ("Gipsy Moth") second, and with Mr. Tweddle ("Martlet"), who was very nearly over hauled by Capt. Duncanson in the Hendy "Hobo," third. The second race, won in spirit by Capt. Duncanson in the Hendy " Heck," was won in fact by Mr. Wood in the " Hobo." Mr. Bickerton was second with a "Hawk Major," and Mr. Smith third with the King's Cup Monospar S.T.10. A " Cone ours d'Elegance," judged by Capt. T. N. Stack, was very suitably won by the Duchess of Bedford's "Puss Moth" with Sir Derwent Hall Caine's "Leopard" second in the cabiu class. The "Gipsy I Moth" owned by Mr. Moore won the open-type class after taking second place in the first race. The Duchess of Bedford, incidentally, presented the prizes. The many demonstrations did not pass off quite without incident. Mr. de Greeuw misjudged the wind speed when making his drop with the G.Q. parachute and eventually landed in the "island," missing the clubhouse and the trees by a few feet. While Capt, Duncanson was demonstrating the "Hobo" its engine stopped in a steep stalled turn, and the gathered multitude watched an excellent aerodrome forced landing. Finally Mr. E. D. Ayre, now with Radio Transmis sion Equipment, showed us all exactly how the B.A.C. "Drone" could be "crazy-flown" around an aerodrome. A good afternoon, in fact, in which everybody, once again, had a chance of meeting everybody else.
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