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652 FLIGHT. JUNE 13, 1935. Private Flying PENANG During 1934 three D.H. "Moth Majors" were acquired by the club. The number of flying members increased by 19, and non-flying members by 20. These machines flew 340 hr. 25 min., 424 hr. 30 min., and 171 hr. 55 min. re spectively. Twenty-two members went solo, and 11 members qualified for "A" licences, despite the fact that flying in struction did not commence until May 15. BENGAL During the month of April a total of 56 hr. 35 min. was flown by the Bengal Flying Club. This low figure was caused by the fact that the club suffered a most unfortunate loss when two machines were involved in a collision with the loss of four lives, including those of Mr. B. K. Das, who has been a pilot since 1929 and was a very popular member of the club, and of Mr. D, K, Roy, who recently returned from Englaaid after obtaining his "B" licence. Fortunately, the owners of another machine came to the club's rescue, and this machine has been used for dual instruction pending the arrival of a new aeroplane. Mr. P. Bose passed the tests for his "A" licence, and Mr. D. D. Sarawgi made his first solo. KARACHI In some ways April has been an unlortunate month for the club. The night flying "Moth" was almost totally destroyed in a crash. The acting ground engineer, Mr. G. V. Gadgil, and six apprentices were working at high pressure and expected to have the machine rebuilt by the end of the month. Flying time during April amounted to 142 hr. 50 min. The " Leopard Moth " has been particularly busy, and was respon sible for nearly half the flying hours. Mr. Webster, who flew this machine to the Rann of Cutch in order to discover the breeding place of flamingoes, stated that the trip, which was made in two hours, would have taken three weeks by camel, bullock-cart and on foot. Mr. N. A. Mis try has taken his "A" licence, and "B" licences have been granted to Messrs. N. R. Gogte and R. E. Tata. Airii'ork Sales Plans The policy and plans of the Airwork Sales Department have now ripened and it is possible to give more specific details. A start was made by acquiring the aviation interests of Henlys. Mr. J. ]. Parkes, Technical Manager and Chief Test Pilot of Airwork, will direct the new department and the engagement of sales personnel was recently completed. Airwork has secured the services of Mr. Dudley ('' Batts'') Page as Assistant Sales Manager, and working under him are Mr. Richard L'Estrange Malone, Mr. Mark Lacayo and Mr. James B. Turnbull. Encouraging Oivnership Few people realise that Aircraft Exchange and Mart operate from three aerodromes in addition to Hanworth—at Aldenham, Hertfordshire, Ramsey, Isle of Man, and Denham, Bucks. This and a number of interesting facts concerning tuition, ownership, maintenance and charter are given in a little book which has been produced by the company for the benefit of those lightlv interested in the possibilities of flying. For the S.B.A.C. Trophy In addition to the race for the S.B.A.C. Challenge Trophy at Bristol on June 15, the Bristol and Wessex Aeroplane Club is holding P. private Garden Party at which aerobatic exhibi tions and demonstrations will be given. Mr. Kronfeld has also promised to bring a B.A.C. " Drone," and private owners and members of other clubs are cordially invited. The following is the list of entries which have been received for the race:— Kntrant. Sir Charles Rose, Bart. Lancashire Aero Club... Lady Blanche Douglas Lord Wilhmgbby <!<• Broke. Bristol & Wessex Aero plane Club. Hampshire Aeroplane Club. Mr. F. J. A. Cameron... Pilot. Sir Charles Rose R. F. Hall Lady Blanche DOTtfhM Lord Willoughby de Broke. R. Ashley Hall C. R. P. Curtis-Nuthall F. J. A. Cameron Machine. Miles " Hawk." Avro " Cadet." Miles " Hawk." B.A. " Eagle." " Gipsy I Moth." " Cirrus Moth." " Leopard Moth." KUALA LUMPUR The total flying time for 1934 was 2,214 hr. 40 min., an increase of 439 hr. 30 min. over the total of the previous year. During the year twenty-five members qualified for " A " licences. TOLLERTON During last month the flying time at the Tollerton Aero Club totalled nearly 156 hours, and during last week the time was 20 hr. 35 min. Sixteen machines visited the aerodrome, and two new flying members joined the club. Cross-country trips were made to Doncaster, Sherburn and Leicester. READING On Sunda ', June 2, the new Miles "Hawk" was pre sented to the members of the Reading Aero Club, and was christened by Lady Adeline Muskerry. Mr. George Royle said that in presenting the basic sum to start the fund for the new machine he considered that he was doing what his late son would have liked best. He thanked Viscount Wakefield and those members who had subscribed the balance of the cost. The new machine is finished in blue and silver, and the Air Ministry has allowed the registration AT>CR to be allotted to the machine. TORONTO Last year the Toronto Flying Club, which was formed in October, 1927, fiew 1,356 hours, and the membership is now 350. The present equipment consists of one " Gipsy Moth," two " Cirrus Moths"—one of which, the gift of Lord Wakefield, has been in service since the formation of the club—one "Cirrus Avian," one "Genet Avian" and two "Puss Moths." The "Avian" is equipped for blind flying instruction, and the Toronto Club, incidentally, is the only civil organisation in Canada where this instruction is given. The club operates its own Customs airport with fully equipped clubhouse, workshop facilities, and night flving equipment. Since 1927 more than 9,000 hours have been recorded, and twenty five students were under instruction last month. Soaring in America The Sixth National Soaring Contest, conducted by the Soaring Society of America, will be held between June 29 and July 14, at Elmira, N.Y. One Seat Less The " Hawk Major " being built for the King's Cup Race, and illustrated in Flight last week, is, of course, a single- seater and not a two-seater as inadvertently reported. Brian Lewis' New Base Since sundry rumours suggesting that Brian Lewis and Co. were leaving the business have been circulated within recent weeks it might be as well to state that the company is carry ing on as before. Temporary accommodation has been taken at Aldenham aerodrome, near Elstree, and there Mr. Cameron, the ground engineer, will always be available. Mr. Gordon Marshall will be in charge and the office remains at 30, Conduit Street. The firm's Hooton branch is under the control of Mr. K. Holme, and that at Renfrew is in charge of Mr. W. Gairdner. At both these aerodromes a comprehensive stock of D.H. spares is carried, and private owners will be welcomed there as well as at Aldenham. The Witney Party The official opening and garden party of the Witney and Oxford Aero Club took place last Saturday. Her Grace the Duchess of Bedford attended the garden party, officially opened the club, and also presented the prizes. The fourth landing competition was won by Mr. II. C>. Goddard, a club member, on a "Cirrus Moth," while the arrival competition for style of approach and landing resulted in a draw between Fit. Lt. R. C Preston and Fit. Lt. T. Rose. A final decision was made by tossing a coin, and Fit. Lt. Preston won. There was actually another arrival competition on normal lines with a sealed time of landing, and that was won by Mr. Northwood, of the Cotswold Club Capt. the Rt. Hon. F. E. Guest was present, and there were about twenty machines and about 200 people present Joy-riding was carried out on the club machines and by Western Airways with a "Dragon." A three-seater Spartan was also working hard.
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