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1936
1936 - 1864.PDF
JULY 2, 1936. FLIGHT. 4T Something that "full-size" constructors can't do—bringing the sea to the seaplane 1 (Flight photograph). (T.M.A.C.) was third with 16.36 m.p.h., both models being of the general-purpose high-wing type. H. L. Rogers took part with a twin-fuselage low-wing model, but had difficulty in holding a straight course. A hand-launched speed contest held on the same occasion by the M.A.C. resulted in a win for J. Worden, whose speeded- up general-purpose high-wing model achieved 38.23 m.p.h. At Heath. Row FOR the fourth year the Northern Heights Model Flying Club attracted a large number of models, modellists and spectators to Fairey's Heath Row Aerodrome, the occasion being the Gala Day on June 21. The meeting was a decided success, in respect of the number of clubs represented, the outstanding interest of certain flights, and—most remarkably —the fine weather! Heavy rain did fall, but not until everyone had left the aerodrome. Though the Flying Scale Model Contest, for which Flight's Annual Challenge Trophy was awarded, attracted but a small entry, the quality of the models and their flying showed a considerable improvement on previous contests. Any scale was permitted, but the wings had to be in the true scale posi tion. The models were judged for workmanship and faith fulness to type, and the total duration of three hand-launched nights was taken. The Trophy, with a small replica, went to W. L. Henery, who scored 116.8 points with the Leopard Moth which we illustrate this month. The stately flying and excellent land ings were much admired. S. R. Crow (Blackhcath M.F.C.) provided a marked contrast with a beautiful little Mew Gull, which had a phenomenal speed and climb, and a high degree of stability. His score was 78.9. The third prize went to F. Skinner, whose Pobjoy-Swift achieved 59.4 points. Fine flights were also made by J. H. Collings' Fokker and Mr. Gillett's Leopard Moth. There were the usual popular duration contests, the three prizewinners in the "light" category being Mr. Hook (Black- heath M.F.C.), 204.83 sec; A. H. Liggitt (T.M.A.C.), 130; and T. H. Ives (Hayes Club), 108.06. The "heavy" cham pions were W. Worden (T.M.A.C.), 126.5; E. Chasteneuf (Blackheath M.F.C.), 86.5; and L. A. Wood (unattached), 73.23. The Fairey Challenge Cup for the Inter-Club Team Contest again went to the Blackheath Club, Crow and Chasteneuf totalling 353.5 sec. The M.A.C. (G. J. Liggitt and W. Worden) were a close second with 348 sec, and "Northern Heights" (C. T. Buffery. and H. E. White) were third with 322.2. Prizes for an impromptu " nearest to 45 seconds" contest were won by a Brighton visitor, Mr. Brigden (45.5), and W. Worden (T.M.A.C.), 44 sec. A Concuurs d' Elegance in four categories resulted as follows: — POWER MODELS.—(1) Mr. Chandler (Reading Club), Miles Hawk. (2) E. Ross (Northern Heights), a free-lance design with Brown Junior motor, which made some excellent flights, terminating in prolonged glides and exemplary landings. NON-FLYING SCALE MODELS.—(1) S. F. Banks (Hayes Club), D.H. Rapide. (2) Mr. Corkett, New York, Pou-du-Ciel. RUBBER-DRIVEN MODELS.—(1) H. T. Jackson, Gipsy Swift. (2) H. W. Beckett (Park Model Air League), free-lance design. JUNIORS, any type.—(1) Mr. Mackenzie (Blackheath); (2) Mr. Montgomery (Blackheath), both free-lance lightweights. This year a Seaplane Contest was possible, the M.A.C. lend ing the canvas tank devised and made by Mr. H. Fialko. This enabled W. L. Henery (T.M.A.C.) not only to win the congest with a rise-off-water flight of 113 sec, but to beat the British seaplane record (subject to confirmation by the S.M.A.E.) with a flight of 129.4 sec- The tank is about 15 feet long, 4 feet wide, and 3 inches deep, and is made of Willesden canvas. Portsmouth, Southsea and Isle of Wight Aviation, Lid., presented two return tickets to the Isle of Wight to the holder of the programme bearing the number 1—or, failing a claim. No. 99. The fortunate holder is requested to get into touch with the hon. secretary of the Northern Heights M.F.C., Mr. H. C. Chatterley, 117, Cranston Road, Forest Hill, London, S.E.23. Forthcoming Events Everyone interested is invited to the second Grand Rally to be held by the 10th Group, T.M.A.C., at Wimbledon Common next Sunday, July 5, from 11 a.m. until dusk. Full particulars are available from Mr. C. H. Orchard, 26, Tennyson Avenue, Motspur Park. On July 12 the clubs affiliated to the S.M.A.E. will conduct, on their individual grounds, a flying scale model contest for the C.S.S.A. Cup. On July 19, at 3 p.m., the S.M.A.E. will hold a contest for the Sir John Shelley Cup. The models taking part must have petrol, compressed air, or other mechanical power plants, twisted rubber being barred. The rendezvous is Fairey's Aerodrome. Good Luck! THE British Wakefield Team left Waterloo on the first stage of their journey to America on June 20, Press photo graphers being much in evidence. One young gentleman left his best airscrew on the mantelpiece at home, but received it from a breathless relative about ten seconds before the train started ! Models enthusiasts in the Harrow district are invited to com municate with Mr. T. O. Wtoite (27, Hibbert Road, Harrow Weald),, who is forming a club. Forthcoming Events July 2. Aero Golfing Society: Flight Trophy Competition. July 2-5. Belgian Aviation Clubs: Tour Aerien Belgique. July 4. York Municipal Aerodrome: Opening by Lord Swinton. July 10 and H. R.Ae.C: King's Cup Race. July 11. Nottingham Flying Club: Garden Party. July 18. Portsmouth Aero Club: Isle ol Wight Race and Garden Party. July 23-26. R.Ae.C. Week-end Aericn. August 1. Cinque Ports Club : Folkestone Trophy Race. August 1-3. Yorkshire Gliding Club : Open Meeting. August 2-15. Yorkshire Gliding Club: Instruction Camp. August 3. Ramsgate Airport: Pou-du-Ciel Race. August 8. Reading Aero Club: Northesk Cup Competition for Women Pilots. August 15. Eastbourne Flying Club : " At Home." August 15-30. Yorkshire Gliding Club Open meeting and Competitions. August 22. August 29- August 29- August 30. September September September September September September September October 25 November " At Home " and Contact International Rally and Annual Midland Aero Club: Air Race. 30. Cinque Ports Club: Wakefield Cup Race. Sept. 6. British Gliding Association: Competition, Gt. Hucklow. Derbyshire. Gordon Bennett Balloon Race, Poland. 5. Bristol and Wessex Aeroplane Club, and Bristol Branch, R.Ae.S.: Garden Party. 5-6. Aero Club of Hungary : Week-end Acr<en. 12. London Aeroplane Club: Hatfield Garden Party. 13. Aero Club de France: Coupe Deutsca Race. 15. London-Johannesburg Race. 19. Cardiff Aeroplane Club: London-Cardiff Race. 20. London Air Park Club: Display. Aero Club de France: Saigon Race. 13-29. Internationa] Aero Exhibition Paris.
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