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200 FLIGHT. MARCH 3, 1938. are efficient enough, yet not so efficient that the hold-off from a natural approach speed is dangerously shortened in time, or that the change oi angle during the landing process is too difficult for the new-comer. There was practically no wind on the particular day when I flew the machine, and the float from an approach speed of 60 m.p.h. with the flaps down was quite sufficient to provide the necessary time for landing adjustment. Incidentally, the flaps are vacuum-operated on the Theed system, their operation being quite automatic, following the movement of a small sliding control placed below the throttle gate. Below this flap control is the hand-brake lever, whilst the trimming lever is on the right-hand side of the cockpit to match the throttle control. Altogether, it must be admitted that it wa&A- pleasant and interesting experience to treat a low-wing type, for MILES MAGISTER. (130 h.p. Gipsy Major). Span 33ft. 10in.Length ... 25ft. 3in. Weight, empty ... •• ... .•.. : ... 1,2401b.All-up weight' ... ... -" ... .:. ... 1,8251b. Maximum speed ... 145 m.p.h.Cruising speed ... 125 m.p.h. Landing speed .... ... ... ... ... ... 4ft m.p.h.Range ... ... ... 400 miles. Service ceiling 18,000ft.Rate of climb at sea level ... ... -. l,200ft./min. ' Makers: Phillips and Powis Aircraft, Ltd. Reading Aerodrome, ReadingBerks. . once, as one would treat any of the aerobatic trainers on which most of us were originally educated. An experience, too, with a moral. HAMPSHIRE'S TWELFTH IN these hard times, when so many of the young people whomight be supporting flying clubs are very naturally going into either the Reserve or the Volunteer Reserve, everv club is, to some extent, feeling the pinch, but there could be no complaint about the way in which members and guests sup- ported the Hampshire Aeroplane Club's twelfth annual dinner. Unfortunately, the date clashed with that on which A.S.T. held its " house-warming" for the new mess, but as rooms at the South Western Hotel, Southampton, where the Club's party was held, had necessarily to be booked up some two months in advance, they can hardly be blamed for this minor contretemps. In fact, a number of guests made the best of both worlds, motoring sharply up to Hamble later on. In the absence abroad of Lord Louis Mountbatten, the presi- dent of the Club, the Rev. E. Bruce-Cornford, was in the chair. The first name on the toast list was that of Councillor R. J. Stranger, the chairman of the Southampton Airport Com- mittee, who, in proposing the toast of the Club, said how useful this Club had been in the early days of the airport. He mentioned that plans for a new terminal building and a big hangar were being prepared, and added that at present not an inch of hangar space \\^.s available at the airport. The Border Raid—7938 ON March 8, between 1.1.30 a.m. and midday, the BorderFlying Club is expecting an attack by sundry club members and others from different parts, Carlisle aerodrome being de- fended by machines belonging to the Border Club and Nesv- castle Aero Club, as well as.by any other machines which may be available. "Visiting" machines, it should be stressed, must travel to Carlisle by means of one of four different routes —-these being down the Glenkens, Sanquhar, Liddesdale or Moffat Valleys. Incidentally, one of the members of the Border Club has evolved a now type of obstruction flag, the support for which consists of a half-loop of medium-gauge wire with each end embedded in the ground. Although the flag may be clearly seen, it is low enough to be below a machine's wings, while the undercarriage or tail wheel will merely push the half loop into the ground. Furthermore, since the flag "pole" is parallel with the ground, the flag itself can be more easily seen from the air. Remembering the amount of necessary work which has been carried out on the surface of Carlisle Airport, it was not unnatural that some attempt should be made to produce an obstruction flag which is at the same time less damaging and more clearly visible than that normally used. It is not often that serious thought is expended on such small but important causes of worry and damage. The G.E.'s Charter NEWLY constituted under the less unwieldy title of '' TheAircraft Engineers' Association," the former Association of Aeronautical Ground Engineers is to hold a first general meeting at The Feathers Hotel, Broadway, London, S.W.i, at 8 p.m. on Monday, March 14. Capt. A. T. Paterson, the hon. secretary and treasurer, sets forth the aims of the reorganised Association as follows:— "It is not our purpose to become affiliated with any other body, nor is it intended that we concern ourselves with labour troubles or political influences. "Our main objectives are (a) that the licensed aircraft engineer shall have a truly representative body, concerning itself to matters solely connected with him in the performance people of Southampton were glad, too, of the Empire Base, aud proud, in particular, of Centuurus' recent survey flight to New Zealand and back. He asked whether a junior section of the Club might not be a good thing. In his usefully abbreviated reply Mr. W. L Gordon, the managing director, mentioned the two trophies which were to have been presented at the dinner, but said that the recipients, shy or otherwise, had failed to turn up. These trophies, as a matter of fact, were those for blind flying, which was won by Mr. Ingle-Finch, and for safe flying, which was won by Mr. Millar. The latter competition, by the way, involved tests of such matters as ground handling, starting, and so forth, as well as of flying ability, and the regulations might well form the basis for similar competitions at other clubs. The Rev. Bruce-Cornford welcomed the guests in an amus- ing but not always audible speech, and Mr. J. G. Gibson, of the Air Ministry, replied m the unavoidable absence of Sir Francis Shelmerdine. He reminded his hearers that the Hamp- shire Club was the sixth to be formed. Finally, Mr. F. D. Bradbrooke proposed, with the help of a couple of apt stories, the health of the chairman. Dancing followed according to age-old custom. of his duties; (b) that that body be constituted in such a way as to warrant recognition as a responsible entity by all concerned with the good name of the aircraft industry; (c) to maintain amicable relations between employer and em- ployee, and, to this end, further a necessity for the proper appreciation of the loss or responsibility attaching to both; and (d) in cases of any condition warranting notice by the Asso- ciation, to provide prompt investigation as an independent body. " Further, it is intended to provide a technical information bureau and an employment bureau, and opportunities for the interchange of ideas and experiences by means of a monthly publication and area dinners." Capt. Paterson (4, High Street, Brentford, Middlesex) is, as already stated, the hon. secretary and treasurer, and Mr. L. T. Bain, of British Airways, is the chairman of the newly appointed executive committee. Death of Sqn. Ldr. D. E. Stodart THE death, at the age of 56, of Sqn. Ldr. David EdmundStodart, D.S.O., D.F.C., breaks another link with the early days of flying. His career was curious, for he first qualified as a doctor, and then became a combatant officer. He learnt to fly in 1912 at the W. H. Ewen School at Hendon. His R.Ae.C. certificate bore the number 321, dated October 15, 1912. He used to race at Hendon under the name of Dr. Edmund. In -1914 he joined the R.F.C. and was stationed at Netheravon. In the Great War he distinguished himself, as his decorations testify- By 1917 he had risen to the rank of Major, and at the battles of Arras he commanded No. 3 Squadron, which was equipped with Morane Parasols. After the war, he was given a pi-rmanent commission in ihe R.A.F., and served in India, Egypt and Palestine. Among other appointments he commanded No. 84 (Bomber) Squadie'i at Shaibah in Iraq. In 1931 lie retired from the Service ami reverted to his old profession of medicine, becoming assistant physician in the dermatology department of Middlesex H<:.-;- pital. In 1934 he entered for the Mildenhall-Melbourne race, hnvi:ij; as co-pilot his nephew, F/O. K. G. Stodart. They flew •:« Airspeed Courier, and arrived at Melbourne sixth in the haii'ii- enp race.
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