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1947
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JULY TOTH, 1947 "ivil Aviation News FLIGHT 45 directors. Mr. Finch, who is also thesecretary of the company, was with the Isle of Man Air Services before the war,and until quite recently on the adminis- trative staff of B.E.A. BREVITIES It is reported that the Waco Aircraft Company of America has abandoned its much-publicized post-war model "\V." President Truman's Air Safety Board, which was formed to investigate recent fatal air accidents in America, stated re- iently that accidents would continue to occur unless Congress agreed to provide funds for navigational and landing aids. The Board recalled that the President's original budget had recommended appro- priations for about 13^ million dollars for radio and radar equipment, but the House had approved less than 6 million dollars. * # * The Pan American Airways' Clipper America arrived back in New York at 21.14 hrs. on Monday, June 30th, after a successful flight around the world. The aircraft took off from La Guardia on June 17th with 15 American news- paper proprietors and editors. * • * Capt. E. S. J. Alcock, the chief flying instructor of Airways Training at Alder- maston, has now flown 20,000 hours and is still on flying duties. On B.O.A.C. reckoning he has flown three million miles, a greater distance than any other British pilot. It would be interesting to know if there are any pilots still flying with a greater number of flying hours. Mr. Hudson bysh announced on his return to Australia that fares on the Australia to England route would be reduced by 50 Australian pounds when the Constellations were put into DOUBLE DECKER : The Lockheed Constitution about to land at Burbank. In six months of test fights 23 take-offs and landings have been made and SO hours flown. When these aircraft are put into operation by the American Navy on Trans-Pacific routes each will carry a crew of 12, and 168 passengers. operation. He also said that when Solent boats replaced the Hythes, the fare would be reduced by over £Aioo. • • • Rumour has it that discussions are taking place betweenAustralian and American interests with a view to starting a direct service between Sydney and Vancouver with dirigibles.It is said that the cost would be one-third less per ton mile than by heavier-than-air transports. • » # Australian passenger-carrying air lines flew 23,000,000 miles during the year just ended, during which time there were no fatal accidents. • * * The Australian government have agreed to pay ^455,000 (Australian) for the 261,500 private shares of Qantas Empire Airways. In addition, Q.E.A. will pay a dividend of 7 per cent for the year ending March 31st, amounting to ^18,305. The government figure is ^150,575 more than the assets value of the shares as shown at the end of June, and represents £1 14s rod per share against the published value of £1 3s 3d. Capt. E.S.J. Alcock FROM THE CLUBS IT is probable that a flying club to serve the Isle of Man willopen in the near future. Air Charters Experts, Ltd., a company formed during May of this year, are discussing the possibilities of forming a Manx Aero Club and flying school. At the present Air Charters Experts, Ltd., are primarily inter- ested in Manx air charter work and operate three Rapides from Ronaldsway airport. * * * What is claimed to be a new Irish gliding record for a con- tinuous flight was set up recently by a member of the Ulster Gliding Club, Mr. William J. Douglas. Flying a Kirby Kite glider he stayed in the air for six hours, fifty-six minutes, and reached a height of 2,400 feet. The record was established A over the cliffs at Magilligan Strand. « * • » On Saturday evening, June 28th, at their monthly party, the Fairoaks Club said goodbye to their hard-working and popular secretary, Reggie Barrett. There was an informal little ceremony at which he was given two interesting looking envelopes and a smart beer mug. Three members of the club representing the company, the flying club and charter interests each paid a brief tribute to Mr. Barrett's work over several difficult years. He leaves shortly for South Africa which is to be his new home. # » * At Burnaston, scene of the recent Derby International Air Rally, the Derby Aero Club is settling down again to resume its normal flying activities. A new Magister has been added to the club fleet and Mr. G. Lawton has taken delivery of his Messenger. The Harben Memorial Trophy, won by F/L. Jock Findlay in a close race at the Rally (see Flight, "June 26th), now rests proudly in the club house. Excursions are popular at the Derby club; two aircraft recently had a day's visit tothe Isle of Man and ten members hope to be present at the Deauville Air Rally. Mr. Brian lies has just obtained his" A " licence and several other members will be ready for their tests shortly. J • • * The Midland Bank Flying Club held its annual general meet- ing last month, and the occasion left no room for doubt as to the enthusiasm of the staff of the company for their flying club. Membership, which is limited to the staff serving the Midland Bank, Ltd., numbers 150 and during the past nine months 39 "A" licences have been obtained. No charge is made for flying on the club's three Tiger Moth aircraft which operate from Fairoaks at week-ends and during evenings of the week. Some staff members come from branches of the bank as far away as Leeds, Warwick and Rhyl, to spend flying holi- days with the club. Incidentally, as soon as the war broke out the Midland Bank Flying Club put 72 pilots into the air. * # * That the English public is keenly interested in private flying has been shown in Yorkshire where, as a result of the Yorkshire Evening News offer of three scholarships to enable the winners to learn to fly free of cost, no men and women with ages ranging from 16 to 60 made their way to Sherburn to undergo a twenty-minute flying aptitude test. Training for the lucky winners is being undertaken by the Yorkshire Aeroplane Club, who are hoping to enrol many new club members as a result1 of the publicity obtained from the Yorkshire Evening N%ivs scheme. Membership of the club already stands at 134 and continues to grow. A total- of 339 hours were flown at the club last month, with three members going solo and a further three obtaining their " A " licences. A successful flying meet- ing and air display was held at the Y.A.C. early in May.
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