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1947
1947 - 1763.PDF
OCTOBER 9TH, I947 FLIGHT 425 Civil Aviation News . . operational fields. The existing organi-zation- dealing with Air Traffic Control nd Telecommunications in these areashave already been absorbed and opera- tional staff have been posted.* * * Representatives of B.O.A.C., K.L.M., pan American Airways, Philippine Air- ways and the Siamese Air Corporationattended a recent conference called to conssclei aviation problems relating toEast Asiatic countries. * • * Pan American Airways will start onOctobet nth a service to bring Buenos Aires, Argentina, and Washington within24 hours of each other. The company plan to fly a service taking 20 hoursfrom Miami, stopping at Balboa, Panama and Santiago. * * * The Ministry of Civil Aviation an-nounce that a civil aviation agreement providing for the reciprocal grant offacilities in their .respective territories for the operation of scheduled air ser-vices, was signed between the U.K. and Uruguay on September 26th. t-.IRMINDLD HOLIDAYMAKuRS ; One of the Fairchilds owned by Butlins hol.day camps' an division, flying over Criccieth Castle, N. Wales, giving joy rides to campers. The recent withdrawal of basic petrol for pleasure flying will ground, at any rate temporarily, such aircraft of which there are many, and which were assisting in making the public airminded Hunting Aviation, who were responsible for the passengerhandling organization over here of the Ontario air emigration scheme, have arranged to fill the east-bound Skymasters withBeechcraft Bonanzas in crates, for assembly in this country and distribution to buyers on the Continent. Field Aircraft Services—a member of the Hunting Group—are responsible for assembly of the Bonanzas at their aircraft repair and service division,Croydon Airport. No arrangements have yet been made for sale of these aircraft in the U.K. - ,. .... , Field Aircraft Services, Ltd., announce the appointment ofPaul Godfrey as their Sales Manager following the transfer of David M. Bay to Percival Aircraft, Ltd. ;..-—..' # #• • It is understood that New Zealand Railways wish to buytwo Bristol Freighters to operate the Cook Strait air freight service, at present flown with Dakotas borrowed from the National Airways Corporation. The railways consider thatsince cargo is carried by rail to the airfields it would simplify matters if the railways were responsible for the entire journey.The N.A.C. are reluctant to allow the development of private commercial flying, and in all probability the present arrange-ment will continue. • * * The C.A.B. in Washington announced recently that theU.S. mail ton-miles flown by the 16 domestic trunk air lines from June 30th, 1946, to June 30th, 1947, was 31,384,363as against 49,946,860 for the previous twelve months; revenue miles flown for the same period increased from 254,777,415 to314,067,218; revenue passenger miles from 4,491,162 to 6,161,818; expiess ton-miles from 18,222,638 to 28.038,566;and freight ton-miles from 5,065,786 to 22,832,2.16. Revenue Passenger Load Factor (per cent of seats occupied) was 71.29as against 85.96 last year. FROM THE CLUBS FOR the Luton Flying Club the month of September hasbeen rather disappointing. High winds and poor visibility have restricted flying training from Luton airport, and manymembers who took advantage of the August sunshine to make their first solo have had little opportunity to further their .flying experience. However, five members of the Club accom- plished their first solos in spite of the unfavourable conditions.It is hoped that the recent petrol restrictions will not unduly hamper operations, as the airport is served by an adequate1ms service and, in an emergency, the Club may be able to supply transport for members. Successful monthly dances were held at the Derby Aero Clubat the end of August and Sepember and it is planned to hold the Annual Ball during the latter part of November, The Clubhas been well represented in recent events at Lympne, Red- fti'l, Bridlington and Pwllhcli, and lately three more membershave reached the solo stage. '-. '". - * * * In spite of numerous difficulties experienced this summer,•ncludmg a disastrous fire, the Herts and Essex Club at Brox- bourne are carrying on successfully, and in fact doing a recordamount of flying. At the time of writing, the Club was await- ing delivery of a new Tiger, and a further Tiger is being builtfrom "cannibalized" spares. A licence to rebuild the large hangar, which was burnt-out in the fire, has not yet beenobtained, but negotiations are proceeding. In order to com- bat the transport difficulty, the Club is to run a car-hire serviceto assist members in reaching the airfield. Because of the present catering difficulties, the Club's Annual Ball this yearwul take the form of a buffet-dance, to be held in London at the end of November. The Cinque Ports Flying Club at Lympne is carrying onduring the winter with full flying facilities for all its members under the direction of one of its pre-war instructors, S/L. R. N.Hackney A.F.C. A Tiger Moth and an Auster will be operated for instructional purposes, and further aircraft will be added asthe demand increases. Charges for dual and solo will remain for the present at £3 10s per hour in the Tiger and £3 per hourin the Auster. Arrangements have been made for twin-engined aircraft to he available for private charter-flying whenrequired. The flying club will, be closed each Tuesday, but the.Lympne Country Club, which adjoins the airport, will extend hospitality to all flying club members and travellers by airwho may arrive on tfeat day. Mr. Norman Hunt, of the Lympne Flying School (Hunting Flying Clubs, Ltd.), which ceased tooperate at Lympne on September 30th, has now joined the staff of Cinque Ports Flying Club and will be happv to welcomehis past and present pupils. The Club membership subscrip- tion is £1 is per year. # # # The Coventry Aero Club, which has just taken delivery ofits second Tiger Moth, is planning to start a gliding section as soon as possible The Club is proving popular, and themembership figure of r.40 appears still to be increasing. At the present, flying-training takes place on Mondays. Wednes-days and Fridays, in addition to the considerable amount of. flying at the week-ends. On September 28th a social andinformal dance was held in the Club headquarters at Whitley to welcome Mr. H. N. Woodhams, President of the Club, andMrs. Woodhams, back from a trip to America and Canada. Mr. Eric Franklin, who will shortly.be taking the A.W.52Flying Wing on its maiden flight, and Mr. W. H. Else, two of Armstrong Whitworth's test pilots, are giving their services tothe club as honorary instructors.
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