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1949
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FLIGHT, 15 December 1949 763 CIVIL AVIATION NEWS Information concerning operations byEthiopian Airlines, Inc., for the first nine months of the current year reveala profit of ^15,408, as compared with ^14,172 for the whole of 1948. Thetotal of revenue passenger-miles flown for the first three quarters of 1949 was6,440,380—229,425 more than the figure for the whole of last year. EthiopianAirlines operate a fleet of ten aircraft, nine of which are DC-3S; the other is aStinson L-5. # * *In connection with the British air char- ter market it is reported that severaloperators have submitted quotations for the carriage of passengers on inclusivetours between the United Kingdom and various Continental resorts during theholiday season of 1950. Additionally, the possibilities of chartering aircraft to bringregular parties of tourists from the U.S.A. to European destinations are being in-vestigated by travel agencies. The Director of Civil Aviation in theAmerican zone of Germany has announced that Germans are being trained for air-traffic duties in the American as well as in the British zone. Forty Germans are said to have been chosen out of 2,000 appli-cants and their trainin'g is now in progress. When qualified they will be detailed for duties in control towers under Alliedsupervision. * * * A three-times-weekly service between New York and Nice BONANZA SENIOR : The first photograph of the Beecn Twin-Bonanza reveais a new design for an all-metal, 5-seat, light twin for the private or commercial owner. Powered by 260 h.p. Lycoming engines, the first Model 50, as it is designated, made its initial flights on November 15th. A cruising speed of over 180 m.p.h. and a range of 1,000 miles are among the estimated performance figures ; six passengers can be carried with shorter-range fuel load. The price is estimated at 30,000 dollars. was inaugurated on December 2nd by Pan American WorldAirways. The new direct service, on which Constellations will be used, brings the French Riviera within less than a dayof New York. Travellers to Nice this winter can also take advantage of the off-season rates, which are approximately25 per cent below the year round fares. Sixty-day returns now cost $549, compared with the normal fare of $711. FROM THE CLUBS 'TPHE Royal Aero Club of New South Wales held its annual-I- pageant at Bankstown on Saturday, November 26th. Some 25,000 spectators paid for admission, while a further 25,000watched the excellent flying display from nearby roadsides. The programme included performances by the R.A.A.F. andR.A.N., and gliders from a nearby club. Highlights of the afternoon were an aerobatic display by a formation of Vampiresand simulated deck landings on a special strip on the airport by i4naval aircraft, whose performance also included a demonstra-tion of JATO technique. * # * A LTHOUGH not favoured with a single fine week-end, the•ti. Southend Municipal Flying School accumulated a total of 134 hours during November. Three members obtained theirPrivate Pilots' licences, and were all able to take advantage of the Club's recent "approval," each pilot completing his coursein approximately 31 hours. Three first solos were also recorded during the month. The flying school will be closed on Christ-mas Day, but will be in Ml operation from 9 a.m. on Monday, December 26th. * * # DUE to adverse weather throughout November, total flyingby the London Aeroplane Club amounted to 48 hr 25 min. One student successfully passed all tests for his Private Pilot's Licence. With flying thus curtailed, thoughts have naturally turnedto the Club's social activities, and it has been decided that the annual dinner and dance will be held on January 20th at theWaterend Barn, St. Albans. The choice of a local venue for the party is considered to be more in keeping with the post-wartraditions of the Club and will also permit a lower admission fee to be charged. Tickets (25s, exclusive of wine) may be ob-tained from the Club's secretary, at Panshanger Airfield. * # * AT White Waltham on Saturday there was a sequel to lastsummer's first annual convention of the Association ofBritish Aero Clubs and Centres—when, it will be remembered, 5s contributions to the Association's fighting fund brought the opportunity of acquiring, among other things, one com- plete Auster Autocrat. On Saturday, S/L. R-.nald Porteous, chief pilot of Auster Aircraft Ltd., manufacturers and donors of the aircraft, pre- sented the Autocrat's C. of A. to Mr. " Eustace " Miles, chair- man of the Association, and Mr. Miles, in turn, awarded the desirable document to Miss Margaret Kelly, a 25-year-oldnon-flying member of the Liverpool Flying Club. Fortune does not always discriminate, but in this case, it seems, luckwas on the right side. Running expenses may prevent Miss Kelly from remaining a full private-owner indefinitely, butlong-desired and previously unattainable flying lessons are hers, together with the prospect of many pleasant hours of pilotingin the future. There were a number of firms whose generosity made pos-sible the presentation. Auster Aircraft, Ltd., provided the airframe, and assembly of the complete aircraft; the powerunit was given by Cirrus Engine Section of Blackburn and General Aircraft, Ltd.; the Fairey Aviation Company wasresponsible for the airscrew ; the instruments were from Smiths; upholstery by Ernest Turner (London), Ltd.; and wheels,tyres and brakes by Dunlop. Cellon, Ltd., provided the finish- ing touch in attractive cream and green. * * * 'T HE Plymouth and District Aero Club reports a total of 080hours in the four months from June to September. Even during October and November, with adverse weather and shortdays, 150 hours were flown. The Club's course of training for the Private Pilot's licence has been inspected by the M.C.A.and approval has been announced. Potential pupils can now take advantage of the ten-hour reduction in flying time requiredto qualify for the Licence. For the coming months a series of entertainments, includinglectures and film shows, has been organized, the clubhouse newly decorated and more efficient heating arrangements in-stalled. * * * SURREY Gliding Club, aided and abetted by ImperialCollege G.C., who share their site at Redhill, held their annual Christmas party at the club-house on Saturday. Theaffair was "informal" in the sense understood by griding en- thusiasts—which means very informal indeed, deafeninglynoisy and extremely entertaining. A " Victorian melodrama " metaphorically brought the housedown—a process which was nearly completed in the literal sense by later developments; musical contributions ranged from" Doc" Slater's famous tin whistle to a massed band equipped entirely with kitchen utensils; and Instructor Lome Welchwas forcibly presented with a nicely potted "aileron bush" and other tokens of pupilary esteem.
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