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1951
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5 October 1951 459 FOR USE IN EMERGENCY ... ing with one another. The method of inflation is dealt with in a subsequent paragraph. A third important feature is the covering canopy, which is supported by four arched air-tubes branching from the upper hull ring and connected at their apex by a small top ring. The upper huil ring, the arches and the top ring are thus all inflatable from the same source. A fabric diaphragm fitted to the lower face of the top ring provides a suitable vessel for collecting rain-water. Two diametrically opposed entrances ensure easy access to the interior and may be closed by hook-and-eye fasteners from the inside, thereby giving maximum protection against wind, rain or spray. Zipp fasteners are not fitted, because of the risk of ice rendering them inoperative. To counter any tendency towards capsizing in heavy seas— especially when a full complement is not on board, fabric bucket- type stabilizers are fitted around the periphery below the water- line, and fill automatically when the raft is immersed. The installation of the Universal Life Raft in an aircraft depends upon whether the valise or "blow-out" system of launching is to be employed. The valise is suitably positioned near an aircraft exit and, in an emergency, is thrown out manually under the restraint of a static line, which trips a spring-loaded plunger and releases CO2 gas from a cylinder connected by piping to the two hull rings. The blow-out launching system, on the other hand, implies the stowage of the dinghy beneath a fuselage panel or wing panel automatically jettisonable under pressure from within. Pulling a line (or, alternatively, pressing a button) releases the gas and causes inflation and consequent ejection of the dinghy. Alter- nately, initiation of the action may be by an immersion-switch, which operates when the aircraft itself is ditched. In general, the blow-out system is considered preferable to the valise method, since the process of launching the valise from the aircraft entrance may cause temporary obstruction. Suitable provision has been made in the design of the cylinder-operating valve to prevent accidental inflation under increased gas pressure in tropical conditions. The inflatable floor does not share the CO2 supply, but is filled by air provided from accordion-type bellows operated by the crew when they are aboard. Each dinghy is well provided with ancillary equipment, the standard scale being as follows :— Per Aircraft.—1 dinghy radio ("Gibson Girl"). Per Dinghy.—1 first-aid outfit; 24 distress signals (two-star red);1 signal-type torch; 1 heliograph; 8 Fluroscine sea-markers; 1 Walter radar reflector; 1 plastic whistle; 1 magnetic compass. Per Person.—1 emergency flying ration; 1 16-oz tin of water; 2 desalting units (4A pints). AVIATORS' CERTIFICATES BELOW is another of the periodical lists of those who havequalified for Royal Aero Club Aviators' Certificates, covering the period from July 26th, 1951, to August 16th, 1951. The previous list (June 25th to July 26th) appeared in Flight of August 17th last. No. 27,396 27,397 27,398 27,399 27,400 27,401 27,402 27,403 27,404 27,405 27,406 27,407 27,408 27,409 27,410 27,411 27,412 27,413 27,414 27,415 27,416 27,417 27,418 27,419 27,420 27,421 27,422 27,423 27,424 27,425 27,426 27,427 27,428 Name E. A. M. Soper I. D. Brimson C. R. Cuthill R. R. Kennedy J. G. F. Hewitt R. R. Martin C. D. Sharpe R. Dick D. Sturgeon P. H. Filmer-Sankey... P. Skinner M. N. Stechler K. C. Imlah D. T. Simmonds R. B. Metcalfe A. G. McN. Hurley ... D. MacD. B. Carnegie G. T. Jarman ...C. A. Harris J. L. Bush G. A. Coatesworth J. Cunningham W. B. Lee-Emery E. W. An stead E. K. Edwards A. M. Norman G. N. Alexander R. B. Taylor E. F. Norris ... G. N. WoolfD. I. Brown R. M. I. Dare H. E. McClain Club or School Qualified Service pilot Cardiff Aero Club Qualified Service pilot ... ... Qualified Service pilot R.A.F., Cranwell R.A.F., Cranwell R.A.F., Cranwell R.A.F., Cranwell Ards Aero Club West London Aero Club Herts and Essex Aero Club Spalding Aero Club Qualified Service pilot Cardiff Aeroplane Club Coventry Aero Club Cardiff Aeroplane Club London Aeroplane Club Qualified Service pilotQualified Service pilot Qualified Service pilot R.A.F., Cranwell Wolverhampton Aero Club Elstree Flying Club Cambridge Aero Club Wolverhamptoji Aero Club Danham Aero Club ... Strathtay Aero Club Strathtay Aero Club York Flying Club Southend Flying School Strathtay Aero Club Exeter Aero Club Denham Flying School ... Date 26.7.51 26.7.51 26.7.51 26.7.51 26.7.51 26.7.51 26.7.51 26.7.51 26.7.51 26.7.51 30.7.51 30.7.51 30.7.51 30.7.51 30.7.51 30.7.51 30.7.51 30.7.51 30.7.51 30.7.51 30 7.51 31.7.51 7.8.51 7.8.51 7.8.51 7.8.51 7.8.51 7.8.51 7.8.51 7.8.51 7.8.51 7.8.51 7.8.51 No. 27,429 27,430 27,43127,432 27,433 27,434 27,435 27,436 27,437 27,438 27,439 27,440 27,441 27,442 27,443 27,444 27,445 27,446 27.447 27,448 27,449 27,450 27,451 27,452 27,453 27,454 27,455 27,456 27,457 27,458 27,459 27,460 27,461 27,462 27,463 27,464 27,465 27,466 27,467 27,468 27,469 Name A. O. Sharpies G. A. Bolton P. C. Stevens R. A. Lockwood F. A. Allanson N. H. Giffin J. Cooper J. G. Towle T. A. A. M. Van der Aa D. Mundell J. M. Porter K. Howard A. O. Pullman R. B. Beckley R. E. Titmus J. M. Burry T. F. Copleston P. D. A. Austin D. E. Gilbert D. M. Thomas P. A. Smith F. A. Bieri M. Coulson C. N. Sworder T. Goeritz P. R. Lockwood B. R. Corley J. D. Engerran E. S. Thomas P. N. Farley D. C. BairdL. Smith K. D. Malfacree D. K. Clarke W. J. Watt P. S. Anderson M. D. Reece A. P. Jeyes C. C. Voller P. B. Wills J. B. Perkins Club or School Qualified Service pilot Qualified Service pilot Airways Aero Club ... Lancash-ire Aero Club Plymouth and District Aero Club R.A.F. Cranwell ... Qualified Service pilot No. 9 Reserve Herts and Essex Aero Club Qualified Service pilot Nottingham University Air Squadron Qualified Service pilot Qualified Service pilot Qualified Service pilot Qualified Service pilot Qualified Service pilot Qualified Service pilot Qualified Service pilot Qualified Service pilot Wiltshire School of Flying ... No. 7 F.T.S., Cottesmore ... Southend Flying Club West Riding Aviation Centre Qualified Service pilot Redhill Flying Club Christchurch Aero Club Herts and Essex Aero Club Redhill Flying Club Wolverhampton Aero Club Qualified Service pilot St. Andrews University Air Squadron Qualified Service pilot Qualified Service pilot Northants Aero Club Airways Aero Club Qualified Service pilot Hampshire Aeroplane Club Northamptonshire Aero Club Herts and Essex Aero Club Qualified Service pilot Qualified Service pilot Date 7.8.51 7.8.51 7.8.51 7.8.51 7.8.51 7.8.51 7.8 51 7.8.51 10.8.51 13.8.51 7.8.51 7.8.51 7.8.51 7.8.51 7.8.51 7.8.51 7.8.51 7.8.51 7.8.51 7.8.51 8.8.51 7.8.51 13.8.51 13.8.51 13.8.51 13.8.51 13.8.51 13.8.51 13.8.51 13.8.51 13.8.51 13.8.51 13.8.51 13.8.51 14.8.51 16.8.51 16.8.51 16.8.51 16.8.51 16.8.51 16.8.51 1XUMENTAL: Perpetuating a name already well known in connection with aircraft-instrument servicing and supply, a new company has recently been formed with the title of Wynstruments, Ltd. Above is seen their small but attractive H.Q. at Staverton Airfield, Gloucester, and the interior view shows the hospital-like calibration room. The firm is equipped for the overhaul, test and certification of all instruments except ""pilots; test equipment includes apparatus developed by the R.A.E. Inspection is A.R.B.-approved, and A.I.D. approval is expected shortly.
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