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1952
1952 - 0992.PDF
THE MARCH OF PROGRESS: In sending us the photograph on the left, W. S. Shackleton, Ltd., remark that this is probably the first time that a one-piece- wing aircraft (actually a Miles Messenger, G-AKAI, destined for the Royal Queensland Aero Club) has been successfully loaded on a single short trailer. Whilst allowing their claim, we cannot resist adding the pictorial comment, discovered during an exploration of "Flight's" archives. . . . FROM THE CLUBS THE Wiltshire Flying Club's total flying time for the month of March amounted to 123 hr 30 min, bringing the total since January 1st to 270 hr 40 min. Night flying on Tiger Moths started again after a lapse of nearly six weeks due to poor weather conditions. Three of the W.F.C. fleet of four Tigers are fitted with night-flying equipment—as is their Autocar—and night-flying rates are £4 5s an hour dual and £3 10s solo on either type. Wiltshire's instructional staff has recently undergone several changes, F/L. Hawkins having left to join a Reserve School and Mr. Bradford—now serving with the R.A.F. again—going to Salisbury, Rhodesia, as an instructor in the Empire Flying Train ing Scheme. Their places have been taken by Mr. F. G. Wade- Palmer, as C.F.I., with Mr. J. Heaton as his assistant. The services of F/L Jennings and F/L Bowry are available at weekends. The "new aircraft for old" scheme introduced last April has been extended to include Tiger Moths and Auster Autocrats. In addition, a similar system is now in operation whereby the Wilt shire School of Flying, Ltd., will replace a weary Cirrus Minor II engine with a completely overhauled one "whilst you wait": a machine flown into Thruxton on the morning of an agreed date can be dealt with and flown away the same evening. An arrange ment is also in force whereby the aircraft can be hangared free of charge whilst the old engine is overhauled and refitted. The Thruxton Dingbat, mention of which was made in Flight last year, is now reported to be progressing slowly but satisfactorily under the watchful eye of Mr. J. Currie, the chief engineer. Ob taining a suitable undercarriage is proving something of a problem; a Magister or B.A. Swallow landing-gear might provide the ideal answer. AT a committee meeting of the Vintage Aeroplane Club, held on ' March 30th, final arrangements were made for the club's next rally at White Waltham. One major change in plans—necessitated by considerations of insurance—is that the general public will not now be admitted by payment of an entrance fee; but associate mem bers can be enrolled at the gate. The V.A.C. is hoping for a large number of entries for the West London Trophy Race (mention of which was made in Flight of March 21st) and would-be competitors are reminded that the usual formalities must be complied with as regards competitors' tickets, third-party insurance, etc. Taking the same form as the last rally, the event will begin on the morning of May 3rd, during which day the race will be flown and a programme similar to that staged at Denham will take place. The following day will be set aside, as before, to allow members to get airborne in one another's machines. Should the weather prove unco-operative the competitive programme—so far as possible—will take place on Sunday. On completion of its C. of A. the Avro Cadet G-ACHP will become the first "official" V.A.C. aircraft and will be available throughout the rally for suitably qualified members who wish to fly in the various competitions which are being organized. FURTHER particulars are now available concerning the Rago-sine-Auster Homing Trophy Competition which will be held at Rearsby Aerodrome on Sunday, May 25th. The event will, as usual, take the form of a cross-country navigation and observation exercise, and, since it is in the form of a flying test, no competition licence is necessary. Competing pilots and their passengers are invited to fly in to Rearsby on the Saturday, and attend the Ragosine-Auster dinner-dance in Leicester that evening. Through the generosity of members of the industry, an impres sive prize list has been drawn up; in addition to the Ragosine- Auster Homing Trophy itself, for which all Auster pilots are eligible, the Cirrus Trophy is offered to competitors flying Cirrus- engined aircraft, while there will be prizes for women competitors and for novices. The number of entries will be limited, so intend ing competitors should apply without delay to the Competition Sec retary, Auster Flying Club, Ltd., Rearsby Aerodrome, Leicester. SHELL AND B.P. AVIATION SERVICE, who periodically bring out useful booklets and navigational aids for private pilots, have now issued a "supplementary flying log" designed to avoid jotting flying times down on scraps of paper. The idea was conceived following a suggestion made by a flying school which ex pressed the need for a card on which pilots could enter rough details of flights prior to final insertion in log-books. Providing six columns for date, aircraft type and registration, flight details and flying times, the cards are obtainable, free of charge, from Shell Mex and B.P., Aviation Department, Shell Mex House, Strand, London, W.C.2. The Vintage Aeroplane Club's Avro Cadet, referred to above. Apr. 15. Apr. 16. Apr. 21-24. Apr. 22. Apr. 22-24. Apr. 24. May 3. Mar 3-10. May 5. May 5-16. May 10. May 10-11. May 17. May 22. May 22. May 24-25. May 29. May 30- June 2. May 31. May 31- June 2. FORTHCOMING EVENTS R.Ae.C: Film Show. Aircraft Recognition Society: Annul General Meeting, Photo graphic Competition and Silver Rose Bowl Contest. S.A.E. Aeronautic Meeting, New York. R.Ae.S. Graduates' and Students' Section: "Servomechanisms," by F. H. Borlace, B.Sc. (Eng.), Grad.R.Ae.S. R.A.F. Golfing Society: Spring Meeting, Walton Heath. R.Ae.S.: "Fuel Systems for Turbine-driven Aircraft," by J. E. Walker, A.F.R.Ae.S. (at Luton). Vintage Aeroplane Club: Rally, White Waltham. F.A.I.: Committee Meetings, Madrid. I.A.T.A.: Fifth Annual Technical Conference, Copenhagen. British Industries Fair. Exeter Aero Club: Display. ('Association des Amis de I'Aumoneries de I 'Air: Rally. Wolverhampton Aero Club: Display. Aero-Club du Dauphine: Air Meeting, Grenoble. Aero-Club de France: Coupe Stemm (helicopters). Ragosine-Auster Trophy Navigation Competition, Rearsby. R.Ae.S.: Fortieth Wilbur Wright Memorial Lecture: "Prophecy and Achievement in Aeronautics," by Sir Harry M. Garner, C.B., M.A., F.R.Ae.S. Model-flying team contest, Belgium v. Great Britain, Namur. Swansea and District Flying Club: Welsh Air Derby, Fairwood CiSmmsn. * Aero-Club de Cannes: International Rally.
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