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1953 - 0236.PDF
234 FLIGHT, 20 February 1953 THE INDUSTRY A New Autopilot "PERMISSION has now been granted for the Sperry Gyroscope -*• Co., Ltd., of Brentford, Middlesex, to announce that they have developed a new precision automatic pilot for new aircraft for the Royal Air Force and the Royal Navy. The only photograph at present cleared for publication is that re produced here, showing the pilot's controller. The pilot's controller of the new Sperry autopilot, which offers unusually clear presentation. The new autopilot, which is now being put into production, has a number of original fea tures that make it suitable for installation in modern high-speed aircraft. Sperry also announce that the complete installed weight is significantly less than that of other contemporary autopilots. Further details are awaited with interest. Folland Apprentice Prize-giving AN audience of 6oo, consisting of apprentices and their parents, L was present at the recent apprentice prize-day of Folland Aircraft, Ltd., held at Southampton. In his speech as chairman, Mr. E. N. Egan (director and secretary of the company) referred to the introduction of a commerce and accountancy training scheme, operated on similar lines to engineering apprenticeships. Announcing the successes of the apprentices, Mr. J. Dynan (education officer) mentioned the award of an S.B.A.C. scholar ship to C. Norbury, and major scholarships to the College of Aeronautics, won by K. Lane and F. Jarlett. Major scholarships had also been awarded to H. Hudson and B. Tuchenor for training at Southampton University. Among other awards was a prize from the Institute of Mechanical Engineers, given to K. Lane for his results in the Higher National Certificate. Mr. F. T. West, principal of Southampton Technical College, presented the awards, and other speakers included Mr. T. Gilbertson (Folland director and general manager). Owen Group's Glasgow Offices SOME 100 guests recently attended an informal function to mark the opening of the new Glasgow offices of the Owen Organization at 11, Royal Crescent, Sauchiehall Street. In welcoming the visitors, Mr. A. G. B. Owen (chairman of the group) said that the new representation in Glasgow would provide an "on the spot" service of many types of industrial equipment. Owen companies represented at the new offices are : Rubery, Owen and Co., Ltd., Darlaston; Rubery Owen (Warrington), Ltd.j Motor Panels (Coventry), Ltd.; E. Camelinat and Co., Ltd., Birmingham; C. and I. Hill, Ltd., Willenhall; Nuts and Bolts (Darlaston), Ltd.; Electro-Hydraulics, Ltd., Warrington; and Conveyancer Fork Trucks, Ltd., Warrington. Vickers Appointments LAST week we gave details of •* re-appointments of Vickers-Arm- strongs executives. Here are four more portraits of those concerned: (Right), Maj. Gen. C. A. L. Dunphie, managing director of the engineering and ship building division, now controlling the aircraft division during Maj. Kilner's absence through illness; (below, 1. to r.) Mr. R. P. H. Yapp, a director appointed assistant to the managing director; Mr. T. Gammon, now deputy general manager, aircraft division; and Mr. R. Edmonds, superintendent, Weybridge. ^*M IN BRIEF FROM Dowty Equipment, Ltd., comes a photograph of a veritable mountain of parcels of clothing, etc., contributed by employees in response to the flood-relief appeals. Other news we have received suggests that very many firms in the aircraft industry have given practical help of this kind. The R.F.D. Co., Ltd., Godalming, Surrey, states that repair and maintenance instructions for its life-saving jackets Types 45 47 and 50c are available free of charge on application. * * * Mr. E. B. M. Grubb, general manager of D. H. Bonnella and Son, Ltd., makers of aeronautical electrical and other equipment, hasjbeen appointed a director of the firm. * * * A recent addendum to the "Flexelite" flexible-tank manual (Marston Excelsior, Ltd., Fordhouses, Wolverhampton), deals with the greatly improved method of tank attachment now provided by the patented controlled-compression fitting. * * * The annual report of H. M. Hobson, Ltd., shows that profit for the year ended September 30th, 1952, was £180,743; deduc tions for taxation reduced this to a net figure of £67,983. Group profits, with Integral, Ltd., were £191,020 (£72,662 net). The annual general meeting takes place in London on February 27th. * * * Some 170 people attended the first staff dinner, dance and cabaret held by Western Manufacturing (Reading), Ltd., which took place in Reading on January 30th. The chairman, Mr. S. R. Hogg, was amusingly introduced as the "company surgeon" by Mr. F. V. Waller (managing director); Mr. Scott Warner, on behalf of the outside guests, thanked the company for their invitation; and Mr. A. Deacon similarly expressed gratitude on behalf of the staff. * * * Dunlop have „ent a subscription of 25 guineas to the Helicopter Association of Great Britain. * * * Mr. R. L. Packer has taken up his duties as London branch manager of British Insulated Callender's Cables, Ltd., in suc cession to Mr. F. Samuel, who is retiring on March 8th, 1953. * * * The first visitor to this country under the Federation of British Industries' overseas scholarship scheme is Mr. L. S. Srinath, from India. He is here for a two-year study of aeronautical engineering, the first six months of which he will spend in the Brough works of Blackburn and General Aircraft, Ltd. * * * Among British Standards recently issued are No. B.S.1905/1952, for heavy-duty lubricating oils as used in highly rated C.I. engines, and No. B.S.1942/1952, for aluminium filler alloys for brazing (this is complementary to B.S.1723 and B.S.1845). Both publica tions are available, at 7s 6d and 2S respectively, from the B.S.I, sales department at 24 Victoria Street, London, S.W.I. * * * Increasing demands for the aircraft products of the Palmer Tyre, Ltd., have necessitated the establishment of two separate divisions within the company's aero sales department. Both will be located at Penfold Street, Edgware Road, London, N.W.8, and will be known as the general aircraft division and the flexible pipes division; Mr. H. D. Burke and Mr. A. T. Laws will be the respective managers.
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