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THE CHINÁ MAIL, MAY 7, 1988.
MAYO COMPOSITE PLANE
Need For Mid-Air Launch Is Doubted
Critics Overlook Points
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fact'
other
looked the highly important that the upper component-the, launched seaplane-unlike aircraft, combines two qualities, only one or the other of which to be found in other types. qualities are high wing-loading and high power-loading.
is
is
These
A machine which heavy in wings relation to the area of its will, unless its engines are extreme- very long ly powerful, require a take-off run.
G-ADVB
how-
A CONTROVERSY HAS ARISEN IN AERO-NAUTICAL CIRCLES OVER THE MERITS OF THE SHORT MAYO COM-
The composite aircraft, POSITE, THE "PICK-A-BACK” 'PLANE WHICH MADE SUC-ever, permits a fully 50 per cent. CESSFUL TRIAL FLIGHTS increase in wing-loading without
RECENTLY.
It is asserted by certain critics that the "pick-a-back 'plane" has been a futile experiment, and that the seaplane which is launched in mid-air from the flying-boat might just as well take off from the sea
itself.
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this take-off disadvantages; and means saving for structure weight and improved performance.
The variable-pitch propeller does difficulty not remove the take-off
arising from very high wing-load- ing, and it entails much additional weight, which must encroach upon the pay-load.
"Experience" Flights
which can be used for
The flying-boats "Corsaire", which has just been overhauled at Spring sunshine and the Hamble, Hants, was launched recently. trees give a South Seas effect. (Copyright).
Changes In King's Cup Air Race Laps
This year's air
race
for the!
The method of launching has been triumphantly demonstrated, but the claim that the composite can launch either a seaplane or The upper component in the com- land aeroplane too heavily loaded posite need not have variable-pitch | to take off direct from sea or land propellers. The lower component, other pur-
In past years the race has been has been questioned.
Wales, and It is asserted that the seaplane, poses when not engaged on launch- King's Cup, to be held on July 2, held over long courses, usually tak-
will be one of 1,000 miles, flown in ing in Scotland and if fitted with variable-pitch pro-ing, has such propellers.
off There is another point overlook-20 laps of 50 miles each. Starting even Ireland. It will be seen that pellers, would be able to take direct. The critics point out that led by critics of the composite craft. and finishing points will be at Hat-this year's plan is designed to give all aircraft have a big reserve of The greater the altitude for which field aerodrome, and spectators will the contest more spectacular value. power, which is only
at the engines are supercharged the be able to watch the progress from the take-off in emergencies. greater the difficulty of taking off lap to lap. Their engines should be
to with big load. But in give fully a third more power than posite the engines
or
exerted
able
the com- of the upper
is needed for ordinary flight, and machine can be supercharged for if the launched machine has this their operational height without in- safe reserve of power, and also curring any take-off penalty. variable-pitch propellers, the posite aircraft, they say, necessary.
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com-
un-
A number of "experience" flights are to be made by the launched up- per component, and there is much speculation as to the first practical The reply given to this conten-operational use to which it will be tion is that the critics have over-put.
Two Qualities Combined
British 'Planes Only After each five laps competitors will be required to land for refuell- ing and stop for 30 minutes.
The
11,000 MILES AT race will, as usual, be restricted to
380 M.P.H.
Plans for a new warplane cap-
machines of British manufacture, and all pilots, assistants and pas- sengers must be British.
Handicap allowances will be cal-
able of carrying 4,000 pounds ofculated on estimated performance, bombs 11,000 miles at a speed of the lowest speed, to be considered 380
are miles per hour
being being 140 m.p.h. studied in America.
It could be delivered in three and a half years, the United States House of Representatives Naval Committee has been told by one of the nation's leading aeroplane manufacturers, Mr. Glen Martin.
Mr. Martin said he was studying Tests plans of the new machine. would have to be made to deter- mine the actual "fighting power" of such craft. He added that he could not see any limit to the size of military aircraft.
He described aircraft, recently. States purchased by the United Navy Department as "the most ef- ficient in the world in their class.'
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ANGLO-FRENCH GIVING ADVICE TO CZECHS
Paris, To-day.
Well-informed circles believe that British and French de- marches to Prague are now im- minent, and will probably take place to-day.
The British and French Govern- ments have been in consultation for the last few days in regard to the terms of the demarches.
It is stated that the British and French Ministers in Prague will be charged with bearing a friendly re- commendation to the Czechs to go to the uttermost limit in concessions to the German minority compatible wich the integrity and independence of Czecho-Slovalcia.--Reuter.
QUEEN MARY'S
VISIT TO
BETHNAL GREEN
London, To-day.
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The 5th. Inniskilling Dragoons held their 26th. Anniversary Service recently at Garrison Church, Col- chester, in memory of Capt. Oates of South Arctic fame who lost his life in 1912. Here are men of the 5th. Innskilling Dragoons looking at the model of Capt. Oates outside the Garrison Church. (Copyright).
Queen Mary on her way to pay OCEAN BED TO BE UNKNOWN GOLFER ROBOT QUEST
EXPLORED
Piccard's Plan To Descend 15,000 Ft.
Prof. Piccard, of Brussels Uni-
WINS DUNLOP GOLF TOURNEY
OF RICHEST MAN
A small, dark-skinned man of 76, calm and infinitely dignified, receiv- ed me at his hotel in London, writes Joyce Jeffreys in the "Sunday Chronicle."
an informal visit to a hospital in Bethnal Green, East London, yesterday afternoon stopped her car in a nearby street to call on a shopkeeper and the wife of a publican who last year took a gift of flowers to Marlborough House with the congratulations of the
Southport, To-day. residents in the street on occa-versity who gained fame by his D. Curtis, of Bournemouth, who sion of Her Majesty's 70th birth- balloon ascents into the stratos-is practically unknown, yesterday
On his hands he wore one ring day. Crowds surrounded the car phere, is now planning to explore won the Dunlop £1,000 Golf Tourna- a large diamond which flashed and warmly cheered the Queen.- the bed of the ocean.
ment with an aggregate total of with watery brilliance in the sun- British Wireless.
Dr. William Beebe, an American 287 strokes for 72 holes.
light. scientist, has already worked at a A. Lees, of Dore, and Cyril Tolley,
The little man-he is the Mäḥ- depth of 3,000 feet in a bathy-were second with scores of 289, arajah of Baroda, ruler of 2,500,000 sphere attached to a cable. Prof. while Alfred Padgham, former Open subjects, one of the richest men in Piccard hopes to reach a depth of
champion, was third with a score the world with a personal income of 15,000 feet.
of 290.
£2,000,000 owner of millions of Explaining his plans Prof.
Alfred Perry, another former pounds. worth of jewellery--smiled Piccard said he would have a Open Champion, did the first hole, when he saw me glance at that dia- bathysphere unattached to any
which measures 210 yards, in one, The bathysphere will be
IMPORTS & EXPORTS CONTROL
With reference to regulation 13 cable. under the Registration of Imports supported in the water by a cylind-during the third round.-Reuter. and Exports Ordinance. His Ex-er containing paraffin. Ballast will cellency the Governor has been be fixed underneath. It will consist pleased to appoint the following of small steel shot and will be con- Committee to advise him in all trolled by magnetism.
matters connected with the said regulation:-
and
PHOTOGRAPHING FISH
TIN COMMITTEE
London, To-day.
mond.
The Only Jewel
"This is the only jewel I wear,' he said. "I do not quite know the value of the jewellery I own, but I can assure you I rarely wear any of it."
He looked again at the flashing The next meeting of the Inter-light of the diamond. national Tin Committee has been fixed for June 2, in Paris.-Reuter.
"I am more interested in traffic lights," he went on. "When I re- turn to India I am going to intro- duce your traffic regulation system into Baroda.
I cele-
J. H. Taggart, Esq. (Chairman). As the bathysphere will be ligh- The Chairman of the Urban ter than water, it will be weighted Council (Vice-Chairman).
with the ballast for the descent. The Superintendent of Imports Prof. Piccard thinks that an hour and Exports.
to a half will be necessary The Royal Naval Victualling Of-reach a depth of 15,000 ft.
His Excellency the Governor has Pressure of the water will keep been pleased to appoint Mr. Har ficer.
"I am going old now The Assistant Director Supply the bathysphere at this depth, userie Vaughan Wilkinson, D.S.O., to brated my 76th birthday a few days and Transport (Command Head- being made of the ballast
be a Member of the Committee to ago. As for luxury . . I am too quarters).
necessary. Exploration could be administer the Mercantile Marine busy with my State to spend my The District Manager, Navy, made with the help of the
ocean Assistance Fund of Hong Kong, time sleeping in golden beds and Army and Air Force Institute.
currents. Fish could be photo during the absence from the Colony eating off gold plates, as people say
of total The Secretary, Hong Kong and graphed in this region
of Mr. Marcus Theodore Johnson.. I do.” Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co.,
darkness with the aid of artificial
Ltd.
light. :
The Manager, Dairy Farm, Ice and Cold Storage Co., Ltd.
The General Manager, Hong Kong and Shanghai Hotels, Ltd.
B. W. Bradbury, Esq.
.when
Experiments for a year are con- templated to select the most sui table metal for the sphere and the type and strength of the glass for the windows.
The first descent will probably F. C. Barry, Esq. (Secretary).
be made in the Lake of Geneva. His Excellency the Governor has Later there will be others off the appointed Mr. John Keith Bousfeld Canary Islands, where the sea has to be a Member of the Harbour Ad- a depth of 18,000 feet. Prof. Piccard visory Committee, during the ab will be accompanied by a biologist, sence from the Colony of Mr. Mar-He will himself act as pilot. cus Theodore Johnson, with effect from 3rd May, 1988.
The National Fund for Scientific Research is assisting the under- taking.
The Right Hon. the Secretary of State for the Colonies has been Mr. Brabazon Henry Collis Hal pleased to approve the appointment lowes has been appointed to be As- of Mr. Richard Percy Morris to be sistant Superintendent of Surveys, Wireless Engineer, with effect from with effect from 8th January, 1988, 1st January, 1938.
inclusive..
Here's Luck!
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