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MOTOR OIL
MODERN OILS FOR MODERN MOTORS.
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AEROPLANE WITH MOVABLE WINGS.
- AA. MERRILL STANDING BESIDE HIS NEW TYPE OF AEROPLANE. THE WHEEL CONTROLLING THE MOVEMENT. OF THE WINGS, AND THE DIFFERENCE IN "DECALAGE" OF THE WINGS, MAY BE NOTED.
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SATURDAY, JANUARY 8, 1927.
MOTOR CAR ENGINES.
Aluminium Alloys.
The researches mado at the National Physical Laboratory and in some of the British Uni- versities in connection with alu- minium alloys have borne good fruit.
This your's onginos show an extended use of such alloys, especially for reciprocating parts.
On the score of lightnous and of hout dissipation theso aluminium alloys are much better than cust Iron, which is being replaced by tho lighter material.
On the other hand it is said by crities of the material that the wear and tear is much greater.
That is, however, something which is likely to be remedied.
A long serios of researches was commenced under the auspices of the Institution of Mechanical Enginoeers some 25 years ago in connection with aluminium al- loys.
The immediate result was tho commercial production of alloys used for aeroplanes and, lator, for crank-ouses of motor-car ongines.
A long adries of tests were made San Diego, California, Dec. at the side of the fusilage. The with alloys of aluminium and 4th.--Ton
patient wheel connects by a chain with copper. of years research.
lod A. A the wings, and changes thoir
in Morrill; instructor aoron- positions and angles relative to at the Cali- the fisilage. As this occurs the autic research
of fornia Institute
Tech-added or decreased lifting ability nology, to the invention of an of the wings allows the machino aeroplano that seems to be the to rise or drop, as the case may answer to the highest aspirations bo.
Merrill points out the necessity of aviators:
It rises and alights in a hori-of a "four-degree decalage differ- zontal position, its novo nover enco" in the two wings. At all times, he says, the front surface pointing up or down."
must have a four-degree larger angle of incidence" than the rear surface of the wings.
I can't stall.
It will never go involuntarily into a noso dive.
It can stop short, after alight ing, by means of wings that can he turned vertically to act as brakes against the wind.
Some roimarkable results word obtained, quite a small difference in the percentage of copper and aluminium making a big differ ence in the tensible and compres sion strength of the alloy.
Since then experiments have been made. with alloys of alu- minium, copper and tin.
The work of tho metallurgist has beon of inestimable value in the development of the modern
motor-car..
"Thore must be two supporting
It is not so obvious to the pur! surfaces for this type of plane to be successful," he says. "One chaser of a car as, let us say, the must be placed ahead of the work of the conch-builder, but it Wind gusts can't upset it. other. This is called 'staggered. has been carried on with great It can be controlled at very low The front surface must have a preseverance and with results speeds, as an automobile is con-larger, angle of incidence. than that have caused amazing im-
the rear, which wo call provements. trolled through shifting gears,
"With the proper stagger and
It can rise almost straight up, decalago." body remaining horizontal, yet
When it is remembered that
without. those clumsy-looking decalage, such biplane is statical-motor-car engines have been built pin-wheel affairs atop helicopters. ly stablo ih pitch under all con-
In test flights here bofore army ditions.
and navy air officers the aeroplane "Wind gusts cannot upset the with movable wings performed machine, for these have the effect as well as any plane with of moving the entire machine up stationary winge. It took off or down. It cannot be stalled from the field, rising horizontal until the operator loses control, as though some unseen hand or be thrown into a nose dive, was pulling it upward.
against the pilot's will..
'control The pilot banked, dipped and "This plane has no roared down the straight-a-way drag, because the fusilago ro- GO miles an hour. Wore the mains at all times horizontal' to machine built with a fakter motor the ground and sottles like a bird It could attain any speed reached alighting."
Merrill likens the plane in by other planes, but the little model-24 feet between wing tips flight to a bird, in flight, since a and 12 feet from front to rear-is bird, particularly the buzzard, equipped with a 45-horsepower has wings of such construction motor. It weighs only 800 that the air rolls up underneath pounds.
and has the tendency to help To increase or decrease his propel it forward, even in the altitude, the pilot turns a wheel absence of other motive power/
THE WOMAN MOTOR
CYCLIST.
"Mechanical Mind" Not Essential.
machine alone until hoip is pro curable, while with a motor-cur she might be literally "stuck."
HINTS ON DRESS.
The low build of a motor-cycle enables a skirt to be worn as easily as on a pedal bicycle-in } fact, with the lastest improve. monte in protective shields and mudguards, breeches for lady motor cyclists are quite demode -a skirt, however, should not bo less than 70 inches wide, and pro- ferably of a colour that does not show the dúst.
·HINTS ON DRESS. There are few sports originally, devised for masculine skill that the modern woman is unable to
Headgear must be close-fitting enjoy; and the woman motor- oyclist, once the exception, is now and unlikely to blow off-to grab rapidly becoming the rule, writes suddenly at a loose hat might a correspondent in the Morning mean a serious decident, while Post.
hat pins that drag at the hair und
To the woman with no me-cause headache should never be chanical knowledge and no ad-worn. The tam-o'shanter type of oquate advice available, the selec-cap, with a wide front brim that tion of a motor-cycle was once a shades the eyes, from the full problem, but now-a-days, when force of the wind and sun, ia ideal overy maker caters for fominino for touring and long rides. requirements, she need have no Low-hooled shoes are desirable fear of being in difficulties.
for easy manipulation of foot- The light-weight modol, now bruko and gears. And gloves aro included in most makers cata-bost of leather as any thin logues and usually favoured by material quickly woars through women riders, provos suitable for from the vibration of the machine any requirements, from pottering and constant handling of the around on shopping expeditions lovers.
A
to extensive holiday tours, it is economical to run and simple to
manage.
MODERN EGYPT.
No longer is the "mechanical mind" a necessity for the onjoy: ment of motor cycling. The mo¬| More than 1000. motor buses dorn motor-eyola is as free from are now travelling back and the chance of a serious breakdown forth in the shadow of the milos from anywhero" as is the Sphinx, serving a population up-to-date motor-car, but it may which formerly depended upon bo reassuring to the novice un- the camel. Motor vehicle equip- versed in moo-anical repairs to ment in Egypt consists of 8891 realise that, whatever shy hap private cars 4233 taxis, 1533 pon, the can always wheelhor trucks and the motor bus unite..
to run at speeds exceeding 10,000 revolutions per minute-fancy- nearly 400 strokes a second-it will bo obvious that lightness-for reciprocating parts is a necessity.
It seems probable that, withi experience, the use of aluminium will be extended.
DON'T LEAVE YOUR CAR IN PEDDER STREET:
THERE
is no longer any roason why you should leave your car out in the street all day. Bunshino and Tair ulike causa detonoration, while meddling-ingora
are liable to intorforo with it,
Within a fow seconds of the contro of the City, a now garage has opened where you may leave your car or cycle with the assurance that it will be well looked after. It is located in the old Fire Station Building whore thore is ample accomodation.
Furthermore, an export staff of mechanics is ready "to effect any repairs quickly and efficiently."
Daytime. Storage (during business hours)
All Cars.......$15.00 por month or $1.00 a day Motor Cycles ... 7.50
THE CENTRAL MOTOR GARAGE Old Fire Station Building. Des Voeux Road. Telephones C. 2196 and 4821.
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HONGKONG DELIVERED PRICES.
STANDARD SIX
Duplex-Roadster Duplex-Plaston.. Coach 12-Door) Sports-Roadster... Country Club Coupe- Victoria
Custom Sedan..... Custom Berline
BIG SIX 120" WHEELBASE Country Club Coupe... Duplex-Rondster....... Duplex-Sports-Phaeton Sports-Roadster
Fire Chief.. Victoria....
Custom Brougham:
Custom Berline
Gold. $1,425
1,450
1,550
1,550
1,570
1,860
1,710
1,780
Gold $1,800
1,840
1,950
2,000
2,090-
2,120
2,170
2,240
* Gold $2,160
2.440
2,660 2,740
BIG SIX 127" WHEELBASE
Duplex-Phaeton........
Brougham
The President Sedan... The President Berline
All prices include wheel brakes spare wheel, tire and tube, windshield wiper, kindview mirrow cigar lighter, bumpers, spare horn, tools etc., etc,
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A few minutes in traffic-or hours on the open road-leave rich satisfaction born of the certainty that, this car has no equal in performance.
Nothing but a ride in the Packard Eight can tell you its story!
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33, Wang Nei Chung Rd.,. Happy Valley, Tel. C. 1246 or 1247
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