AVIATION IN AUCKLAND.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1516, 12 August 1912, Page 4

AVIATION IN AUCKLAND.

_* EVENTFUL TIME COMING. (By Telegraph.—Special Correspondent.) Auckland, August 11. It is quite possible that at least two or three residents of Auckland will endeavour to fly aeroplanes during tho approaching summer. Last year considerable enthusiasm was aroused in aviation hero, but beyond, a little success which attended tho efforts of Messrs. Leo and V*. Walsh with their biplane, the Mamirewa, no definite advance was made. Hut tho prospects for next summer are bright, says Mr. W. Helming. In conversation with a "Herald" representative yesterday, ho said that the Manurewa would bo brought out again, and as the owners of this machine have had an opportunity ot testing its powers, they should be able to do good work. The Manurewa was originally constructed in England,- then dismantled, and shipped to Auckland, where it was put together again by its owners. It is an excellent typo of biplane,'and Mr. Walsh is confident of success. Last ye.iv Mr. W. Kenning constructed a monoplane of the Bleriot typo, but business prevented him from testing it. "However, I hope to bo able to do something next summer," he added. "It is a handy littlo machine, and I am confident that it really will fly." It is also understood that a hydroplane —probably two of these machines-r-will be i brought to Auckland by a local enthusiast in aviation. The hydroplane is the latest development in flying machines, mid, although it attracted but littlo interest' six months ago, it has now been proved to bo a successful vehicle. In construction the hydroplane is similar to the ordinary aeroplane, but it is supplied with floats, which enable it to rest safely on the water. It can start from or alight on tho water, and consequently it is a much safer machine to handle. A visit from Mr. W. 10. Hart, a young Australian, who has come to the foro in aviation circles, is also expected during the summer. Mr. Hart will bring a biplane and a monoplane with him, and he will givo exhibitions in all tho leading towns in New Zealand.