ÆRIAL NAVIGATION.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LV, Issue 74, 14 August 1912, Page 5

ÆRIAL NAVIGATION.

A II TO II ALTITUDE. By Cable—Press Association—Copyright. . . London, August 12. De Haviland, in an army biplane at oSv> f Ur + PIiUn ' took a P assen ff er up O.KX)i feet.remaining at that altitude for three hours.

BOMB THROWING. Paris, August 12. Jn an aeroplaane bomb-throwing competition at Mourmelcn, Gaubert, a Frenchman, and Lieutenant Scott (Lluted States) tied, dropping eight out ot fifteen bombs on a target from a height of MX) metres.

A BRITISH SCHOOL. Received 13, 11.25 p, m . T1 Tt . London, August 13. The War Office has quietly organised an aeropohs. consisting of a school for twenty pupils, a workshop, fabric factory. hospital and various buildings elaborately equipped for aviation instruction on a lonely part of Salisbury Alains. '

AV7ATIOV IN AUCKLAND. : EVENTFUL TIME COMING. Auckland, August ] 1. It is quite possible that at least two or three residents of Auckland will endeavor to fly aeroplanes during the approaching summtr. Last year considerable enthusiasm was aroused in aviation here, but beyond a little success which attended the efforts of Messrs Leo and V. Walsh with their biplane, the Manu--1 rewa, no definite advance was made. But the prospects for next summer are bright, says Mr. W. Henning. Tn conveisatii'n with a Herald representative } esterdti\, he said tTiat the Manurewa would be brought out again, and as the owners of this machine have had an opportunity of fasting 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 ij an excellent type of biplane, and Mr. Walsh is confident of success. Last year Mr. W. Henning constructed a monoplane of the Bleriot type, but business prevented him from testing it. "However, I hope to be able to do something next summer," he added. It is a handy little machine, and I am confident that it really will flv."

It is also understood that a hydroplane probably two of these machines—will be brought to Auckland by a local enthusiast in aviation. The hydroplane is the latest development in fiving machines, and, although it attracted .but little interest six months ago, it has now been proved to be 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 rin the water. It can start from or alight, on the water, and consequently it is a much safer machine to handle.

A visit from Mr. W. E. Hart, a young Australian, who has come to the fore in aviation circles, is also expected during the summer. Mr. nart will bring a biplane and a monoplane with,-him,,.-aid he will give exhibitions in all the leading towns in New Zealand.