RACING IN THE AIR.

Sun (Christchurch), Volume 1, Issue 7, 13 February 1914, Page 7

RACING IN THE AIR.

LONDON TO PARIS RETURN. "Times"—"Sydney Sun" Special Cable. PARIS, February 12. The Aero Club is arranging a London to Paris return air race in May. Prevost, when monoplaning at Villa Coublay carried a quick-firing gun,which a passenger operated successfully. "A FOOLHARDY FLIGHT." NEW YORK, February 11. Mr Orville Wright in. an interview said that a trans-Atlantic aeroplane trip would be impracticable and foolhardy for ./any airman to attempt Tjrith the present engines. Efforts cover similar distances on land had failed* ; i . ° ANOTHER VIEW. (Received February 13, 8.45 a.m.) ' NEW YORK, February 32. Mr Glenn Curtis, replying to Orville Wright, says he thinks a trans-Atlantic flight perfectly feasible, as a special motor could easily be developed to carry the necessary additional weight.