MODEL AEROPLANE NOTES

Auckland Star, Volume LXV, Issue 147, 23 June 1934, Page 3 (Supplement)

MODEL AEROPLANE NOTES

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THE BERNARD 52 C!

FRENCH SEAPLANE FIGHTER. The plans given herewith indicate the ihain features of the new French seaplane fighter. It struck me when I saw these plans that here is quite a good type of machine for the model builder. If a scale flying model is desired, the rather long "fuselage lends itself well, because of the good length of rubber motor that could be used, the monoplane makes for easier construction and the generous tail area should permit of good fore and aft stability. The floats protruding as they do help to keep the centre of gravity forward, a very desirable feature in a model, and the only catch in it that I can see is the limiting C•£ the length of the propeller, by reason of the necessity for leaving a clearance above the floats. However, a small, fast revving propeller is wanted to make a seaplane "unstick," and this

one objection ni.iv not prove » very formidable one. The main dimensions of tbe veil] machine are as follow:-—.Span, .'iT.Tfl.; length, 24.4 ft; height, 14.2 ft;

wing area, 195.0 ft; speed at 11,000 ft, 205 m.p.h.; ceiling, 27,SS7ft; stalling speed, (il m.p.h. The fuselage is of oval section, and it should be noted that the vertical iin and rudder form a very thick streamline section. As a little all-balsa solid model, this Bernard 52 CI would not be hard to make, and should prove a welcome, up-to-date addition to your fleet. The Auckland Winter Exhibition. The forthcoming Winter Exhibition will again allow the model builders; and flyers of Auckland and the district to show their prowess. At the same time, I hurry to correct the inuaession that it is for Auckland only, for entries are wanted from all over New Zealand, even in the Hying competitions, for arrangements have been made for 'planes entered from outside the Auckland Province to be flown by proxy, should an entry be made. I am not going into line details here, as you may send along a stamped and addressed envelope for the full schedule and rules if you would like one. The model aeroplane flying will take place in the evenings on tin; Monday, Wednesday and Saturday of the second week, and tin? show models in the workmanship section will be on display all that week also. In this workmanship section there are the usual classes for monoplane, biplane and seaplane, and, what is rather an innovation in the introduction of a class, entitled "Best pair of scale models under Tin wing span." Here is an opportunity, for you solid balsa scale model experts. These small models are very interesting to make, and although •much detail may be built into them the builder seems to get more results for the work put in. In the flying classes there is one innovation, and 1 would like all you lone flyers to take note of this. There is a competition for novices, a novice being understood to be a competitor who has not won a flight competition at a club meeting. I have heard so many hoys say, "Oh, I don't think I will enter, I couldn't possibly stand a chance against the club members." This is certainly a bit of a compliment to the club members, and shows the benefit of being associated with other flyers, but I do think that in this competition there is a chance for you bashful ones to come forward and show your prowess.