Aid to Safety in Aviation
INDIAN’S WING DEVICE. United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph.—Co pyr igh u LONDON, Jan. 1. The Indian, Phiroze Nazir, who holds the Government of India’s aeronautical research scholarship, has invented a wing device which, in the opinion of the Times’ aeronautical correspondent, will greatly contribute to the safety of flying, especially in landing. The device opens a slot in the afterpart of, the wing some distance from the trail-
ing edge when the flap is depressed, resulting in the creation of air circulation about the afterpart of the wing. The invention also delays stalling up to remarkable angles of its incidence.
The sound of a man grinding his teeth was broadcast during a recent play produced on the Continent. This sort of thing, of course, has often been *ieard on the telephone.
A Hollywood screen actress who retired a few years ago is writing her memoirs. Her dearest friends are wondering what she will have to say about the premffigiedatfternL era. - ' "“ vr
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Manawatu Times, Volume 62, Issue 3, 5 January 1937, Page 9
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166Aid to Safety in Aviation Manawatu Times, Volume 62, Issue 3, 5 January 1937, Page 9
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