SAFETY IN THE AIR.
HYDROPLANE STABILITY. TESTS PROVE SUCCESSFUL. Br Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright. Paris, June 24. The President of the National Aerial League, M. Quinton, states that the trials of a new automatically stable hydroplane have proved a complete success. Tno pilot raised bis arms, and a passenger walked on the wing when the 'plane was flying at a speed of 60 miles an hour. FLIGHT OF RECORD LENGTH. Berlin, June 24.
Herr Baiser made a continuous flight of 13 hours in an aeroplane in Johannisrain to-day, a record for lengthNAVAL AVIATION BRANCH. Times and Sydney Sun Services. London, June 24. The Admiralty is creating a distinct aviation branch of the navy, open to civilians. The age of candidates is restricted from 18 to 30, and they are required to sign an engagement to serve four years, followed by four years in the reserve. The pay is slightly higher than chat of the submarine service-
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New Zealand Herald, Volume LI, Issue 15645, 26 June 1914, Page 7
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