AVIATION EXHIBITION.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXVIII, Issue 20982, 19 September 1931, Page 16

AVIATION EXHIBITION.

AUCKLAND CLUB'S DISPLAY. WIDE INTEREST AROUSED. The aviation display organised by tho Auckland Aero Club on tho first floor of tho premises of Milne and Choyce, Limited, was opened yesterday afternoon by tho president of tho club, Mr. Spencer Mason, thore being a large number of interested visitors. Throughout the afternoon and evening the display was well patronised, the merits of the exhibition being appreciated by all who inspected the many models and photographs on show. Mr. Mason outlined tho progress made by the club since its inception two and a-half years ago, and also the activities of tho gliding section, which had been formed by the incorporation of the Glider and Model Aeroplane Club: " Flying is not a desperate venture, but has become a commonplace affair," ho said. "I want to correct tho impression that members joining the club must tako part in flying. That is not so. The success of tho club largely depends on tho associate members, who tako an active part in tho club's affairs and fly only if they requiro the services of a machine." Among the wido range of exhibits is a fine selection of photographs, most of them coloured, of pilots who have flown from England to Australia, and also such noted aviators as the Marchesc di Pinedo. Other photographs ranged round tho walls comprise reproductions of machines which havo made famous flights and views of tho chief cities of the Dominion from the air. Of interest to thoso who have a more intimato 'connection with flying aro a Gipsy 111. inverted engino of tho type fitted to many popular aircraft, several propellers, a great variety of engine parts and a wing from a Moth machine showing the methods of construction and the various stages of finishing. There is also a large display of aerial photographic apparatus and navigating instruments, some of which are on loan from the Ilobsonvillc air base. Many of the well-known types of British and foreign machines are demonstrated with models, including several De Havilland products, Supermarine Southampton (lying boats, Supermarine RollsRoyce Schneider Trophy racing seaplanes, Savoia flying boats and a number of service machines. Each day during the exhibition, which will be continued until next Friday, a demonstration of model aircraft construction will be given from 12.30 p.m. to 4 p.m.