THE TASMAN FLYERS.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 20536, 11 October 1928, Page 10

THE TASMAN FLYERS.

IMPROVED WEATHER REPORT. PROSPECT OF EARLY START. (Pee United Press Association.) WELLINGTON, October 10. With the barometric pressure higher over Eastern Australia than it had been for some time past, the prospects of improved conditions over the Tasman were distinctly brighter, said Dr Kidson this morning, but insufficient data was at present in hand to say definitely that the conditions would be good enough for a start with the return flight of the airBLENHEIM, October 10. Squadron-Leader Kingsford-Smith and Flight-Lieutenant Ulm, on the point of their departure in Bristols for Christchurch, received telegraphic advice from Dr Kidson that it was desirable for' them to stand by, as the weather conditions might be favourable to fly back to Australia either to-morrow or on Friday. ’ THE SOUTHERN CROSS. FINAL TEST FLIGHT. (Pee United Pbess Association.) BLENHEIM, October 10. At 2 o’clock this afternoon the Southern Cross was taken up on a final test flight before leaving for Sydney. The flight was made for the purpose of testing certain instruments, and Squadron-Leader Kingsford-Smith stated on the return that everything was working well, and that the plane was in good condition for the flight. While the Southern Cross was away on her half-hour trip Flight-Lieutenant Ulm took the opportunity to carry our a further service course flight in the Bristol fighter. On her return to the aerodrome at 2.30 p.m. the Southern Cross made a perfect landing. She has been left outside the hangar in readiness for refilling should the evening’s weather report be favourable for the take off for Sydney at down tomorrow. LATEST WEATHER REPORT. START ON FRIDAY PROBABLE. (Pja United Press Association.) BLENHEIM, October 10. A weather report received to-night from Dr Kidson is ont considered to justify a hop off in the morning, but contains hopes of a further improvement. If the morning report is a good one the Southern Cross will be filled up preparatory to a start on Friday morning at dawn.