AVIATION IN THE DOMINION.

Otago Witness, Issue 3860, 6 March 1928, Page 75

AVIATION IN THE DOMINION.

CAPTAIN ISITT’S INQUIRIES ABROAD. AUCKLAND, February 27. “ I have made up my mind as to the type of machine we require, but the question of cost will have to be considered and that is for the decision of the Government.” This is what Captain L. M. Isitt said on his arrival in Auckland today after spending nearly two years in England investigating the possibilities of flying in this country and taking refresher courses in aeroplane work at the aerodromes in the Old Country. Captain Isitt naturally* was reluctant to discuss policy questions, and confessed that he had not yet completely, formulated his proposals to place before the Government. His work at Home, however, was concerned mainly with the operations of seaplanes and flying boats. Of the proposed aerodrome at Hobsonville, the possibilities of which he specially investigated, he would say little, preferring to wait till he had consulted the officers of the Defence Department and discussed with them his 21 months’ work. On the way out Captain Isitt spent some time in Canada, and he speaks highly of the state of efficiency to which flying has been raised m that Dominion. In aerial survey work Canada has reached a practical basis, while other countries are still in the experimental stages. In commercial flying also the Dominion has made wonderful strides. He said that one company which, had six machines - operating last year was commissioning 25 this year. . J n England, Channel flying was- developing rapidly, and the rebuilding of Croydon had made this the most up-to-date and efficient air port in the world.