PLANS TO FLY CONTINENT.

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXV, Issue 18608, 2 July 1930, Page 9

PLANS TO FLY CONTINENT.

Southern Cross Ready. PARTY LUNCHES WITH PRESIDENT. (United Press Association— Ev Electrle Teiegraoh—Corvrlßh*. > WASHINGTON. June 30. Squadron-Leader Kingsford-Smith and his companions arrived here, and were met by the Assistant Secretaries for War and the Navy and diplomatic officials. They lunched with President Hoover at noon. ** ANXIOUS TO GET ON.” STATEMENT BY LEADER. (United Pre-N Association—By ’Electrle Tn- apli—Copyright A (Received July 1, 7.0 p.m.) NEW YORK, June 30. Squadron-Leader Kingsford-Smith returned to New York after luncheon with President Hoover and a reception by the Senate. The aviator stated:— “I found the President charming, delightful, and perfectly simple. He made one feel perfectly at home. We discussed Australia. He stayed there, you know, and knew the places I know there.” • Members of the crew visited the representatives of their respective countries, who with other officials and Army and Navy men were present at a luncheon. Discussing the trans-Continental flight, Kingsford-Smith, stated: —“I am anxious to get on as soon as I can. Receptions are harder than flying the Atlantic, but I appreciate the spirit thereof nevertheless.” He said the non-stop flight to Oakland would require the carrying of a “full load of petrol.” and success would depend upon the presence of head winds. If these are present, he would arrange to stop at Chicago. Otherwise he would net, regardless of flying conditions there. He did not plan to refuel from the air.