Indoor Arena 2, Arena Manawatu, 23 Pascal St, Palmerston North pm. Cost $10 per pilot

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1 Indoor Arena 2, Arena Manawatu, 23 Pascal St, Palmerston North pm Cost $10 per pilot Radio controlled Aircraft (micro, small and 3D types), Free flight, Helicopters, Multi Rotors, Quads, Cars Flying nights for 2014 Tuesday 1 st July Tuesday 29 th July Tuesday 19 th August Tuesday 9 th September Tuesday 14 th October

2 Aviation History - This is CLASS! Flying Aboard the Handley Page HP-42. Imperial Airways 1931 to Flying the airlines in the thirties was a lot more fun than it is now. It was more leisurely and had more class. If people had serious money in the 1930s and travelled internationally, they may well have flown on one of these large (130 foot wingspan) Handley Page bi-plane aircraft, which were the mainstay of British Imperial Airways at the time. They carried 26 passengers in first class only, in three different compartments. The first class saloon, the bar and cocktail area, and the smoking section. These machines were ubiquitous, extremely safe (no passenger in a HP-42 was ever killed in 10 years of international and domestic operations from 1930 until 1940), very comfortable in seating, leg room and service, hot meals were served on bone china with silver cutlery, free liquor flowed, overnights were in the very best hotels. There was no rush, no waiting in lines and everyone was well dressed. Flying along at a few thousand feet, one could see, (down to the quality of the washing on the backyard clothes lines) every interesting feature passing below. At 95 to 100 mph. one also had time to look at the passing panorama. It took four days to a week (depending on headwinds and weather) to fly from London to Cape Town, South Africa. By only flying about four hours a day, staying at the best hotels in Europe, Cairo, Khartoum and the Victoria Falls. All stops to India also made for an interesting choice of destinations. Old fashioned and good mannered ideas and behaviour, like dressing up to have evening drinks on the balcony and certainly not ever being in a hurry - one can only salivate at how pleasurable that would be. In a modern jet, one can get from A to B quickly (even with stop-overs), but nowadays there is nothing to be seen on the ground from 35,000 feet, the modern airline food is at best, basic (unless you are in first class) and passengers are so jam-packed in that one tends to feel like an immigrant in steerage as the Clipper Ship (ca 1844) creaks and strains along. We will not get on to the subject of terminals.

3 The Handley Page HP-42 "Helena" of Imperial Airways Slow, safe and very comfortable. HP-42 "Hanno" at Samakh, Lake Tiberias in Palestine, Bi-plane aircraft, such as Tiger Moths, can land anywhere; wherever there is a stretch of grass. This airliner was a little more speedy than a DH-82 Tiger Moth, but the landing speed would be quite similar,.

4 A 1930 flying magazine's view of the new HP-42 airliner. Note crew member as the radio operator. The Bristol Jupiter engines were initially 450 hp and later bumped up to 550 hp.

5 The crew. The Captain, almost certainly, would have flown in the First World War (love his cigar).

6 Imperial Airways advertisement of the day.

7 Khartoum, Sudan. Boarding for the flight south. Only one more overnight and then they will be taking in the sights of Lake Victoria.

8 There was only one class; First Class. This is the forward saloon. Note the gentleman's pith helmet in the rack. Airspeed indicator and altitude displays - as in modern jets - are on the bulkhead.

9 All engines running and the Captain not at the controls?

10 Cabin of a Handley Page HP British Imperial Airways.

11 The cockpit of a Handley Page HP-42 airliner. London, No powered controls here.

12 HP-42 airliner ready for a night flight. London's Croydon aerodrome, HP-42s at Croydon. Part of the Co-Pilot's duties was to stow the flag before take-off. The Bristol Jupiter engines are warming up.

13 HP-42 over London. Cruise speed was 100 mph or 87 knots. Maximum speed was 120mph or 104knots. No airline passenger was ever killed in one of these machines - in 10 years of service. They flew all over the UK and Europe and down to South Africa on a regular basis. They also conducted regular services to India via many places en-route. There were occasions, flying down to Cape Town, when the strong headwinds from the south reduced the ground speed to such an extent that the crew turned the machine around. They flew back to their point of departure and sat it out in the hotel.

14 A KLM DC-2 and an Imperial Airways HP-42 at Croydon, Imperial Airways at Cairo Note the refueling equipment, including the ladders resting on the upper engines. Note, also, the modest terminal building.

15 RAF Hendon Airport, London, Royalty arrives. King George VI, centre, and Queen Elizabeth on aircraft's steps. Thanks Bruce Fryer for finding the article!

16 Some weather sites to check before you fly: %2C &sp=IMANAWAT15 Tomboy & Vintage A cool unpleasant breeze only just allowed Tomboy and Vintage to be flown. We got underway promptly at 9.15am with Tomboy to beat any increase in the breeze. Six flyers took part with those with less powerful motors struggling to gain good height in the wind. 4 th May Tomboy Results Round 1 Round 2 Round 3 Total Bruce Woodfield Mike Randell Wayne Bilham Greg Findon Philip Pearpoint Peter Vining Vintage was flown by five contestants with a few regulars away. The breeze caught most out with the spot landing bonus only achieved 3 times out of the 15 flights. Fleming Raven took out the honours in his first vintage competition with the club. Wayne was having engine problems which scuttled his chances in round 3. Thanks again to Christine for the scones and jam... next time she has promised whipped cream as well! (It is Mother's Day after all!) 4 th May Vintage Results Model Round 1 Round 2 Round 3 Total Fleming Raven Miss Tiny Mike Randell Junior Philip Pearpoint Junior Brian Dickons Junior Wayne Bilham Quaker Flash Happy Vintage Flying! Philip

17 Club vintage comp. Sun.27 th April - Fleming Ravn with his very neat model "Miss Tiny" Subsequent research reveals it is a semi-kit by Modelcraft USA dated No idea who designed it or when the plan was first published. I downloaded a plan in PDF format if anyone is interested. Best regards, Flemming Ravn.

18 Tomboy and Vintage report for 11th May 2014 A stunning day for vintage flying with clear blue sky and no wind saw a good turnout for Tomboy and Vintage. Nine contestants flew Tomboy. This event has a 30 second motor run with points awarded for length of flight. Mike Randell, (with co-pilot wife Jackie supplying the legs!), had 3 consistent good rounds to take out the comp. There are at least 2 more Tomboys being built, we look forward to you joining the fun soon. Tomboy Results Round 1 Round 2 Round 3 Total Mike Randell Bruce Woodfield Wayne Bilham Peter Vining Jim Hyne Tama Randell Greg Findon Bruce Fryer Philip Pearpoint Five flyers flew vintage. Brian flew his first Vintage comp unaided and did well. Mike also won this event dropping only 4 points from the maximum of 600 points. There was some suggestion that he should have undergone a drug test to see if he was gaining an unfair advantage! We may have to break his arms as well as his leg to give the rest of us a chance. Vintage Results Model Round 1 Round 2 Round 3 Total Mike Randell Junior Philip Pearpoint Junior Tama Randell Junior Brian Dickons Junior Merv Matthews Mini Super Happy Vintage Flying. Look forward to the second Sunday in June for the next competition. Philip

19 Glider Report 2-metre Competition Sunday 4 th May 2014 A record 14 members turned up to fly 2-metre glider, but calm conditions meant that launches were typically soggy. A fortunate few were lucky enough to find some lift, and this showed in their scores. One result of the calm conditions was the high number of 50-point landing bonuses achieved, perhaps combined with practice and experience? Thanks are due to Greg Findon for the loan of his stretchy bungee. The new Club one has proved quite unsuitable for calm conditions. Results: 3min. target 4min. target Total points Scott Benjamin 2:14/50 3:57/ Wayne Bilham 2:11/50 4:01/ David James 2:17/50 3:02/ Peter Vining 2:30/50 2:02/ Flemming Ravn 2:50/50 1:26/ Lance Cripps 2:04/- 1:55/ Greg Findon 1:50/50 1:10/ Merv Matthews 1:37/- 2:03/ Bruce Fryer 1:29/50 1:13/ Bruce Woodfield 0:47/- 2:30/ Mike Randell 1:00/50 1:03/ Bruce McKay 1:38/- 1:04/ Bruce Withell 1:54/- DNF 114 Simon Tansley DNF 1:16/- 76 Happy gliding Merv

20 Club Events Check: May nd Club Night - Drones on ICE, 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM, Senior Citz Hall, Main Street 25 th Cub, Sport & Scale 29 th Aeroneers Committee Meeting June st Glider Competition - 2 metre 8 th Tomboy & Vintage flying 15 th Combat flying - SPAD and Assassin 22 nd Cub, Sport & Scale flying 26 th Club Thomson Motorcycle Museum July st Indoor Flying, 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM, Arena Manawatu 6 th Glider Competition - 2 metre 13 th Tomboy & Vintage flying 20 th Combat flying - SPAD and Assassin

21 Club Subs Family $ Senior $ Junior (under 18) $40.00 Associate $40.00 Associate (Flying) $80.00 Subs are per annum. Please pay to Bruce Withell (Treasurer) or any Committee Member. The club needs to pay the Insurance Fees to the NZMAA prior to July 1 st to ensure all Club Members are covered by the MFNZ Public Liability Insurance. You need to be a paid member to fly at the Club Airfields! Dates to remember for 2014 Indoor Flying being booked for one Tuesday per month April through October o May 13 th o July 1 st o July 29 th o August 19 th o September 9 th o October 14 th Model Flying NZ Up and Coming Events NDC 2014 Calendar

22 Opinions expressed in this publication are those of each contributor only. The Editor and Committee reserve all right in respect of submitted material. Contributors are reminded that the deadline for publication is the 18 th of each month. Club Address: Club Website: Club P.O. Box 800, Palmerston North, New Zealand COMMITTEE Title Name Phone President Peter Vining Vice President Greg Findon Treasurer Nigel Langford Secretary Necia Parker Club Captain Bruce Fryer Webmaster / Bruce McKay editor@aeroneers.com Editor Member Bruce Woodfield branmaria@clear.net.nz Member Bruce Withell Member Simon Tansley sdmjtansley@clear.net.nz Member Bradley Parker