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AND THEN THAT MIGHTY ROAR DENOTING Electrical supplies available over the
THE DEPARTURE OF MAN AND PLANE TO
whole of the City, including the
BUILD NEW RECORDS IN THE AIRWAYS
OF THE CENTURY. FLYING HIGH, WIDE, Industrial Area and the Docks, at
AND HANDSOME, THEY RETURN TO THE particularly low rates. Excellent
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NEW FRIENDLY CONTACTS AROUND THE factory sites are obtainable with fine
TOBACCO BOWL, WHERE THRILLS AND Dock and Rail facilities and ample
SPILLS ARE RE.LlVED.
water supplies.
AIR.MINDED AND TOBACCO-CONSCIOUS FOLK
ARE INVITED TO MAKE CONTACT WITH
HOPSON'S, LTD., 27, Albany Road, Cardiff CORPORATION ELECTRICITY DEPARTMENT
HOPSON & SON LTO. Cigar Importers
CARDIFF
EDWARD JONES, M.I.E.E., M.I.Mech.E .• Showrooms and Offices:
27, ALBANY ROAD, CARDIFF City Electrical Engineer and Manager. THE HAYES.
Contractors to The Cardiff Aeroplane Club Limited.
CARDIFF MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
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The Cardiff Municipal Aerodrome is situate on the Splott
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floor area of 9,180 square feet, the doors of which are arranged
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The beacons are surmounted with aviation orange globes and from
the caps intense beams of white light are directed downwards illuminat-
ing the vanes and throwing into brilliant relief the surrounding 9-ft.
diameter whitened base circle. They are held upright by three stays
which incorporate three safety links and should one of these stays be
subjected to a blow exceeding 10-lbs., the link breaks, the spring-
loaded wire guys on the remaining two stays pulling the beacon ~
from the plane and at the same time breaking
electrical contact at base.
CAST IN RUSTLESS
THE CARDIFFAEROPLANECLUB was formed In 1930, and Under existing regulations no person may, unless he or she is
operates at the Cardiff Aerodrome. in possession of a current" A " Licence, fly an Aircraft at a greater
distance than three miles from a licensed aero::irome. Possession of
INSTRUCTORs.-Expert instruction is given by fully qualified an " A " Licence does not carry with it the right to " fly for hire or
Ex-Royal Air Force Instructors, who specialise in individual reward," but it does enable the holder to fly privately wherever he
attention.
wishes, with or without a passenger, in this country, and in most
AIRCRAFT.-Open and Cabin aircraft are used, and are equipped countries abroad.
with navigation and landing lights for night flying, and with blind
flying instruments for blind flying instruction. Rigorous pre- The licence is issued by the Civil Aviation Department of
cautions are taken each day to ensure the safety of the aircraft. the Air Ministry and its issue is dependent upon the following :-
Expert ground engineers, certified by the Air Ministry, examine
(I) A medical examination, which may be conducted by the
and test them each morning and sign a certificate for each machine
applicant's own medical attendant, who must certify a reasonable
before it is allowed to be flown.
condition of health.
CLUB HOUSE.- There is a comfortable and spacious Club
House with Lounge, Billiards, and Table Tennis rooms. (2) The production of a certificate signed by a qualified
MEMBERSHIP: observer, to the effect that the applicant has successfully passed
certain simple tests in the control of an aeroplane.
Flying Member: Subscription £3 3s. ad. per annum.
Entrance Fee £3. Three £1 shares. (3) A certificate, signed by the applicant's instructor, to the
Social Member: Subscription £1 IS. ad" per annum. effect that he. or she has done a minimum of three hours' solo flying.
Entrance Fee £1. One £1 share. In addition to the practical tests there is a simple technical
Associate: Subscription £! IS. ad. examination, involving merely the answering of a series of very
No entrance fee.
Junior Member Subscription commonsense questions on the subject of current air navigation
10/6 per annum.
regulations.
(Under 17 years of age).
FLYING RATES: Because even experienced pilots admit that they are continually
Miles Hawk.. Dual Instruction £2 5s. ad. per hour. learning something new about flying, there is a rule that the minimum
Solo Flying £2 per hour. amount of flying a pupil may do before taking licence tests shall be
Gipsy Moths.. Dual Instruction £3 per hour. eight hours' dual instruction and three hours' solo.
Solo Flying £2 lOS. ad. per hour.
Night Flying.. Dual Instnlction £3 per hour. Prospective pilots often enquire as to the length of time necessary
Solo Flying £2 lOS. ad. per hour. to obtain a licence. This depends upon two factors: the aptitude
Blind Flying.. Dual Instruction £2 per hour. of the pupil, and the time he can devote to his training. Experience
PILOT'S "A" LICENCE (PRIVATE).-This licence entitles the shows that thirty minutes instruction daily is the ideal amount,
holder to pilot an aircraft and to carry passengers, providing it is but instruction may be accelerated if so desired by increasing the
not for hire or reward. The average cost to qualify is in the region daily flying time.
of £25; the time taken is 10 to 14 days.
Assuming that you are the "average pupil" neither more or
PILOT'S "B" LICENCE (COMMERCIAL).-The average cost to less apt at the controls of an aeroplane than most people, you can
qualify for this licence is in the region of £260; the time taken is learn to fly at Cardiff for as little as £23, exclusive of your entrance
six to ten months. fee and subscription to the Club.
AIR TAXIS.-Cabin Aircraft seating two passengers are avail-
able for the public for air taxi work, the charge being 1/- per mile. Should you wish to have a trial lesson before deciding to join
These machines are fitted with the latest Blind Flying and Night the club, this can easily be arranged and carries with it no further
Flying Equipment, Cabin Heating. obligation, but, as you may imagine, it will in all probability stimulate
JOY TRIPS from 5/- per person. your appetite for more flying. After one such trial flight, in which
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you can have the opportunity of handling the controls yourself,
you will understand the keenness of those who have already taken RAILWAY AIR SERVICES
up flying. You will have no doubt that you can master. the art,
and that the upper air is the one place where y~m can. satisfy your
desire to move about in freedom, to breathe an mdescnbably purer INFORMATION FOR PASSENGERS.
atmosphere, and to view the beauties of the ~nglish countryside BOOKINGS.
from a new angle. That is the charm of flymg.
Your seat is automatically reserved when you buy your ticket;
No special equipment is req~ired, beyon? a h~lmet, earphones when taking a return ticket remember that is it necessary to book
and goggles, which may be obtamed at an mclusIVe cost of 35/6 for the return journey as early as possible before the date you desire
from the Club. to return.
TICKETS.
Arrangements for booking and issue of tickets can be dealt
with by any Great Western, London, Midland & Scottish,
London & North Eastern, or Southern Railway Station, all Railway
Air Services, Booking Offices, Officers of Air Transport Companies
with whom Railway Air Services work in conjunction, and Chief
To \VESTON in 10 Iniuutes Travel,Agents. You save money by taking return tickets.
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RAILWAY AIR SERVICES
To and from CARDIFF
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equipment in the home
Gloucester.
Glasgow.
Hove.
Isle of Man.
Shanklin.
Southampton.
Worthing.
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All the latest gas appliances
urgent, the proprietors are now making
that bring comfort and save
regular deliveries by air.
labour are exhibited at
our Showrooms.
The Cardiff
Gas Light
There is one that will help
to run your home more easily Country Maid Balzery I
and Coke Co. and at a price to suit your RUMNEY CARDIFF
pocket. TELEPHONE: ST. MELLONS 7.
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WESTERN AIRWAYS
TIME TABLE.
CARDIFF - WESTON. FOR CAR
Machines: Four Dragons; Two Dragon Rapides.
Winter Time Table operates from October 1st, 1937.
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FOUNDED BY A WELSHMAN,
STILL OWNED BY WELSHMEN,
AND STAFFED, IN THE MAIN,
BY WELSHMEN.
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