November 1, 1926

November 1, 1926

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The Lightplanes in the Lympne Competition

Duralumin and Its Corrosion

By WM. NELSON13 min

United States Air Forces

United States Air Forces

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The Lightplanes in the Lympne Competition

Six New Designs Among the Fifteen Entrants
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Duralumin and Its Corrosion

THE CORROSION of duralumin is real, and it is perhaps the most important factor extant that prevents its wholesale employment in general engineering where light weight is an advantage. According to the early advocates of this metal, duralumin was classed with the fine metals in its ability to remain bright and cheerful in the face of corroding influences.

By WM. NELSON13 min

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United States Air Forces

United States Air Forces

The second annual Round-the-World Commemoration Air Meet was held at Clover Field, Sept. 26. Chief among the events was the Round-the-Southland Race, which was open to all types of planes, military and civilian. This race was held over a course that measured 131 miles in length.
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The British Lightplane Competition

Economy in Fuel Consumption is Basis for 1926 Tests. Engines Limited to 170 lb.
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Editorials

Efficient Flying

IN THIS issue of AVIATION considerable space is given to the recent ligntpiane competition held at Lympne, England. Tne basis upon which this competition was judged was one which made fuel economy a criterion, tne "figure of merit” being Lb.
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The Proposed Naval Flight to Panama

On or about Nov. 19, when the moon will be full, two of the Navy’s new PN-10 flying boats will leave Hampton Roads for the flight to Colon, Canal Zone, Panama, via Cuba. PN-10 seaplanes, Nos. A-7028 and A-7029, which have recently been completed at the Naval Aircraft Factony, will be employed, under the command of Lieut.
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Publisher’s News Letter

At this time of the year, all publishers make preparations for the handling of a very large number of renewals of subscriptions. The first of every year brings many expirations of subscriber’s orders, and it is to bring to their attention some of the advantages of prompt renewal that this is written.

By L.D.G.3 min

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Air Mail Service for Mexico

According to reports, a ten year contract between the Mexican Government and the Compania Mexicana de Aviacion, whereby an air mail express and passenger service is to De established between Mexico City, Tampico and Tuxpam, with an “irregular” service between Cuidad Victoria, Tampico and Tuxpam has been signed.
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The Pan-American Flight

The Chilian Government having given full permission for the proposed flight of Air Corps fliers to pass over its territory, everything is now being put in readiness for the start of the five Loening Amphibian planes to leave San Antonio, Tex.
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The Schneider Cup Race

Major Guglielmetti, of the Genio Aeronautic Corporation, and Muzio Macchi, son of the manufacturer of the Italian planes, arrived in New York City Oct. 15 to make preparations for the International Seaplane Race for the Jacques Schneider Trophy, to be held at Norfolk, Va., Nov. 11.
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