thus described is more likely to be found among those who insist on expecting commissioned rank when, to anyone but themselves, it is obvious that they are unsuited to hold a commission. As to the suggestion of editorial self-estimated shrewdness, one would like to explain once more that the writer has never been guilty of an original idea in his life. All the material in this paper is shamelessly begged, borrowed, or stolen from other people, who know vastly more about their subjects than does the editor. The fac tthat this material is fairly accurately transmitted is the sole virtue one can claim and it probably accounts for the rapidly growing circulation and influence of this paper at a time when most weekly papers are suffering badly from the loss of their readers' interest owing to the war. As regards this gentleman's final sentence, it seems that a great many people intimately connected with the R.F.C. are still wondering what they are doing, and are anxiously awaiting news of them. The fact that the Zeppelins existed in that part of the line of battle increases the wonder, for one may fairly assume that if any of our aeroplanes had been there the Zeppelins would not. A Newcastle Success. One hears with gratification from a correspondent in Newcastle that the Aviation Department of Sir W. Armstrong, Whitworth and Co., Ltd., has produced a new two-seater scout of considerable merit. The machine has a span of about 28 feet, and weighs 580 lbs. with a 50-h.p. Gnome. The machine was tested for the first time on Monday last and put up an extraordinarily fine performance. The speed of the machine is over 75 m.p.h. with a 50-h.p. engine, although it was expected to be under 70, so that with an 80-h.p. Gnome her speed should be close on 100 m.p.h. In spite of her high speed the machine lands at about 30 m.p.h., and she appears to be very stable indeed. Such a machine should be very acceptable to the Naval Air Service, where high-speed scouts seem to be in considerable favour. Messrs. Eastbourne.-AT E.A.C. SCHOOL.-Instr: Mr. F. B. Fowler. Pupil with instr.: Mr. Cornish Thurs. and Frid. 8's alone: Mr. Bass Sutton Thurs. and Frid. E.A.C. biplane. Hendon.-AT GRAHAME-WHITE SCHOOL.-Instrs.: Manton, Merriam, Russell, Shepherd and Winter. Pupils with instr Messrs. Carabajal, Morgan, Mumby, Duncan, Easter and Polehampton, Sub-Lieuts. Riggal, Strong, Allen, Giles, Haines, Perry and Rosher. Strts alone: Messrs. Crowe, Strickland and Mumby, Sub-Lieuts. Vere and Strong. 8's alone Sub-Lieuts. Whitehead and Vere, Messrs. Crowe and Wiles. Machines: Grahame-White propeller biplanes. AT BEATTY SCHOOL.-Instr. : Mr. Geo. W. Beatty on "dual control." Pupils with instr: Messrs. Cheung (32 mins), Smith (45), Virgilio (45), Lord (45), Hornby (47), Parker (45), RocheKelly (35), Whittaker (30), Gardner (15), Whitehead (10), Lieut. Rimington (28). Certificate taken by Mr. Andrew Cheung in very good style. Machines: Dual controlled biplanes. AT HALL SCHOOL.-During the week Instructor J. Clappen has been out several times flying on Caudron No. 2. Mr. E. Brynildsen made half a dozen good straights, proving an apt beginner. In workshops, mechanics busily overhauling Brevet biplane, recovering wings and tail and rewiring throughout. Machine is expected to be completed in a week's time. In meantime, practice will continue on other school machines. A more powerful motor has been fitted to No. 2 Caudron, which will take the place of the Brevet biplane. Shoreham.-AT PASHLEY BROS. AND HALE SCHOOL.-Pupils with instr. : Mrs. Joseph, Mr. Cole. Strts alone: Mrs. Vincent. 8's alone: C. Rutler, C. Winchester, J. Woodhouse. Certificate taken : C. 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