Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-07

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is maintained by the ailerons at "a
and its longitudinal balance by the
elevator surfaces 'h h h" The
wheeled running gear, "g g g." is with
out springs. Propulsion Is by single
propeller at the rear, revoIVed by an
eight-cylinder, V-shaped, fifty-horse
power motor. This machine Is now
being assembled for Glenn curtiss for
his flight at Dominguez camp next
week.
| low the aviator accomplishing 1t a
credit of ten points if made in con-
tinuous fight. Each other individual
event successfully achieved will give
a credit of 100 points.
In trials for speed record the aviator
making the highest speed will receive
a credit of 100 points, and others quail
flying will be credited proportionally,
according to the regulations announced
by the judges prior to the trials. The
basis of credits will be figured on a
speed of fifty miles an hour as an
equivalent of 100 points credit.
Rules for High Flying
The trials for attaining the highest
altitude will call for a minimum
height of 500 feet and the entrant MAX
ing the highest flight will receive a
credit of 100 points, other contestants
being credited with relative percent
ages.
Attempts to make a distance record
will include either flights over the laps
around the course or a straightaway
cross country flight, as may be ar
ranged prior to starting. The winner
will receive a credit of 100 points and
others making definite trials will be
credited accordingly.
A credit OF 100 points will be given
to the aviator demonstrating his abil-
ity to land his machine at a given
point on the aviation grounds. This
will include the best showing for
quick starting.
A credit of 100 points will be given
to the aviator who is able to glide the
longest distance with his motor shut
off, the distance to be counted from
the time the propellers stop in sight
of the judges. A similar credit will be
given to the aviator who originates
and executes successfully the most
spectacular flight with its termination
at the aviation grounds. q.
Special Grand Prize
A special grand prize will cover the
best general showing throughout the
meet, as determined by the aviator OBJ
tanning the largest total of points
Penalties in reduction of points will
be imposed only for noticeable irreg-
ularities as starting out of turn, fail
ure to qualify and for failure to make
an appearance on the aviation grounds
on the final day.
Credits of 100 points each will be
given; first to the winner of a novice
contest in which entrants will be linz
tied to men who have not previously
made successful flights, and second,
for inventors, not heretofore prize Win
ners, who are able successfully to
demonstrate the flying qualities of
their aeronefs. A credit of fifty points
will be given for the entry and sue
cessfu flight of an aeronef devised
and built in California, Arizona or Ne
vada
Provision will be made in the pro-
gram for the suggestion and execution
of original ideas by aviators demon
strating the progress made in handling
aeronefs, and their practical uses not
otherwise covered in the program, and
credits for such demonstrations will be
allowed accordingly.
Each aeronef will be designated by
number and announcement of its
flights and achievements viii be made
by means of numbered flags at the
aviation grounds.
Prizes for Aeronefs
GRAND PRIZE-S1O,OOO to the aeronef
carrying two or more persons, making best
general average; breaking worlds record
for duration flight, altitude, greatest dis
tance covered in one flight and for speed
This aerOnef must carry at least one per-
beside the aviator.
SECOND PRIZE-S15OO 10 the aerOplane
making the best general average. same as
above. The winner of the grand prize is
not eligible TO the second prize.
THIRD PRIZE-S5OOO to the aeroplane
breaking all previous worlds records max
| ing the fastest time over the course; open
to all who qualify in preliminary trials.
FIFTH PRIZE-S50OO to the aerOplane
breaking all previous worlds records for
the period of time maintained in one con-
SIXTH PRIZE-S5OO to the aeropIane
making a complete circular flight of the
least diameter.
SEVENTH PRIZE-S50O to the aeroplane
leaving the ground in the shortest space of
time; aeroplanes mounted on wheels only
being eligible.
EIGHTH PRIZE-S5OO to the aeropIane
, covering the shortest length of ground be-
| fore leaving the ground in flight; aerOplanes
mounted on wheels only being eligible.
NINTH PRIZE-S5OO to the aeroplane
making the greatest stability during flight /;
general average.
TENTH PRIZE-S5OO to the aeropIane
making the longest glide after motor shut
Of
ELEVENTH PRIZE-S5OO to the aero
plane making the best general average in
| landing at a given point.
TWELFTH PRIZE-Sl500 to the areO-
| plane designed and constructed by a resi-
! dent of California, Arizona or Nevada which
first covers a course of five miles and lands
/ successfully in aviation field.
THIRTEENTH PRIZE-S5O0 for the aero
| plane designed or constructed by a resident
/ of California, Arizona or Nevada which
| first covers a course of at least two miles
| and less than Ave miles and lands success
| fully in aviation field.
| FOURTEENTH PRIZE-S5OO TO the aer-
/ Onef designed and constructed in California
other than aerOplane. which first makes a
successful flight of at least five miles and
lands successfully in aviation field.
| FIFTEENTH PRIZE-S25OO for ma
chine of any type that can soar mot gllde)
! for twenty minutes without any power ex-
! cent the hand or foot power Of the aviator.