New Britain herald., 1919-07-03
Npmber pf fhe ASsoCIafad PreSA,
\ FLYING FIELD.

The foresight of the chamber of commerce in looking for a flying field which it hopes to institute in this city some time in the near future is d matter that is worthy of comm enda- tion and the possibility of such an aerial garage to be located here gives rise to an interesting series of con- lectures involving the city and future activities in the upper stratums.
 At the present time there would prove little use for the field. It is true that aeroplaneS often pass over the city and one or two might find oc- casion to land here in search of fuel or directions But it is safe to say that the field would not he taken ad- Vantage of oftener than once every week or so.
 Y The advantage to be gained by the city would be in the advertising that such an institution would bring to It. Progression is the greatest thing to which a modern community may lay claim and proof positive of our pro- gressiveness would he furnished by early plans to take care of the bird man that, sooner or later, will flock in the skies. Many cities are estab- fishing fields, few of them need them now. Why should we not be one of the pioneers in this field and be pre- pared when the time comes? It IS bound to reflect upon Us with credit @ The expense of maintenance of the field should not be great. It will not be imperative, immediately, to Keep mechanics, parts and fuel tanks on the grounds. Arrangements should be made, through local garage men for the immediate tranSpol tatlon 70 The field of anything which the visit ing airship might require. rms "oulo he nossible through the installation of a telephone on the grounds with nrominent directions for it's use The markers of the field, as required by inc Aero Club. will not be expensive. One of the main difficulties attendant upon the scheme is the selection of Il .uroper site. Large flat fields With no nearby trees or hills are desirable. The aviator cannot lard on slope with any degree of safety. After the selection is made the rental of the grounds should not be great
 It was but day or so ago that an aviator landed in Van Cortland Park, New York, and was promptly arrested for "disturbing the grass by guar rlian of the law who objected to the >hnlation of the city ordinances He was haled into court and allowed to go.y% The judge had little other alter native, The aviator had to land ana nic5ed out the park. Of course there are numerous places that machine might land about the city of New Britain without the pilot repeating the experience of New York. It is better that a regular field he installed for him if possible. If it is known in the Fraternity of the air that there are accommodations here we will soon frd that we are receiving many visits from aviators who purposely started for New Britain, in addition to the gtra gglers who might be forced to land here It will be we'll if we can get in on the "ground floor and link our names with aviation early in the game,
 The situation of the city, it is To- rated about half way between New York and Boston, will make an ideal 3 break in a possible future mail route between the two large cities. There Is no reason why it should not be d stopping place. Air mail services now exist between New York and Washing ton and New York and Chicago. It will not be long before Boston is re- ceiving matter by the same rn6ans Why not make an effort to get in on the route if it is only for the adver- Using that it brings us?