The Washington times., 1919-10-18

America is very backward in the
development OF aerial navigation. The
primary object Of my visit to the
United States is to try TO stimulate
such development. It is B thing OF
lecessity, for England and the United
states must rule the air for their
'uture protection.
Lieut. Sir Arthur Whitten Brown.
navigator Of the first heavier than air
machine to cross the Atlantic in q
aon-Btop flight thus described the puF-
pose Of a tour OF the United States
upon which he has just begun.
He r. tlyinE at the New Willard
Hote ring his residence in Wash
ugtoL nd win lecture at the Belasco
FHeater Sunday night.
s8Iust Develop Air.v
The United States and England
must get down to work OF develop
ing aerial navigation. The two
countries must be brought clOesr to-
getheF by the air. II must be a step
n the future development OF our
civilization, though suppose we are
10Th civilized"
when asked about the establish
nent Of a separate afr service in the
United States Independent Of the
War and Navy Departments, Lieu
tenant Brown said, There should
certainly be no question about that
The establishment Of q separate
department. Of the air Is the only
method for putting the military and
naval use Of flying machines on q
PRACTICAL basis. England tried hav-
ng the naval and army flying forces
"a the beginning OF the war.
1T wasn't long before the failure
Il the plan was visible. Now Eng
iaUd's forces Of the air come under
a separate department"
Avoids Making Statement.
When asked II he cared to make
4 statement Of what ENGLAND
bought OF Americas participation in
i he war as concerned the air service,
Lieutenant Brown replied ne did not
at least for publication.
The chief problem which lies be-
fore those who look for the future
Of the air as a COM
mercial and practical medium for
transportation is the education Of
the public. We must show the lay
man who does not understand n.y.
InE, that It is not dangerous.
The accidents which occurred IN
the crOsB-continentaI race in this
country were due to the fact that 70
was 8 race, not because the pilots
were flying. II will be remembered
that a. many IN not more accidents
are suffered in automobile races.
Propaganda In England.
In England the campaign Of de-
yeloplnE interest IN the use OF aerial
navigation iE being carried out
a BystemRtized propaganda
OF educating the public.
Large prizes are offered for new
ideas and new accomplishments by
enterprises. Rules OF the
air have been established, and there |
are now three regular air lines con-
Meeting England with the continent"
One Of the first steps America will
take in the future g. following Eng
lands example Of laying down regular
rules for air traffic, Lieutenant Brown
predicted. In England civilian flying
.s permitted. but the pilots are COM
PEELED 70 obey the rules. stunt" ny
Ing is prohibited. Ships must hy at a
certain altitude below which they are
cot allowed 20 come unless driven BY
adverse weather conditions. Aero |
Dlanse abide BY the same rules for |
passing each other On the air that |
apply 20 shiDs at sea. Aerodromes |
must be built under specified cOndi- |
tons and ln certain localities.
Three Grades Of Licenses.
Three grades Of licenses are issued /
10 pilots The FIRST is given under /
The condition that the pilot takes /
BIZ own responsibility for breaking |
bis neck" The second applies 10 J
pilots who fly PASSENGER.