The Cordova daily times., 1923-01-15
NOTED AVIATOR SATISFYING IS
 NOW SAFE

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 15.-Flying is now a recognized method of trans portaton and as safe as any other under proper conditions.
 This is the opinion of Sir Keith Smith, noted British aviator, who, with his brother, the late Sir Ross Smith, made the first England to Australia flight and who will next spring attempt round the world flight.
 There should be stringent laws dealing with both the machines and the qualifications and training of the pilots," he declared when here recently making arrangements for oil and petrol stations in the Aleu- tian Islands and Alaska for his round the world flight.
 'Tt is vitally important that the machines used for air transportation shall be right basically and me- chanically," he added, "and likewise vitally essential that the pilots train ing shall be complete and broad enough to cover all conditions. If the machines and pilots are right practically all of the hazard is taken from flying, and it is the con- ing method of transportation. In Europe the London-Paris and other continental lines are now accepted successes. In the United States the air mail service is a step in the right direction. It will demonstrate the commercial possibilities of air lines in this great continent.
 World Flight Easy
 According to Sir Keith, the ap- parently difficult task of flying around the world is, after all, a simple one.
 ''It is largely matter of ground organization, he declared. "l have just come from China and Japan, where I made all ground arrange ments for my flight through those countries. The arrangements made for the Australian trip two years ago will be duplicated on my round the world flight as far as Siam. There' instead of flying to Australia, l will turn northward, skirting the Chl- nese coast and Japan to the Aleutlan Islands.
 "Such details as petrol and oil sup nlv bases, spare part depots, landing places and flight distances are all worked out in advance. l believe in preparing for all contingencies. Then come what may l am prepared,
 "I always carry approximately 2OO-mile supply of oil and petrol III excess of my expected flight dis tance. Then if I am forced out O. my way I have reserve. Llke"lse emergency provisions are always on hoard. However, I do not aim to carry any excess weight. If anythlng can be left behind it is dispensed with.
 .For the trip across the Pacific fthe first time it has been attempteu) I will carry about two weeks COIL densed provisions - chocolate mix cuhes and bottle for hot drinks
 scorns Heated Suit
 Sir Keith, who is noted war
 ;+o hoe never worn one of the electrically heated aviation sults affected by some aviators and doeS not plan to do so on his round the world flight. They are too heavy and cumbersome, he said.
 His plane will be equipped with radio set and radio direchonal finding set. By getting into com munication with two radio stations while in flight or while resting OH the water-his plan is amphlblan- he can get his location. He can also communicate with passing ships while in the air to ascertain pc sitions or weather information.
 The Japanese and Chinese Gov erenments are enthusiastic in assist ing in plans for the round the world flight, the vaiator reported.
 He may do quite bit of night flying on the 23,O00-mile flight.
 "All need for night flying IS full moon," he said
 Sir Keith is now Investigating the feasibility of crossing the Atlant- ic via Greenland Iceland and Scot land. He plans to use this route in completing his round the world flight if reports on conditions are favorable.