Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-08

The National Aeronautical Associa-
ton has before 1t the plan submitted
by its president. Porter Adams. for eX-
perimental transatlantic flights to de-
termine the most feasible route for flu
ture overseas air service. Under the
Adams plan the association will spon-
sor at least two round-trip flights this
Spring and Summer on the theory that
the pioneering work Of Lindbergh and
other successful overse. flyer should
be carried to its logical conclusion.
II the association decides to 60
through with what appears to be de-
sirable plan. valuable scientific data
will BE- gathered. which will be Of meal
culable worth to future flyers across the
ocean wastes. 4
In order to obtain this information,
however. the expedition would have TO
be prepared against the worst possible
misfortune from weather conditions and
plane and engine difficulties. with the
view Of coming out intact. The plane
could not be a "chance-taker" or a
dependent upon luck. but would have
to demonstrate. II humanity possible at
the present stage Of aeronautical de-
velopment. that transoceanic flying Is
safe from a commercial standpoint. -
The association could buy another
Spirit of st. Louis and possibly per-
suade Col. Lindbergh to duplicate his
feat of last year, but it would not mean
anything to business and transoceanic
travellers. Thus, the plane would have
to be prepared to. make forced landings
at sea, being able. II the weather Is not
too severe. to float about until aid Is
given in response to an appeal from
powerful radio set for assistance. This
would eliminate land planes altogether
and since the loss Of several Of this
type in ocean flying attempts, plus Col.
Lindbergh's declaration not to fiy over
long stretches OF water in land planes.
the airplane designed to land on the
ground cannot hardly b. considered.
+ Either substantial flying boat of
the type used by Gen. Francesca de
Pinedo or Of TIE Nays Pm type. each
Of which has demonstrated its ability
to hold its own on the surface Of the
ocean. would appear desirable for the
present AS the expedition Is path
finding" one. there is no immediate
necessity for landing at Croydon. or
lie Bourget, when the English or French
cast line would do Just as well.
Furthermore. TO realize some good
from the ocean flying undertakings Of
the pas. year. the crew and the pro-
posed lone passenger must travel in
some degree OF comfort. certainly more
than that enjoyed by Lindbergh. Cham
berlin. Brock and schlee. Maitland
and Hegenberger, who. by the nature
Of their task. could afford TO sacrifice
personal desires for the achievement
Of their mission.
II t. substantial flying boat or sea
plane can negotiate two round-trip
flights and IL, as q result Of these ocean
tours. one route appears TO DO outstand-
Ing In favor Of oversee flying. then con-
sideration could be given toward extend
ing the range OF the planes TO operate
between Europe and America.
The Nation will. therefore. await
with considerable interest the decision
OF the association to. embark ON O safe
and sane scientific survey Of ocean
routes. Lindbergh and his fellow heroes
have blazed the way between the Amer
lean and the European continents and It
would seen particularly fitting that q
national organization devoted To the
promotion Of aviation should carry ON
the work from where the pioneers
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