Evening star., 1928-02-12
BY FREDERICK X. NEELY.

Guardians OF the future OF aeronau-
tics are beginning to marshal their
forces for fight against publicity
seeking dare devils. who are willing to
jeopardiZe the present good standing OF
aeronautics-acQuired after "a years OF
toll and ife-giving-for personal glory.
In anticipation OF another epidemic
Of ocean flying this Spring and Sum-
mer. those charged with the advance
ment OF aviation have registered ex-
pressions that indicate Nationwide
effort TO influence public opinion
against such exploits.
At the same time. however. they are
bending every effort to encourage the
aspiring transoceanic flyer who con-
templates employing equipment that
will contribute to the advancement OF
air traffic over water. Constant rcpeti-
ton Of last years adventures. by per-
sons using last years plans and planes.
VIII not help the cause. but will work
against the development OF sea flying.
1. Is emphasized,
Opposes Single Motors.
Airmen here are unanimous on one
phase OF ocean flying and that is they
are opposed to flight projects calling
FOR jumps between America and Europe
and the West Coast and Hawaii In
single-cngined land planes
II Would-be Lindberghs flock TO the
coasts this year with carbon copies cf
last years successful ocean flying plans,
or az William p. MacCracken, jr.. As
sistant Secretary Of Commerce for Aero
nautics describes It. with last years
bird-nest." their troubles will be nu-
merotis. Instead Of encouragement, the
aspiring heroes will be deluged with
sound advice against such propositions
unless II can be shown they have i'm
proved upon last years equipment
demonstrated their ability To get heavy
loads on the ground. prove they can
ny long distances with n reasonable de-
gree Of accuracy and. lastly. set forth a
useful object tn be accomplished.
Perhaps the most outspoken indi-
IL Porter Adams president of the Ma
tlonal Aeronauttc Association. who told
the writer his policy for the coming
flying SEASON II Ii;
THE Aeronautic Association will not
sanction any fans"oceanie night which
does not poaaeas tho most modern
equipment, with every safety pfcCat,-
tioit. and demonstrates an object 10 be
gained commensurate with the riak Az
long M ! Am president, no haropruphs
viii be sealed by the associations con.
test committee IN planes not living IN
To these requirements Should record
over"Water Night be made by a plans
not meeting the approval of the assp.
oiation. no record would he honored.
baca'iae All officially -aealed harograph
would be lacking
Little Regret Seen,
When aifmen like Col. Charles A
.IndberGh. MIR, MacCracken, Lieut.,
Lester J. Maitland and Capt II. @ Rich~
ardson Of the Navy's 1919 NO trans
atlantic night advise againat sinsie~
engined land planes for ocean fiyIns,
and when, IN the face af this advice,
some atrman hnpa of aud never more
ID heard from, no tears will be ahed
Should he succeed In. aay. NON stop
Night from New York 10 Parts III 4
plane almost identical with the npirit
Ut ~, inuis, he will not be hero, be.
cause he has merely repeated what
| somebody else proved could be done.
In disn0ufaains ocean ~llylng with
land pianes, particularly the aingle.
engined type, Mr., MaeGtaeken. Lieut.,
Maitland Capt, Richardson, Mr.,
Adams and many 0ther aeranautical
authorities encourage employment ct
seaworthy amphihians and ayins
boats, Nj. Mao0raokcn eltessss the