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Wednesday, July 23, 1941 THE FLESHERTON ADVANCE frit FLESHERTON ADVANCE Published oo Collinjwood Street, t.t sin i tun, Wednesday ot cij Circulation ovw 1,000. in Canada $2.00 Pr y*r, *i.ri. paid in advance $1.50; IB t. S. A. fZ.iH) per year, wtiao paid in advance f^.ou. P. J. THURSTON. Editor. Learning Hoy To Fly A Ptane Without Leaving The Ground Fifth of a series of articles on the Royal Canadian Air Force, written specially for the Weekly papers of Ontario. By HUGH TEMPLIN During the last war, it was the pleasant custom to give a pilot some fifty hours or so in the air, and then send him to tho front, ready to fight. This is a different kind of war as has been pointed out by thousands of other writers already) and plants are vastly different. The period of train- ing now takes at least six months and nothing is left to chance. There is no actual flying at the Initial Training School at Toronto. The buildings ere situated in the city, with no room for a flying field or hangers, but the future pilots get their first lessons in the Link trainer. a plane with miniature wings, firmly anchored to the ground. I saw the Link trainers wherever I went to the various training schools. Even the most experienced fliers go back to them occasionally to check up any faults which may have de- veloped or learn more about flying at night or by instruments. Learning To Fly On The Ground The Link trainer, in its simpler forms, looks like a smail training plane, but with the body and wings shortened, so that it takes up less space than ar full-size plane. The cockpit and controls are of normal size. The "stick," which regulates the elevators and the movable portions of the wings, and the pedals to operate the tail, are like those in a Cub or other small plane. The instrument board has the five or six instruments needed for ordinary flying a com- pass, altitude meter, engine speed in- dicator end so on. Out in front is a half-circle of celluloid or some similar material which looks like a whirling propeller. There are several models tf Link trainers. It is said that the machine was invented by the son of a pipe organ manufacturer, which accounts for the fact that the trainer actually rids on air inside a leather bag or bellows. Tlie trainers are made in Gananoque, Ontario. There are many stories about the development of this trainer, and it is hard to sort out the truth. One ver- sion is that the inventor was a Can- adian, who tried to sell his model to the United States Army, but the effic- ials thought it was just a toy and rejected it. Th thing appeared next in amusement parks, and that is where I first saw one. Compared to present-day Link trainers, it really wasn't much more than a toy though the principle remained the same. In war-time, the trainer is worth iU weight in gold. It is hard to sec how pilots of 300-mile-an-hour planes could be taught in .six months without such help. I have spoken in previous articleB about the unfailing courtesy of the officers I met at the various camps and schools. They gave me their valuable time so that readers of the weekly papers of Ontario could read about the Air Training Plan, but they went much further than me-ely ans- wering questions, 'they let ime do niHiiy of the things the students do. Flying is no novelty to rne, but. I never had :i "i ide' 1 in a Link trainer. One day, at Tamp RorHon, the Gover- nor-General was making a tour of in- sfM-rtion and he was given a try-oul in onp of these machines. He seemnl to enjoy heinjr whirled around ami }>umpod about and as ho climbed from the cockpit, I heard him i-cmark. "We do some funny things some- time*." At trint moment. I envied n eovernor-crenernl for the first and only time. An Ambition Gratified The urge to pilot one of these machines rame back again as I stood and watched a row of them in opera- tion at the Initial Training School at Eglinton. These were the advanced trainers, with twenty or more instru- ments on the dash and n bond that fitted down over the pilot so that he was "blind." The students seemed to b forty or fifty years old, a contrast to tho youthful fares I had seen at all the othor whools. Enquiry showed that they were "bush pilots" and other experienced fliers qualifying: to secome instructors on these same machines. I asked my guide if I might try my hand in one of them. It was strictly againste the rules, he said, and be- sides these trainers were only for advanced pilots and I wouldn't enjoy the experience much. But he sugges- ted that I take my request to Flying Officer Bishop. I did, and met much the same answer, but 1 thought the Flying Officer winked, when he said "Come with me." We passed down the aisle between structures that looked like huge vats, and opened the door into one of them. There, in the centre of a circular room, sto. d a bright blue Link train- er with gray wings, as handsome a machine of its kind as I ever saw. The setting was unique, too. Murals had been painted all Around the walls mountains, lakes, towns, and on one side, a gray bank of clouds. This is where the beginners learn how to fly. I climbed up a few steps and into the cockpit. I put a pair of head- phones on my ears and listened to the instructions that the Flying Officer was giving me, as he turned on the power. He told me how to get the plane off the ground, how to hold the stick and how my feet should be placed on the pedals. He told me how to turn to the right and the little plane began to swing around in that direction, while the lakes and rivers crept past. "Press down harder on that right foot," he said, and I pressed too hard and went out of control. "Down with your left foot and the stick to the left!" and again I over- did it, but that was probably the intention. "We'll try a little dual instruction now, to give you a better idea how to use the controls." To my surprise the stick suddenly stiffened in my hands and went where it ought to go for correct turns and banks. It wasn't long before I was flying around without much difficulty and feeling pretty big about it, too. And a ll the time I marvelled at how much like actual flying it really felt. Rough Weather Ahead "Now we are flying on a bumpy day," the instructor told me, as he reached down and pulled another lever somewhere out of sight. The change was immediate. The plane became hard to control. Memories of actual rides on bumpy days came back vividly. How long my lesson lasted I could only guess. I was too interested to watch the time. It might have been 20 or 30 minutes. Whatever it was. I was sorry that I couldn't be having another one every day. Certain spots on the scenery around the wall are marked with letters. The student may be asked to keep the trainer on the mark and fly toward it in the bump air. Scales which hang dow n from all four cornersof the machine show quite definitely how successful the lesson has been. If the student lacks co-ordination or has other definite faults, his instruc- tors know it before he ever goes up in a real plane. The advanced Link trainers have much more complicated systems ol indicating how well the student is doing. The instructor sits at a table, with instruments and a chart in front of h'm. The instruments show how fast the plane is supposed to be going, the altitude and whether it is climbing or descending. A three-wheeled indi- cator moves over n chart of ruled paper ''the crab," I think they call it, but it reminded me of an ouija board. Perhaps you remember the ouija. Under the pressure of the tips of the fingers, n heart-shaped board, supported on three legs, moved over a table and spelled out words. In the trainer, one leg has a small, rubbor-tirod wheel which draws red lines on the paper to show bow well the nilot is doing and where he is flying. Tho e mrse nt the Initial Training School tnkos eight weeks, with lor- tnres. drills, inedieal tests and the Link trainer, giving the students plenty to do. From hore, thoy gn to Elementary Flvine Schools nnd tboir first actual flying. Next Week Mount Hope EUGENIA On Wednesday afternoon, July 10, the annual reunion of the members of the Women's Association of the United Church of Maxwell, Wareham, .Mi. Zion and Eugunja, was held in the church here with 76 in attend- ance. The devotional exercises were conducted by Mrs. F. Jamieaon, the president of the Eugenia W. A., Rev. Dr. Mercer led in prayer. A splendid program followed given by the visit- ing societies. The Wareham 'W. A. program, presided over by Mrs. Mc- Cutcheon, was as follows: Readings, "Mrs. Brown" by Mrs. Percy Lough- eed and "Sleep" by Miss Jeanne Mc- Cutcheon. A trio by Barbara and Mary Lougheed and Doris Lepard, also a reading by Mrs. J. Hargrave. Mrs. Joe 'Wright presided over the Maxwell program, which was as fol- lows: Instrumental* by Mrs. Ray Pedlar and Miss Laureen, a contest by Miss Kathleen Morrison, a duet j by Laureen Pedlar and Arlene Ben- son (Mrs. E. Wright accompanied I on the organ). A reading by Miss Mabel Ross. Mrs. L. Lyons, pres. of the Mt. Zion group conducted their part in the program: Reading by Mrs. Louis Fisher, a duet >y Mrs. Lyons and Miss Sheardon, .a memor- ized reading, ''Job's Comforter", by Mrs. Laurie Pedlar. The meeting was brought to a close by singing the "National Anthem", after which all joined in the basement of the church where a dainty lunch was pre- pared by the local society. Congratulations to Mr. John Wil- liams who celebrated his 83rd birth- day on Sunday. Relatives from To- ronto and other places held a reunion and helped celebrate the occasion in the park here where a sumptuous picnic supper was partaken. Best wishes are extended to Mr. Wil- liams for many more happy returns of the day. We are sorry to report that Mrs. J. Parson is still ill in the Markdale hospital. Mrs. A. Carruthers visited over the week end with Mrs. Ben Carruthers and other friends in Kimberley. No, pas-loss S'jndnys do not mean that there will be no radio proprnrns nnd radio advertising. Men of 30,40, SO PEP, VIM, YIGOR, Biluiorimil? Want normal MB. vim, vigor, vitality T Try Oitrox Tonie Tablet*. Contain tonics, lUnralants, oyster lemnt aids to normal pep after W. 40 or SO. 0(t speoisj Introductory alt* for only f.y. Try this aid to normal pp and vim today. For aeJ* at ell food drug- stores. FAST SERVICE IN CASE OF ACCIDENT i( Whan you lei ua write your auto- mobile and fire inmiranre, you not only protect yourself Kainat InM, but you >> ' iln mm k -< 1 1 n > |iniviil,-il by n.. ;i i i.l by Pilot iilli.-.- in other Ontario pluer, anil by Pilot automobile rlaim* 1 -. i v i, . In the United Slate*. H. W. KERNAHAN Flesherton, Ont. UKI'KKSKNTING Messrs. Jim and Eddie Hargrave of Toronto spent the week end with the Park and Carruthers families. Mrs. Wright of Kimberley who has returned home from a years visit with her sons and other relatives in Vancouver, B. < '., was a recent visitor with Mrs. Ed Baker and Mrs. A. Car- ruthers. Mr. Carman Sewell of Vandeleur visited with Mr. and Mrs. Norval Betts on Sunday. Mr. Chas. Park was home from Exeter over the week end. Mr. Jake Holley of Markdale and daughter, Mrs. Hutton, husband and little son Jimmy of Toronto were visitors with the Carruthers family one day last week. Mrs. Saunders of Walter's Falls visited recently with Mr. Latimer and the Proctor family. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Carruthers and Anne of the Power House spent Sun- day evening with the Carruthers family. Miss .Doris Fawcett has gone to Gait where she has accepted a posi- tion. On Friday evening of last week a party was held in the L. 0. L. Hal! in honour of the recent bride an<J groom, Mr. and Mrs. Ranald Parson There was a large attendance. The evening was spent in, dancincr P. social chat. At midnight the bride and groom were erven seats of hon- our, while on behalf of the community an address was read by Miss Doro- thy Jamieson and the presentation *>y" Harold Turner and Gerald Magee of numerous articles of granite k\tchen ware (white with blue trim). The groom, on behalf of the him- self and wife made a neat reply, thankinc- all heartily for their kind- ness. Lurieh was served and all nresent enjoyed a pleasant" time and extended best wishes to the newly wpds fni- a lone and happy journey through life. Little Miss Shirlev Cairns has re- turned home after snertdiner the nast eounlp of wepV<! with Mr. and Mrs. TOP Portpous, Rth Line. READ THE "SMALL ADVTS". Its' "Duncan's for HARDWARE HAY and HARVEST TOOLS B. T. Forks, Pulleys, Rope Hitches, Plymouth Rope for draw, Trip and Sling Ropes, Binder Twine, Forks, Scythes and Snaths, Mower Files. FOR YOUR WAR ON PESTS - Fly Spray, Spray- ers, Screen Doors and Windows, King Bug Killer. Arsenate of Calcium, Paris Green. PREPARE TO PRESERVE Preserving Kettles, Cold-Pack Canners, Mixing Spoons, Ladles, Strainers, Zinc and Rubber Rings, Fruit Jars and Glasses. HOLIDAY NEEDS Fishing Tackle, Guns and Am- munition, Flashlights and Bajtteries, Softballs, Bats, Tennis Balls, Vacuum Bottles, Sta-Away Insect repellant. F. W. DUNCAN HARDWARE "Blue Coal" Phone 54 And so Max Schmeling has receiv- ed the Iron Cross. And just wait un- til some British Tommy gives him the K. 0. In "Mem Kampf" Hitler said that if a lie is big enough people will be- lieve it Adolph failed to add he's the one that can tell 'em. "A man's clothes should harmon- ize with his hair," says a fashion ex- pert, which possibly explains why there are so many 'bald-headed men in shorts at the bathing beaches. Fisherman at Belleville landed a 35-pound 'lunge by hand after his line broke. When he goes after that size the man should have a dfirick in reserve. liiiK </</<(' rinfc* in Antixtinliilr, rir<-. IMni. I. ,- "ubllc Ijnhilily, and other ueiirinl inmirum r. !!:.,! ti|!n-,-, Toronto. "CALLING ALL CARS A NATIONAL EMERGENCY Canada is right up against an acute shortage of gasoline and fuel oil. Tankers that normally supply our country have been commandeered for vitally important overseas service. The Commonwealth Air Training Plan, the rapid development of Canada's mechanized army units and the great work carried on by our corvettes make the demand for fuel urgent. Our crude oil intake is limited. There is just one thing to do if our fighting forces are to carry on with a "full tank". Every Canadian motorist is asked to cut his daily gas consumption in half I There are many ways by which this 50% saving can be made . . . ways and means to give you more mileage per gallon. You can drive slower so that you will use less gasoline. You can go fifty-fifty with your neighbours, inviting each other to share cars . . . for business, and for pleasure. People can readily go to and from work together, using one car instead oi four . . . using one gallon of gasoline instead of several. Women as well as men can make these savings. The amount oi gasoline used in Canada for business, social and non-essential activities is amazingly high in proportion to that used by our fighting forces. One look at the figures would convince you that this situation must be reveled. 17easy ways towards a O GASOLINE SAYING (Approved by Automobile Experts) Reduce driving speed from 60 to 40 on the open road. Avoid jack-rabbit starts. Avoid useless or non-essential driving. Turn motor of when not in use. do not leave idling. Don't race your engine; let it wann up slowly. Don't train TOUT engine; change gears. Keep carburetor cleaned and properly adjusted. Tune up motor, timing, etc. Keep spark plug* and valves clean. Check cooling s ystem; overheating waites gaioline. Maintain tiros at right preuurt. Lubricate efficiently; worn engine* watte gasoline. Drive in group* to and irom work, using can alternate days. For goll. picnics and other outing*. , use one car instead oi four. Take those short shopping trips ON FOOT and carry parcels home. Walk to and from the movies. Boat owners, too. can help by reducing speed. Your regular tervice ttation man will gladly explain these and other wars l MM iW Kiisitline. Consult him. Canada does not ask or request you to put your car up. She merely asks for your help . . . asks that you walk sometimes when the distance isn't too great . . . that you take a shorter drive on Sunday afternoon . . . that you look after your car and keep it in good condition . . . that you say to your neigh- bour: "Let's use my car today, Jim; well use yours tomorrow." GO 50 50 WITH OUR FIGHTING FORCES Every day. in greater and greater quantity, we must release gasoline and oil by the thousands of gallons to our throbbing munition* plants ... to our tanks and armoured cars ... to our fighting planes and bombers ... to our corvettes and merchant ships that ply the vital sea-lanes ... so that the day oi victory may sooner be at hand. Will YOU help? It is also vitally important that you reduce the use of domestic and commercial fuel oil. The Government of the DOMINION OF CANADA ACTINf! THROUGH: THE HONOI'RAm.E C. IX HOWE, Minister </ Afuiiiiium ,.< Si,, G. R. COTTREI.LE, Oil Controller lor Canada VICTORY !