Autogyro for N. Guinea
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Proposed Flight From England
MR. C. GATENBY, a former pilot of Pacific Aerial Transport Ltd., of Wau, New Guinea, and Mr. H. A. de Kantzow, also of Wau, arrived in Sydney by the Mataram in October, en route to England to obtain an autogyro for use on the New Guinea goldfields.
“My experience in New Guinea,” said Mr. Gatehby, “convinced me that the autogyro is the most adaptable type of aircraft for the small aerodromes in the inland of the Territory. After discussing the question with Mr. Kantzow, we placed an order in London for a new autogyro.
“We intend to fly the machine from England to Australia,” he continued, “and then make a flight to New Guinea; that is, of course, if the machine can be equipped with a greater fuel range than it has at present.”
The machine ordered is the latest type “Cierva” direct-control autogyro, with accommodation for a pilot and two pas sengers. It can land without a forward run, and can take off in a few feet.
It is intended to employ the plane in carrying supplies to miners and pros pectors on outlying fields, and also for keeping in contact with survey parties working in areas inaccessible to other air craft.