PORTUGUESE.
Reading edition
(Revised by J. SCHIERE, Aeronautical Engineer.)
Aerial Societies:—
Ae. C. de Portugal (R. Nova docklaemada d. ISL.)
Aerial Journals:—
Rivista Aeronautica (Ae. C. Journal.)
Flying Grounds:—
Campo do Seigcal.
Mounchãvo da Povoa.
Private Aeroplanes.
Total at end of 1910 1
1911 2
1912 2
Private Aviators.
De Castro, Sanchez De Silva, Gomez
Military Aviation.
In 1912 a military corps was formed. At the end of 1912 it possessed Avro (1—50 h.p.), Voisin (1—80 h.p.), and M. Farman (1—80 h.p.) (since wrecked). 1 Deperdussin.
Private Aviation.
In 1911 the Gouveia mono. was built, span 9 metres, but it failed to fly. Also the Avante biplane, which also failed. First flight in Portugal by a Portuguese was De Castro in September, 1912, with an old Bleriot.