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[[heading]] "WE ASK YOU?" /
1.—What was the name of the plane flown to Honolulu by Art Goebel?
  The Woolaroc.
2.—Where did it get its name?
  It was named after the financial-backer of the flight.
3.—What horse-power does a Wright Whirlwind J-5 motor develop?
  200 h.p. at 1800 r.p.m.
4.—What is top speed on an old JN4 (Jennie) training plane?
  72miles per hour.
5.—What type plane is the most efficient, the monoplane or the biplane?
  Monoplane.
6.—Who was the inventor of the Wright Whirlwind motor?
  Charles L. Lawrence
7.- What nation posses the Schneider Cup?
  England.
[[image]] The Schneider Cup Race / Finish of the Schneider Cup Races at Venice, Italy. Lt. S.N. Webster is shown crossing the finish line at a speed of 281.49 miles per hour. /
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[[image]] Anthony Fokker's First Plane / Above is an exceptionally interesting photograph of Anthony Fokker's first airplane. Quite different from the present models!
[[heading]] Where Are They Now? /
  In this department each month, Aviation Stories and Mechanics will assist readers to locate old friends of the air who have flown to parts unknown. If you wish to take advantage of this service, merely send us name and last known address of the person you wish to locate together with your own name and address. Those of our readers who know the whereabouts of missing persons are requested to send such information to this magazine attention of the editor, at 1841 Broadway, New York, N.Y. /
 Jack Barrett, originally from Baltimore and last heard from when he was instructing acrobatics at Kelly Field No. 1- back in 1919. The editor will be glad to hear from anyone knowing Mr. Barrett's present address.
  Lieut. Louis Gunn, formerly of the Royal Flying Corps of Canada, last heard from in London, England. Tom Greeley, ex-Let. R.F.C. says he would like to hear from Mr. Gunn regardless of what jail he may be visiting at present. Address T.C. Greeley, care this magazine. 
  Lieut. Hugh Brewster-formerly of the 49th Aero Squadron. Last heard of in Kansas City. Information wanted by former Lieut. George Baxter who may be addressed care of this magazine. 
  Down at Ludington's, in Philadelphia, they have a pair of wings with "OUR HERO" painted on them. We've heard that the latest "hero" landed with a tail-wind, heading toward the hangers and came off second best in a debate with the elements of flight!