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AIRPORTS NOW GREATEST NEED TO GIVE IMPETUS TO AIRCRAFT INDUSTRY

Declares C. J. Brukner In Discussing Airplane Business — Approves Government Regulation—Local Company Ready For Busy Year

The importance to a city of a municipal airport, the need of suitable landing fields rather than improved airplanes and the impetus to the industry of the new department of commerce regulations, were some of the points stressed by Clayton Brukner, head of the Advance Aircraft Co. of Troy, in his talk on the airplane industry before the Rotary club of Troy at its luncheon meeting at the Hotel Lellis Tuesday noon.
Mr. Brukner was presented by John Spencer of the entertainment committee who told of the pride Trojans have in this ultra-modern industry and of the satisfaction in knowing the high standing of the local concern.
Forty-two members and five guests were present, the latter being Frank Holt of New York city, Johnson West, A. L. Hartly, E. S. Skidmore, Kiwanis club representative, and the speaker.
The aircraft industry is growing rapidly, Mr. Brukner stated. Whereas in its early years it had little consideration from supply houses, aircraft manufacturing companies are now continually solicited and circularized for business. While the industry for years consisted largely of small companies there have been repeated rumors of the entry of large automobile manufacturing companies into the business but these have not materialized. However a few companies have begun the manufacture of motors and as the modern motor is more practical and efficient than those in use—the latter largely left over from war time—it is anticipated the industry will benefit.
Most commercial flying has been done with antiquated airplanes but under the new regulations of the department of commerce, which become effective July 31, these will gradually "pass out of the picture" and as a consequence the industry will benefit.
The speaker commended government regulation and declared flying would never grow to the extent it deserves unless regulated. Manufacturers have favored such regulations, he said, and in doing this they were farsighted. It is generally admitted now the regulations will work out satisfactorily. They will be enforced leniently at first and gradually become more rigid.
Under the new regulations every airplane must be registered for the service for which it is intended and conform to certain requirements for that service. It must be regularly inspected and will be marked to show that it has been so inspected and for what service it may be used. Pilots and mechanics must also be approved. Pilots will be placed into three classes and their activities accordingly limited. There will be three general classes of airplanes: Those designed for general commercial flying, those for private flying, and those for certain industrial work. Pilots will also be classified in three classes: Transport pilots, who will be qualified to pilot ships carrying passengers; pilots who may operate ships for their own private purposes, and industrial pilots engaged in some particular business. There will be two classes of mechanics.
Old manufacturers are finding little trouble in meeting government requirements, Mr. Brukner stated, although they had feared redesigning and new equipment might be necessary. The Advance Aircraft Co. can secure approval for its product just as it has been building it. however it is bringing out a new model, fundamentally the same as the No. 9 model of which nearly 200 were built last year, but with refinements, such as improved landing gear, stabilators, more streamline and better looking bodies, etc.
The local company has broadened its facilities by the temporary leasing of additional factory space and is ready to go ahead on another busy year. Speaking of his dream of an ideal aircraft factory, Mr. Brukner incidentally remarked Troy is as well suited for aircraft manufacturing as almost any location in the country. There is, he stated, an inclination to get out of the larger cities. he paid a warm tribute also to the personnel of employes in his factory organization.
The department of commerce, he said, has received the co-operation of the aircraft industry and there is a general feeling that this regulation and inspection will inure to the industry's benefit. Safety devices and other precautions will make it so anyone can ride with assurance and it is believed there will be greatly increased interest and consequent business.
"Airplanes are now at a stage where they can be depended upon foa ll purposes," he said. "The great thing needed now is the development of landing facilities throughout the country. These are as important to flying as good roads are to automobiling. That city which fails to provide an ample municipal airport will be as much betting against the vast growth of flying as it would have bet against the vast growth of motoring by failing to secure suitable roads. The city mist not want for the demand for in so doing it will be passed by. Furnish the airport with supply facilities and the business will be sure to come. The government is providing lighting for flying on main routes and it will assist any community to pick out the logical location for its airport and advise how to improve and equip it."
The speaker stated he hesitated to suggest it because it might seem that he had a selfish interest, but he could not resist urging Troy to begin planning for an up-to-date airport, a field which would attract flyers and be one ample for the student or green flyer. Such an airport, he declared, will note be a permanent liability but will be a real asset and will mean much to the advance of this latest method of transportation in this community.

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FIVE WACOS WILL BE USED BY NEW AIR LINE

Troy Planes To Carry Express and Passengers Between Louisville and Cleveland Beginning Thursday

Five Waco airplanes will be used in the new E. R. Express line which will be opened between Louisville and Cleveland Thursday morning by T. H. Embry and J. P. Riddle of Cincinnati, distributors for Ohio and Kentucky of the Waco plane manufactured by the Advance Aircraft company of this city.
This will inaugurate a passenger and express air service between the two points with way stations at Cincinnati, Dayton, Columbus and Akron.
The Embry-Riddle company is also attempting to secure the mail contract between Louisville and Cleveland which was awarded to another company sometime ago but which was cancelled last week.
The company has operated the Lunken airport at Cincinnati for sometime and has distributed the Waco plane for several years. Officers of the local factory state the Embry-Riddle company is one of its largest distributors and has contacted for a large number of planes this year.
The new express and passenger line is being backed by the Cincinnati chamber of commerce which is said to assure it of good financial support.

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TRAILER ROOM LEASED BY AIRPLANE COMPANY IN FACTORY EXPANSION

Assembling Work Will Be Done at New Plant - Office Moved to West Street

In order to take care of the expanding needs of its business the Advance Aircraft company has leased a portion of the Troy Trailer and Wagon company on the corner of West and Union streets and expects to occupy the space next week, according to an announcement by C. J. Brukner, head of the plant factory.
A portion of the office of the wagon company on West street has also been leased and the office of the plane concern will be moved there from the present factory on South Union street.
Mr. Brukner stated that the leasing of the additional space solves for the present the need of more floor space of the company and it will remain in this city for the present year if not indefinitely. 
The present factory building on South Union street, occupied by the plane company, is to be used for the metal work on the ships and buildings of fusilages. The remainder of the work including the assembling will be done in the new quarters.
Mr. Brukner is very enthusiastic over the performance of the new model Waco now getting into production. He states the plane far exceeds his expectations and is a great improvement over the model built in 1926. The new ship not only is more beautiful in appearance but has greater climbing abilities and more speed than its predecessor.
Officials of the company state orders are coming in fast for spring delivery and the indications are for a bigger year than in 1926. Production is gradually being increased to meet the orders and it is expected, the officers stated, that the plant will be going at full capacity within a short time.