User:TheLongTone/Monaco rally

The Monaco Aerial Rally. those taking part being required to fly to or from Monaco by one of seven routes between April 1st and 15th 1914.

routes
(47 km), Monaco (163 km) (462 km), Marseilles (454 km), Tamaris (147 km), Monaco (163 km) (462 km), Marseilles (454 kils.), Tamaris (47 kils.), Monaco (163 kils). TamaTis (47 kils.), Monaco (163 kils.) drome), Vittoria (285 kils.), Bordeaux (271 kils.), Marseilles (518 kils.), Tamaris (47 kils.), Monaco (163 kils.). Padua (205 kils.), Rome (39S kils.), Genoa (405 kils.), Antibes (171 kils.), Monaco (39 kils.). Total, 1,293 kils. I7,
 * Paris-Monaco Paris (Buc), (24 km over aerodrome), Anders {245 km), Bordeaux (296 km), Marseilles (518 km), Tamarrs,
 * London-MonacoLondon: Hendon)-Calais (167 km)-Dijon
 * Brussels-Monaco: Brussels (Berchem)- Calais (167 km), Dijon
 * Gotha-Monaco Gotha (Waggonfabrik) (50 kils. over aerodromel, Frankfort (171 kils.), Dijon (40S kils.), Marseilles (454 ktls. 1,
 *  Madrid-Monaco— Madrid (Cuatro Vientos) (9 kils. over the aero_
 * Milan-Monaco.—Milan (Taliedo), (75 kils. over aerodrome),
 * Vienna-Monaco.— Vienna (Aspern), (7 kils. over aerodrome), Budapest (213 kils.), Padua (607 kils.),Genoa (256 kils.), Antibes O71 kils.), Monaco (39 kils.)

All routes 1,293 km.

rules
The competitors were required to land or alight at each of the places mentioned in the itineraries: The machine need not be stopped, but it had to at least come down and roll along the ground for a distance of ten metres marked by two white lines, and the pilot throw out his control card.

In each route the distance over land is 1,083 km, in some cases being made up by a flight over the aerodrome from which the start is made and distance over the sea is also the same each time, i.e., 21c1 kils., this being made up in the case of the first five routes, vux Marseilles, by a flight of 20 kils. in the Bay of Monaco, while the other two, via Genoa, have to be completed by a 10-kil. flight at Monaco. A.t Marseilles and Genoa the competitors must land on the ground and start, on the next stage, from the water. The competitor may transform his machine by fitting floats, or he may change over to a hydro-aeroplane of the same make and type. A period of 48 hours will l>e allowed for the transformation of a machine and its transport to the water, or 24 hours for changing over from a land machine to a hydro-aeroplane. Any competitor having completed one journey to Monaco may make a fresh attempt over any of the routes in either direction, and the best performance in point of time will count for the prizes. No start will be permitted after midday on April 14th. The total Prizes amount to 75,000 francs, the principal one— of 25,000 francs—being for the competitor who covers any one of the routes in the quickest time. There was also be a special prize of 10,000 francs for the competitor whose machine had a wing area of more than 25 so., metres, who makes the best time. A prize of 5,000 francs was awarded for the second best time. Seven special prizes, each of 5,000 francs, were given for the fastest time over each route.

entrants
11 Ernst Stoerrler ... ... ... Aviatik .., Farman Nieuport Nieuport ... Nieuport ... Morane-Saulnicr Morane-Saulniei 8 Malard 9 Legagneux 5 Garros and Hatnel 12 Carbery and Bidet 14 Audemars and Brindejonc des Moulinais Morane-Saulniei 19 Gaubert ... ... ... ... ... Farman 20 Adaro Deperdimsin
 * 4 Deperdussin
 * 6 Eug. Gilliert
 * 7 Benin
 * 15 Bielovucic and Pequet ... ... ... Morane-Saulnier
 * 16 Marc Pourpe and Comte Morane-Saulnier
 * 17 Kug. Renaux Farman
 * 18 Gaubert Aviatik
 * 21 Moineau ... ... ... ... ... Breguet
 * 22 Derome ... ... ... ... ... Breguet
 * 23 Prevogt Dcperdussin
 * 24 Molla K.E.P.
 * 25 Schemmel Schemmel
 * 26 Verrier Farman
 * 27, 10 Schlegel ... ... ... ... Taube-Gotha

APRIL II, 1914.

Thursday 2
Five competitors made a start in the aerial rally on Thursday 2 April: Verrier on a H. Farman started from Hendon, Brindejonc des Moulinais on a Morane from Madrid,  Roland Garros, also on a Morane, from Brussels, and Malard on a Nieuport and Moineau on a Breguet started from Buc. Verrier made a good trip down to Bexhill, but then found such a thick fog in the Channel that he decided to return. Brindejonc, after making the necessary stops at Vittoria, Bordeaux and Albi, reached Marseilles. Garros, after making good progress via Calais and Dijon, had to land at Orange owing to am engine fire, and in the emergency landing damaged his undercarriage. Malard reached Bordeaux, and was so tired that he decided to wait there for the night; while Moineau, after making a stop at Chadignac owing to trouble with his petrol supply, had to stop at Cantinolles, close to Bordeaux, and in coming down his machine came into contact with a live electric wire, resulting in serious damage.

Fri 3
The following morning Brindejonc completed the journey to Monaco, and his time for the complete course was given as 16 hrs. 2 mins. 28 sees. The weather was very rough and the aircraft was damaged on alighting. Verrier made another start from Hendon, and after about two hours passed by Calais, making his way south for Dijon. Unfortunately he was forced to make a stop at Chateauneuf.

Saturday 4 Hirth on an Albatros started from Gotha for Marseilles with a passenger. Sunday5 No flying Monday morning Hirth started on the final stage to Monaco. In coming down at the control at Tamaris, however, the machine capsized and had to be towed ashore. the pilot ahd passenger being picked up by motor boats. Brindejonc set out to try and improve his time over the Italian course, and reached Genoa.

On the Tuesday Moineau started on his Breguet from Marseilles to complete the trip to Monaco, but in alighting at Tamaris he struck a buoy and had to be towed ashore by a torpedo boat. Fortunately the pilot and passenger escaped with nothing worse than a wetting. After being delayed by the weather at Albi, near Bordeaux, for five days Mallard attempted to complete his journey and reached Marseilles. On the 8th Brindejonc des Moulinais, who had returned from Genoa by rail the previous evening, set out to make a fresh attempt, this time over the Vienna route. On reaching Antibes, however, the machine capsized and was smashed, but he escaped uninjured.

The French Eliminating trials for the Schneider Cup were held during the day and Dr. E»panet on his Nieuport, who was the only one to complete the four laps of the 10 kilom. course, which he did in 23 mins. SOj sees., was awarded the first place. Levasseur on a Nieuport who completed two rounds was given the second place, while Garros on a Morane who did one lap was placed third. Prevost on a Deperdussin, Janoir, also on a Deperdussin and Brindejonc on a Morane did not complete the course, but were classed as reserves. On the following morning Verrier made a fresh start over the Buc-Monaco course while Renaux, likewise on a Farman, also started from Buc. After flying for about 80 kiloms., however, both pilots found the wind too strong for their liking and decided to return. Mallard started from Marseilles but had only completed about 20 kiloms. when he was in trouble with his motor and was towed into Cassis by a torpedo boat. Friday was a blank day but there was a good deal of activity on Saturday. Garros went on from Orange, where he had been delayed since the 2nd, and reached Marseilles. E. Stoeffler on an Aviatik started from Gotha and although his progress was retarded by a contrary wind he completed the stages to Frankfort and Dijon. Later he was in trouble with his motor and had to come down at Villeneuve-les-Avignon. Legagneux started Moineau started on his Breguet from Marseilles to complete the trip to Monaco, but incoming down at Tamaris his machine struck a buoy and had to be towed ashore by a torpedo boat. Fortunately the pilot and passenger escaped with nothing worse than a wetting. After being delayed by the weather at Albi, near Bordeaux for five days, Mallard attempted to complete his journey and reached Marseilles. On the 8th Brindejonc des Moulinais, who had returned from Genoa by rail the previous evening, set out to make a fresh attempt, this time over the "Vienna route. On reaching Antibes, however, the machine capsized and was smashed, but he escaped uninjured. The French Eliminating trials for the Schneider Cup were held during the day and Dr. E»panet on his Nieuport, who was the only one to complete the four laps of the 10 kilom. course, which he did in 23 mins. SOj sees., was awarded the first place. Levasseur on a Nieupoit who completed two rounds was given the second place, while Garros on a Morane who did one lap was placed third. Prevost on a Deperdussin, Janoir, also on a Deperdussin and Brindejonc on a Morane did not complete the course, but were classed as reserves. On the following morning Verrier made a fresh start over the BucMonaco course while Renaux, likewise on a Farman, also started from Buc. After flying for about 80 kiloms., however, both pilots found the wind too strong for their liking and decided to return. Mallard started from Marseilles but had only completed about 20 kiloms. when he was in trouble with his motor and was towed into Cassis by a torpedo boat. Friday was a blank day but there was a good deal of activity on Saturday. Garros went on from Orange, where he had been delayed since the 2nd inst., and reached Marseilles. E. Stoeffler on an Aviatik started from Gotha and although his progress was retarded by a contrary wind he completed the stages to Frankfort and Dijon. Later he was in trouble with his motor and had to come down at Villeneuve-les-Avignon. Legagneux started from Brussels but after flying for an hour returned on account of the wind. Lord Carbery and Molla set out from Buc, but deemedi it wise to go back owing to fog. Sunday morning saw Garros complete his trip from Brussels, and on reaching Monaco he immediately set out to make another attempt, this time over the Monaco-Buc course. Verrier on an H. Farman, Renaux on a M. Farman and Molla on an R.E.P. left Buc followed by Lord Carbery on a Morane and all four reached Angers safely. Verrier went on to Bordeaux and then had to stop at Albi for petrol, while, when making an enforced landing on the Arnet Plain near Pezenas, the machine collided with a tree and was damaged. Renaux had to stop at Gemozac owing to ignition troubles. Molla reached Bordeaux but Lord Carbery gave up at Angers. Legagneux started from Brussels but had to come down at Ypres owing to motor trouble. On Monday, Garros made a splendid flight from Marseilles and as his official flying time for the full course from Monaco to Buc—12 hrs. 11 mins. 34A sees, was nearly 3^ hours better than Brindejonc's time he secured the leading place in the competition. Moineau made a fresh start from Buc and reached Bordeaux safely after the regulation stops at Angers. Bertin also started from Buc but was soon in trouble. Renaux went on from Gemozac to Bordeaux. Tuesday saw another fine effort by Garros which eventually secured him the second prize. Starting from Brussels again he made his way by Calais and Dijon to Marseilles. Renaux went on to Marseilles and afterwards to Monaco. Mallard, having had his machine repaired also reached Monaco, while Verrier got as far as Marseilles. On Wednesday morning Garros finished at Monaco, as also did Verrier. It was announced later in the day that provisionally Garros had been awarded the prizes for the best and second best times, followed by Brindejonc des Moulinais, Renaux, Verrier and Mallard. The best aggregate times were :—Garros (Monaco to Buc) 12 hrs. 14 mins. 21 sees., Garros (Brussels to Monaco) 12 hrs. 27 mins. 13 sees., Brindejonc des Moulinais (Madrid to Monaco) 16 hrs. 2 mins. 3l£ sees.

results
the best flight recorded at Monaco-Paris, 1,293 kiloms. in 2. Garros (Morane-Saulnier, Gnome motor, Integral propeller), Brussels-Monaco, 1,293 kiloms. in 12 h. 27 m. 13 s. Over land, 10 h. 7 m. 18 s. (record). Over sea, 2 h. 19 m. 55 s. 3. Brindejonc des Moulinais (Morane-Saulnier, Gnome motor), Madrid-Monaco, 1,293 kiloms. in 16 h. 2 m. 2if s. Over land, 12 h. 53 m. 2l£ s. Over sea, 3 h. 9 m. 10JS s. 4. Renaux (M. Farman, Renault motor), Buc-Monaco, 1,293 kiloms. in 53 h. 58 m. 43! s. Over land, 51 h. 5 m. 13 s. Over sea, 2 h. S3 m. 30! s. 5. Verrier (H. Farman, Gnome motor), Buc-Monaco, 1,293 kiloms. in 63 h. 15 m. 28 s. 6. Garros (Morane-Saulnier, Gnome motor), Brussels-Monaco, first time, 245 h. 45 m. 46 s. On the last day of the competition Brindejonc des Mouhnais completed his flight over the Monaco-Milan course, but owing to
 * 1: Garros over the Monaco-Buc course 12 h. 14 m. 21 s. Over land 10 h. 32 m. 53 s. Over sea, I h. 41 m. 27 s. (record).
 * , 1. Garros (Morane-Saulnier, Gnome motor, Integral propeller),

a stop at Padua was disqualified. Garros won the prize of 25,000 francs for the best time over any course, 5,000 francs for his flight to Buc, another 5,000 francs for his flight from Brussels to Monaco, as well as the prizes of the French President, the Grand Duchess of Mecklenburg, the French Naval Minister, and the Belgian Aero Club. Renaux was awarded the prize of 10,000 francs for the best flight by a machine having more than 25 square metres of surface, while Brindejonc took the 5,000 francs for his Madrid- Monaco trip. The only other competitor to finish at Monaco was Mallard on a Nieuport, and he and Verrier were awarded 4,000 francs each, while Hirth, Brindejonc, and Moineau, who covered more than 1,000 kiloms., were given 3,000 francs each, and Stoeffbr and Molla, who completed more than 500 kiloms., 1,500 francs each.