Aeronautic Academy of France
The Academie Aéronautique de France was founded in 1902 and published its constitution and by-laws in 1903. The purpose of the society, according to its constitution was the study of aerostation, aerial navigation, and of all sciences directly related thereto. It planned to conduct ascensions in which its members took part, to conduct technical experiments and ascensions of a scientific character, to educate trained aeronauts who could render competent service in time of war, and instruct young men in all that may be requisite to entitle them to admission in the ballon corps of the army. The Academie published the journal L'Aérostation quarterly from 1904-1907, and then appears to have published it monthly into 1914.
Membership was restricted to Frenchmen of adult age in possession of citizenship and members were drawn from the well-to-do, educated class. Members were forbidden to assist in any ascension that had the character of a public exhibition including fairs and other places to which an admission fee was charged. By 1906, it possessed a club house, facilities for study including a library, and balloon stores. The club's resources were used to provide ascensions for members and the number of ascensions in any given year was governed by its treasury. In 1910 there were some 150 members including honorary members.
Honorary presidents, 1910: Camille Dartois and Pierre Baudin. Officers in 1910 included: Victor Louet, president; Édouard Surcouf and Pillet, vice presidents; Berteau, general secretary; and Blondel, treasurer. In addition to more than 30 officers and honorary members, there were some 120 regular and corresponding members in 1910.
Affiliated with AFI in 1908 or earlier.
- Address: 14 Rue des Goncourt, Paris (at least 1906-1910); 17 Rue de la Presentation (at least 1910-1920)
Sources
- Pocket-Book of Aeronautics 443 (English ed., Jan. 1907)
- U.S. Dept. of Commerce and Labor, Bureau of Manufactures, Monthly Consular and Trade Reports No. 322 (July, 1907) 192-193
- 1:5 Aeronautics (NYC) 44 (1907)
- 1:6 Aeronautics (NYC) 37 (1907)
- 2:3 Aeronautics (NYC) 37 (1908)
- 1909 Jane's All the World's Aircraft 92
- 1910-1911 Jane's All the World's Aircraft 124, 125 (Nov. 1910)
- "Flight" Manual 14 (1910); Aéro-Manuel 1911 219, 437-438 (1 Oct. 1910)
- WorldCat.org and WorldCat-OCLC
- Dir1920
| Organization names | Academie Aéronautique de France; Aeronautic Academy of France |
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| Country | France |
| City | Paris |
| Affiliated with | AFI |
| Scope | National |
| Started aero | 1902 |
| Ended aero | 1920 or later |
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