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 they found huge "landes". I am sure that, in the South, we must have plains similar to those of Pau, where it will be possible to work without danger, neither for the future aviator, nor for the airplane, and where the teaching will be infinitely faster, thanks to being able to use "Pingouins" for the teaching of beginners.

A beginner, who familiarizes himself with one of these aircrafts, will need few lessons to fly. In the United States the aviation schools are very far from the capital; they are wherever there are good fields.

As for the Naval School, I believe that it is not bad on Enchadas Island.

My opinion is, therefore: for the Army, the choice of a vast field in the South of Brazil, or even the field of Santa Cruz. For the Navy, I believe a base should be chosen for its hydroplanes, as close as possible to the city of Rio, where the officers and students live. I take this opportunity to appeal to the leaders and representatives of the Nation to give wings to the National Army and Navy. Today, when aviation is recognized