Show seeing monticello biplane by plane by marie M ogden A trip to the municipal airport to get firsthand first hand information concerning the progress made thus far and about future plans and then a 45 minute ride in melvin 7 frosts rests was our thrilling experience on tuesday afternoon we took off at and circled er monticello during the first Js minutes looking down on our town and recognizing buildings in and close to town then going toward dry valley to have a look see at our valley homes and back I 1 to the airport making us realize the vastness as well as the ruggedness of this section of the state although not yet tr truly ul y air minded we thoroughly enjoyed the trip which melvin planned for I 1 continued on page four seeing monticello continued from page I 1 1 I in order that we mightier might iee sec how great the possibilities are for an airport within easy access jo to monticello only when the plan now being developed becomes reality will any of us appreciate what has been accomplished within so short a space of time rising some 1000 feet from the ground in a perfect takeoff take off gave opportunity to view the many farns farm s between the airport and town passing over our own farm ff two miles east of town and look az ing down on monticello was in deed interesting our speed was about 95 miles an hour but the great height made it seem as if we were traveling much slower the wind was blowing hard which rocked the ship some so all in all we think the trip included a variety of experiences we shall long remember melvin brought brough us down safely at and for him may we say that we fully appreciate what he fie has had the vision to promote and foster |