The Huron Expositor, 1985-07-03, Page 11Bird's e view of Seaforth i e
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Was an area pilot inviting meiO'expOridOe
Seaforth from the,ay.... ' •
Being I have already taken a pictUre''fit
every nook and cranny in the town, I
thought it would bp different. Little did I
know what I was really getting myself into.
As I drove to the airstrip I thought over all
Of the positive and negative things that
could be accomplished from my adventure.
I was quite sure of two things: first, I was
scared, and second I was quite confident the
aircraft would not be hijacked since there
were only going to be two people in the
plane - the pilot and myself.
When I arrived at the airstrip I• •
double-checked my camera bag to make
sure no one had planted an explosive
device. You can't be too careful these days.
I then grabbed my camera bag; my note
pad and of course a,pen. I wasn't quite sure
why I took my pen. I knew I wouldn't be
doing any note-taking 1,200 feet above the
town.
When I was in the plane and it began to
take off I realized why I brought the pen. In
tense situations chewing on a tasty pen
seems to make one feel better. 4However
after consuming one blue Papermate' pen
one tends to get a little airsick.
At first I was a little apprehensive about
looking out of the window. So I fiddled with
my camera and tried to look like I was fixing
somedi g. After stalling for 10 minutes the
ly turned to me and asked, "Is
ere ap ing the matter?" I turned to him
444 sal no, nothing was wrong.
Then the pilot said, "Look over there a
the tfullett swamp." There it was - the
moment of truth. If I didn't look, the pilot
would immediately know I was scared. I
poised myself, raised my head and then
gave '..o0e quick look. The view was
incredible and I could see for miles. What
an experience:
My fear of flying was cured. But if anyone
knows a successful way to put film in a
camera at 1,200 feet when the air
turbulence is bad, give me a call.
SEAFORTH AT 1,500 FT. — It was a pretty dull day but
Seaforth still came through the clouds despite the , hazy
miather.
SEAFORTH IS BUT A SPECK IN HURON COUNTY — From
the air Seaforth looks small. The golf course stands out as a
major landmark as well as the Church.
HWY. 8 FROM THE AIR — You can see for miles above Seaforth. Since the weather was a
little unpredictable we didn't stay up very long, but on a clear day you can see as far as
• London. OPEN AREAS — From the air It is not hard to tell that we Ilve
In an agricultural area. The land runs In Intricate patterns and
if closely looked at designs can be seen.
Story n4' 0100 ..4 Todd Mowott
Huron xpositor
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SECOND
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OFF INTO THE WILD SLUE YONDER F ylng ace Gary Schroeder is flying his 1942 Stearmacalrcraft. Mr. Schroeder used his airplane to crop dust and works off of. J im's
Flying Service airstrip.