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So, I woke up this morning in my dorm at Marist College.  I looked out the window and opened it up and took in a deep breath.  It was a great day for a flight.  So, I borrowed my girlfriend's car and drove over to Dutchess County Airport and rented this nice Bellanca Scout for a trip down to White Plains, a nice 30 minute flight.

I got clearance from the tower and literally within 50 yards I was in the air.  I was very impressed.


It was a nice and surprisingly clear overcast afternoon so I decided to keep her low to enjoy the sights.  Here I caught a shot of a little lake in the Hudson Valley with my digital.


I really wish I had more time but the air traffic in the White Plains area was pretty busy thanks to the traffic coming in and out of the airports in the big city a little ways south.  I made visual with my runway, number 16 at White Plains Airport and began my descent.  I saw some really nice little houses on the mountains!


Brought my throttle down to idle, and made a smooth approach to my runway.  It was a very relaxing landing!


Parked and ready to grab myself a bite at a local deli.  Maybe I'll bring her home tonight.  =]


Hope you liked 'em.  I haven't posted screenies in awhile and I have been on a kick for small props recently.

So that's what Poughkeepsie looks like! It just so happens that Poughkeepsie is one of my stops on my cross-country trip of the U.S.A. Looks much better than I imagined. By the way great shots and airplane!  ;D

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[quote]So that's what Poughkeepsie looks like! It just so happens that Poughkeepsie is one of my stops on my cross-country trip of the U.S.A. Looks much better than I imagined. By the way great shots and airplane!

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Good stuff Beuk, well done

Nice pics there Beuk, looks like it was a nice afternoons flying

Ozzy

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well, dutchess airport is in the town of poughkeepsie, which is very nice.

Nice shots.

Ben

Flying can be so relaxing from time to time, nice to see you enjoy it!

Still don't understand a town named Poughkeepsie can be boring...

Great Pics

Beautiful shots as well as story line! Keep it up! :-)

nice shots sounds like a nice place

I am up in albany but my uncle leaves near there. really is a nice place. I was down to steward once, the ANGB to be more exact. I got to fly one of those big C-5's, ok, so it was out of hawii in there multi-million dollar sim but it was still cool, landed on 3 out of 4 engines. First Cadet to do it too! and it was my first flgiht! If the rest of you guys want oppertunites like this join CAP (Civil Air Patrol). Give me an e-mail if you want more information.

Flying can be so relaxing from time to time, nice to see you enjoy it!

Still don't understand a town named Poughkeepsie can be boring...

The name "Poughkeepsie" actually is derived from a combo of three local indian words that they used when refering to the area
Translated it means "little resting spot by the river".....the Hudson river.

Poughkeepsie actually does have a nice water front park so, the name still applies.  :)