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Boring afternoon in Poughkeepsie, NY. (Read 389 times)

Apr 25^th, 2004 at 1:14pm

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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.

-Steve Butka

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Reply #1 - Apr 25^th, 2004 at 1:31pm

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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! Grin

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Reply #2 - Apr 25^th, 2004 at 1:40pm

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Ah.... my corner of the world. I have attended many concerts in the past at the Civic Center.
I live Middletown.

I use either Orange County Airport-KMGJ (in Montgomery) or Stewart Field-KSWF (in Newburgh) as my "home" airfields, depending on the type of aircraft.
Stewart is great for the heavies with it`s 12k runway (a former AFB) and Orange County is perfect for GA.

BTW, where did MS put the "Mid Hudson Bridge"? Wink

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Home airports are KMGJ and KSWF in Orange County, NY&&Stop by and say hello.

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Reply #3 - Apr 25^th, 2004 at 1:41pm

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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! Grin

Grin

well, dutchess airport is in the town of poughkeepsie, which is very nice. rivers and streams, horses, etc. But the city of Poughkeepsie, which is a little north and is where my school is located is nice, but has some crime problems. Poughkeepsiue is a nice place in the summer time, but if you're flying into Dutchess then it'll be pretty enjoyable for you too. =]

-Steve Butka

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Reply #4 - Apr 25^th, 2004 at 2:01pm

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Ah.... my corner of the world. I have attended many concerts in the past at the Civic Center.
I live Middletown.

I use either Orange County Airport-KMGJ (in Montgomery) or Stewart Field-KSWF (in Newburgh) as my "home" airfields, depending on the type of aircraft.
Stewart is great for the heavies with it`s 12k runway (a former AFB) and Orange County is perfect for GA.

BTW, where did MS put the "Mid Hudson Bridge"? Wink

Wink

a ha! there is no mid hudson bridge, i've checked!! my hockey team plays at the civic center and i see they have a lot of old bands playing there like pink floyd and stuff.

stewart still has c5's flying in to it everyday, they make my dorm shake!

-Steve Butka

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Reply #5 - Apr 25^th, 2004 at 2:18pm

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Good stuff Beuk, well done Grin

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Reply #6 - Apr 25^th, 2004 at 3:27pm

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

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Reply #7 - Apr 25^th, 2004 at 3:43pm

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well, dutchess airport is in the town of poughkeepsie, which is very nice. rivers and streams, horses, etc. But the city of Poughkeepsie, which is a little north and is where my school is located is nice, but has some crime problems. Poughkeepsiue is a nice place in the summer time, but if you're flying into Dutchess then it'll be pretty enjoyable for you too. =]

Well, that's good because Dutchess Airport is the one I'm going too. My trip will take a while to complete (1-2 months) but the good thing is by the time I get there it will be late spring 8)

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Reply #8 - Apr 26^th, 2004 at 2:14am

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Nice shots.

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Reply #9 - Apr 26^th, 2004 at 10:23am

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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...

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Reply #10 - Apr 26^th, 2004 at 10:43am

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Great Pics Grin

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Reply #11 - Apr 26^th, 2004 at 10:45am

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Beautiful shots as well as story line! Keep it up!

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Reply #12 - Apr 26^th, 2004 at 5:17pm

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nice shots sounds like a nice place

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Reply #13 - Apr 26^th, 2004 at 5:56pm

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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.

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Reply #14 - Apr 27^th, 2004 at 3:17am

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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.

Home airports are KMGJ and KSWF in Orange County, NY&&Stop by and say hello.

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