CO737 World Tour: Leg 1: KEWR-KCLE

[Continental737]

I finally finished my last exam today:-jumpy so I decided it would be a good time to start my world tour. I used a Kittyhawk 73G, which looks absolutely wonderful.
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Boarding the plane at Gate C99 at KEWR in the early morning hours.
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Finally, door closing. Ready for pushback
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Pushing back from the gate ready for the first leg of the trip.
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Taxiing to the runway.
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Taxiing past Terminal B. Delta Airlines is occupying most of the terminal. Not many international flights yet.
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Finally at the runway waiting for clearance.
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Going over the final checklists for takeoff.
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Wheels up from KEWR on the first leg of the world tour.
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Possibly the best shot I've ever taken.
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Climbing away from the rising sun.
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Finally reaching cruising altitude.
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There really isn't too much to see between KEWR and KCLE. The path takes the plane north of the Alleghenies and south of the Finger Lakes region.
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A closeup shot of the plane over eastern Pennsylvania just past the Delaware water gap.
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Finally, making a turn into the initial descent, just below cruising altitude.
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More descending.:-roll
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Now below 10000, landing lights are on.
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In the distance is KCLE, today's destination.
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Lowering the landing gear on approach.
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Touchdown at KCLE runway 6R. Right after this shot, the plane bounced a little because I hadn't set the autobrake to the "up" position.
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Taxiing to gate G5 after the rough landing.
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At the gate shutting down with an MD80 across the way.
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Final shot. Door open. View of the rest of KCLE including a few more Continental Airlines planes.

Recap:
1) KEWR-KCLE: Depart 05:24:58 Gate C99, Arrive 05:59:34 Gate G5; FL290

Next leg has yet to be decided, either to KIAH, KORD, KDEN, or KDAL.

[PHCO]

Nice shots - have fun on your tour ! :D

[ketakopter]

Great shots! :)

[MikeM]

Great shots! Your "best shot" is fantastic! :7 Looking forward to seeing more of the tour!

[Continental737]

Of the listed places, where should I go next? Keep in mind the airline and the aircraft.

[Skyc12]

Definetely KIAH,I live in Houston and KIAH is one of Continental's biggest hubs.

[TUB pilot]

Cool shots! Love the atmosphere in FS9!

[USAirways]

Beautiful shots!

[KSGregman]

Great first leg!

I agree with you, your "best shot ever" is fantastic.