General Aviation News columnist Frederick A. Johnsen sent in this photo, with a note: “A Cessna 182 catches the reflected green dot as it nears touchdown at Wittman Regional Airport (KOSH) for EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026. The Cessna was one of many aircraft that arrived Friday afternoon, July 17, when smoky skies cleared enough to permit VFR conditions at Oshkosh. AirVenture officially started Monday July 20 and runs through Sunday, July 26.”
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Pictures of the Day: Smoky Morning at Oshkosh
Paul Spanbauer submitted these photos and a note: “EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026, which officially starts July 20, is just across the runway, but tough to see through the Canadian wildfire smoke.”
Picture of the Day: Wings and Sky
Philip Osterhus submitted this photo and note: “I had just finished flying the Cub on a beautiful day and was preparing to wrap the red and white rope around my waist and pull the Cub backwards into its covered spot at Bradford Field (NC05) in Huntersville, North Carolina, when the splendor of the moment caused me to stop and capture the beauty and simplicity of wings and sky.”
Picture of the Day: Stars ‘n Stripes
Sparky Barnes submitted this photo and note: “Now that’s a patriotic paint scheme! Seen at Ingersoll Airport (KCTK) in Canton, Illinois.”
Picture of the Day: Cubbing for Clifford
Megan Vande Voort submitted this photo with a note: “Sullivan Vande Voort, 17, and his brother, Meyer Vande Voort, 12, took the Piper Cub around the patch in honor of their fly-in friend, Clifford Hatz. Clifford, the son of the late John Hatz, passed away unexpectedly June 27, 2026. He was widely known throughout the antique aviation community for his exceptional craftsmanship restoring fabric-covered airplanes. More than that, he was a fixture at fly-ins, a generous friend, and someone genuinely loved by all who knew him.”
Picture of the Day: Buffalo River Airport
Teresa White submitted this photo and note: “Joe Wilson took this photo June 14, 2026, in Marshall, Arkansas, as I was departing. Best little airport in Arkansas. It has camping onsite, mountain bike trails, and bikes. It is close to several Buffalo River outfitters to canoe or kayak and is a very short hop to Richland Creek, a Recreational Aviation Foundation jewel.”
Picture of the Day: Flying By Mount Marcus Baker In a C172
Marshall Severson submitted this photo and note: “Flying by Mount Marcus Baker in South Central Alaska in a Cessna 172 at 10,000 feet.”
Picture of the Day: All Shiny and Ready for the Summer Season
Frederic Smet submitted this photo and note: “Parked the airplane at my home airfield, Grimbergen, near Brussels, in Belgium. All shiny after some deep cleaning and with a nice view on the hangar doors of the beautiful classical 1947-built hangars. A design of Alfred Hardy.”
Picture of the Day: Freedom To Fly
Megan Vande Voort submitted this photo and a note: “Between the parades and fireworks on July 4, 2026, the air was smooth and still. Shane Vande Voort got to exercise his freedom to fly in his Meyers OTW. A perfect way to wrap up the day.”