Jon Hudson sent in these photos with a note: “I’m sure that I am not the first to do this, but this sure is more entertaining (and informative) than those big rolls of expensive gift wrap! Colorful, educational, recyclable, and cost effective!”
Photo of the Day
Picture of the Day: Like new
Armand Vilches submitted this photo and note: “My Cessna 172D is as shiny as the day she rolled off the Wichita production line in July 1963. She was repainted with the same colors, scheme, and decals.”
Picture of the Day: Flying home
Thomas Willis submitted this photo and note: “Fuel stop after departing EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025 en route to Three Forks, Montana, in my restored and highly customized 1958 wooden wing/metal tail Mooney M20A. Gorgeous day!”
Picture of the Day: Chicago at night
Nina Busch submitted this photo and note: “This photo was taken from my PA-28 on my way to pick up my daughter from college for Thanksgiving break. It was a beautiful, clear night with the city buildings lit up red and green. The photo was taken just north of Navy Pier.”
Picture of the Day: Merry Christmas!
Eric Meltzer sent in this photo with a note: “Our Cessna 172i on the ramp at Palm Beach County Park Airport (KLNA) in Florida, decked out for Christmas. Decorations and photos by Erin Meltzer.”
Picture of the Day: Santa temporarily replaces his sleigh
Hayman Tam submitted this photo and note: “Santa arrives by helicopter at the Hiller Aviation Museum in San Carlos, California. This year the reindeer were replaced by an Enstrom 280C Shark.”
Picture of the Day: On Dasher, on Dancer…
Christian Sanchez submitted this photo and note: “During the festive Christmas season, I brought my dog to the airport with me. Once my C150 was out of the hangar, she eagerly settled down beneath one of the wings (her favorite spot). Sporting a pair of antlers myself, I thought it would be amusing to take a playful photo of her as my personal ‘reindog.'”
Picture of the Day: Flying to graduation
Stefan Brown submitted this photo and note: “Hallie at the controls of our Cessna 172, Peppermint, with Stefan Brown over Bowling Green, Kentucky. She graduates from WKU in May 2026.”
Picture of the Day: Last rays of sunlight
Bill Rushing submitted this photo and note: “Flying home to southern North Carolina from northern Virginia at 10,000 feet in our vintage 210. Strong headwind but we didn’t care…just enjoyed the flight.”