Ryan Barker submitted this photo and note: “Ryan Barker of Livingston, Texas, began building his Bearhawk Model 5 ‘Family Truckster’ soon after receiving the kit in March 2021. His family was eager to assist. “The kids were just helping me get a feel for the interior layout, and more specifically, how high/thick the seat cushions should be,” said Ryan. “They’ve all been flying since birth (actually before birth).” For each, their expressions say a lot, he adds.
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Picture of the Day: Over the Grand Canyon
Drew Forray submitted this photo and note: “A friend and I decided to go on a photo shoot on a quick trip to Page Municipal Airport (KPGA) in Arizona. We did quite a bit of research, and a lengthy preflight briefing. It was a thrill I will never forget.”
Picture of the Day: Sophie shows off
Greensboro, North Carolina-based professional aviation photographer Greg Loflin had the good fortune to capture a truly historic legend in action…an immaculate 1941 PT-17 Stearman named “Sophie.” She is leading the easy life with tender loving care after previously being resurrected from a boneyard and fully restored to near show quality.
Picture of the Day: Flying over 49WA
Ben Carlson submitted this photo and note: “Mike Downing flying his PA-18 over Cougar Mountain Airfield (49WA) in Yelm, Washington.”
Picture of the Day: Celebrating a first solo flight
Mary Ann Lebold submitted this photo and note: “Peyton Pentecost and CFI Wayne Schoor are all smiles after Peyton’s first solo flight on April 19, 2021, at AirHaven at Lenhardt Airpark near Hubbard, Oregon. Terri Coleman took the picture.”
Picture of the Day: Scarlet’s first flight
Reggie Gibson submitted this photo and note: “My granddaughter, Scarlet Rose Gibson, during her first airplane ride in Pop Pop’s 210.”
Picture of the Day: Shiny Luscombe
Jim Pantas submitted this photo and note: “A friend, Joe Baker, and his daughter, Emma, flew their Luscombe to the local favorite $100 Bar-B-Q restaurant at BQ1. Her takeoff was picture perfect, as everyone watched and filmed it.”
Pictures of the Day: Will work for flight lessons
Tony Brown submitted this photo and note: “The plane I started training in: A 1969 C150 at Jackson County Airport (I18) in Ravenswood, West Virginia.”
Pictures of the Day: Blue Angels honor first responder
Megan Vande Voort snapped these pictures during the 2021 SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo, held April 13-18, in Lakeland, Florida. Whenever the Blue Angels perform at an airshow, a local person is selected for a flight in one of the Blues’ jets. At this year’s show, SUN ‘n FUN officials were adamant that person would be someone who was on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. They reached out to Lakeland Regional Health and officials there nominated Medical Intensive Care unit manager Regina Wilkins. She got her chance to fly with Blue Angels No. 7 on April 14 during the show.