Rick Hatton submitted this photo and note: “DC 10 modified to fight wildfires and company founder’s amateur-built Lancair Legacy.”
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Picture of the Day: Sunset over Lake Tahoe
Kevin Quinn submitted this photo and note: “Sunset over Lake Tahoe with the Insta360 cam.”
Picture of the Day: Reflections
Jim Stack submitted this photo and note: “Photo taken of Mt. St. Helens with Mt. Ranier in background and the reflection under the wing.”
Picture of the Day: Beach day
Ben Carlson submitted this photo and note: “On the beach in Washington.”
Picture of the Day: Curiosity, joy and confidence — there’s a row for that
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.
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.”