Photo of the Day

Mark Albert submitted this photo and note: “My first and only gyrocopter flight was a complete thrill. The Magni Gyro is flown by the owner and we are just south of Home Hill, Queensland, Australia.”

Ray Thomas submitted this photo and note: “My son landing at Lake Hood in Anchorage after completing a successful check ride for SES in the family Cessna 180 Amphib.”

Gerald Griggs submitted these photos and a note: “Living on a residential grass runway, I decided to pull my Aeronca K out of the hangar and move it to the front yard as Christmas decoration. I tied the airplane down securely then applied decorations to the yard, including lights for the airplane. A few days later, right on schedule, came a beautiful snow creating this wonderful photo opportunity. Merry Christmas to all.”

Eddie Smith submitted this photo and note: “P&M GT450 flying with the hot air balloons in Siem Reap, Cambodia.”

Bob Bement submitted this photo and note: “I was on a cross-country flight from Flagstaff, Arizona, to my home base of Vale, Oregon (S49). I had to be above 14,500 feet to stay clear of the Grand Canyon airspace. I snapped this picture of the Grand Canyon. I was in my 1959 Cessna 182. I am a 1934 model and so we had 145 years of experience to make this flight. I will celebrate my 86th birthday on Dec. 20, 2020.”

Tom Sharpe submitted the following photo and note: “My daughter Megan on her first ride in my RV-8A. We were flying over the beautiful mountains of East Tennessee. Her first flying experiences began when she would fly with me in a C-120 or 172 or DC-3 when she was 3 years old. She has flown with me in many different airplanes over the years, including a trip to Rome with me on the AB-330. Always my favorite passenger. She has always loved flying and pursued flying as a student until she decided on another career path.”

James Mondik submitted the following photo and note: “Flying into the sunset.”

Robert Katz submitted this photo and note: “The best way to start the love for aviation. Sara, 4, and Joseph David, 2, help grandpa Robert Katz clean and wash his 1966 Piper Cherokee 180 in Panama City, Republic of Panama.”