Photo of the Day

Scott Crane submitted this photo and note: “Our polished Bonanza, a 1948 Model 35, over Lakeshore Drive and the Navy Pier in downtown Chicago, with the lights of the city reflecting off of the upper wingtip. Photo by Zac Martin.”

Dionicio Perez submitted this photo and note: “Sunset in Puerto Peñasco, Mexico, before departure.”

Rick Dirks submitted this photo and note: “My 1975 Bonanza F33A at Downtown Kansas City Airport (KMKC) on a cold winter day.”

Christian Sanchez submitted this photo and note: “Flying my C150 into Galveston for the first time, I couldn’t resist circling the bay before landing. The pier, stretching out below, made for an unforgettable view.”

Tom Martin submitted this photo and note: “A good friend recently acquired a YMF-F5C from WACO Classic Aircraft. It’s a beauty! This is the culmination of many years of hard work, sacrifice, dedication, and the local aviation community couldn’t be happier. Dreams do come true.”

Jane Valentine submitted this photo and note: “Russell Valentine, retired AF C-130 pilot, passing on the flying torch to 3-year-old grandson, Jett. Both donned their flight suits for Jett’s birthday flight in the family’s Cessna 310 aptly named “Hercu-Wee.”

Gerry Strazzer submitted this photo and note: “A 1947 Republic seaplane eager to fly.”

Jay Carpenter submitted this photo and note: “My Van’s RV-7 “Odette” sitting on the tarmac at the Dimmitt Municipal Airport (T55) in Texas. A squall line of thunderstorms approach. Odette says, “Get me into that hangar!” I got her into safety just in time.”

Rusty Eichorn submitted this photo and note: “These identical USFS Beavers make the trek every spring and fall from Ely, Minnesota, to Grand Rapids for their semi-annual float changeovers at Airways Aviation. They switch to hydraulic wheel skis for the winter flying season.”