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.”
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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.”
Picture of the Day: Flying over Mustang Beach
Christian Sanchez submitted this photo and note: “This photograph was taken as a personal treat to celebrate another trip around the sun! It was my first experience at Mustang Beach, and seeing it from pattern altitude added an extra layer of magic to the moment.”
Picture of the Day: Hangar guest
Aaron Lade submitted this picture with a note: “Some pictures are simply too good to pass up. I was taking my Citabria “Belle” out for some flying on a beautiful day and this guy looked like he really wanted to go. I’m sure he would have had great time.”
Picture of the Day: As the crow flies
Gary Lanthrum submitted this picture with a note: “On my way to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025, a cloud shadow shaped like a crow taking flight appeared on the ground as I flew over South Dakota.”
Picture of the Day: Poised for action
David Sandidge submitted this photo and note: “After dinner in San Diego, one lucky couple will be whisked off to Las Vegas for an all expenses paid weekend. The benefit ball helps thousands of underprivileged children in the region annually. My employer is one of the sponsors and donates the use of his Merlin III for the mission. These are some of my favorite flights. I took this photo while waiting for the winning couple to arrive at Signature Aviation at San Diego International Airport (KSAN).”