The name ‘Foogeebird’ was cobbled together from “Foo” (Scandinavian for “lights in the sky” or UFOs; Gee, something one might say upon seeing a UFO, and Bird, because it is something that flies.
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Picture of the Day: First flight after four years
James Brian McKinley submitted the following photo and note: “A Taylorcraft BC-12D waits for its first flight after a four-year restoration.” Would you like to have your photo featured as Picture of the Day? You can submit it via this form. All photos sent in for Picture of the Day are also considered for our new […]
Picture of the Day: Can I get a lift?
Dan Lewis submitted the following photo and note: “As the Florida sun begins to rise on this Piper M500, a potential hitchhiker has just one question: Can I get a lift?” Would you like to have your photo featured as Picture of the Day? You can submit it via this form. All photos sent in for […]
Picture of the Day: Vintage Felts Field
Marc Sas submitted the following photo and note: “Stopping at Felts Field (KSFF) for breakfast.” Would you like to have your photo featured as Picture of the Day? You can submit it via this form. All photos sent in for Picture of the Day are also considered for our new Page 4 photo feature in […]
Picture of the Day: A winner’s autograph
James Pilat submitted the following photo and note: “Roscoe Turner entered the 1938 National Air Races in Cleveland, Sept. 3-5, with the aircraft renamed “Pesco Special” (sponsor was PESCO, Pump Engineering Service Corporation of Cleveland, Ohio), winning the Thompson Trophy Race. For the 1939 races, the aircraft carried the registration NR263Y and the name “Miss […]
Picture of the Day: Basking in the sun
Sam Aniello submitted the following photo and note: “Collings Foundation’s P-51 Mustang “Toulouse Nuts” basking in the morning light on the ramp at Northern Colorado Regional Airport (KFNL).” Would you like to have your photo featured as Picture of the Day? You can submit it via this form. All photos sent in for Picture of […]
Picture of the Day: A favorite spot
Ken Killian submitted the following photo and note: “One of the most pristine places on the planet, San Juan Island hosts two airports, Friday Harbor and Roche Harbor. Both are favorites of boaters and aviators from the US and Canada. Vancouver island is only 10 miles across the Puget Sound from Roche Harbor.” “The resort […]
Picture of the Day: Just planting a seed
Bob Schultz submitted the following photo and note: “First flight with great grandfather.” Would you like to have your photo featured as Picture of the Day? You can submit it via this form. All photos sent in for Picture of the Day are also considered for our new Page 4 photo feature in the print […]
Picture of the Day: T-6 Texan preparing to take flight
Joel Shkedy submitted the following photo and note: “A T-6 Texan preparing for flight.” Would you like to have your photo featured as Picture of the Day? You can submit it via this form. All photos sent in for Picture of the Day are also considered for our new Page 4 photo feature in the […]