Air show star Kyle Franklin was a hit at EAA AirVenture 2017, where he flew the new Kitfox Speedster and met with fans at the Kitfox exhibit on the grounds. General Aviation News Publisher Ben Sclair captured these photos at the show, while Kitfox’s John McBean sent us the photo of the new Speedster in flight.
Photo of the Day
Magnificent Flying Machine
Penny Hamilton, the AOPA Airport Support Network Volunteer at Granby-Grand County Airport (KGNB) in Colorado, sent us these photos of a “Magnificent Flying Machine,” the Mitsubishi Marquise, which brought visitors to the Colorado high country to enjoy hiking and fly fishing.
Isn’t it a beauty?
Rafael Cortes sent us this photo, with a quick note: “Just a Cub resting after a great flight over Humacao, Puerto Rico. Isn’t it a beauty?!”
A perfect evening
Daniel Brian sent us this photo, noting, “my son and I enjoyed a perfect evening exploring the Illinois river last night.”
Panther joins museum’s collection
Of Wings & Things columnist Frederick A. Johnsen sent us this photo of Grumman F9F-5 Panther. The Korean War-era plane is the latest acquisition by the Warhawk Air Museum in Nampa, Idaho. “Purchased from a private party in south Texas, the F9F was delivered to the museum on June 29, 2017, by Buddy Chapman, who […]
C-17 vs. C172
Lincoln Benedict sent us this photo, explaining: “Taxiing back after an ice cream run we couldn’t help but park our 172A “Old Mustardsides” next to a C-17 for a quick photo op in the lovely summer light.”
The perfect shot
Ken VeArd sent us this photo, shot at Oshkosh. He explains: “David Allen stops to get the perfect shot of the B1B bomber during the sunrise at EAA Airventure Oshkosh 2017. Dawn patrol is a yearly pilgrimage where avgeeks depart the campsite early in the morning before sunrise to capture the perfect shot of airplanes […]
Oshkosh’s best-kept secret?
As the crowds travel home from this year’s EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, Lisa Bentson and William E. Dubois sent us these photos they snapped at the EAA Seaplane Base, one of the hidden treasures of the Oshkosh show. It’s an oasis of calm in the overwhelming scene that is AirVenture.
The sun sets at OSH
Glenn Brasch of AirportCourtesyCars.com, who volunteered at EAA AirVenture 2017, sent us this photo of a sunset at the world’s largest aviation gathering, which wrapped up Sunday, July 30, after a week of excitement. Here’s looking forward to next year’s show, which is slated for July 23-29, 2018.