Frequent contributor Rafael Cortes sent in these photos, noting: “The US Air Force Thunderbirds arrived on Monday (Oct. 3, 2016) to Puerto Rico for an airshow that will take place this weekend. This are the first pictures of them in our island. “It has been five long years since the last time we had the Thunderbirds […]
Photo of the Day
Picture of the day: Up close and personal at an airshow
William McCauley sent in this photo, with a quick note: “Wes McCauley skydiving demo into the Red Stewart Airfield Airshow 2014″ in Waynesville, Ohio.
Picture of the day: On approach
William McCauley sent in this photo, noting: “Twin Otters on final approach at Plattsmouth Municipal Airport (KPMV) in Nebraska.”
Pictures of the day: Homebuilt ultralight
Kuldeep Singh from India sent in these photos, with this note: “I made an ultralight aircraft at home from a bike engine.” He notes that he would like to make his career in aviation, but his financial condition is “too weak” for pilot training. Any readers who may have suggestions for him can comment below.
Pictures of the day: Globe-trotting homebuilt
Millie Santiago and Galin Hernandez of PuertoRicoFlyer.com recently sent in these photos with a short note: “The first photo was taken on Nov. 23, 2009, after we landed our KIS Cruiser TR-4 (N819PR) in Panama, the southern most country on the North American Continent and put the Panamanian flag on our airplane. “The second was taken a few […]
Pictures of the day: Flyhound
Gary Lanthrum sent in these photos, noting: “The pictures show my dog Alma with her flying scarf (ear muffs were added after the picture was taken)…Our approach up the Skykomish River valley, short final into S88, the three planes parked next to the picnic area and the table where we actually had lunch. It doesn’t […]
Picture of the day: Rise Above the holidays
Want to add an inspirational flair to your 2016 holiday greeting cards? Now available from the Commemorative Air Force’s Red Tail Squadron are holiday cards that share the inspiration of the Tuskegee Airmen. All proceeds go to support the squadron’s education and outreach programs, including its Rise Above traveling exhibit.
Picture of the day: Cessna 175
Glen Bradley recently sent in this photo of a Cessna 175.
Picture of the day: A bird’s eye view of the harvest
Bob Martin sent in this photo, snapped during a flight Sept. 25, 2016. He writes: “The fall harvest was proceeding at a rapid pace on Sunday, Sept. 25, in Mason County, Ill. The horizon was filled with dozens of dust devils created by combines chewing up the landscape at a dizzying pace.”