Frequent photo contributor Gary Lanthrum sent in these photos, explaining: “A group of Maule pilots met at AJ Eisenberg Airport (KOKH) on Whidbey Island in Washington state for a tour of the Naval Air Station nearby. One of the pilots is also a Lieutenant Commander on the base and organized the tour. “After that we […]
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Picture of the day: Celebrating CAP’s 75th
Lara Kaufman from the Greenville Downtown Airport (KGMU) in South Carolina sent in these photos from a very busy Saturday at the airport on May 28. the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) Greenville Composite Squadron held an open house to celebrate the CAP’s 75th anniversary and the local unit’s upcoming 60th year of operation. “Many community […]
Picture of the day: Airshow aerobatics
Reader Tomas Daniska sent in this photo from the airshow at the Dubova Airport in Slovakia. The pilot is Zoltan Veres, one of the most famous aerobatic pilots these days.
Pictures of the day: It’s all about the people
Frequent contributor Hardath Laloo sent in these photos, noting: “In aviation one of the best parts is the people you meet, sometimes by chance. Made friends with these aircraft engineers at Aerodiesel Aviation Services in Pompano, Florida, who are helpful and friendly, helping me to increase my connections and knowledge in this great profession!”
Pictures of the day: Talk about high flight!
Suresh Bista sent in these photos, noting they are two more photos taken during “proving flights” with a Cessna Caravan at Jomsom airstrip in Nepal. The proving flights are required at high altitude airports by the Civil Aviation rules. “This sortie was one of them at Jomsom airstrip in Nepal,” he explains. “As an instructor pilot […]
Picture of the day: Breathtaking scenery only pilots can enjoy
Jim Gill sent in this photo, shot from a Skyhawk, near Gallup, New Mexico.
Picture of the day: The embodiment of grassroots aviation
Frequent contributor Albert Dyer sent in this photo, with this explanation: “Brodhead Wisconsin has an airport (C37) that is perhaps the embodiment of what grassroots aviation is all about. There is a very active EAA chapter (EAA Chapter 431). It also has a small museum housing some very, very rare aircraft and cars. It’s also known within […]
Pictures of the day: A stunning sunset
Mauricio Ratti sent in these photos, noting: “Another stunning sunset on the return leg of a 300 km trip to the city of Rosario in Argentina. This reminds me that not only the air is calm in this time of the day, but the landscapes are awesome too.”
Picture of the day: Finding a beauty
Tom Nied sent in this photo, taken May 22, 2016 at the Hinckley Airport in Illinois. Tom explains: “I just stopped on a motorcycle ride to watch activity at the Hinckley airport and found this beauty.” The 1939 Luscombe 8A is owned by Prairie Aero in Kane, Ill.