John Hart submitted this photo and note: “This is the day my son, Brian J. Hart, took possession of his very own Cessna 150. He got his private pilot certificate a few months earlier and one day wants to fly to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh from San Marcos, Texas. He loves to fly and wants to become an airline pilot. I’m a proud father and support his dreams.”
Photo of the Day
Picture of the Day: The Races Take Off
Lisa Bentson sent in this photo from the National Championship Air Races in Roswell, New Mexico, where she’s working as a volunteer on the tow crew. Her first towing task was the P-51 racer “Miss America.” The races, which took off Sept. 16, run through Sept. 20. This is the second year for the races in Roswell after nearly 60 years in Reno.
Picture of the Day: Flying Over Niagara Falls
Alison Tantillo submitted this photo and note: “I have a bucket list of flights I want to accomplish in a Cessna 172 and this flight was on the top of that list. I was able to go up with my friend on a day trip to Niagara Falls departing from New Jersey. Most amazing flight I have done to date and would recommend to any pilot.”
Picture of the Day: Cycling Past College Park Airport
Douglas Hackelton submitted this photo and note: “I took this photo in August 2026 while cycling on the NE Branch Trail, part of the Anacostia River Trail system in Maryland. I couldn’t resist placing my bike against the brush to get a photo of the west end of the runway at College Park Airport (KCGS).”
Picture of the Day: The First
Andreas Kleeb submitted this photo and note: “The first Swiss-registered Daher TBM 940 arrives at St. Moritz Samedan Airport (LSZS), nestled at 5,600 feet in the heart of the Alps, while conducting pilot conversion training flights.”
Picture of the Day: Passing Rain Cloud
Wayne Smith submitted this photo and note: “Stopped by the airport and saw a beautiful rainbow.”
Picture of the Day: Sunset Departure
Braulio Cosme submitted this photo and note: “Departing one of the busiest GA airports in the U.S., Republic Airport (KFRG) located in Farmingdale, New York, home of some of the most capable ATC operators. Evening flights in Long Island are one of the prettiest flights due the awesome views.”
Picture of the Day: Capturing the Falcon 9 Launch at Dawn
Warren Anderson submitted this photo and note: “Flying in my JMB VL3 at 7,500 feet to view the launch from Kennedy Space Center of the Nancy Roman Space Telescope aboard a Falcon 9 Heavy Rocket. The exhaust is reflected off my wing.”
Picture of the Day: The Show Must Go On
Megan Vande Voort submitted this photo and note: “Despite crazy hot temperatures, Antique Airfield is ready for flying and fun this Labor Day weekend. This pretty polished Cessna 140 sparkles in the sun in front of the main hangar on the field.”