Ron Cox submitted this photo and note: “My last flight prior to retirement. My son, Will, who flies for a different airline, surprised me by booking the Airbus jumpseat, over and back, to Honolulu! I know, it’s not General Aviation, but it was a fantastic way to cap off a good career. Now I get to fly the 182 more often…”
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Picture of the Day: Celebrating 95 years
The Ninety-Nines International Organization of Women Pilots recently celebrated its 95th year at the Oklahoma Capitol dome. Established in 1929 by 99 women pilots to promote the “advancement of aviation through education, scholarships, and mutual support while honoring our unique history and sharing our passion for flight,” the organization’s first president was Amelia Earhart. The 99s have been based in Oklahoma since 1955.
Picture of the Day: Waiting to fly
Sparky Barnes sent in this photo with a note: “1920s biplanes await their turn to fly. They are (L-R) a 1928 Waco GXE, a 1928 American Eagle, and a 1929 Command-Aire 3C3. These flyable biplanes are part of the Ala Doble Flying Collection in California.”
Picture of the Day: High wire act
Glenn Brasch, the force behind AirportCourtesyCars.com and a frequent contributor of photographs to General Aviation News, sent in this photo with a note: “A Hughes helicopter and a very brave electrical worker maintain a power line in Tucson, Arizona, on Nov. 1, 2024.”
Picture of the Day: Skiing fun
Don Welty sent in this photo with a note: “We use our PA-18 as our ski lift in the wilderness of the Chugach mountains of Alaska, dropping off my daughter Rene and son-in-law Jeff. We’ve landed on an unnamed glacier, getting geared up for the ski down into the valley below.”
Picture of the Day: A nod to the past
Henry Spang sent in this photo with a note: “During the annual Western Antique Aeroplane and Automobile Museum fly-in in Hood River, Oregon, the Northwest Antique Airplane Club was able to pose for a photo in front of the hangar front rescued from Evergreen Airport when it closed. For almost 50 years the NWAAC held the fly-in at Evergreen before being forced to relocate to Scappoose, Oregon.”
Picture of the Day: Do you know what a shadow shot is?
Karyn King sent in this photo with a note: “Here is a shadow shot. Look closely and you’ll see two Nanchang CJs belly to belly as we flew along side at the 2024 SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo in Florida.”
Picture of the Day: Enjoying the fireworks at Oshkosh
Bob Hayes sent in this photo with a note: “Archer N6063H watching the fireworks from the North 40 at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2024.”
Picture of the Day: Ready for takeoff
Diana Layton submitted this photo and note: “A Piper waits patiently on the taxiway, prepared to takeoff from Grant County Airport (W99) in Petersburg, West Virginia.”