James Viola submitted this photo and note: “While flying cross country in this new R-44 Raven II, I landed at 02AZ, Silver Bell AHP, an Army helicopter training site, to let the weather pass and enjoyed this beautiful rainbow after the storm.”
Photo of the Day
Picture of the Day: The rich heritage of aviation
Crystal Joy submitted this photo taken by Angela Rudd and a note: “The Cumberland Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol in Cumberland, Maryland, recently held an awards presentation with a backdrop that included both a current CAP aircraft and ‘Beach City Baby,’ a notable historical aircraft. This event highlights the squadron’s ongoing dedication to recognizing achievements within its ranks while also celebrating aviation history.”
Picture of the Day: Glider 08
Patrick Heavner submitted this photo and note: “Glider 08 coming in for a landing at Grant County Airport in Petersburg, West Virginia.”
Picture of the Day: Summer or autumn?
Smet Frederic submitted this photo and note: “This sunset approach into Antwerp, Belgium, in an SR20-G3 felt more like an autumn evening than a summer evening. Nevertheless, loved the colors of the skies and the reflection on the wing!”
Picture of the Day: Launch Time
Diana Layton submitted this photo and note: “West Virginia Wing Civil Air Patrol cadets participate in glider operations at Grant County Airport (W99) in Petersburg.”
Picture of the Day: Glider Ops
Diana Layton submitted this photo and note: “Civil Air Patrol glider operations at Grant County Airport (W99) in Petersburg, West Virginia. The West Virginia Wing of the Civil Air Patrol conducts glider operations for many states throughout the year.”
Picture of the Day: High Five
Kevin Quinn submitted this photo and note: “Kash man, my 10-year-old, giving the world a ‘High Five’ as he rides in the family Stearman for the first time, asking for one loopty loop after another.”
Picture of the Day: Any port in a storm
Dan McCully submitted this photo and note: “A twin engine aircraft lands before a squall at Dade-Collier Training and Transition Airport (KTNT) in the everglades of Ochopee, Florida.”
Picture of the Day: Citabria on final
John Garrett submitted this photo and note: “A Bellanca/Citabria 7GCBC on final at Arlington Municipal Airport (KAWO) in Washington. John Garrett, pilot, Paul Bergman, passenger. Photo by Terry Green.”