Jerry Kemp submitted this photo and note: “My 1946 Globe Super Swift in my backyard, one of the most enjoyable airplanes I’ve ever flown — and I flew the F-4 and F-16 in the US Air Force. But that was work and the Swift pure fun!”
Photo of the Day
Picture of the Day: Flying over Texas thunderstorms
Justin Urry submitted this photo and note: “Flying a King Air 200 over central Texas heading back to the west coast and just happened to fly over thunderstorms at FL260 as the sun was setting.”
Picture of the Day: Lunch at S88
Gary Lanthrum submitted this photo — and video — with a note: “Five planes and pilots from Jefferson County International (0S9) in Washington took advantage of the Washington State Department of Transportation Aviation’s early opening of several state airports in the Cascades on May 25, 2023. We had a great flight in to Skykomish State Airport (S88) and a fabulous lunch at the Whistle Stop cafe in town. The planes included two Maules, a Skywagon, a Carbon Cub, and a Cessna 120.”
Picture of the Day: Husky hair
Ryan Weir submitted this photo and note: “Mason Weir got a great shot of his sister Abbie Weir’s hair during an evening open-door Aviat Husky flight. Abbie, 22, has just finished her commercial and started her CFI, while Mason, 19, is finishing up his private pilot certificate. I couldn’t be more proud of both my kids, not only as their flight instructor, but as their Dad.”
Picture of the Day: Painting with drones
Mike Fantuz submitted this photo and note: “Bringing aviation and art together, I proudly present my latest collection of oil paintings inspired by aerial perspectives captured through my drone lens. As an air traffic controller and commercial pilot, I offer a unique perspective on the stunning beauty of the skies.”
Picture of the Day: Escaping reality
Brad Cohen submitted this photo and note “My son Andrew before escaping reality for a bit in our Zenith Zodiac 601XL.”
Picture of the Day: Airplanes and dunes
Diana Layton submitted this photo and note: “Perfect timing for a landing at the gorgeous Ocracoke Island Airport (W95) in North Carolina.”
Picture of the Day: From one Young Eagle to another
Burt Spencer submitted this photo and note: “Zoe had an awesome time flying on her Young Eagles flight in my 1969 Cessna Cardinal 177A over Northern Illinois. I went on my Young Eagles flight in 1993. I got my certificate 10 years ago and have flown more than 400 kids in the Young Eagles program.”
Picture of the Day: Indiana flying
Ray Johnson submitted this photo and note: “Flying around Indiana in our 1947 Aeronca Chief, which is based at Marion Municipal Airport-McKinney Field (KMZZ).”