Photo of the Day

Hardath Laloo sent in this photo titled “The Anticipation of Flying Jets.” “Every student pilot anxiously awaits that step forward from our training in Piper Warriors or Diamond DA-20s to one of those beautiful jets parked next to us while we do our preflight checks!”

Stu Tracy sent in this photo, explaining: “The Cardinal is firmly tied down as a nuclear-appearing thunderstorm passes by at Stanley Creek, Idaho. Still my favorite, even though I shot it in August, 1990. I still have the plane, too!”

Kyle Mullen from CTI Professional Flight Training at Millington Regional Jetport (NQA) in Tennessee sent in this photo taken April 30. He explains: “Our CEO (a former topgun instructor) giving a potential student an aerobatic discovery flight in our Waco Great Lakes.” The CEO’s call sign in the Navy was “Shoes” — notice the tail […]

Steve Sundstrom submitted this photo, noting, “Nothing like flying out of a old airport. It’s time to fly!”

Walter Hake sent in this photo of his Taylorcraft, advising us to “note the starter gear behind the prop. It is driven by a 20 volt drill. It turns the prop slightly faster than I can hand prop, works great.” He goes on to say: “Just a fun plane with a 300 mile range. The […]

Andre Brandt sent in this photo of the Mustang, “Queen of Hearts,” taken at  Stellenbosch Airport in South Africa April 11, 2015.

Millie Santiago sent in this photo of a “beautiful sunset,” taken “on our way from St. Maarten, Virgin Islands (TFFG) to Aguadilla, Puerto Rico (TJBQ) in December 2014.