Madi Johnson submitted this photo and note: “The autumn sky is painted in gorgeous colors over Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower National Airport (KICT) in Kansas. A beautiful end to another day of flight training!”
Photo of the Day
Picture of the Day: The shadow
John Schmidt submitted this photo and note: “Ken Asbe of Mason City, Iowa, taxied up to his hangar at sundown after a flight to capture this image of his RV6 on the hangar door.”
Picture of the Day: Proud Dad
William Vergonet submitted this photo and note: “This is my daughter Natalie, 21 years old, who has been my mechanic’s mate for quite some time now. Here she is helping do a CiES sending unit upgrade on a Baron.”
Picture of the Day: King Air Sun
Matthew Baker submitted this photo and note: “A King Air 350 sits on the ramp during this stunning sunset at Bartow Executive Airport (KBOW) in Florida.”
Picture of the Day: The Golden Age of Aviation
Jim Roberts submitted this photo and note: “A DC-3 in Western Airlines livery flew all the way from Drummond, Montana, to visit the 2024 SUN ‘N FUN Aerospace Expo.”
Picture of the Day: Shadow runway
Lee Fox sent in this photo with a note: “A 1942 Stearman PT-17 casts its shadow over Runway 33 at Stafford Regional Airport (KRMN) in Virginia, coming back from its Veterans Day appearance honoring those who served in our Armed Forces. This particular Stearman trained Naval Aviation Cadets at NAS New Orleans and NAS Dallas during World War II. It now participates with the Commemorative Air Force Capital Wing, flying more than 100 rides a year so aviation enthusiasts can experience the unique experience of flying in an open cockpit biplane.”
Picture of the Day: A magnificent machine
Cheryl Goodwin sent in this photos with a note: “Early morning light casts its glow on the Hawaii Mars as she rests on a mooring ball. My husband and I had the privilege to spend time with this magnificent machine and her crew days before she flew for the last time from Sprout Lake to her new home at the BC Aviation Museum in Victoria.”
Picture of the Day: Balloon rise
Jim Roberts submitted this photo and note: “Motorcycle-mounted aircraft escorts enjoy the balloon rise Saturday morning at the SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo 2024.”
Picture of the Day: Sunset Piper
Matthew Baker submitted this photo and note: “A truly Florida sunset at Bartow Executive Airport (KBOW) in Florida.”