Photo of the Day

Eric Sampson submitted this photo and note: “I attended my first International Aerobatic Club Chapter 52 practice day on April 24, 2021, at Ocean County Airport in Toms River, N.J., with my recently acquired Pitts S1. Aside from being able to legally go upside down, I enjoyed the benefit of being coached through aerobatic maneuvers for the first time and it was an amazing experience. I received real-time feedback and direction on executing closed loops, hammerheads, immelmanns, spins, rolls, and half-cubans by actual contest judges. It was a great day! Flying the Pitts has opened up a whole new world of challenges, excitement and fun. If you ever have the opportunity to get inverted, I highly recommend it!”

Stan Kasprzyk submitted this photo and note: “Bob Stoney’s O-1E/L-19 BirdDog N4848M relaxes on the grass at the Evergreen Sky Ranch airport (51WA) near Black Diamond, Washington, just before a sunset flight.”

Jim Roberts submitted this photo and note: “Frank Schelling’s 1928 TravelAir 4000 biplane, as viewed by a “newfangled” flying machine at Weakley Field, Tennessee. The TravelAir, which is painted in the livery it wore when flown by Charles Lindbergh at Robertson Aircraft Corporation, is under restoration by Mark Lightsey in his Aerocraftsman shop. Mark, Frank, and I spent the day hanging the wings on the fuselage, and then rolled her out for photos. Rigging, plumbing, and a myriad of tasks remain before first flight, but the wait will be worth it when she returns to the skies!”

David Newill submitted this photo and note: “The American GEM (Ground Effect Machine), derived from the KOLB Firefly, rests after a long afternoon of ground and flight testing. Developed to be a USA version of the European Youth Flight Training System, it allows teens to get stick in the hand, wind in her hair, smile on his face, and eyes on their aviation future! Shown at Timberhouse Airpark in Lafayette, Indiana.”

Jamie Stern submitted this photo and note: “Winston is the official mascot for Beacon Aviation Insurance Services. He flies with our Sterling, Alaska-based Business Development Manager Bill Stinson. Fun Fact, Winston will be the January model for the “Pets of Beacon” 2022 Calendar.”

Ahmed Elsaadany submitted this photo and note: “Sunset over the Hudson River.”

Jim Stevenson submitted this photo and note: “Ross Wilke in his Aviat Husky over Southern Wisconsin in October 2020.”

Jeff DeFreest submitted this photo and note: “Floats planes on the ramp at Murphy’s Landing (8K9) in Ketchikan, Alaska. After landing on the saltwater, it’s advisable to get high and dry, and then rinse off with fresh water if you can!”

Richard Waltman submitted this photo and note: “My co-pilot Buddy loves flying almost as much as I do. It reminds me of Snoopy, so I nicknamed him the WWI Flying Ace Buddy.”