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Welcome to another edition of AVweb’s "Picture of the Week" – and to those of you who were traveling or otherwise engaged during the holidays, welcome back.  Now that 2006 is underway, submissions to our weekly photo contest have resumed their steady climb, with just under 100 photos coming into consideration this week.  Topping the list is a fly-over photo from Joseph Aldendifer of Corona, California.  Joseph’s photo mixes the spectacular skyline of Los Angeles with the warm and familiar cockpit of a DC-3, and it earns him our top prize – an official AVweb baseball cap.  Wear it with pride, Joseph!

Scroll down and enjoy this week’s photos – but don’t forget tosubmit your own pictures.  You could win a hat like Joseph’s if you’re chosen as a top weekly winner.  And even if you don’t make it to that coveted spot, your photo could still be featured here, where it will bring a smile of delight to a hundred thousand or so of your fellow pilots.


Due to privacy issues, AVweb does not publish e-mail addresses of readers who submit photos.

*** THIS WEEK’S WINNERS ***

Used with permission of Joseph Aldendifer

"Twilight"
This serene moment from Joseph Aldendifer of Corona, California
reminded us of the magic of flying.  The photo was taken at twilight
from a DC-3 rose cockpit as Joseph traveled over Los Angeles.

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AVweb continues to receive a large number of excellent images for our POTW contest. Here are some of the runners-up. Click on the links below to view larger versions.


Used with permission of Bill Corbett

"Drew with Wings"
Bill Corbett
of Poquoson, Virginia
shares a fun photo of his grandson, Drew Law
"3 years old and an airport bum."  Not many 3-year-olds
could give the whole city of Los Angeles a run for its money,
but that’s just what Drew did in this week’s "POTW" contest.
The photo was taken by Bill’s son Andy at Langley Air Force Base.
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copyright Mitch Mitchell
Used with permission

“Skyraider Nation"
Mitch Mitchell
of San Diego, California snapped
this photo (of a vintage Douglas AD Skyraider) over
NAS North Island during a flyover promoting a local
air show in 2003.  For the sharp-eyed reader, Mitch
confirms that the plane in the background is indeed
Air Force One – "President Bush was in town that day."

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Bonus Pictures

As the number of submissions
continues to grow, so does our
selection of photos that we simply
must share with you.  Here’s a sample
of this week’s best runners-up:

Used with permission of Mark A. Lee

"Aircraft Rescue Training at Lambert"
Mark Lee of Columbia, Missouri is the head of the
University of Missouri’s Aircraft Rescue Training Program.
On its own, that sounds like a pretty cool job to us.  But when
you mix in some of the adventures Mark’s had on the road with
the Missouri D.O.T.’s Mobile Aircraft Firefighting Trainer,
it starts to sound downright glamorous.
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Used with permission of Adam White

"A Quick Peek Through the Trees"
Adam White of Nenana, Alaska took this
photo just a few days ago while visiting friends deep
in the Alaskan interior.  Adam reports conditions
of -15F and CAVU, "great day to be flying."
We’d agree with that – as long as the heater’s working.
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To enter next week’s contest, click here.

A Reminder About Copyrights: Please take a moment to consider the source of your image before submitting to our “Picture of the Week” contest. If you did not take the photo yourself, ask yourself if you are indeed authorized to release publication rights to AVweb. If you’re uncertain, consult thePOTW Rules orsend us an e-mail.

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