Friday Photo: sunset on a first flight lesson

Editor’s note: This is the latest installment in our weekly series called simply the “Friday Photo.” Each week we’ll share a great photo taken from the cockpit – one that shares the joy, beauty or fun of flying. If you’d like to join in, send your photo and description (using the format below) to: [email protected]

The view: Mountainous sunset over Knoxville, Tennessee

The pilot: Daniel McPartland

The plane: 1976 Cessna 172

The mission: My first flight lesson for my private pilot’s license

The memory: Being able to enjoy a beautiful sunset while bonding with my new instructor

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