Picture of the Day: August 21, 2026

A glider returns home after a day of competition.

Picture of the Day
[Credit: Gilbert Benzonana]
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Key Takeaways:

  • The article clarifies that the observed aircraft is not a new generation of jet-powered motor gliders.
  • Instead, it is identified as a conventional glider returning from a day of competition.
  • The glider is performing the routine procedure of draining its water ballast tanks before landing at Montricher Airfield (LSTR).
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“This isn’t a new generation of jet-powered motor gliders.

It’s just a glider returning to Montricher Airfield (LSTR) after a day of competition and currently draining its water ballast tanks before landing.” — Gilbert Benzonana

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  1. Avatar for DaveP DaveP says:

    Watching for the chemtrail comments…

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