From cross-country cruisers to bush planes and backcountry taildraggers, this collection captures the spirit of today’s general aviation. Many of these images were taken air-to-air—shot from open doors, formation flights, and the right seat—bringing a dynamic, in-the-moment view that only comes from flying alongside the subject.

These are the aircraft flying now, flown by passionate owners who carry on the legacy of grassroots aviation—and I’ve had the privilege of photographing them from angles few ever get to see.