A 1946 Piper J-3 Cub rises from Marlboro Airport (MA) in 1968. It's a bright crisp day in early fall. Typically crosswind, this short field makes good pilots. The artist is proud to have had his instruction here, and protrays his first solo flight in "Autumn Gold."

Original 40" by 30" acrylic on canvas. Reproduction image 24" x 18" on 30" x 25" archival stock. Edition: 1,000 signed and numbered prints, of which 100 bear the signature of Bill Piper, Jr. Original won "Par Excellence" award in EAA's Sport Aviation contest, 1993.