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Quite spectacular... Following an almost complete loss of power, the instructor takes the controls and lands the aircraft in a field... http://youtu.be/Lo72OwRahRc Uh...By the way, I learned to fly and passed my checkride on this aircraft !!! ( 4X-AIW )

I am contemplating an eventual orientation flight in a T-6 Texan during my next vacation in Florida... I understand that both Stallion 51 http://www.stallion51.com and Warbirds Adventures http://www.warbirdadventures.com offer the opportunity to fly the Texan under the supervision and...

I would love to get your opinions about the Beechcraft Sierra ( 1981 model ). Any known maintenance issues or flaws ? Any particular flying characteristics ? I read that the materials inside the wing ( honeycomb ) are joined by a special resin...how well will it stand the test of time ...

The city is literally "under siege" with scores of drivers stranded on the snowy roads... The emergency services are evacuating thousands of people who had to spend the night in their cars...stuck in the snow.... The roads to the Golan Heights ( Northern Israel ) and to Jerusalem are...

Merry Christmas from the Holy land... :)

Hi, I'm in America again - this time with my little tribe... We spent a few days in NYC - took the kids to the American Museum of Natural History and to the Intrepid... Also spent a couple of days in Blue Bell with Adam Zucker. We went flying together yesterday in the Philadelphia...

From the makers of X-Plane... The VP400 Runway Seeker.... http://www.x-plane.com/x-world/hardware/seeker-avionics/ Pretty impressive....

Nice landing captain Kangaroo... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMmHYWjEmkY&feature=youtube_gdata_player

So, how do you take care of your beloved ANR headset ? Soapy water ? Silicon lubricant ? Both ? Any tips ?

Hi, I recently purchased a pair of GoPro cameras. I know that you're supposed to convert the files from .mp4 to .avi for editing and then "re-compress" it to .mp4 in order to upload the videos to YouTube. The "Cineform Studio" software provided by GoPro is rather basic and awkward to...

Hi, I recently tried to order an ACR PLB from Marv Golden. I was notified that they only stock "pre-programmed" PLB's for U.S. registration and that they would need a lead time of 10 days to order a unit that is programmed for registration in a different country...

I'd like to get some advice on where to place a GoPro Hero camera in a Piper Archer. One camera will be inside the aircraft, and the other one will be attached outside. Horizontal stabilizer ? Vertical stabilizer ? Any suggestions ? Alon

Hi, As many of you already know, I am planning to fly in the U.S. this summer (Philly to Oshkosh and back ). I am trying to find a short term renter's insurance ( like the ones you can get when renting a car ). Adam inquired with AOPA and it appears they can only sell yearly coverage for...

I just finished reading this controversial article about the "Flying Car Culture"... http://sultanknish.blogspot.com/2012/04/flying-car-culture.html I'd love to hear your opinions... Alon

Hi I just discovered that hundreds of "Flying" magazines are available (free) on Google Books: http://books.google.co.il/books?id=MikeOg4yGbMC&hl=iw&source=gbs_all_issues_r&cad=1&atm_aiy=1940#all_issues_anchor The collection begins in the 1930's... Enjoy the nostalgia ! :D

Hi, I'm trying to find a nice hotel not too far from the exhibition grounds at Oshkosh ( preferably less than 20 miles ). The ones I found were extremely expensive or located too far away, shabby, unsafe, etc...:rolleyes2: I know that most rooms are booked well in advance...( at least in the...

Merry Christmas from the Holly Land ! I asked Santa to get me a trip to Oshkosh this year, I promised to be a good boy.... Keeping my fingers crossed.... All the best Alon

Hi, I am planning a trip to Oshkosh with a few friends. I'd love to get some advice on the following issues: 1. Accommodation Any motels you can suggest in the area ( at reasonable prices ) ? We don't mind commuting to Fond-du-Lac on a daily basis if required. I know that some folks are...

Hi I'm flying to Salt Lake City tomorrow for a week... Any recommendations for interesting aviation activities in the area ? I am contemplating the possibility of a sightseeing flight in the region if the weather cooperates... Would love to get some suggestions :yesnod: Alon

Hi, I recently started to use the free and highly convenient web-based logbook of www.pilotpal.com Their website doesn't look like much and it could use a good facelift - but the logbook comes with a long list of advantages: it's free... it's available from any computer with an internet...