American Travel

1. Amphibious Aircraft Development: Water, not land, drew aviation to Port Washington, Long Island. Like the Hempstead Plains, the flat expanse of Manhasset Bay fronting it, evoking nautical images, became inextricably tied to aeronautical development during the first half of the 20th century. Its calm, deep waters– centrally located only […]

Aerospace hydraulic accumulators. Aircraft hydraulic accumulators are components in hydraulic systems that allow a noncompressible fluid, such as oil, to be stored under pressure. An accumulator has two compartments separated by a flexible or movable partition such as a diaphragm, bladder, or piston. One compartment contains compressed air or nitrogen, […]

Aviation headphones are essential items for facilitating clear communications in general aviation (GA) aircraft. For maximum benefit, pilots should be sure to use a high quality model that will perform well in the rigors of the cockpit. An advantageous way to secure a capable earset is to share the cost […]

When planning a wonderful weekend getaway or great holiday time in a vacation rental home, be aware that scammers are ready and waiting to take your money, and leave you without that beautiful beach house you thought you had booked. How to avoid being a victim of internet abuse? Be […]

We all search for the most comfortable accommodation in our journey. Now, the trend has been changed in selecting homestays over hotels and lodges. Kochi, If a homestay can provide the real feel of home away from home, then why to go for other options? Most travelers prefer to reside […]

Flight tickets are the single most important cost element in any trip. Therefore, if you are looking to buy multiple tickets, we suggest that you consider buying online. Given below are a few tips that can help you find cheap flights online. Read on to find out more. Set your […]

Although the name Lanovera might sound unusual, it is actually quite descriptive. The name Lanovera is taken from the ingredients it uses in manufacturing its products, namely Aloe Vera and Lanolin. It is a brand of exclusive hotel amenities that is known for nourishing and protecting skin and hair. Aloe […]

While the comparisons made between bed and breakfasts and hotels are very much dependent on who is making the comparison, one thing is certain: The world is simply filled with rich treasures, beautiful souls and interesting people. The great playwright, Henry Miller, said this. And, when it comes to the […]

You’re flying on a cross country IFR and all of a sudden air traffic control announces the bad news that your destination airport is expecting delays. He asks you if you’re ready to copy holding instructions. You receive a holding clearance over a VOR station, which you read back. Now […]

When the “Liberty Bell” last returned over the Boulder Valley, I am not the only one who heard the unmistakable sound of its engines and ran outside to spot the arriving Boeing B-17. The Thorian thundering of those supercharged Wright Cyclones would resound off the mountains for miles around and […]

Unless they’re historic bed and breakfast inns, most hotels are modern and up-to-date, boasting high speed internet, sound wave alarm clocks and versatile hangers, among other hotel supplies. If you’re like most people who work in hotels and handle the amenities, in some capacity, on a daily basis, after a […]

Although Floyd Bennett Field and JFK International and La Guardia airports can be geographically classified as “Long Island” venues, there were some half-dozen Nassau and Suffolk County facilities that offered varying degrees of scheduled and charter, passenger-carrying airline service in traditional-land, amphibious flying boat, and rotary-wing helicopter forms. Roosevelt Field: […]

Perhaps because hotels are so heavily marketed, holidaymakers seeking a vacation on the island of the gods – Bali, Indonesia – too often overlook the many benefits of renting a luxury villa for their overseas holiday. The hotel marketers have done such a good job that official statistics show that […]

Travel by airplane has a long and interesting history starting from the first commercial flight in 1933 on the modern airliner, Boeing 247. This important event made a definitive mark in the time line of aviation but was only one of many major accomplishments. The following will highlight a few […]