Welcome from Dhahran, Saudi Arabia!

Hello. My name is Ron Monsen and I am an American living in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. This website is a little portal of my life and interests.  I am an active private pilot and general aviation enthusiast and I am frustrated with the absence of general aviation (GA) here in Saudi Arabia.  Luckily, I have another hobby which partially alleviates my GA separation anxiety: Radio Controlled (RC) aircraft.  Here in Saudi there is a small band of other aviation nuts including Brits, Americans, Saudis, and others that fly RC as well. Hopefully, this web sight will give you a little taste of the people, the flying, and the tribulation of pursuing our hobby in a country far away. We struggle for every little clevis that comes in, we mix fuel from camel excrement and ferment it ..... naw....it's not quite that bad.  Nevertheless, it is very difficult to bring in RC paraphernalia. The customs officials don't understand aviation, much less RC, so, very often equipment is confiscated or sent back out of the country.  Yet, even with the difficulties we still manage to have fun.

Finally an update!

I have left this website languishing for awhile - so it is time for some new material! 

I have created a new photo section.  This will allow for expansion and easier uploading / maintenance of pictures. Please visit!

Recent Activities....

Saudi Arabia is finally beginning the process of legalizing and endorsing RC.  A new ministry has been created called the Saudi Aviation Club.  The SAC is overseeing the introduction of  powered aircraft, Gliding / ultralight, parachuting and Remote Control (RC).  It is a wonderful step forward!

Eagle Lander 3D 

I have not been as diligent as I should be keeping this site updated.  My excuse has been working on a new Lunar Lander Simulator called Eagle Lander 3D.  Check it out at: Eagle Lander 3D 

Old news...

January, 2002

Finally Netscape Friendly

Earlier last year I created a fancy JavaScript cascading menu system that was fun and easy to use.  Unfortunately Netscape browsers hated it.  I didn't realize how persnickety Netscape is about Java apps.  Anyway, I am back to boring again with a simple menu system. 

March, 2001

My Piccolo Helicopter...

I have a section about my little Piccolo helicopter along with some info, tips and a video.  Check it out.

Mpeg (or AVI) Movie Making...

For you techno-buffs out there that like to know how everything works, I have also added a description on making movies for the internet that describes the capture / editing / software tools used to make the Mpeg movie of the Compache missile firing.