Red Orchestra  BIOGRAPHY    I was born in Palestine (now Israel) in 1943. I grew up during the exciting years of pioneering. After graduating from high school, I joined the Israeli army. As a paratrooper, I participated in three wars. After my active duty, I lived on a kibbutz for six years. As a member of the kibbutz organization, I was assigned to a youth organization were I had a leadership position. In 1984, I moved to the USA. At the age of 50, I received my Bachelor of Science degree from the State University of New York. I am a professional pilot and the editor of the Pilot's Web, an Internet pilots' magazine. I am married to Diana and have two sons from previous marriage, Ophir and Noam.