In order to keep our aircraft in the air serving the Lord, one of the main responsibilities I have is preventive and routine maintenance. Unlike a car, obviously we cannot just “pull over” when there is problem. The FAA requires us to keep the aircraft in excellent working order. Because MFI aircraft fly over 1400 hours a year, at least 80% of my time is spent inspecting and servicing our fleet of DC3’s and smaller aircraft. One of the highlights to working in Fort Pierce is the interaction with the community. We usually have several aspiring missionary pilot volunteers that come by every year that we can mentor.
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Flying is an exciting part of our ministry where all the efforts come together. All the mail, cargo, relief supplies, work teams, and missionaries start their journey depending on us to be the lifeline that will keep them supplied miles from home. On the flight, we are able to visit some with the missionaries and hear exciting stories how God is working in their ministry. It is encouraging to have a part in helping them reach the lost in the West Indies.
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