The Engine Arrived--Full Speed Ahead At MMS

The engine I mentioned in yesterday's blog post arrived at MMS! The guys spent a good portion of the day preparing the engine and getting ready for installation on the Navajo. Lord willing, they'll hang it on the airframe Tuesday or Wednesday.

The overhauled engine still in its shipping crate.

Me? I spent the day in my office pounding on my keyboard working on emails, answering the phone, directing calls, updating documents, supervising approved candidates, recruiting, record keeping, compiling reports, and preparing for upcoming meetings. I did break away a couple times to take the photos on this page. With the institution of our Substance Abuse Program I've been provided a whole new avenue of activity to pursue.

We had some nice weather today. It was clear and in the mid-20's. We are, as of this evening, under a Winter Storm Warning for the next couple days. We'll see what we get out of it.

In other parts of the hangar:

Jim worked with Paul G. on the Skipper annual inspection.

Chuck continued installing the Navajo's crew door.

Paul J. and Andy S. ran the the Aztec engines in preparation for the airplane's annual inspection.

Paul J., our most senior apprentice, is leading Andy S., our brand new apprentice, through the inspection process.

We now have two "Pauls", two "Andys", and one "Mark" in apprenticeship.

Thanks for your friendship, prayers, and gifts. We daily thank the Lord for each of you who are paying and praying so that we can serve. Without you at our side, we'd be unable to be here preparing people and planes for worldwide mission service.