Shaking Off the Rust

After a lot of time helping on the admin side of things, it was time for me to try and sharpen up my pilot skills to better serve the cause.  

Thankfully our good friends at JAARS were able to fit me in and run me through my paces.

My very own cubicle!

JAARS has some great aircraft, like this Pilatus Porter...
unfortunately, I didn't get around to flying it.

My recurrency training was in the Cessna 206

My recurrency focused on mastering the aircraft in many configurations/scenarios.  Along the way, I was sharpening skills, learning a lot, and filling gaps.  My journey into mission aviation was a bit non-standard, so it was great to train with those that are among the leaders in the field and know what to look for to help pilots and mechanics succeed.

I'm very thankful for the aviation training department at JAARS and their desire to be a resource for all who are looking to advance Kingdom causes!

I'm also very thankful for all of you that have made major investments in keeping us resourced on this journey.  This training was possible to one particular donor that is so special to us.

Recurrent training will be a regular part of this work.  Please join me in praying for the ongoing resources necessary to keep me sharp and safe for the mission ahead.