tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21638489494742644812024-03-16T02:12:44.635+01:00Arrivals and DeparturesEasy come, easy go.Stevehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01383960650667942617noreply@blogger.comBlogger736125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2163848949474264481.post-52029696391598596482024-02-16T09:34:00.001+01:002024-02-17T07:40:56.049+01:002024 Projects & Sponsor Invitations<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBldx3sBbzXfmi5ArCYSF1SOXiKuAo_VrRq7ZboMTTAKG6lVtG2qgbYzOtN1kstEjUvCV15KwwCt3FVSDAmFw5stxdkFcuuONNYWY_xKp81k197RI29n0rBXPZGiktpPE8-v1t3TmrcTFvwRQTUuF-kuEQZJ-enhORKKRTzmVOPXS2o3x6aNzB-jb6F7bB/s4032/IMG_2686.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBldx3sBbzXfmi5ArCYSF1SOXiKuAo_VrRq7ZboMTTAKG6lVtG2qgbYzOtN1kstEjUvCV15KwwCt3FVSDAmFw5stxdkFcuuONNYWY_xKp81k197RI29n0rBXPZGiktpPE8-v1t3TmrcTFvwRQTUuF-kuEQZJ-enhORKKRTzmVOPXS2o3x6aNzB-jb6F7bB/w400-h300/IMG_2686.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><span style="background-color: white; color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; text-align: center;"><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; text-align: center;"><br /></span></p>As a one airplane, non-profit operation, serving the faith community in a small region of the planet, we are dependent on YOUR SUPPORT in prayer, encouragement, and financially. At times, our users can make a contribution, but only by adding the subsidy funding that YOU provide, can we continue.</span><p></p><p><br style="background-color: white; color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; text-align: center;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; text-align: center;">In 2024, our "NEW-to-us" (1981 model) Cessna 207 has started serving WONDERFULLY, but we have a list of needs. Will you pray for us and consider sponsoring one or more of the needs below as a way to collaborate with the church in Gabon? Thank you for considering this! We are so grateful.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9FbMv9RXkZ1ujrRaWDqYsaoscecd1aV7g__vsvEYiha0y4vApm_BnP9dmd4VbmlWYscec2aMrQegDYsaq-lJwqF46_v0s9scIO45Tl1_dF9He20E1iky17xDbIny7zF2ohnCzjEagvRfKUu5MifHNih_Q_Pm3lrz6ImnOztyvqjSFrcqye0tm6z318ojD/s4032/IMG_2672.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9FbMv9RXkZ1ujrRaWDqYsaoscecd1aV7g__vsvEYiha0y4vApm_BnP9dmd4VbmlWYscec2aMrQegDYsaq-lJwqF46_v0s9scIO45Tl1_dF9He20E1iky17xDbIny7zF2ohnCzjEagvRfKUu5MifHNih_Q_Pm3lrz6ImnOztyvqjSFrcqye0tm6z318ojD/w400-h300/IMG_2672.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><span style="background-color: #fafafa; color: #656565; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 20px; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>2024 CRITICAL NEEDS:</strong></div></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #656565; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px;"><br /></span></div><span style="background-color: #fafafa; text-align: center;"><div style="color: #656565; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; text-align: center;">Pilot Training (early year) - $1015</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #656565; font-family: Helvetica;"><br /></span></div><span style="color: #656565; font-family: Helvetica;"><div style="text-align: center;">1st Quarter Aircraft Insurance - $1500</div></span><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="color: #656565; font-family: Helvetica;"><div style="text-align: center;">Engine Analyzer Unit Replacement - $1500</div></span><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="color: #656565; font-family: Helvetica;"><div style="text-align: center;">Spare Alternator & Misc. Parts - $1165</div></span><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: Helvetica;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #656565;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #656565;">Parts Shipping - $200 </span><span style="color: red;"><b>SPONSORED!</b></span></div></span></div></span><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="color: #656565; font-family: Helvetica;"><div style="text-align: center;">Visiting Technician for Annual Inspection & Training - $4950</div></span><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="color: #656565; font-family: Helvetica;"><div style="text-align: center;">Visiting Tech for Equipment Recertification - $3550</div></span><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="color: #656565; font-family: Helvetica;"><div style="text-align: center;">Roof on Fuel Storage Container - $2000</div></span><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="color: #656565; font-family: Helvetica;"><div style="text-align: center;">Generator / Solar Building Completion - $1000</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">INTERN On-Line Spring TUITION - $4990</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAfFDHfWbwNfYC3bVXLjjID-j6zuv2H2KW6gJJhl4Cpef7_WcoLz3QEB81imy3VjbpXTQzUR6NuRgPYN88FaSQ7EW1bAmTmjXzFVCE2hiXVAHytmhtB7JXsr-BUERwN0SYiQX0AnkbTglDTYGj31wJGtsXGGwUimJxq-R5nhxPC3wwAdUb_sZc1naPh_RG/s4032/IMG_2512.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAfFDHfWbwNfYC3bVXLjjID-j6zuv2H2KW6gJJhl4Cpef7_WcoLz3QEB81imy3VjbpXTQzUR6NuRgPYN88FaSQ7EW1bAmTmjXzFVCE2hiXVAHytmhtB7JXsr-BUERwN0SYiQX0AnkbTglDTYGj31wJGtsXGGwUimJxq-R5nhxPC3wwAdUb_sZc1naPh_RG/w400-h300/IMG_2512.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 16px;">If you would like to contribute to a specific item above, </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 16px;">please email me (</span><a href="mailto:gabon.pilot@gmail.com?subject=Refill%20The%20Coffers%20-%20special%20instructions&body=Dear%20Steve%2C%20here%20is%20the%20project%20I%20would%20like%20to%20contribute%20toward%3A%20" style="color: #656565; font-size: 16px; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">gabon.pilot@gmail.com</a><span style="font-size: 16px;">). </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Otherwise, contributions will go to "</span><em style="font-size: 16px;">where most needed</em><span style="font-size: 16px;">" </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 16px;">at that time. 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Stevehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01383960650667942617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2163848949474264481.post-33260702587513208012023-12-24T17:22:00.003+01:002023-12-24T17:22:46.774+01:00Bongolo Friends Update!<p> From Dr. David Thompson!<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgPRv0Gma5iZqiMZVPjGrep3dEi2McivZhFnmCUZ4Jg2mLpdg9CJievG8X2Jq2pCOOJjlnI25tzU8abGfk6vnbo2qbuhhUkO7jxU4pQ-36QKI36lN4te3cwfXDgpVdLRqNulSV6HC_NURKOOTpfY_dT5divqXNNLmBX8iqs7deXqnUyMWK4C2tL_aWQsVD5" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="806" data-original-width="846" height="381" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgPRv0Gma5iZqiMZVPjGrep3dEi2McivZhFnmCUZ4Jg2mLpdg9CJievG8X2Jq2pCOOJjlnI25tzU8abGfk6vnbo2qbuhhUkO7jxU4pQ-36QKI36lN4te3cwfXDgpVdLRqNulSV6HC_NURKOOTpfY_dT5divqXNNLmBX8iqs7deXqnUyMWK4C2tL_aWQsVD5=w400-h381" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;">Hi Friends! Next to me is a recent graduate from the nursing school</span></div><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;">at Bongolo Hospital. During the month of June, I helped out</div><div style="text-align: center;">while some of our IW's were on home assignment.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></div></span></td></tr></tbody></table></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><p class="p2" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><i>Many </i>changes have taken place since June, but first I want </p><p class="p2" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;">to tell you that <b>Bongolo Friends </b>was able to provide the hospital </p><p class="p2" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;">with a grant of <b>$80,000 </b>to help the hospital order medicines for </p><p class="p2" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;">the coming year. This was because the government owes the </p><p class="p2" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;">hospital almost $500,000 in insurance payments!<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p></td></tr></tbody></table><p><br /></p><p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiyXr1bG8QZzYaojTxKi3DQSWT1nXqspfOlVRzNgDDnR3epWghsa-b1I7unAUBTbLKEEfUfnzo2O-qRwfxBeKdq7NSMwyZvfdLvZ9P1kXGu6T1kfr3c-QfU59bMJsHRGCJE8W2VmqiL4abaaOXNMtgs3rtcyiUthP2p14-NnaTg47xgHO5NI4J_xtV5FX5z" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="232" data-original-width="346" height="269" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiyXr1bG8QZzYaojTxKi3DQSWT1nXqspfOlVRzNgDDnR3epWghsa-b1I7unAUBTbLKEEfUfnzo2O-qRwfxBeKdq7NSMwyZvfdLvZ9P1kXGu6T1kfr3c-QfU59bMJsHRGCJE8W2VmqiL4abaaOXNMtgs3rtcyiUthP2p14-NnaTg47xgHO5NI4J_xtV5FX5z=w400-h269" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: left;"> </span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica; text-align: left;">Every year, Bongolo Hospital spends more than $160,000 <br />on orders from Asia for medications and medical <br />supplies. This is </span><i style="font-family: Helvetica; text-align: left;">one fifth </i><span style="font-family: Helvetica; text-align: left;">the cost of purchasing <br />medicines and supplies in Gabon's capital city, <br />and allows the hospital to serve all who need help.</span><span class="Apple-converted-space" style="font-family: Helvetica; text-align: left;"> <br /><br /><br /></span></span></td></tr></tbody></table></p><p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjwTwC1cZAEq73R2owN583kvsUJKwKsXtMZ3pY-460ppOz_QeUoNWTre1E0N9fB4zFUaMhXQOcjJRm04i5epZTn4cNhzDIAJOGr1slVzj9tmFgBvMEe1ufvZ1sgP-X2vpip8iIckvKUSBGDBpYjchpQt4UJinzFfsEJQLAyGkqdLhTPjFzItWQzbNRoK9FO" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1344" data-original-width="1600" height="336" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjwTwC1cZAEq73R2owN583kvsUJKwKsXtMZ3pY-460ppOz_QeUoNWTre1E0N9fB4zFUaMhXQOcjJRm04i5epZTn4cNhzDIAJOGr1slVzj9tmFgBvMEe1ufvZ1sgP-X2vpip8iIckvKUSBGDBpYjchpQt4UJinzFfsEJQLAyGkqdLhTPjFzItWQzbNRoK9FO=w400-h336" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;">Other News: </b><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;">Since June, IW's who have returned from home <br />assignment </span><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;">in the U.S. or are newly arrived include <br />Dr. Renee Valach, Dr. Wendy and Eric H. and their three children; <br />Dr. Zack and Jen O. (both general surgeons); the Team Leader <br />and nurse Amanda and IT tech Christopher E., Dr. Alicia S. (OB/gyn); <br />and pilot Steve S. and his wife Alace. New arrivals include <br />Dr. Stephen S. (Family Medicine) and Dr. & Mrs. David <br />S. and their two young children (General surgery). <br />Dr. Kristen (ophthalmologist) and Dr. Peter (general surgeon) will join the <br />Bongolo team May '24. Pilot Rob and his wife <br />Dr. Bintou P. and their son are expected to return Jan 2024.</span><span class="Apple-converted-space" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"> <br /></span></span><div style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: center;">This amazing list does not include Bongolo's five PAACS surgery </span></div><div style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: center;">residents and their spouses, or the many outstanding African </span></div><div style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: center;">leaders serving on Bongolo Hospital's administrative team.</span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></div></span></td></tr></tbody></table></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj8lWib2PdNbIAgyefLQVe3juBCyp-j5oACIDh3FtjPRwPeScYoj6pT7zHehxtA71ANsYU_vBvlqeOoCz3l4w5KNbyroTqDmx5SVpiDSy9pBCHOD5wZf1Nn1_0HNLjqGu_Hd8daqwZP5bVsWohRmICWPm4ebrvAt2aOKei4d8AlWiCgtGGZgaDGX6xSKjU9" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="508" data-original-width="524" height="387" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj8lWib2PdNbIAgyefLQVe3juBCyp-j5oACIDh3FtjPRwPeScYoj6pT7zHehxtA71ANsYU_vBvlqeOoCz3l4w5KNbyroTqDmx5SVpiDSy9pBCHOD5wZf1Nn1_0HNLjqGu_Hd8daqwZP5bVsWohRmICWPm4ebrvAt2aOKei4d8AlWiCgtGGZgaDGX6xSKjU9=w400-h387" width="400" /></a></td></tr></tbody></table></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;">Bongolo's three chaplains are extraordinarily active and have a </p><p class="p1" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;">deep love for patients who come, either as outpatients or inpatients. </p><p class="p1" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;">Their goal is to share the gospel with every patient that comes. </p><p class="p1" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;">Recently a man who after cataract surgery could see clearly said, </p><p class="p1" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><i>“I just don’t have the words. I see really well, and all of my </i></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><i>expectations were met. I’m just really thankful!”</i></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh0fzOyNZlPw93aqL-nfHtG432dEeqBJqvpuhO3j_zQRQLhbmWNOAxkGsYpBQEEsxPvDn4yQ3thiRHLZBn8zCRdOY5nKLqGm0qs42YqarVJTgn3n_U9X1Dbrep2jFLlNEqAP9eIM-Rqt6NA7Up7ZzzmxguEm23r4m3uVAI9tCw7zB4Da4mWMoeIz9qcalof" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="522" data-original-width="680" height="307" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh0fzOyNZlPw93aqL-nfHtG432dEeqBJqvpuhO3j_zQRQLhbmWNOAxkGsYpBQEEsxPvDn4yQ3thiRHLZBn8zCRdOY5nKLqGm0qs42YqarVJTgn3n_U9X1Dbrep2jFLlNEqAP9eIM-Rqt6NA7Up7ZzzmxguEm23r4m3uVAI9tCw7zB4Da4mWMoeIz9qcalof=w400-h307" width="400" /></a></td></tr></tbody></table></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;">Patients who hear the gospel message from our chaplains and </p><p class="p1" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;">turn to Jesus during their stay are encouraged to attend churches </p><p class="p1" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;">nearest to them, like this one in the photo. Our chaplains contact </p><p class="p1" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;">by phone the pastors nearest a new convert's home and encourage </p><p class="p1" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;">the pastors to contact them. At the hospital's joint mission/church </p><p class="p1" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;">board meeting in October, the chaplains' reported that during the </p><p class="p1" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;">previous seven months, a total of 457 patients prayed to receive </p><p class="p1" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;">Christ. Of that number they were able to connect 404 new </p><p class="p1" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;">believers with the pastors of churches nearest them, and verify </p><p class="p1" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;">they were "integrated."</p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 14px;">During my visit, I learned that a church in the U.S. had shipped two large </span><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 14px;">TV screens to Bongolo Hospital so the chaplains can show Christian programming in local languages in the waiting area, including the Jesus film. They hope to get that set up soon.</span><span class="Apple-converted-space" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 14px;"> </span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;">Over the past 12 months the hospital has treated 23,000 outpatients and more than 3,000 inpatients. What an amazing opportunity to respond with compassion to the sick, and to proclaim to them God's good news!<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;">As you and you celebrate this Thanksgiving and Christmas season with your family, would you consider sending a gift of any amount to <b>Bongolo Friends</b>? In doing so, you will be helping us ensure that this ministry will continue to thrive.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;">Please check out our website online at <span class="s1" style="color: red;">BongoloFriends.org, </span>and donate online. If you have questions, call me at 530-395-6286 (I'm on Pacific Standard Time). If I don't answer, send me a text, and I'll reply asap!<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;">Dr. David Thompson<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p><p><br /><br /><br /></p>Stevehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01383960650667942617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2163848949474264481.post-65786894472438788212023-11-30T11:28:00.001+01:002023-11-30T11:28:25.987+01:00Did You Miss our Thanksgiving Update?<p>If you missed our Thanksgiving update, you can see the full version by clicking this link:</p><p><a href="https://mailchi.mp/d511a54a6494/happy-thanksgiving?e=b6913bc2c4" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a></p><p>Here is a preview... </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhuQGIZTMY0YC2Xey3_3-Rd1a9S6wdXo6cYLKedGiG4ZBf_-U9Znch_NIS9K10qveg1NiAmW_zd1Qkf5xlYtjUjagZTubgAaRvuyYT2dB7MJ_YSVHLk2pY6mfEFx4AE9GFhQmgGfPvGGqdhW10gCAGWiWySdv2lVNtIZDAFYAcGxuzvJQdwKD6NEEVWBTOm" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="615" data-original-width="578" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhuQGIZTMY0YC2Xey3_3-Rd1a9S6wdXo6cYLKedGiG4ZBf_-U9Znch_NIS9K10qveg1NiAmW_zd1Qkf5xlYtjUjagZTubgAaRvuyYT2dB7MJ_YSVHLk2pY6mfEFx4AE9GFhQmgGfPvGGqdhW10gCAGWiWySdv2lVNtIZDAFYAcGxuzvJQdwKD6NEEVWBTOm=w377-h400" width="377" /></a></div><br /><p></p>Stevehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01383960650667942617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2163848949474264481.post-39449411016790484392023-11-30T11:24:00.001+01:002023-11-30T11:24:16.320+01:00CANCER FREE!!!<p> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjIL5qWJkNUR9rZIkTPXHjJ2pXsPS6N-NLx_o8bqFtSqWE0oyjKWeAZJlvtfIw5z7ihVYOmcWJcIICD_VjB6QeiKqnaOjseAvkIGDlc2g8dJ8IHCmQ8HGuxSPcpsOVgTVyBoE3TbUx--B9Cir4jCdERGj_wz-ZoSMt5sFccNsaEp39Ucdl9KrwtT_BK5kEt" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1362" data-original-width="1169" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjIL5qWJkNUR9rZIkTPXHjJ2pXsPS6N-NLx_o8bqFtSqWE0oyjKWeAZJlvtfIw5z7ihVYOmcWJcIICD_VjB6QeiKqnaOjseAvkIGDlc2g8dJ8IHCmQ8HGuxSPcpsOVgTVyBoE3TbUx--B9Cir4jCdERGj_wz-ZoSMt5sFccNsaEp39Ucdl9KrwtT_BK5kEt=w275-h320" width="275" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">At the end of the summer, Alace's mom, Barbara<br />had surgery for cancer and then came four rounds<br />of chemotherapy that finally ended at the end of <br />October. She lives near Cincinatti.<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhXfUTa3Ueg3YMubGP3-k6OkRUCJNUZ8KkL6NgHUjeXkMXnn5eS30uUu0Jre73h9RwzkAZmaw0yotBYdlP40E_JMM42Tmd_HrgCoE00quhJOdPvDBDJXBBwiD2mya-BmvUGlvISAydZh0GugtCeux4yxS2tSZXhFzdXGtG9ZQ-t-SKwoH83gganwRYXBSl6" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img data-original-height="1354" data-original-width="1169" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhXfUTa3Ueg3YMubGP3-k6OkRUCJNUZ8KkL6NgHUjeXkMXnn5eS30uUu0Jre73h9RwzkAZmaw0yotBYdlP40E_JMM42Tmd_HrgCoE00quhJOdPvDBDJXBBwiD2mya-BmvUGlvISAydZh0GugtCeux4yxS2tSZXhFzdXGtG9ZQ-t-SKwoH83gganwRYXBSl6=w276-h320" width="276" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Alace's biological grandmother, whom Barbara <br />(adopted as a baby) had just connected with over the <br />past year, was also able to join for the first part of this <br />journey! She's from East Texas. Do you like the matching <br />Support Team outfits?!?</td></tr></tbody></table></p><p><br /></p><p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgnsS0M1mPNGR5OyOC5fHDNusKdOViG1YZM53NebsWVaPjLL41Z7kGcfjGBqbfFyZn-5xLOyBvD8g31l3HUsxnTAa5bzcNkxluGry_btnlqoH1JdpdH5bmcd4MoDQNhvJAil8yyGPe_8gf7eH7KfX8QVw3eMwXLtsutPRRXABYkA8gLIhD_3pY3wGwxR3xa" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img data-original-height="1463" data-original-width="1169" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgnsS0M1mPNGR5OyOC5fHDNusKdOViG1YZM53NebsWVaPjLL41Z7kGcfjGBqbfFyZn-5xLOyBvD8g31l3HUsxnTAa5bzcNkxluGry_btnlqoH1JdpdH5bmcd4MoDQNhvJAil8yyGPe_8gf7eH7KfX8QVw3eMwXLtsutPRRXABYkA8gLIhD_3pY3wGwxR3xa=w256-h320" width="256" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Joe, our oldest, lives in Chicago, and is also pitching<br />in on "Team Gram" through treatments and recovery</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /></p><p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgn8DeIetsBg0yQYUAnW_UyOUgl21DSsYTVowjWnFIfOJ1JB9UxF1KnGxBQTFjcVfg_HTTSqqamBv6hXIKvRN9zQ1WAEaj3ClyUhCW5P5rbSH0oOXJDQEvPOHWeKnM_bLhOyT_n5QseqMkBRe-Fbe1FuRBEdkHr99DXfRvEOR5lnD20I8RpH-KeCcFSNQxX" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img data-original-height="1448" data-original-width="1169" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgn8DeIetsBg0yQYUAnW_UyOUgl21DSsYTVowjWnFIfOJ1JB9UxF1KnGxBQTFjcVfg_HTTSqqamBv6hXIKvRN9zQ1WAEaj3ClyUhCW5P5rbSH0oOXJDQEvPOHWeKnM_bLhOyT_n5QseqMkBRe-Fbe1FuRBEdkHr99DXfRvEOR5lnD20I8RpH-KeCcFSNQxX=w259-h320" width="259" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A week after her last treatment, a scan and bloodwork<br />revealed that Barbara was CANCER FREE!!!<br />It was time to PRAISE GOD and have a nice <br />meal at Panera Bread!<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /></p><p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi-k8jbPSEYZwX3iFba-VXNgBuo7HHoVCTkzoJfjp87CdRbJBgq1jNy88EQi3krg4PZ9gIhEV_PPXzjfUYBxR64EiwSRQGJdYMT__RIsG7n3dcK2Fy5F_N_d_60ye5YResvXl7U9qAkwMHnWD_chkZz2xNnLJhcgEl2SXlTaC6rRAV8I1o59ERK7h5cgCf9" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img data-original-height="1466" data-original-width="1169" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi-k8jbPSEYZwX3iFba-VXNgBuo7HHoVCTkzoJfjp87CdRbJBgq1jNy88EQi3krg4PZ9gIhEV_PPXzjfUYBxR64EiwSRQGJdYMT__RIsG7n3dcK2Fy5F_N_d_60ye5YResvXl7U9qAkwMHnWD_chkZz2xNnLJhcgEl2SXlTaC6rRAV8I1o59ERK7h5cgCf9=w318-h400" width="318" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Alace shares...<br /><i>My mom has persevered courageously through 4 chemotherapy</i><br /><i>sessions and 9 supplementary infusions and so many doctor </i><br /><i>appointments, as well as taking anti-nausea meds around the clock</i><br /><i>to combat the severe nausea that worsened with each treatment!</i><br /><i>She prevailed through so much misery and finished well! Her CT</i><br /><i>scans show her to be CANCER FREE!!! </i><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-style: italic; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-style: italic; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-style: italic; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-style: italic; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj3E0A3OQBqZi5oKifXQKFqQtl7ZruQ7ytx8g3EjNQBIpB9kFKD-Mom57ORjy5-RUVbdz5xICNQu7SbVuNAxt6JSL_AVzhu2S9rB72aGe5wrfA28eEJmomJ3naXwfOZrBFnqiOLofFpw8tkc9C63ryobuQIQgtFNt9500iGTmJSKMukIiMjHwlC4L3OF6Wx" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="1446" data-original-width="1169" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj3E0A3OQBqZi5oKifXQKFqQtl7ZruQ7ytx8g3EjNQBIpB9kFKD-Mom57ORjy5-RUVbdz5xICNQu7SbVuNAxt6JSL_AVzhu2S9rB72aGe5wrfA28eEJmomJ3naXwfOZrBFnqiOLofFpw8tkc9C63ryobuQIQgtFNt9500iGTmJSKMukIiMjHwlC4L3OF6Wx=w323-h400" width="323" /></a></div><i>Thank you all for your prayers and wishes! She is still regaining<br />her strength after such an intensive course of treatment. Hopefully<br />soon she will regain pre-surgery/treatment strength and once again<br />be able to engage with normal life rhythms!</i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Stevehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01383960650667942617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2163848949474264481.post-71421021297893326592023-08-24T20:56:00.003+01:002023-08-24T20:56:58.824+01:00LAST DAY OF REPOSITION... Kinda...<p><span style="font-size: x-large;">Today was our FINAL and BIG day with two flights: Obo to Bangui, then Bangui to Libreville, the capital of Gabon.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;">I was up at 4:30am for a small bite of breakfast, instant nescafe coffee, preflight, and blast off around 5:15am with the daylight. It was a 4 hour flight from the mission base of Obo, in the far east of Central Africa Republic, to almost the opposite side of the country to the capital of Bangui.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhQG3XZgboAPqurVd2DsGlDlXjX_-pLPlRR3EDLxxN2N9A90VFW5AoEzw2m1O9-TYhgbL-0ZgmDHj_u-aWwHpUGtgo2Des4TANLma25vlcCvFaWz4pcJ4LvxdlluBLyOljxSqxLJIifdLD4l8LSAUA-F_3iir-nNdeGSIoUfrYTGjJ3uDhFwJPxk3XjWl8s" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1226" data-original-width="1788" height="438" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhQG3XZgboAPqurVd2DsGlDlXjX_-pLPlRR3EDLxxN2N9A90VFW5AoEzw2m1O9-TYhgbL-0ZgmDHj_u-aWwHpUGtgo2Des4TANLma25vlcCvFaWz4pcJ4LvxdlluBLyOljxSqxLJIifdLD4l8LSAUA-F_3iir-nNdeGSIoUfrYTGjJ3uDhFwJPxk3XjWl8s=w640-h438" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></p><div style="padding: 56.6% 0px 0px; position: relative;"><iframe allow="autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture" frameborder="0" src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/857555655?badge=0&autopause=0&player_id=0&app_id=58479" style="height: 100%; left: 0; position: absolute; top: 0; width: 100%;" title="OBO Takeoff"></iframe></div><div style="padding: 56.6% 0px 0px; position: relative;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhCpuPf7NpBSkO1CALyohrYlWl6fpoFG97V-omr9bgnPls8zpCc7zAm0j_954kXe2llO1pW7BvbgEhGbMNkD5UH49Pg3QnMAdIMInjCII0Xo0WtdVecJFdeNidTR4hF5K72XIM7WxHJSb5cxyIhJh3fskBsnpJoYKrniGrj2_A4gU_U2bDL5k--RvLwCnYW" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhCpuPf7NpBSkO1CALyohrYlWl6fpoFG97V-omr9bgnPls8zpCc7zAm0j_954kXe2llO1pW7BvbgEhGbMNkD5UH49Pg3QnMAdIMInjCII0Xo0WtdVecJFdeNidTR4hF5K72XIM7WxHJSb5cxyIhJh3fskBsnpJoYKrniGrj2_A4gU_U2bDL5k--RvLwCnYW=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Arrival in Bangui. The air was a bit tense- there was a referendum vote and security at the airport and in the city was ramped up. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /></span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhyGizrPyjxmuRsFqGZR9aXZ2KIkBxdPLsJdE8Xhq0p2eqZ5i6pD5eaxq2gi_AyHFevnd3mjS2nPhb9kjsZfiFI1AR4B9m1kqN1NBDaClPoKwPf51gs8ZcDgjdH5AInEV5YXfRkJvCY4G2UIwBpX7xYc9INCgclAT0pDVwr2XFT0RjQkBO2RfgPbBx-oEZ4" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhyGizrPyjxmuRsFqGZR9aXZ2KIkBxdPLsJdE8Xhq0p2eqZ5i6pD5eaxq2gi_AyHFevnd3mjS2nPhb9kjsZfiFI1AR4B9m1kqN1NBDaClPoKwPf51gs8ZcDgjdH5AInEV5YXfRkJvCY4G2UIwBpX7xYc9INCgclAT0pDVwr2XFT0RjQkBO2RfgPbBx-oEZ4=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">For the first 3 legs of the flight, since there was no AvGas available at Bangui, I had 12 jerry cans (63 gal.) along for the ride. It was nice to get the fuel out of the cockpit and up into the wing reservoirs! I was on the ground for about an hour to do the fueling and formalities. It went surprisingly smooth and I was finally launching for the FINAL LEG of this reposition mission! </span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /></div><script src="https://player.vimeo.com/api/player.js"></script><div style="padding: 177.78% 0px 0px; position: relative;"><iframe allow="autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture" frameborder="0" src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/857562714?badge=0&autopause=0&player_id=0&app_id=58479" style="height: 100%; left: 0; position: absolute; top: 0; width: 100%;" title="Bangui Departure"></iframe></div><div style="padding: 177.78% 0px 0px; position: relative;"><span style="font-size: large;">Here's a short video on climb out from Bangui with a nice view of the Ubangi River on a southern heading. Soon I'd be turning more westerly and continuing up to 10,000 feet for about 4 and a half hours to Libreville... or so I thought...</span></div><div style="padding: 177.78% 0px 0px; position: relative;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhrN2bRj36jLzu7hH_1Uw8H51bKnYSYBJU2RP_G4Ve0F052mtXh0l4Yh7jlSgsfCJmHxfE5dp3caRBZQmvESM47Lntm2Y7cdpkHMNLhVcOgduqxkhjz8jxoQ_czPEpLnyvdpu6qZ4ltNqhogylKERvTUhw9m87ngP0haWyg2GqCLQJ38oioHD9B1vKWHjeO" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1296" data-original-width="1850" height="448" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhrN2bRj36jLzu7hH_1Uw8H51bKnYSYBJU2RP_G4Ve0F052mtXh0l4Yh7jlSgsfCJmHxfE5dp3caRBZQmvESM47Lntm2Y7cdpkHMNLhVcOgduqxkhjz8jxoQ_czPEpLnyvdpu6qZ4ltNqhogylKERvTUhw9m87ngP0haWyg2GqCLQJ38oioHD9B1vKWHjeO=w640-h448" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">At 10,000' I had a nice tailwind and soon I was passing the corner of Cameroon, Congo-Brazza, entering into Gabon... and then...</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh100Z9eOe7HO_1r9hsYWAgEOobmjWFUsGcEpKuIolO2w8IGJ7BbKhRxqF3xWIks92NWUhGARWpn5Mo4Sh675rVil6tMQc6lZbCWESxVdzgZolYxjqsYECXtXmci5Y53t1u2s6aQk67UMN0WOB5ty24TRJE_d1JDNDGIibWA6U7WPNSms7BjBktC0tXk1rX" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="766" data-original-width="694" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh100Z9eOe7HO_1r9hsYWAgEOobmjWFUsGcEpKuIolO2w8IGJ7BbKhRxqF3xWIks92NWUhGARWpn5Mo4Sh675rVil6tMQc6lZbCWESxVdzgZolYxjqsYECXtXmci5Y53t1u2s6aQk67UMN0WOB5ty24TRJE_d1JDNDGIibWA6U7WPNSms7BjBktC0tXk1rX=w579-h640" width="579" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">The "Low Voltage" light came on and, sure enough, I verified that my battery power was dropping off- typically a sure sign that I had an alternator issue. I turned off all non-essential electrical equipment but determined that, even though I was just ONE HOUR from our destination (Libreville), it'd be best to make a precautionary landing and check things out.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiaIahfJTwKjaX-gWSjrfyveP0t6eE_MTTf9Q99DCuEseqhlBT-xe-NhD9gyod_IqqLjOQ50pFh97qCaTYClZ6iSv52E-F77njNjA5F1mPqToXvkdx21ifrH_TzqtrumcsLA99o4lJCh2MM2TYs6xPU2-NdY6WnvcoBaJ0oATpt0Nj91i3Fm52KaqP_RQSJ" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiaIahfJTwKjaX-gWSjrfyveP0t6eE_MTTf9Q99DCuEseqhlBT-xe-NhD9gyod_IqqLjOQ50pFh97qCaTYClZ6iSv52E-F77njNjA5F1mPqToXvkdx21ifrH_TzqtrumcsLA99o4lJCh2MM2TYs6xPU2-NdY6WnvcoBaJ0oATpt0Nj91i3Fm52KaqP_RQSJ=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I communicated my intentions to the Libreville approach controllers and then landed at a nearby airport called Oyem, where I've been several times previously. It was about 4pm and I was hopeful to open the engine cowl and simply find a broken alternator belt that I could replace easily. However, the belt was fine and all the connections looked fine, so, the problem was likely internal to the alternator and we'd have to get a new one. </span></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhyToD9o0dzb0HRuO3sdEn5Muhx8f2mUuTGNNIGaNQD-EC9FkIDsjc8cLfwLWF950EFuFxmluOiRYt49jDRTAhXU7XXJmjidiqdhh2NKSdBq5gzBNnr3P3mkK5o2sjEWxzj5QNG9tIQAUDH7sD5wugXqYAcydPRwo7uk6gtNkGvQDEM7zgk0TNZBTJf5R1o" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhyToD9o0dzb0HRuO3sdEn5Muhx8f2mUuTGNNIGaNQD-EC9FkIDsjc8cLfwLWF950EFuFxmluOiRYt49jDRTAhXU7XXJmjidiqdhh2NKSdBq5gzBNnr3P3mkK5o2sjEWxzj5QNG9tIQAUDH7sD5wugXqYAcydPRwo7uk6gtNkGvQDEM7zgk0TNZBTJf5R1o=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Being on the "home turf" of Gabon, I was able to make a couple of phone calls and, voila!, my rescue team from the local Alliance family was there to help! The regional superintendant, Pastor MOUETA, with his wife and friend, picked me up and took me to dinner and to a nice hotel- they insisted to cover all costs! How great to be in God's family and experience such generosity!</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgGO66kcqtcc-rDIv-68CB2y5GUnO6Jqdm7ihz25gb4oyZrMBXRwvsNXGKqrPiB2KJWd9DlgzPXcNo3UWZcI6RQ9jtFagZ3lyV7jXimf9aOf6JVEYsYuTQptxbHA9crxDJ3NXBdyE8P65-aCoryLlSinQ7lRP0u2TvH79-v4RCmMx0yTS15jlpE5wUqBiJc" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgGO66kcqtcc-rDIv-68CB2y5GUnO6Jqdm7ihz25gb4oyZrMBXRwvsNXGKqrPiB2KJWd9DlgzPXcNo3UWZcI6RQ9jtFagZ3lyV7jXimf9aOf6JVEYsYuTQptxbHA9crxDJ3NXBdyE8P65-aCoryLlSinQ7lRP0u2TvH79-v4RCmMx0yTS15jlpE5wUqBiJc=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">The next day, other friends joined me on some troubleshooting efforts, but nothing worked. So, we ordered a new alternator from the US and a teammate arriving from the US to Gabon soon agreed to put it in their luggage! <br /><br /></span></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhl3FiFylUst76GheQUhE0KFKBJPeRkvFwtCDHwLCm6Em2qvM2FwbsGUwyNNBftfZgkIh9GXTBxu6gsLH1Fo3m8iNserOr4eeLDlOxVSqA8tF4uCIXatQ5T-aetewxsRP2ES1IJ3g-2OKJ5tTcVuTbMTkIYUBdNzysLASQJ_VrDSJoIy2MrQisDWbqYQMqh" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhl3FiFylUst76GheQUhE0KFKBJPeRkvFwtCDHwLCm6Em2qvM2FwbsGUwyNNBftfZgkIh9GXTBxu6gsLH1Fo3m8iNserOr4eeLDlOxVSqA8tF4uCIXatQ5T-aetewxsRP2ES1IJ3g-2OKJ5tTcVuTbMTkIYUBdNzysLASQJ_VrDSJoIy2MrQisDWbqYQMqh=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">For the time being, we secured the aircraft on the ramp, put the window coverings in place, and bid "adieu" to "Seven-Bravo-Hotel". Pastor MOUETA says he'll be keeping a close eye on it for us.<br /></span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi-ElJDf91-7OYIbEo7qrx0R8wWuv5VANXQt1XASSI5_DXeUFrd8Cbw7NCEnRu9P9S4sQ4WBhnihTFgmZhd6kquoATd7sBtJZf0IEr5k-Os9B4X3D2mo9xdYGeUdLC1b3bz3m5T4EmvhPVltUw5kI5YOZloW_EMYJFGHDCHjrocA4ApfWRDPPG6F8kzrVZ7" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi-ElJDf91-7OYIbEo7qrx0R8wWuv5VANXQt1XASSI5_DXeUFrd8Cbw7NCEnRu9P9S4sQ4WBhnihTFgmZhd6kquoATd7sBtJZf0IEr5k-Os9B4X3D2mo9xdYGeUdLC1b3bz3m5T4EmvhPVltUw5kI5YOZloW_EMYJFGHDCHjrocA4ApfWRDPPG6F8kzrVZ7=w640-h480" width="640" /></a> <span style="font-size: large;">We are so blessed to have "Three-Tango-Mic" through the end of August, on loan from our key partners, SIL Cameroon. Within two days of having one airplane "grounded" (Cessna 207), I was back in the air with our loaner aircraft (Cessna 206- in this picture).<br /><br />In Summary, our Cessna 207 is IN GABON! It's not exactly the way we had in mind, but soon enough, we'll have the part and be able to install it and get the aircraft to Libreville where civil aviation will inspect it and issue the permit for flying in country for the next year!<br /><br /></span></td></tr></tbody></table></div><script src="https://player.vimeo.com/api/player.js"></script>Please consider partnering with us in this important work to <b><i>SHOW </i></b>and <b><i>TELL</i></b> about God's Love. If you would like to specifically assist with one of the above needs, please let me know with an email to "Gabon.Pilot@gmail" and follow the giving instructions below. 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Stevehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01383960650667942617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2163848949474264481.post-13973214562571333302023-08-23T22:18:00.002+01:002023-08-23T22:20:24.642+01:00Day 3 of Reposition Flight!<p><span style="font-size: large;">The LEAST UNEVENTFUL day of the reposition...</span></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhnvhyjFAJmMS4fbamASeK8B4zkbMIX5Ts63ToSpuiHlklkTkUi6ilHYMJpFeRw8u26z365L0cW1JMGe3Ep6r3iMNUT1VgGgsiVMMDokcUrBFxZ-X5luD4ItzVZSRL2ExhX_O7RqwPit-QlP1uJZ72Z5JggC4zqX7IeWxEOYry94XQ_ssyePpFTklqVFqZ5" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhnvhyjFAJmMS4fbamASeK8B4zkbMIX5Ts63ToSpuiHlklkTkUi6ilHYMJpFeRw8u26z365L0cW1JMGe3Ep6r3iMNUT1VgGgsiVMMDokcUrBFxZ-X5luD4ItzVZSRL2ExhX_O7RqwPit-QlP1uJZ72Z5JggC4zqX7IeWxEOYry94XQ_ssyePpFTklqVFqZ5=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">When I arrived at the airport in the morning, I was pleasantly surprised to see that a Cessna 206 had arrived. Another pilot doing relief work and church work in South Sudan. So, in this picture, you see a rare sight of a Cessna 206, 207, and 208 side by side by side!</span></td></tr></tbody></table><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div style="padding: 75% 0px 0px; position: relative;"><iframe allow="autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture" frameborder="0" src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/857295772?badge=0&autopause=0&player_id=0&app_id=58479" style="height: 100%; left: 0; position: absolute; top: 0; width: 100%;" title="IMG_1660"></iframe></div><div style="padding: 75% 0px 0px; position: relative;"><span style="font-size: large;">The flight at 12,000 feet went so smooth! There was a short delay until the fog and clouds cleared at Arua, but it didn't take long and the leg to Obo, CAR took less than 3 hours.</span></div><div style="padding: 75% 0px 0px; position: relative;"><span style="font-size: large;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiopWZpZUNh7PArkN21hXpW5CYdPVtpN5HKn4xKxk-klsTdu0UR_p0tZCBueld19KU49sp5dbXY65dIcYtVW5L8aglcKLM66Sg3-VWUHYGuV5mdgtpgGCPl-Qes60OVCASE0s-DTqCEq_OYQ5NnRymSNdn6I1p5Roe_zc3jNpl2CB_EfGNQVVfpHgDIVlmP" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="792" data-original-width="796" height="637" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiopWZpZUNh7PArkN21hXpW5CYdPVtpN5HKn4xKxk-klsTdu0UR_p0tZCBueld19KU49sp5dbXY65dIcYtVW5L8aglcKLM66Sg3-VWUHYGuV5mdgtpgGCPl-Qes60OVCASE0s-DTqCEq_OYQ5NnRymSNdn6I1p5Roe_zc3jNpl2CB_EfGNQVVfpHgDIVlmP=w640-h637" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I hugged the border between South Sudan and Democratic Republic of Congo until I entered the far southeast corner of the Central African Republic. It wasn't long after entering the country that I was descending for the landing.<br /><br /><br /></span></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhL0xtURpYv6bUvx38DNJy2xdoK1vfw5DORrydEebg-V3_nQz5VZqKHpLoBodedvOk54OejpNn9eEl6NyoxuOr2ux7a3yMIO2VEZdAW8gudWds_CRK-pGe5N21h82tc81GOHZezeZFzn-JUYbjPH1TMZ3_AZzNM0A0f0-K4zdBomer2rrmSPhQMzcNWT6kd" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhL0xtURpYv6bUvx38DNJy2xdoK1vfw5DORrydEebg-V3_nQz5VZqKHpLoBodedvOk54OejpNn9eEl6NyoxuOr2ux7a3yMIO2VEZdAW8gudWds_CRK-pGe5N21h82tc81GOHZezeZFzn-JUYbjPH1TMZ3_AZzNM0A0f0-K4zdBomer2rrmSPhQMzcNWT6kd=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I arrived just after a United Nations aircraft that was delivering aid as part of the World Food Program.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi_O9Ll48LafbHssH8hidsy235miX5UrF1VyVldG49S86Xt8j1cTzIRZecqLHxFBfhuSRRbY2pMFCdrktINO6OPioKfVGk8JYAxCR8k_l61CUDmDYD8U3C3Loc3bEoSPRnNhKBWVzywaoY_00Bc0p1coJFl0gzWJsvFUFeVkcwRxk4x89yL2M-XM35rmeIK" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi_O9Ll48LafbHssH8hidsy235miX5UrF1VyVldG49S86Xt8j1cTzIRZecqLHxFBfhuSRRbY2pMFCdrktINO6OPioKfVGk8JYAxCR8k_l61CUDmDYD8U3C3Loc3bEoSPRnNhKBWVzywaoY_00Bc0p1coJFl0gzWJsvFUFeVkcwRxk4x89yL2M-XM35rmeIK=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Soon after, an AIM AIR Cessna 206 arrived after a day of supporting local church ministries in the region.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiaFOadcEuDn_hlYciaTBjZSclc3Yqm_Uv-KxO5v642kvRFnw-TW5R07cbgOKlm5e9mhAsPPfF_hLvdFfLn5bIpdwYlrTG1osLW4b_PGe--du2H_pUJtGLBH0E6vyV5j7wBrFrVNJJR6kB_wSTHfoWrmljxR4W3sWSPKLTkOw5iF1UQIaT9XgxzMthLOWai" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiaFOadcEuDn_hlYciaTBjZSclc3Yqm_Uv-KxO5v642kvRFnw-TW5R07cbgOKlm5e9mhAsPPfF_hLvdFfLn5bIpdwYlrTG1osLW4b_PGe--du2H_pUJtGLBH0E6vyV5j7wBrFrVNJJR6kB_wSTHfoWrmljxR4W3sWSPKLTkOw5iF1UQIaT9XgxzMthLOWai=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Awesome sunset! It was a very chill flight followed by a very chill evening and overnight. It was nice to have a peaceful day in the midst of a challenging mission. The AIM AIR team once again took care of my logistics- refueling, meals, and lodging. I was so grateful.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br />One last day of repositioning to Gabon remains!!! To be continued...<br /><br /></span></div><script src="https://player.vimeo.com/api/player.js"></script>Please consider partnering with us in this important work to <b><i>SHOW </i></b>and <b><i>TELL</i></b> about God's Love. If you would like to specifically assist with one of the above needs, please let me know with an email to "Gabon.Pilot@gmail" and follow the giving instructions below. 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</form>Stevehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01383960650667942617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2163848949474264481.post-89166734504019774232023-08-21T23:44:00.003+01:002023-08-21T23:53:35.999+01:00Detained in Uganda!<p><span style="font-size: large;"> ...continued from last post...</span></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg3v2CEyuebSpJKQ5_ibwbyLUlcK5JWeLPl03WrWt6FZFvyiP4HB2CL-WwNsnCki_cYL5qakg4Lzg6DOtzqslMbzdffmBUf_46xoHIm091HQMOqTMU4ydI3LX54Vh5CgbEcKsrIPEorpC_CLKAddTyb8Kp8nXp_90rsBAFXgB4QidmboII4u_S4U_3dTJ2t" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="558" data-original-width="860" height="416" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg3v2CEyuebSpJKQ5_ibwbyLUlcK5JWeLPl03WrWt6FZFvyiP4HB2CL-WwNsnCki_cYL5qakg4Lzg6DOtzqslMbzdffmBUf_46xoHIm091HQMOqTMU4ydI3LX54Vh5CgbEcKsrIPEorpC_CLKAddTyb8Kp8nXp_90rsBAFXgB4QidmboII4u_S4U_3dTJ2t=w640-h416" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">At the end of the 1st of 4 flight legs to reposition our Cessna 207 aircraft from Nairobi, Kenya to Libreville, Gabon, we found ourselves DETAINED at the Arua, Uganda airport. It turns out that the flight permit number that I was issued on my arrival was the identical one that another mission aircraft had used. I was not permitted to leave until the situation resolved.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhj46-_EF8jFsuJ_7L8bQbmBrt1fAu98VQF2AswH4id52FfJLkSS97HIFzxgo07ft7dNCUeRX8V47MUH_GZ9RKc3Jo4TgrNYFQaGXcwgfsnnx-9kGTlLRbEcj8ieS0q7tPuK0YLWnaJJ5xI78GXzUYSLCJ3nC4NykDGGtlutECijSv5bsfrBFZEIztM9oSV" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhj46-_EF8jFsuJ_7L8bQbmBrt1fAu98VQF2AswH4id52FfJLkSS97HIFzxgo07ft7dNCUeRX8V47MUH_GZ9RKc3Jo4TgrNYFQaGXcwgfsnnx-9kGTlLRbEcj8ieS0q7tPuK0YLWnaJJ5xI78GXzUYSLCJ3nC4NykDGGtlutECijSv5bsfrBFZEIztM9oSV=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Thankfully, the waiting area had a TV with the women's world cup matches and I had some snacks remaining from Kenya. I was told that people were working on a solution, but it was a Friday and I wasn't holding my breath.<div style="padding:177.78% 0 0 0;position:relative;"><iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/856579685?badge=0&autopause=0&player_id=0&app_id=58479" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture" style="position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;" title="UgandaAirportFieldDay"></iframe></div><script src="https://player.vimeo.com/api/player.js"></script></span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">One fun thing was that HUNDREDS of elementary kids were getting tours of the airport and taking pictures with the airplanes... one of them ours!</span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhvcWZPmLg2-1blgbmLlYlQaSIYklMTxUobI-8mHORLmH2DJfowa-MsA0VozkDZ3Ee0demT7_S_UAoLw3zTE6JJShLwoPg5k4KFRjPlnZeCceaQk1-4eQKZfRODe2YoWI1G40Bh1NeEr-viwtZndzhwz1-rDu6BU5irPidEQDcCL1G2vICU9uh5KC3cXwdj=w400-h300" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="400" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">After waiting all day and hearing different versions of who was to blame for the situation, a call came at 3pm that I was RELEASED! However... it was too late to depart, so I called the hotel transport... isn't it cute!</span></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhvcWZPmLg2-1blgbmLlYlQaSIYklMTxUobI-8mHORLmH2DJfowa-MsA0VozkDZ3Ee0demT7_S_UAoLw3zTE6JJShLwoPg5k4KFRjPlnZeCceaQk1-4eQKZfRODe2YoWI1G40Bh1NeEr-viwtZndzhwz1-rDu6BU5irPidEQDcCL1G2vICU9uh5KC3cXwdj" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgbboYYnxUzBCVrPopJrd6SyRjhVmvlP8XtMX-Vxuo92y85tSa-Dl9l_mbAc0qEswOTrccS_e-zrSuOgX-6wT7JKnXRV0qY_oUE0YsWnemdbJV9pDpWufBFc4MW0HCzC7ytYGK-CG17PwjaaitPxc13GTL0jf0MFWu5s8ZRUVISokNFF4RZAZ18dQ_21NBH" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgbboYYnxUzBCVrPopJrd6SyRjhVmvlP8XtMX-Vxuo92y85tSa-Dl9l_mbAc0qEswOTrccS_e-zrSuOgX-6wT7JKnXRV0qY_oUE0YsWnemdbJV9pDpWufBFc4MW0HCzC7ytYGK-CG17PwjaaitPxc13GTL0jf0MFWu5s8ZRUVISokNFF4RZAZ18dQ_21NBH=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">By the way... if you find yourself in Arua, Uganda, I highly recommend spending the night at the Mission Cafe! Great people and a really sweet coffee shop!<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgIeV6RsyU8GA6jf0Du5tByXt3asklsk3PcNtyCmk_n4VQIVUt6vZTiENGbshCG6w3O1kMSUH7XcVOsuFrC1dmdJkiHHIpI59ALn1eNv5OKXgkbwJ8IIf7JQOzhXogUj-meH7pFxfhFrbDLdqs1RPbFyv-ywQwCZEEWSWw9hh6hfLt0gH5A8zdnrOhLEk_V" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgIeV6RsyU8GA6jf0Du5tByXt3asklsk3PcNtyCmk_n4VQIVUt6vZTiENGbshCG6w3O1kMSUH7XcVOsuFrC1dmdJkiHHIpI59ALn1eNv5OKXgkbwJ8IIf7JQOzhXogUj-meH7pFxfhFrbDLdqs1RPbFyv-ywQwCZEEWSWw9hh6hfLt0gH5A8zdnrOhLEk_V=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div>Breakfast was outstanding!!!<br />After a great night rest and fueling my own tanks with the delicious food, it was now time to launch the SECOND LEG of the reposition flight towards GABON!!!</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">To be continued...</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>Please consider partnering with us in this important work to <b><i>SHOW </i></b>and <b><i>TELL</i></b> about God's Love. 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</form>Stevehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01383960650667942617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2163848949474264481.post-25043818991767521002023-08-20T20:56:00.001+01:002023-08-20T20:56:28.801+01:00FREED TO FLY!!! ...then, not so Free...<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">By God's grace, all the roadblocks were cleared and I was given the clearance to leave Nairobi, Kenya for the reposition flight to Libreville, Gabon!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhJ8cVsGyAFSyZZhRJ51UgKDxA42bpm4RQO2jVPhVSdu1ez6IsyuulBDHTEKAQ493-Dj47S0MAsANQQeiXyghEAUhOmpqZjd0eMHMVT0ffWNPL7md7YuABXqTZKF1ZHKUcq1gn3WVvZhfsr3QMC9p9Pr4oNMKgXTMMPLwC4QEvYyrneLEBUb8jPeiUvr_uP" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1392" data-original-width="2050" height="434" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhJ8cVsGyAFSyZZhRJ51UgKDxA42bpm4RQO2jVPhVSdu1ez6IsyuulBDHTEKAQ493-Dj47S0MAsANQQeiXyghEAUhOmpqZjd0eMHMVT0ffWNPL7md7YuABXqTZKF1ZHKUcq1gn3WVvZhfsr3QMC9p9Pr4oNMKgXTMMPLwC4QEvYyrneLEBUb8jPeiUvr_uP=w640-h434" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Here are the four legs of the flight. After consulting with the AIM AIR team, we carefully choose a safe routing, with stops where we could have AvGas for refueling and overnight stays.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><p></p><p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhwivhGTPZRZbf4X6Tb-he1-LMj_GLbzqHgIhpfj6qcn-dRAh3bYnWrPF73MB3xUacfPC7Uawf36cqzgjQNPee2o6G_b4zlhnthY2t2XXouuQlrEqk9Rjsy4k3yD_fSdFMZCSpnqjYO3dlqnk4EH2b3JnhbBCPuEgqvnFuZzg1V5iooAXvM43oFvDeqMF-N" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhwivhGTPZRZbf4X6Tb-he1-LMj_GLbzqHgIhpfj6qcn-dRAh3bYnWrPF73MB3xUacfPC7Uawf36cqzgjQNPee2o6G_b4zlhnthY2t2XXouuQlrEqk9Rjsy4k3yD_fSdFMZCSpnqjYO3dlqnk4EH2b3JnhbBCPuEgqvnFuZzg1V5iooAXvM43oFvDeqMF-N=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">The AIM AIR team, which was so critical in this journey, sent me off with a time of prayer.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /></p><p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEich2vmSv1TXwJLAyHmMhPhIxHT3wtIi8jarVpFzOnUxnk1WZySsLa4a-LP-bBfyv55SfPMYRHOykmFaOpIK0SJxyJREk-BEYWoDtNiYlvfdOxCxRtBFzhov4dPR_TTh4IZl966D-XahME8lW2ywwzADfNoN73tMilZ4SEme8r79cqpwqxTKfvhW5yMp3j6" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="974" data-original-width="790" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEich2vmSv1TXwJLAyHmMhPhIxHT3wtIi8jarVpFzOnUxnk1WZySsLa4a-LP-bBfyv55SfPMYRHOykmFaOpIK0SJxyJREk-BEYWoDtNiYlvfdOxCxRtBFzhov4dPR_TTh4IZl966D-XahME8lW2ywwzADfNoN73tMilZ4SEme8r79cqpwqxTKfvhW5yMp3j6=w520-h640" width="520" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">First leg: Nairobi to Arua, Uganda</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='478' height='398' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dy_O7orGnz5wh1wzUFyS3EVx4HSidXtnTOIIbxrljPw4fY1DFrWbV2iMyYlUI_0tpfuFnIxcWYy3jNCtHRwQQ' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><span style="font-size: large;"><div style="text-align: center;">Beautiful views of mountains as I departed Kenya.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></span><div><span style="font-size: large;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhpPBB3TWQ1t5SeUoAkjM0mQH3vpiN5qIYaGvuC_NdrpWNA81iOilQVSliCB75od_c3WHn-ffQ0bOMp0ej7qAcVCx0sqRjbVsorrM4B1Im-dmFx0kofm61z3QRPx8mVee-sid6rAq_lqQAC-NW5HcvtMt4MNtZfvD68O3hSNlngH1s8SyGeoKtuvLSpRjG3" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhpPBB3TWQ1t5SeUoAkjM0mQH3vpiN5qIYaGvuC_NdrpWNA81iOilQVSliCB75od_c3WHn-ffQ0bOMp0ej7qAcVCx0sqRjbVsorrM4B1Im-dmFx0kofm61z3QRPx8mVee-sid6rAq_lqQAC-NW5HcvtMt4MNtZfvD68O3hSNlngH1s8SyGeoKtuvLSpRjG3=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Our Cessna 207 performed very well on this leg and I arrived in Arua, Uganda four hours and 1 minute after departure. The AIM AIR team greeted me there and rolled out the drums of AvGas to top off my tanks.<br /><br /></span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj5DcZ5e3wd7uPMqAuT0rgEt_lu2lVRoWM3BA0iIAPIkw5fGSyVk-pB-qYpARgbguM5ZQzg8BLJWpOEbMB2Yj5BboLBkOVA8a_elPV_YTHgky8fjzes3GVY1LfglOhPpCBjNkxdbFlb4gZzGkCw_0c7Ba7dv8YzrxwXFX5vypLTwaTTmXDV4P-xEcIm47tR" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj5DcZ5e3wd7uPMqAuT0rgEt_lu2lVRoWM3BA0iIAPIkw5fGSyVk-pB-qYpARgbguM5ZQzg8BLJWpOEbMB2Yj5BboLBkOVA8a_elPV_YTHgky8fjzes3GVY1LfglOhPpCBjNkxdbFlb4gZzGkCw_0c7Ba7dv8YzrxwXFX5vypLTwaTTmXDV4P-xEcIm47tR=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">As I was securing the aircraft, my AIM AIR host informed me that there was a problem... apparently, the flight permit number that I had used to gain entry into Uganda's airspace was the same one used by a different mission aircraft the previous day. I was told I couldn't leave Uganda until this was sorted out... Needless to say, I was not too happy, but... I know it will all happen in God's good timing.<br /><br />To Be Continued....</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>Stevehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01383960650667942617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2163848949474264481.post-22665561289388617982023-07-19T20:12:00.002+01:002023-07-19T20:12:53.073+01:00The Waiting Game (Nairobi Part Deux)<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">With our aircraft, N207BH, having passed the AIRWORTHINESS inspection (a VERY important detail for an flying machine!), we're eager to get on our way to operations back in Gabon, but there are roadblocks... </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>ROADBLOCK #1</b>: <span style="color: #2b00fe;"><b><i>Clearing Customs</i></b></span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjT3KBHxmZ7iav3AzZHriX2mGdu2Ea8ox-eWfXdOfa-1LE09XPoIP0MsDLsxt3tWz8WRUJYb-F1Z_gAbWi6W56A77V946bZr9b3K4B6tOQyT8wCA0gtSvTGlowdyDcQ4sRwVuZu6C_vyxZsX73wBCQ0z_e9pES5UsdpguANAWdV89rraeqVo36DI-ZbvY6f" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjT3KBHxmZ7iav3AzZHriX2mGdu2Ea8ox-eWfXdOfa-1LE09XPoIP0MsDLsxt3tWz8WRUJYb-F1Z_gAbWi6W56A77V946bZr9b3K4B6tOQyT8wCA0gtSvTGlowdyDcQ4sRwVuZu6C_vyxZsX73wBCQ0z_e9pES5UsdpguANAWdV89rraeqVo36DI-ZbvY6f=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">While Kenyan authorities figure our our Customs bill, we took the <br />advantage of the visit of an Avionics Pro, Joe, who had the time to <br />install some avionics that we planned to do sometime in the future.<br />So, it was necessary to pull apart the instrument panel. <br /></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi0wjKUUZkGvA1CtgkgoSSyNkAoxbpr7nj1rPcyWO-hPjIe_8-qQZoTSZtrcSCiqSBqdOsY21FBo5sauN3FO2JR03uUzu3dex5rzi9WNkvd95eAtA4k6OaySI9m6Rkdcf-bP2Qa1ejaELtqsRyZbgLQgS-gE8St5s7BwT8BZqeZ3ou3XSCZJOHSNUDuRB06" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2538" data-original-width="3411" height="297" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi0wjKUUZkGvA1CtgkgoSSyNkAoxbpr7nj1rPcyWO-hPjIe_8-qQZoTSZtrcSCiqSBqdOsY21FBo5sauN3FO2JR03uUzu3dex5rzi9WNkvd95eAtA4k6OaySI9m6Rkdcf-bP2Qa1ejaELtqsRyZbgLQgS-gE8St5s7BwT8BZqeZ3ou3XSCZJOHSNUDuRB06=w400-h297" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Also, while we waited on Customs, Erica, one of the Kenyan <br />technicians with AIM AIR, helped to repair an issue with<br />our co-pilot door. </span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhZI9pK0OZLTBTO4XwhLIAq9iUr4Sw4z0sG4hPe1WHOxd79HJrDtRI5vku431CexDoAldRY8lXaJb65kiv3ydb7t8KLcOfzrUv4fVYJ1OaB6nDXb76flopU8-Hgg24apzNUtoOwv_yf0N4oQUkoGNc1nOPyk3r95Co2uktDwO1B7b5HOD9z8txg7xvlfvpV" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhZI9pK0OZLTBTO4XwhLIAq9iUr4Sw4z0sG4hPe1WHOxd79HJrDtRI5vku431CexDoAldRY8lXaJb65kiv3ydb7t8KLcOfzrUv4fVYJ1OaB6nDXb76flopU8-Hgg24apzNUtoOwv_yf0N4oQUkoGNc1nOPyk3r95Co2uktDwO1B7b5HOD9z8txg7xvlfvpV=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">The avionics upgrade swaps out some items and makes<br />other items unnecessary. In the picture are some of the <br />items we pulled out... the airplane lost 9 pounds!</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b style="font-size: x-large;">ROADBLOCK #2</b><span style="font-size: x-large;">: </span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: x-large;"><b><i>Flight Permits</i></b></span></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEinK3fZLVl9Bvwo0zlDVuJLgeA9sSuHHjuhyhfnYIJwBIaU1I4Y6bSyvBuv9SQzbflR0zKtHrJpCv0FtkzruHFW5HeYlCQUxG7QelD2KQlXdwT5PlppPKVZQS1yMitJB9MIPET9TFuon_fJLRpY9yeQweMMs5EmS4zf8nM3qqL5ZWLpsbrYd-tjj4am1uIq" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEinK3fZLVl9Bvwo0zlDVuJLgeA9sSuHHjuhyhfnYIJwBIaU1I4Y6bSyvBuv9SQzbflR0zKtHrJpCv0FtkzruHFW5HeYlCQUxG7QelD2KQlXdwT5PlppPKVZQS1yMitJB9MIPET9TFuon_fJLRpY9yeQweMMs5EmS4zf8nM3qqL5ZWLpsbrYd-tjj4am1uIq=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Our Avionics PRO, Joe, went to GREAT lengths to <br />get install our new technology (Garmin G5's)!!!<br />So, before we can fly the airplane, we have to get <br />permits for local flights to test the airplane, then permits <br />for the flight to Gabon.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhucsL-3GNBoXuY0XyKpF8KBbyVhxvE0ulg55JuKS9FrmjSmqO7AYVZGfDT1JmYUvmLTWE-fq0IyIUgdiuWn9uZtvqFDj7qLWeR8I4TAQSxQqc2wCN7m0Rvizd5hEgL02DJLjy9O6EB8qQkCfTleDgMZpGwHeBQ55In4KRiYahQP6vUg3IxnrfWV_6ru65P" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhucsL-3GNBoXuY0XyKpF8KBbyVhxvE0ulg55JuKS9FrmjSmqO7AYVZGfDT1JmYUvmLTWE-fq0IyIUgdiuWn9uZtvqFDj7qLWeR8I4TAQSxQqc2wCN7m0Rvizd5hEgL02DJLjy9O6EB8qQkCfTleDgMZpGwHeBQ55In4KRiYahQP6vUg3IxnrfWV_6ru65P=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Another AIM AIR all-star is Nate R. <br />He's been giving great input. Here, he's checking <br />the installation of a remote magnetometer (yes, <br />it's right next to the Flux Capacitor). Nate has <br />been a great encouragement and helped install <br />some challenging rivets.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEheuhXK-MbgGT8UsFoqpoDqD6u4y8LaC33NWkjnr9A7mCkcATAtegIUJIgxm-KX-JYRwKXOe4L3M0RpJOMhjvJCInD9RFevhR7-DhrbhpJkLg02U70ecEKQyymnECrRDIF-Q_PVkATfvm38B56Ilr7QKyTB8ZzWUi2eocDQpziLOFhokzi8pFPshtF98k69" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEheuhXK-MbgGT8UsFoqpoDqD6u4y8LaC33NWkjnr9A7mCkcATAtegIUJIgxm-KX-JYRwKXOe4L3M0RpJOMhjvJCInD9RFevhR7-DhrbhpJkLg02U70ecEKQyymnECrRDIF-Q_PVkATfvm38B56Ilr7QKyTB8ZzWUi2eocDQpziLOFhokzi8pFPshtF98k69=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">The panel was reconstructed with the new, fancy, Garmin<br />gadgets, and it was coming to life thanks to JOE!<br />While this was happening, other AIM AIR friends were working <br />with civil aviation to work out our flight permits.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjH0zeYhF42P6-4fXCkDUm4Uomgd1lAlQ4RhmjzW5DCuEULkeBYQwNnfyYsLSel6h4GxXBYqY-zK4jRZMlbRTeQj-S5pXBykHXm4USPGBgqBlVxItH77gR7ktMwj3NTCpFvswQcxtOuCeLLa-ATttB0z5GH9ZReGHnHJjYwLCS_E30BLXCXI1M5TpCOE5P6" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjH0zeYhF42P6-4fXCkDUm4Uomgd1lAlQ4RhmjzW5DCuEULkeBYQwNnfyYsLSel6h4GxXBYqY-zK4jRZMlbRTeQj-S5pXBykHXm4USPGBgqBlVxItH77gR7ktMwj3NTCpFvswQcxtOuCeLLa-ATttB0z5GH9ZReGHnHJjYwLCS_E30BLXCXI1M5TpCOE5P6=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">After the installation, Joe did calibration and testing<br />to make sure all was in order.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjS9NLdEyMGqGU1ETkHaGbYu4W_IkHtL2HaFwCN9Ie3H9Q38_3yyZv-PoKxRbxBrBgyqT69bpcNQEOZl5Y0YLi_tPQJrIRju0Z7ZdBjdGs4VfUFqqQMxjjXgsT68Rzn_CVxeq8W4a1_sCRXJ23wPGIdC6r9u2ODntGy3TDqTmxbPbMVONesouCEnm9nS09K" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjS9NLdEyMGqGU1ETkHaGbYu4W_IkHtL2HaFwCN9Ie3H9Q38_3yyZv-PoKxRbxBrBgyqT69bpcNQEOZl5Y0YLi_tPQJrIRju0Z7ZdBjdGs4VfUFqqQMxjjXgsT68Rzn_CVxeq8W4a1_sCRXJ23wPGIdC6r9u2ODntGy3TDqTmxbPbMVONesouCEnm9nS09K" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Then it was time to crank up the aircraft, taxi it to the airport's </span><br /><span style="font-size: medium;">"compass rose" where we verified the accuracy of our compass</span><br /><span style="font-size: medium;">and the new avionics. It was the first time I've operated this </span><br /><span style="font-size: medium;">aircraft, so I was </span><b style="font-size: large;"><i>ECSTATIC!!!<br /></i></b><span style="font-size: medium;">And did I mention....</span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: large; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: large; text-align: center;"><b style="font-size: x-large;">ROADBLOCK #3</b><span style="font-size: x-large;">:</span><span style="font-size: x-large;"> </span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: x-large;"><b><i>Local Issues...</i></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: large; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: large; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj47H_MJ3VqP0uFjrvj5bq-BR9pY1nkLTn1Q32MW4J-9t5uhNxFwzR5s1cIzp3Ez8_c8fm8QpO5wpG37ZihXLuqQIyEdDBq3esD4TAdpd4e0vD_FsbBmN5bD9pNap71_-3RdSLbEadMBGFKoZ7Bnehg5nSM0WIfQQhG-OPiKD-hN2teflCir7iO4spxX1w6" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1638" data-original-width="1574" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj47H_MJ3VqP0uFjrvj5bq-BR9pY1nkLTn1Q32MW4J-9t5uhNxFwzR5s1cIzp3Ez8_c8fm8QpO5wpG37ZihXLuqQIyEdDBq3esD4TAdpd4e0vD_FsbBmN5bD9pNap71_-3RdSLbEadMBGFKoZ7Bnehg5nSM0WIfQQhG-OPiKD-hN2teflCir7iO4spxX1w6=w385-h400" width="385" /></a></div><i style="font-size: small;">(photo credit : Reuters)</i><br /><span style="font-size: medium;">Yep... local demonstrations have closed down the<br />city and impacted our progress. I've stayed in my <br />apartment on at least 2 workdays, so far. Please pray<br />for peace here!</span></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><br />Please consider partnering with us in this important work to <b><i>SHOW </i></b>and <b><i>TELL</i></b> about God's Love. If you would like to specifically assist with one of the above needs, please let me know with an email to "Gabon.Pilot@gmail" and follow the giving instructions below. 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</form>Stevehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01383960650667942617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2163848949474264481.post-55041548306081803152023-07-08T19:21:00.004+01:002023-07-19T17:44:39.178+01:00AIRWORTHY!!!<p> <span style="font-size: large;">Cessna 207 Nairobi FAA Inspection Success!!!</span></p><p><br /></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj6VD2iLryg6080VCSWaHhVoAubrGAqH7yZ7ZDsSYkgyqSR_v4L1lEz7pOKjPQpTMzHKziEWJ5bDeqeia9WoVgchQKRspTJBH-p7zta6JQOWPrmZVvozirjWJ89vJZy_Peayi-HvjkZrOwj4aVMmAWTPqC6RMFk0bSkvQNAhYRS_zGFzME8BSkWZEn8b81I" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj6VD2iLryg6080VCSWaHhVoAubrGAqH7yZ7ZDsSYkgyqSR_v4L1lEz7pOKjPQpTMzHKziEWJ5bDeqeia9WoVgchQKRspTJBH-p7zta6JQOWPrmZVvozirjWJ89vJZy_Peayi-HvjkZrOwj4aVMmAWTPqC6RMFk0bSkvQNAhYRS_zGFzME8BSkWZEn8b81I=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">THIS IS THE CERTIFICATE WE'VE BEEN WAITING<br />OVER 2 YEARS FOR!!! THANK YOU LORD!!!<br /><br />...the rest of the story...</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi7PpiUbnRJP2RtqlFIuMINftReT1ncYSjU_BRzt1jSJHmvqBsFKVq3n019hbCwbtwSwL9eyN3PgTiHhwjFSpFn2o9VMNW7HIzd7-gGIGcDs-RoPlDPtzQO8mDoyR-1TkN9yKG3tfOdC0d-tH4iDcDpdgpVA-svZC4DfylaZ3Ap74yPP5FzK_73JG9rV9J8" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3088" data-original-width="2316" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi7PpiUbnRJP2RtqlFIuMINftReT1ncYSjU_BRzt1jSJHmvqBsFKVq3n019hbCwbtwSwL9eyN3PgTiHhwjFSpFn2o9VMNW7HIzd7-gGIGcDs-RoPlDPtzQO8mDoyR-1TkN9yKG3tfOdC0d-tH4iDcDpdgpVA-svZC4DfylaZ3Ap74yPP5FzK_73JG9rV9J8=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">02 July Flight from Gabon to Kenya for the Inspection <br />of our Cessna 207... FINALLY! We purchased this aircraft<br />in Zambia in 2020... now, 2 and a half years later, after LOTS<br />of read tape and challenges, the inspection was happening!<br /></span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh-J7BjDnrqhgHu0Bbu-N_dfwljxFRD5OixRV74MyxjllBBint9MfWBqwBUC-JYdOPvAUy4qVCnJBH2SirlayBobCcdeZmMUP11a8BtH5qmCV7aP1HLTGCY0HVxVWoZcmb5UA8eHuAOflZa9obKldQMNLCaKVCVNWLoKRzoxhLehUCYbeEfpEoDE9GW4keu" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh-J7BjDnrqhgHu0Bbu-N_dfwljxFRD5OixRV74MyxjllBBint9MfWBqwBUC-JYdOPvAUy4qVCnJBH2SirlayBobCcdeZmMUP11a8BtH5qmCV7aP1HLTGCY0HVxVWoZcmb5UA8eHuAOflZa9obKldQMNLCaKVCVNWLoKRzoxhLehUCYbeEfpEoDE9GW4keu=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">AIM AIR hosted our aircraft for this long journey. <br />It was encouraging to see them also engaging with <br />young, local believers who were on the team, using <br />the tool of aviation to bless people in Jesus' name!<br />These two young women are aircraft technicians.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgOYrubdluTpDG3wc0IHx6u0A4qnHIElchPxjwzZN-brxqgzIJTo5twY7f7cPtv8RyoyIhZusRpA2YYYurZAd7oPJrYb4QfGYYIDWROQQ75_Ne_OFP1X0FoYyOlYiCjdjNPkll-jTV9OsFsPkM8nwGHJKGimlDFEzbqnBoG3pY3pyicIrU7fP_uvuoGVYdT" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3088" data-original-width="2316" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgOYrubdluTpDG3wc0IHx6u0A4qnHIElchPxjwzZN-brxqgzIJTo5twY7f7cPtv8RyoyIhZusRpA2YYYurZAd7oPJrYb4QfGYYIDWROQQ75_Ne_OFP1X0FoYyOlYiCjdjNPkll-jTV9OsFsPkM8nwGHJKGimlDFEzbqnBoG3pY3pyicIrU7fP_uvuoGVYdT=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span><span style="font-size: medium;">This was actually my FIRST time to be with this</span><br /><span style="font-size: medium;">aircraft! I've been blessed by great friends who have</span><br /><span style="font-size: medium;">been volunteering to help out (thank you Dan S., </span><br /><span style="font-size: medium;">Emma L., and the whole AIM AIR team!) </span><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;">(<i>Okay, okay... no more selfies for the rest of this blog...)</i></span></span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgR0Z-8d4gFOur6JrCPMIrk6Zy0hs81F0vFX99FM3taDPpl0bzBrZOD3kWaYMGBVsnmEsVT-UUe_yUhlspcGVxKPWbl9PuxkpeXWIrTqubIT7bxJPkUBNJduB5g0y51KdaVfmT1nUl3NtD8_t1jwUr8Qgy-PZEC4nVkYy-mfS0_OTveVvmOk0oDmkLy0a_A" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgR0Z-8d4gFOur6JrCPMIrk6Zy0hs81F0vFX99FM3taDPpl0bzBrZOD3kWaYMGBVsnmEsVT-UUe_yUhlspcGVxKPWbl9PuxkpeXWIrTqubIT7bxJPkUBNJduB5g0y51KdaVfmT1nUl3NtD8_t1jwUr8Qgy-PZEC4nVkYy-mfS0_OTveVvmOk0oDmkLy0a_A=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">The AIM AIR guys have really prepared the aircraft well-<br />my new friend, Cosmos, and I spent time cleaning and <br />polishing so it looked sharp for the FAA inspector. </span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgzcMWieJq7cjW16KJKVEjg1ew6qhrIW839-znV6FYh0TFGAWoq2kifkJ-pIiqXpwW76BiQ-Dl-OyIHoMvfv_7aHt2yjliq9r747kIalmryagE5fE0LZ763JywZ4y-yUJZxe702Ns3Q3VO1NSgElJ2SJX0KvtZuUpb4X_0wb5cmIX9WnA4TNoC3-ze_7ceO" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgzcMWieJq7cjW16KJKVEjg1ew6qhrIW839-znV6FYh0TFGAWoq2kifkJ-pIiqXpwW76BiQ-Dl-OyIHoMvfv_7aHt2yjliq9r747kIalmryagE5fE0LZ763JywZ4y-yUJZxe702Ns3Q3VO1NSgElJ2SJX0KvtZuUpb4X_0wb5cmIX9WnA4TNoC3-ze_7ceO=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Finally, the day came- 07 July. There was a delay due to visa<br />issues, and then, the day prior, we heard of possible demonstrations<br />in Nairobi! We prayed harder... </span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEglBWt_gFVFyW0Trfj3fYnJA_H0dGoVGS_H4TnSTpaBEBQ5vap6UloIKBjcZSVR-aN1romIeylpKi7ukwChpjwVJKHa7VFpgGTI4FZLP9aSOLmBMjoyt1pKDNOD-48oVkmZT8F1DlUwL428cVJ5kU4dkK5bHuVRhOvgBi9-E4T48eHZlA8xCKVarQNRYaV0" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEglBWt_gFVFyW0Trfj3fYnJA_H0dGoVGS_H4TnSTpaBEBQ5vap6UloIKBjcZSVR-aN1romIeylpKi7ukwChpjwVJKHa7VFpgGTI4FZLP9aSOLmBMjoyt1pKDNOD-48oVkmZT8F1DlUwL428cVJ5kU4dkK5bHuVRhOvgBi9-E4T48eHZlA8xCKVarQNRYaV0=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Praise God, the demonstrations in town did not impact<br />the FAA inspector arriving from his hotel (he's seated).<br />He was very kind and helpful. He reviewed log books<br />and only minor changes were needed in our documents.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg7C1hHlEmEMZhK6dLDmRavEDcc7Rb6l5MZCVlKIPC-wwGumpD3an1kxsHvb6eEgibBLZgfFTE2k8Rc9aP7GMr2zcgoIVOLySDcoUxckpQN7CsVRMVB9GAqX5rjsFxfaZ2EbIPtoJTVYIqUI6yzykUN81ZKNgt5DaOcPRZjkAWhkpzvH7EOzxXcUiZGTsaU" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg7C1hHlEmEMZhK6dLDmRavEDcc7Rb6l5MZCVlKIPC-wwGumpD3an1kxsHvb6eEgibBLZgfFTE2k8Rc9aP7GMr2zcgoIVOLySDcoUxckpQN7CsVRMVB9GAqX5rjsFxfaZ2EbIPtoJTVYIqUI6yzykUN81ZKNgt5DaOcPRZjkAWhkpzvH7EOzxXcUiZGTsaU=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Most of the inspection focuses on the paperwork, but there<br />is a need to actually look at the aircraft... so we were <br />happy to have it all cleaned up and purty.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg194rUjYyhd5CI0uezJ7MR6lKYOsUwHTmTztVBLgnBQT6u3K-oD0WnrUA8AxKmumXF7aDN27-irl7ozggZg9b1XQcxFKrxvvEN_xxf5tlUj4MzMNW4JgJG4LnCrTdNjsaWDBTBZOtPIsQs_nakIfra-1_xOhagcJtx4tg-3qvGuTWy3Ih3p6baxFjoSzdo" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg194rUjYyhd5CI0uezJ7MR6lKYOsUwHTmTztVBLgnBQT6u3K-oD0WnrUA8AxKmumXF7aDN27-irl7ozggZg9b1XQcxFKrxvvEN_xxf5tlUj4MzMNW4JgJG4LnCrTdNjsaWDBTBZOtPIsQs_nakIfra-1_xOhagcJtx4tg-3qvGuTWy3Ih3p6baxFjoSzdo=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">After about 3 hours of inspection, our FAA representative<br />announced that all was in order, he had John H., the AIM AIR<br />director of maintenance, and myself sign the inspection report, <br />then he presented me with the Airworthiness Certificate!!!</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-size: medium;">Thanks you for your prayers and encouragement on this long journey! There were days of frustration and challenges that made me wonder if this event would ever happen.</span><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span>Please consider partnering with us in this important work to <b><i>SHOW </i></b>and <b><i>TELL</i></b> about God's Love. If you would like to specifically assist with one of the above needs, please let me know with an email to "Gabon.Pilot@gmail" and follow the giving instructions below. 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</form></div>Stevehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01383960650667942617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2163848949474264481.post-39582689075072119912023-06-23T11:52:00.001+01:002023-06-23T11:52:32.505+01:00LeTourneau Intern... PART DEUX!<p> </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhC4-e1x2nU7tswWzT5-Dpn3986Qt42O2WAWfSnlKot8vxI74DkbBAODJqxobLS8j-jcJg7GafWzEnYIwulbVRTan5HT96IOvVovaFcgJYya9WZ7osp8CvrW5nSDZ0ijXPCDgkd-eZFO2nFP9mtxtb6txohqVbTu9FhA6r4L7nirwwpuK2QZk7Vy7pQps8a" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhC4-e1x2nU7tswWzT5-Dpn3986Qt42O2WAWfSnlKot8vxI74DkbBAODJqxobLS8j-jcJg7GafWzEnYIwulbVRTan5HT96IOvVovaFcgJYya9WZ7osp8CvrW5nSDZ0ijXPCDgkd-eZFO2nFP9mtxtb6txohqVbTu9FhA6r4L7nirwwpuK2QZk7Vy7pQps8a=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">For the 2nd summer in a row, Chad, a student at <br />LeTourneau University (my alma mater), came <br />to bless us for a 4 week stay.<br /><br /><br /></span></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj2clbFt6_0G6m2_cL3iNReR_-xa2HSWTR1Esi3RSg3hZnmRgAYMnqWlIf6E18qcs1gnXs26aHHInLorbDvNiDUBef_EWAOoP2VwQHeiv_f9aYnlY4nZpl8y9qLYpBumlWIJPhh0vSaaavh7HHZ8U_deARLOwNLklRHXVa71gWTt_zRJucmXIFSF0V36rg_" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1304" data-original-width="894" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj2clbFt6_0G6m2_cL3iNReR_-xa2HSWTR1Esi3RSg3hZnmRgAYMnqWlIf6E18qcs1gnXs26aHHInLorbDvNiDUBef_EWAOoP2VwQHeiv_f9aYnlY4nZpl8y9qLYpBumlWIJPhh0vSaaavh7HHZ8U_deARLOwNLklRHXVa71gWTt_zRJucmXIFSF0V36rg_=w275-h400" width="275" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Chad has about 3 years to go at LeTourneau<br />in their mission aviation program.<br />He pitched in on a variety of projects-<br />here, helping with some rain water <br />collection at our residence.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><p></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh5NPscGW9GDooE3KM1j4M3hU1tG9Dv4_FIigwvp5UkVF6pGRW9NYeD4g3RFChucqbG_zE9X8KWRmNHJ_X4pVpzJPOSgncZKmPkjgWg8tVBgcIgl-iAe5nriVlTm2FQanE9ap5m76fyNEyCwljWS9viXsLHq0JGVZ2k1b_bMGZ7wx6ECNyx7RzGRRLElfDe" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1352" data-original-width="1174" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh5NPscGW9GDooE3KM1j4M3hU1tG9Dv4_FIigwvp5UkVF6pGRW9NYeD4g3RFChucqbG_zE9X8KWRmNHJ_X4pVpzJPOSgncZKmPkjgWg8tVBgcIgl-iAe5nriVlTm2FQanE9ap5m76fyNEyCwljWS9viXsLHq0JGVZ2k1b_bMGZ7wx6ECNyx7RzGRRLElfDe=w347-h400" width="347" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Chad was key in helping to think through the <br />best way to load our Cessna 207 in the shipping<br />container and then execute the plan in<br />Cameroon.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><p></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhu7tT71162Pl4JuMbeebKagd6YjSJMhpLPxnTs-P7Rh2MfyOLCBA9z8hG4-Vu8rFDzEl0-aCg4Fy60ABBsTGlwZLtgv_BpRJEmPxL0EX_loA1cx2KoiBE6FBp6_WULLF4QvlA-cQ9C3IGU9fCcpH_9Wer4NBKI2mbBNs4DYS0v0kopeTpfiU3K-xuyimHm" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhu7tT71162Pl4JuMbeebKagd6YjSJMhpLPxnTs-P7Rh2MfyOLCBA9z8hG4-Vu8rFDzEl0-aCg4Fy60ABBsTGlwZLtgv_BpRJEmPxL0EX_loA1cx2KoiBE6FBp6_WULLF4QvlA-cQ9C3IGU9fCcpH_9Wer4NBKI2mbBNs4DYS0v0kopeTpfiU3K-xuyimHm=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">I had budgeted a full week to the project to <br />containerize the aircraft, however, with Chad's<br />assistance, we knocked it out in about two and<br />a half days of work!</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgJjevLukzW6YxSRAGx41zCcTsT5lFDlBjgwetXMdW-nf0K_NLILMsIWaUXPFqWiiC_mI-nAFiLkvX8DZl70H1x9ApTVOm0u9A3i_Vn1zRgagTpjKMG6ZOywZf7lGrRIWy0JHJRvf_7wtnvXaMnfuOh2zPsbHfUoAX5K_VPO3e_yy-Kg1C1YwXF9Y44GaS9" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1156" data-original-width="1754" height="264" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgJjevLukzW6YxSRAGx41zCcTsT5lFDlBjgwetXMdW-nf0K_NLILMsIWaUXPFqWiiC_mI-nAFiLkvX8DZl70H1x9ApTVOm0u9A3i_Vn1zRgagTpjKMG6ZOywZf7lGrRIWy0JHJRvf_7wtnvXaMnfuOh2zPsbHfUoAX5K_VPO3e_yy-Kg1C1YwXF9Y44GaS9=w400-h264" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Chad served many years in the military and,<br />prior to that, lived in Africa as a youth-<br />his family served in missions!</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhyjLYQe_0D0Dz0D_V8XlCdGguoSY7SnEOceIGQu9f1eNai8e7lANpV0s3PljWgwALyJRXam7xwzzTVqooKKQruMbuEixVyUSzskjVju2QH8xyBuHI0-nmvWKVBQ2k4RUOFkeYKpuYZhkPE4LAW9S9lefWlP__EEXw01NtyAjtsch0zdx5I1GZQ16XRREnC" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1034" data-original-width="1420" height="291" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhyjLYQe_0D0Dz0D_V8XlCdGguoSY7SnEOceIGQu9f1eNai8e7lANpV0s3PljWgwALyJRXam7xwzzTVqooKKQruMbuEixVyUSzskjVju2QH8xyBuHI0-nmvWKVBQ2k4RUOFkeYKpuYZhkPE4LAW9S9lefWlP__EEXw01NtyAjtsch0zdx5I1GZQ16XRREnC=w400-h291" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">We would love to have you visit!<br />There are a wide variety of ways to serve here.<br />Visitors, like Chad, bring a new level of energy, <br />encouragement, and help projects move along<br />at a faster pace. They also get to see the local church<br />in action and how Gabonese believers are living out<br />their faith.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><p></p>Please consider partnering with us in this important work to <b><i>SHOW </i></b>and <b><i>TELL</i></b> about God's Love. If you would like to specifically assist with one of the above needs, please let me know with an email to "Gabon.Pilot@gmail" and follow the giving instructions below. Merci Beaucoup!<p><span style="font-size: medium;">OPTIONS TO CONTRIBUTE:</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.cmalliance.org/give/gift?desc=Gabon Airplane" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: medium;">DONATE THROUGH </span><span style="font-size: large;">the <span style="color: #a64d79;"><b>ALLIANCE</b></span> </span><span style="font-size: medium;">(click)</span></a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">PAYPAL THROUGH </span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><b>THINGS ABOVE PROJECT</b></span> </span><span style="font-size: medium;">(click below)</span></p><form action="https://www.paypal.com/donate" method="post" target="_top">
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</form>Stevehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01383960650667942617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2163848949474264481.post-7353107460097436952023-06-12T16:04:00.000+01:002023-06-12T16:04:05.441+01:00Containerization Exaltation!!!<p>It's a bittersweet thing... sending our very first airplane, the one that literally launched the aviation program, here in Gabon, back to the US in a shipping container, but, we are happy to get it closer to it's next chapter of life. Here are some highlights to the story...</p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjMV9cAZmh8SMCadVQoE6fU7UpeGSt55gRRwKQHrKgC4vzAXwddXJ-sZYdkarXsrhcOdR1Faxg95vxx9LIfUWNv-lpG4SEWH2eMaWSJspjxSBEzLX5YmGkKolK1wfrdtJ7c-vlt0ktA1ObvrewMSs5IL0u9wqoOJ2UWnhLZOq5oRVRbFeKCyEoJLT1tvg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjMV9cAZmh8SMCadVQoE6fU7UpeGSt55gRRwKQHrKgC4vzAXwddXJ-sZYdkarXsrhcOdR1Faxg95vxx9LIfUWNv-lpG4SEWH2eMaWSJspjxSBEzLX5YmGkKolK1wfrdtJ7c-vlt0ktA1ObvrewMSs5IL0u9wqoOJ2UWnhLZOq5oRVRbFeKCyEoJLT1tvg=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Once upon a time, a lot of people, mostly in the US and Gabon, prayed and supported<br />the launch of aviation service, in Gabon, in partnership with local churches, <br />to benefit their social works, especially Bongolo Hospital. This Cessna 207<br />was purchased, refurbished, and put into service in 2009. </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjfJjvVwRLk3Gtv9MDwiCTo1YTE_BLGShd22m2u9vocpzuvT6KKIpfM0tQDfqVWMKQ2rf8vco4ju0LFdlgWfC2wZUsPbqtVlO2un2tYfXicGTAQvvA2-WM1emp_Yr_xUJuukvbQr0ll9RGB9lxAUoYBUD8FljUsqW_ekSFV8V_KKJ2HgQKTaD-dDSNDDA" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="1024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjfJjvVwRLk3Gtv9MDwiCTo1YTE_BLGShd22m2u9vocpzuvT6KKIpfM0tQDfqVWMKQ2rf8vco4ju0LFdlgWfC2wZUsPbqtVlO2un2tYfXicGTAQvvA2-WM1emp_Yr_xUJuukvbQr0ll9RGB9lxAUoYBUD8FljUsqW_ekSFV8V_KKJ2HgQKTaD-dDSNDDA=w400-h400" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The airplane served for 100's of hours until an inspection in 2020 showed<br />some corrosion advancing near the landing gear attach points that <br />needed special attention. So, we spent time considering the best<br />course of action, but couldn't act mainly due to the pandemic.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiW8KvfmAx9uE8QoFbHXQwgyZQi6MS2zRcdetK1B_5XYI_nolwFMint2GJ25sA361x2h-PhwAE1CdSxby9_VGuqDMPw9TLMDmsQ_iKgXSg7dgMliapLc6Lb84gm2A1AGutLlaKhtT4euuNh1kidYgzVy4Y2B-npqsy5mk_kX1IY3HfqipjHZ3arUCEMNA" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiW8KvfmAx9uE8QoFbHXQwgyZQi6MS2zRcdetK1B_5XYI_nolwFMint2GJ25sA361x2h-PhwAE1CdSxby9_VGuqDMPw9TLMDmsQ_iKgXSg7dgMliapLc6Lb84gm2A1AGutLlaKhtT4euuNh1kidYgzVy4Y2B-npqsy5mk_kX1IY3HfqipjHZ3arUCEMNA=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We gave many passengers their first ride in a small airplane and <br />some their first ride in an airplane EVER!!!</td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjW6vUC1Y5eW4Kh5_eX6uEMH1sCko0JENuOwP4sxsLpUSjiXTQcXJAB51O9GZdY4x3eBIrVdRJLY2N53DB4QB4NSFUq9JBRRkX7CnYWWnS-YD_vxnnA0ki4FCo62YZTShwuHUkPjlTGGtsG7aBFb3R3DfIzu50rEtp2xZ3flio3IcE2OdVCsho2n699Tw" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1932" data-original-width="2576" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjW6vUC1Y5eW4Kh5_eX6uEMH1sCko0JENuOwP4sxsLpUSjiXTQcXJAB51O9GZdY4x3eBIrVdRJLY2N53DB4QB4NSFUq9JBRRkX7CnYWWnS-YD_vxnnA0ki4FCo62YZTShwuHUkPjlTGGtsG7aBFb3R3DfIzu50rEtp2xZ3flio3IcE2OdVCsho2n699Tw=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">...many colleagues to and from the capital city, medivacs, patients, <br />100's of pounds of medicines and medical equipment....</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhsFJgl4sRE_uV5gsAbob6NevMa8iy2zj3cvL-G22W9mFW_eSdW0OwNfEM0i-x8WtotIUWRYt_8IDYeGsbRlNTuZW4WCAOW7nEe7I3GH9hAA05iWtXljEsFn2bX4iJWBnznwSUjtKtaKZ-M_X_WK1gdNDIk-WY6Auzxqm6IR_e5YUO2CeR4S0jQWgbzGg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhsFJgl4sRE_uV5gsAbob6NevMa8iy2zj3cvL-G22W9mFW_eSdW0OwNfEM0i-x8WtotIUWRYt_8IDYeGsbRlNTuZW4WCAOW7nEe7I3GH9hAA05iWtXljEsFn2bX4iJWBnznwSUjtKtaKZ-M_X_WK1gdNDIk-WY6Auzxqm6IR_e5YUO2CeR4S0jQWgbzGg=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Little did I know... in November of 2020, this would be my last flight<br />in N207FD... for now! This is the SIL Cameroon hangar in Yaounde, Cameroon.<br />We are still praying about what is the best<br />for the future of this great bird. </td></tr></tbody></table><br />Then... just now in June 2023... here is the state that I would find N207FD...<p></p><p><br /></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhrM9U2hleYSlF0D_SOiVfXMVbWtV_oJ5Y80cpklzdyzgQeZ5qzFm98HBuuu6AFEwEoXw94nJZDq5xUznsKyy19oYy9orleiim46ECLkOguGqsh-DF5LFt2OvBi45QG7dy3jh7bQVNgEpUjFIy5miGnGgpTdkQjqVk0c0KKR-iHrkP9IhaINm7QsHeB8g" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhrM9U2hleYSlF0D_SOiVfXMVbWtV_oJ5Y80cpklzdyzgQeZ5qzFm98HBuuu6AFEwEoXw94nJZDq5xUznsKyy19oYy9orleiim46ECLkOguGqsh-DF5LFt2OvBi45QG7dy3jh7bQVNgEpUjFIy5miGnGgpTdkQjqVk0c0KKR-iHrkP9IhaINm7QsHeB8g=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The team at SIL Cameroon were so kind to help the disassembly process<br />and have it ready to be containerized. We started in earnest on Friday, 09 June. </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg30whSLJMe4lHDSYyEws9FQ5yLQKLJGrNSCxvdMIWM0bxOEa0wAAD1W3RXXe9XhXgdT2IehXVjYvQfd9W5SqPrK7bkipOAIpj-gTff9fJP33Rka-cWlmpmKXaB74xKzuf0TKLfFrg8gOyNGE9Rxc0KL5OQWrpIqt69rWfwas-beEKgZ4ezKeDQB5F2Xw" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg30whSLJMe4lHDSYyEws9FQ5yLQKLJGrNSCxvdMIWM0bxOEa0wAAD1W3RXXe9XhXgdT2IehXVjYvQfd9W5SqPrK7bkipOAIpj-gTff9fJP33Rka-cWlmpmKXaB74xKzuf0TKLfFrg8gOyNGE9Rxc0KL5OQWrpIqt69rWfwas-beEKgZ4ezKeDQB5F2Xw=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We filled up the interior with aircraft parts wrapped in blankets, taped up,<br />sitting in a sandwich of layers of foam, topped by some more layers of <br />interior plastic molding, then a cut up cardboard box for the topping<br />with another set of ratchet straps.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgrWzZQQnCVqHg_GT__5K4agxvI1UGQne7oBaeR4TAb6VaZbnfsF2Kz8cgyM3k_B7qaR-HqzFio2zU336Aq6f7iFmJjaY07NLXs6y9pz5-zM5xBtTSDrvztISH-MsjgM0W5Uo7mc9eM_oQKZ-fE-yWHg8pQrcIgBz4mV_ZxNWCEVaZLWNu23B15dtk8Ow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgrWzZQQnCVqHg_GT__5K4agxvI1UGQne7oBaeR4TAb6VaZbnfsF2Kz8cgyM3k_B7qaR-HqzFio2zU336Aq6f7iFmJjaY07NLXs6y9pz5-zM5xBtTSDrvztISH-MsjgM0W5Uo7mc9eM_oQKZ-fE-yWHg8pQrcIgBz4mV_ZxNWCEVaZLWNu23B15dtk8Ow=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Once we knew what could fit IN the airplane that we'd end up rolling <br />into the container, we fixed out attention on what else had to get <br />fastened down for the journey across the the Atlantic Ocean.<br />(LeTourneau U intern, Chad, in the pic... couldn't have done <br />this without him!!!)</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjDLPpUCXfmiwg78PvdwcfO-Z4BacbJHAwRjFDVC-kFKm4RyQs9q_UA85gc0M5lvmn2R18bdkZ60VYLzReL65hIEglFQAMWft1uLBsFtxC8PNswq4emhCKqFP8LEn_wXpQmAOIdDFDuHU3rLhT0W8P3QH-JyFl89XgUUQtm0Le7MVB7gvh2WBnQuUPSjQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjDLPpUCXfmiwg78PvdwcfO-Z4BacbJHAwRjFDVC-kFKm4RyQs9q_UA85gc0M5lvmn2R18bdkZ60VYLzReL65hIEglFQAMWft1uLBsFtxC8PNswq4emhCKqFP8LEn_wXpQmAOIdDFDuHU3rLhT0W8P3QH-JyFl89XgUUQtm0Le7MVB7gvh2WBnQuUPSjQ=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">PRO TIP... if your the one helping to guide the tail into the container, <br />ALWAYS make sure there will be wiggle room to get back <br />out... otherwise... it may be a couple months and another<br />continent until you are freed.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiyn-UR4Jzgm8PEOLlcLoYc3nrtNpIPF7HAXrW-_ICsaezEErFEUEsABcfKmmqU_kaHal-_f6IHCjScdHXu7C8gExUolFot_t46EXB5Kh50AyBE9e0UYOJujI-Ie0SNZ557q4YJYNEnOjjKbDXGNU7vYuyJKH92xNs56mVUgwmabNZ5tJCaObfchz0hEQ" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiyn-UR4Jzgm8PEOLlcLoYc3nrtNpIPF7HAXrW-_ICsaezEErFEUEsABcfKmmqU_kaHal-_f6IHCjScdHXu7C8gExUolFot_t46EXB5Kh50AyBE9e0UYOJujI-Ie0SNZ557q4YJYNEnOjjKbDXGNU7vYuyJKH92xNs56mVUgwmabNZ5tJCaObfchz0hEQ=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Other part that we didn't strap to the wall, we made another foam<br />sandwich on the floor of the container and strapped them in, as well <br />as the landing gear. We had 36 ratchet straps and used 35!!!</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhOqUhuFzuYgsMVlPbSAtALteZIZimfdlqFm5KttngEDAod4lhStrZClBCeTYHADJY5YoUBulbE8VDgaV30kVyPINGC-_SlEXsf9dvwE90M-5Xlt_hS5dHQlPajOZ3ZNxmy-GcAkYcqYpODauHLg4SC11yNFiQCQj0DTNN_BExNMdwXdBd2M0g8KyMBXw" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhOqUhuFzuYgsMVlPbSAtALteZIZimfdlqFm5KttngEDAod4lhStrZClBCeTYHADJY5YoUBulbE8VDgaV30kVyPINGC-_SlEXsf9dvwE90M-5Xlt_hS5dHQlPajOZ3ZNxmy-GcAkYcqYpODauHLg4SC11yNFiQCQj0DTNN_BExNMdwXdBd2M0g8KyMBXw=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Here's the customs agent (left) and the shipping agent<br />at the end of the load today. It went very smooth!</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgJdVjJf_o1Ib6FzlwgNIE92dfN2A2iWnDPY5oomeB_SzRVh42DHNJbshj25EpTDbE3am6kWfWJ2T-CS_wW8VyWeB975DbbrvlFbNIeu71xtoSPo38O10LlH1Z_2jrtHkgWcpLXK00PXxhjqcPvIWyxv8X-LrV1-zMnyIxmDUVeBxF1sEfshaRJtwW1zQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgJdVjJf_o1Ib6FzlwgNIE92dfN2A2iWnDPY5oomeB_SzRVh42DHNJbshj25EpTDbE3am6kWfWJ2T-CS_wW8VyWeB975DbbrvlFbNIeu71xtoSPo38O10LlH1Z_2jrtHkgWcpLXK00PXxhjqcPvIWyxv8X-LrV1-zMnyIxmDUVeBxF1sEfshaRJtwW1zQ=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The final step- putting the registered seal on the container!<br />Thanks for all your support and encouragement!<br />It's our great joy to share the love of God through<br />the tool of aviation to many people in need in remote<br />corners of the globe.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><p></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>
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Delayed 'til 4th July)</b></span></i></span></p><p><br /></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg8g1EsNO10ffmKRZ8xV2UYiK6HN5-Z971YFIXrbw2R6GJEjyf4JTWllHzyJmtGT4lkvFOP8ujDNUPhHJUjtAil8ToX2tkFbRTM0k5LMJzXWabOknG6qyFEpvp9BnuFLxe-QLvYvWahpgSQ8aQ_i4HtudXreKUdrkuFUxhexpVEq-a7u5owgfVvAtS0OA" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="726" data-original-width="888" height="326" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg8g1EsNO10ffmKRZ8xV2UYiK6HN5-Z971YFIXrbw2R6GJEjyf4JTWllHzyJmtGT4lkvFOP8ujDNUPhHJUjtAil8ToX2tkFbRTM0k5LMJzXWabOknG6qyFEpvp9BnuFLxe-QLvYvWahpgSQ8aQ_i4HtudXreKUdrkuFUxhexpVEq-a7u5owgfVvAtS0OA=w400-h326" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">All our documents, both required and supplementary, have been <br />approved! The FAA inspection representative found an open<br />date on his calendar.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiPfQ5a5C7ZEUziLyxajWGptY833KrMOtPKBIIb5TRYEnCRPJxjmr7OCJx-Ag86zfUxp8LuJ3v3hVn3iLeFXtwahSWXsSEPuvhsD-XxV2Nr87KzMoAF9wlnCLG-XEjKcb7yCZOOmZ4ETJ33qWIaBkKgNJspn9F9WuBSTpPxNMM8J8DAaN5nA8eXUxG-tg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1320" data-original-width="1934" height="272" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiPfQ5a5C7ZEUziLyxajWGptY833KrMOtPKBIIb5TRYEnCRPJxjmr7OCJx-Ag86zfUxp8LuJ3v3hVn3iLeFXtwahSWXsSEPuvhsD-XxV2Nr87KzMoAF9wlnCLG-XEjKcb7yCZOOmZ4ETJ33qWIaBkKgNJspn9F9WuBSTpPxNMM8J8DAaN5nA8eXUxG-tg=w400-h272" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">THANK YOU for supporting this long journey.<br />It's not quite over yet, but this is a MAJOR <br />step forward.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjSTuWJT6WlaR_SiGiavJF5dRDSMweIn5O7GBiszu5yeJ9zWwe0pT-CcrlQ1AL-OKr9OMicYOy1od9grg9_iaHBFyiTIcThVwkD_uB1-6cA8XDrpmGAfFm0NlMDoQLm8USScjPLasAisg_-znNx9PUan5v3YzNDTzP7v5chq0jF4TfkLspYJRgs4ojorg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1340" height="322" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjSTuWJT6WlaR_SiGiavJF5dRDSMweIn5O7GBiszu5yeJ9zWwe0pT-CcrlQ1AL-OKr9OMicYOy1od9grg9_iaHBFyiTIcThVwkD_uB1-6cA8XDrpmGAfFm0NlMDoQLm8USScjPLasAisg_-znNx9PUan5v3YzNDTzP7v5chq0jF4TfkLspYJRgs4ojorg=w400-h322" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">TAIL NUMBER N207BH<br />In this pic you see the Zambian registration that was <br />placed there in the 1980's after it was imported <br />from the US.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjdMh58ABSq1OlPHLeUMJHNG-0H7Lv0D4BiB3KtaPh0WRIe1Iy-S8ANXUuKf6H4k_LG79EvEBCzwDcnJe0x8H9LvbzPMhI64h0gbcKritJcf3-9nbtJTUz6gyTp3GwGa7vryzLHLMncOl6YhylfJt2ymrMeiksyrKvnTYBX4XYQfr1I9FrZbf9-Df6XKA" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1332" height="324" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjdMh58ABSq1OlPHLeUMJHNG-0H7Lv0D4BiB3KtaPh0WRIe1Iy-S8ANXUuKf6H4k_LG79EvEBCzwDcnJe0x8H9LvbzPMhI64h0gbcKritJcf3-9nbtJTUz6gyTp3GwGa7vryzLHLMncOl6YhylfJt2ymrMeiksyrKvnTYBX4XYQfr1I9FrZbf9-Df6XKA=w400-h324" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">This Cessna 207 features the same engine our current aircraft<br />has, but with a turbo-charger. We are thankful that an AIM <br />AIR pilot, based in Nairobi, with years of experience with <br />this engine, will be my co-pilot in the long flights back to Gabon.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj04-dNsCFYV8u1r4L17W3hfG5Fg_fLXy0SayrTDrpd-0tu6uqeEA2sNvQBtUnifEh40KaPNDFTW-rp5dx8Ihxp8jX8gmFa8tjEbV__o9l7yJG_4sOScLBithD6sU9wWI2V7jxj-mo5fI764kTE_wYTRTPrN0PzmHDjQI9cmCkTUBFNohZ385IBYqSn9w" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="722" data-original-width="1702" height="272" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj04-dNsCFYV8u1r4L17W3hfG5Fg_fLXy0SayrTDrpd-0tu6uqeEA2sNvQBtUnifEh40KaPNDFTW-rp5dx8Ihxp8jX8gmFa8tjEbV__o9l7yJG_4sOScLBithD6sU9wWI2V7jxj-mo5fI764kTE_wYTRTPrN0PzmHDjQI9cmCkTUBFNohZ385IBYqSn9w=w640-h272" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">It will be great to have the larger, 8 seat aircraft, back in our <br />operation. We look forward to MANY years of service with <br />"Bravo Hotel". Thank you again for your support.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh4UHWlLMqmiHxFvPWpxJuYJaXq9MaMWbQ-PTVlh8Y4w7A-32wVsfJREQ9p3-gRjP4fVx1jqtOfJHZH4NZ5rZpNfxZjtu1FB1cZyZGajqYhOywLywXqOhb3QJkvWlJfrv9686VhGL8cG15SHGxQ-5-du4NQUl7yN1UDV-uORnjqxh2JVyN2SJu22KfrCw" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="722" data-original-width="890" height="324" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh4UHWlLMqmiHxFvPWpxJuYJaXq9MaMWbQ-PTVlh8Y4w7A-32wVsfJREQ9p3-gRjP4fVx1jqtOfJHZH4NZ5rZpNfxZjtu1FB1cZyZGajqYhOywLywXqOhb3QJkvWlJfrv9686VhGL8cG15SHGxQ-5-du4NQUl7yN1UDV-uORnjqxh2JVyN2SJu22KfrCw=w400-h324" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">The large double cargo doors and high useful load make the C207<br />a desirable aircraft for skydiving, rural air-taxi bush ops (many <br />are used in Alaska), and mission aviation.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiuUndh3JgsSA1k6-1Lpdodk9-3aeV3NNoXkqj6XxYEYX9jKtr1EraMcbfDM7cSONRcuO9G4GVtyxq3MA0mllRlGrxUmRaLdIoJe-y8WPyKdJwFsRctaqAF_-gxUDc8JmDHlEJefivl720dkMsGdBEOuqtKEvrTkTMpChlsgHyoBOdIS6XX6bWl4jKutA" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="728" data-original-width="1808" height="258" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiuUndh3JgsSA1k6-1Lpdodk9-3aeV3NNoXkqj6XxYEYX9jKtr1EraMcbfDM7cSONRcuO9G4GVtyxq3MA0mllRlGrxUmRaLdIoJe-y8WPyKdJwFsRctaqAF_-gxUDc8JmDHlEJefivl720dkMsGdBEOuqtKEvrTkTMpChlsgHyoBOdIS6XX6bWl4jKutA=w640-h258" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Doesn't it look inviting?!?<br />Come to Gabon and check it out!</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><p></p>
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</form>Stevehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01383960650667942617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2163848949474264481.post-55668671546919945992023-05-17T17:31:00.004+01:002023-05-17T17:41:19.305+01:00WANNA BUILD A HANGAR WITH ME?!?<p> OCTOBER 16 to 27... Y'ALL COME!</p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj-7kIn9YVvGoP0Mi0fWTN0rLz73T1UTDd91QjolFIYZIbk5y3MMNkumWWVcZcQUlcB2jgBtUypNAzuk6T97AJwll5zKK8n-aBr0euP0peI0aKVFtRIUujyjnh_XAEZHq_jm9I2p7pyMYZ2oMEzXX8-wPM3gvDv8Xfon3-EhKLptpDfnCwSP9biQjbEag" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3088" data-original-width="2316" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj-7kIn9YVvGoP0Mi0fWTN0rLz73T1UTDd91QjolFIYZIbk5y3MMNkumWWVcZcQUlcB2jgBtUypNAzuk6T97AJwll5zKK8n-aBr0euP0peI0aKVFtRIUujyjnh_XAEZHq_jm9I2p7pyMYZ2oMEzXX8-wPM3gvDv8Xfon3-EhKLptpDfnCwSP9biQjbEag=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The local Mayor (in black shirt) and his lovely wife<br />visited our aging, rotting, hangar this week! They <br />approved the NEW HANGAR PROJECT!</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><b style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana; font-size: 14px;">THE WORK:</b><span class="Apple-converted-space" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana; font-size: 14px;"> </span><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana; font-size: 14px;">construction of a larger aircraft hangar to replace the old, rotting structure we currently use. The new one will be done</span><span class="Apple-converted-space" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana; font-size: 14px;"> </span><u style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana; font-size: 14px;">without</u><span class="Apple-converted-space" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana; font-size: 14px;"> </span><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana; font-size: 14px;">use of wood in the structure (metal structure; cement block) and will serve the national Alliance church in Gabon for many years to come. </span><p></p><div style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana; font-size: 14px;"><br /></div><div style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana; font-size: 14px;"><b>THE VISION:</b><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>The space will be large enough to provide for the vision the Lord has given the church (and Bongolo Hospital)- to have space for operations as well as training the next pilots and mechanics to join the team.</div><div style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana; font-size: 14px;"><br /></div><div style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana; font-size: 14px;"><b>THE NEEDS:</b><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>We need prayer support and financial support as well as participants in a short term mission team to assist in the final assembly phase.</div><div style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana; font-size: 14px;"><br /></div><div style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana; font-size: 14px;"><b>PRAYER:</b><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>We believe prayer to be the first work of this effort. We’re asking the Lord to align our hearts with HIS and that this effort is joining in what HE IS ALREADY doing to express His Love and expand His Kingdom.</div><div style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana; font-size: 14px;"><br /></div><div style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana; font-size: 14px;"><b>FINANCES:</b> Praise the Lord, we have already received several gifts and have pledges for a significant amount the materials needed! To help <a href="http://www.GabonAirplane.org">www.GabonAirplane.org</a> for giving info.</div><div style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana; font-size: 14px;"><br /></div><div style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana; font-size: 14px;"><b>PARTICIPANT COSTS:</b><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>We estimate a round trip airline cost at about $1400, in-country transport costs at about $450, lodging and meals (for 10 days) at about $600 and the visa... We just found out US Citizens are FREE! YAY! We are asking each participant to be responsible for covering the costs of their visit. We also humbly ask you to please consider asking your sending faith community to make a gift to also help with this projects costs. (Note: the only travel shot you will need is for Yellow Fever- a common shot for traveling to tropical zones of the world.)</div><div style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana; font-size: 14px;"><br /></div><div style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana; font-size: 14px;">We are a small project and depend on this type of partnership to accomplish the work. Thank you for considering this. I am available to do video conferencing to your Sunday School classes or worship services or other to assist you to promote this. Likewise, I plan to do a short video announcement that high-lights the project and need that you can share with others. (note: assisting with the project funds, over and above your travel costs, is not a pre-requisite for your participation).</div><div style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana; font-size: 14px;"><br /></div><div style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana; font-size: 14px;"><b>IMPORTANT DATES:</b></div><div style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana; font-size: 14px;"><br /></div><div style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana; font-size: 14px;">23 May to 06 June- Advance team of our two point people, Paul Davis and Keith Moser. They will meet with local engineers to finalize the design and lay out the material needs including the machines and tools.</div><div style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana; font-size: 14px;"><br /></div><div style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana; font-size: 14px;">SUMMER- Local believers will use the design to lay out the foundational elements of the new hangar and assemble all the materials.</div><div style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana; font-size: 14px;"><br /></div><div style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana; font-size: 14px;"><b><i><span style="color: #0433ff;">16 OCT to 27 OCT</span></i></b>-<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><b>SHORT TERM MISSION TRIP</b><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>for the final phase of construction. We’ll need those that are willing to do things from swing a hammer to assist in meal preparation for the team of visitors from the US (some of you!) as well as our local believers. (Note: this date is a bit later in the year due juggling some dynamics like a presidential election in the country followed by some mission team conference dates). </div><div style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana; font-size: 14px;"><br /></div><div style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana; font-size: 14px;">A short video highlighting what the hangar looks like after a rain, due to its age...</div><div div="" style="padding: 75% 0px 0px; position: relative;"><iframe allow="autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/827704208?h=cd80f5db1a&badge=0&autopause=0&player_id=0&app_id=58479" style="height: 100%; left: 0; position: absolute; top: 0; width: 100%;" title="IMG_1002"></iframe></div><script src="https://player.vimeo.com/api/player.js"></script><br /><div style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana; font-size: 14px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana; font-size: 14px;"><b>NEXT STEPS:</b></div><div style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana; font-size: 14px;"><br /></div><div style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana; font-size: 14px;">Please let me know what role you are interested in… prayer support, financial support, project advocate (sharing with your local group/church about the need and giving project updates), and/or<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><i>SHORT TERM MISSION TRIP PARTICIPAN</i>T (even if it’s just a “maybe”). Email me at Gabon.Pilot@gmail.com.</div><div style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana; font-size: 14px;"><br /></div><div style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana; font-size: 14px;">For those that feel they may be able to participate in the October mission trip, more details will follow about how to apply for the visa and more. We have a visitor coordinator that will take care of all those details for you.</div><div style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana; font-size: 14px;"><br /></div><div style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana; font-size: 14px;"><br /></div>
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</form>Stevehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01383960650667942617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2163848949474264481.post-12036816860999596772023-05-04T17:42:00.000+01:002023-05-04T17:42:16.515+01:002023 Focus<p> The big items we need your prayers and support with this year...</p><p><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">1. NEW HANGAR</span></b></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj3_dUFzkirvhLmUGNQ6gREVtNNzGVoLkiOcLWRK5kWBpS3Ic0uKEca-mB1uJMTMqK8oTa8dyO29icOOGGH18Ud1W44ZnLbb5syQSaIlkZpwDxwh5rPFfW9qg1BLqd_M-or1iZycRcm24iOeAMy3moXW7bRlQrH_PoyMshN36Lt43CA41FaCmn5oLviWw" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="323" data-original-width="615" height="210" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj3_dUFzkirvhLmUGNQ6gREVtNNzGVoLkiOcLWRK5kWBpS3Ic0uKEca-mB1uJMTMqK8oTa8dyO29icOOGGH18Ud1W44ZnLbb5syQSaIlkZpwDxwh5rPFfW9qg1BLqd_M-or1iZycRcm24iOeAMy3moXW7bRlQrH_PoyMshN36Lt43CA41FaCmn5oLviWw=w400-h210" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our current hangar is slowly rotting away, despite efforts to save it.<br /><span style="color: #2b00fe;">VISION: Larger, more durable hangar; space for education, <br />a training aircraft, work stations, and more.</span><br /><b>MAY/JUNE '23</b>: Advance team visit (get foundation & walls going)<br /><b>JUL/AUG/SEP '23</b>: Local Team continue work & assembling finish material<br /><b>OCT '23</b>: (16th-27th) Final Assembly Short Term Mission Team<br />(lift & crane set beams in place; cabinets & workbench assembly; & more!)<br /><b><span style="color: red;">NEEDS:</span></b><br />- Visiting team of 6-8 to partner with local team in October<br />(if interested, email gabon.pilot@gmail)<br />- Financial gifts for purchasing material (1st estimate was $70,000+) <br />and renting crane and lift<br />- Prayers for safety and wisdom<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p></p><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">2. Intern On-Line Courses!</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhYxeTP3Y1tktuXswjjJLNyCoOGzpWmhrtaTXWh6GwJ-3taCSLYK6TxlHuXzhqoyMym5z-WLDMS_Y4twMPLCAEfG2sG_KC6j6c8KN9Dt0tX15pY2Y7Xded5EgN7BI2PVdUnj77Bl5Z3LpBlHGuLgpc2Je6zkkwcz-Yp6YSnFL6cCtTt627ZP_GxV4eiRQ" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhYxeTP3Y1tktuXswjjJLNyCoOGzpWmhrtaTXWh6GwJ-3taCSLYK6TxlHuXzhqoyMym5z-WLDMS_Y4twMPLCAEfG2sG_KC6j6c8KN9Dt0tX15pY2Y7Xded5EgN7BI2PVdUnj77Bl5Z3LpBlHGuLgpc2Je6zkkwcz-Yp6YSnFL6cCtTt627ZP_GxV4eiRQ=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Henrica has qualified for Blue Ridge Community College (VA)!</span></b><br />Her hard work has paid off! Thank you for your prayers<br />MAY '23: Online English pre-requisite course<br />JUN '23: Online Math pre-requisite course<br />AUG '23: Start of online FAA Mechanic Course<br /><span style="color: red;"><b>NEEDS:</b></span><br />SUMMER Textbooks $180 & Tuition $2350<br />FALL Textbooks (TBD) $ Tuition $4000 (est.)</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">3. New Aircraft Re-Registration & Re-Positioning</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgUxL5ZQ2vwGavIkaAZatZjkpMEk0PISSzc84cM7oNcwqpjnLEdBJVhczdQBSC4mx09nBCEFHiAiQ7M7rqyY47caht_spXdnDAnSaW6HdWmmezOO8UsBtXybwTCTkVmpX5upcj_oaPcvVURsSWLZeKycdJtB3YkV5JDX5udu0Xyh2dBwBGoStXWWRdeMQ" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1078" data-original-width="1336" height="323" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgUxL5ZQ2vwGavIkaAZatZjkpMEk0PISSzc84cM7oNcwqpjnLEdBJVhczdQBSC4mx09nBCEFHiAiQ7M7rqyY47caht_spXdnDAnSaW6HdWmmezOO8UsBtXybwTCTkVmpX5upcj_oaPcvVURsSWLZeKycdJtB3YkV5JDX5udu0Xyh2dBwBGoStXWWRdeMQ=w400-h323" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><b><br />ALL PAPERWORK NOW APPROVED!!!</b></span><br />The FAA Airworthiness Rep will travel to Kenya soon, <br />then we'll reposition the aircraft to Gabon and into operation.<br /><span style="color: red;"><b>NEEDS:</b></span><br />MAY '23: Inspectors travel and Fees $12,000<br />JUN/JUL '23: Repositioning Costs $4500</td></tr></tbody></table> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">4. SHIPMENT OF AvGas FUEL</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhm_YtGgxkCfMcnM-l_rYS9Y36kIgvfegkRWFTtrBPqDmI0REqM8pAffR9c4DLrRTl_CdC_NxVZDC2ETR6d9YLwj52-5BOEQDYbJ7joYK58sg3qf_3njzjp6Rj6dBk6hfC-EGuqCDmGMjWvG-JWgLDnWQhFAwiTnUAy0wGp-xcR89OpWrUTsLeKqAxOHQ" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="634" data-original-width="858" height="295" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhm_YtGgxkCfMcnM-l_rYS9Y36kIgvfegkRWFTtrBPqDmI0REqM8pAffR9c4DLrRTl_CdC_NxVZDC2ETR6d9YLwj52-5BOEQDYbJ7joYK58sg3qf_3njzjp6Rj6dBk6hfC-EGuqCDmGMjWvG-JWgLDnWQhFAwiTnUAy0wGp-xcR89OpWrUTsLeKqAxOHQ=w400-h295" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><br />PRAISE GOD! The initial purchase amount has been provided!</span></b><br />80 drums, 200 liters each (1585 gals.)... $29,300.<br /><b><span style="color: red;">NEEDS:</span></b><br /><b>NOW: </b>We are beginning to reach out to government friends<br />to advocate on our behalf to port authorities. Please Pray.<br /><b>JUL '23</b>: PRAY that we can get exoneration from import fees. <br />Sometimes we have received exoneration, other <br />times we have paid 50 to 80% of the value.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><br /></div><p></p>
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</form>Stevehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01383960650667942617noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2163848949474264481.post-24372381935012241782023-04-11T15:27:00.002+01:002023-04-11T15:27:24.549+01:00Baby Medivac<p> <span style="font-size: medium;">Today's post comes from Eric & Wendy Hofman, colleagues on our team at Bongolo Hospital. Eric serves in accounting and bookkeeping for the mission and hospital and Wendy is director of the Eye Clinic and current Medical Director of the hospital.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjUAkvbznZEelnP7gFLIcNFjUbqTKOILNPmcllbbsJY4FIRP8lwnZHqkPSUKrk0Ma3z-_yk6hdYh0PlfQ3Ysovm47_KYjx66qRGNcHovwdFpaE98VOMkXuR9IF0-M4XHTpVSwI4VYab_GIM2lae2L-8Mpx4V-r0JVUdzLmGqqVay476avGyWk9O4UxxYw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1780" data-original-width="1530" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjUAkvbznZEelnP7gFLIcNFjUbqTKOILNPmcllbbsJY4FIRP8lwnZHqkPSUKrk0Ma3z-_yk6hdYh0PlfQ3Ysovm47_KYjx66qRGNcHovwdFpaE98VOMkXuR9IF0-M4XHTpVSwI4VYab_GIM2lae2L-8Mpx4V-r0JVUdzLmGqqVay476avGyWk9O4UxxYw=w549-h640" width="549" /></a></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana;">This is a little </span><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana;">premature baby who was born nearby at 33 weeks' gestation and referred to </span><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana;">Bongolo Hospital because of a developmental malformation called </span><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana;">laparoschisis, where her intestines were actually coming out through a rare </span><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana;">defect in her belly wall. (Don't worry, these pictures don't show that!)</span></span><p></p><p><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana; text-size-adjust: auto;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 14px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgwesRwjawbCk5FJF8MdxCfwFee_ejnWAS0Ys1fQ9eVybGokxTVETNkvjRRuRaL_acyxcBkZWkbbf8F10KzIczc-yDL-ERPqpvCjcKW6oICxftu6HdoJtATKk8Oi1ogzcPb63I_xFU1e_m2FFpVm1sfSyJYwrYyQ14QnO5TFR4dxzII5RIenIVL88htaw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1530" data-original-width="1314" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgwesRwjawbCk5FJF8MdxCfwFee_ejnWAS0Ys1fQ9eVybGokxTVETNkvjRRuRaL_acyxcBkZWkbbf8F10KzIczc-yDL-ERPqpvCjcKW6oICxftu6HdoJtATKk8Oi1ogzcPb63I_xFU1e_m2FFpVm1sfSyJYwrYyQ14QnO5TFR4dxzII5RIenIVL88htaw=w549-h640" width="549" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: medium;">She was immediately operated on by our teammates at Bongolo to prepare her </span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana; text-size-adjust: auto;">for transport the next day to our capital city of Libreville, 350 miles</span><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana; text-size-adjust: auto;">away, where she would receive a definitive operation. </span></span><p></p><p><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana; text-size-adjust: auto;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiYSy_PFkIrFdWbCQYXFURp3ahQ85pwJPipv4VrvJCOcebNZzSALeb0M8yYnTMMrbxtJSSwnCDEpNvlycRgPbK9_GoNXHzTt-mexn5tvmF0JDErpxX2209FL4QdA9AHgQ-Fpyeki0e20ypJE_VeU6d2Ijb_OmlgKVMByxxRR4Wom0JsaATkez__Dn9Ebw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1350" data-original-width="1964" height="440" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiYSy_PFkIrFdWbCQYXFURp3ahQ85pwJPipv4VrvJCOcebNZzSALeb0M8yYnTMMrbxtJSSwnCDEpNvlycRgPbK9_GoNXHzTt-mexn5tvmF0JDErpxX2209FL4QdA9AHgQ-Fpyeki0e20ypJE_VeU6d2Ijb_OmlgKVMByxxRR4Wom0JsaATkez__Dn9Ebw=w640-h440" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: medium;">We used the poor fund (supplied by many of you!) to pay for her </span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana; text-size-adjust: auto;">hospitalization and surgery here at Bongolo. And then Wendy discovered that </span><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana; text-size-adjust: auto;">God had arranged for the destination hospital in Libreville to be having a </span><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana; text-size-adjust: auto;">rare campaign of free pediatric surgeries starting just that day for a </span><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana; text-size-adjust: auto;">month. A donor then offered to cover the costs for an emergency flight to </span><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana; text-size-adjust: auto;">Libreville on our little mission airplane by our pilot with 12 hours' </span><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana; text-size-adjust: auto;">notice. </span></span><p></p><p><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana; text-size-adjust: auto;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 14px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgU_CEAm_dV-m8TsrUyI6nj2QR4Yr-xvpWctEFjlscbwcZzZk0Tn_wsdO6nyIRim5R_8kv3H34TS6gJad0Jl05PzY9fw5vxEKuv7BybUnIZwCSc99zHjn2w_DtFQtEes3vryXXyu_6AkOtYR8kgHWEDTWRJ3FghYRcprM0MGS2aqgQ1DvRFBTW_AhZ8FQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1780" data-original-width="2442" height="466" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgU_CEAm_dV-m8TsrUyI6nj2QR4Yr-xvpWctEFjlscbwcZzZk0Tn_wsdO6nyIRim5R_8kv3H34TS6gJad0Jl05PzY9fw5vxEKuv7BybUnIZwCSc99zHjn2w_DtFQtEes3vryXXyu_6AkOtYR8kgHWEDTWRJ3FghYRcprM0MGS2aqgQ1DvRFBTW_AhZ8FQ=w640-h466" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: medium;">Our neonatal physician accompanied the baby and her mother on the </span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana; text-size-adjust: auto;">flight and monitored her battery-operated IV pump and excellent oxygenation </span><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana; text-size-adjust: auto;">levels, which were supported by having the plane fly at a lower altitude.</span></span><br style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana; font-size: 14px; text-size-adjust: auto;" /><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana; font-size: 14px; text-size-adjust: auto;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana; text-size-adjust: auto;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 14px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjAlY1RdwgnBWWCSEAuXs-p1nvuL23aymL_w9EgPmhjI3Bg0nIRWAu0s__f9O4zxwSz9pBHn-PAqZgyRYGN4RNYuGTrITj6zA8Ic73VzA4fAAgHgxowSRP8pVhOzYq00Wof_LOTUkjoFdgKbzrV6aanQvonLgcMARjppzjwgI2YkF2D8iVgXbm0rEBN1Q" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1780" data-original-width="1376" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjAlY1RdwgnBWWCSEAuXs-p1nvuL23aymL_w9EgPmhjI3Bg0nIRWAu0s__f9O4zxwSz9pBHn-PAqZgyRYGN4RNYuGTrITj6zA8Ic73VzA4fAAgHgxowSRP8pVhOzYq00Wof_LOTUkjoFdgKbzrV6aanQvonLgcMARjppzjwgI2YkF2D8iVgXbm0rEBN1Q=w496-h640" width="496" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: medium;">With the aid of local Gabonese medical contacts, Wendy arranged for the free </span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana;">ambulance to pick them up at the Libreville airport, and for the pediatric </span><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana;">physician to be ready to receive them at the hospital.</span></span><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgREqm2P5q0FrQ9kzKEQ5_ALYthswUMC6jVu6rpPaRvWJaIV0_-hPjGuoC6BvsHaCpBIXcbpFZ2qovTRi51b-QE3frXk2dmMESw0kvIpqy_onxwNGiMMpx7n-5sz0OEQ-9XpWo7fXsmP_lM_mdjslCZ_2CvUwOOxJdNqfABQiQaIObuMoWTYFgIe1aZZA" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1530" data-original-width="1314" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgREqm2P5q0FrQ9kzKEQ5_ALYthswUMC6jVu6rpPaRvWJaIV0_-hPjGuoC6BvsHaCpBIXcbpFZ2qovTRi51b-QE3frXk2dmMESw0kvIpqy_onxwNGiMMpx7n-5sz0OEQ-9XpWo7fXsmP_lM_mdjslCZ_2CvUwOOxJdNqfABQiQaIObuMoWTYFgIe1aZZA=w549-h640" width="549" /></a></div><br /><br style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana; font-size: 14px; text-size-adjust: auto;" /><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana; text-size-adjust: auto;">We thank the Lord for all His help. Only by His hand might something like</span><br style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana; text-size-adjust: auto;" /><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana; text-size-adjust: auto;">this be possible for a poor mother and baby in the middle of the jungles of</span><br style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana; text-size-adjust: auto;" /><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana; text-size-adjust: auto;">Africa. Jeremiah 9:23-24 says, "Thus says the Lord: 'Let not the wise man</span><br style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana; text-size-adjust: auto;" /><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana; text-size-adjust: auto;">boast in his wisdom, let not the mighty man boast in his might, let not the</span><br style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana; text-size-adjust: auto;" /><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana; text-size-adjust: auto;">rich man boast in his riches, but let him who boasts boast in this, that he</span><br style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana; text-size-adjust: auto;" /><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana; text-size-adjust: auto;">understands and knows me, that I am the Lord who practices steadfast love, </span><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana; text-size-adjust: auto;">justice, and righteousness in the earth. For in these things I delight',</span><br style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana; text-size-adjust: auto;" /><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana; text-size-adjust: auto;">declares the Lord." We delighted too, in seeing His hand at work through so </span><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana; text-size-adjust: auto;">many of Christ's body in this remote place.</span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana; text-size-adjust: auto;"><br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana; text-size-adjust: auto;">Please consider supporting the needs of the Bongolo Hospital. Click on the link to find out how: </span></span><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.bongolohospital.org/causes/">https://www.bongolohospital.org/causes/</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p>Stevehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01383960650667942617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2163848949474264481.post-72847415846990313152023-03-24T15:32:00.003+01:002023-03-24T18:17:13.801+01:00PK27 Property Update- FREEDOM!<p><span style="font-size: medium;"> Just outside of Libreville is a piece of property, owned by the Alliance church of Gabon, that will be home to several ministries, including a medical clinic, as well as an airstrip! We currently refer to this property as "PK-27" and you can read more about it <a href="http://gabonpilot.blogspot.com/2016/07/gabon-pk27-project-ground-breaking.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>. </span></p><p><span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEii5Rez4V7VDPx-4cfs_a1ng1f5RYdk-KGhQ4e8F2A8Qo9FufIiVcqP-aXnyoaBOkn-NezYOptDgC0urCjDQEnZlJ3myBYq9JsJoGeFKSIelFxdeGGJ-OHXDgVvsKrqHTdSi7Lr3yggEaUcSRVVYwXfZ7Wj9XGAeV7SK7_efyRX8IPUB__A4igXqeuITA" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img alt="" data-original-height="852" data-original-width="1100" height="310" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEii5Rez4V7VDPx-4cfs_a1ng1f5RYdk-KGhQ4e8F2A8Qo9FufIiVcqP-aXnyoaBOkn-NezYOptDgC0urCjDQEnZlJ3myBYq9JsJoGeFKSIelFxdeGGJ-OHXDgVvsKrqHTdSi7Lr3yggEaUcSRVVYwXfZ7Wj9XGAeV7SK7_efyRX8IPUB__A4igXqeuITA=w400-h310" width="400" /></span></a></span></div><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">For about 2 years, there was a property dispute, but... thanks to our brother in Christ (and lawyer!), mister Nesmy, the church was represented well and stood their ground. The opposition ceased to keep in touch with the courts about this issue and, as a result, <span style="color: #2b00fe;"><b><i>the matter is effectively dropped and the church is preparing to move forward! </i></b></span>A perimeter fence will go up soon and we can resume the work on the runway!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgs-1VnnAkcUWA0SsmFcTwCYS8fwQ4hN-B2rvQTtvtkvYZVGDFjDKmonYK10bd8wY5vLSVqZQHYwBlRBrl00bXd_lEsbJmEbHLJeqxuHO7JM2bFaLIqCXPH-ZOtvfbJsTniG4eaEpbLaL8jS0VYCfjvGS6a1ViTzlQatCRRrANxD8IxSP3xrIKirDbfhQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="888" data-original-width="1298" height="274" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgs-1VnnAkcUWA0SsmFcTwCYS8fwQ4hN-B2rvQTtvtkvYZVGDFjDKmonYK10bd8wY5vLSVqZQHYwBlRBrl00bXd_lEsbJmEbHLJeqxuHO7JM2bFaLIqCXPH-ZOtvfbJsTniG4eaEpbLaL8jS0VYCfjvGS6a1ViTzlQatCRRrANxD8IxSP3xrIKirDbfhQ=w400-h274" width="400" /></a></span></div><p></p><p>Almost 6 years ago, we did the bulk of the clearing and marking work at PK27. Click <a href="http://gabonpilot.blogspot.com/2017/07/gabon-airstrip-construction-pk-27.html" target="_blank">HERE</a> to read more on that story.</p><p>We covet your prayers going forward. More news to follow!</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Stevehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01383960650667942617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2163848949474264481.post-21763897228208844002023-02-24T18:11:00.001+01:002023-06-15T14:16:24.797+01:00Latest Family Photo<p><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhMT78jnLufDXbxzGq8BV2Tghmr_z0M_IwVOojziEdOAfcTfVP98C8q2RmpsPElDW4HE0KTto5OnmW1gY0G3KJYk8_VuNMBGpWZYjdGiF8ZZCLV0xF1IXhtsB2aZyMUrofQkcNYCZWg2cpjdGlmAPHsxpx6qJNa8IpEQb1CRgrObHgYZ4RzcNWsYtvjwg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhMT78jnLufDXbxzGq8BV2Tghmr_z0M_IwVOojziEdOAfcTfVP98C8q2RmpsPElDW4HE0KTto5OnmW1gY0G3KJYk8_VuNMBGpWZYjdGiF8ZZCLV0xF1IXhtsB2aZyMUrofQkcNYCZWg2cpjdGlmAPHsxpx6qJNa8IpEQb1CRgrObHgYZ4RzcNWsYtvjwg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is our family at my mom's celebration of life <br />gathering. It was such a sweet time with family and friends.<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>Stevehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01383960650667942617noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2163848949474264481.post-67947234007245177362023-02-23T01:02:00.002+01:002023-02-23T15:46:28.147+01:00Family Time in the US!<p> After visiting Sam in Taiwan, it was on to Chicago to see our other two children and their spouses.</p><p><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjkmH67rd-XAcrSc02-c7SWmMF5aDU3fg-Z88P7UGLrLdUOjbylxu0LwSlPI_omVU8bzCQ126SWgD26FXrDeud6eE57GFybRXj_PqBKWdHnsCm3SzCTLzzzTviYO-P6hp3AdYpmZtExLROv8H_74hwEuMv3mOStge7IuKMrcpucdPUWKyUi3ROqQPMgoA" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjkmH67rd-XAcrSc02-c7SWmMF5aDU3fg-Z88P7UGLrLdUOjbylxu0LwSlPI_omVU8bzCQ126SWgD26FXrDeud6eE57GFybRXj_PqBKWdHnsCm3SzCTLzzzTviYO-P6hp3AdYpmZtExLROv8H_74hwEuMv3mOStge7IuKMrcpucdPUWKyUi3ROqQPMgoA=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Joe, our oldest, picked us up at O'Hare! He works in I.T. in Chicago.<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgk0819jEvSpZZDYQyNehPhYiudXKQqMYKMZ_-yn3sFWeyPuynwRD3Z9pTOvBlXerJyJuZC-RTdq3U2xFwmPVG2oQBNt4T7-33zuvEO4LHHW6qGfNhMHamsGKC5EE5ezBPVicaja_Ku_4RIq2Oy-bJ3CdRt-dtmk_YTHvRnZlCsQGkxsgRySLZgxXN9Nw" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgk0819jEvSpZZDYQyNehPhYiudXKQqMYKMZ_-yn3sFWeyPuynwRD3Z9pTOvBlXerJyJuZC-RTdq3U2xFwmPVG2oQBNt4T7-33zuvEO4LHHW6qGfNhMHamsGKC5EE5ezBPVicaja_Ku_4RIq2Oy-bJ3CdRt-dtmk_YTHvRnZlCsQGkxsgRySLZgxXN9Nw=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">It was just in time for Joe's birthday! Laura, his wife, is handing<br />him his cake (she works in event planning in Chicago). Looking on<br />is our middle child, Megan (social worker in Chicago), and her husband,<br />John (marketing job in Chicago).</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgWihS8E_RcSYMQUUJOOxz2aumtn4MxOcqXOhIhfZrtZnVVe1Ep7X1rsw-IMKafh_5aUy35rTvgsuCq67Mk3RS3kIyyeJ2ZJrH6oTHrJ7XJY-fVJPkN_3pLJT3GXL994HmT5WMVHNAEz2ofAW0T6ukhjxSh0Dtk-y6QSVVslkmft05S02Y8It6UZ9oc_g" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgWihS8E_RcSYMQUUJOOxz2aumtn4MxOcqXOhIhfZrtZnVVe1Ep7X1rsw-IMKafh_5aUy35rTvgsuCq67Mk3RS3kIyyeJ2ZJrH6oTHrJ7XJY-fVJPkN_3pLJT3GXL994HmT5WMVHNAEz2ofAW0T6ukhjxSh0Dtk-y6QSVVslkmft05S02Y8It6UZ9oc_g=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">On the 23rd of December, we were able to visit my parents in PA.<br />Here we are with my father.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjGmLQpn9OUpyKh3JB8K2PDpeEuR8Bl8P5vyEGtsWr3Kau9myokXC3QayjEyn3gAkrGn09JubZXr9bskbP5pNY57KJs49Z_wSSSoBUZIQvBPXY63o62I58xjVzn-dMsj81XhuAtWO6GwGSVDQ3-5bwcIc04Q3B3pqZacmTlHl9B9UHjBV7mzemswM9-0g" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjGmLQpn9OUpyKh3JB8K2PDpeEuR8Bl8P5vyEGtsWr3Kau9myokXC3QayjEyn3gAkrGn09JubZXr9bskbP5pNY57KJs49Z_wSSSoBUZIQvBPXY63o62I58xjVzn-dMsj81XhuAtWO6GwGSVDQ3-5bwcIc04Q3B3pqZacmTlHl9B9UHjBV7mzemswM9-0g=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My mom's health was failing and she was in a separate section of <br />their facility. As some of you know, she went to be with Jesus<br />on the 1st of January at the age of 90 and in the 70th year of<br />marriage to my father. God blessed me with the best mom- a life<br />committed to loving and serving others.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj3gOMDs-2zuCDtSd1qb4iNKAMR71l-TJVJzcnOXqsjpwl2rcj0vrQAXMEPWUEMPZuV7HdrBhMYk-QL96EhWt29MgJlD-7ZOG7fKzXhV4F0le8-ajYf8LDsTkUv6bVXgCmnYL9_bhuE5Js_wg8tDFyH193lYesOONuDtsjvLiWvM7diMIdxDT_w4naF2w" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj3gOMDs-2zuCDtSd1qb4iNKAMR71l-TJVJzcnOXqsjpwl2rcj0vrQAXMEPWUEMPZuV7HdrBhMYk-QL96EhWt29MgJlD-7ZOG7fKzXhV4F0le8-ajYf8LDsTkUv6bVXgCmnYL9_bhuE5Js_wg8tDFyH193lYesOONuDtsjvLiWvM7diMIdxDT_w4naF2w=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We had a special Christmas gift of seeing one of the <br />last performances of The Music Man fronted by one of <br />Laura's favorite performers, Hugh Jackman!</td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p><br /></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgok0wE2w4zHVlFuuAKts_L-eROuCyS4h-1_vXcp7xmqKl7qGb8xTEaPzuX-cZE48MscF7vJu0dBnbjIy1gcRABh0Dj60CrsK3Ds90pTVFC69HLLWBptWVnhBCTDAdQGsj9sHE2OYntBa1EV3eEWdHmCfc97NPEE82zGvtAlINF444MzGbby_baz49B8g" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgok0wE2w4zHVlFuuAKts_L-eROuCyS4h-1_vXcp7xmqKl7qGb8xTEaPzuX-cZE48MscF7vJu0dBnbjIy1gcRABh0Dj60CrsK3Ds90pTVFC69HLLWBptWVnhBCTDAdQGsj9sHE2OYntBa1EV3eEWdHmCfc97NPEE82zGvtAlINF444MzGbby_baz49B8g=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We also have had very special time connecting with Alace's mom, <br />who opened her home for my recovery time after my hernia repair<br />surgery in early February, in Ohio. She's so generous to us!</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhooNmZxSrogvj06m3ciGBhT9WywH4BqzxI_tHhfHDaWQdCRYSuMCtv2XWHkewuH7YBRgY56MWzJvNytN3t3jbKf-btI7dYqR4cCHVOgzZ5O-uxdKWwmbf_GiKZovxRPcqbH74E8xEF2isb0964emyhInEG7LX_jKHj8-sRwBoSPx3V219wPxz5ZwFIpQ" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhooNmZxSrogvj06m3ciGBhT9WywH4BqzxI_tHhfHDaWQdCRYSuMCtv2XWHkewuH7YBRgY56MWzJvNytN3t3jbKf-btI7dYqR4cCHVOgzZ5O-uxdKWwmbf_GiKZovxRPcqbH74E8xEF2isb0964emyhInEG7LX_jKHj8-sRwBoSPx3V219wPxz5ZwFIpQ=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Megan & John also visited with my father to share their love <br />and support through the loss of my mom. We want to thank the <br />many that took time to send their love our direction. So many<br />friends and family responded- my dad felt so much love.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><p></p><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhONCEvi-3X0EJkOVuZpd3bS0fpWeGkCKFUH8e_8tM6Oa9DE2bsDU_F-IYU3V_kevqBViOGFmSNSSpehy3-8r0zVr2KcWTVc0Cc-UYXuvR4KcFXTHDCQczCU8GdKws6xdNixHrxKcRo27o0QFueLc8evcCzCNvgVl9pfDa1LppRkSfw_xF5eQuwIWO5xw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhONCEvi-3X0EJkOVuZpd3bS0fpWeGkCKFUH8e_8tM6Oa9DE2bsDU_F-IYU3V_kevqBViOGFmSNSSpehy3-8r0zVr2KcWTVc0Cc-UYXuvR4KcFXTHDCQczCU8GdKws6xdNixHrxKcRo27o0QFueLc8evcCzCNvgVl9pfDa1LppRkSfw_xF5eQuwIWO5xw=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhtVJtrpp4zZjmDvu823zWt-gFQ6O5MmhYVi_dquY0Bi815CBUzuCpYWcfV_3iwaTN3J3_uM4GlN3fuuFWllXLmEFff-nJR4sEpFEFXhX85vA9qTzd2v0vHCNqKXgusFHtmzRcpgIizLpEjrPYHniDYqkUHul639Yv0-XKahz1MJEHBsMbFYJKo7JVIiA" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhtVJtrpp4zZjmDvu823zWt-gFQ6O5MmhYVi_dquY0Bi815CBUzuCpYWcfV_3iwaTN3J3_uM4GlN3fuuFWllXLmEFff-nJR4sEpFEFXhX85vA9qTzd2v0vHCNqKXgusFHtmzRcpgIizLpEjrPYHniDYqkUHul639Yv0-XKahz1MJEHBsMbFYJKo7JVIiA=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /></div><br /><br /></div>Stevehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01383960650667942617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2163848949474264481.post-27542359805031122142023-02-23T00:20:00.001+01:002023-02-23T00:20:32.184+01:00Family Time in Taiwan<p> In December, we were able to get 10 days with our youngest, Sam, where he lives and works in Taiwan- our first visit there!</p><p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgsvOy9FGHslq2D12YVEzYjezLgf0WsyaGDDP4kLjvwe_QWsSjAUuapLF4neEN5O4UDodny4fLDC3z7ARpCo-oAh8rq4lEHXS-XwqxAExe4LpHl23WGWISck8fcohv3TWv5cfreIsSAxpMjIhgZM1pOwMBiaZZatIbu6sv-kBBFfbiNH7QOaIoGvIrlhg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img data-original-height="3088" data-original-width="2316" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgsvOy9FGHslq2D12YVEzYjezLgf0WsyaGDDP4kLjvwe_QWsSjAUuapLF4neEN5O4UDodny4fLDC3z7ARpCo-oAh8rq4lEHXS-XwqxAExe4LpHl23WGWISck8fcohv3TWv5cfreIsSAxpMjIhgZM1pOwMBiaZZatIbu6sv-kBBFfbiNH7QOaIoGvIrlhg=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sam met us at the airport & took us by <br />train to his apartment in Taipei</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjJEWA4GaVj7ZtE2Pcpvnywf8hPb820bITCsu-pO3k8CKGy5of5kp0wDeyvyFVGnSe07XHO_snRSDoFKtCfodmLGTBNB3GgtvydLQ7LsF4lVcE1QvZKI4AughNoeTyEMKiMATeHFwaxt36DI-iEE2kJdGoRpHNUwsqCd4k75lzBjs6Y_rR6uDgiCTrHOQ" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img data-original-height="3088" data-original-width="2316" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjJEWA4GaVj7ZtE2Pcpvnywf8hPb820bITCsu-pO3k8CKGy5of5kp0wDeyvyFVGnSe07XHO_snRSDoFKtCfodmLGTBNB3GgtvydLQ7LsF4lVcE1QvZKI4AughNoeTyEMKiMATeHFwaxt36DI-iEE2kJdGoRpHNUwsqCd4k75lzBjs6Y_rR6uDgiCTrHOQ=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sam kept us moving each day- discovery new<br />places and new foods!</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjIN2NXgU6IhAL52HLkH7LnhhetN9gWHP62OXIOx2qyMTku7J_yrKavz75c_vCDhFZESvS8-9UDjsbYrJMzHfkmk2UqluYMdEF5akdJ_ktfUWMzkLp2g7iYKqbwNE5EFjQTPLGLARFwpEyMOt1Z-N2r5_o3z2JFoA_xjhiYctt6TwrbcUGg-F1sOA6iQw" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjIN2NXgU6IhAL52HLkH7LnhhetN9gWHP62OXIOx2qyMTku7J_yrKavz75c_vCDhFZESvS8-9UDjsbYrJMzHfkmk2UqluYMdEF5akdJ_ktfUWMzkLp2g7iYKqbwNE5EFjQTPLGLARFwpEyMOt1Z-N2r5_o3z2JFoA_xjhiYctt6TwrbcUGg-F1sOA6iQw=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We did some traveling to along the east coast of Taiwan- <br />this is the gorge at Taroko National Park.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></p><p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiHj0sZZKvFzHFFEXklEVi71WFDw7oDrbSTwT8UMkdjbIvqb24ExL-bBFKhewJ-9A3kWeOtB-W6Td_lOk27657Tac_l2SJXF4IhXGP1sOl6-lpSOiskZoLDZ4OXW0rhdgKR6vYPKNSvZvI0shFpuJQk52zf7HvC3KCxph3iP3YNA8hmsxBHZeCgN3Bg4g" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiHj0sZZKvFzHFFEXklEVi71WFDw7oDrbSTwT8UMkdjbIvqb24ExL-bBFKhewJ-9A3kWeOtB-W6Td_lOk27657Tac_l2SJXF4IhXGP1sOl6-lpSOiskZoLDZ4OXW0rhdgKR6vYPKNSvZvI0shFpuJQk52zf7HvC3KCxph3iP3YNA8hmsxBHZeCgN3Bg4g=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We were blessed to meet up with Bongolo friends, the Huangs, <br />just a day before they moved to a new home in Canada!</td></tr></tbody></table><br />Sam is teaching English and plans to start a masters program at a university soon. He has a great friend group as well as church family (<a href="https://www.thrivetaipei.com/" target="_blank">Thrive Church</a>). We are so proud of him! It's hard to be so spread out across the globe as a family, but we're so thankful for technology that can help us connect and this trip.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhsWHeVxGstm53LetNMdUz7cpW4BZxmDWf_Hdnj-6dtDGL8Al2cjIZeGApbbVX9SCmmiOyCf1keMqO6gDGi294KCcdAxvu6QEvNj_H9hHHXhkKKczIso0ASdIAPkz7M7wiadjjINi1y_xZngpWNzNkcKbHxfRpdIX7dy1ZsyW15D62YyqPx8-bu8qpKdQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhsWHeVxGstm53LetNMdUz7cpW4BZxmDWf_Hdnj-6dtDGL8Al2cjIZeGApbbVX9SCmmiOyCf1keMqO6gDGi294KCcdAxvu6QEvNj_H9hHHXhkKKczIso0ASdIAPkz7M7wiadjjINi1y_xZngpWNzNkcKbHxfRpdIX7dy1ZsyW15D62YyqPx8-bu8qpKdQ=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p>Stevehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01383960650667942617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2163848949474264481.post-61570232153409391402022-11-19T13:45:00.000+01:002022-11-19T13:45:09.308+01:00Exit Stage Right?!?<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b> Another 1st! International Operations to Congo-Brazzaville!</b></span></p><p><br /></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgGdjQ2AoUJ3dG94ToOTK8LTf6slHmojTbwZyOQ-1TWdfwPlBCl5LFlKwmZ1PLFLd7-4J01a_AI4vR0VLiG0ESnLDxEmzzq3B8mDJ_ETa8qcVDXqyyA0hGQVpNgYX8Et87ypN4M7xjfyVabCffBfxhHKcwsVqHhnmkCVgD4xnpg2q8Oe0tTk2M0S7O0IA" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1049" data-original-width="2048" height="328" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgGdjQ2AoUJ3dG94ToOTK8LTf6slHmojTbwZyOQ-1TWdfwPlBCl5LFlKwmZ1PLFLd7-4J01a_AI4vR0VLiG0ESnLDxEmzzq3B8mDJ_ETa8qcVDXqyyA0hGQVpNgYX8Et87ypN4M7xjfyVabCffBfxhHKcwsVqHhnmkCVgD4xnpg2q8Oe0tTk2M0S7O0IA=w640-h328" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">For many years, the team at the </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/PioneerChristianHospital" style="font-size: large;" target="_blank">"HELP" hospital in Impfondo</a><span style="font-size: large;">, Rep. of Congo, have been praying for an established mission aviation service. Since our program is pretty busy, here in Gabon, the best we can do is an occasional trip to lend a hand. However, we have never tried a flight there... until now!</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiU4ChiQA3avo9VeR6tjIrSuCyxrcSPJlMy52VZrMUAW4bSJg8RpzIgvhJIU0DLoGJm8rPVj-lxIpsLzul282zwAW_Poht83gU-4LKNpwhM_981gRh592P1PqQTsHgyQ8NMM44_C0M3MSewj2IgLs62OF7BTE7_o4r6Ada6Dbw7bvTDTYHZOV8KWXwzFQ" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="645" data-original-width="1012" height="408" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiU4ChiQA3avo9VeR6tjIrSuCyxrcSPJlMy52VZrMUAW4bSJg8RpzIgvhJIU0DLoGJm8rPVj-lxIpsLzul282zwAW_Poht83gU-4LKNpwhM_981gRh592P1PqQTsHgyQ8NMM44_C0M3MSewj2IgLs62OF7BTE7_o4r6Ada6Dbw7bvTDTYHZOV8KWXwzFQ=w640-h408" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">The Route: <br />Lebamba (Bongolo base) to Franceville (checking out of Gabon) to Ollombo (red dot on map; checking into Congo-Brazza) then to Impfondo, <br />where Hopital Evangelique Le Pioneer is located.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhcpK3SgoZxHdWwJU9VdsRKBZgIPTYyXU6rmjb30xP1afzGkF08UcZFcfGtdkniSaz3xnPQCEr_auRDWeN12yAB0CE_DFXhA2U2ao9pUwMdqKCSUkWE8pkxVZ6mijli1VoLpUX9MLtlEaIez0Ua54ees69CkeGueulqdNQpTS4kgV-UnK2lrCivaIm6mQ" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhcpK3SgoZxHdWwJU9VdsRKBZgIPTYyXU6rmjb30xP1afzGkF08UcZFcfGtdkniSaz3xnPQCEr_auRDWeN12yAB0CE_DFXhA2U2ao9pUwMdqKCSUkWE8pkxVZ6mijli1VoLpUX9MLtlEaIez0Ua54ees69CkeGueulqdNQpTS4kgV-UnK2lrCivaIm6mQ=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">We don't have many flights to the "RIGHT SIDE" (East) of Gabon... and have NEVER exited the country this way! Here's a picture of the "Bateke Plateau" that sits in Eastern Gabon and stretches into Congo.</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi0nntXQwKGRpkhR0V4ZTiskPjOhD2O6L990EKP4_HXux0WDGBYNroWG7edtyqGNDaSDnBCE2N1OowFUvYjbJBwqrLnpOXg6evFnsQNRBjfvUl2XsJIOqTIpOHggy8x9h_su33mzDR771A8iO3B_xlN3-q6y2TKl-CuH0-SvcAoq_wvORrOs6cf_AQKkQ" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi0nntXQwKGRpkhR0V4ZTiskPjOhD2O6L990EKP4_HXux0WDGBYNroWG7edtyqGNDaSDnBCE2N1OowFUvYjbJBwqrLnpOXg6evFnsQNRBjfvUl2XsJIOqTIpOHggy8x9h_su33mzDR771A8iO3B_xlN3-q6y2TKl-CuH0-SvcAoq_wvORrOs6cf_AQKkQ=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Here's the moment we crossed the border for the 1st time to Congo!<br />This is our GPS giving us a birdseye view- the white curvy line is the border. <br />The magenta line is our flight path.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiRDwmfJuvF2JQBDYXVHidNcOdM5BNemsxb2Zgi_o1L0cE1gsPkbouMWEmkBN__T0xcUu54d76KJrR3O00BdcOBze4d3HKxlRrUGhG7LnihjYCh0K0sNG1wMcdFJcsDuydUmjrT1dvIxv9NluZy3-2PJtV8xnSD-jF3cr3_rAo0VczfLzc3o6lbbcvoOg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiRDwmfJuvF2JQBDYXVHidNcOdM5BNemsxb2Zgi_o1L0cE1gsPkbouMWEmkBN__T0xcUu54d76KJrR3O00BdcOBze4d3HKxlRrUGhG7LnihjYCh0K0sNG1wMcdFJcsDuydUmjrT1dvIxv9NluZy3-2PJtV8xnSD-jF3cr3_rAo0VczfLzc3o6lbbcvoOg=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Fabulous Weather and a 2 mile long runway welcomed us to Ollombo!<br />The airport personnel were very helpful and the HELP logistics support<br />staffer, mister Honore', was there to help with all the formalities.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiWc1GbSS4oGNNXLP9zvkkKjDk3HY2qG_FBb1ogTWCk48b1HwSVxuQrkutAPu8c1bTIP87j_oLfBSZGiDywN539WHJxMqDsPAVhghBm7eo08gL_YYhyg_Mq2rqk2Ky9p5ZC_200nhmkwzw8X0ZYZsbhWz6guiRZuM0I-hr445Yy8LQewnqMY_3TZegzlg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiWc1GbSS4oGNNXLP9zvkkKjDk3HY2qG_FBb1ogTWCk48b1HwSVxuQrkutAPu8c1bTIP87j_oLfBSZGiDywN539WHJxMqDsPAVhghBm7eo08gL_YYhyg_Mq2rqk2Ky9p5ZC_200nhmkwzw8X0ZYZsbhWz6guiRZuM0I-hr445Yy8LQewnqMY_3TZegzlg=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">After refueling, I loaded up some cargo for the hospital and one of their new staff, <br />mister Tim, for the 1.8 hour flight to Impfondo<br /><br /><br /><div style="padding: 177.78% 0px 0px; position: relative;"><iframe allow="autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/772761976?h=80e2539439&badge=0&autopause=0&player_id=0&app_id=58479" style="height: 100%; left: 0; position: absolute; top: 0; width: 100%;" title="Flight- Ollombo to Impfondo"></iframe></div><script src="https://player.vimeo.com/api/player.js"></script><br />As you can see by the video, this last leg features a few rivers and a whole lot of marshlands and marshy forests!<br /><br /><br /></span></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiW1nEFxT9a7PSjFoC9m9WtX4gNIy8-AKNrT8rLUmvtSf3sg9-DrGa1uXi3AYZmH36LieigdiaLaG9rCOngQrz65IOcCrGhZ3x35-cynnU7nvS1iIvtnyIV2sgE0ojxbeGDmVOonji4ZMrR9-0c7WFasdvaElHTZvlVvOLbxIrMSYDI8J5qslcgAowf2w" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="769" data-original-width="1024" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiW1nEFxT9a7PSjFoC9m9WtX4gNIy8-AKNrT8rLUmvtSf3sg9-DrGa1uXi3AYZmH36LieigdiaLaG9rCOngQrz65IOcCrGhZ3x35-cynnU7nvS1iIvtnyIV2sgE0ojxbeGDmVOonji4ZMrR9-0c7WFasdvaElHTZvlVvOLbxIrMSYDI8J5qslcgAowf2w=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Again, at the Impfondo airport, there were many helpful hands and the team leaders, <br />Dr. Joe and Rebecca Harvey, welcomed me to their hospital campus, <br />just a 10 minute drive away.<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhKe-624y0OVwaxZ6ZNr4GQbV_ohxaYr8Yxo-YVffL3TsYQE7UzSlIPypUzaGlDL7Sg-Yowxc2recWmXEi1yFiBFjYN4GgPvZYEj0HaWYnjHNesHXOCvq9RkxhCFW4HIS-h9NF-u8fOh2blt4LfrMQuHf_BFJqigOGc-MsoMAcyl0KEupPoNsaxehcPWw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="769" data-original-width="1024" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhKe-624y0OVwaxZ6ZNr4GQbV_ohxaYr8Yxo-YVffL3TsYQE7UzSlIPypUzaGlDL7Sg-Yowxc2recWmXEi1yFiBFjYN4GgPvZYEj0HaWYnjHNesHXOCvq9RkxhCFW4HIS-h9NF-u8fOh2blt4LfrMQuHf_BFJqigOGc-MsoMAcyl0KEupPoNsaxehcPWw=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><br />In the morning, we were back to the airport, transporting a patient, 2 short-term medical visitors, and a staffer back to Ollombo where they would transfer to a 5 hour ground transport to complete their voyage to Brazzaville later in the day.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhpaKh87w254Bnkucx1Fc462DLQj0C95gPObRtjHoV5Rg06P1pYK5MSxr3q_s1zbtIzJk5nxTCu7Awlewvxzgdk_KVbW8SRzo3bKia2Msp8YNp8aZNqb1dKAiwzL8CkY8nX0RHAccgc1BYuaPqmA8uwfYXGHv4YDgZp1g3u962__vgduEb3ake0BRrQ8A" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="769" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhpaKh87w254Bnkucx1Fc462DLQj0C95gPObRtjHoV5Rg06P1pYK5MSxr3q_s1zbtIzJk5nxTCu7Awlewvxzgdk_KVbW8SRzo3bKia2Msp8YNp8aZNqb1dKAiwzL8CkY8nX0RHAccgc1BYuaPqmA8uwfYXGHv4YDgZp1g3u962__vgduEb3ake0BRrQ8A=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div><br />A last minute bandage dressing change for the patient.<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjMQLLq6GQVlgXy-SXVjyiM85EgjZ-JNcSTYK-sMRpDWFzAobL3K7Q8NIQf3EeUJ3RfNg4Tzl7dVKz6z9p1fRhC1O_gTz3IFO8tloAvouU02kEI3BgG6TTRyq-anpcG32nsCWCl_kFPeR3nuBnQtKcvvIyGnJifkxnGPbV5MSUOPDaamAnbn_VWgetNbA" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="769" data-original-width="1024" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjMQLLq6GQVlgXy-SXVjyiM85EgjZ-JNcSTYK-sMRpDWFzAobL3K7Q8NIQf3EeUJ3RfNg4Tzl7dVKz6z9p1fRhC1O_gTz3IFO8tloAvouU02kEI3BgG6TTRyq-anpcG32nsCWCl_kFPeR3nuBnQtKcvvIyGnJifkxnGPbV5MSUOPDaamAnbn_VWgetNbA=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div>Happy Passengers! This one leg of the trip would normally be 2-3 days by ground... <br />The flight is just 1.8 hours! <br /><br /></span></td></tr></tbody></table><script src="https://player.vimeo.com/api/player.js"></script>Stevehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01383960650667942617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2163848949474264481.post-3081921836607974032022-10-31T15:44:00.012+01:002022-10-31T15:56:49.190+01:00Never Have We Ever... Until Now!<p><b><u><span style="font-size: large;"> Aviations Operations Hitting New Highs!</span></u></b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span style="font-size: medium;">NEVER BEFORE HAVE WE...</span></i></b></p><p></p><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span style="font-size: medium;">... done an Annual Maintenance Inspection in our Bongolo Hangar!</span></i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><i><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEieO8j_YzBGcpPzzXKZ8419vk2Gef4sqoOPCbsCBuDod_aUN90t6GMF5WzFsnAFvX-Fk-fAbSzr5_O9PWEMenMt8xNg7JGImVXh_Nct-cfvy1-eqR4jZuBqw0HLDxUiXFh67gRaxn6YO2tmgWgr2Ukvnu7LetR8QDiZ5NVlIPV795-U8iRgt9ZSxHKDFw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEieO8j_YzBGcpPzzXKZ8419vk2Gef4sqoOPCbsCBuDod_aUN90t6GMF5WzFsnAFvX-Fk-fAbSzr5_O9PWEMenMt8xNg7JGImVXh_Nct-cfvy1-eqR4jZuBqw0HLDxUiXFh67gRaxn6YO2tmgWgr2Ukvnu7LetR8QDiZ5NVlIPV795-U8iRgt9ZSxHKDFw=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>In May, thanks to our LeTourneau University intern, Chad, we pulled off our FIRST EVER annual aircraft inspection in the Bongolo hangar! </b>Typically, we fly the aircraft up to Cameroon (4 hours round trip of non-operational flying), to a friends hangar which is more robustly outfitted with a wide variety of service material. However, we've been slowly building capacity at Bongolo and, with our part-time pilot/mechanic, Rob, putting in some full-time work that week, along with Chad and I, the inspection went relatively smoothly! Rob has a mechanic certification level (I.A.) appropriate to be meet the requirements to sign off this work. We are thankful for this milestone in the program's history!</span></i><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></i></b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span style="font-size: medium;">NEVER BEFORE HAVE WE...</span></i></b></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span style="font-size: medium;">... found a permanent, relatively hassle-free, parking spot at the International Airport!</span></i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEggmulRufaMNve8Tkc-2zfkTXEx28VwWPub7-l6PhujJMYqlV9tTQGCf0em3iGbXXsRhC1azUpqLq7roWfCDN_qxbpy94yJ4P9_KU2VF8XbmrV8adLyIbhOWfWYKp3LKxrSt0AR4SYYVwBlpdiplaw3Wby--bMMNV8-hzh0wirdJ4JzPp97k3ZaLdWIXg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEggmulRufaMNve8Tkc-2zfkTXEx28VwWPub7-l6PhujJMYqlV9tTQGCf0em3iGbXXsRhC1azUpqLq7roWfCDN_qxbpy94yJ4P9_KU2VF8XbmrV8adLyIbhOWfWYKp3LKxrSt0AR4SYYVwBlpdiplaw3Wby--bMMNV8-hzh0wirdJ4JzPp97k3ZaLdWIXg=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>After a year of pursuit (letters to government ministers and the military and many visits to offices), we were given a parking spot on the military ramp, not far from where the national parks have their hangar. </b>Typically, upon arrival on flights from Bongolo (our base of operations), we were parking in a VERY remote part of the hangar where our support vehicles and passengers could not easily reach. Our little airplane was being asked to do all the things that the large commercial airliners were doing to comply and it was, let's say, "a challenge". With the encouragement of the National Parks (a relationship built over years; mutually beneficial) this HUGE blessing came about. We really are thanking the Lord. Our operations are so much more efficient as a result.</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><p><b><i><span style="font-size: medium;">NEVER BEFORE HAVE WE...</span></i></b></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><p></p><p></p><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><i>... landed at the Iguela Airstrip</i></b><b style="font-style: italic;"><i>!</i></b></span></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhE_VjOEBLvQ9j9kcx_BM3XME421hVA2rsBuBuh_NtGWWxgCWgyTEn3BPTDPoftWTAhaKyorKuPsR-6j3SGkxlNWnj21fnZVTdM-_yMGs8jGG5I2XJo6gL1Y6wajqgjOR97M1tJXLyWW3Z0k8AjT6qP38TVqR_3F03LgTlicMakdGYYFjWBHq-JWNkRvQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1438" data-original-width="1916" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhE_VjOEBLvQ9j9kcx_BM3XME421hVA2rsBuBuh_NtGWWxgCWgyTEn3BPTDPoftWTAhaKyorKuPsR-6j3SGkxlNWnj21fnZVTdM-_yMGs8jGG5I2XJo6gL1Y6wajqgjOR97M1tJXLyWW3Z0k8AjT6qP38TVqR_3F03LgTlicMakdGYYFjWBHq-JWNkRvQ=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></i></b></div><div><i><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>The Iguela airstrip is in a remote part of the coast where no roads reach from the capital city. </b>A request came in for assisting in a community project since all the national park aircraft were unavailable. Since it is our goal to become familiar with as many airports as possible (that have no regular air services), this was a big "win" for us in evaluating this airport that is a vital link in the region.</span></i></div><div><i><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></i></div><div><i><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></i></div><div><p><b><i><span style="font-size: medium;">NEVER BEFORE HAVE WE...</span></i></b></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><p></p><p></p><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><i>... landed at the Gamba Airport</i></b><b style="font-style: italic;">!</b></span></div></div><div><b style="font-style: italic;"><br /></b></div><div><b style="font-style: italic;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiLXDFRT8CnOJr3PD8bqhl35AgvA3LUugH-jUbXEEmAcjdOKLx4Lh-8IzKNgzwO3Fq0e6vyuAj9Hw88GyIpIqSK1onMdYmS4dueOvUUk7nj5uh8_pnQ5rkIe7C-Pr4s9kzCee4oW8oPvDpISyFWV9z-mHOs4midWOLcd28KGgg8g0VQ87DCJiWKJe4mgw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1164" data-original-width="1758" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiLXDFRT8CnOJr3PD8bqhl35AgvA3LUugH-jUbXEEmAcjdOKLx4Lh-8IzKNgzwO3Fq0e6vyuAj9Hw88GyIpIqSK1onMdYmS4dueOvUUk7nj5uh8_pnQ5rkIe7C-Pr4s9kzCee4oW8oPvDpISyFWV9z-mHOs4midWOLcd28KGgg8g0VQ87DCJiWKJe4mgw=w640-h424" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /></b></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b style="font-style: italic;">This is another key airstrip further south along the coast from Iguela. </b><span style="font-style: italic;">The airport is under the control of an oil company so we weren't exactly sure how the procedure to plan a trip there would work (Note: in the photo you can see their aircraft of choice- helicopters). Thankfully, a friend of the national parks sent a local contact and it was taken care of! They even had a tower controller who was very helpful and is also, like me, a fan of the soccer club Olympique de Marseille! Again, it is very strategic for the this ministry of the church to have visit all the open airstrips to network well in support of their churches and in the case of a needed medical evacuation.</span></span></div><div><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><b>GABON TRIVIA</b></span>: </span></span></div><div><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-size: medium;">How many Public Airports exist in Gabon? 12</span></span></div><div><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-size: medium;">How many Private Airports exist in Gabon? 12 (one helicopter only)</span></span></div><div><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-size: medium;">How many of those has AMB, our operation, operated in/out of? <b>All but 5</b>!!! </span></span></div><div><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-size: medium;">(helicopter pads don't count 😄 )</span></span></div><div><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><p><b><i><span style="font-size: medium;">NEVER BEFORE HAVE I...</span></i></b></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><p></p><p></p><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><i>... been the lead pilot and gone on vacation with Flight Operations continuing!!</i></b><b style="font-style: italic;">!</b></span></div></div><div><br /></div><div><b style="font-style: italic;"><br /></b></div><div><span style="font-style: italic;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhJfnIIlG6_3Shlr4IUkDkgzCvikW6KVNLLUfPPagkB28UPhFvTrw8mH-mc1LcSdHJoEH7wCHdUThzUsjliygt9jD_KF_h-3uzsGCS7EGxrm9s7n_dD0YcvLl8YznHjBmsYIJIX_rn267bNMTHfAkAWFRd7QQkrW1G-wO8vbh6vf4ryuhyuFrzA2co34g" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2320" data-original-width="3088" height="301" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhJfnIIlG6_3Shlr4IUkDkgzCvikW6KVNLLUfPPagkB28UPhFvTrw8mH-mc1LcSdHJoEH7wCHdUThzUsjliygt9jD_KF_h-3uzsGCS7EGxrm9s7n_dD0YcvLl8YznHjBmsYIJIX_rn267bNMTHfAkAWFRd7QQkrW1G-wO8vbh6vf4ryuhyuFrzA2co34g=w400-h301" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>My copilot here is Rob P., who has previously been flying in Gabon, but he and I were never on staff at the same time! </b>So, in May and in August I was able to take some vacation time with family and Rob was there to keep the program running!!! Rob's wife is a doctor in the ophthalmology training program. Rob is part time in aviation, but wears many hats (Dad-duty with son Isaac and I.T. especially) and they are gracious to juggle their schedule and he steps into full-time mode here and there.</span></span></div><div><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><p><b><i>NEVER BEFORE HAVE WE...</i></b></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><p></p><p></p><div><b><i>... had a month with over 50 flight hours!!
<div style="padding: 75% 0px 0px; position: relative;"><iframe allow="autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/765726678?h=f153e922fe&badge=0&autopause=0&player_id=0&app_id=58479" style="height: 100%; left: 0; position: absolute; top: 0; width: 100%;" title="IMG_0048.MOV"></iframe></div><script src="https://player.vimeo.com/api/player.js"></script> </i></b></div></div><div><b style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-size: medium;">June '22 was over 50 hours; October was a close 2nd "never have we ever" with about 45 flight hours!</span></b><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> For a small operation with only one full time staffer and one part time staffer, this is a lot of work! We pray for another teammate (instructor) with the heart of a teacher since the national church and our mission team have tasked us with empowering local believers in the aviation department. </span></span></div><div><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><p><b><i><span style="font-size: medium;">NEVER BEFORE HAVE WE...</span></i></b></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><p></p><p></p><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><i>... had an African mechanic helper!</i></b></span></div></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><i><br /></i></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><i><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhp6oHjlNvT9dYMuAwykXP35syNgIGl3egOlOjkeSMZzFT1m4TNPBHTPSRLHNZXVOOTvBm9szXgMx21csq5Kg9xiTaPwYirgJDwKnIivZYKpSQBxTFHguTDTw_qNkyJ4vDD7AQMMtV1URZSDcNSGEjqXBHuobmTgFFFfK3HZdfFT6IMZNPLtHy9uVqoaA" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhp6oHjlNvT9dYMuAwykXP35syNgIGl3egOlOjkeSMZzFT1m4TNPBHTPSRLHNZXVOOTvBm9szXgMx21csq5Kg9xiTaPwYirgJDwKnIivZYKpSQBxTFHguTDTw_qNkyJ4vDD7AQMMtV1URZSDcNSGEjqXBHuobmTgFFFfK3HZdfFT6IMZNPLtHy9uVqoaA=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><br /><b>A skilled young man in the community joined Rob and I during the last inspection- a sign of things to come, we pray! </b>As mentioned above, our goal is not to indefinitely be an aviation department staffed only by foreigners. Our mandate is to include local people of faith who are also affirmed by their faith community in these efforts. To do this, as mentioned, we pray for at least one more staff to join us, with instructor certifications and a mentors heart, so that we can develop this area.</i></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><i><br /></i></span></div></div>
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</form>Stevehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01383960650667942617noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2163848949474264481.post-11969479374998329522022-10-31T11:15:00.000+01:002022-10-31T11:15:28.680+01:00UPDATE: Cessna 207 on Hold in Kenya<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> When we last updated, in February ("<a href="http://gabonpilot.blogspot.com/2022/02/" target="_blank">Aircraft Engine Work</a>")...</span></p><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjG7gu1C9YEwULi-_7DlhkjYuylmeBDbIFYS0r3rF1CHT_xOHbdMxC0egJXz1Xw-zEjINUBycxF9Qo8F3OLAhrGB69IWicbGJ5E06Yql9ByzhysVP9TagYkmMav81Y7DFNztwS40kcVzqf2kvxP0dT8vLGuVBjN6xX_QyY_zFPjKpvG7tcFSus1V-rRjw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="360" data-original-width="640" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjG7gu1C9YEwULi-_7DlhkjYuylmeBDbIFYS0r3rF1CHT_xOHbdMxC0egJXz1Xw-zEjINUBycxF9Qo8F3OLAhrGB69IWicbGJ5E06Yql9ByzhysVP9TagYkmMav81Y7DFNztwS40kcVzqf2kvxP0dT8vLGuVBjN6xX_QyY_zFPjKpvG7tcFSus1V-rRjw=w400-h225" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: medium; text-align: center;">Our good friend from Cameroon, Emmanual, was on the job, </span><span style="font-size: large; text-align: center;">installing the new exhaust and performing other critical elements to get N207BH ready for operation.</span><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhSmAdMNhe5kRX9-plnL_EIoGcEG4eKI2FX8OgOwVpspModJN-bA-r8NNfdEHoGnjPk2EIODbBV5QvMsS7OzHir9nA3dc9xEQJUzGVUagJpYs1RKOxG-qQuQja-Wtmh-GdYavuaXl5MR64JMUmYAzflwMWXYI3N-zBgMYmLxhSaGrBFRyC8R6mkbOzNfA" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhSmAdMNhe5kRX9-plnL_EIoGcEG4eKI2FX8OgOwVpspModJN-bA-r8NNfdEHoGnjPk2EIODbBV5QvMsS7OzHir9nA3dc9xEQJUzGVUagJpYs1RKOxG-qQuQja-Wtmh-GdYavuaXl5MR64JMUmYAzflwMWXYI3N-zBgMYmLxhSaGrBFRyC8R6mkbOzNfA=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><br /> BACKGROUND: You may recall that our next aircraft to join our fleet came from Zambia to the AIM AIR hangar in Nairobi, Kenya (July '21), where the team there (a few pictured here) generously agreed to host the aircraft's work to be visited by an FAA designated representative to re-register this aircraft under the US registry of aircraft. The US registry is important so that our Gabon pilots and mechanics (at the moment, Rob P. and I) can exercise our FAA certificates as we operate.<p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjhtHPId-ncz5wXzQNiTpg99cQzCnL4pWmX6xNhXz8lAO0Eyu8gOuo0AKSzzXijPoVjYZKM9aiwsXF9gioO_9vYB1UekwJyyCcjVDIhZtrlj_Uz6YJc6lQ0mfXd_W1gS9907fdV1UGPQvNU11vklybFF_j9G4pmxGsWWMCz96jotzBNmO9SyS9OnAw6WQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="900" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjhtHPId-ncz5wXzQNiTpg99cQzCnL4pWmX6xNhXz8lAO0Eyu8gOuo0AKSzzXijPoVjYZKM9aiwsXF9gioO_9vYB1UekwJyyCcjVDIhZtrlj_Uz6YJc6lQ0mfXd_W1gS9907fdV1UGPQvNU11vklybFF_j9G4pmxGsWWMCz96jotzBNmO9SyS9OnAw6WQ=w360-h640" width="360" /></a></div><br />GOOD NEWS!!! ... the mechanical aspects of the aircraft are all done and it's running great thanks to the team at AIM AIR and our visiting tech's, like our good friend Dan S. from JAARS.<br /><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">BAD NEWS!!! ... the FAA inspector had some issues with the paperwork and questions about proper documentation about work completed on the aircraft more than a decade ago! So... </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEguSEPD7DB1cGq3_sOQxEYZGrkEBtX9m91aNZ3Mj0xTMgoyyjRWJPU1xuw9QzUc7v924BhtpHtvR7ar1g7exqwyOH8wWemVf9weyrvUsvcBDBxE7StJFf4od_OfMUZScV6cVXDA9xuc61tCG9NTU8is_KFbM_QB8OkuN56HyK2Iye__JgafdP-8S9pe0A" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEguSEPD7DB1cGq3_sOQxEYZGrkEBtX9m91aNZ3Mj0xTMgoyyjRWJPU1xuw9QzUc7v924BhtpHtvR7ar1g7exqwyOH8wWemVf9weyrvUsvcBDBxE7StJFf4od_OfMUZScV6cVXDA9xuc61tCG9NTU8is_KFbM_QB8OkuN56HyK2Iye__JgafdP-8S9pe0A=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">STEP 1: Digitize our Logbooks to better access and share. In the photo, our dear AIM AIR friend, Mel, diligently turns pages of logbooks and photos and then uploads them to our shared google drive. An estimated 200 photos or more!!!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">STEP 2: Contact the repair station that did the work in question (year 2010)... then we found out it's closed!... then found a former worker who knows where their archives are kept... then he get's back from vacation, finds (!) and sends the records; our team reviews them and new paperwork and information is prepped for the FAA inspector.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">STEP 3: Shared information with FAA inspector; got initial feedback; made a second draft of paperwork / information and resubmit.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><i>This brings us to today...</i></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">STEP 4: Waiting for FAA feedback and, if approved, FINALLY make the official application for his visit to Kenya (he lives in Germany).</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><i>PLEASE PRAY FOR GOOD OUTCOMES!!!</i></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><i><br /></i></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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</form>Stevehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01383960650667942617noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2163848949474264481.post-47139797878843450762022-07-06T10:44:00.004+01:002022-07-06T11:55:13.128+01:00SHIP - SHAPE!<p> Our Annual Shipping Container</p><p><br /></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhCjjETr5xJqH_kVo57XHi2u4vx2Histm2rsfldTJK7d-ZJLKA5z9eYhBYHKUpqa6R6xJhM0VWUhIXFWmCMw572DJ_xj5uYs8StZMtqJbLl5H6lB13fT8y3mT_4RBgaAOsKiCpcNWszTm3X0JIrCa7YU1RInQKkLNxmgUaF13ZZ5eHq-jnWbURo-QmXEQ" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1334" data-original-width="750" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhCjjETr5xJqH_kVo57XHi2u4vx2Histm2rsfldTJK7d-ZJLKA5z9eYhBYHKUpqa6R6xJhM0VWUhIXFWmCMw572DJ_xj5uYs8StZMtqJbLl5H6lB13fT8y3mT_4RBgaAOsKiCpcNWszTm3X0JIrCa7YU1RInQKkLNxmgUaF13ZZ5eHq-jnWbURo-QmXEQ=w360-h640" width="360" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Saturday, 2nd of July, 2022<br />After over 3 months, our annual shipping<br />container arrives in Bongolo, Gabon!</span></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dxfA_3F-kC5smTueFbb69x5ZGx8kJGJGuvoshAYbM_kwMnou8wpyru_pR0iVOd9lhLkQmo_2iltryKk571DtA' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><span style="font-size: large;">29 March, 2022... Container leaves </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Omaha, Nebraska, USA</span><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjTUpkbTHiYOsNcXy2Un8J3JvAC3DRtEELrOXITU2p2z7BfojP06Ho_aAp7GcboquL2wKnto_a3c0WgFE6L7f2IKbm6iy8WViSzqO7ltHghUFmnD3NPWg5pup7hpdpwkiNR_6xGEvziN0uWB4Ewt2bzBuIXtJG2k9eymVdN8gCd64COCmO7c7kayd9FeQ" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjTUpkbTHiYOsNcXy2Un8J3JvAC3DRtEELrOXITU2p2z7BfojP06Ho_aAp7GcboquL2wKnto_a3c0WgFE6L7f2IKbm6iy8WViSzqO7ltHghUFmnD3NPWg5pup7hpdpwkiNR_6xGEvziN0uWB4Ewt2bzBuIXtJG2k9eymVdN8gCd64COCmO7c7kayd9FeQ=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Depot 4 arrival: on a busy Saturday, the team & <br />friends mobilized and the unload process started.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; 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margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEifgCnIA1C13RlF5V0ALFflWIiYDxZ89upEBmDGof52OjXHVLk4FLzooUEii7gT4-QUjfOCvMhPj1Tn05ReYZjuWP28agQvcmgopeyNHVszGaEslzKR-NL7AMqSMmRwFyJxEA4yPQwleaiKJ3Yh7moY3-pKgQU7hoMpvG2UetMJNTOPuYlQeQ8hkiNDBQ" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEifgCnIA1C13RlF5V0ALFflWIiYDxZ89upEBmDGof52OjXHVLk4FLzooUEii7gT4-QUjfOCvMhPj1Tn05ReYZjuWP28agQvcmgopeyNHVszGaEslzKR-NL7AMqSMmRwFyJxEA4yPQwleaiKJ3Yh7moY3-pKgQU7hoMpvG2UetMJNTOPuYlQeQ8hkiNDBQ=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">What better way to get your packages delivered?!?<br />Amazon.com likely has not tried this method.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjhtQkvN0vHPTwBmfOtxzXtvCjCzGZ9dhydXWWFesAt0hIVjnXgvfhKvPblPXhj7Amx6--3zTV9tmprLkaRMgs7Dp6HqMypvOX2TXfN7dfUU2K5naAOqNbyBd6TeiMTdSDzpCNfg0ek6bDWZwLHV_iPYdcknA6kRsmTewS0u_T2gMWX52dVYzsDe8_FKQ" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1523" data-original-width="2048" height="297" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjhtQkvN0vHPTwBmfOtxzXtvCjCzGZ9dhydXWWFesAt0hIVjnXgvfhKvPblPXhj7Amx6--3zTV9tmprLkaRMgs7Dp6HqMypvOX2TXfN7dfUU2K5naAOqNbyBd6TeiMTdSDzpCNfg0ek6bDWZwLHV_iPYdcknA6kRsmTewS0u_T2gMWX52dVYzsDe8_FKQ=w400-h297" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">The containers bring the Bongolo team Hundreds<br />of pounds of medical equipment and medication<br />that doctors, like these (Dr. Deb and Dr. Bintou)<br />are able to use to serve patients at the hospital.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg8d65QzlxmOA_F0qj6APMJJgw42Ycg_lHegfWvmSo22wohO99SgpRCzFl03ZeVTpvqUDFUThK8lfMHBQTyEws2xbqlKfwb8_YZ9GXNHa99QzgGSefrtM350ZpSNjhyoydZdzyH9Fr8FNkuhDQUOmYCON7C69doOV8TaYsA9zWeTYMYKGYauQ0JCov4tQ" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1539" data-original-width="2048" height="301" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg8d65QzlxmOA_F0qj6APMJJgw42Ycg_lHegfWvmSo22wohO99SgpRCzFl03ZeVTpvqUDFUThK8lfMHBQTyEws2xbqlKfwb8_YZ9GXNHa99QzgGSefrtM350ZpSNjhyoydZdzyH9Fr8FNkuhDQUOmYCON7C69doOV8TaYsA9zWeTYMYKGYauQ0JCov4tQ=w400-h301" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">This doctor (Dr. Alicia) is also happy that, <br />on top of all the hospital stuff, we get to add<br />in some personal items that help us to beautify<br />our homes, yummy treats that get us through,<br />and other odds and ends important to all the <br />non-medical work that we do here as well.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhgwXuCt0NeR47Xm56_4B5WV0TCOywqHnuK0gUkXuaHM4BENyrywSC6gqOGjN_80eqIizJ04yqFgEQAsXlHgwsStFxsQdx0KTMjICNZv1CPF7WjuSupIPxa4WzSHCI7UlMSwr0OxsgDI3cXTCUBjNn74l1CFZ9ROAyhREd7B-zoJMkkI7ZiCFzyp0G1nw" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhgwXuCt0NeR47Xm56_4B5WV0TCOywqHnuK0gUkXuaHM4BENyrywSC6gqOGjN_80eqIizJ04yqFgEQAsXlHgwsStFxsQdx0KTMjICNZv1CPF7WjuSupIPxa4WzSHCI7UlMSwr0OxsgDI3cXTCUBjNn74l1CFZ9ROAyhREd7B-zoJMkkI7ZiCFzyp0G1nw=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">29th March, 2022... The Amazing Peeps at <br /><a href="https://www.cccomaha.org/" target="_blank">CCC Omaha </a>who loaded up this container!<br /> only 13.5 weeks later... <br />we're enjoying the fruits of their labor!!!</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">GET INVOLVED!!! Join The FUN!!!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Our denomination, <a href="https://cmalliance.org/" target="_blank">The Christian & Missionary Alliance</a>, </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">is the link for all this collaboration. We're audacious</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">enough to believe that, like the scriptures teach, </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">WE CAN BE THE HANDS & FEET of </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Our LOVING HEAVENLY FATHER!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">The Love our our Father, displayed through Jesus </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">compels us.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://secure.cmalliance.org/give/">Click Here to Support the C&MA</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.bongolohospital.org/causes/" target="_blank">CLICK Here to Support Bongolo Hospital Projects</a></span></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjE-QMPo38bratiVIVrLBk4U2rg7p4ZjU-FW0mabcjSDQdjFQP7cxVaOBEB1tfRc2_TJIlkgTIKrf2-u6dEEr9IuLiVY7YeDnLnP6KKOi8BxvVnRMPWSfSJZEZ9fiHNu8MahqfKU-ubzMlhKlvLxkoaKc_gKMTsk74rqctTgopzDaFO6AMF7sh4cfZOBg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="405" data-original-width="610" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjE-QMPo38bratiVIVrLBk4U2rg7p4ZjU-FW0mabcjSDQdjFQP7cxVaOBEB1tfRc2_TJIlkgTIKrf2-u6dEEr9IuLiVY7YeDnLnP6KKOi8BxvVnRMPWSfSJZEZ9fiHNu8MahqfKU-ubzMlhKlvLxkoaKc_gKMTsk74rqctTgopzDaFO6AMF7sh4cfZOBg=w400-h265" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br /></div><br /><br /><p></p>Stevehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01383960650667942617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2163848949474264481.post-62789223153871989262022-06-28T18:42:00.000+01:002022-06-28T18:42:03.274+01:00Medivac 18 June<p><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhKb6aokrJ_5BnEMciuUgxe66TYfigI8iNQE5dfMulqjjtFT_jes26cC2bGtGOaTCQgBA7qYpKafxk9CQ_Vas-7xI-jldUKPSd0gbAyMPUVcwViNzzJ_MqQTh5FInqm_-vWLRQSsQklACNtAhVB5dOTTYjdm58Sfho3CP-NU-pXmtvmjPjYewvSCVoQpA" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhKb6aokrJ_5BnEMciuUgxe66TYfigI8iNQE5dfMulqjjtFT_jes26cC2bGtGOaTCQgBA7qYpKafxk9CQ_Vas-7xI-jldUKPSd0gbAyMPUVcwViNzzJ_MqQTh5FInqm_-vWLRQSsQklACNtAhVB5dOTTYjdm58Sfho3CP-NU-pXmtvmjPjYewvSCVoQpA=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">At Bongolo, a patient arrived, unconscious, <br />with head injuries, after being hit with a car.<br />The Bongolo team relieved the pressure on his<br />brain, but a scanner and neuro-surgeon would <br />be needed to continue care. PIC: The Bongolo <br />team makes arrangements for care to continue, <br />after the medivac flight, in the capital city, Libreville.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p></p><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEioodL1rPxMk1oZWkYMaAz2Yw_S79OnYewzzo2Q2N6QbYYnB_AgsLGBExGhMl0Hr_0rlocOjtGx9i7SwJi6S3oxqc-eqjBtkORgHlOGXILFZxtmoXye2mpNtDEhJ2a4Ar9ey_KMY21PT7-wcS-EiDOcjgQcdyNTo9F2MDE75RjwM6cDMZMnjDqkyQtOfQ" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEioodL1rPxMk1oZWkYMaAz2Yw_S79OnYewzzo2Q2N6QbYYnB_AgsLGBExGhMl0Hr_0rlocOjtGx9i7SwJi6S3oxqc-eqjBtkORgHlOGXILFZxtmoXye2mpNtDEhJ2a4Ar9ey_KMY21PT7-wcS-EiDOcjgQcdyNTo9F2MDE75RjwM6cDMZMnjDqkyQtOfQ=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Bongolo is currently without proper ground ambulance<br />transport, so a pickup truck was the best we could do.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhutQDrMCGIxH6ecYurKdn3leTBFtrhq7LsDS8JoLef3Q5cdb7scwjr9OqKZGHCFd6ZBpl9JPSOcGClHGM6UjTsbTYP_qZib2Fsa8CP9iJD7YBRfEDIrz9D7BOXKvERD5eopYtX4UYnOAYLlBrEtWRtVi-J7l4iOPwj9gAUL_ulXRJ6QolGDrvrUNCeOg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhutQDrMCGIxH6ecYurKdn3leTBFtrhq7LsDS8JoLef3Q5cdb7scwjr9OqKZGHCFd6ZBpl9JPSOcGClHGM6UjTsbTYP_qZib2Fsa8CP9iJD7YBRfEDIrz9D7BOXKvERD5eopYtX4UYnOAYLlBrEtWRtVi-J7l4iOPwj9gAUL_ulXRJ6QolGDrvrUNCeOg=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Our Cessna 206 was prepped and ready to receive <br />the patient.</span></td></tr></tbody></table></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEixtB-n1QDpCMbnPdG1CKmyw-jZNy9hoqB_9-bFZXf2VZSq-dbaTC8HKDyIFUhl6rFQldlj2pZv8AXNljHbWKK52bw2FBNR1RID3vShSB7pEpg4KxxT0n0lhV3_bIicsFSUw_Pc1BXwr6tM0fjlVqqHcVKsFZ5XLm1B1XZp_0EqxFQoe_T6CEykFepfhg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3088" data-original-width="2320" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEixtB-n1QDpCMbnPdG1CKmyw-jZNy9hoqB_9-bFZXf2VZSq-dbaTC8HKDyIFUhl6rFQldlj2pZv8AXNljHbWKK52bw2FBNR1RID3vShSB7pEpg4KxxT0n0lhV3_bIicsFSUw_Pc1BXwr6tM0fjlVqqHcVKsFZ5XLm1B1XZp_0EqxFQoe_T6CEykFepfhg=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">One of our lead nurses, mister Bruno, provided care <br />for the patient during the flight.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiAnGwOtHBsSuZJLGcWJjrb-BK9WjUkyg75w4Iv01GN8M3xKANphtMMk-fSneQbVrYqx2UGidRE5xHchRm_OFH_epj92_OuXIS_rp4agH3YM62vlb45kpBTS7KvT754ox2BVec696LZkqf-vhkjfYXT1MCTX7wStZRvpne2vRdF_Z96vB4iMAzpu6uyvg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="868" data-original-width="1264" height="440" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiAnGwOtHBsSuZJLGcWJjrb-BK9WjUkyg75w4Iv01GN8M3xKANphtMMk-fSneQbVrYqx2UGidRE5xHchRm_OFH_epj92_OuXIS_rp4agH3YM62vlb45kpBTS7KvT754ox2BVec696LZkqf-vhkjfYXT1MCTX7wStZRvpne2vRdF_Z96vB4iMAzpu6uyvg=w640-h440" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">After an hour and 40 minutes, we were in Libreville where<br />an ambulance arrived and took the injured man to get a<br />head scan under the care of a neuro-surgeon.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjURD19XJiMiD0ZRcRSLp1QETiUpVreTr9J_Gbh6dKLvQRtpJVVQXrpGVqZRZ3A69x-2hrQg0IvPjOPYx1hftjEfzgx52zLyLNDr9ACN-XARxzaZSYhQd_e7WFHudTPC_mHg32l35wQKb1zYzXGw8-jfsJrEM9UVIKDSNOd0ygMqm6GCqvLHduuMbrFJA" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2320" data-original-width="3088" height="301" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjURD19XJiMiD0ZRcRSLp1QETiUpVreTr9J_Gbh6dKLvQRtpJVVQXrpGVqZRZ3A69x-2hrQg0IvPjOPYx1hftjEfzgx52zLyLNDr9ACN-XARxzaZSYhQd_e7WFHudTPC_mHg32l35wQKb1zYzXGw8-jfsJrEM9UVIKDSNOd0ygMqm6GCqvLHduuMbrFJA=w400-h301" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">It was late in the day, so Bruno and I spent the evening<br />in Libreville and then returned to Bongolo the next<br />morning.<br /><br />Thanks to your teamwork, the aviation service exists <br />to bless the people of this region of central Africa <br />in the name of Jesus! 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