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Launching our newest pilot
The engine manifold pressure began to drop. We could hear the engine’s roar die down, and felt the airplane begin to settle.
I saw Phil’s head began to look around. He had noticed. He said, “There was an airstrip over here somewhere.” Simultaneously he began to lower the nose, and configure the airplane for an off airport landing.
“I have your power” I told him – thinking it is best to overcommunicate in these moments.
I had reduced his throttle to simulate an engine about to die.
“There it is!” Phil replied.
He pointed the airplane towards the other airstrip.
As we flew closer, I noticed the specs on the runway were actually moving. There was about fifty zebra and warthogs all enjoying the prime grazing on the runway.
Olivia and Nate
They met in the spring, in the picturesque northern English countryside, at a castle, the home of Capernwray Bible school.
Unless an Engine Dies
Then I called Breanna.
“Just wanted to let you know we’ve had an issue with the airplane here in northern Kenya. Everyone’s OK, but we probably won’t make it home tonight.”
Six Minutes over Suguta
When an airplane engine quits running mid-air, the plane does not fall from the sky. It glides. But earthward and with certainty. It’s only a matter of time until earth and aircraft meet — a matter of minutes that can feel like seconds.
Justice roll on like a river
When we pull up to the entrance, we’re met with concrete barriers and formidable guards brandishing AK47s. We brandish our usual smiles and greetings as we pile into the one room building of emotionless faces, waiting.
Video update: People School
This is our latest update we shared today at Christ Church in Wichita, Kansas. I had the perfect update video planned, but Isaiah and Grace had a better idea. Check out what they did. Their school started class two weeks ago. Please pray we can get our support raised...
Mrs. Hurd’s Mother’s Day
Breanna enjoys the multi-faceted aspects of teaching 4th grade. Note: multifaceted is an FAA word I learned to sound like a flight instructor. Decorating the classroom with meaningful, yet stylish, designs is near the top of her happy list. Here is a quick montage of...
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