Any Missionary Pilots, or Friends of Missionary Pilots?

jwp_145 · February 26th, 2008, 20:25

Hey peers,

Are any of you JCers current or former missionary pilots? or do you know someone is is/was? And if so, could you put me in contact with them?

Much obliged,

J

sdfcvoh · February 26th, 2008, 21:11

Does that involve the mile-high club? Oh, different kind of position entirely. Sorry!

jwp_145 · February 26th, 2008, 22:00

Wow. Just wow.

JA Yawd Bwoy · February 26th, 2008, 22:11

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Originally Posted by jwp_145

Wow. Just wow.

t-cart · February 26th, 2008, 22:14

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Originally Posted by JA Yawd Bwoy

sdfcvoh · February 26th, 2008, 22:16

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Originally Posted by t-cart

I tried to stop myself....but my hands...they just kept on typing....like I couldn't stop them

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sdfcvoh · February 26th, 2008, 22:19

I was down in Nogales not too long ago and spoke with a gentleman flying a caravan who was ferrying folks (missionaries) back and forth into Central America. That might be a good starting point for you.

See - I'm not that bad

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Originally Posted by jwp_145

Hey peers,

Are any of you JCers current or former missionary pilots? or do you know someone is is/was? And if so, could you put me in contact with them?

Much obliged,

J

fltjunkie · February 26th, 2008, 23:13

This might be a start
http://www.missionaryflights.org/

FJ

ElyJs · February 26th, 2008, 23:29

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Does that involve the mile-high club? Oh, different kind of position entirely. Sorry!

Classic. HAHA

When I did some research it seems a bunch of the positions required an A&P. Start the apprenticeship now! Help out at your local shop, sweep floors, change oil, clean spark plugs. Log it all!

-Jason

SIUav8er · February 26th, 2008, 23:53

This is a good one to check out as well:

http://www.maf.org/

troopernflight · February 27th, 2008, 00:08

I'm attending flight school at Bob Jones University aviation, and I'm sure I could put you in contact with some people that know quite a bit about missionary flying. PM me if you are interesting in talking to someone.

Soku39 · February 27th, 2008, 00:09

These folks support missionarys with caravans, 206s etc etc. Good people as far as I could tell.

http://www.mmsaviation.org/

jwp_145 · February 27th, 2008, 07:55

I've already been in contact with a few of those organizations. And I've already started looking into getting my A&P at an 18 month school.

Thanks for the recommendations guys.

Cruise · February 27th, 2008, 08:33

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Originally Posted by sdfcvoh

Does that involve the mile-high club? Oh, different kind of position entirely. Sorry!

That's funny stuff right there. Don't let the holy-rollers get to ya, sdfcvoh. Good save w/ the info that followed though.

Lighten up Francis!

granlistillo · February 27th, 2008, 16:55

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Originally Posted by jwp_145

Wow. Just wow.

I'm not too sure the chicks dig that gig so much. Your not hoping for the natives i hope WWJD?

Just going by your avatar, confused whether it is souls or notches on the belt you are looking to win.

jwp_145 · February 27th, 2008, 17:43

Man I'm taking a thrashing here. I'm far from perfect, and I'm NOT a holy roller. I'm just a person looking to help people and make a difference in the world. I don't care if chicks dig the fact that I'm a missionary pilot. I never play the pilot card and do alright.

Really though, you guys took an honest and sincere question and turned it into me defending myself!

And you know, I see the sarcasm tag. Believe me when I tell you I'm one of the most sarcastic guys there are, as well as a cut up. But a serious question like this is neither the time nor the place.

Thank you for those who gave me serious information.

granlistillo · February 27th, 2008, 17:52

Sorry amigo. I respect the heck out of missionaries and support them financially. They tend to be folks who want to help people out in this world and the next. If anything, I was saying have a sense of humor, and if you are going to take offense at a little crassness, change your avatar to the church lady. I looked into doing some mission flying, but I wasnt up to writing a 10 page story on how holy I was. I have a missionary friend, and I will send him an email to see if he has any contacts and pm them to you. good luck.

jwp_145 · February 27th, 2008, 17:58

Granlistillo, if you only knew me you'd know I have a sense of humor that often gets me into trouble! But I try to take my flying seriously, and I figured it would offend people if i came in talking slang 'bout gettin' put on with a missionary outfit. It is one thing that I have to take very seriously because of the boss!

But i must say I was rolling watching the video with Francis. I just can't remember the movie.

granlistillo · February 27th, 2008, 18:07

I was just jerking your chain a little.
Hey, I was born an okie a life time ago. I assume you're a great dude, and I never met a pilot from riverside I didnt like...

slushie · February 27th, 2008, 18:14

I have been distantly considering the same idea. MAF sent me a book on Nate Saint, and it is incredible.

jwp_145 · February 27th, 2008, 18:16

Man RVS is CRAZY these days... regularly 7 planes on each side of the pattern. I've ran .7 on the hobbs just waiting to take off!

But I'm in Arizona now, for the past month. Better cash to pay for A&P school.

Are you in Spain with the Air Force?

granlistillo · February 27th, 2008, 18:22

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Originally Posted by jwp_145

Man RVS is CRAZY these days... regularly 7 planes on each side of the pattern. I've ran .7 on the hobbs just waiting to take off!

But I'm in Arizona now, for the past month. Better cash to pay for A&P school.

Are you in Spain with the Air Force?

I was in Spain in the Navy half a lifetime ago. My home, family and bidness are in Spain. I had been coming back for reserve duty in conus, and got on flying for a regional. The fam should be joining me at the end of the school year here in the states.

jwp_145 · February 27th, 2008, 18:36

Good to hear. Welcome back stateside. I feel a bit 'tarded, as it took me a minute to figure out what "conus" meant. haha

Stomp16 · February 27th, 2008, 20:11

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Originally Posted by jwp_145

Man RVS is CRAZY these days... regularly 7 planes on each side of the pattern. I've ran .7 on the hobbs just waiting to take off!

But I'm in Arizona now, for the past month. Better cash to pay for A&P school.

Are you in Spain with the Air Force?

Just curious who you are flying with out of KRVS and if your still doing it? Also, why don't you attend Spartan for their A&P program? The mechanic school really is very good and they seem to have a high pass rate coming out of that side of everything.

.7 to wait to take off? Come on now..........tell the truth.

The most I've ever racked up waiting to take off was .5 and that was with nine planes in line ahead of me back when we had Chinese everywhere. Although, today while I was on final after coming back from OKC, some guy was giving the tower lady crap about how long he had been sitting there waiting to take off. When I was about 1/2 a mile out he decided to inquire about why he wasn't cleared to take off. Then he gave her some more crap and I keyed up and politely said that he couldn't leave because I didn't want to land on top of him. Right about that moment I went from left to right in front of him and nothing else was heard on the radio!! Some people..............

Ortini159 · February 27th, 2008, 20:22

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Originally Posted by slushie

I have been distantly considering the same idea. MAF sent me a book on Nate Saint, and it is incredible.

Which book was it? Incredible story, incredible life he led. His son Steve seems to be following in his footsteps. There are a lot of books out and a movie about the passing of Nate Saint and the other missionaries.

February 26th, 2008, 20:25	#1
jwp_145 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Tulsa, OK USA Posts: 181	Any Missionary Pilots, or Friends of Missionary Pilots? Hey peers, Are any of you JCers current or former missionary pilots? or do you know someone is is/was? And if so, could you put me in contact with them? Much obliged, J

February 26th, 2008, 21:11	#2
sdfcvoh Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: That one Posts: 872	Re: Any Missionary Pilots, or Friends of Missionary Pilots? Does that involve the mile-high club? Oh, different kind of position entirely. Sorry! __________________ I want to die like my grandfather did, peacefully in his sleep. Not screaming in terror like his passengers.

February 26th, 2008, 22:00	#3
jwp_145 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Tulsa, OK USA Posts: 181	Re: Any Missionary Pilots, or Friends of Missionary Pilots? Wow. Just wow.

February 26th, 2008, 23:13	#8
fltjunkie Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Where eagles soar Posts: 32	Re: Any Missionary Pilots, or Friends of Missionary Pilots? This might be a start http://www.missionaryflights.org/ FJ

February 26th, 2008, 23:53	#10
SIUav8er Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: at work Posts: 919	Re: Any Missionary Pilots, or Friends of Missionary Pilots? This is a good one to check out as well: http://www.maf.org/ __________________ Commercial Pilot, CE-500 Gold Seal CFI.II.MEI IGI Future GoJet Pilot.

February 27th, 2008, 00:08	#11
troopernflight Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 163	Re: Any Missionary Pilots, or Friends of Missionary Pilots? I'm attending flight school at Bob Jones University aviation, and I'm sure I could put you in contact with some people that know quite a bit about missionary flying. PM me if you are interesting in talking to someone.

February 27th, 2008, 00:09	#12
Soku39 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Akron, OH Posts: 45	Re: Any Missionary Pilots, or Friends of Missionary Pilots? These folks support missionarys with caravans, 206s etc etc. Good people as far as I could tell. http://www.mmsaviation.org/

February 27th, 2008, 07:55	#13
jwp_145 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Tulsa, OK USA Posts: 181	Re: Any Missionary Pilots, or Friends of Missionary Pilots? I've already been in contact with a few of those organizations. And I've already started looking into getting my A&P at an 18 month school. Thanks for the recommendations guys.

February 27th, 2008, 17:43	#16
jwp_145 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Tulsa, OK USA Posts: 181	Re: Any Missionary Pilots, or Friends of Missionary Pilots? Man I'm taking a thrashing here. I'm far from perfect, and I'm NOT a holy roller. I'm just a person looking to help people and make a difference in the world. I don't care if chicks dig the fact that I'm a missionary pilot. I never play the pilot card and do alright. Really though, you guys took an honest and sincere question and turned it into me defending myself! And you know, I see the sarcasm tag. Believe me when I tell you I'm one of the most sarcastic guys there are, as well as a cut up. But a serious question like this is neither the time nor the place. Thank you for those who gave me serious information.

February 27th, 2008, 17:52	#17
granlistillo Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Unfortunately not Hispania Posts: 308	Re: Any Missionary Pilots, or Friends of Missionary Pilots? Sorry amigo. I respect the heck out of missionaries and support them financially. They tend to be folks who want to help people out in this world and the next. If anything, I was saying have a sense of humor, and if you are going to take offense at a little crassness, change your avatar to the church lady. I looked into doing some mission flying, but I wasnt up to writing a 10 page story on how holy I was. I have a missionary friend, and I will send him an email to see if he has any contacts and pm them to you. good luck.

February 27th, 2008, 17:58	#18
jwp_145 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Tulsa, OK USA Posts: 181	Re: Any Missionary Pilots, or Friends of Missionary Pilots? Granlistillo, if you only knew me you'd know I have a sense of humor that often gets me into trouble! But I try to take my flying seriously, and I figured it would offend people if i came in talking slang 'bout gettin' put on with a missionary outfit. It is one thing that I have to take very seriously because of the boss! But i must say I was rolling watching the video with Francis. I just can't remember the movie.

February 27th, 2008, 18:07	#19
granlistillo Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Unfortunately not Hispania Posts: 308	Re: Any Missionary Pilots, or Friends of Missionary Pilots? I was just jerking your chain a little. Hey, I was born an okie a life time ago. I assume you're a great dude, and I never met a pilot from riverside I didnt like...

February 27th, 2008, 18:14	#20
slushie Old Skool Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Vegas Posts: 1,964	Re: Any Missionary Pilots, or Friends of Missionary Pilots? I have been distantly considering the same idea. MAF sent me a book on Nate Saint, and it is incredible. __________________ Looking for work. Comm Single/Multi 835 TT 13 Multi

February 27th, 2008, 18:16	#21
jwp_145 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Tulsa, OK USA Posts: 181	Re: Any Missionary Pilots, or Friends of Missionary Pilots? Man RVS is CRAZY these days... regularly 7 planes on each side of the pattern. I've ran .7 on the hobbs just waiting to take off! But I'm in Arizona now, for the past month. Better cash to pay for A&P school. Are you in Spain with the Air Force?

February 27th, 2008, 18:36	#23
jwp_145 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Tulsa, OK USA Posts: 181	Re: Any Missionary Pilots, or Friends of Missionary Pilots? Good to hear. Welcome back stateside. I feel a bit 'tarded, as it took me a minute to figure out what "conus" meant. haha

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