Wednesday Snapshots

The hangar crew is really busy. The Chuck, Jim, Mike, Andy S., and Mark are making the final preparations to install the 402's engines and Dale, Josh, Andy S. and Paul are working hard on the disassembly and repair of the Gabon 207. The Brigade 172 project is back on line as well.

Mark works with the 402's right side turbocharger.

Andy S. continues removal of the 207's gear box.

Andy P. test-fits a turbo system component.

Dale instructs Paul in assembly of the 207's nose gear.

Dale provides guidance to Andy S. in removing the 207's right side door sill.

Lord willing, I'll have a video up before the end of the week featuring the 402 and 207 progress.

Moving Around The Hangar

As I moved around the hangar taking snapshots, here's some of the activity that caught my eye:

Mark and Mike make the final repairs to a local airplane.

Jim and Andy S. rivet structure into the 402's right engine nacelle.

Andy P. installs components on the 402's left engine.

Dave performs maintenance on a light fixture in Hangar A.

This Isn't About Fixing Airplanes

It's A Rainy Windy Day in Coshocton

We're having a bit of rain and wind today with the possibility of everything turning to a "wintry mix" of snow/sleet/rain tomorrow. But while the rain and wind lash at the outside of our hangars, the guys just keep on working inside. Good progress is being made on the Cessna 402.

Mike fabricates some structure for the 402.

Mark readies the left nacelle for engine installation.

Jim installs baffling on the 402's right engine.

Paul removes a damaged section of firewall on the Gabon 207.

Air Calvary Cessna 207: Project: Part 1 (Remix)

Here's the first video of what, I'm sure, will be an ongoing series of clips featuring the restoration and repair of Air Calvary's Cessna 207.

Video: A Glimpse Into MMS

Here's a video snapshot of what's going on around the hangar right now. The clip provides a glimpse into the types of things you'll see on any given day at our mission and emphasizes the very real nature of the work we do. Whether certificated mechanic, apprentice mechanic, mission administrator, guest, or volunteer...we're all dedicated to helping spread the gospel of Jesus Christ through the use of aviation. We hope you enjoy this peek into our reality as we prepare people and planes for worldwide mission service.

Wednesday Hangar Snapshots

Here are a few snapshots of what's going on around the hangar:

Mark assembles the engine for Brigade Air's 172.

Paul and Jim move Brigade's 172 into Hangar C for paint removal.

The overhauled engines for the 402 have arrived.

Scott and Andy S. troubleshoot GCI's 172.

Paul works with the Gabon 207's engine.

The guys completed the Navajo for Arctic Barnabas.