We're in an exciting time at MMS with three major projects all coming to completion within weeks of each other. The wings are going on the Gabon 207 so it can be ready to fly in October, the landing gear repairs are being completed on Wings With The Word's Cessna 402 so it can fly next month as well, and the amphibious Cessna 206 for use in Brazil by Asas de Socorro, is now flying!
It's fun to see the airplanes fly!
Preparing People and Planes for Worldwide Missionary Service
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Pushing The 402 Toward Completion
Mike's team of mechanics is pushing hard to have Wings With the Word's Cessna 402 project completed by the end of October.
Note added 2/22/11: The orange vests that Mike, Andy, and Mark are wearing while rigging the landing gear let everyone else in the hangar know that they are not to be talked to, disturbed, interrupted, or otherwise distracted while performing their tasks. The orange vests create a situation where the respective maintenance crew can be completely focused on the job at hand. We call it "Going Orange". Each crew that "goes orange" designates a contact person, not involved in the task, through whom all communication can be directed.
The orange vests can also be used in administrative applications.
We've found the simple system to work rather well.
Note added 2/22/11: The orange vests that Mike, Andy, and Mark are wearing while rigging the landing gear let everyone else in the hangar know that they are not to be talked to, disturbed, interrupted, or otherwise distracted while performing their tasks. The orange vests create a situation where the respective maintenance crew can be completely focused on the job at hand. We call it "Going Orange". Each crew that "goes orange" designates a contact person, not involved in the task, through whom all communication can be directed.
The orange vests can also be used in administrative applications.
We've found the simple system to work rather well.
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Snapshot Session
Things remain busy in our three hangars with painting completed on the Gabon 207, structural repairs continuing on the Cessna 402, scheduled maintenance being conducted on GCI's King Air, and quick in-and-out repairs on the Pfiefer's Aztec and GCI's Cessna 310.
Jim continues to build the nav/com stack for the Cessna 402.
GCI's King Air is in for scheduled maintenance.
Bob conducts maintenance on the King Air's right engine.
Andy performs maintenance on the King Air's left engine.
After troubleshooting some "squawks," GCI's Cessna 310 returns to service.
Terry makes repairs to Pfeifer Evangelical Association's Aztec.
The Pfeifer's Aztec returns to service.
Jim continues to build the nav/com stack for the Cessna 402.
GCI's King Air is in for scheduled maintenance.
Bob conducts maintenance on the King Air's right engine.
Andy performs maintenance on the King Air's left engine.
After troubleshooting some "squawks," GCI's Cessna 310 returns to service.
Terry makes repairs to Pfeifer Evangelical Association's Aztec.
The Pfeifer's Aztec returns to service.Thursday, September 8, 2011
Rigging The Landing Gear of GCI's Cessna 310
Here's a video clip of our staff and apprentice mechanics working together to rig the landing gear of GCI's Cessna 310 during it's annual inspection.
Monday, August 29, 2011
The STC Kodiak Visits MMS
Spokane Turbine Center's Kodiak arrives at MMS.
Last week there was an air of excitement around the hangar as Spokane Turbine Center brought their Quest Kodiak in for a visit. After spending the weekend at Missions Fest, in Lancaster, PA, as part of a missions display, the STC crew stopped by our hangar facility to renew relationships, tour the facility, and provide flights for MMS personnel and family.
STC provides flight training for Kodiak operators and provides mission-specific training for mission aviation organizations around the world. We partner with STC through providing maintenance on their Kodiak when they're in the area.
The Kodiak is the first airplane designed by missionaries for mission aviation and is a unique blending of high technology and real-world utility. More and more mission agencies are purchasing Kodiaks in order to put them to Kingdom work in some of the most remote and challenging locations in the world.
Through STC's generosity, many of our families were able to enjoy their first flight in a Kodiak. Thanks, STC!
Some of our family members prepare for their flight.
The Kodiak exits our ramp for the active taxiway.
STC's Kodiak takes off.
The Kodiak, coming soon to a mission aviation program near you!
Friday, August 26, 2011
The 207's Airframe Repairs Are Complete!
It may look like there's a lot left to do on the airplane and, in a sense, there is but a major milestone was reached today with the Cessna 207 restoration project for Air Calvary.
We hope you enjoy this video clip celebrating the work accomplished over the past six months and setting the stage for what lies ahead.
We hope you enjoy this video clip celebrating the work accomplished over the past six months and setting the stage for what lies ahead.
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Partnerships: Pfeifer Evangelical Association
At MMS, we partner with many different ministries. In fact, over the past 36 years, we've partnered with 96 different ministries through providing critically needed maintenance services and support. Each ministry partnership is unique yet has the common tie of aviation.
One of the ministries with which we're in active partnership is the Pfeifer Evangelical Association. Here's a video clip featuring "The Pfeifers", the music they play, the airplane they fly, and some of the services we provide.
One of the ministries with which we're in active partnership is the Pfeifer Evangelical Association. Here's a video clip featuring "The Pfeifers", the music they play, the airplane they fly, and some of the services we provide.
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