Are We Pleasing to God?

The end of May 2019 was fast approaching and SGSP Aviation Ministries (Chuck & Robin) were feeling the crunch. Twenty-four (24) calendar months had passed and it was time to recertify the (pitot/static) system that ensures accuracy in altitude and airspeed. With few options and the clock ticking, we call on ministry contacts in Guatemala. Soon Robin and I were departing our home base in Quetzaltenango, flying direct to Canilla’ …

Just the Tip of the Iceberg

Now transitioned to SGSP Aviation Ministries, Robin and I work together closely to ensuring all aircraft administration U.S. & Foreign remain in order. An Annual Inspection is due on a mission aircraft in Guatemala. This is a painstaking process, by which an aircraft is opened like a banana to determine “airworthiness”. A comprehensive search of Aircraft Directives from the day it rolled off the assembly line to now must be …

Whatever it Takes

Keeping an aircraft in good shape is accomplished in many ways. As with every type of tool on the mission field, good, detailed, maintenance ensures long life and readiness. Today Robin is “wing washing”, removing the bugs from the leading edges of the entire airplane. Over time the acidity of squished bugs can penetrate layers of wax, paint, and primer. If not removed after every flight, it opens the door …

About the Fathers Business- Walking out the Vision

Chuck & Robin traveled stateside from Guatemala to complete necessary State/Federal paperwork. Walking the land in Southeast Arizona, Texas, and Oklahoma, brought us to some very interesting places. Some with great potential to serve as a stateside mission base supporting mission aircraft working in Latin America. For 30 days across Feb/Mar 2019 Chuck & Robin were out of Guatemala and stateside. Our goal was to unload the briefcase full of …

Brought Out Into the Light

Everything seemed okay, it had been months since we move to a new residence in Quetzaltenango. Most of our belongings were out of boxes, the furniture had been arrange, and re-arranged. We had slowly become accustom to the sounds and personality quirks of our new home. It was the very last of the dry season, the grass was mostly brown, except in one area. Out back there is a 4 …

The Wind Beneath Our Wings

In May 2018, Chuck & Robin will be traveling out of Guatemala to the U.S. We will be raising funds/awareness, highlighting the mission of Mercy Wings in Guatemala. What can you do to “Speed the Gospel” to the people of Guatemala? I’ll tell you, just email me directly at mwi@lwtusa.org or call my direct cell in Guatemala is 011 502 5736 1362. Chuck & Robin Martinez, let us be your …