Keeping A Close Watch

Aircraft on the mission field require constant and detailed maintenance. The unforgiving nature of this mountainous region, coupled with near unpredictable weather patterns that accept no excuses when it comes to the condition of our mission aircraft. Unlike your personal vehicle, where you may choose to find out what’s making that “Funny Noise (FN)” when you have the time or notion. Aircraft are very different. Prudence dictates that the FN …

Martinez Mail November 2017

Advanced education is not guaranteed in Guatemala. For most of these Bible students financial sacrifice by family, community or village, and church provide room, board, and materials as they pursue their ministerial goals. Here in Guatemala many activities overlap as the year spools down. Of special note is the graduation of the Living Water Teaching (Ensenanza) de Agua Viva) Bible Institute. Each year Bible scholars who have completed courses and …

The fix is in

After some intensive research, collaboration, and phone calls this problem is a thing of the past. The persistent oil leak had been coming from this oil seal that had de-bonded from the circular recess just behind the crankshaft flange. With replacement parts available, bonding and de-bonding chemicals available, and special tools, this job takes maybe half a day. This job, on the field, in Guatemala…………..well that’s another story.