Wow! That’s a long list, but nothing can be overlooked, everything here is needed. Mission aircraft have excellent safety records as long as they are carefully maintained. Some parts are replaced when they show signs of wear, some are replaced when a certain amount of time has passed, others are replaced or inspected when directed by aviation authorities, all this, so that the “Good News” can move forward in safety. …
Hey…I’m Working Here
Ever wonder why a 50 year old aircraft is still flying and safe to do so? The answer can be found in the volumes of records that go along with operating an aircraft. The Federal Aviation Authority (FAA), publishes regulations and guidelines that extend to all aircraft. Some are published as accepted practices, guide lines, informational, or directive in nature. Any action must be officially entered into “the books”, a …
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A New Season
SGSP Aviation Ministries, Inc., stateside volunteer/aviation missionary positions waiting to be filled. Got a question, you can always talk2us@sgsp-aviation.org
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’ …
Get Onboard, There’s Room for You Too!
Everyone is filled with a gift, tap into yours and volunteer. Why don’t you talk2us@sgsp-aviation.org
Everybody Has Something to Add
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Farther and Wider
Chuck & Robin Martinez are full-time missionaries in Guatemala, with over 12 years of mission aviation experience. Since January 2019, we have taken on new & expanded roles as Mission Directors with SGSP Aviation Ministries. SGSP’s international office & mission base is located in our home city of Quetzaltenango, Guatemala. We are also responsible for the staffing and operation of the stateside office in Sierra Vista, AZ. Follow SGSP Aviation …
Dress for Success
Slacks and a collared shirt work well for administrative duties in the office. Other times, my favorite baggy coveralls are most practical, when its time for aircraft maintenance. On a day when the call comes, and it’s time to take care of business, the uniform puts pilot and passenger in the right frame of mind to be successful. In missionary life we battle against principalities, powers, and rulers. To withstand …
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 …