Shaking hands with the Director of the Air |
It is such a cool thing to be able to be here for the arrival of our PC-12. This has been a long time in the making! The original dream to bring this machine to Congo started in 2008 and how 6 years later in 2014 it has finally arrived.
Our friend Ben Durkee and our very own Rod Hochstetler flew the PC-12 from Switzerland, where she was getting a new engine and paint job, here to Congo. The trip; like anything in this part of the world; look a little longer then expected, but they got here safe and sound with only a few minor hiccups. The day after she got here we all headed to the hanger to meet her and pray over her and her future work here in the Congo.
Nick giving an inspiring speech about the future of MAF |
Most of us here have not ever had the opportunity to be a part of a Airplane dedication and it was a really special thing to experience. Just seeing so many prayers and hard work come to fruition is humbling.
Ben and Rod. They ferried the plane here together. |
Putting her away for the night |
So here are a few pictures from the day!
She is new-to-us, shine'y and ready for work.
Welcome to the DRC fleet N243MF!