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[John Wayne]

I will run a search for this as well. but while I am on line I was wondering if anyone has any experience with missionary flying? Where did you do the flying? what were your days like, where can you get specialized training for the field?
Thanks

 

[avbug]

I spent a couple of years playing missionary. There is no such thing as missionary flying, any more than there is bank check flying vs. flying video tapes.

"Missionary" flying often does involve back country work or bush work, most of which is strictly common sense flying. I know that several other posters here have also done this type of flying (Turbo, jump in). It can be demanding, or may not be. It may involve operating with few navaids and unpredictable weather with little forecasting or reporting available.

Plenty of places exist right here in this country (USA) where you can find this type of flying, and get some feel for what it's like. You can head up North and get an idea.

Personally right now, I'd be trying to avoid these types of overseas operations, if I were you. Otherwise, get an agency with good kidnap insurance, and plan on staying single for a while. Good luck!

 

[John Wayne]

I was just looking into the possibility. I am trying to find a ministry that is working here in the western hemisphere. I must admit that even though the pay probibly is not that great, it would be nice to be doing something worthwhile. I am however, married with children. this may be a major reason why I am looking more closely at part 135 then anything else. Until I reach those numbers though, I wanted to look into all my options.

 

[avbug]

I wouldn't really look at back country work as a time building opportunity, but then I look at time building in a similiar vein as I look at illicit dog droppings on a lawn.

Gaining experience in such an environment may well prove very useful to you. Being married may prove difficult for you, also. It's up to you, and how flexible you, and your family wish to be. If you're settled and have a home, and don't want to sell it and live in a hut or trailer somewhere, I'd suggest you look in other directions.

I won't even get started on the subject of paid ministries...