MAF pilots wear two hats—that of pilot and mechanic—and they come in handy when it comes to problem solving their aircraft.
A man was working on a roof in the northern Congolese town of Karawa when it suddenly collapsed from under him. His sternum broke and breathing became difficult and painful for […]
There is an air of excited anticipation so tangible you can almost see it as Matt Monson, our newest pilot, taxis off the runway and into the MAF area. Our entire staff is poised to give Matt a soaking he’ll likely not forget. Matt is none the wiser. Our buckets are filled and carefully positioned […]
MAF pilots are required to regularly inspect the airstrips where we fly to ensure that our standards for runway maintenance are kept appropriately. Last week I went to Ilu to check over the runway. It’s a nice long runway, but it’s perpendicular to the valley, which means there is a tight little turn at about […]
A team from France is assisting a remote Congolese village with its water system. I had the opportunity to learn more about the project when I picked them up after they spent one week assessing the needs.
Nick Frey with the team that worked on the installation
The current system is a bit dated and […]
As I get off the plane in Zobia, the other passengers and I are greeted by dozens of villagers. Our drive from the airstrip to the MSF (Doctors Without Borders) compound takes about 45 minutes, most of it through Congolese jungle. At times the bamboo and other trees almost form a tunnel over the road.
Here […]
This month’s FlightWatch highlights the ministry of Jack and Corky Hook, longtime missionaries to Kiwi, Papua, Indonesia. (If you’re not on our mailing list to receive this publication, you can read the story here, or sign up for future issues to be delivered to your home). Watch the video below to see the enthusiastic greeting […]