Mission Support Network Newsletter,   March 2, 2008   Written by Jack Sample and Trevor Robinson

Veteran Mission Pilots Gather To Welcome Charlie Back to Service

Sunday 2^nd of March saw several veteran mission pilots who had flown and grown to respect and appreciate Charlie gather at Warnervale aerodrome to reconnect with this fine missionary aircraft. The showers cleared and the sun shone brightly while the cameras clicked and pilots inspected the refurbished aircraft which had been an important partner in their mission field contributions to the cause of God.  After photos and some reminiscing, - which mission pilots are renowned for, a few stayed back to take to the air once more in this special aircraft. 

Pictured from Left to Right are: Paul Slade, and PNG mission pilots, Trevor Robinson, Pr. Colin Dunn, Pr. Russel Gibbs, Pr. Doug Robertson, Pr. Colin Winch, Pr. Max Mulligan, Ken Westlake and Pr. John Kosmeir. 

Headwinds delayed Pr. Len Barnard who arrived in is ultralight to join the group. 

Sincerely,

Jack Sample, Trevor Robinson, Silas Morgan, Trevor Golightly and Paul Slade

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Glossary of terms and abbreviations:

AAS - Adventist Aviation Services
DD - District Director
Omaura - Bible College in the Highlands
ADRA - Adventist Development and Relief Agency
MSA - Mission Support Aviation  - That is us!
AOC - Air Operators Certificate - needed for commercial operations
CAA - Civil Aviation Authority
MAF - Mission Aviation Fellowship
SPD - South Pacific Division of Seventh-day Adventists
NAS - National Air Service (Moresby business that is helping us with the AOC)
DOT - Department of Transport