The Maiden Voyage of N500MF

On Tuesday September 13, 2011 the newest MFI turbine DC-3 completed its maiden voyage to Haiti.  The airplane flew flawlessly thanks to all of the professional efforts of everyone involved in the updating and overhauling of nearly every system on the airplane.   This airplane carries more weight than any of our other aircraft and it does it in style.  Going to Haiti, we cruised at 17,000 feet at an average of 240 mph.  On the flight home to Fort Pierce, we averaged 235 mph.  Today, with fuel cost so high, efficiency is very important for MFI.  We moved nearly 7,000 pounds of mission cargo to Haiti yesterday and brought 7 passengers home including a badly injured motorcycle accident victim. A special thanks to everyone who has prayed and given to this aircraft project.  As MFI reaches our corner of the world with the gospel of Jesus Christ N500MF will be a blessing to many hurting people in Haiti and other countries throughout the Caribbean.