MFI hosted the Fort Pierce Banquet on Veteran's Day in November. We enjoyed a delicious meal, special music, pictures & videos, and a special time of honoring our veterans. We shared what God has been doing at MFI, all the provisions He has given to us, and ways we are making an impact in the islands of the West Indies. During the banquet, board member Dr. Ron Giddens offered a special prayer of dedication for our latest turbine DC-3, N500MF. He asked the Lord to use it for His glory and allow it to be a blessing to the missionaries and those they serve in Haiti and the other islands of the Caribbean. If you weren't able to be there, but would like to contribute to the work MFI is doing, please click here to donate. A special thanks to all who came and shared in the vision of MFI.
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.
UP UP AND AWAY!!
After nearly 5 months of waiting on certification, our newest turbine DC-3, N500MF, has been approved to fly. Our staff and board are so grateful for everyone who has been praying for this aircraft. There is no doubt this turbine powered DC-3 will be a blessing to MFI and the missionaries we serve. This aircraft will haul a much larger load than the piston DC-3 that it will replace. Today, MFI must be extremely efficient with our aircraft and our funding. For the past few months, we have been depleting our engine reserve funds at an alarming rate to keep the airplanes in the air. If you could share a special gift to us at this time, by clicking on this link, it would be a major blessing to us and the missions we serve. Thanks again for your prayers and your giving to the ministry of Missionary Flights International. Rejoice with us for the addition of this aircraft tool that will be used in dedication to the Lord’s work in the Caribbean.
MFI Hurricane Relief News Article
MFI has been sending relief flights into the hard hit areas of the West Indies post Hurricane Irene. Click here to read the article.
MFI Responding to Hurricane Relief
Hurricane Irene is barely out of sight of the Bahamas but MFI is flying there tomorrow to begin the relief efforts. We have 600 pounds of tarps loaded on our Cessna 310 and 2000 pounds of water and MRE's (Meals Ready to Eat) loaded on a DC-3 headed to the Turks and Caicos Islands. We expect more flights to develop soon. If you would like to help us buy fuel for the relief efforts, please donate online.
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Quick Engine Change
This week, our piston DC-3 returned from Haiti with some engine issues. After a thorough inspection of the right engine, the MFI mechanics discovered a large amount of metal inside the engine. Even though the engine was only at mid-life, it must be changed. Fortunately we have a spare engine ready to go but there will be some extra expenses that we were not planning on. If you would like to give online, please click on this link.
