Simon, two other MAF pilots headed to PNG last Friday for some training. One of the other MAF pilots, Andy Little, took his family along in order to take the opportunity to catch up with people who they knew from their time of living in PNG.
The aim of this training was to give Simon an opportunity to gain some experience and knowledge of the airstrips in the western province of PNG. MAF are looking at some options for low hour pilots and so part of this training was to train the flight instructors.
Due to the remoteness of this area he doesn't have regular access to internet but he did manage to call me whilst the generator was on at the MAF office. He had gone to church in the morning by boat. It took 40 minutes to get there but the journey was amazing. The church service went from about 9am - 2pm and they sat on the floor for that time. I wonder how his back coped with that!!! I am sure there will be some photos and stories to share once he returns.
He would value your prayers for safety and good weather this week as they go out to a number of airstrips. On Saturday they were able to go in an out of 25. That made for a busy day! Looks like the rest of the week will be full too.
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| This is the caravan that they are using for the training. Here it is waiting at Mt Hagen, PNG to go through customs before they fly onto Kawito in Western Province |
Photos courtesty of MAF
