MAF and the Kodiak 100

Dan was just in Napa, Idaho for the MAF board meetings and the first Kodiak 100 flew in on its way to Indonesia. Here is an up-to-date piece from MAF:

Our first Kodiak 100 has arrived! The new aircraft, designed specifically for mission
aviation, was welcomed last week by our American staff and trustees as it taxied into
our hangar in Nampa, Idaho, USA.
The delivery of the keys last Monday week took place at the Quest factory. All 200+
employees gathered around the aircraft and laid hands on it, sending it off with their prayers and blessing. ‘We are very excited to see this tangible result of the Kodiak project,’ reports Dave Rask, our Director of Aviation Resources in the USA. ‘The HF radio and other minor modifications will be installed in April and,following the May dedication, it will make some west coast visits to thank donors for their involvement. We expect to ferry to Indonesia in June or July.’ Dave continues, ‘MAF’s second Kodiak is already well along in the assembly process and is scheduled for delivery in July.’

Newly weds Joan and Jim Farr with us

Yes, Joan Henry and Jim Farr were married last month in Papua New Guinea and are in the States for a few weeks so they are staying with us for a few days. It is great getting reacquained with Joan and Jim as a couple. We both knew Joan as a student at Fuller in the early 90s and Dan knew Jim from PNG, so it is great fun.

Heritage Square 40th Anniversary

Yes, Dan surprised me with an afternoon at Heritage Square just down the 110 freeway between Pasadena and Los Angeles. As you can tell from the photos, it was a great day to celebrate and dedicate. Dan had never been there and I hadn't for 20 years so it was fun!

Weather Vane collection