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2008 Fall-AWA PA
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by Eric Engen


For the first time in over a year, Blue Mountain Academy students are once again able to take advantage of the school’s
   
 
   
relationship with Adventist World Aviation and work toward their pilots’ licenses while attending BMA. On registration day— August 17, 2008, it was very exciting to see N9197U taxi back to the end of runway 26, where it disappeared from sight during the pre-flight run-up. Then a few moments later, it barreled down the runway, lifting off to the cheers of a handful of students, parents and AWA supporters.


   Finding an instructor has been a much harder process than we ever imagined. Seven different times, we thought we had a CFI lined up to begin teaching. Twice, we had hired CFIs, only to be met with roadblocks less than a week before training was to begin. We had several students with money in hand last year, ready to start, but to no avail. Sometimes, it is hard to understand God’s timing. But we know for certain that His timing is best. Therefore, we trust Him to keep this program going
   
   
   
as long as it will be a witness for Him and a training ground for young people, preparing them for lives of service to Him. 

   In the short term, we are focusing our efforts on building up the number of flight students. In the near future, we need to replace our combination office and classroom trailer. The roof has been leaking severely, to the place where the whole building needs to be replaced. We are also looking to replace the inoperative runway lighting. If God impresses you to help with any of these projects, please consider giving a gift that will help inspire and equip young people to become involved in aviation. Help spread the word that young people can learn to fly while attending Blue Mountain Academy!