Updates: Preflight with Jesus!
This past month has been a busy flurry of activity, as I enrolled for this coming school year at Oklahoma Academy (OA), along with the task of readjusting myself to academy life. I have been especially excited about joining OA's Mission Aviation Program. The program has changed a bit; this year, each of the nine students receives one weekly lesson. Last Thursday was my time slot, so I eagerly joined Mr. Brooks in the 1946 BC-12-D Taylorcraft at the airstrip. Since I'd been up with him a few times already, and the plane wasn't ready to fly, he began teaching me the basics of taxiing, and pre-flight inspections.
One of the first major differences you'll notice about an airplane is that you steer it with your feet. Few people realize that when an airplane is on the ground, all directional control comes from two small rudder pedals operated by the pilot's feet. I quickly realized that steering wasn't that easy, and whenever I had a problem, my faithful friend Mr. Brooks was there to take control and guide me back to the center of the airstrip. After taxing for a while, it was time to learn the fundamentals of pre-flighting an airplane.
Pre-flight consists of checking multiple aspects of the airplane, ensuring that it is safe to fly.
A thorough walk-a-round of the airplane ensues, ensuring that every part is in good working order. Everything is double-checked making sure that the aircraft has the necessary legal documents, as well as adequate fuel to safely perform the flight.
These simple lessons reminded me of some deep life lessons. In life, I don't want control of the rudder pedals. Instead, I want Jesus to have full control. I know that without His help, I'll do nothing but constantly find myself veering off the runway. I need His guidance, His feet on the rudder pedals to safely guide me to heaven. I've found that when Jesus becomes my best friend and takes control, He never fails! Will you join me in letting Jesus take control of the rudder pedals?
Another interesting analogy is in the aspect of pre-flight. A safe pilot can easily spend 15-30 minutes pre-flighting for a relatively short flight. This got me thinking and I realized something. If I spend that much time preparing for just a short flight, I need to spend plenty of time with Jesus. This means that when I am preparing for my day, I need to set aside adequate time to connect with Christ and make sure I'm truly prepared for the day. Each morning, I need to re-surrender those rudder pedals to Him!
In conclusion, I would like to thank you for all your prayers, donations, and support. Donors and supporters like you are truly the ones that help God make this aviation training available to me. Thank you for helping me have this opportunity to attain mission aviation skills that will help me serve God and share His love with others!
Micah
Prayer Requests:
That God will provide another flight instructor so more students may learn.
Safety and no breakdowns for our planes.
Prayers for last year's graduates who will soon be serving in Peru, Alaska, and the Philipines.
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