School Of Missionary Aviation Technology (SMAT)

On 23 December 2014, Lana and I received news our application was accepted by the School of Missionary Aviation Technology (SMAT)!  I will be going through a 1 year airframe & power plant (A&P) mechanics course so we can serve more fully as a pilot and mechanic family with Pacific Mission Aviation.  It brings us one step closer to "getting to the mission field" and is one we're both looking forward to!

The course starts on 28 August 2015 and runs through August 2016, with two weeks off for the Christmas holidays.  Most A&P courses are 2 years, but this program is compressed to better serve missionary mechanic needs.  Below is a short video explaining SMAT's mission of training future missionary pilots and mechanics.

Another great thing about SMAT is it's location.  I'm from Michigan, and SMAT is located in Ionia, MI...only 1.5 hours from my parents!  My parents' home is also my military home of record, so our last move will be paid for by the military and all of our belongings will be shipped there.  As we move forward towards missions, it's so cool to see how God has even the smallest little details taken care of!  Lord, continue to increase our faith!