Aviation has long been used to cover large distances in a short period. In addition to other functions, air support, carrying medicine, supplies and rescues in emergencies, it has also proved to be very effective in transporting to hard-to-reach locations, allowing one to be able to cover an increasingly larger area. Hundreds of mission flights are carried out annually taking pastors, doctors, dentists, nurses, and finally a multitude of support to distant communities and villages on the rivers, in addition to dozens of rescues in cases of medical emergency, where there is no time to lose or could cost a life.
After several years of research, studies, visiting and counselling, we concluded that we needed an amphibious aircraft that would help us in our mission and goals. We have selected the “Bearhawk model 5” for its capability and known robustness among pilots.
This is a truly usable plane! Cockpit dimensions are slightly larger than the familiar Cessna 185 and includes a large cargo are that has its own huge cargo door for access.
Payload ranges from 1100-1500 lbs. depending on engine configuration. The 50-gallon main fuel tanks can be refilled for a range of 500-700 nautical miles depending on engine economy, and four full-sized adults can be transported, with room for 250 pounds of baggage or cargo. In addition to other notable features, the Experimental Airplane is easy to maintain, which allows us to carry out maintenance at a low cost.
Now comes the big challenge. We need to raise $350,000 for the purchase, import, assembly, flight equipment, and documentation of the aircraft in Brazil, but we firmly believe that nothing is impossible for God, as he is the owner of all things. The advantage of having an aircraft of this size are huge, to the point that it produces hundreds of times more in support than the amount invested in the acquisition.
The new plane will be able to fulfill the most different missions of transport and air support for the missionaries and riverside communities of the great Amazon region, accelerating the implantation of the kingdom of God in the rivers and cities of the region.
