Nani and I walking southeast on Runway 15/33 
1.13.2010
CWW Training
We are now at the halfway point in our time at CWW. There are two primary reasons why we came here. First was to obtain the necessary tailwheel training that I (Jonathan) need. Up to this point I have only a couple of hours in a tailwheel airplane but no formal training or tailwheel endorsement. Second was to polish off any rough edges before we head to JAARS next week for the TE. The training provided here has been invaluable and I feel that Lionel has been able to accurately point out my weak spots and help me work through them to become a better pilot. This in and of itself has been a humbling yet much needed process, especially this close to the TE. I ask for your prayers for the rest of our time here in MO and for next week as the TE starts on Friday!
N7668K, the C180 I am flying. What a great airplane...
There are two runways here at Dove Field. This is taken on the very east end looking west down Runway 9/27. The northwest/southeast runway intersects this runway just before the big tree in the left side of the picture. There is a picture of this same view taken during the summer here.
Nani and I walking southeast on Runway 15/33
We are staying in the basement apartment of the Smith's house.
Nani after rubbing her head on the couch...a shocking moment was in store for whoever picked her up next!
Nani and I walking southeast on Runway 15/33 
1.08.2010
Ironton, MO
We arrived in Ironton, MO at about 6pm yesterday evening. The entire way we were threatened with a winter storm warning for most of the region but God kept the snow to our west as we made our way south from Des Moines where we stayed with our friends Julie and Julian on Tuesday night.
You would think we were heading in the right direction from Minnesota in winter, right? Just as we arrived in Ironton it started snowing and temps dropped to MN levels with sub-zero windchills! Nevertheless we were warmly welcomed by Lionel and Sara Smith who founded and run Christian Wings for the World, a missionary pilot training center. Sara had prepared a great meal for us after which we were made to feel very much at home in their basement apartment.
Today the weather was less than ideal for flying so I spent some time becoming familiar with Dove Field and met with Lionel for a few hours in ground school. I can already tell this time is exactly what I have needed to focus my thoughts on aviation in preparation for the TE. Hopefully the weather will cooperate and we will get some flying time in starting tomorrow.
I'll try to take some pictures of Dove Field to post soon. In the meantime...
This picture was taken a few days ago in Minneapolis when my brother-in-law Ryan and I were tossing cups of boiling hot water into the -15F air!
Somewhere in southern IA.
A happy camper. Well...most of the time anyway!
You would think we were heading in the right direction from Minnesota in winter, right? Just as we arrived in Ironton it started snowing and temps dropped to MN levels with sub-zero windchills! Nevertheless we were warmly welcomed by Lionel and Sara Smith who founded and run Christian Wings for the World, a missionary pilot training center. Sara had prepared a great meal for us after which we were made to feel very much at home in their basement apartment.
Today the weather was less than ideal for flying so I spent some time becoming familiar with Dove Field and met with Lionel for a few hours in ground school. I can already tell this time is exactly what I have needed to focus my thoughts on aviation in preparation for the TE. Hopefully the weather will cooperate and we will get some flying time in starting tomorrow.
I'll try to take some pictures of Dove Field to post soon. In the meantime...
This picture was taken a few days ago in Minneapolis when my brother-in-law Ryan and I were tossing cups of boiling hot water into the -15F air!
Somewhere in southern IA.
A happy camper. Well...most of the time anyway!
8.08.2009
God of Heaven Come Down...
This morning I was getting ready to leave the house when my phone rang. It was extremely difficult to hear the news that Ryan Williams passed away.
Earlier this morning I had read Psalm 146 which opens and ends with "Praise the Lord." Note that, in Hebrew, this is Hallelu Yah. My frame of mind all day has been more in line with the Jeff Buckley version however, in re-reading these verses, I am struck by the words of hope contained between the Hallelu Yahs of the passage.
I believe and pray that God will sustain the Toews and the Williams families as He promises. Even as I cannot fully comprehend the tremendous pain and sorrow they and the rest of the AIM-Air family feels right now nor can I understand why God allows such pain and sorrow, my heart keeps turning back to Hallelu Yah.
I believe Frank and Ryan are together in the presence of God. No more pain or sorrow.
A new Hallelu Yah rises within me...
Earlier this morning I had read Psalm 146 which opens and ends with "Praise the Lord." Note that, in Hebrew, this is Hallelu Yah. My frame of mind all day has been more in line with the Jeff Buckley version however, in re-reading these verses, I am struck by the words of hope contained between the Hallelu Yahs of the passage.
I believe and pray that God will sustain the Toews and the Williams families as He promises. Even as I cannot fully comprehend the tremendous pain and sorrow they and the rest of the AIM-Air family feels right now nor can I understand why God allows such pain and sorrow, my heart keeps turning back to Hallelu Yah.
I believe Frank and Ryan are together in the presence of God. No more pain or sorrow.
A new Hallelu Yah rises within me...
8.04.2009
8.03.2009
Yesterday we received news that an AIM-Air C206 had an accident close to Wilson Airport in Nairobi on Saturday afternoon. Of the four on board, two were able to walk away, one is in serious condition in hospital...but the pilot, Frank Toews, did not survive.
Rachel and I had the opportunity to fly with Frank when he picked us up from Ngurunit in Northern Kenya and flew us to Nairobi. He knew that I was a pilot and interested in mission aviation so he brought along an extra pair of headsets so that we could talk. I really appreciated the fact that he did that and learned much during our conversation. I was shocked and deeply saddened to hear of his death. Please pray for his family that God would surround them with His arms and hold them in His hands. Please also pray for complete recovery for Ryan Williams, the seriously injured passenger, along with the other two passengers. Also pray for the broader AIM-Air family in Kenya.
From the AIM-Air General Manager:
August 02 2009
An accident occurred on August 1, with an AIM AIM Cessna 206. It occurred around 2:30PM (EAT) near the Nairobi Wilson Airport. There were four people on board; AIM AIR pilot Frank Toews, AIM AIR mechanic Ryan Williams and two Americans. At this time there is still medical evaluation being done but this is what we know: The two passengers have some broken bones, minor burns, cuts and bruises. They are both being kept in the hospital for treatment and further evaluation. Ryan Williams' injuries currently include a fractured pelvis, multiple contusions and some significant burns. However, his prognosis is good and he is receiving good medical attention in Nairobi. Frank Toews, the pilot, did not survive the accident and has gone to be with the Lord and Savior whom he loved dearly and served well.
Please pray with us, specifically for the timely return for health of those who are injured, their families, and particularly for Frank's wife and 4 children as they trust God for strength and comfort during this difficult time.
We are trusting God, with all of you, to show Himself to be good, even beyond our expectations and understanding of what good could mean, in a situation like this.
Denny Dyvig
AIM AIR General Manager
Rachel and I had the opportunity to fly with Frank when he picked us up from Ngurunit in Northern Kenya and flew us to Nairobi. He knew that I was a pilot and interested in mission aviation so he brought along an extra pair of headsets so that we could talk. I really appreciated the fact that he did that and learned much during our conversation. I was shocked and deeply saddened to hear of his death. Please pray for his family that God would surround them with His arms and hold them in His hands. Please also pray for complete recovery for Ryan Williams, the seriously injured passenger, along with the other two passengers. Also pray for the broader AIM-Air family in Kenya.
From the AIM-Air General Manager:
August 02 2009
An accident occurred on August 1, with an AIM AIM Cessna 206. It occurred around 2:30PM (EAT) near the Nairobi Wilson Airport. There were four people on board; AIM AIR pilot Frank Toews, AIM AIR mechanic Ryan Williams and two Americans. At this time there is still medical evaluation being done but this is what we know: The two passengers have some broken bones, minor burns, cuts and bruises. They are both being kept in the hospital for treatment and further evaluation. Ryan Williams' injuries currently include a fractured pelvis, multiple contusions and some significant burns. However, his prognosis is good and he is receiving good medical attention in Nairobi. Frank Toews, the pilot, did not survive the accident and has gone to be with the Lord and Savior whom he loved dearly and served well.
Please pray with us, specifically for the timely return for health of those who are injured, their families, and particularly for Frank's wife and 4 children as they trust God for strength and comfort during this difficult time.
We are trusting God, with all of you, to show Himself to be good, even beyond our expectations and understanding of what good could mean, in a situation like this.
Denny Dyvig
AIM AIR General Manager
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