There are a lot of different aircraft used in support of missionary work and many of them are designed with short take-off and land (STOL) capability. Most are manufactured by established aircraft companies; however, one came to MMS Aviation recently that is classified as an amateur built aircraft. It is a Zenith CH-801 and is supplied to the builder in kit form. The plane is a four-seater and has a 185 horsepower engine.
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| This drawing is from the Zenith website, highlights the plane's features, and shows what the airplane looks like. |
This plane's airframe and engine were assembled by missionary, Ethan Shields, and volunteers at a shop in Louisiana. It was brought to MMS for installation of the electrical and radio systems. The airplane's components will be painted here before its final assembly.
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| The fuselage is unloaded into MMS' Hangar A |
Ethan will use the Zenith in Mexico to get to isolated villages. Until it is finished, MMS mechanics will assist Ethan with the work.
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| The plane was designed to be sturdy and easy to build. |
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Ethan discusses an engine matter with an unidentified MMS mechanic.
This is the 100th Christian missionary/ministry organization MMS Aviation has served. I guess we'll have to have an extra-special celebration when it's completed.
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