David and Denitta Hanna Your interface with tribal missions through an aviator. Wars Past & Present
In Akolet territory, American and Australian allies fought against the Japanese during World War II. There are many relics from this area, sunken warships, downed bombers, fighter aircraft and even a Japanese pill box at the end of the airstrip overlooking the bay. Spent ammunition and ordinance can be found even today. These weapons are silent today in Akolet, but another battle rages on! Not with guns or rifles, not even with spears or machetes, but a spiritual battle! A battle that carries eternal consequences, and for centuries, perhaps even millennia, the Akolet have battled in life and death, pain, sorrow, and fear. Today, the Light of Truth has broken through to a small group of people. To those who believe there is a new hope and a new future. Some 30 Akolet men and women have understood the Word of God. Pray for the many who have yet to hear!
Here it is …
… present and accounted for. With great hope and anticipation, my license arrived
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Tags: Aviation Maintenance Engineer, Dave Hanna, Denitta Hanna, New Tribes Mission Aviation, NTMA - PNG
Every Piece Important
For the last 2 weeks, P2-NTA has been grounded. One little insignificant piece not working caused a machine not to do its duty, lifting over 400kg of cargo, several times a day, into the air, seemingly defying gravity.
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Tags: Aviation Maintenance Engineer, Cessna 206, Dave Hanna, Denitta Hanna, New Tribes Mission Aviation
Let’s all thank God.
Wednesday, February 16th, 2011, P2-NTG, a Cessna 206, able to carry 6 people or about 400 kg of cargo
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Tags: Aviation Maintenance Engineer, Cessna, Cessna 206, Dave Hanna, New Tribes Mission Aviation, NTMA - PNG, P2-NTG
God’s Goodness
What a time of year! What an opportunity to celebrate God’s goodness!
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Tags: Dave Hanna, Denitta Hanna
Airstrip building.
How would you build an airstrip? Hire it out?
In the middle of the Papua New Guinea jungle, days travel from the nearest road,
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Tags: airstrip, cultural protocol, Dave Hanna, Denitta Hanna, Helicopter, New Tribes Mission Aviation
Can we ask God for little things?
When God answers our little requests, maybe we can have faith that He’ll answer our big requests.
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She Flies Again
... in 5 mo OCT2010
Friday, 29OCT10 the helicopter P2-NTH flew again, the pilot completing 3 takeoffs and landings, after about 5 months being out of service. Dave & Paul finished the engine installation, and Dave, Gifson and Eric finished the fuel tank installation. How good it was for all our eyes to see the weight get transferred from the skids to the rotor blades. What this means is that our team is one step closer to being able to provide service to the teams of missionaries working in the bush in locations where our airplanes cannot land. Please pray for the timing of Ray’s checkout to allow him to carry passengers. God is so good! WOO-WHO!
Dave Is Enroute, Please Pray!
After a month of separation from Dad, the Hanna family is anticipating a reunion on Sunday in PNG. Dave arrived at the airport in Toronto, Canada early and learned of his flight’s delay. The first layover point will now be cut to just 3 hours, during which he must get his bags, complete customs and immigration and then check them in again before continuing his trip. Please pray for a smooth, timely transition.
The Outside Looks Good, But …
These are exciting days here in PNG.
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Tags: Helicopter, New Tribes Mission Aviation, Uriay, Wabaku