The traditionally used piston engine aircraft use avgas, which is becoming less available and more expensive. The demand for avgas has declined as commercial air providers have been switching over to more economical turbine aircraft, which use jet fuel. Shipping in the avgas has become difficult and very expensive.
In response Wycliffe Associates have come up with a solution, the Beechcraft B200C, which runs on the commonly available jet fuel. This airplane is in great condition, will do the work of two Cessna 402s, is faster and more reliable, has been expertly maintained by the Australian Royal Flying Doctor Service. It can be used both for medical evacuations as well as for fuel, cargo and passenger transport.
But the crucial need is for funding. Wycliffe Associates needs $364,000 to pay off the balance for this crucially-needed aircraft.
Air support is vital to continue Bible translation efforts throughout mountainous Papua New Guinea. If you'd like to help, contact Wycliffe Associates by clicking on the highlighted link above.
