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By Kelly Filgo, November 19, 2010

On Saturday, November 13, 2010 we restarted an old Wings for Christ tradition, the annual fly-in. Several years had slipped by without one, but the memories of how much fun they were caught up to us and we just couldn’t let 2010 pass us by without doing it again.

Two of the three airplanes at the fly-in. The Piper in the background came the furthest. All the way from the Dallas area.

Even though we only had three airplanes, we did have a great crowd. We served 50 hamburgers to over thirty people and had a great time meeting new friends. Two LaTourneau students drove in from Longview and a pilot came with his neighbor from the Dallas area. We invited them to drop in when we met them at the Reklaw fly in a few weeks earlier.

A few folks took time to try their hand at the flight simulator we set up for the day and lots of great hangar stories were told. Visitors had a chance to tour the worship center, Gracie’s hangar and the maintenance hangar.

We are planning to do this again this year, most likely in early October. 2011 marks the 50th anniversary of Wings for Christ, so make plans now to join us for the celebration.

A future pilot is ready for takeoff.

Some of the guests in the chow line.

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By Kelly Filgo, November 8, 2010

Dear Friends of Wings for Christ International Flight Academy,

Please join us this Saturday, November 13, from 11:00am to 2:00pm for a casual gathering at the Wings for Christ airport. We will be serving hamburger plates for a suggested donation of $5 (just to cover the cost of the lunch) with drinks, chips, fruit and dessert. We should be in store for some fantastic Fall weather, so come on out and enjoy it with us.

We would love to spend some time with you this weekend, getting caught up, showing you around the airport, playing some games, reliving some great flying memories, and worshiping our Lord in song and fellowship. You can fly, drive, ride a bike or even hike (some of you, anyway). And you may have a chance to go for a ride in Gracie Bird, our Cessna 150 primary trainer.

I would encourage you to take a break from whatever busy schedule you may have and come enjoy the good cheer and fellowship with other friends of Wings for Chris this weekend. You won’t be sorry! And the Baylor football game doesn’t start until 7pm, so you’ll have plenty of time before it starts.

The Wings for Christ International Flight Academy airport is located northeast of Waco on US Highway 84, right at the Mexia/Corsicana split. Click here for more detailed information about the airport.

Please respond to this email if you want to come over for lunch on Saturday, so that we can plan accordingly. May you be blessed, whatever your plans for the weekend. We hope to see you there.

In Christ,

Kelly Filgo
Development Director
Wings for Christ International Flight Academy

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By Kelly Filgo, October 22, 2010

Wednesday night (10/20/2010) it was all smiles at the Wings for Christ airport when student pilot Matt Dillon soloed for the first time. The day was picture perfect as the sun hung low in the West, just before sundown. Matt said that for the first time in his student pilot career, there was no crosswind at all and he buttered his first landing.

Matt Dillon brings in Gracie Bird after three successful takeoffs and landings.

Matt knew that the solo attempt was going to be made that night, so his wife Kimberlie was able to watch and cheer him on. Also, a friend was in the area dove hunting and he stopped by as well to see Matt’s hard work pay off. Matt said, “The conditions couldn’t have been more perfect. Winds were calm and I had a great view of a gorgeous sunset. My wife and friends were on hand to support and congratulate me. My instructor, Monte, has invested a tremendous amount of time and care into preparing me for this day. God has gifted me the opportunity to pursue this passion of mine and I am thankful.”

Matt and Kim are all smiles. Congratulations, Matt!

Matt and Kim relocated to Waco from Duluth, Minnesota so that Matt could be a student pilot at Wings for Christ and Kim could attend graduate school at Baylor. Getting used to the Texas weather has been a challenge for Matt, who misses the crisp fall season of his home state. Kim, however, is glad to have a warmer climate to enjoy.

Monte Michael, Matt’s flight instructor, said that he has been a great student to work with. “Matt is a natural pilot and a very quick study,” Said Monte. “He told me that his solo flight experience was surreal. It was so smooth, that all he had to do was point and shoot and the plane did what it was supposed to do.”

Matt and Kim plan to enter the aviation mission field and serve overseas when their educations are completed in Waco. Until then, we are glad to have them in the Wings for Christ family.