The airplane is one of many tools of ministry that the Lord uses to accomplish His purposes.  Trips are frequently made in one day that would take 2-3 days by automobile.

AFLC & FLAPS Logos

Shortly after its inception, FLAPS acquired a Cessna 150 and loaned it to an AFLC pastor, Tom Olson, who was serving a mission in southwest Alaska.  This two-seated airplane travels about 100 mph.  The C-150 was later sold to a young missionary pilot when the Alaska mission upgraded to a larger airplane.

Pastor Tom Olson & Cessna 150

In 2001, a Christian man and wife from the Midwest sold FLAPS a low time, six-seated, 1975 Piper Cherokee Six airplane at a discounted price and very attractive purchase terms.  The Cherokee Six carries up to six people at about 155 mph.

Cherokee Six Dedicated June, 2001

In 2003, a Christian medical doctor donated a fast two-seated, 1991 SX300 airplane that carries up to two people at about 260 mph.

SX-300 Dedicated June, 2003

In early 2007, another great blessing was received when the Richard & Edna Reinke family from Nebraska gifted a low time, exceptionally clean, 1976 Cessna 182 Skylane airplane to FLAPS.  This airplane carries four people at about 145 mph.

Cessna 182 Dedicated June, 2007

The airplanes are making a significant contribution to increase productivity and efficiency as they are used to transport personnel and cargo around the country.

Large cargo capacity of
the Cherokee Six

"...They will mount up with wings like eagles, they will run and not get tired, they will walk and not become weary." (Isaiah 40:31b)