The sky looked dark and cloudy. Stephen frowned. “Why today?” he said. He was thirteen and had waited all year to come to Aviation Boot Camp. All the other kids got to fly already. Now it was finally his turn—and a storm came. “Ready to go for a ride?” asked …
Pirate Preacher 
Overcoming Fear One Flight at a Time
The plane landed just within view of Tater. First, the plane bounced and settled down onto the grassy area next to the runway, and then drove with ease over to the fuel pumps. The fifteen-year-old class clown wasn’t laughing. Tater swallowed with a gulp as his lunch was flip-flopping in his stomach.
“Come on, it’s your turn.” Tater’s friends pushed him. Tater slowly got up and walked toward the plane. “He’s gonna puke!” a boy yelled. They all laughed. Tater couldn’t think of anything witty. Instead, he grabbed his stomach. He heard their laughter trail off as he approached the plane.
“Ready to go?” Pilot Bill asked.
“I’m not sure.” His eyes watered. “I think I ate rotten food.” He grabbed his stomach.
We Can Soar With Christ
“My mommy says I can do anything.” The young eight-year-old girl said as she climbed up and into the aircraft with authority. She fixed the seat belt around her and looked forward, seeing only the yoke. “I can’t see!” she pouted. “Here this will help.” Jenna held her up and …
Don’t Be Afraid to Fly Your Plane
“Don’t be afraid to fly the plane, Catlin.” Mike coached her gently. Catlin felt like she was always late, always wrong. Her self-esteem was low, and any nearby adult could spot it. Her parents allowed her to attend Aviation Boot Camp at the last minute when they had heard a …
Aviation Boot Camp—Soaring Like an Eagle
Jaxson was in a wheelchair, and he waited alone for his turn in the airplane. He wanted to fly and feel a different excitement that he hadn’t had in his life. He was ready for a life of adventure. He was coddled and often stopped from taking risks by his …