From the nearest road, Walagu village is a rough, two-day trek through Papua New Guinea's mountainous rainforest. Translator Beverly Mosley knows she couldn't make it—which is why she relies on JAARS aircraft and flight subsidies.
Translators Rocky and Wendy Dede live in a remote area of Papua New Guinea, accessible only by air. Flight costs add up quickly—so some of their trips are possible only with the help of travel subsidies from JAARS.
We recently hosted our first-ever vision trip for people interested in pursuing mission aviation. Seven people joined us for the two-week adventure in Papua New Guinea; read more about their trip and how you can join us in the future.
A plane's cargo limit forces a language survey team to explore frustrating alternatives, from leaving someone behind to taking one five-pound backpack each—until the Kodiak arrives.
For 23 years, translators Greg and Mary Pearson rely on aviation for nearly all transportation—as well as groceries and mail, training and medical rescues.
