Want to go for a thrilling ride? If you are an aviator of any kind, or not, you will love this book. Jim will transport you with his colorful storytelling to a world few have been privileged to experience. You will read of how God's thoughts are above our thoughts and His ways are above our ways. It's a story of unanticipated consequences and breathtaking conclusions. You will sense God's hand on a family who were willing to risk and go, to serve and persevere. It's more than just a great read. It's a story of the heart, of God's love for all of humankind and how His uniqueness in giving the tool of the airplane to be used in the hands of skilled mission aviators like Jim, has such an eternal impact on the lives of so many. Go on, take a flight with Jim and see where you will land, it is worth the journey. -John Boyd, former president, and CEO, Mission Aviation Fellowship James Rush Manley has written a unique and uplifting volume of short stories based on his experiences as a missionary pilot in Ecuador. Both pilots and ground pounders, alike, will appreciate his artful prose and the word pictures he draws from the cockpit of his Cessna aircraft. Captain Manley is a rare bird, one who both understands and relishes the cultural mandates that define the close covenant Mission Aviation Fellowship has with the people they serve in God's name. He had me smiling, chuckling and crying in the same paragraph. What a wonderful read! -Dave Darval, Retired airline pilot Jim Manley is a uniquely talented story-teller, friend and pilot. It was my privilege to be his flight instructor after he already had many hours of flight time. California and Idaho mountains and canyons have some unique, narrow, rough and up the hill and around the corner types of airstrips. We enjoyed our flying together there, while he was training for service with Mission Aviation Fellowship. Also, the jungle is a place to fly like none other. Buckle up tight , as you are in for quite the fun rides. Jim experienced God's call on his life when God radically changed him and gave him a purpose for living while serving others. This author has the love that the creator God Himself offers to all, through faith in Jesus Christ. Jim, the pilot/story-teller, shares his exciting life experiences on these pages. Get in the plane and fly with him. I did, and my life has been richer since, knowing and admiring Jim Manley. -Dave Olson, former missionary jungle pilot