SAMI Hanger

Servant Air Ministries
Florida Chapter of Pilots for Christ

SAMI Hanger

Update - Building Site Approval by County
[08.05.2008]

Perhaps the largest obstacle in building the hanger has been overcome. St. John's authority has granted building permit approval to SAMI for the construction of its new hanger. The pre-site drawings were approved by all departments in the county, paving the way to begin clearing the property and constructing the hanger. Clearing of the area should begin in September, with construction to follow soon afterwards. CAP has graciously agreed to move their existing Civil Air Patrol trailer from the property to make way for the hanger.

Please pray for GOD's guidance and leading, as well as the financial support needed to complete this project.

Hanger is purchased
[05.28.2008]

Today, we put down a 30% deposit for the hanger structure with the balance due upon delivery. We have almost completed the St. John's Water Management and final review of our site plans without any problems. We are also cleared to take down the CAP trailer with the Sheriff's inmates as soon as the antenna and inside furnishing's are removed by the CAP. The hanger continues to move along at a terrific pace!

SAMI Proposed Hanger gets Cleared for Takeoff
Merritt Island Airport, Florida, USA
[01.12.2008]

SAMI Hanger Project

- ^{20 year Land Lease signed Jan 1, 2008!}

- ^{Architectural Drawings began Jan 10th, 2008}

- ^{Board of Directors has already donated 20% of the total cost}

- ^{Pray for donations for the remaining $62,000 required to
build the hanger}

- ^{Pray for God's blessing and provision on the project}

^{SAMI officially signed a 20 year ground lease at the Merritt Island Airport
on January 1st, 2008. This lease includes two 5 year optional extensions at the
end of the 20 years. The Piper Aztec has already been moved and tied-down on the
newly acquired land.
^{^{Art Burger is helping with drawings, zoning, and is making sure the timeline
to build the hanger continues on target. Art has extensive experience with
building projects, and is a blessing to Servant Air during this exciting time in
the ministry. Roger Shover is aiding as the contractor for the
project. Architectural drawings were started by DROOR and Associates on January
10th, 2008. Site Surveying began January 21, 2008.
Where do we go from here?
TICO airport authority needs to approve the architectural drawings. Once that
happens, SAMI can go to county agencies for zoning and permitting, followed by
commencement of construction.
To date, $28,000 in donations has already been collected.

The total cost of
this project is currently estimated at $100,000.
^{.:Q:. How can I help?

1. Hanger Donation Requests

"God is working out all things for HIS glory. We are trusting in faith that
we will not have to touch existing SAMI funds that could be used for ministry
flights," said Bob Lehton, president of SAMI.
Donate now using your Paypal account or credit card number.

2. PRAY!

^{^{Favor with the CAP (Civil Air Patrol) and relocation of their offices}}

Pray for finances to come through. The Servant Air Ministries board of
directors has already contributed 20% of the total cost of the hanger, showing
their support and approval for this important project. Another 8% has been
contributed from other partners. Consider becoming a
part of this incredible ministry in a tangible way.

Donate Today!

The biggest prayer request is that during the site planning, (draining,
electric, fire, etc. permits) God will bless the hearings to completed
smoothly. This is a critical step to complete the hanger without further
delays.

3. Work Parties

Once the construction on the hanger is underway, work parties and cookouts
will be organized to build God's hanger with sweat equity. Stay tuned to find
out how you can help!}}

HISTORY
^{^{Servant Air Ministries is blessed with an incredible opportunity to realize a
decade long dream. Since the inception of Servant Air Ministries in 1993, The
Board of Directors has had a vision of having a permanent presence on the
Merritt Island airport. The dream of having a hanger for the SAMI aircraft, a
maintenance shop, and an airport chapel is quickly becoming a reality.}}
Dick Todd, Vice President of SAMI, has been diligently striving to secure a
lease on a plot of land next to the beacon of the Merritt Island airport.
Ironically, SAMI has been used by God as a beacon of hope for many people over
the last 14 Years, and will continue to be salt and light in the years to come.
The motion to build
a hanger has been approved by the airport authority, with revisions to be made
on the 'ground' lease conditions required for final approval from the TICO
airport authority. The final revision will be presented to the airport director
in the third week of September. Dick Todd doesn't see any issues that would hold
up moving the building project forward. However, zoning, blueprints, and permits
still need to be completed. Completing these requirements a few months before
starting construction is a reasonable goal.}}