Bruce VanFleet – Angels and Demon’s – Season 1 – Podcast #2 – August 2025
Introductory and Background Questions
- Can you tell us what your ministry work involved before and up to the time of your plane crash?
I worked with ITEC then. I was in the IFLY program which provided the opportunity for a real-world apprenticeship as an aircraft mechanic. I had 2.5 years of hands-on experience building, fixing, and upgrading aircraft. The A&P (power plant and air frame) license is sort of a prerequisite for flying in mission’s aviation. - What led to the flight, where were you going, and what was the mission or goal?
I was right at the end of my apprenticeship and was searching for a new organization to fly missions with. I felt called to do medical flights among other missions. I had the opportunity to visit an organization in Guatemala; so, I went for a visit. I had the opportunity to fly with their aviation director. We were going to scope out a couple of strips just north of their location. So, I hopped into our plane, and we took off. The strips we were scooping out were going to be new locations that the organization would be helping with, through pastoring and medical missions, etc. - Who was on the flight with you and what was the atmosphere like before takeoff?
I met Luke – the pilot – for the first time the day before our flight. He had over 3,000 hours of flight already logged. He seemed very knowledgeable and competent at what he did, and he was passionate about his calling. The day of the flight it was 88 degrees F, the skies were mostly clear, with some cloud buildup in the south. The airstrip was at an elevation of 6,000 ft. A beautiful day to fly.
We were both very excited to fly together and to have this opportunity to get to know each other better. Click Here for Awakening Podcast Audio and Video
