Tuesday's World Events - June 5, 2007
1. a) How many years did Dave Voetmann work as a missionary pilot?
b) What problems did Mr. Voetmann face as a missionary pilot?
2. a) What job did Dave Voetmann have for 18 years after being a pilot?
b) What skills/knowledge did he gain from this job that helped him when launching Quest Aircraft Company?
3. a) What will the Kodiak be able to do that most small planes cannot do?
b) How will the Kodiak assist missionary pilots specifically?
4. a) What motivated Dave Voetmann to design the Kodiak?
b) How did he finance the startup of Quest Aircraft Company?
5. a) What is a venture capitalist?
b) Why did Mr. Voetmann turn down $20 million from venture capitalists?
6. Mr. Voetmann said "This project...will be more strategic than anything I've ever done." What do you think he means by this?
7. In what way does Dave Voetmann's story inspire/encourage you?