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Working in the “grid” A “Poorboy” no more
“We were just poor boys trying to make a living.” ‑‑Randy Mink
Air Tractor Ram Air Inlet meeting ag operators’ expectations
Air Tractor’s ram air inlet is meeting with positive overall response among ag operators.
Thrush names two new sales representatives
Yorkton Aircraft and Souther Field Aviation become new sales representatives
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This Cockpit is Now Open for Business. The new Thrush 510G is FAA Certified and ready for delivery. Built on the legendary Thrush 500-Series airframe, this amazing airplane is powering into the future propelled by an exclusive GE H80 turbine engine. It will bring a whole new level of productivity to your operation – thanks to higher cruise speeds, increased fuel efficiency and enhanced hot and high performance. Not to mention no required hot section inspections, and a TBO of 3,600 hours. Combined with a hopper capacity of 500 gallons and a gross weight of 10,500 pounds – this is one workhorse of an airplane. There really is something new going on here at Thrush, and we’re quickly leaving other ag planes in the crop dust. Learn more about the good old fashioned 21st century engineering going on at Thrush Aircraft. Visit us online or call Eric Rojek at 229.789.0437.
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keep turning… this issue Volume 31 Number 1 | January 2013
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Thrush names two new sales representatives
Yorkton Aircraft and Souther Field Aviation become new sales representatives
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H75 and H85 turboprop engines receive EASA engine certifications
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Mid-Continent Aircraft becomes Ag-Tips exclusive dealer
From the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).
The highly accurate Reabe “True Quantity” hopper quantity and boom pressure gauge will be offered in 2013
Air Tractor’s ram air inlet is meeting with positive overall response
6 Calendar of Events 7 From the Cockpit 8 AgAir Mail
31 AAU Marketplace 32 The Hopper 34 Classifieds
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January 21-23, 2013 OkAAA Convention Sheraton Hotel/Reed Conference Center Midwest City, OK 405-341-3548 oaaa@sbcglobal.net www.okaaa.org January 23-25, 2013 NMAAA Convention Inn of the Mountain Gods Ruidoso, NM Gaylon Stamps 806-537-5143
January 9-11, 2013 LaAAA Convention L’Auberge du Lac Resort & Casino Lake Charles, LA Ed Krielow 337-230-9952 www.laaaonline.org
January 28-29, 2013 AMAA Convention Heritage Inn Great Falls, MT montanaaerialapplicators.org
January 13-15, 2013 ArAAA 51st Annual Convention Wyndham Riverfront Hotel North Little Rock, AR Ron Harrod 501-376-3233 rharrod@scbglobal.net
February 4-6, 2013 SEAF Convention The Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront Jacksonville, FL Linda Minton 772-971-9980 lindadale1@msn.com
January 14, 2013 AzAAA PAASS program Custom Farm Service Casa Granda, AZ 602-258-9234 January 17-19, 2013 MsAAA Convention IP Casino Resort Spa Biloxi, MS Vicki Morgan 662-229-7836 vickiwmorgan@msaaa.com www.msaaa.com January 20-22, 2013 Northeast AAA Convention Sheraton Harrisburg Hershey Hotel Harrisburg, PA Ray Feeney 631-734-5515
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February 6-8, 2013 NCAAA Convention Embassy Suites Cary, NC www.ncagaviation.com February 15-17, 2013 NAAA Spring Board Meeting Hilton Alexandria Old Town Alexandria, VA Peggy Knizner Tel: 202-546-5722 information@agaviation.org February 18-20, 2013 NATA Convention Younes Conference Center Kearney, NE Judy McDowell nata@windstream.net
February 20-22, 2013 Tri-State Convention Sioux Falls Convention Center Terry Stieren 952-226-5874 tambroz@aol.com February 21-23, 2013 Canada AAA Conference Deerfoot Inn and Casino Calgary, AB Canada 780-413-0078 events@ canadianaerialapplicators.com May 16-17, 2013 SNA Seminario Cachoeira do Sul RS- Brasil altamir@aviacaoagricola.com June 26-28, 2013 SINDAG 2013 Estâncía Santa Rita Cuiabá, MT Brazil 55 51 9468.5353 cristina@congressosindag.com.br congressosindag.com.br August 14-17, 2013 A.N.E.P.A. XXII Expo-CongresoTaller Salto, Uruguay Tel: (005982) 3690013 infocongreso@anepa.org.uy September 23-27, 2013 CoAAA SAFE Analyst Training La Junta Municipal Airport La Junta, CO Dennis Gardisser 501.676.1762 dgardisser@wrkofar.com September 26-27, 2013 CoAAA Operation SAFE Fly-In La Junta Municipal Airport La Junta, CO Ben Sollenbarger 719-383-9007 solly@rural-com.com
October 11-13, 2013 NAAA Fall Board Meeting TBD Peggy Knizner Tel: 202-546-5722 Fax: 202-546-5726 information@agaviation.org December 9-12, 2013 NAAA Annual Convention and Exposition Reno, Nevada Peggy Knizner Tel: 202-546-5722 Fax: 202-546-5726 information@agaviation.org www.agaviation.org February 14-16, 2014 NAAA Spring Board Meeting TBD Peggy Knizner Tel: 202-546-5722 Fax: 202-546-5726 information@agaviation.org February 24-26, 2014 NATA Convention Ramada Inn Kearney, NE Judy McDowell nata@windstream.net October 10-12, 2014 NAAA Fall Board Meeting TBD Peggy Knizner Tel: 202-546-5722 Fax: 202-546-5726 information@agaviation.org December 8-11, 2014 NAAA Annual Convention and Exposition TBA Peggy Knizner Tel: 202-546-5722 Fax: 202-546-5726 information@agaviation.org
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From Perry to Savannah What an exciting end to November and beginning of December with AgAir Update’s Open House and Hangar Party and the NAAA convention in Savannah! To add to all the excitement was the most blessed weather anyone could have imagined. I want to thank everyone that attended AgAir Update’s party. It was an overwhelming success, as I have been told many times. We must have had over 150 people; since we ordered enough barbecue to feed 160 and it was all eaten. There were seven ag planes in attendance: the Fire Boss, new dual cockpit AT-802, AT-602, AT-502, 510G Thrush dual cockpit, 510G and 510P Thrush. We lined them in front of AgAir Update’s hangar. It was a fantastic site to behold. Besides excellent food, drink and music, everyone that attended added so much to the success of the party. People came from California, Texas, Canada, Louisiana, Brazil, Georgia, Mississippi, Illinois, Indiana; heck, I know I can’t remember all the states. If you missed the party, you missed a grand old time. However, God willing, we will do it again in 2015 when the NAAA convention returns to Savannah. Savannah has proven to be an excellent venue for NAAA’s annual convention. The people there made every effort to go above and beyond to accommodate our group, making me proud of my fellow Southerners. The weather was unbelievable, even for Savannah. Many remember two years ago when it was colder than if the convention had been in Reno. That’s Savannah weather for you, unpredictable. When it is good, it is good and the week of the convention, it was the best; sunshine and 70°F. I was one of the lucky ones who was allowed a ride in the Fire Boss on Sunday before Monday’s demo water scoop on the Savannah River in front of the Savannah Convention Center to launch the convention. Fire Boss pilot, Jesse Weaver, and I made several scoops and drops along the waterway on the backside of the hotel. I’ve flown many different ag planes over the years. The Fire Boss was unlike anything I have flown, or even ridden in for that matter. I must confess, I thought after the first scoop with Jesse showing me how it was done, I could take the rear
seat controls and do it. Nope. Wasn’t going to happen. It will take several training sessions before I feel capable of maneuvering this aircraft to scoop 700-800 gallons of water. There is simply no describing the success of the 46th annual NAAA convention. I was told hotel room nights records were broken and I am sure so was attendance to the event. The auction was a huge success raising $100,000s for the Association. A big thanks go to the contributors. The exhibit hall was overwhelming. There were no less than 12 aircraft on display. My biggest regret was not being able to walk through the exhibit hall. I must have exhibited at no less than 25 NAAA conventions over the years and this was the first time I was not able to visit the booths. I simply could not get out of the AgAir Update booth. At every turn, someone was standing with a question or simply wanted to talk. Hey, that was why I was there. Thanks for coming by the AAU booth! I want to thank those who left comments and likes on the AgAir Update Facebook wall. Facebook has served greatly in allowing AgAir Update to give those who were not at Savannah (and those who did attend) an almost real-time look at the event. I am humbled by the many positive posts. They are appreciated. After a very busy week, I was glad to return home and rest. January and February are busy months for Graham and me. We will attend several trade shows and be on the road more than at home. For any that I missed visiting with in Savannah, I hope to see you at a state trade show. keep turning...
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My sincere congratulations to you on the event, you make it great and I wish you a lot of success! Hope you all have a good time. I also hope you organize another event soon, but this time in South America. It would be great. Best wishes for you, Sincerely, Nestor Santos Canelones, Uruguay Hola mi amigo! Su ingles mucho improvo! He-he. Thank you for the congratulations. I wish you could be here to celebrate with us. I look forward to seeing you again in 2013! As in years past, I am at your disposal to help with promoting the ANEPA event. —Bill
Dear Carlin, It was nice to read your article about Jesus Christ in AgAir Update. It is so nice to see a commercial publication about ag flying have a portion of it used to teach people about Jesus Christ. I commend yours and AgAir Update’s efforts. Thank you, Scott Wick Wicks Aircraft Supply Good morning Scott; Thanks for the email you sent Carlin, who forwarded it to me. Carlin and I have been friends and associates for more years than I can count. He approached me at an NAAA convention over a decade ago and asked if he could write a religious column for AAU. The rest is history. His column is commented on, and favorably, as much as, if not more, than any other column in AgAir Update. I am glad that you enjoy and appreciate it.—Bill
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I look forward to AgAir Update every month. As I was reading agair mail in the November issue, I realized the comment on the 1962 G164 was my airplane. When I was a teenager I wanted to be a “cropduster” and cut out the ads of the Merrigold crop duster school, which did not make my mother happy. I had a successful career as an airline pilot instead, but when I flew into Elmyra, New York and looked at the grey and yellow Ag-Cats lined up across the field ready to start their careers, I wondered if I was missing something. I decided to purchase an early model and restore it back to original condition. It took five winters with the help of Agviation, Hershey Flying Service and Merv Lewis to complete the restoration. I flew it for the first time in May and can say it was exciting. My grass strip is only 1300 feet with a hill at the end, so there would be no stopping if something wasn’t working right. Fortunately everything was correct and the flight went well, considering it was the first time I flew an Ag-Cat. I have 12 hours on it now and have decided to sell it (see classified section) hopefully to someone that would install the spray equipment and use it for the purpose it was designed for. Regards, Charlie Leigus Durham, CT
Hello Charles; Small world! Thanks for the compliment. I hope you find a good buyer for the Ag-Cat. AgAir Update is surely the place for that. I have many hours in one of the birds, but that was a long time ago. I am impressed with your first flight from a 1,300-foot strip!—Bill
tribute to Charlie Christmas Charlie Christmas of Shelby, Mississippi passed away the morning of 25 Nov 2012. I worked for Charlie in my early days as an ag pilot during the mid 70s. I learned a lot from him that I have carried with me since, using my learning in not only the ag business, but corporate flying, trucking and life in general. “Be a perfectionist,” he told me. One day on the loading ramp, I can’t remember what I had done, but he told me “Gale Johnson, you are too honest for your own good”. All these years, I’ve regarded that statement as the highest compliment I’ve ever received from any person I’ve worked for. Gale N. Johnson Alba, Texas
hands-on-flying Hello Tracy. I enjoy reading your columns in AgAir Update very much. The recent one about the Garrett Thrush was very relevant, and I just had to make a comment. I did ag flying for 39-years on the Katy, Texas prairie, 19692007. Ninety percent of our flying was rice, along with a few good years of soybean acres. About 65% of our flying on rice was fertilizing, along with some rice planting. I have about 7500 hrs. in Ag-Cats, mostly 600 hp, and 7500 hrs. in PT6 AT-400, 502B, 502A, 602 and 802 airplanes. You are right, every airplane flies different. Of the many 600 hp Ag-Cats I flew, some would turn a little quicker, come off the ground quicker, or whatever. They just handled a little different, but none had any bad characteristics. The two AT-802As I flew were not a “pilot’s airplane” as far as handling was concerned. You could not take your hands off the stick and they required your constant attention. It took me about 30-40 hrs. to feel comfortable. The main thing about the AT-802 that I
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Once GPS was perfected, it became a real time saver and helped the accuracy of the application by eliminating the people flaggers. On the 600B Ag-Cat, the new spreading trays would allow us to apply 100 lbs. of urea to the acre on a 55-60+ foot swath. Fertilizing was always my favorite part of the rice flying and this made it better than spraying , except for the extra takeoffs and landings. Your last paragraph sums it up for the older aircraft, “they simply do their job so well.” Keep the articles coming. Have a safe and prosperous season and keep you nose below the horizon. Don Euton, Katy,Texas
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liked, when you pulled up to a 40,000 lb. Kilibrew, you could empty the unit in 8-10 loads using a 75-80 foot swath. This would have been 18-29 loads in the 400 gal. Ag-Cat. The AT-602 was one of the best, well balanced, “pilot loving” airplanes I ever flew. It had the power, carried the load and could handle strong crosswinds. I told Leland Snow that once and he grinned from ear to ear. A friend of mine flew the AT-602 a few days while I was sick and told me it flew very much like a Thrush, which I have never flown. It is hard for me to choose the best technological advancements during my flying years, but I think the turbine engine would be first, gps a close second and the newer spreading trays and spraying equipment in there somewhere. I never had a turbine engine quit me, however I blew seven-eight cylinders on PW 1340s and rode two down into rice fields. That is not counting the mag, carb and spark plug problems.
Chris Trust me when I tell you have I been there, having issues with a computer! Thanks for the subscription. —Bill
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Working in the “grid” by Bill Lavender Most ag-pilots are exceptional pilots. This becomes ever so apparent when an ag-pilot has to fly between and under 400-foot tall wind turbines. Although there is ample room to fly amongst these monsters, they are intimidating and a distraction, especially if they are randomly constructed in pastureland. Keeter Aerial Spraying, based at the Olney, Texas municipal airport was introduced to the perils of flying around wind turbines this past year. A “farm” of 90 was installed over an area of about five miles wide and thirty miles long with most of it on pastureland that Keeter Aerial Spraying treats. Another 100 units will be “on the grid” by the spring of 2013, infesting another large area of farmland. Every year, as more wind turbines are installed, ag-pilots are learning that flying around them creates a new set of challenges. Not only are the turning blades flickering in the corner of the pilot’s eye, they are creating turbulence downwind. For those wind farms that Keeter Aerial Spraying has to fly near, it is impossible to create an A-B line with the GPS without at least one wind turbine, and usually more, being in the flight path. The best option a pilot has is rudder skidding past them.
Left to right - James Washburn, “Big” Jerry Schronk and “Little” Jerry Keeter”. James Washburn is the stepson of Air Tractor President Jim Hirsch and has been working from the ground with Keeter Aerial Spraying for four years. “Big” Jerry has flown for Keeter Aerial Spraying for the last ten years. His father, Ed Schronk of Schronk Aerial Spraying, once was a competitor of Keeter Aerial Spraying. “Little” Jerry has been in business in Olney, Texas since 1981.
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During turns, a loaded ag-plane struggles to stay high enough to clear the wind turbines further downstream from the application; an ongoing distraction for the pilot while he tries to perform his other duties in the cockpit. The interruption in the A-B line, as well as the wind turbines scattered throughout the application site, increase the application time by 50% - sometimes more. In some cases, Keeter Aerial Spraying has the spinning blades of the wind turbine temporarily turned off. Some of the wind turbines are from 200 to 300 feet high to the hub, with another 100 feet of height added for the radius of the blades (GE Energy 1.5 MW). However, more often than not, these blades are turning. Or worse, there is a technician inspecting a unit that requires the aircraft to depart the field and temporarily cancel the application.
Jerry Keeter flew his first season with an operator near Wichita Falls, TX. Then, in 1982 he formed Keeter Aerial Spraying, flying off of his parents ranch near Olney, Texas. After one year of flying off the ranch, he moved onto the Olney airport, where he has operated for the past thirty years. During Keeter Aerial Spraying’s early years, Jerry operated an Ag-Truck at the “back door” of the Air Tractor factory. Following a casual conversation one day with Leland Snow, it became apparent to Jerry that Keeter Aerial Spraying would be operating Air Tractors in the future. In 1984, Jerry was flying a new AT-301. “We don’t have to wait overnight for a part,” jokes Jerry about being so close to the Air Tractor factory. “However, I buy my aircraft from an Air Tractor dealer.” Another advantage to being on the same airport as the Air Tractor factory is to
easily resolve an aircraft problem by consulting with an Air Tractor employee. It hasn’t always been Air Tractors for Keeter Aerial Spraying, even after the talk with Leland Snow. For a while, Jerry flew a turbine Thrush that came with buying a nearby flying service in 1987. However, two years later, he sold the Thrush and replaced it with a new AT502, in 1996 he traded for a new AT502B and in 1999 added a new AT-402. From 1996 to present, Keeter Aerial Spraying worked boll weevil contracts throughout Texas with the AT-502 and the AT-402, sometimes having to recruit the aid of other aircraft to tackle the big contracts. Jerry kept up with the work in Olney with the AT-502, while the AT402 would work boll weevil. Once Jerry finished up with the work at home he would then travel to the location they were currently treating for boll weevils. With the company growing, it became more difficult for Jerry to keep up while the other aircraft were away. In 2006, he addressed this problem and bought their first AT-602. This worked fine until the following year when it was a wet season and even the AT-602 needed help. That year the AT-602 did over 200,000 acres of just glyphosate work. In 2008, a second AT-602 was added and the AT502 was sold. For the past four years, Keeter Aerial Spraying pilots have traveled to Iowa to spray soybeans and corn. One of the company’s pilots leaves for Iowa in early July with Jerry following in a couple of weeks. That pilot is usually Jerry Schronk, “Big Jerry” the nickname the Iowans gave him. They also call Jerry Keeter, “Little Jerry” to help keep down any confusion with their names. They spend July and August in Iowa before returning to Olney, then leave again for Wyoming in September. Except this year, in Wyoming work was cancelled due to the drought there. This created a one month break before work started in October on winter wheat in Olney. “Bill, we treat a lot of wheat around here. In the last few years, I’ve noticed changes. We used to treat green bugs in the fall, now we are treating spider
mites instead and treating the green bugs in the spring I believe this is due to the insecticide impregnated wheat seed. It controls the green bugs in the fall, but not the spider mites and is played out by spring. You can’t fool mother nature,” analyzes Jerry. Keeter Aerial Spraying sells chemicals to its customers as a package price that includes the application with chemical(s). This eliminates individual customers having left over product and allows for having chemicals conveniently on hand in 250-gallon min-bulk units. Almost all the flying from the home base in Olney is either pastureland or winter wheat. Depending on where the bugs show up, the balance of work could lean more to either crop. There is a mix of field sizes, some can be more than 10,000 acres, but those are the exception. Like many ag-flying services, glyphosate applications are a big part of the work. Glyphosate is applied as a burn down, pre-plant application for wheat and a weed killer on fallow ground. It is also applied on grazing wheat after the cattle are removed in late spring. However, pastureland applications are where most acres are treated. Herbicide applications start in late April for broomweed and ragweeds and ends the first of July. With vast pastureland where only a portion needs an application, especially for mesquite control, Keeter Aerial Spraying uses prescription applications and Surety maps. Applications are made from shape files data that controls an automatic Satloc on/off box. This “magic box” reads the shape file that interfaces with the Hemisphere flow control turning off the spray where not needed and back on where needed. This saves the customer a tremendous amount of money by treating only what is needed. It is too tedious for the pilot to pick out the mesquite and fence lines during the application. The Satloc on/off box does this for him. This technology has also been used on Wyoming grasshopper contracts. Scouts will walk the pastureland and document
“We can go almost anywhere and work any contract with our communications and navigation equipment,” demonstrates Jerry from the cockpit of his AT-602. Here, the panel is outfitted with: PS Engineering audio panel, SL40 Garmin Comm, GT337 Garmin transponder, VHF Motorola comm, UHF Motorola comm and G396 Garmin GPS with XM weather.
GPS waypoints where the grasshopper infestation needs spraying. From this data, shape files are formed and a prescription application is written and sent to Keeter Aerial Spraying. With 30 years of ag-flying from the same airport in the town where he has always lived, creates a book-like rendition of Jerry Keeter and Keeter Aerial Spraying. In that book is his pilot “Big Jerry” Schronk, now a close friend who has flown with “Little Jerry” for over 10 years. The pages reflect the evident changes from flying an Ag-Truck the first couple of years in business within the shadow of the Air Tractor factory, to the transition to four different models of Air Tractors. Now, as pages in the book turn, wind turbines challenge even the best ag-pilot at Keeter Aerial Spraying. There are pages where droughts interfere with anticipated flying away from home. Pages where the latest technologies are used to fly a field. It is a book of adaptation; 30 years of it.
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wind turbines According to National Geographic News, researchers in the Midwest are actively exploring the notion that wind turbines may aid in the growth and development of corn and other crops. One way wind turbines could help is by “mixing up the air,” thereby delivering more carbon dioxide to the crops. Another potential way they could aid crops is by making temperatures in the field cooler during the day and warmer at night, which could lead to less frost and less heat stress. The thinking goes that wind turbines aren’t unlike trees planted along the edge of fields in that both buffers “mix up the air and slow wind speeds.” Although those are two potential benefits being considered, researchers acknowledge the true effects are more complicated, meaning wind turbines could help crops in some capacity and be detrimental in other ways. And that doesn’t even take into consideration the possibility farmers could lose the option—and advantage—of aerial application since wind turbines may prevent ag pilots from accessing their fields. —Courtesy NAAA newsletter
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Thrush names Yorkton Aircraft as sales representative for Canada Thrush Aircraft has named Yorkton Aircraft, which is a Thrush Authorized Service center, a Thrush sales representative for Canada. Yorkton brings considerable ag experience to the Thrush sales network and will be a key partner in the growing Canadian market. Yorkton is currently in its 24th year successfully supporting the ag industry. Thrush is thrilled to have a Canadian dealer represent Canada operators. Yorkton will continue to provide the same dedicated award winning service to ag operators, but now will have the opportunity to market new Thrushes. Founder of Yorkton Aircraft, Allan Denesowych, was an AME and a commercial ag pilot. He gave up flying ag because he knew he couldn’t be his customers competition. It was the right thing to do and he has taken this philosophy with him as Yorkton Aircraft has grown. Yorkton will oversee the delivery of multiple new Thrushes for operation for this coming spray season, as we hope our neighbors to the north continue to see favorable weather.
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Randy Mink is a poor boy no more. It all began in 1975. Randy secured a summer job loading planes for an operator in Arkansas. By the time 1982 rolled around, Randy’s passion for flying had developed into a full fledged ag flying career. Several years later, Randy bought Ken Brunner’s Craighead County Flying Service and renamed it Poorboy’s Flying Service. Randy was flying an Ag-Truck and lamented ,“We were just poor boys trying to make a living. We used a slab of concrete where my father’s house used to be, which is clear across the road of where we live now in Bay, Arkansas.” That first year, Poorboy’s grossed almost $100,000 charging $2.25 an acre. The second year in business brought a Piper Pawnee Brave to his aircraft arsenal. Later, Randy decided to trade it
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for an Ag-Cat which was eventually sold and replaced with an AT-301. In 1988, just three years after forming Poor Boys Flying Service, Randy sold all the round engine parts and the AT-301 and replaced it with an AT-502. As luck would have it, the AT-502’s prop got bogged down in a cotton field, causing upward of $250,000 in damage. Randy sold the AT-502 and replaced it with an AT-402. In 2007, Poorboy’s bought Ronnie Adams’ ag operation. Randy sold the AT-402 that came with the business and replaced it with a new AT-502B. Ronnie still flies for Poorboys in the AT-502. Billy Bob Stanley, Randy Mink’s nephew started loading for Poorboy’s over 28 years ago. He graduated to an ag seat after eight years on the ground. Fast forward to 2012. Poorboy’s Flying Service currently operates a 2008 550 Thrush with a PT6A-60, a 2012 510P Thrush with a PT6A-34 and Cascade Pressure Cowling and a 2009 AT-502B. Randy has owned seven Thrushes and five Air Tractors during 38 years of ag flying.
flies the 510P, working it at 150 MPH using 52 PSI torque at 2,000 RPM burning about 52 GPH. Poorboy’s Flying Service operates from four airstrips in three adjacent counties. Their main airstrip has 1800’ of concrete with a 600’ overrun; the other strips are half-mile sod. According to Randy, the Thrushes have no problems working from any of his strips. Also, Poorboy’s has a 70’ x 18’ Schweiss Bi-Fold door, hydraulically operated and outfitted to an 80’ x 120’ hangar built a year and half ago. The original hangar burnt from a battery charger outlet plug going bad.
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Scholarships awarded to two future agricultural pilots In partnership with NAAA, BASF expands commitment to aerial applicators through the agricultural aviation scholarships
is pursuing his commercial pilot’s license. He already has his private license and hopes to begin his agricultural pilot training after completing his current program this winter.
SAVANNAH, GA—Two budding pilots are a step closer to soaring over the fields of America thanks to a pair of scholarships from BASF and the National Agricultural Aviation Association (NAAA).
Foltyn attended Ag Flight Pilot Training LLC in Bainbridge, Georgia, and plans to continue his education later this year with plans to become an aerial applicator.
Justin Mook of Wiggins, Colorado, and Kippy Foltyn of Lansford, North Dakota, were awarded NAAA/ BASF Agricultural Aviation Scholarships of $5,000 and $2,500, respectively and honored during the 46th Annual NAAA Convention and Exposition Kickoff Breakfast in Savannah, Georgia. The scholarships are the product of a partnership between BASF and NAAA, a partnership that aims to build the future of aerial application. “America needs more qualified aerial applicators,” said Gary Fellows, Ph.D., BASF Plant Health Technical Services Manager and member of the National Agricultural Aviation Research & Education Foundation (NAAREF) Professional Aerial Applicators’ Support System, (PAASS) Program Development Committee. “With these scholarships, we’re able to provide people like Justin and Kippy with the opportunity to receive the education they need to enter the field.”
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“BASF has been a major supporter of NAAA over the years, and we appreciate their continued generosity,” NAAA Executive Director Andrew Moore said. “The grant that allowed us to establish the agricultural aviation scholarship has helped ensure that the pipeline remains well stocked with competent and capable professional ag pilots.” “Thanks to these scholarships, Justin and Kippy’s dreams are beginning to take flight,” said Fellows, “and the agricultural aviation industry is much better off because of it.”
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In addition to these programs and partnerships, BASF has helped lead the proliferation of aerial fungicide application beginning with the introduction of Headline® fungicide in the early 2006. Today, BASF offers a number of fungicide products in addition to Headline fungicide that can be applied aerially. That includes Twinline® fungicide and Caramba® fungicide for cereals and Headline AMP® fungicide, a combination fungicide specifically developed for corn growers who want maximum protection from foliar disease, as well as improved Plant Health. New in 2012, BASF also launched Priaxor™ fungicide, a new product powered by Xemium® fungicide, which provides a new mode of action for use on soybean, potato and tomato crops.
BASF continued its support of the NAAA Annual Convention and Exposition as a diamond-level sponsor, which included sponsoring the kick-off breakfast and NAAA scholarships. In addition to sponsoring the yearly event, BASF continues to work with NAAA and NAAREF year-round to keep safety and efficiency top-of-mind for pilots across the U.S. Each year, BASF sponsors a number of NAAREF’s Operation S.A.F.E. (SelfRegulating Application and Flight Efficiency) fly-in workshops, a program that educates pilots to make safe and precise applications.
“Investing in our products is just as important as investing in the professionals who apply them,” said Fellows. “We’re honored to partner with industry leaders like NAAA to help move the industry forward.”
“BASF is committed to the aerial application industry and the Operation S.A.F.E. workshops are just one more way we can help educate pilots and keep them safe in the air,” Fellows said.
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The workshops are an opportunity to boost equipment performance, applicator knowledge and ensure safety. During these hands-on sessions, applicators work with trained analysts to get aircraft in top working condition and learn about pertinent legal requirement. Thanks to Operation S.A.F.E. fly-ins, more than 330 aircraft were inspected in 2012 alone, not to mention hundreds more in previous years. In 2013, BASF will also continue as the exclusive AgSync marketing partner. Through this partnership, AgSync provides a complete aerial work order management system designed to help applicators with planning and transparency.
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Consider these New Year’s resolutions to benefit your industry by Andrew Moore NAAA Executive Director At NAAA, the staff does its best to meet the objectives outlined in Article II of the NAAA Constitution, which include, but are not limited to the Association being the “recognized public policy advocate for the agricultural aviation industry; the primary resource for agricultural aviation knowledge exchange, education and business services … and the public’s professional source of agricultural aviation industry information and education.” The fact of the matter is staff cannot do this alone, nor was it intended that we do it alone, and we certainly do not. NAAA and its sister organization NAAREF have a slew of dedicated volunteers that make these two organizations effective. But there is always room to strengthen our cause. As 2012 President Mark Hartz so aptly stated, “We all need to step up, contribute our time and effort and serve as patriots to the industry.” To be effective “public policy advocates,” staff organizes a PAC fund to contribute to candidates running for federal office and meets with federal officials constantly to make known to them how government policies affect the aerial application industry. However, it takes a whole army of ag aviation operators, pilots and allied members to volunteer their dollars to the AgAv PAC and, more importantly, volunteer their time to write or visit a government agency or congressional office to truly make a difference in influencing policy. As a former congressional staffer I know how important a constituent visiting, writing and calling his or her legislative official is. It can influence a vote, particularly when done en masse.
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Reaching out and getting to know your public officials can make all the difference. Let me give two examples. When NAAA was urging the enactment of legislation for an exemption to the federal aviation excise tax on fuels used for farming purposes it was NAAA’s Arkansas members and their close relationship with their U.S. senator at the time, Blanche Lincoln, that made the difference. Lincoln was a member of the Senate Finance Committee, which has jurisdiction over tax laws, and moved our legislation through that body. Lincoln had a long relationship with aerial applicators in Arkansas, many of whom flew her across the state when she was campaigning. On the House of Representatives’ side of the Capitol, our legislation was assured of passage once the House Ways and Means Committee Chairman gave it his blessing. The Chairman of that committee at the time was U.S. Representative Bill Thomas of California. NAAA member and aerial applicator Delbert Williams of TriStar Agrinautics in Wasco, Calif., who was one of his constituents, personally visited with his district office in Bakersfield, Calif. These two federal legislators were instrumental in the fuel tax exemption’s enactment, and it was NAAA volunteer members who a profound effect in moving these legislators to act on our behalf. In 2013 we will see many new faces in Congress. We continue to face federal debt, currently at $16 trillion, that threatens our fuel tax exemption and poses the possible levying of user fees at public use airports as a means to raise
federal dollars to combat the debt. We also face growing safety threats from towers, Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and other obstacles, in addition to the new burden of NPDES permits and pending drift and bee protection regulations. Being strong politically will be vital for the well-being of our industry as we seek to influence these policies so they take into account our best interests. I would encourage you to do what you can to write letters to federal legislators and regulators when requested via NAAA or state association grassroots alerts. Also, establish a relationship with your local, state and federal policymakers and contribute to their campaigns if they are friends of our industry, and please contribute to NAAA’s AgAv PAC (www.agaviation. org/content/pac-donation-form).
Recruiting an army of ag aviation advocates Effectively being a “primary resource for agricultural aviation knowledge exchange, education, and business services … and the public’s professional source of agricultural aviation industry information and education” is one job. Effectively advocating the content of these resources is quite another. NAAA staff spends a lot of time putting together substantive educational, informational and promotional materials for and about the industry. We also field press calls, speak at public forums and distribute our information to a wide list of media, government, and other public entities and educational outlets. But to permeate the public we need a solid army of advocates.
We develop the original life-saving, stewardship-enhancing educational content for PAASS each year, but it is the platoon of PAASS presenters delivering the material at state association meetings where the material reaches and positively affects the actions of our aerial application troops. The same goes with the substantive information we produce at NAAA such as the new NAAA Media Relations Kit and the Aerial Application Industry Survey. Both contain a wealth of demographic information about the industry and information on the industry’s importance, safety, security and environmental stewardship. If there aren’t industry soldiers taking the substantive content of the Media Relations Kit to the public—whether it be to educators, to schoolchildren, to the local media, to boy and girl scout troops, to local government officials at town hall meetings, etc.—our industry’s reach won’t be nearly as extensive if just left to the NAAA Board, our staff of seven and state associations. Let’s face it, President Obama didn’t win the presidency by going at it alone. He had active troops in every state in the union, in every county in each state
and in every township in every county advocating a message that effectively delivered to him, like it or not, the most powerful position in the world. Effectively advocating professional aerial application as an invaluable tool resulting in the safe and affordable production of food, fiber, and biofuel, and forestry and public health protection works exactly the same way. Many troops spread throughout the country are needed. At NAAA, the Board and staff promise to deliver materials and to deliver advocacy, but we need your help. You can start by becoming an NAAA member if you aren’t one already. To join, call 202-546-5722, visit www. agaviation.org/content/membership or complete the membership application in any issue of Agricultural Aviation magazine. Make a New Year’s resolution to benefit this great industry of ours. Suggestions on how you can be an agricultural aviation patriot are offered below. 
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New Year’s Resolutions to consider for benefiting the ag aviation industry • Host a Field Day at your operation inviting students, educators, media, public officials/policymakers, etc. and educate them on the importance, safety, security and environmental stewardship of agricultural aviation (see the NAAA Media Relations Kit for talking point suggestions at: www.agaviation.org/content/naaa-media-relations-kit).
• Participate in the activities of NAAA or your state/regional association as a board member, committee member, PAASS presenter or volunteer at the FFA, Commodity Classic and Agriculture in the Classroom conventions that the WNAAA attends (or other such events) to recruit future ag pilots and bestow the benefits of ag aviation to farmers.
• Write or visit with your local, state and federal officials on issues important to the agricultural aviation industry. Respond to grassroots requests from your state association and NAAA when asked to send correspondence to your public officials to influence particular public policy initiatives.
• Urge your fellow industry members to join the state/regional association and NAAA. There is strength in numbers and resources.
• Establish a relationship with your local, state and federal government officials; contribute to their campaigns if they are supportive of industry interests.
• Operate professionally/ethically.
• Attend PAASS, Operation S.A.F.E., and state and national conventions annually.
• Keep your operation and aircraft equipped with the latest security-enhancing and drift mitigation equipment.
• Contribute to the AgAv PAC which supports the (re) election campaigns of federal policymakers supportive of the ag aviation industry.
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Please notice that no qualifiers have been placed on the usage method, intended usage, or specific expense category of either aircraft “A” or “B”. It might not even be an apples-toapples comparison. You might already own “A” and want to compare the cost of keeping “A” to trading it for “B”. You might be comparing leasing, owning or contracting aircraft usage of several different aircraft models. Your interest is strictly financial. From a big picture standpoint, aircraft “A” and “B” could be investment “A” and “B”. Which investment is the better deal from a financial viewpoint? How do you make this financial comparison and answer this question? Please notice that the features and benefits of the aircraft usage methods or aircraft types is a totally different question that you should
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investment. Using after-tax cash flows provides the advantage of considering all tax benefits in your investment decision. The Net Present Value (NPV) is a single dollar value that is calculated from a cash flow over a period of time which has been adjusted for the time value of money. The NPV of an investment is the difference between the sums of the cash flows (adjusted for the time value of money) produced by the investment less the amount initially invested. To adjust the cash flows to reflect the time value of money requires that each cash flow value must be adjusted for the time it was received (or disbursed) and the interest rate used to calculate the present dollar value. The interest rate used in the calculation is known as the discount rate. The discount rate used is usually your
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current cost of borrowing or the percentage return you could achieve with a safe investment. The single dollar value of the total adjusted cash flow not including the initial investment is known as the Present Value (PV). Therefore: Net Present Value (NPV) = Present Value (PV) less Initial Investment. As an example, assume $100,000 is the initial investment in an aircraft. This aircraft investment produces a cash flow of $25,000 a year for five years. The total cash flow received over the fiveyear period is $125,000. The aircraft is sold at the end of Year 5 for $70,000. Assume an interest rate (discount rate) of 10%. The adjusted cash flow for the time the payment was received
(assumed here to be at the end of each year) and the 10% interest rate produces a Present Value (PV) of $138,234. See “Net Present Value Example” table and “HOW TO COMPUTE NPV” section below. The actual financial PV formula was used to calculate the “Adjustment Factor” in the table. However, it is much easier to use a financial calculator that contains the NPV function. NPV = $38,234 = $138,234 (PV) less $100,000 (Initial Aircraft Investment) By definition; if the NPV=0, then the investment return is equal to the discount rate. If the NPV is greater than zero then the investment return has exceeded the discount rate. If the NPV is less than zero then the investment return is less than the discount rate. In this example, the NPV is a positive $38,324. If you make this initial investment of $100,000, you will earn $38,324 more than 10%. A discount rate of 21.05% will produce a NPV=Zero, which means the investment return was 21.05%.
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because he did have the presence of mind to step on a rudder to roll the airplane rightside-up an instant before it slammed into the ground. The airplane did not slide 10’ following impact.
An inadvertent accelerated stall occurs very quickly with little or no warning and in the extreme, the airplane can roll inverted unless an instant, correct reaction is initiated. I have seen the results of an “inadvertent accelerated stall” and it isn’t very pretty. Fortunately, this pilot survived, though seriously injured,
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AgSync will maintain PC Spray's straightforward desktop program, while developing PC Spray’s online offering into AgSync’s established, flexible web-based application management system. Lemo Shattuck will remain an integral part of the future marketing, support, and product development of PC Spray and Sky Tractor Supply will continue to distribute and support PC Spray Desktop software.
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“Aerial applicators are under ever increasing pressure to cover more acres while delivering timely and ontarget applications of crop protection products,” said Jim Reiss, vice president of Agricultural Chemistries at Precision Laboratories. “Oversized spray droplets can break apart at application speeds above 125 mph, creating smaller droplets that are more susceptible to drift. Volare DC is specifically designed for aerial applicators to optimize droplet size and resist breakup at high speeds.” Recent research shows a distinct difference between ground and aerial applications, where ordinary drift retardants can be ineffective for the aerial market. In 2011, Volare DC was validated through research performed at the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Services (ARS) Aerial Application Technology high speed wind tunnel. It reduced drift by over 30%
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We factored your neighbor’s crop value into the chemistry. Right-sized droplets resist wind sheer for less risk of drift. Unlike ordinary drift retardants that were designed for ground application, Volare DC™ eliminates super-sized droplets that rupture from wind shear and micro particles that hang in the air. Instead, Volare DC creates “right-sized” droplets that drop to the crop and stay there. It’s an added dose of confidence and one less thing for you, and your neighbors, to worry about.
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Precision Laboratories launches Volare DC™, a new adjuvant technology for aerial applicators At NAAA, Precision Laboratories launched Volare DC™, a new adjuvant technology for aerial applicators that delivers improved drift control, deposition and coverage when applied through aerial application equipment. "We factored your neighbor's crop into the chemistry," said Jim Reiss, vice president of Agricultural Chemistries at Precision Laboratories. "As part of our launch at NAAA, we are signing up aerial applicators for our Good Neighbors Giveaway Sweepstakes. Aerial applicators are good neighbors when they minimize drift with an on-target application." One grand prize winner of the Good Neighbors Giveaway Sweepstakes will receive a Charbroil® grill, Yeti® cooler, set of grill utensils and an Omaha Steaks® gift card. A random drawing will take place from all eligible entries received at NAAA. Unlike drift retardants designed for ground application, Volare DC optimizes droplet size and deposition by "right-sizing" spray droplets to resist wind stream shear that ruptures oversized droplets formed from ordinary drift retardants.
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Ag-gression Competition is a method of balance in any industry. It is a tool of capitalism in a free market society. The solidity of any industry is affected by how competition is waged. Professionalism and courtesy in dealing with competitors, peers and customers are the marks of a healthy industry and business ethics.
grudges that grow over time into twisted, gnarled, vines of pride and human fallibility. They can grow into an outright feud. Unimaginable amounts of assets and influence are squandered in efforts to undermine the competitor’s business. Some have even gone as far as sabotage and assault. Cut throat tactics, like cutting prices, altering policies and even skirting regulations, is all too often a normal mode of operation in some areas around the country. It’s not good for either operator or for the industry, but it does play right into the hands of the customers.
In our industry, operators often view their competitors as interlopers and sometimes downright enemies. They harbor
Cut throat tactics, like cutting prices, altering policies and even skirting regulations, is all too often a normal mode of operation in some areas around the country.
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They like nothing better than to see their local operators at each other’s throats. They know that the operator will do just about anything they ask, anytime, anywhere and for less money, if it means a chance at one upping their competitor. I think most of us have seen this game played as fine as any fiddle at one time or another. I’ve seen PCAs change their tunes quicker than it takes to walk through the door. Down talking the other guy depending on which office they are standing in, while the operator gleefully basks in the false light of the PCA’s temporary praise. Temporary, because as soon as he leaves the PCA will only grin at himself in the knowledge that he once again pulled the wool over the “dumb crop duster”, stirring the pot to get a better price and snap-of-the-fingers service. The operator will think he won another round against his arch enemy down the road. He more than likely screwed himself as much as the other guy. He certainly did no favors for the ag aviation industry. It’s a vicious circle. Every action requires an equal and opposite re-action; and so the cycle continues, unnecessarily increasing
the burden on our own, while the customer lights a cigar, puts his feet up and watches the show. It’s manipulation, plain and simple. It’s easy to do when your opponent is put off balance by emotional distraction.
every operator still conducts his business in a manner that best suits him. Trusting your neighbor doesn’t mean you shouldn’t brand your cows. On the other hand I’ve been to places where the well has been poisoned. Grudges and feuds going on to a point that the customer holds the operators by the nose and can make either one jump and dance on a whim. And they do it; just because they can.
I understand that any business has to court accounts and instill confidence in customers, but how far should you go? We provide a necessary service. One that the agricultural industry needs and wants. Sure, when a grower trusts us with the defense of his crops, we should take on that responsibility gratefully. However, we should also have the authority and clarity to conduct our business in a manner that is most efficient and profitable for us. Leave the “getting even” games on the playground.
Pilots are the range riders of any operation and many hold a fierce loyalty to their employers; “Riding for the brand”, as Louis L’amour would call it. A pilot will and should conduct himself in a manner that brings credit to the name of the operation that is embroidered on his hat. Just like in the wild west, some pilots take on the boss’ grudges, perhaps to prove their loyalty, or to endear themselves to the management. That’s not where an ag pilot’s head should be and flying erratically or aggressively at and around another aircraft is down right stupid. Let the boss grind his own ax. Loyalty don’t mean much when you’re in intensive care, or in jail, or six feet in the ground. Don’t be gullible enough to undo yourself or another pilot because you think you have to prove something.
I’ve seen places where operators work together inasmuch as they communicate and confer with each other. They compare prices, not all being the same but all within a comfortable margin, to give the customer a fair deal and the operator a decent expectation of profit. They discuss policies and procedures. Again, not all the same but maintaining a level of professional stature that ensures good service but does not subjugate themselves to the customer. It works very well and keeps everyone happy. An old time operator once told me, “If a customer is basing his work off the bottom line, then bottom line service is all he should expect.” Everyone gets along, checks and balances exist in the professionalism and reputations of those involved. Of course
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GPS goes autopilot by Bill Lavender MONTICELLO, LA — Just when you think nothing more revolutionary than GPS can come along in the ag aviation industry, an ag pilot, which is generally the case, has another great idea. Would you believe an autopilot coupled to a GPS unit? Sound impossible? Wonder why anyone would dare trust an autopilot at 140 mph, five feet off the ground? Stop for a moment and think. Then allow me to elaborate.
Back to our GPS coupled with an autopilot. How much easier do you believe flying the lightbar would be if you had a device that would assist/control yaw while traveling across the field. Consider an autopilot that would track the center light of your lightbar simply with rudder inputs. If you, as the pilot, can direct that aircraft within ten feet of the center light’s depicted line of travel, all the aircraft would need is small rudder inputs to track on-line. The pilot would control the aircraft’s altitude and roll.
First of all, it is a super idea; providing you take the idea in context. We’re not talking about a full three axis autopilot coupled to the GPS, that might be a little too much. However, at this very moment there is research to that very tune. Maybe I’ll be able to bring you that article before year’s end. And, it’s not related to this article in any fashion.
Not a bad concept, hey? Well, I’m proud to say I was the second person in this small world of ours to “test” fly such a device, second to the inventor, Bruce Rye who is president of Aviation Guidance Technologies, Inc. in Oak Grove, Louisiana. I’ve told you I had a great job! And, for you doubting Thomas’s, the autopilot works!
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Bruce Rye is a pilot for Monticello Flying Service, which is owned by his brother Steve Rye, Mike Lingo and Adam Plunkett. Adam flies the company’s AT-502 and Bruce flies the AT-401. The autopilot system, which will be sold and marketed under the trade name TrueTrackTM is installed in the AT-401. Monticello Flying Service operates in the northeastern part of Louisiana. About 25% of their work is treating rice, another 60% is cotton and the rest is corn and soybeans. The company was bought three years ago from James Ruffin. Before Monticello Flying Service, the Rye brothers flew their farm acreage, still taking care of a 1,000 acres of the rich Louisiana soil. Bruce left the farm slightly over ten years ago to pursue a career in the computer and electronic publishing business. (We had more than just airplanes to talk about.) However, he decided to return to the family business and go back to flying ag. When Bruce left in the '80s he was flying a Pawnee and marking fields with human flaggers. When he returned to ag flying in 1995 the company was using Air Tractors and SATLOC GPS units. It was a brand new world for him. For Bruce, like anyone else who first starts out with a GPS in an ag plane, the first 100 hours can be frustrating. He had to contend with the adjustment of not flying ag for ten years, as well as adapting to a higher performance aircraft. During this frustration he told himself, there must be a better way to flag fields.
Because of his frustration, he developed an idea that utilized his electronic knowledge and flying experience to invent the first autopilot guided GPS. The work on Bruce’s invention began in June of 1995. It became a personal project. He would fly during the day and whenever he had a spare moment, he’d tinker on the autopilot GPS. He decided all that was needed and all that would ever pass FAA scrutiny would be a unit that would assist yaw via the rudder. Bruce Rye stands by the With this in mind, Bruce had TrueTrack TM autopilot an electrically driven servo mounted in an AT-401B. built, which mounts in the rear fuselage of the AT-401. He then bridled the servo’s cables to the rudder cables. From there, he contracted with a control systems engineer, Dr. William Pratt Mountfield, Jr. of M & M Technologies, Inc., to design the computer hardware and write the software programs that make up the digital controller of the autopilot. The digital controller chip mathematically analyzes the lightbar info stream telling the servo how much and when to actuate the rudder cables.
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An annunciator panel mounted on the instrument panel has a lamp that flashes when the system is processing valid data. There is also a trim control thumb wheel that allows the pilot to trim the rudder for different airspeeds and loads. An on-off push button is mounted in the control stick. The pilot activates the unit after he is lined-up with his intended swath and deactivates the unit before pulling up and out of the field. Simple. After a brief explanation and some picture taking, Bruce invited me to fly the AT-401. Let me say, I am not proficient with a GPS. I can operate one, but I don’t consider myself an artist at staying on track. Bruce explained to me that I could easily override the system and demonstrated this to me by activating the unit and having me press the rudder pedals. The rudder is a little stiff when overriding the autopilot, but nothing that could be considered a safety problem.
fly their lightbar set his way. I’d like to meet them. Bruce had the first outboard light set for four inches (that’s not a typo). The next light was set for nine inches with a full deflection indicating seven feet off line! When I made my third pass, using a wide turn, I waited until I was within 10-15 feet of center line keying off the LED numbers. Once I was within 15 feet, I activated the autopilot. The unit began feeding in corrections. After several passes I found that if my intercept angle was too great the aircraft would overshoot and the unit would be constantly feeding back and forth across the center line with less and less overshoot each time until it finally lined up. However, with a small intercept angle the unit would track to the center line, making it possible for a low-time GPS pilot to be proficient.
Bruce further explained to me that I would want to rig the rudder trim on the way to the field by activating the unit, adjust the trim control thumb wheel for a center ball, then switch the unit off. With a few more instructions, I fired off the R-1340, warmed her up and headed out. At the field I set the A-B line. The SATLOC unit was set up for left-hand racetrack. On the second pass I set the C-line, then activated the autopilot. The unit held a good, straight track.
How safe is this wonder machine. I can’t see any problems, safety wise. What about spikes, the unit failing, or the unit exerting a full deflection. I’m sure those are legitimate concerns. But, I don’t see how any can be much of one. The maximum rudder deflection is 2.5 inches at the trailing edge of the rudder with the autopilot engaged. During my flight, I exited the field, didn’t turn off the unit and made the turn with no problem. You could even finish an application with a failed unit that had a full locked rudder deflection by overriding the unit with rudder pressure.
It should be noted that Bruce had the lightbar lights set just a little tight for me. I am sure there are “some” ag pilots that could
The unit is not a negative safety issue. A maximum spike from the GPS would incur a 2.5 inch trailing edge rudder movement that
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has no more impact on the aircraft than a gust of wind. It might not be wise to fly the aircraft in close proximity of obstacles with your feet on the floor. Otherwise, it would be no problem to let your feet rest on the floor in an open field. Is that safe enough? Sounds to good to be true. There are many good points about the unit, and there are a few problems that will be resolved. One problem initially was the lag between the aircraft’s actual position and the position the GPS calculated. Bruce tells me that since the time I test flew the autopilot changes have been made to the control algorithms to compensate for this delay. If not compensated for, at 140 mph it doesn’t take a mathematician to figure out the unit could end up chasing itself, especially with a green pilot or in a crosswind. I had a 10 knot, 90° crosswind and was a green GPS pilot. (I hate using the word “green” pilot for describing myself.) Even so, under these conditions the unit was able to hold the center line within 6-8 feet. Bruce explained to me that with the new algorithms, the unit is capable of staying within four feet of the center line, better than most pilots. Makes mathematical sense to me. The good points are many. It is one of those products that sound good in a discussion, but when in actual use the light bulb really comes on. I believe safety is the most prominent feature. The overall relief of pressure and stress from continuous monitoring of the lightbar will be reduced with the GPS autopilot. Along with not having to constantly “walk” the rudder pedals, the GPS autopilot will make GPS ag flying much safer and easier.
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The pilot’s accuracy will vastly improve. I know there are those pilots who can peg the center light the majority of the time. However, I don’t think even the best ag pilot can consistently peg the center light after 10 grueling hours in the cockpit. The autopilot GPS can. Then there is the rudder trim. I’ve always adjusted the rudder trim tab on aircraft I fly to rig the aircraft in the loaded configuration. Then upon return to the base, empty, I would have to stand on the rudder to keep the aircraft coordinated. Not only is this aggravating, but it is tiring as well. With the TrueTrackTM autopilot, the pilot can set his rudder trim in any load configuration. With the autopilot GPS, the pilot can literally fly the aircraft with his feet on the floor, whether going to the field, across it, or back to the strip. I understand that tracking a GPS can be a real art when working forestry, or for applications that are considerably higher than row crops. With the TrueTrackTM autopilot, these problems would be minimized. Anywhere a pilot has minimal reference, like crossing a rice field, the TrueTrackTM autopilot will be an asset. And, I’m sure there are a number of ideas and uses that I haven’t thought of that can justify this product. At least the cost is acceptable, at $4,995 per unit and less than a day of down time for installation. Bruce is very close to receiving the STC for the Air Tractor AT-401 and AT-502. A separate STC will have to be issued for each aircraft manufacturer and some cases different models of ag aircraft. The STC that Bruce is presently working
on will apply to several different models of GPS, including the SATLOC AirStar, SATLOC ForestStar, Basic WAG Flagger, WAG Flagger I and WAG Flagger II. Other models of GPS units will be adapted to if demand for them is adequate. If projections go as planned, the unit will be available to the ag aviation market in the summer of 1996. As with any new product there are production limitations within a finite market. If you think a yaw autopilot is a viable option for your GPS unit you may want to get your name in the pot. I predict this will be the hot item in ag aviation for 1996. I would suggest you give Bruce Rye a call at 318-428-7999 and express your interest and needs. I loved the unit and believe, without a doubt, it is an asset for our industry. Editor's Note: Seventeen years was a long time ago and is apparent from this article. I made a few predictions that obviously did not come true. However, it was in the mid-1990s and GPS was just starting to become popular with ag-pilots. On the following page, you will read a 2012 survey about the topic I wrote about 17 years ago. The results are interesting, as are the comments. I wonder if the comments would be the same after reading the article? Unfortunately, Bruce Rye was killed in his AT-401 shortly after this article was published. No, he was not killed flying his autopilot invention. He was killed pushing the envelope at the home strip, completely unrelated to the autopilot. -Bill Lavender
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Would you use a yaw damper style autopilot interfaced with your GPS and rudders? This would be one of the most dangerous things to be installed on the ag aircraft. It will be just a matter of time that some poor ag pilot will be killed due to one of the many problems for the pilot that can be produced by this device. Looking at the data from our GPS system, there would be no advantage to the pilot. This concept gives no gain for pilot safety, it merely is intended to try to make up for a poor guidance presentation to the pilot. Tractors okay, ag planes insane.—BC, Canada
Not holding your swath is a good indicator of fatigue. But did that fatigue get there from holding the swaths for 12 hours?— anonymous Don't know what it is.—Belgreade, MT
Just more equipment to maintain--I've already got enough— Bozeman, MT I've been wondering why someone hasn't developed an auto pilot system like this for ages now!—NSW, Australia Great for ferrying or cross country—anonymous
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Would like to know more about it before I make a decision—Three Forks, MT In an ag aircraft? No. In autopilot-equipped aircraft, I usually disconnect the yaw damper at low altitudes (as well as the autopilot). I have feet for a reason. The only reason for having the autopilot engaged at a low altitude is an approach to land. Generally it shouldn't be engaged, other than the approach, below 2X the minimum altitude loss during a malfunction, and usually not below at least 400'. Not much point, in an ag aircraft.—Gold Canyon, AZ As long as you could override it easily if needed.— Staples, MN
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The apostle Paul wrote, “The weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for the pulling down of strongholds” (2 Corinthians 10:4). In Ephesians 6:10-20 Paul tells us that the only offensive spiritual weapons we have are the Word of God and prayer. All the rest are defensive weapons and there is no protection for the back. As Christians, we never turn and run, but always go forward! Let’s make a commitment to pray for the NAAA leaders, state leaders and their staff. Pray for our Nation’s AgAir Update | Junior Page | 7.08”w x 9.14”h leaders and ask the Lord to protect them and give them the wisdom to do what is best for our industry and country. God has given each of us 365 days, 6 hours, 56 minutes and 9 and 54/100 seconds each year of our life to serve Him. How we use this valuable time is up to us; we can use it for the good of all mankind, or we can selfishly use it for our self. It’s your choice. Paul wrote, “That you may walk worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing Him, being fruitful in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God” (Colossians 1:10). The Bible is a complete book of letters from God. I love the encouraging words, the good thoughts and the wisdom that comes from reading the Bible. As we read the Bible we can hear God whisper words of love and encouragement into our minds—an uplifting way to start and end each day. “Let the morning bring me word of Your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in You. Show me the way I should go, for to You I lift up my soul” (Psalm 143:8). Goddirected resolutions are new commitments to change and to improve our Christian walk during the next year, and the rest of our lives. Reading the Bible
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A tribute to Charlie Christmas Noah Charles Christmas, 80, of Shelby, Mississippi, passed away Sunday, November 25, 2012. He was born in Campbellton, Florida on May 23, 1932. December 22, 1950 he married Miriam White in Dothan, Alabama. He served in the United States Army by fighting in the Korean War and returned to Dothan where he earned his pilot license in 1953. He moved to the Mississippi Delta in 1958 and flew for Curtis Pitts and Booga-Bottom. In 1961, he formed Christmas Flying Service. Mr. Christmas was a strong supporter of the Mississippi Agricultural Aviation Association (Lifetime member) and the National Agricultural Aviation Association. He served as president of the MsAAA in 1976 and 1985. He was a Mississippi director of NAAA. —Information from Ray Funeral Home
From the Charlie Christmas (1932-2012) funeral service When this life is done, and at the gates I stand, My hope is that I answer all the questions on command. I doubt I’ll be asked of my fame or all the things I knew, Instead, did I witness the rainbows on rainy days I flew. The hours logged, the status reached, the ratings will not matter. Did I notice the sun’s rays on the lakes that scattered? Or what about the droplet clear that spread across my screen? How fast, how far, how much, how high? I won’t be asked these things. But did I take the time to watch the moonbeams wash my wings? And did I see the patchwork fields and the mirrored lakes below? Or the mountains high and velvet hills? Of these did I behold? And when the goals are reached at last, when all the flying’s done, I’ll answer with no regret—Indeed! I had some fun. So, when these things are asked of me, and I can reach no higher, My prayer this day with hands extended, please welcome home this flyer. —Unknown
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“Air Tractor’s mechanical hopper gauge was about as reliable as a gauge can be.” said Air Tractor’s engineering manager David Ligon, “Now, with the Reabe system, operators will have the reliability but also with an impressive new level of accuracy.” The new system measures hopper fluid level to 1/1000th of an inch, then converts and displays the available quantity in gallons or liters. The system also detects whether the aircraft is in flight or on the ground and automatically adjusts the quantity displayed to reflect the aircraft’s attitude. Both positive and negative spray boom pressure is displayed. With its one-inch numerals, the display is easily readable in sunlight by the pilot or the loader and brightness can be adjusted to suit the conditions. The system has undergone more than
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2004 AT-802A, N8525D, 4123 hrs, -65, light overhaul done with 1500 hr warranty by Dallas Air Motive with new CT blades, fresh prop, fresh annual, fresh starter , 10” hydraulic gate, Vondran gate, cp 11s, ram air, radio stack, flow control, Intellistar, all new gears, new engine mount, SS fasteners $835,000 Call Frost Flying Inc. 870-295-6213 tfn 1997 AT-602 Project, 5300 TTAF, Cascade Inlet, repairable damaged aircraft, many parts needed to repair included, call for details, $40000, call Chad Stuart, Airplane Services, Inc. 850-380-6091. (01-13)
Order your B Model Ag Cat Pen and Ink Drawing From our DeSpain Collection today for $60. plus S&H. Call 478-9872250 or order online at agairupdate. com TFN 1971 GRUMMAN AG CAT-450- Motor de 450HP y helice recorridos con todas las horas. Alas extendidas Planeador excepcional Smoker- 3 tanques de combustible Equipo aplicador completo Instrumental recorrido Email: contactoc@ mercadodeaviones.com or call 54-9-2477309594 (01-13)
air tractor 1978 B-MODEL AG-CAT. N-6827K, 7398 TTSN, 0 SMOH, Tulsa, 0 SMOHP Ham Stand 12D40-403. 90 Hrs since Hershey Rebuild. Has not sprayed since rebuild. Smoker, flagger, bottom load fuel. Satloc M-3 with flow control. Electric fan clutch. Like New! $190,000. Call 701-786 2065. (01-13)
1981 AT 301A, $87,500 Total time 6623 hrs, 506.3 hrs since engine overhaul, Tulsa motor, 144.3 hrs since annual done in may 12, 350 gall hopper, litestar 2, flow control, new light bar, fresh brakes, flagger, smoker, Langdon, ND For info call 701-370-9710 (01-13)
New AT-402, -34 available now Call Frost Flying Inc. 870-295-6213 tfn 1994 502B-34 9800TT, 0 SHOT, Smoker, Bantam w/screen and flow control. CP09’s and AFS check valves. Wings done at George’s in 2010 including new hopper, main gear, panels, aft clip and paint. Includes fresh annual. Asking $475,000. Will consider any offer. Carlo 870-510-3670. (01-13) 1990 AT 502, TT 11099, Pt6-34, 6264 hrs IRAN, 642 hrs since hot and SPOH. 342 hrs since start gen, fuel pump, FCU, main landing gear. Other equipment Ky 196 radio, New AgNav Guia, Lane fan brake, hopper rinse, smoker Cp nozzles. Wings have been done $320,000 Call 302-2702227. (01-13)
1 9 8 9 AT- 4 0 2 , T T A F P T6 A - 3 4 A G TTE16,644.4, HC-B3TN-3C , 1444.4 TT Prop. - Satloc (big screen), Stainless Steel drop booms, Lane Fan, Electric pump brake. For more information including pricing call Darryl or Bill 870-572-9011 (01-13)
1987 AT-502. 9,400 TT, 13,750 TTE, -34, 900 TTSN prop, SATLOC Bantam, factory air, wings done 800 hours previous, Lane fan and brake. Will sell with fresh HSI and fresh annual. $380,000. 318-7223501 (01-13)
89’ AT-401 Just completed extensive annual. new strip & paint. TTAF 9895. TTE- 601hrs By Younkin. Satloc M3, Lane Fan Electric Brake, Smoke, CP-09’s. 862 hr Remaining on Wings. Cold Air. SS Cam Locks. Ready to work. Email rosewoodair@ kricket.net or call 318-305-6902 ( 01-13)
1988 AT-502 10,023 TTAF. Extensive upgrades & maintenance. -34 w/ DAAM Monitor, Power Section 3253 SMOH, Gas Gen 1029 SMOH, Prop 607 SMOH. Wing spars 7203hrs remaining. Recent gear legs. Stainless booms w/ CP’s. Lane brake, M3 w/ Flowcontrol, heater, A/C, VG’s, 406 ELT, radios, 216 gal fuel, Shadin. $410,000 Call 800 736 7654 www.queenbeeair. com tfn
1995 AT-502-34. 7355 TTAF, 0 SHOT, 879 SIRAN Prop. Smoker, side fuel, Wingman, drop booms, elec. brake, Phantom Satloc. $325,000 Call Steve 870-926-5983 or 870-892-7242 (01-13)
1985 AT 400 2254L Good maintenance history, straight and no corrosion, but could use paint. SatLoc M3, Smoker, Flow control, A/C, Hobbs 2054 10-22-2012 TT Airframe, 5576, Engine PT6-21 TTSN 4471. 13000 hour spar, first inspection due @ 8000 hours $350,000 for more info e-mail harmor@qwestoffice.net call402374-2178 (01-13) 2013 AT-502B and 802-A Available, see at queenbeeair.com or call 800-736-7654 tfn 1987 AT- 301, Airframe TT 5374, engine 1021 SMOH, prop 139.5 SMOH, wag flagger, AC, Wind. washer, smoker, SS spray value, CP nozzles, spreader, new seat, $70,000 firm. Call 843-586-9422 or cell 843-454-6206 (01-13) 2001 AT-602. 5500 hrs, great condition. Recent IRAN on gearbox, recent annual. Looking to trade for AT502B. Please send inquires to blindads@agairupdate. com subject AirTractor or fax 478-9871836 subject AirTractor or mail response to P.O. Box 850 Perry GA 31069 ATTN: AirTractor (01-13) 2011 AT-802, 1100 TTAF&E, -65, smoker, Wingman, 10” hydraulic gate, fresh annual, fresh HSI. $1,195,000 Frost Flying Inc. 870-295-6213 TFN
1997 -34AG 502B, s/n 0439, N5075P, TTAF 5536. TTE 7599. 1781. SIRAN, 241 SHOT, TTP 1781, 241hrs SHOT $61k spent ( Pratt parts ) factory crew seat. wingman, fuel flow, night work lights, single point fuel, lane fan, & brake, VG’s, AG NAV guia, factory AC/heat, 3” load, King radio&Transponder,SS booms, CP flat fans, Crop Hawk, smoker, flagger, SS Jet tail wheel mod. not enough work, looking to down size, possible trades(not interested in radials) $520,000 Call TSFS 509-853-8119 (01-13) 2010 AT-802, 1100 TT, 400 TT Engine, -67, smoker, elec brake gr. adj, load hog, 10” hydraulic gate, fresh annual, fresh HSI. $1,210,000 Frost Flying Inc. 870-295-6213 t fn
1991 AT- 402 -15 S/N 0796, 7,426.5 hrs. TTSN E&AF, 1,181 hrs. SHOT and IRAN on -15, 197.4 hrs. SPOH, 396 hrs. SOH on Starter Generator, Fuel Pump, and FCU2,075 hrs. since wing spar cap replacement, 1,176 hrs. since Aircraft Refurb. Ag Air Maintenance Service INC. Satloc M-3 touchscreen with Flow Control, CP flat fans, Electric Brake, Smoker, Bottom Fuel, Shadin Fuel Flow. $400,000. 308-991-3432 (01-13)
1993 AT-502 S/N: 502-0198, TT 9408.4, PT6A-34AG, TT: 10,051.4. Cascade inlet, new paint, smoker, A/C, hopper rinse. 38” gate. For more information including pricing call Darryl or Bill 870-572-9011 (01-13)
1978 Air Tractor 301 Short Tail S/N AT301-0120 SMOH 319.3 TTAF 6204.3 (795.7 left on spars) Prop AD complied with in 2011. Engine overhaul done by Younkin in 2011. Big Fuel, Single Point Fuel, Oil Preheater, Weathero Fan, Satloc Airstar 99.5 w/ Flow Control, CropHawk. Well taken care of and maintained. Ready to go to work. Email skyhighhotel@aol. com Call 605-380-3356 (01-13) 2005 AT-502B, 3200 HRS, 400 SHOT, -34 P&W, M-3, smoker, side load fuel, rinse tank, wingman, 170 fuel, crop hawk, drop booms, Lane brake, A/C & heat, annual with sale and HOT. $595,000, Call Kevin at Quinn Aviation 870-932-1068 (01-13) 2012 602 & 802 Still available Frost Flying Inc. 870-295-6213 tfn 2 0 0 4 AT- 8 0 2 , 3 8 9 0 T TA F & E , - 6 7 single point, smoker, elec. brake gr. adj., GPS dash, wingman, Del Norte W/ flowcontrols, $790,000, Frost Flying Inc. 870-295-6213 tfn
2012 AT-802A, PT6-65 AG, 300 Total Time, 10” Transland Hydraulic Gate, Bantam/Flow, 380 Fuel, Garmin Com, Garmin Transponder, Hatfield Single Point Fuel, CP11TT’s, Fresh Annual, $1,205,000. Farm Air Inc. 877-715-8476. farmair@ mymctc.net tfn
PRICE REDUCED! 1999 AT-802 5062 TTAE PT6-67AG 10/2012 engine light overhaul, 10 HYD Gate, Loadhog, Smoker, Satloc M3,Pulse lights, Single pt fuel, Lane fan, FastStart, R amair, Crophawk, CPO9, NEW Transland spreader, Shadin Fuel Flow. $750,000 OBO 662-843-3990 (01-13)
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2005 AT-502, 3200 TTAF&E, -34, smoker, side load fuel, rinse tank, Wingman, 170 fuel tank, crophawk, drop booms, elec. brake gr. adj., air, heat, M3. $595,000 Call Frost Flying Inc. 870-295-6213 tfn
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AT-802A, N41525, 3400hrs, -67ag Fresh Hot section, hyd gate, cp 11s, flow control, Intellistar, pulse lights, radio stack, Wingman, GPS dash, Vondran controller, prop fresh Iran ................................................................................................................ $875,000 2011 AT-802, N6007S,1100 TTAF&E, -65, smoker, Wingman, 10” hydraulic gate, fresh annual, fresh HSI. ..................................................................................... $1,195,000 2005 AT 802-65. A&E 6,312hrs. Loaded. Ram Air, Dual single point fuel and load, Wingman, M3, Flow Control, CP Nozzles, Swathmaster spreader. Very well maintained. Paint is about a 5. $750,000 Call Chris at 662-515-8391 (01-13) 2008 AT-602, N132JW, 2300 TTAF&E, -60, hydraulic gate w/Vondran controller, Wingman, heat, smoker, single point, shadin fuel, elec. brake gr. adj., fresh annual, fresh HSI $875,000 Call Frost Flying Inc. 870-295-6213 tfn
2010 AT-802, N422BR, 1910 TTAF&E, -67, smoker, elec. brake gr. adj., air, heat, 10” hydraulic gate w/Del Norte controller, Del Norte w/flow control, single point, Wingman, fresh annual, fresh HSI ............................................................................. $1,210,000
2004 AT-802A, N8525D, 4123 hrs, -65, light overhaul done with 1500 hr warranty by Dallas Air Motive with new CT blades, fresh prop, fresh annual, fresh starter , 10” hydraulic gate, Vondran gate, CP 11s, ram air, radio stack, flow control, Intellistar, all new gears, new engine mount, SS fasteners ............................................................................................ $835,000
2004 AT-802, N8522Y, 3890 TTAF&E, -67, single point, smoker, elec brake gr. adj., GPS dash, Wingman, Del Norte w/flowcontrols ................................................... $790,000 2004 AT-802, N802QA, 4000 TT, -65, M3, smoker, elec brake, 10” hydraulic gate, fresh annual, fresh HSI............................................................................................. $750,000 2008 AT-602, N132JW, 2300 TTAF&E, -60, hydraulic gate w/Vondran controller, Wingman, heat, smoker, single point, shadin fuel, elec. brake gr. adj., fresh annual, fresh HSI $875,000
1990 AT 502-34 Airframe 7,683hrs, Engine 3,300hrs. The engine has a fresh overhaul with 600hr warranty or two years. The Airframe has been 99% refurbed. Wings done and everything. Entirely too much to list. Touchscreen M3,Wingman,Dual single point fuel and load. cp nozzles, breckridge spreader. This plane has the time life of a new one. $575,000 Call Chris at 662-515-8391 (01-13)
2005 AT-502, N8524Q, 3200 TTAF&E, -34, smoker, side load fuel, rinse tanks, Wingman, 170 fuel, Crophawk, drop booms, elec brake gr. adj., air, heat, M3 ................................$595,000 1999 AT 602-45. Airframe-5,297hrs, Engine Gas Generator 2,500 hrs, Power Section 11,000hrs.Engine has been well maintained. R a m A i r, B a n to m , W i n g m a n , F l ow Control,Dual Single Point Fuel and Load. CP nozzles and breckridge spreader. Comm Radio and Mode C Transponder, Glass Artificial Horizon.Loaded. $550,000. Contact Chris at 662-515-8391 (01-13)
Unlimited Racer Project: 85% complete Yak 11, 3350 turbo compound with many spare parts including engine. Call with best offer. Will also consider trade. For pictures and details ............................................................................................................................. CALL Complete Air Tractor Parts And Accessories Dealer For Every Major Ag Aviation Parts and Supplies Large Selection of PT6 Accessories New Turbine Props and Blades 0 SMOH 1340 Younkin S/S Pumps, Booms and Center Boom for Air Tractor
1991 AT-401 Walter Cascade Convertion TTAF 4305 SMOH 325hr(3000hr TBO) Avia Prop Spar Due @ 7700hrs Satloc Intellastar Intella flow Varie Rate Nozzle Smoker Hopper Rinse TSLM VR Avionics engine monitor system Lane electric brake Single point fuel New Exhaust 3piece Windshield VHf/FM/UHF Radios Clean Northern Aircraft for more info call Shaun @ 403-223-8245 email shaun@ kinniburghspray.com (01-13)
2006 AT-602, S/n 602-1146, TT 2071.0, PT-A-60AG, SS boom, cp nozzles, dual side loaderm Single point fuel, 6 blade Lane fan, Heavy duty electric brake, smoker, Satloc M3, flow control, A/C, heater, New paint, Brackett air filter kit. $825,000 For more information call Darryl or Bill 870-572-9011 (01-13)
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2002 Air Tractor AT-802A -65, 4153TT. single place, 308 gallon fuel. See @ queenbeeair.com TFN 2013 Slots Available Call Frost Flying Inc. 870-295-6213 tfn
1997 AT-602-45, 10,723 TTA , HOBBS 380, ENGINE 1053 SIRAN, 380 SINCE HOT AT HOBBS 217.2; NEW SPRAY PUMP AND LANE ELECTRIC BRAKE MAY 2012, HYDRAULIC GATE WITH SWATHMASTER SPREADER, SATLOC M-3, WINGMAN WITH NEW POWER PACK MAY 2012, HEAT/AIR, CP NOZZLES, SHADIN FUEL FLOW, SINGLE POINT FUEL, FAST START, SMOKER. ANNUAL DUE 2-2013. For more information call Darryl or Bill 870-572-9011 (01-13)
Air Tractor 2006 802A.PT65A. 4000 TTAF/E N950HC 2012 Bantam Satloc No damage his tor y. 380 fuel, Fa s t Start,Ram Air, Lane Brake,Shadin fuel flow, Smoker,Single point fuel, Artificial Horizon,Dual com radio and transponder. $ 820,000. Call 229-838-6733 (01-13) Air Tractor 402 for more information and price call Darryl or Bill 870-5729011 (01-13)
1993 AT-402 TT 8066.2, PT6A-15AG TT 7825.9, SHOT 543.7. HC-B3TN-3D TT 7605.6, SOH 1093.1, SIRAN 83.1, Has 9800 hour spar caps installed at TTA of 7323.5 by Air Tractor. Next replacement due @ TTA of 17,123.5 (in 9,057.3 hours) 5 blade fan, Electric brake, Aluminum booms, Satloc M3 with small screen Flow control, Harbour air conditioner, Single point fuel. Annual inspection due: 3-1-13 For more info call Darryl or Bill 870-572-9011 (01-13) 2004 AT-802, 4000 TT, -65, M3, smoker, elec brake, 10” hydraulic gate, fresh annual, fresh HSI. $750,000 Frost Flying Inc. 870-295-6213 TFN 1980 AT- 301 8960TT Super 6 engine, 902 TT hydromatic prop Tall Tail, all metal control surfaces, aileron servos, Satloc lite, fresh annual with sale, $115,000 559-686-7401 or email valleyaircraft@ clearwire.net (04-13)
Like new AT-301,$180,000, available for immeidate sale, TT: 7400 hrs. Engine SMOH: 48 hrs., Wings Done, New Paint, VG’s, A/C, Tall Metal Tail, M3 email tmiles@ritternet.com or call 870-9721125 (01-13)
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1991 AT-402 N4551L 402-807 -27 1004 hrs SMOH-Covington. prop 805 SOH, Airframe 6835 Since New, All AD’s and SB complied with, AT Ram Air, Single point fuel, Bleed air heat, AT AC, 3 Piece windshield w Wiper, repainted and re skinned 2005, AFS CV’s, Lane Electric fan, Trimble Trim Flight 3, Smoker, Night Lights,Garmin SL-40, GTX 327 Transcoder w encoder, AT Radio Stack, Raven Flow meter. MVP-50P engine monitor. $495,000 For more info email dave@agriflite.com or call 574-5361901 (02-13)
Order your AT-602 Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $60 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdate.com TFN
AT-402B: Go turbo. The AT-402B, with the time-proven Pratt & Whitney PT6A15AG turbine engine, offers impressive climb rates and overall performance. The AT-402B’s light handling characteristics help reduce pilot fatigue – while delivering the payload, speed and productivity that helps create profits. Visit your Air Tractor dealer and learn how Wells Fargo’s financing options for qualified buyers make owning an Air Tractor more affordable than you might think. TFN
Order your AT-502 Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $60 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdate.com TFN 2013 AIR TRACTORS , RESERVIE YOUR POSITION NOW $CALL$ 2010 AT-502B, 1,400 TTAF&E, ZERO HOT, SATLOC, SMOKER, HEATER, NDH $710,000.00 2012 AT-502B, 250 TTAF&E, SATLOC, SS SYSTEM, HEATER, NDH, LIKE NEW $825,000.00 2009 AT-802A/67AG, 1,400 TTAF&E, WINGMAN, M3 GUIDANCE, NDH $1,095.000.00 Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE 281-3425451 or FAX: 281-232-5401. tfn
AT-502B: More performance; more profit potential. With Air Tractor’s AT-502B there’s plenty of power and a big, 500gallon payload to please both pilot and operator. The Pratt & Whitney PT6A34AG turbine engine delivers efficient and effective performance that shortens ferry times and reduces takeoffs and landings. Since 1987 the AT-502 series has set the standard as the industry’s most popular ag plane. You can own one with attractive financing options from Wells Fargo. Talk to your Air Tractor dealer. TFN
AT-802: Capacity that creates profits. An 800-gallon hopper, zippy 190 mph ferry speeds, and greater working capacity than any other ag aircraft on the market - the AT-802 is simply a hoss. With the AT-802 you’ll ferry faster, spray more fields and do bigger jobs all in one load. That’s production that only Air Tractor can offer you. Visit with your Air Tractor dealer about the AT-802. And ask about special Air Tractor financing now available from Wells Fargo for qualified buyers. TFN 2013 Air Tractor AT-502B, PT6A-34AG 750hp, Nuevo para entregar en Junio de 2013. Equipado con freno eléctrico y abanico variable “Lane”, sistema de riego de dos pulgadas con 44 boquillas, aire condicionado, horizonte artifical, radio comunicador Garmin, certificado de aeronavigabilidad de exportación $815,000.00 Sun Valley Dusting, 956399-5323, Fax 956-399-2320 tfn
Order your AT-802 Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $60 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdate.com TFN AT-401B: Power and payload at the right price. Step up to a highly productive, low maintenance piston engine ag plane for a price that makes solid business sense. The economical 400-gallon capacity AT- 401B has a piston- engine price tag, plus all the reliability, durability, safety features and flying ease that make Air Tractor the industry leader. For qualified buyers, Wells Fargo has attractive and flexible terms available. Call your Air Tractor dealer. TFN
Order your Turbine AT-402 Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $60 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdate.com TFN Large inventory or Air Tractor Parts. Surplus to our needs. Call for list. Air Repair, Inc. Phone. 662-846-0228 Fax. 662-8430811 sales@airrepairinc.com tfn
Order your AT-401 Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $60 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdate.com TFN Save money. Buy used. Parting out several Air Tractor 402, 502, 602, and 802, Thrush and , Ag Cats. Call Chad Stuart. Airplane Services, Inc. 850-380-6091 tfn
AT-504: Learn and earn. With sideby-side cockpit seating and 485-gallon capacity, the AT-504 is a great way to train new ag pilots and earn while they learn. Powered by the Pratt & Whitney PT6A-34AG turbine engine, you’ll get working speeds and performance like the tried and true AT-502B. And when the training day is done, you’ll see that it was productive workday, too. Wells Fargo financing for qualified buyers is available; just visit with your Air Tractor dealer. TFN
AT-602: Trim your overhead. You’ll reduce costs and increase profit margins when you scale a multi-plane operation down to a single-plane operation. Air Tractor’s AT-602 makes it an easy choice. The big 630-gallon payload moves you up to high volume production, reduces loads, saves time and helps trim operating expenses compared with two smaller planes. The AT-602 is the ideal solution for 5-gallon work on center-pivot circles. Step it up with an AT-602. Visit your Air Tractor dealer. TFN
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1948 Cessna 140 with C-90. Refurbished in 2002 metalized wings new interior. VFR GPS/COM King 135A. 5 gal/hr mo gas STC - always used av gas. 900 SMOH annual 11/12. $25,000. email thermann@cedarville.edu or call 937-2318611 (01-13) 1974 Cessna A188B, 3925 TT, 550 SMOH, KX170B, mode C, Satloc Lite, Spreader, Hydrolic system, new paint, Well maintained Canadian AirCraft. Call Ernie 204-2572835 email emonk@mts.net (01-13) WE have the largest NEW inventory of Cessna 188 AG Truck & Ag Wagon par ts in the USA . Par ting out many other air crafts as well. J & C Enterprises Aviatiion INC 800-542-8565 or Email Sid or Jerry at jcaviation@pldi.net Atfn Cessna airframe parts, Continental and Lycoming engine parts, and a few spray system parts, new surplus, big discounts! Please have part numbers when contacting us. Preferred Airparts, 800-433-0814 US/ Canada; 330-698-0280. Check stock at www.preferredairparts.com tfn 1979 Cessna Turbo 206, 3,741 Horas desde nuevo, 850 horas desde motor remanufacturado, Intercooler “Riley”, Robertson STOL, Interior nuevo de cuero, Radios “King”, con inspección anual reciente. $197,000 Sun Valley Dusting, 956-399-5323, Fax 956-399-2320 t f n J & C enterprises Aviation Inc. Wants to buy your Cessna aircraft, New & Used part of any kind. Call Jerry 800-542-8565 or email jcaviation@pldi.net At fn Will trade nice 1972 Super Viking for flying Ag Truck or Pawnee. Will consider projects. Call Jerry at J & C Enterprises Aviation, Inc. 1-800-542-8565 Atfn
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1988 Turbine Dromader Garrett - 11, T.T.A.F. 3434.7 hrs, Engine since Cam 671.2 hrs, Prop 671.2 hrs, Fresh Annual, Price $550,000. For more information call 229-524-1134 or 229-220-6343 (01-13)
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Order your M18 Dromader Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $60. plus S&H. Call 478987-2250 or order online at agairupdate. com TFN
piper J & C Enterprises avaition Inc. Wants to buy your Piper, Pawnee or Brave aircraft. We are also looking for parts inventory, or derelect aircraft as well call Jerry at 800-542-8565 or email jcaviation@pldi. net Atfn
Order your Piper Pawnee Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $60 plus S &H. Call 478987-2250 or order online at agairupdate. com TFN Piper airframe parts, continental and Lycoming engine parts and a few spray system parts, new surplus, big discounts! P l e a s e h ave p a r t n u m b e r s w h e n contacting us. Preferred Airparts, 800433-0814 US/Canada; 330-698-0280. Check stock at www.preferredairparts. com tfn 1982 Piper PA-18 -150 Super Cub, 500 horas desde nuevo!!, Tela nueva, pintura nueva, micas nuevas, recién inspecionado, GPS, Comm, Transponder. El PA-18 más nuevo y bonito en el mercado, $135,000 Sun Valley Dusting, 956-399-5323, Fax 956-399-2320 tfn
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‘12 Thrush 510P DC -34 LOW time(40 TT) Dual cockpit w/dual controls, Intellistar w/flow, elec Fan brake, rec lights, AC, etc. Available Immediately, with remaining Warranty! ASI JET AG Division is an authorized Thrush Dealer! Selling NEW and Used aircraft ASIJET-AG.COM or Give us a call 952.941.6255 1-13
GEARED THRUSH 1979 S2R-600 TT 5680, 150 SMOH Aero Engines. 23D40 Hydromatic prop 340 since IRAN. EI MVP-50 Complete engine analyzer. Wing extensions, Spring tailwheel, cold air intake, oil filter, superbooms, CP flat fans with swivels, cool seat, night lights, servaero turtle deck, Vg’s, smoker, Dyna Nav GPS, Auto Cal flow controll. This is the perfect plane to start a new pilot.$170,000 For more info email gtallen401@gmail. com or call 970-595-0946. (01-13)
1983 DC Thrush TT 16000, Walter 601E-11, 29,000 hour wing, no AD’s, Satloc M3, Crophawk, fuel flow, a/c, heat, intercom, audio panel, vhf and business com radios, new tires and brakes, strobes, ss booms, cp nozzles, electric pump brake, single point fuel, wingman, spreader,vg’s, winglets. $325,000. 912384-6466 or 912-592-5334. (01-13) JUST AVAILABLE – 2012 PT6-34 Ag 510 Thrush, FTO only. Mid Continent Aircraft Corp Hayti, MO 573-359-0500 TFN
Thrush 510-34 for more information and price call Darryl or Bill 870-5729011 (01-13)
1989 THRUSH S2R-T34 N61378; 6245 TT; 7196 SNEW; 0 SHSI; VFR; 1 Seat; ‘94 Thrush. 6244 TT A/F, “0” SHOT, 216 SIRAN Prop, 216 SIRAN power section, Alum Booms, CP’s, 4 blade Lane, M3, Flow, $410,000. For more information call Darryl or Bill 870-572-9011 (01-13)
Turbine Thrush PT6A-20 N4190X, very good aircraft, complete with spare -20 (3000 SMOH, 1100 SHOT) $275,000, for more information Email norm@skynorth. com, or call 306-536-5055 (01-13)
The 660 Thrush with its innovative wing design and 54 foot wing span and over 400 square foot wing area ensures unmatched stability and control during Ag maneuvers. The combination of a solid airframe and powerful engine creates an airplane that outperforms the competition. Thrush is known for their structural durability and excellent performance under extreme conditions. www.thrushaircraft.com t f n
Order your 510 Thrush Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $60 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdate.com TFN
1995 S2R G6 Thrush 4170 TT 0 Since Cam, M3 Satloc, fresh annual, single pt fuel. Call 605-350-4536 (01-13)
New 2012 Thrush 510P with a PT6A34AG or GE H80 engines available, 2012 Deliveries still available. ASI JET AG Division is an authorized Thrush Dealer for North America! We specialize in NEW and Used aircraft sales. ASIJET-AG.COM or Give us a call! 952-941-6255 (01-13)
The 550 Thrush of fers new sturdy hopper and innovative large hopper door to improve access when loading dry chemicals, while providing a 550 gallon capacity. Fuel economy, low acquisition cost and proven performance makes the 550 Thrush a great option for operators. The 550 Thrush offers a choice of power plants, allowing you to tailor the aircraft to meet the demands of your particular operating environment. www. thrushaircraft.com TFN
1994 S2R 510-45, 6800 TTAF Fast Start, Load Hog, CPs, M3 W/flow control. Fresh Paint and annual. Asking $360,000 Call 870-479-3737 or 870-370-0511 (01-13)
Order your Thrush 660 Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $60 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdate.com TFN
Great oppor tunit y. Selling Thrush Commander with Newly Overhauled Pratt Whitney Radial Engine, The engine only cost 50k and has 30m of flight time. I’m selling the plane for 55k$. The Plane is currently in Portugal. (01-13) 1964 450 S-2C Snow. Very Clean,satloc,flow control,modern hopper(270 gal),hyd.prop. Ready to go to work. $125,000. For more information call 308775-3034 (01-13)
N752WC 2010 J.A.S. REMANUFACTURED WALTER CONVERSION THRUSH Factory Hot and High Remanufactured Engine, Cascade Conversion, 510 Gal. Hopper, Stainless Steel Booms, CP Nozzles, 3” Left Side Load, 40,000 Hr. Avenger Spar Cap Kit, 192 Gal. Fuel, Vor tex Generators, Wing Root Fairings, Aileron Servos, Bottom Load Fuel, A/C, New Intellistar GPS with Intelliflow Flow Control,Garmin COM Radio, All lights, New Side Panels with Stainless Steel Fasteners, New Custom Paint, 559-6861794 / Email info@johnstonaircraft.com www.johnstonaircraft.com tfn
WORLD WIDE U.S. Dealer New/Used Ag Thrush, 34-510, 550-60, 660-67. *FINANCING AVAILABLE* Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO 573-359-0500. 800325-0885 http://www.midcont.net t fn
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1992 Weatherly 620B, Clean Kansas Ready to work Weatherly 620B. Satloc Litestar2 logging , crop hawk, new pump, new prop gov, resealed hopper, tires new this season, new alternator and batteries last season. Covington overhaul smoh 890, prop 890, airframe tt 4000. Asking $125,000. Email tateflys@gmail.com or call 785-657-7400 (01-13)
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The 510 Thrush has sent the standard in Ag Aviation for dependability. With rugged construction, simplified system and low maintenance, the 510 Thrush is the aircraft any operator can depend upon. Low maintenance, maximum loads, superior pattern makes the 510 Thrush a profit machine. All Thrush Aircraft models provide superb visibility, light control forces, and unmatched speed and maneuverability. www.thrushaircraft. com tfn
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Order your Bell 206 Helicopter Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $60. plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdate.com TFN
misc. aircraft New 2012 Thrush 510P with a PT6A34AG engine available for 2012 Deliveries still available. ASI JET AG Division is an authorized Thrush Dealer for North America! We specialize in NEW and Used aircraft sales. Give us a call! 952-9416255 01-13
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Unlimited Racer Project: 85% complete Yak 11, 3350 turbo compound with many spare parts including engine. Call with best offer. Will also consider trade. For pictures and details 870-295-6213 tfn
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FAA repair station for all ag equipment. Thrush spar replacement, annuals. MidContinent Aircraft Corp. 800-325-0885 tfn
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AIRCRAFT 2013 AIR TRACTORS, RESERVE YOUR POSITION NOW .......................................................... $CALL$ 2010 AT-502B, 1,400 TTAF&E, ZERO HOT, SATLOC, SMOKER, HEATER, NDH ....................$710,000 2012 AT-502B, 250 TTAF&E, SATLOC, SS SYSTEM, HEATER, NDH, LIKE NEW...................$825,000 2009 AT-802A/67AG, 1,400 TTAF&E, WINGMAN, M3 GUIDANCE, NDH ...........................$1,095.000 ENGINES R-1340, ZERO TIME SINCE OVERHAUL BY COVINGTON .............................................. $61,000 PT6A-34AG, 6,434 TTSN, P/S LIGHT OVERHAUL, NEW CT BLADES, O/H VAIN ......... $260,000 NEW PT6 -11, 15, 34, 60, 65, 67 OUTRIGHT OR EXCHANGE ........................................ $CALL$ PROPELLERS HARTZELL 3 BLADE AND 5 BLADED PROPS – New And Used ...................................... $CALL$ DISPERSAL EQUIPMENT TRANSLAND 10 VAIN SPREADER FOR 38” GATE, NEW ................................................... $9,400 AGRINAUTICS, ROOT, CROPHAWK, TRANSLAND, OTHERS .......................................... $CALL$
Lane Aviation, Inc. Order your Radial Thrush Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $60 plus S &H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdate.com TFN
Br and New Ag plane for s ale with Lycoming IO-540-K1J5 Straight off the assembly-line. http://www.planair.com. br/en/projeto.php Contact me with any questions. Caio Villares email caio. villares@agroair.com or call 1-305-3957814 (01-13)
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B1-A Callair Manufacturing Rights. Available now is the type certificate, drawings, jigs, tooling, aircraft parts, and property associated with this 300 gal Pratt and Whitney 985 powered sprayer. Start your own aircraft company or expand your line. Call for details. Airplane Services Inc. 850-675-1252, 850-380-7268, 850-380-6091. tfn Unlimited Racer Project: 85% complete Yak 11, 3350 turbo compound with many spare parts including engine. Call with best offer. Will also consider trade. For pictures and details tfn
O rd e r yo u r Ste a r m a n Pe n a n d I n k Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $60 plus S&H. Call 47 8 - 9 8 7-2 2 5 0 o r o r d e r o n l i n e a t agairupdate.com TFN 2008 BEECHCRAFT BARON G58, 1,000 H or a s de sde N uevo! Equipado con la sistema Garmin 1000, con radar, trafico, nexrad, etc. Aire condicionado, cer tificado de aeronavigabilidad de exportación. Este avión se encuentra en condición de nuevo. $895,000 Sun Valley Dusting, 956-399-5323, Fax 956399-2320 tfn
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4-SALE..Two complete Pratt PT6A-20 run out engines with 350 since hot section and a LOT of cycles remaining... Call Dave 561-241-6111 (01-13)
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PT6-65AG, 3800 Total Time, O-SHOT, Power Section O-SLOH. $460,000. Engine in crate - Ready to ship. Farm Air Inc. 877715-8476. farmair@mymctc.net t f n
Cessna 180-185-188, PiPer Brave & Pawnee, CitaBria, DromaDer, aero CommanDer Lark & Darter, sCott & XPm taiLwheeL Parts, ContinentaL, LyComing, ChamPion, mCFarLane, anD a Lot more.
PT6-67AG engine outright sale, also PT6114A disassembled wip@wipaire.com 612-867-6160 01-13
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R985-AN14B 792-SMOH (API) $10,500 R985-AN14B 1045 SMOH (Cov) $15,500 R1340-AN2 1114 SMOH (Cov) $23,500 AmAg 870-886-2418 (2489F) agcat@ bscn.com t f n 2 TPE 331-6 engines for sale with 625 since factory overhaul email anacondads@aol. com Call 561-241-6111 (01-13)
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Pratt and Whitney overhauled 1340 cylinders call Terry at 870-536-1348 or David at 870-550-1664 (01-13) PT6A-28 TSO 0 PT6A-34 TSO 0 PT6A-114A TSO 0 PT6A-135 TSO 527 PT6A-135A TSO 236 PT6A-41 TSO 3556 Phone: 817-354-2002 Email preeves@jsamiami.com Email krod@jsamiami.com
R-1340 Engine, Zero time, Major overhaul by Aero Engines. 54,000.00 12D40-211 Propeller, complete overhaul. $12,500 email: bhaparts@wavecom.net or call 307-672-3421 (01-13)
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Available Immediately! PT6A-67AG This engine has recently been removed from and Airtractor 802 and is ready for sale. This engine has been maintained in accordance with Pratt & Whitney standards and is in great condition. (TSO: 1054.2 CSO: 1266) All information is available for review by contacting Grant Wallace at Wipaire. Please call 651-414-6828 (01-13)
(1) PT6-65—Overhauled; (3) PT6-45—Mid Life. For more information contact
Eric Hein 262-673-7163 erich@mts.aero Midwest Turbine Service www.mts.aero Geared 1340 Tulsa engine for sell only 95 hours since Major. Continental 220 radial engine core. Call Hershey Flying Service 308-368-5556 (01-13)
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Garrett TPE-331-10-511M 2 engines available with lots of time and cycles remaining. Call for info. 979-532-1718, 979-533-1720 Day or night A4-13 Covington Turbine Engines Available. PT6A-34AG 50 TSN PT6A-34AG 1789 TSO SOLD PT6A-34AG 780 TSO SOLD PT6A 2800 TSO SOLD PT6A-15AG 0 Time Since Covington Light Overhaul PT6A-34AG 0 TSO PT6A-34AG 0 Time Since Covington Light Overhaul. Contact us for New Engine prices. We are interested in buying or exchanging for any core you may have regardless of condition. Contact: David Hamilton at 918-7567862 or davidh@covingtonaircraft.com Pr at t & W hi tn ey R- 985 & R-13 4 0 Overhauled Engines in stock. Props, carburetors, magnetos, alternators, & accessories for above engines. Call Ches ter Rober t s Supply Company, Collinsville, TX Tel: 903-429-6805 Fax: 903-429-6047 crs5r@aol.com 10 -13 J & C Enterprises Aviation Inc. has the larges t selec tion of Lycoming and Continental engine cores in stock. Over 100 to choose from. Call Sid or Jerry for your parts or engines needs. 800-5428565 or email jcaviation@pldi.net Atfn R-1340, Zero Time Since Overhaul By Covington $61,000.00 PT6A-34AG, 6,434 TTSN, P/S LIGHT OVERHAUL, NEW CT BLADES, O/H VAIN $260,000.00 NEW PT6 -11, 15, 34, 60, 65, 67 Outright Or Exchange $CALL$ Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE 281-3425451 or FAX 281-232-5401 TFN Cilindros en venta- Completos con pistones nuevos.Listo para instalar. R-985. $1250,00 el par o 5% descuento por cantidad.R-1340 $1950,00 el par o 5% descuento por cantidad.Precio sin recambio: incluye todas las juntas.Sun Air Parts tel. 661-257-7708. Fax 661-2577708. tfn Universal Turbine Parts 13 ea PT6A-27/28 TSO 0, 0, 197, 892, 1256, 1458, 1525, 1620, 2243, 2663, 3482, 3515, 3602 2 ea PT6A-36 TSO 0, 0 3 ea PT6A-34 TSO 0, 0, 0, 1 ea PT6A-34AG TSO 0 2 ea PT6A-41 TSO 0, 0 1 ea PT6A-42 TSO 0 1 ea PT6A-65 TSO 4537 We also buy PT6 engines in all conditions. Please call Bill or Joel at 334-361-7853 or email bmershon@UTPparts.com or jplake@UTPparts.com TFN
10,000 P/N of Continental & Lycoming parts, 50% discount on most new! Please have part numbers when contacting us. Preferred Airparts, 800-433-0814 US/ Canada; 330-698-0280. Check stock at www.preferredairparts.com tfn
D is p e r s al Eq u i p m e n t : We ath ae ro Feathering Fans, Crophawks, Smokers, F l a g g e r s , N o z z l e s , Tr a n s l a n d , Breckenridge Spreaders, Airfoil Booms, Dry Breaks, Load Hawgs All Aircraft Styles. Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800-325-0885 www.midcont.net. t f n
Cylinders For Sale – Overhauled complete assy’s with new pistons installed. Ready to install. R-985 $1250.00 each Two or more less 5%: R-1340 $1950.00 each Two or more less 5%: Outright price: includes all gaskets. Sun Air Parts. 661257-7708 fax 661-257-7710 TFN
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Thrush S2R aircraft.
ASC Rotary Atomizers - Why use old hydraulic nozzle technology? Rotary Atomizer s are proven a s the mos t accurate method to apply both low & high volume formulations. Made in USA . a s c@ dynafo g .co m, 317- 896 2561 A01-13
dispersal equip New stainless steel 10 vane Transland swath master 41 inch gate $4995. For more information call 605-870-1249 (01-13)
CP N OZ ZLE S AND CH ECK VALVE S “The Drift fighters”. Plus they improve your spray pattern. Contact Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 24 hr. Tel 559-6861794, FAX 559-686-9360, e-mail: info@ johnstonaircraft.com web site: www. johnstonaircraft.com tfn
St ai n l e s s Ste e l Fa b r i c ato r s , I n c .- Speaders and Accessories. Satisfying customers coast to coast for over 30 years. Manufacturer of “original” 10 vane, 12 vane & “the 13 vane” spreaders plus many more. Available NOW (1) AT used 13 vane, 38 inch Gate spreader in G. Cond. (1) SS Pawnee used spreader in good cond. Repairs on all makes and models including Transland and Swathmaster. Call us for all of your spreader needs 800-736-3433 or 870-217-9232. (01-13)
Newberg Electrostatic Spraying LLC is the exclusive distributor for Spectrum Electrostatic Spray Systems. Do more acres with better performance. Call Ed Newberg 320-848-2745. Serving northern US and Canada. Now STC’d for all 400 and 500 series Air Tractors. (01-13)
(2) Swathmasters for 38 inch gate, Both less than 2 years old $12,000 for Both. 870-684-2203 or 870-930-6556 ( 01-13)
Lifetime Spar (60,000 Hr) without inspections. It is economical and easy to install. Call Eugene For Details at 979-533-1720
The “Century” Wing Spar is now in HERE! FIRST KITS NOW IN STOCK Call today to purchase your kit!!!
Garrett TPE-331-10-511M 1 engine available with lots of time and cycles remaining. Call for info.
ASC Rotary Atomizers - Consistent droplets, large flow openings, easy to mount without changing your existing pump, boom and flow control method. Made in USA. asc@dynafog.com, 317896-2561 A 01-13
CP NOZZLES AND CHECK VALVES. Distribuidor en Argentina: ArAvia S.A. - Venado Tuerto (Sta Fe) T.E. 54-3462433540 - FAX: 438344 tfn
Used Thrush Parts for Sale
Several sets of late model wings • Metal Thrush tails • Many other items
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And So Much More… Frankie Williams - President—frankie@southerfield.com Paul Pearson - Parts & Maintenance—parts@southerfield.com Stephanie Williams - Exports—stephanie@southerfield.com
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Transland and Agrinautics authorized distributor – Call us with your needs. Sid or Jerry @ J & C Enterprises 1-800-5428565 or e-mail jcaviation@pldi.net At fn A SC Rotar y Atomizers - See w w w. dynafog.com/ascresults and April 2009 issue of AAU, A. McCracken. Made in USA. asc@dynafog.com, 317-896-2561 A01-13
Hemisphere GPS systems in stock, Bantam, G4, Intellistar, M3, Intelliflow, and Litestar2. We did it again, leading Level 3 Service Center/Dealer 2011. Why buy anywhere else, we’ve got what you need, and service after the sale! Call now 800-437-5319 Sky-Tractor Supply Company tfn
Agrinautics, Inc. Best spray pumps, valves, and strainers in the business! For service w/ a smile,call us at 435-586 -1200. e-mail:agrinaut@cedarcity.net tfn
Hemisphere GPS & Flow Control Dealer Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 24 hr. Tel 559-686-1794, FAX 559-686-9360, e-mail: info@johnstonaircraft.com web site: www.johnstonaircraft.com. tfn
Transland and Agrinautics, overstock sale. Call Danny for listing 662-846-0228 Fax. 662-843-0811 sales@airrepairinc. com tfn
Satloc, Intelliflow The leading edge Satloc Level III Service repair center. Mid-Continent Aircraft Corp. Hayti, Mo 800-325-0885. tfn
TRANSLAND 10 vane spreader for 38” gate, new $9,400.00 AGRINAUTICS, ROOT, CROPHAWK, TRANSLAND, OTHERS $CALL$ Lane Aviation 281-342-5451 or FAX 281-2325401. t f n
Intelliflow Flow Controls -in stock, now shipping! Sky Tractor Supply 1-800-4375319 tfn
gps Satloc G4, M3, and Bantam. Air Repair inc, is the worldwide leader in sales and service. Call Danny (sales) or Dallas (service) 662-846-0228 Fax. 662-8430811 sales@airrepairinc.com tfn Satloc Warranty repair and service. New Bantums and Intelliflow systems in stock. New Litestar II and G4s ready to ship. Compton Flying Service Ralph or Pete 888-336-3924 or 580-217-1914 -- 1912 We do GOOD work. tfn
Thrush S2R STC battery retrofit kit. 300% longer battery service life. 200% faster starts. Battery replacement cost 25% of original. Kawak Aviation Technologies 541-385 -5051 w w w.kawakaviation. com (09-13)
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Satloc IntelliStar for sale. Includes CPU, Display, Lightbar, antenna, all cables, manuals, and installation hardware. Only used on the bench and ready for install. Asking $12000, If interested call 877-9235832 ext 703 or email tom@agsync.com for more information. (01-13) Call Chad Stuart. Airplane Services Inc. 850-380-6091. tfn
parts Tools for reaming attach bolts Wing Main (Centerwing to Outboard wing) attachment joints for Dromader M -18 p e r r e p a i r s e r v i c e b u l l e t i n #e/02.170/2000 Available for rent. Contact Nancy at Turbine Conversions - 616-837-9428 12-13 Like New OctaFlex Containment Pad- two portable 20’x6’ basins with ramps, boom basins and basin tarp cover. Buy and save over new purchase price. For more information email countrysideaviation@gmail.com or call 920-205-5900 (01-13)
Used Load Hawg in excellent condition out of AT-602, $8500. For More information call 337-789-3529 or email lakeairser@ aol.com (01-13)
Let us help you meet increa singly stringent precision application demands. Our systems meet those demands, lower operating costs, and increase your profits. Call 541-385-5051 or www. kawakaviation.com (09-13) Cockpit adjustable flow control kit. Manual control or GPS variable rate ready Integrates into existing hydraulic systems. More info at Kawak Aviation Technologies 541-385 -5051 w w w.kawakaviation. com (09-13) New Piper tailwheel springs. Call Hershey Flying Service 308-368-5556 (01-13)
left and right for Piper Brave, in the crates & ready to ship Overhauled Bosch Magneto by Aircraft Accessories of Oklahoma part # SB9RU-3
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Air Tractor auxiliary hydraulic system. 20lbs/hr LESS fuel burn, improved spray pattern, reduced maintenance cost, cockpit adjustable flow controls. Inquires call 541-385-5051 or www.kawakaviation. com (09-13) Accessories & Parts! 100’s of new and OHC accessories, parts for just about everything. Big discounts! Please have par t numbers when contacting us. Preferred Airparts, 800-433-0814 US/ Canada; 330-698-0280. Check stock at www.preferredairparts.com tfn
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25 inch Breckinridge Spreader. $1500. Superbooms for Cessna, Piper, Thrush, Air Tractor and custom manufacture; THRUSH AILERON SERVOS-STC’d kits. TSA 800642-5777 or tsa@702com.net (TFN) GPS Antenna Mount, for specific ag aircraft, Performance and looks, slip stream design delivers peak signals. Contact Terry Barber 605-258-2743. (01-13) Cessna Authorized Parts Center: Prompt, World-Wide Par ts Service, Engines, Bonaire 550 Conversions, Wings.MidContinent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800-3250885 www.midcont.net. tfn Air Tractor Parts New and Used (Associate dealer for Lane Aviation). FWF cowlings 402, 502, 602 many to chose from, removed for Factory and Cascade P-cowl conversions. New and used (Factory Rebuilt) Aileron, Flaps, Elevators, Rudders, Horz/Vert stabs in stock and ready to sale or trade. Call Steve @ North Star Aviation 620-356-4528 srice@pld.com tfn Call Bruce’s Flying Service for all of your Thrush parts needs! 229-725-4150, fax 229-725-5135. E-mail bruceandrews62@ gmail.com. 09-13 LOAD HAWG-The modern, efficient, safe, perfect way to improve your solids application. Mid-Continent Aircraft Corp. Hayti, MO 800-325-0885 TFN Thrush parts - Wings, props, tail feathers, batteries, tires - we have the inventory. Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 24 hr. Tel 559-686-1794, FAX 559-686-9360, e-mail: info@johnstonaircraft.com web site: www.johnstonaircraft.com. tfn
PARTS, PARTS, PARTS. For all your ag aviation needs, please call Southeastern Aircraft Sales & Service 800-441-2964 Air Tractor Dealer tfn Serviceable S2R wings, Engine Mount Ayers 45-60 Series, short extension wing tip assy, seat assy, strut assy, left engine exhaust stack, control sticks, steps, splice blocks, throttle quadrants, control quadrants, and MANY various other parts. For more information call Bruce’s Flying Service 229-725-4150, fax 229-7255135. E-mail bruceandrews62@gmail. com. (09-13) Um par de asas estendida 95% completa do Thrush S2R . A pair of extended wings 95% complete Thrush S2R. Brazil. garciaviagricola@uol.com.br / 16 36274879 (tfn)
Pressure Cowls for all PT6 Air Tractor and Thrush. Reduce ITT 35 to 70 degrees. Reduce fuel consumption. Save on Hot Section Inspections. Easy access to fuel nozzle & air filter. Reduce NG 1 to 3%. Make your -15 perform like a -34. ELIMINATE ONGOING AIR FILTER PURCHASES! Now taking deposits and scheduling deliveries for mid-late 2011 and early 2012. Please contact Cascade Aircraft Conversions at 509-635-1212 or tom@ cascadeaircraftconversions.com (08-13)
8 Million new surplus parts for Cessna, Piper, and other aircraft; Continental and Lycoming engines; and a few spray system parts, big discounts. Please have part numbers when contacting us. Preferred Airparts, 800 -433- 0814 US/Canada; 330-698-0280. Check stock at www. preferredairparts.com tfn S & T Aircraft Accessories, Inc. specializes in the overhaul of Radial and Turbine engine accessories. We have most items in stock ready to ship for exchange. Give us a call @ 830-625-7923 or fax 830625-4138. tfn Remember J & C Enterprises Aviation Inc. Is a Transland, Black Steel Brake and McFarlane dealer. We have a large amount of these brands inventory in stock as well as Cleveland. GE Lighting, Cessna, Piper etc. give us a call for all your parts needs at 800-542-8565 or email us at jcaviation@ pldi.net Atfn
Cascade Aircraft Conversions Barrier Filter System for the Soloy Turbine Converted Bell 47/Hiller 12 Helicopters. See decreased TOT by up to 38 degrees C. Pull full torque at lower TOT temps, burn less fuel, extend the life of critical turbine parts. Contact Cascade Aircraft Conversions at 509-635-1212 or tom@ cascadeaircraftconversions.com . ( 08-13)
Accessories & Parts! 100’s of new and OHC accessories, parts for just about everything. Big discounts! Please have par t numbers when contacting us. Preferred Airparts, 800-433-0814 US/ Canada; 330-698-0280. Check stock at www.preferredairparts.com tfn The mid-west Air tractor dealer, Farm Air Inc. has expanded its parts department. Call Carrie or Randy for all your Air Tractor parts needs at 877-715-8476. tfn Agrinautics, Angel Flight Assistant, Automatic Flagman, Aero Engines, Arrow prop, Air Tractor (Associate dealer Queen Bee Air Specialties) CP Nozzles, Compro Smoker, Crophawk, Covington Aircraft Engine, Collins Air Conditioner, Cleveland, Chip Detector, Hemisphere GPS, Hot Stuff, Nieto Products, New and used aircraft, (large) Parts Inventory, ServAero, Spraying Systems, Co., Superbugs, SPH-4 Helmet, Simplex, Tires, Transland, WeathAero. Sky Tractor Supply 800437-5319, www.skytractor.com, email@ skytractor.com, 701-636-5881 (fax) TFN Cessna Par t s - Engine, propellers, authorized service center. Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 24 hr. Tel 559-6861794, FAX 559-686-9360, e-mail: info@ johnstonaircraft.com web site: www. johnstonaircraft.com tfn NEW! CP11TT/w-3 Tips & Shutoff in stock ready to ship today.1-800-437-5319 SkyTractor Supply Company tfn Replacement parts. New and used for all Ag Cat models. Also carry New Piper tailwheel springs and Transland Dealer. Call Hershey Flying Service 308-368-5556 (01-13)
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2011 AT-504 1144 Hrs. T.T.,-34AG Eng. 0 Hrs. H.S. I. CALL 2012 AT-402B -34 AG Available December SOLD
AT-502B -34AG January 2013 • AT-502B -34AG February 2013 AT-502B -34AG January 2013 • AT-502B -34AG February 2013 AT-802A -67AG available April 2013
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J & C Enterprises Aviation Inc ha s purchased a large new inventory of Citabria GCBC part in late 1977-79 rnge. Lots of common everyday parts. Landing gear, wheels 7 brakes, engine parts etc. call Jerry or Sid today 800-542-8565 or email jcaviaiton@pldi.net At fn We have all fibreglass parts for Weatherly and Ag-Cat (A, B and Super B). Call for prices. Professional Fibreglass Repair. 530-735-6264 tfn Spend your time doing what you do best “SPRAYING” and let us find those parts for you. Part numbers are really important. Call Jerry or Sid 800-542-8565 or email jcaviation@pldi.net At fn Large inventory of Thrush parts surplus to our needs. Call for list. Air Repair, Inc. Phone. 662-846-0228 Fax. 662-843-0811 sales@airrepairinc.com tfn 10,000 P/N of Continental & Lycoming parts, 50% discount on most new! Please have part numbers when contacting us. Preferred Airparts, 800-433-0814 US/ Canada; 330-698-0280. Check stock at www.preferredairparts.com tfn Brave and Pawnee parts - engines, props, spar kits, fuel cells and foam kits, and much more. Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 24 hr. Tel 559-686-1794, FAX 559-6869360, e-mail: info@johnstonaircraft.com web site: www.johnstonaircraft.com. t fn Angel Personal Flight Assistant - in stock, shipping today. Premium quality Bluetooth interface for the cockpit. Noise free cell phone use without fumbling for your phone. Caller ID, direct dial, redial, voice dial, download phonebook and call list entries, dial direct., Stream bluetooth music and control, E6B flight computer, Stopwatch, fuel and approach timer. Large full color easy to read backlit screen, intuitive menus, automatic cut out with radio transmissions, ambient light sensor. Sky Tractor Supply 1-800-437-5319 A tfn Air Repair Inc. is the source for the Fast Start Kit to get yours today call Air Repair, Inc. Phone. 662-846-0228 Fax. 662-843-0811 sales@airrepairinc.com tfn
Cessna Ag Parts. Air Repair, Inc. Phone. 662- 8 4 6 - 0228 Fa x. 662- 8 43 - 0811 sales@airrepairinc.com tfn Remember J & C Enterprises Aviation Inc. Is a Transland, Black Steel Brake and McFarlane dealer. We have a large amount of these brands inventory in stock as well as Cleveland. GE Lighting, Cessna, Piper etc. give us a call for all your parts needs at 800-542-8565 or email us at jcaviation@ pldi.net Atfn Emco Wheaton/Buckeye Dr y Break Couplers and adapters, Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 24 hr. Tel 559-686-1794, FA X 559 - 686 -9360, e - mail: info @ johnstonaircraft.com web site: www. johnstonaircraft.com tfn
propellers For Outright Sale: Overhauled 5-Blade Pr o p. H a r t ze l l H C- B5 M P -3C . F i t s AT-502A, AT-503, AT- 602, AT-802, Thrush S-2R-T65 & S-2RHG -T65.’06 Hartzell Overhaul. TSN: 1379.5 (TSO:0). Call Steve or Gary 210-924-5561. sales@ dixieair.com. (01-13) 2D30-6101A12, 0/IRAN $10,500 22D30-6533A12, OHC $15,500 12D40-AG100-4S. OHC $15,500 AmAg 870-886-2418 (2489F) agcat@ bscn.com Props for Sale: 2D30-6101A-18, 22D30-6533A-12 12D40-6101A-12, 12D40-AG100-2 22D40-6533A-12, 23D40-6533A-18 23D4 0 -70 05A-12, Call PropWork s, Winnipeg, Canada Tel: 888-679-2965 email: propwork@mts.net 12-13Hartzell 3 Blade and 5 blade Props, new & used $CALL Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE 281-342-5451 or FAX 281-232-5401. TFN J & C Enterprises has a Cessna 188 props in Stock Y.T. Also offer some STC’d propellers. Call Jerry or Sid 800-542-8565 or email jcaviation@pldi.net Atfn
finance/lease WANTED: geared Thrush or Air Tractor to lease/Rent for 2013 season email hootsmonjock@smwireless.net or call 509-346-2417. (01-13)
Air Tractor financing can put an Air Tractor in your hangar. Air Tractor offers competitive financing options in the U.S. and Canada from Wells Fargo Equipment Finance. Fly now and take seven years to pay, 10 years to amortize and have a fixed interest rate for the life of the loan. Other attractive term periods are available, too. These financing options are available on both new and used Air Tractors purchased through Air Tractor dealers. See your Air Tractor dealer today! t f n
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1995 Ford F-450 Diesel, 5 speed, 400 gallon Fuel tank for jet fuel, 12 inch Steel less auger, mild steel hopper, 6,000 lb capacity, 25 miles on refurbished engine, truck has less than 10,000 miles since new. $30,000 call 870-930-6556 or 870-6842203 (01-13) International Automatic Auger Trucks, flip over, big fuel,scales, ready to go. Poorboy’s Flying Service. 870-932-8020 or 870-931-8485 (01-13)
J & C Enterprises Aviation Inc. has 29” wheel sets. We will accept your 10” wheel and brakes in exchange. Call Jerry or Sid 800-542-8565 or email jcaviation@pldi. net At fn Retrofit Hopper Door for AT502 and AT602. Now available for fall and winter installation Professional Fibreglass Repair. 530-735-6264 tfn COMPLETE THRUSH FACTORY METAL TA I L W / U P D AT E S . J O H N S T O N AIRCRAFT SERVICE, INC. 559-686-1794 / Email info@johnstonaircraft.com www. johnstonaircraft.com tfn Jasco Alternator kits in stock. Air Repair, Inc. Phone. 662-846-0228 Fax. 662-8430811 sales@airrepairinc.com tfn O/H’D THRUSH 29” LANDING GEAR & WE CAN REPAIR / REBUILD YOURS. JOHNSTON AIRCRAFT SERVICE, INC. 559686-1794 / Email info@johnstonaircraft. com www.johnstonaircraft.com tfn J & C Enterprises Aviation Inc. still has one of the largest Cessna, and Piper Ag Aircraft inventories in the USA and has a huge inventory of Lighting and wheel and brake inventory. Let us be your total part provider. Call in your needs - Sid or Jerry 800-542-8565 or jcaviation@pldi. net At fn
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GE M601- E11 751 HP TURBOPROP Conversions for Air Tractor and Thrush. Increased Reliability. No Hot Section Inspections. No Nozzles to Service. Cascade Pressure Cowl – Standard Equipment with Lifetime Serviceable Air Filter System! 3,000 HR Engine TBO. Auto Start Systems. Lower Operating/ Maintenance Costs. Improved Safety. Ease of Maintenance Access. Warranty: 1,000 Hr / 1,100 Cycles or 2 Years. Now taking deposits and scheduling deliveries for mid-late 2011 and early 2012. Please contact Cascade Aircraft Conversions at 509-635-1212 or tom@ cascadeaircraftconversions.com . tfn
We build loader trucks to your specifications. Stainless Steel Straight and Fold Up. Mild Steel Straight and Fold Up. Mild Steel Hopper w/Stainless Steel Tube. Been in loader truck business since 1980. Call Pat Ballard Office:870-697-2004 Fax:870-697-3568 185 Hwy. 42 West , Hickory Ridge, AR.
Best Classified Buy In The Industry. Only $45 478-987-2250. Fax: 478-987-1836.
Auger Trucks For Sale (Trade-Ins) Also list of customer trucks. Call Auger Dan Office: 870-578-6133 Cell: 870-919-2317 A02-13
2D30-6101A20 A20, A/R $4,500 22D40-6533A-12, 852-SOH (MINT) $19,000 HC-B3TN-3D/5M. OHC w/new-4 Blade $22,500 12D40-6101A12, 175-SIRAN. $11,500 AmAg 870-886-2418 (2489F) agcat@ bscn.com
1500 gal Jet A refueler; Nissan UD 3300 truck; epoxy lined steel tank: Liquid Control counter with predetermining counter (new 2003); single point and over the wing nozzles: automatic reel. Truck and pump work well; good rubber $13,900 or Will consider trades for auto, truck, or aircraft Call 501-985-1484 AR location. tfn
miscellaneous NEW to the DeSpain Collection, Customizable Note Cards featuring your favorite Pen and Ink drawing. For more information call 478-987-2250 or visit our Market Place at agairupdate.com t f n
Toy pla stic model Air Tractor. 12” wingspan, removable stand. Great toy for the kids or desktop model. $15 + s/h order online at www.takeofftoys.com or e-mail trevoredwards@sw.rr.com tfn Help your little pilot fly high in dream world with these Bi-Plane PJ’s... Assorted sizes available. For more information call 478-987-2250 or visit our Market Place at agairupdate.com tfn Fight rodent infestation with Cascade’s i n n ov a t i ve a n d e x t r e m e l y s i m p l e solution, Mouse Pants! Hand crafted from the highest quality 2024-T3 aircraft aluminum (lighter and not as likely to carve up an operator like galvanized steel). Quick action Wing nut CAMLOC aircraft grade fasteners. Rubber trimmed to protect your aircraft’s finish and the flooring surface. Order your set of three for only $599.00 plus shipping and handling. Please contact Cascade Aircraft Conversions at 509-635-1212 or tom@ cascadeaircraftconversions.com (08-13) New from our DeSpain Collection, Pen and Ink Thirsty Stone Coasters. These high quality coasters will look great on any desktop or table. Set of 4. Makes a great gift! For more information call 478-987-2250 or vist our Market Place at agairupdate.com tfn w w w. Aircr af tCost Analysis.com AG Operators can calculate your breakeven, % investment return, profit potential, and produce annual & monthly cash flows. Project your financials without spending hours of your time. All reports are produced automatically and accurately af ter you provide your cost inputs and gross application fees. Types of analyses performed include: Company/ Individual Ownership, Managed with/ without Leaseback, Commercial Operation, Agricultural/Fire/Ambulance Operations, Joint Ownership, Fractional Ownership, and Charter/Rental. AG sales organizations can provide prospects with customized & professional ownership cost analysis. This program is a great sales aid and management tool. FREE sample reports. Click REQUEST INFORMATION on the website or call 281-419-7443 t f n Fly through your mail with our Airplane Letter Opener! Makes a great gift. For more information call 478-987-2250 or vist our Market Place at agairupdate.com t f n PC SPRAY Dedicated Application Software, Version 3. Fully-functional program. Buy it once, use it forever! No annual fees. Technical support for the life of the product. Call or email for demo today. Sky Tractor Supply 1-800-437-5319 t f n Aviator Backpack and matching coin purse (sold separately). Available in blue and pink. For more information call 478987-2250 or vist our Market Place at agairupdate.com tfn
Exhaust for 1340 Air Tractor 301, 401 -NEWand complete. Air tractor P/N 88-4200575 $4900. Call 507-993-5530 (01-13) Crop Duster Video - “The Crop Dusters - The Early Years 1921-1955”; the era of Stearmans and Cubs flying the fields will never be seen again. Available in VHS or DVD. Only $20.00, plus S&H. MC and Visa accepted. Call 478-987-2250 Fax 478-9871836 Historical Video Productions. tfn Reduce Drift, Increase Deposition and Retention use Control™ FREE SAMPLE http://www.GARRCO.com/freesample Call 765-395-3441, mrfoam1@garrco. com tfn
Order your The AgOp Collage Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $60 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdate.com t f n HOTSTUFF AG AIRCRAFT CLEANER Call to order the # 1 Ag Aircraft cleaner in the country, Used by over 400 operators Coast to Coast. Blue Stripe Distributing 877-924-5025 Atfn Best Classified Buy In The Industry. Read By More Ag Pilots Than Any Other Publication. Only $45 478-987-2250. Fax: 478-987-1836.
insurance INSURANCE from the Leading Ag Aviation Brokers. 63 Years Risk Management, Lowtime Pilot Coverage. Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800-325-0885 www. midcont.net. tfn DOUG DAVIDSON, aircraft owner and commercial pilot, has served the unique insurance needs of the agricultural aviation community since 1982. He founded Davidson Solid Rock Ins. in 1995 on Christian principles, honesty, integrity, and the commitment to provide insurance products as solid as our name! One call is all it takes to shop all available markets for your specialized aviation insurance needs. We welcome the opportunity to talk with you at 800-358-8079. Or visit our website at www.dsrockin.com. tfn “Insurance from a name you can trust, at a price you can afford”, is what we do and it’s our motto. Hardy Aviation Insurance, Inc, is centrally located in Wichita Kansas and has been servicing the aerial application market for years now. RANDY HARDY established Hardy Aviation Insurance in 1995 with aerial application as his main focus. Prompt courteous service from a staff dedicated and knowledgeable includes Angie Banz, Tim Wiebe, Dick Russell and Rita Ethridge, whom have years of experience servicing the aerial application business. Give us a try, you might be surprised. Call 1 800 721-6733 or fax us at 316-945-2330. Get an online quote from our web site at www.hardyaviationins.com or e-mail us at hardy@hardyaviationins.com. tfn
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HELMET with slide up visor $850. Deluxe Kevlar Helmet with ANR, Softskins, Oregon seals $1200. Sky Tractor Supply 1-800-437-5319 At fn J & C Enterprises Aviation Inc. Is always looking for all types of derelict aircraft, parts inventory, both new and used. We will buy small or a shop full. Contact Jerry Buster 800 -542-8565 or email jcaviation@pldi.net At fn English to Spanish Technical Translations Fo r m e r A &P a n d Ag - Pi l o t, C a r l o s Retamosa Specializing in translating: • Aviation technical manuals • Airworthiness Directives (ADs) • Service Bulletins (SBs) Contact info 598-53-24376 retamosa@ adinet.com.uy tfn One-acre-square house lot for sale in new Plane Living Sky Park neighborhood with 2,000 s.f., all brick, covenants. Lot is one of 13 directly on new sod runway. Taxi out of your hangar, directly onto the runway. Located in Peach County, Georgia. Public water, septic sewer. paved streets, curb and gutter, street lights. Less than five miles west of I-75, Exit 142, approximately five miles to Fort Valley, GA and approximately 10 miles to Warner Robins, GA. Google It! South side of Hwy 96 at 50 Lane Rd., Fort Valley, Georgia 31030 (Google photo before development). Save thousands and buy from owner. $35,000 OBO. 478.987.2250 t f n
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Located in Beggs Ok. 918-267-2535 918-671-8802 Let us sell your Ag plane! Mid-Continent Aircraft Corp. 1601 Hwy 84 East Hayti, MO 63851 800-325-0885 tfn !!Attention Thrush Owners!! North Star Aviation Inc is now the new STC holder of the Thrush Reinforce Leading Edge Skins. If you are getting ready to rebuild your Thrush wings due to AD09-26-11 or tired of bird strikes and ugly leading edges!! Now is the time to install North Star Aviations new Thrush heavy duty reinforced leading edge skins fully STC’d SA03518AT no Field approval required. For more Info contact Wendel or Steve @ North Star Aviation Inc. 620-356-4528 wlambert@pld.com tfn
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SUPERBUGS A safe and economical way to speed up Mother nature! Dispose of hazardous waste in loading and spill areas, ponds and ditches. SUPERBUGS disposes of insecticides, Fungicides, herbicides, and petroleum products Such as waste oil, diesel fuel, gasoline, solvent or anything of organic nature. Blue Stripe Distributing Toll Free 877-924-5025 tfn
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Jeffries Airworks Dynamic Propeller Balancing with Chadwick Helmuth engine printout equipment. Jeffries Airworks, Dynamic Balancing, Vibration Analysis. Much more than just a balance. Call Jim Jeffries, A&P/IA, 985-507-9981, Nationwide service on your location. tfn
Jeffries Airworks Dynamic Propeller Balancing with Chadwick Helmuth engine printout equipment. Jeffries Airworks, Dynamic Balancing, Vibration Analysis. Much more than just a balance. Call Jim Jeffries, A&P/IA, 985-507-9981, Nationwide service on your location.
wanted to buy WANTED: Sidewinder Aircraft Dolly. Will pay top $$$. 308-991-3432 (01-13) EXHAUST Wanted: R-1340 and R-985 Exhaust Send Old Exhaust segments for exchange or Sell them! Call Daryl @ 940-902-0797 or evans.daryl@sbcglobal. net tfn
Wanted: 8 vane Transland spreader for Air Tractor, 38” gate. Part number 22008. Call Mike Wade 662-628-5355 or email mikefly@hotmail.com (01-13) Best Classified Buy In The Industry. Read By More Ag Pilots Than Any Other Publication. 478-987-2250. Fax: 478-987-1836.
operations Aerial Spraying Business with established ground spraying operation in NE Colorado looking for someone with a self propelled sprayer to run ground spraying operation. Must be minimum 80’ boom capable of running down 30” rows, very clean, reliable, and self sufficient. Season runs March thru October. 970-539-0066 (01-13)
We rebuild and refinish any fibreglass part for Weatherly, Cessna, Piper and Ag-Cat (A, B and Super B,C and D). Call for prices. Professional Fibreglass Repair. 530-735-6264 tfn !!Attention Thrush Owners!! North Star Aviation Inc is now the new STC holder of the Thrush Reinforce Leading Edge Skins. If you are getting ready to rebuild your Thrush wings due to AD09-26-11 or tired of bird strikes and ugly leading edges!! Now is the time to install North Star Aviations new Thrush heavy duty reinforced leading edge skins fully STC’d SA03518AT no Field approval required. For more Info contact Steve @ North Star Aviation Inc. 620-356-4528 srice@pld. com tfn
Trace is buying 401 and 402 Air Tractors, any age, any engine. Prefer 2000 models and up. Also buying 301 and 302’s with tall tails and 350 gallon hoppers. Top price paid for clean straight airframes with logbooks intact. Prefer no damage. For more information call Randi Pierce - Jones, 432-618-1052, randi.jones@ traceengines.com. tfn Ag Aircraft Wanted: Immediate cash for Ag planes - All considered - Contact Darryl Riddell at 870-572-9011 (01-13)
schools Turbine Conversion Course and Ag Pilot Training Miccar Aerial Ltd. Yorkton, Sask. Canada 306-786-3345 or miccar@sasktel. net 3-13 Private Pilot Course offered in Piper Super Cub, 7GC Champ, or in C-150. Commercial Pilot course & CFI offered in Beach Bonanza. Training is available 7 days/week. Tail-wheel training in Super Cub or 7GC Champ. Ag Pilot training course in Super Cub or 7GC Champ, then finished in Call-Air. Examiner available 7 days/week. We can finish a course if you have already started. Housing is available. riggin-flight-service@hotmail.com or call 605-256-9774 or 605-290-3557 (01-13) Ag/Fertilizer/Mosquito Pilot Training utilizing Pawnee PA-25/260 Dual Cockpit, Dual & Solo Flight Time in Ag Plane. SATLOC BANTAM. See ad in this issue & check out our videos at: www.eaglevistas.com. EAGLE VISTAS LLC 772-285-5506 0 2-13
seat wanted An extraordinary opportunity to own Kootenai Valley Flying Service., Inc., a well established, stable and exclusive North Idaho aerial and ground application business. This package includes a 1981 Air Tractor, ground sprayers, 3000’ grass runway and hangar, a 2760 sq ft home, 15 acres and too many items and equipment to list. $750,000 Call Darlene or Joe at 800-669-3248 or email: darlene@pacekerby.com (01-13)
Seat/Ag pilot needed starting 2013 season, needs to be carded and insurable. Part ownership/good salary. Call 858-9974465 (01-13) Commercial Pilot/A&P looking to earn a seat. All flight time in Tailwheel A/C, 70 hours Ag. Extensive Farm Background, G r o u n d R i g E x p e r i e n c e . PA A S S attendance. email tangofoxtrot30@ yahoo.com or call 850-777-0554 (01-13)
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Looking for seat 2013 and beyond. 1000+AG, 200+turbine. Herbicide exp. NO CLAIMS EVER. References(operators, not buddies). Call 1-805 -354 -9897 cell. (01-13) Looking for a seat. 90 0 0T T, 50 0 0 tailwheel, 100 Ag, 2700 radial, 1800 turbine. I haven’t done anything in Ag since 1991, so it is starting over for me. Willing to learn everything all over again to earn my way into a seat. Email clutchcargo2002@gmail.com or call 559908-7113 and leave a message. (01-13) Experienced recip/radial ag pilot available from December 2012, US/Worldwide. agpilot54@gmail.com Telephone 509830-5484. (01-13) Pilot w/ 3000 Hours 2800 ag time 2600 turbine 12 Piston looking for seat. All ag time was in Arkansas rice & Iowa corn. Lic. Tx, AR, KS, NB, Mo and IA, PASS cert. Hard working and capable free to travel wherever the season takes me. Email Arkansasagpilot@live.com or call 870-215-2481 (01-13)
help wanted Ag pilot needed for 2013 season in central South Dakota. Will be flying a 502B. 1000 hrs ag,250 hrs turbine minimun. Must have herbicide exp. Long term employment. Call Richard Wipf @ Office,605-8523031,Cell,605-870-1090 or E-mail resume to rwipf@rocketmail.com (01-13) S e e k i n g e x p e r i e n ce d p i l o t s , b o t h airplane and helicopter. Turbine time is preferred for the airplanes, but will look at all applicants. Established and growing Midwest operation with a May-Aug season. Long or short term. Please send resume via email to blindads@agairupdate.com subject Pilots wanted or fax to 478-9872250 subject Pilots wanted (01-13) WANTED: Website developer to partner on an aerial application related website. Must be knowledgeable in industry terminology, have references and be willing to sign a non-disclosure agreement. Email response to blindads@agairupdate. com subject: website developer fax 478987-1836 attn: website developer (01-13) Wanted Experienced full time pilot for ’2013 and beyond. Season usually runs from March thru November, depending on the winter, with the busiest time March thru August. Must be willing to relocate during that time. I have 2 Cessna Ag Trucks with the Lycoming conversions. They are equipped with Satloc 99.5 GPS with flow control, right boom shutoff and A/C. We do herbicide, fungicide, and insecticide. Herbicide experience a must. You must be insurable. I am looking for long term commitment ! Not looking to train someone just so they can build hours and move on ! We are located in Smith Center, KS. A north central KS rural community. email dstewart1@ruraltel.net or call Dave @ 785-282-0344 for more info (01-13) I n d i a n a o p e r at i o n l o o k i n g f o r a n experienced 802 pilot. Call Jeff at 765969-2586 (01-13)
We are seeking pilots for our 2013 flying season. We will be operating 10 turbine Air Tractors all with Satloc Bantams. You must have plenty of Ag Turbine Time. Good working environment with all safe equipment. See me in Savannah. Craig Woodley, Walnut IL. 815-4994704 or email woodleycraig@hotmail. com (01-13) Single engine air tanker pilot Wanted. Experienced Level 1 pilots only please. Reply to airstream13@hotmail.com with name, Level 1 experience and contact info. (01-13) IA and A&P mechanics needed. Call 870 -295- 6213 Salary depending on qualifications and experience tfn Full time operations personnel: scheduling, dispatch, chemical inventory (ordering, receiving), coordinating ground operations, creating job orders, Spanish speaking is a big plus. Send resume to GFS. inc. 2111 Cr. 33 Danbury Tx. 77534 (01-13)
A&P Mechanic needed for growing maintenance and conversion facility located in the Northwest. Turbine and sheet metal fabrication experience a plus but not required. Send resume to tim@ turbinesllc.com. (12-13) Immediate full time positions for entry level A&P mechanics. Please send resumes to North Star Aviation, Inc. Fax 620-3563864 or email srice@pld.com (08-13) Year-round helicopter pilot needed for the Southwest area. Night applications mainly. Turbine helicopter, Ag experience a must. Call Miles 928-580-9970 (01-13) Immediate full time positions for entry level or experienced A&P/IA mechanics. Please send resumes to A&P c/o AgAir Update Po Box 850 Perry GA 31069 or email blindads@agairupdate subject A&P or fax 478-987-1836 (tfn) Best Classified Buy In The Industry. Only $45 478-987-2250. Fax: 478-987-1836.
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Looking for a mentor to teach me the ag business from someone looking to retire soon and wants to sell. 12Khrs with radial, turbine, tw. Hard worker and will start at the bottom. relocate anywhere. Not looking to build hrs and move on email beaverdriver23@hotmail.com or call 907444-7215 (01-13)
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