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Alan McCracken and I discuss the “finer” points of fines.
The obvious It is Thursday morning in Louisville, Kentucky. I am in my hotel room writing this editorial after a bustling two trade show days at the NAAA 48th annual convention. Everyone I spoke with about the convention, attendees and exhibitors, were pleased with the show. I know AgAir Update’s booth had a steady stream of visitors and our cameras had an ongoing audience of smiling faces. Of those operators I talked with about their season, most had an average year. Some were a little off and a few did better than in previous years. I have found that when an operator has several good, or extraordinarily good seasons back to back, then a normal season seems to be “off”, or slow; the excellent year becomes the norm. One or two operators told me they had not attended an NAAA convention in several years. For some, as many as 10 years had gone by without attending. They admitted the industry is in a transition, a good one. A new generation of pilots are coming in, along with technology that is hard to keep up with, particularly for those “baby boomer” pilots. The new and younger generation do not seem to struggle with the challenges of evolving technology. However, the ag airplane still requires a talented pilot that even the best technology can’t replace. I hope we do not find ourselves in a techno-overload situation. If you have heard it once, you’ve heard numerous times before; winter is the time to complete all the squawks on the aircraft and ground support equipment that you have put off during the season. When I had a flying service in the last quarter of the 1900s, there was a distinct time when the season started and ended. Except for some early herbicide and fertilizer 911 work on wheat, most spraying didn’t start in Georgia until the ground temperature was high enough to plant. After a “killing frost”, you could say that year’s season was over. Today, this is hardly true for a growing number of operators, particularly
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those in the Southern states. This means it is just that much more important to prepare for next year at the very earliest opportunity. I know you will enjoy the January edition of AgAir Update. Be sure you read this edition’s feature article about the Cascade Power Upgrade. Just as you can never have too much runway, you never have too much horsepower. The PT6A-42 engine is just the right amount of extra horsepower to make the AT-502 series aircraft a real performer under any conditions. Sometimes, the obvious eludes you. The turbine Thrush has been around for over 35 years. During those years, lead ballast was used to keep the aircraft within CG limits. Of course, this added extra weight (in most cases about 300 pounds) that was leveraged, affected the way the aircraft flew. Personally, I have always liked the way a Thrush flies. However, I like the way the H80 flies without the ballast a lot better. Guess what? There are now two companies, Cascade Aircraft Conversions and Turbines, Inc, that have designed a new turbine Thrush engine mount and changed the prop that eliminates the ballast. Such a great idea. I have not flown these two conversions, but plan to sometime in 2015. I will be sure to let you know how they fly. Like more horsepower, less weight is usually a good thing in an ag-plane. You will see Graham and me at many of the state shows this month. Please come by our booth and let’s talk ag-aviation! keep turning…
calendar of events January 5-7, 2015 LaAAA Convention HIlton Hotel Lafayette, LA Edward Krielow 337-824-5007 laaaonline.org January 7-9, 2015 TxAAA Convention Hilton Fort Worth, TX Susan Bennett 512-476-2644 taaa.org January 8-9, 2015 MoAAA Convention Drury Lodge Cape Girardeau, MO Scott Rainey 731-446-5938 731-538-2926 January 11-13, 2015 ArAAA Convention Little Rock Marriott Little Rock, AR 501-372-4500 agaviation.net January 12, 2015 AzAAA Meeting TBD Brittany Armstrong 520-705-9692 January 15-17, 2015 MsAAA Convention Beau Rivage Casino/Hotel Biloxi, MS Vicki Morgan 662-299-7836 msaaa.com
January 18-20, 2015 NEAAA Convention Dover Downs Hotel and Casino Dover Downs, DE Sandy Carter 609-820-7846 northeastaaa.org
February 16-18, 2015 NATA Convention Ramada Inn, Kearney, NE Judy McDowell 402-475-6282 nata@windstream.net
May 27, 2015 International Crop Duster’s Day
January 19-21, 2015 OkAAA Convention Oklahoma City, OK Sandy Wells 405-341-3548 sandy@okaaa.org
February 13-15, 2015 NAAA Spring Board Meeting Hilton Old Town Hotel Alexandria, VA Lindsay Barber Tel: 202-546-5722 Fax: 202-546-5726 information@agaviation.org
June 24-26, 2015 SINDAG 2015 TBD www.congressosindag.com.br
January 26-27, 2015 AMAA Convention Heritage Inn Great Falls, MT Colleen Campbell 406-781-6461 eccampbell@yahoo.com January 28-30, 2015 NMAAA Convention Inn at the Mountain Gods Mescalero, NM Wade Berry 575-640-7258 February 2-5, 2015 SEAF Convention Savannah, GA Marriott Savannah Riverfront Linda Minton 772-971-9980 FLAgAviation.org February 8-10, 2015 NC AAA Double Tree Atlantic Beach, NC Mike Rivenbark 910-279-7069
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June 29 - July 2, 2015 ANZAC Convention 100th Anniversary of ANZAC Queenstown, New Zealand Alan Beck - alan@heli.co.nz John Sinclair - sinclairjg@gmail. com August 13-14, 2015 SNA Primavera do Leste, Mato Grosso, Brazil www.aviacaoagricola.com October 9-11, 2015 NAAA Fall Board Meeting TBD Lindsay Barber Tel: 202-546-5722 Fax: 202-546-5726 information@agaviation.org October 26-28, 2015 KsAAA Convention Hilton Garden Inn Manhattan, KS ksagaviation.org December 7-10, 2015 NAAA Annual Convention and Exposition Savannah, GA Lindsay Barber Tel: 202-546-5722 Fax: 202-546-5726 information@agaviation.org
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agair mail graduates Here are our latest Eagle Vistas graduates, Yohei Shiratori and Andrew Asleson. Please let me know if you need any other information or format. Thank you so much for helping our students get started with a complimentary six month subscription of AgAir Update! Yohei is our first Japanese student. He has been working as a CFI in Redlands, California and also participates in aerobatic competitions. He plans to attend the NAAA convention in Louisville, Kentucky to make contact with California operators.
Andrew Asleson has been a loader for two years with Lynn Carlson (Carlson’s Ag Aviation Inc, Wendell, MN). These young men will be great ag pilots! We are so proud of them! Beverly Berry Eagle Vistas LLC Sebring, FL Beverly, We got it! Will be in the January edition. I wish the best of luck for these two aspiring ag-pilots.—Bill
wiping-the-end Australians prescribe in their CAR Part 137 duty time limits as: 14 hours per day 44 hours in 3 consecutive days 98 hours in 7 consecutive days Pilots must have an 8 or 10-hour rest period between duties depending how long the previous duty period was. Flight time limit is 170 hours in 28 consecutive days, or 1200 hours in 365 consecutive days All of the above is permitted provided the pilots assess themselves as being fit for work.
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characters How are you? Hope everything is well with you and your family. Mrs. Gina Hickmann, AgAir Update’s Brazilian representative, recently visited our ag-aviation companies here in Cachoeira do Sul and had the opportunity to take some photos of the pilots with their customized aircraft. See each pilot in front of his plane: Me, Mario Kampf with Leoncio drawing on my plane, my partner Eduardo Schroeder with the character Uncle Scrooge and Lucas Vargas Schwab, from Terra Aviacao Agricola with the famous Goofy. Now, the two companies, Terra Aviação Agrícola and SK Aviação Agrícola are working together in the same hangar.
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It is always good to receive an email from my longtime friends in Brazil, especially those in Cachoeira do Sul! Thank you for sending the photos of the aircraft with the decals. They are funny! Please give Eduardo and Lucas a big hug from their amigo in the United States. Only in Brazil, can a guy get away with a “wistful hug”. The next time I am in Cachoeira do Sul, Gina and I will be sure to come by the hangar for a fantastico churrascaria!—Bill
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naaa Wanted to say a big “THANK YOU” for the great way you promoted the NAAA! I think every operator and pilot would truly benefit to be a member. Harley Curless Astoria, IL Thanks Harley; We need the NAAA, but you and I already knew that.—Bill
20 years You now have both sets of “collectable” photos. The “vintage” was over 20 years ago. The current one, was completed one month ago!
Same subjects, same table, same Clancy’s Restaurant, same town; probably the same conversation. Thought this might make you smile. Come see us. Regards Les Clanton and Mark Gary Yazoo City, MS Hey Les; What great photos of two great guys, even if you are repeating your conversations like old men! One day, I plan on stopping by for the same meal we had that day 20 years ago. Do you happen to remember what it was? Bill
cool My five minutes of fame framed. Diane, our HR lady, had this done for me. Terry Humphrey Thrush Aircraft, Inc. Albany, GA That is really nice! Wow, makes the effort to turn articles into glossy flyers all the worthwhile. Please give Diane a hug for me. —Bill
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by Bill Lavender Nothing takes the place of horsepower when it comes to an agplane. The airstrip can be extended, weight can be removed and density altitude low, yet none will improve the performance of an aircraft as much as additional horsepower. It is no secret that with the 500-gallon ag-aircraft, there are times when the airstrip is too short, the density altitude too high, or the hopper is too full for the PT6A-34AG engine with those adverse conditions. A year ago, Cascade Aircraft Conversions in Garfield, Washington started working on an STC to address this issue with the AT-502 and AT-502B series Air Tractors; their answer is a power upgrade to a PT6A-41 or -42 engine with a 106” three-blade Avia propeller. The -41/-42 series PT6 engines develop 850 SHP up to 106°F outside air temperature. With the Avia propeller, the engine has an operating range of 1700-1900 RPM with a maximum 2000 RPM. This offers the operator an engine that can make its full potential horsepower rating almost any time of the day, anywhere; doing it relatively quietly. The first Cascade Aircraft Conversions’ Power Upgrade was installed on Roth Aerial Spraying, Inc.’s 1992 AT-502.
(L-R) Dave Roth, Scott Kinzer with Cascade Aircraft Conversions and Ron Troyer, pilot for Roth Aerial Spraying, with the Cascade AT-502 Power Upgrade PT6A-42 and Cascade Pressure Cowl. “The airplane gets to the field quicker. I have to pull back on the power lever and manage the power that I use,” says Roth Aerial Spraying’s Chief Pilot, Ron Troyer. Ron is a 27year ag-pilot, having flown for Roth Aerial Spraying since 1991.
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Roth Aerial is based in Milford, Nebraska and was formed in 1970 by brothers Dave and Jerrel Roth. Originally based in Friend, Nebraska, the company moved to its present day location a mile west of Milford in 1974. Roth Aerial operates three AT-502s, two with PT6A-34AGs and one with the Cascade Aircraft Conversions’ Power Upgrade PT6A-42, along with a C-188 Ag-Husky and a 510G Thrush. The company works from four airstrips in Nebraska and one in Kansas. The bulk of the flying is within 30 miles of these airstrips, with a 15-mile radius depicting a more typical operating area. Many fields are 1/4 sections (160 acres). The season starts in late April with July and August the peak months and concludes in September. Approximately half of Roth Aerial’s work is treating corn and the other half soybeans. The majority of the applications are at 2-5 GPA, with most at 2 GPA using CP flat fan nozzles. Roth Aerial had delivered one of its AT-502s to Cascade in Garfield, Washington for a spar cap replacement in the fall of
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2013. While there, Cascade explained it was working on a power upgrade STC. Roth Aerial’s 502 engine was reaching high-time. To Dave Roth, the power upgrade was a tempting offer and he decided to give it a try. Dave was already familiar with the Cascade Pressure Cowling and knew the company offered quality upgrades that worked. His experience with the pressure cowling resulted in lower ITTs. Like any ag-operator, Dave knew more performance translates into an increased safety margin and often times more profits. An 850 SHP engine on his 502 could do just that. The PT6A-41/-42 engines are current production model engines. The -42 is basically the same as the -41, except a later version. Typically, the engine is removed from a Beechcraft King Air B200. It has a proven history of being as bullet-proof as its little sister, the PT6A-34AG. Because the -42 is such a popular engine, parts availability and pricing are exceptionally good.
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Type: Dual spool, free shaft turboprop Inlet: Scroll type Compressor: Mixed flow: three stage axial, single stage centrifugal Burner: Annular, reverse flow Turbine: Dual spool, single stage axial gas producer turbine, single stage power turbine Exhaust: Side mounted, dual exit exhaust outlets Power Rating: 1,090 equivalent shaft horsepower at 2,200 rpm Mechanical Horsepower Rating: 850 horsepower Thrust Rating: 600 lbt Rated Torque Output: 2,600 lb/ft @ 2,200 rmp Torque Limit: 3,600 lb/ft Weight: 350 lbs Power/Weight: 3.1:1 Compression Ratio: 7:1 at 45,000 rpm Specific fuel Consumption: 69 lb/shp/hr
ITT limit. This climb was conducted from 1,500 MSL to 12,500 MSL. OATs started at 15°C and ended at -12°C. There was noted only a 1% drop in torque. During this test, a load bank was running in the hopper rinse tank area to duplicate a 250-amp draw on the starter-generator, that also created heat within the cowling of the aircraft. Both Cascade engineers and the test pilot believe the exceptionally cool operation of the engine is due to the Cascade Pressure Cowling. In another test, the aircraft departed from a paved runway with 500 gallons of water and a 220-pound pilot on board, a density altitude at 2,390 feet and a seven-knot wind down the runway; the aircraft broke ground and was flying before the 1,100foot mark.
The Cascade Power Upgrade comes with a newly designed instrument panel that is easier to access and pilot friendly. It includes the installation of the Electronics International MVP50T engine monitor. The MVP-50T indicates the -42 engine will burn 52-62 GPA, depending on the power setting while working. The engine is coupled to the 106”, three-blade Avia propeller that can develop up to 245 pounds of more thrust than the three-blade Hartzell prop for the -42 engine. The Avia prop has no AD notes against it. With its screw-in-to-hub blades, it is ideal for shipping.
The ag-aviation industry has some of the most technologically advanced equipment and the best aircraft in aviation to do its job. Even so, there is always someone or some company out to improve on the best, which there is always room for. According to Cascade’s Tom Welch, “The primary reason for the Cascade Power Upgrade engine conversion is performance that offers an increased margin of safety when most needed. By carrying larger loads, maintenance is reduced with less time on the airframe and engine. Its increased speed, allows the aircraft to expand its mission profile more profitably.”
Cascade’s testing of the AT-502 power upgrade with the Avia propeller and Cascade Pressure Cowl claims exceptional performance. Tests indicated at certified gross weight a 1,022 feet per minute climb rate from 9,500 MSL at 24°C OAT to 12,500 MSL at 15°C OAT versus the Air Tractor factory specs of 822 FPM. The Cascade Power Upgrade exceeded all factory certified gross weight climb tests at 6,000, 8,000 and 12,000 MSL.
The Cascade Power Upgrade engine conversion distributor network is; Cascade Aircraft Conversions in Garfield, Washington, Roth Aerial Spraying in Milford, Nebraska, MidContinent Aircraft Sales & Service in Hayti, Missouri, Johnston Aircraft Service in Tulare, California and Orsmond Aviation in Bethlehem, South Africa.
Tests showed only a slight increase in ITT. In one test, the ITT increased by only 26°C, from 672°C to 698°C with 800°C the
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What can happen if an applicator is behind? by Alan McCracken mccracken.alan@gmail.com He will invariably cut the spray volume to enable him to increase his work rate acres/hour. Sounds like a great solution for both the applicator and the farmer. It can be a perfect solution if conducted in a professional manner, however it is advisable to be careful to avoid potential problems. Is it possible for an applicator to reduce spray volumes and obtain a positive effect, if it was calibrated and flight tested for a spray volume of two gallons per acre (GPA) with a fungicide for example? The answer is a very clear yes, if done correctly. Reduced spray volumes can be achieved in various manners. Reduce flow rate per minute: It is very easy to reduce the flow rate and hence lower the volume per acre.
Increase swath width: This can inevitably result in “streaking”. Many pilots even admit that it is normal to see streaking, especially so when fungicides or herbicides are applied. In my view this should never happen, or at least very rarely. I personally believe that when an aircraft is correctly calibrated and operated with a crosswind, there should be no streaking. Streaking is likely to be more severe when flying back to back with wind direction parallel to line of flight. Flying higher will enable the swath width to widen taking advantage of a cross wind. This can work to some extent when working with low volumes and small droplets, however it will also increase the potential risk for drift losses. This could be severe when spraying water based solutions under conditions of high temperature and low relative humidity. The spray will suffer severe evaporation loss. In addition when flying high, crop penetration will be reduced because the air turbulence will not move the leaves of the crop.
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Product labels: The spray volumes on the product labels vary greatly from one country to another, even for the same crop, even though very low volumes have proven to be greatly superior in some regions under conditions of high pest/disease pressure. However, this is another issue that needs to be addressed in combination with precise field trials. Negative effects: If a pilot simply reduces spray pressure to reduce flow rate, this can have serious negative effects such as inferior crop coverage as a consequence of an increase in droplet size. It is critical to remember that smaller droplets result in superior crop penetration.
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When the droplet size is increased, this results in less crop penetration and a dramatic reduction in effectiveness of “contact acting” products such as miticides, a number of fungicides and of course the pyrethroid family of insecticides. Positive effects: Lowering spray volumes can result in some very positive effects if conducted in a scientific manner. Therefore, I would like to address how to reduce spray volume and obtain a consistent positive effect. Having worked worldwide with all types of products on just about every crop on this great planet, field experience has proven that when done correctly all products work better when applied with less water provided that attention is paid to uniform droplet size.
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Nozzles: How to reduce flow? Most pilots resort to the simplest means available, reducing the spray pressure, thereby reducing the flow rate. A 20% reduction in pressure will result in approximately 10% reduction in flow and hence less volume/acre. • If the aircraft is fitted with hydraulic cone nozzles, a reduction of 20% in spray pressure and flow rate will result in a significant increase in droplet size. This will result in reduced penetration of the foliage and possibly inadequate coverage. With flat fan, I recommend adjusting the angle to 90 degrees down for greater shear to ensure adequate breakup of the larger droplets.
With some chemical products and/or specific mixtures, any reduction in water volume can produce very significant benefits in terms of superior results, even with a reduction in potential drift. A good example is with glyphosate herbicide which has a
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If the pilot decides to reduce volumes, it is preferable to do so by selecting a smaller sized nozzle [orifice size] which will also cause a reduction in droplet size and consequently more droplets and improved coverage and crop penetration when using lower volumes. Electrostatics: Most operators of this equipment currently apply one gallon/ acre utilizing a large number of nozzles with high pressures. If the operator were to reduce the spray volume by reducing the pressure, this could be quite dramatic and result in failure since such a change would result in increased droplet sizes, as with conventional nozzles. However with electrostatic systems, the effect would be more severe since larger sized droplets would carry a potentially lower charge than smaller droplets. If the operator decides to lower his spray volume, the best option would be to install smaller sized nozzles rather than to reduce spray pressures. Rotary Atomizers:Â With conventional wind driven rotary atomizers, if the flow rate is reduced, the atomizers will increase rotational speed and consequently reduce the drop size slightly resulting in a larger number of smaller droplets and improved coverage with any reduction in spray volumes. Characteristics of the chemical products:
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high density and also low volatility. Field experience in South America has proven less drift with low volumes than with high spray volumes taking advantage of the heavier non volatile droplets. There is a reduction in “off-target” drift if applying products such as glyphosate [high density and low volatility] or with mixtures of several products such as foliar fertilizers. This is especially true when spraying under conditions of high temperatures and low humidity and has been proven successful with
high temperatures up to 45˚C combined with 20% relative humidity. This can be easily checked in the field using mirrors at the base of the crop. I would like to wish every pilot the courage to experiment and to improve the quality of application in the process. The applicator should consider charging the farmer more for low volume than high volume, since the technique requires more skill and better equipment to do the application correctly.
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Women in ag aviation Bethany Root - Missouri During this time, July 2013, Bethany had a chance encounter with a friend from her motorcycle shop days that happened to run the Leavenworth Airport in Kansas. He arranged for her to take a ride in a Stearman. From that moment, she fell in love with flying. Bethany lost her teaching job and moved to Kansas to learn to fly. She soloed on November 22, 2013 and 41 days later had her private certificate.
Bethany Root has completed her first season in a Cessna 188 Ag Truck by Graham Lavender The second installment in AgAir Update’s feature on Women in Ag Aviation takes us to Floyd McElwain Sprayers based in the west-central portion of Missouri. There, Bethany Root has completed her first season in a Cessna 188 Ag Truck. Bethany is originally from Warren, Ohio. After high school, She and a friend moved to Indianapolis, Indiana and opened a motorcycle shop. The shop
built custom motorcycles, also known as “choppers”. When the shop had closed down, Bethany decided to attend college for a degree in history. She volunteered with the “America Reads - America Counts” literacy project and worked extensively with the school’s special education program. When the program was dropped, Bethany signed on at a charter school as a special education coordinator.
During breakfast one morning, Bethany met Floyd McElwain. Having discovered ag aviation during her training, Bethany was determined to become part of the industry. After talking with Floyd, Bethany convinced him to hire her as one of the ground crew. Floyd McElwain Sprayers operates two AT-502s, a C-188 Ag-Wagon and C-188 Ag-Truck.
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Floyd was so impressed with Bethany’s flying skills and hard work on the ground, he promised he would mentor her for her first ag seat if she would get her
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Bethany finished her first season in September 2014 after logging 250 hours of seeding in 2.5 months. Much of the seeding was test strips for growers in eastern Kansas and western Missouri. Bethany plans on returning to Floyd McElwain Sprayers for the 2015 season, this time flying in the Ag-Truck. She says she has never asked a question where they made her feel out of place and there is no competitiveness amongst the other pilots. She currently is flying as a contracted corporate pilot during the off season. Bethany loves working for Floyd and with the pilots, Floyd’s son Russel , grandson Kyle McElwain and Gabe, all of whom she calls great mentors.
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Granular dual motor flow controller Editor’s Note: Have you ever watched the television program, “How do they do it?” The following article written by Lai Nguyen of AG-NAV, Inc. explains in detail “how they did it” with AG-NAV’s involvement in the Lee County Mosquito Control Division’s rotary granular applicator’s design and development. by Alexey Nikolaev and Lai Nguyen, P.Eng. – AG-NAV Inc. Many products developed by AG-NAV came from pilot’s and operator’s ideas. It sounds like both pilots and AG-NAV are in good harmony and relationship. Pilots contributed ideas and AG-NAV responded with a new or improved
product. This is true for the development of the new flow controller for granular applicators. In 2012 Gene Sutton, the Chief Pilot of Lee County Mosquito Control District (LCMCD), Florida, had an idea about using a rotary impeller to measure and regulate the rate of granular material dispersal. Excited about this idea, Gene bought an impeller, a small DC motor and built a case for a whole system. He then demonstrated it at the Florida Mosquito Control Association Fly-In Short Course held at LCMCD. That was really convincing for AG-NAV to do something. Since then AG-NAV has
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Figure 1. Rotary Metering Gate Prototype built by LCMCD
2013 for testing in real flight. Each controller would control one motor and regulate the flow of material in one tank. To make the test flight successful, LCMCD had to install 2 flow controllers to the Isolair Broadcaster granular applicators on a helicopter, one on each side. Both controllers communicated with the Guia via a comport. Next we had to find how to convert motor speed (RPM) into spread rate (Lbs/acre). The calibration process was complicated. Gene used the Guia Training to make a
new area with the AB line which covered one acre when sprayed. He adjusted the aircraft speed so that the motor would run at 50 RPM. Now he let the material flow through the impeller when spraying a line. He recorded the spread time and material weight released each time. From the data, we calculated how much material each impeller turn put out. This was called the calibration value in Lbs per turn or revolution. Since the two flow systems were identical, Gene calibrated one system and used the calibration value for both. The test results showed that the system worked well at 50 RPM with error around 5%, however the error increased to 8% when RPM changed either lower or higher. At high speed greater than 100 RPM, the error reached 30%. Flight data also showed that even though the same impellers, same type of motors, same housing, same material, same application rate were used, the amounts of material released from the tanks were different. The difference was up to 30% for a full load. Moreover the controllers did not work well at speeds lower than
Figure 2. Controller Box and Granular Dispensers Designed by AG-NAV
30 RPM. The conclusion was that the relationship between RPM and spread rate was nonlinear. Each system must have its own calibration curve. And there was still a lot of room for accuracy improvement. Thanks to LCMCD, more flights were made to get the data for analysis. Gene while flying the helicopter and testing
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Below is the chart showing a bench test with raw RPM captured at 1ms.
The stability and control speed are optimized. The Speed Chart below shows how a motor is started and regulated when spray is turned on. Data shows that the target RPM is met within 100 msecs.
Chart 1: Motor Speed Test at 50 RPM Chart 2: Overshoot at Target 50 RPM when Spray On
the controller, made good observations and gave feedback to AG-NAV after each change in either hardware or software. There were lots of things to consider: Type of motor, gear, encoder, material for impeller, shape of impeller, housing, how material fed to impeller, etc…
AG-NAV’s engineering team continuously improved the hardware, controlling algorithm and application software to get the flow controller to achieve the desired performance which was at least a 97% accuracy and meeting the target rate within one second. To help ease installation and reduce cost, two controllers were
combined into one to control the motors for both tanks. The new rotary metering system, which includes a shaft, a gear and an RPM encoder, outputs up to 10,000 pulses per revolution compared to 1,200 pulses/ rev in the first prototype. This allows the controller to precisely regulate the motor speed from 1 to 180 RPM. A
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Chart 3: Motor Speed Regulation along a Spray Line Chart 4: Real Flight Spray Data
wide range of application rates can be handled effectively. Circuitry and PID algorithm were further improved to get the best accuracy and control speed. Application software was modified to simplify the calibration process and fine tune the calibration values at current RPM during flight.
When AG-NAV was satisfied with the second design, the prototype was shipped to LCMCD in August 2014 for testing. The performance was excellent right from the first test flight. Calibration curves were more consistent for both motors. After a small adjustment of calibration, in subsequent
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We never expect everything to be going smooth and right all the times in real life. In one spray mission, while everything was running well, Gene got a message on the Guia display: “Check Motor 1”. Looking at tank 1 via a side mirror, he found that the motor 1 stopped while motor 2 was OK. Suspecting a problem, Gene landed and found that the blower used to blow the granules out of tank 1 did not work. This caused material to accumulate, jamming the motor. Fortunately the controller was developed with the protection circuitry and intelligence. If a motor is jammed, the controller will shut off the motor to avoid damages. Beside the overload dump, over voltage and over current protections, tank empty can be detected as well. In this case, a warning will be shown to alert the operator. The location of where the tank was empty will be marked for continuing the application in the next flight. According to LCMCD, the biggest advantage of the granular flow
controller is the ability to change products in the field without manual recalibration. All materials to be applied can be calibrated with the flow controller ahead of time. The calibration curves are saved to a file in the Guia. When changing material, the pilot just selects one of the preset calibrations. Without the controller, the pilot will have to fly back to the base to have the granular applicator calibrated for the different applied granule. Since the pilot may apply a few different materials in a day, this recalibration takes lots of extra time. When one gate opening is set for a certain speed, the pilot will have to maintain the same speed to spread at the right rate. Also, even though the pilot can maintain the same spray speed, gravity will make the actual application rate different depending on the level of material in tank. The granular flow controller will solve these problems. So far all test and real mission results prove the controller to be efficient and accurate; therefore delivering the right application rate even at various speeds. Our durable,
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Acknowledgements: • Lee County Mosquito Control District for their courtesy to use the pictures of their rotary metering systems and information. Their contributions to the development of the granular flow controller are greatly appreciated. • Gene Sutton, Chief Pilot of LCMCD for help in testing the granular flow controller. His ideas and feedbacks greatly improved the development of the granular flow controller. • Isolair for donating a fiberglass tank for building a test bench.
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10 Significant events from 2014 The year 2014 may be in the past, but it is one NAAA will not soon forget. From MET towers and UAVs, to worker protection, pollinator and pesticide spray drift proposals, to NTSB’s investigative report on the agricultural aviation industry, 2014 proved to be the association’s busiest year in recent memory. Here are 10 significant things that filled NAAA’s plate in 2014. 1. NAAA Comments on UAV Exemption Petitions: NAAA filed comments with the FAA on several UAV exemption petitions in 2014, emphasizing the safety risks UAVs pose to low-level manned aircraft. For instance, NAAA commented on Trimble’s petition for exemption to fly a small UAV commercially for precision agriculture and Yamaha’s petition requesting exemptions from multiple Federal Aviation Regulations to fly its 141-pound RMAX UAV for small-scale aerial application. Of particular concern to NAAA was the fact that Yamaha was requesting a blanket exemption from all of 14 CFR Part 137— Agricultural Aircraft Operations. NAAA’s comments focused on the concerns to manned aircraft related to identifying the whereabouts of UAVs and UAV operators’ credentials. NAAA also commented on petitions filed by Astraeus Aerial for aerial filming and by Amazon to use unmanned aircraft systems to deliver packages. All told, NAAA commented on nearly 60 UAV petitions for exemption from Federal Aviation Regulations in 2014. 2. NAAA Discusses UAV Concerns with White House Agency Representatives: In November, NAAA staff and Government Relations Chairman Brian Rau met with representatives from the White House’s Office of Management and Budget, the National Security Council, the Office of Science and Technology Policy, the FAA and the Department of Transportation to share ag aviators’ concerns regarding the small UAV rule under review at OMB. The agency representatives were receptive to ag aviators’ concerns with regards to aviation safety, and asked several questions about NAAA’s proposed solutions to mitigate the danger UAVs present to low-level airspace users. This was one of many meetings NAAA has taken with federal agencies responsible for UAV rule development in an ongoing effort to ensure a safe low-level operating environment for aerial applicators. NAAA pressed for strobes, pilot license credentials and identification/tracking systems for UAVs operating in lowlevel airspace.
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3. NTSB Releases Accident Report on Ag Aviation Industry: Last May, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) released a Special Investigative Report (SIR) addressing agricultural aircraft accidents that occurred in 2013, and raised concerns about pilot work and sleep schedules, pilot training and experience and aircraft maintenance. The NTSB released the report along with safety recommendations to the FAA and NAAREF aimed at improving pilot safety within the agricultural aviation industry. In August, NAAREF responded to the NTSB’s recommendations. NAAA and NAAREF agreed to use their educational programs and communications resources to make the entire agricultural aviation industry aware of these important issues. The topics highlighted in the SIR will be incorporated into the PAASS Program, convention safety programs and safety articles in Agricultural Aviation, the NAAA eNewsletter and NAAREF’s Fly Safe bulletins. NAAA and NAAREF also have been engaged in correspondence with the FAA to work with the agency on disseminating agricultural aircraft operationsspecific guidance on fatigue management strategies; risk assessment and mitigation strategies; aircraft inspection and maintenance quality assurance programs; and guidance covering the part 137 knowledge and skills requirement. These joint projects will be implemented in the near future. This is another testament to the PAASS Program and other NAAREF programs that through education and professionalism we can keep government regulations at bay. It’s also a shot across the bow warning us if we don’t take care of ourselves by getting proper sleep and nutrition during the flying season we may face duty time limits. 4. NAAA Publishes Professional Operating Standards: NAAA and NAAREF released a new handbook called the NAAA Professional Operating Guidelines (POG) last spring. The booklet provides suggested professional methods for performing aerial application activities. It replaces a previous version published at the turn of the millennium and covers a host of new issues that have either arisen or changed markedly in the past 15 years, such as issues related to ag aviation security, ownership of GPS mapping information and NPDES Pesticide General Permits. The first printing of the new Professional Operating Guidelines was sent to all NAAA members. Additional copies were subsequently mailed to non-member operators and pilots. By following the suggestions outlined in the NAAA
Professional Operating Guidelines, operators and pilots will make aerial application a safer, more secure and more environmentally friendly industry. This is truly an A-Z guide on the basics of operating a professional aerial application operation. 5. NAAA Sends MET Tower Warning Letters: Last January, NAAA sent letters to the American Wind Energy Association and dozens of U.S. meteorological evaluation tower (MET) manufacturers warning them that ignoring an FAA Advisory Circular (AC) providing guidance on the marking of METs and other government warnings on the risks posed by unmarked METs would very likely result in legal liability for tower entities in the event of an accident resulting from an improperly marked tower. NAAA also made draft letters available to aerial applicators to send to tower entities. The sample letters prompt those responsible for erecting unmarked towers in an applicator’s area to abide by FAA AC 70-7460-1 and existing state law to ensure the safety of low-level aviators. 6. Milestone Settlement Awards Millions in Damages for Fatal MET Tower Collision: In September, a group of defendants representing tower manufacturing, wind energy, land-owning and farming interests agreed to pay $6.7 million to the family of agricultural aviator Steve Allen to settle a wrongful death action brought against the tower entities for failing to mark an unmarked meteorological evaluation tower (MET) or make Allen aware of its location prior to his fatal collision with the tower in 2011. The Sept. 3 settlement puts tower entities on notice of their duty to take safeguards to protect low-level aviators from towers erected in agricultural areas. NAAA and NAAREF were in consultation with Mrs. Allen’s attorneys, providing information and expert witness suggestions. NAAA also sent a news release about this milestone court settlement to agriculture, tower and aviation interests to spread the word about the real liability wind energy companies, tower entities, landowners and farmers face for leaving towers unmarked. 7. NAAA Submits Comments on EPA’s Spray Drift Risk Assessment Proposal: In April, NAAA submitted comments on the EPA’s spray drift risk assessment proposal. Many experts in the aerial application industry consider the agency’s “Draft Guidance Documents for Evaluating Pesticide Spray Drift” to be the single most important policy issue facing the industry today. The draft documents describe how spray drift will be evaluated by the EPA for ecological and human health risk assessments, but the assessments in their drafted form grossly overestimate the amount of aerially applied off-target drift. As a result, it will likely result in large buffers and/or severe application restrictions. NAAA urged the EPA to consider a multitude of aerial application technologies and techniques commonly used today that markedly reduce off-target drift. Data is peppered throughout the comments supporting both the common use of these technologies in the industry along with evidence showing that they do significantly mitigate drift.
(WPS). In the comments, NAAA raised concerns about the many unnecessary and burdensome provisions EPA proposed. NAAA also noted that the proposal does not take into account the current WPS’s ability to protect workers and commonplace aerial application industry technology, techniques and practices utilized to protect farm workers and handlers. The biggest concern proposed by EPA’s WPS revisions would require a 100foot aerial entry restriction area around fields at the time of application regardless of wind direction. NAAA issued several grassroots alerts encouraging members to submit comments on the WPS proposal as well. 9. NAAA Submits Pollinator Comments: NAAA submitted comments in November to a federal task force investigating and working on policy solutions to address the decline of pollinators such as honey bees. NAAA urged the task force to use sound science in constructing any policy solutions to this issue and provided numerous examples of professionalism, and modern technologies and techniques used by the aerial application industry to ensure targeted application of crop protection products and environmental stewardship. NAAA’s comments to the task force addressed the importance of aerial application to crop production in the U.S. and stated “how agricultural aircraft are equipped with a number of devices to ensure spray is not unintentionally released outside of the target area.” President Obama established a Pollinator Health Task Force earlier last year, directing EPA, USDA and 14 other federal agencies to take immediate steps to support pollinators. 10. Congress Expresses Support for USDA-ARS: During farm bill negotiations, Congress reiterated its support for the USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) by proclaiming “the importance of the aerial application of pest control tools” and declaring, “Research for aerial application serves the public interest as a vital tool for the future.” Similar language was also included in the U.S. House and Senate Appropriations Committees’ Fiscal Year 2015 agriculture appropriations bills, which ultimately passed Congress and was signed by the president. Since 2002, NAAA has been successful in lobbying the government for an additional $$7,112,500 in federal funding for aerial application research. These are 10 areas of many where NAAA is working on behalf of the aerial application industry. The association has provided the industry fuel tax savings; increased the amount of federal research funds; and worked to ensure new, effective pesticides get an aerial label or older ones retain their aerial labels without unnecessary and burdensome restrictions. The list is long, not to mention our communication, educational and networking services designed to enhance your bottom line. If you are not an NAAA member please join today at www.agaviation.org or call us at 202-546-5722.
8. NAAA Comments on EPA’s Proposed Worker Protection Standard: Last summer NAAA submitted comments on the EPA’s proposed revisions to its Worker Protection Standards
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The throne room of God in Heaven “After these things I looked, and behold, a door standing open in heaven” (Revelation 4:1a). After what things? After the glorious vision of Jesus Christ in chapter one, and Jesus Christ’s revealing His letters to the seven churches in Asia (modern day Turkey) in chapters 2 and 3. These seven churches represent the characteristics of Jesus’ church, good and bad, from the beginning of Jesus’ church in Acts 2 until it is taken in
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Mid Continent by Bill Lavender The Fourth Annual AgAir Update Excursion began on Saturday, July 8, 1995. Graham and I make this excursion every year to a different section of the United States, visiting with ag operators and ag aviation suppliers. We traveled by C-182 from Georgia to New Mexico the first year, by Amtrak through the Carolina’s over to the Eastern shore the second year and last year by rental car throughout the Pacific Northwest. This year’s trek was in the Citabria from Georgia northwest to Missouri, northward to Illinois, then farther north bound to Michigan. It was an exciting, fun-filled week of adventure
stopping over with many friends throughout the central states. Our first unofficial stop was a couple of nights in Little Rock to visit with Mac Hogan of Air Tech Coatings. We weren’t there to do a story, but to get Mac to help us install his leading edge Slip Tape on our Citabria. We spent Sunday afternoon talking about ag aviation and Slip Tape. This TeflonTM-type material adheres to the leading edges of an aircraft’s wings, struts, and vertical and horizontal stabilizers. It was interesting to watch Mac work with the tape. If you have
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(L-R) Billy Jewel, shop supervisor and Brian Dennis, maintenance director, take a minute from their busy schedules. While Norma Miller, marketing administrator, catches the phone at the reception desk. An Iowan, Dick graduated from Iowa State University with a bachelor of science degree in agriculture. He served in World War II stationed in the South Pacific flying P-38 (F-5) high altitude reconnaissance aircraft. His P-38 would fly 7 to 8 hour missions taking pictures of bomb targets in Japan. Dick began his ag aviation career nearly 50 years ago working for Don Pratt of Kansas. In 1949 he formed Mid-Continent’s
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(L-R) Stephanie Watkins, broker Sharon Keen and Laura Tarrett head up the insurance division, while executive vice president Larry Cookemboo approaches Dick Reade in the administrative offices of Mid-Continent Aircraft Corporation. Juan Phillips, Latin American sales, is phoning to South America.
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Mid-Continent didn’t stop its development program with master loading machines. In the late 1970s the company bought from an Iowa company the manufacturing rights to a machine that could empty and crush multi-size metal pesticide cans. Through extensive marketing this machine became known to the ag aviation industry as “Captain Crunch”. Able to comply with strict closed system laws, “Captain Crunch” filled the closed system loading needs of aerial applicators nationwide. More recently, with the advent of stringent regulatory requirements regarding washing out aircraft hoppers and booms, Mid-Continent, through its FAA Repair Station #DFQR172D, developed FIHRST, Field Installed Hopper Rinse SystemTank. FIHRST is a 40-gallon tank mounted to the firewall of larger ag craft or a chemical resistant 25-gallon bladder for smaller aircraft, incorporating a pump that rinses water into the hopper during flight for dispersal over the field, eliminating ground contamination and return rinseout flights.
turns learning flying techniques from our master Stearman pilot, Dick Reade. The sky over Mid-Continent was filled with the noise of that P&W R-985 while Dick demonstrated various aerobatic maneuvers, including spins, loops, slow rolls and snap rolls. The flight came to an end after several passes over a Missouri cotton field, reminiscent of the early years, in the capable hands of a real ag aviator. The life of Dick Reade is more than Stearman ag pilot turned ag plane salesman and support equipment designer and supplier. Most notably to this industry are the efforts of this man, along with others like him, that eventually led to the formation of today’s National Agricultural Aviation Association.
Over the years changes within the industry brought more innovation from the hangars of Mid-Continent. Many of the ag operators were trading in their tired Stearmans for the more modern Ag-Cats. The ramp and storage hangars were filling with Stearmans and Stearman parts. In 1967 Mid-Continent Maintenance Division (MCMD) began restoring these accumulating Stearmans. The aircraft were completely restored to better-than-new condition. The first one sold for $6,750. Now these Stearmans sell for over $120,000! How many old-timers have bought new Stearmans for less than a $1,000? During our visit at MidContinent, Graham and I had the distinct pleasure and good fortune to take a ride in an MCMD Stearman. Dick bought it back from an operator who had recorded less than 300 hours on the tach in the last 15 years. Graham went first. We took
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The story goes that in 1967 Dick Reade and A.T. Morgan were at the DuPont Circle Hotel in Washington, DC discussing problems ag pilots were experiencing with the National Aviation Trades Association. They didn’t feel they were getting fair representation. They wanted their own separate ag aviation division within NATA. The association wouldn’t permit it, so the ag pilots broke away and formed their own association, the NAAA. Dick Reade was named its first president. The new association brought together the individual state organizations that were already in existence. Farrell Higbee was hired as executive director and the first national convention was held in Dallas, Texas with 300-400 attendees and 30-40 booths. Dick Reade served as president of NAAA in 1968. He has presided as president of the Missouri association. He serves as
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Graham Lavender snaps down head gear before aerobatic flight with Dick Reade in MCMD Stearman. a foundation board member of the Jim Buck Ross Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry/National Agricultural Aviation Museum. Dick has been recognized on at least four occasions internationally by his peers. First in 1967 as the first recipient of the “Agrinaut” award, in 1979 for the William O. Marsh Safety Award, in 1991 recipient of the Falcon Club pin and in 1992 was inducted into the National Agricultural Aviation Hall of Fame by the NAAHOF board of directors. The company, Mid-Continent Aircraft Corporation, also received the “Agrinaut” award in 1987. Dick Reade told AAU, “I retired from a full-time ag seat in the mid-1980’s. I still do a ‘field or two’ just to keep my hand in it.” Mid-Continent keeps its ‘hands’ in the ag business operating
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The brain bucket You’ve heard that ag pilots are a hard headed bunch. I’m sure there are legendary stories of just how hard some pilot’s heads really are. I know a few myself. All that is figurative speech, of course. Truthfully, an ag pilot’s skull is just as fragile as anybody else’s. Believe it or not. Protecting your brain housing is a responsibility that carries the ultimate of consequences. An ag pilot’s helmet is one piece of equipment that should never be taken for granted or skimped on.
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task. An ill-fitting helmet can be as dangerous as wearing no helmet at all. The fit can be modified with foam pads made for the purpose, new ear cup seals, wiring repaired or replaced if necessary. However, he needs to set his sights and his savings account on purchasing a new, custom fit helmet as soon as possible. This is one of those areas where a senior pilot or operator can lend his advice and maybe help with a bit of guidance to the new guy. My first year I wore a used helmet that was too big. I stuffed shop towels behind the ear cups to make it fit better. It
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price of a new one, but paid twice as much in headaches and aggravation. There are a few different brands on the market and I’m sure as heck not about to try to say one is better than the other. It is all up to the individual pilot’s preference. Fit and finish are important. You can have a Top Gun paint job on it, but it won’t do you any good if the communications package or the visor doesn’t work properly. Hot spots rubbing knots on your head make long days even longer. Imagine getting a nuggey all day. A helmet that doesn’t fit right increases fatigue and is a
distraction. Concentration needs to be on the job at hand, not the pain in your head.
You don’t have to look far to find a pilot who’s helmet and visor saved him from the impact of having a large bird coming through the windshield.
Weight is another issue to consider. A couple of ounces doesn’t sound like much until you’ve been carrying it around on your head all day or night. Consider the neck movements you make on a typical day of flying, then consider the pressures, a little ‘G’ force here and there, landings, takeoffs, etc.
Your neck gets quite a workout. The less it needs to haul around the better. You don’t have to look far to find a pilot who’s helmet and visor saved him from the impact of having a large bird coming through the windshield. I had a big, flying ‘something’ smash my windshield once while flying at night. It didn’t penetrate, but I recall feeling the tiny pieces of glass hitting my face. I wasn’t using my visor. I was very fortunate that those little pieces of glass didn’t enter my eyes. That would have been a dicey landing indeed and could have ended my career. I still don’t use a visor at night because of light reflection, I do wear eye glasses at night with ballistic lenses installed in them. It cost more, but the feeling of getting my face peppered with glass fragments made the added cost quite affordable. I know there are some pilots who do not wear a helmet for one reason or another. That is their choice. One pilot explained, “A crash helmet is only for those who intend to crash.” Chalk that one up as
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Spray system maintenance The number-one objective should be to remove all residues on the inside and out. Pilots should take responsibility for this job,
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Storage Long-term exposure to pesticide residues can deteriorate spraying system parts, paint and electrical connections; as well as possibly damaging sensitive crops the next spraying season. Protect your aircraft’s spray system by storing according to manufacturer recommendations. If possible, applicators should store the aircraft in a sheltered location away from liquid and dry
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Announcing the SmartLabel pilot program In an effort to make pesticide label information easier to find and the approval of pesticide labels more efficient, EPA is working with pesticide registrants to pilot an electronic label system. As part of the SmartLabel pilot, nine pesticide registrants will be developing and submitting pesticide labels to EPA through a fully electronic system instead of as paper or PDF files. One of the goals of the SmartLabel system is to make label information more quickly available to the public in an easily searchable format. As a fully electronic system, SmartLabel will make the label approval process more efficient by creating standardized label sections for all pesticide labels. The system will also make it easier to compare previous label
versions without losing the necessary flexibility to make a label appropriate for each product. Participants in the voluntary SmartLabel pilot are: • Bayer CropScience • Clorox • Dow AgroSciences • EcoLab • Marrone Bio • Reckitt Benckiser • SePRO • Syngenta • United Industries Corporation
that conform to the SmartLabel specifications. EPA is making the documents used in the pilot available online. Interested stakeholders are encouraged to comment on these documents. At the end of the pilot, EPA hopes to implement a voluntary SmartLabel system for all registrants. For more information on the SmartLabel pilot, visit www2.epa.gov/pesticideregistration/pesticide-smartlabel-pilot.
The pilot is expected to last about 6 months. Participating registrants will test a number of pesticide product labels
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The Kimmels have you covered by Bill Lavender Are you an ag-operator who wants to mentor a pilot to become an ag-pilot? Maybe that person is a relative, or someone who has worked for you and their trustworthiness and abilities are such you believe that person would make a good ag-pilot. You also know that one of the hurdles in becoming an ag-pilot is obtaining insurance for flight, as well as for chemical liability applications. Ag-aviation insurance underwriters are very careful about insuring a zero ag-time pilot. Here’s where Kimmel Aviation Insurance of Greenwood, Mississippi has carved out a niche that may be able to help you.
In recent years, Kimmel Aviation Insurance has addressed the growing challenge of zero ag-time pilots acquiring insurance. The company has been able to insure over 30 ag-pilots with zero ag-time into turbine-powered aircraft. It has been able to place several hundred zero time ag-pilots in all types of ag aircraft other than the turbine-powered ones.
Dorothy Kimmel founded Kimmel Underwriters in 1972. She was part of Kimmel Aviation located on the Greenwood-LeFlore airport, who was Cessna C-188 and Ag-Cat dealers. When the aircraft were sold, Dorothy would make the necessary arrangements for insurance. In 1979, Dorothy incorporated Kimmel Aviation Insurance, Inc. Today, the company has nine employees, including herself and son, Frank Kimmel. The company offers a broad range of aviation insurances, both for general aviation and ag-aviation.
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Dorothy Kimmel has dedicated her entire adult life to aviation; the last 42 years offering insurance to ag-pilots. She regards her clients as family. A licensed pilot since 1975, she took a sideline business and built it into one of the most respected aviation insurance agencies in the Southeast and one of the largest ag-aviation insurance companies in the world.
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After growing up in the ag-aviation business, Frank Kimmel earned a degree in economics from Oklahoma State University. He spent the next 10 years at various flying jobs around the world, including ag-flying, logging over 14,000 hours with an ATP rating with type ratings in the F4U Corsair and Lockheed T-33 jet. In 1998, he was awarded the John Robert Horne Safety Award by the National Agricultural Aviation Association and in 2008 they honored him with the Allied Industry Distinguished Service Award. In that same year, the Arkansas Agricultural Aviation Association awarded him the Allied Industry Person of the Year. Frank is an active member of the Aviation Insurance Association (AIA). He served for six years on AIA’s Education Committee, then as its chairman. In 2003, AIA members elected him to represent them on the AIA Board of Directors. Frank later became AiA’s president for 2011-2013.
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“The reputation and risk factor of the operator is more important to know than the risk of insuring the new ag-pilot,” explains Frank. Underwriters expect the operator to follow a specific syllabus that helps bring the pilot up to speed, especially in the turbine-powered aircraft. Underwriters won’t insure a hull for over $400,000. The premium will be $4,000-$5,000 more and the deductible will be 10% versus the typical 5%. Underwriters want the operator to share in the risk. Underwriters like to see pilots completely familiarize themselves with at least 10 hours of flight time in the aircraft, before learning the GPS or hauling water to experience the aircraft in a loaded configuration. First jobs are typically flying on dry fertilizer where the aircraft does not operate as close to the ground and obstacles. Usually, the first year no herbicide work is allowed and in Mississippi, the new ag-pilot cannot apply glyphosate until after 500 hours of ag-time are logged.
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sarah clark's syllabus to qualify for AT-502 insurance Kimmel Aviation Insurance has been able to write insurance for over 30 zero ag time pilots by using a structured training syllabus for the mentoring operator to use. The following items are taken from the syllabus used by Mark Kimmel and Mark Gary to mentor Sarah Clark who was featured in the December edition of AgAir Update. Sarah was able to successfully complete the training syllabus and was insured in an AT-502B Air Tractor with zero ag-aircraft time logged.
hours in their AT-502, but flights in a dual cockpit ag aircraft for 10 hours and a minimum of 10 landings in a T-6 were done at their expense. The mentors’ insurance premium was increased by several thousand dollars, as well as an increase in the deductible and limited hull coverage. Sarah completed safely over 200 hours of ag flying in the AT-502B in her first season.
First and foremost, Sarah had to be properly licensed with the FAA. She had logged over 1,600 hours in a variety of tailwheel aircraft. She was very active in aviation. The training syllabus was made up of two stages; Stage 1 Ground Training and Stage 2 Flight Training. Stage 1 Ground Training was divided into seven phases; 1. Completion of Mississippi Department of Agriculture licenses for aerial application; 2. Attend MsAAA continuing education programs; 3. Log turbine operations training; 4. Trained in AT-502 operations; 5. Trained in company operations; 6. Trained in SATLOC GPS use and 7. Have an understanding of the local environment. Each of the seven phases were subdivided into several detail categories. Stage 2 Flight Training was made up of five phases; 1. A minimum of 10 hours inflight aerial applications in a dual cockpit ag-plane; 2. Heavy tailwheel training in a T-6; 3. A minimum of 10 hours familiarization flights in the AT-502B; 4. A minimum of 10 hours in AT-502 ag-flying procedures with water near airport; 5. A minimum of 10 hours of AT-502 ag-flying procedures with water over a field. The commitment of the mentors was extensive. Not only did they have Sarah fly over 30 non-productive
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I realize a mediocre student may, in time and with patience, practice and persistence, turn out to be a good ag pilot. That is my prayer for them, but if they were to have a serious accident after leaving here, my conscience would tear me up. Now back to the beginning - I just love it when I get a really talented student, but only when they are mature enough to keep safety foremost in mind and not get too close to the edge of the envelope.
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completely loaded with dry fertilizer material and the takeoff weight was 7,918.83 pounds (lbs); the airplane's maximum gross weight was 8,000 lbs. After the fertilizer was loaded he attempted to depart to the west. The pilot advanced the throttle and continued down the runway. The airplane got onto the "step" and then began to climb when he felt the airplane decelerate. The airplane was no longer able to maintain a climb; the pilot lost control of the airplane and it cartwheeled into a field straight ahead where it came to rest upright. The empennage separated from the rear fuselage and the right wing was twisted aft and down. The pilot reported that he did not notice a change in the engine sound and was confident that the flight controls did not malfunction. At 1155, the automated weather report at Blytheville, Arkansas, located 9 miles northeast, reported: wind from 170 degrees at 8
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NTSB Identification: *WPR14CA280* Date: July 03, 2014 Location: Gaston, OR Aircraft: BELL 47G Injuries: 1 Uninjured. NTSB investigators used data provided by various entities, including, but not limited to, the Federal Aviation Administration and/or the operator and did not travel in support of this investigation to prepare this aircraft accident report. The pilot stated that the purpose of the flight was to perform a mosquito abatement aerial application. With the helicopter parked adjacent to the pond where the application was to occur, the helicopter ground crew installed a bucket and related disbursement equipment. They attached the hydraulic lines and straps, which were designed to connect in such a manner that they could be disconnected by the pilot in an emergency situation. The ground crew and pilot verified that the emergency features functioned properly and adjusted the hydraulic pressure. The bucket, located about two feet in front of the helicopter, was filled and the ground crew cleared the pilot for takeoff. The pilot raised the collective control and set his focus on a mirror affixed to the left skid in an effort to assess the bucket's height. As the helicopter lifted off, it lurched forward and, in response, the pilot applied aft cyclic. Despite the pilot's
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attempts, the helicopter continued to uncontrollably move forward and then assumed a nose-down attitude. The helicopter collided with terrain and rolled onto the left side substantially damaging the fuselage. Upon egressing the helicopter, the lead crew member showed the pilot that the hydraulic line was tangled around the right skid. The other crew members said that they observed the hose on the skid during taking off but, due to their vantage point, were unable to signal the pilot. The pilot stated that the accident could have been prevented if he had raised the collective slower. He further added that there were no pre impact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be: The pilot's inability to maintain control of the helicopter as a result of a hydraulic hose becoming entangled around the right skid. NTSB Identification: *WPR14CA294* Date: July 16, 2014 Location: Parma, ID Aircraft: THRUSH AIRCRAFT INC S2RHG T65 Injuries: 1 Minor. NTSB investigators used data provided by various entities, including, but not limited to, the Federal Aviation Administration and/or the operator and did not travel in support of this
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The pilot stated that he was on his sixth chemical application load of the day. He had a full load of chemicals (500 gallons), which brought the airplane close to maximum gross weight. During takeoff the airplane did not achieve rotation speed before it approached the end of the 2,700-foot-long runway. The pilot raised the nose to take off attitude, the airplane lifted off then settled back down, colliding with a barbwire fence and an
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irrigation ditch. The horizontal stabilizer and elevator were substantially damaged. Another Ag pilot who witnessed the accident stated that the pilot had taken off with a 6-knot tail wind. There was no report of a mechanical failure or malfunction with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be: The pilot's decision to take off with a tailwind, which resulted in the airplane not attaining sufficient airspeed for takeoff.
NTSB Identification: *WPR14CA296* Date: July 18, 2014 Location: Merced, CA Aircraft: BELL 47G 2A Injuries: 1 Serious.
NTSB Identification: *WPR14CA319* Date: July 19, 2014 Location: Salinas, CA Aircraft: BELL 206B Injuries: 1 Uninjured.
NTSB investigators used data provided by various entities, including, but not limited to, the Federal Aviation Administration and/or the operator and did not travel in support of this investigation to prepare this aircraft accident report.
NTSB investigators used data provided by various entities, including, but not limited to, the Federal Aviation Administration and/or the operator and did not travel in support of this investigation to prepare this aircraft accident report.
The operator reported that the helicopter struck a power pole guide wire while the pilot was conducting agriculture application operations. The wire was located on the edge of the field that was being sprayed, running perpendicular to the direction of flight. The wire was about 20 feet above ground level. The helicopter was substantially damaged and a post accident fire occurred. The operator reported no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation.
The pilot reported that he had landed in a field that had irrigation sprinkler pipes arranged in field rows. During takeoff and forward movement to reposition the helicopter, the right side spray boom caught on one of the sprinkler head risers which resulted in a dynamic rollover of the helicopter to the right. The helicopter came to rest on its right side and sustained substantial damage to the tail boom and damage to the main rotor blades. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation of the helicopter.
The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be: The pilot's failure to adequately monitor the environment to maintain clearance from the power pole guide wire during low level maneuvering.
The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be: The pilot's failure to ensure adequate clearance from ground obstacles during takeoff which resulted in loss of aircraft control.
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NTSB Identification: *CEN14CA426* Date: August 13, 2014 Location: Lancaster, WI Aircraft: ROBINSON HELICOPTER R44 Injuries: 1 Uninjured.
NTSB Identification: *ERA15WA032* Date: October 17, 2014 Location: Karatepe, Turkey Aircraft: AYRES THRUSH S2R Injuries: 1 Uninjured.
NTSB investigators used data provided by various entities, including, but not limited to, the Federal Aviation Administration and/or the operator and did not travel in support of this investigation to prepare this aircraft accident report.
On October 17, 2014, about 0630 coordinated universal time, an Ayres S-2R, Turkish registration TC-ZEC, was substantially damaged during a forced landing following a loss of engine power near Karatepe, Turkey. The pilot was not injured. The local aerial application flight, which originated from Balikesir Edremit Korfez Airport (LTFD), Edremit, Turkey, was conducted under Turkish flight regulations.
The pilot reported that while conducting an aerial application flight, he did not see power lines in his path and the helicopter struck the wires and then the ground. The main rotor blades severed the tail boom of the helicopter during the event. In his report, the pilot listed no mechanical malfunctions or failures of the helicopter. The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be: The pilot's inadequate monitoring of the environment and failure to maintain clearance from transmission wires during an aerial application flight.
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Ag plane shooting in Manitoba On the morning of July 9, 2014, a pilot flying an aircraft belonging to Ken Kane Aerial Spray Ltd. was shot at while spraying near Elie, Manitoba. While in a turn coming off of the field the pilot heard a noise and initially thought he might have struck a wire. However, when he landed he noticed a hole in the plane three feet behind the cockpit. On closer inspection, he realized it was a bullet hole and he had been shot at by someone on the ground. The bullet went through the bottom and out the side of the aircraft. The RCMP was notified and an investigation opened. Luc Arnal, 51, has been charged with discharging a firearm, mischief over $5000, pointing a firearm, unauthorized possession of a firearm and endangering an aircraft. The RCMP believes this incident was deliberate. Arnal has
appeared in court twice since July and has since been released on bail. Jill Lane, CAAA Executive Director contacted the Manitoba Crown Prosecutor after the incident and spoke to him at length about the impact the shooting had on the pilot and Ken Kane’s entire staff, the cost to repair the aircraft and the need for stiffer penalties. The Prosecutor stated he would be contacting the pilot for a statement as this would be the best information for him to use at trial or sentencing. Lane also asked the Prosecutor to consider changing the charge of ‘endangering an aircraft’ to ‘endangering a pilot’ to better represent the offence. After the phone call, the CAAA sent a formal letter to the Crown Prosecutor on behalf of the members requesting a
severe penalty in this case. The CAAA asked for charges that would represent the danger involved in incidents like this, for not only the pilot but also for people on the ground, as the shooting happened adjacent to Highway 1. This is the second shooting incident in the province of Manitoba and a growing trend in the US. The CAAA is concerned penalties are not severe enough in these cases to act as a deterrent to others. The Crown Prosecutor informed the CAAA that he would communicate with the pilot involved and the owner of the company to obtain their statements prior to trial. As of press time, neither the pilot nor Ken Kane Aerial Spray had been contacted and no court date has been set. Source: CAAA New Horizons 10/2014
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2007 AT-602-65 3,300 TT AF&E M-3 with intelliflow, smoker, dual load valves, bottom load fuel, 290 fuel, Perkins D.A.A.M system, radio rack, transland hydraulic gate, lane break, stainless steel booms, cp nozzles, right boom shut off, fire bomber paint scheme. Fresh HOT & Annual. $750,000. Brandon 309-2089668. (01-15) O r d e r y o u r Tu r b i n e A g C a t P e n and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $60 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdatemarketplace.com TFN
G164 A model AgCat. P&W 450 HP, Satloc, CP nozzles. For information call Tim Midwest Flying Service 402-843-2173 or 402-843-6174 (06-15) 1976 A model Ag-Cat, fresh annual, 1450TT on Covington overhaul, 10,400TT. Complete rebuild in 2003 at 7735TT. 350gal hopper, Satloc Airstar GPS, All B-Model updates. Very nice condition. Call Tim 701-668-2302, 701-799-8629 (01-15)
1978 Ag Cat G164B, PT6-20, 749 SHOT, 749 since prop overhaul. 330 Hopper, GPS with flow control, CP nozzles, Fabric in good cond. For more information call 229-724-9155 or 229-768-3181 (01-15)
1989 Air Tractor AT-402-15. 11,430 TT. 660 SHSI. Well equipped with extras. Call for spec sheet. $340,000 605-3504536. (01-15)
O rd e r yo u r B M o d e l Ag C at Pe n and Ink Drawing From our DeSpain Collection today for $60. plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdatemarketplace.com TFN
1997 AT-502-34: N502S, 5975 TTAF&E, 1598 SHOT, 2501 SPOH, 2000 hr left on spar. New landing gear including tail, Bantam with flow control, Rt boom shutoff, A/C , Heat, Reabe clear canopy, Smoker, Flagger, Drop stainless steel booms, CP flat fan nozzles, Spreader, Annual in Dec. 2014, Can email cycle times or other info you request. Good clean well maintained aircraft. $425,000. Call Jim 218-289-1999. (01-15)
1974 G164 A, 5200TT, 0 SMOH, on 985, Leech Engine, O SMOH hydro. prop, new blades, 80 gal fuel, wind ext., Aeron Servo, drop SS booms. Fresh paint and fabric on tail & wings, New tires. $105,000. For more information call 979-257-6695 (01-15) G-164 B AgCat. N48485. 2883.3 hours since Hershey Rebuild. 0 TSHSI from Ag Air Turbines. 683.6 SMOH prop, 9.8 starter generator OH. Equipment list: TPE 331-1151A installed Agri-Jet STC. Raised Wing, Centerline Vertical Tall Tail, 330 Hopper, Aero Mod Wing Extensions, Aileron, Elevator, and Rudder Servos, Heavy Gear, 115 gal. Fuel, Turbine Conversions Single Point Fueling System, Sat Loc, Right Boom Shut Off, Smoker, Air Conditioner, Swathmaster Spreader and Duke Metering System, Fuel Flow/Totalizer, No Corrosion and Current Annual at the time of sale. Truly is the nicest AgCat on the market and ready to go to work. Contact Jared Storm at 402-443-7979 or Hershey Flying Service at 308-368-5556. 01-15
1978 G164B Queen Cat 350 gallon h o p p e r, 8 6 2 4 T T, 1 3 4 0 e n g i n e 0 SMOH,Hydromatic Prop IRAN 6/2/14,New Carb,New GOV, AC,M3, Weather Aero fan,Spreader Booms Cps,Load Hog,one New Mag. Ready to Fly $170,000. Call Dan Shannon 662-624-6695. (01-15) Looking for a 400 gal Super B model Ag cat fuselage frame. Call 701-636-5880 ask for Jay. t fn) 1977 B Model Ag-Cat, fresh complete rebuild, raised wings, tall centerline vertical, all new fabric on all control surfaces and wings, servo-tabs, 350gl hopper, M-3 Satloc, smoker, flagger, will have a fresh overhauled R-1340 and prop, or could be a perfect turbine conversion. Call Tim 701-668-2302, 701-799-8629 (01-15)
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G-164B Sn# 194B TT: 14220.7 R-985AN14B . Sn#: JP-211364 323.5 hrs. Covington Major O. H Annual due: 01- 02-15. Prop IR AN on 02/03/14. Del Nor te GPS D drop booms & CP nozzles Fan Bake, Grumman Gate & Spreader, Windshield Washer. SS belly skin, Wingman Tall centerline tail, Smoker, Landing lights, 80 gallon fuel sys. Sealed cockpit, 1” main gear Tail wheel lock, 289 gallon Hopper.$125,000 For more information call Darryl Riddell 870-5729011 days or 870-995-1323 nights and weekends (01-15) D Model Ag- Cat -34 P&W, 550 gal hopper, 120 gal fuel, too many other modifications to list. Serious inquires only. For more information call EF Lyon. 337-526-4850 (01-15)
1976 G164B; 420 Gal. Maxicat conversion; 11528 TT; Engine TTSN 9622 always overhauled NEVER exchanged. Same log book. Great turbine candidate, engine and prop worth $50,000 plus. 1118 SMOH Tulsa; Albartoss blades, Satloc M3 Intellaflo, 3 booms, superboom with ceramic disk and core, AFS rotary, ULV; wire cutters, bottom load fuel, Oregon Aero soft seat, tall straight tail and much more. Never wrecked, Owner flown since new, owner retiring. Price reduced. Call 509-429-2217 or email BillLockwood2@hotmail.com (01-15) 1975 –N8788H - AgCat 450A, Zero Covington Eng, hydraomatic, 80 fuel, extended wing, Smoker, 2650TT. Mid Continent Aircraft Corp Hayti, MO 573359-0500 tfn
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1998 AT-502-34 N5075L 9371 TTAF, 9702 TTE, 2740 TSLOH Covington, 316 SHOT Covington over $60,000 in new parts. 316 SPOH, Spar cap good till 17,216 TTAF, 2014 all new factory panels and belly skins with stainless Mil Spec fasteners, 316 hr on all engine oil and fuel hoses with OH oil cooler, Smoker, Flagger, Rt boom shutoff, A/C, M3 with flow control, Drop stainless booms CP flat fan nozzles. Can email cycles or other info you request. Very clean well maintained airplane. $425,000 Call Jim 218-289-1999 (01-15) 2010 AT- 602 w/ PT6A- 65AG. 3596 TTSNAFE, 79 SHSI by Covington, 79 SPOH, 79 hrs on new gear legs, 79 hrs on new elec. pump brake, 79 hrs new Wingman, Satloc Bantam w/ flow control, Comm radio, Garmin GPS w/ XM radio/weather, AmSafe airbag seatbelts, Very clean and solid airplane. $815,000. Call Steven Taylor 501-516-5874. Arkansas location ( 01-15) Wanted - Air Tractor 802. J. Harmon. Call office 870-935-6666, or cell 870-919-4868 email: jharmonflying@yahoo.com (01-15) 1990 AT-502-124-34, 1 owner, 12440TT, CT blades at 10386.7TT, CT disk replaced at 11864TT, New sun gear assembly at11594TT, M3 flow control, Factory heat/ air, Wingman 24” gate & swathmaster. $325,000 OBO. Must Sell. Buying 602. Call or email Shawnee 662-363-1461,tunicaair@ gmail.com (01-15)
2010 AT-802A- 65 3060TT, 0 SHOT, fresh annual, hydraulic 10” gate with Del-Norte controller, flow control, touch screen M-3 GPS, wingman, spreader, CP-11 nozzles and check valves, comm radio, audio panel, single point fuel,new gear legs per the type certificate, NDH, $925,000 Contact: Brent Hampton 573620-1815 (01-15)
1992 Air Tractor AT-401, TTAF 6487, SMOH 391 Younkin, 22D40 Hydromatic w/AG-200 blades. Tannis Oil Heater, P a c i f i c O i l C o o l e r, O v e r s i z e d A i r Hawk tires 29x11-10 stc’d, AirStar 99 GPS, Crop Hawk, 5 blade Weathaero pump, Smoker, CP03 Nozzles, New Diaphragms, New Champion Plugs, Air Conditioning, SS Tank float W/ cockpit indicator, Dry Spreader, Extra new Cylinders, Extra new Alt, Prop tools, 75 gal of oil, NO Corrosion, Extra Clean leak free Aircraft! Ready to Go! Aircraft is currently working. Located In Red Cloud, NE Contact Darrel at 402-269-7076 or if no answer Scott at 402-746-4078. (REPUBLICAN VALLEY AVIATION, Owner - located Bladen, NE USA. Telephone: 402-746-4078 . 402746-3550 (01-15) 1993 AT-401 GEARED, 6,304 TT, AIR, 400 gal hopper, speed ring, cool seat, smoker, flow control, outside baggage, 126 gal fuel, strobes & LT LDS lights, spreader. For more information call Mid Continent Aircraft Corp Hayti, MO 573359-0500 tfn
1 9 9 8 A i r Tr a c t o r AT4 0 2 A : 6 0 5 3 TTSNAFE, 493 SHSI, 1 owner since new, Shadin fuel, AG-NAV GPS, Drop boom stainless steel spray system w/ CP flat fan nozzles, Factory ram air inlet, A/C, Heat, Night working lights. $412,000. Call Tony Martinez 620-7917492 or email tony2@ruraltel.net ( 01-15)
Priced To Sale! - N6003G 1994 Model 502B Air-Tr ac tor, Serial No. 502B 0249. Completely rebuilt by Cascade Conversions. Wing life now rated at 9400 hrs. Hopper was refurbished by John Hurr in California 7/15/2006 and looks like new. New Gill batteries in April 2012. All new tires in 2013 (not used since). All new landing gear, including tail spring at time of rebuild. Engine: Walter M601 E11 (750 hot & high rated) Serial No.: 843 243. 977.8 hrs SMOH by G.E. factor y. Current inspection completed by Premier Turbines (Bruce C ar ls o n) 11/24/2013. Eq u i p m e n t : M3 SATLOC GPS Guidance System, Intelliflow flow controller, Stainless steel booms - right hand boom shut off, 39 Carousel (CP-111TT) nozzles, Single point fuel system, Smoker, Windshield wiper, Agrinautics Spray Pump (WeathAero 5 blade pump drive), King KY 196 Com Transceiver. Jim Schick, Aero Spray Service, Inc., Miller, SD. 605-853-2777, 605-871-3833. (01-15)
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2014 Air Tractor 802-67 AFTT 257 ETT 1641(257since IRAN) 257 prop, satloc G4 with inteliflow, hydro gate with delnorte controller, deep transland spreader, gate box vanes, CP-11 with swivels, fast start , wing man, bird and fertilizer deflectors, STC single point fuel, shadin fuel flow, ready to work. $1,250,000.00 Call Geoff 318-235-7419 (01-15)
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2012 AT-802, N20718, 1000 TTAF&E, -67, smoker, elec. brake gr. adj., air, heat, 10” hydraulic gate w/Vondran controller, Bantam w/flow control, CP 11’s, single point fuel, Wingman$1,200,000 2003 AT-502B-34, 6265TT, 300 SHOT. Bantam gps with g4 screen, flow control, load hawg, comm radio with audio panel, spreader, cp check valves with cp-11’s, flashing landing lights. New paint in 2011 and gone through with new landing gear, new prop, wing redone with newer 9000k wing, 8000k hrs left. Airplane is ready to work. Call Brent 573-620-1815 or email brenthampton79@yahoo.com (01-15)
2009 AT-502-B, PT6A-34AG, N769PB, TT 1346.8,1251.8 SHOT by Covington, Spar cap replacement due at TTA of 9,800.0 (in 8453.2 hrs) 38” gate, hopper rinse, factory A/C and heat, smoker, flow control, M3 Satloc w/ Intelliflow, single point fueling, Vortex Gen. kit, Load hawg. Call Darryl for pricing. South Delta Aviation - 870-5729011 days or 870-995-1323 nights and weekends (01-15)
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 ..................................................................... $1,050,000 2012 AT-802A, N2065S, -65, single point, elec. brake gr. adj., smoker, 10” hydraulic gate w/Del Norte controller, Del Norte w/ Flowcontrol, Wingman ......................................... $1,050,000
2009 AT-502, N662JK, 1320 TTAF&E, smoker, elec. brake gr. adj., load hog, 234 gallon fuel .................................. $725,000 1979 AT-301 N8764S. TTAF 9513 hrs. P&W R-1340-AN1 Engine TSMOH 85 hrs. Covington, 2000 Hrs. Remaining on wings, 12D40 Prop 235 hrs. SOH, 126 gal. Fuel, short tail w/good fabric, Good Clean Northern Airplane no Corrosion, Ag Nav Guia w/flow control, new aluminum booms, CP-03’s, smoker Fresh Annual on purchase. $115,000 OBO call 308-9913432 or email rdwells@gtmc.net (01-15) AIR TRACTOR 602 • $425,000 • PRICED FOR FAST SALE • 2000 AIR TRACTOR 602. N9125P S/N 602-5068. Total Time Air fr ame 6263.1. P&W PT6 - 6 0AG . s/n PCE RG0077. Garmin audio panel, KY196, Garmin transponder , ELT, horizon indicator, Lane pump fan. Satloc M3 Engine has overhauled CT blades, vane ring & segments, New #1 & #2 Bearings, O/H oil cooler, O SMOH on propeller, w/ new blades, a steal for $425,000. • Contact George F. Mitchell - M & M AIR SERVICE INC., Owner located Beaumont, TX USA • Telephone: 409-656-5998 . 409-7942352 . • Fax: 409-794-2958 (01-15)
2012 Air Tractor 802A-65AG For Sale: Approx. 1000 TT Airframe & Engine. Bantam GPS w/ flow control, Single point fuel, Hydraulic gate, Wingman, Elec. fan brake, Smoker, radio package, CP 11’s, Ag laser, 308 gal. fuel, NDH, and much more! Call ASI JET AG Division for pricing, pictures, and more details; or visit our website ASIJET-AG.COM. 952-9416255 (12-15)
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1991 AT-502-0152- PT6A-34AG,N1515G, times since engine light O/H, 2050.8, SHSI 0.0, TTAF 10268.7, Refurbished airframe, Satloc Bantam, electric fan and brake, A/C, late model paint scheme looks and runs great, ready to work! $395,000 Rick Stone, Southeastern Aircraft 800-441-2964 tfn 1979 Air Tractor AT301: 7619 TTAF. 240 SMOH by Covington. Hydromatic prop 240 SPOH by Memphis. Collins A/C. M3 w/ Flow control. Smoker/flagger. Garmin SL40, VG’s. New cool seat. AMSAFE airbag seatbelts. CP nozzles. Reabe hopper gauge. 126 fuel. SS booms. All metal tail. 2011 paint. LG replaced at 6695 TTAF. Wings done at 6584. Single point fuel. Clean northern airplane. Call Kyle 970867-8414 or 970-768-0553. (01-15) 1999 AT-502B P&W PT6-34 Ag 9500 TTAF&E, 6856 hrs left on spar caps, 1131 since hot section, 3000 hr prop 25” or 38” Transland gate, wingman, CP-11 nozzles, fact heat and cooling, 600 hrs on main gear, hopper rinse smoker, drop booms, nov annual, starter gen 558 hrs, plenty cycles left, Satloc M3 with key pad, Lane brake, 58 nozzle, windshield washer 3” bottom load, 25” Swathmaster or 38” ten vane Transland, $275,000 price neg. Call Wayne 337-789-3529 (01-15) 2005 Air Tractor 402B,1599 TT,Annual Due: 1/2015. Hot Section @ 1249, PT634,Hi-Tech Fast Start System, Factory A/C & heat, 216 gal fuel w/ bottom load capability, Lane Electric Brake & Adjustable Fan, 2” spray system & aluminum booms, CP nozzles,Transland 38” Gate, Ground start receptacle, Pump shut off valve, 3 piece windshield w/ washer and wiper,Smoker, Horner wing tips,ELT,Strobe lights, Shadin fuel flow meter, 18 gal hopper rinse tank, Garmin SL 40 w/ Garmin GTX320A Transponder & encoder. Call 605-875-3375 (01-15)
1982 AT-400. PT6-15 Wing spars done, VGs, 3-piece windshield with nose light, ac, elec. brake, Lane fan, drop spray system with ss booms. smoker, sp fuel, Garmin SL40, with or without Bantam. $305,000 409-296-4300 or 409-658-4695. (01-15)
1998 AT 502-34, N5180W, TT AF&E 7105, Prop fresh IRAN, Fresh HSI, New starter generator , Vortex generators, Crophawk, Single point fuel, CP nozzles, Transland spreader, Brand new Bantam GPS, 900 hrs left on wings, Price reduced to sell $350,000. Wade 318-282-7292 or 318467-5245 (01-15)
2012 AT-802 N20718. 1000 TTAF&E, -67, smoker,elec. brake gr adj., air, heat, 10” hydraulic gate w/Vondran controller, Bantam w/ flowcontrol, CP 11’s, single point fuel, Wingman..... $1,200,000. For more information call 870-295-6213 tfn 1982 AT-400, 9597 TT, SATLOC M3 GPS, Smoker, hopper auger system, MICRO VG’S. For more information call Mid Continent Aircraft Corp Hayti, MO 573359-0500 tfn
2009 AT-502B, N662JK, 1320 TTAF&E, -34, smoker, elec. brake gr. adj., heat, load hog, 234 gallon fuel,........$725,000 For more information call 870-295-6213 t fn
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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
Don’t miss a great deal on these beautiful models, great addition to your growing collection. Makes a great gift. For more information call 478-987-2250 or visit our Market Place at agairupdate.com t f n 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/flowcontrol, single point fuel, WIngman, fresh annual, fresh HSI..... $1,050,000. For more information call 870-295-6213 t f n
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 agairupdatemarketplace.com TFN
Air Tractor 402 for more information and price call Darryl or Bill 870-5729011 (01-15) 2009 AT-602-60 3,300 TT AF&E M-3 with Intelliflow, spreader, wingman, smoker, dual load valves, dual side load fuel. Full set cp’s. Loaded. Fresh annual and hot section with sale. $720,000 Wade 318-282-7292 or 318-552-6533 (01-15) I have 3 Air Tractor 401B Walters for sale. They have all been ver y well maintained and are ready for the 2014 season. Please contact me for more information. kenkane@inetbiz.ca or call 204-867-3147 (01-15)
2009 AT-502-B, PT6A-34AG, N42210, TT 1027, Spar cap replacement due at TTA of 9,800.0, 38” gate, hopper rinse, factory A/C and heat, smoker, flow control, M3 Satloc. Call Darryl for pricing. South Delta Aviation - 870-572-9011 days or 870995-1323 nights and weekends (01-15)
1983 AT-400, PT6A-34AG, 25” gate, Stainless Steel Booms with CP Nozzles, 4 blade Lane fan with electric brake, Harbour A/C. M3 Satloc. For more information call Darryl Riddell 870-572-9011 days or 870995-1323 nights and weekends (01-15)
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2006 AT 602 N4257R; 2354 TT; 2354 SNEW; 610 SHSI; VFR; 1 Seat; Air Tractor 602 w/ -60AG, 2354 TT A/F, 610 SHOT, SS booms, CP nozzles, dual side loader, single point fuel, 6 Blade... Call for more information on Monthly Lease South Delta Aviation - 870-572-9011 days or 870-9951323 nights and weekends (01-15)
2002 Air Tractor AT-802A -65, 4153 TT. single place, 308 gallon fuel. See @ queenbeeair.com TFN 2011 AT-802A PT6A-65AG 2500 TTSN 2007 AT-802A PT6A-67AG 5600 TTSN 2002 AT-802A PT6A-65AG 2400 TTSN 2010 AT-602 PT6A-65AG 1600 ttsn 2005 AT-602 PT6A-60 AG 4400 TTSN 1999 AT-502B PT6A-34AG 6500 TTSNLarge selection of parts, for more information contact Farm Air Inc. 877715-8476 or Carrie or Randy at your Air Tractor parts at 309-759-4646. tfn
2009 AT 502-B, PT6A-34AG, annual inspection due at 3/1/14. Spar cap replacement due at TTA of 9,800.0 (in 9013.2 hrs)38” gate, hopper rinse, factory A/C and heat, smoker, flow control, M3 Satloc. Call Darryl for Pricing South Delta Aviation - 870-572-9011 days or 870995-1323 nights and weekends (01-15)
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 agairupdatemarketplace. com TFN 2014 & 2015 AIR TRACTORS , RESERVE YOUR POSITION NOW $CALL$ 2014 AT-502A, - 60AG, FERRY TIME ONLY $1,038,400.00 2014 AT-802A, - 67AG, FERRY TIME ONLY $1,388,900.00 2014 AT-802A, - 65AG, FERRY TIME ONLY $1,288,400.00 2014 AT-802A/67AG, 250 AF, 1,650 ENGINE, HYD, WINGMAN, SPREADER, LIKE NEW $1,275,000.00 2012 AT-802A/65AG, 1,100 TTAF&E, HYD, NDH, FRESH HOT & ANNUAL $1,195,000.00 2012 AT-502B, 1,150 TTAF&E, SATLOC, FRESH HOT & ANNUAL $750,000.00 2005 AT-402B, 1,600 TTAF&E, -34AG, LOADED, VERY CLEAN $595,000.00Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE 281-342-5451 or FAX: 281-232-5401. 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 2010 AT- 8 02, - 67, 26 0 0 h r s T T, 0 since HSI, hydraulic gate w/Del Norte controller, elec. brake gr. adj., Del Norte w/flowcontrol, smoker, dual single point fuel, Wingman, fresh annual $1,025,000 Call 870-672-1044 tfn
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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
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1954 Cessna 180 4900TT, 1190SMOH, 200 since top, Good paint. Call Mooney 662-645-3870 (01-15) 1975 – N9482R - Cessna Ag Truck, 3500 3600TT, 300 SMOH, NEW Crankshaft, Bantam, SL40. Mid Continent Aircraft Corp Hayti, MO 573-359-0500 tfn
AT-504: Learn and earn. With side-byside 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
O r d e r yo u r F l y i n g D r o m ad e r Pe n and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $60 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdatemarketplace.com TFN
1978 Ag Truck, 7000 TT looks like 2000, 25 SMOH, 7th stud case, 856 SPOH, air foil booms, CP nozzles, Crophawk, A/C, new paint & windows, Kevlar leading edges, hydraulic pump. For more information call Jeff Priewe 662-501-5559 or email miraclesallaroundsound@gmail. com (01-15) 1976- Cessna Bonaire,-A188B, 3227.0TT, ENGINE TIME: 456.0, New Tail Wheel Assembly, S.S. Boom, Satloc Lite Star II, Smoker, Locking Tail Wheel,Nozzles 42 Ea Tee Jets, new motor in hydraulic manual pump w/ new housing Mid Continent Aircraft Corp Hayti, MO 573359-0500 tfn
AT-802: Capacity that creates profits. An 800-gallon hopper, zippy 190 mph ferr y 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
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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1979 Brave 400, 4353 TT, 820 SMOH, 270 STOH, 270 SPOH, new spar, new Bantam with Flow control, pump brake, smoker, great cond. Half the fuel for those half size jobs, $135,000. Call Arnold Terhune 806-435-0599 (01-15)
We have the largest NEW inventory of Cessna 188 AG Truck & Ag Wagon parts in the USA. Parting 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 1982 - N9996J - Cessna Husky, 5100TT, 130 STOH, 1250 SMOH, new cylinders, air, Satloc, smoker. Mid Continent Aircraft Corp Hayti, MO 573-359-0500 tfn Cessna 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 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 Atfn 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 Best Classified Buy In The Industry. Read By More Ag Pilots Than Any Other Publication. Only $29 478-987-2250. Fax: 478-987-1836.
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PA-25-235, 6919Z, 7606TT, 725 TSMO, Full hutch conversion, SS sprayer, CP nozzles, weath aero fan, Crophawk, smoker, flagger, low time prop. May consider trade for Skylane. Email rickh@ ruraltel.net or call 785-282-0218 (01-15) J & C Enterprises Aviation Inc. Wants to buy your Piper, Pawnee or Brave aircraft. We are also looking for parts inventory, or derelict aircraft as well call Jerry at 800-542-8565 or email jcaviation@pldi. net At fn
laviasa PA-25 P3 BY LAVIASA-NEW TO MARKETWhat used to be the PIPER Pawnee is now the LAVIASA PA-25 P-3. Updated type certificate & certified airworthy in the US. This is a brand NEW ag airplane with many new improvements like a fuel injected 260 HP Lycoming IO-540-D4A5, with 3 bladed constant speed prop, 53 gal fuel tank, 180 gal hopper, spring aluminum landing gear. Just the right size for small jobs for a commercial operator, training new ag pilots, & for corporate farms to do their own aerial application. This is the Prius of Ag Airplanes! Ready for DEMO flights! New OEM Parts available for all models. NEW OWNERSHIP! For more info call EAGLE VISTAS LLC at 772-285-5506-see YouTube: LAVIASA 2014 (02-15)
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1967 Piper Pawnee PA25-235 with Ag Kit Provisions, 6,143 TTSN, Lycoming 0-540-B2B5 - 394 SMOH, McCauley FA 8452 - 1,346 SPOH, Plane Booster Wing Tips & Wing Attachment Reinforcement STC’s, Prestolite Starter & 60A Alternator, Make Offer! Specs at www.transglobalav. net Call TransGlobal Aviation 705-4876222, sales@transglobalav.net (01-15) Piper 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
Order your Piper Pawnee Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $60 plus S &H. Call 478 - 9 87-2 2 5 0 o r o r d e r o n l i n e at agairupdatemarketplace.com TFN 1982 Piper PA-18-150 Super Cub, 620 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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1997 Thrush S2R-G1 5700 TT, 650 since CAM, 612 remaining on spar, Collins a/c, Metal tail,VG’s, Bottom load fuel, Shadin fuel flow, FAST start, M3 w/ flow control, SS booms, Lane electric brake, fresh annual. 605-350-4536 (01-15) 1971 Thrush S2R - 12,490TT, Geared 1340 engine 390TT, Otter prop 390TT, new SATLOC Bantam w/ G4 screen and Flow control, all stainless system, CP-11 nozzles, cold air intake, rebuilt Agrinautics pump w/ elec. brake, 29” wheels, spring tail wheel, extended wings, new spark plugs, right boom shutoff. $120,000. Call Kelley Schindler at 406-679-0688 or email kelly_schindler@yahoo.com (01-15)
1978 S-2R Thrush 13,837 TTAF, TPE331-6 7670 SNEW, 4691 SOH, 0 SHOT #1&2 wheels new, Work done at C&D. 477hr since spar cap replacement, M3 with flow control, Big fuel single point, A/C, Drop stainless booms, CP flat fan nozzles, Smoker, Annual 4/7/14, then parked. Clean northern airplane. $325,000. Call Jim 218-289-1999 (01-15)
1989 Thrush 510 S2R-T34 Aircraft TT 13418.9 Prop SMOH 0 hrs. New License, new tailspring, SSP 10 vane spreader, Stainless Steel Booms, Extra “Record” inlet filter, John Herr Hopper Lid, Includes Bantam Satloc. Call for more info. Bill Por ter Farm Air Flying Ser vice Inc. $375,000 916-922-9063. (01-15)
For sale 660 Thrush, Health issues forces change in Operation. 660 Thrush -65 engine for sale, or will consider partial trade of small turbine ag plane. Aircraft total time 8090, engine 7485 s/n 330 shot, Great work horse, has all the extras, AC, Load hog, Flow control, Hatfield bottom load fuel, etc. call 870-926-7165 or 870-926-6354 (01-15) 2010 Thrush S2R-T34, Ser. #T34-334, N7022F. PT6A-34AG, Ser. #PCE-PH0569. Har tzell prop model HC- B3TN -3D/ T10282N+4. 1400 T.T. Air frame & Engine. LED leading edge landing lights, VG’s Load Hawg, Smoker, Bantam GPS with flow control. SS booms with CP’s, Weathaero fan, SSF spreader. Annualed 04/08/2014, No damage history. Please call 870-479-3737. (01-15)
For sale or trade: 1990 Thrush-34 510. 6000TT. Engine failure, no prop, been sitting for four years. J. Harmon. Call office 870-935-6666, or cell 870-919-4868 email: jharmonflying@yahoo.com (01-15) For sale or trade: 1994 Thrush-34 510. 30,000 spar caps. Engine 3,500 SMOH. 0 SHSI, 0 power section, Load hawg, M3, fresh annual. J. Harmon. Call office 870935-6666, or cell 870-919-4868 email: jharmonflying@yahoo.com (01-15) 1996 Ayres S2R-T34 10,688 TT Wing spar 3071 TT PT6A-34AG 9936 TT 2978 TS “lite” overhaul 983 TSHIS. Prop 1814 TSOH Satloc M3, Night lights, dual side single point fuel, dropped booms w/high volume spray system, CP nozzles, low time tail spring $325K 559-686-7401 (04-15)
1978 Ayres S2R-T34 21,300 TT Wing spar 2250 TT PT6A-34AG 16,600 TT 9650 SIRAN, 2175 SHSI, Prop 1400 TSOH w/new blades, Satloc, spring tailwheel, high volume spray system $250K 559-686-7401 (04-15) 2013 Thrush N762BF G10-177, 297 TTAF, 297 TTSN, Engine 297 since Cam, Prop 297 TT, MVP 50, A/C, Guia GPS w/ Flow Control, AFS Check valves, Davidon Triset nozzle tips, Lane fan clutch, Lane ground adjustable fan, Windshield wiper, ATS VGs, Strobes, Aluminum booms, 3” side load valve, Bottom load fuel. $795,000. Call Bruce Andrews 229-725-4150 06 -15
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2013 Thrush 510P - 600 TT, PT6A-34AG Engine warranty remaining, G4 GPS w/ flow, Hatfield Single point, Hopper Rinse, Elec. Fan Brake, SS Spreader, SS Booms, Smoker, VG’s, Com radio, LED lights, Boom shutoff switch, and much more! Call ASI JET AG Division for price, pictures, and details. ASI JET AG Division is an authorized Thrush Dealer specializing in NEW and Used aircraft! Visit ASIJET-AG.COM or give us a call at 952.941.6255 (12-15)
For sale or trade: 1979 Thrush-34 510. Total restoration from sand blasted airframe, low time -34, 0 prop, M3. J. Harmon. Call office 870-935-6666, or cell 870-919-4868 jharmonflying@yahoo.com (01-15) 1995 S2R-T45 dual cockpit Thrush. 6777.5 TTAF, 10505.3 TTE PT6-45R, 1060.8 TSOH Prop, 301 hrs. since major HSI including new CT blades and too many other parts to list. 2200 hrs. remaining on spar caps. CP nozzles and check valves, lane fan, Agrinautics pump and spray valve, 12 vane SSF spreader, heat/AC, VGs, will sell with fresh annual and eddy current inspection. Call for details and pictures. 208-351-3786 (01-15)
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AIRCRAFT 2014 & 2015 AIR TRACTORS , RESERVE YOUR POSITION NOW .................................... $CALL$ 2014 AT-502A, -60AG, FERRY TIME ONLY ..................................................................$1,038,400 2014 AT-802A, -67AG, FERRY TIME ONLY ..................................................................$1,388,900 2014 AT-802A, -65AG, FERRY TIME ONLY ..................................................................$1,288,400 2014 AT-802A/67AG, 250 AF, 1,650 ENGINE, HYD, WINGMAN, SPDR, LIKE NEW .....$1,275,000 2012 AT-802A/65AG, 1,100 TTAF&E, HYD, NDH, FRESH HOT & ANNUAL .................$1,195,000 2012 AT-502B, 1,150 TTAF&E, SATLOC, FRESH HOT & ANNUAL .................................$750,000 2005 AT-402B, 1,600 TTAF&E, -34AG, LOADED, VERY CLEAN .....................................$595,000
ENGINES R-1340, ZERO TIME SINCE OVERHAUL BY COVINGTON ...........................................$64,500.00 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 ......................................... $CALL$ PROPELLERS HARTZELL 3 BLADE AND 5 BLADED PROPS – New And Used ........................................ $CALL$ DISPERSAL EQUIPMENT TRANSLAND 10 VAIN SPREADER FOR 38” GATE, NEW .....................................................$9,500 AGRINAUTICS, ROOT, CROPHAWK, TRANSLAND, OTHERS ............................................ $CALL$
For Sale 2011 S2R-T34ag 510, 1600 tt af/ eng, NDH, a/c, heat, smoke, vg’s, cascade inlet, load hawg, elec turn coord, led nose and wing lights, bantam w/intelliflow, lane elec brake, auto-cal, swathmaster spreader, aluminum booms, single point fuel, 3” side load, fresh annual, his, some spare parts. $780, 000 obo Glenn 662721-7931 hoair1@yahoo.com (01-15) 2000 S2RT65/660(1300 SHP) - 5985 TT/ 90 since O/H engine and 5 blade prop: 660 gal hopper, factory spray system, Lane fan and electric brake, stainless booms, 3” left side load, 26,000 hour life wing, 230 gal fuel, bottom load fueling, aileron servos, quick start system, nav/ strobe/instrument and landing lights, Satloc Bantam GPS with Intelliflow, air cond., Shadin fuel flow meter, Load Hawg, good paint and glass, new tires and brakes. PRICE REDUCED! 559-686-1794 / Email info@johnstonaircraft.com www. johnstonaircraft.com tfn
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78 THRUSH SUPER -1, 865 HP, 4308 TT, 640 SCAM by CD, 640 SPOH, extended wings, M3 w/flow control, EI Digital Gauges w/fuel flow, Garmin 496 panel mo unt, Reabe H opper Q t y gauge, AMSAFE Airbag Seat belts, cool seat, VG’s, Night working lights, ZEE A/C, bleed air heat, Serv-Aero fastback w/Large baggage, SERV AERO Airfoil Tail, Big Fuel $400,000 Call Kyle 970-867-8414 (01-15)
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1998 Thrush S2R G -1(Super)/400: Approx. 4400TT airframe, 4400 Since CAM, 1400 hrs. Since Super conversion on Garrett -1 (many New and Overhauled Par ts), 400 Gal, Single Point, FAST Start, FF Meter, A/C, Smoker, Hopper R ins e, Co m m, D u al L an d in g light, Cool mesh seat and More! Call ASI JET AG Division for price, pictures, and more details. ASI JET AG Division is an authorized Thrush Dealer! Selling NEW and Used aircraft ASIJET-AG.COM, give us a call! 952-941-6255 12-15
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1996 Ayres Turbo Thrush, G10 -125, 6966.5 TT, 1817 TT engine since cam, 1100 hours remaining on spar caps, Hartzell propeller. 333 hours SMOH, A/C, Strobes, Electric fan clutch ground adjustable, Aluminum booms, Davidon triset nozzle tips, Spraying systems check valves, 3” side load valve, Bottom load fuel, ATS Vg’s, Smoker, Auto Cal, KY96A, Transponder, Guia GPS with P500 box, Selling price for this aircraft is $440,000 Call Bruce’s Flying Service 229-725-4150, fax 229-725-5135. bruceandrews62@ gmail.com 06-15 1974 S2RG5/525(Goering conv.-750 S H P) - 12, 624 T T/ 9 4 si n ce I R A N engine/ 2704 since new 4 blade prop: 525 gal hopper, Simplex pump and electric fan brake, stainless booms, 2” left side load, extended wings, droop tips, aileron servos, vortex generators, 192 gal fuel, bottom load fueling, nav/ strobe/instrument and landing lights, spring steel tailwhl gear w/ 5.00x5 tire, air cond., Satloc M3 GPS with Raven flow control, Big butterfly wing splice plate with NEW factory lower spar caps, good paint/tires/gla ss/ fabric. fresh annual 559-686-1794 / Email info@johnstonaircraft.com www. johnstonaircraft.com tfn 2011 – N70060, Thrush S2R-T34, 1080 TT SNEW, 228 gal fuel, Weatheraero fan, 60 CP’S nozzles, S.S. boom, fan brake, load hawg, VG’S, smoker, LED light, Bantam GPS W/ Intelliflow, MVP-50, 3” side L. Mid Continent Aircraft Corp Hayti, MO 573-359-0500 (tfn)
2013 Thrush S2R-H80, dual cockpit, full dual controls, GE H80 engine model H80-100. Hartzell propeller HC-B4TN. 50 hrs TT MVP-50T glass panel. Standard alum booms with 32 CP nozzles, Lane fan and electric brake, Wing tip strobe and Nav lights. 228 Gal fuel, K & N filters, windshield wiper and washer, 29” high flotation tires and wheels with dual caliper Cleveland brakes, Zee A/C, cabin heat. Satloc G4 w/intellaflow comm transponder FM/XM radio. Call Souther Field Aviation 229-924-2813 tfn
2000 660 Thrush 5000 TT 0 time PT6A65 Zero time prop. New blades, load hot fast start, bottom fuel, new batteries, new tires and brakes. Spray system. Fresh Annual 812-877-2587 jim@turbinesinc. com 06 -15 2014- N30620, Thrush, S2R-T34, Factory NEW call for information. Mid Continent Aircr af t Corp Hay ti, MO 573 -359 0500 tfn
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
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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
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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New 2015 Thrush 510 with a PT6A34AG or GE H80 engines available, 2015 Deliveries available now. 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 12-15 WORLD WIDE U.S. Dealer New/Used Ag Thrush, 34-510, 550-60, *FINANCING AVAILABLE* Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO 800-325-0885 www.midcont.net t fn
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1970 Bell OH-58 & 1989 Ford L9000 support truck FOR SALE -- $550,000 for both 1970 Bell OH-58 - N114RD - S/N 70-15256: Includes King KY 196 Comm, Garmin GTX 320A transponder, Technisonic TFM 138B, AgNav Guia, Isolair 3900 Spray system, Ag Air Hydraulic System, Crophawk flow meter, Auto Cal flow control, Custom aluminum plumbing with half-boom valve. 1989 Ford L9000 - Mileage: 456,915: 550 Gallon aluminum jet fuel tank, 2400 gallon fiberglass main water tank, 700 gallon stainless steel batch tank, 100 gallon chemical holding tank, (1) 3” Flowmax pump, (1) 2” Flowmax pump with Honda GX630, (1) 2” Flowmax fuel pump, LED converted running lights, small engines have independent power supply. Call Johnathan 337-257-2882 (01-15) HILLER SOLOY $295,000 AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATE SALE: Hiller Soloy 12E, Good Times, C20B, Recent paint and bubble, rebuilt tail boom, Isolair spay tanks, simplex air foil booms, kwack hydraulics system, trimble moving map GPS, com radio, belly hook, transport trailer, many spares Contact Mark 530-682-4363 (01-15)
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1976 Fac tor y Pit t s S1S. T TAE 94 8 Complete rebuild in 2014. Air tech Ceconite fabric. Everything firewall back new or rebuilt. Smoke system, Hooker Harness, EI oil temp/press. MGL Avionics Comm. New Aviall Hoses. $79,000. Call Rob Aslesen 308-882-0116 or email rob.aslesen@gmail.com ( 01-15)
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R985 AN 1/14B OHC new pistons chrome cylinders new bearings, Bosch mags warranty outright or exchange. Call Chester Roberts Supply Co. 903-4296805 10 -15 Order your In-Formation Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $60 plus S &H. Call 478 - 987-2 25 0 o r o rd e r o n l i n e at agairupdatemarketplace.com TFN
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engines For sale or trade: Have three damaged PT6A-3 4 engines. J. Harmon. C all office 870-935-6666, or cell 870-9194868 email: jharmonflying@yahoo. com (01-15) Pratt and Whitney overhauled 1340 cylinders call Terry at 870-536-1348 or David at 870-550-1664 (01-15)
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Garrett TPE-331-5-252M, 840 hp, hear it run in the test cell. / Beta Tube, 4-blade prop, spinner, backing plate, nose cowl, all accessories, including starter generator, wiring harness, $147,500.00. 772-468-9292 or 772-913-5225 anytime. turbgrp@aol.com.. (01-15) (1) Pratt & Whitney PT6-34AG, 266 hrs SMOH Call for cycle info. Bruce Andrews 229-725-4150 $235,000.00 06-15
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Jetset Airmotive can take care of all of your PT6A engine needs with engines, parts, accessories, and a knowledgeable staff. We have engines for sale or exchange. Quality work with a quick turnaround. Call us today for your PT6A engine needs at 305-825-2001. Visit us at www.jsamiami. com . (09-15)
GE ARED 134 0/ ALBATROSS PROP $68,000 Geared 1340 all accessories removed for turbine conversion, clean g o o d r u n n i n g e n g i n e . 26 0 S M O H Covington, Prop with Albatross blades. Contact Dean L. McClain - AG FLYERS INC. Torrington, WY USA Telephone: 307-532-4744 or 307-532-2236 (01-15)
(2)TPE 331-6-251M engines with recent hot sections and GB inspections by service center, about 3600 SMOH, (2) TPE3315-252M engines. Dave 561-241-6111 or anacondads@aol.com (01-15) Universal Turbine Parts 1 ea PT6A-11AG TSO 3976 3 ea PT6A-21 TSO 1000, 1723, 3312 7 ea PT6A-27/28 TSO (3) 0, 1744, 3487, 4143, 4891 2 ea PT6A-114A TSO 0, 272 3 ea PT6A-135A TSO 653, (2) 762 2 ea PT6A-34 TSO 0 6 ea PT6A-41 TSO (2) 0, 537, 863, 1568, 4147 7 ea PT6A-42 TSO (5) 0, 2509, 2864 1 ea PT6A-45R TSO 1012 1 ea PT6A-50 TSO 0 3 ea PT6A-67D TSO 0 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. .
Jet Set Airmotive PT6A-28 TSO 0 PT6A-34 TSO 0 PT6A-34AG TSO 0 Email preeves@jsamiami.com Email krod@jsamiami.com
R-1340, Zero Time Since Overhaul by Covington $64,500; 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, $CALL$; Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE 281-3425451 or FAX 281-232-5401 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 R985-AN1-14B Tulsa Overhaul, New Pistons, mags. Ignition harness, carb, with warranty outright/exchange. Call Chester Roberts Supply Co. 903-429-6805 10-15
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Standard Grumman Gate Spreader. 9 vane 24” inside measurement on the throat. Motivated to sell make an offer. gunpilot75@hotmail.com or call 270-3052749 (01-15) (09-15)
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 A4-15 R985-AN1-14B Tulsa Overhaul, New Pistons, Bosch mags. Ignition harness, carb, with warranty outright/exchange. Call Chester Roberts Supply Co. 903-4296805 10-15
R1340 Engine Overhauled, New Pistons, New Bearings, mags. Ignition harness, carb, with warranty outright/exchange. Call Chester Roberts Supply Co. 903-4296805 10 -15
Engine Overhaul Services (EOS) E.O.S. is a F.A.A. approved PT6 repair station, offering a wide range of COMPLETE overhaul and repair capabilities on the Pratt and Whitney PT6A model engines. We produce quality engine work with quick turnaround time. Call us today 305888-4596. Visit us at www.pt6engine. com (09-15)
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
Pratt & Whitney PT6A-34AG. 10,064 TT engine, 81 SHOT, good cycle times remaining, Fresh Hot Section with sale. $155,000. South Delta Aviation - 870572-9011 days or 870-995-1323 nights and weekends (01-15)
Covington Turbine Engines Available. PT6A-15AG 32 TSO; PT6A-21 0 TSO; PT6A-135A NEW; PT6A-34AG NEW; PT6A-34AG 94.5 TSN; PT6A-34AG 0 Time Since Covington Light Overhaul; PT6A-34AG 0 TSO; PT6A-34 2309 TSO; PT6A-34 1908 TSO; PT6A-41 3196 TSO; PT6A-41 3511 TSO; PT6A-42 2107 TSO; PT6A-42 2066; PT6A-60A NEW; PT6A-65AG 89 TSN; PT6A-67AG 2788 TSN; 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 918-756-7862 or davidh@covingtonaircraft.com
Take advantage of our biggest inventory of Turbo prop ag planes. Special buys and trades welcome. PT6, Garrett, GE even Walters. Mid Continent Aircraft Corp Hayti, MO 573-359-0500 tfn
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 -14
Three Hatfield fire gates, were on AT-502, also quick detach Transland. Call John at 204-856-9422 or email jbodie@jonair. com (01-15) New Gate Keeper tm technology controlled seeding gate - Pilot friendly, ea sy calibration, and accurate distribution. TCL’S variable rate gate it the most versatile on the market- Applies from ultra fine product like herbicide impregnated sand all the way up to coarse seed accurately. Contact Turbine Conversions - 616-8379428 TurbineConversions.com 12-14 Hi-Tek Rotary Atomizer - Rotary atomizer Nozzle delivering Uniform Droplet Spec trum, Low Drag, Low Maintenance, Dependable performance. Made In USA. Davidon, Inc. 229-645-3605 www.davidononline.com tfn Boom Clamps - The Davidon Boom Clamp was designed with simple form and workmanship for ease of use and ease of mind about function. Aluminum construction for 2” and 3” inch airfoil booms. The one you’ve been looking for. Made in USA. Davidon Inc. 229-645-3605. www.davidononline.com tfn
Tri -S e t Hydr aulic N oz zle - Three Deflection angles, Three Orifice sizes, Quick Easy Adjustment, USDA Performance Tested and data Available. Made in USA. Davidon, Inc. 229-6453605. www.davidononline.com tfn Custom Boom Systems – Specializing in 2” and 3” Airfoil Aluminum Booms custom built to your specifications. Length, Nozzle Spacing, Attachment ends, all tailored to your specific needs. Stainless Steel Available also. Made in USA. Davidon Inc. 229-645-3605. www.davidononline. com tfn D R P - 9 5 5 D R I F T R E TA R D E N T PENETRATOR-SPREADER/STICKER-UV Protectant For drift reduction, deposition increase, University tested. Big Gun in the war on Drift! Made in USA. Davidon, Inc. 229-645-3605. www.davidononline. com 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 Transland and Agrinautics, overstock sale. Call Danny for listing 662-846-0228 Fax. 662-843-0811 sales@airrepairinc. com tfn Transland 10 vain spreader for 38” gate, new, $9,500; Agrinautics, Root, Crophawk, Transland, others, $CALL$; Lane Aviation 281-3425451 or FAX 281-232-5401.. tfn 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 01-15
gps GPS Antenna Mount, for specific ag aircraft, Performance and looks, slip stream design delivers peak signals. Contact Terry Barber 605-258-2743 (04-15) Stainless Steel Fabricators, Inc.-- Spreaders and Accessories. We are the manufacturer of “original” 10 vane, 12 vane & “the 13 vane” spreaders plus many more. We also manufacture a 13 vane 10” hydraulic gate. Call us for all of your spreader needs. We do repairs on all models. Call Us today 800-736-3433 or 870-217-9232 (01-15) CP nozzles and check valves. Distribuidor en Argentina: ArAvia S.A. -Venado Tuerto (Sta Fe) T.E. 54-3462-433540 - FAX: 438344 t f n D i s p e r s a l E q u i p m e n t : We a t h a e r o 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, 800325-0885 www.midcont.net. tfn Everything you need for fixed wing or helicopter JAS 559-686-1794, FAX 559686-9360, e-mail: info@johnstonaircraft. com www,johnstonaircraft.com tfn ASC Rotary Atomizers - Why use old hydraulic nozzle technology? Rotary Atomizers are proven a s the most accurate method to apply both low & high volume formulations. Made in USA. asc@dynafog.com, 317-896-2561 A01-15 CP Nozzles and check valves “The Drift fighters”. Plus they improve your spray pattern. Contact Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 24 hr. Tel 559-686-1794, FA X 559 - 686 -936 0, e - mail: info @ johnstonaircraft.com web site: www. johnstonaircraft.com tfn 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. (tfn) Transland and Agrinautics authorized distributor – Call us with your needs. Sid or Jerry @ J & C Enterprises 1-800-542-8565 or e-mail jcaviation@pldi.net At fn A SC Rotar y Atomizers - See w w w. dynafog.com/asc results and April 2009 issue of AAU, A. McCracken. Made in USA. asc@dynafog.com, 317-896-2561 A01-15
New 8.4” M3 Touchscreens in Stock – $1395 each. Buy as an upgrade, a replacement or for inventory. New Satloc Systems - Bantams, G4s, IntelliFlows and more in stock. From Insero - Call Anthony 480-285-4367. TFN
Engine Overhaul Services (EOS) E.O.S. is a F.A.A. approved PT6 repair station, offering a wide range of COMPLETE overhaul and repair capabilities on the Pratt and Whitney PT6A model engines. We produce quality engine work with quick turnaround time. Call us today 305888-4596. Visit us at www.pt6engine. com (09-15)
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
Jetset Airmotive can take care of all of your PT6A engine needs with engines, parts, accessories, and a knowledgeable staff. We have engines for sale or exchange. Quality work with a quick turnaround. Call us today for your PT6A engine needs at 305-825-2001. Visit us at www.jsamiami. com. (09-15)
Call Bruce’s Flying Service for all of your Thrush parts needs! 229-725-4150, fax 229-725-5135. E-mail bruceandrews62@ gmail.com. 06-15
FAA approved STC’d wire cutters for Air Tractors. Storm Cutters are the newest advancement in wire cutter technology (Patent Pending). These cutters mount to the landing gear and have adel clamps positioned along the trailing edge of the gear to secure the brake lines which do away with the standard black zip ties currently used. They are available for the 500 series of Air Tractors and will available for every model of Air Tractor this fall. Contact Hershey Flying Service at 308-368-5556 to order your set, or check us out at www.hersheyflyingservice. com (01-15)
Intelliflow Flow Controls -in stock, now shipping! Sky Tractor Supply 1-800-4375319 tfn 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 Hemisphere GPS systems in stock, Bantam, G4, Intellistar, M3, Intelliflow, and Litestar2. We did it again, leading Level 3 Service Center/Dealer 2012. 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 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
parts 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 (09-15) Superbooms for Cessna, Piper, Thrush, Air Tractor and custom manufacture; Thrush Aileron Servos -STC’d kits. TSA 800-642-5777 or tsa@702com.net (TFN) PMA Piper Brave and Weatherly tailsprings in stock. Contact Hershey Flying Service at 308-368-5556 01-15
LOAD HAWG-The modern, efficient, safe, perfect way to improve your solids application. Mid-Continent Aircraft Corp. Hayti, MO 800-325-0885 TFN 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 O/H’D Thrush 29” landing gear & we can repair / rebuild yours. Johnston Aircraft Service, INC. 559-686-1794 / Email info@johnstonaircraft.com www. johnstonaircraft.com tfn
SATLOC GPS sales and repair center. Call for all your SATLOC needs. North Star Aviation, Inc 888-272-1417 tfn Satloc, Intelliflow The leading edge Satloc Level III Service repair center. Mid-Continent Aircraft Corp. Hayti, Mo 800-325-0885. 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
Lockable full swivel tail wheels for Thrush or Ag Cat, 500-5 or 600-6 wheel available all STC approved Call Turbine Conversions 616-837-9428 est to order. 12-14
Um par de asas estendida 95% completa do Thrush S2R . A pair of extended wings 95% complete Thrush S2R. Brazil. g arci av i ag r i co l a @ u o l .co m . b r / 16 36274879 (tfn)
New reinforced Thrush Leading Edges – Guard against bird strikes with bonded aluminum line replacement Leading Edges. STC process. Call Turbine Conversions 616-837-9428 est for quote. 12-14 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 (09-15) 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 12-14 Cockpit adjustable flow control kit. Manual control or GPS variable rate ready. Integrates into existing hydraulic systems. More info at Kawak Aviation Technologies 541-3855051 www.kawakaviation.com (09-15) 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 (09-15)
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 (09-15) 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
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
11 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
PARTS, PARTS, PARTS. For all your ag aviation needs, please call Southeastern Aircraft Sales & Service 800-441-2964 Air Tractor Dealer 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
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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
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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 . ( 09-15) Replacement parts. New and used for all Ag Cat models. Also carry New Piper and Weatherly tailwheel springs and Transland Dealer. Call Hershey Flying Service 308-368-5556 (01-15) 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
Centrally located in Minnesota. ASI Jet Sales - AG Division is an Authorized Thrush Aircraft Dealer (All Models) and Service Center with over 30 years of aircraft sales and service experience! Whether it is new or used, ASI Jet will provide friendly, fast, and courteous service to help with your next aircraft purchase. We are here to work for YOU, Give us a call!
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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 830-625-4138. t fn 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 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 Stuf f, Nie to Products, New and used aircraft, (large) Parts Inventory, ServAero, Spraying Systems, Co., Superbugs, SPH-4 Helmet, Simplex, Tires, Transland, WeathAero. Sky Tractor Supply 800-437-5319, 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 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
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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
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. 662-8430811 sales@airrepairinc.com tfn 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 NEW! CP11TT/w-3 Tips & Shutoff in stock ready to ship today. 1-800-437-5319 SkyTractor Supply Company tfn Retrofit Hopper Door for AT-502 and AT-602. Now available for fall and winter installation Professional Fibreglass Repair. 530-735-6264 tfn Complete Thrush factory metal tail w/ u p d a t e s . J o h n s t o n A i r c r a f t Service, INC. 559- 686 -1794 / Email i n f o @ j o h n s to n a i r c r af t . co m w w w. johnstonaircraft.com tfn Jasco Alternator kits in stock. Air Repair, Inc. Phone. 662-846-0228 Fax. 662-8430811 sales@airrepairinc.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 A tfn Cessna Ag Parts. Air Repair, Inc. Phone. 662-846-0228 Fax. 662-843-0811 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 At fn Emco Wheaton/Buckeye Dr y Break Couplers and adapters, Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 24 hr. Tel 559-686-1794, FA X 559 - 686 -936 0, e - mail: info @ johnstonaircraft.com web site: www. johnstonaircraft.com tfn
propellers McCauley Prop for Stearman. Like new and comes with an authorized release certificate from Maxwell (7/9/14) to comply with AD. Part number 41D5926/ SS135-6 Serial Number AC-40-4859. Contact Jared Storm at 402-443-7979 or Hershey Flying Service at 308-3685556. 01-15
1Hamilton Standard, 22D40 Hydromatic Propeller 6533A Blades overhauled complete with distributor valve and prop, Governor. Call Chester Roberts Supply Co. 903-429-6805 10 -15 3 D 40 6101 blades Ham Standard 3 bladed. Overhauled. For more information Call Chester Roberts Supply Co. 903-4296805 10 -15 12D40-6101-12 Overhauled with 8130 Form. for more information call Chester Roberts Supply Co. 903-429-6805 10-15 H ar t ze ll m o de l H C- C 2Y K-1B F, s/n CH-16579E. For more information email Chucao@tie.cl (12-15) For Outright Sale: Overhauled 5-Blade Prop. Hartzell HC-B5MP-3C. Fits 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 210924-5561. sales@dixieair.com. (01-15) 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
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
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 Lifetim08Serviceable 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. Please contact Cascade Aircraft Conversions at 509-635-1212 or tom@cascadeaircraftconversions. com . tfn Hartzell 3 Blade and 5 blade Props, new & used $CALL Lane Aviation 888-995LANE 281-342-5451 or FAX 281-2325401. T F N Best Classified Buy In The Industry. Read By More Ag Pilots Than Any Other Publication. 478-987-2250. Fax: 478-987-1836.
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2D30 6101A12, 0-SIRAN... $12K; 22D30-6533A12, 0-SOH...$15K; 12D40-6101A12, 175-SIRAN... $11k; 12D 4 0 - AG10 0 - 4S , 375 - S O H/0 IRAN...$17K; 22D40-AG200-2, 60-SIRAN...$20K; 22D40-6533A12, 852-SOH... $21K; 22D40-AG200-2, 0SIRAN... $19.5K; agcat@bscn.com 870 -8862418/2489FAX AgCat Sales/Service/Parts since 1971 *
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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
miscellaneous
Helmet for sale. Gallet LH250 helo/fixed wing with two visors, ANP, boom mike, liner, carry case, lots of extra padding to create custom fit. LG/XLG size. Clean and ready to go to work, used less than one full season. Retails for over $2200. Purchased new from Merritt in 2012, circumstances prevent pilot from continuing in ag. Asking $1650 obo. Call Bob 817-874-5162 or email foodboy767@yahoo.com (01-15)
vehicles New or used loader trucks. Scales, fuel, flip over. Randy Mink Poor Boys Flying Service 870-931-8485 (01-15)
1981 GMC 6000 Fuel truck – for sale: Used for 100LL. Approx. 1,200 gallon capacity, Re-painted in 2006, dual over wing hoses, located close to MSP international. MAKE OFFER - Call for more details 952.941.6255 (12-15) Heavy duty 25’ nurse trailer(30,000 GVWR) built by Texas Pride Trailers in 2013 with dual 2 speed jacks. 1600 gallon fresh water & 800 gallon batch tank, Honda engine & pump, inductor, storage box mounted under landing platform easily accessible from crow’s nest, 30 gallon drum storage racks at rear of trailer. Tires are like new. Used for 1 season and worked great. Call 830-4266150. (01-15)
Keep your drink hot or cold in this insulated 16oz Air Tractor Tervis Tumbler. Made in the USA, Makes a great gift. For more information call 478-987-2250 or visit our Market Place at agairupdate.com tfn
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
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1999 EAGLE DIESEL TUG TRACTOR $7,500 1999 Eagle TN4D Tug 4 cyl Wiscon (Continental) Diesel engine, A- 413 automatic transmission, 530 hours, Great Shape, Strong, Compare at $12,500.00, - Now Only $7,500.00 Handles AT-802 Call or mail Dave at 501-230-5469 or djohnson@historicaircraft.org (01-15) (2)-2001 Adams field loaders: Honda GX670 engines, Rear hydraulic drop drive, Front s teer wheels, Hopper ladder, Stainless shields, Stainless spout, Wide load fins, Stainless engine covers, Reinforced framing, Anti-choke plate, Catch pan, Tarps, Spare tire and bulldog hitches $10,000 EACH. Contact George F. Mitchell - M & M Air Service Inc. Telephone: 409-656-5998 . 409-7942352 . • Fax: 409-794-2958 (01-15) Vino? They do say ag pilots age like w i n e . P l a ce yo u r f avo r i te w i n e i n these high quality Rolf wine glasses etched with an ag plane, sold a s a Set of 4. Makes a great gift. For more i n f o r m at i o n c a l l 478 - 987-2 2 5 0 o r visit our Market Place at agairupdate. com tfn
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Fight rodent infestation with Cascade’s i n n o v 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 (09-15)
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
Fly through your mail with our Airplane Letter Opener! Makes a great gift. For more information call 478-987-2250 or visit 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 tfn 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 t f n
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 agairupdatemarketplace.com tfn 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
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.
Get these photo mats before they fly off the shelve. A great way to display your favorite photos. Makes a great gift. For more information call 478-987-2250 or visit our Market Place at agairupdate.com tfn
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 visit our Market Place at agairupdate.com tfn
Call Pat Ballard Office:870-697-2004 Fax:870-697-3568 185 Hwy. 42 West , Hickory Ridge, AR.
Auger Trucks For Sale (Trade-Ins) Also list of customer trucks. Call Auger Dan Office: 870-578-6133 Cell: 870-9192317 A 12-14
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NEW to the DeSpain Collection, Customized 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
Specialty belt buckles, show your pride in style. Makes a great gift. For more information call 478-987-2250 or visit our Market Place at agairupdate.com tfn
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
insurance INSURANCE from the Leading Ag Aviation Brokers. 64 Years Risk Management, Low-time 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 dedicated and knowledgeable staff that 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
services Engine Overhaul Services (EOS) E.O.S. is a F.A.A. approved PT6 repair station, offering a wide range of COMPLETE overhaul and repair capabilities on the Pratt and Whitney PT6A model engines. We produce quality engine work with quick turnaround time. Call us today 305888-4596. Visit us at www.pt6engine. com (09-15) Southeastern Aircraft Sales and Service. Late model aircraft sold by Southeastern Aircraft Sales & Service will have a New Annual Inspection, Fresh Hot Section Inspection and a 100 HOUR OR 90 DAY WARRANTY. Now That’s Peace Of Mind! Call Now 1-800-441-2964 tfn
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It can be quite a challenge, but it helps keep the world growing. At Mid-Continent, we feel it’s our responsibility to help keep the world growing. That’s why we provide new and used ag aircraft and ag craft parts to aerial applicators everywhere.
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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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Jetset Airmotive can take care of all of your PT6A engine needs with engines, parts, accessories, and a knowledgeable staff. We have engines for sale or exchange. Quality work with a quick turnaround. Call us today for your PT6A engine needs at 305-825-2001. Visit us at www.jsamiami.com. (09-15) Cascade Conversion for Thrush and Air Tractor. Fuel Saving, Cooler running, more power available. Mid-Continent Aircraft Corp. Hayti, MO 800-325-0885 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.
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
Jeffries Airworks Dynamic Propeller B alancin g wi th Chadwick H e lm u th engine printout equipment. Jef fries Airworks, Dynamic Balancing, Vibration Analysis. Much more than just a balance. Call Jim Jef fries, A&P/IA , 985 -5079 981, N ati o nw i d e s e r v i ce o n yo u r location. tfn
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
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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 Steve @ North Star Aviation Inc. 620-3564528 srice@pld.com tfn
wanted to buy Looking for tired AT-502. Please contact Cascade Aircraft Conversions at 509 635 1212 or email tom@cacaircraft. com (09-15) Ag Aircraft Wanted: Immediate cash for Ag planes - All considered - Contact Darryl Riddell at 479-935-4891 (01-15) Looking for a 400 gal Super B model Ag cat fuselage frame. Call 701-636-5880 ask for Jay. tfn
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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 Available! Sold in kit form or installed here at our facility. Call today to purchase your kit!!!
Aerial spraying business in the heart of the Red River Valley, Northern Minnesota on municipal airport. Crops grown in the area include wheat, sugarbeets, corn, soybeans, potatoes, sunflowers, many varieties of edible beans. Heated hangar with attached office, fits 502. New concrete outside loading pad poured in 2013. New 12000 gal double wall fuel tank, all loading and mixing equipment. Great potential for an aggressive owner operator. Call Jim 218-289-1999 (01-15) Diverse zoned property with 2100 foot landing strip and large Airplane Hangar! 56.44 acre property located in Bowie AZ, Cochise County I-10 east frontage. Barn. Storage sheds. Well. Septic. Electric. Grapes, Walnuts, Pecans and Pistachios are grown locally. Whether you own an airplane or not this property has a lot of potential. Build a house or bring in a manufactured home. Plant a vineyard, grow an orchard. Operate a business. With all this property you can sell some of it. Ideal investment for ag operation. $225,760 Call Rick Frank 520-403-3903 or email rick45ap@vtc.net JS Real Estate, LLC. (01-15) Ever wanted to star t your own AG OPERATION (Under Part 137)? As Ag Aviation Consultants we can help you find an airplane, train you. We can help you get your Operating Certificate-Part 137, Private or Commercial. Call Eagle Vistas LLC 772-285-5506 (02-15)
schools Ag Aviation School - Get the best flight training available by learning at a real commercial spray operation. Safe, experienced instructors, highly maintained aircraft, new student pilot dorm with private rooms. Learn to mix, load, fly the light bar and all skills associated with ag aviation. Call Bruce now for more information or to get on the schedule: 770-329-4410. Also check out our Guarantee on our website at www. agaviationschool.com (01-15)
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Ag Seat wanted. 9800 TT 5000+ ag time, 125 hours Cessna turbine time, Ag turbine transition training, A&P / IA Single & Multi-engine instrument flight instructor. Experience Air Tractor, AgCat & Cessna. Experienced corn, cotton, rice, wheat & soybeans. Heavy herbicide experience. Email glenbrownracing@ gmail.com or 662-678-3947 (01-15)
help wanted Pilot wanted to fly AT-301 in California and Central Valley. 100 hr ag minimum, 500 hr tail wheel minimum, Turbine tr an si ti o n p o s si b l e, Po si ti o n o p e n immediately. Call office: 559-674-2031 or cell: 760-835-2485. (01-15) Pacific Nor thwest operator looking for experienced ag pilot. 2500 hrs ag minimum w/ herbicide experience. Turbine Air Tractor and Thrush experience helpful. Must have excellent references and insurance history. Please email to blindads@agairupdate.com, Subject: Pacific Northwest. Fax to 478-987-1836 or mail C/O AgAir Update PO Box 850 Perry GA 31069 (01-15) Pilot/Manager wanted, good company, good equipment, good benefits. Must be willing to relocate to Kansas. Please email to blindads@agairupdate.com subject Kansas or fax to 478-987-1836 or mail C/O AgAir Update PO Box 850 Perry GA 31069 (01-15) Need turbine pilot with herbicide and brush experience. Must be able to relocate to west central Texas. One plane operation with AT 502B. Pilots with 4,000+ ag hours need only apply. Please email your resume to: flyingw@abilene.com (01-15) Turbine Ag Pilot needed. North Eastern California. Full time or part time. Season from April to Sept. Need California License or be able to take the test. Need enough experience to be insurable. Call Nick Macy, 530-664-2661. nick@macysflyingservice. com (01-15) A&P Mechanic needed for growing business. Super Cubs to Conquests. Fabrication, sheet metal, piston and turbine experience all a plus. Quality workmanship and willingness to learn a must. Forward your resume to tim@turbinesllc.com and explore your future. (01-15)
IA and A&P mechanics needed. Call 870 -295 - 6213 Salar y depending on qualifications and experience t fn
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51 yr. old experienced turbine pilot. Extensive herbicide experience. Takes directives well. Works well with others. 6000+ TT. 4700 ag. 502 and 510 experience. Good references. Available now through July 1, 2015. Contact Kevin 402-212-9227 or khansen101@hotmail.com (01-15)
Aircraft Sales position for experienced Ag, Turbine, CR II, super salary and benefits. Call: Dick 800-325-0885 @ Mid Continent Aircraft Corp. Hayti, MO t fn
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