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decades of North Carolina’s aerial fire protection

Ag-plane becomes Border Protection Aircraft — ArchAngel BPA IOMAX is the manufacturer of the ArchAngel Border Protection Aircraft

Dedicated to all those who flew behind round engines In response to an email going around

Putting an AT-402B through its paces

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Dedicated to all those who flew behind round engines In response to an email going around

26 28 Putting an AT-402B through its paces Air Tractor AT-502 with PT6A-42 makes first flight Cascade Conversion’s design

Alberti Glademir, longtime pilot for the Ceolin family near Uruguania

A special section devoted to aerial firefighting and forestry

F-13 Gearing up for the season F-14 5 decades of North Carolina’s aerial fire protection F-18 Ag-plane becomes Border Protection Aircraft 6 Calendar of Events 8 AgAir Mail 34 The Hopper 36 Classifieds On the cover - One of three M-18 Dromaders used by the North Carolina Forest Service’s Aviation Program. See story on page 14F

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calendar of events March 12, 2014 InAAA State Meeting & PAASS Turbines, Inc Terre Haute, IN Brian Townsend 270-305-2749

April 8-9, 2014 ArAAA Northeast Fly-In Newport, AR Lynn Baxter 501-940-4472 lbaxter@wrkofar.com

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May 27, 2014 International Crop Duster’s Day March 27, 2014 GaAAA Operation SAFE Clinic Donalsonville, GA airport Glen Rains 229-386-3520 grains@uga.edu April 1, 2014 GaAAA Operation SAFE Clinic Sylvania, GA airport Glen Rains 229-386-3520 grains@uga.edu April 1-2, 2014 ArAAA Central Fly-In Carlisle, AR Lynn Baxter 501-940-4472 lbaxter@wrkofar.com

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June 2014 Australia AAA Convention Hobart, Tasmania aerialag.com.au August 20-22, 2014 SINDAG Congreso Mercosul Foz do Iquaçu PR Brazil www.sindag.org.br October 10-12, 2014 NAAA Fall Board Meeting Westin Long Beach Long Beach, CA Lindsay Barber Tel: 202-546-5722 Fax: 202-546-5726 information@agaviation.org October 27-29, 2014 KsAAA Convention DoubleTree by Hilton Wichita, KS ksagaviation.org

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I’m Michiel Firlefyn and I’ve read the article about Joe Huysmans. I live in Belgium too and my dream is to become a pilot. I’m 16 years old and I’ve tried to join the Belgium Air Cadets of the Belgium Air Force. I failed because I have a color deficiency. That’s why I want to come to America and become an ag pilot.

I don’t know much about the industry, but I’m willing to learn.

Maybe you can give me some tips. I was thinking to come to America this summer and work with the ground crew for one month to experience the life of an ag pilot. But the problem is that I can’t find companies on the Internet. Maybe you can help me.

Thank you!

Michiel Firlefyn Belgium Hello Michiel; Congratulations on being so focused about your career in life at such an early age. I am not sure what effect a color deficiency would have on earning a pilot’s license in the USA. You should check with AOPA, they may have the answer to that question.

As for working on the ground in the USA during the summer, as long as it does not interfere with completing your education, that might be a good idea. There may be some hesitation from ag-operators about hiring a 16-year old. You would need a state driver’s license and in some cases a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). You would need to be 18 to apply for it.

It is my very melancholy duty to report that Peter Weatherstone, the former long-term CEO of AAAA and a great friend to the industry, has passed away at Bowral following a long battle with cancer.

Peter was cremated at a private family ceremony last week and unfortunately AAAA did not find out until this morning.

I have spoken to Marion and offered our support in this very difficult time.

Peter was the CEO for some 15 years, and with the strong support of Marion oversaw the introduction of Spraysafe, set a highly professional standard for our Convention, and handled the incredibly challenging environmental and regulatory attacks on our industry in the 80s and 90s. He was a great mentor to a much younger CEO and genuinely cared about the future of us all. Peter and Marion were made honorary life members of the Association in recognition of their very special contribution.

He will be greatly missed as a friend and a stalwart of our industry who built the professional foundations of AAAA. Cheers Phil Hurst CEO - Aerial Agricultural Association of Australia Mitchell, ACT, Australia Hello Phil

Good luck—Bill Lavender I, too, am saddened by this news of Peter. He was the first Aussie to greet my wife and I upon arrival in Sydney on our first visit. He

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always took time to be sure we were comfortable and adequately looked after.

Please pass on Sandy’s and my condolences to Marion.

Warmest regards, Bill

Israel We are in Israel taking care waste water created while cleaning an ag airplane’s spraying system. We are trying now to develop a comprehensive solution that will combine “all-in-one”; physic, chemical, filters, membranes and biological as options (a complete system).

Do you have an idea what your operators are doing with their waste water? Can you find out if there are regulations in the USA for that?

Regards Jacob Sharon, CEO Silon Ecologic Ltd Yoqneam Moshava, Israel Hello Jacob; Each state has its own set of regulations, along with a national EPA regulatory agency overlooking waste water issues. There is no one answer to your question. Most operators collect their water and recycle it through an application that allows the use of waste water, like a non-selective herbicide application, e.g. glyphosate.

It is a rule of thumb that waste water is not allowed to seep into the soil, collect in ditches, or be allowed to go unattended. So, operators construct impervious load pads that collect the waste water for later use. Most of these pads are covered to avoid rainwater collection.

Hope that helps, —Bill Thank you a lot. Besides treating waste water, I am also a partner/ stock holder and an ag pilot (40 years) at Telem Aviation Ltd in Israel.

We operate seven Turbo Thrush – PT6-34. Can you familiarize me with some of the operators in the U.S.A?

Best Regards Jacob Sharon

Jacob; I see where your subscription to AgAir Update has expired back in 2010. The best way for you to keep up with USA ag operations is to renew your subscription to AgAir Update and read about the operations that I visit and write articles about.

You can go online to www.agairupdate.com and renew your sub.

Take care, Bill

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I am a young ag pilot from Europe currently on a business trip in the USA. Would you be able to send me contact of Crop Duster Companies in CA? Thanks much.

Vladimir Spasic Vladimir; Contact the California Agricultural Aviation Association for assistance at www.caaa.net Good luck,—Graham

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Sincerely, Nick Johnson Gadsden, AL Hello Nick; Thanks for introducing yourself at SEAF. I appreciate your kind comments. I am sure our paths will cross again.—Bill

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Hello Betty; It was a real joy to finally visit Hershey Flying Service after being an Ag-Cat owner over 30 years ago. I wish I had taken the opportunity to visit before the passing of your father, Pete.

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Gearing up for the new season With all the extreme winter weather that the country has experienced over the past few months, it is hard to believe that fire season is fast approaching. Where I live in the western part of Texas it is rare for the temperature to fall below freezing for more than a few hours at a time. This winter, however, has meant a few days at a time for sub-freezing temps. The non-stop cold blast has cured the live fuels to near record low moisture levels.

When spring does arrive, and the night time low temperatures elevate, explosive fire behavior can be expected in the Southwest. In years past I have seen fire activity start as early as December in this part of the country. It did not happen that soon this season and only Mother Nature can set the thermostat for it to begin.

On December 3, an Arkansas Forestry Commission fire detection Cessna 182 was reported missing when it failed to contact dispatch while on a mission over the rugged Ouachita Mountains in the west-central part of the state. On the afternoon of February 11th, the wreckage was spotted by a Civil Air Patrol search aircraft in a very remote area. Extreme

winter weather had hampered the search. The pilot, Jake Harrel, was fatally injured in the crash. The staff at AgAir Update extend our condolences to family and friends of Mr. Harrell.

In a complicated equipment exchange, the United States Forest Service recently acquired seven Lockheed C-130Hs and fifteen Shorts Sherpa C-23B aircraft from the United States Coast Guard.

The C-130s will receive upgrades and be converted to air tankers by the United States Air Force before delivery.

It is expected that operations will be contracted to private companies. The C-23s will be used for smoke jumper platforms and crew and equipment transport. They will be operated by USFS pilots as well as private contractors. The air tankers will take several years to be put in service but they will for sure bolster the nation’s aerial firefighting fleet. I will keep you informed of developments as they happen.

Air Tractor AT-802 aircraft equipped with one of three approved inline fire gates. With different start dates they are for a period of one-hundred days with an option to extend. The contracts are good for one year with an option to extend to five years. Some of the changes from past contracts are: six duty days and one day off no relief, availability paid on day off, no per diem paid, no home base, reporting point for start, and flight time paid only at mobilization and demobilization. As of press time these contracts have not been let as have not the On-Call Contracts. Once again, I will keep you informed of progress.

I hope all of you have a safe and profitable season and I hope to meet you in the mountains one day.

Marc

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decades of North Carolina’s aerial fire protection

by Bill Lavender Several western states in the United States administer dedicated fire prevention programs that include aerial firefighting aircraft. Very few forestry services in the Eastern United States have aerial resources; one of the exceptions is the North Carolina Forest Service (NCFS).

Originally formed in 1960 with two Navy N3N aircraft, then operating within the North Carolina Department of Natural Resources, the NCFS Aviation Program is the oldest, continuous running Single Engine Air Tanker (SEAT) aerial firefighting service in the United States.

In 2011, the program was transferred to the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and is based at the Ralph Winkworth Forest

North Carolina Forest Service’s M-18 Dromader makes drop.

Photo Ed McConnell

Center, North Carolina Forest Service on the Kinston Regional Jetport.

Under the guidance of interim Director of Aviation, Robert Delleo (an active North Carolina Lead Plane pilot), the NCFS has a fleet of 23 aircraft that operate under Part 91 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) with 26 full-time employees of which 17 are pilots. Part-time employees are added during the fire season.

The NCFS is unique in that unlike other state aerial firefighting services that use turbine powered fixed wing aircraft, it uses three piston versions of the M-18A and M-18B Dromaders, as well as a

NCFS’s T-34 lead plane on ready with its sister ship, an M-18 Dromader. Photo Ed McConnell

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single piston version S2R Thrush with its R-1340 engine. Other aircraft within the fleet include five helicopters: two Eurocopter AS350 B3 AStars, two Bell UH1H Huey’s and a Bell UH-1H Fast Fin Huey. Twelve patrol aircraft are used that include: eight C-182s, three C-185s and a single C-172. A Beechcraft T-34 is used for a lead plane and a C-206 as a crew hauler. The aircraft are utilized in forest management, fire mitigation, detection, fire suppression and directing fire suppression activities.

Five of the aircraft operated by the agency are Federal Excess Property aircraft and technically owned by the USDA Forest Service. These aircraft

are on loan to the NCFS specifically for fighting wildfires. The agency is replacing some of the Federal Excess Property aircraft with state owned aircraft as age and maintenance costs exceed replacement costs.

North Carolina is divided into three regions; Aviation East, Aviation Central and Aviation West. The Aviation East Region has eight pilots, including its chief pilot Robert Delleo. The three Dromaders and the Thrush, one AStar and six patrol aircraft work in this division. The Chief Pilot for Aviation Central Region is Dave Spooner who flies an AStar and is supported with three patrol aircraft. Aviation West Region’s Chief Pilot is Bill Palmer, an Air Attack pilot flying one of the three patrol planes and supported by two additional patrol aircraft and the Huey’s. These three regional fire stations are dedicated to protect private, state and federal lands in North Carolina from wildfires.

(L-R) Pilots Wayne Slaughter, Ed McConnell and NCFS Director of Aviation Robert Delleo at the Aviation East Region base on the Kinston Regional Jetport. G. Lavender photo

Three regional fire stations are dedicated to protect private, state and federal lands.

Each helicopter has a crew chief for maintenance; two for the AStars and two for the Huey’s. Of the two conventional Huey’s, only one is flown at any one time, along with the newest Fast Fin Huey.

There are three additional mechanics for the fixed wing aircraft; two based at the Aviation East Region and one at the Aviation West Region. Jack Frye is Chief of Maintenance.

The standard requirements for NCFS pilots is to have a minimum of 1,500 hours total time with a Commercial license with Instrument and MultiEngine ratings. There are additional requirements to suit the type aircraft being flown, such as tailwheel experience to fly a Dromader, Thrush or C-185, or a helicopter rating to fly a helicopter. The pilots are paid a fixed salary. They must take off one day in seven days of duty time, or two days in 14 days of duty time.

They can’t fly more than eight Hobbs hours in a day, work no more than 14 hours on a duty day and no more than 42 Hobbs hours in six days.

Today’s North Carolina Forest Service’s line up of M-18 Dromaders. G. Lavender photo

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The AStars are considered Type III firefighting aircraft and carry 210 gallons using a Bambi Bucket. The Huey’s are Type II firefighting aircraft and carry 240 gallons with the conventional Huey, or 320 gallons with the Fast Fin Huey, in a Bambi Bucket.

A typical load of fire retardant in the Dromader is 500 gallons, while the Thrush carries 250 gallons. Primarily, the loads are with a fire retardant, but this has limitations with use near waterways. The agency is testing a gel product that is less costly and safer to use near waterways.

A normal fire season in North Carolina starts February 15 through May 31. However, 2011 was an exception with the fire season lasting until late August when Hurricane Irene made landfall in North Carolina. During that year there were five major fires exceeding 35,000 acres each. There is also a fire season in the mountains during the fall of the year, as well as throughout the state.

The NCFS operates under Response Plan (RP) levels, 1-6.

Because of this, pilots must be within two hours of the airport, if not on station. Work hours are from about 10 a.m. until dark, unless the demands of the fires require different hours.

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North Carolina has some unique fuels for its fires that creates special challenges for both ground and aerial firefighters. In the coastal and somewhat into the Piedmont regions, the organic peat “pre-soils” can burn underground causing trees to collapse as the roots burn and then catch fire above ground. This type of soil can burn under roads, causing them to collapse.

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in the state. Fires are also commonly started by lightning strikes or incendiary starts. These are starts caused by human action; campfires, guns firing tracer rounds, arson, fireworks, etc., in addition to debris burning.

The North Carolina Forest Service’s Aviation Program may not have large, multi-engine air tankers or the popular 800-gallon SEAT Air Tractor AT-802 in its fleet. However, it knows what works for North Carolina evidenced by a history of over 54 years fighting fires with aircraft. This is not to say pilots at the NCFS wouldn’t like to be flying AT-802s. But, like any government agency, the NCFS has to work within the constraints of the budget approved by North Carolina lawmakers and still provide an effective aerial firefighting attack program, which it does very well.

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Ag-plane becomes Border Protection Aircraft — ArchAngel BPA

by Bill Lavender The typical mission profile of an ag-plane is to deliver crop protection products and nutrients to farmlands, as well as wildland fire protection. However, that is not always the case.

In recent years, there has been interest in the ag-plane fulfilling a unique, less conventional use of border protection. Prior to the idea of using an ag-plane, this role was partially filled by aircraft such as the Embraer Tucano, Cessna Caravan and Beechcraft T-6 Texan.

In its latest effort to evolve the BPA concept, IOMAX has partnered with Thrush Aircraft to jointly produce the Archangel, a sophisticated, production, S2R 660 Thrush purpose-built aircraft. This aircraft is manufactured off the manufacturing line to perform day/night ISR utilizing the 660 Thrush frame as its host. The Archangel is capable of providing real time intelligence data from altitudes as high as 20,000+ ft, delivering precision air strikes with minimum collateral damage.

Two decades ago, Ayres Thrush built the Vigilante, a dual cockpit Thrush with mission equipment and armament. A number of years later, Air Tractor built a prototype AT-802U. Neither of these planes were ever sold. In 2009, IOMAX USA of Mooresville, North Carolina was contracted by the United Arab Emirates Special Operations Command to produce an armed, ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance) version using the basic Air Tractor AT-802 ag plane. The UAE has since then, successfully employed this Border Patrol Airplane not only for its internal border protection program but also as a significant force multiplier throughout the region.

IOMAX President and CEO is Ron Howard, a 31-year Army UH60 Blackhawk and MH-6 helicopter pilot. KC Howard, who founded the company with his father, serves as Executive VicePresident and Jim Toole, formerly a Lockheed Martin Advanced Weapons Program Manager serves as the company’s Chief Technology and Weapons Officer. This western North Carolina team of 100+, in addition to their Thrush Aircraft partners, bring a whole new game to the fight. Payne Hughes, President of Thrush Aircraft commented, “It has been a pleasure working with the IOMAX team transforming the S2R 660 workhorse into the Archangel. Our teams have used all the rugged capabilities

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Ron Howard is not a newcomer to working within the military sector.

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Having served in countless foreign countries throughout his career, his holistic approach to addressing the border patrol aircraft appears to ring true in the worldwide marketplace.

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Currently, IOMAX personnel are deployed for the sixth straight year conducting counter drug and counter terrorist operations throughout Afghanistan.

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Given Ron’s background, IOMAX and the creation of the Archangel were not surprising to many. “We do things that matter here. We bring in people who take great satisfaction and deeply believe in what they do,” explained Howard. KC Howard added, “We brought in a seasoned team from Thrush which includes Thrush President, Payne Hughes, when we decided to take the Border Patrol Program to the next level.

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The Archangel typically operates from 12,000 to 14,000 MSL, but can attain an operating ceiling of 22,000 MSL equipped with on-board oxygen. The Archangel uses the PT6A-67F power plant providing cruise speeds of 180 knots with an impressive endurance range of 8 hours.

The dual cockpit Archangel features three Multi-Functional Displays (MFDs) for the front pilot and a single MFD with mission equipment for the rear pilot.

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The former “hopper” area is redesigned to accommodate an avionics deck along with fuel. The 660 Thrush was modified in the Restricted Category.

IOMAX continues to jointly develop and produce the 660 aircraft as an evolving aircraft designed specifically to counter the emerging low intensity, high threat environments worldwide.

Jim Toole explains, “IOMAX does not just sell an aircraft. Instead, it delivers a comprehensive package that includes training for pilots, air and ground crew, Special Mission Equipment (SME), Computer Based Training (CBT), weapons and aircraft maintenance incountry. Our intent is for the customer to have a positive experience by delivering a customized aircraft and support to fit the needs of that customer.” In addition to training, IOMAX assists the customer in establishing an operations infrastructure with a Tactical Operations Center (TOC), hangar facilities, maintenance bays and spares, ground support equipment and special tools.

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Having spent about 15,000 hours behind R-985 and R-1340 powered AgCats and now flying the Pratt & Whitney PT-6 engines for about 6,000 hours, my career has been extended because of the turbine. I appreciate the radial nostalgia in a Warbird, not in an Ag-Cat. I am not near as tired at the end of the day now, as compared to when I flew the radial powered Ag-Cats, even though I am a few years older.

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They said they had some place to be and they didn’t get up in time. You always get ribbed for the noise your radial powered plane made and you still don’t know if they were kidding or were pissed. Now with a turbine, they say, you must not be busy as they never hear you. I like that.

A turbine, you start it, you taxi out, get your GPS set, decide if you need the air conditioner or heater, make sure your AM/ FM stereo radio is on the farm station for the morning hours, make sure the noise cancelling is working on the business radio, check the controls and the wind, line up and go. All this in the turbine might take five minutes. The sooner you get to the field, the sooner the money handle gets in motion and the till starts to ring. I like that also.

I am hopeful to have a good number of years left in me flying ag, as long as I fly a turbine. Once I retire and return to tinkering with Warbirds, I will get all of my T-shirts and Parkas back out that have oil stains on them, on the back especially, and get back to how I started and what I worked with in this business 37 seasons ago. I will be pampering, being gentle, polishing her and talking to my radial engine again, as they all have their own personalities. Cough, cough, belch, fart, fire, belch, cough, belch, fart. Some farted first, but they all had these moans and groans before they started. Oh yes, I can’t wait for those days again, if God will let me. Ha!!!

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AgAir Update has been evaluating NTSB reports for many years. The reports seemingly repeat themselves every year, as far as make and model aircraft involved in accidents and pilot error versus mechanical problems. For many successive years after the Professional Aerial Applicators Support System (PAASS) was implemented, the fatality and accident rate declined. Then, in more recent years, the industry took

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Seventy-five accidents were reported in 2013 by the NTSB, an increase of four compared to the 71 reported in 2012.

Unfortunately, the fatalities have increased from last year by four for a total of seven; 9% of the total number of accidents ended in a fatality. This rate is aligned with 2011’s number of eight fatalities.

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As in year’s past, the double digit accident numbers were in the months of May (14), June (14), July (18) and August (11).

There was only one accident in October and none in November and December.

For the sixth consecutive year, California was included in the highest number of accidents for a state with eight. Three other states tied with it; Texas, Illinois and Arkansas. All other states were five or less accidents.

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reported no accidents. It should be noted Mississippi is a high intensity ag-flying state and it did not report any accidents.

Again, this year the most accidents were in Air Tractors with 24, probably since it is the prevalent number of ag-planes in the ag-fleet. Oddly enough, helicopter accidents have surpassed Ag-Cats with 19 compared to 13. In either case, this is a high number that reflects the type aircraft instead of the number of these aircraft in use.

This year, every model of ag-plane had an accident; Cessna 3, Dromader 2, Eagle 1, Pawnee 5, Thrush 6 and Weatherly 2. The only other model that may be logging hours in the U.S. would be the Gippsland GA-200. If so, there were no reported accidents for it.

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Kansas with five. Oregon, North Dakota, Mississippi, Montana, Ohio, South Carolina, Florida and all Northeast states

There are probably less Pawnee, Cessna, Dromader, Weatherly and GA-200 ag planes operating within the fleet than Air Tractor, Thrush and Ag-Cats. As should be expected, these aircraft accident numbers are lower. It now becomes

2013 Accidents by aircraft type. obvious that to really make any qualified assumptions, the number and type of ag-aircraft and the number of hours each type has flown during a season are critical numbers that are missing from the NTSB reports and would be needed to make any quantified assumptions.

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2013 Accidents mechanical or non-mechanical

Overall, the industry is doing a better job at keeping accidents and fatalities below the years pre-PAASS. Accidents are staying under the triple digits of 20 years ago, although fluctuating between 99 in 2005 to a low of 71 last year. This errancy can be attributed to weather and commodity prices which drive the number of acres treated that in turn dictates the number of hours flown.

There are other factors, too. However, these are probably the most prevalent.

Every ag-pilot should strive and take pride in the being the safest pilot he can be. This in turn makes him a professional pilot. The days of hammerhead turns and undue scud running should be over.

There is simply too much at stake, not counting the pilot’s life. If each pilot would seek to not have an accident and if there are no accidents, then there will be no fatalities, which is the ultimate goal.

in such a way as not to stall or have a takeoff/landing accident. Two-thirds of the accidents (64% / 48) were non-mechanical related.

This indicates pilot error. If that number was reduced by half, then there would have been 24 less accidents and surely less fatalities.

It is an obtainable number and can only be such from pilots’ efforts.

The industry is doing a better job keeping accidents and fatalities below the years pre-PAASS. It is somewhat disturbing the fatality rate indicates a plateau when looking at past year’s fatality rates.

Significant effort has been and is being made by PAASS and others to reduce fatalities in the industry.

The ag-plane of today is much different and more challenging than the ones 20 years ago. This indicates a different approach to ag-flying is needed than in those days. This is being done, but obviously, if there are going to be less fatalities, more needs to be done.

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Christians are to be like-minded, sympathetic, love one another and be compassionate and humble. Christians don’t repay evil with evil or insult with insult. On the contrary, repay evil with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing (1 Peter 3:8-9).

We are all poor sinners until God makes us eternally rich because of our faith in Jesus Christ. Christians should try to live peaceable with everyone, but we should never compromise the truth of the Bible just to please other people. God gives the wisdom to live for Him to those who ask (James 1:5).

“And do this, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep; for now our salvation is nearer than when we first believed” (Romans 13:11). Our life on this earth is extremely short when compared to eternity in God’s heaven. We don’t know when we will draw our last earthly breath—only God knows that. It’s time to stop wasting our time serving this satanically controlled world and our sinful flesh (Ephesians 2:1-3).

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After that, we who are still alive and are left will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air.

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Christians who get involved in drunkenness, immorality, and other lusts of their flesh are allowing their sinful nature to rule their life. Anger and strife are far too common within the lives of professing Christians. Changing government leaders and government policies need our prayers, not our anger and ungodly words. God ignores our ungodly words and actions, but He uses our prayers and godly lifestyle to bring spiritual healing to our nation (2 Chronicles 7:14, 1 Timothy 2:1-5).

“Put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to fulfill its lusts” (Romans 13:14). Being led

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They are nature’s way of proliferating the abundance she has to offer. Everything they do and produce is beneficial to us, from food to medicines. The result of a world without them would be devastating. Unfortunately, the demise of the honey bee has become a very real possibility.

There are approximately 2.5 million active bee colonies being employed for commercial use within the United States. That number is less than half of what it was fifty years ago and declining every year. That does not take into account ‘feral’ hives, whose numbers have rapidly approached endangered status. California’s almond industry alone requires 1.4 million colonies of pollinating bees to gain a harvestable crop. (1).

In the last few decades, bees have been hit hard with an increased number of diseases, parasites and environmental conditions that have had a dire effect on bee colony’s health and survivability.

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CCD is a sudden and complete depletion of adult bees and the death of the colony as a whole. Last year, commercial beekeepers reported an average of thirty percent losses to CCD. That’s more than twice the generally acceptable level of natural attrition losses and represents an unsustainable trend.

There is no current explanation to this phenomenon though researchers are trying to get the mystery solved.

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The theory does not say these products outright kill the bees, but instead might work synergistically to compromise their immune system enough to allow contagious diseases to proliferate rapidly throughout the colony. You have to remember that bees feed each other mouth to mouth from the same food stores.

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We all know the dangers that out of control environmentalists and regulations pose to our industry. We sure don’t want to give them any more ammunition than they can make up on their own. However, to dismiss the possibility our actions might have an affect on this issue would be naive and professionally unsound. I know as an industry we surpass most others in our

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Increased vigilance is necessary when there might be bees near the fields we work. Try to spray when bees are not out foraging; in the early morning or evening or when the temperature is below 57°F. Keep an eye on the wind and make sure it is blowing away from the hive.

If that’s not possible, try to contact the bee keeper, or the grower, and have the hives moved before you spray. View bee hives as if they were a susceptible crop.

What ever the cause, and hopefully they will find the answer soon; it is something that we as an industry should be very concerned about. Not only in the way it might affect our work but in the fact we have a lot of tiny little partners out there struggling who might need our help.

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of HAPs such as hydrochloric acid and mercury, which continues a long-term trend. Between 2011 and 2012, toxic releases into surface water decreased three percent and toxic releases to land decreased 16 percent.

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One of our own needs our support A letter from Sue Stewart Today, I am writing the industry to ask for your prayers and generous donations to help one of our own aerial applicators.

Max Ellison grew up in the Crosbyton, TX area and graduated from Coronado High School in Lubbock, TX. Max spent the next 4 years serving Americans in the United States Air Force as a crew chief on C130’s stationed in Hawaii. In 1969, he began to his aviation career while still in the Air Force. In 1978, Max started Pro Ag an aerial application business and married the love of his life, Delese. Max and Delese have two daughters, Adrian and Sara. Max began his aerial application career with a Pawnee, then moved to a Cessna Husky, an Air Tractor 301, 402 and now a 502. In 2003, Max came to a life decision that the love of flying was his true love, and with the agreement of his wife, sold their business to a competitor and friend, Albert Key with Central Plains. Max then went to work for Albert flying the 502.

Max is known as one of The Three Amigos, from an article Bill Lavender wrote following Max receiving the top operator award in the TAAA given to three applicators running off the same airport in Dimmitt, TX.

days spent in a hospital in Lubbock, TX. Max got the news that his kidneys had quit functioning. The doctors seem to think with some medications he had a good chance of them returning to full function. Max has been on dialysis now for several months, initially going to the hospital for dialysis. Thankfully, Max can now do a full body dialysis at night in the comfort of his home. The doctors have not found a reason for the change in the function of his kidneys. During the Christmas holidays he began having more complications and he is now in need of a kidney transplant. Max has been removed from ag flying for almost a year now. With your help and prayers, we believe Max will receive the much needed kidney and be back in his seat flying .

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by Graham Lavender The 2014 Spring Board Meeting for the National Agricultural Aviation Association was held February 1416, 2014 at the Hilton Old Town, in Alexandria, Virginia. This location is a staple for the spring meetings, as it is very close the NAAA’s offices and gives attendees the chance to interact with their congressmen at the Nation’s capital.

Wintertime in Washington D.C. is not for the faint of heart, and this year proved especially challenging to coordinate the first board meeting of the year.

Unprecedented airline cancellations and winter storms forced the NAAA staff to condense the majority of the meetings into a single day. Undeterred, board and committee members nationwide were able navigate the delays and the meeting began with a quorum for the board and all the committees.

NAAA President Leif Issacson called the first General Session to order on Saturday morning, introducing Executive Director Andrew Moore to give his Executive Director’s Report. Moore’s report traditionally gives a snapshot of where the industry is, the current issues the industry faces and what NAAA is doing to advocate for the aerial applicator.

proposing to expand its definition of a “water of the U.S.”, and the NAAA would be continuously monitoring the proposal as it could markedly increase the reach of the NPDES-PGP requirements. On the issue of MET towers, the Association is waiting on the FAA’s official release of the MET Tower Marking Advisory Circular, the FAA’s decision to expand that circular to all towers and a MET Tower database. The NAAA has a letter to the manufacturers of MET towers that references the advisory circular’s recommendations about proper marking, and mentions that without marking negligence and party liability are possible.

He began summarizing the current legislative and regulatory issues the industry faces, noting the Farm Bill has been signed into law with no NPDES PGP exemptions in the language. This was a disappointment to the association, as all have worked tirelessly to get this language into the law. There was, however, ARS Research Spending language included that will continue to benefit research into aerial application.

Moore also commented that the EPA is

Moore continued to explain that the NAAA, along with other aviation groups, are urging the FAA and congressional staff for an unmanned aerial system

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Moving on with his report, Moore presented the accident statistics for 2013, commenting that accidents are down 21.26% per 100K flight hours since the advent of the PAASS program.

2013 had 68 accidents with 5 fatalities.

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Awards Committee: The committee would like to encourage everyone to get their nominations into the NAAA for 2014. There were no motions to present.

2013 experienced one of the greatest positive promotions to our industry with Disney’s PLANES, and Moore announced to the group that a PLANES sequel is scheduled for a July 2014 release. The sequel portrays Dusty, the movie’s lead character, as a SEAT aircraft.

Budget/Finance: Financials for the association were reviewed for the board by NAAA Treasurer Craig Craft. 2013 numbers were discussed, and the committee voted to reinstate the investments into mutual funds as allowable under the Constitution & Bylaws as long as they do not exceed 25% of unrestricted financial reserves.

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Communications: The digital version of Agricultural Aviation magazine was discussed, as well as pros and cons for reducing the magazine from six issues per year to four. WNAAA requested more space in the magazine. A coffee table book on agricultural aviation history was discussed to present during the 50th anniversary of NAAA. Motion presented to seek a one year contract for the production and design of Agricultural Aviation magazine and create a survey to determine the membership opinion on reducing the number of issues from six issues to four annually. The motion passed.

Constitution and Bylaws: The committee is continuing to revise the constitution and bylaws to comply with the D.C. non-profit law. A merger will likely yield a document called ByLaws of the Association. No motions were presented.

Convention Committee: The committee reviewed the 2014 convention plans and decided to forgo selecting themes for upcoming conventions and simply have a logo. It was decided that Sean Tucker will receive an invite to be the speaker for the kickoff breakfast. Tucker is a professional airshow pilot and ambassador for the EAA. General sessions will continue the

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Savannah will be the convention site for 2015 and Long Beach, CA for 2016. The committee is looking at a number of cities to bring the NAAA Convention to in upcoming years. No motions were presented before the board.

Insurance: The committee reviewed magazine articles for Agricultural Aviation magazine. The committee is looking at data for drift and how to gather data to present to the Association and the challenges it presents. The speed mentoring session at the 2013 convention went very well, and there are plans to participate in that next year. No motions were presented.

Long Range Planning: The committee spent most of its time analyzing changes to the Constitution and Bylaws. It also discussed communications for the future, social media and the magazine. No motions were presented.

Membership: Membership decals for aircraft are being well received, and smaller decals will be presented for sale to the membership. The committee presented Carolyn Baecker with an honorary lifetime membership for her contributions to the Association. The committee asked everyone to talk to their state non-renewals to have them continue their Association membership. Motion to approve new members was before the board, and passed unanimously.

Museum Committee: The committee wanted to remind everyone that NAAA was not affiliated with the Mississippi museum. The National Agricultural Museum and Hall of Fame (NAAMHOF) in Jackson, Mississippi is a separate entity. The committee reemphasized they would help any museum that needs ag aviation artifacts. There are funds available within NAAMHOF to help with the renovation of that museum in Mississippi. No motions before the board.

Research/Technology: The committee made a recommendation to go directly to the docket for proposed EPA regulations on bystander drift. Please make comments. No motions before the board.

WNAAA: The WNAAA Athena Program, which is essentially an aerial applicator support staff educational program, met at 10 states and had an excellent turnout. The WNAAA’s Leadership Training Program’s participant was selected and will be notified in the upcoming week.

State Reports: Gaylon Stamps of the NMAAA for Wade Berry, presented $3000 from the New Mexico Board to Rod Thomas, president of NAAREF for NAAREF’s education programs such as PAASS. Brenda Watts of Arkansas stated that their association has a new lobbyist named Brent Stevenson that is poised to do a great job for the association.

With no old business, or new business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned by President Issacson.

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This kind of careful inspections permit Covington to remove any defective parts from an engine overhaul. But, other measures are taken to ensure the newly overhauled engine gives the customer the best service possible. Piston pins and connecting rods are sent off to be shot peened. This shot peening process relieves stress within these parts and reportedly increases the strength of the used part by ten times.

Covington has taken many steps to insure the customer is buying the best possible engine overhaul. One such step is the impeller for the supercharger is sent to California for electronic Paul Abbott, president of Covington Aircraft Engines, manages the company hands-on. charge. Then the part is dipped into a vat with a special solution that contains metal. The magnetically charged part attracts the detectant metal into the cracks and becomes visible when viewed under a blacklight.

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(L-R) Frank Prentice, vice-president of sales; David Hamilton, shop foreman; Ron Hollis, field rep and chief inspector; and Paul Abbott, president and general manager, make a long term team for Covington Aircraft Engines, each with more than 20 years experience.

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The cylinders are inspected with a special dye penetrate before cleaning by bead blasting. Covington has found over the years that bead blasting before inspection can cover a crack in the soft aluminum.

During AgAir Update’s visit with Covington, the life span of the radial aircraft engine was discussed. According to Covington’s

Richard Ashley checks out one of Covington Aircraft Engines' R-985's in the modern test cell facility designed by Bob Covington.

Paul Abbott, the round engine will be available to the ag aviation operator for many years to come. This has come about due to the introduction of the new crankshaft by Air Tractor, the cam by Sun Air Parts, and the availability of new cylinders to come soon.

Covington has installed about 50 of the 100 Air Tractor crankshafts that have been used in engine overhauls. The crankshaft comes with a 1,200 hour warranty. Paul Abbott couldn’t comment on just how long the crankshaft would last.

“Bill, the new crankshaft is by far the best buy. There is only $1,000 difference in a new one and a serviceable one. Our replacement rate is about one in three. So, the operator can expect to replace a crankshaft at least once in three overhauls.

With the new Air Tractor crankshaft, we believe the operator will experience many more overhauls than he will with a serviceable crankshaft. We haven’t at this point had an engine with an Air Tractor crankshaft return for overhaul, therefore I am limited to any claims I can make,” Paul said.

Paul went on to explain his confidence in the new crankshaft.

The crankshaft was test run at Covington’s test cell. The test comprised of over 150 hours of run time. Of this time about 15 hours were at five minute full power intervals. More than 100 hours were at 32.5 inches of manifold pressure and 2,200 rpm.

The testing was so hard on the engine the case cracked from the stress, but the crankshaft endured.

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Covington Aircraft Engines' facility is located north of Okmulgee, Oklahoma on five acres. The main building is pictured with the test cell on the left.

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by Bill Lavender During an excursion along Route 290 from Cachoeira do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul Brazil to Uruguainia with Diego Preuss of DP Aviaçao, one of the several visits we made was with Alberti Glademir, longtime pilot for the Ceolin family. Alberti has been Ceolin’s pilot for over 20 years. Operating from the main 750-meter airstrip near Uruguania, Alberti flies only a few miles east of the Argentina border.

Glademir Alberti, pilot for the Ceolin family, on the wing of the AT-402B he flies.

Twenty years ago, the Ceolin family bought an Ipanema and hired Alberti to fly it. The family farms over 30,000 hectares (75,000 acres) of which in 2012-2013 10,500 hectares were planted in rice and 20,000 hectares

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were pasture used in rotation with the rice. The family also leases an additional 10,000 hectares in Argentina to farm 5,000 hectares of rice on it. An Argentine flying service treats that rice.

In 2009, the Ceolin family bought its first Air Tractor. DP Aviaçao sold and delivered the aircraft, an AT-402B. The season before, Alberti had flown the Ipanema over 900 hours and treated over 50,000 hectares with it. From the last three seasons, Alberti’s production went from 55.5 hectares per hour with the Ipanema to 133 hectares per hour with the Air Tractor.

The amount of hectares that Alberti is able to treat with the AT-402B is nothing short of phenomenal. His first season with

the Air Tractor, 2010/2011, Alberti treated 60,000 hectares. In 2011/2012, he flew over 70,000 hectares and in 2012/2013, he flew the AT-402B 600 hours and covered 80,000 hectares (200,000 acres).

Alberti uses airstrips as close to the rice field as possible, flying from 11 remote airstrips in a 60-kilometer radius half circle from the main airstrip. When flying from the main airstrip where the Air Tractor’s hangar is based, water for mixing loads has to be hauled in with a 10,000-liter tanker truck from nearby Uruguaiana. The water at the airstrip is too saline. Water is stored in a 30,000-liter holding tank. The fuel farm has a 15,000-liter capacity.

When spraying, he uses 10 Microbell rotary atomizers with a Travicar spray pump. In 2012/2013, he started using the Microbell rotary atomizers exclusively for all liquid applications.

For dry applications of fertilizer, Alberti mounts a Transland spreader to the AT-402B. Fertilizer is loaded with a bag that is lifted overhead of the hopper door for a quick fill and short turnaround time while on the ground with the aircraft. Rice seed is not planted by air.

The Ceolin family’s AT-402B in the hangar for the winter.

For a total with both liquid and dry applications, Alberti will make six to seven trips over rice fields. He uses a SATLOC GPS for guidance.

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Ten Microbell Rotary Atomizers evenly spaced on the AT-402B’s booms waiting for the next spray job.

Alberti’s season starts in late August and lasts through the middle of March. The first application of dry fertilizer is made just before flooding the rice field applying 100 kilograms of urea per hectare (100 lbs/ac.). Second and third dry fertilizer applications are made about 20 days apart using 50-60 kg/ ha rates.

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Other applications include glyphosate, since 100% of the area is planted as a no-tillage system, Alberti subsequently applies preemergent and post herbicides, fungicides and insecticides as needed. The flow rate used for these applications with Microbell rotary atomizers is between 7 and 15 liters per hectare (0.7-1.5 gallons per acre).

For an ag-pilot to fly for one company for over 20 years, there has to be a special relationship between them. During Diego’s and my visit with Alberti, that special relationship was very evident. The Ceolin family welcomed us with open arms and prepared a traditional barbeque that evening. With Ceolin family members, Alberti, Diego and other friends, we were able to devour a delicious young lamb prepared and cooked just for our visit!

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2. The Ceolin operation’s loading facility is basic, utilizing stainless steel and concrete, and efficient.

3. (L-R) Glademir Alberti and Diego Preuss inspect the fuel farm at the Ceolin main airstrip. The fuel farm has a 15,000-liter capacity.

4. An entertaining evening with Ceolin; (L-R) Edson Jacociunas, consultant and agronomist, Joel Michelotti, consultant and agronomist, the author, Luiz Gindri of the Ceolin family and Gladimer Alberti having a celebratory toast. Photo taken by Diego Preuss of DP Aviaçao.

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AT-502B-0592 N90614 HM & AFTT 5125, ENG TSOH Per Hour Meter Is 1673. WALTER M601E-11 S/N 862248 750 SHP Wing AD06-24-10 Info: PCW 6/08 By Installation of 21050-1-504 Spar Cap Kits. New Safe Life Is Now 13252 HRS AFTT, A/C, Smoker, Satloc, Bantam with Flow Control. Tinted Windows, Com Radio, Hopper Shut Off, Cascade Pressure Cowl, Annual, Premier Turbine will Do engine Annual. Call Scott at 785-3363788 (03-14) 2001 AT-502B -34 N205SK 6,698 TT AF&E, 0 Since new prop, new wings, new gear, hot section with new PT blades & #6 bearing etc. Drop booms, CP’s, spreader,GPS, smoker, complete rebuild.

No airframe damage. Call for pictures & price. Adam 318-669-8785 (03-14) 2014 slots available with the 2014 Pratt & Whitney 2500 hour/5 year engine warranty 2012 AT-502B-34AG with 500 TTAF & E. 1999 AT-802A-67AG with 6200 TT 2009 AT-502B-34AG with 2600TT 1998 AT-602A-65AG with 7900TT For more information and pricing contact Farm Air Inc., 877-715-8476, or your Air Tractor parts at 309-759-4646. tfn

1991 AT-402-34 10,650 TT, PT6-34 TT 7,750 hrs, 360 hrs since IRAN gearbox, prop TSOH 850 hrs, main gear changed @ 5,781 hrs, big gear, wing spar due @ 17,378 hrs, single point fuel, hopper quantity indicator, new SATLOC Bantam GPS, new Intelaflow Flowmeter, AC, low fuel warning system, smoker, fresh hot section inspection with sale, $350,000.

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AT-502B-0472 N50877 HM & AFTT 3791 ENGTSOH Per Hour Meter Is 1487. Walter M601E-11 S/N 862239 750SHP Wing AD06-24-10 Info: PCW 10/08 2403 HR With Failsafe Plate And Long Lower Spar Caps Installed, Eddy Current Inspection Due Every 600HRS. Until 4000 HRS Since MOD. Then Inspect Every 300HRS Till The 8000HR Life Limit Is Reached.

A/C, Smoker, Sat Loc, Bantom with Flow Control. Tinted Windows, Com Radio, Hopper Shut Off, Cascade Pressure Cowl, Annual Will Be Completed 12/13, GE Will Do Annual. Call Scott at 785-3363788 (03-14)

2008 AT-802A dual cockpit,374 gal fuel, Fast start, Cascade inlet, M3 with large touch screen, hydraulic gate with Hemisphere controller, 6 blade Lane electric brake, wingman, dual side load liquid, dual side load Hatfield fuel, MVP50T electronic monitor. Sold with fresh annual and HSI. Call John at 208-4316678 (03-14)

2014 Slots Available ....................................................................................................Call 2014 802, -65 available. ......................................................................................... Call 2014 602, -65 available .......................................................................................... Call

2012 AT-802, N20718, 610 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.................................................................................................... $1,230,000

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 ............................................................................. $1,100,000 1985 AT- 4 0 0, PT6 -15AG, 920 0 hrs TTAF&E. 350 hrs SHSI. 350 hrs SPOH, fuel control, and fuel pump. Reabe hopper gauge, M3, fuel totalizer, SS spray system, 43 nozzles, Lane brake, heat and a/c, VG’s, HID nose lights. Good, clean northern airplane. $345,000. 419-3321724.

(03-14) 2011 AT-602. 1800 TTAF&E-60. Smoker Electric brake, Air, Heat, 10 inch hydraulic Gate with Del Norte controller, single point, Wingman, fresh annual, Fresh HSI, $950,000 call 870-265-5011 (03-14)

2010 AT-802, -67, 2600 hrs TT, 0 since HSI, hydraulic gate w/Del Norte controller, elec. brake gr. adj., Del Norte w/flow control, smoker, dual single point fuel, Wingman, fresh annual ........................................................................................................ $1,025,000 2004 AT-802 N802QA, 4200 TTAF&E, smoker, M3, CP 09 nozzles, 10” hydraulic gate w/Del Norte flow controller, elec. brake gr adj., wingman, Swathmaster spreader, flow control .................................................................................................................... $750,000

Complete Air Tractor Parts And Accessories Dealer For Every Major Ag Aviation Parts and Supplies 1981 AT-301, Super Clean, Excellent Condition, 7512 TT, 940 hrs SMOH Cov., 3 Blade counter weight prop 52 hrs SMOH, New spar caps, Std fuel cap, 2 Retractable wing lights, SS Booms, CP Nozzles, Crophawk, Flagger, Smoker, 29” Tires, 2012 Satloc Lite Star II, Excellent paint and panels. Always hangared, never left outside. Call for references and more pics. $130,000 Roger Myers, Kootenai Valley Flying Service Inc. 208-290-2598 (03-14)

1991 AT-401 S/N:401-0801 TTAF:9962, Tulsa Geared Engine: 1367 TSMOH, 21D40 -311 Hydromatic Prop: 2314 TSMOH. Eddy Current Insp. done 85hrs ago. Satloc Litestar II, Crophawk, CP nozzles, Weathaero Fan, Set up with air conditioning but compressor not installed.

March Annual, Hangared and taken care of. $135,000 E-mail Airport36@yahoo. com or Call 541-969-2062 (03-14)

2004 AT-802 N802QA, 4200 TTAF&E, smoker, M3, CP 09 nozzles, 10” hydraulic gate with Del Norte controller, elec. brake gr,. adj., Wingman, Swathmaster spreader, flowcontrol $750,000 For more information call 870-295-6213 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

Large Selection of PT6 Accessories New Turbine Props and Blades 0 SMOH 1340 Younkin S/S Pumps, Booms and Center Boom for Air Tractor

Jack Frost jrfrost47@hotmail.com Frost Flying Inc Office 870-295-6213 Fax 870-295-6674

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Garrett Frost garrettt.frost@gmail.com Parts 870-295-6218 Fax 870-295-6237 frostparts@hotmail.com

Large inventory of PT6 and Air Tractor parts • Financing Available Call for Wingman installation For AgAv Parts & Accessories Call Matt Ashburn

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In Stock - NEW 2013 AT-402B, PT6-34AG, 234 Fuel, Smoker, Lane Brake, 3 Piece Windshield, Cabin Heat, Stainless Steel Camlocs, 3” Load, With or Without GPS. Call Farm Air Inc. 877-715-8476. tfn 1986 AT-301 S/N 301-0659 new Paint in ‘94, and new windows in ‘08. Engine was overhauled by Younkin Aviation in 2011.

AD 81-13-06 done at 5980 by Maxwell.

Like new inside and out! Very well taken care of and maintained. Ready to go to work! Also have spreader to go with the plane will trade for late model 510 Thrush with PT6-34 engine. Call 641-3250261 (03-14)

1996 AT 502A-45, N60607, 10,834 hrs.

TT on airframe, 124 hrs. SHS IRAN, Wing Spar mod life remaining 5,667 hrs., Hartzell 5 blade prop TTSN 2,049 hrs., Satloc Intellistar w/Intelliflow control, Smoker, Lane Brake w/4 blade adjustable fan, Cockpit heat/AC, Wingman, Right boom shut-off, Hopper Rinse System, Night work-lights. Price $465,000. Call Tommy: 318-757-3141, 601-748-1444, tommy.ellett@yahoo.com (03-14)

1991 AT-502-0152- PT6A-34AG,N1515G, times since engine light O/H, 2050.8, TTAF 10268.7, Refurbished airframe, Satloc Bantam, electric fan and brake, A/C, late model paint scheme looks and runs great, ready to work! $425,000 Rick Stone, Southeastern Aircraft 800-441-2964 t fn 2010 AT-602-1185, N120KP, PT6A-65AG. Call Rick Stone, Southeastern Aircraft 800-441-2964 tfn

1991 AT-401 - 5160TT/ 811 since O/H engine/ 38 since O/H Hydromatic prop: 400 gal hopper, Lane fan and electric brake, dropped stainless booms, CP nozzles, 2” left bottom load, spreader, 126 gal fuel, aileron servos, vortex generators, nav/strobe/instrument and landing lights, electronic tach, Satloc Airstar 99 GPS, very good condition. $165,000 559-686-1794 / Email info@johnstonaircraft.com www. johnstonaircraft.com tfn 2013 AT-502B and 802-A Available, see at queenbeeair.com or call 800-736-7654 tfn

2001 AT-602. Aircraft TT 6,032; Propeller TSO 0.0; Engine PT6A-45 w/TSHSI 0.0 and OH CT Blades; Fuel Control, Engine Driven Fuel Pump, and Prop Governor all TSO 0.0. Includes: Fuel Capacity 218 gal; Hopper w/Rinse; Smoker; Bottom Loader; Flow Meter; Lane Electric Pump Brake; GPS (Del Norte); Flagger; Load Hog; Wingman; K Y96 VHF; Shadin Fuel Flow; Air Conditioner (Engine Driven); New Batteries; Cockpit Heater; Night Lights; Windshield Washer; Fresh Annual; Fresh Paint. Price Reduced to $495,000. Jim Mills 812-877-2587 or jim@turbinesinc.com (09-14)

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 $1,100,000. For more information call 870-295-6213 t f n Air Tractor 402 for more information and price call Darryl or Bill 870-5729011 (03-14)

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 2014 Slots Available Call Frost Flying Inc. 870-295-6213 tfn

1996 AT-502B 9,000 TT AF & E-34 Satloc Bantom GPS, flow control, drop boom, lane electric brake, bottom load fuel, smoker, AC, CP 11 nozzles. Very clean. $430,000. Call Matt @ 662-574-5590 or by email, hmbrignac@gmail.com (03-14)

1976 AT-301 7585T T, 79 0 SM O H Covington, Extensive work/annual @ George’s Aircraft 9/12, 126 gals fuel, wings done 500 hrs ago, $118,000, For more info Cavanaugh Flying Service 308832-1966 or email mikepcavanaugh@ hotmail.com (03-14)

2012 AT-802 N20718. 610 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 $1,230,000. For more information call 870-295-6213 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 tfn

2010 AT-802,-67 2600 TT, 0 Since HSI smoker, elec. brake gr. adj., air, heat, hydraulic gate w/Del Norte controller, Del Norte w/flowcontrol, Dual single point fuel, WIngman, fresh annual, fresh HSI $1,025,000. For more information call 870-295-6213 tfn

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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.

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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-802 Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $60 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdate.com TFN

2002 Air Tractor AT-802A -65, 4153 TT. single place, 308 gallon fuel. See @ queenbeeair.com TFN

Order your AT-502 Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $60 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdate.com TFN 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 870-5729011 days or 870-995-1323 nights and weekends (03-14)

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 870995-1323 nights and weekends (03-14)

1976 AT-301 SN 0030. 4736 hrsTT. 1322 engine SOH. Prop 1101 hrs SO. 126 Gals Fuel, flagger, smoker, Satloc litestar 2, Have 0 time since overhaul engine and prop available. Make an offer. bha2@wavecom. net call Robert Eisele 307-672-3421 (03-14)

2014 Air Tractors , Reserve your position now, $CALL$; 2012 AT-802A/65AG, 1,700 TTAF&E, hyd, ndh, fresh hot & annual, $1,100,000 ; 2007 AT-602, 5,000 TTAF&E, Satloc, no damage, fresh Hot Section $475,000; 2008 AT-602, 4,100 TTAF&E, fresh Hot and annual, NDH $525,000 Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE 281-3425451 or FAX: 281-232-5401. tfn

AT-502B: More performance; more profit potential. With Air Tractor’s AT-502B there’s plenty of power and a big, 500gallon payload to please both pilot and operator. The Pratt & Whitney PT6A34AG turbine engine delivers efficient and effective performance that shortens ferry times and reduces takeoffs and landings.

Since 1987 the AT-502 series has set the standard as the industry’s most popular ag plane. You can own one with attractive financing options from Wells Fargo. Talk to your Air Tractor dealer.

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Order your Turbine AT-402 Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $60 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdate.com TFN

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

Large inventory or Air Tractor Parts.

Surplus to our needs. Call for list. Air Repair, Inc. Phone. 662-846-0228 Fax. 662-843-0811 sales@airrepairinc.com t fn

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

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P&W PT6A-41/42 Cascade Conversion 850+ Horsepower up to 106 degrees

“Century”

We sell and install Cascade Pressure Cowls and AgTip Winglets

Spar Cap Kit for Thrush Aircraft 60,000 hour fatigue life, at 10,500 gross weight. We sell and install!

AUTHORIZED THRUSH PARTS DISTRIBUTOR AND SERVICE CENTER

Thrush Wing spar Cap Sales and Installation Thrush Reinforced Wing Leading Edge Sales and Installation Thrush Fuel Capacity Increase.

Thrush Landing Gear Repair/Rebuild and Sales.

Thrush Fuselage Repair and Modification.

We stock rebuilt Thrush wings

Turbine Brave

We sell and install P&W PT6A-20 Souther Field Turbine Conversion

We can completely rebuild / refurbish YOUR Thrush

Brave Fuselage and Wing Repair and Modification.

Distributor / Rebuilder of Emco Wheaton Dry Breaks Distributor / Dealer for All Ag Equipment.

Parts & Services Catalog Available.

Distributor for APS “Bla ck Steel®” Brake discs and linings

We now have Thrush NEW CONTINUOUS DUTY 6000 hour airframe fuel pump/motor combo’s.

24 HR. PHONES: 559-686-1794 or 686-2161 FAX: 559-686-9360 P.O. Box 1457, Tulare, CA 93275 Se Habla Español info@johnstonaircraft.com • parts@johnstonaircraft.com

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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

1981 M18, engine 435.0, elec tric hydraulic pump, 780 gal hopper, auto flagman, smoker, Del Norte GPS,Transland gate box & sump adapter, WeathAero. $55,000 Mid Continent Aircraft Corp Hayti, MO 573-359-0500. (tfn)

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 AT-602 Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $60 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdate.com TFN 1982 Cessna Husky, 5175 TT, 1100 SMOH, 814 SPOH, Satloc 99.5 and flow control, A/C, spreader, 3 owner northern aircraft, clean ndh. All logs. Will consider AT-402 as partial trade. $155,000 For more information call 308-224-6720 (03-14)

AT-802: Capacity that creates profits. An 800-gallon hopper, zippy 190 mph ferry speeds, and greater working capacity than any other ag aircraft on the market - the AT-802 is simply a hoss. With the AT-802 you’ll ferry faster, spray more fields and do bigger jobs all in one load. That’s production that only Air Tractor can offer you. Visit with your Air Tractor dealer about the AT-802. And ask about special Air Tractor financing now available from Wells Fargo for qualified buyers. TFN 2014 Air Tractor AT-502B, PT6A-34AG 750HP, Nuevo para entregar en Marzo de 2014. Equipado con freno eléctrico y abanico variable “Lane”, sistema de riego de dos pulgadas con 44 boquilllas, aire acondicionado, horizonte artificial, radio comunicador Garmin, certificado de aeronavigabilidad de exportación $815,000.00 Sun Valley Dusting, 956399-5323, Fax 956-399-2320 tfn

1976 CESSNA - A188B – s/n 18802657T Esta aeronave tem sido mantida com todos os boletins de Serviços, DA’s e Ad’s cumpridas. Aeronave de um produtor agrícola que adquiriu um Air Tractor. Motor 820 TSO Hélice : 950 TSO US$115,000 (cento e quinze mil dólares). Equipamentos: DGPS Satloc M3 Bomba eólica Barra de Pulverização Email olavo@aeroglobo.com.br or visit www. aeroglobo.com.br (tfn) 1975 – N9482R - Cessna Ag Truck, 3500 3600TT, 300 SMOH, NEW Crankshaft, Bantam, SL40. Mid Continent Aircraft Corp Hayti, MO 573-359-0500 tfn

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 573-359-0500 tfn

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1970 C188 Ag-Pickup Project, 8492 TTAF, 1148 SFRM engine, 220 SNEW prop.

Minor damage. $25,000. Call Chad Stuart, Airplane Services, Inc. 850-380-6091 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

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Order your Flying Dromader Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $60 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdate.com TFN

piper PA-25-235, 5836.9 TTAF, 4937.1 TTE, 279.9 TSO, Prop 674.4 TSO. Good tires and brakes. I-com radio and king TX. SS booms, CP nozzles, Litestar Satloc. Email farmland.av@gmail.com (03-14) PA-25-260, 2898.3 TTAF, 2889.9 TTE, 900.5 TSO, 116.9 TSO prop. Good tires, brakes and Tailfork Assembly. King Radio and Garmin TX. SS booms, CP nozzles and Litestar Satloc. Email farmland.av@gmail. com (03-14) 1974 Pi p e r, PA -25 P aw n e e D, Lyc O-540 2780TT, New Lite Star II GPS, 375 SMOH, Smoker, NDH. For more information call Mid Continent Aircraft Corp Hayti, MO 573-359-0500 tfn

Will trade nice 1972 Super Viking for flying Ag Truck or Pawnee. Will consider projects. Call Jerry at J & C Enterprises Aviation, Inc. 1-800-542-8565 Atfn

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1982 - N9996J - Cessna Husky, 5100TT, 130 STOH, 1250 SMOH, new cylinders, air, Satloc, smoker. Mid Continent Aircraft Corp Hayti, MO 573-359-0500 tfn

Order your M18 Dromader Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $60. plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdate.com TFN

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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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

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.

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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

1994 Dash 10 Garrett Turbine Dromader, M18 A. Price Reduced AF TT 4300; -10 Engine 0 SHSI; Satloc M3 with Intelliflo, Hatfield single point re-fuel system, CP’s, Lane brake and fan, electric air conditioner, smoker, servo’s, Electronics International gauges. Very Clean! Recent paint and glass! Call ASI JET AG Division for additional pictures and details 952.941.6255 ASI JET AG Division is an authorized Thrush Dealer! Selling NEW and Used aircraft ASIJET-AG.COM (01-15)

1978 PA -36 30 0 B r ave 5 4 65T TA F 1246SMOHE 1365SPOH 645hr since hopper refurb 1365hrs since spar caps painted in 2012 SS Booms CP nozzles Lane elec brake Satloc Bantam crop hawk & Fuel cells and foams new with spar caps Owned since new Always been a Northern Aircraft $149,000 email shaun@ kinniburghspray.com or call 403-2238245 or 403-795-8245 (03-14)

Order your Piper Pawnee Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $60 plus S &H. Call 478987-2250 or order online at agairupdate. com TFN

1977 Thrush SR2, Cascade conversion, GE 601-E-11 Engine, Avia 106 Prop, 500 Gallon Hopper, 192 fuel, New Lower Spar Cap 400 hrs ago, $289,000. Call for details Johnson Airspray, home of the Johnson Sidewinder, 218-437-6415 for photos johnsonairspray.com (03-14) 1993 S2R Thrush, N6126Q, S/NR 1340032, 7934.0 hr TTAF. Engine -6 Garrett 0-Iran, prop 0-SMOH. Fresh paint, red over white, M-3 Satloc, A/C. Call RFS for price 210-844-4074 (03-14) 1977 S2R-600, 8420 TTAF, 1255 SMOH eng, Weatherly Tail, Spring Tail Wheel, Younkin Overhaul on engine, $49,000.

Call Chad Stuart, Airplane Services, Inc. 850-380-6091. tfn

1987 Thrush S2R-T34, 6677 hrs TTAF, 12256 hrs TTE. New spars installed @ 6212 hrs, SS spray system, CP nozzels, 13 vane SSF spreader, electric fan brake, ground adjustable blades, extended wings, spring tail wheel, dual cockpit w/rear seat, cascade pressure cowling.

Email jmrichard65@gmail.com or call 337-334-3867 (03-14)

1995 Thrush S2R-T45, ACTT-5388, ENGTT-11949, TSOH-1812, 670 Till Hot Section, PROP TT-3800, PROP TSOH-255 April 2011, Annual due Mar 2014, Start/ Gen 539-SOH, PROP GOV-710 TSOH, 1132 Remaining till Spar Cap, new Eddy Current scheduled for November 1, 2013, Garmin GNC250XL, Garmin GTX320A Transponder, ACK A30 Encoder, Cobham 406 ELT, New AmSafe Air Bag Seat Belts, New Kawak Throttle Quadrant, New Tailspring, Transland Gate, Stainless booms, Feathering Spray Pump Prop.

Aircraft has been on Fire Contracts since March 2007. $450,000. Contact Steve Huff 602-390-4246 shuff@westernpilot.com or Beryl Shears 602-776-0356 (03-14)

1973 S2R Thrush. 8289.9TT. Project plane for turbine conversion. Fuselage sandblasted & painted. New Serv-Aero turtle deck, New Herr Hopper with 480 plus capacity, Serv-Aero airfoil on fabric tail. Sheet aluminum for all new side panels. Wings partial disassembled to increase fuel size to 188 gallons.

Parts for this included. Marsh Garret mount, cowl, electrical for turbine conversion. Numerous extra Thrush parts and Ag-Tips included. $25,000Call for details. 815-778-3336 (03-14) 1995 510 S2R-T45 dual cockpit Thrush.

6500 TTAF, 9835 TTE PT6-45R. O SHOT, new hot section, including CT blades. VG’s, M3 with intelliflow, 58 CP’s, AC and heat, very clean, very well maintained Thrush.

Call for more info. 208-351-3786 (03-14)

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1973 S2R-600 Thrush 8498TT, geared engine with albatross prop. 804 SPOH, 700 SMOH Covington, will sale with overhauled Covington engine, fresh annual, air conditioning, metal tail, cool seat, Satloc 99, VG’s, radio and more. Email Jim Peters at pas1999@mymts.net.

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1989 Thrush S2R T34, N3098C, PT6A34AG, TT 13,880.1. Aluminum booms, CP nozzles, smoker, Air Conditioner, 4 blade Lane fan, electric Brake. For more information call Darryl Riddell 870-5729011 days or 870-995-1323 nights and weekends (03-14)

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‘75 Thrush 1820 Superdoer 8330TT,411SMOH on entire FW/FWD, Tracker Prop, 3603 Remaining on original spars.490 hopper, metal tail, bottom load fuel, Satloc lite, dual flaggers, ext. wings, servos, all SS spray system, recent side panels, no damage history, no corrosion.

Nice, clean airplane $140,000. Spar QEC, firewall forward with engine $20,000 509336-1007 / 208-285-1410 (03-14) 2010 Thrush S2R-T34, 2000 hrs TT SNEW, Ag Nav Guia, Crophawk, KY 196 transponder, standard aluminum booms, CP nozzles. $620,000 Call Souther Field Aviation 229-924-2813 (tfn)

1991 Ayres Turbo Thrush Dual Cock Pit, 510 Gal Hopper, SN: T34-159 DC 10,645 hr TTSN, Engine is a P&W PT6-34 AG. 145 hrs SMO, Hartzell Propeller. 145 hrs SMO with new blades, New lower spar caps and big butterfly plate, White/Red stripes, Standard spray system, Strobes, Heavy Gear, A/C, All service bulletins and air worthiness directives complied, Annual 6/17/13, A/C landing lights, Lane fan brake ground adjustable, Transland pump, Aluminum booms, Davidon triset nozzle tips, Spraying systems check valves, 3” side load valve, Bottom load fuel, New hooker harness and safety belt, ATS Vg’s, Guia Ag Nav & AgNav flow control,Smoker, I com 210 radio, X Ponder Selling price for this aircraft is $575,000 Dual controls are available for an addt $30,000. Call Bruce’s Flying Service 229-725-4150, fax 229-7255135. bruceandrews62@gmail.com 09-14 2014- N30620, Thrush, S2R-T34, Factory NEW call for information. Mid Continent Aircraft Corp 573-359-0500 tfn

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 09-14

78 THRUSH SUPER -1 3900 TT, 200 SCAM

by CD, 200 SPOH, xtended wings, M3 w/ flow control, EI Digital Gauges w/fuel flow, Garmin 496 panel mount, Reabe Hopper Qty gauge, AMSAFE Airbag Seat belts, cool seat, VG’s, Night working lights, ZEE A/C, bleed air heat, SERV AERO Airfoil Tail, Big Fuel $450,000 Call Kyle 970-8678414 (03-14)

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1993 S2R-G10, 7512 TT. fresh annual, HC B4TN-5pl Hartzell prop. O.00 SIRAN, TPE 331-10-511M. Garrett Engine 2941.8 TTSINCE cam. Cold air/bleed heat, lane fan and electric brake, VG’s, fuel flow meter, Crophawk, com radio w/ transponder, 12V cig. plug, SS booms, AFS check valves, drop SS J tubes with Davidon nozzles, smoker, new tires, dual side load, dual single point fuel, dual landing lights, strobe and nav lights. Fast start system installed at annual. $415,000. Call Souther Field Aviation 229-924-2813 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

AIRCRAFT 2014 AIR TRACTORS , RESERVE YOUR POSITION NOW ................................................. $CALL$ 2012 AT-802A/65AG, 1,700 TTAF&E, HYD, NDH, FRESH HOT & ANNUAL .................$1,100,000 2007 AT-602, 5,000 TTAF&E, SATLOC, NO DAMAGE, FRESH HOT SECTION ................$475,000 2008 AT-602, 4,100 TTAF&E, FRESH HOT AND ANNUAL, NDH .....................................$525,000

ENGINES 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 .......................................... $CALL$ PROPELLERS HARTZELL 3 BLADE AND 5 BLADED PROPS – New And Used ........................................ $CALL$

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The 510 Thrush has sent the standard in Ag Aviation for dependability. With rugged construction, simplified system and low maintenance, the 510 Thrush is the aircraft any operator can depend upon. Low maintenance, maximum loads, superior pattern makes the 510 Thrush a profit machine. All Thrush Aircraft models provide superb visibility, light control forces, and unmatched speed and maneuverability. www.thrushaircraft. com tfn

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

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2011 – N7008M, Thrush S2R-T34, 800 TT SNEW, WeatherAero fan, 66 CP’S nozzles, S.S. drop boom, LED lights, air/ heat, Bantam GPS W/ Intelliflow, bottom load fuel, VG’S, winglets, smoker, load hawg Mid Continent Aircraft Corp Hayti, MO 573-359-0500 (tfn) 1990 S2R HG-T65-0100DC, N9899 A/F 10705 hrs, PT6A- 65AG ser# 32332; 10705 hrs SOH, 15hr SHOT, Dual control, Intellistar w/flow control, Lane Fan & Brake, KY96com, KT76C Trans. KL900, GPS Art. Horizon Vertical speed, Shadin fuel flow, contact Mark 870-830-1231 or email mhartz@centurylink.net (03-14)

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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 (09-14)

1974, Thrush w/1820 Wright, Stewart D av is co nve r si o n , (h i n g e d e n g i n e mount). TT 8800 hrs. with 700 plus hrs,SMOH. (Anderson Airmotive) NEW in 2013---exhaust system/carb. box; complete new ignition harness; fresh OH prop; tires;number new panels;also comes with Trimble GPS, smoker, flagger, two sets booms (incl. ASC rotaries) metal tail, weathaero fan on Transland pump etc. Ready to deal/ trade for general aircraft.$150,000, contact Jock @ 509346-2417 or hootsmonjock@smwireless. net (03-14)

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2010 Thrush 510P, PRICE REDUCED! 820 TT, engine warranty remaining, MVP50, Hatfield Single point fuel, Smoker, VG’s, Satloc w/ flow control, Xpdr and Com, delivered with fresh annual, and More! Call ASI JET AG Division for price, pictures, and details. ASI JET AG Division is an authorized Thrush Dealer! Selling NEW and Used aircraft ASIJET-AG.COM or give us a call 952.941.6255 (01-15)

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1974 S2RG5/525(Goering conv.-750 SHP) - 12,624 TT/ 94 since IRAN 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/glass/ 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, WEATHAERO 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)

2000 S2RT65/660(1300 SHP) - 5895 TT/ 0 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, air cond., Load Hawg, good paint and glass, new tires and brakes. 559-686-1794 / Email info@johnstonaircraft.com www. johnstonaircraft.com 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.

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1996 Weatherly 620B N9021M s/n1621, 2597 TT, 518 SMOH, 790 SPOH, VG’s, smoker, flagger,night working lights, Satloc M3 w/flow control. $132,000.

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OH58A+ for sale. 137 hours since overhaul. Spray system & Bantam Satloc included. Spare blades and various parts included. Ready to go today. Email for information. Serious inquires only! helicoptergypsies@yahoo.com (03-14)

2004 Robinson R44 Raven II. SN 10142, 2,079 TT, 9 SMOH by Sevier County Choppers in January 2014 (new paint, new interior plus standard Robinson overhaul).

2191 hours and 12 years left on helicopter.

Engine has 9 hours since factory reman. 9 hole panel, JPI engine monitor, Garmin 430.

NDH, all ADs complied with. snoano@ gmail.com, 318-439-0170 (03-14)

Build cheap tail wheel times to train for Ag Career. 1941 AERONCA Defender(L3) Historic Civil Air Patrol Markings Reduced to $19,000. Hangar kept. 3675 TT- 520 SMOH-150 STOH-Air frame rebuilt 1995 with Stits (in green) Great trainer! Call 772-285-5506 (02-15)

1979 Beech V35B, Aircraft TT 3100 hrs, IO-520 285HP, TSMOH 300 hrs, McCauley 3 blade prop 259 TSMOH. Aircraft is currently out of annual. Equipped w/ Garmin 530, KN53 200 channel NAv KI-203, GI106 W/GS indicators, KN62A 100W,DME Freq. KT76 250W 4096 code, Shadin Fuel Management system, strike finder, electric trim, wingtip and strobe lights, Ram air, Elcor EGT,CHT gauge, internal lighted instruments, individual air vents and reading lights. Dual Indicator Airspeed, external power receptacle. 24V, 2 (40) gal fuel cells. All logs. $130,000 Call Souther Field Aviation 229-924-2813 tfn

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1964 450 S -2C Snow. Ver y Clean, Satloc,flow control, modern hopper (270 gal),hyd. prop. Ready to go to work. $96,500. For more information call 308775-3034 (03-14) Order your Weatherly Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $60 plus S &H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdate.com TFN

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engines 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 Commander Rockwell 112TCA - 1977S/N 13194 TT: 800 hours, fresh annual, all paperwork updated new paint, tires, windscreen and windows green tinted, always hangared.- All ADs complied with.- All instruments inspected.- Radio Nav/Com OK Engine: Lycoming TO-360C1A6D; TT 800 hours TSOVH: 22 hours (TBO calendar) New three blade propeller (STC); new governor Asking U$S 140.000.- Airplane is in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia Owner: Verly Valdez Please email to: retamosa@adinet.com.uy (tfn)

R985-AN1-14B Tulsa Overhaul, New Pistons, Bosch mags. Ignition harness, carb, with warranty outright/exchange.

Call Chester Roberts Supply Co. 903-4296805 10-14 R1340 Engine Overhauled, New Pistons, New Bearings, mags. Ignition harness, carb, with warranty outright/exchange.

Call Chester Roberts Supply Co. 903-4296805 10-14 R1340-AN2 Airmotive Overhaul, New Pistons, mags. harness, carb, with warranty outright/exchange. Call Chester Roberts Supply Co. 903-429-6805 10-14 R985 AN 1/14B OHC new pistons chrome cylinders new bearings, Bosch mags warranty outright or exchange. Call Chester Roberts Supply Co. 903-4296805 10-14

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Available now is the type certificate, drawings, jigs, tooling, aircraft parts, and property associated with this 300 gal Pratt and Whitney 985 powered sprayer. Start your own aircraft company or expand your line. Call for details.

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R985-AN1-14B Tulsa Overhaul, New Pistons, mags. Ignition harness, carb, with warranty outright/exchange. Call Chester Roberts Supply Co. 903-4296805 10-14 (2)TPE 331-6-251M engines with recent hot sections and GB inspections by service center, about 3600 SMOH, (2) TPE331-5-252M engines. Dave 561-2416111 or anacondads@aol.com (03-14) 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 (03-14)

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PT6A-41. TTSN 9,262. CSN 9,989, TSO 3,249, CSO 2,865. Replaced entire set of CT blades, OVH small exit duct, install CT vane ring, new shroud segments, OVH combustion liner. Engine is prepared for shipping. Removed from King Air 200.

Make an offer! 501-207-2301. (03-14) Honeywell TPE331-1-151A, 2 engines available Contact Rick Forbes or David Finley for details. 972-248-3108 (03-14)

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R-1340 Engine, 0 SMOH by Aero, $54,000 OBO 12D40-211 Propeller, 0 SMOH. $12,500 OBO bha2@wavecom.net call Robert Eisele 307-672-3421 (03-14) Jet Set Airmotive PT6A-28 TSO 0 PT6A-34 TSO 0 PT6A-34AG TSO 0 Email preeves@jsamiami.com Email krod@jsamiami.com

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 A4-14 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 Pr at t & W h i 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 J & C Enterprises Aviation Inc. has the larges t selec tion of Lycoming and Continental engine cores in stock. Over 100 to choose from. Call Sid or Jerry for your parts or engines needs. 800-5428565 or email jcaviation@pldi.net Atfn R-1340, Zero Time Since Overhaul by Covington $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 Geared 1340 Tulsa engine for sell only 95 hours since Major. Continental 220 radial engine core. Call Hershey Flying Service 308-368-5556 (01-15)

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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 Transland Meterate for 41” gate. Complete & used very little, $7500. 815-778-3336 or email fousley@citlink.net (03-14)

Huey/205/412/212 spray tank brand new never been used, fitted with gas engine on skid, 42 foot s/steel/carbon fiber boom, many extras over other models. Also new high skids available , contact us for details helitractor@vodamail.co.za (03-14) 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 We have upgraded our Satloc Systems, and have for Sale Satloc M3 Systems in excellent condition $7500 USD. For more information email dave@jonair.com or call 204-870-2828 (03-14)

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Universal Turbine Parts 4 ea PT6A-27/28 TSO 0, 1458, 4891, 4933, 2 ea PT6A-114A TSO 0, 0, 1 ea PT6A-135A TSN 653, 1 ea PT6A-34 TSO 0, 1 ea PT6A-34AG TSO 0, 1 ea PT6A-60 TSO 0, 4 ea PT6A-67D TSO 0, 0, 0, 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 Pratt and Whitney overhauled 1340 cylinders call Terry at 870-536-1348 or David at 870-550-1664 (03-14)

AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY • Simplex 206L3/4 Spray gear for Sale 1 season old, immaculate condition, LIKE NEW !

STC included, $36,500. Call Morgan D. Lohman, 208-818-4658 (03-14) 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

Stainless Steel Fabricators, Inc.-- Spreaders and Accessories. Now accepting repairs for ALL makes and models of spreaders including Transland and Swathmaster.

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Transland and Agrinautics, overstock sale. Call Danny for listing 662-846-0228 Fax. 662-843-0811 sales@airrepairinc. com tfn

Satloc, Intelliflow The leading edge Satloc Level III Service repair center.

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Hershey Flying service is now offering New PMA replacement Tail springs for Weatherly Aircraft. Limited number so please get your order in ASAP. 308-368-5556 0 1-15

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

Intelliflow Flow Controls -in stock, now shipping! Sky Tractor Supply 1-800-4375319 tfn

Thrush S2R STC battery retrofit kit. 300% longer battery service life. 200% faster starts. Battery replacement cost 25% of original. Kawak Aviation Technologies 541-385 -5051 w w w.kawakaviation. com (09-14)

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 ASC Rotary Atomizers - Why use old hydraulic nozzle technology? Rotary Atomizers are proven a s the mos t accurate method to apply both low & high volume formulations. Made in USA. asc@ dynafog.com, 317-896-2561 A01-15

gps Satloc G4, M3, and Bantam. Air Repair inc, is the worldwide leader in sales and service. Call Danny (sales) or Dallas (service) 662-846-0228 Fax. 662-8430811 sales@airrepairinc.com tfn 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 SATLOC GPS sales and repair center. Call for all your SATLOC needs. North Star Aviation, Inc 888-272-1417 tfn

parts Aviation school equipment. New APU on stand, de-ice simulator, several other pieces call for list. Full inventory for $19,900. Call 501-366 -1242 (03-14) Z Air Conditioner, complete, working when removed. Call 812-877-2587 tfn Air Tractor 502 Plenum Firewalls. Plenum firewall parts left over from a Cascade conversion on an AT-502 with a -34. Also Available filter assembly for AT-502, all part numbers & photos available upon request, jay@agritechaviation.com or 515-961-4026 (03-14) 2 sets S2R Thrush wing with lifetime century spar mod. Primed and ready to paint your color. Long wing tips and extended fuel.

Call RFS for price 210-844-4074 ( 03-14)

Tools for reaming attach bolts Wing Main (Centerwing to Outboard wing) attachment joints for Dromader M -1 8 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 541-385 -5051 w w w.kawakaviation. com (09-14) New Piper tailwheel springs. Call Hershey Flying Service 308-368-5556 (01-15) 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 (09-14) 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 (09-14)

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2014 all models available 2013 AT502B-34AG Factory New & extended warranty.....Call 2011 AT402B -34AG 1200 Hours TT ........................... $645,000 2010 AT602 -65AG 3500 Hours TT ............................ $850,000

800-441-2964 Ask for Rick or Chuck Stone F O B Fort Pierce, FL

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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) Cessna Authorized Parts Center: Prompt, World-Wide Par ts Service, Engines, Bonaire 550 Conversions, Wings. MidContinent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800-3250885 www.midcont.net. tfn Air Tractor Parts New and Used (Associate dealer for Lane Aviation). FWF cowlings 402, 502, 602 many to chose from, removed for Factory and Cascade P-cowl conversions. New and used (Factory Rebuilt) Aileron, Flaps, Elevators, Rudders, Horz/Vert stabs in stock and ready to sale or trade. Call Steve @ North Star Aviation 620-356-4528 srice@pld.com tfn

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 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 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

8 Million new surplus parts for Cessna, Piper, and other aircraft; Continental and Lycoming engines; and a few spray system parts, big discounts. Please have part numbers when contacting us. Preferred Airparts, 800 -433- 0814 US/Canada; 330-698-0280. Check stock at www. preferredairparts.com tfn Serviceable S2R wings, Engine Mount Ayres 45-60 Series, short extension wing tip assy, seat assy, strut assy, left engine exhaust stack, control sticks, steps, splice blocks, throttle quadrants, control quadrants, and MANY various other parts.

For more information call Bruce’s Flying Service 229-725-4150, fax 229-7255135. E-mail bruceandrews62@gmail. com.

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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 jcaviation@pldi.net Atfn LOAD HAWG-The modern, efficient, safe, perfect way to improve your solids application. Mid-Continent Aircraft Corp.

Hayti, MO 800-325-0885 TFN

Pressure Cowls for all PT6 Air Tractor and Thrush. Reduce ITT 35 to 70 degrees.

Reduce fuel consumption. Save on Hot Section Inspections. Easy access to fuel nozzle & air filter. Reduce NG 1 to 3%. Make your -15 perform like a -34. ELIMINATE ONGOING AIR FILTER PURCHASES! Now taking deposits and scheduling deliveries for mid-late 2011 and early 2012. Please contact Cascade Aircraft Conversions at 509-635-1212 or tom@cascadeaircraftconversions. com (08-14)

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Um par de asas estendida 95% completa do Thrush S2R . A pair of extended wings 95% complete Thrush S2R. Brazil. g arciav iag r i co l a @ u o l .co m . b r / 16 36274879 (tfn) S & T Aircraft Accessories, Inc. specializes in the overhaul of Radial and Turbine engine accessories. We have most items in stock ready to ship for exchange. Give us a call @ 830-625-7923 or fax 830-625-4138. t fn 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

PARTS, PARTS, PARTS. For all your ag aviation needs, please call Southeastern Aircraft Sales & Service 800-441-2964 Air Tractor Dealer tfn Call Bruce’s Flying Service for all of your Thrush parts needs! 229-725-4150, fax 229-725-5135. E-mail bruceandrews62@ gmail.com.

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J & C Enterprises Aviation Inc ha s purchased a large new inventory of Citabria GCBC part in late 1977-79 rnge.

Lots of common everyday parts. Landing gear, wheels 7 brakes, engine parts etc. call Jerry or Sid today 800-542-8565 or email jcaviaiton@pldi.net At fn

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 . ( 10-14) Replacement parts. New and used for all Ag Cat models. Also carry New Piper tailwheel springs and Transland Dealer. Call Hershey Flying Service 308-368-5556 (01-15)

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 Accessories & Parts! 100’s of new and OHC accessories, parts for just about everything. Big discounts! Please have par t numbers when contacting us.

Preferred Airparts, 800-433-0814 US/ Canada; 330-698-0280. Check stock at www.preferredairparts.com tfn The mid-west Air tractor dealer, Farm Air Inc. has expanded its parts department.

Call Carrie or Randy for all your Air Tractor parts needs at 877-715-8476. tfn

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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 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 Final UTP-1301-Ad 1

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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 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 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 a f 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 At fn

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NEW! CP11TT/w-3 Tips & Shutoff in stock ready to ship today. 1-800-437-5319 SkyTractor Supply Company tfn

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 (03-14)

Cessna Ag Parts. Air Repair, Inc. Phone.

662-846-0228 Fax. 662-843-0811 sales@ airrepairinc.com tfn

Hartzell 3 Blade and 5 blade Props, new & used $CALL Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE 281-342-5451 or FAX 281-232-5401. 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

3 D 40 6101 blades Ham Standard 3 bladed. Overhauled. For more information Call Chester Roberts Supply Co. 903-4296805 10 -14

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

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

propellers Hamilton Standard, 22D40 Hydromatic Propeller 6533A Blades overhauled complete with distributor valve and prop, Governor. Call Chester Roberts Supply Co. 903-429-6805 10 -14 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. (03-14) 12D40-6101-12 Overhauled with 8130 Form. for more information call Chester Roberts Supply Co. 903-429-6805 10-14

GE M601- E11 751 HP TURBOPROP C o n v e r s i o n s f o r A i r Tr a c t o r a n d Thrush. Increased Reliability. No Hot Section Inspections. No Nozzles to S e r v ice . C a s c ad e Pre s s u re Cow l – St andard Equipment with Life time Serviceable Air Filter System! 3,000 HR Engine TBO. Auto Start Systems.

Lower Operating/Maintenance C o s t s . I m p r o v e d S a f e t y. E a s e o f Maintenance Access. Warranty: 1,000 Hr / 1,100 Cycles or 2 Years.

Now taking deposits and scheduling deliveries for mid-late 2011 and early 2012. Please contact Cascade Aircraft Conversions at 509-635-1212 or tom@ cascadeaircraftconversions.com . t f n

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Agrinautics, Angel Flight Assistant, Automatic Flagman, Aero Engines, Arrow prop, Air Tractor (Associate dealer Queen Bee Air Specialties) CP Nozzles, Compro Smoker, Crophawk, Covington Aircraft Engine, Collins Air Conditioner, Cleveland, Chip Detector, Hemisphere GPS, Hot Stuff, Nieto Products, New and used aircraft, (large) Parts Inventory, ServAero, Spraying Systems, Co., Superbugs, SPH-4 Helmet, Simplex, Tires, Transland, WeathAero. Sky Tractor Supply 800437-5319, www.skytractor.com, email@ skytractor.com, 701-636-5881 (fax) TFN

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Props for Sale: 2D30-6101A-18, 22D30-6533A-12 12D40-6101A-12, 12D40-AG100-2 22D40-6533A-12, 23D40-6533A-18 23D 4 0 -70 05A-12, Call PropWork s, Winnipeg, Canada Tel: 888-679-2965 email: propwork@mts.net 12-14 2D30-6101A20 A/R... $4,500 2D30-6101A12, 0/IRAN... $11,500 2D30-AG100-2. 0/IRAN.... $12,500 22D30-6533A12, OHC... $15,500 12D40-6101A12. 175 SIRAN... $11,500 12D40-AG100-4S, 375SOH. 0-IRAN... $17,500 22D40-AG200-2, 1200 SOH, 60SIRAN &ADCW... $20,500 22D40-6533A-12, 852 SOH (Beautiful)... $20,500 22d40-AG200-2, 0-IRAN... $19,000 AmAg 870-886-2418 (89F) agcatbscn.com. *AgCat Sales/Parts/Service since ‘71*

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We build loader trucks to your specifications. Stainless Steel Straight and Fold Up. Mild Steel Straight and Fold Up. Mild Steel Hopper w/Stainless Steel Tube.

Been in loader truck business since 1980.

Call Pat Ballard Office:870-697-2004 Fax:870-697-3568 185 Hwy. 42 West , Hickory Ridge, AR.

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Aircraft for Lease: AT 502, AT 602, Thrush -34/510, & Turbine AgCat. Inquire- South Delta Aviation. Darryl Riddell 870-5729011 days or 870-995-1323 nights & weekends.

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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

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

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

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

Fight rodent infestation with Cascade’s i n n ov a t i ve a n d e x t r e m e l y s i m p l e solution, Mouse Pants! Hand crafted from the highest quality 2024-T3 aircraft aluminum (lighter and not as likely to carve up an operator like galvanized steel). Quick action Wing nut CAMLOC aircraft grade fasteners. Rubber trimmed to protect your aircraft’s finish and the flooring surface. Order your set of three for only $599.00 plus shipping and handling. Please contact Cascade Aircraft Conversions at 509-635-1212 or tom@ cascadeaircraftconversions.com (08-14)

2 Auto flagman for AgCat $200 ea; 1 auto flagman for Air Tractor $500; 1 auto flagman for Drama $200; For more information Email mdusters1@frontier. com or call 530-682-9770 (03-14) 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.

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Vino? They do say ag pilots age like w i n e . Pl ace 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 as a Set of 4. Makes a great gif t. For more information call 478-987-2250 or visit our Market Place at agairupdate.com t f n 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

Order your The AgOp Collage Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $60 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdate.com t f n

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

vehicles Auger Trucks For Sale (Trade-Ins) Also list of customer trucks. Call Auger Dan Office: 870-578-6133 Cell: 870-919-2317 A12-14 1500 gal Jet A refueler; Nissan UD 3300 truck; epoxy lined steel tank: Liquid Control counter with predetermining counter (new 2003); single point and over the wing nozzles: automatic reel. Truck and pump work well; good rubber $13,900 or Will consider trades for auto, truck, or aircraft Call 501-985-1484 AR location. tfn

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 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

1973 Plymouth Duster 340, silver, Black interior, auto, PS, PB, A/C, High back Buckets, Console, Sound Clean, Restored Muscle Car Email Jon@JHPFR.com for more info $18,000 tfn Best Classified Buy In The Industry.

Read By More Ag Pilots Than Any Other Publication.

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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 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 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 jcaviation@pldi.net Atfn

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

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

Aviator Backpack and matching coin purse (sold separately). For more information call 478-987-2250 or visit our Market Place at agairupdate.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 English to Spanish Technical Translations Fo r m e r A &P a n d Ag - Pi l o t, C a r l o s Retamosa Specializing in translating: • Aviation technical manuals • Airworthiness Directives (ADs) • Service Bulletins (SBs) Contact info 598-53-24376 retamosa@ adinet.com.uy tfn One-acre-square house lot for sale in new Plane Living Sky Park neighborhood with 2,000 s.f., all brick, covenants. Lot is one of 13 directly on new sod runway.

Taxi out of your hangar, directly onto the runway. Located in Peach County, Georgia. Public water, septic sewer, paved streets, curb and gutter, street lights. Less than five miles west of I-75, Exit 142, approximately five miles to Fort Valley, GA and approximately 10 miles to Warner Robins, GA. Google It! South side of Hwy 96 at 50 Lane Rd., Fort Valley, Georgia 31030 (Google photo before development). Save thousands and buy from owner. $35,000 OBO. 478.987.2250 t f n

insurance 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

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.

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Chem - Man f ield application billing software is the leading software in the industry. It’s easy to use and affordably priced. It was designed by and for chemical applicators. Datasmart has been serving Chem - M an cus tomer s since 19 92.

Download our free demo at www.chemman.com. Call for more info at 1-866-3149222 (03-14)

!!Attention Thrush Owners!! North Star Aviation Inc is now the new STC holder of the Thrush Reinforce Leading Edge Skins. If you are getting ready to rebuild your Thrush wings due to AD09-26-11 or tired of bird strikes and ugly leading edges!! Now is the time to install North Star Aviations new Thrush heavy duty reinforced leading edge skins fully STC’d SA03518AT no Field approval required.

For more Info contact Steve @ North Star Aviation Inc. 620-356-4528 srice@pld. com tfn

Let us sell your Ag plane! Mid-Continent Aircraft Corp. 1601 Hwy 84 East Hayti, MO 63851 800-325-0885 tfn Cascade Conversion for Thrush and Air Tractor. Fuel Saving, Cooler running, more power available. Mid-Continent Aircraft Corp. Hayti, MO 800-325-0885 tfn

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

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Jeffries Airworks Dynamic Propeller Balancing with Chadwick Helmuth engine printout equipment. Jeffries Airworks, Dynamic Balancing, Vibration Analysis.

Much more than just a balance. Call Jim Jeffries, A&P/IA, 985-507-9981, Nationwide service on your location. tfn

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Jeffries Airworks Dynamic Propeller Balancing with Chadwick Helmuth engine printout equipment.

Jeffries Airworks, Dynamic Balancing, Vibration Analysis.

Much more than just a balance.

Call Jim Jeffries, A&P/IA, 985-507-9981, Nationwide service on your location.

Successful established MidWest aerial application Business for sale. Modern hangar and chemical mixing building, 2-10,000 gallon fuel tanks and pumps.

Local customer base, 100,000 acres plus.

Currently using three turbine aircraft.

Send inquires to MW operation C/O AgAir Update Po Box 850 Perry GA 31069 or email blindads@agairupdate.com subject: MW operation (03-14) Operation for sale, Eastern N.M./ West Texas. Irrigated and dryland. Estb. 40 years. With or without 402-A. 575-7991303 (03-14)

Operations manager for growing well maintained, modern Aerial application business. Currently flying 5 turbine Thrush. Located in upper midwest benefits salary neg. Please email responses to blindads@agairupdate.com subject Manager or fax to 478-987-1836 subject manager. or Manager C/O AgAir Update Po Box 850 Perry Ga 31069 (03-14) Operation for sale, Eastern N.M./ West Texas. Irrigated and dryland. Estb. 40 years. With or without 402-A. 575-7991303 (03-14) Profitable aerial spraying business, farm strip, & hangar in southern NE. Newer AT-402 and Cessna Ag Truck. 8 mo. season. Asking $1.2m negotiable. For more information email inquiries to blindads@ agairupdate.com subject NE operations, or send to NE Operations C/O AgAir Update, Po Box 850 Perry Ga 31069 or fax to 478987-1836 subject NE operations. (03-14) Ever wanted to star t your own AG operation (Under Par t 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) Mid West Ag Operation for sale, well established with 36 years in the business.

Parts 137 & 133. 2 aircraft’s and ground support equipment. For more information email blindads@agairupdate.com subject Part 137 operation fax 478-987-1836 subject Part 137 operation or send to Part 137 operation C/O AgAir Update PO Box 850 Perry Ga 31069 (03-14)

Gulf Coast aG airCraft sales & serviCe Thrush S2R aircraft.

Lifetime Spar (60,000 Hr) without inspections.

It is economical and easy to install.

Call Eugene For Details at 979-533-1720

The “Century” Wing Spar is now in HERE! FIRST KITS NOW IN STOCK Call today to purchase your kit!!!

Garrett TPE-331-10-511M 1 engine available with lots of time and cycles remaining. Call for info.

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“Insurance from a name you can trust, at a price you can afford”, is what we do and it’s our motto. Hardy Aviation Insurance, Inc, is centrally located in Wichita Kansas and has been servicing the aerial application market for years now. RANDY HARDY established Hardy Aviation Insurance in 1995 with aerial application as his main focus. Prompt courteous service from a staff dedicated and knowledgeable includes Angie Banz, Tim Wiebe, Dick Russell and Rita Ethridge, whom have years of experience servicing the aerial application business. Give us a try, you might be surprised. Call 1 800 721-6733 or fax us at 316-945-2330.

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Looking for pilot during July & August flying our Air Tractor during our peak 2014 season & beyond. Turbine time required.

Midwest Operator. Could discuss MaySeptember season for the right person.

Email agpilotjob@gmail.com subject Ag Pilot position.

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EXHAUST Wanted: R-1340 and R-985 Exhaust Send Old Exhaust segments for exchange or Sell them! Call Daryl @ 940-9020797 or evans.daryl@sbcglobal.net t f n Ag Aircraft Wanted: Immediate cash for Ag planes - All considered - Contact Darryl Riddell at 870-572-9011 (03-14)

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Start to finish Ag pilot training utilizing Pawnee PA-25/260 CS Dual Cockpit& PA-25 Single for Solo/Dump/Spray. Satloc GPS. Ag Aviation Consultants for Ag Operating Certificate Part 137. See videos at: www.eaglevistas.com. EAGLE VISTAS LLC 772-285-5506 (02-15)

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Professional Ag Pilot Training. Initial Training in Gippsland GA200 Ag-Aircraft.

Turbine Training In Air Tractor AT504.

Email fran@batairspray.com or Phone 306-445-3099 (03-14) 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: 770329-4410. Also check out our Guarantee on our website at www.agaviationschool. com (03-14)

O w n e r/o p e r a t o r l o o k i n g f o r a n opportunity to work on the 2014 corn run. Available late June thru August.

500 gal Turbine Thrush. Worked past 6 seasons in Iowa. No claims or violations.

Self-starter, very dependable. Please send resumes to blindads@agairupdate.com subject Corn Run or fax 478-987-1836 subject corn run (03-14) Ag Seat wanted 2014 season 323 tt, 271 tw/ag. I’m recent graduate of Ag Flight School at Bainbridge Ga. I’m a 28 years old Ag pilot looking for a seat. I have a extensive farming background. I believe in showing up early and staying late to get the job done. I am dependable, selfreliant, and willing to relocate. I believe that, with the right mentor and right opportunity, I will make someone a great pilot. Resume and references available upon request. Email Michaelw2801@ gmail.com or call 870-995-2801 (03-14)

3rd Generation pilot, 2nd Generation crop duster looking for a seat in my second season. I’m currently a Florida Air National Guard F-15 Crew Chief with a great work ethic and mechanically inclined. Flying Tiger Graduate w/ Turbine Transition in Thrush S2R-T15. 1023TT, 734TW, 309Ag. Multi-engine Instrument rated Commercial pilot. PAASS attendance, references available. call 863-557-3480 email marcus.hinshaw@chaletsuzanne. com (03-14) Experienced 3rd generation Ag pilot: 50 years old, married, non-drinker, nonsmoker, rather into health and fitness.

Looking for long term commitment with a growing company with benefits.

Completed a turbine transition course in December. 1460 hours ag. 2400 tailwheel. Contact Jim Friedrich 509670-9643 jim_s1s@hotmail.com (03-14) Experienced turbine pilot looking for spring seat now thru May. 20,123 hrs TT, 19,700 TTAG, 12,000 turbine time. Most exp. is Air Tractor & Thrush, herbicide & fertilizer exp. no major claims, no accidents. Licensed in AR, LA, & IL. Will consider relocating and full time seat.

318-418-2441 or 318-428-3000 (03-14)

help wanted Experienced Ag Pilot needed for flying a Bell 206 B-3 helicopter for the 2014 season and beyond. Well maintained aircrafts, work will include herbicides, pesticides, fungicides and rangeland spraying. Please email resumes to blindads@agairupdate. com subject 206 B-3 Pilot or fax to 478987-1836 subject 206 B-3 Pilot or mail to 206 B-3 Pilot C/O AgAir Update Po Box 850 Perry Ga 31069 (03-14)

Sales, Warranty and Repair Service A Satloc Stocking Dealer Fast Turnaround and Fair Prices

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Compton Flying Service at North Star Aviation, Inc 801 W Airport Blvd Ulysses, KS 67880

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OH-58 Pilot Needed. Turbine and herbicide experience preferred. Would consider ag training for experienced turbine pilot.

Primarily pasture and row crop 5- 6 month season. Please email responses to blindads@agairupdate.com subject OH-58 or fax to 478-987-1836 subject OH-58 or mail to OH-58 C/O AgAir Update PO Box 850 Perry Ga 31069 (03-14) Full time, year round, position for EXPERIENCED HELICOPTER AG PILOT. For Forestry and Right-of-Way spraying.

Flying Hiller UH12E Soloys and Bell 206Ls excellent helicopters and ground support equipment. Please email resume to summitpilot@rbnet.com (03-14) Wanted: An experienced Ag Pilot for our 2014 season and beyond to fly turbine Thrush. Fire Fighting experience is a plus. Our season runs from April through October. Planes are equipped with SatLoc Bantham and M-3. Work will be varied with herbicides, pesticides, fungicides in addition to fertilizers. Please Email Resumes to skyac@skyaviation. us (03-14) Wanted: An experienced Ag Pilot for flying a Bell 206 B-3 helicopter for our 2014 season and beyond. Instrument rating a plus. Work will be varied with herbicides, pesticides, fungicides in addition to fer tilizers. Please email resumes to skyac@skyaviation.us (03-14)

Seeking an experienced Turbine pilot for the upcoming 2014 season and beyond, April - Oct. in North Dakota and Canada. Preferred at least 1000 hrs AG and at least 250 hours Turbine time.

Thrush Time preferred. Looking for long term employees and team players, NO record, mechanically inclined a plus! Email resumes to blindads@agairupdate.com subject: ND pilot (03-14) A & P Mechanic Wanted: Central Nebraska based business seeking an A & P Mechanic willing to relocate with experience with Ag Turbine Aircraft. Aggressive pay and benefit package based on experience. 308991-3432 or rdwells@gtmc.net (03-14) IA Mechanic wanted for southern, multiplane, ag operation. Please mail resume & references to: PO Box 2078 Cordova TN, 38088 (03-14) A & P and/or IA mechanic wanted for southwest Arizona plane and helicopter Ag operation. Please email resume to: pt6gal@ aol.com or call: 866-627-8292 (03-14) Expanding progressive company in search of year round Pilot-mechanic for operation in Minnesota. As a pilot you will be operating a turbine Air Tractor, likely a 402. Travel is necessary. Maintenance in off season will be both ag aircraft and general aviation types. Feel free to respond if you are either, or mechanically inclined. Bryan@ bryan.hauschild@ wdcoop.com or 320-760-6474. (03-14) GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR UPWARD MOVEMENT. Looking for self driven individuals for ground support. Different p o s i t i o n s av a i l a b l e d e p e n d i n g o n capabilities. Full time with benefits and part time available. Will assist with day to day operations during spray season and work in the shop in the off season.

Positions available with Wilbur Ellis Air, Huron SD, and other locations. Please call Wade @ 605-350-4127 or email wschultz@wilburellis.com (03-14) Aircraft Sales position for experienced Ag, Turbine, CR II, super salary and benefits.

Call: Dick 800-325-0885 @ Mid Continent Aircraft Corp. Hayti, MO tfn Immediate full time positions for entry level A&P mechanics. Please send resumes to North Star Aviation, Inc. Fax 620-3563864 or email srice@pld.com tfn IA and A&P mechanics needed. Call 870 -295- 6213 Salary depending on qualifications and experience tfn Best Classified Buy In The Industry.

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