March 2010 - Edition in English

Volume 28, Number 3 March 2010

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The Deer Park Helibase in Deer Park, Washington is fire season home for the AT-802F Fire Boss, operated by Aero Spray, Inc. of Minnesota. (L-R) Operations driver Ivan Moe, SEAT manager for Washington Department of Natural Resources Bruce Jourdain, SEAT Fire Boss pilot Jesse Weaver and a National Forest representative.

Photo: Robyn Broyles, BIA - NIFC / Comm - Ed Specialist See story page 28F

inside this edition: GE Aviation expands service, support network Chill hits wind power • High speed spraying The public’s perception • Thrush president dies

Bill Lavender bill@agairupdate.com

from the cockpit

March already?

Where’s the warm weather?

Photo: Ken Brion of Mountain Air Insurance, Boyd Morgan and I trading lies in Montana.

Spring is right around the corner, but you wouldn’t believe it with all the record low temperatures and snowfall throughout the United States. Seems like everywhere I traveled in late January and February (Montana, Washington, DC, Nebraska, Georgia and North Dakota) I got inundated with lots of snow, even Georgia and that’s an oddity. I hear comments about how our enviro-friend Al Gore must be really sucking wind with all his global warming espousing. The truth of the matter is, these cold spells are no different than warm spells, only spikes in the overall global climate change, as it is now politically correct to call it. If there is truly any significant warming of the Earth, it is so miniscule that it may even benefit its occupants. Crops, as well as people, tend to function better in warmer climates, but I seriously doubt a degree or two would matter.

During my January travels, ten locations in eight weeks, I heard all sorts of comments from operators about what is mostly on their minds. A person has more time to think and worry about the upcoming season when not busy trying to catch up on the 10,000-acre backlog.

One North Dakota operator went head-to-head with the FAA over the interpretation of CAM 8 as it relates to

flying an aircraft over its certificated gross weight. Everyone knows this is done on a regular basis and is relatively safe. Just be sure you have the aircraft’s logbook properly indorsed. That’s where the beef came between the operator and the Great Lakes Region FAA. Just as an example of how difficult this all becomes is when you are trying to deal with an inspector who believes the cause of the accident was the aircraft could not “get enough traction on takeoff”. Give me a break! Lawyers got involved and the operator basically won out, but it wasn’t a free ride.

This problem is about interpretation by the FAA of the FARs and CAM 8. The younger generation of FAA people are having a difficult time understanding the simple basics of our operations. NAAA has recognized this and is diligently working with FAA and NAAA members on how to best write the logbook entry and deal with the situation. Until the FAA standardizes its approach to working with Part 137 operations throughout its regions, this will continue to be a problem. My suggestion is to be darn sure you are an NAAA member should you be faced with this dilemma.

Another huge concern for ag-operators nationwide is the three-judge court ruling about the National Pollution Discharge

inside this issue Calendar of events ...................................................................................................................................... 4 Ag Airmail ........................................................................................................................................................ 6 GE Aviation expands service and support network .............................................................................................10 High Speed Spraying in Brazil . ............................................................................................................................14 Hands-on flying — The public’s perception ..............................................................................................16 Spreading the facts — A chill hits wind power . ......................................................................................19 AD issued on Thrush wing spar cap ....................................................................................................................20 Money talk — Financial consequences of buying aircraft “A” vs “B”? . ......................................................22 Leading edge — GPS upgrades ..................................................................................................................23 George Sanders passes away ..............................................................................................................................24 AirFire & Forestry .................................................................................................................................... 26F One of a kind plane and pilot . ...........................................................................................................................28F Republic of Cyprus takes AT-802F delivery .......................................................................................................33F

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Elimination System (NPDES). Recently an appeal to this court was denied. It is beyond my comprehension how three judges can impact the entire agricultural community due to their basic ignorance.

I suppose from the judges’ point of view, as narrow as it is, they are attempting to interpret the law to the letter and with dire consequences.

Unless you want to have an application that may be anywhere near a body of water (standing water in a ditch qualifies) delayed while trying to obtain a permit from the government to make the application, that could be denied (not to mention the cost of the permit), you need to be bending the ear of your national representatives (even if they might be voted out of Congress this year!). NAAA is feverously working to somehow make a change this court decision. Apparently, the course between now and its implication in April 2011 will be legislatively.

The United States is greenwashed to the point of absurdity. Representatives and senators are in such a panic about losing their cushy seats; none want to make a move that might be considered anti-environmental. The point is that this industry has been safely conducting aerial applications in the vicinity of bodies of water when following the already-in-place pesticide labeling. Somehow, it seems “logic does not apply”. The outcome will be an interesting one. The upside is this is so far reaching it will create a huge grassroots movement to stop it. This means you will have to take action, or possibly go out of business. Remember, the key acronym is NPDES. Google it to learn more.

Earlier this week when writing this editorial, the industry unexpectedly lost the president of Thrush Aircraft, Larry Bays, who died of a heart attack. Although I worked more directly with Larry’s brother, See Editorial page 6

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calendar of events March 2010 March 5, 2010 TxAAA PAASS classes Southern Plains Ag Research Center College Station, TX Susan Bennett sbennett@thetexascapitol.com March 7, 2010 MATA Convention Billings, MT Gary Martin 406-367-5244 March 11, 2010 GAAA Operation SAFE Fly-In Donalsonville, GA Airport Paul Sumner 229-386-3442 Psumner@uga.edu March 11-12, 2010 MoAAA Operation SAFE Fly-in Steele, Mo. Dennis Gardisser 501-676-1762 Mike Lee 573-695-3842 March 16-17, 2010 GAAA Operation SAFE Fly-In Americus, GA Airport Paul Sumner 229-386-3442 Psumner@uga.edu March 16-18, 2010 Brush Management Deposition Dexter, NM Richie Crockett 575-513-0340 March 16-17, 2010 Aerial Fire Fighting Conference And Exhibition Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel, Vancouver, Canada GMcKenzie@tangentlink.com 44(0)1628 660400 Fax: 44(0)1628 660622 www.tangentlink.com March 18, 2010 Workshop - Tree and vine crops UQ Gatton, QLD University of Queensland Australia Andrew Hewitt a.hewitt@uq.edu.au March 19, 2010 Workshop - Nozzles for ground applications UQ Gatton, QLD University of Queensland, Australia Andrew Hewitt a.hewitt@uq.edu.au

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March 22, 2010 Workshop - Drift management and modeling Heritage Hotel, Canberra University of Queensland, Australia Andrew Hewitt a.hewitt@uq.edu.au March 29-April 2 ArAAA Operation SAFE Fly-in Corning, Ark. Dennis Gardisser 501-676-1762 Matt Woolard, 870-857-3839 March 30-31, 2010 Workshop - Aerial forest protection Manjimup, WA University of Queensland, Australia Andrew Hewitt a.hewitt@uq.edu.au March 30-April 2 ArAAA SAFE Workshop Corning Airport Host: Matt Woolard 870-857-3839 www.agaviation.net March 30-April 1, 2010 Wildland Urban Interface 2010 Grand Sierra Resort & Casino Reno, NV www.iafc.org/wui March 30, 2010 GAAA Operation SAFE Fly-In Sylvania, GA Airport Paul Sumner 229-386-3442 Psumner@uga.edu

April 2010 April 6, 2010 GAAA Operation SAFE Fly-In Tifton, GA Airport Paul Sumner 229-386-3442 Psumner@uga.edu April 6-9, 2010 ArAAA SAFE Workshop Stuttgart Airport Stuttgart, AR Host: Donald Dierks 870-673-1821 www.agaviation.net April 8-10, 2010 AGMET 2010 China Agricultural Mechanization and Technology Exhibition Organized by: Landesmesse Stuttgart and China Agricultural Mechanization Association Langfang, China

April 13-16, 2010 ArAAA SAFE Workshop McGehee Municipal Airport Hosts: David Glover 870-222-6407 David Glosup 870-222-6575 Alan Buford 870-222-4556 Matt Rial 870-866-6151 April 15, 2010 TxAAA PAASS classes Plains Cotton Cooperative Association Lubbock, TX Susan Bennett sbennett@thetexascapitol.com April 26-30, 2010 Agrishow 2010 Ribeirão Preto, SP - Brazil www.agrishow.com.br

May 2010 May 27, 2010 International Crop Dusters Day Contact: Bobby J. Wheat oldduster@aol.com 409-267-6599 281-813-4476

June 2010 June 2010 - TBA Aerial Fire Fighting One Day Forum Washington, USA GMcKenzie@tangentlink.com 44(0)1628 660400 Fax: 44(0)1628 660622 www.tangentlink.com June 7-10, 2010 Australia AAA Convention Holiday Inn Surfers Paradise, Queensland www.aerialag.com.au June 23-24, 2010 SINDAG - Congresso Ribeirão Preto, SP Brazil cristina@congressosindag.com.br 011-55-51-8162-9355

August 2010 August 5-8, 2010 Expo Congreso Taller Aviación Agrícola Punta Del Este, Uruguay Tel: 011-598-2369-0013 infocongreso@anepa.org.uy www.anepa.org.uy

September 2010 September 23-24, 2010 CoAAA SAFE Fly-In La Junta Municipal Airport La Junta, CO Dolle M. Lehrkamp 719.768.3367 dolle@coagav.org www.coagav.org

October 2010 October 8-10, 2010 NAAA Fall Board Meeting San Diego, CA Peggy Knizner Tel: 202-546-5722 Fax: 202-546-5726 information@agaviation.org www.agaviation.org October 27-28, 2010 HeliSphere and Aerial Emergency Response Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Tel: +44 1628 660400 Fax: +44 1628 660622 aknapp@tangentlink.com www.tangentlink.com

November 2010 November 2010 - TBA Aerial Fire Fighting Conference And Exhibition Spain GMcKenzie@tangentlink.com 44(0)1628 660400 Fax: 44(0)1628 660622 www.tangentlink.com November 9-11, 2010 CoAAA Annual Convention Crowne Plaza Hotel Colorado Springs, CO Dolle M. Lehrkamp 719-768-3367 dolle@coagav.org www.coagav.org

December 2010 December 6-9, 2010 NAAA 44th Annual Convention Savannah International Trade and Convention Center Savannah, GA Peggy Knizner Tel: 202-546-5722 Fax: 202-546-5726 information@agaviation.org

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ag airmail award Thank you for sending me the On The Net link, I had not read that yet. We managed to keep the award a surprise from my dad until I introduced him. He was surprised! I hope you and your family are well and tell Graham hello for me.

Best Regards, Jeff Chorman Milton, DE chormanj@aol.com Hello Jeff; All good here! I’ll relay to Graham. I believe he’s counting on flying the A36 up this spring for an updated article on Chorman & Son. We have a couple more stops along the way, North Carolina and Virginia.

I don’t make it clear, sometimes, when I copy folks about OtN. It is the

link section of our eEdition that goes out twice a month, the next one being next week. The link will be on it to be read by 3,000 plus ag-av folks.

Give your dad my regards,—Bill

Laviasa aircraft I’m a subscriber to your monthly paper.

I met you at the ArAAA convention in North Little Rock and forgot to ask you a question on an article you had in last month’s paper. You published an article on the Argentina ag businesses, one of those businesses was a company that is producing the Piper Pawnee (Laviasa).

Are these aircraft FAA-approved to bring into the United States? Please let me know when you have time.

Thanks in advance.

Greg Ellis Ellis Machine Tools, LLC. Johnson City, TN greg@ellismachinetools.com

Hello Greg; Yes, Laviasa’s Puelche is FAA certified.

I’m copying my old friend and contact for Laviasa, Raul Paz, so that you can deal with him directly, if needed. He is fluent in English.

I flew the aircraft many years ago.

It is basically the PA-25 Pawnee with improvements by Laviasa—Bill

February issue What gives with the Feb. issue? Mine measures 13” x 9”, almost 1 1/2 “ is missing off the right margin!!

Tommy Allen Frost Flying Marianna, AR frostparts@hotmail.com Hello Tommy; I KNOW you are pulling my string!

Didn’t you notice this change in November through the February

edition? (he-he) We have a new printer and what you are seeing is “printing to the bleed”. It’s a more “sophisticated” format. What is cut off, is intentional.

As you’ll notice, none of the text is cut, just photos.—Bill Editor’s Note: Tommy writes back to say the newspaper actually was trimmed incorrectly, but those at Frost Flying Service were OK.

job well done I just want to tell you how much I have enjoyed the last two issues of AgAir Update. You guys have done a great job. I wish I was still out in the field getting those Air Tractor photographs so they could be printed in this great color. Job well done.

Nothing has changed here in Oklahoma City, playing golf all summer and working some. My number one

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Jody Bays, and company vice-president Eric Rojek, Larry was still instrumental in moving Thrush Aircraft forward, particularly with the GE Aviation Thrush program. I’m asked, “What happens now?”

Of course, I have no way of knowing, except that I firmly believe the Thrush aircraft will remain in the marketplace and will continue to increase its market share.

That is only my speculation with no facts to back it up.

Two other interesting items I’ve noted this year at state trade shows and that is the influx of general aviation vendors and chemical companies improving their recognition of the industry. It is all too simple to see why this is happening.

Basically, ag-aviation has been on the upswing for the last two or three years with prospects looking extremely good for the next three to five years. General aviation sales have taken it “on the cuff” and some of those vendors are looking for ways to expand their customer base. This tends to give ag-operators more choices in the buying arena. This could be a good thing, or maybe not so good. Time will tell.

As for the chemical companies, I was once told by a chemical company that agpilots didn’t have any influence on product

selection and they needed to market to the grower. This is being proven incorrect and I could have told them so, but they wouldn’t listen and some still don’t. BASF has stepped up to the plate and addressed the importance of ag-aviation by financially supporting NAAA with monetary membership assistance as well as other venues, like bringing an aerial product label to market that allows a much lower volume of application. It is most assuredly in BASF’s best interests to see that their products are applied properly. Nothing wrong with that and it helps our industry in the process, kudos to BASF. Along the same line of thought, growers are realizing aerial applications can make them money with no capital investment for more employees and equipment.

Scuttlebutt is there are more acres booked for fungicide applications in 2010 than were sprayed in all of 2009. Interesting.

I’ve always stated if a grower knows he’s going to have to spray, why not get at the head of the line with pre-booking?

Until next month, Blue Sky and Tailwinds...

project right now is re-storing a CurtissWright hangar that Wiley Post and other old aviators flew out of. We will make it a museum and a Challenger Learning Center. Funds are a little tight right now.

I miss the ag industry a bunch, so I enjoy reading AgAir Update a great deal.

A job well done on the new format.

Don Dennis Edmond, OK Dennisokie@aol.com Hello Dennis; As always, good to hear from you.

Thanks for your compliments. After all the years we worked together, handling the Air Tractor account, I really appreciate your comments.—

nice Nice new look on AgAir Update congratulations Carlos Motta N. Gerente General Atomizadora Panama, S.A. bananaduster@yahoo.com Mucho gracious, mi amigo! We are working to have the Latin version, that

is printed in Brazil, converted to the same format.

Hope all is well with your family.

Good here. Please give them my fondest regards.—Bill

Auger Dan Trucks I am very happy with the photo spread you did for me in the February issue.

Placement and content is fantastic.

I would like to purchase 10 copies of this issue. My men and family wanted my copy. No! Please send the copies to my home address, I would appreciate the extra copies if they can be obtained.

Regards; Auger Dan Dan Whited Jonesboro, AR danwhited@bscn.com Hello Dan; You can’t afford ten copies at $500 each! He-he. I’ll have the office drop them in the mail to you. No charge. I appreciate your continued business and hope we are good for each other.—Bill

article The article was great!!!!

Thank you, Graham and the entire

staff for doing such a great job on the February issue about North Star Aviation Inc. The entire staff of North Star Aviation and I appreciate the time Graham and you spent traveling all the way out to western Kansas to write an article about agricultural aviation maintenance.

Sincerely, Wendel Lambert North Star Aviation Inc. Ulysses, KS www.northstaraviationinc.com wlambert@pld.com Hello Wendel; Thanks for the praises. It was Graham’s and my pleasure to visit North Star Aviaiton in beautiful Kansas. We appreciate your business!—Bill

Bell 206 B3 in ag work We are a utilitarian aviation company based in Romania and need to make changes in the way we work here.

Would you please be so kind and give us some info related to: • If Bell 206B3 is used for agriculture work in USA • For what kind of works is it used

• How do you spray vineyards in USA • Who is producing spraying installations for Bell helicopters in USA Many thanks for spending time to answer us.

Best Regards Dorin Ivascu Constanta, Romania dorin.ivascu@regional-air.ro Hello Dorin; Yes, the Bell 206 is used for agricultural aviation in the U.S. I’m not sure about it being a “B3” model. Mostly, the helicopter (all models) is used for unique applications where noise and location of the application are a consideration. It is also used extensively in fire fighting operations moving personnel as well as swinging a bucket to drop fire retardant and water.

Vineyards are sprayed as any orchard crop, typically with a high volume of water. An array of application methods are used, based on the requirements of the grower, conditions and type of application.

Isolair and Simplex are the major vendors for helicopter aerial application components.

I hope this has been of some help to

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you. I will publish your letter in AgAir Update with your email address and maybe some of our readers that use helicopters will contact you. My advice is that you hire a consultant, or at least arrange for a visit to the U.S. to witness firsthand how aerial applications with helicopters are done. It is not as simple as it may seem. Any aerial application can be a complex mission.

Best regards, Bill Lavender / Publisher Dear Bill Many thanks for your message and support Just to clarify . We do crop spraying here with the Antonov 2 and Kamov 26 for the last 30 years . We have some experience, but the equipment is old and we do not know which way to go and how to replace it or with what types of compatible equipment. The Kamov 26 is mainly used for Wineyards and it is very powerful and takes approx. 800 liters of substance, but we have to find alternatives to it.

We have a Bell 206 B3 which we use for pleasure flights at the Black Sea Coast, but it is not flying enough hours and I am thinking to convert it for agriculture use

Again , many thanks for your kind advice Best regards, Dorin Ivascu

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bet that the times the subject of “grits” has been discussed in Montana could probably be counted on one hand and not use all the fingers!

Someone once said that you should never get in a war of words with a person who buys their ink in barrels.

Well, having read AgAir Update for many years, I’m glad you and your staff are on our side. The information and representation that your publication has provided to our industry is priceless. Keep up the good work!

Thanks, again, and don’t be a stranger!

Darrin Pluhar AMAA Miles City, MT pluflyinc@mcn.net Darrin; You are too nice. The good thing about speaking, everyone forgets what you say 30 minutes later. But, with writing, they hang on to it to bring up at a later date! However, you do have more time to “get it right” when writing than speaking! Oh yeah, grits are not a bad thing!—Bill P.S. - You are right about the ink by the barrels! -Bill

month. I’ll get with Graham and see how we can link AAU’s YouTube channel with your two videos, which are good with that professional flying. The wind turbines appear to be just a little intimidating! I’ll be in touch—Bill Editor’s Note: Mitch’s flying can be viewed as one of AAU’s YouTube channel “Favorites”, along with many others.

MAAA Good to see you at the convention. The Christmas gift subscription I asked you about did arrive. Both Carl Flowers and I received our issues on Friday (Jan 22). Thanks for the help. If you are ever passing through the Blanton area please know the invitation is always open for you to stop in. Also in case I forgot to tell you, the new format is great!

Robert Golitz Robert’s Flying Service, Inc. Cary, MS robertfs@bellsouth.net P.S. Attached is what Grant (Lane Aviation) left at my strip the day before Thanksgiving.

video’s I have been meaning to give you this information for a long time now, but never seemed to take the time to do it.

It looks like aerial application videos are growing in popularity and I thought I would share mine with anyone that would like to take a look. These have been on “YouTube” for a while now.

Take a look and if you can use them, be my guest. I don’t really know what the “YouTube” rules are, but I’m sure you do.

My cousin was visiting and went out to watch me spray one morning.

Little did I know that he was filming my work. He posted a couple of videos on YouTube. Search “lowlandpark” on www.youtube.com and they will come up with a caption of “A little morning flying in west Texas.”

I don’t like to toot my horn too much, but they are really pretty good videos, credit to the cameraman.

Have a good one Bill and I will see you down the road.

Mitch Probasco Probasco Flying Service Floydada, TX proflytx@sbcglobal.net Hello Mitch; Thanks for the email. It was good to visit with you in Texas earlier this

Hey Robert, Thanks for updating me. Pretty nice Thanksgiving toy!—Bill

thanks I just received the January 2010 issue with the FAAA spray clinic article. It came out perfect. That event was such a success that we are encouraging growers to inquire if their applicators have gone through this program. We had a number of state compliance officers attend and were greatly impressed. Now they have a better understanding of the accuracy of aircraft when investigating “incidents”.

The second thing that came from that program was that those from Syngenta, the county extension agents, and others want to emulate it for a ground rig version!

Keep up the good work with AgAir Update and I hope to see you in Savannah at the SEAF. Thanks again, Jeffery Summersill Loxahatchee, FL trsummersill@msn.com Thank you Jeff for making sure this

took place and to those who helped provide the information to AAU! See ya at SEAF,—Bill

Spot You may have already published a story on the Spot. If not, might be an idea for you.

I ordered one of these today, $35 after rebate, for hunting. I also plan to run it on tracking mode during the upcoming spray season so home base can track me in real time, if needed.

There is a Spot 2, but have heard there are some glitches.

Later Warren Raguse wwraguse@yahoo.com Hello Warren; Yes, I have made comments specifically about the Spot in my editorials. My ad rep has contacted them about advertising, but I suppose they don’t see the value, what a missed opportunity for them. The potential is 3,000+ ag-aircraft in the U.S. alone, installing them. I don’t think they understand the industry and the value this product has for it. But, without advertising, they’ll never get there—Bill

farmers who fly I’m considering a feature story for Georgia Neighbors magazine on ag aviation and I’m hoping you can help me identify Georgia farmers who fly their own aircraft. From my digging on the Internet, it seems the bulk of ag aviation centers on crop dusting, and if that’s where the story goes, fine, but I’m more interested at this point in other ways planes are being used in agriculture. Can you help me here?

Thanks, Jay Stone Publication/Web Specialist Georgia Farm Bureau jjstone@gfb.org Jay; AgAir Update focuses on agricultural aviation aircraft that are limited to spraying, fertilizer, fire fighting, etc. The aircraft are specific-built, which means for the most part, they are not used for other purposes on the farm.

I don’t know the thesis of your article, but it would seem a more interesting/appropriate article focusing on the importance of aiding the farmer in getting his product to market through the use of professional aerial applicators.—Bill

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Hello Ken; No problem. Will be glad to do it, effective today. You’ll receive our eEdition twice a month, with your first one the end of next week.—Bill

President of Thrush Aircraft dies unexpectedly ALBANY, GA – Thrush Aircraft, Inc. mourns the loss of Larry Bays, 60. Mr. Bays died unexpectedly at his home on Monday morning. Mr. Bays, along with partner K. Payne Hughes, purchased the Company in 2003. Mr. Bays was serving as president of the Company at the time of his death.

Commenting on Mr. Bays passing, Payne Hughes said, “Larry was instrumental in the Company’s growth and quality improvement over the last several years. He will be missed.” Mr. Hughes has assumed the role of president of the Company and will be actively involved in the daily management of Company operations. “We look forward to continuing with our mission of providing the highest quality aircraft and aircraft parts available in the agricultural aviation industry. Our team of employees and Company management are a strong and committed group who are proud of our Company and our products. Our customers can rest assured that the quality of products and the level of service that they have come to expect from Thrush will continue.”

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GE Aviation expands service and support network Since entering the general aviation segment with the acquisition of Walter Engines in 2008, GE Aviation has been busy – moving into a new manufacturing facility near Prague in the Czech Republic, launching its new H80 derivative engine and enhancing its service and support network.

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“Walter Engines had a limited number of authorized service centers when GE Aviation acquired the business,” said Paul Theofan, president and managing executive of GE Aviation Czech s.r.o., a wholly owned subsidiary of GE Aviation..

“Last year, GE made strides to expand and improve the service and support offerings, especially in the Americas where about 175 M601 engines are in service.”

Two authorized services centers for the M601 engine were already established with Sky Tractor Supply Company in Hillsboro, North Dakota, and Winnipeg River Aircraft in Silver Falls, Manitoba. At December’s 2009 National Agricultural Aviation Association annual conference, GE announced Premier Turbines as the Designated Repair Center for M601 and H80 engines in North and South America. Located in Neosho, Missouri, Premier Turbines will offer heavy repair services, Fly-in capabilities from the Joplin, Missouri airport, exchange engines and rentals, line replacement unit rotable pools, a mobile repair team and field service support to all M601 Series engines in the Americas region.

GE Aviation will provide the necessary OEM parts to meet Premier Turbines’ needs. Premier Turbines will be ready to accept M601 engines for repair in the first quarter of 2010.

“By adding Premier Turbines to the network along with the existing authorized service centers of Sky Tractor and Winnipeg River Aircraft, GE has extended the service and support in the Americas region for M601 operators

to give our customers more options for repairs and inspections and faster turnaround times for AOG support,” explained Theofan. “GE Aviation will continue to expand the network to ensure we are ready to support the new H80 engine when it enters service later this year.”

The H80 engine, which will power the Thrush 510 aerial application, combines the robust turboprop design of the highly successful M601 engine family with GE Aviation’s modern 3D aerodynamic design techniques and advanced materials. The resulting technologies deliver more shaft-horsepower, improved engine fuel efficiency and increased temperature margin, enabling Thrush

510 operators to carry larger loads in hot weather. The H80 engine features an extended service life of 3,600 hours and 6,600 cycles between overhauls.

Certification testing on the H80 will begin in the first quarter of 2010, with engine certification expected in midyear. The new H80-powered Thrush 510 is expected to gain certification from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration this summer, with customer deliveries to follow.

GE has also been

Allen Bridenstine with Premier Turbine performs an inspection on a GE Aviation M601-E11 engine that powers an Air Tractor AT-401 to prepare it for the upcoming season.

A Thrush S2R powered by GE Aviation’s M601-E11 engine and owned by Boardman Aerial Spraying is ready for takeoff after an inspection.

actively working with engine conversion providers that hold supplemental type certificates (STCs), which is a growing segment for the M601 engine. “The M601 engine has been well received as an engine conversion, allowing customers to have a brand new engine at an affordable price,” said Theofan. “To make sure this offering remains a great option, GE has signed an agreement with Cascade Aircraft Conversions to formalize M601 engine purchases.”

Located in Washington State, Cascade Aircraft Conversions is a diverse multifaceted total aircraft rebuild and refurbishing company that has been serving the agricultural aviation industry for more than 35 years. Cascade

Aircraft Conversions holds STCs for the M601E-11 and M601D-11 engines on the Thrush aircraft and the Air Tractor 300, 400 and 500 series aircraft. The benefits for engine conversions on the aircraft include lower acquisition and maintenance costs with no nozzles, no hot section inspections and no engine teardown in a wire strike event. The M601 engine also offers improved hot and high performance.

“GE recognizes the importance of supporting our engine operators,” stated Theofan. “We’ll continue to drive this as a leading priority to keep our engines in the air and our operators happy.”

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High Speed Spraying in Brazil Mauricio Roberto Perin (left), pilot for Vanguarda do Brasil, based on the Ribeiro do Ceu farm in Nova Mutum, Mato Grosso offered the following statistics from working his AT-502. During a 39-day spraying period, the AT-502 averaged 310 hectares/hour (765 ac/hr), while averaging a fuel consumption rate of 204 liters/hour (55 gal/hr) or .65 L/ha (08.9 oz/ac). The total hectares sprayed were 57,600 (142,272 ac) in 185 tach hours using a total of 37,740 liters (10,200 gal) of fuel. The applications included insecticides and fungicides on soybeans and cotton at a maximum rate of 10 l/hr (1 gal/ac) with many products applied at lower rates, while using rotary atomizers.

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The public’s perception Public perception is a battle that our industry has been fighting for many years. The media, and even our own history, have done severe damage to the way our industry is perceived.

We are being regulated to the point of strangulation by a misinformed public who cry out in chicken-little ignorance for some city-locked administrator to do something about those “Crazy SOBs spreading all that poison around and flying like maniacs.” (That is an actual quote from a California-based blog that I stumbled across.)

I believe the majority of the American public thinks we all are about extinct. There are a very small percentage of informed folks out there. To the rest of the public, the

old, drunk barnstormer who couldn’t make it anywhere else, seems to be the description that comes to most people’s minds when they think about “crop dusters”.

We need good P.R. The trouble we have is that most ag-pilots and operators have become gun shy of any public attention. Fear of bringing down the EPA or the ag- commissioner, or giving the public something else to complain about are reasons I hear. It’s almost as if it was better to stay in our little corner and hope everybody else will leave us alone.

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Others talk about the daring, good old boy nature of the industry with its dangers from crashes and chemical poisoning. The words of a particularly smirking ag-pilot come to mind that actually told a reporter, “If the airplane don’t kill you the chemicals will.” What a bonehead!

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We need ag-pilots telling and educating the public about who we are and what we do. In order to do that, we as pilots and operators need to conduct ourselves as the professionals we are both on and off duty. Invite questions from those who don’t know, save the hair-raising stories of wires and close calls. Explain the skill, not so much the guts involved in our kind of flying. Put the ego on hold and focus on technical advances, professionalism, care and concern that we have in our work. Be honest and don’t try to “candy coat” the facts. We can’t let misinformation or political correctness weigh us down or run us out.

The NAAA and the state organizations do a good job within their capacity, but we can’t rely on one voice at the “top of the hill” to reach every “corner of the valley”.

The grunt work has to be done by every individual who is involved in this industry. Reams of paper and millions of megabytes have been filled on the subject. We have worked to improve our own technology and practices.

We have discussed public perception

at meetings and among ourselves, when we should be discussing it with public itself. I’m not saying that we should skyline ourselves, just be more approachable, more accessible, more willing to converse and demonstrate modern ag-aviation for what it truly is.

I was taught a rule when I was growing up. “If you have something that you are not willing to fight for, don’t be surprised when somebody comes along and takes it away from you.” I believe this industry and the agricultural community are in need of fighting for. It is the backbone and the strength of our nation by helping to feed it. Ag-aviation is our way of life.

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But it appears we are preaching to the choir, ourselves! Although, much progress is being made with the school programs teaching kids about ag aviation.

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A chill hits wind power

by Dennis T. Avery CHURCHVILLE, VA—As I write, a strong wind is blowing across the Alleghany Mountains onto my house. It’s bringing an “Arctic Clipper” that will drop my temperatures this weekend to a frigid and unusual 6°F. Why can’t I get some good from this chill wind—with a wind turbine to harvest the “free” energy?

Out in Oregon, General Electric has just announced a big wind project: 338 turbines, rated at 845 MW. GE claims it will power for 235,000 homes, and is applying for the appropriate federal subsidies.

Will the wind turbines power 235,000 homes? Don’t bet on it. My friend Donald Hertzmark—an energy economist—warns the power deliveries from this wind project are likely to average only 25% of its rated capacity. That would serve only 58,000 homes, not 235,000.

But Hertzmark says even this is too high because the wind is highly variable.

The Texas power grid’s experience is to rely on no more than 9% of the wind farm’s rated capacity. That would reduce GE’s real subsidy claim to about 21,000 households.

It gets worse.

Most of Oregon’s power comes from dams, and the lean period for hydropower is winter. That’s when heating demand peaks—but also when the dams have to restrict their water flow to protect fish, control flooding, and save up irrigation water for the next summer.

How likely is it that wind turbines

can add to Oregon’s generating capacity in the midst of the winter electricity demand surge, and offset the hydroelectric generating restrictions? Not very, says Hertzmark.

This January, Britain’s wind turbines (6% of total generating capacity after many billions of dollars invested) supplied virtually no power on most days.

The wind tends not to blow when and where it’s already very cold.

The stars of the British winter power demand were natural gas turbines, which are 34% of capacity and supplied 40% of the power during the winter wind lull. But Britain’s North Sea natural gas is running out; the only likely new source would be natural gas piped from Vladimir Putin’s Russia. Ouch.

“Wind cannot be relied upon to provide firm generation at full capacity coincident with peak demand.” warns Hertzmark. “Wind might be capable of contributing to the peak demand requirements at some times. However, this will rarely happen—and when it does, it will be for brief periods. For significant periods of time, no households will be served by the wind farms.”

Nor have either of the worlds “wind leaders”—Denmark and Germany— decommissioned any fossil fuel plants. The fossil generators are kept in “spinning reserve”—burning fossil fuels—to keep the lights on in the schools, factories, and hospitals when the wind dies.

Why build wind turbines at all? Well,

wind and solar were the only energy sources the Greens would endorse, probably because they’re so expensive and erratic that there’s no danger of anybody getting hooked on cheap power again. Denmark was also selling wind turbines to other countries, so they had to be demonstrated at home. Now China is making cheaper turbines. Who will buy?

The cost of the “free wind”? Projections are about 17 cents per kwh—far higher than other energy sources. One of my neighbors has just invested $100,000 in a wind turbine. I think he’s wasted his money—and some of yours.

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AD issued on Thrush wing spar cap The FAA has adopted a new airworthiness directive (AD) to supersede AD (AD) 2006-07-15, which applies to Thrush Aircraft, Inc. Model 600 S2D and S2R (S-2R) series airplanes (type certificate previously held by Quality Aerospace, Inc. and Ayres Corporation).

AD 2006-07-15 currently requires repetitive inspections of the 1/4-inch and 5/16-inch bolt hole areas on the wing front lower spar caps for fatigue cracking; replacement or repair of any wing front lower spar cap where fatigue cracks are found; and reporting of any fatigue cracks found to the FAA. AD 2006-07-15 also puts the affected airplanes into groups for compliance time and applicability purposes.

Since AD 2006-07-15 was issued, FAA analysis reveals that inspections are not detecting all existing cracks and shows the incidences of undetected cracks will increase as the airplanes age. Consequently, this AD retains the actions of AD 2006-07-15 and imposes a life limit on the wing front lower spar caps that requires replacement of the

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wing front lower spar caps when the life limit is reached. This AD also changes the requirements and applicability of the groups discussed above and removes the ultrasonic inspection method. The FAA is issuing this AD to prevent wing front lower spar cap failure caused by undetected fatigue cracks. Such failure could result in loss of a wing in flight.

On April 27, 2009, the FAA issued a proposal to amend part 39 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 39) to include an AD that would apply to certain Thrush Aircraft, Inc. Model 600 S2D and S2R (S-2R) series airplanes (type certificate previously held by Quality Aerospace, Inc. and Ayres Corporation). This proposal was published in the Federal Register as a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) on May 4, 2009 (74 FR 20431). The NPRM proposed to supersede AD 2006-07-15, Amendment 39-14542 (71 FR 19788, April 17, 2006) with a new AD that would: • Retain the actions of AD 2006-07-15 • Add life limits for the wing front lower spar caps • Lower the initial and repetitive

inspection times for Group 5 airplanes • Correct some airplane Group classifications • Add an airplane to the Applicability section • Remove the use of ultrasonic inspection methods For replacement of the wing front lower spar caps, the initial compliance time for all airplanes will be at least an additional 500 hours time-in-service (TIS) after the effective date of this AD. Calculated from actual flight hour data from 285 S2R series airplanes, 500 hours TIS equates to the average yearly operational time. The compliance schedules should give owner/ operators enough time to schedule the replacement of the wing front lower spar caps.

Although not required in this AD, the FAA recommends installing ‘’big butterfly’’ and lower splice plates, P/N 20211-09 and P/N 20211-11, or Thrush Aircraft, Inc. Custom Kit No. CK-AG-41, Revision A, since they increase the strength of the wing beyond the

minimum safety standards.

The FAA estimates the following costs to do each inspection: Labor Cost ..............3 work-hours X $80=$240 Parts Cost....................................................$525 Total Cost Per Airplane.............................. $765 Total Cost on U.S. Operators............. $618,120

The FAA estimates the following costs to do cold work of bolt-holes for the repair that may be required based on the results of the inspection. The FAA has no way of determining the number of airplanes that may need such repair: Labor Cost................ 1 work-hour X $80 = $80 Parts Cost....................................................$100 Total Cost Per Airplane..............................$180

The FAA estimates the following costs to do any reaming of outer holes to 5/16-inch diameter for the repair that may be required based on the results of the inspection. The FAA has no way of determining the number of airplanes that may need such repair: Labor Cost................ 1 work-hour X $80 = $80 Parts Cost................................................... None Total Cost Per Airplane................................ $80

The FAA estimates the following costs

to do any drilling and reaming of outer holes and adding three holes to install a Kaplan splice block for the repair that may be required based on the results of the inspection. The FAA has no way of determining the number of airplanes that may need such modification: Labor Cost 65 work-hours X $80=$5,200 Parts Cost.....................$4,400 for splice block ......................................and $600 for hardware Total Cost Per Airplane........................ $10,200

The FAA estimates the following costs to do any necessary wing front lower spar cap replacement with the optional Ayres or Thrush part numbers (P/Ns) 20207-1, 20207-2, 20207-11, 2020712, 20207-13, 20207-14, 20207-15, or 20207-16 that will be required based on the results of the inspection or by the wing front lower spar cap reaching the life limit:

wing front lower spar caps (new or used) is very limited. The FAA estimates the following costs to do the optional installation of Thrush Aircraft, Inc. Custom Kit No. CK-AG-41, Revision A, dated March 8, 2007. This kit may be used to do any necessary wing front lower spar cap replacements that will be required based on the results of the inspection or that will be required based on reaching the life limit: Labor Cost........ 300 work-hours X $80=$24,000 Parts Cost.............................................. $40,000 Total Cost Per Airplane........................ $64,000

The FAA estimates the following costs to do the optional installation of Avenger Aircraft and Services STC SA03654AT for Avenger Extended Performance Front Spar Enhancement Kit. This kit may be used to do any necessary wing front lower spar cap replacements that will Labor Cost Per Wing be required based on the results of the Front Lower Spar Cap.......... 200 work-hours X inspection or that will be required based ....................................................... $80=$16,000 on reaching the life limit: Parts Cost Per Wing

Labor Cost...319 work-hours X $80 = $25,520

Front Lower Spar Cap............................ $8,000

Parts Cost.............................................. $40,000

Total Cost Per Airplane.............. Each spar cap

Total Cost Per Airplane........................ $65,500

...................................... replacement = $24,000

The FAA estimates that 501 airplanes affected by this AD will retire before their wing front lower spar cap life limits are reached.

..................... Two wing front lower spar caps .................................. per airplane = $48,000.

However, the supply of individual

Individual replacement of the two original equipment spars is cheaper (for one installation) than installing the Ayres/Thrush kit or the Avenger kit, but as noted in the ‘’Cost of Compliance’’ section, the supply of these spar caps is very limited. Accordingly, total cost is overestimated, but only slightly, by our assumption that all operators would comply by installing a kit (NPRM: Ayres/ Thrush kit, final rule: Avenger kit).

The FAA believes there are currently no other available alternative methods of compliance to the final rule that will allow the safety objectives of the final rule to be achieved. The FAA, however, has allowed a generous compliance period that will significantly reduce the economic impact on small and large entities alike. As already noted, airplanes that have already exceeded the life limit on their wing front lower spar caps are allowed 500, 1,000, 1,500, or 2,000 hours TIS to comply with the final rule, depending on the current number of accumulated hours TIS. Since the average usage rate for the affected airplanes is about 500 hours TIS per year, these allowances are equivalent, on average, to 1, 2, 3, and 4 years to comply with the final rule. Airplanes that have not

yet reached their wing front lower spar cap life limit are allowed a minimum of 2,000 hours TIS or, on average, 4 years to comply with the final rule.

This AD is the result of the analysis of data from 117 wing front lower spar cap fatigue cracks found on similar design Model 600 S2D and S2R (S-2R) series airplanes and the FAA’s determination that the replacement of high time wing front lower spar caps is necessary to address the unsafe condition for certain airplanes. Since the FAA issued AD 200607-15, analysis reveals that inspections are not detecting all existing cracks, and incidences of undetected cracks are increasing. This AD retains the actions of AD 2006-07-15 and imposes a life limit on the wing front lower spar caps that requires replacing the wing front lower spar caps when the life limit is reached. This AD removes the ultrasonic inspection method. The FAA is issuing this AD to prevent wing front lower spar cap failure caused by undetected fatigue cracks. Such failure could result in loss of a wing.

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When we consider a purchase, we want to know how the total ownership cost of aircraft “A” compares to aircraft “B”.

Which one is the better deal from a financial viewpoint?

Please notice that no qualifiers have been placed on the ownership method, intended usage, or specific expense category of either aircraft “A” or “B”. It might not even be an apples-to-apples comparison. You might already own “A” and want to compare the cost of keeping “A” to trading it for “B”. Your interest is strictly financial. From a big picture standpoint, aircraft “A” and “B” could be investment “A” and “B”. Which one is the better deal from a financial viewpoint?

How do you make this financial comparison and answer this question?

Use Net Present Value (NPV) to

evaluate and compare any situation “A” and “B” financially. What is NPV? How do you compute and use NPV?

what is NPV? NPV is a single dollar value that is calculated from a cash flow of payments over a period of time which has been adjusted for the time value of money.

To adjust a cash flow to reflect the time value of money requires that each cash flow value be adjusted for the time the payment was received at an interest rate charged on the cash flow. Normally, the interest rate used in the adjustment is called the discount rate. The single dollar value of the total adjusted cash flow not including the initial investment is known as the Present Value (PV). The Net Present Value (NPV) equals the Present

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As an example, assume $100,000 is the initial investment in an aircraft. This aircraft investment produces a cash flow of $25,000 a year for 5 years. The total cash flow received over the fiveyear period is $125,000. Assume an interest rate (discount rate) of 10%. The $125,000 cash flow adjusted for the time the payment was received (assumed here to be at the end of each year) and the 10% interest rate produces a Present Value (PV) of $94,769.67. The Microsoft Excel PV financial function was used to make this calculation. Therefore: NPV = ($5,230.33)=$ 94,769.67 (PV) less $100,000 (Initial Aircraft Investment) By definition; if the NPV=0, then the investment return is equal to the discount rate. If the NPV is greater than zero, the investment return has exceeded the discount rate. If the NPV is less than zero, the investment return is less than the discount rate. In the example above, the NPV calculation produced a value less than zero, a negative $5,230.33.

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For the actual mathematics involved, Google “NPV formula” and read about the formula. As you will see, the timing

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The Microsoft Excel NPV financial function can also make the calculation.

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how do you use NPV? All investment decisions center on calculating today’s value of a future cash flow. You must consider the time value of money. Performing a Net Present Value (NPV) analysis provides a method to compare the value today of situation “A” versus situation “B”. Learn how to use NPV to determine the financial merits of your deals. Take the time to study and understand NPV and you will enjoy many years of successful investing. Using NPV to make financial comparisons between aircraft “A” and aircraft “B” is just smart business.

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by Bill Lavender WASHINGTON, DC — Despite inclement weather throughout much of the U.S., including two recordbreaking snowstorms in Washington, D.C, the National Agricultural Aviation Association (NAAA) held its annual board of directors spring meeting Saturday, February 13, 2010. A quorum was obtained for the general session of the meeting, as well as for many of the committee meeting.

The first order of business was the recognition of this year’s graduating Leadership Training Program, sponsored

by Syngenta. This year’s graduates were the culmination of 15 consecutive years of the program, graduating approximately 15 individuals each year. The program basically teaches participants the fundamentals in leadership, as well as how to deal with the media. Each NAAA member-state and region can designate an attendee that is in turned approved by the NAAA. The Awards Committee chairperson

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explained to the board members that at the 2010 convention, instead of surprising persons being recognized with awards, the NAAA president would call and inform those persons prior to the convention. This will facilitate having them available at the convention. Also, they will be recognized in various ways during the convention, particularly at the exhibit hall.

The Communications and Public Relations committee chairperson described to the Board that the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits is the most important issue facing the ag-aviation industry today. An ongoing effort will be made by the NAAA to disseminate information about NPDES through news articles and radio spots. A recent U.S. Court of Appeals decision is prompting EPA to issue NPDES permits for pesticides made to or nearby water. Implications are that it may seriously delay, if not forbid, pesticide applications made over or near water.

The chairperson also noted that MET towers (unmarked meteorological towers) were of grave concern for applicators.

The chairperson went on to say more emphasis would be forthcoming about how aerial applicators were environmentally friendly.

Progress continues with the 2010 NAAA convention to be held in Savannah, Georgia December 6-9. The theme is “Stewards of the Sky”. Activities being planned potentially include riverboat cruises and visiting an aviationtheme museum. Discussion about the location of the 2012 convention and its length were put on hold until after the fall Board meeting in San Diego.

The Long Range Planning committee believes the NAAA staff should be used more to develop mentoring programs for bringing in new ag-pilots. It was noted the median age for today’s ag-pilot was continuing to rise. The NAAA’s staff receives inquiries about becoming an ag-pilot on almost a daily basis. The committee felt the staff should develop

a program to respond to these inquiries using current resources and equipment.

The committee chairperson asked that individual board members return to their home state and look for operators willing to participate in a mentoring program.

The Membership committee chairperson announced that BASF has funded a program whereby attending an Operation SAFE (Safe-regulating Application and Flight Efficiency) spray clinic will qualify the attendee to receive money to use towards NAAA membership dues or the purchase of new spray equipment. BASF has also provided funding in the amounts of $5,000 for a scholarshipwith the option of a second, $2,500 scholarship for college level agricultural aviation education. The committee spokesperson also said that a complimentary year’s NAAA membership for graduates of ag-schools would continue, as well as for those who have completed an mentoring program with an NAAA operator.

At the end of December 2009, the

number of Operator memberships was 756, compared to the same time last year of 740. Affiliate Operator memberships were 30, compared to 32, Pilot memberships were 398, compared to 351, Allied memberships were 164, compared to 155, Affiliated Allied memberships were 25, compared to 23, Associate memberships were 113, compared to 119, International memberships were 32, compared to 34, while overall memberships were 1637 at the end of 2009, compared to 1519 at the same time in 2008.

The Museum committee chairperson reported that the National Agricultural Aviation museum in Jackson, Mississippi has approved space for the Kenny Hirsch and Brandon Carter S-2A Memorial aircraft. The aircraft is still undergoing refurbishment. A second S-2A has been obtained that will be used for parts.

Other items reported from the Museum committee were that Ron Cline would have a radial engine cutaway ready for the museum and viewable at the 2011 NAAA convention. For the Harold Miller Memorial Fund, the winning bidder for Harold Miller’s helmet will need to book his/her ag-aviation situational awareness course in Wayne Handley’s Extra 300L within 90-days of the bidding.

Safety and Federal Aviation Regulations committee chairperson announced Lew Blomeley of Albany, Georgia as the winner for the “No Guy-Wire Left Behind” marking program. The high visibility, spiral unit was one of 12 entries. Selection was based on many factors, including visibility, costs and ease of installation.

Other discussions during the Safety and Federal Aviation Regulations meeting included congested area plans, two types of CAM 8 sign-offs for aircraft gross weight limits and if farm co-ops should be required to operate under an FAA Part

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The National Agricultural Aviation Research and Education Foundation (NAAREF) representative gave its report to board members describing discussions in two of its sub-committees, Program Development Committee (PDC) and Capital Campaign Committee. The PDC plans for the upcoming Professional Aerial Application Support System (PAASS) training modules. Examples of future modules include a security module that focuses on stolen ag-aircraft. Other modules will include human factors that relate to stall/spin accidents and

ethics. Hangar flying during the PAASS presentations will include discussions of accidents, while more emphasis will be placed on weather-related accidents and cross-country ferrying of ag-aircraft. The CCC will continue to recruit revenue for NAAREF’s PAASS program.

A completely new spill-response video is being developed and will be available in the fall of 2010 for PAASS participates.

At the closing of the meeting, representing New Mexico AAA, Ritchie Crockett made a presentation of $2,000 to NAAREF for use in the PAASS program.

This is the third, consecutive year the

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The spring 2010 NAAA Board of Directors meeting adjourned Saturday evening, February 13. The fall board meeting will be held in October, 2010 in San Diego, California.

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RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC— Headline® fungicide from BASF was recognized as fungicide of the year during the 17th Annual National No-Tillage Conference 2009 No-Till Product of the Year awards presentation. The recognition marks the fourth consecutive year that Headline has been proclaimed the leading fungicide on the market by no-till farmers nationwide.

“Growers recognize that Headline offers excellent disease control and Plant Health benefits including stress tolerance and improved yield potential,” said Reed Barrett, Fungicides Market Manager for BASF. “Headline is the market leader in fungicides, and capturing this honor again confirms the value growers place on Headline.”

A fast-acting, broad-spectrum fungicide with a high level of activity on major diseases that threaten yield and crop quality, Headline fungicide is used to protect more than 90 crops including corn, soybeans and wheat, and controls more than 50 diseases.

Fourth consecutive year Headline recognized as top fungicide “Headline helps growers get the most out of every acre,” Barrett said. “Research and on-farm trials have proven that Headline provides growers with a return on investment through excellent disease control, Plant Health benefits, more efficient harvests and maximum yield potential.”

BASF has conducted more than 6,000 on-farm trials in the past five years to demonstrate typical results of 4-8 bu/A yield advantage in soybeans and 12-16 bu/A in corn by utilizing Headline fungicide.

“Growers who use Headline for disease control report more vigorous plant growth and stress tolerance advantages such as better standability and improved harvest — helping to increase yield, save time and reduce costs,” Barrett said. “These are all benefits that growers, like the members of the No-Till Association, recognize as important to their businesses and long-term success.”

With sales of 3.4 billion in 2008, BASF’s Crop Protection division is a leader in crop protection and a strong partner to the farming industry providing well-established and innovative fungicides, insecticides and herbicides. Farmers use these products and services to improve crop yields and crop quality. Other uses include public health, structural/urban pest control, turf and ornamental plants, vegetation management and forestry. BASF aims to turn knowledge rapidly into market success. The vision of BASF’s Crop Protection division is to be the world’s leading innovator, optimizing agricultural production, improving nutrition, and thus enhancing the quality of life for a growing world population. Further information can be found on the web at http://agproducts.basf.us.

BASF Corporation, headquartered in Florham Park, New Jersey, is the North American affiliate of BASF SE, Ludwigshafen,

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Operation S.A.F.E., developed in 1981 by NAAA and managed by the National Agricultural Aviation Research & Education Foundation (NAAREF), was designed to demonstrate that agricultural aviators recognize their responsibility to ensure precise agricultural chemical application, which is accomplished through Operation S.A.F.E. fly-ins. Operation S.A.F.E. clinics give operators and pilots the opportunity to test equipment with a trained analyst to help interpret the information and to recommend changes to improve performance. Held regularly throughout the year, the fly-ins help applicators learn about and comply with all pertinent legal requirements. In addition, participating applicators agree to submit voluntarily to an inspection of their aircraft and recognize the importance of using operating procedures to ensure: Compliance with manufacturers’ mixing rates, application recommendations, and label requirements of agricultural chemicals.

Adequacy of safety procedures in storing and handling agricultural chemicals. Compliance with flight safety procedures. NAAA encourages every operator and pilot to participate in an Operation S.A.F.E. clinic annually.

“Operation S.A.F.E. fly-ins are a great opportunity for applicators and one of the best means of evaluating spray patterns, droplet size and application precision,” said Tony Goede, Plant Health Coordinator for BASF and recently certified Operation S.A.F.E. Analyst.

“BASF also is working hard to increase participation and NAAA membership, for the good of everyone in the industry.”

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There were many in the industry who predicted the soft market would end in mid 2009. However, a worse than expected economy and the struggles of the financial industry may have delayed that; but for how long?

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“We still have an oversupply of product (insurance) chasing a shrinking demand which drives down prices first and then tends to loosen underwriting requirements, all in the name of market share. For veteran insurance buyers they have seen it before. But for a new to the market buyer, especially one running an aviation business where insurance is one of the largest overhead items, creating business plans and cash flow projections based on current pricing levels can be catastrophic.”

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cannot sustain the current pricing levels indefinitely. Supporting evidence is not hard to find. For many risk categories, the average cost of each loss is increasing and total losses continue to press the break even mark on most risk categories.

According to this executive there has historically been a defining event that jolted the industry, starting an upward price spiral. Under the triggering event theory, the change can come suddenly and with little warning. This is never pleasant and can result in significant rate increases with no relief from other markets because they too are raising rates. It will also bring stricter underwriting requirements, particularly on pilot qualifications and aircraft uses.

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This always creates frustration and hard feelings as the broker instantly goes from hero to heel.

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The first indication of pricing stability may have already come during 2009 when some companies began offering renewal terms “as expiring,” choosing to lose business rather than chase it further below profitable levels. They’ve made exceptions only for their long term and most desirable clients with the best loss ratios. They feel they cannot afford to sell insurance below cost and that those that continue to do so won’t last long.

The evidence they are correct came this past fall when two markets (one in the light aircraft and low liability general aviation market, and one that focused on turbine aircraft) made the decision to terminate their aviation underwriting activity. These two companies had been setting the market with low rates the past twelve months. Now they are gone.

A second indicator may be that aircraft prices appear to have bottomed out. There are bargains to be had and qualified buyers are looking.

Unfortunately it appears that many potential sales are still falling through due to tight financial markets. Last year banks were conspicuously absent at the trade shows. It will be interesting to see

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While most underwriters see rates as having bottomed out, at least one sees a potential for a modest rate reduction for the most desirable operators.

Whether you believe in the “big bang” theory or take a more pragmatic approach, the coming year will be very interesting as the aviation insurance marketplace exhibits all the ingredients for a shakeout. Rates appear to have fallen to unacceptable levels. The re-insurance money that supports the aviation insurance industry appears to have tightened, forcing at least two

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The result could be higher premiums with more restrictive underwriting requirements.

The best thing that an insurance buyer can do today is enjoy the low rates and agreeable underwriters while they last, but understand and be prepared for the change in the marketplace that is inevitable.

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“For the past year, AOPA and the general aviation community have made it clear that user fees are not the best way to fund the nation’s aviation system,” said AOPA President and CEO Craig L. Fuller.“Today’s budget proposal makes it evident that our voices were heard.

Someone in the Obama Administration decided to hit ‘pause’ when they came to the aviation user fee option.

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The Holy Spirit within the Church of Jesus Christ (Christians) is restraining Satan from revealing Antichrist until the Church is taken into heaven—only then will the Antichrist be revealed to the world.

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In Daniel 2 we see the one-world government that will exist during the seven years of the tribulation and we also see that God will destroy that world government and set up His own government (Daniel 2:36-45). God gives Daniel a vision of the final satanically controlled world government and Antichrist is thrown into the blazing fire (Daniel 7:1-11). Then God shows Daniel that His heavenly court will sit and Antichrist’s power will be taken away and he will be completely destroyed forever. God will then hand over the whole heaven to the people of the Most High (Daniel 7:26-27). We read in Daniel 8, “He (Antichrist) will cause

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I get quite a bit of email from former students who just want to touch base with me or who are maybe looking for a seat. I love to hear from former students, especially those who have found an ag flying seat, and of course I inquire as to their success. Recently, I had a long conversation with a former student and first season ag pilot who told me he had flown 500+ hours, having made around $70,000. I was delighted to hear this news and told him how proud I was of him, especially considering the fact that this was his first season after completing our Basic Ag Operations Course. Then he told me he would not be going back to his old boss. I couldn’t believe what I was hearing. He related his reasons in detail, which I will not go into here, but basically it was this: His boss was not a pilot, he was a farmer, and he thought he was the foremost authority as to when the flying

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The work environment was to be done. Telling him about FAR 91.3, the law of the Pilot In Command, was like talking to a fence post. Every day was an anxiety-filled nightmare. It got to the point that it did no good to suggest that it was too windy, there was poor visibility, 200’ ceiling, bad magneto, or a Roundup job with an inversion present, susceptible crops downwind, etc. As it was, the farmer had a drift claim, which resulted in a major heated argument with his non-flying boss. This young man told me that he thought he had developed an ulcer and he just could not return to that environment for another season.

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clear that you, as the Pilot In Command, will be the one to make the final decision as to whether to fly or not to fly. Make it clear that you are not trying to “run the show” and you most certainly will listen to the boss’s desires, needs, work orders, etc., but the fact of the matter is, you are the one, by law, who is the final authority whether to fly or not. This kind of daily stress and possible development of ulcers is simply not worth the money you will make, aside from the fact that your own safety is being greatly jeopardized. A happy, pleasant working atmosphere makes for a safer and much more productive season for everyone.

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GPS upgrades When is the right time to update to a newer more powerful GPS System?

The same question could be asked of when you should purchase a new office computer. Both questions can be answered by, “You buy one, when you need one.”

What I am referring to, is this. There are enough features and changes packed into the new IntelliStar system with the IntelliTrac software embedded in the Microsoft Windows XP, to call it the New Generation System. I have no doubt that many of these features have been on your wish list for some time.

Some of the hardware features of the CPU include the Crescent receiver inside the CPU, a 1 gig processor, 1 gig of RAM, 4 gig hard drive, (2) 2 gig USB thumb drives with a cable to a remote USB, a compact flash card slot, and an optional expansion port.

The overall smaller 8.4 inch LVDS touch screen with superior noise suppression has a red back lighting mode for a true night lighting mode, without the intermittent flashes of bright light. For those of you that custom built instrument panels for the older small DSE screen, the new LVDS touch screen is only an inch wider, and only 1/16th of an inch higher. So, if you left even a little room to grow, you should be able to upgrade to the IntelliStar without any major modifications to your instrument panel.

The IntelliStar will work with the older Can- type VI lightbar, but the optional SuperTrac lightbar is larger with four information windows.

Viewing real-time information from an aircraft will be available in 2010 through the IntelliStar, and M3 platforms. Both systems can be interfaced to connect to an Iridium-based modem (with a subscription) to provide Flight Following.

Users can enter their unique, secure login ID at any internet location, to view aircraft real time, or pull up previous flights. A Google Earth-based interface will be available on Hemisphere GPS’ website so users can track aircraft, or poll an aircraft to get location info and other detailed data, such as speed, or heading.

Real time spraying height can also be displayed and recorded, using a laser altimeter. Pilots can see their exact height above canopy on their Lightbar, or screen.

Also, coming out in March of 2010, the IntelliStar with the IntelliTrac software will provide an upgradeable option for viewing mapping backgrounds, using user selectable street maps, or the sectional maps. It will also view shape files directly without conversion, so maps can be downloaded from another source, like mapshots.com, or PC Spray, and used directly.

Other features of the IntelliTrac software will allow for programming the light bar LED rows for distance to edge of a polygon, or waypoint. There is also a mode indicator for swathing or navigation.

Some of the other features include the

following: When setting a job, one may select to automate the Enter-Poly-Pattern feature, which now has a Least Line Option when chosen, so the most optimal pattern is calculated. You will be able to create your own customized buttons for features you need and use the most.

The system will maintain a permanent tower, power line, or other obstruction data base. Waypoints can be sorted and searched by name. It will also sort job files by number or name. The number of available job files has also been substantially increased. The IntelliStar will now automatically open the last polygon and pattern on boot up. These are just a few of the new features and there will be others as time goes on. One thing for sure, all the new developments will be going into the IntelliTrac software.

Some of the planned future developments will be XM weather, or

DTN weather capability. Electronic file transfers will be coming shortly through a Wi-Fi modem. Internet access is also on the list and will make it possible to work with a host of companies that offer use of their software through their websites.

Yes, it is truly time to upgrade. You really do need a new GPS system.

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George Sanders passes away George S. Sanders of Florence Oregon passed away on Saturday, January 16, 2010 after a long illness. George, 87, was born February 19, 1922, in Marlboro, New York, the only son of Sam and Anna Sanders, fruit-growing farmers in the Hudson Valley of New York State.

Shortly after Pearl Harbor, George enlisted in the Army and served as an infantry officer and paratrooper. Upon his release from the Army in 1946 with the rank of Captain, he attended Ohio State University under the GI Bill, receiving his BS in Agricultural Engineering in 1950 and his MS in Mechanical Engineering in 1951. By this time, George was an accomplished pilot of small aircraft, having been a member of the Ohio State Flying Farmers. George later earned his helicopter rating as well.

Combining his experience with farming and aviation, George joined Hiller Helicopters in 1956 to design a dispersal system for their helicopter. To place the design into production, George started his own business in 1958 and contracted with Hiller to manufacture

their spray systems. Agrinautics of Las Vegas, Nevada (now in Cedar City, Utah) was contracted to research and develop systems for other helicopter and fixed-wing aircraft, including chemical dispersal systems, smoke generating systems, and dust suppression systems, for military and commercial operations around the world.

George was active in export development, and he was given a Presidential Appointment as Chairman of the Nevada District Export Council and was a member of the U. S. Regional Export Council. In 1986 George was named Nevada’s Inventor of the Year and inducted into the College of Engineering Hall of Fame at The University of Nevada Reno.

Having an interest in promoting emerging technology, George was one of the founders of the High Technology Entrepreneur’s Council (HITEC) in Las Vegas, and was instrumental in organizing the first Venture Capital Conference at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and encouraged the

university to provide course studies in entrepreneurship.

George was a founding member of the National Agricultural Aviation Association and chaired the NAAA Research Committee. He was a participant in activities with the International Ag Aviation Centre in Great Britain, and traveled with a group of nine industry and government personnel on a joint agricultural research mission to the Soviet Union. George has been a member of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers for more than 60 years, and has participated in their Agricultural Aviation Research Committee. He also served as a committee member with the American Society of Testing and Materials.

The California Agricultural Aviation Association presented George with The Pioneer Award for his early development and production of agricultural aviation equipment. He was also a recipient of a Top 50 Award by The American Society of Agricultural Engineers (now ASABE) for a specific patent of an integrated ball-

George S. Sanders mixing valve. George holds 15 patents and has published eight papers.

In 2002, George was inducted into the National Agricultural Aviation Association’s Hall of Fame in Jackson, Mississippi; in 2005 he received the Distinguished Alumni Award from Ohio State University’s Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering; and in 2009, George was named a Distinguished Alumni of Ohio State University.

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In addition to his wife Laverne, George is survived by daughter June Chapman and her husband Stan of Windsor, California; son Paul Sanders, MD and his wife Rae of Wausau, Wisconsin; son Norman Sanders and his wife Hasta of Bali, Indonesia; son Jeff Sanders of Las Vegas, Nevada; son John Sanders of Reno, Nevada; and sister Mary Evelhoch of Arroyo Grande, California. He is also survived by 19 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren; his sister-inlaw Oralee Pearce; brother-in-law Bob Miller and wife Linda, and seven nieces and nephews. George was preceded in death by his parents, son Jim Sanders, and sisters Helen Weaver and Adele Campbell.

Arrangements are private and will be handled by Burns Riverside Chapel.

Donations may be made in George’s name to Peace Harbor Hospice in Florence or to the Oregon Coast Military Heritage Museum in Florence.

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Engine monitoring is what Electronics International has done since they first opened their doors in 1979, so they know a thing or two about how to best monitor and display critical flight parameters. Not only does the full-color TFT display provide continuous engine data, but it goes a step beyond by providing a fully functional, built-in annunciator panel. If any designated

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Checklists are not the only cockpit management feature available on the MVP-50T. The advanced glass-paneled engine and systems monitoring system has programmable alarms with voice warnings, which will alert pilots when any monitored parameter exceeds a programmable limit.

The myriad voice warnings included with the MVP-50 may be used or aircraft owners may upload custom wav files and assign

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Hopes for a good year Mother Nature is the final authority as far as wildfires are concerned. When you are in the business of fighting fires, she can be your worst enemy or your best friend. This winter’s El Niño pattern has brought with it wet systems across the country about every three to four days. This barrage of fronts carried by the southern jet stream has pretty much brought above average precipitation across the majority of the country. The El Niño is forecast to continue through mid-summer. The result of this super soaker is that the long-term fire danger forecast map is mostly green. In a normal year, the map would be brown to red, especially in the Southwest. After back-to-back mediocre fire seasons, it looks like we are heading into one that could be the slowest in a long time. A slow fire season means loss of income for professional firefighters. Fighting wildland fires seems to get in your blood, so I am sure that most will weather the hard times and be on the line when the time comes.

The El Niño here means that there is a La Niña pattern in the Southern Hemisphere. This is reflected in the very active summer fire season in Australia.

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it very dangerous for the guys on the ground and increase the importance of having eyes in the sky. The Australians are evaluating the DC-10 airtanker this season. It has been in country since November and was cleared for use just after Christmas. The fires in the Outback are known for their heads, which may be miles wide. The Aussies are impressed with the very large tanker and say it is great tool Down Under.

I have just completed the recurrent training for SEAT pilots in Boise, Idaho.

Some of the content was very good and some of it was very bad. It is a fact that if new and interesting material is presented to a student they will learn and retain more than when given old, redundant material. Ever since I joined the SEAT program, I have heard the same presentation on fire behavior.

This year we were also given a lecture on aerodynamics, which was almost verbatim from the private pilot course we all took years ago.

New SEAT contracts will be issued for 2011 and for now it appears there will be little change from the contracts we are now under. Under the Variable Term Contract, venders are stacked in a rating system. The number one contractor will have all their aircraft on duty before looking to the number two vendor. If your company is low on the list, you will

not work during a slow fire season. The government told us before the current contracts were issued that it would all be about price. Turns out it had nothing to do with price and everything to do with the top secret rating system.

By this time during the last two years, I was already on fire duty. I am chomping at the bit and ready to go. Hope you all have a safe and prosperous season and maybe I’ll see you on the mountain.

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by Marc Mullis Ever since its introduction by Wipaire in 2003, the Fire Boss has been a big hit in the aerial firefighting industry. Basically an Air Tractor AT-802F fitted with a highly modified set of amphibious floats based on Wipaire’s Twin Otter floats, the Fire Boss fills a niche in the specialized form of aerial firefighting known as scooping.

Scooping is when an aircraft skims across a body of water to fill its tank with a load of water. The process, which is not quite flying, yet not really landing, requires a great deal of skill and concentration on the part of the pilot. When the right conditions are met, scooping can be very effective in putting a lot of wet stuff on the hot stuff.

With a suitable body of water close by, the turnarounds can be as short as two to three minutes. I once flew on a fire next to the Columbia River in Washington State with a Canadair CL-215. That scooper was delivering twenty loads of water per hour, while I was struggling to get one load of retardant per hour.

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The combination of the Wipline Floats and Air Tractor’s constant flow FRDS firegate, transformed the rugged AT802F aircraft into arguably the lowest cost, most effective aerial firefighting solution in terms of cost per gallon of retardant delivered.

There are currently more than 50 Fire Bosses in operation worldwide. They have been accepted and have become very popular in western Canada, several European countries and Australia as one of the primary tools in the aerial firefighting fleet. Despite this widespread use, it may be surprising to learn that there have only been two Fire Bosses on contract in the United States since the program began.

One reason is that U.S. fire agencies have traditionally relied on land-based air tankers. Another reason for the Fire Boss’ slow start in the U.S. is the reality that there are few places in the country that suffer wildfires and have suitable water sources for scooping operations. Two areas that do meet the criteria are Washington State and Minnesota. These are currently the only areas that employ the Fire Boss in their fire suppression activities. Fire Boss LLC, a sister company to Wipaire Inc., has been created to explore opportunities in other parts of the country and to promote the Fire Boss

for use by other fire management agencies at the federal, state, county, and municipal levels.

The only domestic Fire Boss operator todate has been Aero Spray headquartered in Appleton, Minnesota and owned by John Schwenk. John is no stranger to aerial firefighting, having been active in the Single Engine Air Tanker program for many years. His entry Fire Boss contracts came about because of a close working relationship with Bob Wiplinger, CEO of Wipaire, Inc. and Fire Boss, LLC. John’s home state is known as The Land of 10,000 Lakes (actually 11,842 that are over 10 acres) and it would be the perfect place to prove the Fire Boss. Minnesota has a short but usually intense spring fire season that occurs after snowmelt and before green-up.

None of Aero Spray’s pilots were seaplane rated, so John’s first step was to get them up to speed for flying off the water. Both experienced AT-802F SEAT pilots, John and Jesse Weaver attended a flight school in Florida that specializes in seaplane ratings. After completing this requirement, John purchased a Scout on amphibious floats so they could build flight time to meet the insurance and fire agencies’ criteria for piloting the Fire Boss.

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Jesse took the Scout to his home state of Louisiana that winter. He spent months splashing around the bayous and lakes that cover the southern part of the state building time and gaining confidence on the water.

Once Jesse had enough flight time logged it was time to move up to the Fire Boss. This was an intimating step from the diminutive Scout to the 16,000-pound beast with a cockpit two stories high above the ground. The training program was paced and meticulous, but in time, Jesse was feeling right at home. In the spring of 2007, the Fire Boss was tested on a state contract in Minnesota. Although the contract did not produce much flight time, it was a good training experience for all involved. The aircraft was also used on a state contract in 2008.

The 2009 fire season was the Fire Boss’ first federal fire contract. After completing the Minnesota contract in the spring, the aircraft was moved to Deer Park, Washington where it served a 75-day assignment. The aircraft was contracted and managed by the Bureau of Indian

Affairs (BIA), with funding provided by the Washington Department of Natural Resources (WA-DNR). This arrangement worked well for all agencies involved, as the aircraft was used on BIA reservations as well as state and federal lands.

At the end of the contract, SEAT manager Bruce Jourdain reported that the Fire Boss had flown on 24 incidents for four separate agencies for a total of 49.57 flight hours.

There were a total of 179 drops made in the following amounts: 121,900 gallons of water, 12,750 gallons of Thermo-Gel and 4,850 gallons of retardant. A typical mission saw the aircraft depart its land base with a load of Thermo-Gel and once that load was delivered to the fire, scooping operations commenced. A federal contracted aircraft is not allowed to scoop from a body of water after having retardant in its tank. Whenever Jesse flew out of the Omak Tanker Base delivering retardant to a fire, the hopper had to be cleaned before the Fire Boss could go back to scooping. All agencies agreed that the Fire Boss was a great success and are looking forward to its return in 2010.

I asked Jesse about some of the differences between flying the Fire Boss and a standard wheel-equipped AT-802. He told me the hardest thing he had to adjust to was the shear height above the ground or water while seated in the cockpit. The aircraft sits about two feet higher on land than it does in the water.

Another big difference between the two types is that the Fire Boss has retractable landing gear. As one Canadian Fire Boss pilot demonstrated last summer, if you attempt to scoop with the wheels extended you will wind up inverted in the water. For this reason, Fire Boss pilots are required to attend marine survival training. In this program the trainee must be able to demonstrate the ability to extricate from the cockpit while upside down under water.

Jesse completed a course provided by the University of Louisiana in Lafayette. Fire Boss pilots are also required to wear a life jacket during operations. The aircraft are equipped with a small oxygen tank intended to allow the pilot to breath for a short period while immersed.

Scooping operations are pretty straightforward. The pilot selects a body of water that is at least one mile long, oriented into the wind and a minimum of four feet deep. A normal approach is made and once the aircraft is on the water, the probes that scoop the water are extended and full power is applied. It takes twelve to fifteen seconds for the hopper to fill, at which time the probes automatically retract

and the aircraft can be flown off the water.

The Fire Boss is a very heavy aircraft, with its empty weight of 9,000 pounds tipping the scales almost 2,000 pounds more than its wheeled brethren. To avoid exceeding the aircraft’s certified gross weight of 16,000 pounds, the pilot must select the volume of water to be scooped. When that amount is reached, a computer shuts down the process. As fuel burn lightens the aircraft, the load is steadily increased. The aircraft Jesse flies has 380 gallons of fuel capacity and a maximum foam capacity of 78 gallons. With foam concentrate onboard, he starts out scooping over 500 gallons and winds up taking on a full 800-gallon hopper. With the big fuel tanks, he can stay on the fire scene up to four hours.

The early Fire Bosses equipped with the Pratt & Whitney PT6A-67AG engine were underpowered, especially during highdensity altitude conditions where fires are often fought. Recently Pratt & Whitney introduced a more powerful version of the engine and labeled it the F-model. With 300 additional horsepower, it is a good match for the big amphibian Fire Boss. The extra power meant scooping distances were reduced, climb rates were increased and the cruise speed was upped. Jesse says with the PT6A-67F engine, he experienced climb rates of in excess of 500 feet per minute and cruise speeds that almost match those of a conventional-gear AT-802F equipped with the PT6A-67AG. He stated that with the bigger engine, the airplane could really do the job it was intended for.

It is possible that there could be two more Fire Bosses in the U.S. fleet for the 2010 fire season. The only hurdle may be finding qualified crews to pilot the scoopers.

There just aren’t that many pilots around with the credentials and experience to meet the contract and insurance requirements.

As a result, Fire Boss LLC is planning to create a Fire Boss training center at the South St. Paul airport in Minnesota. The Fire Boss Academy will provide in-aircraft flight training from an initial float rating through to a Fire Boss endorsement. It will also incorporate advanced aircraft system and aerial fire-fighting simulation technology.

The Fire Boss has been a great success story and is here to stay. There is no doubt that their numbers will grow worldwide. As they are accepted by the different agencies, more will be contracted in the U.S. Now I’m waiting to see how long it takes Air Tractor and Wipaire to put amphibious floats on the AT-802’s big brother, the AT-1002.

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(1) The AT-802F Fire Boss instrument panel is well-equipped, capable of IFR flight. (2) Aero Spray, Inc. owner/ operator John Schwenk (far right) gives a briefing to the Fire Boss crew.

(3) Not too much unlike a mobile rig for aerial crop spraying, the service unit for the Fire Boss is on standby and ready for a call. (4) The Fire Boss utilizes the Gen I Fire Retardant Dispersal System (FRDS) unit designed by Trotter Controls of Texas.

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Canadian spruce bud worms spraying years ago My name is Jean Tardif from Canada. Please enjoy these photos of Bull Thrushes and Ag-Cats while spraying for spruce bugs worms near Gaspé, Québec and Gander, Newfoundland (Terre Neuve) from 1978 to 1991.

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Republic of Cyprus takes AT-802F delivery Air Tractor’s AT-802F single engine air tanker is gaining popularity among firefighting services in Mediterranean and Balkan countries that have battled waves of disastrous wildfires in recent years. Hugo Arceo, Sales Manager of Air Tractor Europe, reports the Republic of Cyprus took delivery of its first AT-802F single engine air tanker in October 2009.

One of the latest European Union countries to join the AT-802 fire-fighting club is Republic of Cyprus. The delivery of one land-based AT-802 (registered FD-1, ex N41692, c/n AT802-0335) two-seater to the Cypriot Department of Forest, an institution that is part of the Cypriot Ministry of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environment, took place in October 2009 and was in line with the Contract signed with Spanish company “Air Tractor Europe S.L.” in February 2009 after public tender process has been successfully completed during 2008. The aircraft is already operational with the Cypriot Department of Forestry for firefighting and spraying operations. The aircraft is based at Nicosia International Airport, about 20 kilometers from the north coast of Cyprus. Larnaca International Airport, on the southeast coast of Cyprus, is its alternate FOB. “We are very proud of being able to sell additional planes inside the European union which will be used for fires in Cyprus and neighbor countries and for agricultural purposes,” notes Arceo.

In addition to the Republic of Cyprus, the coastal countries of Montenegro and Macedonia on the Adriatic Sea also purchased AT-802F “Fire Boss” amphibious firefighting aircraft during 2009. Each country took delivery of two aircraft – Montenegro in June 2009 and Macedonia in November 2009. A third AT-802F Fire Boss is scheduled for delivery to each country in early 2010.

The Cyprus AT-802F Fire Boss purchase follows a Croatian government decision to expand its aerial firefighting capabilities by supplementing its single land-based AT-802F with acquisition of four Fire Boss amphibious aircraft and one land-based 802AF during 2008. As a result, the 855 Firefighting Squadron, a dedicated Croatian Air Force aerial

firefighting unit, now operates a fleet of six AT-802Fs from Zadar-Zamunik Air Force Base. In addition to these Balkan operations, the governments of Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Serbia, and Greece have also expressed interest in purchasing AT-802F aircraft.

This article was compiled with the help of Air Tractor, USA and Igor Bozinovski.

New AT-802F ready for firefighting operations in the Republic of Cyprus. FD-1 is the property of Forest Department (FD-1) of the Republic of Cyprus.

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FORT WORTH, TEXAS — Trotter Controls, Inc. recently introduced a new pilot interface for the GEN II Fire Retardant Dispersal System (FRDS).

It uses a much larger display, is readable in direct sunlight or in total darkness and has much larger characters.

The unit has a manual contrast knob so that the display can be optimized for the pilot’s viewing angle and ambient temperature conditions.

The pilot interface sports a liquid crystal display (LCD) that replaces the much smaller vacuum fluorescent display (VFD) used on earlier model

FRDS GENII systems.

Air Tractor in Olney, Texas installed the first new, larger LCD display on a production aircraft the last week of February. Certification was received at the end of January, making this the first unit in the field.

Extensive testing, including tests for temperature and vibration effects, has been done to ensure that operation in the field is reliable.

The operation of the new pilot interface is identical to the original GEN II FRDS VFD display except for the addition of the LCD contrast knob.

VS A typical Air Tractor AT-802F Fire Boss

A typical Canadair (built by Bomabadier) CL415.

Air Tractor AT-802F

Canadair CL215T/415

Participant: ....................................................... Avialsa and FAASA Powerplant: ....................................................... PT6A-67F @ 1,600 shp Ferry speed:........................................................ 140 kts Hopper size:....................................................... 820 U.S. gallons Acquisition cost difference: ........................... CL215T/415 ten times the Fire Boss Operational cost difference:....................... CL215T/415 5-7 times the Fire Boss Drop height: ..................................................... 50 feet Fuel consumption during fire ops:............. 92 U.S. gal. per hour Turn around time: ........................................ 10 minutes Flight time / number of drops:.................... Eight hours for 25-30 drops Scooping location: ........................................... El Regajo

10 kms from fire (6 miles)

Participant: .................................................... Ministry of Environment/Agriculture Powerplant:................................................. PW123AF @ 2,450 shp Ferry speed:................................................. 180 kts Hopper size:................................................ 1,620 U.S. gallons Acquisition cost difference: . ................... CL215T/415 ten times the Fire Boss Operational cost difference:.................... CL215T/415 5-7 times the Fire Boss Drop height: .............................................. +100 feet Fuel consumption during fire ops:.......... 210 U.S. gal. per hour Turn around time: ......................................... 30 minutes Flight time / number of drops:................. Eight hours for 16 drops Scooping location: .................................... Sagunto Harbour

35 km from fire (20 miles)

VS ... the details Segorbe Fire: Segorbe, Spain, east coast — July 2009 — Two fire days, 2,500 acres burned The Canadair 215T is a converted CL215 from piston power to turbine power, like the CL415. The Air Tractor Fire Boss operates with a PT6A-67F. The Fire Boss can scoop from smaller water sites than the Canadair aircraft. It can also make drops from lower altitudes, allowing it to fit in tighter drop zones than the Canadair aircraft.

Even in instances where the Canadair aircraft can operate close to the fire like the Fire Boss, it still requires approximately four minutes between scoops and drops to re-initialize its hydraulic drop system. The Fire Boss requires two minutes.

The Candair CL215T/415 (now built

by Bombardier) as the advantage over the Air Tractor Fire Boss in that its ferry speed is slightly faster and its hopper capacity is double that of the Fire Boss. However, the Fire Boss is more manueverable and requires less scooping distance over water. The Fire Boss also costs one tenth to purchase and much less to operate than the Canadair aircraft.

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classified ads ag-cat AgCat 1984 SuperB+, G164B, S#739B -15 Mills Conv, 3300hr. SR by Hershey, 240hrs SHOT, SatLoc GPS,CP nozzles, Transland Sp, Always hangared, Fresh Ann, Must see! $285,000 225-718-3104 (03 -10 1978 Ag Cat - Geared 1340, 350 gallon, 3 Blade prop, M-3, Stainless Belly, tall tail, spades, everything. A beauty from Garrett. Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800-325-0885 www.midcont.net. t f n

1983 AT-400 TTAF 5670, P&W -28, new paint, new hopper, fresh O/H gear box, Harbour air, 170 g fuel, Satloc 99.5, looks new. Call 580-347-2449 or 580-637-2300 (03 -10) 2003 AT-802F, s/n 802A-0148, PT6A-67 Ag, 801 hrs, TTAF&E. FCU override, hopper ram air, 380 gallon fuel, Shadin fuel flo, bottom loading fuel, S-tec two axis auto pilot, VSI, clock, lighting protection, remote foam fill, cockpit security, Satloc M3 with flow control, CP nozzles, Lane brake, pulse light, King KY96, Garmin GPS-com, Garmin Transponder, $950,000. or best offer. Call John 204-857-4151. ( 0 3 - 1 0

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(0 3 -10) AgCat B Model fuselage complete with tail engine mount and gear 0 time since ins. repair by Gulf Aero $15,000 also bare fuselage for $5,000 set of metalized B-model wings $20,000 lots of other B model parts. Jim Terry 337-578-4086 (03-10) 1972 Ag-Cat Model A, R-1340, 100 hrs. since Covington overhaul. 100 hrs. Hamilton Standard Prop. Wing extensions, 335 gallon tank, Automatic Flagman, SS booms, oil filter conversion. Contact: 956-239-2511 (0 3 -10) 1979 G164-C, 509 SHOT on -34AG, Frakes Inlet,500 gal. hopper, Satloc, Fresh Paint, Metalized Wings, $279,000 870-572-9011, www.southdeltaaviation.com A 0 2 -1 0 Wings rebuilt -Flight Controls- Parts- Wreck rebuilding.

Worldwide shipping. Bishop Aviation LLC, North Vernon, IN, 812-523-4488 , 888-38-PLANE fax 812-346-3279, david@ davidbishopaviation.com Atfn G164-C Model King Cat, firewall forward conversion includes R1820-71 engine and Hamilton Standard propeller Model 33D50-119. Engine mount cowling, oil cooler and plumbing, instrument panel also included. For more details contact Matt at Avag Inc. 530-882-4286 (0 3 -10) A+450 300 gal DAF GAAC Combo, 585 E&P, Mint $95 A+600 350 gal DAF TL combo 0-AF/E/P $139K A+600 Tower/Writer 1200-SMOH AF&E&P $49K B-TPE-1: 350 gal DAF TL comb, 0-HSI engine, $259K SB+TPE331-1: 400 gal DAF TL Comb, 482 HSI 5000 RCs, all SBPlus mods plus air & load hog, new paint & anual, Heavy duty $279K AmAg 870-886-2418 (2489F) agcat@bscn.com t f n

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Nebraska operator in search of a partner to share ownership and use of my 2001 AT402A Aircraft committed for July / August with my pilot, With or without pilot for rest of the year. 50% of $380,000 25% down. Bank financing available to credit worthy partner. 11AG 4292 TTAE -M3 - Flow control - VG’s Call for details 402-618-0660 ( 0 3 - 1 0 ) 1988 AT-401-0692 8095.0 TTAF 113.0 SMOH (Covington).

Prop 351.0 TSOH. M3, VG’s, Flagger, Smoker, CP nozzles, Large fuel, Lane brake, SS booms, Fresh Annual $150,000 Call Wendel @ North Star Aviation Inc. KS 620-356-4528 or wlambert@pld.com 2001 AT-602 5320 AF&E TT. PT6-60 0 since lite OH. smoker.

Lane brake & fan, wingman, 10” hyd. gate, M3, CP’s, NDH, new gear, $660,000. Farm Air 877-715-8476. 0 2 - 1 0 1978 AT-301 6341 TT. 1082 SMOH Pickett 63 Since Iran prop Counter Weight. Wing Spares 1220 Since Replaced. Spreader, Ct nozzles.Good condition. Airplane Services Inc. $45,000.00 850-675-1252 (0 3 -10)

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2009 Slots Available Call New AT-802A, -67, 10” hydraulic gate, white or yellow paint Call New AT-602 -60, Call New AT-502B -34 Call 1995 AT-502B, 8151 TTAF&E, -34, 0 SHSI, 441 hrs on gear, smoker, CPs, load hog, air, Satloc, 3” side load $365,000 Frost Flying Inc. 870-295-6213 t f n

AT-401s several units 2006 and 2007 year models. Less than 200 hours TT. Like new. 3-blade prop. Contact for prices: info@airtractoreurope.com, +34667102184. 02-10 1981 Air Tractor 301- 0354, TTAF 10420, Engine 160 SMOH,160 SPOH,60 hrs since extensive annual 7/15/09, Smoker, A/C, CPs, 3840 hrs left on wings, 350 gal hopper, heavy Duty Gear, New Satloc Lite, Asking $85,000 318-439-0710 (0 3 -10)

1988 AT402A 401-0702 N1008Q Airframe T.T. 4862.7 Engine PT6A-21 258.4 Hrs. S.H.S.I. 12,178.2 Hrs. T.T. 258.4 since new factory firewall forward kit with eng.instruments and main gear & hardwareHarbour Air, Cockpit Heater, M3 Satloc, Smoker, $355,500. 800-441-2964 or mail@southeasternaircraft.com tfn Wide variety of parts. Wings, Flight controls, Wreck rebuilding or rebuild your parts. Worldwide shipping. Bishop Aviation LLC, North Vernon, IN, 812-523-4488 , 888-38-PLANE fax 812-346-3279, david@davidbishopaviation.com A t f n

2001 AT-802A N91398 AT802-0111, ~6200 TTAF&E, hydraulic gate, spreader, CP’s, Lane brake, M-3, flow control, ram air, night working lights, Wingman, Shadin, dual sideloads, dual sideload fuel, radio box for gate computer, com & 2-way, Fresh annual, maintenance done at Ag-Air Maintenance in Corning,AR. $825,000.00 870-926-5933 (0 3 -10)

1997 AT-602/45R. 4223 TTAF, 4,837 SOH, Del Norte with flow, hyd gate, white/red $485,000.00 1999 AT-602/60AG, 4,495 TTAF&E, smoker, crophawk, Lane brake and fan, as is $425,000.00 2006 AT-401B, 124 TTAF, 124 SMOH, 3 blade prop, Comm & Transponder, like new $340,500.00 1998 AT-802A, 6,050 TTAF&E, -65AG, fresh hot & annual, wingman, M3, well maintained $650,000.00Lane Aviation 281-342-5451 or FAX 281-232-5401. t f n

1995 AT-502-34, 7538 TTAF&E, hot section completed at 7245.5, prop 7258.8, Satloc M3 w/Intelliflow, Mac 1700COM, SS booms, new tires, $350,000 bberst@live.com (03-10)

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1972 C-188, SN-18800845, N4445Q 300hp Cont. IO550 D22B, 782 SMOH, SN- 284351-R, 3 blade Hartzell prop, new Satloc Lite, AC, smoker, 28 SS CP Nozzles, Hyd Pump, Digital Tach, Perfect Glass, Always Hangared, No Fertilizer, $85000 USD, More pictures available, contact for airplane info. Paul Artman, artmanp@bellsouth.net 662-347-1063 (0 3 -10) Cessna 337, several units, very low flight hours, perfect state, extremely careful maintenance, fully equipped, long range tanks, fully IFR, contact for prices and specs. info@ airtractoreurope.com, +34667102184 t f n Cessna air frame par ts, Continental and Lycoming engine parts, and a few spray system parts, new surplus, big discounts! Please have part numbers when contacting us. Preferred Airparts, 800-4330814 US/Canada; 330-698-0280. Check stock at www. preferredairparts.com 12- 09

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1999 PZL M18B Dromader-1700 TT AF, engine 700 hr, very clean, NDH, Satloc, air-conditioner, sprayer, CP’s, VG’s, auto flagger Mid-Continent Aircraft Hayti, Mo. 800-325-0885

82 S2R 600 4248 SMOH, 909 SMOH, 400 SPOH, All options, in annual, Satloc, all AD’s, big butterfly, excellent turbine conversion airframe, needs nothing, seas@wiband.ca, 204-324-7552 (0 3 -10) 1992 DC 510 Thrush w/PT6A-34, TTAF:7054, 2145 SOH (Turbines,Inc.), Fresh Hot, Fresh Paint, 590 SPOH, Del Norte, Intelliflow, Shadin, A/C-Heat.$385K 870-572-9011, www. southdeltaaviation.com A 0 2 -1 0 1999 510 Thrush -34 7100TT, 300SHOT, 300Since overhauled gear box, and new prop 650hrs since avenger wings installed new paint. $350,000 229-861-3169 or 229-220-6343 ( 03-10)

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1991 S2R-T34, 9673.8 TTAF&E, 177 SIRAN, and dynamic balance/ vibration analysis/hot section. Spar cap done at 5843/3830.8 on spar caps. Satloc M3 w/intelliflow, Swathmaster, air/heat, $350,000. bberst@live.com (0 3 -10) 1979 Ayres 500 Garrett -6 Conversion, engine fresh IRAN, prop fresh OH, new fabric on tail, new paint, Satloc, air conditioner, will be ready end of March. Call Eugene 979532-1718, 979-533-1720 Day or night A 4 -10 1991 510 Thrush w/PT6A-34, 9806 TTAF, 85 SHOT (New CT Blades Inst. @HOT), Ram Air, Satloc, AG-41 KIT Inst., A/C, Smoker, CP’s.$345K 870-572-9011, www.southdeltaaviation.com A 02-10 1994 Ayres 510 Garrett -6 Conversion, 7800 TT, good paint and well maintained aircraft. Satloc, Air Conditioner, Rinse system, Smoker, Stainless Steel Spray Systems, Electric Brakes, Landing lights & Strobe. 979-532-1718, 979-533-1720 0 4 - 1 0

1990 Ayres 510 High Time Airframe, 15,000 hrs. Mid-time -6 Garrett engine. Good clean well maintained aircraft, Satloc, air conditioning, smoker, SS spray, electric brake, ready to work. Call Eugene 979-532-1718, 979-533-1720 Day or night A 4-10

The 660 Thrush with its innovative wing design and 54 foot wing span and over 400 square foot wing area ensures unmatched stability and control during Ag maneuvers. The combination of a solid airframe and powerful engine creates an airplane that outperforms the competition. Thrush is known for their structural durability and excellent performance under extreme conditions. www.thrushaircraft.com 1969 S2RW601/400 (751 SHP) Hatfield Walter Conversion - 9465 TT - 2175 S factory OH eng. - 400 gal hopper, Lane Fan and elec brake, SS booms, ext wings, lights, 29” tires, Servos, Serv Aero Turtleback, Satloc M3 GPS. $225,000 JAS 559-686-1794, FAX 559-686-9360, e-mail: info@johnstonaircraft.com web site: www.johnstonaircraft.com. 0 2 - 1 For sale 3-600 hp Rockwell Thrushes, current annuals, always hangared, excellent condition, Call 306-861-0177. (03-10)

2010 510 Thrush S2R-T34, SN 510-312, N5298H. Brand new aircraft with new Pratt & Whitney PT6A-34AG turboprop engine. Contact ASI Jet Center Aircraft Sales for pricing. 952941-6255 or info@asijet.com, www.asijet-ag.com A 02-10 1983 DC Thrush Walter 601E-11 29,000 HR spar caps, no ad’s, VG’s, winglets, 80’ swath, Satloc M-3, CP’s, electric brake, SS spray valve, Crophawk, smoker, ac/heater, fuel flow, single pt fuel, strobes, wingman, spreader, intercom, paint 09 $310,000 912-384-6466 (0 3 -10)

1996 Ayres Turbo Thrush G6-10AV, 510 Gal. hopper, 3500 Hrs. TT, Approximately 500 Hrs. SMOH on engine & props., 500 Hrs. since lower spar cap change, recent paint, good glass, aircraft is currently working. A/C, electric fan clutch, S/S booms & CP Nozzles. $375,000 USD. Call or email for details. Georgia 229-725-4150, bruceandrews62@gmail.com (0 3 -10) 1993 510 Thrush w/PT6A-41, 6650 TTAF, 50 SHOT,50 SPOH,CK AG 41 A Spar Kit Just Inst., New M3, Wingman, A/C, Shadin.$375K Call 870-572-9011, www.southdeltaaviation.com A 02-10

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www.southdeltaaviation.com andy@southdeltaaviation.com darryl@suddenlinkmail.com 2009 AT-502B, -34AG, M3 Intelliflow, Lan fan/elec brake, fact. RAM, air, ..............................................................CALL 2004 AT-602 w/-60AG, 1743 TTAF&E, New: (M3, Intell-iflow, Del Norte Controller),10” Hyd. Gate, Wingman, Fact. Ram Air, CP’s,Com Radio,Lane Fan,Elec. Brake............................CALL 1984 M-18A, 5042 TTAF, 514 SMOH (by PZL factory), 939 Snew Prop, 750 gal hopper, A/C, WAG, Servo’s, ..........CALL

thrush 1997 510 Turbine Thrush, PT6A-34Ag, TTAF 5216, Air cond. Satloc M3 w/flow control, night lights CPs, 25” gate Swathmaster Spreader, wingman, com radio, fresh annual, prop 0 since iran, overhauled starter/generator, recent Eddy Current, no history of spar cracks. Well maintained, good solid airplane, 870-255-1300 (0 3 -10)

South Delta Aviation, Inc.

Frankie Williams President Paul Pearson Maintenance

1993 510 Thrush w/PT6A-41, 6650 TTAF,50 SHOT,50 SPOH, CK AG 41 A Spar Kit Just Inst., New M3, Wingman, A/C, Shadin.....................................................................$375,000 1991 510 Thrush w/PT6A-34, 9806 TTAF, 85 SHOT (New CT Blades Inst. @HOT), Ram Air, Satloc, AG-41 KIT Inst., A/C, Smoker, CP’s...........................................................$345,000 1992 DC 510 Thrush w/PT6A-34, TTAF:7054, 2145 SOH (Turbines, Inc.), Fresh Hot, Fresh Paint, 590 SPOH, Del Norte, Intelliflow, Shadin, A/C-Heat...................................$385,000 1975 Piper Pawnee PA25-260, D model, Hutch Conv. TTAF 6119, SMOH 1267, Trimble, CPs, SS spray system, smoker flagger, . ...................................................................$55,000 1987 Thrush DC 400 gal, -34, TTAF 4880, SHOT 326, M3, Intelliflow, Cascade Inlet.........................................$345,000 1978 Piper Turbine Brave, PT6-20, TTAF 9177, 3000 hrs remaining on SPARS, 2650 SOH, 100 SHOT, Del Norte, F low Control....................................................................$225,000 1979 G164-C, 509 SHOT on -34AG, Frakes Inlet, 500 gal. hopper, Satloc, Fresh Paint, Metalized Wings,........$275,000

Souther Field Aviation, Inc. 223 Airport Road, Americus, GA 31709

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2004 710 THRUSH W/ 844 TT / 2231 S.new PT6A-67 ENG & 68 S. H.S.I 70 nozzles, Lane Fan & Brake, Satloc M3, Air / Heat, fuel flowmeter, D.G. attitude indicator, smoker, flagger, crophawk, Garmin radio/GPS. JOHNSTON AIRCRAFT SERVICE, INC. 559-686-1794, FAX 559-686-9360, e-mail: info@johnstonaircraft.com web site: www,johnstonaircraft.com 0 2-10 1996 Ayres PT6-45, 510 gallon, air, 228 fuel, Satloc, recent spar cap replaced, smoker, flagger, crop hawk, spray system.

Make offer. Mid-Continent Aircraft Corp. 800-325-0885 www. midcont.net

Unlimited Racer project: 85% complete Yak11, 3350 turbo compound with many spare parts including engine. Call with best offer. For pictures and details call Frost Flying Inc. 870-295-6213 t f n

engines R1340 S3H1-G geared engine 90.0 TTSOH (Tulsa) $45,000.

Ham Std 3D40 three blade propeller “0” TSOH $15,000. will sale both together $55,000 save $5,000 call Wendel North Star Aviation Inc. 620-356-4528 wlambert@pld.com GARRETT TPE331-1-101Z, 2050 TT, 825 SHSI, 3rd stage stator run out. $40,000, Contact: Kyle Scott 970-867-8414 (03-10) PT6A-65AG Engine for sale. Only 2025 TT, 183 TSO. Ready for immediate delivery. Call Gary or Steve 210-924-5561. sales@dixieair.com (0 3 -10)

The 550 Thrush offers 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 1987 Dual Cockpit 400gal. Thrush, PT6-34(2621 SOH on P. Sect.), 326 SHOT, M3 Satloc, Intelliflow, Vari-Rate Nozzles, A/C, Elec. Fan Brake. Call 870-572-9011 A 02-10 Wide variety of parts. Wings, Flight controls, Wreck rebuilding or rebuild your parts. Worldwide shipping. Bishop Aviation LLC, North Vernon, IN, 812-523-4488 , 888-38-PLANE fax 812-346-3279, david@davidbishopaviation.com Atfn

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

weatherly Weatherly Headquarters - 1993,1994,1996 - In Stock.

Also available 1974. Performance, low fuel burn. The ideal in-between airplane. Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800325-0885 www.midcont.net. t f n

miscellaneous aircraft FOR SALE: A variety of clean, ready to work planes to choose from. Bishop Aviation LLC, 812-523-4488 , 888-38-PLANE fax 812-346-3279, david@davidbishopaviation.com A9-10

Allied

Garrett TPE-331-6-252m with 1500 hrs, fresh hot section on CAM engine Call Eugene 979-532-1718, 979-533-1720 Day or night A 4 -10 R1340 FWF Complete as removed from Thrush - 1014 S.O.H. Engine and 524 S.O/H AG100-2 Propeller. Very Good Condition $25,000.00 - Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 559686-1794, info@johnstonaircraft.com 02-10 Garrett TPE-331-10-511m, Part 135 engine with lots of time and cycles remaining Call Eugene 979-532-1718, 979-5331720 Day or night A 4 -10 PT6A Engines: Deal Direct with ATS to buy, sell, lease or exchange ~ view our current inventory at www.PT6A.Aero (FAA C.R.S. TQZR133K) tfn Cylinders For Sale – Overhauled complete assy’s with new pistons installed. Ready to install. R-985 $1250.00 each Two or more less 5%: R-1340 $1950.00 each Two or more less 5%: Outright price: includes all gaskets. Sun Air Parts.

661-257-7708 fax 661-257-7710 T F N TPE331-PC (2.5 Cores) the Lot..$5,000 TPE331-6-252M (Dmgd Core) Good Logs... $7,500 TPE331-2-201A 0-GSI/HSI 2700RCs....$115,000 R985 ANI (API), 792-SMOH....$10,500 R985-14B (Pickett) 0-SOH...$29,500 R1340-AN2 (Cov) 1115-SMOH...$19,000 .....also Radial and Turbine Accessories.

AmAg 870-886-2418 (2489F) agcat@bscn.com t f n Pratt & Whitney R-985 & R-1340 Overhauled Engines in stock. Props, carburetors, magnetos, alternators, & accessories for above engines. Call Chester Roberts Supply Company, Collinsville, TX Tel: 903-429-6805 Fax: 903429-6047 crs5r@aol.com A 03 -10 R-1340, zero time since overhaul by Covington $53,500.00 New PT6 -11, 15, 34, 60, 65, 67 outright or exchange call Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE 281-342-5451 or FAX 281-232-5401 t f n Universal Turbine Parts buys PT6 engines in all conditions.

We also have serviceable PT6 engines for sale.

PT6A-20, TSO 4010 PT6A-21, 3 ea TSN 1767, 1767 TSO 7676 PT6A-28, 3 ea TSO 0, 2098, 3791 PT6A-42, 3 ea TSO 0, TSN 2986, 3124 PT6A-50 TSO 3137 PT6A-65 TSO 816 PT6A-67 4 ea TSO: 3468, 3980, 2431 TSN: 2219 Call Bill or Joel at 334-361-7853 or email bmershon@UTPparts.com

Productions, Inc Q u e e n C at s

N997QC ‘10 400 gal “SB-Plus” TPE331-1 Deluxe*. $245,000

N936QC ‘10 360 gal “SA-Plus” TPE331-1 Deluxe*. $175,000 N995QC ‘10 350 gal “B-R1340” Deluxe/complete . $205,000 N992QC ‘10 320 gal “A+R985” Deluxe/complete... $155,000 * Your TPE331-1 engine and accessories

Jigged Frames — Fully Warranted More Versatility, Safety and STOL Performance Less Debt, Maintenance and Depreciation Costs P.O. Box 482, Municipal Airport, Walnut Ridge, AR 72476 USA Tel: 870-886-2418 • agcat@bscn.com • Fax: 870-886-2489

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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; 330698-0280. Check stock at www.preferredairparts.com 12-09 JETSET AIRMOTIVE has the following PT6 engines for sale, lease or Exchange. M.O.R.E ready to TBO 8000 hours.

PT6A-11 TSO Zero PT6A-28 TSO 3599 Fresh Hot PT6A-28 TSO Zero PT6A-114A Zero time overhauled PT6A-41 TSO 974 PT6A-41 TSO 2493 PT6A-41 TSO 1408Email preeves@jsamiami.com or Khris or Max at 305-825-2001 or Email krod@jsamiami.com (03-10) Covington Turbine Engines Available.

PT6A-20 2800 TSO PT6A-15AG 0 Time Since Covington Light Overhaul PT6A-34AG 1789 TSO PT6A-34AG 780 TSO PT6A-34AG 0 TSO PT6A-34AG 0 Time Since Covington Light Overhaul We are also 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 At fn JETSET AIRMOTIVE Buys and Sells all models of PT6 engines and has an extensive inventory of materials in various conditions. Call Paul at 682-738-3031 Email preeves@jsamiami. com or Khris or Max at 305-825-2001or Email krod@ jsamiami.com (0 3 -10)

dispersal equipment

Agrinautics, Inc. Best spray pumps, valves, and strainers in the business! For service w/ a smile,call us at 435-586-1200. e-mail: agrinaut@cedarcity.net t f n 10” hydraulic Transland Gate assemblies complete. $15,000 OBO George 409-656-5998 (0 3 -10)

gps Intelliflow Flow Controls -in stock, now shipping! Sky Tractor Supply 1-800-437-5319 tfn Wanted: Trimble AgGps 23 Lightbar. Call Dave at 574-8624392 A 2-10

2010 Slots Available.......................................................... Call

Hemisphere GPS systems in stock, Intellistar, M3, Intelliflow, and Litestar2. We did it again, leading Level 3 Service Center/ Dealer 2009. 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

New AT-802A, -67, 10” hydraulic gate, white or yellow...... Call

Used Satlocs. Litestar 1 and II. Airstar.New M3s in stock Prompt repair service Compton Flying Service 888-336-3924 12-09 Satloc M3s and Intelliflow systems on hand ready for shipment or installation. Fast service, fair prices Compton Flying Service.

Hemisphere sales and warranty center. 888-336-3924 12-09 Satloc, Intelliflow Variable rate application. The Satloc Level III Service repair center. Mid-Continent aircraft Corp. Hayti, Mo 1-800-325-0885.

Satloc and Del Norte Air Repair Inc, is the worldwide leader in sales and sercece. Call Danny (sales) or Dallas (service) 662846-0228 Fax. 662-843-0811 sales@airrepairinc.com tfn

Micronair application monitor’s for sale. Two (2) complete units. 1.5 inch, also 2 turbines and tubes, One (1) 1 inch and One (1) five-eights inch. $3,000. for all. Starter for 1340 $250 and 50 AMP Alt for 1340 $400.00 806-259-3646. (03-10)

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.

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ASC Rotary Atomizers - Why use old hydraulic nozzle technology? Rotary Atomizers are proven as the most accurate method to apply both low & high volume formulations. Made in USA. asc@dynafog.com, 317-896-2561 A 0 1 -1 0

Authorized AgNav Distributors. New and used systems. GIS Spray data services/conversion. Summit Helicopters Inc. Call Gary at 816-633-1519 or 816813-0442. summitGIS@earthlink.net (0 3 -10)

ASC Rotary Atomizers - See www.dynafog.com/ascresults and April 2009 issue of AAU, A. McCracken. Made in USA. asc@ dynafog.com, 317-896-2561 A 0 1 -1 0 41 inch Transland spreader and 41 inch Breckinridge spreader for Thrush. Randy Mink at Poorboys Flying Service 870-931-8485 (0 3 -10) 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, 317-896-2561 A 0 1 -1 0 Everything you need for fixed wing or helicopter JAS 559-6861794, FAX 559-686-9360, e-mail: info@johnstonaircraft.com web site: www,johnstonaircraft.com 02-10

parts Rebuilt Thrush 510 hopper with Jon Herr door. $8,000.

Professional Fibreglass Repair. 530-735-6264 Wingman hydraulic hopper lid system from AT-402. Excellent condition. Airplane Services, Inc. Chad Stuart 850-3806091 (0 3 -10) WAG Flagger 2000 Good working unit. Comes with control pad, light bar, WAG star, and antenna. Crophawk 7/B with two flow meters. Call Darrel or Jason 970-522-1941 (03-10) Smoke Sytems. Used In great condition. Airplane Services, Inc. Chad Stuart 850-380-6091 (0 3 -10)

TRANSLAND 10 vane sprder for 38” gate, new $8200 Agrinautics, root, Crophawk, Transland, others Lane Aviation 281-342-5451 or FA X 281-232-5401.t fn

Big savings on use Cleveland wheels and braes. Air Tractor, Thrush and Ag Cat in stock. Airplane Services, Inc. Chad Stuart 850-380-6091 (0 3 -10)

Newberg Electrostatic Spraying LLC is the exclusive distributor for Spectrum Electrostatic Spray Systems. Do more acres with better performance. Call Ed Newberg 320-848-2745.

Serving northern US and Canada. For southern US and other countries call Spectrum Corp. office 713-783-5771. (03-10)

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 Wendel or Steve North Star Aviation 620-356-4528 wlambert@pld.com

CP NOZZLES AND CHECK VALVES “The Drift fighters”. Plus they improve your spray pattern. Contact Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 24 hr. Tel 559-686-1794, FAX 559-686-9360, e-mail: info@johnstonaircraft.com web site: www.johnstonaircraft.com 02-10 Transland and Agrinautics, overstock sale. Call Danny for listing 662-846-0228 Fax. 662-843-0811 sales@airrepairinc. com t f n SprayTarget variable rate nozzles in stock. Air Repair, Inc. Phone. 662-846-0228 Fax. 662-843-0811 sales@airrepairinc.com t f n Variable Rate OC and engine driven hydraulic spray control systems. Coming soon variable rate dry for standard gate and hydraulic flaps. Air Repair, Inc. Phone. 662-846-0228 Fax. 662-843-0811 sales@airrepairinc.com t f n Dispersal Equipment: Weathaero Feathering Fans, Crophawks, Smokers, Flaggers, Nozzles, Transland, Breckenridge Spreaders, Airfoil Booms, Dry Breaks, Stocking All Aircraft Styles. Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800-3250885 www.midcont.net. tfn

Frost Flying Inc.

We have all fibreglass parts for Weatherly and Ag-Cat (A, B and Super B). Call for prices. Professional Fibreglass Repair.

530-735-6264 Cool Seats, Used. In great condition. Airplane Services, Inc. Chad Stuart 850-380-6091 (0 3 -10) For Sale, M18 wings, ailerons, flaps. 0 since new, propeller still in box, for sale or trade on people airplane. 573-2463216, 573-225-8019 (0 3 -10) Retrofit Hopper Door for AT502 and AT602. Available Spring 2010. Professional Fibreglass Repair. 530-735-6264 Vacuum Meters ready to ship. Clean, accurate, closed system.

Why pay 50,000 for a accurate system when you can do it for a fraction of the price and require no computers. Compton Flying Service 888-336-3924 12- 09 New 510 Thrush Hopper, Long Door, Dual Glass, Dual Latches, ready to be Installed. Call for Price 870-572-9011, www. southdeltaaviation.com A 02-10

New AT-602 -60, ........................................................Call New AT-502B -34........................................................Call New AT-402B new PT6 -15ag in stock...........................Call New PT6-15 ag engine in stock.................... Call for price 2007 602-60 1500TTAF&E smoker Elec. br.gr. adj.fan single point fuel cp’s wingman M3 with flow control.................. $800,000

SOLD 1995 AT-502B, 6006 TTAF&E, -34, 0 SHSI, air, heat, Shadin, smoker, D CPs, Crophawk, WeathAero fan, Satloc M3, Wingman..... $275,000 L O S 1995 AT-502A, 6993 TTAF&E, -45, 0 SHSI, air, heat, VGs, smoker, CPs, RH booms, elec. brake gr. adj., Crophawk, night lights, WingD L O man, fresh annual.....................................................$275,000 S 1995 AT-502B, 8151 TTAF&E, -34, 0 SHSI, 441 hrs on gear, smoker, CPs, load hog, air, Satloc, 3” side load.........$365,000

1984 AT-301, 4699 TT, P&W 1340, 870 SMOH, Hamilton Standard 22D40, 223 since Iran, 85 since fail safe, air, elect brake gr. adj. smoker, WAG flagger..................................................$64,500

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Unlimited Racer Project: 85% complete Yak 11, 3350 turbo compound with many spare parts including engine. Call with best offer. For pictures and details..................................................CALL Complete Air Tractor Parts And Accessories Dealer For Every Major Ag Aviation Parts and Supplies

Weath-Aero

Large Selection of PT6 Accessories New Turbine Props and Blades 0 SMOH 1340 Younkin

Compro

S/S Pumps, Booms and Center Boom for Air Tractor 12D40 0 SMOH New 6101 blades

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

Target Spray Variable Rate Nozzles

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 Tommy Allen

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GPS Antenna Mount, for specific ag aircraft, Performance and looks, slip stream design delivers peak signals. Contact Terry Barber 605-258-2743.

(0 9 -10) Thrush rebuilt extended wings with 40,000 hour approved Avenger spar cap kit installed, 192 gal fuel, new leading edge H.D. ribs and leading edge skins. Will paint your color(1).

Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 559-686-1794, info@johnstonaircraft.com 02-10 Set of new Thrush Aircraft current production wings featuring the 29,000 hour life limit on low spar caps. Upper and lower 4340 Chrome-Molly steel spar caps with 114 gallon fuel tank on each wing, 0 SNEW. Contact Thrush Aircraft Spares Department 229-883-1440, rcarter@thrushaircraft.com For sale or preferably exchange - one set S2R wings. 228 gal. fuel. New STC approved Avenger Spar Cap Assy. 40,000 hr life imit with no reoccuring inspections. Call or email for details.

GA 229-725-4150 bruceandrews62@gmail.com ( 0 3 - 1 0 )

606AP Razor 200hp G600 29-inch Goodyear tires one of a kind paint.

Complete Thrush Factory Metal Tail W / Updates.Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 559-686-1794 / Email info@johnstonaircraft.com www.johnstonaircraft.com 02-10 Air Tractor, Thrush, Ag-Cat, Piper & Cessna parts, Ag repair, Wing Work & Aircraft Painting. Aircraft salvage & insurance work. We ship worldwide. Bishop Aviation LLC, 888-38-PLANE fax 812-346-3279 t f n Complete exhaust system for R1340 as removed from Thrush in good condition. Call 870-572-9013 t f n New Thrush -34, -60,-65 models. 600 HP, Your Thrush distributor. Portable Air conditioner Mid-Continent Aircraft Corp. Hayti, MO 800-325-0885. tfn

608AP 09yr 180hp IFR cert Garmin 530 Nexrad weather and TCAS.

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) 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 02-10 PARTS, PARTS, PARTS. For all your ag aviation needs, please call Southeastern Aircraft Sales & Service 800-441-2964 Air Tractor Dealer tfn

607AP 09yr 180hp VFR package Garmin 496 29-inch Goodyear tires great deal on PK floats.

AirPro Aviation Sales Manager Paul Nowlin

501-425-1215 paul@teamairpro.com

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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 12- 09 Thrush parts, wings, control surfaces, landing gear, empenage, etc. Call or fax Bruce’s Flying Service, Inc. 229-725-4150, fax 229-725-5135. E-mail bruceandrews62@gmail.com. (03-10) Accessories & Parts! 100’s of new and OHC accessories, parts for just about everything. Big discounts! Please have part numbers when contacting us. Preferred Airparts, 800433-0814 US/Canada; 330-698-0280. Check stock at www. preferredairparts.com 12- 09 Emco Wheaton/Buckeye Dry Break Couplers and adapters, Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 24 hr. Tel 559-686-1794, FAX 559-686-9360, e-mail: info@johnstonaircraft.com web site: www.johnstonaircraft.com 02-10 Jasco Alternator kits in stock. Air Repair, Inc. Phone. 662846-0228 Fax. 662-843-0811 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 A TFN Cessna Ag Parts. Air Repair, Inc. Phone. 662-846-0228 Fax. 662-843-0811 sales@airrepairinc.com t f n 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; 330698-0280. Check stock at www.preferredairparts.com 12-09 Upgrade Your Existing Building with Schweiss Bi-Fold Doors & the NEW Hydraulic Bi-Fold Doors - Zero Headroom - New Lift Straps, Auto Latches, Remote Controls, Fast Delivery & Proper Installation Available / Bifold.com / 800-746-8273.

Cessna: largest new and used 188 cessna inventory in u.s. call for quotes. Portugese and spanish ok. J&C Enterprises at 800-542-8565 Dromader: largest new and used inventory in the u.s. call us for quotes.J&C Enterprises at 800-542-8565 tfn

Gulf Coast Ag Aircraft Sales & Service SOL D

1997 Ayres G-10 5100 Hr. TT. Fresh IRAN on engine & airframe. New paint, Satloc, Air Conditioner, Rinse system, Smoker, Stainless Steel Spray Systems, Electric Brakes, Landing lights & Strobe...... Call for Price 1994 Ayres 510 Garrett -6 Conversion, 7800 TT, good paint and well maintained aircraft. Satloc, Air Conditioner, Rinse system, Smoker, Stainless Steel Spray Systems, Electric Brakes, Landing lights & Strobe. .

Call for Price 1979 Ayres 500 Garrett -6 Conversion, engine fresh IRAN, prop fresh OH, new fabric on tail, new paint, Satloc, air conditioner, will be ready end of March .................................................................................. Special Price 1990 Ayres 510 High Time Airframe, 15,000 hrs. Mid-time -6 Garrett engine.

Good clean well maintained aircraft, Satloc, air conditioning, smoker, SS spray, electric brake, ready to work. ....................................Priced to Sell

Husky Sales: Arkansas, Illinois, Iowa, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri and Wisconsin

Garrett TPE-331-6-252m with 1500 hrs, fresh hot section on CAM engine.............................................................................................Call

Located at KSUZ Saline County Regional We trade for anything vehicles, planes, helicopters!!

Several sets of late model wings • Three Thrush metal tails • Many other items

Garrett TPE-331-10-511m, Part 135 engine with lots of time and cycles remaining

Thrush Parts

CALL EUGENE DAY OR NIGHT

979-532-1718 • 979-533-1720

Piper: we have many new parts for braves,pawnee, and super cubs. Call for Quote.J&C Enterprises at 800-542-8565 t f n

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

World-one stop ag aviation center, all parts and accessories for everything in Ag Aviation for 54 years.MidContinent Aircraft Hayti, Mo. 800-325-0885

Prop for Sale: New 4 Blade Hartzell Propeller for Garrett. Call for Details. 870-572-9011, www.southdeltaaviation.com A02-10

Cessna Parts - Engine, propellers, authorized service center.

Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 24 hr. Tel 559-686-1794, FAX 559-686-9360, e-mail: info@johnstonaircraft.com web site: www.johnstonaircraft.com.

A 0 2 -1 0 Cessna Authorized Parts Center: Prompt, World-Wide Parts Service, Engines, Bonaire 550 Conversions, Wings. Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800-325-0885 www.midcont.net. t f n

vehicles 2 to choose from! 1990 & 1992 models of International 4700.

DT466 diesel, a/c, standard transmission, PTO chain drive, well maintained, aluminum wheels, your choice for pipe and hopper.

640 stainless fuel with gasoline engine fuel pump. Call Auger Dan Office: 870-578-6133 Cell: 870-919-2317 A 0 3 -10

NEW! CP11TT/w-3 Tips & Shutoff in stock ready to ship today.1-800-437-5319 Sky-Tractor Supply Company t f n Thrush: have a used set of 29 inch axles, wheels, and brakes for turbine Thrush. Will split for spares or sell as set.

Great for conversion. $2,000.00 ea. Or $3750.00 for pair.J&C Enterprises at 800-542-8565 tfn Air Tractor:1996 502b set of 29” wheels, brakes, and axles. 13 hours t.t. will Sell as a set or as single spare. $2,000.00 ea. Or $3750.00 for pair. J&C Enterprises at 800-542-8565 t f n 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. 0 2-10 Air Tractor: ten inch set of wheels and brakes for 401. Would split for Spares. $1200.00 ea. Or $2200.00 for set. J&C Enterprises at 800-542-8565 tfn Dromader: two o/h and tagged stock propellers for sale.

Almost new Dimensions with 8130. Will sale for $14,000.00 ea. Call J&C Enterprises at 800-542-8565 tfn Brave and Pawnee parts - engines, props, spar kits, fuel cells and foam kits, and much more. Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 24 hr. Tel 559-686-1794, FAX 559-686-9360, e-mail: info@johnstonaircraft.com web site: www.johnstonaircraft.com. 0 2-10 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 f n Agrinautics, 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, Hot Stuff, Honda Engines, Johnson Sidewinder, Nieto Products, New and used aircraft, (large) Parts Inventory, Schweizer, Spraying Systems, Co., Superbugs, APH-4 Helmet, Simplex, Tires, Transland, WeathAero. Sky Tractor Supply 800-4375319, 701-436-5881. t f n

propellers 7 EA 22D40 Props, your choice of AG 200-2 or 6533A-12 Blades, each Prop comes with 4G10-21 Governor 337-5823701 Dwayne (0 3 -10) Prop for sale Ham Std 3D40 three blade prop “0” TSOH $15,000.

R1340 S3H1-G geared engine 90.0 TSOH (Tulsa) $45,000. will sale both for $55,000 save $5,000 call Wendel North Star Aviation Inc. 620-356-4528 wlambert@pld.com Props for Sale: 2D30-6101A-18 OHC 23D40-7035A-12S OHC 22D40-6533A-12 OHC 23D40-6533A-18 Serviceable cond.

23D40-6533A-18 Serviceable cond.

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For Outright Sale: Overhauled 5-Blade Prop. Hartzell HC-B5MP3C. 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 210-924-5561. sales@dixieair.com. ( 03 -10) IA200/FA8452, NEW $4,500 2D30-6101A20, A/R. $3,500 2D30-6101A12, IRAN $9,500 2D30-6101A12, OHC $14,500 22D30-AG200-2, OHC $15,500 2D30-AG100-2, OHC, $11,500 22D40-AG200-2 OHC..$20,000 22D40-AG200-2, 190 SOH, /new blades... $21,500 33D50-7005A, A/R-K/D. $6,500 HC-B3TN-3D/5M, OHC/+4NB’s. $19,500AmAg 870-886-2418 (2489F) agcat@bscn.com t f n

2008 Dodge 4500 Auger Truck used one season since new only 9348mi, SS bed, SS hopper, SS auger tube, SS fuel & hyd tank, folding auger, hyd drive, hyd fuel pump, electric hyd valves. Neat and clean truck ready for work call Wes 979-479-0536 (0 3 -10) 2004 International DT466 Stainless Steel Conveyor Truck.

For any turbine ag plane. Folding belt, all hydraulic used very little. Great shape. Call for pics and specs. Brandon 318-303-3147.

(0 3 -10) 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 $18,000 Call 501-985-1484 AR location. tfn Auger Trucks For Sale (Trade-Ins) Also list of customer trucks. Call Auger Dan Office: 870-578-6133 Cell: 870-9192317 A 0 3 -1 0 Any kind of auger trucks, Mild Steel or Stainless Steel, Diesels, Scales, Automatic or 5 speed. A/C. Randy Mink at Poorboys Flying Service 870-931-8485 (0 3 -10) 1993 Peterbilt folding BAG truck, built for Air Tractor 802.

Loads 6,000 lbs, has fuel tank and reel. Great shape. Call Brandon 318-303-3147 (0 3 -10)

miscellaneous HELMET with slide up visor $850. Deluxe Kevlar Helmet with ANR, Softskins, Oregon seals $1200. Sky Tractor Supply 1-800-437-5319 Atfn Load hog,with hyd. Installed in a 510 gallon hopper. Good shape. Both for $14,400.00 JOHNSON @ 218-437-6415. lindleycj@hotmail.com (0 3 -10) Leading Edge Wing Lights for Air Tractor and Thrush. Easy one day installation. Turn them on steady or flash them off and on for excellent recognition by other aircraft. Call Bayou Lights @ 318-559-1617 or bayoulights.com t f n Schweiss Bifold Doors / Hangar Doors, T-Hangar Doors, Bottom Rolling Doors, with the New Lift Straps, Windows, for Airparks, Airports, Agriculture & FBO’s. We install - We Deliver / Bifold.com / 800-746-8273 .

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 1 1 - 0 9 Reduce Drift, Increase Deposition and Retention use Control™ For FREE SAMPLE go to www.GARRCO.com/ freesample Call 765-395-3441, mrfoam1@garrco.com 05-10 English to Spanish Technical Translations Former A&P and Ag-Pilot, Carlos Retamosa Specializing in translating: • Aviation technical manuals • Airworthiness Directives (ADs) • Service Bulletins (SBs) Contact 598-53-24376 retamosa@adinet.com.uy

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Hangar Doors, T-Hangar Doors & Bottom Rolling Doors by Schweiss Bi-Fold Doors. Any Size Door, Walkdoor or Window.

Works Great for FBO’s, Fly-In Homes, and Airparks. Delivery & Installation Available / Bifold.com / 800-746-8273.

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www.AircraftCostAnalysis.com AG Operators can calculate your breakeven, % investment return, profit potential, and produce annual & monthly cash flows. Project your financials without spending hours of your time. All reports are produced automatically and accurately after you provide your cost inputs and gross application fees. Types of analyses performed include: Company/ Individual Ownership, Managed with/without Leaseback, Commercial Operation, Agricultural/Fire/Ambulance Operations, Joint Ownership, Fractional Ownership, and Charter/Rental. AG sales organizations can provide prospects with customized & professional ownership cost analysis. This program is a great sales aid and management tool. FREE sample reports. Click REQUEST INFORMATION on the website or call 281-419-7443

Cropduster mahogany desktop models, all types of desktop models including custom model of your plane. Pratt & Whitney merchandise. Prints of Cropdusters from gallery.

Caps and shirts. Brass Belt buckles of ag planes. Email for complete list and price. crpdstrs@aol.com A3 -10 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 1 1 - 0 9 Soft stop pump brake . No more sheared keys. Fast start engine system. cut starting heat and time. A must. MidContinent Aircraft Corp. Hayti, MO 800-325-0885. tfn AFS Check Valves- Make the switch to AFS check valves, Find out what many operators already know, increased productivity, eliminate leaks and drips, long life, and no moe trying to find buckets!!! To help clean up your operation today call 800833-2013. www.aeroflow.com or Fax 574-862-4669. 0 2-10 Crop Duster Video - “The Crop Dusters - The Early Years 19211955”; 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 478-987-1836 Historical Video Productions. tfn

software PC SPRAY Dedicated Application Software, Version 3. Fullyfunctional 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

insurance “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 knowledgable includes ANGIE BANZ and RITA ETHRIDGE, both of whom have years of experience servicing the aerial application business. Give us a try, you might be suprised. Call 1 800 721-6733 or fax us at 316-945-2330. www. hardyaviationins.com or hardy@hardyaviationins.com. t f n 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 .t fn Wheels up. PIM Aviation Insurance is one of the oldest and most experienced ag aviation insurance providers in the industry.

We provide access to creative negotiation and problem solving for all your risk management needs. Our passion to keep you flying is deeply rooted, resulting in knowledgeable recommendations and cost-sensitive pricing. For a free, noobligation quote, call 800.826.4442 or visit us online at www. pimi.com. Proud member of NAAA. tfn The Right Aviation Insurance Broker makes all the difference in the world. A 35 year professional pilot and former Ag Insurance underwriter work together to give you the experience and knowledge to get you the right coverage for the least cost. We work for you, not the insurance companies.

Jim Gardner and Rick Langley @ Insuramerica Aviation, Inc. 978-936-4000. 800-654-7892 ext 4108 or 4104. jgardner@ insuramerica.aero. rlangley@insuramerica.aero t f n

INSURANCE from the Leading Ag Aviation Brokers. 58 Years Risk Management, Lowtime Pilot Coverage. Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800-325-0885 www.midcont.net. t f n

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

For more Info contact Wendel or Steve @ North Star Aviation Inc. 620-356-4528 wlambert@pld.com We rebuild and refinish any fibreglass part for Weatherly, Cessna, Piper and Ag-Cat (A, B and Super B,C and D). Call for prices. Professional Fibreglass Repair. 530-735-6264 SSF, Inc. Stainless spreaders and accessories new and used. We repair all models including Transland and Swathmaster. Call us at 800-736-3433 or 870-217-9232. (06-10) Borescope and Videoscope Repair Services. Any brand or any model. Your one stop source for the best value visual inspection equipment since 1981. Check out our new products and rental units at www.Borescopesrus. com or call Borescopes-R-Us at 931-362-4009. (03-10)

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The NEW Hydraulic Bi-Fold Doors by Schweiss Bi-Fold Doors- Offering Zero Headroom with Auto Latches, Remote Controls, Walkdoors for FBO’s, T-Hangars, Fly-In Homes, and Airparks. Delivery & Installation Available / Bifold.com / 800-746-8273.

wanted to buy EXHAUST Wanted: R-1340 and R-985 Exhaust Send Old Exhaust segments for exchange or Sell them! Call Daryl @ 940-902-0797 tfn Wanted to Buy Air Tractor AT-301 or AT-401, Ferriable Southeastern Aircraft Sales 800-441-2964 or mail@southeasternaircraft.com

operations GREAT BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY! Well established Ag Aviation business available in the beautiful Hood River valley in Oregon. Includes hangar and equipment located on paved municiple airport. Can be sold with or without PA36 aircraft. $225,000 or with plane $300,000. Seller Financing Available.

Call 541-296-4906 (0 3 -10) Well established Helicopter spraying service in the beautiful Northwest for sale. Has loyal local customer base of 15+ years with great growth potential. All equipment needed for row crop and orchard spraying necessary. Please no beginners. Send to Helicopter business for sale C/O AgAir Update. PO Box 850, Perry, GA 31069. or Fax to 888-3826951. blindads@agairupdate.com (0 3 -10)

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)

ESTABLISHED HELICOPTER SPRAYING SERVICE FOR SALE. Strong customer base w/ 35 yrs. in same area & a continuous year-round work flow. Must have 5 years helicopter crop spraying experience. *Added Bonus* Helicopter & mix trailer for sale. Call for full details 863-675-6919 or 305-216-1967, ask for Marvin Scripter ( 0 3 -1 0 )

ENGINE MOUNTS AND TUBULAR STEEL COMPONENTS Repaired for Ag airplanes (landing gears, horizontal tails, fuselages, etc.); Some Components in stock for exchange.

FAA approved Repair Station HE4R229M. Piper PA-25 Pawnee wing/fuselage attach kits to comply with AD. Kosola & Associates, Inc. Albany, Georgia Phone 229-435-4119; Fax 229888-5766 e-mail: kosola@att.net; website: kosola.com t f n

Looking to buy successful, established aerial application business with growth potential and loyal customer base. 100,000 + annual acres preferred. Send to Business Wanted C/O AgAir Update. PO Box 850, Perry, GA 31069. or Fax to 888-382-6951. blindads@ agairupdate.com ( 0 3 -1 0 )

Now taking deposits on 2010 Air Tractors

1988 AT-402A 401-0702 N1008Q Airframe T.T. 4862.7 Engine PT6A-21 258.4 Hrs. S.H.S.I. 12,178.2 Hrs. T.T. 258.4 since new factory firewall forward kit with engine instruments and main gear & hardware Harbour Air, Cockpit Heater, M3 Satloc, Smoker, Turn Windows $355,500

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

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schools Tailwheel endorsements and time building in south Texas for aspiring ag-pilots. C-170 available for training and rental with discounts for block time. Contact Clyde at 956-202-2094 or mrclyde_2003@hotmail.com. t f n Learn To Fly Ag In Sunny Brazil!!! Eight flight hours dual DGPS equipped (C170) plus 23 hours solo in EMBRAER 300 HP Ipanema (Similar To Brave 300HP) or CESSNA 188 AG TRUCK. 100 hours ground school (chemicals, crops, calibration DGPS, etc.) - Instructors are English/Spanish/ Portuguese Spoken.

Only $6,500.00 USD - Contact aasd@piq.com.br phone/fax 55 51 3723 7000 in Cachoeira Do SuL, state of RIO GRANDE DO SUL - BRAZIL www.aviacaoagricola.com.br tfn

seat wanted Experienced, professional pilot, clean record with an AT400-15AG looking for contracted work short or long term, to help with your needs. Please send your information if interested to airtractorlease@gmail.com (0 3 -10)

Seat Wanted Avail. Feb thru Sept., longer w/notice. Desired work: Any area. TT 12,000 plus, Ag Time 1050, Lic. in GA & LA. I have grown up in the ag bus. & want to get back in the seat.

My Ag time: AT-400, S2R, G164-1 Garrett and S2RT. Member GAAA 678-779-4726 or haleellis@bellsouth.net ( 0 3 - 1 0 ) Ag-pilot looking for a seat with or without SATLOC equipped 400 gal turbine Thrush. 1477 total time, 1248 ag time, 1095 turbine ag time. Have applied various pesticides with no claims or complaints and no insurance claims.

Crops worked include rice, wheat, corn, soybeans, milo, and vegetable crops. 23 year old pilot, grown up in ag aviation business, and has farming background. Willing to relocate. References upon request. Send to Ag Seat wanted C/O AgAir Update. PO Box 850, Perry, GA 31069. or Fax to 888-382-6951. blindads@agairupdate.com (03-10) Qualified Ag Pilot Seeking Seat. Available Immediately.

Licensed in SD. Will license where needed. Willing to relocate. TT 1100 hrs., 600 tail wheel. CFI, A&P mechanic. Hard working & dedicated. Contact: Collin Davis @ 831-262-0259 crdavis1985@gmail.com (0 3 -10)

HELP WANTED: 400-500 gallon turbine aircraft and pilots for Nebraska fungicide run (July-August). Pilots must be Professional and Experienced. NO GARRETT engines. 60-40 split. Send Resume to Pilot Wanted C/O AgAir Update. PO Box 850, Perry, GA 31069. or Fax to 888-382-6951. blindads@ agairupdate.com (0 3 -10) Immediate Opening - IA/AP Director of Maintenance. Industryleading firm has an immediate position available. Turbines, round engines, agricultural aircraft maintenance. Highly successful company. Join our team, we have decades of experience. Send resume, and pay requirements. 800-4375319 skytractor@rrv.net EXPERIENCED Ag helicopter pilot wanted for long-term potato contract work May through Mid-Oct annually. Send resume and references to TAMbroz@aol.com (0 3 -10) Mosquito pilot wanted in the PNW. Pay commensurate with experience. 208-539-0938 (0 3 -10)

Wanted AT-502 and P&W C Model Snow Pilots. A&P mechanic ag plane experienced a real asset. Central South Dakota.

Send resume to Jim Schick, Aero Spray Service, Inc. Box 416, Miller, SD 57362 - Fax to 605-853-2332 or email aerospray21@hotmail.com (0 3 -10)

Ag pilot with Bonaire Cessna available after December 2009. Call with any questions Contact Jake Roth - JAKE’S CUSTOM AERIAL APPLICATION located Grand Forks, ND USA Telephone: 315-404-1970 (0 3 -10)

Experienced Ag Pilot Wanted - Fly AT-301 in the Midwest. Full time preferred. Wannabe turbine jocks need not apply. Send resume to fly@sunfloweraero.com (0 3 -10) Wanted: Spanish speaking aircraft mechanic. A&P not necessary, will help with getting A&P license. Agricultural Aircraft & Turbine experience a plus. Contact: andy@ southdeltaaviation.com A 02-10 Wanted: A&P Mechanic, Ag plane experience a plus, Turbine exp. a plus, good pay/benefits. Send resume/salary requirements to: andy@southdeltaaviation.com A 02-10

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AT-301 ag pilot and plane looking for 60-40 split. herbicide, fungicide and insecticide experience. contact Shane 318435-6800 (0 3 -10)

AirPro Aviation........................................40 Auto-Cal, Inc............................................23 Collins Aircraft Dynamics, Inc.............22 Covington Aircraft Engines..................44 Desser Tire & Rubber Co......................17 Dyna Nav Systems, Inc. .......................15 Electronics International.......................25 Farm Air....................................................13 Frost Flying...............................................39 GE Aviation - Walter Engines...............10 Gulf Coast Ag Aircraft SS.....................40 Hemisphere GPS.....................................18 J & C Enterprises, Inc............................19 Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc..............38 Lane Aviation, Inc...................................41 Laviasa...................................................... 11 Micron Sprayers Limited......................... 6 Mid - Continent Aircraft Corp.............43

Looking for contract work. 2 restored 400 Braves. Aircraft are equipped w/ Trimble moving maps, data cards and flow control. These pilots are professional and easy to work with.

701-330-6946 or bbarlow3@yahoo.com (0 3 -10) Pilot available, cropduster171@hotmail.com

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American AgViation...............................38

Young man almost 19 looking operator /sponsor to work with to become a professional ag pilot. Worked around ag planes since very young. If I had a CFI rating I would sign him off to fly solo. Give Shane a call at 580-603-2256 or Walt at 580-603-3564.

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Hoping to be an ag pilot (life long desire) and will accept any position in your operation or associated business for an opportunity. Commercial SEL, instrument, TT-920 hours, 51 years old, fit and healthy. Late career changer with experience as flight instructor, chief pilot and flight school manager. Previously worked many years in construction project management and I have an agricultural background. US Army veteran. Currently located in Corpus Christi, TX but willing to relocate. David Hemmerling 361688-9156, dghemmerling@gmail.com ( 0 3 -1 0

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Help Wanted - AP / IA maintain four company ag planes and operate GA repair and maintenance shop in NE Colorado. Send resume to 23101 Hwy 52, Fort Morgan, CO 80701. scottaviation@kci.net Kyle 970-867-8414 or 970-768-0553 (03-10)

Seat wanted: commercial instrument multi engine, pilot with 2000 hr total, 1000 tailwheel, 400 turbine, 500 dual given, 200 ag. Have certified flight instructor instrument instructor that will reinstate. Will make long term commitment. Please call 919-803-2093 or 919-796-5361 tstrother001@nc.rr. com (0 3 -10)

Insurable Cessna pilot needed for 2010 season, apply only if content flying well maintained Ag truck on corn and soybeans, Turbine seats are filled! E-mail for details agpilot@huntel. net (0 3 -10)

Ag - Nav, Inc. ........................................... 3

Airforce Turbine Service........................21

Professional Ag Pilot wanted to fly Weatherly for a diversified operation in upper Midwest. Clean record, 1000 TT Ag, 100 Hrs Radial & herbicide experience preferred. Greater than 60% of work is weed control. Season runs April 15 through August.

Good equipment! Worth more, paid more! Send resume with references to: craton58216@mypacks.net (0 3 -10)

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Ag Pilot wanted. All year round work, extensive traveling.

Southeast in winter, midwest in summer. Professional attitude required. Minimum 1000 hrs ag. 386-405-7226. (03-10)

Wanted Helicopter Ag Seat. 46 years experience in helicopters and airplanes, most crops. Previous owner-operator.

Possibel work for helicopter, me as pilot in Midwest. 18,000+ TT / 10,000 ag. Call Bill 308-224-4776 or belljetranger@ hotmail.com References upon request.

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Seat wanted in a sound operation. Flying Tigers training 11/09 w/ Ag Cat - Thrush training. ATP / A&P / CE500 type / 3400 TT / 2500 turbine. Military Vet. Ag Background. 34yrs old. No smoke. Healthy. References and resume available. I have been flying corporate for eight years, ready for a change of pace! Not looking for a gypsy position but some travel is acceptable. Chad Hendricks (Nebraska) @ 970.203.4505 chad_hendricks@yahoo.com (0 3 -10)

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Highly exp. pilot lookng for a seat next season. Flown most ag planes from Pawnee to 500 gal Thrushes. Preferred midwest. 580-603-3564 ask for Walt.

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Schweiss Bi-fold Doors .........................19 Sky Tractor Supply Co.................... 14, 23

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“The World Center of Ag Aviation” Distributors - New Thrush, Cessna, Satloc, Weatherly So whether it’s ag-craft sales, services, parts or insurance We are Big enough to serve you Anywhere - Anytime - Promptly Small enough to need and appreciate your business

Souther Field Aviation, Inc....................37 Southwest Turbine, Inc. ........................17 Spectrum Electrostatic Sprayers, Inc..16 Sun Air Parts............................................22 Thrush Aircraft Inc..................................20 Transland ................................................12 Tulsa Aircraft Engines............................16 Turbine Aircraft Services.......................12

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