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Air Tractor’s AT-504 earns its place in the ag plane fleet

AgAir Update’s South African Excursion 2014 First stop of the trip, Johnie Smith’s Lugbespuiting

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Air Tractor’s AT-504 earns its place in the ag plane fleet AT-504 offers one way to bridge the piston-to-turbine gap

16 20 Switchback 510G Thrush debuts AgAir Update’s South African Excursion 2014 First stop of the trip, Johnie Smith’s Lugbespuiting

Used in multiple roles beyond the fire-fighting arena

22 Thrush 510 certified in Canada 26 The way it was

Transport Canada has issued full type certification for the new Thrush 510G

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8 Calendar of Events 9 AgAir Mail 30 The Hopper 32 Classifieds On the cover - AT-504 pilot Jake Dare and instructor Mike Hansen spray alfalfa in Mohave Valley Arizona. See story on page 12

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from the cockpit

Air Tractor president, Jim Hirsh, and I discuss upcoming ag-aircraft.

Why is Mississippi a safe state? As ag-pilots prepare for another season north of the equator and those south of it look forward to a much needed rest, AgAir Update readers will find the April issue a refreshing read. The cover story is about the AT-504 and the success it is enjoying; not only as a fantastic training tool, but as a comparable workhorse to its sister ship, the AT-502. Spanning from Canada to Arizona to Brazil, the AT-504 is realizing acceptance worldwide with models being delivered as far as into China and Australia.

line to toe and the true professional ag-pilot can do it. From my experiences, I have found a few traits that define that ability: the first turn of the day is very much like the last one, knowing when to take a break from flying, get plenty of rest and eat a proper diet, recognize the infamous “chain of events” leading to an incident, put enough fuel in the aircraft and the list goes on. Those in the northern hemisphere have an opportunity to make this the safest season yet, hopefully with zero fatalities and a minimum of incidents.

Thrush Aircraft continues to bring our industry new and innovative products. In this month’s issue, you will read about Thrush Aircraft’s announcement of its Switchback 510G Thrush. This aircraft has the Transland fire gate installed with quick removal features. Thrush is teasing us with limited information as of today, however, AgAir Update has been invited to make an evaluation flight that I am sure you will be reading about very soon. Thrush also recently obtained Canadian certification for its single and dual cockpit 510G aircraft (GE H80 powered). You can read about it also in this edition of AgAir Update.

I am going to pose a question that should make you stop and think. At the beginning of the year, AgAir Update writes a summary of accidents from the previous year based on NTSB reports. For the last couple of years, maybe more, Mississippi has led the U.S. with the lowest number of reported accidents. Why is Mississippi a safe state? In 2013, there were none as report on the NTSB web site in January of this year (A recent check on the NTSB web site reveal in fact there was one accident in October in Mississippi). This is understandable for a state like Wyoming where there are not as many ag aircraft. However, Mississippi ag-pilots log a significant number of hours. I believe praise should be given where due and Mississippi ag-pilots deserve the recognition. I challenge all states to match Mississippi ag-pilots’ safety record - this year is as good a year as any!

During the last days of January, I traveled to South Africa and was hosted by Ret Orsmond for a whirlwind, week-long excursion. South Africa is a beautiful and interesting country with only about 25 ag operators and 100 ag-planes; Orsmond Aviation owns 30 of those! I visited several operators, enjoyed great meals, hospitality and seeing the sights. I am in the midst of writing about that trip, dividing it into several parts as an AgAir Update Excursion in South Africa. The first installation of this series of articles can be read in this issue. It never hurts to remind ag-pilots of their responsibility to fly safe, while at the same time be profitable. That’s a very fine

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agair mail looking Looking for contact information for Frank Kelley or anyone that would have dealt with my father James H Joyner of Sylvania, Ga. Please call me Jeannie Joyner Sylvania, GA Hello Jeannie; I am assuming you mean anyone at American Agviation that Jim did business with besides Mr. Kelley. You can reach Frank and Dana Kelley of American Agviation at the company’s web site, www.agcat.com. You will find how to contact the Kelley’s directly from there.

impossible to define. Blue Sky can be affected by so many variables; is the current owner going to stay on during transition? Will there be a no-compete agreement? How many customers/gross and is there any guarantee of retention? And, the list goes on as far as the imagination will allow. You may need to consult with some sort of accountant/financial business planner/broker. Or, you simply offer to pay what you think it is worth to you. I’ve never heard of a generic formula, but in my mind, if the business is profitable, it could take a number of years for a start up business to get to that point, if at all. Blue Sky in the right situation could offset the costs for time and mistakes. Good luck—Bill

I knew your father for more than 35 years. I am sorry for your loss. Warmest regards—Bill

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flying service My name is Kelly Clark and I live in Ruston, Louisiana. I am interested in purchasing a flying service here. I have a couple of seasons flying and am familiar with different types of businesses. Could you give me any general guidelines for an ag business purchase? I know a lot of folks try to sell “blue sky” and was wondering if there is a generic formula for purchase. I realize assets are the biggest variable and would compensate accordingly. Thank you for any help you might could pass on. Thank you, Kelly Clark Clark Aero Service, LLC. Rushton, LA Hello Kelly; Obviously, the hard assets of the business are an important part of its value. However, Blue Sky plays a big part, one that is next to

Steven Fehr (2 1/2 years old) can hardly wait for his dad’s AgAir Update to arrive every month! Steven is the son of the John Fehrs of Sprayworks Agri, LTD based in La Crete, Alberta Canada.

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Air Tractor continues to offer SOAR fund scholarship Started in 2005, the SOAR Fund is available to the children of pilots who lost their lives in aerial application accidents involving Air Tractor aircraft. A college education assistance fund is available from Air Tractor for children of pilots who lost their lives in aerial application accidents involving A i r Tractor® aircraft. Air Tractor, Inc., and Air Tractor dealers have

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Air Tractor’s AT-504 earns its place in the ag plane fleet Piston aircraft pilots and aerial application owners are looking for a practical and affordable path into turbine engine aircraft. The Air Tractor AT-504 offers one way to bridge the piston-to-turbine gap, providing the vehicle to begin bringing new pilots into the business in a way where they can learn while they earn their keep. The logic behind the 504’s reason for being is gaining traction among more and more forward-looking ag operators.

The AT-504 As Trainer Fran de Kock, owner of Battlefords Airspray in Saskatchewan Canada, comes at the new pilot challenge as a flight instructor and aerial applicator. Fran not only holds his commercial license with instructor and instrument ratings, he is also a board member in the CAIR Self Insurance Program. He has been turning out ag pilots from his Professional Agricultural Pilot Training Program since 2000. Having instructed for many years in a tandem seat PA25 and with the Gippsland GA200 ag trainer, which has side-by-side seating, Fran is convinced there’s no better cockpit configuration than side-by-side seating. Battlefords Airspray has, in fact, two AT-504 aircraft with which Fran has begun a new turbine transition training

program. “It’s reality training at its very best.” The AT-504 aircraft are outfitted as fully operational spray planes – equipped with Hemisphere GPS, flow controls, booms and nozzles, etc. When 504s aren’t being used for training, they’re part of Fran’s working fleet. He points out, “The 504 works at the same speeds, hauling the same loads as the 502.” In 2013 Fran instructed a low-time piston engine student who came to Battlefords with no prior spraying experience. He took Fran’s initial ag pilot course, then completed 25 hours of instruction in the AT-504. He was later hired and flew 200 hours last season in an AT-402. “Without the training in the AT-504, that exercise just wouldn’t have hardly been feasible for that guy,” Fran says. “The communication advantage [of sideby-side seating] is the big thing,” Fran points out. “You can feel the student’s reaction and see their face. When they’re in a situation that might become dangerous, you can be ready to react at the right moment. You’re right beside him. Engine management… you can put your finger on the gauge and say ‘Hey, watch the torque. Notice what the NG is.’ You can physically tap the gauge and draw their attention to it.”

“Communication with side-by-side seating is the big thing. You can feel the student’s reaction and see their face. You can be ready to react at the right moment if it’s necessary.” – Fran de Kock

Having flown 13 seasons in an Air Tractor AT-502B, Fran was a bit apprehensive changing to the AT-504 for spraying. But he was pleasantly surprised by how quickly he adjusted to the two-seat cockpit. “We placed the GPS and light bar directly in front of the left pilot seat. This proved to be the perfect configuration for spraying. After flying the 504 about 30 hours, I’m as comfortable in it as I am in the AT-502B.”

After flying the 504 about 30 hours, I’m as comfortable in it as I am in the AT-502B. I flew all season with 502s, and as advertised, the 504 is an AT-502 with two seats. — Fran de Kock

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Earnin’ While He’s Learnin’ Grace under fire is SOP for Bill Dare of Twin Eagles Aviation in Mohave Valley Arizona. The decorated Vietnam veteran and Purple Heart recipient flew and commanded Huey helicopter combat missions during his hitch in the Army. “We took ground fire all the time. You get used to it,” Bill says with a cool smile. He came away from that experience with a few scars and an exquisitely refined outlook on risk management. Now Dare is bringing his grandson into his business as a brand new ag pilot, and believes he’s stacking the odds in his favor with the AT-504. By Bill’s calculations, it makes more sense to start his grandson Jake in the 504 and skip the piston ag plane training phase altogether. “Having trained other pilots, when they first take off you gotta cross your fingers and hope they make it,” Bill says. “But with the 504, you can have an instructor in there until you’re ready to release the new guy. When you put a pencil to everything, add in the safety factor, in my book it’s better to go ahead and buy the 504 than to put Jake into an older piston airplane and worry about the chance of an accident because it’s an old airplane.” Ag pilot and instructor Randy Hansen is Dare’s primary pilot. When Jake got his commercial license, he and Randy hopped into the AT-504 for turbine engine flight training. Hansen instructs from the right seat as Jake flies spray jobs. “It’s a wonderful flying airplane,” says Hansen. “It reminds me a lot of the 502; there’s very little difference. It’s light on the controls, and even with two side-by-side seats, everything is within easy reach. As an instructor, I can see everything that’s going on.”

L-R: Grandson Jake Dare, ag pilot/instructor Randy Hansen, Granddad Bill Dare -- Bringing up a new generation of ag pilots with the AT-504.

Bill contends the 504 isn’t just a training expenditure. It’s bringing in revenue as Jake gets his training. “As far as carrying the load and getting out and doing the work, it does an excellent job. It’s probably the most productive training aircraft I’ve ever seen. And safety-wise, it’s so much better than a tandem seat airplane.”

about 5,000 hectares (12,300 acres) per week during peak season. Buying the AT-504 boosts his spraying capacity about 30 percent. Manoel Fenner has his sights set on moving into more turbine aircraft. But he needs more turbine engine-qualified pilots. And that’s where the AT-504 and training program come into the picture.

Man With A Plan About 5,700 miles south of Bill Dare’s Mohave Valley operation, in Nova Ponte Brazil, Manoel Francisco Fenner de Souza has put his company, Fenner Aviação Agricola Ltda., on a path to an allturbine aircraft fleet. Two key elements of his plan are his recently delivered AT504, and a turbine transition training program developed in partnership with Air Tractor dealers DP Aviação and Frost Flying Inc. Working with an Ipanema 201-A, Brave 300, Cessna AGwagon, and AT-502B, Fenner’s four pilots typically cover

“As far as carrying the load and getting out and doing the work, it does an excellent job. The 504 is probably the most productive training aircraft I’ve ever seen.” — Bill Dare

“In my book it’s better to go ahead and buy the 504 than to put Jake into an older piston airplane and worry about the chance of an accident.” — Bill Dare

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While the turbine transition program is being developed, the AT-504 is already working along with the rest of the fleet. It has accumulated a little over 150 hours flight time since its delivery in December 2013. Most of the 504’s work consists of spraying corn and cotton crops. Diego Preuss is working Agricola on the curriculum. both

with Fenner Aviação turbine transition training The program will consist of theoretical ground school and

flight training in the AT-504. “The instruction will be done at Nova Ponte, in the state of Minas Gerais, at the airport where Fenner’s operation is based.” According to Diego, it’s a perfect location for an ag flight school. There are aircraft support facilities, hangars and training classrooms. There’s no airport control tower and almost zero traffic. The 4,900-foot asphalt runway is more than adequate. And the airport is surrounded by open farmland. The turbine transition training is expected to begin in May or June 2014. Fenner is enthusiastic about the AT-504 and what it promises for his business. “The AT-504 is the hub of our turbine transition training program and a big part of our plans for growth. It is an ideal platform for training pilots in a safe manner.”

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Closing the gap Shaun Kinniburgh, of Kinniburgh Spray Service in Taber Alberta, echoes Señor Fenner’s sentiments. It’s all about improving efficiency and propelling business growth. “We got the 504 for future expansion of our turbine aircraft fleet. The 504 closes the gap in the transition from piston to turbine. With it we can gradually move pilots up into the turbine a lot easier – or start them off in a turbine.”

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“Fran de Kock came down last summer to help us with his 504. We saw what it will do: everything a 502 can do. So I thought, ‘Why not bring that asset into my business, too?’” Taking his lead from Fran’s ag pilot training operation, Shaun says that he intends to develop a training syllabus for his own pilots. “We’re going to do annual check rides and go through standard operating procedures to make sure everybody is doing things pretty much the same.” Kinniburgh still gives a nod to Battlefords Airspray for its world-class ag pilot training and turbine transition programs. “Fran’s got a good thing going there. Even with this 504, I will still be sending new pilots to him for a transition course.”

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AgAir Update’s South African Excursion 2014 Part One by Bill Lavender This past winter, AgAir Update made an excursion to South Africa. With the help of a spectacular host, Orsmond Aviation, I was able to visit with numerous South African ag-operators during the course of a week, as well as spend a jet lag recoup weekend in Bethlehem and a midweek rest day in Plettenberg Bay with Ret and Julie Orsmond. After a 15-hour non-stop flight from Atlanta to Johannesburg, Orsmond Aviation employees, Michael Posthumus and Bernhard Seyfferdt met me at the airport to drive me to my first stop of the trip, Johnie Smith’s Lugbespuiting, (Afrikaans for “Crop Spraying”). On the roadside, near Frankfort, Michael and Bernard

swapped off for my new driver, Theunis Corver. We traveled a short distance to where we were greeted at Johnie’s home for a braai, another Afrikaans word for a South African barbecue. Here, I met Johnie’s wife and family, along with friends. Of course, we talked about agaviation and enjoyed a fabulous meal. Afterwards, Johnie instructed Theunis to drive me to a local safaris-style bed and breakfast hotel aptly called “Siesta Guesthouse”. Unknown to me at the time, as our arrival was in the darkness, the hotel is a lion compound where the animals roam freely outside the fenced area for sleeping quarters! Johnie Smith formed Johnie Smith Lugbespuiting in 1995 with one Cessna

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Even with the high density altitude, the AT-502s are operated at 1200 ft/lbs of torque and 2,000 RPM which gives them about a 240 KPH airspeed loaded (150 MPH). The Air Tractors were delivered outfitted with CP Products nozzles while the Cessnas with standard hydraulic T-jets.

Johnie Smith and I complete a local flight in Johnie’s PA-12 that he has owned since childhood.

Ag-Wagon. The base operation is in Frankfort, Eastern Free State at 5,200 MSL. The company now uses two AT-502s with PT6A-34AGs and one Cessna Ag-Wagon and one Cessna AgTruck, both with Bonair IO-550 conversions. Four pilots, including Johnie Smith, are employed. In Frankfort, there is very little humidity that practically goes away at 22°C (72°F), causing spraying operations to stop at 2223°C. Because of this, the flying day at Johnie Smith’s starts at 4:30 a.m. and typically stops by 10 a.m. Sometimes a load or two can be made at dusk, and if cloudy, the spray day can be extended.

With an average farm size of 1,000 hectares (2,500 acres), for the 50-80 grower customers Johnie Smith Lugbespuiting has, most applications are made at 30-40 liters per hectare (3-4 GPA). The season begins in September with herbicide applications on wheat. Later in the season, fungicides are applied and when needed, insecticides (pyrethroids for aphids) are included. As the season progresses, other crops are treated. The flying is made up of maize (corn) 60%, soybeans 25%, potatoes and sunflower 15%. Up to six trips can be made over the potatoes, depending on rainfall during the growing season. All of the crops usually receive at least one ground application made by the farmer at the beginning of the season, unless it is too wet or the farmer is too busy planting. During the growing season for maize, typically one application of dry urea fertilizer is made at 50-80 kg/ha (50-80 lbs/ac). The fertilizer is delivered in 500-kilogram (1,100-pound) sacks or 50-kilogram bags stacked inside a 500-kilogram sack. The fertilizer is augured into the aircraft.

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Each aircraft has a mobile unit, Jerrycar, assigned to it. The unit has a fuel capacity of 1,100 liters (290 gallons).There is a team of two loaders and one pilot. The aircraft is loaded using a 3” load hose. Water is available at the airstrips. During the South African summer, Johnie Smith operates from eight air strips in the Frankfort area. He also has an additional eight strips near Mpumalanga, a province to the northeast. If a ferry is over five miles from one of these strips, a ferry fee is added to the invoice. The season in Free State and Mpumalanga comes to an end in March with late herbicide applications of 2,4-D on maize.

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To finish off the day before heading for Bethlehem, Johnie and I took the PA-12 he has owned since his youth for an hour flight to view the countryside. I hadn’t lost my touch on landing from the days when I owned a J-5, the precursor for the PA-12. Theunis and I wished Johnie Smith farewell, thanking him for a Johnie Smith Lugbespuiting shirt that I know I will enjoy explaining to friends what the word means! It was only a few hours drive south to Bethlehem where Orsmond Aviation is based. Its owner and founder, Ret Orsmond greeted us upon arrival and quickly loaded me up in his car for the short drive to nearby Clarens, where Ret and Julie, his wife, lived.

Johnie Smith with one of the company’s AT-502s.

April and May are off time and when 100-hour and annual inspections of the aircraft are done, as well as maintenance on ground support equipment. South African ag-operators are required to follow the TBO of the engine manufacturer. June through September are the winter months and the spraying season moves south to the Overberg in the Western Cape area. Mainly firefighting and small grain applications are made during this time.

Ret and I have a bit of history. I had visited him in South Africa 18 years before and he “tolerated” a family Thanksgiving at my house. We even made a trip once to Cuba with two other ag-pilots. It was good to catch up and enjoy a whisky (Famous Grouse scotch) by the pool. By now, the jet lag was really working on me (or was it the whisky), so off to an early bed Saturday night. Tomorrow promised to be a day of relaxation and visiting with the Orsmond family. Next month, Part 2 of AgAir Update’s South African Excursion continues with what I learned over the weekend about the Orsmond legacy that once operated 54 ag aircraft, now down to 30, and continues into the week with the first stop on Monday at Steve Bolt’s Aerial Farming Service in Winterton KwaZulu, South Africa.

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Switchback 510G Thrush debuts Giving you the ability to fight fires with the best agricultural aircraft in the world - without losing the ability to keep on being the best agricultural aircraft in the world. Every day. Albany, GA — The need for a versatile, rugged, and highlymaneuverable platform is becoming more and more apparent in the aerial fire fighting industry. While, at the same time, operators require an aircraft flexible enough to be used in multiple roles beyond the fire fighting arena in order to stay profitable. Recognizing this demand, Thrush Aircraft is currently in flight evaluations with an innovative new breed of aerial fire fighter that combines the day-to-day capabilities of the world’s best agricultural aircraft, with the ability to change into a highly effective aerial fire fighter in just a matter of hours. This new aircraft is intended for aerial applicators and state and local Fire Control Agencies who want a lower cost, simpler aircraft with multi-use capabilities – including dry application, liquid application, and fire fighting – all in one package.

Like every Thrush, this new aircraft will not only be amazingly durable – but will also provide the superb visibility, light control response, and high degree of maneuverability our aircraft are known for around the world. Combined with a unique multipurpose gatebox system built specifically for Thrush by Transland, this new aircraft will provide operators the flexibility to conduct a wide variety of operations – all with the legendary speed, efficiency and low direct operating costs that every Thrush we build is known for. The airplane you see here is in the prototype phase at the present time. It is being used to gather meaningful input from operators around the world on what they need most in an aircraft of this capability – as listening to our customers is always our highest priority here at Thrush. A place where innovation is nothing new.

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Thrush 510G certified in Canada Albany, GA – Thrush Aircraft announced this week that Transport Canada, the Canadian civil aviation authority, has issued full type certification for the new Thrush 510G, which is powered by the new GE H80 turboprop engine. This latest approval comes hot on the heels of certification of the aircraft in Argentina and Brazil last year, and serves as an excellent indicator of the airplane’s amazing market reception following its initial certification in the United States by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in October 2012.

“Our Canadian customers have been very anxious to put the 510G to work over Canada’s farm fields as soon as possible” said Payne Hughes, president of Thrush Aircraft, “and the folks at Transport Canada have been simply great to work with in helping that happen as soon as it could” he continued. “They have also been extremely thorough in their evaluation process, and I’m very proud to have our airplanes carry their seal of approval.” The Thrush 510G was launched in the U.S. with a record-setting ceremony following FAA certification – during which time no less than five aircraft were delivered to their new owners on the very same day – as following initial flight tests, news of the aircraft’s amazing capabilities spread quickly in the agricultural aviation community. Since those first five deliveries, demand for the 510G has continued unabated

The Canadian certification process began some thirteen months ago, shortly after FAA certification was received, and it was concluded this week at Transport Canada’s offices in Ottawa to an enthusiastic reception. The certification includes both the single and the dualcockpit versions of the Thrush 510G.

and, last year, Thrush quickly sold out of its entire year’s production of the 510G, making it one of the most successful new product introductions in the history of the company. The dual-cockpit version of the 510G was next to be built, and it was awarded FAA certification in July of 2013. The specifications and flight characteristics of the dual cockpit 510G are virtually identical to the single-cockpit version – but it has the added ability to carry up to 200 lbs. of cargo, equipment, or even an additional pilot or observer in the rear seat. The aft cockpit of the dual cockpit 510G can be equipped with full flight controls and avionics, as well. Thrush sales in Canada are overseen by their dealer, Yorkton Aircraft in Saskatchewan. Business Manager Cheryl Denesowych reports inquiries about the new airplane have been greater than

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anticipated, as the new Thrush 510G is expected to set the bar significantly higher for agricultural aircraft in the region, thanks to its revolutionary new GE H80 turbine engine – coupled with the excellent flight characteristics and legendary durability all Thrush aircraft have become well known for in the region.

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Oh Canada! With full certification from Transport Canada secured in February 2014, both the single-cockpit and the dual-cockpit Thrush 510G are expected to soon become a frequent sight to farmers across the country as the airplanes get down to work in the region.

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Agtelligent to introduce remote management software Oakland, Iowa - Mixmate’s family-owned parent company, Agtelligent, is preparing to introduce innovative management software that allows users to track assets from the office while exchanging information directly with Mixmate in the field via wireless connection. This unique web portal can be accessed by desktop, laptop or mobile device and not only simplifies farm data transfers by tracking every ounce of chemical used, but also generates reports that are automatically emailed to growers and landowners notifying them when jobs are completed. The Mixmate remote management software is cloud based and designed to manage multiple Mixmate units. In addition to wireless data transfer, users can login and access data with permissions relevant to their assigned tasks as well as have the option to select preloaded jobs allowing operators to quickly switch gears on the go. Tasks and jobs automatically update once the Mixmate, which comes with a rugged Android tablet, syncs with the server making the chemical mixing and application process quicker and more efficient.

“Our job builder functionality helps prepare work orders in advance, while the remote management capabilities allow real-time reporting to be completed on the job,” said Doug Applegate. “Overall, the interface makes the lives of applicators and growers much easier when it comes to record keeping and farm management. Mixmate is a mobile blending system from Agtelligent LLC, a family business bringing precision agriculture equipment, ideas, and innovations to the market to automate and streamline farming processes. Designed to accurately and efficiently mix chemicals or fertilizers for field application, Mixmate is ushering in a new chapter in precision agriculture. More information about Mixmate is also available at www.mixmate. com. Contact: Doug Applegate, 712.587.9720, doug.applegate@ agtelligent.com or search Mixmate on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube.

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Is the customer always right? In your daily struggle to maintain and grow your business, and be a good salesman, it is very hard to say no to your farmer clients. But what happens when they ask you to do something that could be harmful to you?

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that the aerial applicator intended to spray. In other words, an applicator didn’t apply the product he thought he was applying. Many times, the root of this mistake can be traced to the chain of custody for the chemical product: who handled the materials that were being used? Was the labeling lost or missing? Was it packaged in the original container? Sometimes, people assume they have the correct product, and forget to double check. We want to trust our clients, but in the words of Ronald Reagan, “Trust, but verify.” Our word of caution, as you get ready for this coming season: please review your procedures for accepting crop protection products from people other than your own chemical dealers, and decide now how you will control and accept farmer-provided chemicals. Decide if you will accept them at all. Set guidelines that you and your staff can follow. Limit this risk. It could save you from dealing with a loss where you did everything right, except for trusting that the unmarked or premixed product given to you was actually what it was supposed to be. Blame and liability will fall on you, as the aerial applicator, even if the farmer made the mistake. You’ll find that the resulting fight to put blame where it belongs is much more difficult than just saying "no" on the front end of the transaction. Be safe, and best wishes on a successful spray season.

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Unmarked METs don’t meet this legal principle; as such the tower industry should beware by Andrew Moore NAAA Executive Director The legal term “standard of care” is one that has come up recently as it pertains to the aerial application industry. Before I provide an example, let’s review its legal definition. standard of care n: The watchfulness, attention, caution and prudence that a reasonable person in the circumstances would exercise. If a person’s actions do not meet this standard of care, then his/her acts fail to meet the duty of care which all people (supposedly) have toward others. Failure to meet the standard is negligence, and any damages resulting therefrom may be claimed in a lawsuit by the injured party. The problem is that the “standard” is often a subjective issue upon which reasonable people can differ. One example of how this principle relates to aerial applicators is its applicability to entities responsible for erecting unmarked towers in areas where lowlevel flying occurs. NAAA has conducted research identifying legal cases whereby defendants that did not properly follow an FAA Advisory Circular (AC) have been found negligent and liable for damages in accidents that could be tied to the defendant’s failure to heed such guidance. In those cases, the courts determined that Advisory Circulars serve as an established standard of care which people should have towards others.

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As part of our continued efforts to ensure proper marking of towers under 200 feet, NAAA sent letters in January to the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) and dozens of U.S. meteorological evaluation tower (MET) manufacturers warning them that ignoring an FAA Advisory Circular (AC) providing guidance on the marking of METs and other government warnings on the risks posed by unmarked METs would very likely result in legal liability for a tower company whose tower resulted in an accident due to improper marking. The FAA amended Chapter 3 of its AC 70-7460-1 in 2011 to include marking METs under 200 feet in height and recommended the entire MET structure should be painted with alternate bands of aviation orange and white paint. In addition, the AC recommends that all markings should be replaced when faded or otherwise deteriorated. Additionally, the FAA advises that all METs should have high visibility sleeves installed on its outer guy wires and should have high visibility spherical markers (or cable) balls of aviation orange color attached to the guy wires. Another government action referenced in the letter establishing a standard of care that should be met in regard to marking METs was a spring 2013 National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) issuance of six safety recommendations. Among these was a recommendation that the American Wind Energy Association revise its Wind Energy Siting Handbook

so as to include language informing the reader of the hazards posed by METs to low-level aviation and to encourage the voluntary marking of METs to increase visibility. There are also numerous state laws in existence requiring marking of METs and other ground-based obstacles.

Draft Letters Available from NAAA NAAA has made information related to tower entities’ potential liability for not abiding by the AC available to U.S. aerial applicators in the form of draft letters. These letters may be used to prompt those responsible for erecting unmarked towers in an applicator’s area to abide by FAA AC 70-7460-1 and existing state law. NAAA is also making a letter available for aerial applicators to use to thank entities responsible for properly marking towers for low-level aviators. To access these letters go to: www.agaviation.org/ content/letters-warning-met-entitiesabout-liability-not-marking-towers. We urge you to use this resource if you are subject to unmarked METs in your flying area. Draft language from these letters states that these government issuances on METs have: … created an adequate level of foreseeability so as to place a legal duty on the part of those installing these towers to mark all METs in accordance with the recommendations of both the NTSB and the FAA. Courts which have examined this issue find that Advisory Circulars represent

persuasive authority for exemplifying safety practices prevailing within an industry (see Muncie Aviation Corp. v. Party Doll Fleet, Inc. (5th Cir. 1975) 519 F.2d 117, Sierra Pacific Holdings Inc. v. County of Ventura 204 Cal.App.4th 509). These cases have shown that Advisory Circulars can be presented as evidence of the standard of care; and, given their status as a recommendation drafted by the FAA itself, they carry significant weight in determining liability and resultant damages.

letters, that “we are confident that legal liability will be imposed against anyone involved in erecting an unmarked MET that causes death or injury to another pilot.” Let’s hope it doesn’t come to that. To learn more about NAAA’s wind tower safety campaign and the association’s efforts regarding the dangers of lowlevel obstacles, visit www.agaviation. org/towers.htm.

for aerial applicators on a daily basis— and of the tools NAAA provides to enable applicators to advocate on their own behalf and for the good of the entire industry. We invite you to join the cause of preserving and protecting agricultural aviation and your way of life if you aren’t an NAAA member already. To join, call 202-546-5722 or visit www.agaviation. org/content/membership.

The following is but one example of the many ways in which NAAA advocates

In the Muncie Aviation Corp. v. Party Doll Fleet, Inc. (5th Cir. 1975) 519 F.2d 117 the plaintiff in the case sued for damages caused by a collision with the defendant’s aircraft. The plaintiff’s complaint alleged the defendant failed “to follow standard landing traffic procedures at an uncontrolled airport.” (Id., at p. 1180). The defendant appealed contending that the trial court erred by permitting two FAA advisory circulars recommending landing procedures at these airports because they were merely advisory and without the force of law. The appellate court concluded the advisory circulars were admissible “to provide the jury with guidelines for determining what procedures were followed by pilots in the ordinary course of such landings and to assist the jury in measuring ordinary negligence … and the jury could permissibly infer that [the defendant] failed to meet the appropriate standard of due care.” (Id., at p. 1180).

We get it. You’re used to flying solo. But everyone knows you can’t do it alone. And neither can NAAA.

Membership matters. Join NAAA in its efforts to preserve and protect agricultural aviation and your way of life. Call (202) 546-5722 or visit www.agaviation.org to join the cause.

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The resurrection of Jesus Christ “Brethren, I declare to you the gospel which I preached to you, which also you received and in which you stand, by which also you are saved, if you hold fast that word which I preached to you—unless you believed in vain. For I delivered to you first of all that which I also received: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, and that He was buried, and that He rose again the third day according to

the Scriptures” (1 Corinthians 15:1-5). When Paul talks about the Scriptures he is talking about the Old Testament which has many word pictures of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Genesis 22 pictures Isaac as a type of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. In Abraham’s mind Isaac was dead the three days they traveled to the mountain. When God told Abraham to spare Isaac’s life and replace him with the lamb God provided, it was a picture of the resurrection of Jesus Christ (Hebrews 11:19). The lamb that took Isaac’s place was a type of Jesus Christ dying as the sacrificial lamb for the sins of the world.

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couldn’t steal Jesus’ body (Matthew 27:62-66). These guards would be put to death if anyone escaped their guard. The Jewish religious leaders and Roman government officials would have presented Jesus’ dead body if they could have and proved that the apostles were liars. But both Jewish and Roman historical written statements and traditions say that the tomb was empty. Positive evidence from a hostile source proves that the tomb was empty. If Jesus’ resurrection isn’t true, then the report of

women being the first witnesses would not have been allowed. Women had a low status, and were almost never allowed to testify about anything in those days. After the soldiers saw that the body of Jesus was missing, they told the leading priests what had happened. The priests bribed the soldiers to say that Jesus’ disciples had stolen the body of Jesus while they were sleeping, and they (the priests) would back up their story (Matthew 28:11-15). There is no way

All four gospels present the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, and each gospel presents different details After the burial of Jesus Christ a stone was rolled over the entrance of the tomb, there was a seal put on it; the penalty for breaking that seal was death by crucifixion. Pilate sent a group of Roman soldiers (as many as 50), to secure the tomb so the disciples

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the world as much as Jesus Christ. In fact, the eternal fate of this world and mankind rests upon Jesus Christ’s birth, life, death, and resurrection. “Nor is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved” (Acts 4:12). Jesus Christ was seen by Peter, then by the other twelve apostles. After that He was seen by over five hundred people at once, of whom the greater part were still

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Thomas, Oklahoma. In 1976 Jerry sold out to Terry Thomson. From these beginnings has emerged probably one of the world’s largest Cessna 188 used and new parts inventories. In 1989, today’s 50-50 partner and friend, George Bryan, came on board leaving his white collar job at the local 3M Company. J & C Enterprises incorporated in 1990. Today the company has several warehouses filled with over a million dollars of new ag aircraft parts and somewhere between one half to three quarters of a million dollars in used ag aircraft parts. This translates into over 8,000 line items. Meaning, not 8,000 pieces but 8,000 different kinds of parts! Of course, one of the first questions to materialize was where did all these parts come from. Jerry, George and Jerry’s son, Chris, travel the country and sometimes out of the country, such as Nicaragua, looking for inventories of new and used Cessna 188 parts, as well as wrecks. Demonstrating this technique, George and Jerry, drove me to their graveyard

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the year J & C builds their used parts inventory, cataloging the parts. Each part is assigned a tag that describes the part, its Cessna part number, the serial number and tail number of the aircraft it was removed from. This detailed cataloging is done for several reasons. It provides J & C a method by which to trace the parts active life. This, in turn, works toward satisfying FAA’s concerns for bogus parts. Jerry was quick to point out FAA’s bogus parts scare a few months ago could have a very serious impact on J & C Enterprises. The cataloging system was one way to counter bogus parts concerns and organize zillions of parts. (L-R) Cecilia Buster, "secretary/bookkeeper" and Tracye Kelly, receptionist, offer a smile for the interrupting camera.

Another facet of how J & C accomplishes organization of parts was the good fortune of Southwestern Oklahoma State University campus being located at Weatherford. Four parttime college students come in and work on dismantling aircraft then cataloging the parts. An excellent source of affordable and intelligent labor for a never ending job. In response to a leading question, Jerry explained, “Bill, I don’t really know how may complete Cessna 188’s we could build from the ground up. But we do rebuild about two aircraft a year. This provides the customer with the equivalent of a rebuilt Cessna ag plane. We use either new or almost new parts throughout the aircraft. This also provides a consolidated sale of many parts for us. And, it provides us with another aircraft in the field to service with parts.

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list goes on endlessly. Anything found on a Cessna 188 can be found at J & C Enterprises. And AgAir Update can attest to that fact from personal experience, including the jump-to-theoccasion service they provide. (See side bar.) What about engines? Yep! The ag operator can buy a mid-time or 0-time Continental IO-520 or Lycoming O-540 engine from J & C. Jerry and George are developing a source for factory remanufactured engines as well. But it doesn’t stop with engines. When you are ordering that much needed part at a wonderful discount from list price, stock up on general maintenance items like safety wire, hardware, batteries, tires, and etc.

Aerial overview of shipping room. Here new and reconditioned parts are readied for shipping to ag operators worldwide at the notice of a phone call or fax. “An ag operator can save about 40% off list when he buys a part from us. We don’t just pull the part off the aircraft and ship it to him. As you saw we attach one of our ID tags to the part. But, we also clean and inspect the part, painting and refurbishing it if necessary. The customer knows that he is buying the best used part available and in many cases, a used part will serve the operator equally to a new one.” George pointed out the yellow tagged Cessna 188 wings, almost new spreaders, instruments, spraying system parts, and the

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This warehouse stores cowlings, struts, ribs, landing gear; you name it and J& C Enterprises as it. The photo on the right shows Cessna airframes being broken-down for parts salvage. And of course, if you are operating a Cessna 188 you already know about the tailwheel assembly conversion offered by J & C Enterprises. This conversion removes the small Scott tailwheel assembly and replaces it with the workhorse XP Modification 5:00x5 tailwheel assembly. For a perspective on this tailwheel’s size, it is the same tire found on the nose wheel of the Cessna 172! Not only will the tailwheel

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Mechanics My tailwheel was acting up. Tailwheels generally do their job well and tolerate the little attention they get; a little grease here and there, air pressure check now and then and a good once over on scheduled inspections and they are content to roll along behind you without much of a fuss.

mechanism, its downright aggravating and can be dangerous, especially when working off of short, narrow and rough strips. I did what I could with my tailwheel, but realized the fix was going to require tools the handy dandy multitool I always carry wasn’t equipped with.

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I was a little embarrassed to call the guy all the way out to where we were working in the middle of the night for such a task. I thanked him before climbing back in the cockpit, he flipped the wrench in his hand and grinned. “No problem. Fly safe,” he replied. I thought that was pretty darn cool of the guy. I could tell by his attitude that he took pride in the work he did and I was glad for that. I know pilots can be the bane of a mechanic’s existence and vise versa. I also know when you have a good working relationship between the air and ground crews, it makes life a lot easier and schedules run smoother. A properly operating tailwheel is a necessity, just as properly operating fuel controls, flap motors, spray valves and everything else in this business that we take for granted. We trust our lives to the dependability and safety of our machines and their components. A pilot conducts his preflight inspection and if all is well, makes a confident assumption the rest of aircraft is in such a state that it will carry him through the job and return him safely home at the end of the day. Making that assumption is a lot easier when you know you have a mechanic who is as dedicated to his job as you are to yours.

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Paralyzed pilot takes flight by Clay Steen I am from Magee Mississippi and flew ag-planes for four years. In March 2002, I was involved in a car accident that left me paralyzed from the chest down. I have not flown in an ag-plane since. All of that changed recently when I went to Yazoo City, Mississippi to visit a close friend, ag-pilot Kelly Peeler. Kelly has been spraying for 18 seasons and has over 18,000 hours of ag time. He flies a dual cockpit AT-802. He offered to let me ride with him while he was fertilizing. This idea thrilled me and of course, I accepted. I can’t describe the feeling as we took off and headed to the field. The memories of my days flying ag came back to me. Riding in the rear cockpit of the 802, I felt like Kelly was Maverick and I was Goose! I will never be able to thank Kelly enough for what he did for me. Not a day goes by

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Two ag-aviation pilots pass Roy “Cotton” Carnahan Roy “Cotton” Carnahan, 93, died Monday, February 17, 2014, at his son’s home in Nixa, MO. A memorial service was held Saturday, February 22, 2014, at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Waller Funeral Home in Oxford, MS. Visitation was held prior to the service beginning at 12:30 p.m.

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Air Repair and North Star Aviation named newest factory authorized service and support facility Here at Thrush, we are continuing to strengthen our Service & Support network with the appointment of Air Repair and North Star Aviation as our newest factory authorized Service & Support facilities to join the Thrush Aircraft service network. These appointments will significantly improve Thrush maintenance and service to our customers in their prominent regions in the south and in the midwest. Air Repair is located in Cleveland, MS and they operate a full service maintenance center. The company currently supports various ag aircraft, and their knowledgeable maintenance and technical team have been providing

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Spring transition is the right time for you to take a closer look at every aspect of the aircraft. This is also a great time to reaffirm your own personal minimums and to create checklists reflecting your choices. Some things to consider adding to your list

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The way it was systems, cockpit air conditioning and even cockpit heating; cockpit heating? hum…—how interesting! Suddenly, I had a flash-back to the years I flew the open cockpit Stearmans. Hot in the summer and cold, very cold, in the winter. Summer flying produced a raccoon face by wearing the cloth WWII helmet and the standard AN 6530 flying goggles and usually a split nose or lip from the sun or a hard-shell bug coming through the prop right into the already blistered “beak”.

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Pouring the coal to the P&W, I climbed over the trees and back up into the dark sky. Gaining control of my pounding heart, I realized I was “temporarily misplaced” and I wasn’t where I thought I was.

I thought I knew about where I was and decided to make a powered landing in one of the old rice fields scattered about.

Preparing for a eventual dead-stick landing “somewhere”, when suddenly I popped out of the rain and dead ahead was my airport. After a quick landing and taxing into my hangar, I let out a sigh of relief, leaned into the instrument panel and went to sleep, colder than I’ve ever been. I was so cold I could hardly open my jaws.

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2001 AT-802A - 65. 3461TTA&E, 57 SHOT, 957 SPOH, 308 fuel, Shadin. Dual 3” fill, Dual bottom load fuel, Ag Nav Guia Gold w/ flow control. Lane brake, Com.,Transponder, Smoker, New cool seat. $730,000 obo. Spraybiz@gmail.com or 731-393-9843 (04-14)

ag-cat 1975 G-164 600, 10,555TT, 400 SIRAN by Covington, 400 on new prop. Fresh Annual, $55,000. For more information call Donnie 318-282-7541 (04-14) TWO 300gal Ag Cat 164B’s. (1) 8483TT, 17 SMOHE w/ new starter, carb, and spin on oil filter kit. 194 SIRAN prop. Drop SS booms w/ CP’s, Trans gate w/ Swathmaster. New Bantam GPS, flow meter, Smoker, flagger. (2) 4984TT, 889 SMOHE by Younkin, 66 SIRAN by Memphis prop. We have drop booms, Trans gate, and swathmaster avail for this plane. Email abarr@hughes.net or call 662-7212510 (04-14) Turbine Ag-Cat B model, 350 Gal, 80 fuel, Satloc, Spreader, A/C, PT6-20. Email flylow301@yahoo.com or call 318-7246880 or 318-237-7088 (04-14)

1976 G164B; 420 Gal. Maxicat conversion 1982; 11528 TT; 1118 SMOH Tulsa 96; Albatross blades; next insp 1-20 -16 NW Prop; Satloc M3 Intelliflo; 3 boom shutoffs; 5 blade Weathero Alu -97 pump; 3 booms, AFS Rotary, ULV; wire cutters; bottom load fuel; Oregon aero soft seat; tall straight tail, much more. Owner flown since new, owner retiring. Price reduced. Call 509-429-2217 or email BillLockwood2@hotmail.com (04-14)

1978 G 164-B Garrett-6 aftt 12,330 engine snew 6725, 2100 SHOT, 335 hopper 25 inch transland gate,all new tail feathers, Ac, smoker,cp nozzles, Satloc m3, bottom load fuel, fuel controller,spreader. Email flylow301@yahoo.com or call 318-7246880 or 318-237-7088 (04-14) 1975 –N8788H - AgCat 450A, Zero Covington Eng, hydromatic, 80 fuel, extended wing, Smoker, 2650 TT. Mid Continent Aircraft Corp Hayti, MO 573359-0500 tfn

1984 AgCat Super B N3628D; 10844 TT; 11138 SNEW; 382 SHSI; VFR; 2012 Paint; 1 Seat; Great Super B AgCat. 10,844 TT, 382 SHOT by Pro-Turbines, 211 SIRAN power section, New Paint... $295,000. For more information call Darryl or Bill 870-572-9011 (04-14) J & C Enterprises Aviation Inc. has the remnants of one A-model Cat with 4 decent wing cores and a center section. Can send pictures. Call Sid or Jerry 800-542-8565 or emial jcaviation@pldi.net At fn

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air tractor 1999 AT-502B -34AG, 3072 TTAF & E, 476 SHSI, 899 SPOH, 0 hr. Eddy Current,Satloc M3, Intelliflow, CP nozzles, Lane Brake, Reabe digital hopper gauge, smoker, single point fuel, 170 gal. fuel, VG’s, Air, Heat, right hand boom shutoff, Radio stack c/w KY 96A com, Kenwood VHF, Transponder Mode C, JVC AM/FM/cd. Would consider good Ag-Truck as part payment. nelson.eagleagro@inetlink.ca 204-476-2448 (04-14)

1980 AT-301 9971TT, 135SMOH by Aero. Over 3000 hr left on wings. No corrosion, new hopper, new brakes, new windshield. Recent annual by George’s Aircraft. $139,0 0 0 25 4 -253 -173 6 ro g e r k @ clearwire.net (04-14) 1999 AT-802-A,7785 TT, 4076 HR. Left on spars, Engine PT-6-67 TT-5917,0 Since extensive HOT, 573 since new engine mount,0 since FCU repair, 0 since flow divider OH,Appx. 500 since prop IRAN,big blades,clean air frame, 501-4543711 (04-14)

1985 AT-301, 630 0T T, 150 SM O H , Covington geared engine, engine analyzer, digital tach. M3 with flow control. Clean Northern aircraft, no corrosion. Recent annual by George’s Aircraft. $144,000. Call 254-253-1736 or rogerk@clearwire. net (04-14)

20 0 4 AT- 602A - 60AG . 4796 T TSN airframe and engine. 0 SHSI. 12/13 annual. 494 since IRAN prop with 5 new blades. 2097 left on gear. Smoker, M-3 with Intelliflow, comm. radio, wingman, single pt. fuel, heavy duty 6 blade Lane brake, Shadin fuel flow. $595,000. More info 318-282-1923 or 720-878-1670 (04-14) For sale or trade for AT-802, 1993 AT-502, S/N 502-0213, PT6A-34, 10,611.8 TTAF, 7,294 hours remaining on wing spars, New Hartzell prop, Satloc Bantam GPS, Fresh annual, Single point fuel 164 gal. $340,000 call for more info, Craig Woodley, 815-499-4704 (04-14) 1982 AT-301, N23960. 10,634TT, 629 SMOH, 22D40 Prop. New paint & glass in 2013. Stainless spray system, Smoke, A/C, Val com, Large M3 w/flow control, CP nozzles, windshield washer, tall metal tail. 3,090 left on spar. Hopper reconditioned in 2010. Very well cared for and maintained. Fresh annual with sale. Call 806-790-8533 (04-14) 2010 AT-802, 1120 hrs, fresh annual. Wingman, Hemisphere, Garmin radio, Garmin transponder $1.150,000. Email Jerrytwebb@comcast.net or call 662790-3318 (04-14) 2012 Air Tractor AT-402B, 450 TT, Bantam, smoker,CP’s,Lane brake, air/heat. For more information call Mid Continent Aircraft Corp Hayti, MO 573-359-0500 tfn

1987 AT-402-w 9673 TT on airframe. Walters 750 hp engine 2190 TT on engine since overhaul ( 447 hrs since major factory repair) wings have 2826 hrs since spar cap replacement, Bantam, radio pack, smoker, A/C, S/S booms, S/S fasteners, Lane brake and fan, CP nozzles, new windshield, 180 gl fuel, Zero time since annual. Turn key ready to spray! Contact Rod at 701-321-0767 or Nick at 386-689-3049 (04-14) 2006 AT-502B, appox. 5500TT, Cascade conversion. Pratt & Whitney-42 (850HP) FTC includes firewall forward, MVT50 engine instruments. 3100 SNEW, 0SHOT, M3 W/ flow control, hopper rinse, smoker, recondition tank, new gears, many new panels, new paint, available June 1st. Call 254-253-1736 rogerk@clearwire. net (04-14) Available for lease or purchase, 1980 AT-400A, S/N 301-0291, PT6A-27, TTAF 9,596, 66O hours remaining on wings. Large Fuel, New Hartzell Prop, Satloc Bantam GPS, Fresh Annual, 350 gal hopper, 38 inch gatebox, Harbour Air, Complete refurbish like new . $315,000. Call Craig Woodley 815-499-4704 (04-14)

1998 AT- 4 02, N50761. Last annual 6/17/13, 5645 TTE, 5645 TTAF, 644.1 SHOT, Smoker, Lane electric brake, Satloc M3 w/flow control, ss spinner, rinse tank. New Landing gear, CP-11 nozzles, cell set and stereo, $425,000. Call Kevin 701-3050072 (04-14) 2006 AT-402B -34AG, 3270 TTAF, 7920 TTE, 920 SHOT, fresh annual, Lane fan/ brake, M3, smoker, heater, Crophawk, 170 fuel, $440,000. Call 318-758-2043 or 318-649-7326 (04-14) 2006 AT 602 N4257R; 2354 TT; 2354 SNEW; 610 SHSI; VFR; 1 Seat; Air Tractor 602 w/ -60AG, 2354 TT A/F, 610 SHOT, SS booms, CP nozzles, dual side loader, single point fuel, 6 Blade... Call for more information on Monthly Lease South Delta Aviation - 870-572-9011 days or 870-9951323 nights and weekends (04-14) 2008 Air Tractor 602, 2750 total, Air Shadin, hopper rinse, single point fuel, smoker, lane electric, Satloc, flow control. Mid Continent Aircraft Corp Hayti, MO 573-359-0500 t f n

2014 AT-802A -67AG. Available March, New Extended Warranty. Call Rick 800441-2964 tfn 2009 AT-502B, N4221G, PT6A-34AG, 2561TT AF&E. 38” gate, hopper rinse, A/C, cabin heat, smoker, flow control, Satloc W/intelliflow, CP nozzles, big oil cooler, single point fueling, Wingman, $675,0 0 0. Call Darr yl South Delta Aviation - 870-572-9011 days or 870995-1323 nights and weekends (04-14)

For sale or trade for AT-802,1985 AT-400 TTAF 9445, New Hartzell prop, Fresh PT6-27 turbine conversion, 3000 hours remaining on wing spars, Large fuel, 350 gal. hopper, 38 in. gate box, Satloc bantam GPS, Crophawk, Harbour A/C. $265,000, Call for more info. Craig Woodley 815-499-4704 (04-14)

2009 AT 502-B, PT6A-34AG, annual inspection due at 3/1/14. Spar cap replacement due at TTA of 9,800.0 (in 9013.2 hrs)38” gate, hopper rinse, factory A/C and heat, smoker, flow control, M3 Satloc. Call Darryl for Pricing South Delta Aviation - 870-572-9011 days or 870-9951323 nights and weekends (04-14)

PRICE REDUCED! 1997 AT-602 -60AG N602KP S/N 602-0421 , 0 time since factory wing spar replacement , 0 time since hot section/ major repair CT blades/ vane ring, prop 950 SMOH, Satloc Bantam unit, Wingman, Lane Fan, electric pump brake, well maintained, spray ready, COM radio w/ transponder/ELT $475,000 Call 409-656-5998 George Mitchell. (04-14) 2010 AT-602-1185, N120KP, PT6A-65AG. Call Rick Stone, Southeastern Aircraft 800-441-2964 tfn

2001 AT-502B -34 6,698 TT AF&E, 0 Since new prop, new wings, new gear, hot section with new PT blades & #6 bearing etc. Drop booms, CP’s, spreader,GPS, smoker, complete rebuild. Call for pictures & price. $525,000 Wade 318282-7292 or 318-552-6533 (04-14) 2014 AT-502B PT6A-34 AG with 2500 hour/5 year engine warranty 2012 AT-502B PT6A-34AG 500 TT, wingman, GPS/flow, CP’s, annual, fresh hot section 1998 AT-602 PT6A-65AG 7900 TT, wings done, GPS/flow, CP’s, fresh hot section, annual 1997 AT-502B PT6A-34AG 7100TT Bantam/flow, CP’s, 250 SHOT, annual 1997 AT-502B 5100TT, Walter M601 E-11, 1680 SOH, GPS/flow, CP’s, annual 1995 AT-402A, PT6A-27 Bantam/flow, CP’s, fresh hot section, annual For more information and pricing contact Farm Air Inc., 877-715-8476, or your Air Tractor parts at 309-759-4646. tfn

2009 AT-602-60 3,300 TT AF&E M-3 with Intelliflow, spreader, wingman, smoker, dual load valves, dual side load fuel. Full set cp’s. Loaded. Fresh annual and hot section with sale. $720,000 Wade 318282-7292 or 318-552-6533 (04-14)

1981 AT-301, Super Clean, Excellent Condition, 7512 TT, 940 hrs SMOH Cov., 3 Blade counter weight prop 52 hrs SMOH, New spar caps, Std fuel cap, 2 Retractable wing lights, SS Booms, CP Nozzles, Crophawk, Flagger, Smoker, 29” Tires, 2012 Satloc Lite Star II, E xcellent paint and panels. Always hangared, never left outside. Call for references and more pics. $130,000 Roger Myers, Kootenai Valley Flying Service Inc. 208-290-2598 (04-14) 2004 AT-802 N802QA, 4200 TTAF&E, smoker, M3, CP 09 nozzles, 10” hydraulic gate with Del Norte controller, elec. brake gr,. adj., Wingman, Swathmaster spreader, flowcontrol $750,000 For more information call 870-295-6213 tfn

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1985 AT- 4 0 0, PT6 -15AG, 920 0 hrs TTAF&E. 350 hrs SHSI. 350 hrs SPOH, fuel control, and fuel pump. Reabe hopper gauge, M3, fuel totalizer, SS spray system, 43 nozzles, Lane brake, heat and a/c, VG’s, HID nose lights. Good, clean northern airplane. $345,000. 419-3321724. (04-14) 2011 AT-602. 1800 TTAF&E-60. Smoker Electric brake, Air, Heat, 10 inch hydraulic Gate with Del Norte controller, single point, Wingman, fresh annual, Fresh HSI, $950,000 call 870-265-5011 (04-14) 2012 AT-802 N20718. 610 TTAF&E, -67, smoker,elec. brake gr adj., air, heat, 10” hydraulic gate w/Vondran controller, Bantam w/flowcontrol, CP 11’s single point fuel, Wingman $1,230,000. For more information call 870-295-6213 tfn 2010 AT-802,-67 2600 TT, 0 Since HSI smoker, elec. brake gr. adj., air, heat, hydraulic gate w/Del Norte controller, Del Norte w/flowcontrol, Dual single point fuel, WIngman, fresh annual, fresh HSI $1,025,000. For more information call 870-295-6213 tfn I have 4 Air Tractor 401B Walters for sale. They have all been ver y well maintained and are ready for the 2014 season. Please contact me for more information. kenkane@inetbiz.ca or call 204-867-3147 (04-14) 2010 AT- 8 02, - 67, 26 0 0 h r s T T, 0 since HSI, hydraulic gate w/Del Norte controller, elec. brake gr. adj., Del Norte w/flowcontrol, smoker, dual single point fuel, Wingman, fresh annual $1,025,000 Call 870-672-1044 tfn Large inventory or Air Tractor Parts. Surplus to our needs. Call for list. Air Repair, Inc. Phone. 662-846-0228 Fax. 662-8430811 sales@airrepairinc.com tfn In Stock - NEW 2013 AT-402B, PT6-34AG, 234 Fuel, Smoker, Lane Brake, 3 Piece Windshield, Cabin Heat, Stainless Steel Camlocs, 3” Load, With or Without GPS. Call Farm Air Inc. 877-715-8476. t f n

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1990 AT-502, PT6A-34G, Hot Section performed by ATS Illinois. Single point refueling, 38’ gate, smoker, 170 gallon fuel tank, Satloc/Hemisphere GPS w/ flow control, side loader valve, Zee A/C, new style instrument panel. Call Darryl for Pricing South Delta Aviation - 870-5729011 days or 870-995-1323 nights and weekends (04-14)

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2012 AT-802, N20718, 610 TTAF&E, -67, smoker, elec. brake gr. adj., air, heat, 10” hydraulic gate w/Vondran controller, Bantam w/flow control, CP 11’s, single point fuel, Wingman.................................................................................................... $1,230,000

2010 AT-802, N422BR, 1910 TTAF&E, -67, smoker, elec. brake gr. adj., air, heat, 10” hydraulic gate w/Del Norte controller, Del Norte w/flow control, single point, Wingman, fresh annual, fresh HSI ............................................................................. $1,100,000

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

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2010 AT-802, N422BR, 1910 TTAF&E, -67, smoker, elec. brake gr. adj., air, heat, 10” hydraulic gate w/Del Norte controller, Del Norte w/flowcontrol, single point fuel, WIngman, fresh annual, fresh HSI $1,100,000. For more information call 870-295-6213 tfn 1991 AT-401 - 5160TT/ 811 since O/H engine/ 38 since O/H Hydromatic prop: 400 gal hopper, Lane fan and electric brake, dropped stainless booms, CP nozzles, 2” left bottom load, spreader, 126 gal fuel, aileron servos, vortex generators, nav/strobe/instrument and landing lights, electronic tach, Satloc Airstar 99 GPS, very good condition. $165,000 559686-1794 / Email info@johnstonaircraft. com www.johnstonaircraft.com tfn 1991 AT-502-0152- PT6A-34AG,N1515G, times since engine light O/H, 2050.8, TTAF 10268.7, Refurbished airframe, Satloc Bantam, electric fan and brake, A/C, late model paint scheme looks and runs great, ready to work! $425,000 Rick Stone, Southeastern Aircraft 800-4412964 tfn

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

Don’t miss a great deal on these beautiful models, great addition to your growing collection. Makes a great gift. For more information call 478-987-2250 or visit our Market Place at agairupdate.com tfn 1976 AT-301 SN 0030. 4736 hrsTT. 1322 engine SOH. Prop 1101 hrs SO. 126 Gals Fuel, flagger, smoker, Satloc litestar 2, Have 0 time since overhaul engine and prop available. Make an offer. bha2@ wavecom.net call Robert Eisele 307-6723421 (04-14) Air Tractor 402 for more information and price call Darryl or Bill 870-5729011 (04-14)

1976 AT-301 7585T T, 79 0 SM O H Covington, Extensive work/annual @ George’s Aircraft 9/12, 126 gals fuel, wings done 500 hrs ago, $110,000, For more info Cavanaugh Flying Service 308832-1966 or email mikepcavanaugh@ hotmail.com (04-14)

1983 AT-400, PT6A-34AG, 25” gate, Stainless Steel Booms with CP Nozzles, 4 blade Lane fan with electric brake, Harbour A/C. M3 Satloc. For more information call Darryl Riddell 870-5729011 days or 870-995-1323 nights and weekends (04-14)

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AT-402B: Go turbo. The AT-402B, with the time-proven Pratt & Whitney PT6A15AG turbine engine, offers impressive climb rates and overall performance. The AT-402B’s light handling characteristics help reduce pilot fatigue – while delivering the payload, speed and productivity that helps create profits. Visit your Air Tractor dealer and learn how Wells Fargo’s financing options for qualified buyers make owning an Air Tractor more affordable than you might think. TFN

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

Order your AT-502 Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $60 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdate.com TFN

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AT-401B: Power and payload at the right price. Step up to a highly productive, low maintenance piston engine ag plane for a price that makes solid business sense. The economical 400-gallon capacity AT-401B has a piston-engine price tag, plus all the reliability, durability, safety features and flying ease that make Air Tractor the industry leader. For qualified buyers, Wells Fargo has attractive and flexible terms available. Call your Air Tractor dealer. TFN

AT-802: Capacity that creates profits. An 800-gallon hopper, zippy 190 mph ferr y speeds, and greater working capacity than any other ag aircraf t on the market - the AT-802 is simply a hoss. With the AT-802 you’ll ferry faster, spray more fields and do bigger jobs all in one load. That’s production that only Air Tractor can offer you. Visit with your Air Tractor dealer about the AT-802. And ask about special Air Tractor financing now available from Wells Fargo for qualified buyers. T F N

Order your Turbine AT-402 Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $60 plus S&H. Call 478987-2250 or order online at agairupdate. com TFN AT-502B: More performance; more profit potential. With Air Tractor’s AT-502B there’s plenty of power and a big, 500gallon payload to please both pilot and operator. The Pratt & Whitney PT6A34AG turbine engine delivers efficient and effective performance that shortens ferry times and reduces takeoffs and landings. Since 1987 the AT-502 series has set the standard as the industry’s most popular ag plane. You can own one with attractive financing options from Wells Fargo. Talk to your Air Tractor dealer. TFN Save money. Buy used. Parting out several Air Tractor 402, 502, 602, and 802, Thrush and Ag Cats. Call Chad Stuart. Airplane Services, Inc. 850-380-6091 tfn

Order your AT-802 Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $60 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdate.com TFN 2014 Air Tractors , Reserve Your Position Now $Call$ 2014 AT-502B, Ferry Time Only, Smoker, Lane Brake $838,400.00 2014 AT-502A, -60Ag, Ferry Time Only $1,038,400.00 2014 AT-602, -60Ag, Ferry Time Only $1,098,400.00 2012 AT-802A/65Ag, 1,700 Ttaf&E, Hyd, Ndh, Fresh Hot & Annual $1,100,000.00 2007 AT-602, 5,000 Ttaf&E, Satloc, No Damage, Fresh Hot Section $475,000.00 Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE 281-3425451 or FAX: 281-232-5401. tfn

Order your AT-602 Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $60 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdate.com TFN

AT-602: Trim your overhead. You’ll reduce costs and increase profit margins when you scale a multi-plane operation down to a single-plane operation. Air Tractor’s AT-602 makes it an easy choice. The big 630-gallon payload moves you up to high volume production, reduces loads, saves time and helps trim operating expenses compared with two smaller planes. The AT-602 is the ideal solution for 5-gallon work on center-pivot circles. Step it up with an AT-602. Visit your Air Tractor dealer. TFN

cessna AT-504: Learn and earn. With side-byside cockpit seating and 485-gallon capacity, the AT-504 is a great way to train new ag pilots and earn while they learn. Powered by the Pratt & Whitney PT6A-34AG turbine engine, you’ll get working speeds and performance like the tried and true AT-502B. And when the training day is done, you’ll see that it was productive workday, too. Wells Fargo financing for qualified buyers is available; just visit with your Air Tractor dealer. TFN

1975 – N9482R - Cessna Ag Truck, 3500 3600TT, 300 SMOH, NEW Crankshaft, Bantam, SL40. Mid Continent Aircraft Corp Hayti, MO 573-359-0500 tfn 1976- Cessna Bonaire,-A188B, 3227.0TT, ENGINE TIME: 456.0, New Tail Wheel Assembly, S.S. Boom, Satloc Lite Star II, Smoker, Locking Tail Wheel,Nozzles 42 Ea Tee Jets, new motor in hydraulic manual pump w/ new housing Mid Continent Aircraft Corp Hayti, MO 573359-0500 tfn

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We have the largest NEW inventory of Cessna 188 AG Truck & Ag Wagon parts in the USA. Parting out many other air crafts as well. J & C Enterprises Aviatiion INC 800-542-8565 or Email Sid or Jerry at jcaviation@pldi.net Atfn 1982 - N9996J - Cessna Husky, 5100TT, 130 STOH, 1250 SMOH, new cylinders, air, Satloc, smoker. Mid Continent Aircraft Corp Hayti, MO 573-359-0500 tfn Cessna airframe parts, Continental and Lycoming engine parts, and a few spray system parts, new surplus, big discounts! P l e a s e h ave p a r t n u m b e r s w h e n contacting us. Preferred Airparts, 800433-0814 US/Canada; 330-698-0280. Check stock at www.preferredairparts. com tfn J & C enterprises Aviation Inc. Wants to buy your Cessna aircraft, New & Used part of any kind. Call Jerry 800-542-8565 or email jcaviation@pldi.net Atfn Will trade nice 1972 Super Viking for flying Ag Truck or Pawnee. Will consider projects. Call Jerry at J & C Enterprises Aviation, Inc. 1-800-542-8565 Atfn Best Classified Buy In The Industry. Only $35 478-987-2250. Fax: 478-987-1836.

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19 97 Tu r b i n e D ro m ad e r M18 B -T, 3305 TT, 0 SMOH, 400 SPOH, Fast Start, Single Point fuel, Lane Brake, SATLOC M3, Bantam GPS, Flagging System A/C, beautiful 2012 paint and hardware kit. Email michael@iajet.com or call 801-510-6084 (04-14) 1981 M18, engine 435.0, electric hydraulic pump, 780 gal hopper, auto flagman, smoker, Del Norte GPS,Transland gate box & sump adapter, WeathAero. $55,000 Mid Continent Aircraft Corp Hayti, MO 573-359-0500. (tfn)

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piper 1978 Piper Brave PA-36 -375, 2343 TT, 586 SMOH. Overhauled case and crankshaft, installed new camshaft, Cam followers, bearings, rod, bolts & nuts. Oil pump housing & gears. 275 STOH-6 new 2 overhauled cylinders. 640 SPOH-prop. 283 SHO magnetos. CP nozzles, Satloc, VG’s, spreader, Crophawk, smoker, flag man NDH, $140,000. Call Allen 701-6403233 cell (04-14)

PA-25-235, 6919Z, 7606TT, 725 TSMO, Full hutch conversion, SS sprayer, CP nozzles, weath aero fan, Crophawk, smoker, flagger, low time prop. May consider trade for Skylane. Email rickh@ ruraltel.net or call 785-282-0218 (04-14)

1977 Thrush SR2, Cascade conversion, GE 601-E-11 Engine, Avia 106 Prop, 500 Gallon Hopper, 192 fuel, New Lower Spar Cap 400 hrs ago, $289,000. Call for details Johnson Airspray, home of the Johnson Sidewinder, 218-437-6415 for photos johnsonairspray.com (04-14) 1997 S2R G-6 510, 7948.4 TTSN, 1396.3 TTS CAM, 1396.3 TTSHOT. Avenger Spare Kit, new hopper, double Leading Edge STC, Single point fuel, cool start, Satloc M3 and Inteli- Flow, smoker, flagger, A/C & heat, VG’S, Lane brake & fan, new paint and skins, Kawak truck battery STC, no damage history, and fresh annual. Davidon Tri-Set nozzles. Clean as a whistle $525k OBO. For more information please contact NorthStar Aviation 620-356-4528 (04-14) 1993 S2R Thrush, N6160G S/NR 1340032, 7934.0 hr TTAF. With lifetime Century Spar Mod. Engine -6 Garrett 0-Iran, prop 0-SMOH. Fresh paint, red over white, M-3 Satloc, A/C. Call RFS for price 210-844-4074 (04-14)

Order your Piper Pawnee Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $60 plus S &H. Call 478987-2250 or order online at agairupdate. com TFN Piper airframe parts, continental and Lycoming engine parts and a few spray system parts, new surplus, big discounts! P l e a s e h ave p a r t n u m b e r s w h e n contacting us. Preferred Airparts, 800433-0814 US/Canada; 330-698-0280. Check stock at www.preferredairparts. com tfn 1982 Piper PA-18 -150 Super Cub, 620 horas desde nuevo!!, Tela nueva, pintura nueva, micas nuevas, recién inspecionado, GPS, Comm, Transponder. El PA-18 más nuevo y bonito en el mercado, $135,000 Sun Valley Dusting, 956-399-5323, Fax 956-399-2320 tfn

1996 Ayres S2R-T45, ACTT:8747, Engine TT:27,457, Engine: TSO:2763.7, Power Section TT:29,361.0, PS TSO:1267.3, TSHSI:508.8, Propeller 5 Blade TT3315.3, TSIRAN:508.8. Annual Due 4/1/2014, Wing Eddy Current Insp due 9209.6 TT on wing spars 3512.3 Hrs. Strobes, 510 Gal Hopper, 230 Gal fuel, Bottom loading fuel, Collins Air Conditioner need new inverter, Crop hawk, Fuel Flow, Satloc, KY96 Com, VG’s, SS Booms. Minor Damage to right wing leading edge All specification are subject to verification buy the buyer or buyers agent. Aircraft subject to prior sale or removal from the market without notice. $390,000, Accepting offers. Call John Neal 530-743-0688. (04-14) 2013 Thrush S2R-H80, dual cockpit, full dual controls, GE H80 engine model H80-100. Hartzell propeller HC-B4TN. 50 hrs TT MVP-50T glass panel. Standard alum booms with 32 CP nozzles, Lane fan and electric brake, Wing tip strobe and Nav lights. 228 Gal fuel, K & N filters, windshield wiper and washer, 29” high flotation tires and wheels with dual caliper Cleveland brakes, Zee A/C, cabin heat. Satloc G4 w/intellaflow comm transponder FM/XM radio. Call Souther Field Aviation 229-924-2813 tfn PRICE REDUCED! 1977 S2R-600, 8420 TTAF, 1255 SMOH eng, Weatherly Tail, Spring Tail Wheel, Younkin Overhaul on engine, $35,000. Call Chad Stuart, Airplane Services, Inc. 850-380-6091. tfn

thrush 1998 S2R-G10 510, 7400.9 TTSN, 1015.8 PROP SOH, 354.6 TSCAM, 354.6 TSHOT. Thrush 29,000 HR wing spar, single point fuel, cool start, hopper rinse, Satloc Bantam 9” screen W/ Intelliflow, smoker, flagger, A/C & heat, VG’S, Lane brake & fan, new paint, double Leading Edge STC, new skins, Kawak Truck Battery STC, and fresh annual. Clean Northern Airplane. $575,000 OBO. For more information please contact NorthStar Aviation 620356-4528 (04-14)

2010 Thrush S2R-T34, 2000 hrs TT SNEW, Ag Nav Guia, Crophawk, KY 196 transponder, standard aluminum booms, CP nozzles. $620,000 Call Souther Field Aviation 229-924-2813 (tfn) 1990 S2R HG-T65-0100DC, N9899 A/F 10705 hrs, PT6A- 65AG ser# 32332; 10705 hrs SOH, 15hr SHOT, Dual control, Intellistar w/flow control, Lane Fan & Brake, KY96com, KT76C Trans. KL900, GPS Art. Horizon Vertical speed, Shadin fuel flow, contact Mark 870-830-1231 or email mhartz@centurylink.net (04-14)

1974 Pip er, PA -25 Pawnee D, Lyc O-540 2780TT, New Lite Star II GPS, 375 SMOH, Smoker, NDH. For more information call Mid Continent Aircraft Corp Hayti, MO 573-359-0500 tfn J & C Enterprises Aviation Inc. Wants to buy your Piper, Pawnee or Brave aircraft. We are also looking for parts inventory, or derelict aircraft as well call Jerry at 800-542-8565 or email jcaviation@pldi. net Atfn

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

1987 Thrush S2R-T34, 6677 hrs TTAF, 12256 hrs TTE. New spars installed @ 6212 hrs, SS spray system, CP nozzels, 13 vane SSF spreader, electric fan brake, ground adjustable blades, extended wings, spring tail wheel, dual cockpit w/rear seat, cascade pressure cowling. jmrichard65@ gmail.com or call 337-334-3867 (04-14)

1996 Ayres Turbo Thrush, G10 -125, 6966.5 TT, 1817 TT engine since cam, 1100 hours remaining on spar caps, Hartzell propeller. 333 hours SMOH, A/C, Strobes, Electric fan clutch ground adjustable, Aluminum booms, Davidon triset nozzle tips, Spraying systems check valves, 3” side load valve, Bottom load fuel, ATS Vg’s, Smoker, Auto Cal, KY96A, Transponder, Guia GPS with P500 box, Selling price for this aircraft is $440,000 Call Bruce’s Flying Service 229-725-4150, fax 229-725-5135. bruceandrews62@ gmail.com 09-14

1991 Ayres Turbo Thrush Dual Cock Pit, 510 Gal Hopper, SN: T34-159 DC 10,645 hr TTSN, Engine is a P&W PT6-34 AG. 145 hrs SMO, Hartzell Propeller. 145 hrs SMO with new blades, New lower spar caps and big butterfly plate, White/Red stripes, Standard spray system, Strobes, Heavy Gear, A/C, All service bulletins and air worthiness directives complied, Annual 6/17/2013, A/C landing lights, Lane fan brake ground adjustable, Transland pump, Aluminum booms, Davidon triset nozzle tips, Spraying systems check valves, 3” side load valve, Bottom load fuel, New hooker harness and safety belt, ATS Vg’s, Guia Ag Nav & AgNav flow control,Smoker, I com 210 radio, X Ponder Selling price for this aircraft is $575,000 Dual controls are available for an additional $30,000. Bruce’s Flying Service 229-725-4150, fax 229-7255135. bruceandrews62@gmail.com 09-14

1974, Thrush w/1820 Wright, Stewart Davis conversion, (hinged engine mount). TT 8800 hrs. with 700 plus hrs, SMOH. (Anderson Airmotive) NEW in 2013-exhaust system/carb. box; complete new ignition harness; fresh OH prop; tires; number new panels; also comes with Trimble GPS, smoker, flagger, two sets booms (incl. ASC rotaries) metal tail, Weathaero fan on Transland pump etc. Ready to deal/ trade for general aircraft.$150,000, contact Jock @ 360378-8800 or hootsmonjock@smwireless. net (04-14)

1989 Thrush S2R T34, N3098C, PT6A34AG, TT 13,880.1. Aluminum booms, CP nozzles, smoker, Air Conditioner, 4 blade Lane fan, electric Brake. For more information call Darryl Riddell 870-5729011 days or 870-995-1323 nights and weekends (04-14)

2011 – N70060, Thrush S2R-T34, 1080 TT SNEW, 228 GAL FUEL, WEATHAERO FAN, 60 CP’S NOZZLES, S.S.BOOM, FAN BRAKE, LOAD HAWG, VG’S, SMOKER, LED LIGHT, BANTAM GPS W/INTELLIFLOW, MVP-50, 3” SIDE L. Mid Continent Aircraft Corp Hayti, MO 573-359-0500 (tfn) 2000 S2RT65/660(1300 SHP) - 5895 TT/ 0 since O/H engine and 5 blade prop: 660 gal hopper, factory spray system, Lane fan and electric brake, stainless booms, 3” left side load, 26,000 hour life wing, 230 gal fuel, bottom load fueling, aileron servos, quick start system, nav/ strobe/instrument and landing lights, air cond., Load Hawg, good paint and glass, new tires and brakes. 559-686-1794 / Email info@johnstonaircraft.com www. johnstonaircraft.com tfn 2000 660 Thrush 5000 TT 0 time PT6A65 Zero time prop. New blades, load hot fast start, bottom fuel, new batteries, new tires and brakes. Spray system. Fresh Annual 812-877-2587 jim@turbinesinc. com (09-14)

The 660 Thrush with its innovative wing design and 54 foot wing span and over 400 square foot wing area ensures unmatched stability and control during Ag maneuvers. The combination of a solid airframe and powerful engine creates an airplane that outperforms the competition. Thrush is known for their structural durability and excellent performance under extreme conditions. www.thrushaircraft.com t f n WORLD WIDE U.S. Dealer New/Used Ag Thrush, 34-510, 550-60, *FINANCING AVAILABLE* Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO 800-325-0885 www.midcont.net t fn

2010 Thrush 510P, PRICE REDUCED! 820 TT, engine warranty remaining, MVP50, Hatfield Single point fuel, Smoker, VG’s, Satloc w/ flow control, Xpdr and Com, delivered with fresh annual, and More! Call ASI JET AG Division for price, pictures, and details. ASI JET AG Division is an authorized Thrush Dealer! Selling NEW and Used aircraft ASIJET-AG.COM or give us a call 952.941.6255 (01-15) 2014- N30620, Thrush, S2R-T34, Factory NEW call for information. Mid Continent Aircraft Corp Hayti, MO 573-359-0500 tfn 2011 – N7008M, Thrush S2R-T34, 800 TT SNEW, WeatherAero fan, 66 CP’S nozzles, S.S. drop boom, LED lights, air/ heat, Bantam GPS W/ Intelliflow, bottom load fuel, VG’S, winglets, smoker, load hawg Mid Continent Aircraft Corp Hayti, MO 573-359-0500 (tfn)

The 550 Thrush of fers new sturdy hopper and innovative large hopper door to improve access when loading dry chemicals, while providing a 550 gallon capacity. Fuel economy, low acquisition cost and proven performance makes the 550 Thrush a great option for operators. The 550 Thrush offers a choice of power plants, allowing you to tailor the aircraft to meet the demands of your particular operating environment. www. thrushaircraft.com TFN

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78 THRUSH SUPER -1 3900 TT, 200 SCAM by CD, 200 SPOH, extended wings, M3 w/flow control, EI Digital Gauges w/fuel flow, Garmin 496 panel mount, Reabe Hopper Qty gauge, AMSAFE Airbag Seat belts, cool seat, VG’s, Night working lights, ZEE A/C, bleed air heat, Serv-Aero fastback w/Large baggage, SERV AERO Airfoil Tail, Big Fuel $450,000 Call Kyle 970-867-8414 (04-14)

1974 S2RG5/525(Goering conv.-750 SHP) - 12,624 TT/ 94 since IRAN engine/ 2704 since new 4 blade prop: 525 gal hopper, Simplex pump and electric fan brake, stainless booms, 2” left side load, extended wings, droop tips, aileron servos, vortex generators, 192 gal fuel, bottom load fueling, nav/strobe/instrument and landing lights, spring steel tailwhl gear w/ 5.00x5 tire, air cond., Satloc M3 GPS with Raven flow control, Big butterfly wing splice plate with new factory lower SPAR caps, good paint/tires/glass/ fabric. fresh annual 559-686-1794 / Email info@johnstonaircraft.com www. johnstonaircraft.com tfn

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New 2014 Thrush 510 with a PT6A34AG or GE H80 engines available, 2014 Deliveries available now. ASI JET AG Division is an authorized Thrush Dealer for North America! We specialize in NEW and Used aircraft sales. ASIJET-AG.COM or Give us a call! 952-941-6255 01-15

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2004 Robinson R44 Raven II. SN 10142, 2,079 TT, 9 SMOH by Sevier County Choppers in January 2014 (new paint, new interior plus standard Robinson overhaul). 2191 hours and 12 years left on helicopter. Engine has 9 hours since factory reman. 9 hole panel, JPI engine monitor, Garmin 430. NDH, all ADs complied with. snoano@gmail.com, 318-439-0170 (tfn)

misc. aircraft 1975 8-GCBC Scout. 3065 TTAF. Just finished complete airframe restoration. Like new inside and out, $69,000. Call Chad Stuart, Airplane Services, Inc. 850380-6091. tfn 1979 Beech V35B, Aircraft TT 3100 hrs, IO-520 285HP, TSMOH 300 hrs, McCauley 3 blade prop 259 TSMOH. Aircraft is currently out of annual. Equipped w/ Garmin 530, KN53 200 channel NAv KI-203, GI106 W/GS indicators, KN62A 100W,DME Freq. KT76 250W 4096 code, Shadin Fuel Management system, strike finder, electric trim, wingtip and strobe lights, Ram air, Elcor EGT,CHT gauge, internal lighted instruments, individual air vents and reading lights. Dual Indicator Airspeed, external power receptacle. 24V, 2 (40) gal fuel cells. All logs. $130,000 Call Souther Field Aviation 229-924-2813 tfn

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1995 Weatherly 620B. 3600 TT. 1150 SOH. New air conditioning, com, smoker, flagger, weathero fan, VG’s, CP’s, fresh annual. Ready to work. $85,000 as is or $125,000 with fresh Tulsa overhaul. 731393-9843 (04-14) 1996 Weatherly 620B N9021M s/n1621, 2597 TT, 518 SMOH, 790 SPOH, VG’s, smoker, flagger,night working lights, Satloc M3 w/flow control. $132,000. Email pj@ gwtc.net or call 605-515-1321 (04-14)

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

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Commander Rockwell 112TCA - 1977S/N 13194 TT: 800 hours, fresh annual, all paperwork updated new paint, tires, windscreen and windows green tinted, always hangared.- All ADs complied with.- All instruments inspected.- Radio Nav/Com OK Engine: Lycoming TO-360C1A6D; TT 800 hours TSOVH: 22 hours (TBO calendar) New three blade propeller (S TC); n ew g ove r n o r A sk in g U$S 140.000.- Airplane is in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia Owner: Verly Valdez Please email to: retamosa@adinet.com.uy (tfn) Best Classified Buy In The Industry. 478-987-2250. Fax: 478-987-1836.

B1-A Callair Manufacturing Rights. Available now is the type certificate, drawings, jigs, tooling, aircraft parts, and property associated with this 300 gal Pratt and Whitney 985 powered sprayer. Start your own aircraft company or expand your line. Call for details. Airplane Services Inc. 850-675-1252, 850-3807268, 850-380-6091. tfn

engines Dromader USA LLC Factory NEW and Overhauled engines ASz62IR for the Dromader M18, AN2, and Otter. All engines come with Factory warranty and Accessories. Zero time overhauls in stock. Call Jeff at 317-579-6666 ext 18 or jhammer@bycan-selen.net (04-14) Take advantage of our biggest inventory of Turbo prop ag planes. Special buys and trades welcome. PT6, Garrett, GE even Walters. Mid Continent Aircraft Corp Hayti, MO 573-359-0500 tfn R985-AN1-14B Tulsa Overhaul, New Pistons, Bosch mags. Ignition harness, carb, with warranty outright/exchange. Call Chester Roberts Supply Co. 903-4296805 10 -14 R1340 Engine Overhauled, New Pistons, New Bearings, mags. Ignition harness, carb, with warranty outright/exchange. Call Chester Roberts Supply Co. 903-4296805 10 -14 R1340-AN2 Airmotive Overhaul, New Pis tons, mags. harness, carb, with warranty outright/exchange. Call Chester Roberts Supply Co. 903-429-6805 10-14 R985 AN 1/14B OHC new pistons chrome cylinders new bearings, Bosch mags warranty outright or exchange. Call Chester Roberts Supply Co. 903-4296805 10 -14 R985-AN1-14B Tulsa Overhaul, New Pistons, mags. Ignition harness, carb, with warranty outright/exchange. Call Chester Roberts Supply Co. 903-4296805 10-14

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(2)TPE 331-6-251M engines with recent hot sections and GB inspections by service center, about 3600 SMOH, (2) TPE3315-252M engines. Dave 561-241-6111 or anacondads@aol.com (04 -14) Pratt & Whitney PT6A-34AG. 10,064 TT engine, 81 SHOT, good cycle times remaining, Fresh Hot Section with sale. $155,000. South Delta Aviation - 870572-9011 days or 870-995-1323 nights and weekends (04-14)

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PT6A-41. TTSN 9,262. CSN 9,989, TSO 3,249, CSO 2,865. Replaced entire set of CT blades, OVH small exit duct, install CT vane ring, new shroud segments, OVH combustion liner. Engine is prepared for shipping. Removed from King Air 200. $115,000 or trade 501-207-2301 (04-14)

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R-1340, Zero Time Since Overhaul by Covington $64,500; PT6A-34AG, 6,434 TTSN, P/S light overhaul, new CT blades, O/H vain $260,000; NEW PT6 -11, 15, 34, 60, 65, 67 outright or exchange, $CALL$; Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE 281-3425451 or FAX 281-232-5401 TFN Universal Turbine Parts 4 ea PT6A-27/28 TSO 0, 1458, 4891, 4933, 2 ea PT6A-114A TSO 0, 0, 1 ea PT6A-135A TSN 653, 1 ea PT6A-34 TSO 0, 1 ea PT6A-34AG TSO 0, 1 ea PT6A-60 TSO 0, 4 ea PT6A-67D TSO 0, 0, 0, 0. We also buy PT6 engines in all conditions. Please call Bill or Joel at 334-361-7853 or email bmershon@UTPparts.com or jplake@ UTPparts.com Pratt and Whitney overhauled 1340 cylinders call Terry at 870-536-1348 or David at 870-550-1664 (04-14) Garrett TPE-331-10-511M 2 engines available with lots of time and cycles remaining. Call for info. 979-532-1718, 979-533-1720 Day or night A4-14

Covington Turbine Engines Available. PT6A-15AG 32 TSO; PT6A-21 0 TSO; PT6A-135A NEW; PT6A-34AG NEW; PT6A-34AG 94.5 TSN; PT6A-34AG 0 Since Covington Light OH; PT6A-34AG 0 TSO; PT6A-34 2309 TSO; PT6A-34 1908 TSO; PT6A-41 3196 TSO; PT6A-41 3511 TSO; PT6A-42 2107 TSO; PT6A-42 2066; PT6A-60A NEW; PT6A-65AG 89 TSN; PT6A-67AG 2788 TSN; Contact us for New Engine prices. We are interested in buying or exchanging for any core you may have regardless of condition. Contact: David Hamilton at 918-756-7862 or davidh@covingtonaircraft.com Pr at t & W h i t n e y R- 985 & R-13 4 0 Overhauled Engines in stock. Props, carburetors, magnetos, alternators, & accessories for above engines. Call Chester Roberts Supply Company, Collinsville, TX Tel: 903-429-6805 Fax: 903-429-6047 crs5r@aol.com 10 -14 J & C Enterprises Aviation Inc. has the large s t s e le c tion of Lycomin g an d Continental engine cores in stock. Over 100 to choose from. Call Sid or Jerry for your parts or engines needs. 800-5428565 or email jcaviation@pldi.net At fn 10,000 P/N of Continental & Lycoming parts, 50% discount on most new! Please have part numbers when contacting us. Preferred Airparts, 800-433-0814 US/ Canada; 330-698-0280. Check stock at www.preferredairparts.com tfn

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R-1340 Engine, 0 SMOH by Aero, $54,000 OBO 12D40-211 Propeller, 0 SMOH. $12,500 OBO bha2@wavecom.net call Robert Eisele 307-672-3421 (04-14)

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SSF (ATW-38) Spreader/ 38” GATE/ 12 VANE/ 14’/ with cart for Air Tractors / Ag-Cats. Price: $8,250. Call 870-8348349 (04-14) New Gate Keeper tm technology controlled seeding gate - Pilot friendly, easy calibration, and accurate distribution. TCL’S variable rate gate it the most versatile on the market- Applies from ultra fine product like herbicide impregnated sand all the way up to coarse seed accurately. Contact Turbine Conversions - 616-8379428 TurbineConversions.com 12-14 Transland Meterate for 41” gate. Complete & used very little, $7500. 815-778-3336 or email fousley@citlink.net (04-14)

St ainle s s Ste e l Fab r ic ator s , Inc .- Spreaders and Accessories. Satisfying customers coast to coast for over 30 years. We are the manufacturer of “original” 10 vane, 12 vane & “the 13 vane” spreaders plus many more. For information on new or used spreaders call Us today 800-7363433 or 870-217-9232 (04-14) CP nozzles and check valves. Distribuidor en Argentina: ArAvia S.A. -Venado Tuerto (Sta Fe) T.E. 54-3462-433540 - FAX: 438344 tfn D i s p e r s a l E q u i p m e n t : We a t h ae r o Feathering Fans, Crophawks, Smokers, F l a g g e r s , N o z z l e s , Tr a n s l a n d , Breckenridge Spreaders, Airfoil Booms, Dry Breaks, Load Hawgs All Aircraft Styles. Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800-325-0885 www.midcont.net. tfn Everything you needs for fixed wing or helicopter JAS 559-686-1794, FAX 559686-9360, e-mail: info@johnstonaircraft. com web site: www,johnstonaircraft. com tfn 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 A01-15

Huey/205/412/212 spray tank brand new never been used, fitted with gas engine on skid, 42 foot s/steel/carbon fiber boom, many extras over other models. Also new high skids available , contact us for details helitractor@vodamail.co.za (04-14) Best Classified Buy In The Industry. Read By More Ag Pilots Than Any Other Publication. Only $35 478-987-2250. Fax: 478-987-1836. Hi-Tek Rotary Atomizer - Rotary atomizer Nozzle delivering Uniform Droplet Spec trum, Low Drag, Low Maintenance, Dependable performance. Made In USA. Davidon, Inc. 229-645-3605 www.davidononline.com tfn Boom Clamps - The Davidon Boom Clamp was designed with simple form and workmanship for ease of use and ease of mind about function. Aluminum construction for 2” and 3” inch airfoil booms. The one you’ve been looking for. Made in USA. Davidon Inc. 229-645-3605. www.davidononline.com tfn Tri -S e t Hydr aulic N oz zle - Three Deflection angles, Three Orifice sizes, Quick Easy Adjustment, USDA Performance Tested and data Available. Made in USA. Davidon, Inc. 229-6453605. www.davidononline.com tfn Custom Boom Systems – Specializing in 2” and 3” Airfoil Aluminum Booms custom built to your specifications. Length, Nozzle Spacing, Attachment ends, all tailored to your specific needs. Stainless Steel Available also. Made in USA. Davidon Inc. 229-645-3605. www.davidononline. com tfn D R P - 9 5 5 D R I F T R E TA R D E N T PENETRATOR-SPREADER/STICKER-UV Protectant For drift reduction, deposition increase, University tested. Big Gun in the war on Drift! Made in USA. Davidon, Inc. 229645-3605. www.davidononline.com tfn

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SATLOC GPS sales and repair center. Call for all your SATLOC needs. North Star Aviation, Inc 888-272-1417 tfn Satloc, Intelliflow The leading edge Satloc Level III Service repair center. Mid-Continent Aircraft Corp. Hayti, Mo 800-325-0885. tfn Intelliflow Flow Controls -in stock, now shipping! Sky Tractor Supply 1-800-4375319 tfn Satloc G4, M3, and Bantam. Air Repair inc, is the worldwide leader in sales and service. Call Danny (sales) or Dallas (service) 662-846-0228 Fax. 662-8430811 sales@airrepairinc.com tfn Hemisphere GPS systems in stock, Bantam, G4, Intellistar, M3, Intelliflow, and Litestar2. We did it again, leading Level 3 Service Center/Dealer 2012. Why buy anywhere else, we’ve got what you need, and service after the sale! Call now 800-437-5319 Sky-Tractor Supply Company tfn Hemisphere GPS & Flow Control Dealer Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 24 hr. Tel 559-686-1794, FAX 559-686-9360, e-mail: info@johnstonaircraft.com web site: www.johnstonaircraft.com. tfn

parts Dromader USA LLC for all of your Dromader M18 engine and airframe parts. Spark plugs, fuel and air filters, brake pads and more. STC’s for VG’s, remote Mount Oil Filter, MTOW. Call Jeff or Corey at 317-579-6666 or dromader@ bycan-sellen.net (04-14) Aviation school equipment. New APU on stand, de-ice simulator, several other pieces call for list. Full inventory for $19,900. Call 501-366-1242 (04 -14)

Lockable full swivel tail wheels for Thrush or Ag Cat, 500-5 or 600-6 wheel available all STC approved Call Turbine Conversions 616-837-9428 est to order. 12-14

Agrinautics, Inc. Best spray pumps, valves, and strainers in the business! For service w/ a smile,call us at 435-5861200. e-mail:agrinaut@cedarcity.net tfn Transland and Agrinautics, overstock sale. Call Danny for listing 662-846-0228 Fax. 662-843-0811 sales@airrepairinc.com tfn Transland 10 vain spreader for 38” gate, new, $9,500; Agrinautics, Root, Crophawk, Transland, others, $CALL$; Lane Aviation 281-3425451 or FAX 281-232-5401.. tfn ASC Rotary Atomizers - Consistent droplets, large flow openings, easy to mount without changing your existing pump, boom and flow control method. Made in USA. asc@dynafog.com, 317896-2561 A 01-15 Best Classified Buy In The Industry. 478-987-2250. Fax: 478-987-1836.

Z Air Conditioner, complete, working when removed. Call 812-877-2587 tfn 2 sets S2R Thrush wing with lifetime century spar mod. Primed and ready to paint your color. Long wing tips and extended fuel. Call RFS for price 210-844-4074 ( 04-14) Thrush S2R STC battery retrofit kit. 300% longer battery service life. 200% faster starts. Battery replacement cost 25% of original. Kawak Aviation Technologies 541-385 -5051 w w w.kawakaviation. com (09-14) Tools for reaming attach bolts Wing Main (Centerwing to Outboard wing) attachment joints for Dromader M -1 8 p e r r e p a i r s e r v i c e b u l l e t i n #e/02.170/2000 Available for rent. Contact Nancy at Turbine Conversions 616-837-9428 12-14 Cockpit adjustable flow control kit. Manual control or GPS variable rate ready Integrates into existing hydraulic systems. More info at Kawak Aviation Technologies 541-385 -5051 w w w.kawakaviation. com (09-14) Air Tractor auxiliary hydraulic system. 20lbs/hr LESS fuel burn, improved spray pattern, reduced maintenance cost, cockpit adjustable flow controls. Inquires call 541-385-5051 or www.kawakaviation. com (09-14) Let us help you meet increa singly stringent precision application demands. Our systems meet those demands, lower operating costs, and increase your profits. Call 541-385-5051 or www. kawakaviation.com (09-14) Superbooms for Cessna, Piper, Thrush, Air Tractor and custom manufacture; Thrush Aileron Servos -STC’d kits. TSA 800-642-5777 or tsa@702com.net (TFN) Cessna Authorized Parts Center: Prompt, World-Wide Par ts Service, Engines, Bonaire 550 Conversions, Wings. MidContinent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800-3250885 www.midcont.net. tfn

Transland and Agrinautics authorized distributor – Call us with your needs. Sid or Jerry @ J & C Enterprises 1-800-5428565 or e-mail jcaviation@pldi.net Atfn ASC Rotar y Atomizers - See w w w. dynafog.com/asc results and April 2009 issue of AAU, A . McCracken. Made in USA. asc@dynafog.com, 317-8962561 A01-15

New reinforced Thrush Leading Edges – Guard against bird strikes with bonded aluminum line replacement Leading Edges. STC process. Call Turbine Conversions 616-837-9428 est for quote. 12-14

Sun visors to fit most ag aircraft. (all Air Tractor, Thrush, Cessna, Weatherly and Piper Braves. Easy installation. FAA letter for installation. Contact Don Bice at 605-842-0740 or 605-840-2068 cell or email bice@gwtc.net. (04-14) Air Tractor 502 Plenum Firewalls. Plenum firewall parts left over from a Cascade conversion on an AT-502 with a -34. Also Available filter assembly for AT-502, all part numbers & photos available upon request, jay@agritechaviation.com or 515-961-4026 (04-14)

Air Tractor Parts New and Used (Associate dealer for Lane Aviation). FWF cowlings 402, 502, 602 many to chose from, removed for Factory and Cascade P-cowl conversions. New and used (Factory Rebuilt) Aileron, Flaps, Elevators, Rudders, Horz/Vert stabs in stock and ready to sale or trade. Call Steve @ North Star Aviation 620-356-4528 srice@pld.com tfn Remember J & C Enterprises Aviation Inc. Is a Transland, Black Steel Brake and McFarlane dealer. We have a large amount of these brands inventory in stock as well as Cleveland. GE Lighting, Cessna, Piper etc. give us a call for all your parts needs at 800-542-8565 or email us at jcaviation@ pldi.net Atfn LOAD HAWG-The modern, efficient, safe, perfect way to improve your solids application. Mid-Continent Aircraft Corp. Hayti, MO 800-325-0885 TFN Accessories & Parts! 100’s of new and OHC accessories, parts for just about everything. Big discounts! Please have par t numbers when contacting us. Preferred Airparts, 800-433-0814 US/ Canada; 330-698-0280. Check stock at www.preferredairparts.com tfn

O/H’D Thrush 29” landing gear & we can repair / rebuild yours. Johnston Aircraft Service, INC. 559-686-1794 / Email info@johnstonaircraft.com www. johnstonaircraft.com tfn Call Bruce’s Flying Service for all of your Thrush parts needs! 229-725-4150, fax 229-725-5135. E-mail bruceandrews62@ gmail.com. 09-14 PARTS, PARTS, PARTS. For all your ag aviation needs, please call Southeastern Aircraft Sales & Service 800-441-2964 Air Tractor Dealer tfn Um par de asas estendida 95% completa do Thrush S2R . A pair of extended wings 95% complete Thrush S2R. Brazil. g arciav iag r i co l a @ u o l .co m . b r / 16 36274879 (tfn)

Pressure Cowls for all PT6 Air Tractor and Thrush. Reduce ITT 35 to 70 degrees. Reduce fuel consumption. Save on Hot Section Inspections. Easy access to fuel nozzle & air filter. Reduce NG 1 to 3%. Make your -15 perform like a -34. ELIMINATE ONGOING AIR FILTER PURCHASES! Now taking deposits and scheduling deliveries for mid-late 2011 and early 2012. Please contact Cascade Aircraft Conversions at 509-635-1212 or tom@cascadeaircraftconversions. com (08-14)

Thrush parts - Wings, props, tail feathers, batteries, tires - we have the inventory. Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 24 hr. Tel 559-686-1794, FAX 559-686-9360, e-mail: info@johnstonaircraft.com web site: www.johnstonaircraft.com. tfn 8 Million new surplus parts for Cessna, Piper, and other aircraft; Continental and Lycoming engines; and a few spray system parts, big discounts. Please have part numbers when contacting us. Preferred Airparts, 800 -433- 0814 US/Canada; 330-698-0280. Check stock at www. preferredairparts.com tfn Serviceable S2R wings, Engine Mount Ayres 45-60 Series, short extension wing tip assy, seat assy, strut assy, left engine exhaust stack, control sticks, steps, splice blocks, throttle quadrants, control quadrants, and MANY various other parts. For more information call Bruce’s Flying Service 229-725-4150, fax 229-725-5135. E-mail bruceandrews62@gmail.com. 09-14

Cascade Aircraft Conversions Barrier Filter System for the Soloy Turbine Converted Bell 47/Hiller 12 Helicopters. See decreased TOT by up to 38 degrees C. Pull full torque at lower TOT temps, burn less fuel, extend the life of critical turbine parts. Contact Cascade Aircraft Conversions at 509-635-1212 or tom@ cascadeaircraftconversions.com . ( 10-14)

Replacement parts. New and used for all Ag Cat models. Also carry New Piper and Weatherly tailwheel springs and Transland Dealer. Call Hershey Flying Service 308-368-5556 (01-15) J & C Enterprises Aviation Inc ha s purchased a large new inventory of Citabria GCBC part in late 1977-79 rnge. Lots of common everyday parts. Landing gear, wheels 7 brakes, engine parts etc. call Jerry or Sid today 800-542-8565 or email jcaviaiton@pldi.net At fn S & T Aircraft Accessories, Inc. specializes in the overhaul of Radial and Turbine engine accessories. We have most items in stock ready to ship for exchange. Give us a call @ 830-625-7923 or fax 830-625-4138. t fn The mid-west Air tractor dealer, Farm Air Inc. has expanded its parts department. Call Carrie or Randy for all your Air Tractor parts needs at 877-715-8476. tfn Agrinautics, Angel Flight Assistant, Automatic Flagman, Aero Engines, Arrow prop, Air Tractor (Associate dealer Queen Bee Air Specialties) CP Nozzles, Compro Smoker, Crophawk, Covington Aircraft Engine, Collins Air Conditioner, Cleveland, Chip Detector, Hemisphere GPS, Hot Stuff, Nieto Products, New and used aircraft, (large) Parts Inventory, ServAero, Spraying Systems, Co., Superbugs, SPH-4 Helmet, Simplex, Tires, Transland, WeathAero. Sky Tractor Supply 800437-5319, www.skytractor.com, email@ skytractor.com, 701-636-5881 (fax) TFN We have all fibreglass parts for Weatherly and Ag-Cat (A, B and Super B). Call for prices. Professional Fibreglass Repair. 530-735-6264 tfn

Cessna Par t s - Engine, propellers, authorized service center. Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 24 hr. Tel 559-6861794, FAX 559-686-9360, e-mail: info@ johnstonaircraft.com web site: www. johnstonaircraft.com tfn Accessories & Parts! 100’s of new and OHC accessories, parts for just about everything. Big discounts! Please have par t numbers when contacting us. Preferred Airparts, 800-433-0814 US/ Canada; 330-698-0280. Check stock at www.preferredairparts.com tfn Spend your time doing what you do best “SPRAYING” and let us find those parts for you. Part numbers are really important. Call Jerry or Sid 800-542-8565 or email jcaviation@pldi.net At fn Large inventory of Thrush parts surplus to our needs. Call for list. Air Repair, Inc. Phone. 662-846-0228 Fax. 662-843-0811 sales@airrepairinc.com tfn 10,000 P/N of Continental & Lycoming parts, 50% discount on most new! Please have part numbers when contacting us. Preferred Airparts, 800-433-0814 US/ Canada; 330-698-0280. Check stock at www.preferredairparts.com tfn Brave and Pawnee parts - engines, props, spar kits, fuel cells and foam kits, and much more. Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 24 hr. Tel 559-686-1794, FAX 559-6869360, e-mail: info@johnstonaircraft.com web site: www.johnstonaircraft.com. t fn Air Repair Inc. is the source for the Fast Start Kit to get yours today call Air Repair, Inc. Phone. 662-846-0228 Fax. 662-8430811 sales@airrepairinc.com tfn

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Angel Personal Flight Assistant - in stock, shipping today. Premium quality Bluetooth interface for the cockpit. Noise free cell phone use without fumbling for your phone. Caller ID, direct dial, redial, voice dial, download phonebook and call list entries, dial direct., Stream bluetooth music and control, E6B flight computer, Stopwatch, fuel and approach timer. Large full color easy to read backlit screen, intuitive menus, automatic cut out with radio transmissions, ambient light sensor. Sky Tractor Supply 1-800-437-5319 A tfn

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Remember J & C Enterprises Aviation Inc. Is a Transland, Black Steel Brake and McFarlane dealer. We have a large amount of these brands inventory in stock as well as Cleveland. GE Lighting, Cessna, Piper etc. Give us a call for all your parts needs at 800-542-8565 or email us at jcaviation@ pldi.net Atfn

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J & C Enterprises Aviation Inc. has 29” wheel sets. We will accept your 10” wheel and brakes in exchange. Call Jerry or Sid 800-542-8565 or email jcaviation@pldi. net At fn

Emco Wheaton/Buckeye Dr y Break Couplers and adapters, Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 24 hr. Tel 559-686-1794, FA X 559 - 686 -9360, e - mail: info @ johnstonaircraft.com web site: www. johnstonaircraft.com tfn

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

Jasco Alternator kits in stock. Air Repair, Inc. Phone. 662-846-0228 Fax. 662-8430811 sales@airrepairinc.com tfn

Retrofit Hopper Door for AT-502 and AT-602. Now available for fall and winter installation Professional Fibreglass Repair. 530-735-6264 tfn Complete Thrush factory metal tail w/ u p d a t e s . J o h n s t o n A i r c r a f t Service, INC. 559- 686-1794 / Email i n f o @ j o h n s to n a i r c r af t . co m w w w. johnstonaircraft.com tfn J & C Enterprises Aviation Inc. still has one of the largest Cessna, and Piper Ag Aircraft inventories in the USA and has a huge inventory of Lighting and wheel and brake inventory. Let us be your total part provider. Call in your needs - Sid or Jerry 800-542-8565 or jcaviation@pldi. net At fn

propellers 3D40-6101A-18 for 600 HP 1340 Pratt & Whitney. 600 TT new blades, needs nothing but install. Free install in Alexandria MN, $18,500. Call 320-583-8812 (04-14) Hamilton Standard, 22D40 Hydromatic Propeller 6533A Blades overhauled complete with distributor valve and prop, Governor. Call Chester Roberts Supply Co. 903-429-6805 10-14 3 D 40 6101 blades Ham Standard 3 bladed. Overhauled. For more information Call Chester Roberts Supply Co. 903-4296805 10-14

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J & C Enterprises has a Cessna 188 props in Stock Y.T. Also offer some STC’d propellers. Call Jerry or Sid 800-542-8565 or email jcaviation@pldi.net Atfn

GE M601- E11 751 HP TURBOPROP Conversions for Air Tractor and Thrush. Increased Reliability. No Hot Section Inspections. No Nozzles to Service. Cascade Pressure Cowl – Standard Equipment with Lifetime Serviceable Air Filter System! 3,000 HR Engine TBO. Auto Start Systems. Lower Operating/ Maintenance Costs. Improved Safety. Ease of Maintenance Access. Warranty: 1,000 Hr / 1,100 Cycles or 2 Years. Now taking deposits and scheduling deliveries for mid-late 2011 and early 2012. Please contact Cascade Aircraft Conversions at 509-635-1212 or tom@ cascadeaircraftconversions.com . 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. TFN

2D30-6101A20 A/R... $4,500 2D30-6101A12, 0/IRAN... $11,500 2D30-AG100-2. 0/IRAN.... $12,500 22D30-6533A12, OHC... $15,500 12D40-6101A12. 175 SIRAN... $11,500 12D40-AG100-4S, 375SOH. 0-IRAN... $17,500 22D40-AG200-2, 1200 SOH, 60SIRAN &ADCW... $20,500 22D40-6533A-12, 852 SOH (Beautiful)... $20,500 22d40-AG200-2, 0-IRAN... $19,000 AmAg 870-886-2418 (89F) agcatbscn.com. *AgCat Sales/Parts/Service since ‘71*

vehicles 1500 gal Jet A refueler; Nissan UD 3300 truck; epoxy lined steel tank: Liquid Control counter with predetermining counter (new 2003); single point and over the wing nozzles: automatic reel. Truck and pump work well; good rubber $13,900 or Will consider trades for auto, truck, or aircraft Call 501-985-1484 AR location. tfn

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For Outright Sale: Overhauled 5-Blade P r o p . H a r t ze l l H C- B5 M P -3 C . F i t s AT-502A , AT-503, AT- 602, AT- 802, Thrush S-2R-T65 & S-2RHG -T65.’06 Hartzell Overhaul. TSN: 1379.5 (TSO:0). Call Steve or Gary 210-924-5561. sales@ dixieair.com. (04-14)

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Vino? They do say ag pilots age like w i n e . Pl ace yo u r f avo r i te w i n e i n these high quality Rolf wine glasses etched with an ag plane, sold as a Set of 4. Makes a great gif t. For more information call 478-987-2250 or visit our Market Place at agairupdate.com t f n Three Phase “GPU” Rectifier Price: $8,750. Call 870-834-8349 (04-14) Keep your drink hot or cold in this insulated 16oz Air Tractor Tervis Tumbler. Made in the USA, Makes a great gift. For more information call 478-987-2250 or visit our Market Place at agairupdate.com tfn

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

Get these photo mats before they fly off the shelve. A great way to display your favorite photos. Makes a great gift. For more information call 478-987-2250 or visit our Market Place at agairupdate.com tfn

Specialty belt buckles, show your pride in style. Makes a great gift. For more information call 478-987-2250 or visit our Market Place at agairupdate.com tfn

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English to Spanish Technical Translations Fo r m e r A &P a n d Ag - Pi l o t, C a r l o s Retamosa Specializing in translating: • Aviation technical manuals • Airworthiness Directives (ADs) • Service Bulletins (SBs) Contact info 598-53-24376 retamosa@ adinet.com.uy tfn SUPERBUGS A safe and economical way to speed up Mother nature! Dispose of hazardous waste in loading and spill areas, ponds and ditches. SUPERBUGS disposes of insecticides, Fungicides, herbicides, and petroleum products Such as waste oil, diesel fuel, gasoline, solvent or anything of organic nature. Blue Stripe Distributing Toll Free 877-924-5025 tfn Aviator Backpack and matching coin purse (sold separately). For more information call 478-987-2250 or visit our Market Place at agairupdate.com tfn

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INSURANCE from the Leading Ag Aviation Brokers. 64 Years Risk Management, Low time Pilot Coverage. Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800-325-0885 www. midcont.net. tfn

Order your The AgOp Collage Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $60 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdate.com t f n HOTSTUFF AG AIRCRAFT CLEANER Call to order the # 1 Ag Aircraft cleaner in the country, Used by over 400 operators Coast to Coast. Blue Stripe Distributing 877-924-5025 Atfn HELMET with slide up visor $850. Deluxe Kevlar Helmet with ANR, Softskins, Oregon seals $1200. Sky Tractor Supply 1-800-437-5319 At fn

NEW to the DeSpain Collection, Customized Note Cards featuring your favorite Pen and Ink drawing. For more information call 478-987-2250 or visit our Market Place at agairupdate.com t f n

Help your little pilot fly high in dream world with these Bi-Plane PJ’s... Assorted sizes available. For more information call 478-987-2250 or visit our Market Place at agairupdate.com tfn

Crop Duster Video - “The Crop Dusters - The Early Years 1921-1955”; the era of Stearmans and Cubs flying the fields will never be seen again. Available in VHS or DVD. Only $20.00, plus S&H. MC and Visa accepted. Call 478-987-2250 Fax 478-9871836 Historical Video Productions. tfn

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

services New from our DeSpain Collection, Pen and Ink Thirsty Stone Coasters. These high quality coasters will look great on any desktop or table. Set of 4. Makes a great gift! For more information call 478-987-2250 or visit our Market Place at agairupdate.com tfn

Toy plastic model Air Tractor. 12” wingspan, removable stand. Great toy for the kids or desktop model. $15 + s/h order online at www.takeofftoys.com or e-mail trevoredwards@sw.rr.com tfn

PC SPRAY Dedicated Application Software, Version 3. Fully-functional program. Buy it once, use it forever! No annual fees. Technical support for the life of the product. Call or email for demo today. Sky Tractor Supply 1-800-437-5319 tfn

Fly through your mail with our Airplane Letter Opener! Makes a great gift. For more information call 478-987-2250 or visit our Market Place at agairupdate.com t f n

J & C Enterprises Aviation Inc. Is always looking for all types of derelict aircraft, parts inventory, both new and used. We will buy small or a shop full. Contact Jerry Buster 800 -542-8565 or email jcaviation@pldi.net At fn One-acre-square house lot for sale in new Plane Living Sky Park neighborhood with 2,000 s.f., all brick, covenants. Lot is one of 13 directly on new sod runway. Taxi out of your hangar, directly onto the runway. Located in Peach County, Georgia. Public water, septic sewer, paved streets, curb and gutter, street lights. Less than five miles west of I-75, Exit 142, approximately five miles to Fort Valley, GA and approximately 10 miles to Warner Robins, GA. Google It! South side of Hwy 96 at 50 Lane Rd., Fort Valley, Georgia 31030 (Google photo before development). Save thousands and buy from owner. $35,000 OBO. 478.987.2250 t f n Best Classified Buy In The Industry. 478-987-2250. Fax: 478-987-1836.

insurance DOUG DAVIDSON, aircraft owner and commercial pilot, has served the unique insurance needs of the agricultural aviation community since 1982. He founded Davidson Solid Rock Ins. in 1995 on Christian principles, honesty, integrity, and the commitment to provide insurance products as solid as our name! One call is all it takes to shop all available markets for your specialized aviation insurance needs. We welcome the opportunity to talk with you at 800-358-8079. Or visit our website at www.dsrockin.com. tfn

Chem - Man f ield application billing software is the leading software in the industry. It’s easy to use and affordably priced. It was designed by and for chemical applicators. Datasmart has been serving Chem - Man cus tomer s since 19 92. Download our free demo at www.chemman.com. Call for more info at 1-866-3149222 (04-14) Cascade Conversion for Thrush and Air Tractor. Fuel Saving, Cooler running, more power available. Mid-Continent Aircraft Corp. Hayti, MO 800-325-0885 tfn

Jeffries Airworks Dynamic Propeller Balancing with Chadwick Helmuth engine printout equipment. Jeffries Airworks, Dynamic Balancing, Vibration Analysis. Much more than just a balance. Call Jim Jeffries, A&P/IA, 985-507-9981, Nationwide service on your location.

We rebuild and refinish any fibreglass part for Weatherly, Cessna, Piper and Ag-Cat (A, B and Super B,C and D). Call for prices. Professional Fibreglass Repair. 530-735-6264 tfn Jeffries Airworks Dynamic Propeller Balancing with Chadwick Helmuth engine printout equipment. Jeffries Airworks, Dynamic Balancing, Vibration Analysis. Much more than just a balance. Call Jim Jeffries, A&P/IA, 985-507-9981, Nationwide service on your location. tfn

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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 or evans.daryl@sbcglobal. net tfn

Successful established MidWest aerial application Business for sale. Modern hangar and chemical mixing building, 2-10,000 gallon fuel tanks and pumps. Local customer base, 100,000 acres plus. Currently using three turbine aircraft. Send inquires to MW operation C/O AgAir Update Po Box 850 Perry GA 31069 or email blindads@agairupdate.com subject: MW operation (04-14) Best Classified Buy In The Industry. Only $35 478-987-2250. Fax: 478-987-1836.

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Ag Aviation School - Get the best flight training available by learning at a real commercial spray operation. Safe, experienced instructors, highly maintained aircraft, new student pilot dorm with private rooms. Learn to mix, load, fly the light bar and all skills associated with ag aviation. Call Bruce now for more information or to get on the schedule: 770-329-4410. Also check out our Guarantee on our website at www. agaviationschool.com (04-14)

Professional Ag Pilot Training. Initial Training in Gippsland GA200 Ag-Aircraft. Turbine Training In Air Tractor AT504. Email fran@batairspray.com or Phone 306-445-3099 (04-14)

Ag Seat wanted. 9800 TT 5000+ ag time, 125 hours Cessna turbine. A&P / IA Single & Multi-engine instrument flight instructor. Experience Air Tractor, AgCat & Cessna. Experienced corn, cotton, rice, wheat & soybeans. Heavy herbicide experience. Email g.p-racing@hotmail. com or 662-678-3947 (04-14)

39 year old looking for first seat. Have a excellent flight review from Robert McCurdy from Flying Tigers Turbine Course. I have about 450 hours total time and about 40 hours Ag time. I am willing to go anywhere. Really would like to build a good relationship with an operator. I know I have a lot to learn but with my age and maturity and can guarantee I am a safe pilot. I’ve been around agriculture all my life and have always wanted a carrier as an Ag pilot. I am confident in My ability to learn quickly. Email m_crossland@ymail.com or call 432-813-7567 (04 -14) Helicopter Aerial Applicator available throughout the Midwest and Southeast. Extremely dependable, reliable and effective operator with an outstanding reputation. Licensed in multiple states and ready to work. No claims or violations. Meticulously maintained aircraft and equipment that translate to consistently dependable and reliable service that our customers have come to expect. Our aircraft are equipped with the latest precision GPS guidance units and flow control systems that will provide you with as applied maps and the most precise application rates possible across the entire target site. There is no job to big or to small. Let us help you push your yields to new heights! Email beau@agri-flite.com or call 561-876-2944 (04 -14) Seat needed 9287 T.T. 7674 AG time. 127 Turbine. licensed in Minn. and SK. Canada. Can license where needed. No claims or wrecks. email coryb70@hotmail.com or call 507-456-6906 (04-14)

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!!Attention Thrush Owners!! North Star Aviation Inc is now the new STC holder of the Thrush Reinforce Leading Edge Skins. If you are getting ready to rebuild your Thrush wings due to AD09-26-11 or tired of bird strikes and ugly leading edges!! Now is the time to install North Star Aviations new Thrush heavy duty reinforced leading edge skins fully STC’d SA03518AT no Field approval required. For more Info contact Steve @ North Star Aviation Inc. 620-356-4528 srice@pld. com tfn

Mid West Ag Operation for sale, well established with 36 years in the business. Parts 137 & 133. 2 aircraft’s and ground support equipment. For more information email blindads@agairupdate.com subject Part 137 operation fax 478-987-1836 subject Part 137 operation or send to Part 137 operation C/O AgAir Update PO Box 850 Perry Ga 31069 (04-14)

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help wanted Ag Pilot wanted, Must have herbicide and turbine experience. Good history & hard working. A& P mechanics needed for a busy fbo. Pay neg. Call Paul or Jarrod 701845-2100 (04-14) AG or fire suppression experienced AT-802 Standardization Pilot for operations in Bogotá, Colombia. Minimum requirements: 2000 fixed wing hours; 1000 flt hours AG or fire suppression; 500 flt hours providing turbine instruction or check pilot; FAA CFII or military equivalent and Class II Medical; Must speak to ACTFL Intermediate Low or IRL Level 1 Spanish proficiency. Background check required. None of these requirements can be waived. E-mail resume to:EASTHQ@eastinc.us An Equal Opportunity Employer (04 -14) Looking for a motivated, experienced IA to help manage an FAA approved repair station specializing in ag aircraft. Experience working on Air Tractors, Thrush, and Ag Cats a plus. We have excellent pay and 100% of your health insurance is covered. So if you are looking for a challenge and the opportunity to get on the ground level of a growing maintenance shop. Send resumes to blindads@agairupdate.com Subject Exp IA, Fax to 478-987-1836 Subject Exp IA, or mail to Exp. IA c/o AgAir Update Po box 850 Perry GA 31069 (04-14) Pilot needed for 2014 Indiana corn run. Turbine time a must. -34 510 Thrush. Satloc and Shape file proficient a plus. email swiaviation@gmail.com or call 765585-0236 (04 -14)

Help Wanted: Looking for an experienced 502 pilot for Summer season. Must be Satloc proficient and be able to use shape files. Instrument rating and mountain experience a must. 815-844-2707 and ask for Scott. Pontiac Flying LLC, Pontiac, IL. AT-802 IP needed at Melbourne, FL. Minimum requirements: 2000 fixed wing hours; 1000 flt hours AG or fire suppression; FAA Class II Medical; CFII; Must speak to ACTFL Advance High or IRL Level 2+ Spanish proficiency. Background check required. None of these requirements can be waived. E-mail resume to: EASTHQ@eastinc.us An Equal Opportunity Employer. (04-14) A & P and/or IA mechanic wanted for southwest Arizona plane and helicopter Ag operation. Please email resume to: pt6gal@ aol.com or call: 866-627-8292 (04-14) IA Mechanic wanted for southern, multiplane, ag operation. Please mail resume & references to: PO Box 2078 Cordova TN, 38088 (04-14) Expanding progressive company in search of year round Pilot-mechanic for operation in Minnesota. As a pilot you will be operating a turbine Air Tractor, likely a 402. Travel is necessary. Maintenance in off season will be both ag aircraft and general aviation types. Feel free to respond if you are either, or mechanically inclined. Bryan@ bryan.hauschild@ wdcoop.com or 320-760-6474. (04-14) Aircraft Sales position for experienced Ag, Turbine, CR II, super salary and benefits. Call: Dick 800-325-0885 @ Mid Continent Aircraft Corp. Hayti, MO tfn

Immediate full time positions for entry level A&P mechanics. Please send resumes to North Star Aviation, Inc. Fax 620-3563864 or email srice@pld.com tfn IA and A&P mechanics needed. Call 870 -295- 6213 Salary depending on qualifications and experience tfn Wanted - an experienced Turbine pilot for the upcoming 2014 season and beyond, June – Sept. in MN, IA and IL. Preferred at least 1000 hrs. AG and at least 250 hours Turbine time. Looking for long term employees and team players, mechanically inclined a plus. Email resumes to blindads@agairupdate.com subject: Turbune pilot (04-14) A & P Mechanic Wanted: Central Nebraska based business seeking an A & P Mechanic willing to relocate with experience with Ag Turbine Aircraft. Aggressive pay and benefit package based on experience. 308991-3432 or rdwells@gtmc.net (04-14) Experienced AG or fire suppression pilot for rotation employment in Colombia. Minimum requirements: 2000 fixed wing hours; 1000 flt hours AG or fire sup p re s sion; FA A C a s s I I M e dic al; Must speak to ACTFL Intermediate Low or IRL Level 1 Spanish proficiency. Background check required. None of these requirements can be waived. E-mail resume to: EASTHQ@eastinc.us An Equal Opportunity Employer (04-14) Best Classified Buy In The Industry. Read By More Ag Pilots Than Any Other Publication. Only $35 478-987-2250. Fax: 478-987-1836.

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