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On the Cover: Justin Houston taking on another load of fertilizer as his wife, Ashley operates the auger truck. On this page: Justin Houston waits to depart as pilot Lance Lofton lands. Both aircraft are applying fertilizer on wheat in northern Tennessee.

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This is my everything These airplanes work hard. And so do the pilots who fly them. When I get an Air Tractor in the shop, it has a story to tell. My job is to read the signs and understand what they mean. I perform the service. I make the repair. It’s my name in that log book, so I’m part of your story. From Service Letters and drawings to technical expertise—I tap into everything the factory provides to help me do my best work for you.

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Dangerous ground operations I came across a friend of mine a few years ago that I noticed looked different from in the past. I didn’t often see this friend, as he lived hundreds of miles away. What I noticed was one of his fingers was missing.

Interesting. I wondered out loud, how did that happen?

My friend explained to me that he was standing on a six-foot ladder about half way up when he stepped off of it catching his wedding band on the ladder. Even though it was a short step down, it extended his hand and sliced off his finger entirely. Not a pretty sight.

I stopped wearing rings to work many years ago. I once stepped off a water wagon catching my ring finger on the top filler lip.

Fortunately, it did not hold and I escaped with a very bruised finger. However, it was enough for me to realize just how close I had come to losing my wedding ring finger.

The problem with rings is they become sharp around their edges from everyday wear. When caught and 200 pounds is pulling, it becomes a finger guillotine.

Another rule I have when working around batteries is to remove my metal watch.

Once when I was removing a battery from the rear fuselage of a Pawnee the wrench, my watch, the airframe and the positive post of the battery all met at once. In less than a second the watch was “welded” to the airframe. I was able to break loose, but

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not before being severely burned at the wrist.

One other time that I will remember for the rest of my life was when loading fertilizer into my plane with an auger driven by the PTO shaft of a tractor. If you are guessing the PTO guard was missing, you are right and there is a very good reason why that guard should be there.

It was in February and I had on an old long sleeve shirt wearing it like a light jacket, open at the front. The tail of the shirt came in contact with the spinning PTO shaft and did its best to suck me into it. Fortunately for me, the shirt was old and tore away from my body as I jerked upwards. The shirt was wound tightly around the shaft and only shirt remnants were left on me.

I’ve heard of farmers getting caught in spinning PTO shafts and being literally beat to death. The tractor never changed its rpm and I doubt it would have, even if my body had been caught in the wrapping around the shaft.

I suppose all sorts of rules can be implemented to be safe around an agaviation operation. This workplace can be just as dangerous on the ground as in the air and involve even more people.

Mandating not wearing jewelry or loose fitting clothes at an ag-operation would be a start to having a safer operation. Simply

not walking under the aircraft for any reason while the prop is spinning would be another good rule, but I know one that will be broken. If that is an absolute must, then a hand should be touching the leading edge of the wing at all times until ducking down underneath. But, the problem with that is if you are checking something like the spray pump under the aircraft, you can get distracted and upon exiting walk directly out into that spinning prop. It has happened before.

Unfortunately, the U.S. has suffered its first ag-aviation fatality for 2017. On March 19, a Mississippi pilot was killed while flying.

I don’t know the details, but I’m sure they will eventually show up in the NTSB reports. Regardless of the reason, we still have lost a pilot. My condolences go out to the pilot’s family and friends. Like the saying goes, you can never have too much runway, or be too safe.

Three causes of accidents: 1. Didn’t think, 2. Didn’t know, 3. Didn’t see.

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May 31 - June 2, 2017 Australia AAA Convention The Stamford Grand Glenelg,SA Australia 02-6241 2100 www.aerialag.com.au May 16 & 17, 2017 RD Offut Operation SAFE Park Rapids, MN Lynn Baxter lbaxter@wrkofar.com May 25-26, 2017 SNA Região Sul Aeroporto Municipal Cachoeira do Sul, Brazil Altamir Gomes 51.98182-1716 altamir@aviacaoagricola.com www.aviacaoagricola.com May 27, 2017 International Crop Duster’s Day May 31 - June 3, 2017 23ª edición de AgroActiva Armstrong, Santa Fe Argentina agroactiva.com/ agroactiva-2017/ June 6 & 7, 2017 IA AAA Operation S.A.F.E. Marshalltown, IA Lynn Baxter lbaxter@wrkofar.com August 8-10, 2017 Congresso SINDAG Mercosul and Lationo-Americano Gramado Canella Convention and Visitors Bureau Canela, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil www.congressosindag.com.br

August 19, 2017 Brazilian Ag Aviation Day August 24-25, 2017 SNA Região Centro Oeste Aeroporto Primavera do Leste, Brazil Altamir Gomes 51.98182-1716 altamir@aviacaoagricola.com www.aviacaoagricola.com September 14-15, 2017 SNA Região Sudeste Garcia Aviação Agrícola Ribeirão Preto, Brazil Altamir Gomes 51.98182-1716 altamir@aviacaoagricola.com www.aviacaoagricola.com September 28-29, 2017 CoAAA Operation SAFE La Junta Municipal Airport La Junta, CO 719-362-0743 coagav@gmail.com October 6-8, 2017 NAAA Fall Board Meeting San Antonio, TX Lindsay Barber Tel: 202-546-5722 information@agaviation.org October 11-12, 2017 MiAAA Convention—TBA Lansing, Michigan Al Schiffer Al400@aol.com October 14-15, 2017 Arkansas Ag Aviation Golf Tournament Red Apple Inn Heber Springs, AR Brenda Watts 870-644-3141 kpflyingservice@gmail.com

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agair mail small operations I would like to see articles about small, one or two plane operations that do good work and stay in the same area. Large operations that hop all over is not my favorite reading.

Charles Klein Lake Placid, FL Charles, Thanks for your handwritten letter on your subscription renewal form. AgAir Update tries to feature all types and of sizes of operations. It is a challenge! Because of that, we take the stories as they come. Having stated that, the good news is your wish has been granted with this month’s cover story about husband and wife team Justin and Ashley Houston of Air Works in Tennessee. Enjoy! -Bill

Speed Dear Bill, I believe the “root cause” for these unusual fatal ag-aviation accidents referenced in the article about the U.S.’s NAAA (see page A-26, April 2017) study is the higher speed modern agplanes fly. As any car crash investigator (I was one) will tell you, the +50 mph difference in speed between the venerable Ag-Cat and the AT-802 means a 250% increase in kinetic energy that has to be dissipated by the airframe in a crash before ripping the pilot’s body apart, especially internally. There’s a limit to what you can do with collapsible structures, air bags and belts.

Bye, Ernesto Franzen Porto Alegre, Brazil Ernesto; I agree speed has an effect on accidents, but the problem seems to be more because of the “inexperience” reflected in the study. Lots and lots of pilots are flying much faster aircraft these days, some never have flown anything slower and are doing fine. However, when you plug in the survey’s factors, experience seems to be the trigger that ultimately causes the accidents in the faster aircraft. Although each year, there are always plenty of accidents in “slower” aircraft, too.—Bill Bill: What I mean is that speed is a factor on the fatalities, not on the overall number of crashes. In the 50s, 60s and 70s, when you crashed in a 90 to 110 mph Ag-Cat, Pawnee or AGwagon, the kinetic energy the airframe had to absorb before it hit the pilot was X; nowadays, in a 140 mph turbine, it is 2 to 2.5X. It is over twice the energy hitting the pilot to crush his rib cage, snap his

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neck and make his brain crash against the cranium, causing a concussion and possibly death.

I know speed is a factor in modern ag-craft productivity, but with it, inevitably comes a higher risk.

Bye, Ernesto Franzen Porto Alegre, Brazil Ernesto; You are thinking in terms of survivability and I am thinking of why the accident happened in the first place.

If the pilot does not have the accident, then the kinetic energy is irrelevant. What the study points out is why these accidents happened.

We are on two different topics. The industry’s concern is, why is it happening? More so than how to survive it. That could be a whole another discussion, which your point carries much validity.—Bill

Helicopters How are you doing? Hope everything is well.

Bill, I am wondering, do you know about helicopters used in crop dusting? My client wants us to find out about them.

Saludos, Sandra M. Valle/Calima Medellian, Colombia Hola mi amiga Yes, helicopters are used in ag aviation, but I don’t think too much for banana spraying, mainly due to the application volume requirements.

Helicopters are very limited by load capabilities, usually around 400 liters.

AAU featured helicopters on two of its covers last year and last month’s.

If you have any specific questions, just ask and I’ll gladly respond.

Besides, I owe ya for that very nice 30-year old rum you gave me!

Take care and hope all is well with you and your family. —Bill

Good Morning Bill, How are things in Georgia?

I am having my annual open house next week (March 31) and the local (Fargo) talk show radio host broadcasts his program from my shop. We have been doing this for the past 10 years, as he is a good friend. His listening audience is seven states and three Canadian provinces with a consistent 65-70% listening audience. He is a moderate liberal and his sister is one of our state senators (Heidi Heitkamp) of whom I have given a Mustang ride.

Last fall when there was spraying for the Zika virus in Florida and South Carolina, there were issues with bee kills. Of course, he mentioned it on radio and that is what the general public hears – spray planes kill bees.

Would you know a contact for more details about the spraying. I would like to set the record straight with him and his audience with actual facts. Maybe his audience would realize benefit our industry provided for that health epidemic.

To my embarrassment, AAU did not have any coverage of the Zika virus with the exception of picking up a few Internet links and posting in our eEditions. The problem with that is those links are probably no longer available. It was South Carolina where the bee kill occurred.

I’m not sure who the operator was, nor the one flying over Miami for those Zika applications.

I think you would start with emails to Rick Stone of Southeastern Aircraft (Air Tractor dealer) for the Florida area and the SCAAA. Also, Jack Woodward lives in South Carolina. Although he probably wasn’t involved in the mosquito spraying, there is not much that goes on in South Carolina that Jack doesn’t know about.

I have copied all three with our email. Also, I’ll publish our emails and maybe an AgAir Update reader will know more and be able to help.

As for those pesky wind generators, give me some time work on that.

Take care and keep the dirt off “Boomer”, my favorite P-51! —Bill

Also, I appreciate your comments in the last issue of AgAir Update to Erich Bachmeyer about wind energy. He is working for a company that is trying to get farmers’ signatures for easements on their land to install 120 towers only four miles from my airstrip. His company hosted an open house here before Christmas. I attended and stated the same things you did, but he apparently wanted a second opinion, as he didn’t like what I had to say. His idea of technical advances to make flying around these wind generators a safe option is almost comical.

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Morning Toby; Things are going great, finally settling down after two vicious months of attending trade shows. The wx is, and has been, beautiful; shorts and t-shirts.

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“Hou” it’s done

by Graham Lavender

Husband and wife team Justin and Ashley Houston (pronounced House-ton) build an aerial application business from the ground up.

There are many aerial application businesses around the world that are operated by families. Father and son, husband and wife, daughters, cousins and siblings; the combinations are endless.

For one husband and wife combo from southern Kentucky, the aerial application business is relatively new and the two are taking it on by storm.

Justin Houston and his wife, Ashley, operate Air Works, LLC based out of Hazel, Kentucky. About seven years ago, Justin and his father, Robert, decided to become involved in aviation. Robert farmed 2500 acres near Hazel and had plenty of land for the two to dive into what would be their new hobby.

The duo bought a Quicksilver Ultralight and with a little instruction began flying the experimental homebuilt off a grass strip on Robert’s farm. The aviation bug bit and over the course of the next few years, Justin purchased a Christian Eagle

Ashley and Justin Houston started Air Works from the ground up, both loading before Justin moved to flying full-time. They are pictured here in front of one of the two Thrush 510Gs. and his father, a Super Decathlon. Justin completed his private rating and the two dove a little deeper into aerobatics and aviation.

One day, while at a small municipal airport, Justin met ag operators from Arkansas that were passing through the area. After some small talk and the realization he was taking pictures of the ag planes, decided to learn a little more about the industry. Justin and an

Justin Houston looks on as wife Ashley loads fertilizer. Ashley handles all of the ground support duties for Air Works.

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old friend of his, who had extensive connections through an ag retailer, partnered and bought two Ag-Cats to start their new ag-aviation business.

Justin realized that to survive in the ag aviation business, that he would need mentoring. He hired two experienced pilots to fly the 450 radial and -20, turbine Ag-Cats.

Air Works, LLC’s first season was 2012.

Justin and Ashley both loaded the

In 2013, Justin graduated from Flying Tigers Aviation in Bastrop, Louisiana to polish off his ag training and returned to Kentucky to start spraying. He also hired Lance Lofton to fly the radial Ag-Cat. By this time, both his mentor pilots had fulfilled their obligations and Justin was ready to take the lead pilot role and take 100% ownership of the flying service from his partner.

Justin and Lance flew both Ag-Cats during the 2014 season, while Ashley handled all the mixing and loading, billing and management of the flying service. During Lance’s first season with Air Works (2014), an engine failure landed him in a bean field. His successful dead-stick landing saved the aircraft. Justin decided to sell it and moved Lance into the -20 Ag-Cat and he purchased an AT-502.

Air Works operated the AT-502 and turbine Ag-Cat for the 2015 season.

During that year’s Thrush Summer Tour Justin had the opportunity to fly the Thrush 510G at Mid-Continent Aircraft and immediately knew he had to have it.

Justin was impressed with the aircraft’s overall handling. It seemed to fit his mission profile better than the AT-502 for longer ferries and heavier loads.

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aircraft and ran the business, all-thewhile learning from industry veterans, who were their pilots. When the aircraft weren’t spraying, Justin would build time in both Ag Cats, to prepare for his commercial rating and eventually ag flying.

After the purchase of the 510G from Mid-Continent and in less than a couple months, Justin traded the AT-502 for a dual-cockpit 510G from Souther Field Aviation in Americus, Georgia bringing his fleet to two Thrush 510Gs. The dual-cockpit works well for Air Works because most of the work is off satellite strips. Ashley will oftentimes ride back and forth to the airstrips where the loading equipment is located. This helps to keep equipment off the road and the two find they have more time at home.

The 2017 season is already underway for Air Works. Both aircraft at full speed spreading fertilizer on wheat. This year is the busiest, so far, for dry work. Air Works mostly applies insecticide and fungicide applications at 3-5 GPA. Both 510Gs are equipped identically with SATLOC G4s, Stainless Steel Fabricators spreaders for fertilizing and cover crops and CP-11s for liquid. Each airplane has Mid-Continent’s Load Hawg for assisting with fertilizer loading and the standard equipment like smoker, radios, etc.

Justin’s dad, Robert, couldn’t pass up the opportunity to get involved with ag aviation. He bought Justin’s -20 Ag-Cat, converted it to a -27 and as part of Air Works handles all the business around his farm and near their headquarters in Hazel.

The Air Works’ season kicks off in April, and comes to a close around the end of October with the last bit making cover crop applications. Air Works has been

As Justin Houston is busy flying, wife Ashley handles maps, billing, product delivery and ground support for Air Works, LLC.

doing cover crop applications since it was formed with an increase in acres every year. Air Works’ growers like the coverage provided by airplanes.

Recently, AgAir Update spent the day with Air Works watching the husband and wife duo and pilot Lance, harmonically work spreading fertilizer on nearby wheat. As the two aircraft were back-to-back taking on material, Ashley was loading with the auger truck, booking more acres, ordering material and making sure growers were happy; truly “hou” it’s done.

Pilot Lance Lofton taking on more fertilizer as Ashley Houston ensures the right amount of product is loaded.

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Am I charging enough?

by Bill Lavender Are you ready for a contestable, detailed dissertation on the per hour costs of running an ag operation? Do you believe it is a function of fuel used and engine time only? When calculating your per hour costs, do you really take into consideration all of your business expenses?

In a discussion many years ago with JD Dunson of Airforce Turbine Service in Texas (now retired), the topic of operating costs came up. I had just talked with an operator who had attended one of JD’s convention seminars. According to him, JD had presented certain facts to his audience that shined an impending light upon true operating costs. I asked for his notes, as this is one of my favorite things to ponder. If you can’t honestly look at costs, you can’t succeed.

There are too many parameters for calculating operating costs to cover in this article. So, I’ll take the simplest example possible and work from there. It’ll give you an idea how it works and from that you can interpolate your costs.

To start, let’s assume we are discussing a single, turbine aircraft operation flying 500 hours a year. From my travels, I’d say this scenario is common. The values I use are provided by respected individuals in the marketplace, as well as from attendees to JD’s seminars. The values are conservative, which really means, it costs more than what I’ve portrayed here. I’ll itemize costs for a better visualization:

Of course, anyone can tear holes into those numbers. But, for the most part, the dissection will only raise the total cost. Treating 200 acres an hour at $7.00 an acre, works out to $1,400 which would give the owner/operator a $262 an hour profit (18.7%).

In some cases, consistently spraying 200 acres an hour can be a challenge with a 500-gallon aircraft. Plus, everyone knows that an ag-plane is not productive 100% of the hours logged in a season. There we go, chewing away at our average.

Is 18.7% enough profit margin? In the above scenario, most likely the operator and pilot would be the same person. Is this enough profit to accept the risk and responsibility of being an operator? Why not just be a pilot? The pilot made almost $20,000 more without the financial risks. Any shortcoming in the above calculations come out of the 18.7% profit margin. This is where honesty begins to come into the equation, being honest with yourself. Of course, significant costs could be combined by the owner being pilot and manager.

You simply cannot operate a business for pilot’s commission that requires a $650,000 equipment expenditure with untold thousands of more dollars for support equipment, payroll and office/hangar space.

Per hour costs: 1. Average cost of a first-class, used turbine ag-plane $650,000. With 10% down ($65,000) and financing the balance of $585,000 at 5.5% with seven annual payments = $103,000 a year, divided by 500 hours =.........................$206 2. Aircraft insurance (hull/liability), based on $26,000 premium...............................................................60.00 3. Engine maintenance (PT6A-34AG/H80)......................65.00 4. Airframe maintenance (includes prop, GPS, radios, etc.)......................................................................................50.00 5. Pilot’s pay ($1,500 hr gross X 20%)............................. 300.00 6. Fuel (50 gph X $2.50).................................................... 125.00 7. Ground operations (loader truck repairs, trade pick-up every fourth year, fuel, general maintenance) $25,000 a year......................................................................................50.00 8. Management (one employee @ $60,000)................... 120.00 9. Ground labor (2 @ $25,000 ea.).................................. 100.00 10. Insurance/Other (Work. Comp., operations, etc.)......20.00 11. Office (hangar rent, phone, utilities)..............................50.00 Total Costs =......................................................$1146.00 per hour

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In 1985, I sold my flying service. I could not pay myself pilot’s pay (20%) after collecting the season’s revenues and paying the bills. So, I decided to sell to my competitor with the agreement I could fly my old customers and at least earn pilot’s pay, but without the headaches of being an operator.

Without a doubt, there are perks for being an operator that would help offset the lack of pay for those duties. Are these perks enough? How do you allow for hidden costs? Now, the serpent raises its head.

You simply cannot operate a business on pilot’s commission that requires a $650,000 equipment expenditure with untold thousands of more dollars for support equipment, payroll and office/hangar space. There has to be a cushion to allow for hidden costs (advertising, work clothes, legal/accounting fees, etc.). The lack of this cushion has been the downfall of many businesses. There’s always the possibility of an unscheduled engine expense that is more than your engine reserve (if you are really setting aside an engine reserve). Being the pilot and

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any combination of manager and owner, you expose yourself tremendously, as the entire operation is dependant upon your good health. Any day you could wake up ill and have to call in another plane and pilot. Where are these costs in the $1,146 per hour gross?

As an operator, are you as valuable as the pilot? If so, then should you make the same percentage of the gross as the pilot?

Somewhere in the above budget there has to be an allocation for operational profit. A rule of thumb could be 20%. Plug that factor into your hourly gross and you are now at about $1,400 per tach hour.

This is not your final figure. What about personal health and life insurance premiums, employee benefits, the costs to earn CEUs, attending conventions, incidental meals? And, the list goes on.

What is really going on here is the need for a budget. In that budget, there has to be profit for the company in order for it to accept its responsibilities, which include a financial return for the owner of the business. If you think you are building equity in your aircraft, maybe even in your business, that could be another whole topic of debate. Ag-aircraft are high use and abuse equipment, making it difficult for them to retain value.

As for the blue sky of the business, oftentimes it is only there because you run the company.

How much hidden costs to use in a budget? No one knows for sure, but a good starting place is looking at hidden costs incurred during the last three years. You may find it will easily require a significant percentage of the gross dollars. It won’t be a fixed amount. Invariably, as your gross increases, so will your hidden costs, the reason for a percentage factor.

Ok, where are we now with our hourly gross? For the sake of simple math, let’s round that up to $1,400 per hour (every tach hour) with a 500-hour season. There used to be a magical rule of thumb (that should not work out by any reasoning) that an operation should gross the value of the aircraft, $1,400 X 500 = $700,000. Not quite the case here, but almost.

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Don’t count on this rule of thumb to be an easy way to calculate your costs. There is no reason this should work out the way it did; it just did. You’d be remiss to not examine your expenses over the last three to five years, with adjustments according to any significant changes. We have still not added a line item for hidden costs. Another $100 a tach hour, driving the gross to $1,500 an hour? Adding another aircraft to the calculation would not double your expenses, some can be shared, and your overall hourly cost would be reduced. But, your break even cost (a new calculation) will go up!

Based on the above scenario, it is doubtful an operation with a single 500-gallon turbine aircraft can operate 500 hours in a season for less than $7.50 an acre at 200 acres an hour. Sure, application rates and ferry distances play a huge role in costs.

But, so does the “break-even factor”, where you have to get past a certain point in your gross to make a profit.

Knowing how much it cost to operate your aircraft is a complex issue. You may never know exactly, but you must have some gauge to go by. You must be honest with yourself. Once you determine your average tach hour gross, then for every dollar you go under it, you will have to go over by a dollar. Can you do that?

In closing, we’ve discussed a 500-gallon turbine ag-plane, assuming it is the median aircraft for our industry. If you use a smaller aircraft, for instance a piston-powered aircraft without the ability to gross $1,500 an hour, you really find yourself in a dilemma. Fixed, operational costs, outside the aircraft’s costs, will take a bigger bite of the hourly gross. On the other hand, you could say this works inversely with a larger aircraft, for example an aircraft with an 800-gallon hopper.

There are a lot of assumptions with these calculations. But, they should point out the apparent need for each operator to determine his own true costs with a margin of error. Replace my numbers with yours and see if you are making or losing money. If you are operating for less than your true costs, you are only eating up equity and living on borrowed money (and time). There simply is no way around it.

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variety of vegetables. Because of its geographical location, crops are raised year round.

Willie and Larry recognized a need to keep local young people in the area after graduating from high school, tech school and college. Many of them were leaving for bigger cities and different lifestyles, thus creating a shortage of skilled

agricultural employees for primarily the large sugar industry. One sugar company alone, U.S. Sugar Corporation, farms over 187,000 acres of sugarcane in the area.

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The annual Young Eagles/ FFA/4H/Career Day event was held in February.

Willie Lee, owner and operator of Aerial Crop Protection, has accomplished this admirable goal by organizing a local flyin primarily for young adults at the Belle Glade State Municipal Airport. Along with the help of fellow organizer Larry Robinson, the annual Young Eagles/ FFA/4H/Career Day event was held February 11 and 12.

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was also responsible for the formation of the Florida Antique Biplane Association and OFFC (Old Farts Flying Club).

Willie Lee is a longtime ag operator from the Belle Glade airport. The two put their aviation expertise together and decided a good way to keep young people in the local agricultural industry would be to host a fly-in giving free rides for the experience of flight and viewing firsthand how vast and important agriculture is to the area.

Willie Lee has been in ag-aviation for over 60 years. He started flying in a Cub while in high school checking on the family’s cows and eventually chasing birds from corn crops for neighboring farmers. His flying skills expanded to spraying with a Stearman for Belle Glade operator Harry Hunter. Before graduating from high school, Willie bought out Hunter in 1968 and that was the early beginnings of Aerial Crop Protection. “The Stearman is still my favorite ag-plane,” chuckles Willie.

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An aerial view of sugarcane fields in Belle Glade, Florida. helping out when needed. Bart’s main job is running the operation from the ground.

Larry Robinson announces the Glades Agricultural Scholarship Fund and the newly formed Aviation Scholarship Fund at Florida Crystals Corporation’s barbecue held at the fly-in.

Loading and working side-by-side, Aerial Crop Protection shares the Belle Glade airport with two other operators; Roma Air Corp and Glades Air Service. A total of nine Air Tractors are based here. “We don’t hustle each other’s business,” says Willie. “We help the other one whenever we can.”

On the first day of the annual fly-in, pilots and ground crews for approximately 25 aircraft were given sugar and citrus tours provided by U.S. Sugar and the Clewiston, Florida Chamber of Commerce.

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The next morning, people from throughout the area began to arrive for a full day of airplane rides that included flying 72 young people, as well as enjoying a complimentary barbecue hosted by Florida Crystals Corporation. Florida Crystals Corporation originated in Cuba more than a century ago and is based in West Palm Beach, Florida. Other participates in the event included Roma Air Corp, Glades Air Service, Aerial Crop Protection, University of Florida Extension Center, City of Belle Glade, John Deere dealer Everglades Farm Equipment, Case Farm Equipment dealer Glade & Grove Supply, U.S. Sugar

Corporation, Florida Cub Flyers and the EAA Chapter 203 with its Young Eagles Coordinator, Rick Golightly. Without the enthusiastic participation from these groups this event would not have been possible.

From the efforts of many, especially Willie Lee and Larry Robinson, a Glades Agricultural Scholarship Fund (501C3) was formed from donations for the agricultural education of deserving local young people to further the goal of local young people staying and working in the area. This year, an additional scholarship was formed, the Aviation Scholarship Fund, to help local young people discover and enter into aviation. Plans are already being made for next year’s fly-in following the success of this year’s.

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Willie Lee congratulates Tasha Simon, the 2017 winner of the $10,000 Thrush Aircraft Agricultural Aviation Scholarship.

Tasha is a First Officer on an AirBus A320 for JetBlue based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. She has recently advanced to the AirBus from First Officer on an Embraer EMB-190. Tasha says she intends to use the scholarship money to attend an agaviation school. She has been hanging around on her time off from the airlines at Aerial Crop Protection and considers Willie Lee her mentor.

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“Dr. Pilot” Those who make their living with ag aviation usually spend long periods of time in small towns or even isolated villages. We live a life of impromptu and urgency.

We are so used to be the “salvation of the crop” that we often forget our limitations and, when we get sick, we even feel embarrassed for pausing for a moment and seek for help.

Here in Brazil, we know that it is not always easy to schedule a doctor’s appointment. Either by the precarious public service or the slowness of health insurance companies making the process difficult.

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In the eagerness to seek healing and to return to flying, sometimes we self-medicate.

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In fact, researching the issue, I have found that homeopathic and alternative medicines are widely used and indicated in aerospace medicine.

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Analgesics, antipyretics, allergy medicines, nasal decongestants, high blood pressure medicine and local anesthetics are some examples of contraindicated drugs. Unwanted effects range from drowsiness and visual changes to decreased reflexes and changes in heart rate. It is obvious that such conditions can have very serious consequences for those who fly a few meters from the ground, diverting from trees and wires.

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Good habits as a good diet, sleeping well and physical activity is a constant challenge in our lives, but it brings a lot of benefits. It’s like a preventive maintenance. Therefore, we need to listen to the signals our body is sending.

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2016 fatalities According to NAAA’s accounting, there were 13 fatalities in U.S. ag aviation during 2016. This is the most fatalities in a single year since 1998, which was the year the PAASS program was implemented. Even though the 60 recorded accidents for the year tied an all-time low, there has been a surge in fatalities the last three years. NAAA has made an effort to identify the “Root Cause” for the increase in fatalities with some interesting stats coming to the surface.

Regardless of the total time and ag time of those fatalities: 75% involved pilots with less than 500 hours in make and model, 43% involved pilots with less than 250 hours ag time and 50% involved pilots with less than 100 hours logged in the last 90 days. A conclusion could be made that pilots with flight time within these parameters should exercise extreme caution during aerial applications.

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In 2016, NAAA began to reach out to operators to tell them about an opportunity our industry has to help the FAA keep manned aircraft safe from UAVs. By anonymously sharing your GPS data logs with Mississippi State University, the university will work with the FAA to show it where ag pilots fly. This, in turn, could lead the FAA to have sufficient data to better protect ag aviators flying in and around UAVs, based on submitted GPS data logs.

Mississippi State University’s Raspet Flight Research Laboratory (RFRL) is leading a team of aviation researchers to help determine when and where unmanned aircraft systems can operate safely with other aircraft at low altitudes.

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The data you provide will be used to build representative flight profiles for agricultural aviation operations. Your data, when combined with flight data from other pilots, will help the RFRL team create the most accurate computer model ever built for low-altitude flight operations. This model will help to more reliably determine where drones can operate safely.

As important as this research will be to flight safety, protecting your privacy is even more important. The data you provide will be stripped of personally identifiable information before it is stored and processed for this project.

Your data will only be used for this purpose, and will not be released outside of Mississippi State’s flight research team without your express permission.

If you are willing to provide GPS data to support the RFRL’s objective of enhancing lowaltitude flight safety, MSU has set up a website that allows you to securely upload 1GB of your GPS track files. Go to www.hpc.msstate.edu/raspet-

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to get some work done, it blew the wrong way. It does no good to kill the weeds in John’s field if he were to also kill the wheat in Charlie’s field.

He riffled through the stack of herbicide orders again, glanced at his maps, then dropped into his chair and tossed the stack of papers onto the desk. “Dammit.”

When the wind died down enough to get some work done, it blew the wrong way.

Bill had nearly two decades of ag flying under his belt. He’d seen just about every type of season there was and sprayed just about everything that can be grown on planet earth. He’d even sprayed fish once. Even so, times like these still got under his skin. He hated to sit on his hands when there was work to be done. Every day that went by when the airplane remained in the chocks added another furrow to his brow. He stood up.

Walked across the room, looked again at the wind gauge, then out the window and threw his hands up. Turning off the lights as he went out, he had to stop himself from slamming the door.

The next day dawned clear and calm. He hurried to the airport.

The windsock hung from its pole like a passed out drunk. Bill grabbed the work orders and lined out his crew in rapid fire

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succession. He fired up his airplane and taxied to the load pad.

His first call was to the first grower on his list. “We’re getting it done today, come hell or high water!” he said. The grower beamed in return over the phone, his confidence in his aerial applicator was about to be restored.

The first few loads went great. The wind picked up a little bit, but not too much. He had his smoker working and laid down a line of thick white smoke on every edge watching where it went, he considered the velocity and angle of travel and considered it workable. He was in a good mood and he ticked off the work on his map as he went. The wind picked up a little more but he

was sure it wasn’t enough to cause him to stop. Morning turned to afternoon. He noticed he was landing a little fast. “Probably catching a little tailwind. Nothing I haven’t dealt with before.”

As the loader hooked up the hose for his next load, the third and final load of a quarter section, he glanced over at the windsock.

It was standing straight out. He looked away, then back again.

The hair stood up on the back of his neck and he felt a glimmer of dread sweep over him. There was a little thump as the loader unhooked the hose. The hopper was full. His map was clipped to the instrument panel. It showed the nearest susceptible field was a mile or so away from the one he was spraying. He paused

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“I heard about Charlie’s wheat, that’s too bad. How soon can you get these done?”

The following week was busy. The weather cleared up and the work orders fell under the completion stamp one by one. The growers were being friendly again and it felt good to send out the bills. Then the phone rang. He didn’t know exactly why but he felt a tingle on the back of his neck.

Bill was considering his reply when the phone rang...

The field was only a few miles away but it was a long drive to get there. A wide splash of brown shown where a week ago there was green. The dead and dying wheat was a garish sight to the eyes of the farmer and the ag pilot alike. They walked out into the field inspecting the damage. It was evident that the brown would continue to spread as the days wore on. Bill’s shoulders slumped.

He turned and shielded his eyes, looking back a mile or so into the distance to see the field he sprayed on that windy day.

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for a minute then pushed the throttle forward. “One more load, and I’ll get this done. It’ll probably be all right”

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Jesus Christ’s second coming to this earth is a major theme throughout the Old and New Testament. Only the subject of faith is mentioned more times in the Bible than the subject of the second coming of Jesus Christ to this earth. For every time the first coming of Jesus Christ is mention in the Bible, the second coming of Jesus Christ to this earth is mentioned eight times. Jesus said, “For the Son of

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“Now I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse. And He who sat on him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness He judges and makes war” (Revelation 19:11). This is the glorified Son of God, Jesus Christ, coming to defeat His enemies and rule His earth.

The psalmist wrote, “Gird Your sword upon Your thigh, O Mighty One, with Your glory and Your majesty. And in Your majesty ride prosperously because of truth, humility, and righteousness… For He is coming to judge the earth. He shall judge the world with righteousness and the peoples with His truth” (Psalm 45:3-4, 96:13). God will cause the entire world to see Jesus Christ coming out of the heaven.

“His eyes were like a flame of fire, and on His head were many crowns. He had a name written that no one knew except Himself” (Revelation 19:12). Jesus Christ

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“He was clothed with a robe dipped in blood, and His name is called The Word of God” (Revelation 19:13). This is not Jesus’ first battle. Jesus Christ defeated Satan and conquered sin by the shedding of His own blood during His persecution, and when He died on the Cross. “He washed us from our sins in His own blood” (Revelation 1:5). But this is not the

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This is Jesus Christ, the Almighty Conqueror, and He has His war clothes on that are stained by the blood of His enemies.

John wrote, “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God…And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us” (John 1:1, 14). Jesus Christ is the full expression of God. Jesus said, “He who has seen Me has seen the Father” (John 14:9).

“And the armies in heaven, clothed in fine linen, white and clean, followed Him on white horses” (Revelation 19:14).

These armies are angels and every believer that has gone into heaven since Adam and Eve, and they will come with Jesus Christ when He comes back to this earth. “The Lord Jesus will be revealed from heaven with His mighty angels, in flaming fire taking vengeance on those who do not know God, and on those who do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ” (2 Thessalonians 1:7-10). “Behold, the Lord comes with ten thousands of His saints” (Jude 14). Both angels and believers, appear in bright, white clothing (Revelation 3:4, 15:6). Are you going to be a part of Jesus Christ’s army? It’s your choice!

“Now out of His mouth goes a sharp sword, that with it He should strike the nations” (Revelation 19:15a). This sword coming out of Jesus’ mouth is symbolic of the destructive power

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Operation S.A.F.E. clinic dates set: April fly-ins for California and Texas This spring, Air Tractor and Transland are proud to support a series of Operation S.A.F.E. clinics to be conducted in California and in Texas. Among ag pilots, these events have long been seen as a learning experience, an opportunity to improve their own performance and increase their professionalism. Any licensed operator or agricultural aviator is welcome to participate in an Operation S.A.F.E. clinic.

Both California Operation S.A.F.E. clinics will be administered

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The first Operation S.A.F.E. clinic is slated for April 4 at Colusa County Airport (O08) in northern California. Another clinic is scheduled for April 6 at Valley Air Crafts, an authorized Air Tractor dealer. The event will be conducted at Mefford Field Airport (TLR), in Tulare, California.

The following week, an Operation S.A.F.E. Texas fly-in will be held April 12-13 at the Air Tractor headquarters and factory Olney Municipal Airport (ONY).

California aerial applicators can schedule their Operation S.A.F.E. clinic session by contacting the CAAA office: (916) 645-9747. Email: terry.gage@CAAA.net

The Texas fly-in is a two-day, first come-first served, comeand-go event. Dr. Dennis Gardisser, of WRK of Arkansas, will administer the Operation S.A.F.E. clinic.

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Air Tractor will provide a free lunch each day. Attendees will have the opportunity to tour Air Tractor manufacturing facilities. Hotel accommodations and ground transportation between Wichita Falls and Olney are available for pilots staying overnight. A special rate is available at Homewood Suites by Hilton, in Wichita Falls, Texas.

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AgraSyst Inc. introduces completely new drift and volatility reduction technology AgraSyst Inc AgraSyst Inc. is a new company to this region. Its focus is discovery and development of new adjuvant technologies that are more efficacious, more cost effective and more convenient than traditional herbicide adjuvants.

AgraSyst pioneered the new AMS (ammonium sulfate) replacement adjuvants that allowed growers to use 1 to 2 qts per 100 gallons of spray solution to replace 17 pounds of AMS and two quarts of traditional non-ionic surfactants (NIS) with the same or better efficacy.

The introduction of new tolerant gene technology for 2,4-D and dicamba herbicides has led to a realization of just how high the risk of off-target crop injury can be with widespread use of phenoxy herbicides near phenoxy-susceptible crops. In fact, off-target dicamba injury was sited in a dispute in Missouri last year. The new phenoxy-resistant genes are now being double stacked with glyphosate tolerant genes. Much of the new seed being produced contains both genes. Likely there will be a lot more 2,4-D and dicamba sprayed this season and the risk of off-target movement will increase.

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Efficacy improvement is the calling card of Full Load CompleteTM. There

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The best part is all this performance is formulated in one jug. The average use rate of Full Load CompleteTM will be around 2 qts. per 100 gallons of spray solution. “Full Load CompleteTM: Designed to be simple, engineered to perform.”

droplet breakup is influenced by many factors including: nozzle size, pressure, wind shear, sprayer speed and contents of the spray solution. Most pesticides, especially post-applied herbicides work much better if a surfactant is added which reduces the surface tension of the spray solution droplet. This reduced surface tension aids in herbicide uptake. It also increases the percentage of driftable fines. Most drift reduction agents work by increasing the tensile strength of the water to counteract the effect of reduced surface tension caused by the surfactant.

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Cado MAXTM is a new drift reduction adjuvant with superior performance in reducing driftable fines over the current commercially available drift reduction products. The name Cado MAXTM is Latin for superior drops. But what makes Cado MAXTM so unique is that it also contains volatility reduction technology that rivals technology now being introduced by the major chemical companies as part of the new phenoxy formulations being developed for the new double stack genes crops. However, Cado MAXTM works with the current 2,4-D amine salt formulations and with the DGA salt (diglycoamine) of dicamba. According to scientific studies, Cado MAXTM will reduce dicamba and 2,4-D volatility injury in the range of 60% to 70%. Cado MAXTM does this magic at a use rate of 1qt/100 gallons of spray solution. For maximum efficacy, Cado MAXTM should be applied with an AMS replacement adjuvant such as Full LoadTM, Load UPTM, or Load OutTM.

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Wannabee This is a topic that I have touched on in a previous IMO, but I am inspired to expand and expound on the subject; and the subject is “Wannabee” ag pilots.

Oftentimes, they will not even admit this to themselves, or they think in time it will go away. These people want to be an ag pilot, but they simply “ain’t got the right stuff.”

Recently while flying in Illinois for Mr. Chuck Holzwarth, he and I briefly discussed some of what it takes to be a good ag pilot.

There are, of course, the obvious; skill in handling the plane, quick and accurate decision making, reasonable intelligence and a healthy respect for, but not fear of this kind of flying and certainly other traits.

Aside from the aforementioned traits an ag pilot must have, there is another that should be considered. The really top notch ag pilot should dearly love the work. I mean passionately. I know of one pilot who made no bones about it; he was in it for the money. He liked the idea of working eight months out of the year and fishing and hunting the other four. His wife owned a very successful business and he was content with the status quo. He liked flying, but he was not consumed with it.

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Wannabees wannabee an ag pilot, but that won’t get them there.

Wannabees are dangerous to themselves, as well as others. If they are consumed with thoughts of having an accident, as they often are, stand by one is on the way.

Before I go any further, let me say this and have said in past IMOs; there is no shame in quitting the ag aviation business. In fact, it takes a bigger and smarter man to own up to it. I would like to be a neurosurgeon, so that I could own a 911 Porsche, P-51 Mustang, a Harley Davidson and a 40’ sailboat. But I do not have what it takes to be a neurosurgeon! And, I am not ashamed that I cannot be a neurosurgeon. If I attempted surgery on someone’s brain, I would surely be a danger to them. Same thing, a wannabee is a danger to others and himself.

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4. Late for work, early to leave. Slow to get in the air for first flight of the day.

5. Takes in excess of 60 seconds to turnaround, even when light.

6. Flies too high over the crop.

7. Will not go under a wire which is under-flyable with two Dromaders stacked on top of each other.

8. Possibly over indulges with alcohol rather often.

Here again, I am no psychologist, but I think if someone exhibits three or four of these traits, they deserved to be watched closely. Maybe it would be good to have a private conversation with them.

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So, how do we recognize closet wannabees? I’m not a psychologist, but I have been around several wannabees and I can spot one after being around them for a little while. Here are a few clues that I have deduced: 1. Overly cautious about weather and condition of the airplane.

Looks for an excuse not to fly.

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The issuance says it is to expire 2019. I haven’t had any symptoms, and have had perfect blood tests and perfect stress tests for the past three years. With these results is there any chance the FAA could waive the SI earlier than 2019 and I can go back to a Class 3 Medical every two years instead of annually?

Answer: The medical standards prescribed by Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 67 state that airmen with coronary artery disease requiring treatment (e.g., stenting) can only receive time-limited special issuance medical certificates. The facts are that coronary artery disease is a progressive condition and is not “cured” by stenting or surgery. Even under the best medical care, many individuals develop new obstructions, sometimes even in their stents or bypasses.

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The annual testing that you undergo is based on recommendations by a panel of Federal Air Surgeon cardiology consultants who meet every two months to review pilot cardiac cases and the Federal Air Surgeon’s current cardiac guidelines. Your annual evaluation to check on the condition of your heart is no different than regular inspections and maintenance of your aircraft, and just as important to flight safety. However, we are always willing to modify our policies, should evolving medical evidence show a way to identify individuals at low risk who may be followed less intensively.

Question: I’ve written to the FAA asking why I need a special issuance of my medical certificate for hemochromatosis but have never received a response. I was diagnosed with the disease in the early 1990s and have been treated with regular phlebotomies. I have always included the information on my medical application.

evaluation of an airman. However, the final decision rests with the FAA. If your AME has questions regarding certification, he can contact the Aerospace Medical Certification Division or the Regional Flight Surgeon office (especially if you are an air traffic controller).

Penny Giovanetti, D.O., received a Bachelor’s Degree from Stanford University, a Master’s in Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine from the University of Iowa and a Doctorate from Des Moines University. She completed a 27-year career as an Air Force flight surgeon. She is board certified in aerospace medicine, occupational medicine, and physical medicine/ rehabilitation. She is also a Fellow of the Aerospace Medical Association and a private pilot.

Answer: In most cases, hemochromatosis is a condition we allow on a special issuance as it can cause problems with multiple organs such as your heart (abnormal heart rhythms or congestive heart failure), liver, pancreas (leading to diabetes) or joint problems.

We are glad you are getting regular treatment to decrease your current and future risk.

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In 1999, I was informed that more information (blood tests, etc.) were needed to obtain a medical certificate which I have always supplied. For my 2006 medical certificate, my AME said he could issue it without going through regional approval.

Jumping to 2012, I had an ankle operation which precluded aviation/air traffic control duties until the AME could ascertain that I could walk without crutches. Upon getting that clearance, the Northwest Mountain medical branch noticed my history of hemochromatosis. I was grounded until I provided blood tests and a doctor’s statement that I was healthy. I asked why this was necessary (and has been since) and was told to contact FAA HQ. I did so and have still received no response. My AME says he can (and should) be the sole arbiter of my health. But I have to take the extra time (two months prior to renewing my medical certificate) and expense to send the information to the Northwest Mountain medical office.

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The move westward California, the Golden State, is a whole new world.

From the sun-baked desert lands of the lower Imperial Valley, with towns like Brawley and El Centro, northward across the Salton Sea and on to Bakersfield, Fresno, Salinas, Modesto, Stockton, Lodi, Sacramento, Woodland, Yuba City, and Willows, the incredibly fertile valleys are a dream come true to farmers and ag flyers. Perfectly flat valleys of staggering size, most of them bearing Spanish-sounding names and walled in by towering and majestic mountains, guard the flatland against intruders.

But intrude they did! Intrepid farmer­-adventurers, within the span of less than a century, turned the desert into a garden.

Valleys like the great Imperial that borders Mexico, with its

12-month growing season, gradually give way to other equally fertile lands like the fabled San Fernando, the San Joaquin, and the Salinas even further north. There, the year-round growing season yields to to "normal" seasonal changes, but all of these valleys have great fertility and a shortage of rainfall in common.

The farmer-intruders addressed the rainfall problem and now the entire area is criss-crossed with the most intricate and effective irrigation system ever devised.

Early crop dusters quickly found a home in these fabulous valleys. Their new-found art had a world of its own in which to work, play, and stretch its wings.

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In 1928, according to the American Aviation Historical Society Journal, they were the first to seed rice by air. This they certainly did by 1928, but careful research reveals that this practice may have developed spontaneously in other areas of California at approximately the same time. In fact, it seems highly probable that rice seeding was done on an experimental basis in 1927 by Floyd "Speed" Nolta near Willows, California.

Robertson made almost daily reports via long, hand-written letters to his partner. George Sanders of Agrinautics in Las Vegas has a journal containing many of these original letters.

Most of them are dated in 1933 and 1934, when Robertson was deeply involved in selling a wide range of services to growers near Fresno.

Other Californians who were engaged in agricultural flying at a very early date included legendary names such as Phil Murray, Mel Carberry, "Pappy" Dunlap, Charlie "Red" Jensen, Bill Marsh, Ralph Clark, Bob Strief, and the team of Milton Robertson and Britton "Bing" Rey who organized the famous Independent Crop Dusters at San Francisco.

Independent Crop Dusters was not alone in this effort and the equally strong Hawke Dusters at Modesto became its strongest rival. Both of these operations were vying for the work of local fruit and vegetable growers and Robertson's letters to Rey reveal a strong and not altogether friendly rivalry between the two firms.

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In one letter, Robertson commented that the "competition" was engaging in the "dangerous and illegal practice of flying under wires."

This latter firm, especially Robertson, has never been fully understood and appreciated by the industry. Unquestionably, it was the first ag flying operation in the country to strongly promote the use of liquids as opposed to dry materials in the control of insects and crop disease.

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He continued that the pilot "is flying under the wires again, in complete disregard to safety and legality. Personally, I've told my growers that we were not going to risk our license by doing such stunts."

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According to Robertson, most growers demanded an iron-clad guarantee that the service would be effective before they would approve of the job.

By the mid-1930s, many of the larger growers, among them the huge California Packing Company at Wheatland and the prestigious Balfour, Guthrie, and Company at Brentwood, were using Independent Crop Dusters aircraft for a large proportion of their work, particularly in the control of fungous diseases on fruit trees. Independent Crop Dusters, using its ICD rotors along with Hawke Dusters, was using oil vapor control measures on orchards on a scheduled basis.

Independent Crop Dusters, besides being the first firm to attempt to use liquids on cotton, also deserves a place in the record book for its firsts in spraying certain orchard crops. Records, with accompanying photographs,

First liquid spraying of peach orchard by Independent Crop Dusters on the C-P-C Ranch, Wheatland, California, 1932.

show conclusively that ICD sprayed peach trees at the C-P-C Ranch near Wheatland in December 1932, using a Standard biplane equipped with ICD rotors. Again, the firm introduced liquid (vapor) spraying to prune orchards with a job at the Hines Orchard in February

1933, using a Standard equipped with two rotors.

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Entomologist Assists Robertson spent hundreds of manhours working with this firm on an experimental, cost-free basis. The trials and tribulations that went into this effort would fill a small volume. Independent Crop Dusters also established a very effective relationship with noted entomologist Frank B. Herbert, who strongly supported agricultural aviation and provided invaluable assistance in firmly establishing it in California.

Historical research of agricultural aviation makes it increasingly clear that Willows Flying Service at Willows, California, may very well be the oldest continuously operated ag flying firm in the world. Like many good ag flying firms, Willows Flying Service sprang from the intelligence and enthusiasm of a pioneer pilot imbued with flying feverin this case, Floyd "Speed" Nolta.

Along with his brother Dale, "Speed" Nolta officially organized this firm in 1928. "Speed" had been barnstorming sporadically since the end of World War I. According to Mrs. Dale Nolta, "All of the Noltas were airplane crazy!"

"Floyd," she continued in a recent interview, "was probably the worst!

He lied about his age about 1918 and managed to get himself inducted into the Army.

"His interest in airplanes and his knack for mechanics finally got him into the Army's aviation branch and he learned to fly somewhere down in Texas in a Jenny.

Floyd was a little too late for combat, but when his discharge came, he was still stricken with the flying bug.

"After a restless year or two, he somehow acquired a plane and began barnstorming a little as a sideline to his profession as a mechanic. I really don't know just what kind of plane this first

one was, but later on he began acquiring other aircraft, among them a TravelAir with a Hisso engine that he loved most dearly."

Maintaining an airplane was an expensive hobby, so Floyd, aided by his brother Dale, began thinking along the lines of agricultural flying as early as 1927.

Floyd, a mechanical genius, constructed and installed a 350-pound capacity canvas hopper for the Travel­ Air and did at least one or two experimental rice seeding jobs in 1927.

Seeding Rice by Air Within a span of approximately two years, the Nolta brothers had perfected their hopper system for the Travel-Air and were actively engaged in seeding rice. The official organization of Willows Flying Service in 1928 was the beginning of an effective campaign to introduce agricultural aviation to the many growers throughout this large rice and vegetable growing region.

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Over the long term, they were successful. Rice growers desperately needed fast, efficient seeding. The airplane provided it.

As time passed, expansion continued to take place and a younger brother, Walter, better known as "Bus," joined the firm. "Bus" never became an active ag pilot. Instead he handled sales and other business matters.

Continuing next month with chapter 3 The Move Westward.

Dale Nolta (pictured) and his brother “Speed" officially organized Willows Flying Service in 1928.

Rice seeding was a messy job, done with "wet" or sprouted rice, but the Noltas stuck with it. Farmers desiring this service simply threw sacks of seed rice into irrigation ditches and let them lie there and soak until the seed was thoroughly saturated or even sprouted in some instances. The flying service then somehow hand-loaded this messy concoction into the 400-pound capacity hoppers and distributed it over already flooded fields.

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by John Garr and Jerry Green of GarrCo Products Mitigating spray drift is a major issue today for the ag aviation industry. Proper equipment setup and application technique are essential and help greatly, but only get you so far because they do not control how common tank-mix ingredients change the properties of the spray water. Oils and surfactants in most pesticide formulations will increase the number of driftable fines. One nozzle setup can be right for one spray mixture and wrong for another. Drift mitigation adjuvants (DMAs) are essential to mitigate how chemicals change the properties of spray water and how it breaks apart exiting the nozzle.

No drop size or droplet spectrum is ideal for all applications.

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Figuring out the best application setup in combination with the right rate of the right DMA product for your specific situation is not difficult but it does take some effort.

Too big or too little Every drop size has pros and cons. Deciding what is the best size is being increasingly taken out of the hands of the applicator with new pesticide labels mandating specific droplet sizes, usually coarse droplets. Sometimes labels mandate nozzle type, spray pressure and other application parameters to ensure there are no drift problems.

A general rule is that the smaller the droplet, the greater the chance of drift and loss of efficacy because of evaporation.

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Deposition versus retention The efficacy of a spray droplet depends on it getting to where it needs to be, i.e., reaching and being retained on a target, usually a crop or weed leaf. A drift mitigation adjuvant is “any material used in liquid spray mixtures to reduce spray drift.”

Some drift mitigation adjuvants, particularly the polymer DMAs, reduce drift and increase retention on leaves. They also reduce evaporation allowing for longer pesticide uptake.

Not surprisingly, these DMAs are referred to as deposition and retention aids.

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The results from the model test were later used and centered around an Ayres Thrush Commander 800, both with and without the winglets. From these test, a computer program model was established predicting aerially applied particle deposition. The mean particle trajectory and the variance from the mean resulting from fluid fluctuations are both predicted simultaneously.

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The Cessna on the left, doesn’t have AG-TIPS winglets installed, while the same Cessna, on the right, does. Note that the vortex begins to climb on the AG-TIPS Cessna, then falls directly downward as opposed to rolling and traveling outward without AG-TIPS winglets.

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optimum swath width indicated that the flight path centerline for the second pass should be shifted by 110 feet from the first pass with the Ayres Thrush Commander 800. As noted by the Langley report, “It is apparent that the displacement of the vortex by the winglet results in a more uniform distribution pattern.”

Overall, the Langley Research Center determined that the winglet on an agricultural aircraft would improve deposition control. This was due to the fact that the winglet modified the wing tip vortex. Instead of the aircraft emitting one high velocity vortex from each wing tip, with the winglets installed the vortex was broken into two less intense vortices, hence forcing the droplets downward sooner than with the standard wing vortex. However, Langley did have handling characteristics problems with the installation of the winglets.

The research center made no attempts to resolve these problems other than cant the winglet in 10° from its original configuration of 20° out. This helped, but did not completely stabilize the aircraft.

Graph demonstrates effect of winglets to swath deposition, blocking vortex.

AG-TIPS has resolved this problem with their winglets by working with Dr. Murkel of the University of Alberta (Canada) using a CAD (computer-aided design) program. After many hours of evaluation and field tests, AG-TIPS has developed a working winglet that has been approved by the FAA with an STC.

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mile covered, respectfully. This works out to a 25% increase in acres covered, 2.42 acres per mile. Assuming a per acre charge of $3.00 and 2.42 acres per mile the numbers work out to $7.26 saving per mile sprayed. With a retail price of $6,995 for AG-TIPS winglets, divided

by $7.26 per mile would equal 963.5 miles divided by 118 mph, calculates to 8.17 tach hours needed with the money handle in the on position to pay for the AG-TIPS, not including installation.

Installation is an easy bolt-on job requiring about one to 1 -1.5 days.

From the same FAA certified data, the stall speed of the C-188 was lowered by 4.8 mph with flaps up at gross weight, 4.7 mph with 10° flaps and 2.5 mph with 20° flaps. This offers a significant safety enhancement to the slow handling characteristics of the aircraft.

During the certification for the AT-502, the rate of climb was increased by 25% at 100 mph. Stall speeds were reduced by 3-4 mph.

AG-TIPS makes an interesting calculation for the justification of the installation of their winglets on a C-188 in respect to swath width. Assuming the standard C-188 has an effective swath of 60 feet and the AG-TIPS C-188 has a swath width of 80 feet, that would be 7.27 acres per mile and 9.69 acres per

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Some may question the stress winglets place upon the main spar of the wing. When in fact, the winglets actually reduce wing root stress factors by adding weight to the wing tip, offsetting the extra lift created by the winglet (inertial relief).

As more and more emphasis is placed on aircraft production while improving safety and minimizing drift, the installation of AGTIPS winglets becomes a product to reckon with. Many ag pilots are already enjoying the

benefits of AG-TIPS and will most likely be at future fly-in clinics. Operators are reporting a 25% increase in overall operating productivity.

If you have any doubts about the validity of AG-TIPS winglets, then question operators and inspect their aircraft. Pay close attention to results of their pattern analysis. The cost of the AG-TIPS are more than justifiable. For more detailed information about AG-TIPS, contact Clark Oberholtzer at 403-534-3757 or Rick Marburger at 800-893-1420.

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1. This exemption applies to pilots operating AT-802 and AT-802A airplanes that have a restricted category airworthiness certificate.

March 1, 2015, for its required training manual. b After May 30, 2017, Air Tractor must develop, maintain and utilize a training manual(s) (to include lesson times and courseware) that includes the following ground training topics for the AT-802 and AT802A airplane covered by this partial grant of exemption:

2. Air Tractor must use an FAAapproved pilot training program to comply with the terms of this exemption a Until May 30, 2017, Air Tractor may use the AT-802/802A Pilot Training Program dated

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familiarization and use of checklists y. Lesson 2 – Classroom review of flight maneuvers z. Lesson 3 – Single pilot resource management aa. Lesson 4 – Segment 4 written examination 3. Air Tractor must provide pilots authorized by Air Tractor to provide training in the AT-802 or AT-802 airplane (as applicable) a copy of the approved training manual and courseware described in Condition/ Limitation No. 2, along with the applicable approval documentation from AFS-800. This copy may be hard copy or electronic.

4. Pilots operating the AT-802 and/ or AT-802A airplanes may continue to exercise the privileges of this exemption only if Air Tractor complies with the following: • Air Tractor must continue to maintain approval of its training manual and

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6. Pilots who have logged at least 100 hours of flight time, with at least 10 hours in the preceding 12 months, in an AT-502 series airplane need not complete the training requirements of Condition No.2. A record of this flight time must be made available by the pilot upon request by a representative of the FAA Administrator.

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requirements: i. 500 hours of flight time in turbine-powered agricultural type airplanes; or ii. 1,000 hours of flight time in agricultural type airplanes which includes at least 100 hours of flight time in an AT802 series airplane.

8. Pilots authorized by Air Tractor to provide training in the AT-802 or AT-802A airplane (as applicable), to include pilots employed by Air Tractor, must meet the following minimum qualifications: • a) Be authorized by Air Tractor to provide this instruction. This authorization will be given by Air Tractor in writing and will be on Air Tractor letterhead; • b) After November 30, 2017, hold an Advanced Ground Instructor certificate or Flight Instructor certificate; • c) Hold at least a commercial pilot certificate; and • d) Meet the following experience

9. Air Tractor must make a copy of this exemption available to each pilot who serves as PIC in the AT-802 and AT-802A aircraft.

10. This exemption is not valid for operations outside the United States.

The effect of our decision Our decision extends the termination date of Exemption No. 5651, as amended, to November 30, 2018, unless sooner superseded or rescinded.

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1977 G164-B, 8876 TT airframe, 850 SMOH on Covington 1340, 330 gal hopper, tall tail, SATLOC GPS, bottom load fuel, 1 1/16” heavy gear, aileron-elevator servo’s, smoker, flagger, WeatherAero fan, 80 gal. fuel, Nebraska airplane. $95,000 PRICE REDUCED! Call Aaron at 308-367-6538

1976 Turbine Cat A Model, *PRICE REDUCED* 10,000 TTAF, PT6-20, 200 since IRAN and hot section, all B model updates, Satloc 99.5 w/flow control, bottom load fuel 335 hopper, right boom shut off, CP11s with swivels, clean northern plane! $215,000 Call Ryan 701360-7926

Turbine Super B Ag Cat, TTAF 10,200, EL M 20 01, S P O H 65 0, 4 0 0 G al l o n Super B, Raised Wing, Walter Turbine Conversion, AVIA Prop, Lane Brake, Stainless Booms, CP Nozzles, Ag Nav, Crophawk, 38” Gate, Wide Transland Spreader, 120 Gallon Fuel, Bot tom Load Fuel, Cool Seat, New 29” Tires, Wings Stripped and painted last annual, Goose Feet. Contact: Cascade Aircraft Conversions 509.635.1212 or info@ cascadeaircraftconversions.com

1995 AT-502B 10,336 TTAF, Wing Spar Replaced 1-3-2012 7886 hours, Engine PT6-15AG S/N 14265, 10,336 TT, Prop o/h 7-13-2013, M-3 w/ Flow Control, Load Hawg, CP, Smoker, Heat & AC, Led light Spreader, Electric fan Brake, Hydraulic flaps, $300K OR WILL TAKE TRACE *PRICE REDUCED* Call Gary at 662-299-8095

Mint G164A -450HP, 0-IRAN AF, E&P, DAF Combo, SAFE, Economic Start-up, $119K For more information contact AmAg: 870-886-2418/2489FAX or Email frank. kelley@ag-cat.com

Pristine Two Hole Grumman AgCat For Sale $142,000, Juneau White Pontiac Red Paint, Restored 2012, Fresh Annual 2-2017. Specs: Dual Controls, Smoker, 720 Nav., Transponder, Intercom, Tulsa R985 Engine w/70 hrs SMOH & 2D30 Prop w/2 hrs SMOH. Call 970-520-1941

1985 Ag Cat G-164B, ATT 6450, Garrett 331-2 Turbine Engine with Fresh Hot Section, Fresh Gear Box and Compressor inspection, First & Second wheels new, third wheel 4078 Cycles remaining, Overhauled Da sh 3 Torque sensor, Overhauled prop new blades, Hobbs 2138 since complete Hershey Rebuild, Raised Wing, FP-5 Electronics International Fuel Flow, Aileron & Elevator Servo Tabs, Smoker Kit, 115 Gallon Fuel Kit, Zee System A/C, Heavy Gear & Tail Spring, Approved Bottom Load fuel Kit, SATLOC M3 Touch Screen, 400 Gallon Hopper & A Frame. $375,000 Call Ward at 402-8710039 or email wacii@prestox.com A Model Ag Cat project for sale. Includes data tag. Complete project disassembled.

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1976 Ag Cat G164A, N48555, SN 1671, R1340 1171 SMOH, 12D40 Prop, SS drop booms, CP Flat Fan w/swivels, Airstar 99 w/flow control, Smoker, Wing extensions & Hershey Tips, Aileron & Elevator Servos, 80g fuel w/bottom load, 1” main gear, Hershey tail gear, Sealed cockpit/ 1pc windshield, metalized wings, Tall tail - centerline, Flagger, Speed Ring. For more information contact Sky Tractor LLC at 800-437-5319, www.skytractor. com, email@skytractor.com or Fax 701636-5881 Two Hole Ag Cat project for sale. Call Storm Aeronautics for more details. 308368-5556

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1992 AT-402 airframe only. Refurbished in 2012 by Georges Aircraft. Slick Kansas airframe. For details call 620-332-3748, email warneragair@gmail.com or go to our website at www.warneragair.com

1997 AT-602 -60 *PRICE REDUCED* N5096N, Night work lights, smoker, bottom load fuel, wingman, AC and heat, SATLOC Bantam GPS, HSI performed with sale. ENGINE: PT6-60 Total engine and airframe time: 7500 hrs, CT blades, vane ring, and segments: 1100 hours, New fuel controller. PROP: 150 hours since overhaul and new blades. WINGS: spar cap replacement completed at 6800 hours. $515,000 Contact Office: (870) 655-8330 Cell: (870) 623-2312 Email: emptypocketsflying@yahoo. com

2000 AT-502B, 9100 TTIS AF&E. Spars done at 7988 hours. 1100 hours SGBI and prop O/H. Factory heat & air. Lowered booms. Hemisphere G4 w/flow control.

Smoker. Hopper rinse. CP-11’s, WeathAero. Wingman. Breckenridge 12 vane spreader. Sold with fresh annual and HSI. No major damage history $370,000 *PRICE REDUCED* 662-822-3204.

2011 AT-602. N6005R. 3800 TTAF&E60. New fuel controller and new high pressure fuel pump, Smoker, electric brake, air, heat, 10 inch hydraulic gate with Del Norte controller, single point fuel, Wingman, fresh annual, prop IRAN, fresh HSI, overhaul starter generator $595,000 *PRICE REDUCED* Call Al 870-265-5011 2001 AT-602, 6200 TT, recent IRAN on prop and gearbox. 0 HOT section by Prime Turbines. New wings, bottom load fuel, M3 Satloc, quick start, LED nose lights, Wingman, spreader and CP09 nozzles, $525,000. 870-866-7636

1997 AT-602 N50738, s/n: 602-0448, TT 11,055.0, Pratt & Whitney PT6A -45R s/n: PCE-84148, TT 30,424.0, SOH 15,445.3, SHOT 713.8, Hartzell Prop HC-B5MP-3, s/n: EVA-2147, TT 6300.0, SOH 2444.7, SIRAN 494.5, Annual inspection due 10-1-16, Eddy current inspection due at TTA of 13,055.0, Spar cap replacement due at TTA of 13,569.0, Since power section IRAN: 0.0 (by Pro-Turbines) Has upper aft longeron kit installed, Has heavy horizontal brace tube assemblies Has Concord sealed batteries. Go to http:// classifieds.agairupdate.com/details. php?id=685 to see Spec Sheet for more details. Call Darryl or Bill at South Delta Aviation - 870-572-9011 days / 870-9951323 nights and weekends

1993 AT-402. N9165C. 8480.1 TTAF, PT6A-14AG w/ 8239.8 TTE and 0 SHOT by LD Blake, Hartzell prop (see spec sheet), Annual due 8/1/16, 9800 hr spar caps by AT installed at 7323.5 by AT, rep. due at 17,123.5 TTA, new hopper installed by AT at 7323.5 TTA, new main gear legs and axles installed at Hobbs: 1107.6, new tail gear installed at Hobbs: 1568, five blade fan, electric brake, Aluminum booms, SATLOC M3, flow control, A/C, single point fuel. New Paint! $345,000.

Go to http://classifieds.agairupdate.com/ details.php?id=262 to see Spec Sheet details. Call Darryl or Bill at South Delta Aviation - 870-572-9011 days / 870-9951323 nights and weekends

2013 AT-502B, TTAF: 1244, Pratt & Whitney PT6A -3 4AG TSHS: 207.6 T T: 6703.9 Har t zell HC- B3TN -3D/ T10282NS+4 TSN: 1244.6. Covington Hot Section and engine inspection report repor t 03/29/2016, CP 09 Nozzles, Transland Spreader, VG’s, Wire Cutters, Shadin, G4 with Intelliflow, Garmin GMA 240 BT Audio Panel, Garmin GTR 225 Transceiver, Garmin GTX 327, USB, 12 & 24 V power supply, Transponder, Automatic Flagman, Climate Control hangar, Paint 9 out of 10, Tinted side windows, New Tires and Brakes. Sold with Fresh Annual. $550K PRICE REDUCED! Call Tony Rendleman 618-534-8035

1985 AT-301, recent recondition paint, cover, stainless spray system, 5425TT, cool seat & belts. Covington IRAN 729hrs., compression 99-100, 9 cylinder egt cht, 12D40. VG, bottom fuel, large wheels, stainless fasteners, right boom shutoff, Airstar 99, new stainless exhaust & engine heater. June annual. Flies great, looks new! $180K 218-201-0083

2009 AT-502B, 3187 TTSNEW Engine: PT6A-34AG, 7375 TTSNEW 642 SHSI Prop: 2882.1 TTSNEW 337.1 SMOH by Maxwell SATLOC G4/Flow Control, Apollo SL40 Comm, Garmin GMA 340 Audio Panel, A/C & Heat, VG’s, Reabe Clear Canopy, LED Landing Lights, Brackett Air Filter, Single Point Fuel, Hopper Rinse, Lane Brake, Rt. Boom Shut-Off, Fresh Annual, Clean Northern Airplane $549,500. Call Craig (605) 850-4729 or Email: Cbair@ncfe.coop

1985 AT-301, AFTT 7756, P&W 1340 w/330 SMOH, Propeller is a hydromatic 22D40 AD81-13-06R2, 5yr recurrent inspection on prop just completed, 6400 hrs. left on wing spars, Touchscreen Satloc M3, A/C, VG’S, 126 gal. single point fuel, 350 gal. Hopper, Smoker, Electric Fan Brake, CP09 Nozzles & Overhauled Transland 10” Vane Spreader w/cart. Around 450 hrs. ago plane had an extensive ground up refurb & paint.

Fresh annual just completed. Ready to go to work! Very nice Air Tractor! $165K 229-425-8277

Air Tractor 502XP: Go to work hauling a full 500 gallons all day, every day. Even when temperatures soar, the 502XP can power you through more acres in less time, with less effort. Quiet 4-blade prop. 867 horsepower PT6A-140AG engine. Rebalanced airframe. Larger fin and rudder. From nose to tail, it is a remarkable combination of power, stability and productivity. Visit with your Air Tractor dealer about the 502XP. Ask about special Air Tractor financing available from Wells Fargo for qualified buyers.

1999 AT-502A, N166MM, Airframe TT 4696, Engine PT6 -45A TT 31,210, SMOH 3659, Since Hot Section 727, Prop SMOH 847, A/C, cockpit heat, single point fuel, G4 Satloc with flow control, Lane fan and brake, booms with CP nozzles, all stainless plumbing, 10 inch Vondran hydraulic gate and hopper extension, 2 dry spreaders. $500,000 Call David at 806-777-1892 2009 AT-802 -67. 6,800 TTE&A, 300 hrs SIRAN on prop, hydraulic flaps, hydraulic air conditioning, hydraulic spray pump, hydraulic spray valve, hydraulic gate, Air Repair variable rate gate controller, SATLOC G4, Wingman, FastStart. Comes with fresh annual and HSI. Call for price.

318-439-0710, snoano@gmail.com

2004 502B -34AG, 4185 TTAE, 1179 SHOT, Heat, A/C, Lane fan and Brake, Single point fuel, Bantam with G4 screen, Intelliflow, Smoker, 164gal. fuel, CP-11TT nozzles, Comm transponder. Light hail damage, new paint. $475K. Call Rod at 701-321-0767

1999 AT-502B, TT A&E 7786, Engine: PT6-34AG, SMOH 3050, Since Hot Section 643, Prop SMOH 2033, 2 owner aircraft, AC, cockpit heat, 1 Comm radio with bluetooth capability, Garmin transponder, M3 Satloc with flow control, digital hopper gauge and pressure gauge, new booms with CP nozzles, fan and brake, all stainless steel. $335,000 Call David at 806-777-1892

2013 AT-502B, 2070 TTAE, 5 SHOT, A/C, cockpit heat, Lane fan and brake, 3” load, G4 with flow control, stainless camlocs, single point fuel, MVP-50, VG’s, will consider trades. $650K Call 877-647-6325

2008 AT-802, 3420 TTAE, 60 SHOT, M3 with flow control, Wingman, hydraulic gate, Agrinautics pump, single point fuel, Garmin SL40 comm, Garmin GTX 327 transponder. $870K, will consider trades.

Call 877-647-6325

602 Project Complete Aircraft! We have disassembled our 1999 AT-602 and it is ready for shipping in container. The aircraft was used for fungicide applications the last 2400 hrs. in Cameroon central Africa. The airframe, engine and propeller have 6900 TT. The power section has 2400 hrs. since Covington light overhaul.

The prop has 850 since overhaul and new blades. The wings need the modification.

We have new 602 and need to sell this or have it refurbished. We can sell complete or airframe only. Also if you are interested in refurbish for us, let us know. The container should reach US approx. mid April. Please contact us for more info: Denis 337-453 0793 guillemd@bellsouth. net

2008 AT-502B, 3360 hours TTA&E, Hot Section, Fresh Annual, $600,000 PRICE REDUCED! For more information email Mike at cobbeo@rocketmail.com

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1992 AT-502A- 0166, *HUGE PRICE R ED U C TI O N * N1539X , PT6A - 45R , 2,677.0 hrs SMOH, 6,403.0 hrs SNEW, Propeller 2,677.0 hrs SNEW, TSHS 0 hrs, SATLOC Bantam, Lane Brake and fan, Wingman unit, Pulse lights, Swathmaster Spreader, Annual Date of Sale. Artificial Horizon. Well maintained! $375,000 George Mitchell at M & M Air Service Inc. 409-656-5998 or 409-794-2352 Fax: 409-794-2958

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1980 AT-301, TTAF 9502.55 hrs., wings rebuilt 7424 hrs., TT engine 12,307 hrs. since OH, 954 hrs. since prop OH, 954 hrs. new cam and rollers installed by Covington good compression, Satloc M3, King radio, A/C, Transland pump CP09 nozzles. Purchased plane in 2009, many things done since. Plane is in very good condition. Annual is due in March. Call 785-336-1506

1993 AT-502, PT6A -34AG, N198LA, Airframe TT: 10,065.2, Engine TT: 10,708.2 Cascade inlet, G4 Satloc, New paint, Smoker, WAG A/C, Hopper Rinse, 38” gate, Wingman, CP Nozzles. Go to http:// classifieds.agairupdate.com/details. php?id=1054 to see spec sheet for more details. $445,000 Call Darryl or Bill at South Delta Aviation - 870-572-9011 days / 870995-1323 nights and weekends

1978 AT-301 - 4700 hours remaining on wing spars, 1180 on engine, complete strip & paint, fresh annual, new leading edge skins, new nose ribs, new side panels, new fasteners, new Lane brake, new pump, new fuel lines, new carburetor heat cable, new prop cable, too much to list! $125,000 or trade for ? Call Curt at 320-583-8812 for more info.

1995 AT-502B, TTAF 8572.4, Engine TT 13,775 (250 hrs. SHS), Factory air conditioning, Wingman and good cycle times remaining, Hemisphere G4 w/Flow Control, Smoker, Hopper Rinse, CP11s, Weath-Aero Pump, One season on 3” load valve, 700 hrs. on fresh wings, main gear & tail spring. 38”Gate Swathmaster spreader, new main gear tires, single point fuel, Wingman $350K Call Blake 870-995-2031

Several 2010-2013 AT-802 -67F, wheels configuration, full avionics, FRDS Gen II, 380 USG, full lightning protection, airbag.

Detailed maintenance. Call or email: +34667102184, sales@airtractoreurope. com.

1999 AT-802, 8065 TT, -67AG with 6195 TT, 280 since hot, FCU and flow dividers, 800 since prop IRAN, new motor mounts, 150 on new mains, SATLOC M3, single point fuel, Wingman, would consider 400 or 500 gallon airplane in trade. $599K Call Donald Dierks at 870-673-1821

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

2 017 AT- 8 02 A P T6 A - 67AG , 3 0 8 gallon fuel, Lane electric brake & fan, s/s camlocs, com radio, transponder, smoker. Available in April.....Contact Rick Stone at Southeastern Aircraft Sales & Service 772-461-8924 or mail@ southeasternaircraft.com AT-402B, PT6A -27AG, 7300TTSN, New Wings, GPS/Flow control, SP Fuel. For pricing and more information call 309759-4646 or email farmair@mymctc.net

1991 AT-502B, PT6A -34AG, 9600 TTSN, Spar Completed, Bantam/Flow, Com. $395K For more information call 309759-4646 or email farmair@mymctc.net

2012 AT-502B *PRICE REDUCED* PT6A34AG, (750hp) 2,550 horas desde nuevo, 3000 horas de tiempo total, 750 horas desde sección caliente y reparación mayor del hélice. Aire Acondicionado, Satloc G4 con Intelliflow, boquillas CP, Radio VHF, Transponder, Horizonte Artificial. Freno Eléctrico y Abanico Variable (Lane), Generadores de Vortice, 170 galones de combustible. Este avión se encuentra en buenas condiciones, un solo dueño desde nuevo, nunca dañado, con inspección anual reciente...$625,000 Disponible en Agosto Sun Valley Aviation, 956-421-4545

2005 AT-802 -65. 8,800 TTA&E. 400 hrs SIRAN prop, Completely refurbished 2015. SATLOC G4, Wingman, FastStart.

Call for price. 318-439-0710. snoano@ gmail.com

1979 AT-301 PRICE DR A STIC ALLY REDUCED & SELLER IS VERY MOTIVATED! 9234 TTAF, 364 SMOH, 926 SMOH prop, Satloc Lite, new paint in 2011. 4600 hours remaining on wing spar. Great flying airplane! Call Gary or Kevin 785-626-3344

1994 AT-402A PT6A-15AG, AF: 7960 hrs.

TT SNEW, ENG: 4690 hrs. TT SOH, 1166 hrs. TT SHSI, Fresh Spar Caps, A/C, V.G.’s, Comm Radio, SATLOC Bantam w/Flow Control, 170 Gallon Fuel, Fresh Annual, Clean Northern Airplane! $459,000 Call Craig Bair Cell: 605-850-4729 Work: 605-532-3462

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AT-402B, PT6A -34AG, 4000 TTSN, GPS/ Flow control, SP Fuel. For pricing and more information call 309-759-4646 or email farmair@mymctc.net

2014 AT-502B -34AG, N30411, TT 1170 hrs., Wingman, Single Point Fuel, Bantam w/Flowcontrol, Smoker $680,000 *PRICE REDUCED* For more information call Frost Flying Inc. at 870-295-6213

2012 AT-802 -65AG, N363BG, approx.

2400 hrs TT, dual cockpit, smoker, elec. brake gr. adj., G4 w/Flowcontrol, CP nozzles, spreader, hydraulic gate and Wingman....$950,000 *PRICE REDUCED* For more information call Frost Flying Inc. at 870-295-6213.

1994 AT-802A -65AG well maintained aircraft with lots of good years remaining.

New G-4 with Intelliflow and Vondran Dry Flow Control. No Major Damage History.

Call for Details. 870-897-4548

2000 AT-402A, PT6A -11AG, 6100 TTSN, GPS/Flow control, SP Fuel. For pricing and more information call 309-759-4646 or email farmair@mymctc.net

2003 AT-802A RED/WHITE, PT6A -67AG, 3900 TTSN, 10” Gate, Wingman. For pricing and more information call 309759-4646 or email farmair@mymctc.net

1996 502B -34AG COVER GIRL, 9331 TTAE, Wings done @ 7386 next due @17,186, Fresh Annual, Prop Iran, Starter Generator overhaul, Extensive Hot Section, Fuel control and engine accessory gear box done year before last, SATLOC M3 w/flow control, New gear @ 8816.6 TT, Factory heat and air, PAR 200 Com/ Audio Panel, Smoker, Hopper Rinse, CP 09’s. This airplane was on the cover of the November issue of AAU!!! $425K Call 970-595-0946

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.

2005 AT-802A, PT6 -67AG, 6500 TTSN, Wingman, 10’ Gate, G4/Flow Control, SP Fuel. For pricing and more information call 309-759-4646 or email farmair@ mymctc.net

2013 AT-802A -65AG, N522LL, approx.

1975 hrs TT, smoker, elec. brake gr. adj., G4 w/flowcontrol, stainless steel can locks, spreader, CP nozzles, dual condensers, single point fuel, hydraulic gate w/Vondran controller, LED nose lights, Kawak Throttle Quadrant and Wingman $975,000 *PRICE REDUCED* For more information call Frost Flying Inc. at 870-295-6213 2006 AT-802A, PT6A -65AG, 6500 TTSN, Wingman, 10” Gate, G4/Flow Control, SP Fuel, 308 Gallon Fuel. For pricing and more information call 309-759-4646 or email farmair@mymctc.net

2011 AT-502B -34AG Nice NDH aircraft at a nice price. 3251.2 TTAF&E 257SHOT Transland Wingman,Turbine Conversions single point fueling system. M3/flo.

Fresh Annual (Loaded) Call for more information. 870-897-4548

1996 AT- 401B with Cascade Walter Conversion. TTAF:3558 M601 E-11 750 hp TSNEW:1367. Satloc M3 with flow control, SS booms with flat fan CP nozzles. A/C, Lane Fan, Colorado aircraft, one owner, paper work complete, Fresh Annual, ready to work. $450K 970-630-0990 yumaagservice@gmail.com

2013 AT602-1232 N310KP -65AG, 2607 since new. Satloc Bantam with G4 screen & Intelliflow, Wingman, single point fuel, Lane electric brake & fan. Factory heat & air. $825,000 PRICE REDUCED! For more details call Southeastern Aircraft Sales & Service at 800-441-2964

AT-802: Capacity that creates profits. An 800-gallon hopper, zippy 190 mph ferry speeds, and greater working capacity than any other ag aircraft on the market - the AT-802 is simply a hoss. With the AT-802 you’ll ferry faster, spray more fields and do bigger jobs all in one load. That’s production that only Air Tractor can offer you. Visit with your Air Tractor dealer about the AT-802. And ask about special Air Tractor financing now available from Wells Fargo for qualified buyers.

1997 AT-602, PT6A -60AG, 8800 TTSN, Wing Spar Replacement done, GPS/Flow Control, SP Fuel. For pricing and more information call 309-759-4646 or email farmair@mymctc.net

2003 AT-802F (2 Seat) 967.1 TTAF & E & P, -67AG, autopilot, complete spray gear with CP nozzles, NDH, always hangared, GNC 300XL GPS/Comm; KY96A Comm; Apollo SL70 Xpder; Technisonic FD1074 TDFM136, Satloc M3, Air Tractor Fire Gate.

204-729-7723 or jon@westmanaerial.com

2006 AT-802A -67AG, 4730 hrs. TTSN E&A, 10” Transland gate, single point fuel, M3 SATLOC, new landing gear, red and white, working now. $685,000 Call Steve 239-860-2028 2014 AT-502B, PT6A -34AG, 850 TTSN, Loaded! NDH. For pricing and more information call 309-759-4646 or email farmair@mymctc.net

1998 AT- 402A, 6596 TTSN, 0 SHOT (Covington), 1657 SOH, NDH, All logs, All Ad’s complied including AD2006-08-08 (Eddy Current), New Paint 2008, Northern Plane, Loaded with M3, King Comm, Transponder, Garmin GPS, Lane Electric brake, Boom shut-off, Very Nice affordable well cared for work horse. 605-661-7525 or jcbhoffner@gmail.com

1999 AT-502B -34 w/ fresh annual, 9600 TT, Tons of cycles remaining on all rotating components, 100 since HSI, FCU, Batteries, recent CT blades & spar caps, factory drop booms, Lane fan & brake, M3 GPS, hopper rinse, smoker, AC, Bleed air heat, 170 gallons fuel. For more information go to http://craig138.wixsite.com/n73070 $375K Call Craig 252-426-9676

1981 AT-301 TURBINE CONVERSION (GARRETT -6), 6,670 HOURS TTSN, TURBINE CONVERSION (BAILEY) DONE IN 2008 @ 5,450 HOURS, 690 HOURS SHOT; 220 HOURS SINCE GEARBOX INSPECTION, 300 HOURS ON LANDING GEAR LEGS, 1,840 HOURS UNTIL WINGS ARE DUE FOR NEW SPARS, BAILEY HOPPER CONVERSION 350 GALLON WITH 50 GALLON HOPPER EXTENSION (400 GALLONS CAPACITY), SAT-LOC M-3 GPS, MARBURGER WINGLETS, SMOKER, WINDSHIELD WASHER, SINGLE POINT FUEL, RIGHT HAND BOOM SHUT-OFF, AIR CONDITIONING, LED NAV LIGHTS AND LED 3 POSITION STROBES, NEW PAINT IN 2013, ANNUAL COMPLETED 2/2017. $249,500 *PRICE REDUCED* CALL ASI JET AT 952-941-6255 FOR MORE DETAILS!

2007 AT802A- 0259 N2465D - 67AG, 4986.77 T.T. Satloc Bantam, radio pkg, smoker, electric fan brake, Fast Start, dual A/C cond., new landing gear, factory heat & air, fresh hot & annual, T.T. since gearbox and light O/H 2390.1 hrs. $795,000.

PRICE REDUCED! For more details call Southeastern Aircraft at 800-441-2964

2001 AT-802A - 65AG, Total rebuild 2865hrs ago TT 10,464, Major engine work at Dallas Air, Motive 1800 +/- hrs ago. Just came out of major annual fresh hot section, $125k spent on it. Zero on prop IRAN and starter gen., wings done 2865 hrs ago and aircraft was painted and totally redone at AG Air Aircraft. Loaded HYD gate, Vondran controller, new G4 SATLOC, Wingman, Lane pump, radio stack, red white paint. New landing gear, single point fuel. Comes with 100 hr A/F warranty on labor and first 100 and 300 hour free labor with purchase. $655,000 *PRICE REDUCED* Contact Aaron Keahey at Ag Air Aircraft Inc., 870-857-3744 Corning, AR

2010 AT-502B, 2380 TT, 600 SHOT, PT634AG, 170 Fuel, Heat and Air, 3” Side Loader, SATLOC M3 with 7L Light Bar, Turn and Bank IND, Large Lane fan and ELE brake, Garmin Transponder, Encoding Altimeter, Bendix King Transceiver, Shadin Fuel Computer, LED Landing Lights, Wire Cutters, No Dry Fertilizer. 863-467-7777 sunniland@wildblue.net

1999 AT-802A RED/WHITE, PT6A -67 AG, 6800 TTSN, 10” gate, G4/Flow, SL40 Com, Wingman, Hatfield S.P. Fuel, ….No Trade….$680K For more information call 309-759-4646 or email farmair@ mymctc.net

2017 Air Trac tors, all models, call Southeastern Aircraft Sales at 800-4412964 to reserve your slot!

2013 AT-602 -60AG, N30562, approx.

14 0 0 hr s T T, sm o ke r, e le c . b r ake gr. adj., Bantam w/Flowcontrol and W ingman........ $88 0,0 0 0 For more information call Frost Flying Inc. at 870295-6213

2011 AT-402B, 1750 TTAF&E, 3 PIECE W/S, SMOKER, HEATER, LANE BRAKE/ FAN $545,000 PRICE REDUCED! Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE / 281-342-5451 or FAX: 281-232-5401

1997 AT-602, PT6A -65AG, 6500 TTSN, New Wings, GPS/Flow Control, SP Fuel. For pricing and more information call 309-759-4646 or email farmair@ mymctc.net

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.

1993 AT- 402, 6402 TT PT6A-15AG engine 8671.7 TT 1254 SHSI Prop 1254 SOH SATLOC Light GPS, Lane pump brake, standard spray system, Transland spreader. Ready to go to work. $295,000 *PRICE REDUCED* Call Mike @ Valley Air Craf ts 559- 686 -7401 or mike@ thevalleyaircrafts.com 1995 AT-802A, PT6A -65AG, 7600 TTSN, 10” gate, G4/Flow, New wing spar….No Trade…. $790K For more information call 309-759-4646 or email farmair@ mymctc.net 2013 AT-802 (2 Seat), 4,000 TTAF&E, -67AG, Full Hydraulics, $900,000 Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE / 281-342-5451 or FAX: 281-232-5401

2008 AT-802A, S/N: 802A-0310, PT6A67AG, 2973 TT, Fresh paint job and fresh extensive annual. New landing gear, all new windows and windshields, new engine mount, 10 inch Hyd gate with Vondran gate controller, new G4 GPS with flow control, new spreader, smoker, bottom load fuel, LED pulse lights, Factory A/C and heat. This also comes with your first 100hr. and 300hr. inspections at no charge and 100hr. warranty on A/F labor at Ag Air Aircraft Inc. $850,000 *PRICE REDUCED* Contact Aaron Keahey at Ag Air Aircraft Inc., 870-857-3744 for details

2015 AT502B -3024 N3076W -34AG, 300 hrs approx. Satloc Bantam with Intelliflow, cockpit heater, A/C, Lane electric brake & fan, 3A” bottom load, S/S camlocs, S/S spray valve, RCA attitude gyro. $745,000 *PRICE REDUCED* For more details call Southeastern Aircraft Sales & Service at 800-441-2964

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1999 AT-802A -67AG, Extensive work and new paint done at Air Tractor factory!

N804DG, TT 7910.8 hrs., New spar caps and landing gear. Kawak hydraulic spray system, Satloc M2, Wingman, Auto-Cal, single point fuel, 254 gallon fuel, recent hot section inspection. See spec sheet for additional information. Available now. $650,000 PRICE REDUCED! For more details call Southeastern Aircraft Sales & Service at 800-441-2964

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1989 AT-401, 9665TT, Younkin Engine w/2 new extra cyls. & parts 973TTSMOH, JPI Engine Monitor, Hamilton standard hydro prop 0 SMOH, Wing spar caps done 1501 hrs ago, Main gear has 292 hrs, SATLOC LiteStar II, Collins A/C, WeathAero pump, Stainless steel booms, New paint in 2013, Fresh Annual $130K 601-201-9497 2014 AT-502B, 800 TTAF&E, G4, LANE BRAKE, HEATER, RADIOS, VG’S, $740,000 Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE / 281-3425451 or FAX: 281-232-5401

1988 AT-502, W-34AG, Fresh Annual & Hot Section, 13,000 AFTT, Engine 14,278, TT 3633 SIRAN, 0.0 SHSI, Prop Hartzell HC-B3TN-D 630 hrs SOH, Spar Caps 5300 hrs remaining. Good Hopper & Glass, Wingman, Landing Lights, Alum Booms, CP’s 38” Gate, Lane Adj Fan w/ Electric Brake, Satloc G4 w/Flow Control, VG’s, Hopper Rinse, Paint is 2 years old. $325,000 Contact Frankie Williams at Souther Field Aviation, Inc., 229-924-2813

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.

2017 Slots Available Call Frost Flying Inc. 870-295-6213 1994 AT-802A, PT6A -65AG, 10,200 TTSN, G4/Flow, Com, Std Gate, CP’s….

No Trade…. $510K For more information call 309-759-4646 or email farmair@ mymctc.net

1988 AT-502 N1004B, s/n: 501-0022, TT 7816.4, Pratt & Whitney PT6A-34AG, s/n: PCE-57182, TT 13,834.5, SHOT 1.1, Hartzell Prop HC-B3TN-3D, s/n: BUA30202, SOH 1121.4, (Aircraft converted from 501 to 502 on 10-31-05 by Frost Flying Service) Annual inspection due: 7-1-16, Hot Section Inspection performed

by Prime Turbines., Has new 9800 hour spar cap’s, by Air Tractor. Go to http:// classifieds.agairupdate.com/details. php?id=686 to see spec sheet for more details. Call Darryl or Bill at South Delta Aviation - 870-572-9011 days / 870-9951323 nights and weekends 2009 AT-602, PT6A -65AG, 3600 TTSN, Wingman, STD gate, Bantam/Flow Control. $695K For more information call 309-759-4646 or email farmair@ mymctc.net

1975 Cessna A188B, Ag Truck Airframe T T 93 0 0 , E n g i n e I O -7 2 0 4 0 0 H P Robertson STOHL Kit, 1200 TSMOH 3 blade prop 0 AMOH winglet, all cylinder EGT, Ag Nav Guia w/flow control, Comm Radio and Transponder, W/S Washer, Smoker, Drop Booms, CP11 Nozzles and Spreader. Fresh Annual. $140K Contact Frankie Williams at Souther Field Aviation, Inc., 229-924-2813

Several 2006-2012 AT-802A -67F on floats “Fire Boss”, full avionics, yellow and blue paint scheme, 1600 shp, computer gate, 380 USG, NAV/COM/GPS, audio box, radio, ELT, from 200 to 1600 hours TT, extremely careful maintenance.

Call or email: +34667102184, sales@ airtractoreurope.com.

O r d e r yo u r AT- 8 02F Pe n a n d I n k Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $59.99 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at www. agairupdatemarketplace.com Order your AT-502 Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $59.99 plus S&H. Call 478987-2250 or order online at w w w. agairupdatemarketplace.com Order your Turbine AT-402 Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $59.99 plus S&H. Call 478 - 9 87-2 2 5 0 o r o r d e r o n l i n e at agairupdatemarketplace.com

1989 AT-502, N10125, PT6-34 SN:5020047, 12746 TTAF,13700 TTE,190 SHOT Satloc Bantam with G4 screen, Wingman, Smoker, 38” gate, A/C, CP11’s. New Paint Job! $325,000. Call Randy Turman 662654-0389

Order your AT-802 Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $59.99 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdatemarketplace. com

1978 AgTruck, 5007 TT, 219 SMOH, 1143 On New Hartzell Top Prop (TBO 2000), Hyd. Pump, SATLOC Bantam GPS with 7L Light Bar, Garmin 196 GPS, Cabin Heat, LED Landing Lights, Flashing Beacon, CHT, Spin on Oil Filter, Fire Extinguisher, SS Booms, CP11 Nozzles. 863-467-7777 sunniland@wildblue.net

1974 Cessna Ag Truck, N53243, Fresh annual, TT 4940 hrs., Engine 698 hrs.

TTSN on Cont IO-520, Hartzell 3-blade prop 698 hrs. SNEW, CP nozzles, Satloc Bantam, Smoker, New RH fuel cell in 2013 and new LH fuel cell in 2016. $105,000 Call Seaver at 575-799-2504

Order your AT-602 Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $59.99 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order at agairupdatemarketplace.com

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

1990 AT-502, SN 502-0080, TTAF-11221, PT6A-15AG Engine TT-12607, Fresh HSI, annual & paint job . Wing spars due in 6780 hrs. Satloc Bantam w/ G4 screen, Load Hawg, A/C, CP Flat Fan, Smoker. $360,000. Call Randy Turman 662-6540389 2017 AIR TRACTORS , RESERVE YOUR POSITION NOW, $CALL$, Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE 281-342-5451 or FAX: 281-232-5401

1994 AT-502. 10,248 TTAF, 16,916 TT on -27. Fresh HSI, 275 since prop IRAN, wings done 8004 hrs, M3 w/ Intelliflow, LoadHawg, Lane elec. brake, heat/ac, LED strobes, CP11 Flat Fans, Transland 10-vane spreader. $315,000. Paul Artman, 662-347-1063 2013 AT-502B Firewall forward parts: Engine mount, cowling, Ram Air filter system, Hartzell prop NC-B3TN-3D/T 10282N S+4 106”. All parts with less than 1400 hours total time. Very clean and well maintained AT-502B. Call Cascade Aircraft Conversions for more details 1-509-635-1212

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1980 AT-400, 7700 TTAF, 5500 TTE, 0 SHOT, 1500 Hrs on wing spar, New Prop, Overhauled Prop Gov, Overhauled Overspeed Gov, Overhauled Fuel Control Unit, New Landing Gear, New Paint, New Windshield, Satloc, Call Chad Stuart, Airplane Services, Inc. 850-380-6091

1974 Cessna A188B, TTAF 4124 hrs., IO520D0 since factory new, 194 hrs. since prop overhaul, CP11’s, SATLOC 99, Annual on 5-23-16. Clean northern airplane. Call Jim at 218-289-1999

1978 Cessna Ag Truck, 6000 TTAF, 625 TTeng, 550 TTprop, 8.50X10 Clevelands, GPS, field ready. $125,000 Call Chad Stuart, Airplane Services, Inc. 850-3806091

1978 Ag Wagon - IO 520 -D engine, SMOH 525.6 hours, TTAF since new 7542.6 hrs., Bantam GPS with Intelliflow Flow Control and Wing fuel tanks. Clean old Cessna. Purchased to get my son ag time. He is now flying my turbine and have no need for the Cessna anymore.

Contact Chris at 662-822-4278 or Phil at 662-390-7056.

1976 Ag Truck — 3984 Total Time, SMOH 957, SPOH 957, 400 since new crank case, hydraulic pump, Stainless Steel Booms, CP11 Nozzles, Bantam GPS, Garmin 196 GPS, Cabin Heat, CHT, Flashing Beacon, Spin on air filter, Fire extinguisher, 22 X 800 X 8 Wheels and brakes. Good paint and glass, no dry fertilizer. Call or email 863-467-7777 sunniland@wildblue.net

1972 Cessna 188 Ag Wagon, N21883, TT6350, 1740 SMOH, Prop165, stainless steel booms, SATLOC Lite 2, new leading edges, refurbished hopper, CP nozzles, owner flown since new. Good flying and fast! Current annual with sale. $120,000 Call Kevin at 785-386-8875

1981 Eagle Aircraf t DW-1, Aircraf t ready for delivery this Spring!!! Airframe (times are approximate): 4850 hours TT, Engine: 1650 SMOH, Propeller: 400 SPOH, Equipment: 250 Gallon Hopper, Satloc Lite Star II GPS, Smoker, Spreader, Automatic flagman, Landing/Taxi lights, Nav lights, Strobe lights, Hopper light. General Information: Upper and Lower Right wings rebuilt at Factory, New Upper Center Wing spar section done at Factory. New cockpit glass! New Paint on entire aircraft!

Fresh extensive annual inspection, and Much more! *Last photo is of the aircraft prior to paint/disassembly. $60,000 Tom Ashenfelter 952-941-6255

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www.frostflying.com 1976 CESSNA, A-188B, N4933Q, A/F TT 6315.7, Continental IO-520D26B 285 HP, Check Spec Sheet for all the details, SOLID AS A NEW AIRCRAFT Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800-325-0885 www. midcont.net

1973 CESSNA 188B, N5647G, A/F TT 4020, Continental O-470R Engine, 230 HP, Prop Time 394.8, SEE SPEC SHEET FOR DETAILS, Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800-325-0885 www.midcont.net

2017 Slots Available .............................................................................Call 1982 Piper PA-36-375, TT 7050 hrs., Engine IO-720-D1C 934 hrs., SMOH 17 hrs. since prop strike inspection and extensive top overhaul. Johnston Super Prop 17 hrs. SNEW. New paint, Electric Brake, SS Booms. $225,000 Contact Frankie Williams at Souther Field Aviation, Inc., 229-924-2813 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 Aviation 956-421-4545

Order your Flying Dromader or M18 Dromader Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection on the Marketplace today for only $59.99 each, plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250, fax 478-352-0025 or order online at agairupdatemarketplace. com

2014 502B -34AG N30411, 1,700TT, Wingman, Single Point Fuel, Bantam w/Flowcontrol, Smoker............................................................ $680,000 2012 Air Tractor 802, N363BG, -65AG, approx. 2400 hrs TT, dual cockpit, smoker, elec. brake gr. adj., G4 w/Flow control, CP Nozzles, spreader, hydraulic gate and Wingman ................................................... $950,000

2013 Air Tractor 602, N30562, -60AG, approx. 1400 hrs TT, smoker, elec. brake gr. adj., Bantam w/Flow control and Wingman ............... $880,000

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Three Dromaders for sale. 1998: 1600T TA F, 0 -S M O H , 85 0 -S P O H . 19 9 6 : 2700-TTAF, 650-SMOH, 0-SPOH, 750 gallon hopper. 1995: 4400-TTAF, 850SMOH, 160-SPOH. All machines are well equipped, with fresh annuals inspections completed. We have lots of spares and can supply support. Please call for details and pricing. 306-630-8870

2013 AT-802, N522LL, -65AG, approx. 1975 hrs TT, smoker, elec. brake gr. adj., G4 w/flowcontrol, stainless steel can locks, spreader, CP nozzles, dual condensers, single point fuel, hydraulic gate w/Vondran controller, LED nose lights, Kawak Throttle Quadrant and Wingman ........ $975,000

1976 PA 36 Turbine Brave (550SHP) 6450TT, 3097 since P&W O/H PT6A-20A engine with 362 since HSI, 0 SOH 3 Blade Hartzell Prop, 275 gallon hopper, JAS gate, Agrinautics pump, electric brake, dropped streamlined booms with CP nozzles, 2” left side load, improved hopper lid, JAS High Lift Wing Leading Edges, 90 gal fuel, comm radio, Crophawk, electric turn and bank, clock, nav/strobe/instrument/ landing and taxi lights, Del Norte GPS, pistol grip, left entry step, very good tires/ glass and paint, 1739 hours remaining on wing spar caps. This aircraft was imported from Australia, and has just had an extensive annual inspection of the engine, prop, and airframe, along with a NEW Airworthiness Certificate. This aircraft is in very good condition! Need a very reasonably priced, nimble turbine that will get a lot done for small $$$?

This is it!! $265,000 PRICE REDUCED! Or Best Reasonable Offer. 559-686-1794 / Email info@johnstonaircraft.com / www. johnstonaircraft.com

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1966 Cessna Ag Wagon A188, 4184 Total time with 1130 SMOH and 574 SPOH. Aero fan, CP11 nozzles, SATLOC lite, smoker and automatic flagman. Call Rex Kelley 308-214-1516

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Piper Pawnee 260D, Hutcherson wings and Cessna gear. Ready to spray! New LiteStar 3, new booms, new pump, new plumbing and CP nozzles. Less than 2000 TT, less than 300 on SMOH and paint. 200 Ag last season. Annual Sept. Call Kevin at 307-575-7088

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Thrush WE DO CENTURY 60,000 HR. SPAR CAPS FOR THRUSH AIRCRAFT. CALL FOR AFTER-SEASON SLOT. JOHNSON AIRSPRAY INC 218-437-6415, CELL 218201-1450 LINDLEY

Turbine Brave, 6874 hrs. TT, 1753 hrs.

SOHE&P, 1304 hrs. till wings due, Satloc Bantam, Fuel Flow, com radio, SS booms, CP nozzles, Electric pump brake, VG’s and AC. $285,000 Call 912-592-5334

Piper PA-25-235, 6919Z, 7606TT, 725 SMOH, Full hutch conversion, SS sprayer, CP nozzles, weath aero fan, Crophawk, smoker, flagger, low time prop, 250 hp.

Email rickh@ruraltel.net or call 785-2820218

1964 PA25-235, 4818TT Engine1000 since O/H. Great airplane, No damage history, Smoker, Automatic Wingman, Weathaero Fan, Rear wing attach mod done, Current Annual next due March 2017, All Logs complete. $68,000 OBO • Contact Mat at 918-225-8561

1976 PA 36 SUPER BRAVE(400 HP) 7642 Total Time/ 388 since Overhaul engine/ 0 since Overhaul 3 blade Propeller: 275 gal hopper, JAS Gate, Agrinautics pump and fan, electric brake, dropped streamlined booms with AFC check valves and CP nozzles, 2” left side load, improved hopper lid, 90 gal fuel with new fuel cells, com radio, electric turn and bank, pistol grip, nav/strobe/instrument/ landing and taxi and retractable night working lights, NEW Dyna Nav VEKTOR GPS, left entry step, good paint/tires/ glass. Just had EXTENSIVE ANNUAL INSPECTION, aircraft in good condition. $150,000 *PRICED REDUCED*. Contact Johnston Aircraft Service at 559 686 1794/ info@johnstonaircraft.com / www. johnstonaircraft.com

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1978 S2R Thrush with 40 Hrs. SMOH on Covington Engine, also new oil cooler and prop governor, 400 Gallon Thrush, TTAF 8815 hrs., SATLOC, M3 Touch Screen, CP-03 stainless nozzles. Bought this aircraft to break in a new pilot fresh out of school and did not work out. Aircraft also comes with a spreader. $115,000 Call Lindsay P. Chandler at Empty Pockets Flying Service 870-623-2312 or 870655-8330

1981 Ayres Thrush 8670TT airframe, En g i n e is 0 si n ce Cov i n g to n l i g h t overhaul! Prop 1351 TSOH +4 blades.

Ag - t i p s , D u e l co c k p i t , f a s t s t a r t , Avenger spars, metal tail, Cascade pressure cowl, zee air, cool seat, custom Air tailwheel assembly, SS spray system, Lane fan and brake, Satloc Bantam GPS. This airplane is ready to work! $395,000 *PRICE REDUCED* Call Chris Eskildsen at 509-539-9033

1974 S2R Geared Engine Thrush. 7710 T TA F, 810 SM O H e n gin e . 330 hr s since master rod bearing reprocessed, crankshaft magnafluxed, valves reground and returned to service. 787 SMOH prop.

Extensive annual with many new parts including tires, battery, A/C compressor, fuel pump, seat belts and harness. Has stainless steel pump with electric brake and stainless booms with CP nozzles.

Satloc Bantam with G-4 screen and flow control. Air conditioner, chip lite, 24 volt electrical system, smoker, flagger, single point fuel, comm radio, oil filter kit, digital tach, extended wings, Big Butterfly plate, good glass and paint.

All logs since new. Asking $155,000.00 OBO Call Terry 806-258-7220 or email whiteface@wtrt.net

1992 S2R-T34 DC TT 7200 hrs., PT6A-41 TT 7200 hrs., 2200 SMOH, 700 SHSI Prop 0.0 SMOH. Dual cockpit with observer seat, quick start A/C, SATLOC M3, KY196A Comm, Crophawk 7B, Converter, 30,000 Wing Spars installed 900 hrs. ago.

Fresh annual. Contact Frankie Williams at Souther Field Aviation, Inc., 229-9242813

1999 510 Thrush, N218PB, PT6A-34AG, Airframe TT: 5847.1 hrs., Engine TT: 5847.1 hrs. SHOT: 245.4 hrs., G4 Satloc with flow control, Aluminum booms, Harbor aircraft air conditioner, Kawak throttle quadrant, MVP-50 digital engine instrument, (Electronics International), Single point fuel, Smoker, VG’s. Go to http://classifieds.agairupdate.com/ details.php?id=1056 to see spec sheet for more details. $345,000 Call Darryl or Bill at South Delta Aviation - 870-5729011 days / 870-995-1323 nights and weekends

1979 S2R 331 Garrett Thrush, SATLOC flow control, 900 hrs. left on wings, 1500 hrs. on prop, starter generator, engine smile, complete new spray system, Lane fan, electric brake, new paint in 2014, Eddy Current completed 1/16, annual completed 3/16, Fuselage ready to go to work! $63,000 or take possible trade *PRICE REDUCED* Call 806-678-4938

2015 Thrush 510G, 600 hours Total SNEW. Warranty remaining! Loaded with SATLOC Bantam Big screen w/flow control, Hatfield Single Point fuel, Electric fan brake Model 111F, Smoker, Vortex Generators, Leading edge LED lights, Night working lights/Landing light, Right and left boom shutoffs, Hopper Rinse system, GTR-225 Garmin Com Radio, RCA 2600-3 Artificial Horizon, Reabe Hopper level indicator, *STC Approval for Night Vision Goggles. $840,000 PRICE REDUCED! ASI JET AG Division is an authorized Thrush Dealer for North America! We specialize in NEW and Used aircraft sales. ASIJET.COM or Give us a call! 952-941-6255 Order your 510 Thrush Pen and Ink Drawing today for only $59.99 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at www.agairupdatemarketplace.com

2000 660 Thrush -65 Pratt, 8600hrs.

TTAF, Engine: 0hrs. since fresh hot section - EXTENSIVE WORK DONE TO ENGINE! Prop: 0hrs. since IRAN, Fuel Control Unit: 0hrs. since IRAN, Starter Generator: 0hrs. since over haul, Load hog, fast start, flow control, heat/air, side fuel w/ auto shut off, hopper rinse, no damage history, low component times. Fresh annual & fresh hot. 318-237-7088

1975 S2R Thrush, Totally Renovated, All New Paint – White with New Thrush paint scheme, New Stainless Belly Skins, New Panels, New Zero Time Spars, New 850SHP Extended Engine Mount, PT6A-41 850SHP turbine, New 106” 3 Blade AVIA Prop, New Firewall Forward including the Cascade Pressure Cowl, New LED Landing/Taxi Pulsing light system, New Upper Instrument Panel with Electronics International MVP-50T Glass Panel display, New 525 Gallon, Hopper, Spray System, Booms and nozzles, Bottom Load Fuel, Heat and Air Conditioning, Air Seat, KAWAK Throttle Quadrant, 192 Gallon Fuel. $525,000 Contact: Cascade Aircraft Conversions 903 Grinnell Rd. Garfield, WA 99130 509-635-1212

1980 Ayres S2R-T34DC, 14961 TT, 3700 hrs. left on spars, PT6-34AG 4687 SIRAN, 7485 TT prop, 1025 SIRAN, Dual cockpit w/out controls, SATLOC M3 w/ flow control, Kawak control quadrant, Electric fan brake, Variable rate dry, Dual load valves, Dual single pt fuel, Zee A/C, Load Hawg and CP-11’s. $350,000 Call 318-724-6880

1978 S2RT34/400 THRUSH (750 SHP) 8900TT/3843 since O/H, 360 since IRAN and 28 since HSI & FCU O/H/ 512 since O/H propeller with new blades: 400 gallon hopper, factory spray system, Lane fan and electric brake, TJet nozzles, S.S. 10 vane spreader, 2” left side load, extended wings, 192 gal fuel, Cascade pressure cowl, 29” tires, spring steel tailwheel gear with 5.00x5 tire, nav/strobe/instrument/ landing and night working lights, air conditioning, smoker, SATLOC LiteStar II GPS, good tires/fabric/glass/paint. Fresh annual. 1200 hours remaining on wing spar caps. $287,500 Contact: Cascade Aircraft Conversions 509.635.1212 or email info@ cascadeaircraftconversions.com

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1979 Ayres Thrush - N4010H - SN2527R 13,796 hrs. TT, Goering Conversion Garrett TPE331-6-6-252M, 0-Time Cam (CD Aviation), 500 Gallon Hopper, 1,365 hrs. since Lower Spar Cap Replaced (Gustin), Zee A/C, Cool Seat, Bottom Load Fueling, Transland Stainless Steel Booms, CP11 TT Nozzles, SATLOC Bantam, G4 Screen, L7 Light Bar, Intellaflow Flow Control. See spec sheet for more information. Call Jim 218-289-1999

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

HARD WORKING THRUSH FOR IMMEDIATE SALE! $PRICE REDUCED$ AYRES -6 TURBO THRUSH, 1994 N6131MTT9230 -TTSCAM3139-TTSPOH183 (NEW BLADES) 2266 HOURS LEFT ON FACTORY CAPS $205,000.....ANNUAL DUE 09/10/16-AC/HEAT-AGNAV-FAST START-SS BOOMS. CALL 334-898-7772 THIS AIRPLANE IS BEING REPLACED WITH A -10 THRUSH. AIRCRAFT IS LOCATED IN ALABAMA.

1987 Thrush S2R-T34/400 Great Low Time Thrush with loads of Extras! 6950TT airframe, 5250 TT Engine PT6A-34AG (New in 2006!) recent light overhaul IRAN

by RT turbines, 400 hours of warranty remaining! Cascade inlet conversion, Dual cockpit, Bantam with Flow control, Winglets, Air conditioner, VG’s, Smoker, Lane fan brake, and More! Call for more details! We specialize in NEW and Used aircraft sales. ASIJET.COM or Give us a call at 952-941-6255

1997 Thrush S2R G10, 4987TT, 466 SCAM by CD, Turbomaxx Crossover duct, SATLOC Bantam w/flow control, A/C, smoker, REABE hopper quantity gauge, AMSAFE Airbag seatbelts. $485,000.

Contact Kyle Scott 970-867-8414

1973 S2R Serv Aero “Viper” Thrush, Serial No: 1842R, Reg. No.: N5642X, Airframe: 7330 TT (approx.) Engine: R-1820, 720 SMOH in 2005 (2000 TBO), Propeller: Hamilton-Standard 3 blade prop 640 SPOH (2008)(approx.), SATLOC G4, Air Conditioning, Single Point Refuel, SR 8A Electronics international Engine analyzer, KY 96A Nav/Comm , Panel mounted Boom pressure gauge, HORIZON INSTRUMENTS HI-P1000 Electric Tach, Alcor EGT, Electronics Intl. Smart Scanner, Crophawk, Smoker, 106 Gallon fuel, Aileron servos, Wing root fairings, Serv-Aero Turtle Deck, Spring steel tail wheel, Airwolf oil filter, Wing tip Extensions, AMSAFE restraint system, Stall Warning, Rotating Beacon, Strobe Light, Taxi Lights, Navigation Lights, Aluminum booms with atomizers, Installed CK-AG-40 wing spar upgrade per AD in 2007. Initial spar inspection due in 1000 hrs, Total Time remaining on spar is 8400 hours! Exterior: The aircraft top half is painted white which includes the horizontal stabilizer and rudder. The bottom half is yellow and the main wings are also yellow. $94,950 *PRICE REDUCED* All specifications and times are subject to verification upon inspection by the buyer. Call for more details! We specialize in NEW and Used aircraft sales. ASIJET.COM or Give us a call at 952-941-6255

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1980 AYRES S2R-T34, $400,000, DC 400 Gal, Air Frame TT5014 Hrs, Engine PT6A-34AG TT 5014, 1813 SMOH, HARTZELL PROP 1772 TSNEW 135 SMOH, VG’S, Wing Extensions, Smoker, SS BOOMS, Strobes, LANES Electric Brake, 5 Blade Adj. Fan, 192 Gal Fuel, Windshield Washer/Wiper, Fabric Tail.

Contact Frankie Williams at Souther Field Aviation, Inc., 229-924-2813

1998 Thrush 510P S2R-T34, Airframe: Approx. 8600 hours TT, Approx.1600 hours remain on Wing Spar. Engine: PT6 - 34AG, 550 Hours Since Hot Section. Equipment: Satloc Bantam GPS with Intelliflow, Bottom Load Fuel, Load Hawg, LED Strobes, Becker Com radio, Garmin GMA 240 Audio Panel, Lane Electric Fan Brake, Hopper rinse, Smoker, Air conditioning (new in 2012) Inspection status: Sold with a Fresh Annual, New Paint and Panels in 2012 *PRICE REDUCED* $360,000 Call for more details! We specialize in NEW and Used aircraft sales. ASIJET.COM or Give us a call at 952-941-6255 Order your Radial Thrush Pen and Ink Drawing today for only $59.99 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdatemarketplace.com

1999 Ayres Turbo Thrush N760BF G10154, 6008 Hrs. TTAF, 1150 Hrs. TTSN, 1150 Engine hrs. since Cam, 1150 Prop hrs. since O/H with New blades, Standard Gauges, Transponder, VHF Radio, A/C, AFS Check valves, Davidon Triset Nozzle Tips, Lane Fan Clutch, Lane Ground Adjustable Fan, Windshield Wiper, ATS VG’s, Smoker, Strobes, Aluminum Booms, 3” Side Load Valve, Bottom Load Fuel, 1150 hrs. on Spar Caps Replaced, Guia GPS & Flow Control, $525,000 Call Bruce’s Flying Service 229-725-4150, fax 229725-5135 or bruceandrews62@gmail.com

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 2013 Thrush Aircraft, N762BF G10-177, 630 hrs. TTAF, 630 hrs. TTSN, Engine 630 hrs. since Cam, Prop 630 hrs., MVP 50, A/C, Guia GPS with Flow Control, AgNav, VHF Radio, Transponder, AFS Check valves, Davidon Triset Nozzle Tips, Lane Fan Clutch, Lane Ground Adjustable Fan, Windshield Wiper, ATS VG’s, Strobes, Aluminum Booms, 3” Side Load Valve, Bottom Load Fuel, $825,000 Call Bruce’s Flying Service 229-725-4150, fax 229-725-5135 or bruceandrews62@ gmail.com

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

1974 S2RG5/525(Goering Garrett-5 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, NEW Serv Aero Tail MODIFICATION with NEW FABRIC and PAINT! PRICE REDUCED! $290K JAS 559-686-1794 / Email info@johnstonaircraft.com www. johnstonaircraft.com WORLD WIDE U.S. Dealer New/Used Ag Thrush, 34-510, 550-60, *FINANCING AVAILABLE* Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO Call 800-325-0885 or visit www.midcont.net

1977 THRUSH SR2, $395,000, 400 Gal with PT6-34 converted to Turbine 350 hours ago by Valley Aircraft. Airframe TT 5086.2, Engine 2800 SIRAN/Light OVH, 350 on Prop SNEW. 4800 hrs remaining on wing spars. MVP-50 Digital Instruments, M3 Satloc with flow control and touch screen, Air Conditioning an Electric Heater. Will be sold with Fresh Annual.

Aircraft located in Yuma Arizona, Contact Frankie Williams at Souther Field Aviation, Inc., 229-924-2813

New 2017 Thrush 510P or 510G. All options are available! Call for Pricing! ASI JET AG Division is an authorized Thrush Dealer for North America! We specialize in NEW and Used aircraft sales. ASIJET.COM or Give us a call! 952-941-6255 Order your Thrush 660 Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $59.99 plus S&H. Call 478 - 9 87-2 2 5 0 o r o r d e r o n l i n e a t agairupdatemarketplace.com

Order your 510 Thrush Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $59.99 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at www. agairupdatemarketplace.com Order your Dual Cockpit Thrush Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $59.99. plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdatemarketplace.com

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1996 620B One owner dr y countr y airplane. TT 4819 hrs., TSMOH 682 hrs.

Tulsa, Last annual completed Sept 2016, all AD’s complied with. Nice airplane, has been based in eastern Colorado its whole life. Airstar 99.5 with Crop Hawk, & Flagger. $80,000 PRICE REDUCED! Call 719-765-4532 Order your Weatherly Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $59.99 plus S &H. Call 478-987-2250 or order agairupdatemarketplace.com

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1 9 9 7 We a t h e r l y 6 2 0 B , * P R I C E DRASTICALLY REDUCED & SELLER IS VERY MOTIVATED* 3333 TTAF, 718 SMOH by Tulsa Engine, 718 since prop, SATLOC, Always hangared, One owner, Fresh annual, Nice airplane! Call Gary or Kevin 785-626-3344

Helicopters 1979 Maule M-7-235B, N61385, Must Sell!

Great Condition, New Fabric in 2002, Great Interior, IFR, S-TEC Autopilot, Northstar GPS, I-O-540, 3-Blade McCauley Prop, Observation Doors, Seats 5. Call David Chancy 229-645-3880

Helicopter Nurse Truck & Trailer - 99 Dodge, 1 ton, 4x4 diesel, 43,500 miles, 18 foot Gooseneck, Electric Brake, 3” Honda Pump, 200 fuel, 1500 gallon batch and water. $22,500 Call 256-603-3427 1979 Turbo Lance, 4500 hours with fresh overhaul, IFR with Garmin 430, 3 axis auto pilot with Alt hold. 320-760-2854 for more information and pictures email iflylow@ runestone.net

Complete Isolair OH-58 hydraulic spray system like new. Will sell with or without DynaNav GPS System. Call 701-320-4189 for more information.

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Bell 206BII/III, Mid time components, new M/R & T/R Blades Isolar belly tank, SN 882, fresh paint, straps due 2018, FDC filter, fresh O/H on trans, mast, annual due 6/2017 collective head wired for floats. $335,000 Call 631-553-6454

2 0 0 3 G l a s a i r S u p e r I I - S RG W i t h Lycoming IO 360 B1E, Propeller: Hartzell HC-FZYR-1F, Tach 307.7, Airframe 307.7, Vision Microsystems Inc. VM 1000 Engine Management System, Vision Microsystems Inc. Chronometer, Vision Microsystems Inc. Air Temperature, Vision Microsystems Inc. Fuel Level Monitoring System, GNC 250 GPS Com, Garmin 496, ZAON XRX Collision Avoidance System, Amera King AK-451 406 MHZ ELT. Call Chip or Joy at 800-736-7654 for more information on this aircraft.

2014 AT-502B, 800 TTAF&E, G4, LANE BRAKE, HEATER, RADIOS, VG’S .......................$740,000 2013 AT-802 (2 SEAT), 4,000 TTAF&E, -67AG, FULL HYDRAULICS ..............................$900,000 2011 AT-402B, 1,750 TTAF&E, 3 PIECE W/S, SMOKER, HEATER, LANE BRAKE/FAN ....$545,000 ENGINES R-1340, ZERO TIME SINCE OVERHAUL BY COVINGTON ................................................$66,500 NEW PT6 -11, 15, 34, 60, 65, 67 OUTRIGHT OR EXCHANGE .......................................... $CALL$ PROPELLERS HARTZELL 3 BLADE AND 5 BLADED PROPS – NEW AND USED ..................................... $CALL$ DISPERSAL EQUIPMENT TRANSLAND 10 VAIN SPREADER FOR 38” GATE, NEW .....................................................$9,900

Bell 47 Tomcat MK6C, 175 hrs out of 1200, T/r blades 175 hrs since new, M/r blades 3500 hrs remaining, Hydraulic spray system, AgNav Guia GPS installed, Dry system included, Trailer available. Call 870-886-1999 or 870-926-9313

Bell 47 grass or cover crop seeder, STC’d Simplex, Model 91610, also 47G2 Model 1300 toe mount swingback boom spray system. For more photos call 509-429-2217 or email Lockwood@communitynet.org Order your Bell 206 Helicopter Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdatemarketplace.com

B1-A Callair Manufacturing Rights.

Available now is the type certificate, drawings, jigs, tooling, aircraft parts, and property associated with this 300 gal Pratt and Whitney 985 powered sprayer. Start your own aircraft company or expand your line. Call for details. Airplane Services Inc. 850-675-1252, 850-380-7268, 850380-6091.

Turbo Prop Ag Planes - 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 573359-0500 Order your The AgOp Collage Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $59.99 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdatemarketplace.com Best Classified Buy In The Industry.

Only $29.99 478-987-2250. Fax: 478-352-0025.

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Lane Aviation, Inc. “Specializing in Turbine and Piston Air Tractors”

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281-342-5451 TEL • 281-232-5401 FAX e-mail: glane@laneav.com • www.laneav.com P.O. Box 432 • Rosenberg, Texas 77471

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Order your In-Formation Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $59.99 plus S &H. Call 478 - 9 87-2 2 5 0 o r o r d e r o n l i n e at agairupdatemarketplace.com Order your Stearman Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $59.99 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdatemarketplace. com

Dispersal Equipment We are selling our Spectrum Electrostatic Spray System. Controller is included as well as two sets of booms and various extra parts. For details and pricing call Pro Agri Spraying at 806-562-4039 or email jacob@proagrispraying.com Booms Repaired! Save your ends and measure the distance from weld to weld with the number of nozzles in between.

We only have 502 and 301 type booms.

Call Frank M. Eckard at 318-614-8661 Rotary nozzle set for sale. Great condition!

Only used 3 months. Versatile with any boom. Lost spraying contract and need to sale. Call Davidon, Inc. 229-645-3605 SUPERBOOMS, Thrush Servos; Maintenance on Ag & G.A . Aircraf t Including Heavy Structural Repairs; Robinson Helicopter Service Center; Machining, Fabricating & Sheet Metal Gurus; Tri-State Aviation, ND 800-6425777 or tsa@tri-stateaviation.com www. tri-stateaviation.com Tri-Set Hydraulic Nozzle-Three Deflection angles, Three Orifice sizes, Quick Easy Adjustment, USDA Performance Tested and data Available. Made in USA. Davidon, Inc. 229-645-3605. www.davidononline. com SSF 38” 12 Vane Spreader for sale. $2,500 Call 870-644-3141 for more info.

TRANSLAND PARTS AND EQUIPMENT - WE ARE A TRANSLAND DISTRIBUTOR A N D H AV E B E E N H E L P I N G A G OPERATORS WITH THEIR NEEDS FOR 60 PLUS YEARS! CALL AND LET OUR VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE SALES PEOPLE H EL P YO U !!! E XCEL L EN T PR I CE S , KNOWLEDGE, AND SERVICE. Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 559-686-1794/ parts@johnstonaircraft.com, fax 559686-9360 or www.johnstonaircraft.com.

Ask for our catalog.

Standard Grumman Gate Spreader. 9 vane 24” inside measurement on the throat. Motivated to sell make an offer.

Email gunpilot75@hotmail.com or call Monticello at 270-305-2749 Rotar y atomizer Nozzle delivering Uniform Droplet Spectrum, Low Drag, Low Maintenance, Dependable performance.

Made In USA. Davidon, Inc. 229-645-3605 www.davidononline.com CP NOZZLES and CHECK VALVES THE DRIFT FIGHTERS! - We carry a VERY LARGE INVENTORY and we have KN OWLEDG E ABLE SALE S PEO PLE! Improve your spray pattern and CUT DOWN ON YOUR HEADACHES! Contact Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 24 hr.

Tel 559-686-1794, FAX 559-686-9360, e-mail: parts@johnstonaircraft.com /web site: www.johnstonaircraft.com Transland 10 vane spreader for 38” gate, new, $9,900; Lane Aviation 281-342-5451 or FAX 281-232-5401

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NEW! CP11TT/w-3 Tips & Shutoff in stock and ready to ship today! Call 1-800-4375319 Sky Tractor LLC Stainless Steel Fabricators, Inc. In business for over 30 years. New 7 1/2” gate spreaders. Call for more information.

We are the manufacturer of “original” 10 vane, 12 vane & “the 13 vane” standard throat and high volume. We do repairs on all models, including Transland and Swathmaster. 800-736-3433 or 870217-9232 Newberg Electrostatic Spraying LLC is the exclusive distributor for Spectrum Electrostatic Spray Systems. Do more acres with better performance. Call Ed Newberg 320 -848-2745. Serving northern US and Canada. Now STC’d for all 400 and 500 series Air Tractors.

New Gate Keeper technology controlled seeding gate - Pilot friendly, ea sy calibration, and accurate distribution.

TCL’S variable rate gate it the most versatile on the market- Applies from ultra fine product like herbicide impregnated sand all the way up to coarse seed accurately. Contact Turbine Conversions - 616-837-9428 TurbineConversions.com 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 CP nozzles and check valves. Distribuidor en Argentina: ArAvia S.A. -Venado Tuerto (Sta Fe) T.E. 54-3462-433540 - FAX: 438344

Engine H o n e y we l l/G a r re t t T PE 331-10AV; T P E 331- 6 (8 4 0 S H P, 2, 0 0 0 R P M) converted to 1,000 SHP; 558 hrs. TSO. TPE331-6 certified on MU-2J, 2K, 2L, 2M, Beech B100, and Interceptor 400.

Additionally, engine is appropriate for use on numerous ag and kit aircraft including the Turbo Legend and Lancair Evolution.

Contact: John Phoenix or Terry Cooley; Copperstate Turbine Engine Company (480)-500-6677 www.ctec.aero 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 R985 AN 1/14B OHC new pistons, chrome cylinders, new bearings, Bosch mags warranty outright or exchange. Call Chester Roberts Supply Co. at 903-4296805 Honeywell TPE331 -1 thru -10 engines and accessories available. Contact David Finley at 972-248-3108 X 213 / dfinley@ turbineair.com or Rick Forbes at 972248-3108 X 302 / rforbes@turbineair. com for details.

TPE331-10R-511C Engine, 1,950.8 Hours / 2,574 Cycles Since CAM Inspection by a Honeywell Service Center. Several new parts installed at CAM. PT6A-114 / 114A Continued time engines and serviceable parts, inspected and tagged by Pratt & Whitney authorized overhaul facility.

Contact Alex Bishop 903-786-5050 or alex@texasturbines.com

FOR SALE PT6A -20, TSN: 9037.8, TSO: 1065.3 This unit comes with 6 month/800 hour workmanship warranty, fresh hot section, and full performance test cell run. All current log books and 8130 certification as a time continued “REPAIRED” engine. $110,000 Go to http://classifieds.agairupdate.com/ details.php?id=1084 to see spec sheet for more details. Contact Jim at 812877-2587 or 812-249-6417 turbines@ turbinesinc.com Starter Generator, part #23046-28 for a PT6 engine. OHC by S&T. $4,900 PRICE REDUCED! For more information contact AmAg: 870-886-2418 (2489)FAX or Email frank.kelley@ag-cat.com R1340 Engine Overhauled, New Pistons, New Bearings, mags. Ignition harness, carb, with warranty outright/exchange.

Call Chester Roberts Supply Co. at 903429-6805 Jetset Airmotive: PT6A-34 TSO 0. For pricing call Paul at 817-354-2002 or email preeves@jsamiami.com PT6A-34AG, Serial Number: PCE PH0173, TSO: 0.0, CSO: 0, TSN: 4324.0, CSN: 4378, TSHSI: 0.0 See spec sheet for more information or call United Turbine at 305-885-3900 R985-14B, $39,000 PRICE REDUCED! 270SMOH, 0-SIRAN Convington. For more information contact AmAg: 870-8862418 (2489)FAX or Email frank.kelley@ ag-cat.com 850SHP PT6A-41/42 Thrush FWF kits for sale. New balanced mount/Pressure Cowl included. Contact: Cascade Aircraft Conversions 509.635.1212 or email info@ cascadeaircraftconversions.com Garrett TPE331-151, 4200 TT hours, 600 TT hours since hot section by Georgetown Jet, complete with all accessories including starter generator and BETA tube. $65,000 *PRICE REDUCED from $85K to $65K* Call 772-913-5225 or email turbgrp@aol.com P&W PT6A-20 550SHP Turbine Engine For Sale - Perfect for a Turbine Brave Conversion! 4521 Since overhaul, 0 since extensive hot section inspection and update, has fuel control, fuel pump, primary governor, ignition exciter box and nozzles plus complete logs. *PRICE REDUCED* $55,000 Includes accessories and exhaust stacks. USA FOB Tulare, CA Call 559-686-1794 www.johnstonaircraft. com PT6A-34 Fresh test and long term preservation. TTSN: 16,355.0; TCSN: 21,203; TSO: 3,591.2; CSO: 6,147. Cycle limiter is CT Disc with 4,771 cycles remaining. TSHSI: 826.8 by Dalla s Airmotive. Engine is currently stored in Grapevine, Texas in a climate controlled warehouse. Full specs and log package available upon request. Asking $170,000 Contact Chuck Farthing at 720-322-0211 or Wendell Lambert at 214-207-3426

R1340-AN2 Airmotive Overhaul, New Pistons, mags. harness, carb, with warranty outright/exchange. Call Chester Roberts Supply Co. at 903-429-6805 R-1340, Zero Time Since Overhaul By Covington, $66,500.00 Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE / 281-342-5451 or FAX 281-232-5401 Pratt & Whitney R1340 AN-1. 0 time since overhaul in 8/5/03 by Covington Aircraft Engines. Tulsa Aircraft Engine ran engine test in 2/27/13. Engine is approved for return to service. Engine was obtained from a company in Spain.

The engine was a spare for an aircraft bought by Hershey Flying Service. All logs and paperwork. Located in Hershey, NE at Storm Aeronautics. Asking $55,000 Call 308-368-5556 FOR SALE PT6A -20, TSN: 12705, TSO: 0.00 $145,000 Go to http://classifieds. agairupdate.com/details.php?id=1083 to see spec sheet for more details. Full Turbines Inc. Warranty and Unlimited Technical Support. Contact Jim at 812877-2587 or 812-249-6417 turbines@ turbinesinc.com P r at t & W h i t n e y R- 985 Fo r S a l e ! *FIREWALL FORWARD FOR Ag Cat* Engine has 1068.8 SMOH, Prop has 2078.8 SMOH, Includes all accessories; cowling, engine, prop, logbooks and paperwork. Located in Hershey, NE at Storm Aeronautics. Asking $30,000.

Please call 308-368-5556 for details R1340-AN2 Airmotive Overhaul, New Pistons, mags. harness, carb, with warranty outright/exchange. Call Chester Roberts Supply Co. at 903-429-6805 United Turbine PT6 Center of Excellence since 1991!! PT6A Overhaul, Repair & Test Capability. Component & Accessory Overhaul, Repair & Test. Part Sales & Purchases. Onsite, P&W correlated test cell. Call 305-885-3900 www.

UnitedTurbine.com Wright 1820 Engine and Prop inventory of parts that include Cylinders, Carburetors, Magnetos, Starters, Oil Cooler, and various other parts. Contact Storm Aeronautics at 308-368-5556 NEW PT6 -11, 15, 34, 60, 65, 67 OUTRIGHT OR EXCHANGE, $CALL$; Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE / 281-342-5451 or FAX 281-232-5401 R985-AN1-14B Tulsa Overhaul, New Pistons, Bosch mags. Ignition harness, carb, with warranty outright/exchange.

Call Chester Roberts Supply Co. at 903429-6805 PCE 51689 PT6A -34 $280,000 TSO: 0.00 Go to http://classifieds.agairupdate.com/ details.php?id=1082 to see spec sheet for more details. Full Turbines Inc. Warranty and Unlimited Technical Support. Contact Jim at 812-877-2587 or 812-249-6417 turbines@turbinesinc.com

Pratt & Whitney Piston Engines, Parts and Accessories in stock. 0-Time R-985 / R-1340 / R-1830-92 & -94 / R-2000-7M2 / R2800CB engines ready to go. Complete stock of engine parts. We stock complete OHC cylinder assys. Ready to install. Call Sun Air Parts 661-257-7708, Fax 661-2577710 or email info@sunairparts.com

Pr at t & W hi tn ey R- 985 & R-13 4 0 Overhauled Engines in stock. Props, carburetors, magnetos, alternators & accessories for above engines. Call Chester Roberts Supply Company, Collinsville, TX Tel: 903-429-6805, Fax: 903-429-6047 or email crs5r@aol.com.

A.E.R.O. Turbine Par ts: Call for the b e s t p r i c i n g o n yo u r P T6 E n g i n e Par t s & Rot able s . Cont ac t s ale s @ aeroturbineparts.com or call (877) 8425640 Ext. 381.

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

Jetset Airmotive can take care of all of your PT6A engine needs with engines, parts, accessories, and a knowledgeable staff.

We have engines for sale or exchange.

Quality work with a quick turnaround. Call us today for your PT6A engine needs at 305-825-2001. Visit us at www.jsamiami. com.

R985-AN1-14B Tulsa Overhaul, New Pistons, mags. Ignition harness, carb, with warranty outright/exchange. Call Chester Roberts Supply Co. at 903-429-6805 Jetset Airmotive: PT6A-27, P-50935, TSO 0, Ready to ship! For pricing call Paul at 817-354-2002 or email preeves@ jsamiami.com TPE331-1-151A: *PRICE REDUCED* P-92092C, 1521 HSI, Fresh L3-GBI / CB / SBG / PG / Nozzles, RCs 4634-4179-3755, $116K For more information contact AmAg: 870-886-2418/2489FAX or Email frank.kelley@ag-cat.com PT6A-15AG Engines: Need an engine replacement or upgrade for your Ag aircraft? Pratt & Whitney Canada has some 0 TSO PT6A-15AG PT6A-15AG PT6SMART(SM) engines available. Fly with the Eagle. Explore the available options for new and used engines and make your business “PT6SMART (SM)”.

Email mike.lee@pwca.ca or call 450647-3682.

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Garrett TPE-331-10-511M , 2 engines available with lots of time and cycles remaining. Call for info. 979-532-1718 or 979-533-1720 Day or night

8 5 0 S H P P T6 - 42 Tu r b o p r o p F W F Power Upgrade for the Air Tractor AT502/502B aircraft. Complete new FWF package ready to bolt on your aircr af t. 850SHP continuous up to 10 6° F OAT. T h i s p owe r u p g r a d e package includes engine, new engine m o u n t , a l l a c c e s s o r i e s , M V P - 5 0T glass panel engine analyzer, Cascade Pressure Cowl including the new Par 46 LED pulsing light system and field proven serviceable air filtration system providing superior protection and maximum air availability to the engine. Power up your productivity w i t h t h i s n e w S TC f r o m C a s c a d e Aircraft Conversions. Now scheduling production and receiving deposits.

Contact Cascade at 509.635.1212 or tom@cascadeaircraftconversions.com Covington Aircraft - Turbine Engines Available PT6A-21 0 TSO; PT6A-135A NEW; PT6A-34AG NEW; PT6A-34AG 0 TS Covington Light Overhaul; PT6A-41 3196 TSO; PT6A-41 3511 TSOPT6A-42 2107 TSO; PT6A-42 2066 TSO; PT6A-65AG 314 TSN; PT6A-65AG 5916 TSN/ 0 TS Covington Light Overhaul; PT6A-65AG 3998 TSN/ 0 TS Covington Light Overhaul; PT6A-67AG 2851 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 Pratt and Whitney overhauled 1340 cylinders, carburetor, Ag cat spreader call Terry at 870-536-1348 or David at 870-550-1664

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2015 AT-502B -3024 N3076W -34AG—300 hrs approx. Satloc Bantam with Intelliflow, cockpit heater, A/C, Lane electric brake & fan, 3A” bottom load, S/S camlocs, S/S spray valve, RCA attitude gyro.P&W extended warranty $745,000 2013 AT-602-1232 N310KP -65AG—2607 since new. Satloc Bantam with G4 screen & Intelliflow, Wingman, single point fuel, Lane electric brake & fan. Factory heat & air. $825,000 2007 AT-802A-0259 N2465D -67AG—4986.77 T.T. Satloc Bantam, radio pkg, smoker, electric fan brake, Fast Start, dual A/C cond., new landing gear, factory heat & air, fresh hot & annual, T.T. since gearbox and light O/H 2390.1 hrs. $795,000 1999 AT-802A-0089 -67AG—7910.8 Hrs. T.T., new spar caps, landing gear. Extensive rework and new paint at Air Tractor factory.

Kawak hydraulic spray system, Satloc M3, Auto-Cal, 254 gal. fuel , recent H.S.I. $650,000

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S & T Aircraft Accessories, Inc. specializes in the overhaul of Radial and Turbine engine accessories. We have most items in stock ready to ship for exchange. Give us a call @ 830-625-7923 or fax 830625-4138.

Pressure Cowls for all PT6 Air Tractors and Thrush Aircraft. Balanced Mount/ Pressure Cowls for Thrush. Reduce ITT 35 to 70 degrees. Reduce fuel consumption. Save on Hot Section Inspections. Easy access to service fuel nozzles & air filter. Reduce NG 1 to 3%. Make your -15 perform like a -34. ELIMINATE ONGOING AIR FILTER PURCHASES! Please contact Cascade Aircraft Conversions at 509-635-1212 or tom@cascadeaircraftconversions.com.

Air Repair Inc. is the source for the Fast Start Kit. To get yours today, call Air Repair, Inc. Phone. 662-846-0228 Fax. 662-843-0811 sales@airrepairinc.com Universal Turbine Parts2 ea PT6A-25C TSO 0, 27; 3 ea PT6A-27/28 TSO 0 (3); 1 ea PT6A-34AG TSO 0; 4 ea PT6A-34 TSO 0 (3), TSN 29; 1 ea PT6A-35 TSN 2849; 2 ea PT6A-135 TSO 2791, 3089; 10 ea PT6A-41 TSO 0 (4) 239, 384, 482, 1504, 1601, 3480; 12 ea PT6A-42 TSO 0 (3), 826, 2554, 2631, 3450, 3729, TSN 2962 (2) 3183 (2); 1 ea PT6A-50 TSO 0; 1 ea PT6A-60A TSO 0; 2 ea PT6A-67D TSO 0, 2997; 1 ea PT6T-3B TSO 0; 3 ea PT6A-114A TSO 0, 4113, TSN 1380. We also buy PT6 Engines in all conditions.

Please contact: Greg Miller phone 334540-9480 email gmiller@utpparts.com or Main office phone 334-361-7853 email sales@utpparts.com

Finance Air Tractor financing can put an Air Tractor in your hangar. Air Tractor offers competitive financing options in the U.S. and Canada from Wells Fargo Equipment Finance. Fly now and take seven years to pay, 10 years to amortize and have a fixed interest rate for the life of the loan. Other attractive term periods are available, too. These financing options are available on both new and used Air Tractors purchased through Air Tractor dealers. See your Air Tractor dealer today!

GPS Intelliflow Flow Controls - In stock, now shipping! Sky Tractor LLC 1-800-4375319

Garrett TPE331-151 4200 TT hours 600 TT hours since hot section by Georgetown Jet, complete with all accessories including starter generator and BETA tube.

Price reduced from $85,000 to $65,000 Call 772-913-5225 or turbgrp@aol.com

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P-500 GPS Receiver for Sale - This unit enhances satellite availability and positioning, making it ideal and suitable for air, ground and sea. Asking $1500.

Contact dlemieux@geoinnovations.ca Garmin Aera 660 GPS. Includes GA 25 MCX low profile remote antenna and database upgrade certificate. Call 800441-2964 Like new factor y reconditioned DynaFlight-AirAg-Pro system complete with new wiring harness, new GNSS Antenna and new display. Only the processor box is reconditioned, Special Price: $8,900 Call 604-465-0009 New 8.4” M3 Touchscreens in Stock – $1395 each. Buy as an upgrade, a replacement or for inventory. New Satloc Systems - Bantams, G4s, IntelliFlows and more in stock. From Insero - Call Anthony 480-285-4367 SATLOC GPS sales and repair center. Call for all your SATLOC needs. North Star Aviation, Inc 888-272-1417 NOW introducing the new VEKTOR MAX GPS - faster, more capability and extremely user friendly. DYNA NAV VEKTOR MAX GPS - NEWEST system on the market with a FANTASTIC PRICE for all of it’s CAPABILITIES! EASY to use, RELIABLE, MUCH FASTER and HIGHER TECH. DYNA NAV FLOW CONTROL SYSTEMS ALSO AVAILABLE - PREMIUM QUALITY at an AFFORDABLE PRICE! JAS - NORTH AMERICAN DEALER Tel 559686-1794, FAX 559-686-9360, e-mail: info@johnstonaircraft.com / web site: www.johnstonaircraft.com Satloc, Intelliflow The leading edge Satloc Level III Service repair center.

Mid-Continent Aircraft Corp. Hayti, Mo 800-325-0885 Satloc GPS systems in stock, Bantam, G4, M3, Intelliflow, and Litestar3. We did it again, leading Level 3 Service Center/ Dealer 2015. Why buy anywhere else, we’ve got what you need, and service after the sale! Call now 800-437-5319 Sky Tractor LLC 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 Best Classified Buy In The Industry.

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

Been in loader truck business since 1980.

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

Insurance THE COLE AGENCY, INC.Specializing I n : Ae r i a l A p p l i c ato r s , H e l i co p te r O p e r at i o n s , P l e a s u r e & B u s i n e s s , Commercial Aviation, Airpor ts, Life Insurance for Aerial Applicators & Pilots, Health Insurance for Aerial, Applicators & Pilots, When it comes to placing aviation insurance, you need to work with an insurance agent who specializes in that field. At the Cole Agency we make sure you receive the best aviation insurance pack ages, at the most competitive price. At the Cole Agency we don’t just talk aviation, we are pilots as well.

When insuring aircraft, picking the right aviation specialist first is important. The limited number of aviation insurance companies will only deal with one agent at a time during the year. You want to make sure that you have a reputable aviation insurance specialist who works with these companies and underwriters every day to represent you, your aircraft and business. Give us a call. Cole Agency Inc. 319 Walnut Street Montezuma, Ga 31063, 478-472-2010 478-472-8694 fax kevin@thecoleagency.com www. thecoleagency.com HARDY AVIATION INSURANCE, INC. “Insurance from a name you can trust, at a price you can afford”, is what we do, and it’s our motto. Hardy Aviation Insurance, Inc. is centrally located in Wichita, Kansas and has been servicing the aerial application market for years now. Randy Hardy established Hardy Aviation Insurance in 1995 with aerial application as his main focus. Prompt courteous service from a dedicated and knowledgeable staff that includes Angie Banz, Tim Wiebe and Mandi Hill whom have years of experience servicing the aerial application business. Give us a try, you might be surprised. Call 1 800 7216733 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 DAVIDSON SOLID ROCK 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

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.

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.

Miscellaneous The Perfect Father’s Day Gift - Desk Top Ag Planes! Each model is hand crafted and approximately 15” x 12”, depending on model. For more information or to order yours, call Johnny A. Salazar at 956-332-8502 or email johnnysalazar59@ gmail.com 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.

Reduce Drift, Increase Deposition and Retention use Control™ FREE SAMPLE http://www.GARRCO.com/freesample Call 765-395-3441, mrfoam1@garrco. com Toy pla stic model Air Tractor. 12” wingspan, removable stand. Great toy for the kids or desktop model. $15 + s/h order online at www.takeofftoys.com or e-mail trevoredwards@sw.rr.com 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 Lot for sale: 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. $25,000 OBO. 478.987.2250 D R P - 9 5 5 D R I F T R E TA R D A N T PENETRATOR-SPREADER/STICKER-UV Protectant For drift reduction, deposition increase, University tested. Big Gun in the war on Drift! Made in USA. Davidon, Inc. 229-645-3605. www.davidononline.com

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 Keep your drink hot or cold in this insulated 16oz Air Tractor Tervis Tumbler. $14.99 plus S&H Made in the USA, Makes a great gift. For more information call 478-987-2250 or visit our Market Place at www.agairupdatemarketplace.com Vino? They do say ag pilots age like wine. Place your favorite wine in these high quality Rolf wine glasses etched with an ag plane, sold as a Set of 4. $49.99 plus S&H Makes a great gift.

For more information call 478-9872250 or visit our Market Place at www. agairupdatemarketplace.com Specialty belt buckles, show your pride in style. $39.99 plus S&H Makes a great gift! For more information call 478-9872250 or visit our Market Place at www. agairupdatemarketplace.com Fly through your mail with our Airplane Letter Opener! $13.99 plus S&H Makes a great gift. For more information call 478-987-2250 or visit our Market Place at www.agairupdatemarketplace.com Aviator Backpack and matching coin purse (sold separately). For more information call 478-987-2250 or visit our Market Place at agairupdatemarketplace.com 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. $29.99 plus S&H Makes a great gift!

For more information call 478-9872250 or visit our Market Place at www. agairupdatemarketplace.com Help your little pilot fly high in dream world with these Bi-Plane PJ’s... Assorted sizes available. $34.99 plus S&H For more information call 478-987-2250 or visit our Market Place at w w w. agairupdatemarketplace.com D e S p ai n Co l l e c ti o n Cu s to m iz ab l e Note Cards featuring your favorite Pen and Ink drawing. $19.99 plus S&H For more information call 478-9872250 or visit our Market Place at www. agairupdatemarketplace.com

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Fight rodent infestation with Cascade’s i n n ov at i ve a n d e x t re 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

AIRPARK PROPERTY at INDIAN HILLS AIRPARK in Salome, AZ, 2AZ1. $295K Beautiful house & hangar. House is a little over 7yrs. old & almost 1500 sq. ft.

Hangar is 60X50 with a 50ft. bifold door with lift straps & auto latching. The home is all gas. The 2600 ft. runway and all taxi ways are paved. Association dues are $23 per month. Pilots live your dream and live with your plane. Call Roger at 623 3309340 or 928 859-3242 Established Heavy-Lift Helicopter Business For Sale. Transferable government and private contracts, both state and federal, along with extensive book of commercial business. $2.8MM assets, $.5 - 2+MM income per year, by single owner/pilot.

Lots of room for growth. Solid equipment, spares, and support staff in place that pays their way when you aren’t flying.

Attractive lease on 6,000+ square foot hangar. Get paid to travel the world building power lines, fighting wildfires, seeding mountainsides, building ski lifts, setting air conditioners, and starring in commercials. After 40 years of this exciting, satisfying business, the owner is ready to sell and enjoy more time with grandchildren. Owner is willing to assist buyer with the transition. No debt, minimal ongoing expenses. Asking $4.5MM. Must prove financial ability to review. Serious inquiries email blindads@ agairupdate.com, Subject: Heavy-Lift Helicopter Business or fax to 478-3520025.

Established FBO with 2 locations in South Central Montana. Part6 135 Ops with State and Federal Contracts. Part 137 Ops with 2 Cessna AgHusky. Fuel sales with owned Fuel Systems and Trucks.

Maintenance shop and ag chemical sales.

Year round flying with loyal customer base and room for growth. Owned hangars on leased, county-owned airports. Approx. $1.5 million in assets. After 40+ years owners are ready to retire, but will assist new owner/s in transition. Email inquires to blindads@agairupdate.com, Subject: Established FBO or fax to 478-352-0025.

Parts GPS Antenna Mount, for specific ag aircraft, performance and looks, slip stream design delivers peak signals.

Contact Terry Barber 605-258-2743 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 317579-6666 or dromader@bycan-sellen.net Loadhawg removed from 510P. Complete with paperwork, used 2 seasons. Excellent cond. $5000. FWF skins for Thrush, removed for pressure cowl. Assortment of piston Thrush parts including good rag empennage frame, MLG heavy legs. Call 403-934-4880

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AgCat Frameworks Sale! Out of factory fixtures, installation ready. Also up-grades (L o n g f u e l , C o o l - S e at s , H o p p e r s , Empennage, Wires, Mounts, Spare Parts & Dispersal Components). AgCat Sales & Service since 1971. AmAg: 870-886-2418 or Email frank.kelley@ag-cat.com

Ever wanted to star t your own AG OPERATION (Under Part 137)? As Ag Aviation Consultants we can help you find an airplane and train you. We can help you get your Operating Certificate-Part 137, Private or Commercial. Call Eagle Vistas LLC 772-285-5506

Accessories & Parts! 100’s of new and OHC accessories, parts for just about everything. Big discounts! Please have part numbers when contacting us. Preferred Airparts, 800 -433- 0814 US/Canada; 330-698-0280. Check stock at www. preferredairparts.com

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EnvironmEntally SafE ag-aircraft air conditioning SyStEmS

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 SB+ & SC+ New H.D. AgriJet Conversions in stock and ON SALE. Installed or FWF Kits. Prices will never be lower!. Call 870-886-2418 or Email frank.kelley@ ag-cat.com Fresh refurbished AT-402 hopper with lid. $7,500 Call 620-285-5609

inverter Powered Systems for turbine thrush & at

Prop Tether Kits in stock, ships today.

Sky Tractor LLC 800-437-5319, www. skytractor.com, email@skytractor.com, Fax 701-636-5881 AT-502B wings with new spar. For more information call 309-759-4646 or email farmair@mymctc.net Rudder (covered) for Piper PA-25 235/250, in good condition *PRICE REDUCED* $300. Maule tail wheel $40, tire size 8x3.00x4 single arm in fair condition with good bearings and race.

Call Don at 402-841-514 4 or email flyagrp@cableone.net

Engine drive Systems for most P&W 1340 ag-aircraft

collin’S aircraft dynamic'S inc.

1107 calle naranja • alamo, texas 78516

PH: 956-787-6720 • faX: 956-787-5409 manufacturer of aircraft air-conditioning Since 1980

We have a set of Wings off of a 2012 Thrush 510P with less than 1000 hours total time on 29,000 hour spars. Available for outright purchase or exchange!

Delivery available also! $99,950 Call Tom Ashenfelter at 952-941-6255 for more details!

Miscellaneous parts for 802 and others, most brand new: engine mounts, landing gears, 118” propellers, spr ay kit s, Micronair AU5000, pilot and mechanic complete training courses, FTD Level II simulator for AT-802. Call or email: +34667102184, sales@airtractoreurope. com PARTS, PARTS, PARTS. For all your ag aviation needs, please call Southeastern Aircraft Sales & Service 800-441-2964 Air Tractor Dealer REBUILT 29” THRUSH LANDING GEAR IN STOCK & we can REPAIR / REBUILD yours to LIKE NEW STATUS. Johnston Aircraft Service, INC. 559-686-1794 / Email parts@johnstonaircraft.com / www.johnstonaircraft.com FAA approved STC’d wire cutters for Air Tractors. Storm Cutters are the newest advancement in wire cutter technology (Patent Pending). These cutters mount to the landing gear and have adel clamps positioned along the trailing edge of the gear to secure the brake lines which do away with the standard black zip ties currently used.

We now have Storm Cutters in stock and available for Air Tractor models 301-802.

Contact Storm Aeronautics at 308-3685556 to order your set, or check us out at www.hersheyflyingservice.com Replacement parts. New and used for all Ag Cat models. Also carry New Piper and Weatherly tailwheel springs and Transland Dealer. Call Storm Aeronautics 308-368-5556 Agrinautics, Root, Crop Hawk, Transland, others, $CALL$; Lane Aviation 281-3425451 or FAX 281-232-5401 The mid-west Air tractor dealer, Farm Air Inc. has expanded its parts department.

For all your Air Tractor parts needs call 877-715-8476, email farmairparts@ mymctc.net or visit our website www. farmairinc.com

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Piper airframe parts, Continental and Lycoming engine parts and a few spray system parts, new surplus, big discounts!

Please have part numbers when contacting us. Preferred Airparts, 800-433-0814 US/ Canada; 330-698-0280. Check stock at www.preferredairparts.com H U G E I N V E N T O RY O F B U C K E Y E EQUIPMENT AND PARTS. WE SELL NEW COUPLERS AND ADAPTERS PLUS PARTS, and WE REBUILD YOUR COUPLERS/ ADAPTERS FOR ABOUT 1/2 OF NEW! Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 24 hr.

Tel 559-686-1794, FAX 559-686-9360, e-mail: info@johnstonaircraft.com /web site: www.johnstonaircraft.com 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 www.kawakaviation.com 11 Million new surplus parts for Cessna, Piper and other aircraft; Continental and Lycoming engines; and a few spray system parts, big discounts. Please have part numbers when contacting us. Preferred Airparts, 800 -433- 0814 US/Canada; 330-698-0280. Check stock at www. preferredairparts.com Cessna Ag Parts. Air Repair, Inc. Phone.

662-846-0228 Fax. 662-843-0811 sales@ airrepairinc.com BRAVE and PAWNEE PARTS-Engines, Props, Spar kits, Fuel cells, Foam kits, Wings, Turbine and 400 CONVERSIONS, and much more. Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 24 hr. Tel 559-686-1794, FAX 559686-9360, e-mail: info@johnstonaircraft. com /web site: www.johnstonaircraft. com Cessna airframe parts, Continental and Lycoming engine parts, and a few spray system parts, new surplus, big discounts!

Please have part numbers when contacting us. Preferred Airparts, 800-433-0814 US/ Canada; 330-698-0280. Check stock at www.preferredairparts.com Retrofit Hopper Door for AT502 and AT602. Now available for fall and winter installation Professional Fibreglass Repair.

530-735-6264 PMA Piper Brave and Weatherly tailsprings in stock. Contact Storm Aeronautics at 308-368-5556 Cessna Parts - Engines, propellers, and MUCH MORE-AUTHORIZED SERVICE AND PARTS CENTER. Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 24 hr. Tel 559-686-1794, FA X 559- 686 -9360, e-mail: par ts@ johnstonaircraft.com /web site: www. johnstonaircraft.com We have all fibreglass parts for Weatherly and Ag-Cat (A, B and Super B). Call for prices. Professional Fibreglass Repair.

530-735-6264 Cessna Authorized Parts Center: Prompt, World-Wide Par ts Service, Engines, Bonaire 550 Conversions, Wings.MidContinent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800-3250885 www.midcont.net.

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

E V ERY TH I N G yo u n e e d fo r YO U R Aircraft-PARTS, ENGINE OVERHAULS, REPAIRS/REBUILDS/MODIFICATIONSSPECIALIZING in THRUSH and BRAVE! JAS 559-686-1794, FAX 559-686-9360, e-mail: info@johnstonaircraft.com /web site: www.johnstonaircraft.com Large inventory of Air Tractor parts surplus to our needs. Call for list. Air Repair, Inc. Phone. 662-846-0228 Fax. 662-843-0811 sales@airrepairinc.com Thrush S2R STC battery retrofit kit. 300% longer battery service life. 200% faster starts. Battery replacement cost 25% of original. For more information call Kawak Aviation Technologies at 541-385-5051 or visit www.kawakaviation.com 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.

Agrinautics, Inc. Best spray pumps, valves, and strainers in the business! For service w/ a smile, call us at 435-586-1200. e-mail:agrinaut@cedarcity.net Thrush parts for sale! Ayres Metal Tail, Overhauled Fuselage Frame, Thrush Landing Gear, Flaps/Thrush, Ailerons/ Thrush, Fabric Tail Complete Heavy Flying Wires, -34 Pratt & Whitney Engine (2 each), Spar Cap Replacement. Call Bruce’s Flying Service for all of your Thrush parts needs! 229-725-4150, fax 229-725-5135.

E-mail bruceandrews62@gmail.com LOAD HAWG-The modern, efficient, safe, perfect way to improve your solids application. Mid-Continent Aircraft Corp.

Hayti, MO 800-325-0885 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 D i s p e r s a l E q u i p m e n t : We a t h a e r o Feathering Fans, Crophawks, Smokers, F l a g g e r s , N o z z l e s , Tr a n s l a n d , Breckenridge Spreaders, Airfoil Booms, Dry Breaks, Load Hawgs, All Aircraft Styles. Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800-325-0885 www.midcont.net.

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 Agrinautics, Automatic Flagman, Arrow prop, Air Tractor (Associate dealer Queen Bee Air Specialties) CP Nozzles, Compro Smoker, Crophawk, Covington Aircraft Engine, Collins Air Conditioner, Cleveland, Chip Detector, Satloc 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 LLC 800-437-5319, www. skytractor.com, email@skytractor.com, 701-636-5881 (fax)

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 to order.

Tools for reaming attach bolts Wing Main (Centerwing to Outboard wing) attachment joints for Dromader M-18 per repair service bulletin #e/02.170/2000 Available for rent. Contact Nancy at Turbine Conversions - 616-837-9428

Propellers 2D30 Propeller for sale - 0 hours since new, overhaul complete in February 2017. $24,000 For more information call 970-520-1941

PBA Aviation - We buy & sell aircrafts and parts in Brazil and the USA. Importation & exportation worldwide trading. For more information contact us at + 5551 3724 4002, + 5551 9999 61597, pba@ aviacaoagricola.com.br or visit out website at www.pbaaviation.com.bt *We speak English, Spanish and Portuguese* FAA repair station for all ag equipment.

Thrush spar replacement, annuals. MidContinent Aircraft Corp. 800-325-0885 Southeastern Aircraft Sales and Service.

Late model aircraft sold by Southeastern Aircraft Sales & Service will have a New Annual Inspection, Fresh Hot Section Inspection and a 100 HOUR OR 90 DAY WARRANTY. Now That’s Peace Of Mind!

Call Now 1-800-441-2964

Used 5 Blade Hartzell HC-B5MP-3C, 572 hrs since overhaul $25,000 Call Chad Stuart, Airplane Services, Inc. 850-3806091

AgCat parts and service center. World wide parts and service for any model of AgCat. Storm Aeronautics 308-368-5556

New and used 3 and 5 blade PT6A propellers. For more information call 309759-4646 or email farmair@mymctc.net

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

2013 Hartzell propeller NC-B3TN-3 D/T 10282N S+4 with less than 1400 hours total time for sale. Please call Cascade Aircraft Conversions for more details at 509.635.1212 HARTZELL 3 BLADE AND 5 BLADED PROPS – NEW AND USED $CALL$ Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE / 281-342-5451 or FAX 281-232-5401 Hamilton Standard, 22D40 Hydromatic Propeller 6533A Blades overhauled complete with distributor valve and prop, Governor. Call Chester Roberts Supply Co. at 903-429-6805 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.

3 D 40 6101 blades Ham Standard 3 bladed. Overhauled. For more information call Chester Roberts Supply Co. at 903429-6805 2 2 D 4 0AG 2 0 0 -2 418 - S O H 0 - I R A N $26,500; 22D40-6533A12 852-SOH...

Call for price. 12D40AG100 -2 OHC $23,500; 12D40-6101A12 OHC $23,500; 12D 4 0AG10 0 - 4S 375 -SO H 0 - IR AN $18,500; 2D30AG100-2 OHC $21,500; HC-B3TN-3D/T10282N+4 New...Call for price. HC-B3TN-5M/T10282N+4 New...Call for price. AmAg: 870-8862418/2489FAX, Sales/Parts since 1971.

Email frank.kelley@ag-cat.com 12D40-6101-12 Overhauled with 8130 Form. For more information call Chester Roberts Supply Co. at 903-429-6805 For Outright Sale: Overhauled 5-Blade Prop. Hartzell HC-B5MP-3C. Fits AT-502A, AT-503, AT-602, AT-802, Thrush S-2R-T65 & S-2RHG-T65.’06 Hartzell Overhaul.

TSN: 1379.5 (TSO:0). Call Steve or Gary at 210-924-5561 or email sales@dixieair. com

Service Let us sell your Ag plane! Mid-Continent Aircraft Corp. 1601 Hwy 84 East Hayti, MO 63851 800-325-0885

Cascade Conversion for Thrush and Air Tractor. Fuel Saving, Cooler running, more power available. Mid-Continent Aircraft Corp. Hayti, MO 800-325-0885

Training Training center for mechanics and pilots with 2-seat planes and simulator FTD FAA Level 6, EASA FTD Level 2 available for type training on land and amphibious AT-802, as well as operational fire fighting training. Call or email: +34667102184, sales@airtractoreurope.com Start to finish AG PILOT TRAINING utilizing AgCat Gr164A Dual, Pawnee PA-25/260 CS Dual Cockpit & PA-25 Single for Solo/ Dump/Spray. Citabria for Private all in Tailwheel, Tailwheel Proficiency, and UpSet/Spin Recovery and Ag Biennial.

Satloc and TracMap GPS. Ag Aviation Consultants for Ag Operating Certificate Part 137. See videos at: www.eaglevistas. com. EAGLE VISTAS LLC 772-285-5506

Vehicles

198 4 GMC black tank truck, 4 compartment units for fuel in tank with pumps. Formerly Texaco.engine 454, five speed transmission, 2 speed axel. $6,900.

Down payment of $1000 to Paypal with balance due by wire transfer to seller’s account or cashier’s check. Buyer pick up item after sale. Contact Carl at 979 219-9351.

Wanted to Buy A.E.R.O. Turbine Parts: PT6 Engines Wanted for Purchase. Contact sales@ aeroturbineparts.com or call (877) 8425640 Ext. 381 Ag Aircraft Wanted: Immediate cash for Ag planes - All considered - Contact Darryl or Bill at South Delta Aviation 870-5729011 or 479-935-4891 EXHAUST Wanted: R-1340 and R-985 Exhaust Send Old Exhaust segments for exchange or Sell them! Call Daryl @ 9 4 0 - 9 02- 0797 o r ev ans .d ar y l @ sbcglobal.net

Seat Wanted Commercial Pilot looking for entry level position. 1150 total time, 500 tailwheel.

Also have a CDL Class A hazmat with tanker endorsement. Recent graduate of Eagle Vistas Ag flight school. Currently in Columbus, Ohio and willing to relocate.

Phone 614 - 425 -2667 Email wilson. adam2@gmail.com Ag pilot available now, 3700 TT, 3620 TW, 2700 AG, 1200 Turbine, Currently Licensed TX, NM. contact James Friedrich at 509-670-9643 Pilot looking for a seat. 5700 hours total - 730 hours Ag experience 680 turbine ag C188 AT-402, AT-502 & S2R Licensed in SD, ND, NE, MN & IA. Mobile housing available. cubcptn@yahoo.com (737)2064669 Ag Pilot / A&P seeking a reputable operation to become a part of the team.

921 TT, 645 AG, 80 Turbine. Herbicide experience. Extensive Farm Background including Ground Rig applications. Resume with References available. AgFlyer34@ gmail.com

We b u i l d l o a d e r t r u c k s t o y o u r specifications. Stainless Steel Straight and Fold Up. Mild Steel Straight and Fold Up. Mild Steel Hopper w/Stainless Steel Tube. Been in loader truck business since 1980. Call Pat Ballard Office:870-6972004 Fax:870-697-3568 185 Hwy. 42 West, Hickory Ridge, AR Several Loader Trucks available and ready to go with fuel or without. All have weight scales, diesel motors and automatic transmissions. All new equipment. Call Randy 870-931-8485 Auger Trucks For Sale (Trade-Ins) Also list of customer trucks. Call Auger Dan Office: 870-578-6133, Cell: 870-919-2317 or visit http://www.augerdanllc.com

Looking for piston or first turbine seat.

3361 hours TT, 612 hours ag. References available upon request. If interested I can be reached at 770-355-3240 or pilot2256@aol.com Looking for 2017 Seat, 9304 TT, 7680 Ag Time, 136 Turbine Time. Round, Flat or Turbine. Resume available upon request.

Call Cory at 507- 456 - 6906 or email coryb70@hotmail.com

Help Wanted Experienced helicopter spray pilot needed.

Please send resume and references to blindads@agairupdate.com Subject: ID#1088 or fax to 478-352-0025

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Professional Air Tractor Turbine Pilots and Mechanics wanted for Midwest Operation. Long term experienced turbine pilots for late model Air Tractor 502 and 802 fleet. Turbine time, time in type and Satloc experience required.

Growth opportunities and work increases have allowed us to add additional aircraft for 2017. Work is mostly fungicide, insecticide work in row crops, dry work would consist of cover crops and urea.

Our season runs May- September season.

Shorter season might be discussed. Also in need of additional mechanics to support a large turbine fleet. Please email resume with work history to agpilotseat@gmail. com or blindads@agairupdate.com Subject: Midwest Turbine Ag Pilot and Mechanic or fax to 478-352-0025 Ground Support Truck Driver needed for Pacific Northwest aerial applicator.

Minimum class B, CDL with Haz-Mat endorsement. Mechanical skills a plus.

Full time, year round employment with full benefit package, profit sharing, bonuses and vacation time. Paid travel expenses.

Must be a self-motivated, team player!

Send resume and references to blindads@ agairupdate.com Subject: ID#1097 or fax to 478-352-0025 AG AIR AIRCRAFT, INC. located at the Corning Municipal Airport in Corning, AR is looking for A&P and A&P IA Mechanics.

Must have the following: Air Tractor experience, PT6A experience and 3 references. Contact Aaron Keahey at 870-857-3755. Email resumes to aaronagairaircraft@outlook.com B&S Air Inc is seeking qualified candidates for the upcoming spray season. Applicants will need a current Class A or B CDL with tanker and Hazmat endorsements. Travel is a must. Competitive compensation as well as the opportunity to break into Ag industry and build turbine time. Our season lasts from mid-March to early November with the opportunity to earn extra through the winter. Contact Caleb @ 706-577-4220 or caleb@bsairinc.com Looking for an experienced Turbine AG pilot for the upcoming season, June thru September. Upper Midwest operator with a long term seat available flying Thrush.

Please email resume and references to blindads@agairupdate.com Subject: ID#1081 or fax to 478-352-0025

AV8-ORR Helicopter Services is looking for an experienced helicopter ag pilot for the 2017 season and beyond. Our season starts in March and runs through October with shor t breaks in between. The company is based in Hamilton Montana with work throughout the West and Midwest. Nice equipment maintained to 135 standards. Must be a safe, productive turnkey pilot. Great pay for the right individual. Prefer someone looking for a long term home. Minimum 3000 hours helicopter, 1000 hrs turbine, 1000 hours helicopter ag, 500 hours in mountains or high DA (above 6000 feet). Bell medium time and firefighting experience is a plus.

Equipment is a Bell 206L1. If interested please send your resume with references and salary requirements to Andy Orr at av8orrheli@gmail.com PT6 Mechanic needed for aircraft engine overhaul shop. A&P license not required.

Pay based on experience. Send resume and references to blindads@agairupdate. com Subject: ID#1072 or fax to 478-3520025 C a n ad i a n Tu r b i n e Pi l o t Wa n te d Kinniburgh Spray Service Ltd, based in Taber, AB is a proactive organization with over 64 years of service, requires 2 Professional Agriculture Aerial Applicators to fly our Air Tractors 502/802. Job Duties, Certifications Required, Wage/ Salary can be found at http://classifieds. agairupdate.com/details.php?id=621 E-mail resume including references to info@kinniburghspray.com. Only successful applicants will be contacted.

Kinniburgh Spray Service Ltd. Taber Airport Box 4361 Taber, Alberta, Canada T1G 2C8 Phone: 403-223-8245 Fax: 403223-1314 North Star Aviation Inc., located in Ulysses, KS is seeking applications for an A&P Mechanic. We specialize in Turbine powered Agricultural Aircraft. Applicant must be self-motivated, dedicated and willing to live in a small town. Some benef its include Health Insurance, Vacation, Sick Leave, Retirement and Bonus. Send resumes to northsa@pld. com IA and A&P mechanics needed. Call 870 -295- 6213 Salary depending on qualifications and experience.

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