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Jerry “Pops” Prince and Bill Lavender.

A prince of a mechanic Leland Snow’s loss was extreme, but something we all know will eventually happen to each of us. Our industry’s pilots and operators are aging overall.

So, it is good to occasionally have the opportunity to speak with someone that has many decades of experience in agaviation.

A few months ago, a longtime subscriber contacted me and asked if I would interview his father, Jerry “Pops” Prince from Cairo, Georgia. Jerry, Jr. explained to me how his father, now 88 years old, had only recently retired from the business of working on ag-planes. I agreed, thinking it would be a good to reflect upon earlier years.

When I walked into the terminal building of Cairo, I was surprised when I saw the man who I was about to be introduced. At 88, Mr. Prince appeared to be in his early 70s, remarkable. His recollections were just as impressive.

Mr. Prince served as a mechanic for ag-aviation, mostly in south Georgia, north Florida, south Alabama and Laurel, Mississippi. He started his career in the Air Force after World War II working on B13s and B17s. In 1949, he started maintaining J-3 Cub ag planes in Cairo for Roy McConnell. Later, he would travel to Laurel, Mississippi to work on

Cy Emory’s Ag-Cats. There, he made friends with operators and pilots like the well-known Charlie Christmas of Shelby, Mississippi.

In 1971, Mr. Prince settled down to open his own maintenance shop at the Cairo Airport. Here he stayed for the next 35 years, until 2004 when the hangar burned down. Mr. Prince was 83 and decided maybe that was a sign to retire.

During his years, he worked on just about any ag-plane that came through the door, the likes of N3Ns, CallAirs, focusing on dope and fabric work and radial and flat-motor engines. However, his speciality was Pawnees, which were very popular in the area during that time.

Often he took two or three wrecked Pawnees and turn them into one fine Pawnee. Instead of jigs, he used wooden saw horses and a plumb bob line. His “blue prints” were hand drawn from personal experiences.

Like any older generation person, Mr. Prince was filled with stories of long ago.

One of his favorites is about painting a CallAir solid gold with red N-numbers.

Somehow the “Z” on one side of the aircraft was reversed. He decided, instead of fixing it, he’d ask people if they

inside this issue Calendar of events .................................................................................................................... 5 AgAir mail ...................................................................................................................................... 6 Aerial seeding of cover crops takes off in the midwest........................................................................ 8 GE strengthening turboprop services and support............................................................................11 A day to remember.............................................................................................................................. 13 Hirsch named Air Tractor president.................................................................................................... 14 An excerpt from Low & Slow. .............................................................................................................. 15 The centenary of aerial application..................................................................................................... 19 Transport Canada issues Advisory Circular......................................................................................... 22 AG-NAV TrackerNav............................................................................................................................. 23 Classified ads.............................................................................................................................. 26

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noticed anything wrong with the way the aircraft looked. No one noticed. When the owner came to pick up the aircraft, the first thing he asked Mr. Prince, “What’s with the backwards “Z”? Then the owner told him to leave it as is, “No one will notice.”

Mr. Prince raised two sons to become ag-pilots, Jerry, Jr. and Larry. Jerry later quit flying ag to help his father and farm, while Larry carried on the flying service duties and in turn trained his son Gerrine to become an ag-pilot, as well.

Mr. Prince, piping up during our conversation, wanted to tell another story. This time it was when Larry was being tested by the FAA inspector for the company Part 137 certificate. While in the flight demo phase of the test, the See Editorial page 7

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A day to remember • Hirsch named Air Tractor president • An excerpt from Low & Slow GE strengthening turboprop services and support • The centenary of aerial application FAA issues Ag-Cat AD final rule • AG-NAV TrackerNav

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Cover Crops How do your applications look?

Portrayed on left is a “how-not-toaerial-seed” example. Note the skips that resulted from not taking light annual ryegrass seed into account.

On the right is a proper seed application.

See story on page 8.

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calendar of events April 2011 April 4, 2011 ArAAA Updates & Safety Educational Program Univ. of Arkansas Division of Ag Rice Research & Extension Center Stuttgart, AR Claudetta Harrod 501-376-3233 April 5, 2011 GaAAA Operation SAFE Clinic Tifton, GA Airport Tel: 229-386-3442 Fax: 229-386-3958 psumner@uga.edu April 5-8, 2011 ArAAA Operation SAFE Workshop Stuttgart Airport Host Operator - Todd Hartley Hartley Flying Service - 870-673-1756 Claudetta Harrod - 501-376-3233 April 11, 2011 ArAAA Updates & Safety Educational Program Agricultural Bldg at McGehee McGehee, AR Claudetta Harrod - 501-376-3233 April 12-15, 2011 ArAAA Operation SAFE Workshop McGehee Municipal Airport Host Operators: David Glover - 870-222-6407 David Glosup - 870-222-6575 Alan Buford - 870-222-4556 Matt Rial - 870-866-6151 Claudetta Harrod - 501-376-3233 April 13-14, 2011 SDAAA Operation SAFE Clinic Watertown, SD Laurie Robbennolt sdaviation@gmail.com April 26-28, 2011 AMAA Operation SAFE Fly-in Three Forks, MT airport Darrin Pluhar 406-232-6853

May 2011 May 2-3, 2011 Operation SAFE Clinic Wakarusa, IN Dennis Gardisser 501-676-1762 David Eby 574-862-4392

May 2-3, 2011 Operation SAFE Clinic Baraboo, WI Scott Bretthauer 217-722-2212 Jim Kazmierczak 608-576-4470 May 4-6, 2011 IAAA Operation SAFE Clinic Coles County Memorial Airport Mattoon, IL Scott Bretthauer 217-722-2212 Rick Reed 217-234-9439 Harley Curless 309-759-4826 May 10-11, 2011 BASF / Ohio Spray Clinic Morrow County Airport Cardington, Ohio Butch Fisher 419-947-1833

June 2011 June 7-8, 2011 IAAA Operation SAFE Clinic Newton, IA Dennis Gardisser 501-676-1762 June 9-10, 2011 IAAA Operation SAFE Clinic Connersville, IN Dennis Gardisser 501-676-1762 Jeff Dungan 765-827-1355 June 9-12, 2011 AgroActiva 2011 Establecimiento El Laurel Santa Fe, Argentina 02477 424040 agroactiva@agroactiva.com agroactiva.com June 13-16, 2011 Australia AAA Convention Adelaide Hilton South Australia Phone: +61 2 6241 2100 www.aerialag.com.au June 15-17, 2011 SINDAG Convention Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Rio Grande do Sul sindag.org.br

July 2011 July 3-5, 2011 New Zealand Conference 2011 Wellington, New Zealand nzaaa.co.nz

September 2011 September 8-9, 2011 OkAAA Operation SAFE Clinic El Reno, OK Dennis Gardisser 501-676-1762 Sandy Wells 405-341-3548 September 26-30, 2011 SAFE Analyst Training La Junta Municipal Airport La Junta, CO Dennis Gardisser 501-676-1762 September 29-30, 2011 CoAAA SAFE Fly-In La Junta Municipal Airport La Junta, CO Dolle Lehrkamp 719-768-3367 dolle@coagav.org www.coagav.org

October 2011 October 7-9, 2011 NAAA Fall Board Meeting Greensboro, NC Tel: 202-546-5722 Fax: 202-546-5726 information@agaviation.org www.agaviation.org October 24-26, 2011 KsAAA Annual Convention Grand Praire Hotel Hutchinson, KS Chris Wilson 785-232-2131 www.ksagaviation.org October 31- November 1, 2011 M601E Line Maintenance Training Customer Technical Education Center Cincinnati, OH cts.scheduling@ae.ge.com

November 2011 November 8-10, 2011 CoAAA Annual Conv. & Trade Show Crowne Plaza Hotel Colorado Springs, CO Dolle M. Lehrkamp 719-768-3367 dolle@coagav.org November 8-10, 2011 Mid-States Ag Aviation Conference Isle Casino Hotel Bettendorf, IA Harley Curless 309-759-4826 www.agaviation.com

December 2011 December 5-8, 2011 NAAA Annual Convention and Exposition Hilton Hotel Las Vegas, NV Peggy Knizner Tel: 202-546-5722 Fax: 202-546-5726 information@agaviation.org www.agaviation.org

January 2012 January 8, 9 & 10, 2012 ArAAA Convention Wyndham Riverfront Hotel North Little Rock, AR Ron Harrod 501-376-3233 rharrod@sbcglobal.net

February 2012 February 13-15, 2012 NATA Convention Midtown Holiday Inn Grand Island, NE Judy McDowell nata@windstream.net February 16-18, 2012 Canada AAA Convention Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth Hotel Montreal, Quebec Canada www.canadianaerialapplicators.com

November 2012 November 6-8, 2012 CoAAA Annual Convention & Trade Show Crowne Plaza Hotel Colorado Springs, CO Dolle M. Lehrkamp 719768-3367 dolle@coagav.org www.coagav.org

February 2013 February 18-20, 2013 NATA Convention Younes Conference Center Kearney, NE Judy McDowell nata@windstream.net

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agair mail poem Good morning Bill; This is Juan Jose De Valdenebro from Davao in the Philippines. wrote and read the following note at Mass in 2004 during the burial of one of my pilots. Captain Cabardo had over 18,500 hours and 25 years experience as a spray pilot. He was one of the best pilots I ever employed, a better person and an incredible father and grand father. Although it has been many years since his death, I think it would be good to publish my comments in his memory.

I read where there are meetings in the U.S. to discuss towers and wires markings. Here in the Philippines there were no markings, not even radio communications among the same or different companies pilots while flying, I was forced to call for many meetings and bring Captain Dave Bergus from CASA Australia to help me. Finally, the electrical companies, “against their will” because of the wire sagging, accepted to place markers.

The small towers here are connected

with a non-electrified wire attached to the tip, but very weakly with kind of a screw only.

While spraying bananas, Captain Cabardo got entangled in the line, the poor attachment of the wires prevented the landing gear cutters from cutting the wire. Instead, he kept pulling and pulling meters and meters of wire until the plane couldn’t pull anymore and crashed. He was burnt to death from the fuel in the header tank beneath his seat while hanging from his harness.

His death was a big lesson for all of us, but nothing has been changed.

Juan Jose De Valdenebro Davao, Philippines Hello Juan; I extend my sympathies in learning of of your pilot’s death. I know it must have been hard for his family, friends and you. I’ve published your memorial tribute to him, as well as your letter in hopes all spray pilots will take extra precautions and tower companies worldwide will do the right thing by at least marking their obstructions. —Bill

All these mornings at dawn, while the sun rises on the horizon and his plane won’t shine with its rays anymore, I am missing Felix.

I keep on thinking that even though we don’t understand God’s will, we can still dream about what happens in heaven, meanwhile, I am missing Felix.

This is what I have been doing since his death, dreaming with Him, dreaming that since Felix was one of the best spray pilots, God called him because he needs to spray more stars in the sky for us to see, more hopes in our hearts, For our happiness, more forgiveness in our souls for us to live in peace, Captain Cabardo was called to spray God’s gardens in heaven, to spray over us with God’s wisdom and understanding, love and caring.

God loves him so much, that he called him first to the same heaven we all will be going, to meet them both.

For every dream we have in our hearts, God gives us inspiration. For every hope we seek, God gives us unexpected miracles.

Lord, please help us to realize that our strength is not found in how courageously we struggle, but how we completely surrender ourselves to You Juan Jose De Valdenebro, Aerial Application Group Manager Davao, Philippines

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new plane

make-over is great.

One more in the air! Greg (Stokes) got Best wishes to Sandy and yourself his plane home today, 02-22-11. It’s and I trust 2011 will be a good one for a 1974 turbine Ag-Cat conversion by you.

Turbines, Inc. Did Graham tell you that Kind regards, Greg beat your 360° minimum altitude Peter Weatherstone loss record at Flying Tiger Aviation?

Bowral NSW, Australia Lou Stokes Earle, AR Hello Peter; Very good to hear from you! Sure has Congratulations to Greg! Ask him, been a long time. I remember well the for me, to be careful. Ag-Cats lead first time Sandy and I visited Australia in the NTSB accident reports. As for about 17-18 years ago. You met us in my record at Flying Tiger Aviation, Sidney. impossible he beat it! However, if it is Been seeing the flooding on TV. true, then he is a “natural” and Dennie Yes, a couple more years will be the and Tracy best look out!.—Bill 25th anniversary for AAU. Probably need to think of something to do about lost touch it!

G’Day Bill, I’ll take care of the subscription Yes, I am still here, but have recently address change, no problem. Thanks for moved. It is now over 10 years since I the compliments. handed over the CEO’s position of the Stay in touch and give Marion AAAA’s (Australia) to Phil Hurst. Don’t (correct?) our regards—Bill travel much these days, so have lost everywhere touch with many in the industry.

The article that I wrote and you After 10 years of drought over published was seen by a Kiwi in the most of the country, it now won’t Sudan who contacted me to say hello. stop raining in the eastern states.

What a great mag (AgAir Update), in Floods in many places, including the Queensland’s capital city Brisbane. It is so many ways.

Cheers, said to be a “La Niña” weather cycle.

Mike Feeney I really appreciate receiving AgAir Hamilton, New Zealand Update. You must have a silver anniversary coming up soon. The recent

Here’s the letter: Hi there Mike; Just saw one of your articles in AgAir Update and thought I’d send a note. Last time I met you was in the Waikato Aero Club with my father-more years ago than I care to remember.

Hope things are going well with you.

I spoke to Jim Frogley a couple of days ago and he was saying its a bit quiet there (NZ) these days. I’m still spraying in Sudan and operating a couple of C-188s. We lease turbos when the work requires it and are looking to buy at least two ourselves this year.

I’m hoping to bring the family to NZ this year, so maybe we can catch up then.

Regards, Marty Herbert Mike Amazing. AgAir Update does get around! Take care and thanks for your articles.—Bill

improvement Congratulations! Great quality improvement in the Brazilian AgAir Update. It is way easier to read with good quality printing and full of colors!

Bruno Giraldi Centro, SP Brazil

Update is now printed differently and exclusively in Portuguese for Brazilian and Portuguese readers and in Spanish for the rest of Latin America.—Bill

afghanistan Wanted to pass these pictures off to you that were taken last week on one of my missions in Dowa Manda, Afghanistan. Mail is slow arriving from Havana, Florida, but my wife is sending my AgAir Updates to me when she receives them. I have to keep up with what is going on back in the States with the industry.

I will be looking forward to getting back in the seat when my contract is up in Afghanistan, sometime in 2012. Take care and I wish everyone a SAFE and PROFITABLE season in 2011.

Respectfully, Richard H. Long, III Havana, Florida Hello Richard; Way cool! Thank you SO much for those photos. I’ll have them in the April edition of AAU, for sure. While we are over here flying safe, you be extra safe yourself. And, thank you so much for protecting our freedoms in the U.S.!—Bill

copies Bill, we always appreciate getting the copies of Ag Air Update for the convention - how special to put “compliments of NATA” on them!

We really appreciated the auction item too. Thanks so much!

Judy McDowell NATA Lincoln, NE

Bruno; Thanks for the compliments. The February Latin edition of AgAir

You are welcome! Sorry I couldn’t make this year, but will probably next year.—Bill

editorial from page 4 Pawnee’s engine quit and Larry had to make a dead stick landing with the FAA looking on. He may be the only applicant for a Part 137 certificate that demonstrated an actual dead stick landing. It should be needless to say, the FAA gave him the certificate. Afterwards, I wonder how the discussion went between Larry and his father mechanic, Mr. Prince?

All of us are very busy with our lives, particularly our career lives during a busy season. It is no easy feat to survive

sixty or more years in ag-aviation, financially or otherwise. When you meet someone that has, I suggest you keep an open mind, picking up whatever clues that person may give you to their success. Believe me, sixty years in agaviation is a success in anyone’s life.

Until next month, Blue Sky and Tailwinds....

poem I think I told you at the SEAF that I had written a poem about my husband, Billy. You may print it if you choose.

Suzie Price Wife of Billy Price Price Crop Dusting Lamar, SC

Hello Suzie; Thanks for the poem and pix. The poem, which is really good, is included below Thanks for the SEAF photos!.—Bill

A duster’s life by a duster’s wife I felt amazement and awe as I watched that soaring yellow bird, A “Pratt and Whitney engine”, the loudest ever heard.

Every inch of the sky, I thought he had flown, The best ag pilot, I’ve ever known!

Humorous and honest, noble and true, daring and caring And sometimes a swearing, From dawn to dusk, many a crop he sprays.

Till he lays his head down, “I’m so thankful, he prays”, For giving me the strength to endure and fly To use the skills you have given me-oh how I love the sky!!!”

Suzie Price Wife of Billy Price Price Cropdusting Lamar, SC

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Aerial seeding of cover crops takes off in the midwest

by Tim Buckley Flying annual ryegrass seed onto highway rights-of-way or fire-scoured parklands have been common for decades. Aerial seeding of midwest farmlands just before harvest, a practice called cover cropping, is not new either but is gaining quickly in popularity.

This practice provides flight operations with profitable new activity during traditionally slow months.

“Five years ago, flying on cover crop seed in August or early September was a new opportunity for us at the end of spray season,” said John Newton, a pilot and manager at Air Advantage, Inc. in Iowa. “Now we’ve incorporated it into our business plans because it’s worked out so well for farmers. We’re busy most of September and, each year, the acreage goes up as farmers see the economic value of planting cover crops.”

Planted in the fall, crops like annual ryegrass reduce erosion, improve soil health and boost crop yields. Long-term, annual ryegrass also reduces the need for some fertilizer inputs, like nitrogen, while eliminating runoff in the spring, which thereby contributes to healthy streams and rivers. The move to “no-till” and cover crops is so beneficial, the USDA/NRCS is paying incentives to join the movement.

The first year Indiana farmer Jamie Scott began using annual ryegrass, he tested it on 30 acres of cornfield. Before long, the results prompted him and his father to expand the acreage into the hundreds. “After harvesting corn and soybeans, we found it was laborintensive to use the traditional seeding drill. Likewise,” he said, “drilling can only happen after the crops are off the field.

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established,” Scott added.

“Aerial seeding is hard to beat,” Scott said. He now spends more than two months a year arranging aerial seeding in NE Indiana where he lives. In 2010, he coordinated more than 20,000 acres.

“Neighbors see the value of what we’re doing and they want to participate,” he said.

The logistics of cover crop seeding is much like other field applications: pilots often rely on the farmer to deliver product to the airstrip, as well as the coordinates and details of the fields.

Fast loading – using an auger truck or “super bags” – is key to affordability and profitability, according to Don Wirth, an Oregon cover crop seed grower who works with Scott and other farmers to expand the practice. “Flight time is another major factor,” said Newton, whose company uses Ag Cats and a turbine Thrush for seeding in Illinois, Iowa and Missouri.

“Our recommendation, to keep the price reasonable, is to minimize the distance between the field and the strip,” said Dave Hrupsa of Atlantic Ag Aviation, whose operation flies Air Tractors along the Atlantic seaboard as well as in the Midwest. Scott said he’s found a number of private airstrips nearby, which keeps the flight distance to 10 or so miles.

“We’ve found it useful to be on the education end of things,” Scott added, “both for the farmers and the pilots.”

He suggests that farmers do their homework, seeking “conscientious pilots and an air operation wanting to be in it for the long-haul. We had some disasters through the years,” continued Scott, “with pilots just wanting to make money. It’s a

tough sell if you fail the first year and try to get the farmer to try it a second time.”

Scott recommends that beginners start with corn, not soybeans. According to Scott, aerial seeding using fixed-wing aircraft is preferable to helicopters, because the turbulence created by chopper blades makes it unpredictable, he added. “We figure about 1500 acres a day per plane,” Scott added.

When seeding cover crops, one must take into account the size and weight of seed, Wirth advised. “Annual ryegrass weighs about 27 lbs/bushel, whereas cereal rye weighs about 60 lbs.” He has worked with pilots, using tarps on the runway or paper plates in a test field, to gauge the proper altitude (30 – 40 feet) and the proper swath coverage. Wind is also a factor, with drifting of seed being a potential problem.

Newton uses Swathmaster and Transland equipment, with the ability to vary the swath width from about 45 to 60 feet. Hrupsa uses Transland

and Breckenridge spreaders. All rely on the gravity-feed, ram air design. “If you’re flying a 50-foot swath pattern, the heavier seed will throw to 75 feet,” Hrupsa said. “The lighter seed won’t carry that far, so you have to fly a narrower swath, like 44 feet, to get the desired 100% overlap.” Some cover crop seeds, like annual ryegrass, are applied at 25-30 lbs/ac, whereas others are applied at higher rates.

Hrupsa also said that experienced pilots will have a better sense of how far in advance of approaching the field they need to turn on the diffuser and when to shut off the gate before the end of the field. Annual ryegrass doesn’t throw as far, he said, but it does float more. So, it’s best to work with experienced pilots, familiar with the spreader equipment and the characteristics of that seed.

Farmers will then use a seed drill, after harvest, to plant additional cover crop seed at the edges of their fields. “That’s a better alternative than asking the pilot to deliver it spot-on with no spillage into other fields,” said Wirth.

Seed collectors lined up to collect and measure seeds for swath width and evenness.

Photo provided by Dave Eby/Agriflite

Cover crops...

Are aerial applicators missing an opportunity?

by David Eby American farmers are the most environmentally responsible people on earth. Deriving their living from irreplaceable soil, these conscientious producers know the importance of maintaining the soil at maximum productivity. Due to rising production costs of agricultural inputs, growers are rediscovering and reevaluating cover crops as an integral part of their agricultural practices. They intuitively know that with the proper application of the correct mix of cover crop seeds they will have a future payback in productivity and a compensating financial return.

Cover crops add humus, increase fertility, reduce fertilizer costs, loosen compacted soils, increase earthworm activity, improve drainage and prevent erosion.

Aerial applicators are a vital part of the process since an aerially applied cover crop is the most practical way to apply the seeds. However, one can almost hear the collective sigh of despair

coming from fellow applicators when “cover crops” are mentioned. Thoughts immediately focus on all the problems associated with the application of cover crops from a logistical perspective. Initial thoughts include long ferries with small and unusual shaped fields resulting in unprofitable operations. Following that are images of converting the aircraft to a spreader, estimated gate-box settings, best guess on swath width, volume and density considerations, consistent flow rates due to seed shape compounded with not enough acres at one time to make the job worthwhile.

Finally, the potential reimbursement of expensive seed if one estimates incorrectly. Consequently, because of all the variables and uncertainties, cover crops have been at the bottom of aerial applicators’ “fun” things to do list.

Aerial applicators need to be encouraged to take a second look at cover crops applications. If applied properly, this practice could bring

Putting in cover crops? Do your homework.

by Tim Buckley Everybody wants easy. Some who adopt new technology expect it to be totally userfriendly, which increasingly means without hiccups.

So, here’s a precaution. Cover crops are not something you can take out of the box and master in an hour, like some new Smart Phone application.

“Any change in farm management practice has some homework involved,” said Don Wirth, a seed grower in Oregon who has helped to pioneer the use of cover crops in the Midwest in the past 20 years.

Wirth recommends three things, when beginning to work with cover crops: Start small. Commit 20 or 30 acres to cover crop development the first year, then plant larger plots as you gain experience Learn from others’ experience. Talk to your neighbor. Look on the web; there’re many sites devoted to cover crops, for example: www.ryegrasscovercrop.com www.conservationinformation.org/ www.mccc.msu.edu/innovators.html Ask your local or regional university extension service; a reputable crop consultant or the agronomist where you buy your seed. There is a mix of cover crop varieties to suit your particular goals.

Oregon grows most of the grass seed sold for cover crop uses. It is a state with laws (state and federal) that protect the purity of their seed products. Seed leaving the state is inspected and tested for purity and performance. Be sure to check the analysis tag on purchased seed to assure you’ve received what was promised.

“With good research, sage advice and careful management, those using cover crops will be rewarded quickly,” said Wirth. “Besides being a wonderful conservation tool, cover crops are also profitable…simply because they improve the health of the soil and, thus, increase crop productivity.”

Many operators use an auger truck to load seed onto a plane. Here, a faster “Super Bag” loading operation allows faster turnaround time with this load of annual ryegrass weighing about a ton. Photo by Jamie Scott.

increased revenue on a consistent basis at a time of year when many operations are winding down.

Aerial applicators need to be encouraged to take a second look at cover crops applications.

However, there are two critical issues of concern for both aerial applicators and growers: Seed Integrity--It is important to buy seed from a reputable company. This issue alone has caused some problems in the growth of cover crop usage because of inconsistent performance. It has been documented where some seed companies have mixed varieties when they are running short and the grower does not get what he ordered. Therefore, to keep the integrity of the cover crop market only buy from reputable and established seed dealers.

Aerial Integrity--There is an impression among cover crop enthusiasts that aerial applicators cannot be depended upon to make quality applications. This has been demonstrated by the indisputable evidence of improperly applied cover crops growing in fields for all to see.

For aerial applicators to become an important part in the future of cover crops, ag pilots must demonstrate a proficiency in keeping with grower expectations. A quality application is imperative or aerial applicators will see their role in production agriculture marginalized.

Of recent, this writer has had conversations with key people in four mid-western states. All expressed the same complaint; hoping the aerial industry could develop a solution ensuring competent and consistent cover crop applications.

Evolving from meetings with cover crop specialists, a potential solution to reestablish aerial credibility is an Aerial Applicator Certification Program proposed and currently in the process of implementation. Plans are being formulated to conduct an Operation Safe Aerial Cover Crop Application Workshop in June of 2011, conducted by Dennis Gardisser of WRK, Inc. Locations will be announced depending on attendees. The goal is to “certify” aerial applicators by incorporating application techniques such as swath width, airspeed, gate box settings and various seed characteristics, along with actual aircraft calibrations so that growers can employ aerial applicators to apply cover crops with confidence. For more information contact David Eby at dave@ agriflite.com.

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GE strengthening turboprop services and support GE continues to grow network for business & general aviation turboprops With an installed base of more than 1,600 M601 engines and orders increasing for its new H80 turboprop engine, GE has expanded its services presence across the globe and strengthened its product support program.

Expanding services network GE made great strides in 2010, establishing key partnerships in North America with Smyrna Air Center, Cascade Aircraft Conversions, Winnipeg River Aircraft and Sky Tractor Supply Company – now Authorized Service

Centers (ASCs) for M601 and H80 engines. Under these agreements, the ASCs offer comprehensive line maintenance, removal and reinstallation of engines and LRUs and engine spares, while GE provides comprehensive material support and training.

This year, GE has already shown signs of expanding further, with a keen focus on South America. New Authorized Service Centers in the region include Alagro Fumigaciones in Argentina and Solo Aviation in Venezuela. With these well-known and experienced service providers in the marketplace, GE will be able to better support its M601 and future H80 operators in the region. GE also intends to sign additional ASCs in South America to support the expected

growth of M601 and H80 powered aircraft.

Premier Turbines is the Designated Repair Center in both North and South America for M601 and H80 turboprop engines, offering heavy repair services, exchange engines and rentals, line replacement unit rotable pools and field service support to all M601 and H80 engines in the region. GE will continue to expand its services network with additional global locations as the engine fleet increases.

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“New GE turboprop operators will receive this Welcome Kit as part of personalized entry in service support.” key areas, including comprehensive first touch training, personal customer touch and rapid response resolution.

GE is enhancing comprehensive first touch training for customers by rolling out new welcome kits this spring that will contain all the information needed for entry into service and uninterrupted operation. GE is also now offering familiarization and line maintenance classes for M601 operators at its Customer Technical Education Center (CTEC) near Cincinnati, Ohio, in

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addition to training offered at GE’s facility in Prague, Czech Republic.

Classes at the CTEC facility have filled up quickly – for more information on training or to reserve space in an upcoming class, contact Andrew Pierson (Andrew.Pierson@ge.com).

Personal customer touch is a critical piece of the product support model, and GE has expanded its team to better serve customers, with added resources in Customer Support Management,

Services, Sales and Program Operations.

In addition, GE is working to improve rapid response resolution with its rapidly expanding service center network that includes field service dispatch capability, global spare parts distribution, AOG support, warranty fulfillment and more. Visit the GE Aviation Turboprops website at www. geaviation.cz for a comprehensive listing of their global service and support network.

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with GE’s 3D aerodynamic design techniques and advanced materials to create a more powerful, fuel-efficient, durable engine compared with the M601 engine, with no recurrent fuel nozzle inspections and no hot section inspection. The H80 engine will also feature an extended service life of 3,600 flight-hours or 6,600 cycles between overhauls. The H80 will provide the option of a single- or dual-acting governor, allowing customers flexibility in propeller selection.

GE’s H80 engine customers will benefit from the growing service network and enhanced product support program.

The H80 engine continues flighttesting on the Thrush 510G aircraft and has achieved experimental approval from the FAA. The H80 is undergoing EASA certification testing and will power business and general aviation, utility and agriculture aircraft. Certification of the H80 by both EASA and the FAA is expected this summer.

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A day to remember Saturday, February 26 was a beautiful day in Olney, Texas. It was idyllic for the memorial service of Leland Snow, founder of Air Tractor, Inc. who had passed on the Sunday before, February 20, while jogging.

Five shiny new Air Tractors were on hand for the Missing Man formation fly-by. The seating was set up in one of the large hangars. Inside, a stage was front and center with a large projection screen, professional audio, flowers and Leland Snow’s Baby Grand piano.

While people from all over the world: Australia, South America, Spain, Canada, local Olneyians and others signed one of the numerous guest books, a slide presentation of Leland Snow’s life

was presented. The pictures included the early years when he built his first aircraft, flying in Nicaragua, to building Air Tractors in Olney, along with many personal photos with his wife, Nancy, children, Kristin and Kara, weddings, vacations...

Jim Caraway, once an ag-operator from Breckenridge, Texas and now a minister, officiated the service. The service started with an inspiring video of Mr. Snow’s life, “A Salute to Excellence”. Afterwards, presentations were made by various people whose lives were affected by Leland Snow and how this related to the great man he was.

Between the presentations, Mr. Snow’s sister, Marihelen Snow, played

Intermezzo in A Major, Johannes Brahms, on his Baby Grand piano. It was a favorite piano piece of Mr. Snow’s that he had taught himself to play through memorization; he could not read music.

As the service ended, I realized what had happened seven days earlier. It was not enough to “know” Leland Snow had died. The memorial service brought the realization home to me. I have no doubts Air Tractor, Inc. will remain viable. I have spoken with the family and others that have indicated Mr. Snow was a man of planning. He believed in orderliness. The Air Tractor team has been in place for many years, even though he worked daily at the factory. He legacy will continue, just as will his aircraft.

With the hangar door opening, people stepped outside into the Texas sunshine to watch the Missing Man salute to one of the greatest aircraft builders to live. A man that changed the face of ag-aviation forever, taking it from underpowered piston biplanes to sophisticated turboprop, monoplanes specifically designed for the job of professional and safe aerial applications.

As the five Air Tractors came toward the crowd, lights and smokers turned on, passing overhead the western side aircraft of the v-formation peeled off to the west for the ultimate salute to a pilot; may Leland Snow rest in peace.

at least doing something he enjoyed doing.

Thank you much and see yaw soon!

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Thank you Reta; I know that the Snow family will appreciate the time you have taken to make this translation in memory of Leland Snow. I have forwarded it to the family.—Bill

agav responds I am devastated by the news of Leland’s passing. He was mentor and friend to me and to all that had the honor to meet him! I would see him at all the NAAA conventions and he would always greet me with his friendly smile and handshake! Amazingly there was never a time when ever asked “Who are you?”, he always asked “How are doing Wayne, that AT-502A still working fine for you?” Remarkable, for seeing Leland at the factory a few times and once a year at convention!

He even remembered the name of the town in Kansas I am from. A very loving and passionate man, who was devoted to this industry, aviation, employees, family and friends. He will be greatly missed!!! There are several one on one times I have shared with Leland and all will always be treasured memories for me to reflect on as my number awaits its calling for my final flight.

Respectfully, Wayne L. Raney Hoxie, KS Hello Wayne; I could not agree with you any more.

The man was a legend, no doubt about it and for a lot of good reasons.—Bill I read the story on the Internet (when we have a signal). A GREAT man was called home but what a way to pass,

You may want to visit AAU’s Facebook page to make a post of your comments, http://www.facebook.com/ agairupdate2. I totally agree with you.—Bill Thank you Bill for letting me know about Mr. Snow. He was a person I always looked up to and admired. He will be truly missed by many friends.

Jim Miller Gettysburg, PA Hello Jim; Good to hear from you. Although, wish it were for different circumstances. Our industry was amazingly fortunate to have Leland Snow. Think, or don’t think (!), how it might have been otherwise.

Take care and give Betsy my regards—Bill Bill; as a modest homage to Mr. Snow legacy, I am sending to you the translation of his Low and Slow chapter.

Best regards Carlos “Reta” Retamosa Mercedes, Uruguay

Bill, I appreciate the AgAir Update’s emails. It is so handy to click & read.

You wrote a wonderful article on Leland Snow’s contribution to the ag aviation industry.

Thanks Claudetta Harrod Little Rock, AR Thanks for the compliment, Claudette; Over 6,000 views read the Air Tractor PR and my blog.—Bill Thank you for the update concerning Leland Snow. The comments you wrote were very interesting, it is so true, his contribution to aerial application will never be forgotten.

Please tell Sandy I said hello.

Sincerely Brenda Watts Watson, AR Hello Brenda; Will do, telling Sandy “hello”. Lots of activity with comments about Mr. Leland’s passing.—Bill

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Hirsch named Air Tractor president Olney, TEXAS – Jim Hirsch has been named President of Air Tractor, Inc. by the company’s Board of Directors. This follows the death February 20, 2011 of Air Tractor founder and president Leland Snow. Board member Kristin Edwards noted, “This decision is in keeping with comments that Leland Snow made as recently as few days before his passing.”

Jim Hirsch has been an engineer at Air Tractor for 19 years and most recently served as Vice President, Engineering

Jim Hirsch, President, Air Tractor, Inc.

at the company, which manufactures a line of radial engine and turboprop aircraft that are used around the world for agricultural spraying and aerial firefighting.

Hirsch will oversee the new product initiatives begun by Leland Snow, direct product engineering and work with the management team on strategic planning efforts. “On a personal level, it’s a deeply sad time,” says Hirsch. “There is no doubt that we will all miss Leland very much. He was a great man and a driven, focused, and hard-working leader. Leland made my transition so much easier because he had a well thought-out plan for Air Tractor, and left this company in a great position to go forward and continue producing the finest ag and firefighting aircraft in the world,” says Hirsch.

“Leland knew that he wouldn’t be around forever, and he wanted to see Air Tractor continue to be the strong and successful company that it has become,” echoes wife and Air Tractor Board Member Nancy Snow. “So, years ago he began delegating more responsibilities

and building a management team, allowing each person’s strengths to help guide the decisions and direction of the company. He relied on the experience and knowledge of Air Tractor’s Group Leaders to keep things running smoothly in the plant and make sure that we could build more and more airplanes.”

Other than the appointment of Hirsch as President, the remainder of the Air Tractor management team remains in place, according to Kristin Edwards.

The management team includes Leon Clinton, Vice President Machining Operations, Kristin Edwards, Vice President Sales and Marketing; David Ickert, Vice President Finance; and Rick Turner, Vice President Operations.

Edwards said, “Since I became a mother in 2008, I’ve become less visible at the factory, but I’m continuing to work from home and plan to remain an active part of Air Tractor’s future.”

In 2010, Air Tractor produced 123 aircraft and its international sales accounted for more than 50 percent of its business.

“We are so blessed that Leland’s

legacy is this strong and vibrant company which has benefitted so many people around the world,” remarked Air Tractor Board Member Kara East. “Dad showed his confidence in every employee by making Air Tractor an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan), because he knew that the motivation of ownership and benefits of having a profitable company would inspire all of us to work harder for the company’s success.” She added, “We also felt comfortable appointing Jim as President because he has good working relationships with the many different groups of people in the industry - employees, Group Leaders, Air Tractor dealers, customers and the FAA.” Hirsch says the company is returning to business as usual. “Thanks to Leland’s planning, the support of the Snow family, as well as the heart and commitment of all the employees here at Air Tractor, the company today moves forward without skipping a beat. That’s testament to just how much Leland cared about his employees, business associates and customers,” adds Hirsch.

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An excerpt from Low & Slow An insider’s history of agricultural aviation

by Mabry Anderson

Leland Snow “A young fellow with a cloth helmet was standing by the plane and I’ll swear he didn’t look 18 years old. We walked over to look at the plane and I stuck out my hand and introduced myself.• Howdy fellows,’ he grinned, ‘my name is Leland Snow and I’m from Texas. This is a little airplane that I built called the S-l and I’ve brought it down here to work it a little and maybe drum up some business for the future.’’’

For at least three seasons, beginning in 1954, Snow worked his own airplane in this region. His saga is one of the real Cinderella stories in a fascinating industry of innovators. Quiet-spoken Leland Snow did perhaps as much for modem agricultural aviation as any man who ever lived. When most 23 year-old men are dabbling with with the important things like girls, beer, and fast automobiles, Snow was building his own ag airplane. almost unassisted and

mostly by hand!

First and foremost, Snow was and is a duster pilot. Reared near Harlingen, Texas, Snow learned to fly at 15 by hanging around the airport and doing odd jobs. After acquiring a license, he learned the dusting trade from pioneer operator Heard Cardin.

He also learned about airplanes by working on his own duster and by studying aircraft design with the use of parts salvaged from the airplane graveyards that are an integral part of most duster operations.

Snow was ambitious. He went to school, doing his flying on the side, and obtained a degree in aeronautical engineering from Texas A & M. He then attended graduate school at the University of Texas, where he learned the basics of aircraft construction.

Snow’s friends of that era comment that his room at the dormitory was always stuffed with aircraft parts!

While attending school and dusting for Cardin, Snow decided that he could design and build an ag plane which was safer and more efficient. Without any

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fanfare, he set about doing just that. He used the hangars of several operators in his first effort. These operators included Clyde Elliott, Heard Cardin, and Bobby Ragsdale.

To some degree Snow followed the general configuration of the prototype Ag-l that came out of Texas A & M in 1949. But his plane was entirely original.

It was a simple, low-winged monoplane, powered in the beginning with an in-line 190 horsepower Lycoming 0435. Most of the actual construction took place in the summer of 1953 in the hangar at Ragsdale Flying School in Austin.

Jack Haag, a fine mechanic, assisted Snow. Other more or less “volunteer” mechanics pitched in and helped.

The plane, now designated as the SI, was completed in August 1953. Late that month the first test flights were made at Austin with Snow doing the flying. At this time he was barely 23 years old.

The flight was a howling success.

Snow began immediately using the plane as his personal duster and the three seasons he worked the plane in Nicaragua gave many American pilots

their first look at the machine. By 1955, Snow had removed the in-line Lycoming and installed the faithful old 220 horsepower W670 Continental which increased performance.

During the summer dusting months in the United States, Snow began building his second airplane. The S-2 was a refined version of the 5-1 and was for the most part all metal.

This model evolved when pilots began asking Snow to build them a plane. He complied, believing that the recipe for progress is to promise something and then force yourself to do it! The S-2 was completed in Clyde Elliott’s hangar and was eventually purchased by Elliott himself.

Snow was by now collecting deposits from operators who wanted airplanes.

This was the only feasible way for him to continue construction at this Lime. Federal Aviation Administration certification was time consuming and more than a year was spent in obtaining final certification on the S-2.

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Harlingen banks had balked at his loan applications, because he adamantly refused to incorporate, a stipulation that the banks demanded. Snow explained that he couldn’t incorporate and take a chance on losing control of his aircraft production.

Seeking outside help, he conversed with city fathers and local businessmen in Olney, Texas, a town which needed a boost due to the shrinking ranching and oil businesses. The Olney representatives trusted Snow and an industrial foundation campaign raised $50,000 for a factory to be leased to Snow and to establish a $70,000 line of credit for him al local banks.

Olney citizens signed personal notes of up to $2,000 each guaranteeing payment of the loans if Snow’s enterprise failed! In January 1958, Olney citizens sent five cattle trucks to Harlingen and transported Snow’s equipment to the Olney airport.

He worked here during the winter of 1958 with only one assistant, but

by February the S-2B was ready to fly.

On July 31,1958, FAA certification was obtained for this plane and in August the first S-2 built in Olney was delivered to

Norman Kramer of Alamoso, Colorado.

This airplane is said to be still flying and was working in South America as late as 1979.

Another S-2 was delivered to Roy McArdle during this same month and the Olney operation was on its way. In 1959 30 airplanes were built. In 1960 40 were delivered. Between 1960 and 1965 more than 300 aircraft were constructed. Each year the aircraft showed improvements and refinements. Finally, in 1965, Snow Aeronautical was sold to RockwellStandard Corporation. Snow stayed on as general manager of the Olney facility and vice president of the Aero Commander Division of Rockwell.

For five years Snow remained with Rockwell in this capacity. During this period the Snow aircraft became known as the Thrush. Rockwell then informed Snow that he would be required to move to Albany, Georgia, with the company if he wished to remain in his present positions. For Snow. this was an easy decision. His answer was no! With the approval of his wife Nancy and their two daughters, the family remained in Texas.

The ensuing year and a half was perhaps the most difficult time of Snow’s life. He spent most of his hours in a

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small windowless office. designing his next airplane.

The Air Tractor More than 600 drawings were made and more than 500 pages of engineering data computed and laid out. This was the real work behind the Air Tractor and all of it was done solely by Snow in one small office.

In 1972, he returned to Olney, obtained a Small Business Administration loan, rented the old Olney armory, hired his first employee, Nat Black, and established the finn now known as Air Tractor, Inc. In September 1973, almost 20 years since the first S-I broke ground, the initial Air Tractor was flown. A scant 60 days later, FAA certification was received on the plane. This prototype Air Tractor was bought by Jeff Burke of Rio Hondo.

The new finn prospered and by 1975 more space was needed. The operation was moved to the local airport and then, wit~ the help of an FHA loan, the present factory was built.

By 1979 Air Tractor was turning out eight airplanes a month and subsequent models were becoming more and more refined, including the installation of the

Pratt & Whitney R1340, 600 horsepower engine. Air Tractor was the first firm to offer a factory-installed turbine enginethe Turbo-Tractor was well received as soon as it was marketed.

The original S-I that developed into the famous Thrush series is still prominent in agricultural aviation. Rockwell-Standard went through a series of internal changes before becoming North American Rockwell. The Thrush line was eventually sold to Fred Ayres who operates the finn in Albany, Georgia, as the Ayres Corporation.

Several models of this aircraft are being produced today, including the turbo-powered Thrush, the famous 600 horsepower Pratt & Whitney Thrush, and the big 1200 horsepower Bull Thrush, a formidable monster.

The saga of Leland Snow is the story of a brilliant and modest man. Snow can always be reached personally and he is always ready and willing to discuss airplanes of all types. This is indeed refreshing in a modem world where most of us are too busy to attend to the small things that make life so worthwhile.

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BASF products benefit National Corn Yield Contest winners Forty six percent of this year’s NCGA yield contest winners applied a BASF product to award-winning crops RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC—Nearly half of the most successful U.S. corn growers in this year’s National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) National Corn Yield Contest utilized a BASF product for their superior crop yields.

According to 2010 contest results, 11 of the 24 national winners applied a BASF product to their winning cornfields.

The 11 national winners who benefitted from using BASF products, utilized products including Headline® fungicide, Kixor® herbicide technology, Guardsman Max® herbicide and Prowl® H2O herbicide.

“This year’s winners have yet again demonstrated the value of BASF herbicides and fungicides to growers,” said Paul Rea, Vice President, U.S.

Crop Operations, BASF. “BASF products continue to be a recurring contributor to the record-breaking yields for some of the country’s most successful growers.”

The grower with the highest overall yield in the national contest, David Hula, utilized Headline fungicide on his winning crop In the 2010 national contest, BASF products helped yield three first-place finishes, four second-place finishes and four third-place finishes. Only two NCGA yield contest winners used a different brand of fungicide.

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Headline fungicide provides excellent disease control and plant health benefits for growers, helping maximize yields and growers’ investments in seed, fertilizer and other crop protection inputs. Headline AMP™ fungicide, a new combination fungicide from BASF, was specifically developed for corn growers who want both maximum protection from foliar diseases and improved plant health. In

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about STFs We are each aware of the need to get out the “Good” word about pesticides and aerial applications.

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

Unfortunately, the vast majority of the American population is urban. Therefore many probably aren’t getting our message. Most ag applicators simply do not have the time or expertise to address civic clubs and preach on-the-stump about our industry. But there is a way to make a difference. At AAU we have developed an idea that each of us can participate in with little or no effort and yet make an impact on Americans nationwide.

Every newspaper is always looking for newsworthy and interesting information they can publish with minimum effort, i.e. no reporter or research costs.

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Britain donating millions for biotech crops CHURCHVILLE, VA—Britain has pledged more than US$150 million over the next five years to support high-tech food crops for the world’s poorest countries—primarily through genetic engineering.

The irony? Britain does not yet allow any biotech foods to be grown commercially within its borders. Not even to develop a genetically modified potato that is resistant to the new strain of potato blight that is ravaging British potato fields.

If the eco-activists hadn’t pledged to rip out test plantings, the world would already have blight-resistant potatoes—a huge step forward in Third World food security.

Potatoes produce more food per acre than any other crop, and they are important in such crowded places as China, India and the African highlands. So far, however, there remains the threat of replaying the terrible Irish potato famine of the 1840s, not only in Britain, but in all potato dependant areas.

The biggest piece of the new British funding will support development of drought-tolerant corn for Africa. Such corn would be the biggest possible step forward for drought-prone small African farmers, ranking even ahead of the witchweedresistant corn varieties recently produced by the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center in Mexico.

Another chunk of funding will support Syngenta’s international work in developing genetically modified “Golden Rice,” which will prevent childhood blindness due to

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severe shortages of Vitamin A in ricedependent cultures. This deficiency is the world’s leading preventable source of childhood blindness and millions of deaths.

The eco-activists, of course, are raging mad over the British aid pledge. They continue to claim that biotech crops don’t produce any higher food yields to prevent hunger, or help poor farmers earn higher incomes—but that’s a lie.

Biotech has already racked up massive yield gains from pest-resistant cotton in China and India, freeing up millions of additional acres for food crops. This dwarfs anything the eco-activists have done to make the world more sustainable.

The drought-tolerant wheat recently test-planted in Australia yields 20% more grain during droughts, with no yield penalty during years of good rains. This, too, will mean greater food security for wheatdependent cultures in India, Turkey and other countries.

Biotech crops have also eliminated spraying of millions of pounds of pesticides that the eco-activists themselves have long claimed (without foundation) were producing severe health risks for humans.

The activists’ case for opposing these crop production advances: Genetically modified crops “are probably unsafe for human consumption,” claims activist Brian John, though no peer-reviewed studies confirm the claim. In more than a decade of growing genetically modified food,

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Could that be the real activist complaint about biotech? The environmental movement has hated the Green Revolution, and pilloried Dr. Norman Borlaug, the famed “man who saved a billion humans from starvation.” Could it be that the environmental movement still blames high-yield farming for supporting “too many people”?

If that’s true, they should also remember that without the Green Revolution, the planet’s wildlife habitat would already have been largely destroyed to grow more low-yield crops. The challenge now is to feed the 8 billion humans expected at the peak—along with their pets—from the land we already farm.

We applaud Britain for its humanitarianism toward poor countries, even though allowing an anti-science backlash to flourish within its own boundaries.

DENNIS T. AVERY is an environmental economist and a senior fellow for the Hudson Institute in Washington, DC. He was formerly a senior analyst for the Department of State. He is coauthor, with S. Fred Singer, of Unstoppable Global Warming Every 1500 Hundred Years, Readers may email to cgfi@hughes.net

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EPA requests extension on Clean Water Act permit requirement for pesticide discharges The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is requesting an extension to allow more time for pesticide operators to obtain permits for pesticide discharges into U.S. waters. EPA is requesting that the deadline be extended from April 9, 2011 to October 31, 2011. During the period while the court is considering the extension request, permits for pesticide applications will not be required under the Clean Water Act. EPA is developing a pesticide general permit in response to the 6th Circuit Court’s 2009 decision, which found that discharges from pesticides into U.S. waters were pollutants, and, therefore, will require a permit under the Clean Water Act as of April 9, 2011. The final permit will reduce discharges of pesticides to aquatic ecosystems, thus helping to protect the nation’s waters and public health.

The extension request is important to allow sufficient time for EPA to engage in Endangered Species Act consultation and complete the development of an electronic database to streamline requests for coverage under the Agency’s general permit. It also allows time for authorized states to finish developing their state permits and for permitting authorities to provide additional outreach to stakeholders on pesticide permit requirements.

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Insurance outlook for 2011 – are rates on the rise?

Overall the aviation insurance market is flat. While there isn’t a single underwriter who does not want to raise premiums, over capacity and the sluggish economy are keeping rates in check. In addition, the poor performance of other Property and Casualty segments of the industry appears to be dampening any tendency by the reinsurance market to move money to other market segments. Still, as reinsurance agreements are negotiated, those underwriting companies who are operating in the red could see a rise in the rates they pay which will likely

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impact consumer rates.

Last year saw what may be the beginning of some consolidation which is necessary to reduce the number of markets in the aviation segment. One major company left the aviation market all together and another sold its aviation book to an existing underwriting company. This eliminated the two most aggressive underwriting companies as regards to pricing. However, that was offset by a couple of underwriting companies either re-entering the marketplace or expanding their underwriting appetite.

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and 2010 is subtle but significant.

While underwriters are willing to do what it takes to keep their preferred clients – those with good loss histories, strong flight departments and excellent risk management practices— they aren’t pursuing new business opportunities as aggressively as they have in the past. Simply stated, they have stopped chasing business they have little chance of keeping. Again, they are willing to competitively bid on the preferred operators, but will simply pass on risks that would have to be priced aggressively in order to win. The only exception to this seems

to be the preferred operator who is looking for a better home and long term relationship.

Commercial helicopter and EMS operators saw a significant premium increase last year driven primarily by the segments’ loss history. That trend could continue for other than the preferred operators. Municipal and government operators appear to remain competitive. Owner-flown turbine and piston helicopters appear flat at this time.

Like EMS operators, ag operators are seeing rate increases driven by losses in the past couple of years.

Those operators with poor loss histories could see fewer choices and 20 to 30% increases at renewal. The “preferred risk” –those operators flying turbine aircraft, with good risk management practices and very few small losses over the last several years- could see at or near “expiring terms”. One anomaly is the “pristine risk”—the best of the best. They benefited most from the soft market with several new entrant underwriting companies outbidding one another for their business.

One anomaly is the “pristine risk”—the best of the best.

Like the rest of the industry segments, the underwriters have quit chasing business and are no longer offering terms “at a loss.” The small rate increase is seen as a market correction to get premiums more in line with what a “pristine risk” should be, which is still considered a preferred rate.

A key indicator of a return to a hard market could be in pilot training and pilot qualification requirements as the underwriters try to stem losses through tighter risk management requirements. However, this will likely be accompanied by a modest rate increase.

The bottom line is, if the economy improves there is a likelihood that premiums could start a modest rise.

Even without a single triggering event or the reinsurance market tightening, all the ingredients for higher rates are in place. It may be prudent for all aviation operators to budget accordingly.

About the Author: Jim Gardner is a retired US Air Force officer and professional pilot. He currently works as an aviation insurance specialty broker with JSL Aviation Insurance in the Atlanta, GA area. Visit Jim’s website at www.

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Effective March 17, 2011 The FAA is superseding an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. That AD currently requires repetitively inspecting the interior and the exterior of the main tubular spar of the rudder assembly for corrosion, taking necessary corrective action if corrosion is found and applying corrosion protection. This AD retains the requirements of the previous AD and changes the compliance time for certain products listed above.

This AD was prompted by the FAA’s determination that the compliance time specified for Models G-164, G-164A, and G-164B airplanes does not adequately address the unsafe condition. The FAA is issuing this AD to detect and correct corrosion in the rudder main tubular spar, which could result in failure of the rudder main spar tube. This failure could lead to loss of directional control.

On October 23, 2008, the FAA issued AD 2008-22-21, Amendment 39-15718 (73 FR 67372, November 14, 2008), for all Allied Ag Cat Productions, Inc. Models G-164, G-164A, G-164B, G-164B with 73” wing gap, G-164B-15T, G-164B34T, G-164B-20T, G-164C, G-164D, and G-164D with 73” wing gap airplanes.

That AD supersedes AD 78-0809, Amendment 39-3191 (43 FR 16699, April 20, 1978), and requires repetitively inspecting the interior and the exterior of the main tubular spar of the rudder assembly for corrosion, taking necessary corrective action if corrosion is found, and applying corrosion protection. That AD resulted from failure of the rudder main tubular spar on a Model G164B airplane not previously affected by AD 78-08-09.

AD 78-08-09 required a one-time inspection of the interior of the rudder main tubular spar for corrosion and 300-hour repetitive inspections of the

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Since the FAA issued AD 2008-22-21, they determined the compliance time of the initial inspection for Models G-164, G-164A, and G-164B airplanes (airplanes previously affected by AD 78-08-09) allows the interior of the rudder main tubular spar to remain unchecked for corrosion for up to an additional five-years beyond the effective date of AD 2008-22-21. This compliance time does not adequately address the unsafe condition.

We are issuing this AD to detect and correct corrosion in the rudder main tubular spar, which could result in failure of the rudder main spar tube. This failure could lead to loss of directional control.

The FAA is issuing this AD because they evaluated all the relevant information and determined the unsafe condition described previously is likely to exist or develop in other products of the same type design.

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This AD requires repetitively inspecting the interior and the exterior of the main tubular spar of the rudder assembly for corrosion, taking necessary corrective action if corrosion is found, and applying corrosion protection.

An unsafe condition exists that requires the immediate adoption of this AD. The FAA has found that the risk to the flying public justifies waiving notice and comment prior to adoption of this rule because failure of the rudder main tubular spar could lead to loss of directional control. Therefore, they found that notice and opportunity for prior public comment are impracticable and that good cause exists for making this amendment effective in less than 30 days.

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NTSB Identification: *ERA11WA111* Date: January 09, 2011 Location: Santa Juana, Chile Aircraft: AIR TRACTOR AT802 Injuries: 1 Fatal, 1 Serious.

On January 9, 2011, at 1930 universal coordinated time, an Air Tractor AT802, collided with trees near Santa Juana, Chile, while maneuvering at a low altitude during a fire fighting mission. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan was filed.

The certificated commercial pilot was killed and the aerial observer received serious injuries. The airplane was destroyed. The flight originated from a landing strip in the vicinity of Santa Juana, Chile, at 1900.

NTSB Identification: *WPR11LA094* Date: January 10, 2011 Location: Oakley, CA Aircraft: Rockwell International S-2R Injuries: 1 Fatal.

On January 10, 2011, at 1057 Pacific standard time a Rockwell International S-2R, impacted a meteorological tower (met tower) during an aerial application on Webb Tract Island, Oakley, California.

The airplane sustained substantial damage and the pilot was killed.

The airplane was operating under the provisions of Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 137. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed.

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The land owner indicated that the met tower on Webb Tract Island was erected in April 2009. The project description stated that the tower stood 197 feet 8.25 inches tall and was designed specifically for wind resource measurements.

Additionally, it stated “The 60-meter (197 feet) tower is lower than the 200 feet threshold set by the FAA, and as such

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A solitary night It was one of those rare nights when conditions were perfect, a slight steady breeze right down the runway, cool air as smooth as velvet and a landscape illuminated in silver moonlight.

I was flying the last load of a fairly busy schedule. It was about two A.M. and there was nothing or no one else in the sky, not even the blinking lights of an airliner.

I made a wide climbing turn as I finished my last end pass and pointed the old Thrush for the barn. Maybe it was fatigue, or just my overactive imagination, but I suddenly became very aware of the quiet emptiness of a sleeping world as I

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I knew all the pilots in our area had long since tied down their machines and gone home. The boys in California fly at night, but probably not at this hour or this time of year. Certainly the guys in the rest of country were not flying. Maybe the blokes down in Australia were flying, but hey, that’s a half world away.

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It’s an incredible feeling of solitude and though it might be sort of an arrogant thought, I felt for that moment something had touched me deep inside.

I leveled off at two thousand feet, my designated altitude to get over the mountains that lie between the Mohawk Valley and Yuma. I pulled back a little power, switched off my GPS and my cockpit lights to allow in the night, flying alone in an empty sky on yellow wings with faded paint, somewhere between the earth and the moon in a never ending sky.

The lights of Yuma laid ahead glowing brightly in the night, reminding me of the fleeting moments remaining on that particular flight. My ag-pilot brain saw what was coming and warned me that fuel is expensive and time on the machine is money, but the aviator that lives inside of me shrugged the warning away and I turned back into the far away valley like a child running back to play with his friends. I try to be responsible, I really do.But there are times when the gift is too great to be refused.

There have been many moments in my time as a pilot when something triggers those deep down emotions that make us who we are. Those times that define the nature of flying as it applies to those of us who are born to the air. A reminder of being one of the few blessed with an invitation that should never be taken for granted. This was just such a moment and I couldn’t let it pass by.

The Thrush is a bulky old bird that grace was not built into. But on this night, the old girl flew like a kite. We weaved and turned across the sky, not pushing any envelopes or laying on any “G’s”, but playing in the air simply because it was there. I pointed the nose up and placed the moon in the center of the windscreen and climbed to touch it. I’m sure it didn’t notice me, that little old crop duster bird so far below, but I rocked my wings in salute anyway before dropping the nose back through the horizon and swooping down into the lower air where we mortals live.

There are folks whose spirits I fly with all the time. Those who instilled in me the consciousness to be able to appreciate moments like these. Some are no longer with us, some still are, some were gone long before most of us were born. As I turned back toward home, just before I switched on the cockpit lights, I nodded in recognition to them and uttered a humble thanks to the Man upstairs.

Often, I can’t help but think our lives

are a series of opportunities to create memories; moments that pass by us that if we can notice them, we can grab onto them and hold them to ourselves. Perhaps it’s God’s way of testing us to see if we really are paying attention to proof of his existence. Perhaps these memories are clues he gives us to the meanings behind our own souls and the gifts that we have been blessed with.

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Although I am confident that many of you are familiar with NASA’s ASRS (Aviation Safety Reporting System), I would like to briefly comment on the service. Often called “A NASA form”, the ASRS. In 1996, the FAA established the ASRS

with the goal of enhancing aviation safety by educating the aviation community about incidents that may have resulted in a violation. In order to encourage pilots, mechanics, air traffic controllers, etc., to participate in the program, the anonymity of the person

NASA’s ASRS making the report would be guaranteed by turning the program over to NASA. This anonymity and confidentiality would be guaranteed as long as no criminal

offense was committed or an accident was involved. Currently, ASRS receives over 40,000 reports from the aviation community each year.

I recently had an incident that could have resulted in a flight violation had I not quickly submitted an ASRS report.

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Evaluating cash flows using Net Present Value (NPV) When money is spent today to produce cash receipts in the future, how is the profitability of an investment determined?

All investment decisions center on calculating today’s value of a future cash flow (income less expenses). This is more complicated than the simple addition and subtraction of the cash flow because a dollar today is worth more

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Performing a Net Present Value (NPV) analysis will provide an answer on the profitability or Return On Investment (ROI).

To calculate the NPV of a future cash flow requires two assumptions. 1) You must have the projected cash flow for the

investment on a monthly or annual basis.

2) You must provide a discount rate to determine the NPV. 1) The following items should be included in a projected cash flow: a) The initial cash investment required to purchase all the investment assets. If some of these assets are financed, only the actual cash required as the down payment should be included. Do not use the total value of the assets financed. b) The total monthly or annual cash receipts produced from the investment including the impact of taxes, depreciation, all expenses, all income, as well as principal and interest payments if any. c) The terminal value of the assets when liquidated. The salvage value less the disposal costs and payoff of any notes provides the dollars received at the termination of the investment.

2) The discount rate (hurdle rate) used to calculate the NPV represents the minimum acceptable rate of return ROI percentage that you

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An aircraft is purchased for $500,000 in cash. This aircraft produces a positive cash flow of $73,866 in 2011. The $73,866 is inflated by 3% per year through 2015. The aircraft is sold for $350,000 in 2015. A discount rate of 15% is used because this is the rate of return desired on this investment.

The “Total Cash Flow” for 2011 through 2015 is $242,167. When this cash flow is adjusted to reflect the discount rate of 15%, the Net Present Value is $0. By definition, if the NPV is $0, then the investment return is equal to the discount rate. Therefore, this example shows an investment return of 15% since 15% was used as the discount rate in the calculation of the NPV. The AircraftCostAnalysis program can be used to produce NPV analysis on any type aircraft. Obtain the details at www.

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Futility of fighting against God The apostles were preaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ and men and women were believing in Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. People were bringing their sick from all over the area and they were being healed. The high priest and Sadducees didn’t like what was going on, so they arrested the apostles and put them in the public jail. During the night an angel of the Lord opened the doors of the jail and brought them out. This angel told the apostles to go into the temple courts and tell the people the full message of eternal life through faith in Jesus Christ (Acts 5:12-20).

As they were preaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ the next morning, the Roman guards came and took the apostles and placed them in front of the high priest and the Pharisees. These

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There are two important things that these lessons teach us. The first lesson we learn is that it is foolishness to try to fight against God; you will always be the loser. The wisest thing any person could ever do is to surrender their life to be controlled by God. Let Him be the Captain of your fate, the Master of your soul. The second lesson we learn is understanding the importance of having God with us in all of our circumstances.

When God is with us we can face any difficulty or circumstance in life with great confidence. Though it may look like the odds are against you and it is hopeless from the human standpoint, if God is with you, you can be assured of victory. Man’s impossibilities are God’s opportunities.

What a blessing it is to realize that the Lord is with us as we face the many problems and circumstances of life that cause us to become fearful. It is a comfort to know that we can declare, “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. The Lord is on my side; I will not fear. What can man do to me?” (Psalm 46:1, Psalm 118:6). We can have that confidence that the Lord is on our side and there is no reason for us to fear. What can man do against the Lord?

David said to Goliath, “You come against me with a sword and spear, but I come against you in the name of the living God that you have defied” (1 Samuel 17:45). Even in our toughest battles, God is with us. Paul said, “If God be for us, who can be against us” (Romans 8:31). It really doesn’t matter who is against us, because they are fighting against God if Jesus Christ is our Lord.

The Bible tells us to always pray before we do anything, and trust in the Lord with all our heart and He will direct our path (Proverbs 3:5-6). Jesus said, “Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light” (Matthew 11:30).

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aeromedical advisory Frederick E. Tilton, M.D. FAA Federal Air Surgeon

Now playing: CAMI’s human factors videos You may not think of yourself as “liveware,” but that is how human beings are incorporated in Elwyn Edwards’ 1972 S.H.E.L. model that established the core areas of human factors research: Software, Hardware, Environment, and Liveware. S.H.E.L. is important in aviation since it was the first model to structure and articulate the concept that pilots and mechanics interact with aircraft systems, flight controls and the operating environment. You can learn more about S.H.E.L. in the FAA Civil Aerospace Medical Institute’s (CAMI) History of Crew Resource Management (CRM) video, which launches the new CAMI human factors video series.

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Building on these models, a 1979 NASA workshop developed the CRM concept, now practiced by virtually every flight crew in commercial operations.

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by Bill Lavender While sitting in my hotel room this Sunday morning, I think back over the last seven days from when I left Georgia Saturday night on a non stop, 10-hour Delta flight to Buenos Aires. To say it has been a hectic, but very interesting week would be an understatement. What is even more interesting is the number of impressions AgAir Update’s Facebook wall has received during this journey with many of the posts exceeding 1,700 impressions.

The ag-aviation industry is not exactly big on the Internet, with many that don’t bother to even have email.

So, when I see that 766 people are “friends” of AgAir Update’ Facebook, I am humbled. Heck, I don’t even have a Facebook page!

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to take a photo with my iPhone, along with a simple descriptive sentence and text it to Graham to make the post at each stop. It has worked fairly well and I suppose now it will become a regular event when I travel for AgAir Update. I hope it has not bored you too much!

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For this trip, with the best possible weather you could imagine, sunny and 70dF-80dF, Walt Jazun, my South American representative and I, visited eight companies in five days. We drove the rental car 1,700 kilometers (over 1,000 miles) during that time.

It would have been very difficult, at best, if not for Walt’s superior driving and translation skills. Walt took off a week from his “real” job as a United Captain on the Airbus 320 to travel with me.

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The centenary of aerial application

by Capt. Jan Helbing helbing@fsb-airservice.de When I met AgAir Update’s publisher, Bill Lavender, at the 2010 NAAA convention in Savannah last year, I told him about the upcoming centenary of agricultural flying. He asked me, unbelieving, that I certainly meant the centenary of aviation in general, not agricultural aviation. I negated and told him about the patent of aerial application that was provided to the German forester, Alfred Zimmermann, eight years after the first flight of Orville in Dayton, Ohio.

I am aware of the first “real” crop dusting flight completed with a Jenny in Dayton, Ohio in 1921. However, the principles of aerial application were described in a German patent from 1911.

Here is the background story and why we celebrate the centenary ten years earlier.

The beginning of the last century was branded by the ravage of the pine moth.

Lots of European forests were attacked and almost completely eaten clean.

There were no application techniques for any chemicals at that time. Foresters had only floodlights at night to catch

the moths, plus they collected eggs and caterpillars and erected sticky traps.

It was an attempt without noteworthy effects. Later, they found out that the use of a lime solution applied to the brushwood made an appreciable impact to the moth populations. Their problem was applying the lime solution not only to the trunks of the tree, but also to the tree canopy. Without an effective way to apply lime to the top of the tree, the

pine moth population would remain unhindered.

The first years of the 20th century were also the beginning of aviation. In 1903, Orville flew his first 12 seconds and 100 feet with a motorized airplane.

Innovators and entrepreneurs all around the world were eager to take part in this upcoming phenomenon. By 1910, a few airplane manufacturers had taken to the sky.

Wind driven agitator (wind generator for powering agitator drive in the “dusting box”). “Dusting box” is the hopper with an agitator device. All these terms are not used anymore in German aerial application terminology.

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In France, it was Henri Farmann, Gabriel Voisin and Louis Blériot who worked together on a couple of different airplane designs. In the end, they chose to work separately. In summer of 1909, Louis Blériot crossed the British Channel with his Blériot XI in a 37-minute flight that ended in a crash landing.

Nevertheless, it was an success for Blériot - by the end of 1913 he had sold more of 800 planes. German aviators like Hans Grade and Igo Ertrich also had began a series of their designs, “Libelle” and “Etrich-Taube”.

The newspapers were full of the franetic chase of aviation records. This must have inspired the forester Alfred Zimmermann in 1910 to apply for a patent which described the use of aircraft for aerial applications. Maybe he read this article in an agricultural magazine about the idea of inventing light and small airships solely for this purpose. Zimmermann’s patent describes that dusters have to be moved by the motor which drives the propeller of the aircraft or that the dust should be dispersed through air flow and

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dynamic pressure. He further suggested “dry materials can be used for aerial applications which kill the vermin directly or after ingestion of the substance in the alimentary organ”. He was sure this method would guarantee the effective treatment of sizable areas of matured timber in a comparatively short time.

Zimmerman suggested a design in his patent letter that did not need to be complex because it was only to be used in calm weather and at very moderate airspeed and no significant altitudes.

Which kind of aircraft Zimmermann had in mind when he applied for the patent is not quite clear. He only spoke about an aircraft. At first glance, it seems to be that Zimmermann’s idea is based on airplanes when he describes that the dusters are powered by the motor which impels a propeller. His patent claims that “1. the method of elimination of the pine moth and other forest pests by dusting trees with vermin destroying fluids or solids, in a way that the nebular dusting is applied by aircraft cruising above the matured timber” and “2. method regarding claim 1. that the “gondola” of the aircraft has to have a tank and spraying devices, which are moved by the motor installed for driving the propeller.”

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A ‘gondola’ seems to be related to an airship. It can be assumed that a non-aviator like Zimmermann wasn’t that accurate in using terminology which was not yet fully established. The term ‘gondola’ could also mean fuselage or a pod as part of the fuselage. Airships also had an engine driven propulsion system which can be used for powering the dusters.

Airplanes had another problem in the early years: all the designs at that time were very fragile and far from carrying

any payload more than the weight of the pilot. Most of the airplane builders in the second decade of the 20th century were faced with the problem of increasing the payload. They had to find a solution because the demand was increasing.

The impulse that pushed the aviation development was a war: The First World War. Airplanes were ideal for observation - fast and unreachable for most of the weapons of this time. With the ability to increase payloads, the military found a more efficient way for aviation: carrying bombs and ammunition.

Although the advances in technology during World War I had implications for solving the problems of the pine moth, no aircraft designer wanted to get involved with aerial application. In the end, Zeppelin-Luftschiffbau GmbH developed an interest in Zimmermann’s idea and provided the airship LZ-13 “Hansa” for test flights. The results were disillusioning and didn’t meet the specified requirements. The solution had to be airplanes - however, they were not readily available at the time due to the war. The idea was put on ice.

Ten years later, Zimmermann’s German aerial application patent was being used for the fight against forest pests in the United States, at the same place were Orville made the first motorized flight not twenty years before in Dayton, Ohio. The Curtiss Jenny, flown by John A. Mcready, was a JN6H. A model with the more powerful Hispano-Suiza 8A engine with 150 HP. The first Jennys had a 90 HP Curtiss OX-5 engine.

Although the Jenny, had a payload of about 200-240kg, it was famous for its “powerful” climb rate of 122 ft/min on a cold day. With this performance, the aircraft was too weak for the war, but its merit is beyond any dispute: 95% of all

U.S. and Canadian pilots were trained with this aircraft. The Jenny was a twoseater and able to carry a load. This was why about 10,000 aircraft of this type had been built and why it was used as trainer and for the U.S. Postal Service. It was also the reason why Mcready and Darmoy had installed a metal hopper at the observer’s seat with a capacity of roughly 100 pounds. “This hopper had a sliding gate, operated by a handle at the rear and a small hand crank at the top.

The observer was to sit, or stand, in the rear seat of the aircraft and crank the insecticide out over the trees as the pilot flew across the grove at a low level.”

August 31, 1921 was the beginning of the first aerial combat against the Catalpa Sphinx Moth using lead arsenate “the only thing available that would kill most pests when ingested” - and it lasted 54 seconds. (If you want to know more about the history of agricultural aviation in the US I highly recommend Mabry Anderson’s Low & Slow – An insider’s history of agricultural aviation).

Alfred Zimmermann, holder of the first patent for aerial application, was honored internationally several times. On July 11th, 1961, at the age of 81, he was awarded by the International Agricultural Aviation Centre at The Hague on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of aerial application.

2011 is now the centenary of Zimmermann’s idea. This will be celebrated in Kyritz, Germany May 20-22, 2011. Exhibitions, presentations, discussions and of course an air show will form the program of this event.

The airfield of Kyritz is located 45 nm northwest of Berlin. Kyritz was one of the main bases of agricultural aviation in the former German Democratic Republic, operated by Interflug, Betriebsteil Agrarflug. It was one of the four so-called production units (“Produktsionsbereich”) in the GDR. Over 70 airplanes and 115 staff members were based in Kyritz between the early 1970s until the German Reunion in 1990.

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Transport Canada issues Advisory Circular

by Jacqueline Booth A/Director Standards Civil Aviation Transport Canada Transport Canada has issued this Advisory Circular (AC) for information and guidance purposes. It may describe an example of an acceptable means, but not the only means, of demonstrating compliance with regulations and standards. This AC on its own does not change, create, amend or permit deviations from regulatory requirements, nor does it establish minimum standards.

In the stage before actual construction of a windfarm, it is common to install one or more MET towers to permit an analysis of the wind resource. Sometimes these MET towers are installed on or adjacent to farmland that may be subject to crop spraying. The MET tower may also be made permanent so as to continue to monitor wind characteristics

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after completion of the windfarm.

Section 621.19 of the Standard provides standards for the marking and lighting of obstacles, but this is primarily with consideration of objects that are more than 90m in height and located near an aerodrome or recognized flight route. MET towers are commonly not of a height or location as to directly necessitate marking and lighting. For the same reason, they are not identified on aeronautical charts. MET towers may pose a hazard, as they are difficult to discern. Although section 621.19 of the Standard speaks of “any other obstruction� in paragraph 2.2 (e), it is not feasible for Transport Canada to regulate the application of marking and lighting of all objects that might be encountered by pilots who choose to engage in a specialized activity that involves flight very low to the ground. Most of these objects are of natural origin (e.g. trees).

The MET tower, however, is a structure that is under the control of the windfarm company. In as much as there is control, it would seem both reasonable and prudent to apply marking because of the adverse impact the tower may have upon the known activity of crop spraying. Here we are considering only marking, since crop spraying does not occur at night (in Canada).

MET towers are the most common means for measuring wind speed and direction at a site. The towers are made of tubular steel sections of approximately 20cm to 25cm diameter and generally installed to a height of 50m to 60m. They are secured by means of sets guy wires, which connect from the tower at several levels to anchors on the ground. The wind speed and direction are measured using anemometers for the wind speed and wind vanes for the direction. The data is recorded and stored by a logger box at the bottom of the tower.

The following picture, representing MET tower amongst wind turbines, shows that the tubular structure of the MET tower [situated in the rectangle below], does not present a sufficient silhouette to be seen by pilots and can disappear from view, especially when viewed against the ground rather than the horizon.

As illustrated in the following figure there are two elements to this suggested means for the marking of MET towers. (a)The tower itself would be marked in accordance to section 621.19 of the

Standard with banding in orange and white or otherwise conspicuous colour combination; and (b)Marker balls are installed on the top guy wires.

The marking of the MET tower is not a guarantee that it will always be seen given ambient lighting conditions. The application of marking should not be taken to obviate the need for a proper reconnaissance by the pilot of the area to be over flown and contact with the farmer to be informed of any new objects that may have been installed in or nearby the field to be sprayed.

For more information, contact the Airspace Standards and Procedures (AARTA);Phone: 613-990-2100, Fax: 613-954-1602 E-mail: eduard.alf@tc.gc. ca. Suggestions for amendment to this document are invited and should be submitted via to the Transport Canada Civil Aviation Issues Reporting System (CAIRS) at the following e-mail adress: CAIRS_NCR@tc.gc.ca (or Internet address: http://www.tc.gc.ca/CAIRS).

Photo credit: National Agricultural Aviation Association (NAAA)

AG-NAV TrackerNav The notorious events of 9/11 and the continuing threat of the spread of harmful airborne chemicals in the U.S. has made the issue of tracking aircraft and aerial applications in real-time more important than ever. It’s always an operator’s desire to know where their aircraft or helicopters are and what they are spraying. For applicators, an aircraft tracking device is important so that inspectors know an application had been made properly.

Pasco and Lee County Mosquito Control, located in Florida, have both requested that a GPS tracking system be implemented into their AG-NAV GPS navigation systems during the Fly-In 2011 in Fort Myers.

AG-NAV INC. has been working on aircraft tracking systems since 2002.

The first system was the PDT-100, a combined satellite modem and antenna manufactured by EMS Technologies Inc. This PDT-100 worked by sending tracking data from the host system (the AGNAV2 navigation console) to the PDT-100. The modem then sent the

information via a satellite to a data hub in Ottawa. This hub would send the information to an AG-NAV server via an internet port assigned to each modem.

The server then stored the data to the database.

Only available in-office, customers could view an aircraft’s position and application by running a tracking program like TrackView on their computer. TrackView was not an internet

application. It searched for information from the database every 30 seconds and plotted a new position on the map shown on-screen. As satellite images from Google or Bing maps were not available, the map could be a topographic map in a Shape or bitmap file. Besides being expensive, it was difficult to set up the modem and configure internet and server settings to make the PDT-100 work. The pioneer customers who used

this tracking technology paid $3,500.00 for the modem and $15.00 for each hour flying. We always thank these initial customers for trying and helping to improve new technologies.

In 2003, the Iridium satellite system with Short Burst Data (SBD) services appeared on the market. It was equipped with a small antenna, which was ideal for aircraft and application tracking.

In March 2004, AG-NAV bought an Iridium modem from NAL Research Inc. and applied it for communications between base station and aircraft. The theory of communications was essentially the same as the PDT-100. The host computer such as the AGNAV2 or Guia console sent tracking data to the Iridium modem. The modem then sent the information via Iridium satellites to a data server. The data server would relay the information to the TrackerNav server via internet. Finally, the TrackerNav server would store this data in the database.

Customers could view their aircraft’s data by running a web application that searched for the data and plotted it on a Google map. The application allowed users to view an aircraft’s position and application wherever internet access was available.

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In 2006, AG-NAV successfully developed the TrackerNav Aerial Management System. TrackerNav allowed customers to view their aircraft’s position and applications in real-time using the internet.

In 2008, TrackerNav was used for monitoring fruit fly release application in Mexico. Besides the position and spray on/off events, customers could monitor the temperature and humidity information on the internet. The use of Iridium satellite modems resulted in a reliable tracking system, but came with a high cost. Sending data every 10 seconds using the TrackerNav system cost about $5.00 per hour of flying.

Besides the satellite communications network, AG-NAV tried to apply the GPRS/GSM network. This is the mobile network used for cellular phones. The biggest advantage of using this network is the lower cost, both in hardware and data usage. The disadvantage is that it will not work if a mobile station or tower is not available in the given geographic area. In other words, if your cell phone will not work, TrackerNav using GPRS also will not work.

In 2006, AG-NAV used a GPS/GPRS Intellitrac modem to test TrackerNav. It

worked successfully, but was not used because aircraft were normally flying in rural areas where cell phone service was not available.

To solve this problem, TrackerNav currently uses a different GPRS modem that can store data into memory when it loses connection to the base. When the connection resumes, data stored in the memory is sent to the TrackerNav server, allowing you to view the flight on the internet. Requested by customers, an emergency switch can also be used.

Events other than Spray On/Off and SOS can be logged and viewed on a real-time map on the internet as well.

User costs are very reasonable. For $30.00 a month per aircraft, you can track flights and applications 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The cost may be higher depending on the service charge for a cell phone in your local area.

Living in a world where nothing is free anymore, AG-NAV tries to offer the TrackerNav with no cost for data usage. Yes, you read it right, NO COST. The method is to set up a local wireless network. Just install a radio modem in at the base station and another modem in your aircraft. Once this has been done, a network can be set up so that

the aircraft sends tracking data to the base station. The base station will then send the information to a database for you or inspectors to view on the internet.

For field work, a base station can be set up in a laptop or tough book. To view data in real time, the base station must be able to access the internet during the spraying mission. If there is no internet available, the base station just stores data on the hard drive and will send the information to the base station when it can next make a connection.

Aircraft position and application tracking in real-time will become the norm for aerial applications. In order

to keep up with the fast pace of daily activities, it is beneficial to have realtime information such as: Where is my aircraft now? Where is it spraying? Is the pilot spraying the correct location?

How fast does the pilot fly and how much does the pilot spray? All of these questions can be answered by using the TrackerNav Aerial Management system.  Contact AG-NAV today at (800) 99-AGNAV (24628) for more information or try the TrackerNav demo at http:// www.agnav.com/trackernav-download and see what this amazing technology can do for your business.

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classified ads ag-cat 77 G-164B 10387 TTAF , TSMOH engine 1152, TSOH prop 698, CP’s, Lane Brake SS booms, smoker, bottom fuel load, ss tw, 25” gatebox, swathmaster, 80 gal fuel, 350 refurbished hopper, 1 in gear, wing ext, Satloc 995, doing annual now. $73,000 Call Matt Fitch 830-334-3373 (04-11)

G164-C Model King Cat, firewall forward conversion includes R1820-71 engine and Hamilton Standard propeller Model 33D50-119. Engine mount cowling, oil cooler and plumbing, instrument panel also included. For more details contact Matt at Avag Inc. 530-882-4286 (0 4 -11)

1973 Extended Wing A Model Turbine Ag-Cat Fresh Hershey Refurb. All new everything. 350 hopper, New Frakes Conversion Low-time -21 engine. Ready May 1st. Call Brandon 318-303-3147 ( 0 4 - 11 )

1979 G164B AgCat Mills Conv.PT6-27 8000TT 800SHOT 350gal, SSF drop booms, CP’s, smoker, goosefeet, SSF TW, currently undergoing extensive annual completion mid March, new tail fabric, stainless mid & forward belly and much more. Contact Ronnie J. Brown - BROWN AVIATION INC. 281-960-3972 (0 4 -11)

2011 AT-502B with -34AG Mid June delivery. Please call for quote.

Rick Stone, Southeastern Aircraft Sales, 800-441-2964 TFN 2008 AT-802F -65AG 110 TTAF&E Air Tractor GEN II Firegate, Carded Air Tanker, Red and White, Satloc M3.

Immaculate! Call Brandon 318-303-3147 ( 0 4 - 11 )

J & C Enterprises Aviation Inc. has the remnants of one A-model Cat with 4 decent wing cores and a center section.

Can send pictures. Call Sid or Jerry 800-542-8565 or emial jcaviation@pldi.net A 8 -11

1976 AG CAT Trainer G-164A, 6577 TTAF, FAA approved, dual controls, fully functional spray system, excellent logs. $85,000 Call 731-571-7800 ( 0 4 - 11 ) G-164B N6552K 8095 TT 1680 TSMOH on geared 1340, 271 TSIRAN 3D40 prop. SSbooms, 115gal. single pt fuel, 350 hopper, 25” transland gate and pump, elec. fan, Satloc airstar, big tires, spare parts, speed ring $65,000 Call 731-571-7800 (04-11)

1977 Super B Ag Cat N-6689Q New firewall forward Walter Turbine, E.I. Digital Instruments. 1600 SMOH 0 since SMOH avia prop 106”. 0 since airframe sand blast and powder coat.

New paint and fabric new gear, all new hardware and glass, big tires 11x29, Raised wing, 115 gallon fuel tall center line tail, drop ss booms, with CP nozzles, Satloc GPS new zee ac unit,just installed. $285,000 979-257-6695 kingrey4@ comcast.net ( 0 4 - 11 )

A+ 450, 300gal DAF TLAnd Comb, 300-SMOHE, 64 Fuel, almost “original” SuperCat............................................$65K. A+ 600, 300 gal DAF Grumman Comb, 884 SMOHE, 80 fuel,WAG 2000, needs some TLC....................................$55K A+600, Tower/Writer w/1200-SMOH AF&E&P best of the RosiesO’Gradys, flyway....................................................$55K B-Type-1 350 gal DAF TLand comb, AAI Repair & Lic., 0-HSI w/3000 RC’s, beautiful..................................................$295K SB-Walter-FatCat, 950-SMOH AF&E&P, hiwings, TST, HVY GSW, M-3 GPS, A41” TLand Spra 515 Hopper, 125 fuel, Super Value....$325K SB-TPE331-1 ‘08 Queencat Damaged @468 hours, AAI repaired w/468-Scam/ 0-Iran Exec. engine & New prop, 400 hopper, 114 fuel, all SB+ mods and Mint condition througho ut!...............................................$395K A450 2-holder project, OH fusellage ready for front seat, 792 SMOHE, no prop.$35K C182B Skylane 3300 TTA, 100 SMOHE & P, S-TEC auto pilot, Nice Trade for AgCat........................................................$85K AmAg 870-886-2418 (2489F) agcat@bscn.com AmAg 870886-2418 (2489F) agcat@bscn.com t f n

Super B Ag-Cat, Fresh Hershey Refurb, New Hatfield Frakes Conversion, New Prop, Low Time -21 Engine. Available April 1st. Call Brandon 318-303-3147 ( 0 4 - 11 )

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1991 AT-402A -20/ Frakes Inlet, Intelli-Star, Fresh Annual, Fresh Prop,606 SHOT, New Starter-Generator, Economical Turbine, $275K 620-397-3052 (0 4 -11)

2011 AT-502A, PT6A-60AG, AVAILABLE WITHIN 30 DAYS. Ferry time only, Lane fan and brake, smoker, Bantam GPS, CP nozzles.

Will take low time 502B or 402B in trade. $1,028,900.00. Lane Aviation, Inc., 281-342-5451 or glane@laneav.com t f n For Sale 2003 AT 802A-67AG 2247 SNEW ;721 shsi 412 spoh M3; 308 fuel;smoker; air; heat one owner since new; NDH doi mant. standards; very clean; new spray system $900,000 701-789-0666 John ( 0 4 - 11 ) 1994 AT-802A-011 8980TTSN 2080SMOHE by P&WC. Engine has been in continuous tbo by P&W since new. 0SHSI by P&W. Red/White paint.Everything on AF&E and prop within tbo. Fresh Annual and equiped your choice with purchase.

870-897-4548 morrisonaircraft@yahoo.com (0 4 -11) 2007 Air Tractor AT-401B, ¡65 Horas desde nuevo! Satloc M3, Medidor de flujo Micronair, Helice hydromatica de 3 palas, en condiciones de nuevo. $355,000 Sun Valley Dusting, 956-399-5323, Fax 956-399-2320 t f n

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. T F N 2008 AT-802A -65AG 800TTAF&E 10” Transland Firegate, Radio Package, Satloc M3, Red and White, Loaded, Too much to list, IMMACULATE!! Call Brandon 318-303-3147 (04-11)

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2005 AT-602-60 Ready Nov. 2011 current 3650 est hours in Nov. 4200+ Del Norde variable rate, elec. brake, wingman, smoker, spreader, CP’s. Call 662-588-6002 ( 0 4 -11)

Save money. Buy used. Parting out several Air Tractor 402, 502, 602, and 802, Thrush and , Ag Cats. Call Chad Stuart.

Airplane Services, Inc. 850-380-6091 ( 0 5 -11)

Will trade nice 1972 Super Viking for flying Ag Truck or Pawnee. Will consider projects. Call Jerry at J & C Enterprises Aviation, Inc. 1-800-542-8565 A 8 -11

2003 802A -67AG 2046 TTAF Standard Transland Gate, Radio Package, Satloc M3, Red and White, Very nice Call Brandon 318-303-3147 ( 0 4 -11)

2007 AT-401B, 65 TTAF, 65 SMOH, 3 BLADE HYD, COM, TXP, LIKE NEW $355,000.00 Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE 281342-5451 or FAX: 281-232-5401. t f n

WE have the largest NEW inventory of Cessna 188 AG Truck & Ag Wagon parts in the USA. Parting out many other air crafts as well. J & C Enterprises Aviatiion INC 800-542-8565 or Email Sid or Jerry at jcaviation@pldi.net A 8 -11

1998 AT-402A, 5100 TTAE, Wingman, M3 Intelliflow, Single point fuel, CP Flat Fan Nozzles, spreader, 100 hr on prop, Fresh annual, loaded, $372,000 870-945-1383 (0 4 -11) 1996 AT-502B 7,900 horas tiempo total. 900 horas desde sección caliente y reparación de caja de potencia. 900 horas desde reparación hélice. Vigas nuevas instaladadas en fábrica, Equipado para combate de incendios con compuerta hidráulica y radios. SATLOC M3, aire condicionado, abanico variable con freno eléctrico, boquillas CP. $460,000Sun Valley Dusting, 956-399-5323, Fax 956-399-2320 t f n

Cessna 337, several units, very low flight hours, perfect state, extremely careful maintenance, fully equipped, long range tanks, fully IFR, contact for prices and specs. info@ airtractoreurope.com, +34667102184 t f n

FOR SALE: USED AT 401 & 1340 ENGINES & ACCESSORIES We are converting our spray planes to turbines, therefore we have the following for sale: (1) 1340 engine--with 830 TT................ $25,000.00 (1) 1340 engine--with zero time--Tulsa Aircraft Overhaul ............................................... $52,000.00 (2) Hamilton Standard props model 12D40, Ag 100 blades .............................................. $10,000.00 ea (1) Hamilton Standard prop model 12D40, Ag 200

AT-401s several units 2006 and 2007 year models. Less than 200 hours TT. Like new. 3-blade prop. Contact for prices: info@airtractoreurope.com, +34667102184. tfn

blades ....................................................$11,000.00 (1) 1340 used alternator ......................... $1,200.00 (2) sets of 1340 exhaust pipes........... $3,500.00 ea (2) Air Tractor speed rings .................... $800.00 ea 1974 Cessna Ag Truck, 4609 TTAF, 1340 TTENG, 218 PROP, Flat Fan nozzles, Satloc Lite, Current Annual, EXCELLENT flying aircraft, $80,000.00. Call 204-856-9617 or 204-2742170 ( 0 4 - 11)

PRICE REDUCED! 1979 Air Tractor, Tall Tail, TT 6113, Prop 586, SMOH 1413 Satloc, CP nozzles,Smoker, A/C SN301-0254, N no. 3650Z, Flys good, hauls a l o a d . $ 5 4 , 5 0 0 . 8 0 6 - 3 4 4 213 0 . ( 0 4 -11) 2007 AT-602-60AG 2200 TTAF&E, Satloc M3,Very, very nice.

Ready to go. Call Brandon 318-303-314 ( 0 4 -11)

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.

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

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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 pistonengine price tag, plus all the reliability, durability, safety features and flying ease that make Air Tractor the industry leader. For qualified buyers, Wells Fargo has attractive and flexible terms available. Call your Air Tractor dealer.

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( 0 4 - 11) 1955 Cessna C-170B 2050TTSN, 350SMOH by High Performance Aircraft Engines of Mena, AR. Very nice 170B. Excellent trainer for ag pilot. 870-897-4548 morrisonaircraft@yahoo.com ( 0 4 - 11) J & C enterprises Aviation Inc. Wants to buy your Cessna aircraft, New & Used part of any kind. Call Jerry 800-5428565 or email jcaviation@pldi.net A 8 -11 Best Classified Buy In The Industry.

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AT-502B: More performance; more profit potential. With Air Tractor’s AT-502B there’s plenty of power and a big, 500gallon payload to please both pilot and operator. The Pratt & Whitney PT6A-34AG turbine engine delivers efficient and effective performance that shortens ferry times and reduces takeoffs and landings. Since 1987 the AT-502 series has set the standard as the industry’s most popular ag plane. You can own one with attractive financing options from Wells Fargo. Talk to your Air Tractor dealer.

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1987 AT 301 N7312R TT 5373.3 hrs, engine TT SMOH 1020.8 hrs, prop AG 100-2 w/138.7 hrs smoh. AC, flow controller, windshield washer, smoker, 47 CP nozzles, spreader,SS spray valve, new battery, annual May 2010.

Center section butterfly done. $69,500 Call HM 843-5869422 or Cell 843-454-6206 ( 0 4 -11) 1969 Cessna 188 Ag Wagon, 2500 TT, 55 SMOH, Motor da caixa Continental, Satloc Lite, duas pares de barras inox (CP & rotativos), Spreader e mais. Muito bem conservado e arrumado Pronto para trabalhar.

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AT-402B: Go turbo. The AT-402B, with the time-proven Pratt & Whitney PT6A-15AG 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. T F N

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Preferred Airparts, 800-433-0814 US/Canada; 330-6980280. Check stock at www.preferredairparts.com t f n 1977 Cessna 150, 3,100 Horas desde nuevo, “0” horas desde reparación mayor – motor. GPS, Nav-Com, Transponder w/encoder. Recién pintado. $35,000 Sun Valley Dusting, 956-399-5323, Fax 956-399-2320 tfn

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1982 Piper PA-18-150 Super Cub, 500 horas desde nuevo!!, Tela nueva, pintura nueva, micas nuevas, recién inspecionado, GPS, Comm, Transponder. El PA-18 más nuevo y bonito en el mercado, $160,000 Sun Valley Dusting, 956399-5323, Fax 956-399-2320 t f n

thrush M18, 7200 TT, 800 SMOH, 300 s/new prop. Perfect corn airplane! 200+ acre loads easy. Pay for it in one week. 80’ swath, all options, Satloc, smoker, emergency hyd., tall tail strut. With spare Pickett engine. $100,000. I can deliver it & possibly fly it for 3-4 weeks in July. Fresh annual. 573-4810474; 573-246-3216. ( 0 4 - 11 )

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Flow control, M3, heater/air conditioner. 1000 hours left on wing spars. Will sale with fresh annual, $275,000. Call 940-553-3570 After 5 p.m or LM ( 0 4 - 11 )

piper 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; 330698-0280. Check stock at www.preferredairparts.com tfn

Turbine Thrush, N4190X, Serial 1955R, 6259 TTSN, PT6A20, Only 8005 TTSN, Nickel Guide Vanes, Fresh Nozzles and Borescope, Low Pressure Pump, Starter Generator, Big Butterfly, Fresh Eddy Current and Annual Inspection, Satloc 99.9, Big Wheels, New Cleveland Wheels and Brakes, Lake Brake, CP’s, Smoker, Large Fuel (228g), Servos, New Fabric, New Flying Wires, VHF Com, Strobes, New Style Spring Tailwheel, Always Hangared, Available April 15, $230,000, 306-536-5055, norm@skynorth.com (04-11) For sale 2-600 hp Rockwell Thrushes, current annuals, always hangared, excellent condition, Call 306-861-0177. (04-11)

1946 PA 12 supercruiser. 160 HP engine with 440 hrs TT, Excellent logs of total restoration in 2002. To many mods to list. PA 18 tail and wings with 60 gal fuel. Scott Howze 830-275-9845. $72,000 located in south Texas ( 0 4 - 11 ) 1975 Piper Pawnee D Model PA-25-235 Total Time 1524 New Satloc Lite installed 2010 Fresh annual, all ADs and logbooks in compliance $65,000 Contact Bob Pettis 712243-4038 ( 0 4 - 11 ) J & C Enterprises avaition Inc. Wants to buy your Piper, Pawnee or Brave aircraft. We are also looking for parts inventory, or derelect aircraft as well call Jerry at 800-542-8565 A 8-11

‘91 S2R T34/510, 9983 TT AF&E, fresh annual & HSI, fully equipped, M-3, A/C, etc. Call for price. Darryl Riddell. South Delta Aviation. 870-572-9011 www.southdeltaaviation.com (04-11)

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1996 510 Thrush with TPE331-10-511M. 8,554 TTSN, annual done 11/8/10, spar caps eddy current 10/14/10 by Air Repair, spar caps replaced 2/16/05 @ 5409 (3145 hrs on caps). 12,595 TTSN on engine, 21,026 cycles, 1537 SHSI by Arkansas Turbine Services.. 518 hours since IRAN on Hartzel HC-B4TN-5NL. 662-843-8450, 662-719-8450 cell. (04-11) 1975 S2RG6/500 (750 SHP) GARRETT CONVERSION 7094 TT /791 S. CAM ENGINE AND NEW PROPELLER - 500 Gal Hopper, Factory Spray System, Weath-Aero Fan, CP Nozzles, Spreader, 3 “ Left Side Load, Extended Wings, 192 Gal. Fuel, Aileron Servos, Serv Aero Horizontal Stabilizer Aerodynamic Mod., Serv Aero Turtleback, Cool Seat, Nav / Strobe / Instrument Lights, 29” Tires, Spring Steel Tailwheel Gear with 5.00 X 5 Tire, Smoker, Crophawk, Satloc Forestar GPS, Narco Radio, Good Tires /Glass / Fabric. Australian Aircraft $ 285,000.00 U.S. 559-686-1794 / Email info@ johnstonaircraft.com www.johnstonaircraft.com t f n

N752WC 2010 J.A.S. REMANUFACTURED WALTER CONVERSION THRUSH 130 Total Time Since Complete Rework of Aircraft 130 Since Factory Hot and High Remanufactured Engine, (751 SHP) Cascade Conversion with Ram Air Inlet, New High Performance Propeller, 510 Gal. Rebuilt Hopper, Weath-Aero Fan, Stainless Steel Booms, CP Nozzles, 3” Left Side Load, Wing Extensions, New H.D. Wing Leading Edge Skins and Ribs, 192 Gal. Fuel, Vortex Generators, Wing Root Fairings, Aileron Servos, 40,000 Hr. Avenger Spar Cap Kit, Bottom Load Fuel, 29” Tires, Spring Steel Tailwheel with 5.00 X 5 Tire, Rebuilt Shock Strut Assemblies, New Air conditioning, New Intellistar GPS with Intelliflow Flow Control, Smoker, Flagger, Garmin Radio, Nav / Strobe / Instrument / Landing Lights, Pistol Grip, Oregon Aero Seat Cushions, New Side Panels with Stainless Steel Fasteners, New Custom Paint, Excellent Tires / Glass / New Poly Fiber Fabric. $ 595,000.00 F.O.B. Tulare, California. 559-686-1794 / Email info@johnstonaircraft.com www.johnstonaircraft.com 1989 S2R M601E-11/400 (751 SHP) TIGER PACK WALTER CONVERSION 5212 TT 50 S. O/H ENGINE NEW 3 BLADE AVIA PROPELLER 400 Gal Hopper, Agrinautics Fan and Lane Electric Brake, Stainless Booms, CP Nozzles with AFS Check Valves, 2” Left Bottom Load, Extended Wings, 230 Gal. Fuel, Aileron Servos, Vortex Generators, 29” Tires, Nav / Strobe / Instrument / Landing Lights, Flagger, Smoker, Satloc Lite Star GPS, Good Paint / Tires / Glass / Fabric. $ 385,000.00 U.S Email info@johnstonaircraft.com www.johnstonaircraft.com t f n

1992 Ayres 510 D C - 7,600 Hrs. TT; Garrett -6 Engine Low Time; M-3 with Variable Rate Flow Control, C.P. Nozzles; SS Spray System with Lane brakes; Air Conditioner; Smoker; Low time Prop; Nice clean airplane that is ready to work ................................................................................ Priced To Sell 1976 Ayres 400 Gal. Thrush with -6 Garrett Engine; Satloc; Air Conditioner; Smoker; 29” Wheels and Brakes; New Paint; Fresh OH Prop; SS Spray System; Lane Brakes.

Garrett TPE331-6-252M Please call for info. 2 engines available Garrett TPE-331-10-511M 2 engines available with lots of time and cycles remaining. Call for info.

1973 S2R 1820/480 (1200 HP) VIPER CONVERSION 6783 TT 750 SINCE OVERHAUL ENGINE 116 S. O/H PROPELLER. 480 Gal. Hopper, Stainless Steel Spray System, Weath-Aero Fan, Stainless Booms, CP Nozzles, 2 “ Left Side Load, Extended Wings (455 Hours since CK AG-41 Spar Cap Kit installed), Heavy Duty Wing Leading Edge Skins, Serv-Aero Turtleback, Cool Seat, Nav / Instrument Lights, Rotating Beacon, 29” Tires, Flagger, Crophawk, Satloc Lite Star GPS, Upper Center Instrument Panel, Speed Ring with Cooling Baffles, 1500 HP Cylinders, Many Spare Parts and Tools, Good Tires / Glass / Fabric. $ 105,000.00 Email info@ johnstonaircraft.com www.johnstonaircraft.com t f n

The 660 Thrush with its innovative wing design and 54 foot wing span and over 400 square foot wing area ensures unmatched stability and control during Ag maneuvers. The combination of a solid airframe and powerful engine creates an airplane that outperforms the competition. Thrush is known for their structural durability and excellent performance under extreme conditions. www.thrushaircraft.com 1969 S2RM601E-11/400 (751 SHP) TIGER PACK WALTER CONVERSION 9635 TT 2345 SINCE OVERHAUL ENGINE 175 S. O/H 3 BLADE AVIA PROP. 400 Gal. Hopper, Stainless Steel Spray System, 58 CP Nozzles, Lane Fan and Electric Brake, 2” Left Side Load, Extended Wings, 106 Gal Fuel, Wing Root Fairings, Aileron Servos, Serv-Aero Turtleback, Nav / Strobe / Instrument / Landing Lights, 29” Tires, Oregon Aero Seat Cushions, Smoker, Flagger, Satloc M 3 GPS, Big Butterfly, Good Fabric / Paint / Tires / Glass. $ 210,000.00 Email info@ johnstonaircraft.com www.johnstonaircraft.com t f n

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

1970 S2R Thrush 600 Turn windows, Ailero servos, extended wings, new main tires and brakes, 763 SMHOE, 430 SPOH, 14785 TTAF, $50,000 229-886-8592 (04 -11) 1992 Ayres 510 D C - 7,600 Hrs. TT; Garrett -6 Engine Low Time; M-3 with Variable Rate Flow Control, C.P. Nozzles; SS Spray System with Lane brakes; Air Conditioner; Smoker; Low time Prop; Nice clean airplane that is ready to work Priced To Sell Call Eugene 979-532-1718, 979-533-1720 Day or night A 4 - 12

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

Thrush Wing Spar Solution Available Soon!!

Economical, Long-Life Fix.

Large inventory of Thrush parts surplus to our needs. Call for list. Air Repair, Inc. Phone. 662-846-0228 Fax. 662-8430811 sales@airrepairinc.com t f n

Don’t Give Up on Your Thrush!! Call For Details.

WORLD WIDE THRUSH Sales Exclusive U.S. dealer Canada, Mexico- New/Used Ag Thrush, 34-510, 550-60, 66067. *FINANCING AVAILABLE*Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO/(573) 359-0500. http://www.midcont.net tfn

Used Thrush Parts

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

CALL EUGENE DAY OR NIGHT

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J & C Enterprises Aviation Inc. has 29” wheel sets. We will accept your 10” wheel and brakes in exchange. Call Jerry or Sid 800-542-8565 or email jcaviation@pldi.net A 8-11

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1983 DC Thrush Walter 601E-11, 1000hrs left before overhaul, new gear box, new prop, 29,000 hr spar caps, no ad’s, VG’s, winglets, 80’ swath, Satloc M-3, CP’s, electric brake, SS spray valve, Crophawk, smoker, ac/heater, fuel flow, single pt fuel, strobes, wingman, spreader, intercom, paint 09 $350,000. 912-384-6466 ( 0 4 - 11 ) 1976 Ayres 400 Gal. Thrush with -6 Garrett Engine; Satloc; Air Conditioner; Smoker; 29” Wheels and Brakes; New Paint; Fresh OH Prop; SS Spray System; Lane Brakes. Call Eugene 979-532-1718, 979-533-1720 Day or night A4-12

weatherly 1996 Weatherly 3600 hrs TTSN best one we have owned,700 HR left on Tulsa Eng warranty 0 HRS on prop ,Satloc M 3, CP S flow controll . Plane comes with many spare parts and Fusalage. $ 150,000 204 325 7206 artysair1@gmail.com ( 0 4 - 11)

miscellaneous aircraft 2000 Beechcraft Bonanza ¡Turbohélice!, 200 horas desde nuevo con radios Garmin (530,430), y King. Motor-Rolls Royce 450hp. ¡Rapido! Como nuevo. $740,000 Sun Valley Dusting, 956-399-5323, Fax 956-399-2320 t f n

Mid-Time PT6A-65AG available. TSO-1331, TSN 3830. Rare find. Avoid the middle-man and buy directly from ATS. All engines listed are owned by us and in our inventory. To see full inventory visit http://www.pt6a.aero/sales/ t f n

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New PT6-34 ag engine in stock Call for price Frost Flying Inc. 870-295-6213 A tfn B1-A Callair Manufacturing Rights. Available now is the type certificate, drawings, jigs, tooling, aircraft par ts, and proper ty 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, 850380-7268, 850-380-6091. ( 0 5 - 11) Unlimited Racer project: 85% complete Yak11, 3350 turbo compound with many spare parts including engine. Call with best offer. For pictures and details call Frost Flying Inc. 870-295-6213 t f n

J & C Enterprises Aviation Inc. has the largest selection of Lycoming and Continental engine cores in stock. Over 100 to choose from. Call Sid or Jerry for your parts or engines needs. 800-542-8565 or email jcaviation@pldi.net A 8 -11 Garrett TPE331-6-252M Please call for info. 2 engines available. 979-532-1718, 979-533-1720 Day or night A 4-12 Garrett TPE-331-10-511M 2 engines available with lots of time and cycles remaining. Call for info. 979-532-1718, 979-533-1720 Day or night A 4 -12 PT6A Engines: Deal Direct with ATS to buy, sell, lease or exchange ~ view our current inventory at www.PT6A.Aero (FAA C.R.S. TQZR133K) tfn

engines Firewall forward for sale, P&W R1340AN2 370 hrs, Hamilton Std 23D40 - 311, blades 6529-19, off an AgCat, would sell separate. 218-289-0076 ( 0 4 - 11 ) R1340 0-time since OH. $49,500 call 979-234-7725 (04-11) PT6A-21 TSN 1767 7 ea PT6A-27/28 (5) TSO 0, TSO 4797, 4855 PT6A-34 TSO 0 2 ea PT6A-34AG (2) TSO 0 2 ea PT6A-41 TSO 0, 2992 2 ea PT6A-50 TSO 3137, 3869 We also buy PT6 engines in all conditions. Please call Bill or Joel at 334-361-7853 or emailbmershon@UTPparts.com. t f n Pratt and Whitney overhauled 1340 cylinders $1850, called Terry at 870-536-1348 or David at 870-550-1664 ( 04-11)

Cylinders For Sale – Overhauled complete assy’s with new pistons installed. Ready to install. R-985 $1250.00 each Two or more less 5%: R-1340 $1950.00 each Two or more less 5%: Outright price: includes all gaskets. Sun Air Parts.

661-257-7708 fax 661-257-7710 T F N TPE331-PC (2.5 Cores) .......$5,000* TPE331-6-252M (Dmgd Core Nice Logs)... $7,500* (*Buy PC cores & -3”wreck” for $10,000 ) TPE331-1-101Z 468-Scam/0-Siran (Exec) $155,000 R985 AN1792 SMOH (API),.......................$10,500 R985-14B 0 SMOH (AMI) ..........................$29,500 R1340-AN2 (Cov) 1115-SMOH...................$19,000 R1340-AN1 1258 SMOH (Cov/W12-1 Blower)...$19,000 .....also Radial and Turbine Accessories.

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R-1340, zero time since overhaul by Covington $53,500.00 New PT6 -11, 15, 34, 60, 65, 67 outright or exchange call Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE 281-342-5451 or FAX 281-232-5401 t f n Pratt & Whitney R-985 & R-1340 Overhauled Engines in stock. Props, carburetors, magnetos, alternators, & accessories for above engines. Call Chester Roberts Supply Company, Collinsville, TX Tel: 903-429-6805 Fax: 903429-6047 crs5r@aol.com A 0 4 -11 10,000 P/N of Continental & Lycoming parts, 50% discount on most new! Please have part numbers when contacting us. Preferred Airparts, 800-433-0814 US/Canada; 330698-0280. Check stock at www.preferredairparts.com t f n JJETSET AIRMOTIVE has the following PT6 engines for sale, lease or Exchange. M.O.R.E ready to TBO 8000 hours.

PT6A-11 TSO Zero PT6A-28 TSO Zero PT6A-34 TSO Zero PT6A-114A Zero time overhauled PT6A-41 TSO 974 Email preeves@jsamiami.com or Khris or Max at 305-8252001 or Email krod@jsamiami.com ( 0 4 - 11 )

Covington Turbine Engines Available.

PT6A-20 2800 TSO PT6A-15AG 0 Time Since Covington Light Overhaul PT6A-34AG 1789 TSO PT6A-34AG 780 TSO PT6A-34AG 0 TSO PT6A-34AG 0 Time Since Covington Light Overhaul We are also interested in buying or exchanging for any core you may have regardless of condition.

Contact: David Hamilton at 918-756-7862 or davidh@ covingtonaircraft.com A t f n JETSET AIRMOTIVE Buys and Sells all models of PT6 engines and has an extensive inventory of materials in various conditions. Call Paul at 682-738-3031 Email preeves@jsamiami. com or Khris or Max at 305-825-2001or Email krod@ jsamiami.com ( 0 4 -11)

CP NOZZLES AND CHECK VALVES. Distribuidor en Argentina: ArAvia S.A. -Venado Tuerto (Sta Fe) T.E. 54-3462-433540 FAX: 438344 tfn ASC Rotary Atomizers - See www.dynafog.com/ascresults and April 2009 issue of AAU, A. McCracken. Made in USA. asc@ dynafog.com, 317-896-2561 A 0 1 -12 ASC Rotary Atomizers - Consistent droplets, large flow openings, easy to mount without changing your existing pump, boom and flow control method. Made in USA. asc@dynafog. com, 317-896-2561 A 0 1 -12 Everything you need for fixed wing or helicopter JAS 559-6861794, FAX 559-686-9360, e-mail: info@johnstonaircraft.com web site: www,johnstonaircraft.com t f n Transland and Agrinautics, overstock sale. Call Danny for listing 662-846-0228 Fax. 662-843-0811 sales@airrepairinc. com t f n

dispersal equipment Transland and Agrinautics authorized distributor – Call us with your needs. Sid or Jerry @ J & C Enterprises 1-800542-8565 or e-mail jcaviation@pldi.net A 8 - 11

TRANSLAND 10 vane sprder for 38” gate, new $8900 Agrinautics, root, Crophawk, Transland, others Lane Aviation 281-342-5451 or FA X 281-232-5401.t fn

J ohnston A ircrAft s ervice supporting ag aviation since 1947!!!

Thrush / PiPer Brave / Pawnee / Cessna ag / ag-Cat / air traCtor • airCraft sales / serviCe / Parts / modifiCations “Ultra” thrUsh by JAS using the Cascade Walter (GE) Conversion kit with 751 shP. Completely disassembled and rebuilt with many features as std equipment, this aircraft features excellent performance and flying qualities.

JAS - Thrush support since 1979!

This aircraft currently for sale

WE SUPPORT THE THRUSH BY

rebuild / repair / modification of the aircraft rebuild / repair / modification of the fuselage rebuild / repair / modification of the wings and control surfaces rebuild / repair / modification of the landing gear - we stock rebuilt units for sale installation of avenger & factory spar Caps maintaining a tremendous parts inventory

we sell and overhaul emCo wheaton (Buckeye) dry Break equipment distributor / dealer for all ag equipment and have a huge inventory of parts (ask for our parts/ service catalog) distributor for aPs “Bla ck Steel®” Brake discs and linings the thrUsh wing fatigUe a.d. 2009-26-11 has Been issUed and we stoCk two solUtions:

40,000 Hour Life Avenger SpAr CAp Kit! new fACtory Lower SpAr CApS very reASonAbLe priCe / 6200 Hour Life 24 HR. PHONES: 559-686-1794 or 686-2161 FAX: 559-686-9360 P.O. Box 1457, Tulare, CA 93275 Se Habla Español info@johnstonaircraft.com • parts@johnstonaircraft.com www.johnstonaircraft.com

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Stainless Steel Fabricators, Inc. ---Stainless spreaders and accessories new and used. We manufacture 12 vane,13 vanes and 10 vane spreaders. Call us at 800-736-3433 or 870-217-9232.

(0 4 -11) ASC Rotary Atomizers - Why use old hydraulic nozzle technology? Rotary Atomizers are proven as the most accurate method to apply both low & high volume formulations. Made in USA. asc@dynafog.com, 317-896-2561 A 0 1 -12 SprayTarget variable rate nozzles in stock. Air Repair, Inc. Phone. 662-846-0228 Fax. 662-843-0811 sales@airrepairinc.com t f n Variable Rate OC and engine driven hydraulic spray control systems. Coming soon variable rate dry for standard gate and hydraulic flaps. Air Repair, Inc. Phone. 662-846-0228 Fax. 662-843-0811 sales@airrepairinc.com t f n Dispersal Equipment: Weathaero Feathering Fans, Crophawks, Smokers, Flaggers, Nozzles, Transland, Breckenridge Spreaders, Airfoil Booms, Dry Breaks, Load Hawgs All Aircraft Styles. Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800325-0885 www.midcont.net. tfn

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CP NOZZLES AND CHECK VALVES “The Drift fighters”. Plus they improve your spray pattern. Contact Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 24 hr. Tel 559-686-1794, FAX 559-686-9360, e-mail: info@johnstonaircraft.com web site: www.johnstonaircraft.com t f n

Agrinautics, Inc. Best spray pumps, valves, and strainers in the business! For service w/ a smile,call us at 435-586-1200. e-mail: agrinaut@cedarcity.net t f n

Please check our website www.johnstonaircraft.com view “ag aircraft sales” for details • • • • • •

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

Serving northern US and Canada. For southern US and other countries call Spectrum Corp. office 713-783-5771. (04-11)

TRACMAP GPS has great features, easy to use, large screen, racetrack guidance, usb key easy import of files, competitive pricing. Now available from Turbine Conversions call 616-837-9428 www.turbineconversions.com 1 2 - 1 1 Intelliflow Flow Controls -in stock, now shipping! Sky Tractor Supply 1-800-437-5319 tfn Hemisphere GPS systems in stock, Bantham, Intellistar, M3, Intelliflow, and Litestar2. We did it again, leading Level 3 Service Center/Dealer 2009. Why buy anywhere else, we’ve got what you need, and service after the sale! Call now 800-437-5319 Sky-Tractor Supply Company tfn Used Satlocs. Litestar 1 and II. Airstar. New M3s in stock Prompt repair service Compton Flying Service 888-336-3924 t f n Satloc, Intelliflow The leading edge Satloc Level III Service repair center. Mid-Continent Aircraft Corp. Hayti, Mo 800325-0885. t f n Satloc and Del Norte Air Repair Inc, is the worldwide leader in sales and sercece. Call Danny (sales) or Dallas (service) 662846-0228 Fax. 662-843-0811 sales@airrepairinc.com tfn Hemisphere GPS & Flow Control Dealer Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 24 hr. Tel 559-686-1794, FAX 559-686-9360, e-mail: info@johnstonaircraft.com web site: www.johnstonaircraft.com. t f n Authorized AgNav Distributors. New and used systems. GIS Spray data services/conversion. Summit Helicopters Inc. Call Gary at 816-813-0442. summitGIS@earthlink.net (0 4 -11)

parts Cleaning out the hanger sale. New to us 602 accessories that wont be used here: Load hawg, this a complete unit with auger screw, door, hydraulic pump and all of the brackets. $3500 Crophawk 3” valve complete unit $800. Rinse system for the 602. Make an offer. Send any picture requests or questions to snrizedstr@gmail.com ( 0 4 - 11 ) Hopper from 402, removed for upgrade $2000 Call 870734-6064 (0 4 -11) Thrush metal elevator, left side, like new. $5,000. Chad Stuart, Airplane Services Inc. 850-380-6091 (0 5 -11) 502 hopper and door for sale /no cracks or leaks $3000, dry spline PT6 starter generator $3000, Call 318-722-3501 email: snoano@gmail.com (0 4 -11)

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Contact Bill Grewing, Parts Manager, 24/7 and toll-free at 888.863.9996 or partsdept@smyrnaaircenter.com. 0 6-11 Thrush tail control surfaces,recovered with ceconite and waiting for your choice of color. Rudder, vertical fin, horizontal stabalizer, elavator. Complete with paint $10,000.00 call Andy @ 580-761-1844 ( 0 4 - 11 ) Angel Personal Flight Assistant - in stock, shipping today.

Premium quality Bluetooth interface for the cockpit. Noise free cell phone use without fumbling for your phone. Caller ID, direct dial, redial, voice dial, download phonebook and call list entries, dial direct., Stream bluetooth music and control, E6B flight computer, Stopwatch, fuel and approach timer. Large full color easy to read backlit screen, intuitive menus, automatic cut out with radio transmissions, ambient light sensor. Sky Tractor Supply 1-800-437-5319 A t f n LOAD HAWG-The modern, efficient, safe, perfect way to improve your solids application. Mid-Continent Aircraft Corp.

Hayti, MO 800-325-0885 TFN Fiberglass Speed Rings for P&W 985 or 1340. $1,000 Chad Stuart, Airplane Services Inc. 850-380-6091 ( 0 5 - 11 ) Working starter removed from 1340. Part number 1416. $1500. Call 920-324-3519 or 715-498-1157. ( 0 4 - 11 ) Um par de asas estendida 95% completa do Thrush S2R. A pair of extended wings 95% complete Thrush S2R. Brazil. garciaviagricola@uol.com.br / 16 36274879 (t f n) J & C Enterprises Aviation Inc has purchased a large new inventory of Citabria GCBC part in late 1977-79 rnge. Lots of common everyday parts. Landing gear, wheels 7 brakes, engine parts etc. call Jerry or Sid today 800-542-8565 or email jcaviaiton@pldi.net A 8 -11 For Sale: As removed Zee SZ45-002-1A Motor and Compressor assembly. Removed to install factory air. $1500. Call Tommy or Matt @ 870-295-6218 or email frostparts@hotmail.com t f n 1 set new heavy gear for S2R Thrush. $10,000 per set exchange for core. Many other S2R parts/components. Call or fax Bruce’s Flying Service, Inc. 229-725-4150, fax 229725-5135. E-mail bruceandrews62@gmail.com. ( 0 4 -11)

New AT-602 Cascade Aircraft Conversion pressure cowl.

Immediately available in Arkansas. New AT-402 Cascade Aircraft Conversion P-Cowl available in Kansas. AT-401 firewall forward with R1340 Covington overhauled engine 1100 SMOH; 12D40 propeller with 6106 blades. Cascade Aircraft Conversion 509-635-1212 cascade@completebbs.com tfn Remember J & C Enterprises Aviation Inc. Is a Transland, Black Steel Brake and McFarlane dealer. We have a large amount of these brands inventory in stock as well as Cleveland. GE Lighting, Cessna, Piper etc. give us a call for all your parts needs at 800-542-8565 or email us at jcaviation@pldi.net A 8 -11

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Cleveland Wheels and Brakes. Buy used and save money.

Air-Tractor, Thrush, Ag Cat. Chad Stuart Airplane Services Inc. 850-380-6091 ( 0 5 - 11 ) Used serviceable PT6 starter/generators. Wet or Dry spline. Guaranteed to work. $3,500 Chad Stuart. Airplane Services, Inc. 850-380-6091 (0 5 -11) Spend your time doing what you do best “SPRAYING” and let us find those parts for you. Part numbers are really important. Call Jerry or Sid 800-542-8565 or email jcaviation@pldi.net A 8 -11 1set serviceable S2R wings. Group 1 Wing. 196 gal. fuel/ wing extension yellow. Eddy Current inspected. Found no cracks. These wings were removed from a 600 Thrush. 9000 hrs. $40,000 Call or fax Bruce’s Flying Service, Inc. 229-725-4150, fax 229-725-5135. E-mail bruceandrews62@gmail.com.

(0 4 -11) Vacuum Meters ready to ship. Clean, accurate, closed system.

Why pay 50,000 for a accurate system when you can do it for a fraction of the price and require no computers. Compton Flying Service 888-336-3924 tfn J & C Enterprises Aviation Inc. still has one of the largest Cessna, and Piper Ag Aircraft inventories in the USA and has a huge inventory of Lighting and wheel and brake inventory. Let us be your total part provider. Call in your needs - Sid or Jerry 800-542-8565 or jcaviation@pldi.net A 8-11 For Sale, M18 wings, ailerons, flaps. 0 since new, propeller still in box, for sale or trade on people airplane. 573-2463216, 573-225-8019 (0 4 -11)

2011 Slots Available ..................................................................Call 2008 802A, 1,322 Hrs TT AF&E, -67, Smoker, Electric Brake Ground Adjust, Single Point Fuel, CP’s with Swivels, Satloc with Flow Control, Wingman, 10” Hydraulic Gate with Del Norte Controller, Fresh HSI, Fresh Annual, Prop, Iran.............................................. $1,150,000

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OLD S 2008 AT-802A, 1030 TTAF&E, -65, smoker, single point fuel, elec. brake gr. adj., 40 extra nozzles, Del Norte Gate controller, Wingman, 10” D L O hydraulic gate, fresh HSI, fresh annual............................ $1,060,000 S 1995 AT-502B, 8159 TTAF&E, -34, 0 SHSI, 441 hrs on spar, 441 hrs LD on gear, smoker, CPs, load hog, air Satloc, 3”side load, ..O S $365,000

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J & C Enterprises Aviation Inc. has 29” wheel sets. We will accept your 10” wheel and brakes in exchange. Also have 29” Thrush Landing Gear. Call Jerry or Sid 800-542-8565 or email jcaviation@pldi.net A 8 - 11 Retrofit Hopper Door for AT502 and AT602. Now available for fall and winter installation Professional Fibreglass Repair.

530-735-6264 t f n GPS Antenna Mount, for specific ag aircraft, Performance and looks, slip stream design delivers peak signals. Contact Terry Barber 605-258-2743. ( 0 4 - 11 ) Vacuum Meters ready to ship. Clean, accurate, closed system.

Set of new Thrush Aircraft current production wings featuring the 29,000 hour life limit on low spar caps. Upper and lower 4340 Chrome-Molly steel spar caps with 114 gallon fuel tank on each wing, 0 SNEW. Contact Thrush Aircraft Spares Department 229-883-1440, rcarter@thrushaircraft.com Emco Wheaton/Buckeye Dry Break Couplers and adapters, Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 24 hr. Tel 559-686-1794, FAX 559-686-9360, e-mail: info@johnstonaircraft.com web site: www.johnstonaircraft.com t f n Complete Thrush Factory Metal Tail W / Updates.Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 559-686-1794 / Email info@johnstonaircraft.com www.johnstonaircraft.com t f n

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

Accessories & Parts! 100’s of new and OHC accessories, parts for just about everything. Big discounts! Please have part numbers when contacting us. Preferred Airparts, 800433-0814 US/Canada; 330-698-0280. Check stock at www. preferredairparts.com t f n Brave and Pawnee parts - engines, props, spar kits, fuel cells and foam kits, and much more. Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 24 hr. Tel 559-686-1794, FAX 559-686-9360, e-mail: info@johnstonaircraft.com web site: www.johnstonaircraft.com. t f n S & T Aircraft Accessories, Inc. specializes in the overhaul of Radial and Turbine engine accessories. We have most items in stock ready to ship for exchange. Give us a call @ 830-625-7923 or fax 830-625-4138. t f n Jasco Alternator kits in stock. Air Repair, Inc. Phone. 662846-0228 Fax. 662-843-0811 sales@airrepairinc.com tfn PARTS, PARTS, PARTS... For all your ag aviation needs, please call Southeastern Aircraft Sales & Service (800) 441-2964 Air Tractor Dealer A TFN Cessna Ag Parts. Air Repair, Inc. Phone. 662-846-0228 Fax. 662-843-0811 sales@airrepairinc.com t f n

New Thrush -34, -60,-65 models.Your North American Thrush distributor. Mid-Continent Aircraft Corp. Hayti, MO 800-325-0885. tfn

10,000 P/N of Continental & Lycoming parts, 50% discount on most new! Please have part numbers when contacting us. Preferred Airparts, 800-433-0814 US/Canada; 330698-0280. Check stock at www.preferredairparts.com t f n

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AFS Check Valves- Make the switch to AFS check valves, Find out what many operators already know, increased productivity, eliminate leaks and drips, long life, and no moe trying to find buckets!!! To help clean up your operation today call 800833-2013. www.aeroflow.com or Fax 574-862-4669. t f n

Cessna Authorized Parts Center: Prompt, World-Wide Parts Service, Engines, Bonaire 550 Conversions, Wings. Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800-325-0885 www.midcont.net. t f n NEW! CP11TT/w-3 Tips & Shutoff in stock ready to ship today.1-800-437-5319 Sky-Tractor Supply Company t f n Thrush parts - Wings, props, tail feathers, batteries, tires - we have the inventory. Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 24 hr. Tel 559-686-1794, FAX 559-686-9360, e-mail: info@ johnstonaircraft.com web site: www.johnstonaircraft.com.tfn Agrinautics, Automatic Flagman, Aero Engines, Arrow prop, Air Tractor (Associate dealer Queen Bee Air Specialties) CP Nozzles, Compro Smoker, Crophawk, Covington Aircraft Engine, Collins Air Conditioner, Cleveland, Chip Detector, Hot Stuff, Honda Engines, Johnson Sidewinder, Nieto Products, New and used aircraft, (large) Parts Inventory, Schweizer, Spraying Systems, Co., Superbugs, APH-4 Helmet, Simplex, Tires, Transland, WeathAero. Sky Tractor Supply 800-4375319, 701-436-5881. t f n

propellers Complete Hamilton Standard Prop 6101-12 blades Zero since overhaul & yellow tag by San Antonio Propeller $16,500. Call 254-749-8820 ( 0 4 - 11 ) J & C Enterprises has a Cessna 188 props in Stock Y.T. Also offer some STC’d propellers. Call Jerry or Sid 800-542-8565 or email jcaviation@pldi.net A 8 -11 Props for Sale: 2D30-6101A-18 OHC 23D40-7035A-12S OHC 22D40-6533A-12 OHC 23D40-6533A-18 Serviceable cond.

23D40-6533A-18 Serviceable cond.

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Air Tractor financing can put an Air Tractor in your hanger.

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

vehicles 1500 gal Jet A refueler; Nissan UD 3300 truck; epoxy lined steel tank: Liquid Control counter with predetermining counter (new 2003); single point and over the wing nozzles: automatic reel. Truck and pump work well; good rubber $15,900 Call 501-985-1484 AR location. tfn Auger Trucks For Sale (Trade-Ins) Also list of customer trucks. Call Auger Dan Office: 870-578-6133 Cell: 870-919-2317 A4-11 1993 Peterbilt folding BAG truck, built for Air Tractor 802.

Loads 6,000 lbs, has fuel tank and reel. Great shape. Call Brandon 318-303-3147 ( 0 4 - 11 )

miscellaneous HELMET with slide up visor $850. Deluxe Kevlar Helmet with ANR, Softskins, Oregon seals $1200. Sky Tractor Supply 1-800-437-5319 Atfn

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For Outright Sale: Overhauled 5-Blade Prop. Hartzell HC-B5MP3C. Fits AT-502A, AT-503, AT-602, AT-802, Thrush S-2R-T65 & S-2RHG-T65.’06 Hartzell Overhaul. TSN: 1379.5 (TSO:0). Call Steve or Gary 210-924-5561. sales@dixieair.com. ( 0 4 -11) IA200/FA8452, NEW $4,500 2D30-6101A20, A/R. $3,500 2D30-6101A12, O-IRAN $10,500 22D30-AG200-2 OHC $15,500 12D40-AG100-4S, OHC $15,500 22D40-AG200-2, OHC, $21,000 22D40-AG200-2, 190 SOH, /new blades... $23,000 33D50-7005A, A/R-Knocked Down. $6,500 HC-B3TN-3D/5M, OHC/+4NB’s. $19,500 23D40-7005A-17 502-SIRAN &ADCW...$15,000 C-B3TN-3D/5M OHC w/NEw+4 blades....20,000 AmAg 870-886-2418 (2489F) agcat@bscn.com t f n Hartzell 3 Blade and 5 blade Props, new & used $CALL Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE 281-342-5451 or FAX 281-232-5401 t f n .

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www.AircraftCostAnalysis.com AG Operators can calculate your breakeven, % investment return, profit potential, and produce annual & monthly cash flows. Project your financials without spending hours of your time. All reports are produced automatically and accurately after you provide your cost inputs and gross application fees. Types of analyses performed include: Company/ Individual Ownership, Managed with/without Leaseback, Commercial Operation, Agricultural/Fire/Ambulance Operations, Joint Ownership, Fractional Ownership, and Charter/Rental. AG sales organizations can provide prospects with customized & professional ownership cost analysis. This program is a great sales aid and management tool. FREE sample reports. Click REQUEST INFORMATION on the website or call 281-419-7443 HOTSTUFF AG AIRCRAFT CLEANER Call to order the # 1 Ag Aircraft cleaner in the country, Used by over 400 operators Coast to Coast. Blue Stripe Distributing 877-924-5025 Atfn

888-987-2250. Fax: 888-382-6951.

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 t f n

Beautiful 2.73 ac wooded lot in upscale Pine Ridge Equestrian Estates, located in Citrus County, Florida only five miles from Crystal River. Covenants, 27 miles of horse trails, community center, pool and golf course. Nicer homes and mini-ranchettes.

Zoning allows up to three horses and stables permitted on lot with your house. Horse trail borders back end of lot that is 298’ wide and 400’ deep on 3620 Stirrup Drive, Beverly Hills, Florida (Google it!). Public water and septic sewer. Contact Bill Lavender 888-987-2250 bill@agairupdate.com.

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 Georgia. Public water, septic sewer. paved streets, curb and gutter, street lights. Less than five miles west of I-75, Exit 142, approx. five miles to Fort Valley, GA and approx. 10 miles to Warner Robins, GA. Google It! South side of Hwy 96 at 50 Lane Rd., Fort Valley, GA 31030 (Google photo before development). Save thousands and buy from owner. $50,000 OBO, includes closing costs. 888.987.2250.

J & C Enterprises Aviation Inc. Is always looking for all types of derelict aircraft, parts inventory, both new and used. We will buy small or a shop full. Contact Jerry Buster 800-5428565 or email jcaviation@pldi.net A 8 - 11

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

Souther Field Aviation, Inc. Visit Our Website www.southerfield.com Phillips AV & Jet a FULL SERVICE FBO

WeathAero Fans • Auto Flagger • Transland • Agrinautics Pump and Valves Thrush Parts • Covington Radial & Turbine Engines • Compro Smokers WAG • SATLOC • AgNav Phone: 229-924-2813 Office Fax: 229-924-4356 e-mail: frankie@southerfield.com Parts Fax: 229-924-2066 e-mail: parts@southerfield.com Web: www.southerfield.com

Frankie Williams President Paul Pearson Maintenance Souther Field Aviation, Inc. 223 Airport Road, Americus, GA 31709

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Crop Duster Video - “The Crop Dusters - The Early Years 19211955”; the era of Stearmans and Cubs flying the fields will never be seen again. Available in VHS or DVD. Only $20.00, plus S&H. MC and Visa accepted. Call 478-987-2250 Fax 478-987-1836 Historical Video Productions. tfn

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

insurance

“Insurance from a name you can trust, at a price you can afford”, is what we do and it’s our motto. Hardy Aviation Insurance, Inc, is centrally located in Wichita Kansas and has been servicing the aerial application market for years now. RANDY HARDY established Hardy Aviation Insurance in 1995 with aerial application as his main focus. Prompt courteous service from a staff dedicated and knowledgable includes ANGIE BANZ and RITA ETHRIDGE, both of whom have years of experience servicing the aerial application business. Give us a try, you might be suprised. Call 1 800 721-6733 or fax us at 316-945-2330. Get an online quote from our web site at www.hardyaviationins.com or e-mail us at hardy@hardyaviationins.com. t f n

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

Or visit our website at www.dsrockin.com .t f n Wheels up. PIM Aviation Insurance is one of the oldest and most experienced ag aviation insurance providers in the industry. We provide access to creative negotiation and problem solving for all your risk management needs. Our passion to keep you flying is deeply rooted, resulting in knowledgeable recommendations and cost-sensitive pricing.

For a free, no-obligation quote, call 800.826.4442 or visit us online at www.pimi.com. Proud member of NAAA. tfn The Right Aviation Insurance Broker makes all the difference in the world. A 35 year professional pilot and former Ag Insurance underwriter work together to give you the experience and knowledge to get you the right coverage for the least cost. We work for you, not the insurance companies.

Jim Gardner and Rick Langley @ Insuramerica Aviation, Inc. 978-936-4000. 800-654-7892 ext 4108 or 4104. jgardner@ insuramerica.aero. rlangley@insuramerica.aero t f n INSURANCE from the Leading Ag Aviation Brokers. 62 Years Risk Management, Lowtime Pilot Coverage. Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800-325-0885 www.midcont.net. t f n

Penderson Powder coating. Custom Colors and two tone available. For more information Call 706-604-4934 (04-11)

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Dynamic Propeller Balancing with Chadwick Helmuth engine printout equipment. Jeffries Airworks, Dynamic Balancing, Vibration Analysis. Much more than just a balance. Call Jim Jeffries, A&P/IA, 985-507-9981, Nationwide service on your location. (tfn) FAA repair station for all ag equipment. Thrush spar replacement, annuals. Mid-Continent Aircraft Corp. 800-325-0885 t f n Stainless Steel Fabricators, Inc. --- Stainless spreaders and accessories new and used. We repair all models including Transland and Swathmaster. Call us at 800-736-3433 or 870-217-9232. ( 0 4 - 11 )

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AG Pilots: Don’t lose money waiting for maintenance help!

Contact Bill Grewing with Smyrna Air Center at 888.863.9996 for GE parts and service 24/7. Field maintenance available; Large parts inventory to help with faster turnaround. 0 6-11

Wanted: Transland 10” Fire gate with controller and hydraulics. Satloc M3 with keypad, small screen, light bar and Aerial Ace. email David@Jemalong.com.au Or call +61 429 444403 ( 0 4 - 11 )

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

For more Info contact Wendel or Steve @ North Star Aviation Inc. 620-356-4528 wlambert@pld.com t f n

Wanted Satloc M3 with small screen call +61 427 802 502 email david@aircair.com.au ( 0 4 - 11 )

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

Ag Husky Wanted. Australian operator seeks a good low time T188C Cessna Ag Husky. Prefer low time, NIL accident history with good paint. Would also consider a good airframe without engine or prop. Please e mail details to geoff@ nqaviation.com.au ( 0 4 - 11 )

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 t f n Borescope and Videoscope Repair Services. Any brand or any model. Your one stop source for the best value visual inspection equipment since 1981. Check out our new products and rental units at www.Borescopesrus.com or call Borescopes-R-Us at 931-362-4009. ( 0 4 - 11 )

Air Tractor AT-301 Wanted to Buy, late model, clean aircraft, top money for good airplane. Nev Dunn dunn. aviation@gmail.com ( 0 4 - 11 ) Ag Aircraft Wanted: Immediate cash for Ag planes - All considered - Contact Darryl Riddell at 870-572-9011 (04-11)

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

Doctor’s Orders: A pilot’s vacation home with a pilot discount! St. George Island, Florida. Directly on private beach with expansive views of the Gulf of Mexico, three levels of covered furnished decks. Spacious open living/dining/ kitchen area. Five bedrooms including two master suites and four baths, multiple TVs/DVDs/VCRs/wireless Internet.

Occupancy 12, beds: three kings, four twins, one queen sleeper sofa. Under-house concrete parking, 15’ x 30’ pool (heated for a fee), enclosed hot/cold outdoor shower, fish cleaning area, park-style grill. Paved 3339’ airport on island (F47) a quarter mile from the house. Ask for “pilot’s discount” Major discounts for Spring and Fall! Visit www. resortvacationproperties.com for photos, 877.272.8206.

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operations Midwest operation needs contract aircraft for corn/soybean run for 2011 and beyond. Need quality minded operators looking for a long term mutually beneficial relationship.

We can keep your plane/pilot busy July/August if you are able to offer a little work to us some other time of the year. aerialapp@gmail.com ( 0 4 - 11 ) Eastern Washington spraying and water truck business, 3 leased strips/ no aircraft, $250,000 of equipment / $100,000 for business. Season starts end of Feb. contact Wingair.us or 509-337-6553.

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Trade with members of NAAA

2010 AT-502B -34 available early to mid July. Call for info.

2012 slots available – all models.

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Tailwheel endorsements and time building in south Texas for aspiring ag-pilots. C-170 available for training and rental with discounts for block time. Contact Clyde at 956-202-2094 or mrclyde_2003@hotmail.com. t f n

Looking for contract work for 2011’ season. I have 1 or 2 Super Braves w/pilots available. A/C & Pilots are top-notch and Professional. Contact Brent at: 620-640-6838 or bbarlow3@yahoo.com ( 0 4 - 11 )

Learn To Fly Ag In Sunny Brazil!!! Eight flight hours dual DGPS equipped (C170) plus 23 hours solo in EMBRAER 300 HP Ipanema (Similar To Brave 300HP) or CESSNA 188 AG TRUCK. 100 hours ground school (chemicals, crops, calibration DGPS, etc.) - Instructors are English/Spanish/ Portuguese Spoken.

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

Experienced AG or fire suppression pilot for rotation employment in Colombia. Minimum requirements: 2000 fixed wing hours; 1000 flt hours AG or fire suppression; FAA Cass II Medical; Must speak to ACTFL Intermediate Low or IRL Level 1 Spanish proficiency. Background check required. E-mail resume to: EASTResume@ginl.state.gov.

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seat wanted Ag Pilot looking for seat 210 Ag hours licensed in KS. Will license where needed Exp in Ag-Cat and AT-401 2009 Grad Flying Tigers. Hard working self motorvated takes direction well Not scared to work on ground crew. Call 208-317-2981 (04-11) Ag Pilot Looking for Seat Grad. of AG-Flight INC. 1/14/11.

Proficient in: Air Tractor 301, Stearman N2S-3, AG-Cat, Pawnee 235, Maule M-5-235, PA-18-150, NE-1. Aerospace Major, Agriculture Minor MTSU. Experienced with heavy equipment. Farm Smart. 4 years greenhouse employment.

Very Dependable and Serious. Available anytime after May 7th in the U.S. Resume and References available. Contact Alex W. Tuttle located College Grove, TN USA Telephone: 615-613-1487, 615-368-3264 (0 4 -11) Seat wanted 1500+ TT, CFI / CFII / MEI / A&P mechanic, 700 tailwheel, instructed at Ag Flight. Will license where needed.

Collin Davis crdavis1985@gmail.com 831-262-0259 (04-11) Contract Pilot available. 25,000+ ag F/W & R/W no accidents. Presently finishing winter night season AT- 602 & Bell 206 Call 717-880-8975 agpilot69@gmail.com ( 04-11) Commercial Pilot looking for Seat, 900 total, 800 tail wheel, loading exp., willing to work on Ground with future in air, willing to relocate. Call 505-629-3113 or email misterwillie@ gmail.com ( 0 4 - 11 ) A&P seeking ground crew/maintenance, position in a sound operation. Farm and Ground Rig Applicator experience. Looking for a reputable operator that will grant an opportunity to advance into a pilot seat in the future. B.A. Degree. Self Starter, Strong Work Ethic. Call 850-698-9318 ( 0 4 - 11 ) Seat wanted. 1660TT, 1570TW, 1220 towing banners, 40 ag from Agflight. For resume call Virgil 615-418-8971 or virgilsworts@yahoo.com ( 0 4 - 11 ) Seat Wanted: Experienced herbicide, insecticide, fungicide.

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