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Thrushes in Ecuador inside this edition: Ligon named engineering manager at Air Tractor • DynaNav - different by design TracMap appoints four additional distributors • AAU’s Argentina excursion Old memories surface at the darnedest times
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Enjoying quality time with Maria and Chuck Stone of Southeastern Aircraft Sales and Service while attending the 2011 SEAF convention in Charleston, S.C.
Shock effect. Does it work? Last month, I received an email with photos of a tragic ag-av accident. It is speculated the pilot was trying to out run the fog. He ended up destroying the aircraft and killing himself. The four photos were horrific; a demolished aircraft and the ejected pilot lying on the ground. There was no doubts to how he died. The sender suggested the industry should see the photos for the shock effect to create a better awareness of the caution needed in the crop dusting business. As a matter of policy, AgAir Update does not print crash photos or relay information where a pilot has gotten into trouble and appears in the media. I don’t see how that could help anything by doing so. I have to admit, while in high school, our senior class was shown a slide show of automobile accidents and the victims. No doubt, it left a lasting impression and may have saved a life or two in that group of new, teenage drivers. There are at least two problems with printing crash victim photos, regardless of any benefits. First, considerations would have to be given to the family. I can’t imagine a family wanting their loved one displayed in such a manner.
Second, the reader would not have a choice whether to view or not. As the page is turned, the photo would jump off the page. Many, if not most, readers would prefer not to view this gore. However, in training sessions where there is a controlled audience and the family has been consulted, there may be a value to displaying and discussing explicit photos. With the family’s consent, the photos could be incorporated into the training session, giving the audience plenty of warning so one could excuse himself. I know from personal experience, if an ag-pilot gets by with a couple of mishaps without injury, he tends to think the aircraft is indestructible. Some pilots who don’t have mishaps may even fool themselves into thinking it can’t happen to them in their crashworthy aircraft. I’ve yet to see an aircraft that is crashworthy. Maybe our aircraft protect us better than the typical general aviation aircraft, or even an automobile; none are crashworthy, meaning worthy of always sustaining a crash that prevents injury to the pilot. The key word is “always”. Unfortunately, this was the fourth crash and second fatality during the season for this company. It is possible to have such
bad luck, but I dare to venture there may be problems within the organization. At a minimum, the company should take a long hard look at itself to be assured these accidents were not preventable by something it could have done. I hope you enjoy this month’s feature story about Aerovic, based in Ecuador. As you will read, it is a large outfit primarily spraying bananas. Most operators in the northern parts of South America and throughout Central America spray bananas. It is a unique type of flying, mostly in the early morning and sometimes late evening, since the banana leaves will fold during the heat of the day, hindering any coverage of spray material. To my knowledge, all banana See Editorial page 7
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Calendar of events .................................................................................................................... 5 AgAir mail ...................................................................................................................................... 6 Thrushes in Ecuador........................................................................................................................... 10 Ligon named engineering manager at Air Tractor...............................................................................12 DynaNav - different by design............................................................................................................. 14 TracMap appoints four additional distributors....................................................................................16 Old memories surface at the darnedest times....................................................................................19 AAU’s Argentina excursion.................................................................................................................. 20 Volare - Stay with the two................................................................................................................ 23 STF - Toxins move up on the worry list............................................................................................. 24 Solo Aviation named authorized service center for GE’s M601 and H80 engines.............................25 Classified ads.............................................................................................................................. 26
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Ligon named engineering manager at Air Tractor • DynaNav - different by design TracMap appoints four additional distributors • AAU’s Argentina excursion Old memories surface at the darnedest times
On the cover... Thrushes in Ecuador One of ten of Aerovic turbine Thrushes out of a fleet of 13 agaircraft. Recently, Aerovic took delivery of its 10th turbine Thrush; a dual cockpit with dual controls model for training and spraying missions. See story on page 10.
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calendar of events 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 ND AAA Operation SAFE Clinic Park River, ND Valley Sprayers Inc 701-284-6755 May 2-3, 2011 Operation SAFE Clinic Baraboo, WI Scott Bretthauer 217-722-2212 Jim Kazmierczak 608-576-4470 May 4-5, 2011 ND AAA Operation SAFE Clinic Garrison, ND Stoddard Flying Service 701-898-0142 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 www.agaviation.com May 10-11, 2011 BASF / Ohio Spray Clinic Morrow County Airport Cardington, Ohio Butch Fisher 419-947-1833 May 25, 2011 AlAAA Operation SAFE Clinic River Bend Farm Centre, AL Jamie Jordan 256-557-2882 Paul Sommers 229-392-3395
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 Fax: +61 2 6241 2555 www.aerialag.com.au June 15-17, 2011 SINDAG Convention Florian贸polis, 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
October 18-19, 2011 MiAAA Convention University Quality Inn and Conference Center Lansing, MI Polly McKillop 248-760-0732 miagaviation@yahoo.com 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 Convention & Trade Show Crowne Plaza Hotel Colorado Springs, CO Dolle M. Lehrkamp 719-768-3367 dolle@coagav.org www.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 January 11-12, 2012 MoAAA Convention Cape Girardeau, MO Mike Lee 573-695-3842
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 approved Spectrum Electrostatic Spray Systems has received its FAA-PMA eligibility list of approved aircraft for the installation of its electrostatic sprayer, STC SA09719AC. ZEE Systems of San Antonio, Texas (ag-aircraft air-conditioner manufacturer) will manufacture the components under the FAA-PMA via a licensing agreement. Please have your readers contact me for more information. Approved aircraft list: AT-401, AT-401A, AT-401B, AT-402, AT-402A, AT-402B, AT-501, AT-502, AT-502A, AT-502B, AT-503, AT-503A. Blake Dobbins Spectrum Electrostatic Systems San Antonio, TX
Hello Blake, Glad to do it! —Bill
missed Been meaning to write and tell you that I missed Tracy Thurman’s article in last month’s paper; not sure what happened but I hope he continues to write a column in your paper, I thoroughly enjoy them! Keep up the great work on the paper, it is an invaluable source of information for me. Regards, John Thomas Nebraska City, NE Hello John; How about that! Tracy was actually missed! We ran out of space because of placing timely items and had to pull Tracy’s article to fit them in. However,
he’s back in the May edition and as far as I know, will continue to be. You are the second one in the last few days to compliment Tracy’s column. I wish I could take credit! See ya and stay safe,—Bill
visit Hello Wendel: It was good to see you and have you as passenger on United Flight 723, same day, nonstop service, DFW to DEN last Sunday. Attached, please find the picture I took that day. It’s amazing how much the cockpit of spray planes have advanced in recent years! Best Regards Capt. Walt Jazun Airbus 319/320 United Airlines
Amazing! I love it. Wendel, how was the landing? I just this week mentioned to Walt that I need to be on one of his flights to critique him! Hope all is going well with you at Dallas Airmotive—Bill Bill, The wind was gusting 30 to 40 knots at Denver and Walt nailed it perfect on the landing! This was the first time for me to tour the cockpit of an Airbus 319 or any big jet, WOW what a panel!! More buttons, circuit breakers, levers and avionics than in my Cessna 210. When Walt waved to me to come sit in the cockpit, I grinned ear to ear. It’s not very often that a GA pilot has the opportunity to sit in the pilot’s seat of a massive aircraft with unlimited view and all the latest technologies at his
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fingertips. Thanks Walt for making my 3-hr layover back to Kansas a pleasure. Regards, Wendel Lambert Ulysses, Kansas Walt is a great guy, just the temperament you’d expect from an airline captain. He has been a huge asset for AgAir Update with him being born in Argentina. We just returned last month from traveling there for a week. —Bill
manuals I work with Aircraft Technical Publishers (ATP). I am working on a G164A question that came up recently. The Maintenance and Overhaul manuals for R985 engine appear to have separate manuals for commercial and military versions; Commercial B4 and B5 engines and Military AN-14B engines. Are operators allowed to use either manual versions (military or commercial) on any of the engines, or must they use specific manuals (military manuals for the AN-14B and commercial for the B4,B5)? Commercial manual part numbers are MM=118611 and OH=123440. The military par numbers are AN-0210AB-2 and 02A-10AB-3. Thank you kindly for any feedback, Wendell Olson Aircraft Technical Publishers Hello Rex; This email inquiry came in today. Would you like to respond, please? I’m not sure of the answer, but would suspect
the FAA certified radial engines would have to follow the civilian manuals. Thanks a lot!—Bill Hello Bill, We use the FAA approved manuals MM=118611 and OH=123440 which are the civilian manuals. I am not aware of an approval to use military issued manuals for civilian aircraft. Regards, Rex Vaughan Tulsa Aircraft Engines Tulsa, OK
converted We just converted our second Dromader to a PT6-65 turbine. We had purchased one already two years ago converted by Darrel Riddell. This past year we purchased a wrecked turbine Dromader and used it to convert one we already had. It took about two months to do the conversion. Dwayne Beebe Riceland Aviation, Inc. Jennings, LA Hello Dwayne; How’s things down in Jennings? It’s been awhile since I flew in, visited around the area and took back a crocker sack full of live crawdads. Thanks for the photos. Let me know how you are liking the turbine Dromader. Who’s air inlet are you using? —Bill It is a Turbine Conversions, Inc. by Bill Hatfield. The turbines are working
editorial from page 4 plantations around the world fight the dreaded black and yellow sigatoka diseases and for the most part treated by air. Relative to other types of applications, the application rate is considered high at five to six gallons per acre (50 - 60 liters/ha sometimes more). The ag aviation world is moving toward lower volumes for applications. This is being driven by the need to burn less fuel, do more work in a given time span and better technology. One of these low volume enhancing technologies is the use of adjuvants. You will be reading more in AgAir Update about the use of adjuvants in tank mixes. This practice, once considered “smoke and mirrors”, has flourished and proved to be effective. For my North American readers, as you start this season, please remember there is no application job worth losing
your aircraft. As long as you protect the engine and airframe, your well-being will stay intact. For my south of the equator readers, after another successful season, think about what you can do to make next year even better. Take the time for maintenance that has been delayed, schedule to attend conventions and make up for lost time with family. Yes, I know. There is a contingent of operators positioned in the tropics and subtropics. Your work never stops. Pace yourself. Until next month, Blue Sky and Tailwinds...
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great, much better than the radial PZL engines! Rice planting is well under way. Dwayne Beebe Riceland Aviation, Inc. Jennings, LA
and certainly makes for a unique plane flying around Conway! Enjoy, Jason Politte Des Arc, AR
HB1128 Good news! For the time being, the South Dakota House of Representatives bill (HB1128) that would delay the marking of existing MET towers until 2013 has been tabled in committee. If this holds, then all MET towers in the state need to be marked by July 1, 2011. Bryan Hauschild SDAA President Fergus Falls, MN Bryan, Thanks for the update, as South Dakota and other states lead the way to address the problem with MET towers. —Bill
to Stan Hey Stan, Saw you out flying today, so I decided to take a jaunt over to the airport this afternoon and get a few shots of your Air Tractor. The paint job’s gorgeous
Jason, Thanks for sending an in-flight photo of Stan Ferguson’s Razorback AT602 that was featured on the February cover of AgAir Update. I am sure the aircraft gets a lot of “woo pig - sooie” yells as it goes by! —Bill
fuel In regards to a fuel surcharge, in my business I like to keep things as simple as possible, therefore I keep the fuel prices built into the application. I feel the farmers (especially in this area) like one price and we have become too much of a fee-based society. Why
complicate? I really enjoy your publication and look forward to each issue. Please don’t add a fuel surcharge fee to my next subscription, instead add a buck or two. Just my opinion Jake Hoffner Hoffner Flying Yankton, SD Hello Jake; Good to see you at the Tri-States last month. Finally warming up here to the 80s, lots of sunshine. Everyone has a different opinion about fuel surcharges, from pilots benefiting from a price increase due to fuel charges, to sending the grower a message the increase is temporary or a least not the fault of the applicator. If you can get your growers to accept an increase in prices per acre that will cover the increased fuel cost, the better for you cause even (when) if fuel jumps $1.00 a gallon, that would be a low percentage in price per acre increase. However, in some areas, any price increase is bad, unless it can be justified, e.g. fuel costs. In very simple math, if the a/c is covering 100 acres
an hour and burning 50 gallons an hour, a dollar increase in fuel cost is $0.50 an acre, plus an additional percentage to cover pilot’s pay. With many operators, a $0.50-$0.60 increase per acre without an explanation, then have to do it again toward the end of the season, would cause bigger problems than a fuel adjustment charge. One of the great things left in America (we lose freedoms everyday), is operators are free to charge as they feel is best.—Bill P.S.- No fuel charge on ya subscription! -Bill
new paint Bill I thought you would like this. I had Air Tractor paint my AT802 a little different. Brent Carpenter Hog Air Aviation Inc. Paragould, AR Absolutely beautiful. I always did like white. Now, my ignorance, KP? I have a trip out that way late spring or summer. You still up for a redo article, focusing in the three or four of
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Hello Terry; Congrates on the nose-style tail art! I’m sure that idea will work well and I feel that NAAA and BASF will appreciate picking up the convention theme. Both are great to work with and truly do good things for our industry. Tell your dad, Jerry, “Hello”! —Bill
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Thrushes in Ecuador In Ecuador, there are approximately 165,000 hectares (407,000 acres) of banana plantations. With Sigatoka being a dreaded disease, aerial applications are extremely important for the banana growers. Aerovic C.A., one of the largest aerial application company in Ecuador, accounts for approximately 25% of the banana plantation hectares sprayed. Aerovic C.A. is the aviation division of the Favorita Fruit Company owned by the Wong Group. Headquartered at the Jose Joaquin de Olmedo International Aiport in Guayaquil, Ecuador, Aerovic C.A. also operates out of five additional satellite strips. Aerovic was founded on June 16, 1987 running three departments: aerial application, maintenance and phytosanitary (plant health). Aerovic’s principal activity is the aerial spraying of banana plantations throughout Ecuador. Interestingly, in
addition to the aerial division, The Favorita Fruit Company is divided into three other divisions: Reybanpac, which handles banana, pineapple and macadamia export, production of plastic banana covers, production of dairy including milk, cheese and yogurt and finally accountability of environmental protection. The Fertisa division handles distribution and maintenance of agrochemicals. The final division, The Wong Foundation, is responsible for the education of employees’ families. Aerovic started its company with 4 Cessna T-188C’s (turbocharged Ag Trucks) and was very
successful with those aircraft. Yet, with the need for a larger hopper capacity, improved reliability and a lower peracre fuel cost, Aerovic turned to the turbine-powered aircraft. In 1998, Aerovic purchased its first turbine - the 400 Thrush equipped with a PT6A15AG. With improved efficiency and minimal maintenance costs, Aerovic immediately development a plan to convert their ten T188C fleet to turbine Thrushes. The plan was to add one turbine 510 Thrush every season; in
(L-R) Vice President of Thrush Aircraft Jody Bays, Operations Manager of Aerovic, CA Jose Cabrera Operations and Juan Philips of Africair, dba Tropic Aviation Distributors — Jose Cabrera accepts Aerovic’s tenth turbine Thrush at the Thrush Aircraft factory in Albany, Georgia.
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addition to a 510-DC Thrush (dual cockpit/dual control) to allow the development and training of future turbine pilots. Currently, Aerovic operates thirteen aircraft. Of these thirteen aircraft, nine are Thrush S2R-T34 and four are T-188Cs. The fleet repetitively treats 35,000 hectares (86,500 acres) of farm land annually. Favorita Fruit Company Holding owns 10,000 hectares (24,700 acres) and the
remaining 25,000 hectares (61,700 acres) belong to independent growers. To meet the spraying demand to treat 35,000 hectares, Aerovic’s ten pilots fly an average of 6,500 hours a year. In addition to its agricultural aircraft, Aerovic operates a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan, a C-206G and a C-182T for local and international flights. Aerovic’s President Mr. Rafael Wong who holds a private pilot’s license, inspects regularly the plantations with his Cessna 206. High spraying season runs between December and May during the rainy season with less applications between June and November. Current application rates vary from 3.5 and 6.0 gal/ha (1.5 - 2.5 gal/acre or 35 - 60 liter/ha) depending on the product being applied using CP nozzles or Micronair AU-5000 rotary atomizers. One of the main reasons for Aerovic’s success is the company’s commitment to quality throughout the organization. It implemented a quality assurance program for maintenance and quality standards in all of its operations. The company has been very successful in training all team members in the organization to participate in improving processes, products and services. As a result of their dedication to quality, Aerovic is certified ISO9002 as it applies to the aerial application and phytosanitary service. It has also earned the official certification of “Air Services Provider” granted by the Ecuadorian Civil Aeronautics Authority by meeting required aerial application standards. The major challenge facing Aerovic in maintaining and growing their company is the development and training of new pilots. To address this need, Aerovic developed a pilot training program to ensure their quality philosophy will also be used in pilot training. Leading the training program is Operations Manager Captain Jose Cabrera. Capt. Cabrera started with Aerovic in 1998 as its Operations Manager. He is a commercial pilot with 12,000 hours and 35 years ag experience in radial and turbine Ag-Cats, Air Tractors and Thrushes. Recently, Aerovic purchased a new dual cockpit/dual control Thrush Aircraft 510P from Juan Philips of Africair, Inc. dba Tropical Aviation Distributors, the Latin American Thrush authorized sales representative based in Miami, Florida. The aircraft was bought in order to provide turbine training to Aerovic’s pilots. The dual-cockpit/dual-control Thrush is equipped with bubble windows
in the aft cockpit to provide superb visibility. Even with the dual-cockpit/ dual-controls configuration, the 510P Thrush provides excellent speed and maneuverability. Pilots’ reactions have been extremely positive. No one expects a two-seat trainer to be as nimble as a single-seater, but the dual cockpit Thrush easily does the work of both – performing its duty as a trainer, while still providing full spray capabilities. Aerovic’s training program has benefited significantly from the tandem configuration of the DCI Thrush because it provides the trainee with standard cockpit arrangements and a close to normal working environment – all while maintaining the safety of having a qualified instructor on-board. Adding to the aircraft’s value to Aerovic’s operation is the DC Thrush fits perfectly into spray operations. With easily removable ballast, the aircraft performs flawlessly when going about daily duties outside of the training realm. “Thrush got it right when they built the dual-cockpit, dual-controlled 510P” said Captain Cabrera. “I don’t believe any other manufacturer offers an airplane that can provide such an absolutely hands on training capability in the actual spray environment, while still maintaining the highest margins of safety and dependability that we demand in our operation. I can’t imagine training agricultural pilots any other way, because there is simply no better way.” With the completion of the pilot training expansion, plans are underway for Aerovic to start expanding its operation to treating rice, palm and corn.
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1. Washing down an Aerovic turbine Thrush in Ecuador. 2. Juan Philips of Africair, Inc. dba Tropical Aviation Distributors, Authorized Sales Representative for Thrush Aircraft in Latin America, completes the delivery of Aerovic’s tenth turbine Thrush since in 1998, to Captain Jose Cabrera. 3. The new 510P Turbo Thrush with the new Thrush paint scheme has found its home in Guayaquil, Ecuador, positioned behind an Aerovic Cessna T188C, Caravan and turbo Thrush. 4. The flight crew for Aerovic.
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Ligon named engineering manager at Air Tractor Olney, TEXAS – David Ligon has been named Engineering Manager at Air Tractor, Inc. according to company President Jim Hirsch. Ligon will direct and supervise engineering and design projects at the agricultural aircraft manufacturer. “We are very pleased to have David
join the Air Tractor management team,” says Hirsch. “He’s an excellent engineer with a strong track record of successful projects here at Air Tractor. I’m confident David will assume his new management role and carry on our commitment to continual product improvement and keep Air Tractor’s new
product development second to none.” Ligon has been a Project Engineer at Air Tractor for the past 10 years. Prior to joining Air Tractor, he provided contract drafting services to the company. As a project engineer, Ligon has worked on several major aircraft projects, including the Air Tractor AT-504 two-seat trainer, AT-1002, and the AT-802U light attack and reconnaissance aircraft. Before coming to Air Tractor, Ligon’s engineering experience included time at General Dynamics, Cryovac® Sealed Air Corporation and Hobbs Trailers. Ligon earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Texas A&M University. About Air Tractor At its Olney Texas manufacturing facilities, Air Tractor produces a line of eight aircraft that includes 400, 500, 600 and 800-gallon capacity planes powered by Pratt & Whitney piston and turbine engines. They are used
David Ligon, Engineering Manager for agricultural purposes, fire fighting, narcotic crop eradication, fuel-hauling, fighting locust plagues, military strike/ reconnaissance, and cleaning up oil spills in coastal waters. Air Tractor aircraft are found working not only across the United States, but around the globe, in Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, North and South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Spain, Croatia, Saudi Arabia, South Korea and China.
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DynaNav - different by design This is an often used phrase, however, in our case it is most appropriate as it completely describes not only how we design and manufacture product but also the way that we do business. Technology has changed the way business is done, especially in the area of communications. Today there are many utilities enabling immediate direct communication in a variety of forms to virtually anyone in our world. Taking advantage of these technological advances is where our company sets itself apart from others in our industry. Strong statement? You bet. Here’s why we can make that claim: Direct to customer support. Our knowledgeable combination of business professional’s, product design and technology make it possible for us to provide immediate resolution of a variety of needs – purchase, support, upgrade, even customize a product, virtually instantly and anywhere on the globe. Since 1995, our extensive network of satisfied customers on 5 continents has
proven this claim over and over again. Our confidence in our product durability, reliability and overall performance is evident in our full 3 year warranty that we provide - the best in the Aerial Ag industry by far. Instant response to service requests. We are proud of our reputation for responsiveness among our ag pilot customers. We understand that the season is short and productivity equals profit, you can’t afford downtime caused by product failures. In the event that a product failure does occur, you want to tell your story once and to someone who understands the issues without having to consult a manual or relay the problem up the line. Direct to customer sales. Middlemen do not add value to our product. Why? Because DynaNav products have few product failures, are fully upgradeable in the field and require only a few hours training on our simulator (included in our free software). Without middlemen, we have been able to offer our products
at a lower price for a higher quality technology. Aviation-specific design. Aerial application environments are significantly more complex than groundbased environments using wheeled vehicles. Since the very beginning we have designed our aerial guidance
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how DynaFlight systems are different include: IFGI (Integrated Flight Guidance Instrument) Safer, more intuitive, and more accurate than light-bar technology, the IFGI is mounted on the dash panel just below the pilot’s line of sight. Similar to a heads up display, the IFGI can be scanned along with other instruments and monitored using the pilot’s peripheral vision. Not only does it provide navigation, guidance and mapping updated at 30 times per second, it gives the pilot discretionary control over the entire system and menu topics.
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TracMap appoints four additional distributors The New Zealand GPS company TracMap has continued its rapid progress as a new entry in the GPS guidance market, with the appointment of four new distributors in the past two months. This brings its total distributors to eight. It seems its targeted theme of “easy to use” has struck a chord with many operators. The appointment of the additional distributors is part of the company’s 3 year growth plan for the North American market. “We spent the past 18 months getting to know the industry and identifying people who we are confident can support the TracMap brand” said company president Colin Brown. “We felt it was important to have good distributors in place before committing to a product rollout.” One of the new distributors is Coastal Helicopters, based in Panama City, FL. Company president Greg Clubbs is delighted to have picked up a TracMap
distributorship. “We have been looking for a better guidance system for some time” he said. “Quite apart from being simple to install and easy to use, we like the TracMap philosophy. “It fits closely with our approach to business, which is stay focused on what you are good at, and deliver a high quality product.” Greg also commented that an additional bonus was that several of the TracMap’s unique features were ideal for some of the specialised contract work the company undertook. Another new distributor is Frankie Williams, operating from Americus, GA. Many readers will know Frankie, and his reputation for a no-nonsense approach. Frankie liked the TracMap system as soon as he saw it. “I have been looking for something to replace my old WAG that I could work”, he said. “My problem with most of the systems on the market today are they are too complicated for my old brain.”
Frankie said that he knows a lot of guys who just want to fly simple patterns and occasionally produce a coverage map. “For these guys, the TracMap system will be ideal” said Frankie. Joe Cordoba from Southern Florida is another new TracMap distributor. “I have been around helicopters for years”, said Joe, “and when I saw the TracMap system at Heli-Expo this year I recognised its potential immediately”. Joe has a lot of customers through Latin America, and believes the ease of use and reliability of the TracMap system will suit them admirably. The other new TracMap distributor is Isolair Aviation, headed by Walter Bliault in British Columbia, Canada. Isolair Aviation is linked to existing TracMap distributor Isolair Helicopter Systems, out of Portland, OR.
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Request to require pesticides labeled in English and Spanish The EPA has published a notice to advise the public that the Migrant Clinicians Network and other farm worker interest groups have petitioned EPA to require all pesticide labels be available in both English and Spanish. The Agency is taking public comment on the request before responding to the petitioners. Submit your comments, identified by docket identification number EPA-HQ-OPP-2011-0014, by one of the methods listed in the Federal Register Notice. Comments must be received on or before June 28, 2011. Katie Weyrauch, Pesticide Reevaluation Division, Office of Pesticide Programs, telephone number: 703-308-0166; e-mail address: weyrauch. katie@epa.gov
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Careful weed management answer to rise in resistance RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC— Resistant weeds are on the rise, but industry experts say growers can take a few key steps to address or avoid resistance in their fields. Managing Glyphosate Resistance Experts suggest the following tips to reduce the impact of resistance in fields: 1. Begin with clean fields and control weeds early. Do this via a burndown and/or preemergence application of a residual herbicide, such as Kixor® herbicide technology. 2. Scout your fields regularly, identify weeds and their location in the field, and respond quickly to changes in weed populations. “Growers should scout their fields for changes in weed population – particularly weeds that survive a herbicide application. Even subtle changes can be an early indicator of a potential weed resistance problem and can rapidly become a field- or farmwide problem if they are not addressed quickly,” said Dan Westberg, Ph.D.,
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There are two possible outcomes when an ag pilot is pushing the limits in excess. One is he will return safely and his peers will say he is a “helluva pilot”. The second is his peers will be standing around at his memorial service questioning why he did such an idiotic thing.
Wind, wires, mountains, towers, obstructions, mechanical status of the aircraft A pilot needs to appropriately assess the situation and make a conscious note of all the risks involved. It could be something as simple as what applied pattern to use or what he should expect from the conditions in the upper air as he is making his turns. Density altitude and downwind runway operations are big considerations. I’ve read reports where if a guy had simply made two loads instead of one, or swapped take off directions, he could have afterwards taxied the airplane back to the hangar instead of having to
haul it back on a truck. Ag pilots are prideful creatures. We have an innate drive to excel and a competitive nature in what we do. Sometimes those things, along with a good dose of stubbornness and a splash of peer pressure, will cause us to ignore the risks and lead us to taking unnecessary chances; Risks that could wind up smashing a pilot and his aircraft right into the NTSB record books. There isn’t any sense in de-registering a perfectly good airplane, or pilot for that matter, for the sake of saving a few minutes or trying to prove something that nobody will remember come tomorrow. There’s no way to remove the risks and dangers related to aerial application. The key is to mitigate those risks to within acceptable limits through sound judgment and good airmanship. View every job individually and analyze it before you dive in and go to work. Stay ahead of the airplane, far enough that you can identify possible hazards and adjust your flying to compensate. Remember: the true “helluva pilot” is the one who makes it to retirement with minimal scar tissue and money in the bank. Ya’ll take care out there!
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Fishing fibs & tall tales on the Little Red River by Lynn Baxter, WRK of Arkansas, LLC WRK of Arkansas donated a guided fishing trip on the Little Red River and a private flyin to the WAAAA auction during the 2011 AAAA Convention. Dennie Stokes, Stokes Flying Service, purchased the fly-in, and AAAA president, Brenda Watts, purchased the guided fishing trip. On March 19, WRK of Arkansas met Brenda Watts, Lou Stokes, Amy Gibson and Janice Everett at Lobo Landing Resort located on the Little Red River in Heber Springs, AR. From the start we could see the
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He turned southbound and noted a 7- to 10-mile-per-hour (mph) tailwind. The pilot reported that the tailwind, coupled with the descent, caused the helicopter to enter a settling with power condition. He stated that due to the close proximity of the trees he was not able to perform a normal recovery of lowering of the collective and applying forward cyclic control. The helicopter descended between a row of trees and the main rotor blades struck the trees. The pilot stated that there were no mechanical malfunctions with the helicopter before the accident. NTSB Identification: *CEN11CA224* Date: March 11, 2011 Location: Swan Lake, AR Aircraft: AYRES CORPORATION S2R-T34 Injuries: 1 Minor. According to the written statement submitted by the pilot, he was approaching the airport to land when he encountered a gust of wind. The airplane subsequently impacted power lines and subsequently impacted the ground below, inverted. The empennage was twisted and partially
separated, and both wings were crushed. The pilot did not report any mechanical anomalies with the airplane prior to the accident. NTSB Identification: *ERA11LA216* Date: March 25, 2011 Location: Culpepper, VA Aircraft: HILLER UH-12E, Injuries: 1 Uninjured. On March 25, 2011, at 1238 eastern daylight time, a Hiller UH-12E helicopter was substantially damaged during a forced landing into an open field, following an uncommanded high engine rpm and a loss of lift, while surveying an area for spraying near Culpepper, Virginia. The certificated commercial pilot was not injured. The aerial application flight was conducted under the provision of 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 137. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed for the local flight. The flight originated from a nearby open area on the pilot’s property about 1215. The pilot reported that he was flying approximately 150 to 200 feet above ground level when he noted an uncommanded high engine rpm; the
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Plans to modernize the decades old safety recommendations program are underway Washington, DC - The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) voted unanimously this week to change its Most Wanted List Safety Recommendations Program Board Order The Board Order is an internal document that provides policy guidance and establishes procedures for the identification, development, selection and implementation of safety recommendations on the NTSB’s Most Wanted List. “With this week’s vote, the NTSB will begin a significant transformation of one of our flagship programs, the Most Wanted List,” said NTSB Chairman Deborah A.P. Hersman. “For the past 20 years, the Most Wanted List has spotlighted certain critical
transportation safety issues and the NTSB’s safety recommendations that would address them It has been one of the NTSB’s most effective tools, but after 20 years, it is in need of a face lift and procedural streamlining The Board has now paved the way for those important updates to take place.”
Currently, the list contains 56 individual recommendations, many of which have been on the list for years. Currently, the list contains 56 individual recommendations, many of which have been on the list for years. The
new Board Order stipulates that future lists would be limited to a maximum of 10 issue areas, each supported by recommendations, and that the formerly separate state and federal Most Wanted Lists be combined into a single, comprehensive list Board Members each year will select the issues for the Most Wanted List by a written voting process, and the updated Most Wanted List will be unveiled in an annual press conference “The beauty of this new process is the fact that the Most Wanted List can be changed completely each and every year, if the Board so chooses,” Hersman said “This will go a long way to keeping the Moat Wanted List fresh, dynamic and current for the next 20 years of its life.” NTSB Media Contact: Terry N. Williams (williat@ntsb.gov) 202-3146100
Old memories surface at the darnedest times by Bob Wheat, Founder International Crop Duster’s Day Society When I heard of the passing of Leland Snow, it brought back memories of when I first met him in the late 1950s. He was selling his newly designed S-1 and S-2 ag planes. He came across as an educated, well-mannered type of guy. He knew the ag flying business and was determined to build a better airplane. At the time, I didn’t believe his designs would rock the earth, but what did I know? It doesn’t seem to have been that long ago, but the years passed ever so quickly flying those old airplanes. Then suddenly, it was out with the old and in with the new. What a difference Leland Snow made to this business of flying low and slow! As I sat thinking of the old days, memories of other great pilots I had known and flown with flashed across my
mind. Men like Rocky Dally of Louisiana who perished in a mid-air collision in the 60s; the German pilot who wasn’t wearing his seat belt and hit power lines, losing his life as he was catapulted through the spinning propeller.
The years passed so quickly flying those old airplanes There was Lloyd Steen of Mississippi who’s life was claimed in a mid-air collision in the 70s and A.J. Harmon, who as a 20-year old B-17 pilot in WWII survived, came home and flew crop dusters until he met his fate in a mid-air collision in the 80s. Just as Leland Snow, these pilots were doing what they loved best:
flying, building, working on and talking airplanes. Each of these great men left behind a legacy for people with whom their paths crossed. Their impressions left memories in peoples’ hearts that will always be cherished.
The International Crop Duster’s Day Society says its goodbye to Leland Snow. Leland, you did a fine job and you will be missed. May the memories of you and your accomplishments forever be remembered...Farewell!
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AAU’s Argentina excursion 2011 by Bill Lavender ARGENTINA — It had been awhile since the last time I made an excursion where I visited numerous ag-operators and ag-aviation companies during one trip. Lately, my trips have been one or two stops, but not so with my last trip that took me to Argentina, where I made eight stops in five days, driving 1,700 km (about 1,100 miles). It was a whirlwind trip. Whenever I travel in a foreign-speaking country, I have a translator with me. For this trip to Argentina, Walt Jazun, one of my South American representatives, met me at the Ezeiza Airport (EZE) in Buenos Aires on Sunday morning, after an overnight, 10-hour nonstop flight from Atlanta. Many of you have met Walt over the years and know his real job is a captain on an Airbus 320/319, flying for United Airlines based out of Denver. Walt grew up in Argentina. Not only is his Spanish perfect, but he also knew many of the people we would visit. One of the challenges of traveling in Argentina is driving. I have done it many times and each time my driving skills
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Real time tracking of Tiger SRL units in Argentina. Gonzalo Slaboch (Luis Slabach’s son) is Tiger SRL’s IT manager, while Gustavo Peralta is head of Marketing. 100% Argentine-owned company started as a manufacturer of communication towers in 1989. In 1998, the company’s president, Luis Slaboch, launched it first GPS unit, the AT720. After eight years, the decision was made to sell direct to customers, dramatically increasing sales; ten units in 2008, 25 in 2009, 40 in 2010. There are 420 units in the field with about half of them working in Argentina and the balance throughout South America. The AT720 is unique in that all the data it generates for the pilot is displayed on its lightbar. The lightbar does not have an “intercept angle”. Instead, the pilot follows
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Track 2000, it will automatically turn the spray on and off. The Flow-Track 2000 has its own GPS engine and controls the flow rate through a 3-way valve and clutch mechanism. The pilot can override the unit. The Tiger GPS provides real-time tracking and can be superimposed with Google Earth. The operator’s office or customer can monitor the application via the Internet with displays of temperature and humidity, rate of application, product applied per minute and application rate per hectare. The applications are data logged to an SD card.
Tiger is committed to service and resolving AOG problems. The company will be initiating a ground school for pilots of the AT720 and Flow-Track 2000, so they can take full advantage of their features. After a long day, Walt and I drove back to Rosario. Tuesday would come early. We were scheduled to meet Arrowws, SRL, another adjuvant manufacturer and agoperator Marcelo Fargioni for a parallada (bar-b-que) lunch. Be sure to follow along in the next edition of AgAir Update.
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Thrush expands presence in South America and the Caribbean Thrush Aircraft is expanding its global presence with the naming of Tropical Aviation Distributors (TAD) as its authorized sales representative in Columbia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia and the Caribbean. Along with new aircraft sales and support activities, TAD will also provide expanded service capabilities for Thrush operators in their region. Tropical Aviation Distributors is part of Africair, the highly regarded and well-known Thrush dealer for Africa. This new distributorship, along with several others soon to be announced, are part of a strategic worldwide growth plan for Thrush, which focuses on facilitating easy access to the company’s products in their customers’ own language and region. Payne Hughes, president of Thrush Aircraft, stated: “Africair has successfully organized and developed the African market for Thrush Aircraft since becoming our distributor there. I’m very pleased to expand their territory at this time, and all of us here in Albany look
forward to working with them in this vibrant region. Our expanding distributor network is a direct reflection of our growing market share around the world, and our dedication to supporting our customers, and their aircraft, wherever they fly.” Jim Evans, CEO of Africair/ TAD stated: “We are very excited about the expansion of our area of representation for Thrush. TAD has long standing relationships with many of the agricultural spray operators in the Caribbean and South America, and we look forward to further supporting the industry as Thrush’s sales representatives. Juan J. Phillips will head up our activities in the regions, and he is known throughout the industry as an expert in agricultural aircraft. As Thrush Aircraft’s representatives, we have committed ourselves to providing superior service, competitive pricing, and world class technical support to our existing and future customers.”
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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. Submissions with reprint permission always generate interest. With the “Spreading The Facts” section in AAU, you can copy and mail, email or fax to your newspaper positive information everybody else needs to know that we already know! It will be reprinted in multiple newspapers educating the public with “Spreading The Facts” about ag aviation and pesticides. • Photocopy/cut and paste it • Mail, email or fax it to newspaper. Put newspaper’s fax number in machine’s speed dial, email address in “recipients”. • Educate the public! Reprint permission given by AgAir Update - an international agricultural aviation publication
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Toxins move up on the worry list
by Dennis T. Avery Churchville, VA—Forty thousand researchers and clinicians have just written to the Journal Science —through their professional societies—asking for broader and quicker testing of “new chemicals in our environment.” Eight societies, including the geneticists, endocrinologists, developmental biologists and others say that 12,000 new substances are being registered with the America Chemical Society every day. They admit that not many of these “new substances” will ever make it into the environment. Still, the societies are asking the federal government to broaden testing beyond toxicology, into such unproven dangers as trace levels of bodily toxins and potential endocrine disruption. This would, of course, employ far more of the learned societies’ members. Do these professional societies think they have learned a lesson from the climate modelers? To whit: if you want more of your members profitably employed, get the Feds to give them lots of nice, salaried government jobs with hefty retirements—to solve some newly concocted media-driven scare. Climatologists are now the third-bestpaid profession in the world, with many billions of dollars flowing into their research projects—since they elevated a net global warming of 0.2°C over the last 70 years into an international emergency. I recently got invited to a lecture on detoxifying my body, presented by a genuine “former professional tennis
player.” I managed to resist the invitation, but I did go on the Web to look at the detox alternatives out there, some of them were outright shilling for organic farming: “Most of the animals we eat are raised on factory farms. Seek a butcher shop where organically farmed meat is sold. It will be more expensive, perhaps that will help curb your consumption.” “Our crops of fruits and eatables are mass farmed… have led to less nutrient rich food products… Organically farmed food will really boost your nutrient intake.” “Our water supply is also filled with impurities such as lead, rust and chlorine… purchase a Brand X water filter… It is critical to your health”… Then there are the product-pushers: Toxin detox capsules; Detox blood purifier capsules with Goldenseal, a potent, cleansing herbal combination; Liver Renew Capsules; and the Hot Seaweed Bath 3-packs (save 15 percent). My favorite is the website of the Ayurvedic healing system from India. “You need this ‘renewal’ periodically if you feel ‘a general lack of zest for life’, feel ‘spaced out’; if you have ‘a general sense of malaise’.” Naturally, they recommend cleansing your system under the care of an Ayurvedic physician. Some of the advice they give is actually pretty sound: Stick to lighter, easier-to-digest foods and eat lots of cleansing fruits and vegetables. However, their “detoxifying tea” is probably just tea. I prefer to heed the wisdom of Dr Graham Colditz, a cancer epidemiologist from the Washington University School
of Medicine in St. Louis, on the occasion of another cancer scare report being delivered to President Obama last May “We already know what causes most cases of cancer, and it’s not pollution or chemicals lurking in our water bottles. It’s tobacco use and other unhealthy behaviors… Maybe up to 4% of cancer in the western world is caused by contaminants and pollution and yet we are chasing new, unknown causes… The damage is it distracts us, as a society, from actually acting on the things that are already in our grasp.” He mentioned giving up smoking, eating a pound of fruits and vegetables per person per day (cutting cancer risk by 25%), drinking less alcohol and eating less red meat. Thanks to our secure and safe food and water supply and world-class access to modern medicine, we are living long enough to get the diseases associated with old age. As baby boomers see 65 in the rear view mirror, they may treasure the remaining years enough to take Dr. Colditz’s advice. DENNIS T AVERY, a senior fellow for the Hudson Institute in Washington, DC, is an environmental economist. He was formerly a senior analyst for the Department of State. He is co-author, with S. Fred Singer, of Unstoppable Global Warming Every 1500 Hundred Years, Readers may write him at PO Box 202, Churchville, VA 2442; email to cgfi@ hughes.net, or www.cgfi.org. Sources: 1. “Cancer Report energizes activists, not policy”; Maggie Fox, Reuters, May 10 2010. 2. Patricia Hunt, “Physicians Call for ‘Swifter and Sounder’ Testing of Chemicals” Washington State University, March 3, 2011
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classified ads ag-cat 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 5 - 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. Newly added Banham Statloc.$285,000 979-257-6695 kingrey4@comcast.net ( 0 5 - 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 5 -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
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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
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.
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
air tractor 2007 AT602-1151 PT6-65AG, Approx. 2000 Hrs. T.T. A & E. Satloc M3, SS Boom & Spray Valve, Lane Electric Brake, Wingman, $925,000.00 Southeastern Aircraft Sales & Service 800-441-2964 Air Tractor Dealer tfn 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 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 5 -11)
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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. Visit your Air Tractor dealer. T F N
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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
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 843-586-9422 or Cell 843454-6206 ( 0 5 -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 5 - 11) 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
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 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
blades ....................................................$11,000.00 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. TFN
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1974 Cessna Ag Truck, 4609 TTAF, 1340 TTENG, 218 PROP, Flat Fan nozzles, Satloc Lite, Current Annual, EXCELLENT flying aircraft, $75,000.00. Call 204-856-9617 or 204-2742170 (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 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 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
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. T F N
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. R$280.000,00 Homoligado em Brasil em 2005, Localisado em Goias thomas.morley@comcast.net ( 0 5 -11)
1974 AgTruck 8500TT, 470 SMOH, 470 since new 3 blade Hartzell prop, A/C, Airstar Satloc-CP Nozzles, smoker, fresh annual Jan. $80,000 Call 940-937-8650 home or 940-5859359 cell ( 0 5 - 11) Cessna airframe parts, Continental and Lycoming engine parts, and a few spray system parts, new surplus, big discounts! Please have part numbers when contacting us. Preferred Airparts, 800-433-0814 US/Canada; 330-6980280. Check stock at www.preferredairparts.com t f n
(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 (1) dry spreader for Air Tractor with 28” gate$400.00 (1) dry spreader for a Brave....................... $400.00 (1) dry spreader for a Pawnee ................... $200.00 (2) magnetos for a Brave IO-540-Lyc ... $800.00 ea (1) starter for a Brave IO-540-Lyc ........... $1,200.00 (1) 1340 Air Tractor engine mounts ........ $2,000.00 (1) 1340 Air Tractor (Pacific Oil) oil cooler . $800.00
Frontier Ag Aviation
John Holzmeister, Aviation Mgr. 201 Airport Drive Oakley, KS 67748 jholzmeister@frontieraginc.com phone: 785-672-4662 fax: 785-672-4536 cell: 785-672-0147
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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
WORLD WIDE THRUSH Sales Exclusive U.S. dealer Canada, Mexico- New/Used Ag Thrush, 34-510, 550-60, 660-67. *FINANCING AVAILABLE*Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO/ (573) 359-0500. http://www.midcont.net tfn
93 Thrush-34 500 gal. TTAF 9551 hrs. strobe and landing lights, fresh wing inspection VG’s, 3000 left on spar caps, starter and gen. 0 SMOH, fresh hot Satloc, Very clean, $350,000. Call 318-823-2891 ( 0 5 - 11 )
Turbine Thrush, 6259 TTSN, PT6A-20, Only 8005 TTSN, Fresh Nozzles & Borescope, Fresh Eddy Current & Annual Insp., Satloc 99.9, New Cleveland Wheels & Brakes,CP’s, Smoker, Large Fuel (228g), New Flying Wires, New Style Spring Tailwheel, Always Hangared, $230,000, 306-536-5055, norm@skynorth.com ( 0 5 - 11 )
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
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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 Call Eugene 979-532-1718, 979-533-1720 Day or night A4-12
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 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 or email jcaviation@pldi.net A 8 - 11 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
thrush Thrush Aircraft has two Radio Magnetic Indicators – K1 229, Part # 066-3038-00, 14/28 vol to sale. New and only asking $4005 each. Email thrushac@gmail.com or call 229.789.0453. (tfn)
93 Thrush T34-510, 9643 TTAF, Recent annual & HSI, M-3, A/C, Smoker, VG Kit, Lane 4, Brake, SS Booms, CP nozzles, Super Clean, Call for quote. Darryl at 870-572-9011 (05-11) 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
‘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 (05-11) 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
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.
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 (05 -11) 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 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
Don’t Give Up on Your Thrush!! Call For Details.
Used Thrush Parts
Several sets of late model wings • Metal Thrush tails • Many other items
CALL EUGENE DAY OR NIGHT
979-532-1718 • 979-533-1720
bell - hiller For Sale (1) Bell 47 Mark 5 Tom Cat with trailer and SS spray gear $90,000 (1) Bell 47 G-5 with spray gear with trailer and GPS $110,000. Call 717-334-0280 or 863-675-6919 (05-11)
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
Garrett TPE-331-10-511M 2 engines available with lots of time and cycles remaining. Call for info.
Thrush Wing Spar Solution Available Soon!! Economical, Long-Life Fix.
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
miscellaneous aircraft
Garrett TPE331-6-252M Please call for info. 2 engines available
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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
For sale 2-600 hp Rockwell Thrushes, current annuals, always hangared, excellent condition, Call 306-861-0177. (05-11)
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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
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 5 - 11 ) 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 Email info@johnstonaircraft.com tfn
B1-A Callair Manufacturing Rights. Available now is the type certificate, drawings, jigs, tooling, aircraft parts, and property associated with this 300 gal Pratt and Whitney 985 powered sprayer. Start your own aircraft company or expand your line. Call for details. Airplane Services Inc. 850-675-1252, 850-380-7268, 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. 870-295-6213 t f n
engines Continental C85-12 1600 TT, 600 SMOH $8000 OBO Call 870-866-6151 ( 0 5 - 11 ) PT6-45R, “0” Since Light O/H power section, 3264 SOH power section, 1498 SOH gas generator, “0” SHOT, OHC prop gov., $250K. AR/870-572-9011 (0 5 -11) TPE 331-6-252M 0 since Cam by CD AVIATION SERVICES for more information please call 701-352-3700 or 701-3605966 ( 0 5 - 11 ) R1340 0-time since OH. $49,500 call 979-234-7725 (05-11)
New PT6-34 ag engine in stock Call for price Frost Flying Inc. 870-295-6213 A tfn 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
Plan for the
6 ea PT6A-27/28 TSO 0, 691, 3482, 3598, 3614, 3882 PT6A-34 TSO 0 2 ea PT6A-34AG (2) TSO 0 PT6A-41 TSO 0 5 ea PT6A-50 TSO 3137, 3869, 5297, 6205, 7051 We also buy PT6 engines in all conditions. Please call Bill or Joel at 334-361-7853 or email bmershon@UTPparts.com. t f n 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
FOR THE LIFE OF ME (MY ENGINE) Cascade Turbo inlets Saves fuel -lower ITT Distributor: Mid Continent Aircraft Company Hayti, MO 573-359-0500 t f n Pratt and Whitney overhauled 1340 cylinders $1850, called Terry at 870-536-1348 or David at 870-550-1664 ( 05-11)
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 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
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. AmAg 870-886-2418 (2489F) agcat@bscn.com t f n 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 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
new Air Tractor in your future. YOUR #1 AIR TRACTOR DISTRIBUTOR IN SALES AND SERVICE AIRCRAFT 2007 AT-401B, 65 TTAF, 65 SMOH, 3 BLADE HYD, COM, TXP, LIKE NEW ........... $355,000 2011 AT-802A, -67AG, FTO, 308 FUEL, LANE FAN & BRAKE, SMOKER ............ $1,272,400 ENGINES R-1340, ZERO TIME SINCE OvERHAUL BY COvINGTON .................................$57,500 NEW PT6 -11, 15, 34, 60, 65, 67 OUTRIGHT OR EXCHANGE ...........................$CALL$
It’s more than just the hIstory of avIatIon It’s the lIvIng hIstory of mIssIssIppI and the south
NatioNal agricultural aviatioN MuseuM
PROPELLERS HARTZELL 3 BLADE AND 5 BLADED PROPS – New And Used .........................$CALL$ DISPERSAL EQUIPMENT TRANSLAND 10 vAIN SPREADER FOR 38” GATE, NEW ......................................$8,900 AGRINAUTICS, ROOT, CROPHAWK, TRANSLAND, OTHERS .............................$CALL$
Where a Way of lIfe, comes to lIfe. natIonal agrIcultural avIatIon museum 1150 lakeland drive, jackson ms monday - saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
601-713-3365 800-844-TOUR this project is partially funded through a grant by the jackson convention and visitors Bureau
Lane Aviation, Inc. “Specializing in Turbine and Piston Air Tractors”
888-995-5263
281-342-5451 TEL • 281-232-5401 FAX e-mail: glane@laneav.com • www.laneav.com P.O. Box 432 • Rosenberg, Texas 77471 May 2011
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Covington Turbine Engines Available. PT6A-20 2800 TSO PT6A-15AG 0 Time Since Covington Light Overhaul PT6A-34AG 1789 TSO PT6A-34AG 780 TSO PT6A-34AG 0 TSO PT6A-34AG 0 Time Since Covington Light Overhaul We are also interested in buying or exchanging for any core you may have regardless of condition. Contact: David Hamilton at 918-756-7862 or davidh@ covingtonaircraft.com At fn 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 (0 4 -12) 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 5 - 11 )
JETSET AIRMOTIVE has the following PT6 engines for sale, lease or Exchange. M.O.R.E ready to TBO 8000 hours. PT6A-11 TSO Zero PT6A-28 TSO 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 5 -11)
dispersal equipment
Transland and Agrinautics, overstock sale. Call for listing 662846-0228 Fax. 662-843-0811 sales@airrepairinc.com t f n
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
Stainless Steel Fabricator, 38 in. 12 Vane spreader $3500 Call 870-866-6151 ( 0 5 -11)
Wingman Fertilizer system removed from AT-502 Approx. 3 yrs old Complete used System $7500 call for more info 806-946-3399 ( 0 5 - 11 )
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
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 01-12
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
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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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. (05-11) 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 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
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
we also rebuild Piper Brave wings and fuselages and install the factory spar cap kits.
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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
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
Please check our website www.johnstonaircraft.com view “ag aircraft sales” for details • • • • • •
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 5 -11)
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
gps 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 5 -11)
parts 1 set serviceable S2R extended wings 228 gall fuel. TTSN 2600hrs. sb AG-39 big butterfly c/w at 1811 ttsn. last eddy current at 2100 hrs -no cracks. VG’s fitted. dbeek1@mac.com (05-11) New M3 (LAST ONE) Intellistar, Bantum, Litestar II, Intelliflow Systems. On the shelf ready to ship. Used Litestar II, Used Airstar. READY Compton flying Service 888-336-3924 t f n
Thrush Aircraft has surplus inventory - Tube Engine Control: 19561T004, 19561T005, 19561T006, 19561T007, 19561T008, Gussett Engine Control: 19561T009, 19561T010, 19561T011. Email thrushac@gmail.com or call 229-789-0453. ( t f n )
Thrush Aircraft has surplus inventory. Dishpan Brackets 19520T010, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 22;Dishpan Top 19520T005; Dishpan Cuff 19519T001. Email thrushac@ gmail.com or call 229.789.0453. (t f n)
DROMADER PARTS. Props, Carbs, Cylinders, Large Oil cooler, Cowl Parts, Fuel Filters, Starters, Generators, Tools, Engine Cores, ALL KINDS OF ODDS AND ENDS for round motor DROMADERS. Call 309-253-2128 WILL PRICE IT TO SELL! (05-11)
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
PT6-20 Engine 3500 SMOH 50 SHSI runs Great 60K.; PT6-20 Engine 2000 SMOH 90 SHSI Runs Great 90K; 802 RH wing make an offer; 802 Eng. Mount & cowl make an offer. 612-867-6160 Bob ( 0 5 - 11 ) Tailwheel: Breckenridge tailwheel off of an AT-502. Overhauled condition. $1500, firm. Call 920-324-3519 or 715498-1157. ( 0 5 - 11 )
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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 5 - 11 ) Thrush metal elevator, left side, like new. $5,000. Chad Stuart, Airplane Services Inc. 850-380-6091 (0 5 -11)
Used newer style Ag Cat tail spring, steering box, fork and stock tailwheel lock. 530-682-9770 ( 0 5 - 11 ) Thrush Aircraft has surplus inventory – interested? 19500T010 Plate Outside Finger, 19500T011 Plate Top, 19500T012 Plate Cross Bay, 19500T013 Plate Clevis Wrap, 19500T014 Plate Cross Bay, 19500T015 Plate Clevis Wrap 19500T035 Plate, 10734T001 Plate, 10734T002 Plate, 19530T013 Plate Cross Bay 19533T002 Plate Muff End Liner, 19533T007 Plate Muff End, 19533T008 Plate Muff End Outer. Email thrushac@gmail.com or call 229.789.0453. (tfn) Fitting Engine Attach 15019T002, Doubler – Engine Attach 15019T906, 1340 Engine Mount, 19500T001, Engine Mount Ring Assy, 15019T906.Email thrushac@gmail.com or call 229.789.0453. (tfn) LOAD HAWG-The modern, efficient, safe, perfect way to improve your solids application. Mid-Continent Aircraft Corp. Hayti, MO 800-325-0885 TFN
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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)
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)
Working starter removed from 1340. Part number 1416. $1500. Call 920-324-3519 or 715-498-1157. ( 0 5 - 1 1 )
Bendix/King GPS, KLN900, Part #066-04034-0104. TSO C129 Class A1 DO-178A Level 12 Power 18-33 VDC/3.3A Max . Email thrushac@gmail.com or call 229.789.0453 ( 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 5 - 1 1 ) ITT Gauge for a G6 (100-5812-01) and 67 (PT6A-67 Ag, part#590-40020, range 200-1200’C) engine, 100-581201 Email thrushac@gmail.com or call 229.789.0453. ( t f n) 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 t f n 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 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) 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
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 5 -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 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 5 -11) Air Tractor Parts New and Used (Associate dealer for Lane Aviation). FWF cowlings 402,502,602 many to chose from, removed for Factory and Cascade P-cowl conversions. New and used (Factory Rebuilt) Aileron, Flaps, Elevators, Rudders, Horz/Vert stabs in stock and ready to sale or trade. Call Wendel or Steve North Star Aviation 620-356-4528 wlambert@pld.com t f n We have all fibreglass parts for Weatherly and Ag-Cat (A, B and Super B). Call for prices. Professional Fibreglass Repair. 530-735-6264 t f n 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 5 -11)
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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
Jasco Alternator kits in stock. Air Repair, Inc. Phone. 662846-0228 Fax. 662-843-0811 sales@airrepairinc.com tfn
Complete Thrush Factory Metal Tail W / Updates.Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 559-686-1794 / Email info@johnstonaircraft.com www.johnstonaircraft.com t f n
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PARTS, PARTS, PARTS... For all your ag aviation needs, please call Southeastern Aircraft Sales & Service (800) 441-2964 Air Tractor Dealer A TFN
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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O/H’D Thrush 29” Landing Gear & We Can Repair / Rebuild Yours. Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 559-686-1794 / Email info@johnstonaircraft.com www.johnstonaircraft.com t f n
Cessna Parts - Engine, propellers, authorized service center. Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 24 hr. Tel 559-686-1794, FAX 559-686-9360, e-mail: info@johnstonaircraft.com web site: www.johnstonaircraft.com. A tfn
PARTS, PARTS, PARTS. For all your ag aviation needs, please call Southeastern Aircraft Sales & Service 800-441-2964 Air Tractor Dealer tfn 8 Million new surplus parts for Cessna, Piper, and other aircraft; Continental and Lycoming engines; and a few spray system parts, big discounts. Please have part numbers when contacting us. Preferred Airparts, 800-433-0814 US/Canada; 330698-0280. Check stock at www.preferredairparts.com t f n 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 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 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
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 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
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
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
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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. Call: PropWorks, Winnipeg, Canada Tel: 888-679-2965 email: propwork@mts.net
Helicopter loading pad Goose neck trailer with 8 wheels 8 lug nuts 1600 gallon water tank with 3” transfer pump electic start,500 gallon fuel tank with pump 2 yrs old call for more info 806-946-3399 (0 5 -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, 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 .
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 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
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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 5 -11)
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Hamilton Standard, 3D40/6631A-125, 4444 TT, 808 SOH, 0 SIRAN, Call 605-324-3392 ( 0 5 - 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
English to Spanish Technical Translations Former A&P and Ag-Pilot, Carlos Retamosa Specializing in translating: • Aviation technical manuals • Airworthiness Directives (ADs) • Service Bulletins (SBs) Contact 598-53-24376 retamosa@adinet.com.uy
1993 F-600 Auger truck, 500 gal. fuel, good paint, good rubber, $11,000 979-234-3620 (0 5 -11) Auger Trucks For Sale (Trade-Ins) Also list of customer trucks. Call Auger Dan Office: 870-578-6133 Cell: 870-919-2317 A5-11 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 5 - 11 )
miscellaneous 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
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.
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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vehicles 1986 F350 Stainless Steel Auger Truck, $15,000. OBO Call 870-866-6151 ( 0 5 - 11 )
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One-acre-square house lot for sale in new Plane Living Sky Park neighborhood with 2,000 s.f., all brick, covenants. Lot is one of 13 directly on new sod runway. Taxi out of your hangar, directly onto the runway. Located in Peach County, Georgia. Public water, septic sewer. paved streets, curb and gutter, street lights. Less than five miles west of I-75, Exit 142, approximately five miles to Fort Valley, GA and approximately 10 miles to Warner Robins, GA. Google It! South side of Hwy 96 at 50 Lane Rd., Fort Valley, Georgia 31030 (Google photo before development). Save thousands and buy from owner. $50,000 OBO, includes closing costs. 888.987.2250.
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
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
Cascade Conversion for Thrush and Air Tractor. Fuel Saving, Cooler running, more power available. Mid-Continent Aircraft Corp. Hayti, MO 800-325-0885 t f n
DOUG DAVIDSON, aircraft owner and commercial pilot, has served the unique insurance needs of the agricultural aviation community since 1982. He founded Davidson Solid Rock Ins. in 1995 on Christian principles, honesty, integrity, and the commitment to provide insurance products as solid as our name! One call is all it takes to shop all available markets for your specialized aviation insurance needs. We welcome the opportunity to talk with you at 800-358-8079. Or visit our website at www.dsrockin.com .tfn
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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. 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 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 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
Penderson Powder coating. Custom Colors and two tone available. For more information Call 706-604-4934 (05-11) 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 FAA repair station for all ag equipment. Thrush spar replacement, annuals. Mid-Continent Aircraft Corp. Hayti, MO 800-325-0885 tfn !!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 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 5 - 11 )
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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
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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 other times of the year. Email hrlyn1@ hotmail.com ( 0 5 - 11 ) Flying service located south of Beedeville, Arkansas. Nice 1,800 ft paved strip with parallel burmuda strip, Late 90’s office, two large storage trailers, covered mixing area with ss vats and extra steel vat, large concrete/asphault loading pad, large newer vertical fuel with large electric pump, plenty of acres to build large hanger/hangers on. Base crop is rice, and there’s plenty of potential for someone starting. Send Response to AR Operations C/O AgAir Update PO Box 850 Perry Ga 31069 or email blindads@ agairupdate.com Subject AR Operations (0 5 -11) TURN KEY! DIVERSE FBO & AG BUSINESS, Military & Government Contracts, Part 135, Aircraft Hangar, Clean Equipment on municipal airport with three long runways. Strong IA mechanic, manager, & pilots. Gorgeous Montana town. For More info. bigskydn@aol.com ( 0 5 - 11 )
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2007 AT602-1151 PT6-65AG, Approx. 2000 Hrs. T.T. A & E. Satloc M3, SS Boom & Spray Valve, Lane Electric Brake, Wingman ................................................................................. $925,000.00 2010 AT502B-2703 PT6-34AG available early to mid July. ...........................Call for info. 2012 slots available – all models.
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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 motivated takes direction well Not scared to work on ground crew. Call 208-317-2981 (05-11) 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 (05-11) A&P seeking ground crew/ maintenance position with a quality operator. Ground Rig experienced. Strong work ethic and is a team player. I am looking to become an asset within your operation, and earn my way into a pilot seat in the future. mrj4730@ gmail.com ( 0 5 - 11 ) Seat Wanted: Experienced herbicide, insecticide, fungicide. 1650Total Time: 900 Ag; Licensed ND, will license to your state. Comm/Multi/IFR. Call: Dean North Carolina 704-6609849 or dnja@live.com ( 0 5 - 11 )
help wanted Helicopter Pilot needed for a well established company with state of the art equipment. Must be experienced in an OH 58 or a Bell 206 and ag spraying. Herbicide and Forestry work in numerous states. Great opportunities and pay, per diem also paid when traveling. We are also looking for Ground Crew Personal with CDL, Tanker and hazmat. Needs to be out going and able to communicate with the customers and must have basic computer skills. Send resumes to david@nshi.net or call (409) 384-5315 ext. 229 (05-11)
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Ag Pilot available for this season, 11,000+ ag time, lots of time in Cats, Dromader, etc. Experienced Herbicide, Boll Weevil, Orchard, Rice, Dust, Former Owner Operator, No Drift Claims. Some Turbine. 956-429-1312 ( 0 5 - 11 ) Looking for turbine seat: TT 26,000+, 2,000 USAF, 24,000 AG, 20,000 Turbine. Ag Pilot 1977-2009. Owner/operator 1980-2009. Farmed cotton, rice, S/B, Wheat, etc. 1980-2009. Call 318-366-7644 ( 0 5 - 11 )
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Looking for contract work for 2011’ season. I have 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 5 - 11 )
Full time A&P or A&I needed for Mid-West Air Tractor maintenance shop. Applicate must be highly motivated and willing to work, especially during the spraying season. Shop is new with top of the line working conditions. Position available immediately. For more info, send resume to blindads@ agairupdate.com ( 0 5 - 11 )
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Looking for spring work, have well equipped 502 and experienced herbicide pilot. Call Greg @ Kubin Aerial Inc. (Based at SW Kansas) 620-598-2356, Licensed in TX OK, KS and other states. (0 5 -11)
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. An Equal Opportunity Employer ( 0 5 - 11 )
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