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Keep Turning… In This Issue Volume 37 Number 7 | July 2019 10 Newfound Direction KayDee Mitchell goes from Zero Time to Ag Time. 20 Argentine Aircraft Battle Mediterranean Fly

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On the cover: KayDee Mitchell between loads in her -34 dual-cockpit Thrush This page: KayDee Mitchell applying ammonium sulfate on cotton in southern Missouri.

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FROM THE COCKPIT

Bill Lavender bill@agairupdate.com

$1,500 a Pound? I was steak shopping the other day at the local butcher shop. I noted the price of the filet mignon at a staggering $22.99 a pound. Well, at least you are not paying for the weight of the bone. In the meat tray next to the filet was very nice and inviting center cut thick pork chops; $3.49 pound. Hmmmm…. tough decision. I don’t know much about the livestock business, but I am guessing with market driven prices and actual cost to bring meat to the market there is a good reason for the vast difference in the cost of a pound of filet mignon versus a center cut pork chop (both are excellent on the grill). Like most things in life, you get what you pay for. In this case, I can only speculate the cow maybe had a special holding pen where it was fed organic feed (huh?), Dasani bottle water and had the latest version of the Apple wireless earbuds playing soothing music. And, surely the masseuse was scheduled no less than once a day to relieve the stress of growing into meat worth more than five times its counterpart pork. I suppose you could say the same about your turbine engine assuming you are operating one. It cost vastly more than its piston brethren, easily five times, not unlike the meat comparison. I’m not sure how much loving tender care the turbine engine received before coming to market, but I’m confident it was a lot. The difference in this analogy with meat and engines is the meat in the market has pretty much reached its final destination. Whereas the turbine engine needs your continued love and affection. Let’s move on from the pork and focus on the beef, and likewise with the piston engine versus the turbine engine. That filet is in its final moments of meeting its intended goal of a fantastic meal, while the turbine engine’s mission is only beginning after it is installed on an airframe. After you buy that beautiful filét, ready to become one of the finest meals known, it can still be destroyed by misuse. In nearly all cases, the filet will be cooked on a grill, be it charcoal, gas or pellet fired. Here’s where the “operator” of the filet can ruin the upcoming meal; too hot burning the meat, under or over cooking, wrong spices, the list can be rather long in all the ways to botch the final outcome of the filet. A 6 | agairupdate.com

The same holds true for the turbine engine. It arrives in pristine condition, ready to take on many hours of hard work, rarely uttering a whimper. But, to ignore its need for loving care invites disaster. The turbine engine requires attention to detail. It is the Swiss Rolex of internal combustion engines. It should be treated as such. Complacency can be the downfall of us all. Just because our turbine engine works seemingly flawlessly through the day, hour after hour for thousands of hours, does not mean it does not need your attention. There is a cliché about turbine engines, “Pay now, or pay later, but you will pay.” In other words, money spent in the loving, tender care and attention from the first day on is money saved later in the game. Usually, it is a lot of money saved in maintenance expenses, not counting downtime. Just because you may be busier than a ‘one-arm coat hanger’ during this season, is all the more reason to pay special attention to that 350± pound power house mounted in front of your cockpit. How well your day goes depends much on how well that engine runs. Don’t overlook scheduled maintenance and for sure do not operate it outside of its limitation (aside from an emergency). If you think $22.99 for a pound of beef is expensive, try wrapping your head around $1,500 a pound, or more, for a gas turbine engine. With that in mind, for every dollar you spend to massage, play soothing music and give bottled water to your engine will come back many fold at HSI and TBO time. In closing, I’d like to comment on this month’s feature cover story about Kaydee Mitchell. Graham flew out to Missouri to interview Kaydee after Thrush Aircraft’s Terry Humphrey told us about her training and starting her ag-flying career in the cockpit of a turbine Thrush. AgAir Update has featured numerous female ag-pilots that are growing in numbers. I applaud them. Flying ag is a very demanding job, both physically and mentally. That’s not to say a woman cannot do it, because they can and they do it well. I wish the best of luck and success to Kaydee and that she continues to fulfill her dream of being an ag-pilot for a very long time.

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November 3-5, 2019 PNW Convention

January 8-9, 2020 MoAAA Convention

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Embassy Suites Convention and Hotel Norman, Oklahoma Sandy Wells 405-341-3548 sandy@okaaa.org

Hilton Garden Inn Manhattan, KS Rhonda McCurry 316-796-1180 kaaa@ksagaviation.org

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November 11-13, 2019 CaAAA 70th Annual Convention

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MonteBleu Resort Casino and Spa South Lake Tahoe, NV Terry Gage | 916-645-9747 terry.gage@caaa.net November 18-21, 2019 NAAA’s Ag Aviation Expo

Rosen Shingle Creek Orlando, FL Lindsay Barber Tel: 202-546-5722 Fax: 202-546-5726 information@agaviation.org December 3-5, 2019 Mid-States Convention

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Beau Rivage Resort & Casino Biloxi, MS Vicki Morgan 662-299-7836 msaaa.com January 19-21, 2020 AMAA Convention

Heritage Inn Great Falls, MT Colleen Campbell 406-781-6461 montanaaerialapplicators.org January 19-21, 2020 NEAAA Convention

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Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino Mescalero, NM Sue Steward 940-864-2456 www.nmagaviation.org February 3-5, 2020 SEAF Convention

Marriott Savannah Savannah, GA Linda Minton 772-465-0714 www.flagaviation.org February 9-10, 2020 NC AAA Convention

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Winglets I hope you are well. It’s been a long time since last time that we chatted. I was reading an article written by you about winglets on ag planes. My father asked me to send to you an email because he wants to know your opinion about winglets on the C188. First, I’d like to know your opinion about application quality, if they are worth installing them or if they really are not that helpful. Thanks Bill for your help. Greeting to you and Graham Bye, Leandro Ferraris Montenegro 25 De Mayo, Argentina Hola mi amigo! Ag-Tips are winglets on the Cessna. As

you know, I’ve flown the Thrush with these winglets and it “seems” to help with the performance. However, there are so many variables related to whether they actually are helping or not, that it is hard to say for sure. They don’t hurt the performance. It is easy to prove winglets do help reduce drift. I’ve attached a terrible quality YouTube video, but if you watch closely, especially at 4:40 and 6:20 minutes you will see the difference. The pilot has the winglet mounted on the right wing and a standard Hoerner tip on the left wing. Although the video is fuzzy/out of focus, you can see the reduction in wingtip vortices resulting in less drift. I hope this helps! Take care,—Bill Search youtube.com for AG-Tips Winglets

LATN Good Morning Bill, I read your editorial about LATN last night. If memory serves me right there was such mid-air up in Washington State a few years ago. Maybe quite a few years ago. It’s sort of fuzzy, but I want to think A-6 vs AgCat. Back before ecofacism set in, I believe they were called Oil Burner Routes. Russ Walker Du Quoin, IL

Hello Russ Yep, you are right about the mid-air in Washington state and another was in Oklahoma, an Arkansas operator ferrying. Take care—Bill

Hey Graham. This is Chuck Paris. I used to work with Seth Oliver in northeast Louisana. I’m now working for Adam Plunket in Pioneer, Louisiana. You borrowed my Citabria a couple of years ago if that brings me back in your memory. I did a fly-by pass at my daughter’s reveal party back in January. I thought it turned out really good and got a lot of attention on Facebook. I thought you might like to show it to others in your magazine world and give some other fathers and grandfathers some ideas to share and do for theirs. I think it would be a real attention grabber on the cover. I can give you more details on making the covers if you like. Just let me know. Chuck Paris Pioneer, Louisiana Great photo! Good to hear from you, and CONGRATULATIONS! —Graham A 8 | agairupdate.com

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History Bill, I really enjoyed reading about some men that I enjoyed working with in the past. Terry Story played ball for the Cincinnati Bengals and had the nickname of ”MOOSE”. I also worked with Geoff Newcome at Southeastern Aerial and for Joe Marlin Hilliard in Florida. Both were great pilots and true gentlemen. On the other side of the U.S., I worked for John Goodman, ”the cockeyed Englishman”, back when John Walton (Walmart) and he advanced night aerial applications from flashlights to GPS. The highlight during this exciting time was having lunch in Stanfield, Arizona with Bill Marsh. Also, was being Chief Pilot for my mentor and hero, Chuck Stone at Southeastern Aerial in Fort Pierce, Florida. Thanks for sharing. See ya in Oshkosh and Orlando. Randy Berry, Eagle Vistas Inverness, FL Randy, Yep, a lot of history going on there! Terry left Day’s Flying Service in Georgia in 1974 to move to Florida to open his flying service. I started my first season there in Georgia filling his vacated seat, along with two other “green”, zero time ag-pilots! Bob Day had his hands full that first year. Fortunately, we were “learning” in Pawnees. -Bill

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Newfound Direction KayDee Mitchell Goes From Zero Time to Ag Time

by Graham Lavender So what do you want to be when you grow up? Pick a major, pick a school or make a decision that many argue a recent high school graduate, destined for college, simply cannot make. Some make it past the college-high school hurdle to find themselves with a brand-new college path and more questions on what to do with it than answers. That quandary was exactly where Kathryn Mitchell, who goes by KayDee, found herself just a short year ago. Attending Southeast Missouri with a focus in AgriBusiness, KayDee knew she wanted to stay in agriculture, but just not sure exactly where. KayDee was raised on a large cotton and soybean farm, owned by her Uncle, Gary Murphy. Gary was continually having headaches with ground-based applications intermixed with aerial applications - namely staff and availability - to service his 20,000+ acre farm consisting of mostly cotton and soybeans. During a casual conversation, Gary mentioned to KayDee that he needs an airplane that can handle all of his acres. With her interest peaked, KayDee volunteered. The irony, however, is that KayDee had never been in an airplane. With a newfound direction, KayDee contacted her local flight school for a discovery flight and the rest became history. KayDee left the Missouri-based family farm in July 2018 for Georgia, where she would begin her flight (and eventually ag flight) training. The training to become an ag pilot took KayDee almost a year, with some delays attributed to Hurricane Michael. She was relentless in obtaining her ratings and securing actual time in a dual-cockpit Thrush. Her Uncle Gary purchased a later model 510G with anticipation of KayDee returning to Missouri. During her training, KayDee was busy forming her business

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Above: KayDee takes another load of fertilizer during her first month spraying. Right: KayDee Mitchell in front of her dual-cockpit -34 Thrush she purchased from her mentor, Dow Croom.

and obtaining her Part 137 Certificate. She had the foresight to partner with an industry veteren as she embarked on her ag aviation journey. KayDee hired Dow Croom to be the primary pilot for her new operation and be her mentor. While in Georgia, KayDee attended the Thrush Aircraft Factory Pilot Training Program. Terry Humphrey was her instructor for the simulator and emergency procedures portion of the course. KayDee spent many hours in the simulator practicing procedures and familiarizing herself with GPS operations. She also partnered with Matt Peed in his dual-cockpit -34 510P Thrush. He trained KayDee from onset, ensuring she was a careful and safe ag pilot. As to her training, KayDee commented, “Matt prepared me so well for my first season. We trained in real-life scenarios. When the time came to load my own airplane with fertilizer, it was nothing new or strange. My first day flying ag for myself was just as we had practiced, time and time again.” When KayDee returned to Missouri, Dow was ready for her to begin working. The 21-year-old had bought Dow’s -34 Thrush to add to her fleet of aircraft, in addition to the ➤

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KayDee Mitchell with her mentor, Dow Croom. Dow flies the H80 for KayDee’s business, M Aviation.

510G. Dow would fly the 510G while KayDee logged her first season in the -34. Quintin Saayman, who is from South Africa, keeps the airplanes loaded and sequenced during the hectic fertilizing schedules. KayDee is using Chem-Man to help manage her operation, as she is wearing multiple hats flying and running her business. KayDee jumped directly into ag flying. Her first load was in May of 2019. Every day and almost every load, Dow is with KayDee on the radio and at the loading pad, making sure things are going as planned. As the nature of the business, A 12 | agairupdate.com

KayDee’s second load as a full-time ag pilot dealt her a stuck hopper dump gate. Luckily, she kept her cool and relied on the training she had to bring the aircraft back safely, loaded. KayDee’s first season is going to be mostly dry work. She will spend the next few months becoming intimately familiar with the aircraft and the hours required to do the job. Her business, M Aviation, has a new hangar in the works complete with secured chemical storage and office space. It seems KayDee had no problem deciding what she wanted to do, “when she grew up”.

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There are several forms of aviation fuel contamination. Among the main pollutants that reduce the quality of the fuel for combustion engines are water, oxidation, soot, dust, etc. This article focuses on water contamination. Water can be present in the fuel in two ways; dissolved in the fuel and suspended in the fuel. Water (in suspension) may be detected with the naked eye. Water contamination can occur in the fuel tank or in the aircraft’s own tank, so it is strongly recommended to drain all tanks daily before flying the aircraft. All the mentioned forms of contamination may cause damage or malfunction of fuel metering devices, flow dividers, pumps and engine injectors. When kerosene is contaminated by water, microbial development occurs produced by various forms of microorganisms that live and multiply at the interface between water and fuel. These microorganisms are anaerobic; that is, they do not need oxygen to survive and they can develop into bacteria and fungi. What is normally seen in aircraft fuel tanks is a brown sediment that is the result of these

organisms feeding on hydrocarbons. Bacteria or fungi that live in suspension between fuel and water, generate a red, brown, gray or black “goo” that if not properly controlled by frequent removal water contamination may become extensive. These organisms feed on the hydrocarbons found in fuels that need water in order to multiply. Microorganisms have a tendency to combine, usually appearing with a brown layer that acts as an absorber to contain greater amount of moisture. This combination accelerates the development of microorganisms. The development of these microorganisms may not only interfere with flow and fuel quantity indication, but affect injector nozzles, fuel control unit (FCU), fuel pump and corrosion in fuel tanks. A simple morning drainage of fuel tanks can greatly alleviate these problems, extend engine life, avoid excessive maintenance costs and greatly increase flight safety. Collaborated for this article was the aeronautical engineer Marcus Vinícius Campos, Quality Manager of CSA MRO.

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TRUTH IN FLIGHT

Juliana Torchetti Coppick jutorchetti@yahoo.com.br

Words We are living a new era of communication. A flood of information hits us daily, without filtering and without much judgment. The Internet has become a veritable showcase of opinions, but not necessarily scientific findings. In general, what we read on social networks is a virtual court. And fatally, agricultural aviation is sailing in the same confused and unruly seas.

I believe, rather than expressing our opinion, we must work to educate society about aerial spraying.

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Some will say they are not affected by the virtual world, so they are safe. Really? That citizen you meet on the street asks you if you are the pilot who is “throwing poison” on his food, has been most likely influenced by the media and social networks. It is a fact that we should face the need to be properly educated and equipped with true technical information to participate in these “clashes on the streets.” I believe, rather than expressing our opinion, we must work to educate society about aerial spraying. Recently, there was a lot of talk about what was called “the poison bundle”, a rather pejorative and biased nickname for bill 6.299 / 02 (Brazil). Liberal people engaged in a real campaign where they repeated systematically, “They want to put more poison in our food.” Judging by the argument, they did not even bother to read the legislative bill. As true zombies, a large group of people came together stating, “You represent me.” in support of these liberals who truly believe it is possible to grow crops without a drop of defense to fight pests and increase productivity.

This episode is a clear example of the need to get involved in the process of educating the community. Then, each citizen can draw his conclusions based on truthful information and not on fads that only serve to give popularity to those who live to sell the image of defenders of the ecological cause. This is not to say that people will fall in love with what we do; this is not needed. Just like no one likes to go to the doctor or take an injection, but understand that it is something necessary. By understanding the need and criteria of aerial application, many will continue to dislike; but they will learn to respect our profession. Nowadays, it is common for the ag-pilot to be doing his job when someone comes up with a cell phone pointing to the aircraft in order to take pictures and videos. A jury composed of who knows almost nothing of the subject, but that is ready to point and document any slip. Or anything that looks like a slip. Information and good practices are our greatest defenses. None of us are free to make mistakes. But there is a huge difference in failing by a judgment failure (when you believe you are doing

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... GOING 2 YEARS STRONG, THE ORIGINAL UNIFIED FLOW CONTROLLER (UFC), GIVES APPLICATORS THE ABILITY TO USE BOTH WET AND DRY SYSTEMS WITH A SINGLE CPU. the right thing) and committing a violation (when you know the correct procedure, but you still choose the wrong one). Ignorance is an opportunistic enemy. Ignoring procedures is a dangerous trap from which we must not enter. Our attitude should be based on discipline and a search for knowledge. Pre-flight inspections, reading and understanding the aircraft and GPS operating manuals, active participation in conventions and recurrency training courses should be part of a pilot’s routine. Those times of flying only in isolated areas are gone; as well as the time when returning with crop leaves on the landing gear was a happy customer guarantee. Nowadays we have technology to evaluate the quality of the application. We provide application maps to the growers. We have a wide range of options for the most modern GPS units. There is already a system that allows one to follow virtually in real time the aerial application. I saw this system closely and my lower jaw dropped in amazement. It is possible to know the area being sprayed, the application rate, flight height, many details before the pilot even lands back on base, the map of the application is available. Yes these are modern times, but that does not replace the powerful weapon of communication; words! Recently, I signed up to be part of a program offered by a company in the United States, where one of the topics will be the enhancement of communication for agricultural employees. I am hoping that my application will be approved, because I believe that effective communication is essential and should be used. We walk on eggs from the beginning of our profession. We are directly responsible for the health of people and animals, the environment and a large amount of money required to keep the aircraft flying and its tanks full of fuel and chemicals. And, we have to deal with minds terrified by our profession, mostly due to lack of communication. Juliana Torchetti, began her aviation career as a flight instructor. She flew as a passenger Boeing 737 co-pilot and 727 freighter. Her passion for agricultural aviation called and she decided to change her aviation career. Now, as a third year agricultural pilot flying an Ipanema in Brazil, she feels that she has accomplished her dream as an ag-pilot. Her view of agaviation is with discipline and good humor to handle the daily challenges of the profession.

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When I was in high school and college, on weekends and sometimes during the week, we would have a friendly (usually) poker game. Often times we would play “Boo Ray.” Boo Ray is a five-card gambling game that I am sure must have originated in south Louisiana amongst the Cajuns. It is a blood thirsty and cutthroat game, but if you are the winner, you stand to win big bucks in a short time. Of course, you could also lose your “posterior” in an equal amount of time. I won’t go into details how the game is played, but I do want to say that the basic rules of the game are very simple to learn and that’s how a lot of suckers got sucked into the game and most certainly did lose their posterior! Boo Ray may be a simple game of which the basics are easy to learn, but it takes a lot of experience and money to become a master at the game. And that, my friend, is exactly the way it is in ag flying. I recently had a retired airline pilot go through my turbine transition course. When he was about half way through the course, he made a comment that went something like this, “I never realized there was so much to learn and so much to be acutely aware of all of the time!” This student hit the nail on the head. The basics of ag flying may be relatively simple, but after more than 50 years of flying ag, I am still learning. I honestly think I am getting better with each new season. I will stop learning when they are throwing dirt on my casket! I once flew over the beautiful rolling hills of North Dakota. Incidentally, these are some of the nicest people with whom I have ever been associated. The fields generally are not so difficult to fly regarding obstacles like trees and wires, however, following the up-and-down terrain at

150 mph is a new ball game for this old crop duster. I certainly learned a different phase of agflying. I had a student that I trained for a basic agcourse. He shortly thereafter landed a “seat” not too far away in Rayville, Louisiana. I heard from another student that the new ag-pilot had returned to Rayville to visit with other students and expound on his newly acquired vast knowledge of ag-flying that he had learned after his training. He made the comment that I was not teaching the best way to turn around an ag-plane, but that his way was far faster and a better way to do it. In essence, he would stay close to the ground, establish about a 70-80 degree bank then haul back hard on the stick, pulling several Gs. If he continues to fly like this, it won’t be long before we will read about him in the NTSB accident report... the classic accelerated stall. To begin with, as I remember this young man, he had an attitude about him from the start. Honestly and candidly speaking, I really am not so much concerned with his safety as I am with other ag-flying novices that he will influence. God forbid that any one of us has a serious accident in order to be a safer and wiser ag pilot. I would hope and pray that he (any of us) could learn from someone else’s pilot error accident and not learn from firsthand experience...like I did. I was exactly like this young man during my first year of flying ag and also, just like him, no one could tell me a darn thing. It took the good Lord to teach me and he is still teaching. Just like playing Boo Ray...I am still learning. And so as per always, be safe, have fun, make money and keep on learning!

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White paper bags filled with sterile flies to combat the Mediterranean fly plague may be eliminated. However, a transition from bags to a special “cold adult” application has begun. Developed by the Institute of Agricultural Health and Quality Mendoza (ISCAMen) and Aerotec Argentina, “cold adult” technology was developed. The “cold adult” system consists of placing sterilized fly pupae in individual containers with a capacity of up to 55,000 pupae. These containers are grouped in stacked towers of 20 units and can provide up to one million pupae per square meter. When the emerged flies reach optimum sexual maturity, a “cold shock” is made by placing the stacked towers in refrigerator chambers set at -2 °C for approximately 40 minutes. The flies become lethargic, which allows their separation and placement into release boxes. This allows the release of the flies without a need for bags, which makes the technique more ecological, efficient and sustainable. Aerotec Argentina primarily uses a Tecnam P2006T twin engine aircraft for the release flights, along with a fleet of single engine Cessna aircraft. The aircraft have been modified for this application. The aircraft have adjustable metering devices that distribute the flies according to the densities of flies established for each release block area. The new system allows release of hydrated, sterile Mediterranean flies at sexual maturity. Not only is there a savings on the elimination of white paper bags, this application method lowers the application costs since it doubles the capacity of the aircraft. Application timing is dictated by weather, particularly temperature. By doubling the capacity of the Tecnam P2006T, more area can be treated before being restricted by temperature. Source: FeArCa

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Elevating Safety: Protecting the Skies in the Drone Era by Haye Kesteloo

In the midst of a very turbulent week for DJI, the Chinese drone maker is holding an event in Washington, DC that focusses on improving the safety in the skies. In the Ronald Reagan Building, about seventy industry people gathered to listen to DJI’s latest developments and roadmap to safely integrate unmanned aircraft into the national airspace. DJI announced that it will make a huge step towards improving safety in the skies. Among other things, the company has committed to installing AirSense technology that receives ADS-B signals from nearby airplanes and helicopters into every DJI drone over 250 grams from January 2020 forward.

DJI Adds Airplane And Helicopter Detectors To New Consumer Drones ADS-B Receivers In Consumer-Grade Drones Will Set A New Standard In Drone Safety DJI Unveils Safety Improvement Agenda For Drone Makers And Regulators DJI, the world’s leader in civilian drones and aerial imaging technology, today strengthened its role as the drone industry’s safety leader at a Washington, D.C. event by committing to install airplane and helicopter detectors in new consumer drones, part of a 10-point plan to ensure the world’s skies remain safe in the drone era. All new DJI drone models released after January 1, 2020 that weigh more than 250 grams will include AirSense technology, which receives ADS-B signals from nearby airplanes and helicopters and warns drone pilots if they appear to be on a collision course. This will be the largest single deployment of ADS-B collision awareness technology to date, and sets a new standard by putting professional-grade aviation safety technology in drones available to everyone. AirSense can detect airplanes and helicopters from miles away, farther than a drone pilot can hear or see them, and displays their locations on the screen of the pilot’s remote controller. It has previously been available only on some professional-grade DJI drones, and this video

explains how it will work in consumer drones as well. “DJI leads the drone industry in developing safety technology and education, and we continue that tradition today by setting higher expectations for ourselves, our competitors and regulators,” said Brendan Schulman, DJI Vice President for Policy & Legal Affairs. “DJI was the first company to offer geofencing, automatic altitude limits, return-to-home technology and other safety features to the world’s growing community of personal and professional drone pilots. We believe our efforts have helped drones attain their enviable safety record, and we expect our new agenda will further improve safety even as more drones take to the skies.” DJI’s AirSense commitment is the first of 10 points in “Elevating Safety,” its new plan for how DJI, other drone manufacturers, and government officials around the world can maintain drones’ admirable safety record. The 10 points are: 1. DJI will install ADS-B receivers in all new drones above 250 grams 2. DJI will develop a new automatic warning for drone pilots flying at extended distances 3. DJI will establish an internal Safety Standards Group to meet regulatory and customer expectations 4. Aviation industry groups must develop standards for reporting drone incidents 5. All drone manufacturers should install geofencing and remote identification 6. Governments must require remote identification 7. Governments must require a user-friendly knowledge test for new drone pilots 8. Governments must clearly designate sensitive restriction areas 9. Local authorities must be allowed to respond to drone threats that are clear and serious 10. Governments must increase enforcement of laws against unsafe drone operation ➤

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The aerial application industry has over 3,500 agricultural pilots that help farmers grow over 28 percent of our nation’s commercial cropland.

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“Elevating Safety” is based on a comprehensive evaluation of available drone safety data, which concludes that most drone incident data collected by government regulators is misleading or useless, and shows that many media accounts of midair drone incidents are false or unproven. “When the public, media and regulators focus on outrageous incidents that did not occur, it draws attention away from risks that are less sensational but more prevalent,” Schulman said. “There has never been a confirmed collision between a drone and an airplane, but drones have struck low-flying helicopters at least twice. This led us to focus on AirSense as the next opportunity to make drones safer, and to embrace the challenge of adding ADS-B receivers to consumer drone models that are already in development.” Other aviation organizations agree that installing AirSense in mainstream consumer drones is an important step for protecting airplanes and helicopters and the people who fly in them. DJI’s ambitious schedule aligns with the FAA’s upcoming requirement for essentially all airplanes and helicopters to be equipped with ADS-B transmitters in controlled airspace, starting January 1, 2020. “Expanding the availability of AirSense to DJI pilots is a meaningful step forward in safely integrating UAS and reducing conflicts with manned aircraft,” said Rune Duke, Senior Director of Airspace and Air Traffic at the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association. “ADS-B In is used daily by thousands of pilots to increase their situational awareness and ensure safe operations. As the general aviation fleet further equips with ADS-B Out and other NextGen technology, enhancements like AirSense will allow all pilots to maximize their investment. All of aviation will benefit from the incorporation of this technology into DJI’s large fleet.” “The aerial application industry has over 3,500 agricultural pilots that help farmers grow over 28 percent of our nation’s commercial cropland. They are flying 10 feet off the ground at speeds of over 100 miles per hour. As such, they must have great focus and precision with the important job they are performing,” said Andrew Moore, Executive Director at the National Agricultural Aviation Association. “Studies show that small drones are nearly impossible for our pilots to see, let alone track. An ideal drone system for manned ag pilots is one that has an ADS-B tracking system that can

sense and avoid agricultural and other manned aircraft. DJI has taken the first step towards this by now equipping all of their drones with ADS-B tracking so their drone operators will be aware of other aircraft equipped with ADS-B tracking technology. They deserve real credit for this safety initiative. DJI’s safety policy is beyond what we have been urging the FAA and other drone manufacturers to require for multiple years. We appreciate DJI’s commitment to all airspace users’ well-being and look forward to working with them on equipping sense and avoid technology to their drones to complement the ADS-B system.”

Data collected by government regulators is misleading or useless, and shows that many media accounts of midair drone incidents are false or unproven. “AAAE is pleased with DJI’s decision to equip nearly all of its drones with ADS-B In capabilities,” said Justin Barkowski, Staff Vice President, Regulatory Affairs at the American Association of Airport Executives. “Providing users with better situational awareness of nearby air traffic will only increase safety in the national airspace, particularly around airports where these measures are needed most.” “Implementation of ADS-B will be another major accomplishment in the NextGen program,” said Edward Bolen, President and CEO at the National Business Aviation Association. “As with widespread use of GPS for precision navigation, ADS-B will enable precision surveillance that will enhance safety and efficiency for all operators in the airspace.” Source: www.dronedj.com

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Stay Within Your Limits and Respect Wires! Inexperience and complacency are two big factors in wire strikes.

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Hazards come with the territory for aerial applicators, but due to the sheer number of them, none are more worrisome to pilots than power lines. Ag pilots see power lines as a greater risk than even communication towers and meteorological evaluation towers. When NAAA asked operators taking its 2019 Aerial Application Industry Survey to rate the relative risk of various occupational hazards, power lines topped the list with an average of 7.1 on a 10-point risk scale. According to NAAREF’s “Wires and Obstructions” video, inexperience and complacency are two big factors in wire strikes. The following safety tips come from the “Wire and Obstructions” video. We encourage you to watch it in its entirety at AgAviation.org/ safetyeducationvideos.

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Look for insulators. Oftentimes they indicate guy wires are present. Do not make passes next to a line into the sun. Use your helmet visor and the cockpit sun visor to help avoid glare. Always keep your aircraft windshield clean. Watch for sagging wires. The hotter the temperature, the more the sag.

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Guy wires are harder to see, so consider doing extra trim passes to stay clear of guy wires. Check the area during the day to get a feel for the terrain. Use ground crew for spotters. Preset your GPS; don’t adjust your equipment while turning. Ferry at higher altitudes.

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Whenever possible, make passes away from the sun, not toward it. Beware of blind spots that occur with the sun and terrain. At dawn and dusk, the sunlight becomes flat, which makes it harder to see depth. Use your helmet visor and the cockpit sun visor to help avoid glare.

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For nighttime applications: • Keep your lights on when flying low.

NAAA Exhibiting at AirVenture 2019 with AgAir Update, Thrush, Air Tractor and Ag-Nav After three successful appearances at EAA’s AirVenture in 2016, 2017 and 2018, NAAA will once again exhibit at AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wis., July 22–28. NAAA has partnered with AgAir Update, Ag-Nav, Air Tractor and Thrush Aircraft for this year’s exhibit. Both Air Tractor and Thrush will be providing aircraft for the booth and Ag-Nav will exhibit its navigation system and accessories. NAAA staff and volunteers will be on hand throughout the week to speak with attendees who want to learn more about ag aviation.

AirVenture, which is organized by the Experimental Aircraft Association each summer at Wittman Regional Airport, is a weeklong celebration of aviation. Nearly 10,000 aircraft will be on display while more than 800 exhibitors, 1,000 forums and workshops, 4,800 volunteers and over 600,000 visitors are expected this year. NAAA exhibits at AirVenture to raise awareness about careers in the aerial application industry. NAAA will discuss the industry and how to become an ag pilot in further detail at an AirVenture

Forum July 22, from 10 to 11:15 a.m. in Workshop Classroom A. Exhibiting at AirVenture is also a terrific way to educate adults and children about the importance of the agricultural aviation industry in producing a safe, affordable and abundant supply of food, fiber and biofuel, in addition to protecting forestry and controlling health-threatening pests. July is a busy time of year for ag pilots; however, if you’ll be at AirVenture, visit NAAA in Booths 446, 457 and 458 in the main aircraft display area near the traffic control tower.

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FAA Obstruction Evaluation Resources Stay up on towers in your area with FAA Digital Obstacle File, proposed tower notifications

While no national database of low-level towers has been constructed just yet per federal legislation NAAA was instrumental in urging Congress to enact, there are some resources ag aviators can utilize. The FAA’s Digital Obstacle File (DOF) can provide information about potential obstacles in your flight path before you take off. This includes the locations of towers over 200 feet above ground level. Knowing where a tower is in advance also tips off pilots to look for guy wires and transmission lines connected to them. Additionally, the FAA’s Obstruction Evaluation/ Airport Airspace Analysis Group (OE/AAA) has developed a website portal users can use to be notified when a structure is proposed in an area that might impact operations. This can allow you

to petition the local zoning authority to build the tower elsewhere or mark it to ensure it will be easily visualized or out of the way of low-flying aviators.

Digital Obstacle File The FAA produces the Digital Obstacle File (DOF) product that includes existing obstacles that may be hazardous to safe flight navigation. The FAA receives obstacle information from a variety of sources both inside and outside the FAA. The FAA then evaluates the obstacle data based on its analysis of supporting documentation and assigns an accuracy code. These include many obstacles of interest to aviation users above 200 feet or lower obstructions mainly near airports. Thanks in part to a new ➤ agairupdate.com | B 5

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automated process, low-level obstacles can be added to this database more quickly, making it a valuable resource for agricultural aviators. The Daily Digital Obstacle File (published every business day) and the Digital Obstacle File (published every eight weeks) are both worth consulting to identify potential obstacles. To access the Daily Digital Obstacle File, visit tiny.cc/faaddof-obstacles to download it in a text or comma delimited (csv) format for ease in importing into Geographic Information Systems (GIS) applications, such as ESRI ArcGIS and agricultural aviation applications.

The FAA’s Obstacle Data Team is working on new techniques to improve the accuracy of obstacle data accessible to the public. To access the Digital Obstacle File, which contains the last eight weeks of obstacle data, visit tiny.cc/faadof-obstacles and then click the latest “DOF” (Digital Obstacle File) under “Product.” That will download a folder containing all the obstacle data. That folder contains abbreviations for all 50 states. You can scroll down the list to find the city or cities you’ll be flying near, and then find the exact latitude and longitude for each potential obstacle (towers, stacks, poles, fences, etc.). The FAA verifies the location of each structure using satellite or other aerial imaging. The FAA also verifies a structure no longer exists when the owner files a notice of dismantlement or abandonment or when the FAA is notified by aviators. All structures below 200 feet not near airports are only submitted to this database voluntarily. The marking requirements for towers between 50 and 200 feet and 10 feet in diameter or less in

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rural areas that was supposed to be promulgated by July 2017 would make this database and towers in general far more robust and less of a safety hazard. NAAA is urging the FAA to develop this requirement quickly. The FAA’s Obstacle Data Team is working on new techniques to improve the accuracy of obstacle data accessible to the public. The FAA is interested in learning about obstacles not in the DOF of interest for flight safety (include the coordinates and height if known). If an obstacle is listed as existing in the database when that is not the case, please notify the FAA Obstacle Data Team’s office. For more information, email 9-AJV532-OBSTData-REQ@faa.gov. Get Alerts to See When New Structures Are Proposed Near Your Airport Using the FAA’s Obstruction Evaluation/Airport Airspace Analysis (OE/AAA) website, users can receive notifications when a structure is proposed in an area that might impact operations. To receive these notifications, complete the following steps: • Go to oeaaa.faa.gov/oeaaa/external/ portal.jsp. • Create an account by clicking “New User Registration” under “If construction or alteration IS NOT LOCATED on an airport.” • Once your account is created: • Under “My Account and Email Notifications,” click “Subscription Preferences.” • Add a new subscription and set a radius of your choosing from your home airport. You will then be notified anytime the FAA’s OE/AAA Group conducts a study for a proposed obstacle in that area. You can then work with your city or county governments and the entity constructing the obstacle to ensure it doesn’t affect your operations.

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Arthritis is an ailment encompassing nearly 100 types of joint disease. It affects over 50 million Americans of all ages. In general, arthritis-related diseases are characterized by joint pain and stiffness and, depending on the type, may also include swelling, redness, and later deformity. The disease process can involve any joint including the spine, but certain types are more common in small joints, while others target large joints. The four major types are: • osteoarthritis • inflammatory arthritis (most commonly rheumatoid and psoriatic) • infectious • metabolic (e.g., gout) Osteoarthritis is the most common type and is sometimes called degenerative joint disease. This is the arthritis of aging and its prevalence increases sharply after age 50. Other risk factors include obesity, prior trauma, and genetics. The actual cause is not known, but the disease involves many biochemical and structural changes within the joint thought to be a result of abnormal mechanics and low-grade inflammation. There is no cure, so treatments focus on controlling pain, minimizing joint damage, and maximizing motion and overall function. They may include exercise, weight loss, physical therapy, counterirritant creams such as menthol, topical or oral anti-inflammatory drugs, acetaminophen, joint injections, and sometimes surgery. Inflammatory arthritis is actually an autoimmune disease caused by your body’s immune system attacking its own tissues, resulting in severe inflammation. This disease can impact many other organs, as well as joints. The actual cause of inflammatory arthritis is unknown, but it is thought to result from environmental triggers in a genetically susceptible individual. It is more common in women and is not age related. Treatment goals and therapy are similar to osteoarthritis; however, there is a whole class

of drugs, called disease modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs), available to treat this form of arthritis. Infectious arthritis may be caused by a variety of organisms, but is usually an acute process, and often responsive to antibiotics. Metabolic arthritis results from irritating substances such as uric acid crystals creating inflammation in the joint. The best prevention is to treat the underlying cause.

Frequently Asked Questions Is it possible to get a medical certificate if I suffer from arthritis? Yes, most airmen with mild or moderate arthritis of any type may qualify for an unrestricted medical certificate. Specific criteria for Conditions AMEs Can Issue (CACI) are published in the online AME Guide. The FAA can consider Special issuance for those who don’t meet CACI criteria. What does the FAA consider in granting special issuance? The key factors are whether the disease is stable on an acceptable treatment regimen, pain is controlled, and there is adequate mobility. Are there any treatments or medications for arthritis that are disqualifying? The FAA accepts most commonly used medications. However, use of opioid medications such as hydrocodone and oxycodone for pain control are disqualifying for routine use and have associated no-fly times for episodic use. Penny Giovanetti, D.O., received a bachelor’s degree from Stanford, a master’s in Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine from the University of Iowa and doctorate from Des Moines University. She completed a 27-year career as an Air Force flight surgeon. She is board certified in aerospace medicine, occupational medicine and physical medicine/rehabilitation. She is also a Fellow of the Aerospace Medical Association and a private pilot.

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“Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory both now and forever” (2 Peter 3:18). The thread of God’s grace is woven throughout the Old Testament and New Testament. It’s impossible to understand God’s love without understanding that God’s grace flows out of His love for humanity. God’s grace has always been, and always will be, a natural part of God’s character. God’s grace, as described in the Bible, is the reason that Christianity is different from all other religions and cults that exist on planet earth. It’s impossible to understand Christianity without understanding God’s grace toward His people. When a Christian gets a biblical perspective of God’s grace, it will revolutionize their thinking and their lifestyle. God’s grace came to us through Jesus Christ (John 1:17). God’s grace and mercy are within His sovereignty—He gives it to anyone He pleases (Romans 9:15-16). God created Adam and Eve and told them they could eat of every tree in the garden except the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. Adam and Eve disobeyed God, died spiritually, and lost their intimate relationship with God. God had every right to immediately destroy them; but God demonstrated His grace and love toward Adam and Eve by sacrificing an animal and giving them animal skins to cover their sins and nakedness Enoch lived his life to please the Lord, and God rewarded Enoch with His grace by taking him into the heavens (Genesis 5:24). God gave Noah the wisdom and strength to build the ark because Noah found grace in the eyes of the Lord (Genesis 6:8). “The Lord gives grace and glory; no good thing does He withhold from those who walk uprightly. O Lord of hosts, how blessed is the man who trusts in You!” (Psalm 84:11-12).

Understanding our own sinfulness and God’s grace toward us will keep us from becoming self-righteous. God’s grace directed Samuel to anoint David to be the future king of Israel. God’s grace to David and the nation of Israel directed the stones that David released from his sling toward the giant (1 Samuel 16-17). David’s pride caused him to fall for Satan’s temptation to count the people and ordered Joab to number the people. This displeased God, and the prophet Gad told David he had three choices; three years of famine, three months of defeat by their enemies, or three days at the hand of the Lord . David said, “I am in great distress; please let me fall into the hand of the Lord, for His mercies are very great. But do not let me fall into the hand of man” (2 Samuel 24:14). David knew that God’s grace and mercy are far superior to man’s judgment. God’s grace allowed David to live after violating God’s law by committing adultery with Bathsheba, and then having her husband killed in battle (2 Samuel 12:13). Naaman was a commander of the army of the king of Syria, with no relationship with God, and he had leprosy. An Israeli captive girl who waited on Naaman’s wife told her mistress that there was a prophet in Israel that could heal Naaman’s leprosy. Naaman went to Elisha’s house, and Elisha sent a messenger to Naaman saying, “Go wash in the Jordan River seven times and your flesh shall be restored to you, and you shall be clean.”

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Naaman became furious and went away upset because Elisha sent his servant out instead of meeting Naaman himself. Naaman said there are better rivers of Damascus than all the waters in Israel, could I not wash in them and be clean? So he went away in a rage. Naaman’s servants said to him, “If the prophet had told you to do something great, would you not have done it? How much more then, when he says to you, ‘Wash, and be clean?’” So he went down and dipped seven times in the Jordan River, according to the saying of the man of God; and his flesh was restored like the flesh of a little child, and he was clean. Naaman humbled himself and listened to Elisha, and God did what Elisha said He would do; God’s amazing grace healed Naaman (2 Kings 5:1-19). The Pharisee said, “God, I thank You that I am not like other men—extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this tax collector. I fast twice a week; I give tithes of all that I possess.’ And the tax collector, standing afar off, would not so much as raise his eyes to heaven, but beat his breast, saying, ‘God, be merciful to me a sinner!’ Jesus said, “I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other;for everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted” (Luke 18:914). The Pharisee came to God based on his own works and self-righteousness, and his sins were not forgiven; the tax collector came to God based on his own sinfulness and God’s grace, and God forgave his sins. Sinful humanity likes to brag, we want glory and honor, thinking God owes us something—how foolish! God owes humanity nothing; there’s nothing within our sinful flesh that God will accept into His heaven (Romans 7:18). We’re all natural born sinners, we cannot keep from sinning. Keeping any of the Ten Commandments perfectly is as impossible as running and jumping over the sun. If it wasn’t for God’s grace through faith in Jesus Christ we’d all end up in the lake of fire. “But God,who is rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, even when we were dead in trespasses,made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved)” (Ephesians 2:4-5). Understanding our own sinfulness and God’s grace toward us will keep us from becoming self-righteous. We’ll be less interested in worldly things and pleasures, and more interested in our love and devotion to Jesus Christ. We’ll understand that everything we have in this world we received from God (1 Corinthians 4:7). We’ll love and pray for sinful and undeserving people just like our self. “For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves;it is the gift of God,not of works, lest anyone should boast” (Ephesians 2:8-9). Memorize this Bible verse.

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CD Aviation has been and will always be a very vocal advocate for our customers and all TPE331 powered aircraft operators around the world. It is our mission at CD Aviation to create value for our customers by providing the highest standards of quality, service and integrity. We will not compromise our mission. We understand the cost of ownership issues that operators face and will do everything in our power to protect their interests. After many long months and considerable negotiation with Honeywell, both our Missouri and Calgary facilities will no longer be Honeywell Authorized. Please contact CD Aviation with any questions about this change. As the world’s largest TPE331 maintenance facility, CD Aviation has facilities in the United States, Canada and field support in Europe and Africa. We have 24/7 AOG hotline support for TPE331 operators worldwide and are adding global relationships to our existing network to continue to provide the level of service that TPE331 operators deserve. CD Aviation has operated under continuous, individual ownership for over 20 years and is proud to have combined experience of 250 years on the TPE331. The company has continually invested in a substantial inventory to reduce downtime and maintenance costs to the operator. We understand the value of inventory as an investment in our customers. We believe operators should know the actual cost to repair their engines without incorporation of unexpected costs.

CD Aviation’s mission is to create value for their customers by providing the highest standards of quality, service and integrity. As an ISO 9001 FAA and EASA accredited repair facility, CD Aviation provides the highest levels of quality as evidenced by our receipt of the “FAA Diamond Award” for 12 consecutive years, as well as the “AMT Employer Recognition Award” for 5 consecutive years earning a FIVE STAR rating. Whether you are a TPE331 owner, operator or pilot, CD Aviation encourages you to seek the highest level of service, quality and value from your maintenance provider to protect your TPE331 investment.

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Memorial Day, Monday, May 27, 2019, surrounded by his wife of 72 years and his three children, JW Stamps completed his final approach and landed safely in the arms of Jesus. JW was born the first son of Carrie Adelia Cummings Stamps and Alvin Garner Stamps in Olustee, Oklahoma on Feb. 23, 1924. The family moved to Carson County, Texas in 1926, and except for his years of military service to his country, during WWII, JW lived his entire life in the county. He graduated from Groom High School, and like many young men, joined the United States Army. He spent his tour of duty in New Guinea from October 1, 1943 and was honorably discharged as Sergeant with the 3749 Quartermaster Truck Company, March 16, 1946. He received the Asiatic-Pacific Theater Good Conduct Medal and Meritorius Unit Award Victory Medal, but his greatest joy was knowing that his baby brother, Norman, was born the day his ship took him across the International Dateline as he sailed to his post, on the island of Biak. He was adamant about attending Memorial Day Services honoring his and all fallen comrades. It was fitting that he should be called to his eternal home on one of his favorite days of the year. It is interesting to note that it was also International Cropduster’ s Day. On April 27, 1947, JW married Leona Mae Bowers in Panhandle, at the Church of Christ where they have been lifetime members. It is a union that would last 72 years and one month. To this couple were born three children, Gaylon, Ann and Adelia. The family lived on the farm where JW grew up, 12 miles east of Panhandle, 10 miles south of White Deer, and 12 miles west of Groom. Fulfilling a lifelong dream, in 1952, JW completed the requirements for his pilot’s license. Subsequently he earned his commercial license, and in 1962 JW and Leona started Stamps Spraying Service moving the business to Panhandle, and the family to 701 Franklin Street. It is the home where JW resided until this past February and Leona last July. After retiring and turning the spraying service over to their son, Gaylon Stamps, who was now, in JW’s words, “The best pilot he had ever seen,” the couple enjoyed many years of traveling the country, towing their Airstream Travel Trailer. They are lifetime members of the Wally Bynum Airstream Club where they met and enjoyed many

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Dugan Robinson of Stoker Company stands proud in front of Larry Rose’s Dual Cockpit Ayres Thrush and the Blue Angels F/A-18 Hornet after Robinson and Blue Angels pilot Lt. Keith Hoskins exchanged rides in each other’s aircraft — “one feeding the nation, the other protecting it”.

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EL CENTRO, CA — What is every ag pilot’s dream; any pilot, for that matter? A flight in a fighter jet, to be sure. Icing on the cake would be to first give the accompanying jet jock a ride in your ag plane. You would show him your stuff, flying low and slow, under wires, in and out of small sod airstrips. You’d know he had the talent to fly since he was a fighter pilot. His flight with you would give you the chance to show there is a special degree of talent for an ag pilot as well. Just such an exchange has taken place. Ag pilot Dugan Robinson, a 30-year veteran ag pilot for Stoker Company of Imperial, California, swapped rides with Lt. Keith Hoskins in no less than a Blue Angels F/A-18 Hornet and a dual cockpit Ayres Turbo Thrush. The “Ride” has been a cumulation of events stemming from an annual Blue Angels Hangar Party that has been a traditional event for 29 consecutive years. Dugan Robinson, approaching retirement after 25 years with Stoker Company, became the candidate for a Blue Angels Hornet ride. Gerald Edwards, of Stoker Company conceived the idea and suggested it to the Blue Angels Hangar Party coordinator, Don Lambe. Don, an ex-ag pilot owning his own business many years ago and

having flown for Stoker Company for 17 years as well, began the initiative to implement the “Ride”. It all began in 1970 when Don Lambe and Sunny McCoy, both pilots for Stoker Company at the time, contemplated the idea of asking the Blue Angels over to Brawley, California for a beer and a carne asada (beef strips) cookout. They approached Blue Angels Boss, Bill Wheat about their idea. Wheat, flying #1, was shifting off the two-year duty time with the Blue Angels the next day. He directed them to the new oncoming Boss, Harley Hall. Hall thought the idea was a good one; who, by the way, was the last Navy pilot to be shot down in Vietnam. Stoker Company, scheduled the event and a combination of approximately 30 Blue Angels, ag pilots and family members attended the first party. Since that time the event has grown to as many as 250-300 invited guest of the sponsors and officers of the Blue Angels team. With a 29-year history of appreciation of the Blue Angels, Don Lambe, at Gerald Edwards’ request, wrote Blue Angels Boss George Dom a letter proposing the “Ride”. With the Blue Angels approval, Lambe and others worked diligently to coordinate the logistics of the “Ride”. ➤

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A Blue Angels F/A-18 Hornet sports an $85,000 blue and yellow paint job. It develops 12,000 pounds of thrust with a total of 16,000 pounds of thrust with the afterburner kicked-in. It is modified slightly from its combat-ready sister Hornet, less its Vulcan cannon replaced by a smoker unit. Also, the fuel systems are modified for sustained inverted flight, along with special markings on the fuselage that wingmen use for close formation flying. The Hornet replaced the A-4 used by the Blue Angels until 1986. There are eleven Blue Angels F/A-18 Hornets, numbered one through seven, with two number sevens and three without numbers. There are eight active Blue Angels pilots, including the events coordinator. A Blue Angels pilot comes from the ranks of the Navy and Marine Hornet pilots. He must have a minimum of 1,500 hours of flight time in the Hornet before applying for a slot with the Blue Angels team. No female pilots have ever made the ranks of the Blue Angels. However, now, female pilots are flying Hornets and one may very well become a Blue Angels pilot in the near future. The Blue Angels pilot serves on the team for two years. He is one of eight. The number one Blue Angels pilot is the Boss or team leader for the six-member demonstration team. The number seven pilot serves on the team for three years; flying, giving demo rides and air show emceeing;

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then pull back on the stick into a vertical 14,000 feet per minute climb (20 seconds) to level off at 5,000 feet for maneuvers. From this altitude, Lt. Hoskins manipulated Dugan through a series of acrobatic maneuvers. He also allowed Dugan to roll and loop the Hornet. Then, as the Lt. had remarked upon his exit from the Thrush earlier, “Payback is hell”, he pressed the Hornet through a series of turns through a canyon in excess of 400 kph airspeed. After a day’s preparation and flying, Dugan Robinson’s Super Bowl day came to an end. There still remained the night with the 29th Blue Angels Hangar Party to be held at the

Brawley airport. With a large crowd at the hangar party, many watching Dugan’s in-flight video of his Hornet “Ride”, carne asada and beer were served as dictated by tradition. A program of recognition to all the folks involved with the hangar party and Dugan’s “Ride” was conducted. March 6 was a great day in ag aviation. It had served its purpose promoting the Blue Angels, the Navy, its aircraft and ag aviation. A worthwhile event for all. Except, it could be said, Dugan Robinson and Lt. Keith Hoskins probably enjoyed the day the most!

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There’s no shortage of bad news in the world today, so I thought it would be nice to focus on something that I find very inspirational. A couple of years ago I dropped by to see long time ChemMan customer, Charlie Adams with Adams Flying Service in Rayville, Louisiana. My husband, Jerry, and I stopped by Charlie’s shop. He mentioned that he was preparing for an upcoming trip to Houston and “nosy me” had to ask more. Charlie said he was part of the “Pilots for Patients” program in which pilots volunteer to take patients who are in need of transportation to their medical treatment destinations. Charlie choked up as he talked about it and said that he was proud to do his Christian duty. I was really fascinated by Charlie’s passion to help others as well as learning more about the group. He told me that approximately five years ago he had attended a Pilots for Patients banquet with a friend. After hearing testimonies from patients, he “cried like a baby”. He vowed if he could buy a

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could tell he was excited about the program. Apparently there are 59 other groups like Pilots for Patients in the United States, such as “Angel Flights”. Philip was a board member of “Angel Flight of Texas”. Philip grew up in a navy family and always dreamed of becoming a pilot. He recalled his first Angel Flight mission when a lady’s husband was in a bad accident in another state and she had missed her flight to get to him. Due to expenses she couldn’t afford to charter a flight. He said, “I’m going to fly you there.” After Hurricane Katrina hit, Philip saw a big need to focus on the Louisiana area and decided to create a group to do so (Pilots for Patients). They are based in Monroe and have other volunteers that help with the logistics such as coordinating trips and ground angel volunteers who help transport the patients in their personal cars to the hospital. Philip said the group consists of three Ps, Pilots, Patients and Patrons. The patrons are those who donate monetarily or with in-kind services, such as oil and other transportation expenses. He further

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(L-R) Ryan Chappell, a Pilots for Patients board member, Ray Jennings of Central Oil & Supply and Philip Thomas receiving 20 cases of 15W-50 Aero Shell for the Pilots for Patients give back program. Pilots that fly 10 missions will receive a free case of oil.

stated Pilots for Patients started with five pilots and has grown to 143 pilots with the need for more still growing. The group averages 15-30 flights a week. Philip said, “It’s all about helping your friends and neighbors. You realize you don’t have problems when you fly these patients that are fighting for their lives. There are 69 airports in the state of Louisiana. My dream is to have 3-4 pilots at each airport.” To learn more about Pilots to Patients, they can be found on Facebook with a post about their story and mission with more details about the group. I noticed many wonderful testimonials on their Facebook page that go on and on. Here’s just one example: “It is amazing this organization’s mission is to support and help patients get to their medical appointments. The Pilots for Patients program is a wonderful team of caring people. Thanks to your group for your compassion to help patients!!!!” From looking at the smiles of the pilots and patients in the Facebook posts, it seems pilots get as much out of it as patients do. You can tell Pilots for Patients pilots genuinely care about the patients and their medical journey. Charlie Adams, Philip Thomas and their Pilots for Patients friends are true angels that are really helping make a difference. They don’t do it for recognition or money. They do it because it’s the right thing to do. For more information on Pilots for Patients: Website: www.pilotsforpatients.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/pilotsforpatients/

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WRK Visits Thrush Factory by Dennis Gardiser

ost operators that I work with know I like to hunt. Recently, I purchased a rifle at McWhorter Rifles in Doerun, Georgia just 30

Left: “Get me out of this thing!”, exclaims Dennis Gardiser after a familiarization flight conducted by Thrush Aircraft’s Terry Humphrey.

miles south of Albany. When traveling to pick up the rifle, I took

the opportunity to visit the Thrush Aircraft factory. Accompanied by my sonin-law, Eric Vest, and grandson, Gavin Vest, we had a very enjoyable visit and update on facilities at Thrush.

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Terry Humphrey and Charlie Russell were very gracious and gave us the dignitary tour of the facilities. Terry provided me with a full update on the Red Bird Thrush simulator, as well. WRK is planning a comprehensive evaluation of the Thrush 510 airframe nozzle setup for spray optimization at this year’s Operation S.A.F.E. analyst and technician training school. The Operation S.A.F.E. school is a week-long, very

intensive training program for aspiring aerial application analysts and technicians, or recurrent training for current analysts. Students, under experienced analyst supervision, will evaluate a number of thorough Thrush spray patterns at several application volumes. An accurate nozzle configuration and spacing will be recorded once optimum setup parameters are confirmed through repetitive evaluations.

The Operation S.A.F.E. school has typically been the site of an Operation S.A.F.E. clinic for the last two days of the school week. The Colorado AAA has cooperated with an excellent clinic at La Junta, Colorado for the past five or six bi-annual school sessions. For this year, the school will be hosted at the Carlisle, Arkansas municipal airport September 23-27. Analysts at-the-school field training will be utilizing a Thrush factory provided pilot and Thrush 510 series aircraft only for pattern testing. Students will record all the optimum settings for this aircraft. WRK plans to provide Thrush Aircraft a complete report of settings and effective swath widths for each optimized configuration and application volume. This information will not preclude the need for operator participation in an Operation S.A.F.E. clinic, but it will provide an excellent starting point. There are subtle differences for every aircraft and many aircraft take a bit of tweaking to get an optimum setup. I have found that with new aircraft where many components are created with CNC machines and newer technologies have fewer pattern differences. The big differences now are how the dealer(s) sets up the aircraft for localized needs. I get a lot of calls asking for a good starting point with a setup. This exercise in Carlisle will help Thrush Aircraft have data readily available as an excellent benefit for their clientele.

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Everybody has seen the movie where the hideous vampire finds himself trapped in a corner as the rising sun casts threatening rays of light through a ragged curtained, broken window. He flings his arm across his eyes vainly seeking refuge in the retreating shadows. He hisses and thrashes about in agony as the light of day torturously consumes him, the evil forces of darkness being laid low to the goodness of the forces of light. A horrific scene that played through my mind as I crawled out of the rack at 0430 to greet what I hoped would be a forgiving sun and a smooth transition to day flying. I was relieved to find that I would not be reduced to a smoldering pile of ashes. Being a night ag-pilot, flying with the birds instead of the bats is indeed a transition that takes some consideration and has to be approached with the same caution as anybody should take when flying in a new environment. For a night pilot, daylight can be almost overwhelming at first. It’s a flood of visual information that requires a certain amount of mental recalibration in order to prevent a panoramic overload. It’s amazing how much you see in unrestricted visibility! It had been a while since I launched out at dawn and the first thing that I noticed was that sun is bright! I flew directly east for my first load, pulled my hardly used visor down and squinted like Clint Eastwood facing down the bad guys. I thought of trading my helmet for a welding hood. Fortunately, my field was a north-south affair. I circled once, splashed some water on my face to put out the fire in my eyeballs and went to work. It took a few passes for my depth perception to adjust, but what a glorious morning it was! The air was cool and crisp and the spry little 402 practically danced under my hand! It was a visual feast of color and light and I found myself flying formation with my shadow across the ground. It reminded me of those days back in

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About TBO Not all PT6A engines are equal. TBO hours or cycles may vary, as the limit is a function of the application.

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Ossie Fernandez, General Manager of United Turbine, discusses how the Ag industry often overlooks FAA Part 91/137 (Agricultural Operations) regarding recommendations for TBO, or Time Between Overhaul. TBO is overhauling an engine at the manufacturer’s recommended times. United Turbine has been in business since 1991. Through out the years, we have seen some Agricultural Aircraft owners under the mistaken impression that PT6A engines don’t need these recommended overhauls, when this couldn’t be further from the truth. Not all PT6A engines are equal. TBO hours or cycles may vary, as the limit is a function of the application. Some PT6A models have a TBO of 3,600 hours but can go to a TBO of 8,000 hours under a manufacturer’s TBO Extension Program or an STC, both approved by the operator’s Airworthiness Authority. In the Ag industry, under FAA Part 91, following the proper maintenance procedures, the TBO can also be extended. And this is usually the case for agricultural aircraft registered in the U.S. As long the engine is maintained in accordance with the recommended instructions found in the PWC Maintenance Manual, and engine performance parameters are within limits, the engine can still be safely operated. Some operators enhance safety by conducting Oil Analysis, Motor Trend Analysis; more frequent borescope inspections, etc. The operator must also be aware of Service Bulletins (SB). For example: SB 145.3 (PT6A-

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A Presidential OpSAFE Analysis by Dennis Gardiser

WRK and Garrco Products have donated an Operation S.A.F.E. clinic to NAAREF for the past several years. This year the clinic was purchased by NAAA President Perry Hofer. The analysts and participants were greeted with beautiful testing weather May 13th at the Watertown, South Dakota municipal airport. This clinic was hosted by FAST Aerial Application Services. Brady Fast had to travel to Kansas to help another business and wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t able to participate. His wife, Val, and very young twin girls greeted arrivals on the day before the clinic and helped WRK with arrangements and local transportation. Val helped with arrangements on the test day, and cooked and served hamburgers with all the trimmings to the group. Perry arrived with his Garrett powered 510 Thrush, Mike Hofer with a 620 Weatherly and Jed Hansen in a recently acquired 400 Brave. Perry and Mike took advantage of the very few aircraft participating to fully evaluate their aircraft at several different rates and set ups. Evaluations with different operational settings of pressure, nozzle deflection and arrangements were fully evaluated to maximize pattern uniformity, desired droplet spectrum and swath width. B 38 | agairupdate.com

Jed came in late in the day and was able to fully evaluate his recently purchased Brave, as well. The nice thing about having so few aircraft for the day is the opportunity to fully evaluate all desired arrangements without competition for limited resources. This contribution to NAAREF at the annual NAAA convention auction over the past several years has helped numerous applicators tweak their aircraft for optimum performance while supporting the industry. Brady missed an excellent opportunity, but my dad used to say one has to make hay when itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ready and the sun shines. WRK left Val with two WRK spray analysis string kits. This will allow Brady to collect deposition pattern samples when time and weather are optimum. Results will then be sent to WRK for analysis and feedback. Paperwork and documentation were provided for pilots to register for the BASF Aerial Applicator Support Program. This program allows for a $225 payment to operator pilots and $170 for hired pilots. NAAA membership and participation in Operation S.A.F.E. are requirements for eligibility.

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Left: Jeb Hansen makes a flight pass over the string with his newly acquired Piper 400 Brave. Top: (L-R) Eric Vest (WRK), Perry Hofer, Jim Wilson (Op S.A.F.E. analyst for South Dakota - retired from SD Extension, now JR Wilson LLC), Dennis Gardiser (WRK), Michael Hofer and John Garr (Garrco Products). Center Right: Mike Hoffer checks the spray pattern of the Weatherly he is flying. Center Left: NAAA President Perry Hofer flies an analyist application in Watertown, South Dakota with his Garrettpowered 510 Thrush. Bottom: It was a beautiful day at the Watertown, South Dakota airport for an Operation S.A.F.E. clinic, hosted by FAST Aerial Application Services and Val Fast. (L-R) Dennis Gardiser of WRK, Eric Vest and Johh Garr of Garrco Products.

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Delta also had an outstanding record of recruiting, training, and keeping good pilots, although it should be pointed out that most of the good pilots in those early days did everything possible to go to work for the company. A new generation of pilots was appearing and veterans in the organization systematically coached them to be safe and efficient duster pilots. Some of the slightly younger emerging breed included Ishmael Cash, who had a long and colorful career with Delta, J.O. “Dock” Dockery, E. 0. Champion, Jesse Bristow, Ralph Hall, Barney Root, Art Stauber, and Joe Basso. Not all of these men worked for Delta, but at one time or another

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of insect control, he had spent most of his lifetime intrigued and involved with airplanes. His efforts eventually sent Delta’s fleet into almost every major farming area in the country. He was a low-key promoter and a man who bred confidence. He could easily persuade the most adamant farmers into experimenting with aircraft insect control and, at the same time, was constantly monitoring and perfecting aircraft application of the rather second-rate insecticides available. Coad obtained and experimented with every chemical available for insect control, but not until some years later was anything significantly better found than calcium arsenate. Leo Hartman was another entomological giant and aircraft promoter on Delta’s staff. He was obviously a competent entomologist and perhaps an even better promoter and organizer. Hartman’s principal duty was to move in “cold turkey” on a prosperous farming community with the idea of setting up a permanent satellite unit. He went about this methodically, consulting with county agents, influential farmers, and the local media. The basic plan was to make a binding contract with at least one large plantation, setting up a dusting strip and operational base on the farm. From this point, work was always obtained from neighboring farms and once such a unit went into operation, it generally would continue for years in this same community. Hartman would remain in the area running the satellite base as long as necessary before turning it over to another employee and moving on to another spot. Many such units were set up after 1929. A typical unit was on the huge Star of the West Plantation near Greenwood, Mississippi. This huge cotton plantation was owned by F.C. Wagner. The chief farm manager was Arthur Easter, father of the late John B. (Johnny) Easter, who later became almost legendary in agricultural flying circles. This Greenwood unit worked like a magnet on young Johnny Easter. He used to love reminiscing about those early days when he spent most of the daylight hours hanging around the strip, hypnotized by the early Huff-Daland’s and their pilots. “Delta,” Johnny recounted,”operated off of a strip on the Star of the West farm, but they worked all over the area. I spent most of my time when I was nine or ten years old hanging out there, talking with the pilots and with Leo Hartman. Since my dad was farm manager, they couldn’t

The Delta Air Corporation logo on a Huff-Daland duster in 1928. The company name was later changed to Delta Air Service. Photo courtesy of Delta Air Lines, Inc.

very well run me off and I used to make all of those fellows a solemn promise that someday I was going to be a duster pilot and fly for Delta. “You know,” he continued, “believe it or not, I finally did just that but it took 16 years and World War II to bring it about. I came back from the Pacific where I flew B-25s and as soon as I got home, I called on Delta and asked for a job. You can imagine my dismay when they turned me down for lack of experience! I told them about all of those hundreds of hours that I’d flown in the service, but they insisted that this didn’t make me a duster pilot! They finally told me that if I’d go out and get a little actual experience, they might hire me. “I rushed out and finally persuaded Dudley Miller, who was running a small operation, to hire me. He put me on and after about a season in a Stearman, I went back to Delta in 1947 and they gave me a job. Worked for them for several years, all over the country, in Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas, and even in Florida. Most of the time, I flew a Stearman, but one of my jobs was to ferry planes wherever they were needed. I got to fly the old Huff-Dalands once in a while, but I never did work one. Finally after a good many seasons, I left and went into business myself. Delta was some fine outfit and I’ll always be proud of and grateful for the time I put in with them.” Another very busy unit worked the huge Delta and Pine Land Planting Company at Scott, ➤

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Date: May 4, 2019 Location: Oxnard, CA Aircraft: Bell 206 Injury: Serious A Bell 206B helicopter impacted terrain while spraying paint material on top of buildings about two miles northwest of the Oxnard Airport (OXR); Oxnard, California. The pilot was seriously injured, and the helicopter was destroyed by a post impact fire. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and the flight was operated on a company visual flight rules flight plan. The flight originated from OXR at about 0630. The operator reported that this was the first load for the third application flight of the day. The pilot was on his third pass over the buildings when he noticed that he needed more and more left cyclic input to maintain straight and level flight. He maneuvered away from the buildings, however, he found that the helicopter was continuing an ever-tightening right hand turn. With the cyclic full left, the pilot was unable to maintain control of the helicopter and it impacted the ground at about a 45o bank; a post impact fire ensued. The helicopter has been recovered to a secure location for further examination.

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On April 26, 2019, about 0700 Pacific daylight time, a Bell 206B struck trees during a forced landing in Oakridge, Oregon. The commercial pilot was not injured, and the helicopter sustained substantial damage. The helicopter was under the provisions of Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 137 as an agricultural aerial application flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan had been filed. The local flight departed from a remote landing spot in Oakridge at 0642.The pilot had just sprayed a load of herbicide on trees, and was maneuvering the helicopter for a final pass to complete the dispersal, when he heard a faint buzzing sound that lasted about 1 to 2 seconds. There were no accompanying annunciator light warnings, and he did not hear any alert horns, but noticed that the engine power turbine (N2) gauge was oscillating about the 11 to 12 oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;clock position (50-65% range). The rotor tachometer speed remained within the operating range, and he decided to perform an autorotation. With no landing spots close by, the helicopter landed on sloping tree-covered terrain and rolled over.

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NTSB Identification: CEN19FA140 Date: May 11, 2019 Location: Eagle Lake, TX Aircraft: Air Tractor AT502 Injury: Fatal An Air Tractor AT-502A airplane impacted a grass field while maneuvering about 6.35 miles southwest of Eagle Lake, Texas. The pilot sustained fatal injuries. The airplane was destroyed. The airplane was under the provisions of Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 137 as a visual flight rules aerial application flight. Day instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) prevailed at the time of the accident, and no flight plan was filed. The flight originated from a private airstrip near Garwood, Texas at 0745. The pilot began conducting the aerial application operations after departing the airstrip. He contacted the operator in-flight and reported that he observed IMC, which consisted of low-level “fog.” The pilot reported to the operator that he was going to return to the departure airstrip due to the IMC. After the pilot was unable to return to the departure airstrip, the pilot attempted to divert to the Eagle Lake Airport (ELA), Eagle Lake, Texas. No further communication was received by the operator from the pilot. After not hearing an update from the pilot, the operator was concerned about the pilot’s status and first responders were contacted. First responders initiated a search of the area the pilot was operating in and the wreckage was discovered about 1030 in an open, flat, grass field that is used for ranching purposes. The trees in the vicinity of the accident site did not display any evidence of impact. There were no towers or power lines in the vicinity of the accident site. The airplane was not equipped with any of the other instruments required for instrument flight such as a gyroscopic rate-of-turn indicator, a gyroscopic pitch B 46 | agairupdate.com

and bank indicator (artificial horizon), or a gyroscopic direction indicator (directional gyro), nor was it required to be. The airplane was not equipped with a transponder or an emergency locator transmitter, nor was it required to be.

NTSB Identification: GAA19CA270 Date: May 15, 2019 Location: Lane City, TX Aircraft: Grumman G164 Injury: None The pilot reported that while conducting an aerial application flight he misjudged the height of the power line wires, and as a result the right wing struck the lower wire. The airplane subsequently impacted the ground and rolled several times before coming to a stop and a fire ensued. The airplane was consumed by a postaccident fire and was destroyed. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Identification: GAA19CA271 Date: May 17, 2019 Location: Stuttgart, AR Aircraft: Ayres S 2R Injury: None The pilot of the agricultural application airplane reported that, while turning after finishing a fertilizer run, the “wind was under the wing pushing [him].” He tried to “pull the aircraft out of the turn”, but the airplane aerodynamically stalled. He returned the stick to neutral, and while regaining control, the left main landing gear and wing tip struck the ground, which caused the landing gear to bend underneath the wing. The airplane bounced back into the air and the pilot decided

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NTSB Identification: GAA19CA277 Date: May 21, 2019 Location: Pearsall, TX Aircraft: Grumman G164 Injury: Serious The pilot reported that, while conducting an aerial application flight, he had taken his eyes “off of the line just before entering the field.” The airplane’s landing gear hit the top wire and was pulled down toward the field. He attempted to correct by pulling “hard on the stick and pushed the power forward.” The airplane became airborne, but suddenly the “left wing was yanked violently back into the corn.” Utilizing right rudder, he attempted to lift the wing from the field and was able to maintain flight. The airplane was again “yanked and for the last time,” and impacted the ground. The airplane was consumed by a postaccident fire and was destroyed. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

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ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA – The Board of Directors for Helicopter Association International (HAI) announce the impending retirement of Matthew Zuccaro, president and CEO, effective June 30, 2020. This date coincides with HAI’s fiscal year and the installation of a new Board of Directors on July 1, 2020. Zuccaro has led the association as President and CEO since November 1, 2005. The Executive Committee of the Board of Directors will use an executive search firm to aid in finding Zuccaro’s successor and will consider candidates both internal and external. “The HAI Board of Directors, on behalf of the entire industry, offer our deepest appreciation to Matt for his service,” says outgoing HAI Chair James Wisecup. “Through his leadership, HAI has been a leading advocate to improve the safety of helicopter operations worldwide. Matt has also been a forceful supporter for the industry in legislative and regulatory matters, saving our members and the industry at large from overburdensome legislation and regulations.” “We wish Matt well, and we thank him for the opportunity to take the next year to select his successor thoughtfully,” says incoming Chair Jan Becker. “The board is aware of the great responsibility we have to select the next person to lead HAI into the future. “Our industry is evolving at a record pace. The next HAI president must be capable of navigating through several complex issues, including the pilot and maintenance technician shortage and the safe integration of unmanned aerial systems, while continuing to provide members with tools that enhance the economic viability, safety, and public acceptance of their operations,” she says.

During an aviation career that has spanned more than 50 years, Zuccaro held several executive and operations management positions with commercial, corporate, air tour, scheduled airline, and public-service helicopter operations in the northeastern United States. During his tenure with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, he served in operations management positions at John F. Kennedy International Airport and the Port Authority’s public and private heliports. Zuccaro received his initial helicopter flight training as a US Army aviator and served with the 7/17 Air Calvary unit in Vietnam. He holds an airline transport pilot and certified flight instructor – instrument certificates for both airplanes and helicopters. He is a recipient of the HAI Pilot Safety Award for 10,000 hours of accidentand violation-free flight hours, the NBAA Pilot Safety award as well as numerous other industry awards for his efforts and commitment to the helicopter industry. Matt has indicated he is looking forward to the opportunity to spend more time with his family as he considers new opportunities to assist the international helicopter community.

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1978 B Model 600. 7400 TT. 4 hrs SMOH 4hrs SPOH. Aircraft completely refurbished by Hershey Flying Service in 2004 @7302 TT. SATLOC M3.New 330 gal Hershey Hopper. Aircraft is like new. Has not sprayed since Rebuild. Tulsa Engine and Prop OH by Northwest Propeller. $150,000. Contact Arvid @ 701-430-0215 Available May 1st - Gorgeous B600 “Restoration”. 0 SMOH (Cov.) & OHC 12D40-AG100-4S prop, deluxe equipment with A/C, yellow with blue trim and all the right mods. Looks and flies like new for first. $145K AmAg, 870-886-2418, -2489F or email frank. kelley@ag-cat.com

G164B Ag Cat, N8834H, SN1B, 7266TT, 227 SMOH R1340, 23D40311. Fresh rebuild, better than new! As seen in Savannah, GA Call Mike Deck at SKY TRACTOR LLC 701-636-5880 or 800-437-5319 Parting out 400 gallon B-Model. Good wings, hopper, and many other parts. Call Chad Stuart. Airplane Services, Inc. 850-380-6091

1978 G164B Turbine Cat, N3627S, SN 732B, 965.0 Tach, 4867 TT, PT6A-34A TT920.69/859 cycles. Power section light OH .5hr., 100% warranty until 1000 hrs, then prorated to original warranty. Professionally waxed by CM Shine ($3k) Prop TT965.1, 0 SPOH, Serial # PCE PH0871. Hatfield Conversion, Frakes Aileron Servos, Rudder Servo, Elevator Servo, Long Range Fuel, Custom recessed dash, GPS Canopy, MVP50, Instrumentation, Right boom shutoff, G4 GPS w/Intelliflow, 965 hrs since rebuild, Heavy Gear, 29x1100 tires, 1 yr, Air conditioning w/sealed cockpit, Hershey wing tips, Smoker Dual bottom load fuel, Breckenridge stainless tailwheel, CP Swivels Poly Tjet, Transland pump and spray valve, Lane Brake, Agrinautics fan, COM Radio, 38” gate box. For more information contact Sky Tractor LLC at 800-437-5319, www.skytractor. com, email@skytractor.com or Fax 701-636-5881

1972 G164A Ag Model Ag Cat, with B Model mods, N100F, 10,000 TT, 1000 R1340 Covington, Locking TW, stainless valve, chip light, CP nozzles, 120g fuel, Hershey metalized wings, stainless belly, stainless airfoil booms, Smoker, com radio, sealed cockpit, B Model windshield, flat custom panel, centerline short tail, Hershey tips, Rudder/Aileron/ Elevator Servos.. REDUCED FOR QUICK SALE! For more information contact Sky Tractor LLC at 800-437-5319, www. skytractor.com, email@skytractor.com or Fax 701-636-5881 (2) 2019 Super A+600 Queen Cats! 350-gallon, Hi-Vol TL Combos, B-Cabins, T.S.Tails, Zero AF/E/P’s, See to Believe! Bank on 4-Wings. AmAg, Call 870-886-2418/2489F, 870-7591692 Cell or email frank.kelley@ag-cat. com

1984 Ag Cat Super B, N3627G, Airframe TT: 14,336.0, Engine TT: 10,849.0 PT6A -15AG, Equipment: Big Fuel – 120 gallons – Side Load, Wing Extensions – Hershey Tips, Hershey Heavy Tail Spring, Bantam w/ G4 plus Flow Control, Mills Conversion FWF, 400 Gallon Hopper, A/C, Bleed Air Heat, 38” Transland Gate, Agronautics Ground Adjustable Fan, Elevator Servo, Goosefeet Aileron Servo’s, CP Nozzles w/ Drop Airfoil (DAF) Booms. See spec sheet on line for more details. Price reduced to $325,000 Sold w/fresh annual. Call Darryl or Bill at South Delta Aviation 870-572-9011 days / 870-995-1323 nights and weekends

Sky Tractor LLC is proud to present the completion of the SN1B Ag Cat! You will not find another like it! Satloc Bantam w/Intelliflow, 114g Long Range Fuel, All new fabric tail and wings, ANR Hardwire Hookup, Custom Seat, Electric Brake, Raised Wing Kit, Chip Detector. So much to list so make sure to check out the spec sheet! Call Sky Tractor LLC at 1-800-437-5319 Beginner’s “Dream-Machine”, MINT “450” G164A DAF 300 gal TE-Combo, 46 fuel, 12V, Canopy, Gray & Yellow, 90% Original, 0-SIRAN A&E&P. Earn as you learn the safe & sound way. $109K, or owner will trade for ?? 870-S862418/2489F, 759-1692 Cell frank. kelley@ag-cat.com

1976 Ag Cat G164A, N48555, SN 1671, R1340 1171 SMOH, 12D40 Prop, SS drop booms, CP Flat Fan w/ swivels, Airstar 99 w/flow control, Smoker, Wing extensions & Hershey Tips, Aileron & Elevator Servos, 80g fuel w/bottom load, 1” main gear, Hershey tail gear, Sealed cockpit/ 1pc windshield, metalized wings, Tall tail centerline, Flagger, Speed Ring. For more information contact Sky Tractor LLC at 800-437-5319, www.skytractor.com, email@skytractor.com or Fax 701-6365881

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1991 AT-402 PT6A-34, 9717.9 TTAF, 457 SHOT, 457 Since starter/generator overhaul, 1989 since wing spars were replaced, new paint on fuselage and tail surfaces at last annual, SS camlocs installed at last annual, side load fuel, load hawg for hopper, 461.9 hours on all new landing gear, LED nose lights, AERO LED Nav lights. $325,000 Call Chad at 318-341-2008

1995 AT-502B PT6-15, N6110Y, TT 10,555 hrs., Fresh annual, 0 hrs. since HOT section, 0 hrs. since prop IRAN and 0 hrs. since Gear Box Inspection, 5,835 hrs. left on the wings, AC and heat, M3 flow control, Load Hog, LED lights, Hyd flaps, Electric fan brake, 3 sets of booms and spreader. $285K Call Gary Bright 662-299-8095 2015 AT-802A, PT6A-65AG, Approx. 1750 TTSN, 308 fuel, MVP50T, S.P. fuel, G4/flow, hyd gate, wingman, CP’s, Covington hot. For more information call 309-759-4646 or email farmair@ farmairinc.com

1994 AT-502B - Super Clean! 6633TTAF, 1700 hrs since complete refurbish (8100hrs left on wing spars), Walters 601E High & Hot, 1700 SMOHE, fresh engine inspection, 1700 SNEW Avia Prop, AC, VG’s, M3 w/flow control, Smoker, 170 gallon single point fuel, Reabe hopper gauge, SS booms, Breckinridge Spreader, Really Nice Flying AT. Would consider partial trade for people airplane(Cub, Maule, Cessna, Bonanza, Baron, etc.) $282,500 Call Eric at 410-708-0535

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2001 Project AT-502B, Bring Your Trailer! Complete fuselage firewall aft, 7400 TTSN, $70K. With new wing spars from Air Tractor $95K. Call 309303-5161 1989 AT-502 N10126, 14,012 TT, PT6A -34AG 16,683 TT, 1223 SHOT, 3583 since Light Overhaul by RT Turbines w/new CT Blades, 2775 hours since last gear box inspection, Fuel Pump and Fuel Control replaced May 2016. Equipment: Cascade inlet, LED nose lights, Aluminum booms, CP nozzles, G4 GPS w/Intelliflow flowmeter, Air Repair hydraulic gate system w/ smart cylinder. See spec sheet on line for details. $280,000 Call Darryl or Bill at South Delta Aviation - 870-5729011 days / 870-995-1323 nights and weekends

1986 AT-301, Photo of Maintenance Attached. Equipped w/Ag Nav GPS, Crop Hawk, Aluminum Spray Booms CP Nozzles, Stainless Steel Transland Spreader, 401 Landing Gear, has large fuel tanks, Reabe hopper gauge, all metal Tall Tail and much more! 801941-3279

1981 Air Tractor AT-301 - We at Slattery Auctions Australia have been appointed by liquidators to sell 2 x Ag Aircraft (1x Air Tractor AT-301 1x Thrush S2r AYRES CORPORATION) Please check our website EOI and hit on document download. www.slatteryauctions.com. au/product/2106/935371/westernaustralia-tenders/aircraft-expression-ofinterest. pmartin@slatteryauctions.com. au or memery@slatteryauctions.com.au. Aircraft has maintenance release & air worthiness cert.

1998 AT-502A, 9369 TT, 434hrs since new factory tubular steel frame replaced, new sheet metal inside cockpit, wings & tail pieces were stripped primed/ PAINTED, w/Jetglo Chome Yellow, PT6A-45R engine, Fresh Hot Section, O/H propeller/governor, 8019hrs. remaining on wings, 216 Gal Fuel Tank, Lane electric brake, Transland Wingman. $495K 979-234-2482 2019 AT-802A, FTO, -65AG, LOADED, BOTTOM LOAD FUEL. $1,478,000 Call Lane Aviation 281-342-5451 or FAX 281-232-5401

1990 AT-401 Geared, 9025 TTAF, Covington 0- SOH With Warranty, G4 Intelliflow, Air Conditioning, Com Radio, CP nozzles, annual and prop ad 12/18. $169,000. Would trade for clean turbine. Call 402-374-2178

1999 AT-402B, 7818 TTAF, PT6A15AG 8850 TTE, Covington Light OVH at 5000 hours. SATLOC Bantam w/G4 screen, flow control, A/C, heat, Garmin G5 attitude indicator, CP 11 nozzles, smoker, very little fertilizer, Transland 10 vane. Aircraft is at the factory having wing spars done. It will be available end of April or first of May. One owner, always hangared $315,000. Call 662515-5049 2019 502XP C-GXPN, ferry time only. Stainless steel spray system, Transponder, comm, FM, Bluetooth audio panel, am/ fm/xm, imported awaiting GPS install. Call Dave at Portage Aircraft Specialties 204-857-4151

1992 AT-401, P&W R1340-AN1, 600 HP, TSMOH 141 hrs. by Younkin (2012) Serial #21917, TTAF 6400 - no corrosion & no damage history, Hamilton Standard Hyd. 22D40, TSOH 45 hrs., Annual complete 2/2019 & currently being used on wheat fungicide, 38” Gate, 400 gallon hopper, new seal w/ Transland spreader, 5 blade Weathaero fan pump, 2” bottom load valve, SATLOC Lite II, big light bar, Crophawk, Smoker, 36 CP03 nozzles/Drop boom, Night working lights/Strobes, Big oil cooler & filter system (rebuild 2018), Big 29.00 tires (new in annual), A/C w/new compressor, digital engine tac/ hour meter, turn coordinator, windshield washer, new clear coat. All logs, POH, parts & maintenance manuals. Extra ports/special prop tools & space cylinders. $150K Call Darrell at 402269-7076 or Scott at 402-746-4078 Parting Out 1990 AT-502 -34 Engine & Prop. Call Mike at Valley Air Crafts 559.686-7401

1979 AT-301-0226, TTAF 6624.6, SMOH 693, SPOH 278, 126 gal mains, R1340-AN-1, Hamilton 12D40-211, 7000 hr. wings, Covington overhaul. Included is a set of wings, spars have time left. Motivated to sell!! Call 920410-4282

2015 AT-502B, 1690 TT, 400 SHSI, SATLOC G4 with flow control, Wingman, VG’s, Single point fuel, Reabe Hopper Gauge. For details call Carey Parrish at 252-312-7911

1994 AT-401-0943, R1340G, 4689 TT, 946 SMOH, 1274 SPOH, Geared 1340, Hamilton 23D40-311, VG’s, SATLOC AirStar, Collins A/C, Lane brake, 10757 hr. wings, Covington overhaul, King Comm radio, CP11’s, 29x11 mains, EGT/CHT, complete logs. 920410-4282

1989 AT-401-0730, R1340-G, 5794 TT, 1468 SMOH, 2213 SPOH, Geared 1340, Hamilton 23D40-311, SATLOC Lite Star II, 10757 hrs. wings, Covington overhaul, King Com radio, CP11’s, 29x11 mains, complete logs. Spare Tulsa repaired and test stand run 1262 hr. R1340 w/purchase. 920-410-4282

2016 AT-802A PT-65AG, N8011N, TTAE 2210 hours, Wingman, 7 1/2 inch Transland manual gate, CP 11’s w/AFS check valves, 254 fuel, single point fuel, G4 w/flow control. $990,000 Call Al Patrick at 870-510-6882

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2011 AT-502B-2760 PT6A-34AG N2022Y, 2095.4 hrs TTAE, 437.3 hrs HSI, 437.3 hrs, Starter Gen, 3” load system, Satloc Bantam GPS w/G4 screen, New annual at sale. ........................................$595,000 2009 AT502B-2691 N769PB PT6A-34AG 3037.1 Hrs. TTAE, 0 hrs. HSI & starter gen. 400 hrs. on new Loadmaster 4 blade prop and landing gear, Satloc G4 w/ flow control, single point fuel, VGs, radio pkg, many other extras. New annual at sale. . ..........................................................................$625,000

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

1975 AT-300 R985, Totally refurbished, immaculate plane. 4429 hrs. TT, 72 hrs. SMOH, 0 prop, M3 SATLOC, new 330 gallon hopper, Lane pump brake, Swathmaster. Reduced to $89,000 Call 870-683-2283 between 6am & 4pm.

AT-401 FOR SALE, S/N 4010766 5356.7 TTAF, P&W R-1340 510.6 hrs TSO, Ham Std Hydromatic propeller 412.8 hrs TSO, 5yr corrosion inspection due. Canadian commercially registered C-FXVB $109,500 USD. 204-8050870

1999 AT-502B, N5195F, TTAE 7018.5, PT6A-34AG, 0.0 SHSI by Prime Turbines. Annual inspection due 4/1/2020, 8000 hr. spar cap – Has 981.5 hrs. Remaining before replacement, Factory A/C, Vortex Generators, SATLOC Bantam w/Flow Control, Hatfield Single Point Fuel, Wingman, Reabe Hopper gauge / boom pressure, Shadin Fuel Flow, 164 gal. Fuel. See spec sheet on line for all options. $330K Call Darryl at South Delta Aviation - 479-935-4891 / 870995-1323 nights and weekends 2010 AT-802A -67AG, 3250 TTAF&E, M3, HATFIELD BOTTOM FUEL, MIDWEST AIRCRAFT $825,000 Call Lane Aviation 281-342-5451 or FAX 281232-5401

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1992 AT-502, N1532B, TTAF 9792.3, PT6A-15AG TTE 11,407.01, 0.0 SHSI by Prime Turbines. Annual inspection due 3/1/2020, SATLOC Bantam w/Flow Control, Wingman, Like New Hopper, New panels, paint and cam locks, Wings due at 17,798.9 hours, New Main Gear less than 200 hours, 164 gal fuel, Stainless Booms w/CP-09-3E. See spec sheet on line for all options. For price call Darryl at South Delta Aviation 479-935-4891 / 870-995-1323 nights and weekends

2013 AT-802A-0522, N335QF, PT6A67AG, 3859 TTAE, 10” Hyd. Gate w/ Vondron controller, Transland 23537 10 vane spreader, wingman, S/S tailwheel deflector, Hemisphere G4, factory radio rack, audio panel, Bendix King com radio, single point fuel, AM Safe air bags, A/C, heat, fuel flowmeter, 308 gal fuel. Red and white paint. Extensive hot section included new P&W CT blades and segments. See spec sheet online for more information. $750,000 Contact Rick Stone at Southeastern Aircraft Sales & Service 800-441-2964 or mail@ southeasternaircraft.com

1991 AT-401, TTAF: 9712Hrs (Apx 1000 hrs left on spar AD), Last Annual 03/2015, Geared Tulsa 1340 TSMOHE: 1710 hrs, 23D40 w/Albatross Blades: 2564Hrs (5 Year AD complied with 03/2015). SATLOC Litestar 2, Crophawk 7, SS Booms, CP Nozzles, 4 Blade Weath-Aero Fan, VG’s, Digital Tach. $68K 541-969-2062

2004 AT-802A PT6-67AG, Hydromax Fire Gate, Sky Connect AFF receiver, TDFM-136 FM Radio, Smoker, BK 76A, (TWO) BK 196’s. Currently Carded for fire. Also can be sold w/10” Transland & booms. CURRENTLY LOCATED IN CHILE BUT WILL BE BACK IN THE US THIS SPRING. 575-763-4300 OR EMAIL CAMERON@AEROTECHTEAM. COM FOR FURTHER DETAILS.

2008 AT-602 -65B. Completely rebuilt in 2008. 5550 hr since rebuild. Hot Section done by Covington. All new CT blades. Fresh annual. Bantam with G4 screen. W/W. Heat/ factory a/c. Wash out system. Manual tail wheel lock. New transponder. Garmin audio panel. Comm radio. All mounted in radio box. Wingman. LED strobes and nose lights. Night flight package. Factory air intake. Off set engine mount. Aileron trim. All glass good. This air plane has been maintained as good as it gets. For more details call 501-516-6156

2001 AT-502B PT6A-34AG, N9148C, TT 9250, SMOH 9250, TT on Landing Gear: 750, TT Since Spar Caps Done: 1350, Satloc G4 GPS w/flow control, Factory A/C and heat, Wingman hopper door and auger system, Kawak control quadrant, Weath-Aero fan brake, AFS check valves w/ CP-11 nozzles, Aluminum drop booms, LED strobe system, Bayou Light flashing system, Hopper rinse system, Smoker. Motivated Seller! Call 662-822-3204

2001 AT-802A-67AG, HYDROMAX FIRE GATE, Sky Connect AFF, TDFM 136 FM Radio, (two) BK 196A’s, KT 76A, 406 ELT, Smoker. Carded for Fire. Can be sold with Fire gate or 10” Transland plus booms. Currently located in Chile but will be back in the USA this spring. 575-763-4300

1990 AT-502, PT6A-34, N45019, TTAF 10058.8 hrs., TSOH 1649.7 hrs. Turbines Inc., HC-B3TN-3D SNEW 1100 hrs. Annual inspection in process now. 5520.5 hrs. remaining on lower spar caps. Equipment: Vortex Generators, LED nose lights, Aluminum booms, Garmin SR 40 Com Radio, Smoker, Wingman, Single Point Fuel, 170 Gallon Fuel, Spreader. Call Darryl for price at 479-935-4891 2000 AT-502B, Bantam GPS, Flow, L7 Light Bar, Wingman, Com Radio, Transponder, Covington Hot Inspection, Farm Air annual. $435,000 For more information call 309-759-4646 or email farmair@farmairinc.com

2019 AT-502B, FTO, Lane brake and fan, Smoker. $951,800 Call Lane Aviation 281-342-5451 or FAX 281232-5401

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

1989 AT-502, PT6-15, SATLOC Bantam, VG’s, 9721 hours, Fresh annual with sale. Priced for quick sale. Price reduced to $175K. Call Brian at 561-723-1911 Available Immediately! 2019 AT-502XP, Ferry time only. Call Mike at Valley Air Crafts 559-686-7401

1998 AT-602, N5006X, PT6-60, Hatfield fuel, Smoker, Automatic flagman, G4 SATLOC w/IntelliFlow, Elec. fan brake,Wingman, CP11 nozzles, Transland spreader, TT 13150, 200hrs since HSI. 200hrs since prop Iran. Manual tail wheel lock. $250K For more info email jaygilbreath@hotmail.com

1999 AT-402A LOW TIME BIRD! 3156 TTAE, PT6A-11AG, 374 TT SHOT, 374 SPOH, Wing spar caps time left: 4844, Eddy Current time left: 106.7, CP-11 nozzles. New G4 GPS 2015. New AmSafe harness, Storm Cutters & tailwheel tire 2016. New CP shut offs & spray pump 2017. New main tires & batteries 2018. Have spreadsheet with other component times we can email. Call Kevin at 320-563-8152. For 2019 annual questions call Joe LaRue at 218685-6594. $402K.

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FROST FLYING INC. 1997 AT-802A -67AG, Hydromax Fire Gate, (two)BK 196A’s, Garmin GTX 327, Sky Connect AFF. Carded for Fire. Currently located in Chile but will return this spring. Can be sold with Fire gate or 10” Transland w/booms. 575-763-4300

1986 AT-301, 6950 Hours TT, 235 Hours SMOH, 100 Hours SPOH, New Wing spars 150 hours ago, SATLOC Intellistar GPS w/large display, SATLOC Flow Control, Laser altimeter, Winglets, AM-Safe Airbags, A/C, Storm Cutters, Weath-Aero fan w/electric adjust, Electric Right boom shut-off, 2 lowered SS booms (atomizers and CPs) Smoker, Vortex Generators, New hopper (350 gal), New Fuel Tanks, HD Otter Exhaust, VHF radio, XM Radio w/audio panel, Ipad mount w/charger, Great Paint , Various spare parts, Same owner and Yorkton Aircraft maintained since 2002. Call 306-533-4891

1995 AT-502B -34, 29,569 Engine TT, 445 hrs since hot, 445 hrs on prop, 10-11k hrs TTAF, approx. 7700 hrs left on wing spars, SATLOC Bantam w/G4 screen & L7 light bar. 0 since overhaul on starter generator, 40 CP11’s, LED landing & strobe lights, agrinautics pump w/Lane electric brake, 10 Vain Transland spreader, includes wingman. Airplane is currently working. Needs a little TLC but it’s a money making machine! $210K Call 662-345-8395

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.

2006 2006 AT-802-0227, N4169C, W/PT6A-67AG, TTSN approx. 1260, Air Tractor FRDS Gate, 2 FM radios, 2 VHF, Dual Transponders and Encoders, L3 with active Traffic, Aspen Primary Flight Pro 1000 with synthetic vision displays. GDL 39, Aera 660, and Avionics upgrades ADSB (compliant with L3) NDH. $1,030,000 Please call Queen Bee Air for more information at 800-736-7654. 2005 AT-802A, 6975 TTSN, PT6A67AG, 6975 TTSN, 220 since Covington hot, 0-SIRAN prop, electric brake, smoker, CP’s, G-4 w/flow, Kawak, MVP50T, wingman, 10” gate, Sept. 2018 annual, NO TRADES. Fly it away for $660K Call 309-303-5161 2010 AT-502B, Approx. 2800 TTSN, Approx. 3000 since Covington light overhaul on -34 engine. For more information call 309-759-4646 or email farmair@farmairinc.com

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2012 AT-502B, 3,500 Hours Since New, Engine and Airframe. No Damage, 450 Hours since Hot Section with new vane ring. SATLOC G4, Com Radio, Transponder, Artificial Horizon, New Paint. Well maintained, one owner airplane, available in April. $580,000 Call Sun Valley Aviation, 956-421-4545 1992 AT-502B, 12,800 TTSN, PT6A34AG, 20 since hot, Bantam 7” Screen, Com Radio, CP’s, Smoker, No Trades. Excess to our needs. Fly it away for $225K. Call 309-303-5161

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2014 AT-502B, 2000 TTAE, G4 w/ Flow, VG’s, Smoker, Comm & TXP, Lane Brake and Fan. $650,000 Call Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE / 281-3425451 or FAX: 281-232-5401 2007 AT-802-0277 N4274S with PT6A-67AG, TT 1,240, Air Tractor FRDS Gate, 2 FM radios, 2 VHF, Dual Transponders and Encoders, NDH. $1,000.000 Please call Queen Bee Air for more information at 800-736-7654

AT-502B: More performance; more profit potential. With Air Tractor’s AT-502B there’s plenty of power and a big, 500-gallon 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. 2009 dual cockpit /single control, AT802, PT6A-65AG, STD gate, wingman, s.p. fuel, electric brake/fan, smoker, GPS/flow, Covington hot, approx. 3300 TTSN. For more information call 309759-4646 or email farmair@farmairinc. com

2012 AT-802A-805ET, -65, 3740 hours engine and airframe since new, loaded with extras, fresh annual. Price reduced to $750K with fresh hot section. Call David at 870-501-1136 or email dglover63@yahoo.com

1999 AT-502A, N166MM, Airframe TT 4750, Engine PT6-45A TT 31,210, SMOH 3659, Since Hot Section 727, Prop SMOH 847, A/C, cockpit heat, single point fuel, G4 Satloc with flow control, Lane fan and brake, booms with CP nozzles, all stainless plumbing, 10 inch Vondran hydraulic gate and hopper extension, 2 dry spreaders. New Paint Job! $500,000 Call David at 806-7771892 AT-400, PT6A-15AG, Bantam GPS/ flow/G4 screen, CP’s, Zee Air/heat, fresh hot. $335,000 For more information call 309-759-4646 or email farmair@ farmairinc.com

AT-802 -67F, Single and dual cockpit, low time and hours, full avionics, FRDS. Call or email: +34667102184, sales@ airtractoreurope.com. 1993 AT-502, SN 502-0206, N9085F, PT6A-34AG, TTAF 15,625, TTE 8172.6, Hobbs 7319.8, SHOT 1341.7, SMOH 1341.7. Wingman, Satloc GPS, Smoker, FastStart, AC/Heat, Tranland Spreader, spray booms. Fresh annual, hangared. $300,000. Call (870) 2631300 or fbfsllc@gmail.com

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2019 Air Tractors, all models, call Southeastern Aircraft Sales at 800-4412964 to reserve your slot!

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

2013 AT-502B Firewall forward parts: Engine mount, cowling and Ram Air filter system. All parts with less than 1400 hours total time. Very clean and well maintained AT-502B. Call Cascade Aircraft Conversions for more details 1-509-635-1212

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2009 AT-502B-2691, N769PB, -34AG, 3037 Hrs. TTAE, 400 hrs. on new Loadmaster 4 blade prop and landing gear, SATLOC G4 with flow control, CP nozzles. New annual at sale. See spec sheet on line for all options. Price reduced to $595,000 Contact Rick Stone at Southeastern Aircraft Sales & Service 800-441-2964 or mail@ southeasternaircraft.com

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

1996 AT-502B-0365, N37VA W/PT6A-34, TT Airframe 6692.0, Engine TT 8803.7, Engine TSOH 4118.9, Cabin Heat & Air, Lane Brake & Fan, Night Working Lights, Smoker, RH boom Shut Off, GPS (Bantam) with Flow Control, CP’s, Standard Spray System with Drop Booms, VG’s. $415,000 For more information, visit our website at queenbeeair.com or call us at 1-800736-7654 1986 AT-301, 600 hr R-1340, Bantam GPS, CP’s, smoker. $140,000 For more information call 309-759-4646 or email farmair@farmairinc.com

AT-402B: Go turbo. The AT-402B, with the time-proven Pratt & Whitney PT6A-15AG turbine engine, offers impressive climb rates and overall performance. The AT-402B’s light handling characteristics help reduce pilot fatigue – while delivering the payload, speed and productivity that helps create profits. Visit your Air Tractor dealer and learn how Wells Fargo’s financing options for qualified buyers make owning an Air Tractor more affordable than you might think. New and used AT-802’s, AT-502XP’S, AT-502’S AND AT-402’S. Please email joy@queenbeeair.com or call Queen Bee Air Specialties, Inc. 1-800-736-7654 2019 AIR TRACTORS , RESERVE YOUR POSITION NOW, $CALL$, Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE 281-342-5451 or FAX: 281-232-5401

2012 AT-504, 1000 TTSN, Fresh Hot & Annual. $725,000 For more information call 309-759-4646 or email farmair@ farmairinc.com 2018 AT-502XP, FTO, 234 Fuel, SS Camlocs Lane Brake & Fan, MVP50. $1,021,500 Call Lane Aviation 888995-LANE / 281-342-5451 or FAX: 281-232-5401 Order your AT-802F Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $59.99 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at www. agairupdatemarketplace.com Order your AT-502 Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $59.99 plus S&H. Call 478987-2250 or order online at www. agairupdatemarketplace.com Order your Turbine AT-402 or Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $59.99 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdatemarketplace.com Order your AT-602 Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $59.99 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdatemarketplace.com

Aircraft - Cessna

1966 230 Cessna Ag Wagon - For Sale To The Highest Bidder! Engine under 318 SMOH, prop under 391 SNEW c/s, will haul 100 gal and full fuel on most days, CP11 nozzles, SATLOC 99, electric pump brake. Times changing due to working. $55,000 Call James at 940-585-9359

1978 Cessna A188B, 4163 TTSN Aircraft is being rebuilt at Air Spray in Red Deer, AB after landing in a field. Completion Mid May 2019. Airframe; AG Nav Crop Hawk Avionics/Radios, IO-550-D Factory Reman Engine(s), New PAINT Exterior, VFR FlightRules, 2019 Annual Inspection Status, Cloth Interior;,CYQF Based. $138,029 USD 403-547-1024

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1980 Cessna Ag Husky T188C, $120,000 FOR IMMEDIATE SALE MAKE OFFER!!! Approx. 7,334.4 hours TTAF TSIO-520-T (Turbo 310HP!!) 1411.2 SMOH McCauley 3 blade 1967.5 SPOH, 280 Gallon Hopper, 54 Gallon fuel, DYNA NAV E-Series GPS, Transland Meter Rate II (Big $$), ICA200 Comm radio, Automatic Flagger, Winglets, Super Booms with Right boom shutoff, CP nozzles, Vortex Generators, Smoker, Wire Cutters (Landing gear & Windshield), Tail Pull handles, Cabin heat, Nav/Beacon & Landing/Taxi lights and MORE! Fresh Annual, Ready for work! ASI JET is a Factory Authorized Thrush Dealer, Service center, and Parts distributor. Specializing in New and Used aircraft sales, Please Call ASI Jet Sales at 952-941-6255 for more information!

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

1976 Ag Truck, 4159 TT, SMOH 100 HR, SPOH 100 HR, All new Millennium cylinders, SATLOC Bantam GPS, Garmin 196 GPS, cabin heat, spin on oil filter, 22X8 wheels, good paint and glass, no dry fertilizer. Email Bill.Malone5287@ gmail.com or call 863-467-4000

1972 Cessna Ag Truck, TT 5643.2, Fresh engine: SMOH 8.9 hrs, Engine TTSN: 2482.5, Prop TTSN: 492.4, Annual: 9/18/17, A/C is rigged out for Banner Towing. Booms, pump, etc, crated, goes with A/C. Price reduced to $112,900 Call Ely Ag Helicopter Service 110744 S 4570 Rd Sallisaw, Ok 74955 918-605-1038 or email elyjd66@yahoo.com

Cessna 140, Annual until 4/30/19, Engine TCM O200 SMOH 1005.0. All logbooks with aircraft, new prop (U$5,000 on prop), New Carburetor, New wing struts, Cleveland brakes, New Magnetos & Harness spark plugs & more. Maintenance by South Florida. Maintenance: SFAM - U$20,000 in last maintenance, ask for invoices & bills). Aircraft in FXE Fort Lauderdale to be inspected by buyers. Asking $35,000 Come see it and make an offer. Worldwide Trading, LLC 4010 Galt Ocean Drive Unit #1215 Fort Lauderdale FL 33308 USA. Telephone: 1-954-778-0939 or 1-954-999-9120 Email: wwt.pba@gmail.com

1975 A188B, 3615 TT, 300hp IO520-D 385 SMOH, Gami Injectors, 400 SPOH, SATLOC Bantam, Crop Hawk, Transland pump w/Weath-Aero fan, stainless valve & airfoil booms, CP nozzles, 3 new tires, clean Northern airplane. Sold with fresh annual. $115K For info/more pictures, call or text (361) 219-9845

1968 Cessna Ag Wagon, S/N 1880360, NDH. Always been a Clean Northern plane in excellent condition. TT 3607 -0-470R, 309 SMOH engine and prop, Super-Booms, SATLOC Lite, Smoker, Flagger. Great flying plane. A good plane to start that new pilot. 701799-8629

1979 Turbine Cessna T188C Husky, N188HT, TT 7,117, 3,371 hrs since turbine conversion (STCSA02029SE) utilizing Soloy Aviation Solutions Mark 1 Turbine Pac with Rolls Royce 250-C20S turbine. Excellent performing airplane, very clean. Too much to describe. See attached AAU cover story on plane’s history. Also looking for a clean Ag Cat Super B+ P&W PT-6A. Call Terry at 503-510-6489 or email chopper431@ icloud.com

Your new Air Tractor is ready! YOUR #1 AIR TRACTOR DISTRIBUTOR IN SALES AND SERVICE AIRCRAFT 2019 AIR TRACTORS , RESERVE YOUR POSITION NOW ................................................. $CALL$ 2019 AT-502XP, FTO, 234 FUEL, SS CAMLOCS, LANE BRAKE AND FAN, MVP50 .....$1,021,500 2019 AT-802A, FTO, -65AG, LOADED, BOTTOM LOAD FUEL .....................................$1,478,000 2019 AT-502B, FTO, LANE BRAKE AND FAN, SMOKER .................................................$951,800 2010 AT-802A, -67AG, 3250 TTAF&E, M3, HATFIELD BOTTOM FUEL, MID-WEST AIRCRAFT ....................................................................................................$825,000 2014 AT-502B, 2,000 TTAF&E, G4/FLOW, VG’S SMOKER, COMM & TXP, LANE BRAKE/FAN ...........................................................................................................$650,000 ENGINES R-1340, ZERO TIME SINCE OVERHAUL BY COVINGTON ...............................................$67,500 NEW PT6 -11, 15, 34, 60, 65, 67 OUTRIGHT OR EXCHANGE ......................................... $CALL$ PROPELLERS HARTZELL 3 BLADE AND 5 BLADED PROPS – NEW AND USED ..................................... $CALL$ DISPERSAL EQUIPMENT TRANSLAND 10 VANE SPREADER FOR 38” GATE, NEW ....................................................$9,900 AGRINAUTICS, ROOT, CROP HAWK, TRANSLAND, OTHERS ........................................... $CALL$

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Aircraft - Dromader

1975 Cessna A188B Ag Truck 400HP N4816R. TTAF 10493, Lycoming IO-720 TSO 754, Hartzell Prop TSO 2874.8, Ag Tip Winglets, VG’s, extra 16 gallon of fuel in wings. Wings and air frame completely rebuilt in 2014. Great airplane! If it will fit in the hopper, it will haul it. Spare zero time engine at a reasonable price if interested. Call David Chancy at 229645-3605

1975 Cessna Ag Truck, TTAF 4628, SFR 1068, SP IRAN 1068, SS Dual Exhaust, Smoker, Wag, Crophawk 7B, Hud/Man SS Spray System (except pump), 30 CP Nozzles, 4 Rotary Nozzles, VG’s, A/C, Wingtip Strobes, Beacon Strobe, Inst. Landing, Taxi, Hopper Lights, Hardwired ANR, Big Tailwheel, Tinted Glass. 5/19 Annual. $125K 478-285-3731 Get Serious About Selling Starting at $19.99 478-987-2250. Fax: 478-352-0025.

1978 Cessna Ag Truck, 5832 TTAF, 625 TTE, 550 TT on prop, 8.50X10 Clevelands, GPS, field ready. Price reduced to $112,000. Call Chad Stuart, Airplane Services, Inc. Call 850-3360552

1975 A188B Ag Truck, TT 9300, IO720 400hp, Roberson STOHL, 3 Blade w/ 0.0 SPOH, Winglets, Ag Nav w/ Flow Control, Radio and Transponder, Smoker, Droop Booms w/ CP’s, Spreader, Fresh Annual. $135,000 Call Darryl or Bill at South Delta Aviation - 870-5729011 days / 870-995-1323 nights and weekends Best Classified Buy In The Industry. Read By More Ag Pilots Than Any Other Publication. Starting at $19.99 478-987-2250. Fax: 478-352-0025.

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1980 PZL Radial Dromader’s Available Immediately! Four aircraft to choose from with an extensive parts inventory available! LOW TIME AIRCRAFT! Times vary between 1300 and 3000 hours total on the airframes and 100 and 840 SMOH on the engines. 224 gallon fuel (one has 188 gal). All have AgNav GPS with flow control, North American direct drive starters and Hydraulic pumps. Currently Canadian registered. Please contact us for more details! ASI JET is a Factory Authorized Thrush Dealer, Service center, and Parts distributor. Specializing in New and Used aircraft sales, Please Call ASI Jet Sales at 952941-6255 for more information!

1985 TURBINE M18A DROMADER -11,Turbine Dromader M18A Airframe TT: 3140 Engine Honeywell TPE-331 -11U: 3910 SMOH 7000TBO Propeller Hartzell 5 blade 310 hours Since NEW (Times are Approximates) Options: AG NAV Guia Spray GPS, 192 Gallon Fuel, Air Conditioning, Cockpit Heat, Electronics International digital gauges, Vortex Generators, Kawak Throttle Quadrant, Smoker, booms, Artificial Horizon, Comm, and More! Four additional low time Radial Dromader’s and a large inventory of spare parts are also available, ask for more info! ASI JET is a Factory Authorized Thrush Dealer, Service center, and Parts distributor. Specializing in New and Used aircraft sales, Please Call ASI Jet Sales at 952941-6255 for more information! Order your M18 Dromader Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $59.99. plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdatemarketplace.com

1976 Piper Pawnee, PA25-235, Engine: LYCOMING 0-540-B2C5, AFTT: 5085.3, Propeller: MC Cauley (IA200/ FA8452), TTE: 400 TSO, Flow Control: AgFlow 1, GPS: TracMap Flight Pro, Spray System: 1” Stainless Steel, Rotary Atomizers: Qty. 8, Electronic Spray on/ off valve. $93,000 Call Wade at 306786-3345

1966 PA 25-235 Pawnee 3716TT/707 since O/H engine/2327 since IRAN Prop: 150 gallon hopper, Agrinautics pump, Weathaero fan, dropped streamlined booms, 2” left side load, nav/left landing and nose lights, Trimble GPS, Pistol grip, metal belly, new wing fabric in 2005 and empennage fabric in 2004, good tires/glass/fabric and paint, annual completed in Sept. 2017 and all A.D. notes up to date. Aircraft hangared. Price reduced to $55,000 Contact Johnston Aircraft Service at 559-686-1794, info@ johnstonaircraft.com or www. johnstonaircraft.com

1967 Piper Pawnee PA25-235/250, SMOH 1515, STOH 463, PROP 0, TTE 3382, TTAF 5706. Complete engine inspection and repair by Western Skyways. Air-Tech fabric and paint installed 2014. Current Annual . Always hangared. Ready to work. Includes spreader, new SS drop booms, SATLOC Bantam and Agrinautics pump. Call Blake at 660886-0185

Aircraft - Piper

1978 Piper PA-36-375, N3801E, Lycoming IO-720, 894 SMOH, Electric Fan Brake, SATLOC. $100K. Call Larry at 760-427-2585

1975 Piper Pawnee PA-25-235 D Model, TTAE 4092.29, SMOH 144.5 by Gann Aviation, Lycoming 0-540 B2C5 engine, Fresh Annual, Agrinautics pump, Weathaero Fan, Dropped airfoil SS beams, CP check body & Tips w/J tubes. All Ads complied with SATLOC Lite 2, owner/operator always Hangared. $90K Call Jamie at 256-557-2882

2008 Piper PA46R-350T Malibu Matrix, 1,035 TT; 15 SFREM w/a 2000 hr. TBO! Entegra EX5000, Two Garmin GNS 430W, AC, TAS Traffic, WX, Oxygen, Known Ice. Lovely to fly! Must go! $499,000 Please call Queen Bee Air for more information at 800-736-7654

1978 PA-36-375 Brave, TT 2820, TTSMO 1060, 2000 TBO, 1260 remaining on spar, SATLOC M3, flow control, stainless plumbing, fuel tank foam replaced, electric fan clutch, Dec. annual, Vortex generators, Comm radio, split spray booms, smoker, hangared. Ready to work! $165K 281-450-0632 leave message or text.

1975 Piper Brave, PA36-285, Engine: P&W PT6A-20B, AFTT: 6946.5, Propeller: Hartzell, TTE: 250 TSO, Flow Control: AgFlow 1, GPS: TracMap Flight Pro, Spray System: 2” Stainless Steel, Electronic spray on/off valve, ASC Rotary Atomizers: Qty. 10. Price reduced to $380K Call Wade at 306-786-3345 1982 Piper Super Cub. Lowest time Piper built Cub on the planet, 650 hours TTSN. Stits Fabric, beautiful paint, Com Radio, L3 Lynx transponder with ADSB in-out with touchscreen weather, traffic. $150,000 Call Sun Valley Aviation 956-421-4545

1976 PA 36 SUPER BRAVE 400 HP - 3965 Total Time, 66 since Overhaul engine, 66 since IRAN Prop, 4040 hours remaining on wing spar caps, 275 gal hopper, Agrinautics pump and fan, dropped streamlined booms with CP nozzles and check valves, 2” left side load, extended wings, 90 gal fuel with new fuel cells, crop hawk, automatic flagger, pistol grip, nav/strobe/instrument/ landing/taxi and night working lights, left entry step, good paint, tires and glass. Price reduced to $185K or OBO. Contact Johnston Aircraft Service at 559-6861794, info@johnstonaircraft.com

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Portage Aircraft Specialties is your exclusive Canadian agricultural retail dealership for Air Tractor Inc. We can provide a comprehensive range of maintenance and repair services through our 8,400 sq ft climate controlled, state of the art maintenance facility. We also offer a wide range of Air Tractor parts, with the ability to provide overnight delivery to aerial applicators across Canada. 2019 502XP In Canada C-GXPN, ferry time only. Stainless Steel spray system, Transponder, comm, FM, Bluetooth audio panel, am/fm/xm, imported awaiting GPS install. ...............................Call Dave for Pricing

PROUD TO BE THE CANADIAN AIR TRACTOR DEALERSHIP Box 125 Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 3B2 P: 204-870-2828 | F: 204-857-7408 sales@portageaircraft.ca | www.portageaircraft.ca agairupdate.com | A 41

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1976 PA 36 Turbine Brave 550SHP - 6450TT, 3097 since P&W O/H PT6A-20A engine with 0 since HSI and A.D.2014-11-05 was performed, 0 SOH 3 Blade Hartzell Prop, 275 gallon hopper, JAS gate, Agrinautics pump, electric brake, dropped streamlined booms with CP nozzles, 2” left side load, improved hopper lid, JAS High Lift Wing Leading Edges, 90 gal fuel, CommRadio, Crophawk, electric turn and bank, clock, nav/strobe/instrument/landing and taxi lights, Del Norte GPS, pistol grip, left entry step, very good tires/glass and paint, 1739 hours remaining on wing spar caps. This aircraft was imported from Australia, and has just had an extensive annual inspection of the engine, prop, and airframe, along with a NEW Airworthiness Certificate. This aircraft is in very good condition! Need a very reasonably priced, nimble turbine that will get a lot done for small $$$? This is it!! $270,000! Or Best Reasonable Offer. Call 559-686-1794, Email info@johnstonaircraft.com or www.johnstonaircraft.com Order your Clipped J3 Cub Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $59.99 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdatemarketplace.com Order your Piper Pawnee Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $59.99 plus S &H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdatemarketplace.com

1994 510 Thrush G6-115, 8683TTAF, 0 SHSI, TurboMax Crossover Duct, New Wheels, All Engine ADs Done. 1174 SGBI, Good SOAPS, 0 Prop, 40K HR Wing Spar Kit Installed 2012. New T/W Spring, Fork & Spindle In 2011 Has 1565 Hrs. Large Vertical Fin Attach Ftg. SATLOC Bantam, Flow Control, Approved Side Fuel Loader. $345K OBO 912-381-2893 or 912-383-2433

2018 510 Thrush -34 For Sale or Trade! Flow Control, Bantam, Hatfield auto shut off, Kawak throttle system, LED Leading Edge lights. All the bells and whistles. Call 318-237-7088

1998 Thrush S2R-T15-400, 7100 TTAE, 0 hot, 0 overhaul prop, Shadin fuel flow, Zee air, stainless steel booms and spray valves, CP09’s, Century spar, SATLOC M3 w/flow control, 220 fuel. $369,000 Call 229-886-8081

2004 Thrush 550, TTAF 8093, with PT6-60AG 0 shot, 0 time fuel control, Bleed valve, and High pressure pump, 0 SMOH prop, Hyd. gate box, SATLOC G4, booms and spreader. Sale with fresh annual. $420,000 Call 979-257-6695

1968 Thrush S2R, N1746S. TTAF 10138, Plane currently located in Burlington, CO. Cordes & Company have been appointed as the receiver in this matter. Service records are attached. Asking $250,000. Prospective buyers call Mark Wagner at 303-796-1102 or 303-912-4812.

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

Aircraft - Thrush WE DO CENTURY 60,000 HR. SPAR CAPS FOR THRUSH AIRCRAFT. CALL FOR AFTER-SEASON SLOT. JOHNSON AIRSPRAY INC 218-437-6415, CELL 218-201-1450 LINDLEY

GE Turbine Thrush N4016H, 1979 S2R Thrush - New GE H-75 200 series engine, New Avia Hamilton Propeller, TCL STC GE Conversion Installation, TCL Single Point Fueling, 8090hrs TTAF, 190 gal Fuel, Chrome exhaust stacks, SATLOC G4 flow controls, New Auxiliary pump, L3 ADS-B transponder, Narco 810 Radio. Will require spar cap replacement at 11,348 hours. Call TURBINE CONVERSIONS, LTD 616-837-9428 or email ann@ turbineconversions.com

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1996 Ayres S2R-G10 510 Thrush, 8300 TT Airframe, 600 SHOT/ CAM1813 approx. Low time prop, Fresh annual, New paint, Cool start, CP11 nozzles, spreader, SATLOC Bantam w/ flow control. Recent refurb including new side skins, paint, spars, AC system, wing skins, leading edges & much more. Reduced For Quick Sale! $300K Call Dustin at 970-685-1505

1995 Diet Thrush, 2900 TTAF, 1720 SOH E-11 Walter Johnson Conversion, 106” prop, 450 gallon hopper, 192 gallon fuel, Right Boom Shutoff, EI gauges, Bantam GPS, Crophawk, CP nozzles NDH open for trade for GA aircraft. $315,000 Call John Blair 701520-1597 or Ryan Alme 701-360-7926

PRICE REDUCED - Motivated Seller!!! 2012 Thrush 510P S2R-T34, Airframe: Approx. 1900 hours TT (Approx.), Engine: Approx. 40 hours Since hot section 40 hours Light Overhaul by Dallas AirMotive. Propeller: Approx. 40 Hours SNEW Hartzell 3 blade prop. Equipment: 510 Gallon Hopper, MVP-50T Glass panel color display, SATLOC Bantam GPS w/Flow control, Single point re-fuel, Vortex Generators, Smoker, Electric fan brake, LED leading edge lights, 228 gallon (useable) fuel capacity, Zee Systems electric air conditioner/cabin heat. ASI JET is a Factory Authorized Thrush Dealer, Service center, and Parts distributor. Specializing in New and Used aircraft sales, Please Call ASI Jet Sales at 952-941-6255 for more information!

1973 Thrush S2R - Priced to sell! TTAF 9459, Walter M601-E11 TT 7479.5, TSOH 2029.5 AVIA V508EAG Prop TSOH 2029.5, 3445.5 Hrs. remaining on spars, Harbor A/C, Smoker, SATLOC Bantam w/G4 screen, single point fuel, CP flat fan nozzles, AFS check valves, Transland pump, electric brake, Shadin fuel flow, new tires and new front windshield, horizontal re-done at annual, spreader available with sale. Contact Stephanie Williams at 229924-2813

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

2012 S2RT34/510DC THRUSH (750 SHP), 2837TT/45 since HSI ENGINE/ 2369 since NEW, PROP: 510 gallon hopper, electric opening hopper lid, SS booms, ground adjustable pump fan with electric brake, CP nozzles, 3” left bottom load, 29,000 hour wings, aileron servos, 230 gal fuel, air cond./cabin heat, nav/ strobe/instrument/ landing lights, MVP 50T Glass Panel, electric turn coordinator, Icom IC-A210 VHF Radio, GME TX3520 UHF Radio, Garmin GTX327 Xpndr, Avionics master switch, SATLOC G4 GPS, Intelliflow flow control, smoker, Excellent tires and brakes, dual cockpit, 10,500 lb certified gross weight. AUSTRALIAN AIRCRAFT. Price reduced to $665,000 USD Call 559-686-1794, Email info@johnstonaircraft.com or www. johnstonaircraft.com WORLD WIDE U.S. Dealer New/Used Ag Thrush, 34-510, 550-60, *FINANCING AVAILABLE* Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO Call 800-325-0885 or visit www.midcont.net

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CLASSIFIEDS Order your Weatherly Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $59.99 plus S &H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdatemarketplace.com Walter Powered 1970 Thrush S2R, TTAF 10,240 hrs., approx. 1,000 hrs. left on spar, Walter 601-D-11, 410 hrs. SIRAN. Aircraft has Lane fan and brake, SS pump & system, flow control, Harbor A/C, SATLOC 99.5, metal tail, spring tail gear, Cascade fire wall forward. 200 gal. fuel, full side loader, cool seat. Annual with sale. All my extra’s with sale (tires, starter/gen etc.) Price reduced to $175K Call Ron Hink 940-585-6176 or 806204-0057

1996 G6 510 Thrush, 5411 TTAF, Engine AD 2018-13-05 has been complied with 10/8/18, 1250 since GB, & Hot, G4 w/flow, new spray pump, Lane fan, spray valve, 3”load, CP11, AFS, VG’s, AC/heat, factory hopper rinse, 4 battery conversion, com radio & includes load hog which has been removed. Very clean. Price reduced to $355K OBO Email agairflying@gmail. com for more information. 1994 Ayres, S2R-T34,N94PR, TTAF 7835.9, P&W PT6A-34AG, 750 HP, Prop Hartzell HC-B3TN-3D, 3 BLADED, 0.0 SIRAN, Avionics/Radios, GPS Bantam w/Intelliflow, , 578.7 hrs. since spar caps, CP-09’s, Vortex Generators, Hopper Rinse, Spreader, Harbor A/C, Electric Fan Brake, center point fuel, Bottom Load Fuel, Smoker, Kawak Quadrant, New Landing Gear, Wingman. Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800325-0885 www.midcont.net

New 2019 Thrush 510P, 510G, 510GR, 550P or 710P aircraft slots available for 2019! All options available! Call for Pricing and availability! ASI JET is an authorized Thrush Dealer Parts distributor, and Service center for North America! Centrally located in the State of Minnesota, We specialize in NEW and Used aircraft sales, service and parts distribution! ASIJET.COM or Give us a call at 952-941-6255!

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 Order your 510 Thrush Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $59.99 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at www. agairupdatemarketplace.com Order your Thrush 660 Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $59.99 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdatemarketplace.com Order your Dual Cockpit Thrush Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $59.99. plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdatemarketplace.com

2012 Thrush S2R-T34, N3000H, TTAF: 3000, Engine(s) P & W PT6A-34 (SN PCE-PH0851) HP 750, Since Hot Section: 0. Prop Specs: Hartzell B3TN3D (SN BUA32808), 3 Blade Prop, Time: 600 IRAN. Equipment List: MVP Glass Panel, Bantam GPS, Intelliflow, CP Nozzles, Winglets, AM-SAFE Seatbelt Air Bags, SS Booms, Smoker, SS Spreader, Vortex Venerators, Leading Lights , NAV- Lights, Strobes. Excellent Exterior & Interior. Annual completed 2-2017. $625,000 Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800-325-0885 www.midcont.net Order your Radial Thrush Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection Call 478-987-2250

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Aircraft - Weatherly

1996 Weatherly 620B, N9017K ,TTA 4,058.2, TTE 800.4, 809.1 PropTT, Dyna Nav GPS, CP11 nozzles w/AFS nozzle body’s, flagger, smoker & right boom shut off. Engine maintained and supported by Tulsa. Great plane to fly and very economical to operate. Reason for selling is turbine transition. $100K 406-439-4179 or 406-2853006

Aircraft - Other Nice Northwestern B-450, 4450-TTA, 350 SMOHE&P, fresh annual, DAF TE GAAC Comb., CP Nozzles, 300 hopper, 80 fuel. $129K 870-886-2418/2489F, 759-1692 Cell, frank.kelley@ag-cat. com 1995 Beech A-36 Bonanza, 2,800 Hours total time, 860 Hours since factory new engine, Garmin 750/650, GTX 345 (All new), King Auto Pilot with Alt Pre-Select, flight director, HSI, etc. Active Traffic, ADSB in-out, Standby alternator and vacuum, factory air. $340,000 Call Sun Valley Aviation, 956-421-4545

Turbo Prop Ag Planes - Take advantage of our biggest inventory of Turbo prop ag planes. Special buys and trades welcome. PT6, Garrett, GE even Walters. Mid Continent Aircraft Corp Hayti, MO 573-359-0500 Order your The AgOp Collage Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $59.99 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdatemarketplace.com Order your In-Formation Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $59.99 plus S &H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdatemarketplace.com Order your Stearman Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdatemarketplace.com

Helicopters Hiller UH-12E, (2) for sale in excellent condition. Call Guy at 803-645-8230 for details.

2000 Comp Air, Karlsen Douglas, WC7, N22WC, S/N 001, Engine M601D (8), 7 Turbine, 6 place, tailwheel, Airframe TT 250.7, Engine and propeller 250.7 Since IRAN, Dual King KX-165’s, KLN 90B GPS, KT76C Transponder, S-TEC Autopilot. $125,000 Please call Queen Bee Air for more information at 800-736-7654

Bellanca Citabria 7GCAA N5057P, TTAF 6735, Lycoming O-320 TSMOH 860, Sensenich Prop TT 1610, New Concorde Battery, New Ceconite in 2010. Great flying airplane. Priced to sell. David Chancy at 229-645-3605 2006 Beech G-36 Bonanza, 880 Hours since new, Garmin 1000/WAAS, Factory Air, Leather. This airplane is like new. $525,000 Call Sun Valley Aviation, 956-421-4545

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.

1984 Bell 206B3 for sale. Good times remaining, Simplex Spray System, SATLOC Bantam, TurnKey Spray Ready. $525,000 Serious buyers only! Call Brian at 561-723-1911

Refurbished Enstrom F28F turbo charged, can be equipped with spray equipment, 0 SOH MRB w/hi Viz paint on blades, TT Strap Conversion, 0 SOH MRGB, new interior, new Turbo and waste gate, new high speed starter, new door glass, new paint, new EGT, CHT, overhauled struts, new engine fire blanket, component times available on request. Possible trade for people airplane. $175K Email agairflying@ gmail.com for more information.

Bell 206 Spray Helicopters For Sale or Lease! Bell 206 B’s or 206 L’s turnkey spray ready with Simplex System. AgNav or SATLOC GPS systems. Ready for you to chose your paint colors. Good component times remaining. Fresh annual with sale. Call Brian 561-7231911

CLASSIFIEDS Order your Bell 206 Helicopter Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $59.99. plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdatemarketplace.com

UAV

120l Agricultural UAV - Would go as far as to say one of the biggest lifting drones on the market, 150kg capacity, 3m by 3m, 6m spray boom, spray width 12m at 10-12l /min, dual control system which increases safety, automatic obstacle avoidance, one year warranty. $80K Email dave@dropdrone.co.nz

Engine - Piston

R985-AN1-14B Tulsa Overhaul, New Pistons, mags. Ignition harness, carb, with warranty outright/exchange. Call Chester Roberts Supply Co. at 903429-6805 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: 903-429-6047 or email crs5r@ aol.com. Excellent Ag Cat R1340 FWF (removed for Turbine), 800-SMOH/40-STOH Canadian times. 40-SOH AG200-2 Prop. Runs great & dry! Engine $25K, Prop $20K, All $47K Call 870-8862418/2489F, 870-759-16920 or email frank.kelley@ag-cat.com

Engine - Turbine

Pratt and Whitney overhauled 1340 cylinders, carburetor, Ag cat spreader call Terry at 870-536-1348 or David at 870-550-1664

PT6A-60AG, 6500 hours TT, Fresh Hot Section, O/H Fuel Control Unit, O/H Bleed Valve, O/H Starter Generator. $295,000 For more information call Bill Kingrey at 979-257-6695

R1340-S83H1-G, 364-SMOH, 0-SIRAN Tulsa. $39K. 23D40-6601A19, OHC AAOK, $28K. Spring Delivery. 870-8862418/2489F, 870-759-1692 cell or email frank.kelley@ag-cat.com

(2) PT6A-112’s Engines for sale. 7,240 TT, 1500 SMOH, Good cycle times. $275,000 for the pair. FIRM Please call Queen Bee Air for more information at 800-736-7654

Pratt & Whitney Piston Engines, Parts and Accessories in stock. 0-Time R-985 / R-1340 / R-1830-92 & -94 / R-2000-7M2 / R2800CB engines ready to go. Complete stock of engine parts. We stock complete OHC cylinder assys. Ready to install. Call Sun Air Parts 661257-7708, Fax 661-257-7710 or email info@sunairparts.com

Turbo Cat Kits - Increase your Ag Cat’s productivity with upgrading to a P&W PT6A with the best conversion kit available! Kits include new firewall forward, Hartzell propeller, EI-MVP, cowlings and much more. Kits available with new PT6A-15AG or PT6A-34AG turbo props or provide your own. Ask us about our new “Fly Safe - Transition Program” for aircraft owners upgrading to turbine power for the first time. Contact ann@ turbineconversions.com

R-1340, Zero Time Since Overhaul By Covington, $67,500.00 Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE / 281-342-5451 or FAX 281-232-5401 R985-AN1-14B Tulsa Overhaul, New Pistons, Bosch mags. Ignition harness, carb, with warranty outright/exchange. Call Chester Roberts Supply Co. at 903429-6805 R1340 Engine Overhauled, New Pistons, New Bearings, mags. Ignition harness, carb, with warranty outright/exchange. Call Chester Roberts Supply Co. at 903429-6805 R1340-AN2 Airmotive Overhaul, New Pistons, mags. harness, carb, with warranty outright/exchange. Call Chester Roberts Supply Co. at 903-429-6805 R985 AN 1/14B OHC new pistons, chrome cylinders, new bearings, Bosch mags warranty outright or exchange. Call Chester Roberts Supply Co. at 903429-6805

United Turbine PT6 Center of Excellence since 1991!! PT6A Overhaul, Repair & Test Capability. Component & Accessory Overhaul, Repair & Test. Part Sales & Purchases. Onsite, P&W correlated test cell. Call 305-885-3900 www. UnitedTurbine.com A450 Ag Cat FWF Power Pack Converted to TPE331 AgJet. 990SOHE (Younkin), Super Clean, Low consumption, Looks and runs like Zero-Time! 2D30-6101A12 Prop. $29K AmAg, 870-886-2418, -2489F or email frank.kelley@ag-cat.com Worldwide Trading LLC - We buy LYCOMING, CONTINENTAL engines cores and all accessories cores. We need LYC 540 series, TCM 520 series, all it’s accessories, PT6 Turbines etc. Call 954-278-0939 or email wwt.pba@ gmail.com

Universal Turbine Parts - PT6 Engines Ready For Immediate Shipment - PT6A27/28, PT6A-34, PT6A-41, PT6A-42, PT6A-67D. Stock changes daily. Please contact us for current availability. We also buy PT6, PW100 & PW500 ENGINES in any condition. Call Jeff Raines Phone: (334) 380-8611 Fax: (334) 361-0290 or e-mail jraines@ utpparts.com or sales@utpparts.com

PT6A-15AG Engines: Need an engine replacement or upgrade for your Ag aircraft? Pratt & Whitney Canada has some 0 TSO PT6A-15AG PT6A-15AG PT6SMART(SM) engines available. Fly with the Eagle. Explore the available options for new and used engines and make your business “PT6SMART (SM)”. Email mike.lee@pwca.ca or call 450647-3682.

FOR SALE GE H 75 -200 turbine engine still in can. Less than one hour time on it, used for design development. Great price on just the engine or even better price when you buy a conversion kit package and the engine. Contact Turbine Conversions, Ltd Ann HatfieldGrahek at 616-837-9428 or ann@ turbineconversions.com for more information

850SHP PT6-42 Turboprop FWF Power Upgrade for the Air Tractor AT502/502B aircraft. Complete new FWF package ready to bolt on your aircraft. 850SHP continuous up to 106° F OAT. This power upgrade package includes engine, new engine mount, all accessories, MVP-50T glass panel engine analyzer, Cascade Pressure Cowl including the new Par 46 LED pulsing light system and field proven serviceable air filtration system providing superior protection and maximum air availability to the engine. Power up your productivity with this new STC from Cascade Aircraft Conversions. Now scheduling production and receiving deposits. Contact Cascade at 509.635.1212 or tom@ cascadeaircraftconversions.com

Many Honeywell/Garrett TPE331-6 and TPE331-10 available in stock. Call CD Aviation Services at 417-781-8324 or e-mail sales@teci.com Jetset Airmotive: PT6A-27 TSO 0. For pricing call Paul at 817-354-2002 or email preeves@jsamiami.com Covington Aircraft - Turbine Engines Available- PT6A-21 0 TSO; PT6A-135A NEW; PT6A-34AG NEW; PT6A34AG 0 TS Covington Light Overhaul; PT6A-41 3196 TSO; PT6A-41 3511 TSOPT6A-42 2107 TSO; PT6A-42 2066 TSO; PT6A-65AG 314 TSN; PT6A-65AG 5916 TSN/ 0 TS Covington Light Overhaul; PT6A-65AG 3998 TSN/ 0 TS Covington Light Overhaul; PT6A-67AG 2851 TSN. Contact us for New Engine Prices. We are interested in buying or exchanging for any core you may have regardless of condition. Contact: David Hamilton at 918-7567862 or davidh@covingtonaircraft.com Cascade has the 850SHP PT6A-41/42 STC kit for the AT-502 or AT-502B aircraft. This kit is complete with prop, MVP-50T Glass Panel Display, New Upper Instrument Panel. Power to perform and reports from owners are “increased my gross $300/hr”. Call Cascade to power up your business at 509.635.1212 850SHP PT6A-41/42 Thrush FWF kits for sale. New balanced mount/Pressure Cowl included. Contact: Cascade Aircraft Conversions 509.635.1212 or email info@cascadeaircraftconversions.com A.E.R.O. Turbine Parts: Call for the best pricing on your PT6A Engine Parts & Rotables. Contact sales@ aeroturbineparts.com or call (877) 8425640 Ext. 381. NEW PT6 -11, 15, 34, 60, 65, 67 OUTRIGHT OR EXCHANGE, $CALL$; Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE / 281342-5451 or FAX 281-232-5401

Equipment - Booms High quality stainless steel Booms & Boom Hangers for all makes and models of agricultural aircraft. Introducing Zanoni Spray equipment. Offered exclusively through Turbine Conversions, Ltd. Turbine Conversions is the North America Distributor for all Zanoni Spray equipment. Please email Mark@Turbineconversions.com for more information. Nearly New Helipod (Simplex) Spray System. Carbon Fiber Boom and complete system. Excellent condition and price! Split shipping: Call (509) 856-8353 SUPERBOOMS, Thrush Servos; Maintenance on Ag & G.A. Aircraft Including Heavy Structural Repairs; Robinson Helicopter Service Center; Machining, Fabricating & Sheet Metal Gurus; Tri-State Aviation, ND 800642-5777 or tsa@tri-stateaviation.com www.tri-stateaviation.com Boom Clamps-The Davidon Boom Clamp was designed with simple form and workmanship for ease of use and ease of mind about function. Aluminum construction for 2” and 3” inch airfoil booms. The one you’ve been looking for. Made in USA. For more information call Davidon at 229-513-4080 or visit our website at www.davidononline.com Best Classified Buy In The Industry. Read By More Ag Pilots Than Any Other Publication. Starting at $19.99 478-987-2250. Fax: 478-352-0025.

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CLASSIFIEDS Volu-MaXX Boom Systems–Specializing in 2” and 3” Airfoil Aluminum Booms custom built to your specifications. Length, Nozzle Spacing, Attachment ends, all tailored to your specific needs. Stainless Steel Available also. Made in USA. For more information call Davidon at 229-513-4080 or visit our website at www.davidononline.com

Equipment - Nozzles AU3000 MICRONAIR (7) Available for sale with accessories. New Condition $800 Plus Shipping or we accept offers. Pictures Available. Contact Global Aviation LLC 816-447-2226. www. globalaviation.global A new choice in Atomizers for all makes and models of agricultural aircraft. Introducing Zanoni Spray equipment. Offered exclusively through Turbine Conversions, Ltd. Turbine Conversions is the North America Distributor for all Zanoni Spray equipment. Please email Mark@Turbineconversions.com for more information. Newberg Electrostatic Spraying LLC is the exclusive distributor for Spectrum Electrostatic Spray Systems. Do more acres with better performance. Call Ed Newberg 320-848-2745. Serving northern US and Canada. Now STC’d for all 400 and 500 series Air Tractors. Rotary nozzle set for sale. Great condition! Only used 3 months. Versatile with any boom. Lost spraying contract and need to sale. Call Davidon, Inc. 229-645-3605 CP nozzles and check valves. Distribuidor en Argentina: ArAvia S.A. -Venado Tuerto (Sta Fe) T.E. 54-3462433540 - FAX: 438344 CP NOZZLES and CHECK VALVES THE DRIFT FIGHTERS! - We carry a VERY LARGE INVENTORY and we have KNOWLEDGEABLE SALES PEOPLE! Improve your spray pattern and CUT DOWN ON YOUR HEADACHES! Contact Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 24 hr. Tel 559-686-1794, FAX 559-686-9360, e-mail: parts@johnstonaircraft.com / web site: www.johnstonaircraft.com Tri-MaXX Hydraulic Nozzle - Three Deflection angles, Three Orifice sizes, Quick Easy Adjustment, USDA Performance Tested and data Available. Made in USA. For more information call Davidon at 229-513-4080 or visit our website at www.davidononline.com Agri MaXX Rotary Atomizer Nozzle delivering Uniform Droplet Spectrum, Low Drag, Low Maintenance, Dependable performance. Made In USA. For more information call Davidon at 229-513-4080 or visit our website at www.davidononline.com

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NEW! CP11TT/w-3 Tips & Shutoff in stock and ready to ship today! Call 1-800-437-5319 Sky Tractor LLC

Equipment - Parts New 38” gate Box with Y handle. $1,500 Call 870-734-6064 High quality stainless steel spray system equipment for all of your spray system needs. Available for all makes and models of agricultural aircraft. Introducing Zanoni Spray equipment. Offered exclusively through Turbine Conversions, Ltd. Turbine Conversions is the North America Distributor for all Zanoni Spray equipment. Please email Mark@Turbineconversions.com for more information. We have an overstock of the large Lane Fan, 111FLT. Price is under list. Call Transland at 940-687-1100 or email ayork@translandllc.com for more info. Agrinautics, Root, Crop Hawk, Transland, others, $CALL$; Lane Aviation 281-342-5451 or FAX 281232-5401 Cascade Aircraft Conversions Barrier Filter System for the Soloy Turbine Converted Bell 47/Hiller 12 Helicopters. See decreased TOT by up to 38 degrees C. Pull full torque at lower TOT temps, burn less fuel, extend the life of critical turbine parts. Contact Cascade Aircraft Conversions at 509-635-1212 or tom@ cascadeaircraftconversions.com Let us help you meet increasingly stringent precision application demands. Our systems meet those demands, lower operating costs, and increase your profits. Call 541-385-5051 or www. kawakaviation.com EVERYTHING you need for YOUR Aircraft-PARTS, ENGINE OVERHAULS, REPAIRS/REBUILDS/MODIFICATIONSSPECIALIZING in THRUSH and BRAVE! JAS 559-686-1794, FAX 559-6869360, e-mail: info@johnstonaircraft. com /web site: johnstonaircraft.com Agrinautics, Inc. Best spray pumps, valves, and strainers in the business! For service w/ a smile, call us at 435-5861200. e-mail:agrinaut@cedarcity.net 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, 800-325-0885 www.midcont.net.

Equipment - Pumps Flomax Pump - 2”, 3ph, 5Hp Flomax pump and valves. $1000 Call 870734-6064

Spray pumps, Loader Valves, Control Valves, Flanges, Couplings, Strainers, any and all of your spray system needs, for all makes and models of agricultural aircraft. Introducing Zanoni Spray equipment. Offered exclusively through Turbine Conversions, Ltd. Turbine Conversions is the North America Distributor for all Zanoni Spray equipment. Please email Mark@ Turbineconversions.com for more information.

Equipment - Spreaders 2015 Transland 10 vain spreader for sale. Model #23502 $4500 Call 337224-7803 New SWATHMASTER Stainless Steel Spreader (steel 308) for CESSNA 188 gate box, 25 inches. Ready for use. $4,000. Also available NEW SWATHMASTER’S for THRUSH, AIR TRACTOR, PIPER, etc. Ask for price. Call 954-278-0939 or email wwt.pba@ gmail.com New Transland SS Spreader for C-188 $750 Call John Notestine at 620-8744007 25 Inch Gate Swathmaster Spreader Price reduced to $2,500 Call Colton at 804-387-3825 AL Spreader for Pawnee. Make offer. Pictures available. (253)225-2226. Brave Spreader Sold. Breckenridge spreader for Thrush or Dromader. $3000 Call Frank at 318614-8661 41” SSF 13 vane spreader, fresh overhaul by SSF, looks almost new. $4,000 Call 573-225-8019 TRANSLAND PARTS AND EQUIPMENT - WE ARE A TRANSLAND DISTRIBUTOR AND HAVE BEEN HELPING AG OPERATORS WITH THEIR NEEDS FOR 60 PLUS YEARS! CALL AND LET OUR VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE SALES PEOPLE HELP YOU!!! EXCELLENT PRICES, KNOWLEDGE, AND SERVICE. Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 559686-1794, parts@johnstonaircraft. com, fax 559-686-9360 or www. johnstonaircraft.com. Ask for our catalog. New Gate Keeper technology controlled seeding gate - Pilot friendly, easy calibration, and accurate distribution. TCL’S variable rate gate it the most versatile on the market- Applies from ultra fine product like herbicide impregnated sand all the way up to coarse seed accurately. Contact Turbine Conversions at 616-837-9428 TurbineConversions.com

Transland 10 vane spreader for 38” gate, new, $9,900; Lane Aviation 281342-5451 or FAX 281-232-5401

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

GPS - AgPilotX Helicopter light bar now available with the new iPad based guidance system AgPilotX. Entire system with helicopter light bar is 13 lbs. Call Anthony Fay with Insero for details 480-285-4367

GPS - DynaNav Like new factory reconditioned DynaFlight-AirAg-Pro system complete with new wiring harness, new GNSS Antenna and new display. Only the processor box is reconditioned, Special Price: $8,900 Call 604-465-0009 NOW introducing the new VEKTOR MAX GPS - faster, more capability and extremely user friendly. DYNA NAV VEKTOR MAX GPS - NEWEST system on the market with a FANTASTIC PRICE for all of it’s CAPABILITIES! EASY to use, RELIABLE, MUCH FASTER and HIGHER TECH. DYNA NAV FLOW CONTROL SYSTEMS ALSO AVAILABLE - PREMIUM QUALITY at an AFFORDABLE PRICE! JAS - NORTH AMERICAN DEALER Tel 559-6861794, FAX 559-686-9360, e-mail: info@johnstonaircraft.com / web site: www.johnstonaircraft.com

GPS - Garmin Garmin GNS 530W 14/28v Unit. Out for upgrade. It has the approval tag. It’s a 14/28v unit with tray, connectors, data card manual antenna. Request pictures. GARMIN GTN-750 TOUCH SCREEN, SOME OF THE FEATURES OF THIS SYSTEM ARE TOUCH SCREEN DISPLAY, GPS WAAS CERTIFIED GAMMA 3 APPROACH CAPABILITY, BUILT-IN GPS/GS/VOR LOCALIZER CONVERTERS, 760 CHANNEL COM 8.33 OR 25 KHZ, SPACING, 10 WATT TRANSMITTER, MFD CAPABILITIES, INTEGRATED CONTROLS FOR REMOTE TRANSPONDER & AUD $8,000 940-227-0090

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GPS - SATLOC 2 SATLOC M3 Computers w/Extras - 1 New M3 Computer, 1 Used M3, working - removed from AT 2 weeks ago. Also includes: Light bar, touch screen and required cables. Selling as package $5000 lauderdaleb@hotmail.com SATLOC Bantam For Sale - Taken out of a 2017 Air Tractor and replaced with a G4. Includes Harness, lightbar and screen. $6,500 Call 402-374-2178 2 Year Old SATLOC G4 GPS System for sale, like new. Also have various used GPS systems. AG PILOTX DEALER. $13,000 Call Tanner J. Sotvik at DEVILS LAKE AERO SERVICE 701-5200229 or 701-662-4416 (2) SATLOC G4 GPS w/IntelliFlow. $14,000 each. Call Ed at 361-9477891 or 361-387-9090 SATLOC GPS sales and repair center. Call for all your SATLOC needs. North Star Aviation, Inc 888-272-1417 SATLOC, Intelliflow The leading edge SATLOC Level III Service repair center. Mid-Continent Aircraft Corp. Hayti, Mo 800-325-0885 Intelliflow Flow Controls - In stock, now shipping! Sky Tractor LLC 1-800-4375319

SATLOC GPS systems in stock, Bantam, G4, M3, Intelliflow, and Litestar3. We did it again, leading Level 3 Service Center/Dealer 2015. Why buy anywhere else, we’ve got what you need, and service after the sale! Call now 800437-5319 Sky Tractor LLC SATLOC G4, M3, and Bantam. Air Repair Inc, is the worldwide leader in sales and service. Call Danny (sales) or Dallas (service) 662-846-0228 Fax. 662-843-0811 sales@airrepairinc.com SATLOC Bantam with IntelliFlow flow control. Good working condition. $8,500 USD. Call Dave at 1-204-870-2828

GPS - VeriFly 2 VeriFly GPS with flow controllers available. 1 flow controller new in box, 1 flow controller installed. Systems updated in 2018 only 30 hrs in service. Great price if you purchase both. Call at Turbine Conversions LTD at 616-8379428 or email ann@turbineconversions. com

Help Wanted Looking for agriculture pilot with S2R-T34 experience in seeding, fertilizing and spraying to work in Guyana, South America. For more information email hr@aslgy.com or call 592-222-1234 ext. 239/226

Qualified 402 pilot from mid June thru August wanted in Kansas. Mostly insecticide with some roundup work. Chance for full-time employment. Email resume to fly@sunfloweraero.com Opening for full time A&P mechanic/ director of maintenance in Northern California. IA is preferred and experience with PT6 engine is preferred, but not required. Aircraft: Turbine Ag-Cats and Radial Ag-Cats. Benefits are: profit sharing, matching 401k, health insurance, dental, vacation, sick leave, and holiday pay. Willing to help with relocation cost. Contact Alex at 530882-4286 AT-402 Pilot Needed For Midwest Corn Run - Must be Iowa licensed. Please send resume and references to blindads@agairupdate.com Subject: ID#2307 or fax to 478-352-0025 Immediate opening for A&P mechanic - Good salary and benefits! Call Rick Stone at Southeastern Aircraft Sales & Service, Fort Pierce, FL 800-441-2964, or email rstone@southeasternaircraft. com. CREW TECHNICIAN. Must be willing to travel May thru October. Crew Tech needs CDL plus Hazmat. For more information send resume or contact information to 10@provinehelicopter. com

Immediate Midwest position open for an Aerial Helicopter Ag Pilot. Family business seeking experienced Bell 47 pilot for upcoming 2019 season. Ag spraying experience preferred. Great opportunity for the right person. Email rbauer2965@gmail.com or call 815383-9378 Large midwest aerial application business looking for A&P and IA mechanics. Must have Air Tractor and PT6A experience. Starting salary is 7080K if qualified. Must supply a resume and three references. Send resume and references to blindads@agairupdate. com, Subject: ID#2234 or fax to 478352-0025 Wanted Immediately! Experienced 802 pilot wanted for North Dakota, South Dakota and Iowa area. Long hours working between multiple airports. Pilot has to be flexible for travel between mid May and mid September. Herbicide, fungicide and insecticide work. Pilots in the last 3 years have been in the 65,000 to 70,000 plus acre range. Great pay! Call Rod at 701-321-0767 Looking for 3 pilots for SW MN and NW IA spraying business. Great pay and accommodations. Typical season runs from early July through mid September. All inquiries considered. Contact J.R. at jamesarnt@yahoo.com or 507-3605506.

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CLASSIFIEDS Help Wanted - Ground Crew position & Mix Truck Operator for helicopter crew. CDL a plus. We will help get CDL. Full time & part time position. Must be willing to travel May thru October. Low time pilots wanted. Guaranteed flight time. For more information contact Caleb Harvey at (706) 577-4220 or email caleb@bsairinc.com. Wanted - Ground Crew & Mix Truck Operator for helicopter crew. CDL & Hazmat. For more information and details contact Danny at 662-453-9406 or 10@provinehelicopters.com Midwest operator in search of qualified Ag Pilot to join our Aerial Application team. Clean Midwest operation with a fleet of well-maintained turbine Air Tractors. We are in the heart of Corn, Soybean, Wheat and Sunflower country. We offer competitive pay with a full benefit package. Applicant must be willing to relocate and invest themselves in our team. Turbine and Herbicide experience are not necessary but a definite plus. Willing to train the right individual. Email resume and references to blindads@agairupdate. com Subject: ID#2210 or fax to 478352-0025 Due to expansion opportunities we are looking for experienced 502 and 802 pilots. Must have knowledge of the latest GPS units. This is a full time turbine position in the Upper Midwest. Historically from May to October. We spray a large variety of row crops. Mostly fungicides, insecticides and micro nutrients no herbicide work. We also do dry fertilizer and cover crops. We are looking for team players willing to grow with us. A pilot with a strong work ethic is desired. Please reply with a resume to Agpilot502802@gmail. com IA plus A&P mechanic opportunity. Willing to relocate for year round work. Salary and benefits upon qualifications. Please send resume and references to blindads@agairupdate.com Subject: ID#1528 or fax to 478-352-0025 Full time position available for AT-502, good pay, must relocate, must have turbine time and have appropriate licensing. Send resume to: jamie@ gladesag.com Full time ag pilot position. Requires 1500 hours ag flying experience. Turbine and round motor experience preferred. Salary plus commission pay schedule. Retirement plan available, heath insurance provided. Please send resume to cropduster2019@outlook.com Loader needed for Colorado based company. Position requires some travel. History working around airplanes or a low time pilot is preferred. Call Patrick at 970-522-1941

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WANTED IMMEDIATELY - AG pilot needed in Southern California area. Full time position flying a Turbine Air Tractor 502B. Medical insurance and 401k included. Must have a California applicator license 3000hrs TT with 500hrs AG flying, 500hrs turbine and 50hrs in type. The busy season is upon us and this position can be filled immediately. Please email your resume to hevleaircraft@gmail.com Midwest operator seeking experienced 502 pilot for 2019 fungicide run. Minimum 2000 ag/ 200 make and model. Possibility for long term position. Email resume and references to lescady@yahoo.com Looking for a long term experienced 402 pilot to fly for a well established company in Ohio for 2019 and beyond. Liquid and dry work. Fungicide, insecticide, seeding and fertilizer applications. No herbicide. Season generally runs April thru October. Please send resumes to chadniese@ embarqmail.com or call Chad Niese at 419-235-4182 Helicopter Ag Pilot Needed - April thru October with a Bell 206B III and SATLOC Bantam, July thru August midwest corn with a R44 Raven II. Call 912-605-1038 or email elyjd66@ yahoo.com Pilot needed for a full season cotton seat in south Texas. April thru August. Call Van at 956-453-7482 Wanted - 4 Level 1 or Level 2 SEAT Fire Pilots - Good pay, worker comp, travel time, early fire season. Contact George at M&M Air Service 409-656-5998 / 409-794-2352 or email mmairgeorge@ msn.com Looking for an IA or A&P with agricultural aviation experience to help manage a part 145 repair station. We specialize in complete rebuilds of Ag Cats as well as manufacturing parts and components for other ag aircraft. We also design and develop new STC’s for aircraft such as the Storm Cutters and Storm Shield. This is an established company with over 69 years in the industry and under new ownership since 2011. We moved into a new 22,000 square foot facility in 2016 and plan to grow. Must be an IA or have the ability to obtain an IA, a plus if you have turbine engine experience. Unique opportunity for the right person. Call Storm Aeronautics located in David City, NE USA at 402-367-3213, email resume and references to jared@ stormaeronautics.com or visit our website at http://www.stormaeronautics. com Bell 47 Ag Pilot Needed - Full time position in Bakersfield, California. Call John at 661-201-7960

Helicopter Pilot Position Available We are looking for experienced Bell 47 Ag Pilot for 2019 and beyond. Spraying Apr-Nov., South Texas, pay by the hour, a lot of hours and housing provided. Please email resume to Hendricksonflyingservice@gmail.com or call Cameron at 815-739-6813 with questions. Miccar Aerial Ltd. is looking for Turbine Ag Pilots for the 2019 season. We pride ourselves on providing safe and efficient aerial application services to farmers of the Yorkton and surrounding areas. The following minimum requirements should be met; Valid Canadian Commercial pilots license (Air Tractor & Thrush); Valid Class One Medical license; 500 Hrs Pilot in Command; Professional Aerial Applicator Training Course; Saskatchewan Pesticide Applicator License; Industry Experience either ground or flight; Proficient in reading, writing and speaking English. Position is seasonal and starts June 1, 2019 to September 30, 2019. Wages are in accordance with our company pay schedule. Training will be provided to the selected pilots in accordance with the approved company training program. Full job description is attached. For more information contact Miccar Aerial at 1-306-786-3345. Looking for experienced AT-802 and turbine Thrush pilots for the season 2019-2021. Must have experience in fire fighting on Air tractor 802 or Thrush. The pilots will be based in Cyprus for 6 months contract per year. Please send your resume to: aviators@ hotmail.gr attention to Mr. Nicolas Pilot wanted for large Midwest turbine operation. Late model thrush and air tractors. Paid housing with acre pay varying on experience. Please email resume and references to blindads@ agairupdate.com Subject: ID#1882 or fax 478-352-0025 Full time, year around position, A&P required, IA a plus. Busy shop servicing Air Tractor, King Air and light jets. Location in NW Iowa. Top pay for right individual. Come to the Iowa Great Lakes! 712-262-0070 402 Ag Pilot Wanted - Pilot needed from now through November in Louisiana. Please contact Jace at 985637-0747 or email at jacegarner1@ yahoo.com Loader needed for North Dakota operation. Great opportunity to possibly work your way up into a seat! Call Rod Mattern at Mattern Spray Service 701321-0767 AT-502 pilot needed at Texas Bailey Flying Service in Plainview Texas. Call Rick at 806-494-2248 or 806-8893400

Turbine ag pilot wanted for spray season. Please send resume to skidoo@srt.com We are looking for an experienced pilot to fly our 510 Thrush (Pt-6) or Turbine Cat for the 2018 season. Please send resumes’ to Hendricksonflyingservice@ gmail.com Looking for banner pilot and loader for spray operation. Possible advancement to our spray operation. Housing provided. Call Bob at 410-251-6224 IA and A&P mechanics needed. Call 870-295-6213 Salary depending on qualifications and experience. AG AIR AIRCRAFT, INC. located at the Corning Municipal Airport in Corning, AR is looking for A&P and A&P IA Mechanics. Must have the following: Air Tractor experience, PT6A experience and 3 references. Contact Aaron Keahey at 870-857-3755. Email resumes to aaron-agairaircraft@outlook.com

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Miscellaneous Trump Coffee Mugs ($12) and Kozzies ($4). “Keeping Ag Aviation Great”. Three different designs featuring an Ag Cat, Air Tractor, and Thrush. Contact Storm Aeronautics at 402-367-3212 or send an email to parts@stormaeronautics to place an order Trump Shirts “Keeping Ag Aviation Great”. Three different designs featuring an Ag Cat, Air Tractor and Thrush. Colors are Gray, Black, and Red. Sizes Range from Youth medium through 4XL. Shirts cost $25. Contact Storm Aeronautics at 402-367-3213 or send email to parts@ stormaeronatuics.com to place an order. SUPERBUGS A safe and economical way to speed up Mother nature! Dispose of hazardous waste in loading and spill areas, ponds and ditches. SUPERBUGS disposes of insecticides, Fungicides, herbicides, and petroleum products such as waste oil, diesel fuel, gasoline, solvent or anything of organic nature. Blue Stripe Distributing Toll Free 877-924-5025 Reduce Drift, Increase Deposition and Retention use Control™ FREE SAMPLE http://www.GARRCO.com/freesample Call 765-395-3441, mrfoam1@garrco. com Toy plastic model Air Tractor. 12” wingspan, removable stand. Great toy for the kids or desktop model. $15 + s/h order online at www.takeofftoys.com or e-mail trevoredwards@sw.rr.com Fight rodent infestation with Cascade’s innovative and extremely simple solution, Mouse Pants! Hand crafted from the highest quality 2024-T3 aircraft aluminum (lighter and not as likely to carve up an operator like galvanized steel). Quick action Wing nut CAMLOC aircraft grade fasteners. Rubber trimmed to protect your aircraft’s finish and the flooring surface. Order your set of three for only $599.00 plus shipping and handling. Please contact Cascade Aircraft Conversions at 509-635-1212 or tom@cascadeaircraftconversions.com HOTSTUFF AG AIRCRAFT CLEANER Call to order the # 1 Ag Aircraft cleaner in the country, Used by over 400 operators Coast to Coast. Blue Stripe Distributing 877-924-5025 Specialty belt buckles, show your pride in style. $39.99 plus S&H Makes a great gift! For more information call 478-9872250 or visit our Market Place at www. agairupdatemarketplace.com Keep your drink hot or cold in this insulated 16oz Air Tractor Tervis Tumbler. $14.99 plus S&H Made in the USA, Makes a great gift. For more information call 478-987-2250 or visit our Market Place at agairupdatemarketplace.com

Crop Duster Video - “The Crop Dusters The Early Years 1921-1955”; the era of Stearmans and Cubs flying the fields will never be seen again. Available in VHS or DVD. Only $20.00, plus S&H. MC and Visa accepted. Call 478-987-2250 Historical Video Productions. Vino? They do say ag pilots age like wine. Place your favorite wine in these high quality Rolf wine glasses etched with an ag plane, sold as a Set of 4. $49.99 plus S&H Makes a great gift. For more information call 478-9872250 or visit our Market Place at www. agairupdatemarketplace.com Aviator Backpack and matching coin purse (sold separately). For more information call 478-987-2250 or visit our Market Place at www. agairupdatemarketplace.com New from our DeSpain Collection, Pen and Ink Thirsty Stone Coasters. These high quality coasters will look great on any desktop or table. Set of 4. $29.99 plus S&H Makes a great gift! For more information call 478-9872250 or visit our Market Place at www. agairupdatemarketplace.com Help your little pilot fly high in dream world with these Bi-Plane PJ’s... Assorted sizes available. $34.99 plus S&H For more information call 478987-2250 or visit our Market Place at www.agairupdatemarketplace.com DeSpain Collection Customizable Note Cards featuring your favorite Pen and Ink drawing. $19.99 plus S&H For more information call 478-987-2250 or visit our Market Place at www. agairupdatemarketplace.com

Operations For Sale or Wanted 85+/- ACRE HOME WITH LICENSED PRIVATE AIRSTRIP - Home is situated on 85 Acres with a 75’ X 75’ Airplane Hangar. Fuel-Farm with 3 tanks all permitted. Open floor plan, kitchen area equipped with all appliances and wooden cabinets. Formal dining with tile flooring throughout home. Central air and heat, separate 14X70 Bunkhouse Mobile Home, outdoor pavilion with hot tub and fire pit. TRUE PARADISE! Located 30 minutes from the east coast and Florida’s Turnpike. MLS# OK218058 Asking $1,249,900 Call Bobby H. Tucker at 863-634-8677 or email bobby@ tucker-group.com FAA 137 Helicopter Spray Operation. Located in Mississippi. Includes airstrip, hangar with office and apartment. Great spot for owner operator, helicopter or airplane. Email all inquiries to blindads@agairupdate.com Subject: ID#1603 or fax to 478-352-0025

AGRICULTURAL OPERATION FOR SALE in sunny BRAZIL: 20 years of operation, customers, 04 IPANEMA EMBRAER 201/A AIRCRAFT, 01 CESSNA 188 AG TRUCK, trucks, equipments, spreaders, booms, hangar, 20 acres private runway, 3 homes for up to 10 people, etc. The nicest place to operate and make money in BRAZIL. Fly soybean, rice, corn, forest etc. The area worked can be improved with work hard. Call 954-278-0939 or email wwt.pba@gmail.com Business operation for sale. Metal shop building with office, storage, containment wall. Fuel tanks 12K, Jet 8K Av with pumps, concrete load pad with mixing tanks, hoses, 2000 Intl truck with tanker trailer, portable mixing tank with pumps. 95 Intl stainless auger truck with scales. Two(2) airstrips (1) Thrush aircraft. Located South West Arkansas, operating certificate part 137. Working business with good price structure. 800-325-0885 Ever wanted to start your own AG OPERATION (Under Part 137)? As Ag Aviation Consultants we can help you find an airplane and train you. We can help you get your Operating CertificatePart 137, Private or Commercial. Call Eagle Vistas LLC 772-285-5506

Parts - Airframe 1960 Piper Comanche Wings Complete with Gear, Paint Fair, No Hail damage. Also have fuselage. $9,000 Call Tanner J. Sotvik at DEVILS LAKE AERO SERVICE 701-520-0229 or 701-6624416 Super “B” Ag-Cat Wings, fresh paint, metalized, big fuel. $50,000 Call Bill Kingrey at TURBINE YELLOWJACKET PARTNERS LLC. 979-257-6695 AT-402 airframe sandblasted, primed and painted. Comes with belly skin and Turtle deck. Also includes tail spring and tires. Includes tail but needs left elevator. $35,000 Call Bill Kingrey at TURBINE YELLOWJACKET PARTNERS LLC. 979257-6695 Front seat for a Citabria 7 series and a Maule tail wheel, tire size 8x3.00x4 single arm in fair condition with good bearings and race. Both for $175 Call Don at 402-841-5144 or email flyagrp@cableone.net 1999 AT-602, S/N 0561, Complete airframe disassembled in 40 ft. container. No damage history, no corrosion, 6899 TSNEW, used on fungicide last 10 yrs. (2) M3 systems w/flow control. Ready to sell. $50K for all. Also have 5 blade Hartzell prop HCB5MP-3C, 560 hrs. Since new, 0 hrs. SOH. Email Denis at guillemd@ bellsouth.net or call 337-453-0793 or 337-315-2322

Upper Left Wing Less Wing Tip, Fuselage Frame, 3-1in. Landing Gears, 2 Struts For Wings, New Leading Edge For Aileron, 1 Fuel Tank, Elevators. 541571-3017 Parabrisas y Cortacables STORM AERONAUTICS, Distribuidor oficial EN ARGENTINA - +54-3462-463488 Brand new windshield for an AT-400 or AT-301. $350 Call Colton at 804387-3825 Starter and Relay, E-80 24 volt starter type 756 model 21 0 SMOH, AN30251 24 volt 300amp Reverse Current Relay new surplus with 8130. 870897-4548 AT Parts - 802 rudder like new, 802 vert. stab. 502 elev. 502 horz. set 502 Landing Gear,set 402 Landing Gear. 402 canopy. 870-897-4548 Avenger 40,000 hour Stainless Spar Caps. Available now. $30,000 Call Darryl Riddell 479-935-4891 Rudder and Elevator off of an AT-301 for sale. $1,000 Call Mike for details at 352-494-3978. Smokers/Driftfinders - Minimize your off target drift risk. FAA/PMA’d and STC’d for installation on most Agricultural aircraft. 44 years in business and over 6,200 units in service. For more information Please call Compro Aviation, Inc. 785-899-2294 or visit us on the web at www.comproaviation.com AgCat Factory Frameworks Sale! All 4130 assemblies “fixture-perfect”, ready to install. Also up-grades, hoppers, long fuel, hi-wings, wires, canopies, components, special hardware. AgCat Sales & Service since 1971. AmAg: 870-886-2418/2489 Fax, or cell 870759-1691 Fresh refurbished AT-402 hopper with lid. $7,500 Call 620-285-5609 FAA approved STC’d wire cutters for Air Tractors. Storm Cutters are the newest advancement in wire cutter technology (Patent Pending). These cutters mount to the landing gear and have adel clamps positioned along the trailing edge of the gear to secure the brake lines which do away with the standard black zip ties currently used. We now have Storm Cutters in stock and available for Air Tractor models 301-802. Contact Storm Aeronautics at 402-367-3213 to order your set, or check us out at www. stormaeronautics.com Replacement parts. New and used for all Ag Cat models. Also carry New Piper and Weatherly tailwheel springs and Transland Dealer. Call Storm Aeronautics 402-367-3213

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CLASSIFIEDS Prop Tether Kits in stock, ships today. Sky Tractor LLC 800-437-5319, www. skytractor.com, email@skytractor.com, Fax 701-636-5881 AT-502B wings with new spar. For more information call 309-759-4646 or email farmair@farmairinc.com PMA Piper Brave and Weatherly tailsprings in stock. Contact Storm Aeronautics at 402-367-3213 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 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; 330698-0280. Check stock at www. preferredairparts.com Retrofit Hopper Door for AT-502 and AT-602. Now available for fall and winter installation Professional Fibreglass Repair. 530-735-6264 We have all fibreglass parts for Weatherly and Ag-Cat (A, B and Super B). Call for prices. Professional Fibreglass Repair. 530-735-6264 Pressure Cowls for all PT6 Air Tractors and Thrush Aircraft. Balanced Mount/ Pressure Cowls for Thrush. Reduce ITT 35 to 70 degrees. Reduce fuel consumption. Save on Hot Section Inspections. Easy access to service fuel nozzles & air filter. Reduce NG 1 to 3%. Make your -15 perform like a -34. ELIMINATE ONGOING AIR FILTER PURCHASES! Please contact Cascade Aircraft Conversions at 509-635-1212 or tom@cascadeaircraftconversions. com. Air Tractor auxiliary hydraulic system. 20lbs/hr LESS fuel burn, improved spray pattern, reduced maintenance cost, cockpit adjustable flow controls. Inquires call 541-385-5051 or www. kawakaviation.com Lockable full swivel tail wheels for Thrush or Ag Cat, 500-5 or 600-6 wheel available all STC approved Call Turbine Conversions 616-837-9428 to order or email ann@turbineconversions. com REBUILT 29” THRUSH LANDING GEAR IN STOCK & we can REPAIR / REBUILD yours to LIKE NEW STATUS. Johnston Aircraft Service, INC. 559-686-1794 / Email parts@johnstonaircraft.com / www.johnstonaircraft.com

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BRAVE and PAWNEE PARTSEngines, Props, Spar kits, Fuel cells, Foam kits, Wings, Turbine and 400 CONVERSIONS, and much more. Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 24 hr. Tel 559-686-1794, FAX 559-686-9360, e-mail: info@johnstonaircraft.com /web site: www.johnstonaircraft.com Cessna Parts - Engines, propellers, and MUCH MORE-AUTHORIZED SERVICE AND PARTS CENTER. Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 24 hr. Tel 559-686-1794, FAX 559-686-9360, e-mail: parts@ johnstonaircraft.com /web site: www. johnstonaircraft.com Thrush parts - Wings, props, tail feathers, batteries, tires - we have the inventory. Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 24 hr. Tel 559-686-1794, FAX 559-686-9360, e-mail: info@ johnstonaircraft.com web site: www. johnstonaircraft.com.

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Agrinautics, Automatic Flagman, Arrow prop, Air Tractor (Associate dealer Queen Bee Air Specialties) CP Nozzles, Compro Smoker, Crophawk, Covington Aircraft Engine, Collins Air Conditioner, Cleveland, Chip Detector, Satloc GPS, Hot Stuff, Nieto Products, New and used aircraft, (large) Parts Inventory, ServAero, Spraying Systems, Co., Superbugs, SPH-4 Helmet, Simplex, Tires, Transland, WeathAero. Sky Tractor LLC 800-437-5319, www. skytractor.com, email@skytractor.com, 701-636-5881 (fax)

Parts - Other WORLDWIDE TRADING LLC - Quote with us any part or aircraft. Also we have stocks of piston engines and parts, turbines, spark plugs, harness magnetos, fuel pumps, servos, nozzles, pilot shop, agricultural aircraft parts and more. We speak English, Espanol, Brasileiro e Italiano. SAME DAY EXPORT - parts worldwide! Aircrafts and Parts sales in SOUTH FLORIDA for the world. Call 954-278-0939 or email wwt.pba@ gmail.com

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

Collins Dynamics A/C unit for a Thrush, new inbox, $4999 OBO Call 337-2247803 for details.

Large inventory of Air Tractor parts surplus to our needs. Call for list. Air Repair, Inc. Phone. 662-846-0228 Fax. 662-843-0811 sales@airrepairinc.com

AgJet TPE331 SB+ & SC+ Conversions on Sale. Installed or pre-assembled Kits w/Heavy Mounts. Call 870-8862418/2489 Fax or email frank.kelley@ ag-cat.com

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 Best Classified Buy In The Industry. Read By More Ag Pilots Than Any Other Publication. Starting at $19.99 478-987-2250. Fax: 478-352-0025.

Amtech Hopper quantity system 802 AT - I have 2 systems available for sale. Still operational. $1500 Call Michael at 317-403-1470

Micronair AU5000 Kits In Stock & Lots of AT-802 Parts. Call or email: +34667102184, sales@ airtractoreurope.com PARTS, PARTS, PARTS. For all your ag aviation needs, please call Southeastern Aircraft Sales & Service 800-441-2964 Air Tractor Dealer

The mid-west Air tractor dealer, Farm Air Inc. has expanded its parts department. For all your Air Tractor parts needs call 877-715-8476, email farmair@ farmairinc.com or visit our website www. farmairinc.com Accessories & Parts! 100’s of new and OHC accessories, parts for just about everything. Big discounts! Please have part numbers when contacting us. Preferred Airparts, 800-433-0814 US/ Canada; 330-698-0280. Check stock at www.preferredairparts.com 11 Million new surplus parts for Cessna, Piper and other aircraft; Continental and Lycoming engines; and a few spray system parts, big discounts. Please have part numbers when contacting us. Preferred Airparts, 800-433-0814 US/ Canada; 330-698-0280. Check stock at www.preferredairparts.com Cockpit adjustable flow control kit. Manual control or GPS variable rate ready. Integrates into existing hydraulic systems. More info at Kawak Aviation Technologies 541-385-5051 www. kawakaviation.com Thrush S2R STC battery retrofit kit. 300% longer battery service life. 200% faster starts. Battery replacement cost 25% of original. For more information call Kawak Aviation Technologies at 541-385-5051 or visit www. kawakaviation.com HUGE INVENTORY OF BUCKEYE EQUIPMENT AND PARTS. WE SELL NEW COUPLERS AND ADAPTERS PLUS PARTS, and WE REBUILD YOUR COUPLERS/ADAPTERS FOR ABOUT 1/2 OF NEW! Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 24 hr. Tel 559-686-1794, FAX 559-686-9360, e-mail: info@ johnstonaircraft.com /web site: www. johnstonaircraft.com

Propellers 23D40-311 with 6511 A-9 Blades New For Sale. For more information call Chester Roberts Supply Co. at 903-4296805 Hartzell 5 Blade HCB5MP-3C, 560 hrs. since new, 0 hrs. since SOH Memphis Propeller. Ready to sell. Outright sale. Also available complete 602 airframe. Contact Denis at guillemd@bellsouth. net or call 337-453-0793 or 337-3152322 12D40-6101-12 Overhauled with 8130 Form. For more information call Chester Roberts Supply Co. at 903-429-6805 2ea. Hamilton Standard 22D30 with 6533A-12 blades 0-smoh, 2ea. Hamilton Standard 22D30 with 6533A12 blades run out. 1ea. McCauly IC235 LFA7570 0smoh with extension. 870897-4548

CLASSIFIEDS Used 5 Blade Hartzell HC-B5MP-3C, 572 hrs since overhaul $25,000 Call Chad Stuart, Airplane Services, Inc. 850-380-6091 New and used 3 and 5 blade PT6A propellers. For more information call 309-759-4646 or email farmair@ farmairinc.com HARTZELL 3 BLADE AND 5 BLADED PROPS – NEW AND USED $CALL$ Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE / 281342-5451 or FAX 281-232-5401 Hamilton Standard, 22D40 Hydromatic Propeller 6533A Blades overhauled complete with distributor valve and prop, Governor. Call Chester Roberts Supply Co. at 903-429-6805 23D40 6511-12S Overhauled Blades Ham Standard 3 Bladed. For more information call Chester Roberts Supply Co. at 903-429-6805 QUALITY PROPELLERS FOR SALE 23D40-6601A19 OHC ............. $28K 22D40-6533A12 OHC................25K 22D40AG200-2 OHC.................24K 12D40AG100-2 40-SOH............20K 12D40-6101A12 OHC ...............22K 2D30AG100-2 OHC ..................22K 12D40AG100-4S 375-SOH .......18K 12D40AG100-2 828-SOH .........16K HC-B3TN-5M/T1o282N+4 NEW CALL AmAg 870-886-2418/2489 Fax AgCat Sales/Service since 1971 email frank. kelley@ag-cat.com For Outright Sale: Overhauled 5-Blade Prop. Hartzell HC-B5MP-3C. Fits AT502A, AT-503, AT-602, AT-802, Thrush S-2R-T65 & S-2RHG-T65.’06 Hartzell Overhaul. TSN: 1379.5 (TSO:0). Call Steve or Gary at 210-924-5561 or email sales@dixieair.com

Real Estate Lot for sale: One-acre-square house lot for sale in new Plane Living Sky Park neighborhood with 2,000 s.f., all brick, covenants. Lot is one of 13 directly on new sod runway. Taxi out of your hangar, directly onto the runway. Located in Peach County, Georgia. Public water, septic sewer, paved streets, curb and gutter, street lights. Less than five miles west of I-75, Exit 142, approximately five miles to Fort Valley, GA and approximately 10 miles to Warner Robins, GA. Google It! South side of Hwy 96 at 50 Lane Rd., Fort Valley, Georgia 31030 (Google photo before development). Save thousands and buy from owner. $25,000 OBO. 478.987.2250

Seat Wanted Pilot Looking For Heli Seat - Bell 212, UH, Rangers, 500s, 133, 137, 135 AG. OAS Cardable, 40 years of ag pilot experience. Call Andy at 850-686-2020

Ag Pilot Available 1073 TT, 759 Ag, 80 Turbine. Herbicide Experience. Extensive Farming Background. A&P Mechanic with Ag Aircraft Maintenance Experience. Resume with References Available. Please Email AgFlyer34@ gmail.com

20,000 hr. plus ag pilot looking for seat. Experience in all turbine and recip ag aircraft. Current ag license in CA, TX and MN. Would prefer working in Washington State. Can supply lease aircraft. Please Call Sam at 979-2551963

South African pilot, 56 year old, experienced on radial and turbine engines. Holder of South African commercial license, single and multi engine, IF and Ag ratings. AG Aircraft types PA 25, PA36, G164B, Air Tractor 301/401/402 B, Thrush 510 S2R-34T. Willing to relocate anywhere in the US or Canada, kindly email: craighhamman4@gmail.com

Looking for a 2019 ag seat. Second year ag pilot. Flying Tiger & Eagle Vista’s graduate, aerobatic training with Greg Koontz, featured in 2018 January issue of AgAir Update. Turbine transition done at Flying Tiger and Thrush factory. Turbine time in Air Tractor 402, 502, 602 and 802 also thrush 400 510 & 550. Turbine proficient in Air Tractor 402 & 502 also thrush 400, 510 & 550. TT right at 1000, total ag 400. Full resume upon request. Email: colemckee309@yahoo.com Cell: 318376-6993

Looking for my first seat. 12 years farm experience. 2 years loading a 3 502 operation. No wife, kids, or bad habits and can relocate on a phone call. Purchased my own airplane at the age of 18 so 95% of my time is tailwheel. I have a resume upon request. Looking for some help so any connections are greatly appreciated. I have never quit anything in my life that I have started so I’m not gonna quit you. Call 662207-9300. Thank you and have a safe season. Pilot with 24 years of experience looking to relocate. I’m an American living in the Dominican Republic. I’ve been crop dusting/spraying for 24 straight years, more than 25,000 hrs in Cessna 188’s, Ag Cat Turbo Prop, Thrush Turbo Prop and Air Tractor Turbo Prop. Still active and flying everyday. I also fly a Pitts S2C, have Skywriting and some Air show experience. Looking to relocate to the USA to a permanent job. I am 53 years old, recently remarried and still have 15 or more years to give to this job that I love so much. Resume listed online. Call 829-917-7939 or email octaviocarlo@ gmail.com Currently flying Thrush 510, Robinson 44, Robinson 66 and King Air C90. Experience in liquid application, aerial seeding and aerial fertilization. I am also URT (Upset Recovery Training) and aerobatics flight instructor giving instruction for more than 80 pilots already including AG pilots on how to recover airplanes form upset attitudes. Pilot Licenses: ATP, IFR Helicopter, CFI, TT Rotary Wing 1,500 hours. Helicopter Flight Instructor: Robinson 44: 1,300 Hrs. (Piston), Robinson 66: 500 Hrs. (Turbine), Period: 2010 to now. Fixed Wing Commercial Pilot 2.500 hrs,FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR IFR, Ready for ATP license, Turboprop: 850 hours King Air C90, IFR: 410 hrs., Night Flight: 175 hrs, Flight Instruction: 200 hrs., Glider Flight Instructor: 420 hrs. Period: 2010 to now. Resume and references available upon request. Please email dcerioni@ prodeman.com.ar

PILOT AVAILABLE! Commercial with Instrument Rating. Years of experience as ground support for ag and fire. Three years timber, one on rice, one on sunflowers, two on fire and a short season helicopter timber. 385 hours TT 180 tailwheel. Recent ag/low level training in Cessna 180 with ag, fire and military pilots. Willing to go anywhere for my first ag seat. Lots of references. Call Sam at 913-909-2032. Single, no kids, no pets, do not currently rent or own a home. Very easy to relocate! Seat Wanted - 1200 hours of turbine time and 1000 hours of radial engine time. Willing to relocate. Current Kanas commercial applicator license. References and resume available upon request. Call Gary at 806-685-3463 Entry level Ag pilot seeking an opportunity. Licensed in CA, A&P with 16 + years GA experience including lots of dope and fabric work. Been working in aviation and or agriculture at some level most of my life. Farming experience 15 + years. My life’s experiences have taught me how to solve problems and get things done! 2500 TT, 474 Turbine, 150 TW, 25 Ag, 295 multi eng. Contact Edward at ed@packlinesolutions.com or call 559-393-9127 Eagle Vista Graduate looking for an Ag seat. I’ve loaded in SE Arkansas for the past 3 years and are willing to relocate anywhere. Call Alex at 501-993-9833 for resume and references

Service 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 FAA repair station for all ag equipment. Thrush spar replacement, annuals. Mid-Continent Aircraft Corp. Hayti, MO 800-325-0885

Venta de aeronaves y piezas directo de los Estados Unidos. Venta de aeronaves (nuevas y usadas): Agricolas y ejecutivas; Venta de motores, turbinas, piezas y accesorios; Revisión general de motores, turbinas, y accessories para aeronaves, de Estados Unidos para el mundo. Frost Flying, Inc. Representante Autorizado. Hablamos portugues, espanol y ingles. Entregamos en su puerta en cualquier pais. Worldwide Trading, LLC 4010 Galt Ocean Drive Unit #1215 Fort Lauderdale FL 33308 USA. Telephone: +1-954-778-0939 or +1-954-999-9120 Email: wwt.pba@ gmail.com APOSENTADORIA ESPECIAL Para trabalhadores do setor AERO AGRICOLA, Sob a oab/rs 34.862, nossa assessoria juridica encaminha e concede beneficio INSS administrativamente ou judicialmente a: PAGA - PILOTOS AGRICOLAS, TECNICOS AGRICOLAS, ENGENHEIROS AGRONOMOS, MECANICOS DE MANUTENCAO DE AERONAVES, e demais profissionais que trabalharam com agentes nocivos, e outros requisitos da aposentadoria especial desde que comprovados 25 anos de servico. Encaminhe seu caso para analise, entre em contato, pelo +55 (51) 3724-4002 CD Aviation Services provides maintenance for the TPE331. Contact us for a full list of our services. 417-2062327 or sales@cdaviationservices.com Southeastern Aircraft Sales and Service. Late model aircraft sold by Southeastern Aircraft Sales & Service will have a New Annual Inspection, Fresh Hot Section Inspection and a 100 HOUR OR 90 DAY WARRANTY. Now That’s Peace Of Mind! Call Now 1-800-441-2964 AgCat parts and service center. World wide parts and service for any model of AgCat. Call Storm Aeronautics at 402367-3213 Cascade Conversion for Thrush and Air Tractor. Fuel Saving, Cooler running, more power available. Mid-Continent Aircraft Corp. Hayti, MO 800-325-0885 Jeffries Airworks Dynamic Propeller Balancing with Chadwick Helmuth engine printout equipment. Jeffries Airworks, Dynamic Balancing, Vibration Analysis. Much more than just a balance. Call Jim Jeffries, A&P/IA, 985507-9981, Nationwide service on your location. Let us sell your Ag plane! Mid-Continent Aircraft Corp. 1601 Hwy 84 East Hayti, MO 63851 800-325-0885 Best Classified Buy In The Industry. Read By More Ag Pilots Than Any Other Publication. Starting at $19.99 478-987-2250. Fax: 478-352-0025.

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Training Riggin Flight Service, flight school offering private, commercial, instrument, Ag, multi-engine, tailwheel, etc. We tailor our courses to meet your needs. www.RigginFlightService.com (605)256-9774. Turbine Transition, AT-802 and Fire Fighting Training on EASA certified simulator. Training for pilots and mechanics. Call or email: +34667102184, sales@ airtractoreurope.com Start to finish AG PILOT TRAINING utilizing AgCat Gr164A Dual, Pawnee PA-25/260 CS Dual Cockpit & PA-25 Single for Solo/Dump/Spray. Citabria for Private all in Tailwheel, Tailwheel Proficiency, and UpSet/Spin Recovery and Ag Biennial. Satloc and TracMap GPS. Ag Aviation Consultants for Ag Operating Certificate Part 137. See videos at: www.eaglevistas.com. EAGLE VISTAS LLC 772-285-5506

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Fertilizer Loader Truck - F350 fertilizer loader truck, steel bin and 10” tube. Cab rusted but dependable $5000 Call Dave at 509-520-8267

Auger Trucks For Sale (Trade-Ins) Also list of customer trucks. Call Auger Dan Office: 870-578-6133, Cell: 870-9192317 or visit http://www.augerdanllc. com

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1984 GMC Black Tank Truck, 4 compartment units for fuel in tank with pumps. Formerly Texaco engine 454, five speed transmission, 2 speed axle. $3,595. Down payment of $1000 to Paypal with balance due by wire transfer to seller’s account or cashier’s check. Buyer pick up item after sale. Contact Carl at 979 219-9351

Wanted: Have cash for Late Model, Low Time Air Tractor 402 and 502. Must be priced at wholesale. Call Darryl at South Delta Aviation - 479-935-4891 / 870995-1323 nights and weekends. A.E.R.O. Turbine Parts: PT6A Core Engines and/or PT6A Excess Inventory Wanted for Purchase. Contact sales@ aeroturbineparts.com or call (877) 8425640 Ext. 381 EXHAUST Wanted: R-1340 and R-985 Exhaust Send Old Exhaust segments for exchange or Sell them! Call Daryl @ 940-902-0797 or evans.daryl@ sbcglobal.net

We build loader trucks to your specifications. Stainless Steel Straight and Fold Up. Mild Steel Straight and Fold Up. Mild Steel Hopper w/Stainless Steel Tube. Been in loader truck business since 1980. Call Pat Ballard Office:870-697-2004 Fax:870-6973568 185 Hwy. 42 West, Hickory Ridge, AR

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