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Thirty years and counting Last month, an old crop duster friend stopped by the office for a visit.

Unfortunately, I was out of town. Charlie Foster and I go back to 1974 when he was flying a Stearman in the next county, and I was in my first season flying a 235 Hutch-wing, metalized Pawnee.

The purpose of Charlie’s the visit was to give me four old “AgAir Updates” he had found. Until his visit, I had always thought I became editor of AgAir Update in 1988. His gift exposed my poor memory (hey, it was well over 25 years ago).

Of the four editions, the September 1981, Volume 1, Number 2, was the oldest. There was no masthead to determine who was the editor of the 10-page newsletter, unless you call the author of the “President’s Swath”, Dave McDaniel, the editor and assume the GAAA was the publisher. I guess it would be proper to believe, AgAir Update’s roots started in 1981, 30 years ago.

Heck, I was about to miss celebrating AgAir Update’s 30th year!

The next oldest edition was the March/ April 1982, Vol. 2, No. 1. My guess is in 1982 the publication changed from biannual to quarterly editions. The publication still did not have a masthead, but now its editor was Donna McDaniel (Dave’s wife).

The third edition was dated February

1986, Vol. 5, No. 4. How did that happen? The publication still claims to be a quarterly, but my math says it should have been Vol. 6, No. 1. I suppose there was a missing edition in 1985. Maybe that was when the transition to me becoming the editor. That means I have been punching away at this keyboard for 25 years. Well, not quite, since I couldn’t type at the time!

Looking through those four old 1980s editions of AgAir Update brought back many memories. A number of the faces in the pictures have flown west, while many others are no longer in the business. Even more remarkable are the advertisers supporting the publication then that still do today: Gregory Flying Service (now Airforce Turbine Service), Souther Field Aviation, Covington Aircraft Engines, Micronair Sales and Service (now Micron Sprayers), AirSouth Insurance, MId-Continent Aircraft Sales

and Service, Southeastern Aircraft Sales and Service, Stainless Steel Spray Systems and Tulsa Aircraft Engines. These companies have been with AgAir Update every edition printed since, for over 25 years. I am grateful of the support from those first advertisers. There would be many more to come.

By April 1986, the publication was 20 pages. In 1990, after being the editor of AgAir Update as a publication of the GAAA for about four years, I made a proposal to purchase it from the Association. In May 2011, AgAir Update, including all printed editions, was 208 pages. From the borders of Georgia, Alabama and Florida, AgAir Update has See Editorial page 7 agairupdate.com Volume 29, Number 7 July 2011

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agair mail photo A couple of issues back (or maybe more) there was a picture of three Neptune Air Tankers. It appears to be a picture that I took on the Forest Service Ramp at Alamagrodo in ‘88. I have no objection to you using the picture.

However, it just passed by on my screen saver and I got curious about how you came by it.

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happen to know who might have one for sale?

Best regards, Mauricio Pinzon Bogota, Colombia Hola Mauricio; All is good here, no problems. I trust the same is with you. Do you realize that this month, 19 years ago, I visited you? My goodness, how time flies.

As for the a/c for sale, all that I know of are listed in our classified section on our web site, agairupdate. com. Anyone wanting to sell, places their aircraft there. The used aircraft market for good aircraft is very tight, if you do find one, it may be in bad condition or very expensive.

Good luck with your search. And, please stay in touch! —Bill

organic myth Hello Russ; We’ve searched high and low and can’t find where we published the photo, until last edition, after you sent it to us, for our Mystery Aircraft. —Bill

looking I hope you and your family are fine.

I have a friend in Argentina who is looking for a Ayres Turbo Thrush with Garrett TPE-331-10 or -6 engine. Do you

My name is Tyson Lukasavige and I’m an aerial applicator with an operator in Nebraska. I recently attended the turbine transition course with Robert at Flying Tigers and tried to break your record of “least amount of altitude lost in a 360 degree turn.” However, I was unsuccessful in my endeavor. I have recently become an avid reader of AgAir Update and enjoy the articles and time you put into the magazine.

On that note, I would really like to read an article about organic foods and

the myths behind them. I have been doing some research and find it very interesting what an “Organic Farmer” is allowed to apply to their crops. Also, I have found it interesting that an organic crop needs to be sprayed up to seven times for it to have the same effect as it’s synthetically sprayed counterpart that has one or two applications.

I am interested in this topic and believe more light should be shed upon it because I reside in Colorado in the off season (front range and westward) and I can’t count how many times I have told someone what I do as a career and their response is “why do you want to kill people?” Now, you do have to take into account this is Colorado and people are a bit different here but I would like these people who believe so strongly in their organic food to know the truth and also other aerial applicators to understand the

differences. I was very surprised in the research I had done to find some organic pesticides are more harmful than their synthetic counterpart. Also, it was surprising to find Americans eat about 1,500 mg of natural pesticides per person per day, which is about 10,000 times more than the 0.09 mg they consume of synthetic pesticide residues. So, if you ever need some material I would love to see this topic out in the open so people understand it a bit better (I was pretty confused by it so that’s what prompted a bit of digging). Anyways, I hope all is well and continue with all the great work you do for agricultural aviation.

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crowd when you “hang” with Robert! (joke) You didn’t have a chance with the altitude loss record. I had you at a disadvantage with over 20 years in the turbine Thrush. If I’d have been more current, I’d have beat myself. Actually, it was a fluke. I got lucky.

I appreciate your kind comments about AgAir Update. It is a labor of love; sure would hate to have a real job.

As for the organic BS, search our “Spreading the Facts” at agairupdate.com.

There are so many angles about organic farming, it can be overwhelming. I believe the most important fact is: Nobody has ever died from eating food sprayed by an aerial applicator. Many misguided people have died eating organic food, thinking it was more healthy for some reason (ignorance is bliss).

I am sure you will be able to pick out some talking points and data from “Spreading the Facts”. —Bill

cascade Thank you very much for publishing the Cascade Aircraft Conversions article in the Latin versions of AgAir Update. We really appreciate you and Ag Air Update and what you do to

keep the industry updated on “what’s happening”!

I only updated two things, one which was the certification of the H80.

I look forward to seeing you next week in Brazil!

Scott Kinzer Cascade Aircraft Conversions Garfield, WA Morning Scott; Thanks for the kind comments. It is just me job! See ya in Florianopolis.—Bill

converting We met a couple of years back in your office in Perry, I was with your neighbor, Dr. Cabasaras. Anyway, I’m here to inquire about possibilities of converting our S2R thrush with an R1340 engine into a GE-Walter M601 E-11 motor.

Would you know anybody who does this conversions? I’ve heard Riddle does, but I would like to compare other possibilities, thank you.

Steven T. Creus Mactan Aviation Davao City, Philippines Hello Steven; You can also contact Doran Rogers and Scott Kinzer at Cascade Aircraft Conversions. They have been installing

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I’ve included their email address in the Cc: field of this email. I am sure they will contact if you. If not, let me know.

Hope all is well in the Philippines.

Cabby and I still live in the same neighborhood.—Bill Thank you so much for the information, I have sent an email to Cascade, right now I am in Adana, Turkey, I’m here to purchase two of their S2Rs, apparently their government has banned the operation of crop dusters for environmental reasons.

Thank you again, Bill...

Steven T. Creus Mactan Aviation Davao City, Philippines

deployment I just wanted to say thanks for providing me with several back issues of AAU prior to my deployment in March in support of Operation Odessy Dawn/Unified Protector. I’ve been a subscriber of AAU for several months now and enjoy reading/learning about the ag aviation industry. Since I’ve subscribed to AAU and joined NAAA, I’ve met several pilots who shared with me their experiences and has offered me helpful advice about the industry and for that I’m greatly appreciative.

I am looking forward to ending this chapter in my life in a couple of years and opening up a new chapter in this industry. Thanks again and fly safe!

Herb Maraman Tifton, GA

Don’t let AAU get ya in trouble while cruising over the Mediterranean!

Thanks for the fantastic photo. What type aircraft are you in and what are you doing, if I may ask, assuming you are monitoring the Libya situation.—Bill

Argentina I am about to do business with Fernando Reisin at Pawnee-Parts.com.ar.

As you have just visited in Argentina, I was wondering whether you had met or had any info that could be useful.

Regards Darby Munro Forbes, Australia G’day Darby; Good to hear from you. I do not know Sr. Reisin, nor anything about his company. However, I have CC:’d this email to my Argentine rep, Walt Jazun (he and I travel together in Argentina).

Since Walt grew up in Argentina and knows most ag-av contacts there, maybe he can be of some help.

Hope you had a good season last year and have a better one next year.—Bill

wannabe My name is Alon and I am very interested in learning to become a crop duster. Because I am British, I cannot fly in the U.S. But if I undergo the whole course in ag flight training, including a turbine transition. Can I volunteer and fly a crop duster for no pay? Is that possible at all?

Thanks.

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a “work around”. You might get away with it for awhile; except, not only will you have to “fool” the FAA (you’ll need a U.S. Commercial Pilot’s License), the state department of agriculture for the state where you work (you’ll need a pesticide license) and of course that state’s Worker’s Compensation and then our friend the U.S. IRS. I can assure you that one, if not all, of these agencies will see through your farce and the burden of proof otherwise will fall upon you and the operator. Besides, an operator would be foolish to attempt what you suggest.

Why not do things the right way?

There is a good reason for each requirement. While you are attending ag-school, you could comply with the other requirements.—Bill

breaking in Hello my name is Skylar Stevenson.

I am currently a commercial-rated helicopter pilot with an instrument rating working on my CFI at Silverhawk Aviation Academy in Idaho. I am interested in ag flying, once I attain 1000 hours PIC. I understand it is very difficult to break into the ag spraying industry.

Could you lend me any advice or information on how to better myself professionally to eventually get into the business? I have my Class A CDL, and a Bachelors of Science Degree from Idaho State University. I also come from a farming family in southern Idaho and have been around farms all my life. I am a hard working and smart guy who wants to succeed in the aviation industry. Any advice you have to offer will be greatly appreciated.

Skylar Stevenson Idaho Hello Skylar; You are correct in that breaking into the ag flying business is difficult. It appears you are on the right track, building hours and a good agricultural background. Assuming you are wanting to fly ag in a helicopter, I don’t know of a helicopter ag-school. I’m sure there are plenty of helicopter schools that will claim they can teach you to fly ag, but I wouldn’t count on it.

If you are going to try to fly ag in a fixed wing, then I suggest you contact Flying Tiger Aviation in Louisiana. You will never get too much education in the ag-av business.

Another option is networking by

joining associations like the IdAAA, PNWAAA and NAAA. AgAir Update also offers a Ag-Pilot WannaBe package provides a subscription to AAU and will send you contact info and a DVD about the industry. You can purchase it from our web site: www.agairupdate. com.—Bill

wannabe Hello, I am currently doing research on becoming an ag pilot. I am currently working on my Private License while working full time here in Gillette, WY. First of all, I want to say that I really enjoy AgAir Update. It has been very informative. Recently, I have had the opportunity to speak with some operators near me and they have also been very helpful. First, I spoke with Dean McClain, Owner of Ag Flyers, in Torrington, WY. Then I spoke with Bunker Sheppard in Wheatland, WY. I am considering taking a road trip this summer to check out Ag Flight and Flying Tigers aviation schools. My time is limited to about ten days, but I’d like to also find some operators to visit with along my trek. I would like to see a variety of different operations from owner operators to some of the bigger

outfits I have heard about. Besides visiting the two schools, I’d appreciate any contacts you could give me in the Midwest or southern portions of the United States. As always, I look forward to next month’s issue!

Chris Bonter Gillette, WY Dear Chris; Good luck with your research to become an ag-pilot and thanks for your compliments. As a matter of company policy, AgAir Update does not release names and addresses of its subscribers, as regulated by privacy laws. You may be able to join a state association and receive its membership directory and work your way through it, or the National association.

You may also want to consider purchasing AgAir Update’s Wannabe Package (see www.agairupdate. com). Even though you are already a subscriber, you would still receive digitized back editions of AgAir Update, plus contact info for the National association, NAAA, along with other items in the Wanna Be package. The trial subscription that comes with it can be added to your current subscription, almost entirely offsetting its cost.—Bill

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by Bill Lavender The power of Mother Nature seems to have come together this spring. Besides the tragedy of the multiple deaths and seemingly endless destruction, ag operators have been spared direct blows without significant loss of property and no loss of life. However, the impact to most operators along the Mississippi River borders from Missouri to Louisiana has been substantial.

A devastating combination of drought, tornadoes and flooding have reduced farming acres suitable for spraying by more than 50% for many operators in mid-America to the Gulf of Mexico following the Mississippi River. AgAir Update contacted key individuals on this route of destruction to learn firsthand the effects.

Sandy Wells Executive Secretary / OkAAA “Bill, I checked on operators that lived in the El Reno, Oklahoma area or had businesses located nearby. Rick and Tanner Escott (OkAAA September 2011 Fly-In Hosts) said the tornadoes that plowed through Oklahoma came very close to their operation, but they were okay. He also said nearby Helena Chemical Company made it through safely. It appears the a tornado passed

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between them. Rick said he would definitely be installing a storm shelter for his family. I also checked on a few others - Junior Regier, Terry Thomson and J&C Enterprise. They are all okay.”

Dennie Stokes Stokes Flying Service Parkin / Earle, Arkansas “We are all okay, but Stokes Flying Service has lost somewhere between 3,500 to over 4,000 acres of rice acreage to spray this year. I estimate a reduction of more than 50% in rice acreage. We have passed the planting date (first of June), so those acres will be planted in soybeans. Our farmers are way behind, even on high ground, due to so much rainfall. Hard rains have come through weekly, delaying their planting. We are positioned between the Mississippi River and the St. Francis River.

Although the rivers never flooded their banks, the St. Francis floodway held the waters. In doing so, however, this created flooding on thousands of fertile rice land.

Also, the rains took their toll on one of the best looking wheat crops I’ve seen. Our cotton acres will be 50% or less, due to wet fields. Some operators are worse off than us, while others are almost up to normal. Southeast Arkansas has been very dry, almost to the point of

barely enough rain to plant. Although, I hear they are cutting 80 bushel per acre wheat, compared to 50-60 bushel average yields.

We were very fortunate to have missed the tornadoes. One passed to the south of us, but didn’t cause any damage. I’ve not heard of any lost aircraft or hangars, but several load pads were damaged.”

Mike Lee Earl’s Flying Service Steele, Missouri Mike Lee operates at the north edge of the boot hill of Missouri. Although he avoided the tornadoes, his area was flooded by excessive rainfall, not rivers breaching their banks. Like Dennie Stokes, he had not heard of any loss of aircraft or hangars from the tornadoes that ripped through Missouri. However, his customers are feeling the effects of more than nine inches of rainfall in May. His farmers planted 24-48 hours non-stop before they got rained out and this has delayed planting and replanting to where Earl’s Flying Services’ rice and cotton acreage will be off by 50% or more. In one instance, Earl’s Flying Services water-seeded (aerial planting in standing water) 3,000 acres of rice, only to have excessive rains stack 10 feet of water on top of it. When it drained, it

pulled up rice plants by their roots. Now, it is too late to plant rice. If the fields will dry off, soybeans will replace the rice.

It’s the same story for Missouri boot hill cotton acreage, too late to replant. More soybeans will be planted to replace the cotton. Unfortunately, soybeans planted around Steele, Missouri do not need much, if any, aerial spraying.

North of MIke and out of his spraying area, Birds Point was purposely flooded by the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers, over 130,000 acres. This was fertile farmland already planted in rice.

Mike operates one AT-802. Normally, he will get behind during rice season, so he calls in nearby Scott Rainey in western Tennessee, who does not have rice work.

That may not happen this year.

Bradley Reed Reed Aviation / Iota, Louisiana Although many operators were adversely affected along the Louisiana side of the Mississippi River Delta, south of the Morganza Spillway, similar to operators in Arkansas and Missouri, Reed Aviation’s problems are completely different. Bradley Reed, owner/operator, is facing drought conditions and the effects of Clearfield rice. Ironically, Bradley’s fellow Louisiana operators closer to the Delta are in drought

conditions for flooded farmland.

Clearfield rice is a genetically modified rice that farmers started planting about 10 years ago in Louisiana. Unlike traditional rice varieties, Clearfield is farmed differently. Because it does not require flooding to control weeds, like weedy red rice, aerial applications have been reduced from 7-8 to four or less.

Seeing the handwriting on the wall, in 2006 Bradley bought a couple of nearby operations, expanding his acreage to offset the effects of the Clearfield plantings. It took ten years for farmers to transition to this type of farming rice, especially the old timers, when they did it was all at once. Instead of flying from “can to can’t” in May, he’s in his office wondering what he could be doing. “I’ve prepared somewhat for the effect of Clearfield rice on my business. It really is not so bad being not as busy in May as we were in the past. Maybe I can take up some golf...”, Bradley jokes.

Along with Clearfield rice, crawfish are taking their toll on Reed Aviation’s rice work. With rice only bringing $18 per hundredweight and input costs at $22 per hundredweight, many growers are looking for ways to offset the loss by farming crawfish in the rice fields.

Crawfish typically don’t require Reed Aviation’s services.

Doug Davidson Davidson Solid Rock Insurance Clinton, Arkansas “All of my ag customers avoided having any losses resulting in insurance claims.

However, that cannot be said for my general aviation accounts. Many of them had extensive damage.”

Paul Artman Gary Flying Service Inverness, Mississippi “We have been very lucky as far as the weather is concerned. We are now in a drought and wishing for a rain. Knowing a rain could cause a levee to break and flood, we don’t wish too hard. It’s a Catch 22 situation. We need the rain, but we don’t want others to suffer from a broken or breached levee.”

and, wildfires too Wildfires have scorched over 3.5 million acres, not counting the ones raging in Arizona. This represent triple the average and the most acres burnt in over a decade. In Arizona, in early June hundreds of square miles have been burnt with numerous homes and building.

From Arizona to Georgia, drought conditions persist; 94% of New Mexico and 96% of Texas are in drought conditions.

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Weather experts searching for an explanation of this year’s weather claim the La Niña climate pattern is the reason. A recorded breaking La Niña, born in the Pacific Ocean from coolerthan-normal sea surface temperatures, in combination with altered jet stream flow set the stage for extreme weather.

According to meteorologist Steve Bowen, as of late May the U.S. has seen eight separate billion-dollar events this year.

In 2008, there were nine. He says the Mississippi Valley flooding has been a $5 billion disaster, while the tornado in Joplin, Missouri may end up being on of the costliest single tornadoes ever recorded (Source: USA Today).

So far in 2011, 525 people have been killed, as a result of an estimated 1,438 spotted tornadoes. The average for this time of year is 823.

If there is one bright spot amongst the havoc brought by Mother Nature, it is the elevated commodity prices. On June 10, corn hit an all-time high of $8.48. Soybeans prices are sky-high at $14.68. When commodity prices are high, farmers tend to spend more money protecting and enhancing the yields of their crops. Invariably, this means more acres will be flown over by ag-aircraft.

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Photos provided by Tracy Stokes, Stokes Flying Service of Arkansas.

1. Lee Ellis’ airstrip with the St. Francis floodway on the other side.

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4. The Tyronza River, just north of Earle, Arkansas, starting to encroach over a wheat field that Stokes Flying Service had already flew fertilizer over twice.

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by Bill Lavender In last month’s excursion article, Walt Jazun (AgAir Update South American rep) and I completed our third and fourth visit of this eight-stop journey. In this article, we are now into our fourth day, Wednesday, and have checked out of the hotel in Rosario, headed west for our first stop of the day.

Zarantonello Servicio Aereos is a familyowned and operated flying service working off a sod strip, “El Gaucho”, near Las Parejas, about 100 km west of Rosario.

Owner, pilot, husband and father, Daniel Zarantonello flies the company’s AT502, while his wife Ilse and two daughters, Celina and Virginia, arrange the scheduling and accounting. Zarantonello Servicio Aereos operates within an 80-km radius of El Gaucho that includes approximately a million hectares (2.47 million acres) of farmland. The company has about 200 customers, which is more than the typical Argentine ag-operator. This is due to the small size of the farms.

Forty-two years ago, Daniel started flying ag in a high-wing British-built Auster.

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accommodate a 90-gallon hopper to spray insecticides on flax. In 1972, after surviving a year in the Auster, he traded it for a Piper PA-18A Super Cub and formed Zarantonello Servicio Aereos. At this time, soybeans were just getting their start in a big way in Argentina. A chemical company provided most of the work, which was spraying herbicides on the soybeans.

Zarantonllo Servicios Aereos grew and Daniel added a C-180 to his aircraft fleet.

In 1977, he traveled to the U.S. to buy a new Cessna 188 Ag Truck. After Fabrica Militar de Aviones started building C-188s under license with Cessna in Argentina (FMA built 33-34 A188Bs between the years 19721975), Daniel bought a new one.

With a decade of operating Cessna 188 ag-planes, Daniel traveled to the U.S. to visit the Air Tractor factory in Olney, Texas.

He was very interested in the AT400 with its PT6A engine. Jet A was one-third the cost of av-gas. Moving up from a piston to a turbine ag-plane was every ag-operator’s dream. The difference in the cost of fuel made this feasible. After giving much thought to going turbine, he bought the Polish-built Turbo Kruk with a PT6A engine

instead. He operated the Kruk for five years.

Daniel’s desire to own and fly an Air Tractor never left him. In 1998, he bought a new AT402 with the PT6A-11AG engine. He had ferried other ag-aircraft for others from the U.S. to Argentina. It was only natural that he ferry the AT402 to Argentina, as it would expedite the delivery. The urgency to buy and take delivery of the AT402 had been heightened, Argentina was about to implement a 10.5% VAT on imported ag-aircraft.

With nearly forty years of steady growth, Zarantonello Servicio Aereos replaced the AT402 with a new AT502 from Ag Sur, the

The Zarantonello family, (L-R) Celina, Ilse, Daniel and Virginia with Zarantonello Servicio Aereos’ AT502. A pilot is brought in the during the busy season to fly the Ag Truck.

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An aerial photo o El Gaucho landing strip, base of operations for Zarantonello Servicio Aereos. Daniel Zarantonello set up operations here in 1975.

Fueling a British-built Auster in the mid-1970s. The 90-gallon hopper is in the cockpit, after having removed the three passenger seats.

Argentina Air Tractor dealer in Pergamino.

The El Gaucho air strip is located in a “sea of soybeans”. Soybeans are planted in rotation with corn every third year. After the second year’s crop of soybeans, winter wheat is planted in the fall and followed by corn in the spring. Roughly, the million hectares of farmland is one-third corn and two-thirds soybeans.

The 2010-2011 spray season was not as good as the season before due to a lack of rainfall. With commodity prices up, next year is expected to be good year with farmers spending more money to enhance yields for their crops.

Ground machines spray herbicides until crop rows are too narrow. Aircraft mainly apply fungicides and insecticides. If the customer believes there may be an insect problem, an insecticide is added to the fungicide tank mix.

Zarantonello Servicio Aereos avoids glyphosate applications during the early part of the growing season. However, late season glyphosate applications are made for weeds in crops that are Roundup Ready. Customers are just starting to experiment with applying fungicides on corn and soybeans. Daniel’s customers are seeing a yield increase with these applications. “It will be interesting to see

what happens,” muses Daniel.

The AT502 is outfitted with 14 rotary atomizers spaced evenly across the boom, seven per side, stopping three-fourths of the way out from the fuselage. Most applications are 20 liters/ha (2-GPA). The AT502’s GPS is manufactured by Tiger SRL and set at a 25-meter (82 feet) swath width for most applications. Daniel uses the Ag Truck for smaller jobs and as a backup aircraft.

After lunch, Walt and I drove south 180 km to Venado Tuerto where we would spend the night, as well as enjoy a special parrillada hosted by ArAvia’s Guillermo and Fernando Giordana.

Evolving from a corporation formed by Luis Giordana in 1985, ArAvia opened its doors as an ag-aviation supplier of parts and services in 1993. Owned and operated

by Luis Giordana, the company grew and now, along with offering ag-aviation supplies, it also offers parts and services to general aviation. Luis has semiretired, turning over the day-to-day operations to his two sons, Guillermo and Fernando. This was not the first time AgAir Update visited ArAvia. Befriending the Giordana’s in the late 1990s, the relationship has grown over the years. ArAvia has been an invaluable partner for AgAir Update in Argentina.

Luis Giordana chats about old time with AgAir Update’s Walt Jazun, who grew up in Mendoza, while Guillermo looks on.

Located on Aerodrome La Siesta at the outskirts of Venado Tuerto, ArAvia has expanded its facilities by 1,000 square meters (10,763 s.f.) for a total of 2,950 square meters (31,750 s.f.). Company growth prompted the expansion. Over 2,000 new part numbers have been added in just the past year.

Construction for the additional space started in September 2009 and has just now been completed. The expansion included new and separate offices for Guillermo and Fernando. This freed up space for the sales offices of which most sales are handled over the phone.

The new area included a reception area that was almost complete during AgAir Update’s visit. An exotic staircase leads to the upper level offices. When asked about

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One of the attributes of ArAvia is its ability to stock thousands of aviation parts.

Most of these parts come from the U.S. Because of this, it takes time and money for them to arrive and clear customs.

Instead of the ag-operator having to wait on a part for their AOG airplane, in most cases, ArAvia stocks the part and can have it to the operator the same day using ArAvia’s C-210 or the next day with an overnight carrier service. This level of service requires a large warehouse and shipping area, which ArAvia now has with the new expansion. ArAvia’s offices, with their shining glass windows, are a beauty to behold.

With its new expansion, ArAvia will continue to meet the demands of its many customers throughout South America.

With one day left of our excursion, Walt and I retired for an early night. The next morning, Friday, we were scheduled to meet with Alejandro Moreno of Ag Sur,

the Argentina Air Tractor dealer located in Pergamino, and ArgenProps based in Buenos Aires Capital Federal, another 400 km of driving. The fourth and last part of AgAir Update’s 2011 Argentina Excursion will be in the next edition of AgAir Update.

1. From these photos of ArAvia’s newly expanded offices and warehouse, it is easy to see how important the Giordana’s believe it is to stock parts and be able to accommodate the customer.

2. The “Staircase”. The steps are made from black granite. The handrail has yet to be added in this photo. Empty five-gallon buckets prevent use.

3. The sales team’s office, room for four sales representatives to handle customers’ calls.

4. ArAvia’s offices are modern and welcoming for the customer that drives at Aerodrome La Siesta.

However, many customers fly and most call by phone and have their parts shipped to them.

5. Fernando enjoys the privacy of his new office. In the past, Fernando and Guillermo shared office space with the sales team.

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Marking: 1. All towers will be painted alternating orange and white.

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Cleanin the books Alarm clock sounds off loud Outside still looks like night.

A couple sips of coffee on the porch shows The wind might finally be right.

Hanger doors rolled open, The bird is pulled outside.

Stop jus a min to notice The wings caught the last moonlight.

The load is mixed The windshield is clean, Over the wet blades of grass The sun jus barely gleems.

The strobes jus started blinkin The ole Pratt comes to with a couple ticks and a whine, Run July Snow design is ready, ThisJan great&Leland Gotta start the job on time.

Lined up on the strip as the throttle rolls open, The crisp air really has the yellow tractor movin.

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“Therefore put to death your members which are on the earth: fornication, uncleanness, passion, evil desire and greed, which is idolatry (Colossians 3:5).

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“Because of these things the wrath of God is coming upon the sons of disobedience” (Colossians 3:6). The things Paul is talking about are, “fornication, uncleanness, passion, evil desire and greed, which is idolatry” (Colossians 3:5). Now, did you notice that greed is right in there with the sins of sexual immorality? Since God rates idolatry right up there at the top of the list of sins, we have to acknowledge that God rates greed as one of the worst sins of humanity. As humans, we often overlook the destructiveness of greed.

Jesus’ criticism of the Pharisees was because of their greed (Luke 11:39). Jesus turned the tables over and called the spiritual leaders a den of thieves because of their greed (Matthew 21:12-13). The modern attitude of condoning the sin of greed will not find any support from Jesus Christ—God reacts against all sinfulness.

“Take heed and beware of greed, for one’s life does not consist in the abundance of the things he possesses”

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Are climate models lying about food, too?

by Dennis T. Avery Computer models at Stanford University have just “told” us that man-made global warming has already sapped some of the yield potential from our food crops. They say wheat yields would have been 5.5% higher since 1980 without the earthly warming; corn yields would have been 3.8% higher.

Stanford’s computers apparently didn’t tell their programmers that U.S. corn yields have actually risen by more than 60% since 1980—during a period when they were supposedly hampered by too much heat. Wheat yields rose 14%, aided by higher levels of CO2, which act like fertilizer for plants.

In fact, if you’re worried about global food production, don’t pay much attention to this study. Recall that our recent temperatures have recently been about the same as in 1980 and 1981.

Net warming since 1940 is only about 0.2°C. Those are not numbers that would frighten a plant breeder, who understands that all of the wild species have proven they can handle climate changes of at least 4°C with little problem.

Computer models only work if they have been programmed with adequate information. The computerized climate models, for example, claim that the earth’s recent warming is “unprecedented.” However, nobody

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told the computers about the Medieval Warming (950–1200 AD) and the Roman Warming (200 BC– 600 AD), both warmer than today.

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Wheat was native to the Fertile Crescent—the hot, dry regions of Palestine and Israel. In the Punjab today, it tolerates summer temperatures as high as 100°F. Rice evolved in the Yangtze River Valley of China, where summer temperatures also rise above 100°F. But rice thrives, too, in Manchuria at summer temperatures of only 80°.

Drought, not temperature, has been the real enemy of food production, around the world and over time. The big droughts have come more often during the “little ice ages” than during the predominantly good weather of the global warmings. The warmings have been the good times, for humans, crops and wildlife.

Over the last 4000 years, the region of Iraq has had droughts as long as 300 years during “little ice ages.” Its cities and fields were abandoned, left

to nomadic shepherds. Egypt suffered only 8% of its Nile floods below-normal during the Medieval Warming—but 38% below-normal floods during the Little Ice Age. Closer to home, California had two century-long droughts during the Medieval Warming. Perhaps the computers should be programmed to look for shifting rain patterns and not worry about a 0.2° shift in temperature.

The real food challenge? The world will need to nearly double its farm output in the next 40 short years, to meet a last, moderate increase in population—and a huge surge in affluence. The rising incomes will have everybody in the world bidding for a high-quality diet.

We’ll need all the technology research can muster, including drought-resistant crops. Otherwise, food prices will soar and wildlife habitat will disappear under innumerable plows Dennis T. Avery, a senior fellow for the Hudson Institute in Washington, D.C., is an environmental economist. He was formerly a senior analyst for the Department of State. He is co-author, with S. Fred Singer, of Unstoppable Global Warming Every 1500 Years.

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AOPA successfully rallies senators to protect GPS Thirty-three senators—including 13 Senate General Aviation Caucus members—have asked the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to rescind wireless network operator LightSquared’s approval to expand until the company can demonstrate that signals from thousands of ground stations won’t

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On the heels of a successful legislative effort by AOPA and others, nearly a third of the U.S. Senate sent a letter to FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski asking him to take all necessary steps to protect GPS “from interference that could cause interruptions” from LightSquared’s

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LightSquared, under terms of a conditional waiver it received from the FCC’s International Bureau, must demonstrate through tests and analysis that its network, which would make use of more than 40,000 transmitting stations, will not interfere with GPS. The waiver has been criticized by the multi-industry Coalition to Save Our GPS and government officials as a “highly unusual” FCC action, given the “fundamentally different” nature of the network from what the commission’s integrated service rule permits.

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“Numerous parties have raised significant concerns about interference from the LightSquared system into the Global Positioning System (GPS) frequencies,” said the May 19 letter.

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The letter called on Genachowski to involve the full commission “in the process of making sure GPS is not compromised in any way, that the FCC require an objective demonstration of non-interference with GPS, and that the waiver for LightSquared be withdrawn until this demonstration is met.”

“AOPA and our fellow aviation industry stakeholders have been working diligently to gather support in the Senate for the letter to the FCC,” said Lorraine Howerton, AOPA vice president of legislative affairs. “Almost a third of the Senate signed this letter to protect our GPS, which is significant and sends a strong message to the FCC.” In addition to Roberts and Nelson, the bipartisan group of senators who signed the letter included Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Tom Harkin (D-Iowa), Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.), Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.), Tim Johnson (D-S.D.), Saxby Chambliss (R-Ga.), Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), John Hoeven (R-N.D.), Kent Conrad (D-N.D.), Richard Lugar (R-Ind.), Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.), Rob Portman (R-Ohio), Claire McCaskill (DMo.), Orrin Hatch (R-Utah), Mike Enzi (R-Wyo.), Johnny Isakson (R-Ga.), Scott Brown (R-Mass.), John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Roy Blunt (R-Mo.), Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), John Boozman (R-Ark.), Kelly Ayotte (R-N.H.), Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Jim Risch (R-Idaho), Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), David Vitter (R-La.), Tom Coburn (R-Okla.), Richard Burr (R-N.C.), Mike Lee (R-Utah), and John Thune (R-S.D.).

Proposed pesticide applicator certification plan will advance human health and environmental protection on tribal land nationwide In a May 18, 2011, Federal Register notice, EPA is announcing and soliciting comments on a proposed federal program to certify applicators of restricted use pesticides (RUPs) in Indian country where no other EPA-approved or EPA-implemented certification plan applies. RUPs are potentially hazardous chemicals that require special training and techniques to be used safely. Federal law requires EPA-approved certification of RUP applicators nationally, including in Indian country. Most of Indian country is not covered by a certification mechanism. EPA’s Proposed Federal Plan for Certification of Applicators of Restricted Use Pesticides within Indian country will help fill this gap in the

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EPA published a similar proposed federal certification plan specific to Region 8 Indian country in the Federal Register on April 20, 2011.

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General aviation pilots are typically not exposed to the same occupational stresses as commercial pilots (i.e., long duty days, circadian disruptions from night flying or time zone changes, or scheduling changes). Nevertheless, they will still develop fatigue from a variety of other causes. Given the single-pilot operation and relatively higher workload, they would be just as much at risk (possibly even more) to be involved in an accident than a commercial crew. Any fatigued person will exhibit the same problems: sleepiness, difficulty concentrating, apathy, feeling of isolation, annoyance, increased reaction time to stimulus, slowing of higher-level mental functioning, decreased vigilance, memory problems, task fixation and increased errors while performing tasks.

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Obtaining adequate sleep is the best way to prevent or resolve fatigue. Sleep provides the body with a period of rest and recuperation. Insufficient sleep

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No one is immune from fatigue. Yet, in our society, establishing widespread preventive measures to combat fatigue is often a very difficult goal to achieve.

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“We’ve tripled our acreage in the last three years,” said Townsend, who said they seeded over 15,000 acres last August.

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“We’ve tripled our acreage in the last three years,” said Townsend Cameron Mills planted 1100 acres of annual ryegrass in 2009 and 2010.

Despite very different weather patterns, the Indiana grower said the aerial seeding produced fantastic results. Mills used Townsend Aviation and said the operator flew on 22,000 pounds of seed accurately in one afternoon with two planes. “Annual ryegrass seed is very light, so you have to make adjustments for that, with a narrower swath,” Mills said. “Seasoned pilots who apply liquids know about wind drift and protecting

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Townsend uses Satloc M3 GPS equipment on his planes and helicopter, and upgraded his computer software with Flight Plan Online. “I can either upload field data files sent electronically from farmers or have them come in with their maps and I’ll load it here,” said Derek Shannon, one of Townsend’s mapping technicians.

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Townsend Aviation’s Thrush is being loaded with annual ryegrass seed from an Auger Dan’s custom, front-loading auger truck built in Arkansas. Townsend flies on ryegrass seed for clients like Cameron Mills (Walton, IN) who uses the seed as a cover crop on wintering, no-till fields. Cover crops are hugely popular and aerial seeding is seen as the most efficient and least expensive method.

Townsend has expanded his operation to accommodate the cover crop market.

for most of the increase of his cover crop business. However, he was invited by Purdue University to a conference last year on no-till and cover crops. “We were the only air operator with a booth,” Townsend said, “and it was very effective. People are moving to aerial seeding very rapidly because it’s way more convenient than drill

seeding and doesn’t cost any more.”

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California rice country - part one California - The name still bears a whisper to thoughts of a bountiful land where lush valleys are surrounded by

evergreen covered mountains. It’s a place where the promise has not died, only foreshadowed by the turbulence

of today’s social and economic times.

Politics and bureaucracy aside, the Golden State still has a rich and diverse agricultural base.

The Sacramento Valley of northern California is home to an estimated 550,000 acres of California rice production. The main staple of twothirds of the world’s population; rice is a high-demand product. American rice farmers are leading the world in production per acre. Technology, science and innovative techniques are increasing quality and yield - all while having minimal environmental impact.

In many instances, rice production is actually providing wildlife habitat. The best part of rice production, however, is the fact it’s nearly all done by air!

Rice is definitely an ag pilot’s crop.

Once the basic tractor work is done and the field is prepared, the aerial applicator takes over. From preplant fertilizer all the way through to harvest, the aerial applicators of California’s “rice bowl” are hard at it. Ground rigs are shunned and are only grudgingly used in areas known as “no fly zones”, places where certain chemicals are restricted from application by air. Many operators have incorporated a ground rig extension to their own business in order to be able to provide that service when necessary.

During the season, every corner of the sky is occupied by two or three airplanes working in close proximity of each other.

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May is the big month in rice country.

The farmers are rolling the dice on the weather, flooding their fields and loading up air strips with trailers full of seed and/or fertilizer. Once the seed is taken out of storage, it’s placed in bins and soaked in water before being loaded up for delivery.

The soaking provides the seed with weight so that it will incorporate evenly in the flooded field and also begins the germination process.

When the rice is weighed, an average of 22.5% is figured as water weight.

Once the seed is wet, it can be a tense 24 to 48 hours for the farmer, as well as the aerial applicator, it’s got to be in the field as soon as possible.

Rice seed sprouts quickly and can die in the truck if held too long. If the weather turns bad, high winds, torrential rain or just about anything

short of a full blown natural disaster, the seed still has to be flown on. Take my word for it - rice flying can test an ag pilot’s ability, stamina and at times the limits of his courage. Of course if conditions exceed safe operation limits, the seed has to take its chances in the truck.

During the season, every corner of the sky is occupied by two or three airplanes working in close proximity of each other. Pilots have to have their heads on a swivel in order to avoid the real possibility of a midair collision. It is intense flying that requires solid concentration on the job at hand. A rice pilot establishes the habit of scanning the sky above and ahead of him as well as the edge of the field in order to avoid pulling up and into another airplane. The 500-foot ferrying rule is definitely a good idea, higher is better. Near misses happen, but fortunately no one has swapped any paint thus far.

The pilots I have had the pleasure to work with and around are adamant about coordination and courtesy to other aviators. This is an area where cooperation works. Competitors share airstrips and airspace without

complaint. It’s a good practice that would be nice to see in other parts of the country.

Rice flying is a specialty in aerial application. It’s a business that leaves the spray booms hanging on the wall more times than not and the spreader all but bolted onto the airplane.

Precision application with a spreader is kind of like painting a fine portrait with the same type of brush that you use to paint your house. It’s tricky, but it can be done.

For a spray pilot, the learning curve into rice flying is steep. It’s a practice of constant adaption to different materials, conditions and applied rates. Experience comes quickly though in the fast paced cycle of operations.

During the push to get the seed on, a pilot is in the cockpit from dawn to dark. It’s not unheard of for a pilot to fly a 100 loads a day.

There has been a lot of water under the bridge since I first earned my wings in this area. Next month in my column, I’ll go deeper into the life of a rice pilot.

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Accelerated stalls Accelerated stalls, and especially cross-control stalls, are subjects that I have mentioned previously in this column. In My Opinion, they need a repeat. A cross-control stall usually occurs when you are in a steep turn, heavy, close to the ground and about to overshoot your next swath run.

Instead of breaking it off and starting the entry all over again (which is what you should do) you just feed in a little down-wing rudder. The turncoordination ball goes unnoticed as it silently slides towards the higher wing.

The stall warning light is on and you just ignore it, like you always do. The lower wing decelerates slightly and you pull back on the stick just a little bit harder and increase your angle of

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engine run-up and departed. When the airplane was approximately 60-100 feet above the runway, the engine began “spitting and sputtering.” The pilot made a forced landing off the end of the runway and collided with trees. After the airplane came to a stop, the pilot noticed a fire starting in the radial engine and was able to quickly egress the airplane.

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NTSB Identification: *WPR11FA221* Date: May 09, 2011 Location: Miles City, MT Aircraft: Air Tractor Inc AT-802A Injuries: 1 Fatal.

On May 9, 2011, an Air Tractor AT802A sustained substantial damage when it impacted mountainous terrain about 11 miles east of the Frank Wiley Field Airport (MLS), Miles City, Montana. The pilot was fatally injured.

The cross-country flight originated from Aberdeen, South Dakota, destined for Fort Benton, with an

intermediate fuel stop at MLS. Information provided by the FAA revealed that the operator/owner of the airplane contacted the FAA on the evening of May 9, 2011, after becoming concerned when the pilot had not arrived at his intended destination. The Montana Aeronautics Division and United States Air Force, local law enforcement and local volunteer pilots commenced search and rescue operations throughout the area of the pilot’s intended flight path.

The wreckage was located by aerial units on the afternoon of May 10, 2011 about 11 miles east of MLS. A witness, who was located about 0.3 miles northeast of the accident site reported that while inside her home, she heard the sound of an airplane flying low and fast past her home. She said that the sound of the airplane was very brief and seemed like the airplane was moving very fast from the east to the west. Shortly after hearing the airplane, she heard a “poof” sound and immediately walked over to the window to look outside for the airplane. The witness stated that she didn’t see the airplane or any smoke within the area. The witness

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According to a company representative, the pilot was returning from Wisconsin following the completion of an aerial firefighting contract and was relocating the airplane to Fort Benton.

Examination of the accident site revealed that the airplane impacted trees and terrain about 11 miles east of MLS. All major structural components of the airplane were located throughout the approximate 360-foot long debris path, which was oriented on an approximate heading of 212° magnetic. The wreckage was recovered to a secure location for further examination.

NTSB Identification: *WPR11CA222* Date: May 11, 2011 Location: Pleasant Grove, CA Aircraft: Thrush Aircraft Inc S2R-T34 Injuries: 1 Uninjured.

The pilot stated that he had just completed spraying a field and was landing to the north with what he

estimated to be a 12 mile per hour tailwind. As the airplane touched down on the main wheels with the tailwheel off the ground, the airplane began to veer to the left. The pilot attempted to correct the airplane back toward the runway, but it continued to veer left towards a berm. He added full power to attempt to abort the landing, but collided with a trailer near the departure end of the runway. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures of the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal flight. The pilot noted that the reloading and refueling equipment is located at the north end of the airstrip and they always land to the north and takeoff to the south to save time.

NTSB Identification: *CEN11FA337* Date: May 12, 2011 Location: New Athens, IL Aircraft: BELL OH-58C Injuries: 1 Fatal.

On May 12, 2011, a Bell OH-58C impacted terrain during an aerial application flight near New Athens, Illinois. The pilot received fatal injuries.

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The helicopter was being used to spray fungicide on a wheat field. The operator reported that the helicopter pilot would land the helicopter on the platform of a truck positioned in the farm field. Another employee would then fill the chemical hopper and add fuel as required while the pilot remained in the running helicopter. Once filled, the pilot would then proceed back to the field and continue the spray operation. According to the operator, the pilot had completed twelve of the cycles and was proceeding back to the field when the accident occurred. The terrain where the accident occurred consisted of rolling hills. The helicopter came to rest on the back side of a hill. At the top of the hill, pieces of nozzles from the spray booms were found. The tail rotor and chemical hopper were separated from the helicopter.

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S2R-T600 was substantially damaged during a forced landing to a field, following a partial loss of engine power while maneuvering at low altitude near Greenwood, Mississippi.

The pilot stated that while making a pass over a field on a north heading, the airplane experienced a sudden partial loss of engine power. The engine then regained power, surged, and the pilot thought he might be able to turn back to the field he was just spraying; however, the engine subsequently experienced another partial loss of power. The pilot then

released the remaining chemicals and decided to land straight ahead, into a bean field. During the landing, the airplane struck a ditch and came to rest upright.

Examination of the wreckage by an FAA inspector revealed substantial damage to both wings. The airplane was equipped with a Pratt and Whitney PT6A engine which will undergo further examination.

NTSB Identification: *WPR11CA229* Date: May 18, 2011 Location: Kahlotus, WA Aircraft: Rockwell International S-2R

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The H80 engine completed its first flight on the Thrush 510G aerial applicator in November 2010.

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Recent H80 engine agreements include: • Aircraft Industries, a Czech-based aircraft manufacturer, signed a sales agreement with GE Aviation for the purchase of M601 and H80 engines. The H80 engine for the L410-UVP-E20, a twinengine commuter aircraft, will bring the aircraft significantly more performance capability.

This marked the first H80 engine agreement for the commuter segment.

• Technoavia, a Russian-based aircraft manufacturer, signed a ten-year sales and cooperation agreement with GE Aviation for the purchase of H80 engines.

The engine agreement is for the newly designed Rysachok aircraft, a twin-engine, ten-seat general aviation aircraft, which will primarily be used by Russia’s Civil Aviation State Pilot Schools.

Technoavia signed firm engine orders for 30 aircraft and has options for another 30 aircraft.

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Many of these companies have been successful, while others could improve an unfavorable situation and even others are struggling to save their beleaguered business. The question I always ask myself, trying to understand why these differences, is this: What leads companies with similar situations and opportunities to arrive at such different results? Why does the same conditions result in some companies being successful and others to fail?

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• Beautiful 2.73 acres wooded lot • 298’ wide and 400’ deep • Pine Ridge Equestrian Estates • Public water and septic sewer • Five miles from Crystal River, Florida • Covenant exclusive neighborhood • Community center • Pool & golf course

Mini-ranchettes with zoning that allows up to three horses and stables with your home. 27 miles of horse trails with access at rear of lot. $64,900.

• GOOGLE IT! Citrus County, Florida 3620 Stirrup Drive Beverly Hills, FL

Phone: 888-987-2250 • Fax: 888-382-6951 Email: bill@agairupdate.com

2007 Air Tractor AT-401B, ¡65 Horas desde nuevo! Satloc M3, Medidor de flujo Micronair, Helice hydromatica de 3 palas, en condiciones de nuevo. $355,000 Sun Valley Dusting, 956-399-5323, Fax 956-399-2320 t f n

1987 AT-301 TT 5375 engine 1021 SMOH, prop 139 SOH, 126 fuel, 350 hopper, A/C, CP nozzles, SS spreader, and more 843-586-9422 cell 843-454-6206 ( 0 7 -11)

Large inventory or Air Tractor Parts. Surplus to our needs.

Call for list. Air Repair, Inc. Phone. 662-846-0228 Fax. 662843-0811 sales@airrepairinc.com tfn

FOR SALE: USED AT 401 & 1340 ENGINES & ACCESSORIES We are converting our spray planes to turbines, therefore we have the following for sale: (1) 1340 engine--with 830 TT................ $25,000.00 (1) 1340 engine--with zero time--Tulsa Aircraft Overhaul ............................................... $52,000.00

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

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AT-402B: Go turbo. The AT-402B, with the time-proven Pratt & Whitney PT6A-15AG turbine engine, offers impressive climb rates and overall performance. The AT-402B’s light handling characteristics help reduce pilot fatigue – while delivering the payload, speed and productivity that helps create profits. Visit your Air Tractor dealer and learn how Wells Fargo’s financing options for qualified buyers make owning an Air Tractor more affordable than you might think. T F N

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

You can own one with attractive financing options from Wells Fargo. Talk to your Air Tractor dealer.

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(2) Hamilton Standard props model 12D40, Ag 100 blades .............................................. $10,000.00 ea (1) Hamilton Standard prop model 12D40, Ag 200 blades ....................................................$11,000.00 (1) 1340 used alternator ......................... $1,200.00 (2) sets of 1340 exhaust pipes........... $3,500.00 ea (2) Air Tractor speed rings .................... $800.00 ea (1) dry spreader for Air Tractor with 28” gate$400.00 (1) dry spreader for a Brave....................... $400.00 (1) dry spreader for a Pawnee ................... $200.00 (2) magnetos for a Brave IO-540-Lyc ... $800.00 ea (1) starter for a Brave IO-540-Lyc ........... $1,200.00

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

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

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

Airplane Services, Inc. 850-380-6091 ( 0 7 -11)

2011 AT602 PT6A-60 AG available November 2011 Southeastern Aircraft Sales & Service 800-441-2964 Air Tractor Dealer t f n

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

2011 Slots Available Frost Flying Inc. 870-295-6213

(1) 1340 Air Tractor engine mounts ........ $2,000.00 AT-401s several units 2006 and 2007 year models. Less than 200 hours TT. Like new. 3-blade prop. Contact for prices: info@airtractoreurope.com, +34667102184. tfn

cessna 1975 Cessna Truck-beautiful paint, immaculate cockpit, 5 pt. harness, streamline boom, M3, always hangered. 5630 TT, Large Propellor blades, Special pre season price. Mid Continent Aircraft Corp Hayti, MO 573-359-0500 t f n 1977 Cessna 150, 3,100 Horas desde nuevo, “0” horas desde reparación mayor – motor. GPS, Nav-Com, Transponder w/encoder. Recién pintado. $35,000 Sun Valley Dusting, 956-399-5323, Fax 956-399-2320 tfn

(1) 1340 Air Tractor (Pacific Oil) oil cooler . $800.00

Frontier Ag Aviation

John Holzmeister, Aviation Mgr. 201 Airport Drive Oakley, KS 67748 jholzmeister@frontieraginc.com phone: 785-672-4662 fax: 785-672-4536 cell: 785-672-0147

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

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

S.T.C. approval for “Century” wing spar for Thrush S2R aircraft. Lifetime spar without inspections, economical and easy to install.

Call For Details.

Used Thrush Parts

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

CALL EUGENE DAY OR NIGHT

979-532-1718 • 979-533-1720 July 2011

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

1969 Cessna 188 Ag Wagon, 2500 TT, 55 SMOH, Motor da caixa Continental, Satloc Lite, duas pares de barras inox (CP & rotativos), Spreader e mais. Muito bem conservado e arrumado Pronto para trabalhar.

R$280.000,00 Homoligado em Brasil em 2005, Localisado em Goias thomas.morley@comcast.net ( 0 7 - 11 ) 1955 Cessna C-170B 2050TTSN, 350SMOH by High Performance Aircraft Engines of Mena, AR. Very nice 170B. Excellent trainer for ag pilot. 870-897-4548 morrisonaircraft@yahoo.com ( 0 7 - 11 ) WE have the largest NEW inventory of Cessna 188 AG Truck & Ag Wagon parts in the USA. Parting out many other air crafts as well. 800-542-8565 or Email jcaviation@pldi.net A8-11 Cessna 337, several units, very low flight hours, perfect state, extremely careful maintenance, fully equipped, long range tanks, fully IFR, info@airtractoreurope.com, +34667102184 t f n Cessna airframe parts, Continental and Lycoming engine parts, and a few spray system parts, new surplus, big discounts! Please have part numbers when contacting us.

Preferred Airparts, 800-433-0814 US/Canada; 330-6980280. Check stock at www.preferredairparts.com t f n J & C enterprises Aviation Inc. Wants to buy your Cessna aircraft, New & Used part of any kind. Call Jerry 800-5428565 or email jcaviation@pldi.net A 8 -11

dromader 1996 M18A 7000 TTAF, 900 SMOHE, center section needs repair, $50,000. call Matt 830-334-3373.

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piper 1979 Piper Pawnee Brave, PA 36-450, Conversion a Pratt & Whitney Radial R-985 de 450hp! 3,972 horas tiempo total, 712 horas desde reparación mayor motor. $75,000 Sun Valley Dusting, 956-399-5323, Fax 956-399-2320 t f n

1971 Pawnee C serial 25-5454 Always Canadian registered 5547 TTSN 1884 SMOH 775 since bottom overhaul Prop 775 since overhaul. Kron STC 250 HP. AgNav Guia Gold GPS micronair monitor. Spreader available. CP nozzles on drop stainless booms. Aircraft in good condition. $48,000 Cdn without GPS $40,000 Cdn for more info email centralagair@rogers.com or call 519-633-7277 ( 0 7 - 11 ) 1982 Piper PA-18-150 Super Cub, 500 horas desde nuevo!!, Tela nueva, pintura nueva, micas nuevas, recién inspecionado, GPS, Comm, Transponder. El PA-18 más nuevo y bonito en el mercado, $160,000 Sun Valley Dusting, 956399-5323, Fax 956-399-2320 t f n J & C Enterprises avaition Inc. Wants to buy your Piper, Pawnee or Brave aircraft. We are also looking for parts inventory, or derelect aircraft as well call Jerry at 800-542-8565 or email jcaviation@pldi.net A 8 - 11

Thrush Aircraft has two Radio Magnetic Indicators – K1 229, Part # 066-3038-00, 14/28 vol to sale. New and only asking $4005 each. Email thrushac@gmail.com or call 229.789.0453. (tfn)

93 Thrush T34-510, 9643 TTAF, Recent annual & HSI, M-3, A/C, Smoker, VG Kit, Lane 4, Brake, SS Booms, CP nozzles, Super Clean, Call for quote. Darryl at 870-572-9011 (07-11) WORLD WIDE THRUSH Sales Exclusive U.S. dealer Canada, Mexico- New/Used Ag Thrush, 34-510, 550-60, 660-67. *FINANCING AVAILABLE*Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO/ (573) 359-0500. http://www.midcont.net tfn 1975 S2RG6/500 (750 SHP) GARRETT CONVERSION 7094 TT /791 S. CAM ENGINE AND NEW PROPELLER - 500 Gal Hopper, Factory Spray System, Weath-Aero Fan, CP Nozzles, Spreader, 3 “ Left Side Load, Extended Wings, 192 Gal. Fuel, Aileron Servos, Serv Aero Horizontal Stabilizer Aerodynamic Mod., Serv Aero Turtleback, Cool Seat, Nav / Strobe / Instrument Lights, 29” Tires, Spring Steel Tailwheel Gear with 5.00 X 5 Tire, Smoker, Crophawk, Satloc Forestar GPS, Narco Radio, Good Tires /Glass / Fabric. Australian Aircraft $ 285,000.00 U.S. 559-686-1794 / Email info@ johnstonaircraft.com www.johnstonaircraft.com t f n

Piper airframe parts, continental and Lycoming engine parts and a few spray system parts, new surplus, big discounts! Please have part numbers when contacting us. Preferred Airparts, 800-433-0814 US/Canada; 330698-0280. Check stock at www.preferredairparts.com tfn

510 Factory -6 Thrush, 9998TT, CAM TPE331-6, 0 since hot, new paint, and fresh annual & all ad’s, by Agair; new Harbor A/C. Satloc, SSF. combo, CP nozzles. $340,000. USD.870-886 8331 david@arkansasturbine.com (0 7-11)

one world

N752WC 2010 J.A.S. REMANUFACTURED WALTER CONVERSION THRUSH 130 Total Time Since Complete Rework of Aircraft 130 Since Factory Hot and High Remanufactured Engine, (751 SHP) Cascade Conversion with Ram Air Inlet, New High Performance Propeller, 510 Gal. Rebuilt Hopper, Weath-Aero Fan, Stainless Steel Booms, CP Nozzles, 3” Left Side Load, Wing Extensions, New H.D. Wing Leading Edge Skins and Ribs, 192 Gal. Fuel, Vortex Generators, Wing Root Fairings, Aileron Servos, 40,000 Hr. Avenger Spar Cap Kit, Bottom Load Fuel, 29” Tires, Spring Steel Tailwheel with 5.00 X 5 Tire, Rebuilt Shock Strut Assemblies, New Air conditioning, New Intellistar GPS with Intelliflow Flow Control, Smoker, Flagger, Garmin Radio, Nav / Strobe / Instrument / Landing Lights, Pistol Grip, Oregon Aero Seat Cushions, New Side Panels with Stainless Steel Fasteners, New Custom Paint, Excellent Tires / Glass / New Poly Fiber Fabric. $ 595,000.00 F.O.B. Tulare, California. 559-686-1794 / Email info@johnstonaircraft.com www.johnstonaircraft.com

1970 S2R Thrush 600 Turn windows, Ailero servos, extended wings, new main tires and brakes, 763 SMHOE, 430 SPOH, 14785 TTAF, $50,000 229-886-8592 (07-11)

“The World Center of Ag Aviation” Distributors - New Thrush, Cessna, Satloc, Weatherly So whether it’s ag-craft sales, services, parts or insurance We are Big enough to serve you Anywhere - Anytime - PromPtly Small enough to need and appreciate your business

1601 Hwy 84 • Hayti, MO 63851 800-325-0885 • www.midcont.net agairupdate.com

The 660 Thrush with its innovative wing design and 54 foot wing span and over 400 square foot wing area ensures unmatched stability and control during Ag maneuvers. The combination of a solid airframe and powerful engine creates an airplane that outperforms the competition. Thrush is known for their structural durability and excellent performance under extreme conditions. www.thrushaircraft.com 1989 S2R M601E-11/400 (751 SHP) TIGER PACK WALTER CONVERSION 5212 TT 50 S. O/H ENGINE NEW 3 BLADE AVIA PROPELLER 400 Gal Hopper, Agrinautics Fan and Lane Electric Brake, Stainless Booms, CP Nozzles with AFS Check Valves, 2” Left Bottom Load, Extended Wings, 230 Gal. Fuel, Aileron Servos, Vortex Generators, 29” Tires, Nav / Strobe / Instrument / Landing Lights, Flagger, Smoker, Satloc Lite Star GPS, Good Paint / Tires / Glass / Fabric. $ 385,000.00 U.S Email info@johnstonaircraft.com www. johnstonaircraft.com t f n

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

1969 S2RM601E-11/400 (751 SHP) TIGER PACK WALTER CONVERSION 9635 TT 2345 SINCE OVERHAUL ENGINE 175 S. O/H 3 BLADE AVIA PROP. 400 Gal. Hopper, Stainless Steel Spray System, 58 CP Nozzles, Lane Fan and Electric Brake, 2” Left Side Load, Extended Wings, 106 Gal Fuel, Wing Root Fairings, Aileron Servos, Serv-Aero Turtleback, Nav / Strobe / Instrument / Landing Lights, 29” Tires, Oregon Aero Seat Cushions, Smoker, Flagger, Satloc M 3 GPS, Big Butterfly, Good Fabric / Paint / Tires / Glass. $ 210,000.00 Email info@ johnstonaircraft.com www.johnstonaircraft.com t f n

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

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 For sale 2-600 hp Rockwell Thrushes, current annuals, always hangared, excellent condition, Call 306-861-0177. (07-11) Large inventory of Thrush parts surplus to our needs. Call for list. Air Repair, Inc. Phone. 662-846-0228 Fax. 662-8430811 sales@airrepairinc.com t f n

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1992 Ayres 510 D C - 7,600 Hrs. TT; Garrett -6 Engine Low Time; M-3 with Variable Rate Flow Control, C.P. Nozzles; SS Spray System with Lane brakes; Air Conditioner; Smoker; Low time Prop; Nice clean airplane that is ready to work Priced To Sell Call Eugene 979-532-1718, 979-533-1720 Day or night A 4 - 12

For Sale (1) Bell 47 Mark 5 Tom Cat with trailer and SS spray gear $90,000 (1) Bell 47 G-5 with spray gear with trailer and GPS $110,000. Call 717-334-0280 or 863-675-6919 (07-11)

1976 Ayres 400 Gal. Thrush with -6 Garrett Engine; Satloc; Air Conditioner; Smoker; 29” Wheels and Brakes; New Paint; Fresh OH Prop; SS Spray System; Lane Brakes. Call Eugene 979-532-1718, 979-533-1720 Day or night A4-12

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

miscellaneous aircraft

FOR SALE: PT6-15AG TTSN 3980, “0” time since light overhaul

by Timken Aerospace, Prop Gov, Prop Overspeed gov, Starter Gen. fuel pump.$235,000.00. Cascade Aircraft Conversion 509-635-1212 cascade@completebbs.com ( 0 7 - 11 )

B1-A Callair Manufacturing Rights. Available now is the type certificate, drawings, jigs, tooling, aircraft parts, and property associated with this 300 gal Pratt and Whitney 985 powered sprayer. Start your own aircraft company or expand your line. Call for details. Airplane Services Inc. 850-675-1252, 850-380-7268, 850-380-6091. (0 7-11) Unlimited Racer project: 85% complete Yak11, 3350 turbo compound with many spare parts including engine. Call with best offer. For pictures and details call Frost Flying Inc. 870-295-6213 t f n

Plan for the

Continental C85-12 1600 TT, 600 SMOH $8000 OBO Call 870-866-6151 ( 0 7 - 11 ) PT6-45R, “0” Since Light O/H power section, 3264 SOH power section, 1498 SOH gas generator, “0” SHOT, OHC prop gov., $250K. AR/870-572-9011 (0 7-11)

engines PT6-20 Engine 3500 SMOH 50 SHSI runs Great 60K.; PT6-20 Engine 2000 SMOH 90 SHSI Runs Great 90K; 802 RH wing make an offer; 802 Eng. Mount & cowl make an offer. 612-867-6160 Bob ( 0 7 - 11 )

FOR THE LIFE OF ME (MY ENGINE) Cascade Turbo inlets Saves fuel -lower ITT Distributor: Mid Continent Aircraft Corp Hayti, MO 573-359-0500 t f n

PT6A engines for Sale or Exchange.

PT6A-28 TSO 3684 Fresh HSI PT6A-28 TSO Zero PT6A-34 TSO Zero PT6A-114A Zero time overhauled PT6A-41 TSO 974 PT6A-42 TSO Zero Phone: 305-825-2001 Email preeves@jsamiami.com Email krod@jsamiami.com

11 ea PT6A-27/28 TSO 0, 0, 691, 2425, 3482, 3502, 3502, 3598, 3614, 3882, 7993 PT6A-34 TSO 0 2 ea PT6A-34AG TSO 0 PT6A-41 TSO 0 3 ea PT6A-42 TSO 3440, 4643, 4662 5 ea PT6A-50 TSO 3137, 3869, 5297, 6205, 7051 We also buy PT6 engines in all conditions. Please call Bill or Joel at 334-361-7853 or email bmershon@UTPparts.com. t f n ( 0 7-11)

Pratt and Whitney overhauled 1340 cylinders $1850, called Terry at 870-536-1348 or David at 870-550-1664 ( 07-11)

Air Conditioning

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YOUR #1 AIR TRACTOR DISTRIBUTOR IN SALES AND SERVICE AIRCRAFT 2011 AT-502B, -34AG, FALL DELIVERIES, ................................................................. $CALL$ 2011 AT-802A, -67AG, FTO, 308 FUEL, LANE FAN & BRAKE, SMOKER ..............$1,272400 ENGINES R-1340, ZERO TIME SINCE OVERhAUL By COVINGTON .................................$57,500 NEW PT6 -11, 15, 34, 60, 65, 67 OUTRIGhT OR ExChANGE ...........................$CALL$ PROPELLERS hARTZELL 3 BLADE AND 5 BLADED PROPS – New And Used .........................$CALL$

inverter Powered Systems for turbine thrush & at

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

collin’S aircraft dynamic'S inc.

1107 calle naranja • alamo, texas 78516

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

DISPERSAL EQUIPMENT TRANSLAND 10 VAIN SPREADER FOR 38” GATE, NEW ......................................$9,400 AGRINAUTICS, ROOT, CROPhAWK, TRANSLAND, OThERS .............................$CALL$

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

888-995-5263

281-342-5451 TEL • 281-232-5401 FAX e-mail: glane@laneav.com • www.laneav.com P.O. Box 432 • Rosenberg, Texas 77471 July 2011

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Garrett TPE-331-10-511M 2 engines available with lots of time and cycles remaining. Call for info. 979-532-1718, 979-533-1720 Day or night A 4 -12 PT6A Engines: Deal Direct with ATS to buy, sell, lease or exchange ~ view our current inventory at www.PT6A.Aero (FAA C.R.S. TQZR133K) tfn Mid-Time PT6A-65AG available. TSO-1331, TSN 3830. Rare find. Avoid the middle-man and buy directly from ATS. All engines listed are owned by us and in our inventory. To see full inventory visit http://www.pt6a.aero/sales/ t f n New PT6-34 ag engine in stock Call for price Frost Flying Inc. 870-295-6213 A tfn J & C Enterprises Aviation Inc. has the largest selection of Lycoming and Continental engine cores in stock. Over 100 to choose from. Call Sid or Jerry for your parts or engines needs. 800-542-8565 or email jcaviation@pldi.net A 8 -11 Garrett TPE331-6-252M Please call for info. 2 engines available. 979-532-1718, 979-533-1720 Day or night A 4-12

TPE331-PC (2.5 Cores)........................................ $5,000* TPE331-6-252M (Dmgd Core Nice Logs).............. $7,500 TPE331-1-101Z 468-Scam/0-Iran (Exec) ........ $155,000 R985 AN1 792 SMOH (API),................................ $10,500 R1340-AN2 (Cov) 1115-SMOH..............................$19,000 R1340-AN1 1258 SMOH (Cov/W12-1 Blower)......$19,000 AmAg 870-886-2418 (2489F) agcat@bscn.com t f n R-1340, zero time since overhaul by Covington $53,500.00 New PT6 -11, 15, 34, 60, 65, 67 outright or exchange call Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE 281-342-5451 or FAX 281-232-5401 t f n 10,000 P/N of Continental & Lycoming parts, 50% discount on most new! Please have part numbers when contacting us. Preferred Airparts, 800-433-0814 US/Canada; 330698-0280. Check stock at www.preferredairparts.com t f n

Covington Turbine Engines Available.

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

Contact: David Hamilton at 918-756-7862 or davidh@ covingtonaircraft.com At fn Pratt & Whitney R-985 & R-1340 Overhauled Engines in stock. Props, carburetors, magnetos, alternators, & accessories for above engines. Call Chester Roberts Supply Company, Collinsville, TX Tel: 903-429-6805 Fax: 903429-6047 crs5r@aol.com (0 4 -12) Cylinders For Sale – Overhauled complete assy’s with new pistons installed. Ready to install. R-985 $1250.00 each Two or more less 5%: R-1340 $1950.00 each Two or more less 5%: Outright price: includes all gaskets. Sun Air Parts.

661-257-7708 fax 661-257-7710 T F N

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

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

JAS - Thrush support since 1979!

This aircraft currently for sale

WE SUPPORT THE THRUSH BY

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

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

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

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Transland and Agrinautics authorized distributor – Call us with your needs. Sid or Jerry @ J & C Enterprises 1-800542-8565 or e-mail jcaviation@pldi.net A 8 - 11 CP NOZZLES AND CHECK VALVES. Distribuidor en Argentina: ArAvia S.A. -Venado Tuerto (Sta Fe) T.E. 54-3462-433540 FAX: 438344 tfn ASC Rotary Atomizers - See www.dynafog.com/ascresults and April 2009 issue of AAU, A. McCracken. Made in USA. asc@ dynafog.com, 317-896-2561 A 0 1 -12 Stainless Steel Fabricators, Inc. ---Stainless spreaders and accessories new and used. We manufacture 12 vane,13 vane, and 10 vane spreaders plus...... Call us at 800-736-3433 or 870-217-9232.

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Everything you need for fixed wing or helicopter JAS 559-6861794, FAX 559-686-9360, e-mail: info@johnstonaircraft.com web site: www,johnstonaircraft.com t f n

• Cascade walter turbine Conversion for thrush and air tractor.

• Pressure Cowl for thrush and air tractor with Pt6 engines.

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Stainless Steel Fabricator, 38 in. 12 Vane spreader $3500 Call 870-866-6151 (0 7-11)

ASC Rotary Atomizers - Consistent droplets, large flow openings, easy to mount without changing your existing pump, boom and flow control method. Made in USA. asc@dynafog. com, 317-896-2561 A 0 1 -12

we sell and install:

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dispersal equipment 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.

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TRANSLAND 10 vane sprder for 38” gate, new $9400 Agrinautics, root, Crophawk, Transland, others Lane Aviation 281-342-5451 or FA X 281-232-5401.t fn CP NOZZLES AND CHECK VALVES “The Drift fighters”. Plus they improve your spray pattern. Contact Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 24 hr. Tel 559-686-1794, FAX 559-686-9360, e-mail: info@johnstonaircraft.com web site: www.johnstonaircraft.com t f n Transland and Agrinautics, overstock sale. Call Danny for listing 662-846-0228 Fax. 662-843-0811 sales@airrepairinc. com t f n ASC Rotary Atomizers - Why use old hydraulic nozzle technology? Rotary Atomizers are proven as the most accurate method to apply both low & high volume formulations. Made in USA. asc@dynafog.com, 317-896-2561 A 0 1 -12 SprayTarget variable rate nozzles in stock. Air Repair, Inc. Phone. 662-846-0228 Fax. 662-843-0811 sales@airrepairinc.com t f n Variable Rate OC and engine driven hydraulic spray control systems. Coming soon variable rate dry for standard gate and hydraulic flaps. Air Repair, Inc. Phone. 662-846-0228 Fax. 662-843-0811 sales@airrepairinc.com t f n Dispersal Equipment: Weathaero Feathering Fans, Crophawks, Smokers, Flaggers, Nozzles, Transland, Breckenridge Spreaders, Airfoil Booms, Dry Breaks, Load Hawgs All Aircraft Styles. Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800325-0885 www.midcont.net. tfn Agrinautics, Inc. Best spray pumps, valves, and strainers in the business! For service w/ a smile,call us at 435-586-1200. e-mail: agrinaut@cedarcity.net t f n

gps TRACMAP GPS has great features, easy to use, large screen, racetrack guidance, usb key easy import of files, competitive pricing. Now available from Turbine Conversions call 616-837-9428 www.turbineconversions.com 1 2 - 1 1 Intelliflow Flow Controls -in stock, now shipping! Sky Tractor Supply 1-800-437-5319 tfn Satloc, Intelliflow The leading edge Satloc Level III Service repair center. Mid-Continent Aircraft Corp. Hayti, Mo 800325-0885. t f n

Hemisphere GPS systems in stock, Bantham, Intellistar, M3, Intelliflow, and Litestar2. We did it again, leading Level 3 Service Center/Dealer 2009. Why buy anywhere else, we’ve got what you need, and service after the sale! Call now 800-437-5319 Sky-Tractor Supply Company tfn

1 set serviceable S2R extended wings 228 gall fuel. TTSN 2600hrs. sb AG-39 big butterfly c/w at 1811 ttsn. last eddy current at 2100 hrs -no cracks. VG’s fitted. dbeek1@mac.com (07-11)

Used Satlocs. Litestar 1 and II. Airstar. New M3s in stock Prompt repair service Compton Flying Service 888-336-3924 t f n Satloc and Del Norte Air Repair Inc, is the worldwide leader in sales and sercece. Call Danny (sales) or Dallas (service) 662846-0228 Fax. 662-843-0811 sales@airrepairinc.com tfn Hemisphere GPS & Flow Control Dealer Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 24 hr. Tel 559-686-1794, FAX 559-686-9360, e-mail: info@johnstonaircraft.com web site: www.johnstonaircraft.com. t f n Authorized AgNav Distributors. New and used systems. GIS Spray data services/conversion. Summit Helicopters Inc. Call Gary at 816-813-0442. summitGIS@earthlink.net (07-11)

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Reduce NG 1 to 3%. Make your -15 perform like a -34. ELIMINATE ONGOING AIR FILTER PURCHASES! Now taking deposits and scheduling deliveries for mid-late 2011 and early 2012.

Please contact Cascade Aircraft Conversions at 509-6351212 or tom@cascadeaircraftconversions.com . (07-11) Starter, Generator and Quad Kit for a G6. Email thrushac@ gmail.com or call 229.789.0453. (t f n)

parts Air-Tractor 402 main landing gear. 600 hrs since new. $1500 for pair. Chad Stuart. Airplane Services Inc. 850380-6091 (0 7-11)

Air Tractor 402 main landing gear. 600 hrs since new. $1500 for the pair. Chad Stuart. Airplane Services Inc. 850-380-6091. ( 0 7 - 11 ) New M3 (LAST ONE) Intellistar, Bantum, Litestar II, Intelliflow Systems. On the shelf ready to ship. Used Litestar II, Used Airstar. READY Compton flying Service 888-336-3924 t f n

2011 Slots Available ..................................................................Call Ag Cat tail wheels used. $10,000 530-682-9770 (07-11) Load Hog. Used and in good condition. $2750. Chad Stuart.

Airplane Services Inc. 850-380-6091.

(0 7-11) J & C Enterprises Aviation Inc has purchased a large new inventory of Citabria GCBC part in late 1977-79 rnge. Lots of common everyday parts. Landing gear, wheels 7 brakes, engine parts etc. call Jerry or Sid today 800-542-8565 or email jcaviaiton@pldi.net A 8 -11

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Starting January 31st we will be extending our office hours to 8:00pm EST. to help us better serve our customers. We will still open at 7:15am EST. and are able to ship until 5:15pm EST. Now we will have a small staff here to answer your calls and give you quotes until 8:00pm EST.

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

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Thrush Aircraft has surplus inventory - Tube Engine Control: 19561T004, 19561T005, 19561T006, 19561T007, 19561T008, Gussett Engine Control: 19561T009, 19561T010, 19561T011.

Email thrushac@gmail.com or call 229-789-0453. ( t f n ) Thrush Aircraft has surplus inventory – interested?

19500T010 Plate Outside Finger, 19500T011 Plate Top, 19500T012 Plate Cross Bay, 19500T013 Plate Clevis Wrap, 19500T014 Plate Cross Bay, 19500T015 Plate Clevis Wrap 19500T035 Plate, 10734T001 Plate, 10734T002 Plate, 19530T013 Plate Cross Bay 19533T002 Plate Muff End Liner, 19533T007 Plate Muff End, 19533T008 Plate Muff End Outer. Email thrushac@gmail.com or call 229.789.0453. (tfn) Thrush Aircraft has surplus inventory. Dishpan Brackets 19520T010, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 22;Dishpan Top 19520T005; Dishpan Cuff 19519T001. Email thrushac@ gmail.com or call 229.789.0453. (t f n) Angel Personal Flight Assistant - in stock, shipping today.

Premium quality Bluetooth interface for the cockpit. Noise free cell phone use without fumbling for your phone. Caller ID, direct dial, redial, voice dial, download phonebook and call list entries, dial direct., Stream bluetooth music and control, E6B flight computer, Stopwatch, fuel and approach timer. Large full color easy to read backlit screen, intuitive menus, automatic cut out with radio transmissions, ambient light sensor. Sky Tractor Supply 1-800-437-5319 A t f n Fitting Engine Attach 15019T002, Doubler – Engine Attach 15019T906, 1340 Engine Mount, 19500T001, Engine Mount Ring Assy, 15019T906.Email thrushac@gmail.com or call 229.789.0453. (tfn) LOAD HAWG-The modern, efficient, safe, perfect way to improve your solids application. Mid-Continent Aircraft Corp.

Hayti, MO 800-325-0885 TFN Thrush Aircraft has excess inventory – ready to move.

Circuit Breakers, Transformers, Studs, Bolts, Rivets, Starters, Gauges and more. For complete listing of inventory, email thrushac@gmail.com or call 229.789.0453. Be sure to check out our website at www.thrushaircraft.com under service and parts. (tfn) Kulite Model APTE 211 1000-70D Transducer for a G5, G6 or G10 engine. Voltage 28 OVDC and Torque Gauge part #21743101. Email thrushac@gmail.com or call 229.789.0453. (tfn)

Um par de asas estendida 95% completa do Thrush S2R. A pair of extended wings 95% complete Thrush S2R. Brazil. garciaviagricola@uol.com.br / 16 36274879 (t f n) For Sale: As removed Zee SZ45-002-1A Motor and Compressor assembly. Removed to install factory air. $1500. Call Tommy or Matt @ 870-295-6218 or email frostparts@ hotmail.com tfn 1 set new heavy gear for S2R Thrush. $10,000 per set exchange for core. Many other S2R parts/components. Call or fax Bruce’s Flying Service, Inc. 229-725-4150, fax 229725-5135. E-mail bruceandrews62@gmail.com. ( 0 7-11) ITT Gauge for a G6 (100-5812-01) and 67 (PT6A-67 Ag, part#590-40020, range 200-1200’C) engine, 100-5812-01 Email thrushac@gmail.com or call 229.789.0453. ( t f n ) Remember J & C Enterprises Aviation Inc. Is a Transland, Black Steel Brake and McFarlane dealer. We have a large amount of these brands inventory in stock as well as Cleveland. GE Lighting, Cessna, Piper etc. give us a call for all your parts needs at 800-542-8565 or email us at jcaviation@pldi.net A 8-11 Cleveland Wheels and Brakes. Buy used and save money.

Air-Tractor, Thrush, Ag Cat. Chad Stuart Airplane Services Inc. 850-380-6091 ( 0 7 -11) Used serviceable PT6 starter/generators. Wet or Dry spline. Guaranteed to work. $3,500 Chad Stuart. Airplane Services, Inc. 850-380-6091 (07-11) Spend your time doing what you do best “SPRAYING” and let us find those parts for you. Part numbers are really important. Call Jerry or Sid 800-542-8565 or email jcaviation@pldi.net A 8 -11 1set serviceable S2R wings. Group 1 Wing. 196 gal. fuel/ wing extension yellow. Eddy Current inspected. Found no cracks. These wings were removed from a 600 Thrush. 9000 hrs. $40,000 Call or fax Bruce’s Flying Service, Inc. 229-725-4150, fax 229-725-5135. E-mail bruceandrews62@gmail.com.

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J & C Enterprises Aviation Inc. still has one of the largest Cessna, and Piper Ag Aircraft inventories in the USA and has a huge inventory of Lighting and wheel and brake inventory. Let us be your total part provider. Call in your needs - Sid or Jerry 800-542-8565 or jcaviation@pldi.net A 8-11 Air Tractor Parts New and Used (Associate dealer for Lane Aviation). FWF cowlings 402,502,602 many to chose from, removed for Factory and Cascade P-cowl conversions. New and used (Factory Rebuilt) Aileron, Flaps, Elevators, Rudders, Horz/Vert stabs in stock and ready to sale or trade. Call Wendel or Steve North Star Aviation 620-356-4528 wlambert@pld.com t f n Bendix/King GPS, KLN900, Part #066-04034-0104. TSO C129 Class A1 DO-178A Level 12 Power 18-33 VDC/3.3A Max . Email thrushac@gmail.com or call 229.789.0453 ( t f n ) We have all fibreglass parts for Weatherly and Ag-Cat (A, B and Super B). Call for prices. Professional Fibreglass Repair.

530-735-6264 t f n J & C Enterprises Aviation Inc. has 29” wheel sets. We will accept your 10” wheel and brakes in exchange. Also have 29” Thrush Landing Gear. Call Jerry or Sid 800-542-8565 or email jcaviation@pldi.net A 8 - 11 Retrofit Hopper Door for AT502 and AT602. Now available for fall and winter installation Professional Fibreglass Repair.

530-735-6264 t f n GPS Antenna Mount, for specific ag aircraft, Performance and looks, slip stream design delivers peak signals. Contact Terry Barber 605-258-2743. ( 0 7 - 11 ) Vacuum Meters ready to ship. Clean, accurate, closed system.

Set of new Thrush Aircraft current production wings featuring the 29,000 hour life limit on low spar caps. Upper and lower 4340 Chrome-Molly steel spar caps with 114 gallon fuel tank on each wing, 0 SNEW. Contact Thrush Aircraft Spares Department 229-883-1440, rcarter@thrushaircraft.com Complete Thrush Factory Metal Tail W / Updates.Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 559-686-1794 / Email info@johnstonaircraft.com www.johnstonaircraft.com t f n Superbooms for Cessna, Piper, Thrush, Air Tractor and custom manufacture; THRUSH AILERON SERVOS-STC’d kits.

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O/H’D Thrush 29” Landing Gear & We Can Repair / Rebuild Yours. Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 559-686-1794 / Email info@johnstonaircraft.com www.johnstonaircraft.com t f n PARTS, PARTS, PARTS. For all your ag aviation needs, please call Southeastern Aircraft Sales & Service 800-441-2964 Air Tractor Dealer tfn 8 Million new surplus parts for Cessna, Piper, and other aircraft; Continental and Lycoming engines; and a few spray system parts, big discounts. Please have part numbers when contacting us. Preferred Airparts, 800-433-0814 US/Canada; 330698-0280. Check stock at www.preferredairparts.com t f n Accessories & Parts! 100’s of new and OHC accessories, parts for just about everything. Big discounts! Please have part numbers when contacting us. Preferred Airparts, 800433-0814 US/Canada; 330-698-0280. Check stock at www. preferredairparts.com t f n Emco Wheaton/Buckeye Dry Break Couplers and adapters, Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 24 hr. Tel 559-686-1794, FAX 559-686-9360, e-mail: info@johnstonaircraft.com web site: www.johnstonaircraft.com t f n Jasco Alternator kits in stock. Air Repair, Inc. Phone. 662846-0228 Fax. 662-843-0811 sales@airrepairinc.com tfn PARTS, PARTS, PARTS... For all your ag aviation needs, please call Southeastern Aircraft Sales & Service (800) 441-2964 Air Tractor Dealer A TFN Cessna Ag Parts. Air Repair, Inc. Phone. 662-846-0228 Fax. 662-843-0811 sales@airrepairinc.com t f n 10,000 P/N of Continental & Lycoming parts, 50% discount on most new! Please have part numbers when contacting us. Preferred Airparts, 800-433-0814 US/Canada; 330698-0280. Check stock at www.preferredairparts.com t f n World-one stop Ag aviation center, all parts and accessories for everything in Ag Aviation for 62 years. MidContinent Aircraft Hayti, Mo. 800-325-0885 tfn Cessna Parts - Engine, propellers, authorized service center.

Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 24 hr. Tel 559-686-1794, FAX 559-686-9360, e-mail: info@johnstonaircraft.com web site: www.johnstonaircraft.com.

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Cessna Authorized Parts Center: Prompt, World-Wide Parts Service, Engines, Bonaire 550 Conversions, Wings. Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800-325-0885 www.midcont.net. t f n NEW! CP11TT/w-3 Tips & Shutoff in stock ready to ship today.1-800-437-5319 Sky-Tractor Supply Company t f n Thrush parts - Wings, props, tail feathers, batteries, tires - we have the inventory. Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 24 hr. Tel 559-686-1794, FAX 559-686-9360, e-mail: info@ johnstonaircraft.com web site: www.johnstonaircraft.com.tfn Brave and Pawnee parts - engines, props, spar kits, fuel cells and foam kits, and much more. Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 24 hr. Tel 559-686-1794, FAX 559-686-9360, e-mail: info@johnstonaircraft.com web site: www.johnstonaircraft.com. t f n S & T Aircraft Accessories, Inc. specializes in the overhaul of Radial and Turbine engine accessories. We have most items in stock ready to ship for exchange. Give us a call @ 830-625-7923 or fax 830-625-4138. t f n Agrinautics, Automatic Flagman, Aero Engines, Arrow prop, Air Tractor (Associate dealer Queen Bee Air Specialties) CP Nozzles, Compro Smoker, Crophawk, Covington Aircraft Engine, Collins Air Conditioner, Cleveland, Chip Detector, Hot Stuff, Honda Engines, Johnson Sidewinder, Nieto Products, New and used aircraft, (large) Parts Inventory, Schweizer, Spraying Systems, Co., Superbugs, APH-4 Helmet, Simplex, Tires, Transland, WeathAero. Sky Tractor Supply 800-4375319, 701-436-5881. t f n

propellers Hamilton standard 12D40 AG 100-2, with Governor, $7500.

Call 701-454-6588 ( 0 7 - 11 )

IA200/FA8452, NEW $4,500 2D30-6101A20, A/R. $3,500 2D30-6101A12, O-IRAN $10,500 22D30-AG200-2 OHC $15,500 12D40-AG100-4S, OHC $15,500 22D40-AG200-2, OHC, $21,000 22D40-AG200-2, 190 SOH, /new blades... $23,000 33D50-7005A, A/R-Knocked Down. $6,500 HC-B3TN-3D/5M, OHC/+4NB’s. $19,500 23D40-7005A-17 502-SIRAN &ADCW...$15,000 HC-B3TN-3D/5M OHC w/NEw+4 blades....20,000 AmAg 870-886-2418 (2489F) agcat@bscn.com t f n Hartzell 3 Blade and 5 blade Props, new & used $CALL Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE 281-342-5451 or FAX 281-232-5401 t f n .

J & C Enterprises has a Cessna 188 props in Stock Y.T. Also offer some STC’d propellers. Call Jerry or Sid 800-542-8565 or email jcaviation@pldi.net A 8 -11

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

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

vehicles GE M601-E11 751 HP TURBOPROP Conversions for Air Tractor and Thrush. Increased Reliability. No Hot Section Inspections. No Nozzles to Service. Cascade Pressure Cowl – Standard Equipment with Lifetime Serviceable Air Filter System! 2,000 or 3,000 HR Engine TBO Available.

Auto Start Systems. Lower Operating/Maintenance Costs.

Improved Safety. Ease of Maintenance Access. Warranty: 1,000 Hr / 1,100 Cycles or 2 Years. Now taking deposits and scheduling deliveries for mid-late 2011 and early 2012.

Please contact Cascade Aircraft Conversions at 509-6351212 or tom@cascadeaircraftconversions.com . ( 0 7 - 11 ) Props for Sale: 2D30-6101A-18 OHC 23D40-7035A-12S OHC 22D40-6533A-12 OHC 23D40-6533A-18 Serviceable cond.

23D40-6533A-18 Serviceable cond.

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1986 F350 Stainless Steel Auger Truck, $15,000. OBO Call 870-866-6151 ( 0 7 - 11 ) 1500 gal Jet A refueler; Nissan UD 3300 truck; epoxy lined steel tank: Liquid Control counter with predetermining counter (new 2003); single point and over the wing nozzles: automatic reel. Truck and pump work well; good rubber $15,900 Call 501-985-1484 AR location. tfn Auger Trucks For Sale (Trade-Ins) Also list of customer trucks. Call Auger Dan Office: 870-578-6133 Cell: 870-919-2317 A7-11

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For Outright Sale: Overhauled 5-Blade Prop. Hartzell HC-B5MP3C. Fits AT-502A, AT-503, AT-602, AT-802, Thrush S-2R-T65 & S-2RHG-T65.’06 Hartzell Overhaul. TSN: 1379.5 (TSO:0). Call Steve or Gary 210-924-5561. sales@dixieair.com. ( 0 7-11)

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

Got Soot? Got Bugs? Get War Horse Grease and Scuz Remover! Dandy Products and Services, Inc. Amarillo, Texas 800-999-6130. www.dandyproductsandservices.com (07-11) WANTED Owners/Aircraft S2R-T41 Ayres Turbo Thrush with the Pratt & Whitney PT6A-41. Cascade Aircraft is in the final stages of development for improvements to the S2R-T41 Ayres Turbo Thrush. Owners in the area of Eastern Washington / the PNW are encouraged to contact us. We need an aircraft to complete the final installation – if you are interested in reduced ITT 30 to 70 degrees, improved fuel efficiency, 15 minute filter replacements with lifetime filters then please contact Cascade Aircraft Conversions at 509635-1212 or tom@cascadeaircraftconversions.com . (07-11)

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J & C Enterprises Aviation Inc. Is always looking for all types of derelict aircraft, parts inventory, both new and used. We will buy small or a shop full. Contact Jerry Buster 800-542-8565 or email jcaviation@pldi.net A 8 - 11

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

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insurance Beautiful 2.73 ac wooded lot in upscale Pine Ridge Equestrian Estates, located in Citrus County, Florida only five miles from Crystal River. Covenants, 27 miles of horse trails, community center, pool and golf course. Nicer homes and mini-ranchettes. Zoning allows up to three horses and stables permitted on lot with your house. Horse trail borders back end of lot that is 298’ wide and 400’ deep on 3620 Stirrup Drive, Beverly Hills, Florida (Google it!). Public water and septic sewer. $64,900 Contact Bill Lavender 888-987-2250 bill@agairupdate.com.

One-acre-square house lot for sale in new Plane Living Sky Park neighborhood with 2,000 s.f., all brick, covenants.

Lot is one of 13 directly on new sod runway. Taxi out of your hangar, directly onto the runway. Located in Peach County, Georgia. Public water, septic sewer. paved streets, curb and gutter, street lights. Less than five miles west of I-75, Exit 142, approximately five miles to Fort Valley, GA and approximately 10 miles to Warner Robins, GA. Google It! South side of Hwy 96 at 50 Lane Rd., Fort Valley, Georgia 31030 (Google photo before development). Save thousands and buy from owner. $50,000 OBO, includes closing costs. 888.987.2250.

HOTSTUFF AG AIRCRAFT CLEANER Call to order the # 1 Ag Aircraft cleaner in the country, Used by over 400 operators Coast to Coast. Blue Stripe Distributing 877-924-5025 Atfn Crop Duster Video - “The Crop Dusters - The Early Years 19211955”; the era of Stearmans and Cubs flying the fields will never be seen again. Available in VHS or DVD. Only $20.00, plus S&H. MC and Visa accepted. Call 478-987-2250 Fax 478-987-1836 Historical Video Productions. tfn

Wheels up. PIM Aviation Insurance is one of the oldest and most experienced ag aviation insurance providers in the industry. We provide access to creative negotiation and problem solving for all your risk management needs. Our passion to keep you flying is deeply rooted, resulting in knowledgeable recommendations and cost-sensitive pricing. For a free, no-obligation quote, call 800.826.4442 or visit us online at www.pimi.com. Proud member of NAAA. tfn “Insurance from a name you can trust, at a price you can afford”, is what we do and it’s our motto. Hardy Aviation Insurance, Inc, is centrally located in Wichita Kansas and has been servicing the aerial application market for years now. RANDY HARDY established Hardy Aviation Insurance in 1995 with aerial application as his main focus. Prompt courteous service from a staff dedicated and knowledgable includes ANGIE BANZ and RITA ETHRIDGE, both of whom have years of experience servicing the aerial application business. Give us a try, you might be suprised. Call 1 800 721-6733 or fax us at 316-945-2330. Get an online quote from our web site at www.hardyaviationins.com or e-mail us at hardy@hardyaviationins.com. t f n DOUG DAVIDSON, aircraft owner and commercial pilot, has served the unique insurance needs of the agricultural aviation community since 1982. He founded Davidson Solid Rock Ins. in 1995 on Christian principles, honesty, integrity, and the commitment to provide insurance products as solid as our name! One call is all it takes to shop all available markets for your specialized aviation insurance needs. We welcome the opportunity to talk with you at 800-358-8079.

Or visit our website at www.dsrockin.com .tfn

INSURANCE from the Leading Ag Aviation Brokers. 62 Years Risk Management, Lowtime Pilot Coverage. Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800-325-0885 www.midcont.net. t f n

We rebuild and refinish any fibreglass part for Weatherly, Cessna, Piper and Ag-Cat (A, B and Super B,C and D). Call for prices. Professional Fibreglass Repair. 530-735-6264 t f n

The Right Aviation Insurance Broker makes all the difference in the world. A 35 year professional pilot and former Ag Insurance underwriter work together to give you the experience and knowledge to get you the right coverage for the least cost. We work for you, not the insurance companies.

Jim Gardner and Rick Langley @ Insuramerica Aviation, Inc. 978-936-4000. 800-654-7892 ext 4108 or 4104. jgardner@ insuramerica.aero. rlangley@insuramerica.aero t f n

Stainless Steel Fabricators, Inc. --- Stainless spreaders and accessories new and used. We repair all models including Transland and Swathmaster. Call us at 800-736-3433 or 870-217-9232. ( 0 7 - 11 )

services Let us sell your Ag plane! Mid-Continent Aircraft Corp. 1601 Hwy 84 East Hayti, MO 63851 800-325-0885 ( 0 7 - 11 )

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

vacation rentals Using several products to control drift, deposition, evaporation and to still need a surfactant? Why? Try WIND-FALL a safe adjuvant that controls it all along with controlling your cost. www.wind-fall.com 877-663-7438 ( 0 7 - 11 ) Penderson Powder coating. Custom Colors and two tone available. For more information Call 706-604-4934 (07-11) FAA repair station for all ag equipment. Thrush spar replacement, annuals. Mid-Continent Aircraft Corp. Hayti, MO 800-325-0885 tfn !!Attention Thrush Owners!! North Star Aviation Inc is now the new STC holder of the Thrush Reinforce Leading Edge Skins. If you are getting ready to rebuild your Thrush wings due to AD09-26-11 or tired of bird strikes and ugly leading edges!! Now is the time to install North Star Aviations new Thrush heavy duty reinforced leading edge skins fully STC’d SA03518AT no Field approval required.

For more Info contact Wendel or Steve @ North Star Aviation Inc. 620-356-4528 wlambert@pld.com t f n Cascade Conversion for Thrush and Air Tractor. Fuel Saving, Cooler running, more power available. Mid-Continent Aircraft Corp. Hayti, MO 800-325-0885 t f n

Doctor’s Orders: A pilot’s vacation home with a pilot discount!

St. George Island, Florida. Directly on private beach with expansive views of the Gulf of Mexico, three levels of covered furnished decks. Spacious open living/dining/kitchen area.

Five bedrooms including two master suites and four baths, multiple TVs/DVDs/VCRs/wireless Internet. Occupancy 12, beds: three kings, four twins, one queen sleeper sofa.

Under-house concrete parking, 15’ x 30’ pool (heated for a fee), enclosed hot/cold outdoor shower, fish cleaning area, park-style grill. Paved 3339’ airport on island (F47) a quarter mile from the house. Visit www.resortvacationproperties.com for photos, 877.272.8206. AgAir Update “Endorsed”. ( t f n)

wanted to buy Wanted prop for R985 on AG CAT. repettis1@yahoo. com ( 0 7 - 11 )

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2011 AT602 PT6A-60 AG available November 2011 2010 AT502B-2703 PT6-34AG available early to mid July. Call for info.

2012 slots available – all models.

800-441-2964 Ask for Chuck Stone or Rick Stone F O B Fort Pierce, FL

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Ag Aircraft Wanted: Immediate cash for Ag planes - All considered - Contact Darryl Riddell at 870-572-9011 (07-11) Ag Husky Wanted. Australian operator seeks a good low time T188C Cessna Ag Husky. Prefer low time, NIL accident history with good paint. Would also consider a good airframe without engine or prop. Please e mail details to geoff@ nqaviation.com.au ( 0 7 - 11 ) EXHAUST Wanted: R-1340 & R-985 Exhaust Send Old Exhaust segments for exchange or Sell them! Call Daryl 940-902-0797 tfn Wanted to Buy Air Tractor AT-301 or AT-401, Ferriable Southeastern Aircraft Sales 800-441-2964 or mail@southeasternaircraft.com t f n

operations Upper midwest ag aviation company with or without aircraft. Winter and spring wheat herbicide and fungicide, roundup, soybean aphids. Possible Iowa connection for corn fungicides and aphids. Fall pasture in October. Please mail Mid West operations C/O Ag Air Update Po Box 850 Perry Ga 31069 or email Blindads@agairupdate.com Subject Mid West operations (0 7-11)

Ag pilot wanted to fly good Cessna on fungicide run, 2-3 weeks end of July 1st of August, Experienced preferred.

Located in the Mid-west. Please email replies to blindads@ agairupdate.com subject Cessna Pilot ( 0 7 - 11 ) Immediate full time position for entry level or experienced A&P/IA mechanic to maintain turbine AgCat and Air Tractor aircraft. Business is located in southwest Louisiana. Pay commensurate with AG experience. Fax resumes to 337753-2518.or call 337-753-2569 ( 0 7 - 11 ) Help Wanted: Air Tractor Turbine pilot for midwest ag operation. Experience, high character a must. Short season, but good pay and excellent equipment. Send resumes to Turbine Pilot C/O AgAir Update PO Box 850 Perry GA 31069 or email Blindads@agairupdate.com fax 888-382-6951 (0 7-11) Midwest ag operation looking for ground crew personnel. Opportunity for ag seat in the future for the right individual. Integrity and high character for fast-paced, team-oriented company. Send resumes to Grounds Crew C/O AgAir Update PO Box 850 Perry GA 31069 or email Blindads@agairupdate.com or fax 888-382-6951 ( 07-11)

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

An Equal Opportunity Employer ( 0 7 - 11 ) Full time A&P or A&I needed for Mid-West Air Tractor maintenance shop. Applicate must be highly motivated and willing to work, especially during the spraying season. Shop is new with top of the line working conditions. Position available immediately. For more info, send resume to blindads@ agairupdate.com (tfn)

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Resumes accepted to fill A&P position, 30 Miles SW of Houston, TX, PT6 and Air Tractor exp.a plus, IA a plus, fax: 281-232-5401, email: glane@laneav.com T F N

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Flying service located south of Beedeville, Arkansas. Nice 1,800 ft paved strip with parallel burmuda strip, Late 90’s office, two large storage trailers, covered mixing area with ss vats and extra steel vat, large concrete/asphault loading pad, large newer vertical fuel with large electric pump, plenty of acres to build large hanger/hangers on. Base crop is rice, and there’s plenty of potential for someone starting. Send Response to AR Operations C/O AgAir Update PO Box 850 Perry Ga 31069 or email blindads@ agairupdate.com Subject AR Operations (0 7-11)

800-542-8565 SPECIALISTS IN CESSNA 188

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TURN KEY! DIVERSE FBO & AG BUSINESS, Military & Government Contracts, Part 135, Aircraft Hangar, Clean Equipment on municipal airport with three long runways. Strong IA mechanic, manager, & pilots. Gorgeous Montana town. For More info. bigskydn@aol.com ( 0 7 - 11 )

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Seat Wanted: Experienced herbicide, insecticide, fungicide.

1650Total Time: 900 Ag; Licensed ND, will license to your state. Comm/Multi/IFR. Call: Dean North Carolina 704-6609849 or dnja@live.com ( 0 7 - 11 )

AT-802 IP needed at PAFB, FL. Minimum requirements: 2000 fixed wing hours; 1000 flt hours AG or fire suppression; FAA Class II Medical; CFII; Must speak to ACTFL Advance High or IRL Level 2+ Spanish proficiency. Background check required. E-mail resume to: EASTResume@ginl.state.gov.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. ( 0 7 - 11 )

Collins Aircraft Dynamics, Inc.......... 25A

Frontier Ag Inc...................................... 23A

Very seasoned ag pilot desiring short term work. Preferably mid July & Aug. 13,000 plus ag hrs. Turbine Air Tractors 402,502,602, & 802. Extremely easy to insure.

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Contact me anytime at 918-645-1977. ( 0 7 - 11 )

Looking for turbine seat: TT 26,000+, 2,000 USAF, 24,000 AG, 20,000 Turbine. Call 318-366-7644 ( 0 7 - 11 )

Auto-Cal, Inc......................................... 28A

Desser Tire & Rubber Co....................19A

seat wanted

Pilot with 2500 TT, 2200 AG, 950 Turbine, and plenty of herbicide, fungicide, insecticide, and fertilizer experience.

Can get licensed in any state required. Experience with satloc, satloc m3, and wag flagger on. 903-949-4966 ( 0 7 - 11 )

Apollo Spray Systems.............................7A

Turbine Conversions Limited............. 16A Universal Turbine Parts Div..................5A

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