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1st year pilot

800+

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Darryl McCreary at Planters Air Service in Alligator, Mississippi.

How did they do that? 28 STCs and counting

Turbine power for ag-planes inspired Bill Hatfield to start Turbine Conversions, Ltd.

Thrush lands 20 aircraft order from China New Dual Cockpit 510Gs to replace aging fleets in world’s most populated country.

A solution, not a service A progressive Chilean company, Tivar.

History isn’t just being made, it’s being flown.

The legendary Thrush 510P sets the standard for low maintenance, great handling, and the highest performance in its class. That’s because the Pratt & Whitney-powered 510P has continually evolved to take advantage of the latest available technologies.

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IT’S THE BEGINNING OF A NEW SEASON WHICH MEANS THAT IT’S TIME TO TUNE UP YOUR SYSTEM

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With the Obstacle Feature, pilots can download the most recent FAA obstacle files and upload them to the GuiaTM nav system. We also offer the option to clients to input their own powerline files and obstacle files with tower height and color code them.

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keep turning… in this issue VOLUME 31 NUMBER 8 | AUGUST 2013

10 1st year pilot—800+ ag hours

One of the challenges of ag-aviation is getting that first flying seat.

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Thrush 510G dual cockpit variant wins FAA certification

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How did they do that?

28 STCs and counting

First of the new aircraft now being delivered to customers both here and overseas.

Turbine power for ag-planes inspired Bill Hatfield to start Turbine Conversions, Ltd.

20 26 A solution, not a service

Thrush lands 20 aircraft order from China

New Dual Cockpit 510Gs to replace aging fleets in world’s most populated country.

A progressive Chilean company, Tivar.

6 Calendar of Events 7 From the Cockpit 8 AgAir Mail 22 Hands On Flying

24 Anti-Splat-Aero tech-tip 31 AAU Marketplace 32 The Hopper 35 Classifieds

On the cover -Darryl McCreary logged as many hours, 800+, during his first season as many high time pilots do in two.

On this page - 10

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from the cockpit

Victor Fuenzalida (Chile) of AgSur and I discuss the future of aerial firefighting in Chile.

Is there a UAV in your future?

There have been numerous ref erences to UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles) in the news. Of course many ag-pilots wonder, or even fear, these aircraft will replace them. I don’t think so, at least not anytime soon.

Recently, the University of California Davis and Yamaha Motor Corporation teamed up to develop aerial spraying of vineyards in the Napa Valley with an RMAX helicopter. The university is one of few who have FAA approval for flight testing with a UAV. The RMAX is a small, motorcycle-size, remote controlled aircraf t that is capable of carrying a 16-liter (about f our gallons) load. It works at 15 MPH. The RMAX is popular in Japan treating rice paddies that are typically five acres or less.

I suppose, by now you know where I am going with this. There are huge, insurmountable problems using a UAV to compete with aerial applicators, as we know them. Obviously, a f ourgallon load traveling at 15 MPH is not going to cover very many acres. It is not that it couldn’t be done. It is the lack of efficiency and need.

The very nature of aerial applications is time and access oriented. The grower needs the application yesterday and/ or the fields are too wet for ground equipment. Today’s UAV cannot meet that demand. Sure, there may be isolated instances where a very small plot in a sensitive area would be best served by a UAV. However, a UAV like the RMAX will never be able to respond to the workload of a typical aerial application company.

Already, you are thinking, “Maybe not today’s UAV, but what about those of the future that could carry a large load?”

There are a couple of issues that would need to be addressed for this to happen. First, and this is pure speculation because I don’t know the price of a 500-gallon capable UAV. I can’t imagine this type of a UAV costing less than our ag-aircraf t, as it would have to have the same capabilities, plus a more sophisticated GPS and an autopilot system.

What is of more importance is the demand factor. There is no epidemic shortage of ag-pilots, or people willing to become

one. As long as there are ag-pilots, I cannot envision them being replaced by a UAV. Why would they?

There are instances in aerial f iref ighting where a bird-dog aircraft flying into smoke in mountainous terrain may be a fit for the UAV. However, that does not replace the SEAT pilot. If the situation dictates flights that are too dangerous for a pilot, maybe the UAV will find a use. That is not the case with the vast majority of aerial applications.

The UAV industry will undoubtedly grow and improve. That is simply the way technology works. It will meet resistance from those of us who want our privacy f rom them, and rightly so.

The agricultural UAV would not f all into that category, since it would be f lying over agricultural land. As UAVs develop, I believe it will find its role not only in dangerous situations unfit f or a human pilot, but also surveillance of crops, or f ires f or management purposes.

Not unlike ground machines some operators use for specialized applications, there may even be a place f or the UAV at your ag operation. What is the cliché? “If you can’t beat them, join them.” Adding a UAV observation or specialized application service to your operation may be viable, especially when you consider being able to spread the costs over multiple growers making the technology more affordable for a per-acre basis.

Those who may have more to f ear f rom the explosion of UAV technology could be the ground machine operators and manuf acturers. The UAV could eliminate risks to the ground machine operator and replace its viability in small and application unique locations. When you see a green UAV with the John Deere logo emblazoned on it, then you will know for sure the direction of this up and coming technology. Until then, rest easy and do everything possible to keep the uninformed dogooders from trying their best to shut down aerial applications (of course, wouldn’t that also apply to the UAV?).

Until next month, Keep Turning...

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agair mail stall spin pilot error?

Before I start, I must say I am a huge Air Tractor fan and proud to know a bunch of the exceptional talent that flies them.

I try real hard to keep a low profile because I hate the attention. In this case I would like to say something, because I think it may be possible that I was not the only one? If it helps someone I would feel better, because I am feeling guilty for not saying more all these years.

In 1998 I was flying my 1996 model, 2000 TTSN, AT-802 working a small patch at the end of a big load, after climbing near vertical up a typically very tall cottonwood tree, feeling my obviously irrational youthful exuberance, I aggressively put a bunch of right rudder and aileron into it to arrest my climb. As I tried to roll back to finish the rest of my excessively youthful turn, the rudder jammed in the full right position. It scared me completely out of breath. I was lucky enough to shake the rudder pedal lose by a quick kind of double clutch type motion. I was very shocked and relieved that I did not stall the right wing or simply roll directly into the ground during all this commotion. A couple of nightmares later I forgot about it.

The culprit was worn out bushings on the top of the rudder pedal arms. This caused enough slop so that the pedal adjustment pin jammed up against the hopper wall, locking the rudder.

The quick fix was cut the stainless adjustment pins short and TIG weld a stainless washer on the end resulting in adequate clearance.

Then new bushings at the fall annual.

Evidently we did a poor annual on the aircraft and a poor job of articulating the issue to our beloved Air Tractor manufacturer afterwards.

Fast forward 2012 same airplane different pilot. Similar incident.

Only this time it was an adjustment pin wear issue; the pin coming lose sliding halfway out and jammed up against the hopper wall locking the rudder. It was on amphibious floats this time scooping water for a fire mission. This pilot now flies it with these pins safety wired, helping to ensure one does not come out again. He was very shook up about it and he is still amazed he did not go upside down in the lake.

In my incident, I seriously doubt that if I had wrecked anyone would have considered it anything but pilot error.

In the scooping incident, I doubt they would have found the loose pin issue in an accident investigation.

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At Aero Spray, we are older and wiser now. We are definitely more meticulous with our maintenance and hopefully less enthusiastic with our turns.

I feel this is an issue worth noting. If nothing else but for others to be aware and possibly prevent a tragedy.

Thanks for listening, John Schwenk Aero Spray Appleton, MN Morning John; Coming from you, a much appreciated email. Your comments prove out that in the most critical phase of the turn, if the pilot is right on the edge there is no room for error, especially if the error is mechanical and comes unexpectedly. I believe you are correct, in either case the pilot may have taken the blame for the accident.

As the years pass me by, I become more firm in my belief living on the edge in an ag plane is not worth the payback. Those who “knew me when”, will tell you I was one with a reckless attitude toward turns.

I was f ortunate to survive that attitude, but it was probably more dumb luck than ability. I doubt at the end of the day that I made any more money. I firmly believe if I had made one slip, I would have never met my grandchildren.

I bet there will be numerous rudder and rudder pedal assembly inspections on all types aircraf t af ter your comments, as it should be. Thanks for passing on the information. It would be good if others would provide feedback from what they find.

Have a great summer. It’s been raining cats and dogs here in the South; unbelievable!—Bill

help needed In AgAir Update there is an ad by Miccar Aerial for training and turbine transition. Could you please help me with an email address for this company? I need to make contact with them, but I live in South Africa and email is the only option. Or, if you can give me an area code that goes with their phone number. I am an ag-pilot with more than 1000 hours spraying with Braves and Ag-Wagons. I need to do a turbine transition course for an Air Tractor or Thrush.

Kind Regards, Yssel van der Goot

Good morning Yssel; I have included the contact information for Miccar, and copied them your email.—Graham Miccar Aerial Ltd Box 128 Yorkton, SK S3N2V6 CANADA 306-786-3345 www.miccaraerial.com miccar@sasktel.net Hello Graham Thank you so much. They already contacted me and are now discussing details.

Thank you for the help and the super service that you are giving to us here in South Africa. I know Orsmond (SA company) purchased a Thrush 510P, but it doesn’t seem they are in the business of turbine transition training. So the options for guys like me are very limited and non existent here in South Africa.

Thanks again for you help. I shall keep you up to date on the progress.

Yssel van der Goot

some experience about it? I need more information about the true payload, ferry speed and climb speed empty. I will use it for glider towing because spraying since last year has been forbidden.

Many Thanks!

Halle1 kaihalle@gmx.de Germany Hello Halle1; I will print your email and maybe someone will reply to you about your questions. ­Bill

20 years Thank you for the article on Twenty Years Later. Courtney is all grown up and in college. Makes me feel old but that’s OK. Heading out for the corn run and still flying. Thank you again my friend.

Wayne Slaughter Farmville, NC Hey Wayne; Courtney sure f ared better over the last 20 years, but hey, that holds true for most of us old farts, especially me.

Be caref ul out there. The aircraf t don’t f ly as good as they used to, or could that be us pilots? —Bill

travel Hey Bill, this is Danny Tinnes. My daughter is going on a trip to Costa Rica this summer. I have watched the movie Taken and I am a little concerned that I’m not a bad ass like Liam Nelson. If she is anything like her grandfather she will be fine, but I am sure glad you have friends there and I have your number.

Hello Danny; Well, since I don’t have your email address, I’m writing you through the “old man” (Allen). You surely have one thing right, “if she is anything like her grandf ather she will be f ine”. I’m thinking Allen needs to hop over to Moscow and help out Edward Snowden!—Bill

photo After reading the lost article from Bryan Hauschild and your response, I couldn’t resist sending this picture!

Make it a Great Day, Bill.

Laurie Robbennolt Gettysburg, SD Hello Laurie; Such a great photo! Much better than the one where I cropped out Brian in the last edition of AgAir Update. Don’t let on to him you sent this to me. I’ll print it and let’s see if he reads the August edition as closely as the May edition.—Bill

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by Bill Lavender One of the challenges of ag-aviation is as rudimentary as getting that f irst flying seat. Every ag-pilot has faced this dilemma, f inding an ag-seat with no ag f light time. In the early years, this was not too much of an issue. The aircraf t were mostly cheap Stearmans, not easy to fly, but easy to replace. Later, the agaircraft got easier to fly, like the Pawnee and the Ag-Cat, making f inding a seat somewhat less challenging than today.

By f ar, most ag-operations, particularly in the U.S., are using turbine powered aircraf t. This equates into a more expensive and dif f icult aircraf t to f ly, especially when the pilot’s f light time

has been limited to the basic trainer.

This begets the question, “How does a green pilot become an ag-pilot.”

Finding an operator willing to make the sacrifices required to train an ag-pilot is a different matter.

Besides potentially having the ability to be an ag-pilot (a pilot never knows until af ter he lands the seat), there are two major issues that must be resolved; becoming insured and finding a company willing to hire a green agpilot. Surprisingly, there are insurance underwriters who will insure a zero agtime pilot. There may be stipulations for that pilot to have attended an approved school and undertake less difficult flying task the first 100 hours or even the entire first season.

Twenty-nine year old Darryl McCreary grew up in the ag-aviation business.

Undoubtedly, this was the key to opening the door for his first ag-seat, that to his good f ortune was f lying a Planters Air Service turbine powered Thrush.

Darryl McCreary departs with another fertilizer load in Planters Air Service’s DC 510 Thrush. Photo credit: Chris Bennett/Farm Press

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Darryl’s f ather, Gene McCreary, was a 37-year experienced ag-pilot bef ore his f atal accident while repositioning an ag-plane in deteriorating weather.

Gene operated McCreary Flying Service in Rosedale, Mississippi f or 30 years.

In later years, he f lew f or Sturdivant

Brothers Flying Service in Glendora, Mississippi. Watching his dad f ly while growing up, Darryl always wanted to f ly ag, but his f ather wouldn’t let him.

Instead, Darryl attended Delta State University in Cleveland, Mississippi.

Here, he participated in the Commercial Aviation program.

Darryl didn’t want to be in aviation management. He wanted to f ly ag.

Finally, his father gave his blessings and in 2011, Darryl attended Flying Tiger Aviation (FTA). He graduated from FTA in January 2012 after earning his Private, Commercial, abbreviated ag and turbine transition course certificates. With a seat lined-up, Darryl went directly to work the winter of 2012 f lying f or Planters Air Service’s of Alligator, Mississippi in a 1982 dual cockpit, 510 turbine Thrush.

Without a doubt, Darryl experienced every ag-pilot wannabe’s dream, to land a seat directly out of training into a turbine ag-plane. How did he do it?

Darryl’s ag-aviation background helped him in many ways. He knew enough about the business to understand and work in it. However, he needed the experience that can only be gained by f lying an ag-plane in real-world conditions. Again, his background came to his rescue. He was f riends with Ellis “Bullet” Russell and Mooney Easley.

Mooney owns Planters Air Service and Bullet f lies f or the company, both with over 20,000 hours of ag time. They became his mentors. Darryl also grew up with Michael and Kenny Christmas’s sons (Christmas Flying Service) hunting and fishing with them, creating a strong ag-aviation relationship.

Planter’s Air Service hired Darryl while he was training at FTA. Upon graduation, he returned to Alligator to f ly the company’s Thrush. The f irst week, he sprayed water while Mooney and Bullet watched. They gave him advice, sometimes f lying along beside him, while they monitored his GPS tracking to be sure he could fly a straight line.

The second week he switched to spreading urea dry f ertilizer on wheat, now conf ident he could operate the GPS while flying the Thrush. As it often

is that time of the year, Darryl had to manage this transition in 20 MPH winds.

The second month of his ag-pilot career, Darryl began applying f ungicides on wheat. He then advanced to f ertilizing and insecticide applications on cotton and soybeans. After his first year flying the Thrush, Darryl logged over 800 hours of ag-time with a total time of 1,150 hours. His only incident during that time was the failure of a tail wheel spring on take of f . This was no f ault of his and did not result in any damage to the aircraft.

“At f irst, I was most concerned about everything! I was f ocusing on the GPS and doing the job to the best of my ability. I had a lot on my mind those first hours in the Thrush,” explained Darryl.

He credits both Bullet and Mooney with taking the time to monitor his work and having the patience to see him saf ely through his first season.

“My f irst mistake was while spraying a peanut field the irrigation pivot came on and instead of stopping the application, I kept spraying.”

One of Darryl’s biggest adjustments was taking off and landing at the home base in Alligator. There is an intimidating grain elevator on the north end of the runway. He had to land and take off over it. It wasn’t something he had ever dealt with before in his flying career.

With Planters Air Service hiring Darryl, it became evident the company would need insurance coverage f or his agf lying. Kimmel Aviation Insurance not only insures Planters Air Service, but also had insured Darryl’s f ather, Gene.

The Kimmel f amily has always been ag-aviation oriented being ag-operators in Mississippi, Mrs. Dorothy Kimmel f of ering ag-aviation insurance to operators throughout the U.S. for several decades and Frank Kimmel, president of Kimmel Insurance, having been an agpilot for many years.

Frank considered Darryl to be a worthwhile candidate f or an insurance underwriter to insure. For a zero-time ag-pilot to be insured requires many f actors to come together. One of the

Planters Air Service of Alligator, Mississippi gave Darryl McCreary the break he needed to get started in ag-flying

key factors is having an insurance agent who has trust and conf idence in the pilot’s abilities and knowledge of his background. It is also important the operator who is mentoring the pilot and buying the insurance has a good record.

Darryl was not the f irst zero-time pilot Frank has been able to insure in a turbine ag-plane. He knows what it takes to convince the underwriter that a pilot is a good “risk”. This means it has to be the right situation; a f amily member of the operator, local pilot with an agricultural background who has been working as a ground crew member, those sorts of scenarios. In Darryl’s case, Frank was able to insure him with the limitation of no herbicide applications f or the first 500 hours and a limited amount of hull coverage.

When Darryl was asked how his wif e, Brittany, f elt about his ag-f lying, “She is very supportive of my f lying and is pleased to see me doing a job that I love.”

He also has a two-year old daughter, Mary Grantham. “I hope to repeat this season the f lying I did in 2012, maybe just a few less hours. I like the Thrush, but my goal is to get into a bigger and more productive plane, like the 602.”

Darryl McCreary is an exception when it comes to being a f irst year ag-pilot.

He flew as many hours as three pilots in their first year normally would. He was extremely f ortunate to earn the trust and conf idence of Planters Air Service and Kimmel Aviation Insurance, all important ingredients to becoming an ag-pilot.

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Thrush 510G dual cockpit variant wins FAA certification First of the new aircraft now being delivered to customers both here and overseas.

ALBANY, GA –Thrush Aircraf t announced that the Federal Aviation Administration has issued Type Certif ication for the dual cockpit version of the Thrush 510G, which is powered by the new GE H80 turboprop engine. The dual cockpit aircraft’s certif ication comes hot on the heels of certif ication of the singlecockpit 510G, which was awarded in October of last year.

The specifications and flight characteristics of the dual cockpit 510G are virtually identical to the single-cockpit version – but it has the added ability to carry up to 200 lbs of cargo, equipment, or even an additional pilot or observer in the rear seat. Accordingly, the aft cockpit of the dual cockpit 510G can be equipped with full flight controls and avionics, including the MVP-50 digital display unit.

“The dual cockpit 510G is a workhorse of an airplane” said Payne Hughes, president of Thrush Aircraft, “and we’re seeing

it used f or everything f rom carrying growers up f or a bird’s eye view of their f ields, to ferrying crew members to remote locations, to flight training.” He continued, “And, with the new GE H80 engine up front, I anticipate it will become one of our best selling airplanes.”

The new dual cockpit 510G is, indeed, proving to be extremely popular with customers and, with certification in hand, initial deliveries are now underway. Notable among these deliveries is a 20-aircraft order for the dual cockpit 510G from China, where they will be put to work on behalf of Heilongjiang State Farms, located in Jiamusi. Six aircraf t will be delivered f or the 2013 spray season there, and the first three of those are already on their way across the Pacific at this time.

Brazil is also anticipated to be a strong market for the new dual cockpit 510G, and certification work is now underway in that country, following certification last month of the single cockpit 510G by the civil aviation authorities there. Thrush expects to deliver a total of 18 dual cockpit 510G’s worldwide this year

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How did they do that?

28 STCs and counting

by Bill Lavender What does an ag-pilot with a degree in Aeronautical Engineering Technology f rom Western Michigan University do when he sees a need f or a better mousetrap for his ag-plane? He develops 28 dif f erent ones using his knowledge and talent to remedy shortfalls of various ag-aircraft.

Bill Hatf ield began his ag-f lying career in the 1960s as a means to pay his way through college. Af ter graduation, he f lew f or Bob Mueller in South Haven, Michigan for three years before setting up shop in Nunica, Michigan in 1970.

Forty-three years later, he and his wife Nancy are still figuring out ways to make life better for the ag-pilot.

“I was one of the f irst ag-operators to bring turbine power to my business in 1977 by installing the third P&WC Turbo Cat conversion produced by Frakes.

Although the investment was a big one, I knew it was the wave of the f uture,” explained Bill. His love f or the Frakes Turbo Cat Conversion’s perf ormance and satisf action f or over three decades was the motivation f or his purchase of all of Frake’s agricultural STCs, including the Turbo Cat Conversion, in 2011.

During the 1990s, two turbine engine conversions were designed and STD’d, the GE (at the time Walter M601E-11 and D-11) f or the Ag-Cat and the Thrush. Air inlet systems were STC’d for the AT-402, AT-502 and Turbo Thrush.

A cockpit bleed air heater was STC’d for the Air Tractor. The AT-802 received an air inlet scoop and the M18 Dromader got a hopper expansion to 750 gallons.

Probably the most important STC f or the decade was the clamshell hydraulic fire gate.

The Turbine Conversions Hydraulic Fire Gate is unique with its reduced uppitch during a f ull salvo, 800 gallons in two seconds. In operation over f ires worldwide since 1997, the fire gate STC applies to Air Tractor, Dromader and Thrush aircraf t models. The stainless steel gate doors are Teflon® coated and operated by an electric hydraulic pump with an electric valve and timer control unit. Using a trigger switch, there are four levels of salvos available to the pilot.

The “real bosses” at Turbine Conversions, mother and daughter Nancy Hatfield and Ann Hatfield-Grahek.

With the turn ofthe millennium, Turbine Conversions kept busy meeting more demands from the industry. In 2000, the STC for the Single Point Fueling System was issued f or the Thrush, Air Tractor

Bill’s belief in turbine power f or agplanes inspired him to start Turbine Conversions, Ltd. in 1990 with the P&WC M18 Turbine Dromader conversion package.

Until a pilot has sat in the cockpit of the M18 Turbine Conversions Dromader, looking over 20 f eet of hopper and cowling, and felt the raw power of a PT6A65 (the conversion also can be done with a PT6A-45), he has yet to understand “awesome”. The conversion comes complete with a new f irewall f orward and a host of improvements similar to the Ag-Cat collection of conversions.

Bill Hatfield (L) and Larry Hatcher show the difference in a Turbine Conversions’ 500 series and 600 series Lockable Full Swivel Tailwheel unit.

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and M18 Dromader aircraft. Today, there are more than 200 units in service. This unit dramatically reduces turnaround time while loading.

caps (lockable f uel caps are an option).

The pilot or the loader can control the quantity and know the exact amount of fuel onboard after fueling.

It is the only bottom f uel loader that is f ully STC’d and approved by the U.S. Forestry Service (USFS) and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) f or hot fueling. It will operate without having to turn on the Master switch or remove fuel

The unit has an over pressurization device that prevents f uel cell damage f rom overf illing. Using three f loat switches and a pressure switch, at 1.5 psi the unit can no longer continue f illing. An additional f uel vent line is

The Variable Rate Rotary Gate looking at the outside of the unit in an inverted position relative to mounting it on the aircraft. The drive motor is mounted on the end.

The attach dry break point for the fueling hose and ground control switch for the Single Point Fueling System.

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installed that opens during f ueling. The system can handle up to a 60 GPM f ill rate. Turbine Conversions’ Single Point Fueling System is an option of f ered by Thrush Aircraft, Inc. The f ollowing year, the GE Fat Cat became the ffi th turbine engine conversion to be added to Turbine Conversions list of engine conversion STCs. Other STCs were issued in the

The Variable Rate Rotary Gate is mounted to a Thrush hopper. The slide gate linkage is to the right in the photo, while the drive motor to the left.

It is easy to see the aluminum doubler bonded to the inside of a Thrush wing’s leading edge.

coming years to include a pitot air scoop for the Weatherly, the fire gate certified in Canada, a pheromone distribution pod system and single point f ueling for Ag-Cats.

Conversions, used to work with Fred Frakes. Now, with the Turbo Cat at home in Nunica, Hatcher will be able to use his expertise to install and refine the installation.

More recently, in 2011, Turbine Conversions obtained an STC f or the Cool Start System. This system features a f aster and cooler start of the turbine engine that results in lower thermal stress to the hot section, lower mechanical stress on the accessory gears and starter/ generator, while less electrical stress on the battery, start relay and starter/ generator. Start times are reduced by 50% and a temperature reduction of 180°C at peak gas temperature (ITT) have been observed. The unit is easy to install and reduces overall maintenance costs for the turbine engine.

This year, Turbine Conversions introduced its STC’d Lockable Full Swivel Tailwheel f or the Thrush. The tailwheel f its all models of Thrush. It of f ers two dif f erent wheel assemblies, 5.00-5 and 600-6. The 500 is certif ied f or 10,500 pounds and the 600 f or 12,500 pounds. The 500 is 10 pounds lighter than the stock Thrush tailwheel.

It will also fit an Ag-Cat. The tailwheel assembly’s hub is made from solid 7075 grade aluminum. The yoke is 4130 steel tubing. For testing, the unit was installed on a fuselage with two 55-gallon drums f illed with sand, about 1,200 pounds, and drop tested from an 18.7-foot crane height. This f ar exceeds real world conditions for today’s ag plane tailwheel.

Also in 2011, Turbines Conversions bought the rights and STCs f or the Frakes Turbo Cat Conversion. This conversion uses the PT6A engine with dash numbers from -11 up to -42. Larry Hatcher, a 21-year employee at Turbines

With its oversized springs and nonsteerable f eature, it has a 360° swivel that rotates on bushings. The tailwheel

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.050” x 4” sheet fits inside the leading edge of the Thrush wing, adding strength to resist damage f rom bird strikes or other foreign objects.

Fine tuning continues bef ore receiving an STC f or Turbine Conversions’ Variable Rate Rotary Gate with Gate Keeper™ Technology. The original unit was bought f rom Jack Duke of Alabama, who developed the gate over 25 years ago. Turbine Conversions is revamping the unit to handle a wide rate range of 30 pounds per acre or less, as well as improving the unit and interfacing it with a GPS. The unit has a slide gate that meters dry material into a rotating cylinder (molded polyurethane rotor) that determines the rate of application. The cylinder rotates at variable speeds to maintain the selected rate. This cylinder is outside the hopper, following the slide gate.

Turbine Conversions manufactures six Thrush gate boxes a month to meet the Thrush factory’s demand. The units come with a reliable butterfly shutoff valve at the pump mount.

The Variable Rate Rotary Gate is relatively easy to install, as it is mounted where the aircraft’s gate would be and the rotor is controlled by electrical wires. The slide gate is linked to the spray handle. The unit is calibrated on the ground by the collection method. The unit can be set to handle ultra fine seed or heavier granular products. It will fit 25”, 38” and 41” hopper throats.

The Gate Keeper™ technology is software and a CPU that works with the aircraft’s GPS. It maintains the exact rate regardless of groundspeed and can automatically turn on and off the unit. It has Bluetooth capability and a touch screen.

Turbine Conversions’ 28 STCs were designed with the pilot and operator in mind. Turbine Conversions has six approved installation centers.

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Turbine Conversions’ 28 STCs were designed with the pilot and operator in mind. For those shops and operations that do not want to do an installation, Turbine Conversions has six approved installation centers, plus Nunica; Flight Doctor West/Idaho, Farm Air/IL, Souther Field Aviation/GA, Mid-Continent/MO, Joe Vaughn Spraying/TX and Field Air Sales/Australia.

It is hard to imagine how Bill and Nancy Hatf ield are able to manage 28 STCs, while developing more and still run a flying service. Of course, having your daughter, Ann Hatfield-Grahek working with you helps considerably. Bill still flies his Turbo Cat and pilot, Ken Reis, helps out with a Walter-powered Thrush. A second Thrush is on hand for backup. Blueberries are the main crop in this central, western part of Michigan. There are some applications made on wheat, hay and for mosquito control. The Hatf ields are an amazing and talented f amily. Wonder where the McCoys went?

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Thrush lands 20 aircraft order from China New Dual Cockpit 510G’s to replace aging fleets in world’s most populated country ALBANY, GA – Thrush Aircraf t began shipment of the f irst three of some twenty shiny new dual cockpit model Thrush 510G’s to China this week. It is the single largest order ever for the company and, with the included spare parts and training, one valued well into eight figures.

Heilongjiand State Farms Beidahuand Group in Jiamusi, China will take delivery of the newly FAA-certif ied dual cockpit 510G’s upon their arrival in country – which is anticipated in a little over two weeks. The first three aircraft are being ferry f lown f rom Thrush headquarters in Albany, Georgia, and the remaining seventeen will be containerized and shipped via ocean transport for the more than 7,000 mile journey.

In preparation f or the aircraf t’s arrival in China, Thrush has been conducting pilot and mechanic training at the company’s Training Center in Albany over the past two months. In addition, once the aircraf t arrive in Jiamusi, Thrush will be providing additional on-site orientation and assistance to help crews there in putting the new aircraf t to work as soon

as possible. At least six of the new Thrush 510G’s are planned to be ready for service during China’s 2013 spray season. The country’s primary crops that utilize aerial application include rice, soybeans and corn. “The airplanes destined f or Jiamusi represent a tremendous milestone for everyone here at Thrush, and for the State of Georgia – as well as a meaningful validation of the increasing levels of cooperation and trade between our nation and China” said Payne Hughes, president of Thrush Aircraf t. “Our customers in China did an almost unbelievable amount of research, comparisons and evaluations prior to purchase” he continued “and I’m darn proud they selected us for such an important order.”

China comes to Georgia. Chinese pilots and mechanics spent almost four weeks at Thrush Aircraft’s Training Center in Albany, Georgia in preparation for receiving some twenty new Thrush 510G’s in China this summer.

Heading for China. The first six Thrush 510G dual cockpit aircraft bound for China bask on the ramp at the Thrush Factory in Albany, Georgia as they prepare to head across the Pacific. The first three aircraft will depart this week on a ferry flight to their new home, while the next three will arrive there via container ship.

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Marcelo Drescher, marcelodrescher@gmail.com Ergonomic Specialist Agricultural Flight Instructor

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Intuition - That gut feeling Trying to write about the meaning of intuition, and relating the def inition has to f lying immediately brings to light a dif f iculty many people have in understanding the word itself. Intuition can be expressed as the ability we humans have to assess the f acts in accordance with our inner knowledge, or as the mathematician and philosopher Blaise Pascal says, the result of the mind to do many things at once, thanks to endless unconscious connections that make all the choices possible.

Carl Jung, the renowned psychiatrist, said: “Each of us has the wisdom and knowledge we need inside us.” So where am I going with this, you ask? Countless times in my classes, I have warned students about the dangers “immersed” in agricultural aviation. Reported several times, for example, are the risks of that “last pass” - the application of the last track or tailpiece area. The last pass has claimed countless lives! Why? Certainly, the sense of “job accomplished” having invaded the cockpit and the pilot does

relax a bit, or he starts to think about the next load that may have a long ferry associated with it, or the ferry back to the strip, or the much deserved relaxation in the evening, or the persistent concentration on that personal problem that is still unsolved - well, you get the point. Distraction kills! We all know when we are distracted, because that “intuition” nagging in our mind that “hey, we need to pay attention”. However, we continually hear f rom witnesses, “...he was on his last pass, he was done for the day, he has flown by that tower hundreds of times...”

“Each of us has the wisdom and knowledge we need inside us”. So, enjoy, respect and value that insight! If you do not feel safe, do not continue to fly. Stop and reevaluate things. Intuition comes just like lightning, like a f lash, without ref lection or concentration, without rule or appointment and, like a breath, vanishes. So learn to recognize it and, above all, respect it. Make sure that you do not take anything f or granted.

Pay attention to the details that make up your routine! It may seem cliché, but it is these details that make all the difference.

Intuition does not lend to itself , teach or donate. Intuition requires experience that comes with time, that can of ten be conf used with f ear and thus was neglected as “just some crazy thought”.

I’ve talked to several pilots about their incidents or “near misses” and everyone mentioned the presence of “that voice in the back of my head”.

Intuition is gained through a process, mostly involuntary, by which the human being reaches a conclusion about something. This causes many to believe that the voice in the back of their head is irrational, and should not be considered..

This process, of intuition, intensif ies with experience and thus becomes more refined and precise. Enjoy the chemistry!

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Flaps or no flaps, that is the question Throughout the history of aviation there have been questions and debates among pilots of all disciplines regarding the art of flying and the machines in which we ply our trades. Navigation, aerobatics, laminar air flow, and of course the quantifying affect of money spent in relation to attainable speed and altitude.

There’s one subject that seems to always come up when ever ag-pilots are in the company of one another. The age old conundrum of whether or not a Thrush should use f laps in the turns.

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Ask a hard core Thrush pilot if he uses flaps in the turns and you’re likely to get an indignant response to the negative. To some, reaching for the flap switch is akin to holding the wife’s purse while she browses the lingerie section. It’s a rule; “Real men don’t use f laps to turn”. The f lap switch in some old Thrushes apparently has cooties.

Ask an Air Tractor pilot the same question and he’ll look at you as if you’d just asked him who was buried in Grant’s tomb…, and were expecting a serious answer.

I’ve spent many productive hours in both aircraft and though there are some obvious and sometimes profound dif ferences, they are both still airplanes and live in the same world of lift versus weight, thrust versus drag.

I’m not saying there is anything wrong with the way anybody else f lies their airplanes. But the question of Thrushes and flaps seems to go on and even becomes a point of contention between pilots.

I’ll admit it right here in the artfully done newsprint pages of AgAir Update;. (deep breath) here goes, I use flaps when turning in a Thrush! Whew! I said it and I’m proud.

Please bear with me dear reader and don’t cast away these writings. It is not blasphemy I speak, nor is it sorcery, or wickedness. It is just plain practicality.

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I’d better clarify here that I’m not an aeronautical engineer or expert in anything relevant. I’m just an ag-pilot with a curious nature and a little bit of experience which really is all this is based on. Perhaps also a bit of opinion, but being a typical agpilot I am convinced that my opinion is right. I’m sure there is more than one or two out there who can relate to that sentiment.

In airplanes, just like anything else, whenever something is gained there is always a trade of f of some sort; note the two subject f lying machines. One has the edge in speed which equates to less drag, or less of the machine sticking out in the air. The other, I believe has an edge in stability; it gives up some

speed for that particular attribute therefore it needs more of its airframe riding on the air.

Look at the wings of a 510 Thrush; 365 square feet with a span of forty-seven and a half feet. That’s a big wing, with a fat airfoil.

The 502 Air Tractor by comparison sports 312 square feet with a span of fifty-two feet, with a more slender airfoil.

That’s two different wings that have their own specific benefits as well as their own requirements f or the most ef f icient use of the lif t they provide. Flaps are there for a reason. Just like they teach in flight school; they extend the chord of the wing to enable the airplane to fly at slower speeds and higher angles of attack (such as executing a turn in an ag-plane). Although the Thrush doesn’t require the use of f laps as much as its skinny winged cousin, there are times when not using them only increases your turn rate and your chances for a stall.

When f lying an Air Tractor, I plan on f laps f or every turn under a half mile distance between passes. In the Thrush, any turn under a quarter mile I expect to use flaps and are darned glad to have them; depending on conditions of course. If you refuse to use the flaps to help you turn your airplane or are not familiar with the technique you’re simply cheating yourself out of productivity and increasing the burden on the airplane and yourself.

Regardless of brand name, it’s a simple answer to a silly question.

Give the airplane what it needs in order for it to do what you want in the manner in which you want it done and you’ll both get along much better.

We work our aircraft and ourselves mighty hard at times. It only makes sense to use as many of the tools at hand as is needed to get the job done to the best of our ability.

Whether it’s an Air Tractor or a Thrush; fly the wing and make friends with the flap switch. Wash it if you makes you feel better.

Come to think of it by the way... I have never used flaps in an Ag-Cat. That however, is a different story. Fly well and fly safe!

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Anti-Splat-Aero tech-tip

by Allan Nimmo Several years ago I set out to f ind a solution f or the problem of “smoking rivets” that have plagued most aluminum aircraf t. If you don’t have any on your airplane now, you will eventually, so keep this information in mind. I have yet to f ind anyone who knows this inf o so now its just the two of us!

We first looked at mechanical solutions and all had some sort of drawbacks making them undesirable or not universal at best.

Next we experimented with chemical and or adhesives with some success. Our original intent was to manufacture a high quality product we could bring to market, thus reaping the financial rewards. After a considerable investment of time and resources we did it, we reinvented the wheel. The product already existed but

no one thought to apply its use to this problem at hand.

The magic elixir is Loctite Threadlocker Green 290. It was designed for the locking and sealing of threaded fasteners. Due to it’s low viscosity and capillary action, the product wicks between engaged threads, or in our case the minuet clearance around a smoking rivet. The product is anaerobic and cures when conf ined in the absence of air between close f itting metal surf aces. It prevents loosening from shock, vibration, shifting and heat creep. The product f urther seals and protects f rom rust and corrosion. The product can also be used to fill porosity in welds, casting and powder metal parts.

The use is very simple and works f lawlessly. When you have a smoking rivet, f irst get a suitable cleaner that leaves no residue like acetone, contact

cleaner, MEK or similar product. Flood the rivet and immediately blow with air hose and high pressure to remove aluminum dust and oil etc. f rom the rivet and hole. Repeat this action a few times and let it dry. Now put a drop or two of the product on the rivet f ront or rear or both. Clean excess adhesive residue immediately with a damp cloth.

The product sets in about 10 minutes.

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by Gary Fellows Technical Market Manager, BASF When women are asked which traits they look f or in a husband, “a good listener” inevitably f inds its way to the top of the list. Fortunately f or the romantic prospects of most aerial applicators, that one is already covered.

Or at least it should be – because good aerial applicators have plenty of practice in this area. Every day, you must listen to the demands of your customers and deliver if you want to stay in business.

But, like in any relationship, listening is only the first step. Ifyou want relationships with your customers to f lourish – and, in turn, your business – you’ll have to anticipate your customers’ demands and

provide them with solutions before they even know they have a problem.

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It worked f or Joel Meyer. Meyer’s Wellsburg, Iowa-based aerial application operation, Meyer Agri-Air, has been in business f or 20 years. Much of that has been spent as a one- or two-plane shop, but the operation recently went through a growth spurt.

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Neighboring growers weren’t the only ones who noticed. The kind of results Meyer achieved with Headline AMP f ungicide drew the attention of other growers and created a cycle of demand that ultimately led to a huge expansion for his business.

“Growers in the area saw the results and asked us to do the same thing to their fields. It worked, and the next year the same thing happened. The demand for us grew, so we needed to increase our supply by adding planes and pilots,” Meyer said. “Now most growers can’t afford not to spray, and our business is reaping the benefits of that.”

But this cycle doesn’t start by itself; it often needs to be catalyzed by the applicator. And sometimes that means more than anticipating the customer’s demands – it means creating them.

While growers are usually on the lookout for ways to improve their operation, applicators shouldn’t take this f or granted.

Af ter all, growers are busy people, their days f illed with tasks f rom sunup to sundown, and they may not see every possible opportunity to improve. It’s your job to find these opportunities and provide something that makes their f ields better, even if they don’t see the need for it right away.

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To do this, applicators need to become salesmen. They need to plant a seed in growers’ minds, to prove to them that they need this product or service, even if they haven’t used it, thought about it or perhaps even heard about it before – which is no small task, especially today.

“Farmers are doing a much better job of being businessmen now,” said Dennie Stokes, owner of the Parkin, Arkansas-based Stokes Flying Service. “They have a better eye for their expenses and try to minimize them at every turn.”

Stokes’ company has been in business since 1981, succeeding even when growers were trying to cut costs. Part of the reason he’s been able to do this is by convincing growers that his operation, and the products they offer, are not expenses at all – they’re investments.

“When some growers hear fungicide, they worry about the $25 or $30 per acre it will cost them and ignore the additional 10 bushels per acre we’ve seen it yield,” Stokes said. “That’s quite a hefty return, especially when spread across the majority of their acres. And we have to show them that.”

All gains come with a price and yield increases are no different.

But it’s an investment that needs to be made. With f ierce competition, rising input costs and ever-unpredictable weather, the margin f or error is quite low in agriculture. So if growers aren’t doing something to constantly protect yields, they aren’t likely to succeed.

“As my grandpa used to say, ‘You can save yourself broke if you’re not careful,’” Stokes said. “Applicators can’t save farmers enough money to make them prosperous, but with the right timing, equipment and products, we can help them make a lot of money.”

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by Jay Calleja NAAA Manager of Communications If agricultural aviation is the source of your livelihood, you should be an NAAA member. If you are an existing member, thank you for your support and the opportunity to earn your business again. If you are a lapsed member, particularly in the operator or pilot categories, we encourage you to rejoin NAAA. If you have an overriding interest in agricultural aviation or would like to become an agricultural pilot, joining NAAA as an associate member is a great place to learn more about the industry.

As the voice of the aerial application industry, the National Agricultural Aviation Association supports members in many ways, acting as our voice bef ore the media, government and public. NAAA and its foundation NAAREF also provide industryleading education and training programs which enhance safety and professionalism, including PAASS, Operation S.A.F.E. and Compaass Rose f or new and low-time pilots. Beyond those frontline programs, NAAA provides a wide range of exclusive member resources and services. If you became a member for the first time, NAAA wants to make sure you are aware of every avenue available to you. That’s important for veteran members too. Considering NAAA’s ever-expanding array of member benefits, even its most ardent supporters would be hard-pressed to remember them all.

So what can NAAA do for you, and perhaps more importantly, how can you get the most out of your NAAA membership? Here are seven ways to maximize your NAAA membership.

1. Take advantage of the Operation S.A.F.E. Rebate Program: Thanks to the generous support of BASF, operators can subsidize their 2013 NAAA operator membership dues by earning a $225 rebate or qualify for up to $225 off the cost of purchasing new nozzles and/or tips for each eligible aircraf t that they personally pattern test at an Operation S.A.F.E. Fly-In. In addition, NAAA member pilots can earn a $170 rebate, which would allow many of them to recoup nearly the full cost of their NAAA membership dues. The

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eligibility period f or BASF’s incentive program covers Operation S.A.F.E. Fly-Ins of f ered between Oct. 1, 2012, and Sept. 30, 2013. Rebate requests must be received by the rebate program’s auditor by Oct. 15.To learn more about BASF’s Aerial Application Equipment and NAAA Membership Program, ref er to the of f icial program rules at www.agaviation.org/content/basf -and-naaa-operationsafe-incentive-program-rules-application-form.

2. Get in the know with NAAA’s publications: This includes Agricultural Aviation magazine, the NAAA eNewsletter and NAAREF’s Fly Saf e Campaign messages. The NAAA eNewsletter covers current events and is NAAA’s prime means of keeping members apprised of major developments within the industry. It comes out as of ten as warranted.

Agricultural Aviation is published bimonthly and is NAAA’s flagship publication. It covers industry trends, regulations and other topics of interest. Fly Saf e delivers important safety reminders to operators and pilots during the spring and summer. New Fly Safe messages go out by email or fax.

Previous Fly Saf es are archived at www.agaviation.org/ content/fly-safe-messages.

3. Save on NAAA’s Annual Convention: You won’t f ind a better opportunity to network with operators and pilots or stay abreast of the latest technology, products and trends impacting your business than at NAAA’s Annual Convention & Exposition. As an NAAA member, you’ll benefit from the reduced member rate when registering for the convention.

4. Access premium content at www.agaviation.org: NAAA’s website has a treasure trove of premium content available exclusively to members, including access to eNewsletter and magazine archives, government relations briefs, PAASS Program workbooks, f uel tax exemption inf ormation, and the very best guidance on complying and protecting yourself f rom $37,500-per-day penalties f or NPDES PGP violations (more on that in No. 5). Want to reach out to

another member you met at the convention? Use the Online Member Directory to find them quickly.

5. Review NAAA’s NPDES PGP compliance tools: NAAA has developed a wealth of material to help members remain in compliance with the various state and f ederal NPDES pesticide general permit requirements. This includes a “model contract” f or ref erence when preparing contract negotiations with clients and is designed to help you avoid being categorized under the NPDES permit as a “decision maker” instead of an “applicator.” A link to NAAA’s compliance tools page is available on the homepage f o www. agaviation.org.

6. Use NAAA’s Job Board: If you’re an operator who needs a pilot or a pilot looking for work, advertise by posting a free job listing on NAAA’s website. NAAA members can post, modify or remove their job listing at any point.

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appropriate president to learn about ways you could serve on the board.

We could continue, but you get the idea—the payoff from being a member far exceeds what you will invest in dues! Join the cause of preserving and protecting the aerial application industry and your livelihood by joining NAAA if you aren’t a member already. To join, call (202) 546-5722 or visit www.agaviation. org/content/membership to apply online.

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7. Serve on the Board of NAAA/NAAREF/ WNAAA: Being a Board of Director is one of the most challenging, rewarding and impacting ways to serve our industry.

NAAA’s board is made up of 51 directors from the agricultural aviation industry and allied companies that support the industry, in addition to dozens of other members who are appointed to serve on various committees.

The WNAAA and NAAREF boards have committees too. Serving on the board is a winwin-win situation. It’s good for you, it’s good for NAAA and it’s good for agricultural aviation. Contact your state association or the

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material things, or worldly power. We should examine our heart to see what the driving f orce behind the desires of our heart are! Jesus said, “What profit is it to a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul? Or what will a man give in exchange for his soul?” (Matthew 16:26). Worldly things have no eternal value (1 John 2:15-17).

If we are honest with ourselves, most of us would have to confess that our heart’s

desires are mostly for earthly and material things. There is nothing wrong with most of of these desires if if we don’t let them interfere with our relationship with Jesus Christ. But many times we allow our desires for f or worldly things to dominate our thinking and actions, and we begin to lose interest in the spiritual and eternal things of of life. The apostle John tells us not to fall f all in love with worldly things, because that is an indication that we are putting our human pride and love for f or worldly things above our love for f or God and Jesus Christ. This world will pass away, but whoever does the will of God lives forever (1 John 2:15-17). James calls Christians who are constantly chasing the things of this world adulterers and adulteresses. Why? Because any Christian who puts the things of of this world over their relationship with Jesus Christ is committing spiritual adultery, and making themselves an enemy of God (James 4:4-5).

God has given us a special love ffor or the of members o f our ffamily, amily, and a special relationship with ffriends riends and associates so we will have a burden to pray ffor or their eternal salvation—and not praying for them is sin (1 Samuel 12:23). But in praying for unsaved people we must consider that Adam and Eve disobeyed God and

obeyed Satan, and they became slaves to Satan and sin. We are all descendants of Adam and Eve, and we are all born as slaves to Satan and natural born sinners (2 Timothy 2:26). Satan has deceived most unbelievers into thinking that they life, don’t need Jesus Christ in their lif e, and only God’s power can free f ree a human from f rom Satan’s stronghold. Just because you don’t have a good relationship with someone is no reason not to pray for them. Jesus said to pray for our enemies (Matthew 5:43-44). The prayer of a committed Christian is extremely powerful (James 5:16).

Satan has also blinded the mind of of everyone who is not a believer in Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior (2 Corinthians 4:3-4), and has filled their mind with hateful hatef ul and negative attitudes toward God and Jesus Christ. But Christians have the spiritual weapons of prayer and God’s Word to break Satan’s power over unbelievers. Jesus tells all Christians that whatever we bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever we loose on earth will be loosed in heaven (Matthew 16:19, 18:18). Christians are to pray for God to loose the power of Satan over a person’s life, and for God to bind Satan’s blinding power over a person’s mind. Only when

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Paul wrote, “For the weapons of our warf are are not carnal, but mighty through God whereby we can pull down the strongholds of the enemy” (2 Corinthians 10:4). The warf are that Christians f ight is spiritual and we must f ight these spiritual battles with spiritual weapons. Christians shouldn’t expect this spiritual warf are to be easy—it rarely is. Satan has prejudiced many unbeliever’s minds against Jesus Christ and there will be strong internal and external reactions to anyone who witness to these unbelievers. That’s where prayer comes in; we can pray at any time and any place, and attack Satan’s stronghold on a person’s mind and attitudes toward Jesus Christ—and these unbelievers don’t know we are praying f or them. It may take months or years for our prayers to be effective.

But we don’t have to worry; we just keep praying and believing that God will work in these unbeliever’s minds. “Now this is

the confidence that we have in God, that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. And if we know that He hears us, whatever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we have asked of Him” (1 John 5:14-15).

Prayer is a spiritual weapon that transcends space and time. Prayer is as natural as breathing for the committed Christian.

How often are Christians to pray? Jesus said, “Watch and pray always” (Luke 21:36). The apostles said they would give themselves continually to prayer (Acts 6:4). God answered Cornelius’ prayer because he prayed constantly (Acts 10:2). God delivered Peter out of prison

because the church prayed for him (Acts 12). Paul told the church in Rome to be f aithf ul in prayer (Romans 12:12). To the church in Colosse Paul said, “Devote yourselves to prayer (Colossians 4:2). Paul emphasized to the Christians at Philippi not to be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let their requests be made to God (Philippians 4:6), and f or the Christians at Thessalonica to pray without ceasing (1 Thessalonians 5:17).

Paul told Timothy that he prayed for him day and night (2 Timothy 1:3). Prayer is a spiritual weapon that transcends space and time. Prayer is as natural as breathing f or the committed Christian.

Christians who make prayer a natural part of their daily lifestyle build up Jesus’ church. “The Lord hears the prayer of the righteous, and it pleases Him” (Proverbs 15:8, 29). God always hears the obedient Christian’s prayers (John 9:31).

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by Alan Corr Certified S.A.F.E. Analyst Things finally got started as far as pattern testing for 2013, but about two months late. The major problem during May and June has been the wind – and I am sure you could have guessed that.

On the days that the wind was not blowing 40 mph, it was light and variable and chasing the wind didn’t work well. I can tell you that spray patterns in light and variable wind conditions are not good. But I am sure you already knew that. So far this year, twenty four planes have been pattern tested and some of them more than once due to spray equipment issues. Even though that is well behind normal, so is crop growth so fungicide season should be a ways a way yet and there are still a number of planes on the slate to be tested.

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I have a number of planes lined up to test in the near f uture.

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Lesson Two—We received calls stating that the aerospace medical certification subsystem (AMCS) would not retrieve an application when a conf irmation number was entered. Remember that MedXPress keeps applications f or only 60 days unless the AME receives the conf irmation number. It’s great to avoid procrastination and last-minute scrambling that can lead to errors, but working too f ar in advance creates a different problem.

Lesson Three—We’ve heard quite a bit f rom airmen f earf ul of mistakenly entering incorrect in f ormation — anything f rom the wrong date f or a doctor’s visit or a visit you completely f orgot to report. You submit the f orm, print a copy for your records, and then you see the mistake. No need to worry.

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f or the Stearmans of f ering wing and engine conversions.

When Johnston Aircraf t Service was f ormed in 1947, it also opened a radial engine shop. In the beginning, the engine shop overhauled R-985 engines. This f it nicely with the radial engine conversions JAS was doing on Stearmans. JAS was the f irst to install an R-985 on a B-1 Callair. Then they mounted a turbo charged Jacobs R-755 on an A-9 Callair. In the late 1950s, the engine shop started overhauling opposed engines. Now JAS overhauls every major opposed f lat engine and both the R-985 and R-1340 engines for ag and general aviation aircraft.

In the early 1960s JAS converted the f irst TBM to a f irebomber f or TBM, Inc. Several ag operators had formed a firefighting aviation company and called it TBM, Inc. JAS’s job was to develop and install tank arrangements f or the TBM. The TBM carried an 800-gallon tank powered by an R-2600 engine.

TBM, Inc. is still in business today.

By the late 1960s David Johnston, Mr. Johnston’s son, entered the picture.

Although he had always been around the airport during his youth, his formal study of aviation began in 1966 when he attended the Northrop Institute of Technology in Inglewood, California. He graduated with a degree in Aeronautical Engineering in 1968. He then went to work f or Lockheed on the CL-1011 (the airlines’ L-1011). From there he worked for Air Research in Los Angeles before leaving and coming home to JAS in 1969. When the 1980s rolled around, Dave married Joy Tait, a born and raised Australian and Mr. Johnston retired.

Now Joy and Dave work together at JAS meeting the needs of ag operators both in the States and abroad.

JAS has always been a leader with innovative ideas that have improved both ag and general aviation aircraf t.

This includes the JAS Super Brave. JAS became a Piper Dealer in 1969. In 1976 JAS designed the Super Brave. This was a Piper Brave converted to an IO-720 (400 horsepower) engine. In 1983 JAS

introduced the JAS High Lif t Leading Edge Cuff that could be installed on all Piper Braves, including the Super Brave.

This gave the Super Brave superior perf ormance permitting ag operators to carry as much as 275 gallons in the 285-gallon hopper.

During this time JAS developed a better hopper dump gate for the Brave and introduced the streamline boom.

The f ollowing year Piper developed its own hopper gate patterned af ter JAS’s. But not only did they change their hopper gate, they of f ered the ag operator a f actory 375 horsepower Brave. A product JAS had provided the ag operator two years earlier!

The Super Brave made JAS f amous with ag operators worldwide. More than 110 Piper Braves were converted to Super Braves in the 70s and 80s.

They were shipped all over the world, especially to Australia and Mexico.

The Super Brave not only sported 400 horsepower, but JAS designed several other improvements. A hopper

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overflow vent extension kit was installed now that the Super Brave could carry bigger loads. The hopper was outf itted with the improved gate and seal. Sixty to seventy aircraf t were outf itted with JAS High Lif t Leading Edge Wing Cuf f Kits, vastly improving the overall performance of the Super Brave. The 400 horsepower engine was matched to a high performance propeller in the late 1980s.

In 1979 Moore Aviation, Inc. and JAS, both of Tulare, went in together to become an Ayres Thrush dealer for the West Coast.

They established their headquarters in Colusa, Calif ornia, then the heart of the Calif ornia rice country. In 1983 JAS bought out Moore’s part of the Thrush dealership and moved it to Tulare. For the past 10 years JAS has been the premium Ayres Thrush dealer for the western part of the United States.

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In 1979 Moore Aviation, Inc. and JAS, both of Tulare, went in together to become an Ayres Thrush dealer for the West Coast.

JAS presently has an STC pending for a Thrush Cold Air Inlet System. The STC will be for both the R-1340 and Pezetel powered Thrush. It currently has a field approval for the installation at the JAS facility. This modification permits much cooler, denser ram air to enter the carburetor air box. This allows the engine to operate at a more efficient level. JAS is working on several STCs f or the Thrush aircraf t.

These will add to JAS’s list of more than 30 STCs. Johnston Aircraft Service offers many services for the ag aviation operator. It carries a full line of parts

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and supplies for ag aircraft. These include Thrush and Piper aircraf t parts, CP Nozzles, Transland, Hartzell, Agrinautics, Lycoming, P&W, Continental, and just about any ag aviation part an ag operator could need.

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The 18-employee company remains busy shipping parts to ag operators throughout the world. JAS is credited with being the first American company to open up the Mexican ag aviation market.

JAS's warehouses are filled with many spares and rebuilt parts ready for delivery. This includes Piper Brave wings that have had the wing spar fatigue life AD note complied with on the wing spar. JAS also has in stock several Brave and Thrush fuselages.

The engine shop performs premium overhauls for both the flat and round engine operator. As an option JAS offers their Ultra

One of Dave Johnston’s favorite hobbies is modifying the Piper Comanche. Because, as

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Dave put it, “Bill, I am never satisfied with an aircraft.”

The maintenance shop performs annuals, 100-hour inspections and repairs for the San Joaquin Valley operators, as well as JAS trade-in aircraf t. There are both f uselage and wing jigs f or the Thrush and the Brave allowing f or a complete airf rame rebuild service.

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with an aircraft.” He is constantly looking for ways to improve the performance of the aircraft he is involved with, including the Comanche. What started out with a membership in the Tulare Flying Club, the purchase of a Comanche demanded improvements and modifications from David. He changed-out the spinner for looks. Then he introduced a high performance wing tip with a modif ied Hoerner design and a very small winglet on the back. This became the JAS Comanche Wing Tip, improving the airspeed of the Comanche by 3-5 mph, along with better overall performance.

Still not satisfied with his favorite project, Dave is making a trailing edge wing root fairing for the Comanche. He has added a ram air door, cleaned-up the airframe extensively, installed an Ultra Series Engine and an STC’d high perf ormance propeller. Now with the JAS mods, the Comanche is capable of taking-off in a shorter distance and cruising at 10-15 mph higher airspeeds.

"anytime"400-gallon aircraft. Wing extensions, JAS Cold Ram Air, f ull body wing root f airings, speed ring, geared engine, three-blade propeller and tail changes are just some of the modifications that can be done to the airplane, plus a few mods JAS is not ready to discuss! AgAir Update can hardly wait to fly a fully modified “Diet Thrush”!

It is no wonder NAAA awarded David Johnston the Delta Puffer award in 1990 f or his introduction of the 400 Super Brave.

When it comes to Comanche aircraf t, radial and opposed aircraf t engines, Thrush and Brave parts and STCs, Johnston Aircraft Service in Tulare, California will be hard to beat.

The aerodynamic improvements and engine and propeller modif ications done to the Comanche aircraf t adds to the abilities of JAS successfully modifying ag aircraft, especially the Ayres Thrush. JAS is credited with the terminology “Diet Thrush”. This is the concept ofweight reduction and improving the overall perf ormance of the reliable 600 horsepower Thrush aircraf t. Dave explained there were several proven modifications that could be done to the standard 600 Thrush that would improve its perf ormance making it a strong,

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Drif tWatch is a tool to increase communication between sensitive crop growers and pesticide applicators. An easy-to-use map allows you to see where these commercial sensitive crops are in relation to your planned spray site. The e-mail system will let you know when something is added in your area of interest.

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For most of us, the biggest source of this anxiety comes from the use of independent contract pilots, some with their own aircraft and some flying your aircraft. However, as with most things, a little planning can ease a lot of pain. If you are prepared, you can avoid the shock of an audit “adjustment” for contract labor wages for which you were not planning to pay workers’ comp.

The people who review wage audit material, when they review your contract wages paid and filed with a federal 1099 form, are trying to determine if you can prove that the pilot/operator is a truly independent and separate service provider. A few items will make it easier for you to prove the independent status of these individuals or companies.

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A certif icate of insurance f rom the pilot/operator’s aircraf t insurance policy. This will show that the business has its own plane f or aerial application with another business name and that the independent operator is purchasing liability protection.

This works well f or pilots/operators who are the sole owner and employee and this is usually suf f icient to prove their independent status.

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operator has paid his own liability protection for his business.

Again, this is usually enough to prove independent status.

Contract for pilot services. This is less common, due to many operators’ reluctance to talk to, and worse, pay a lawyer to muck up the works. If you do have a contract, you need to confirm that the contract will comply with the laws of the state where you live and from which you will issue payroll. These contracts, if properly written, can clearly describe conditions and limitation of each party f or the contractual relationship. However, the contract must follow state law and be approved by the insurance underwriter that’s issuing the workers’ comp policy.

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Of course, this awf ul audit process, which I’ve described to clients as a “business enema,” is made even worse when it occurs during your busy season. It’s a good idea to use the winter to do the necessary legwork, contacting other pilots and operators to whom you may farm out work, to be ready in advance for the dreaded workers’ comp audit. This will take away the worry of an audit adjustment surprise.

Agricultural aviation requires specialized insurance knowledge.

If you still run into the trouble of a workers’ comp audit, contact your insurance broker. If they are good at their job, they should be able to help you through the process of correcting an audit mistake. With the premium rates that are charged to aerial applications pilots, no one should be expected to roll over and pay just because the auditor said so. Your broker should be your advocate and be ready to help.

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The airplane sustained damage to the right wing and fuselage belly area.

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NTSB Identification: *CEN13LA280* Date: May 14, 2013 Location: Galena, KS Aircraft: PIPER PA-36-285 Injuries: 1 Minor.

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NTSB Identification: *WPR13LA230* Date: May 15, 2013 Location: Pine Bluffs, WY Aircraft: CESSNA T188C Injuries: 1 Uninjured.

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The local solo instructional f light had initially departed Pine Bluf f s about 0900. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no f light plan had been filed.

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An Air Tractor Inc. AT-301 was substantially damaged when it impacted an irrigation ditch during a f orced landing f ollowing a total loss of engine power near Wheatland, Wyoming. The pilot was not injured.

The pilot said that while applying applicant, the engine lost total power.

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NTSB Identification: *CEN13LA322* Date: June 06, 2013 Location: Covington, OK Aircraft: Grumman Acf t Eng CorSchweizer G-164B, Injuries: 1 Uninjured.

A Grumman G164B was substantially damaged when it collided with terrain shortly after takeoff from Cade's Airport (0OK8), Covington, Oklahoma. The pilot was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed in the vicinity and no f light plan was f iled. The aerial application flight was being conducted under the provisions of Federal Code of Regulations Part 137. The flight originated at 1324 from the Cade's Airport, Covington, Oklahoma.

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NTSB Identification: *CEN13FA324* Date: June 06, 2013 Location: Ludlow, SD Aircraft: Weatherly Aviation Co Inc 620B Injuries: 1 Fatal.

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According to colleagues of the pilot, he was applying pesticide and insecticide to a field just adjacent to where the airplane crashed. A local resident, located south of the accident site, reported seeing the airplane make multiple passes over the f ield. He lost site of the airplane and a few minutes later observed smoke.

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NTSB Identification: *CEN13LA390* Date: June 12, 2013 Location: Boise City, OK Aircraft: Rockwell International S-2R Injuries: 1 Uninjured.

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A Rockwell S2R sustained substantial damage during a forced landing after a loss of engine power near the Boise City Airport (17K), Boise City, Oklahoma. The pilot was not injured.

The aerial application f light was being conducted under the provisions of Federal Code of Regulations Part 137. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no f light plan was filed. The flight originated at 0915 from the Boise City Airport.

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needed and that is when his research lead him to the Spectrum Electrostatic System manufactured in the U.S. Tironi wanted to be able to apply low rates with helicopters. He knew the lower the rate and droplet size, the more precise the application would need to be. He also knew that for a helicopter to be productive, it had to be able to apply rates of 10-15 liters per hectare (1-1.5 GPA). To accomplish this would require much research and a significant financial investment.

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Tivar conducted an aerial application research on an avocado grove of 104 trees with each tree having 936 dye sensitive cards placed in branches. This was a total of 97,344 dye sensitive cards with each one recovered and analyzed by computer.

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There are drawbacks to using the ES unit.

Although, Tironi’s research has shown humidity and temperature has less ef f ect than with conventional systems on the ef f icacy of the application, wind does cause a problem. It limits the applications to early morning or late evening, whenever there is little or no wind. However, application rates increase f rom an average of 40 ha/hr with conventional aerial equipment to over 100 ha/hr with the ES unit, a 250% increase in productivity that Tironi has found to offset any advantage to spraying in windy conditions.

Another consideration when using the ES unit is the type of products being applied.

Tivar successf ully applies insecticide, herbicide, f ungicide and growth regulator f ormulations of emulsif iable concentrates, f lowables and powders.

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It is remarkable an aerial application company is willing to guarantee its work.

This could only be accomplished af ter replicating many dif f erent application scenarios using test equipment and integrating the data with sophisticated software to arrive at the correct treatment of a crop problem. Tivar has reached this pinnacle and plans to advance its business model throughout South America. It would be a huge f eat, but as Tivar has proven in Chile, it may be possible.

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ag-cat 1976 Fat Cat 510 gal 8859TT; Walter 601 3047 TT; spreader, M3 Satloc clean. $175,000. For more information email garrettflying@yahoo.com (08-13)

1974 A model Ag-Cat, 1100 TSMOH eng. on Covington Overhaul, 7200 TTAF, Satloc litestar gps, Hershey wing tips, Oil filter stc, Crophawk, Weathaero, Aileron Servo’s, 25” transland gate, Digital tachometer, Single point fuel, automatic flagman, B model canopy, 300 gal. hopper, strobe lights, New paint and fabric on top wings, ANR power for helmet. Email agpilotphil@yahoo.com or call 970-529-3255 (08-13) **AgCat Quailty/Value Headquaters** B600GN 350g/80f TL DAF Sprayer AAIIRANAF/114-SMOHE M-3 Mint $155K B450 300g/80f Grmn DAF sprayer AAIIRANAF/1046-SMOHE Beautiful. $129K AmAg 870-886-2418 (89F) agcatbscn.com. *AgCat Sales/Parts/Service since ‘71*

J & C Enterprises Aviation Inc. has the remnants of one A-model Cat with 4 decent wing cores and a center section. Can send pictures. Call Sid or Jerry 800-542-8565 or emial jcaviation@pldi.net At fn 1975 –N8788H - AgCat 450A, Zero Covington Eng, hydromatic, 80 fuel, extended wing, Smoker, 2650 TT. Mid Continent Aircraft Corp Hayti, MO 573359-0500 tfn

1984 AgCat Super B N3628D; 10844 TT; 11138 SNEW; 382 SHSI; VFR; 2012 Paint; 1 Seat; Great Super B AgCat. 10,844 TT, 382 SHOT by Pro-Turbines, 211 SIRAN power section, New Paint... $295,000. For more information call Darryl or Bill 870-572-9011 (08-13)

Order your Turbine Ag Cat Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $60 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdate.com T F N Major airframe repair and rebuilds for all models of AgCats. We will build your dream AgCat from the ground up. Closest thing to a new AgCat out there. Call Hershey Flying Service at 308-368-5556 and ask for a quote.

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Air Tractor 802-A 1996/2002, N802RL, S/N 802A-0025,Airframe TT 5542.1 hr.

Engine TT 9379 hr. TSMOH 3637.5, wing spar mod done 2781.0 hr, complete spray system with lane brake, CP nozzles, M-3 Satloc, Garmin 510, Transponder, Com Radio, A/C and Heater. Call RFS for price 210-844-4074 (08-13) 1992 Air Tractor AT-401, 4,500 horas desde nuevo, 150 horas desde reparación mayor en el motor (R1340, 600hp), freno eléctrico con abanico variable “Lane”, aire acondicionado, boquillas CP, radio comunicador. Disponible en Septiembre.

Muy buenas condiciones. $225,000 Sun Valley Dusting, 956-399-5323, Fax 956399-2320 tfn

air tractor 2000 AT-602-60AG, N9125P S/N 6020568 6162 TT. 0 time since hot section, fresh annual Satloc M3, Lane electric brake/ fans,com radio transponder ELT. Well maintained/Spray ready $595,000 Call 409-656-5998, 409-656-4036 (08-13) 2000 AT 602-60 6600 TT 500hrs, Since new wing spars. Landing gear and refurb. with stainless steel fastners, looks new, M3 Satloc, wingman, cold air, wet and dry gear, fresh hot w/sale. $670,000 or trade for clean 802. Day 870-683-2283: night 903-748-9579 (08-13)

1976 G164B; 420 Gal. Maxicat conversion 1982; 11528 TT; 1118 SMOH Tulsa 96; Albatross blades; next insp 1-20-16 NW Prop; Satloc M3 Intelliflo; 3 boom shutoffs; 5 blade Weathaero Alu -97 pump; 3 booms, AFS Rotary, ULV; wire cutters; bottom load fuel; Oregon Aero soft seat; tall straight tail, much more. Owner flown since new, owner retiring. 509-429-2217 BillLockwood2@hotmail.com (08-13)

2006 AT-802A-0233 PT6A-65AG 4288 hours TT. 0 hrs HSI and prop reseal, new landing gear, Satloc Bantam, Lane elect brake and fan, A/C, heat $735,000 Southeastern Aircraft Sales & Service 800-441-2964 Air Tractor Dealer tfn

Air Tractor 802-A 1994/2000, N802BL, S/N 802A-0010,Airframe TT9134.9hr.

Engine TT 16282 hr. TSMOH 9134, wing spar mod done 1447 hr, complete spray system with lane brake, CP nozzles, M-3 Satloc, Garmin 510, Com Radio,dry spreader, A/C and Heater. Call RFS for price 210-844-4074 (08-13)

1987 AT 402-w 9542 TT on airframe.

Walters 750 hp engine 2061 TT on engine since overhaul ( 317 hrs since major factory repair) 1000 hrs left on engine, wings have 2379 hrs since spar cap replacement, Bantam, radio pack, smoker, A/C, S/S booms, S/S fasteners, Lane brake and fan, CP nozzels, new windsheild, 180 gl fuel, Fresh 100 hr.

Turn key ready to spray! $365,000 firm.

Contact Rod at 701-321-0767 (08-13) 1990 Air Tractor 401 Total Time 5610 696 SMOH Tulsa 22D40 AG200 2nd year on AD inspection. WAG Flagger I, Crophawk. Lane Electric Brake. CP on Stainless boom. 188.5 hrs to go on Eddie current inspection. Been in Colorado for 23 years. spare wag with airplane. Art Jones 719-852-3241 (08-13) 1989 Turbine AT-400-28, Also available: Garrett-1 Turbine AgCat, Eagle, and -10 Turbine Dromader w/out engine and propeller. For more information call David 815-451-0621 (08-13)

2001 AT-602. Aircraft TT 6,032; Propeller TSO 0.0; Engine PT6A- 45 w/TSHSI 0.0 and OH CT Blades; Fuel Control, Engine Driven Fuel Pump, and Prop Governor all TSO 0.0. Includes: Fuel Capacity 218 gal; Hopper w/Rinse; Smoker; Bottom Loader; Flow Meter; Lane Electric Pump Brake; GPS (Del Norte); Flagger; Load Hog; Wingman; KY96 VHF; Shadin Fuel Flow; Air Conditioner (Engine Driven); New Batteries; Cockpit Heater; Night Lights; Windshield Washer; Fresh Annual; Fresh Paint. Price Reduced to $495,000. Jim Mills 812-877-2587 or jim@turbinesinc.com (08-13) 1992 AT-402, N1532H ser. no. 402-0852, TTAF 9101. PT6A-28 ser. no. PCE-51331, TTE 35,790 TSMOH 4925.9, since HSI 1000 hrs. Prop since new 1820.4 Fresh annual, fresh paint. M3, Crophawk, Weathaero fan, spreader. 2000 hrs. since factory spar caps. Call 870-479-3737 or email fbfsllc@gmail.com or raider.rider@ att.net.

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19 76 AT- 3 01 75 8 5 T T, 7 9 0 S M O H Covington, Extensive work/annual @ George’s Aircraft 9/12, 126 gals fuel, wings done 500 hrs ago, $125,000For more info Cavanaugh Flying Service 308 832-1966 or email mikepcavanaugh@ hotmail.com (08-13) 2009 Air Tractor 602-60 5 inch Hyd. Gate, intelliflow and dry gate controller, 2 sets of booms, Gps equipped,available in Oct. with fresh hot/annual. 3200 hrs TTE/ AF very clean. $795,000 Call Chuck 662207-6682 or emailcottonwingair@yahoo. com (08-13) 1992 AT-502A-45 TT 6900 Engine 0SHOT Airplane is very clean, well maintained & ready to go to work.

Contact Wilbur Ellis Air 605-350-4536 gkrech@wilburellis.com for spec sheet and list of upgrades.

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20 01 AT- 602 590 0TT A/C , heater, wingman, fast start, M3 moving map, Lane fan pump, loaded. Flashing LED lights nose and tail. Clean. Call 870-8667636 (08-13) 1998 AT-402 PT-15, 6100 TTAF&E, loaded ready to go to work. Banham, flow control, CP3 nozzles, wingman, hopper rinse, comm radio, VG’s. Call Stan Fergueson 501-516-6156 (08-13)

1981 AT-301, Super Clean, Excellent Condition, 7512 TT, 940 hrs SMOH Cov., 3 Blade counter weight prop 52 hrs SMOH, New spar caps, Std fuel cap, 2 Retractable wing lights, SS Booms, CP Nozzles, Crophawk, Flagger, Smoker, 29” Tires, 2012 Satloc Lite Star II, Excellent paint and panels. Always hangared, never left outside. Call for references and more pics. $140,000 Roger Myers, Kootenai Valley Flying Service Inc. 208-290-2598(08-13)

1983 AT-400, PT6A-34AG, 25” gate, Stainless Steel Booms with CP Nozzles, 4 blade Lane fan with electric brake, Harbour A/C . M3 Satloc. For more information call Darryl Riddell 870-5729011 days or 870-995-1323 nights and weekends (08-13) 2010 AT-802, 1910 TTAF&E, -67, smoker, elec brake gr. adj, load hog, 10” hydraulic gate, fresh annual, fresh HSI. $1,100,000 Frost Flying Inc. 870-295-6213 tfn 2006 Air Tractor 502, 3417 total AF & engine, April annual, a/c electric brake, M3 8 in screen, shadin, dropped booms, cps, shadin, wingman, new main gear & tail wheel. Special price. Mid Continent Aircraft Corp Hayti, MO 573-359-0500 TFN 1997 AT-602-60AG N602KP S/N6020421 TT 14018.3 0 Time Since Factory wing SPAR replacement 0 time since hot section/major repair LT Blades/Vane ring prop 950 SMOH. Satloc Bantan unit.

Wingman Lane electrical, brake/fan well maintained/spray ready. COM Radio w/ transponder/ELT. $530,000 Call 409-6565998 or 409-656-4036 (08-13)

Don’t miss a great deal on these beautiful models, great addition to your growing collection. Makes a great gift. For more information call 478-987-2250 or visit our Market Place at agairupdate.com tfn 1998 AT-602, 8420 TT, -60, 0 hrs since HSI, 0 hrs since power section inspection, hydraulic gate system, single point fuel, M3, Wingman. $465,000.00 Call Frost Flying Inc. 870-295-6213 tfn

2005 AT 402B -15 P & W engine, 3225 TT, Windshield washer, New Bantham GPS with large screen,smoker, tank rinser, single point fuel, 1 owner, bought new. $575,000. Call 256-426-7242 or 256-2475694 (08-13) 1991 AT-401 - 5160TT/ 811 since O/H engine/ 38 since O/H Hydromatic prop: 400 gal hopper, Lane fan and electric brake, dropped stainless booms, CP nozzles, 2” left bottom load, spreader, 126 gal fuel, aileron servos, vortex generators, nav/strobe/instrument and landing lights, electronic tach, Satloc Airstar 99 GPS, very good condition. $165,000 559-6861794 / Email info@johnstonaircraft.com www.johnstonaircraft.com tfn 1976 AT-301 SN 0030. 4736 hrsTT. 1322 engine SOH. Prop 1101 hrs SO. 126 Gals Fuel, flagger, smoker, Satloc litestar 2, Have 0 time since overhaul engine and prop available. Make an offer. bha2@ wavecom.net call Robert Eisele 307-6723421 (08-13)

2013 AIR TRACTORS , RESERVE YOUR POSITION NOW $CALL$ 2012 AT-502B, 250 TTAF&E, SATLOC, SS SYSTEM, HEATER, NDH, LIKE NEW $825,000.00 2005 AT-402B/34AG, 1,250 TTAF&E, AGNAV, HEATER, 216 FUEL, LANE BRAKE, CLEAN $640,000.00 2006 AT-401B, 1,231 TTAF, 70 SMOH, A/C, SATLOC W/FLOW, LANE BRAKE $300,000.00 2011 AT-504, FTO - NEW, LANE BRAKE AND FAN, GARMIN COMM, GARMIN TRANSPONDER $849,450.00 2011 AT-502B, 920 TTAF&E, SATLOC, VG’S, LANE BRAKE AND FAN, FRESH HOT AND ANNUAL $760,000.00 2013 AT-802A/67AG, FTO, LANE BRAKE & FAN, SS CAMLOCS, SMOKER $1,353,900.00 Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE 281-3425451 or FAX: 281-232-5401. tfn

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

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2011 AT-802, 1100 TTAF&E, -65, smoker, Wingman, 10” hydraulic gate, fresh annual, fresh HSI. $1,130,000 Frost Flying Inc. 870-295-6213 TFN Air Tractor 402 for more information and price call Darryl or Bill 870-5729011 (08-13)

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1998 AT-602, 8420 TT, -60, 0 hrs since HSI, 0 hrs since power section inspection, hydraulic spray system, single point fuel, M3, Wingman..........................$465,000 Unlimited Racer Project: 85% complete Yak 11, 3350 turbo compound with many spare parts including engine. Will also consider trade. For pictures and details ......................................................................................................... $150,000

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2013 Slots Available Call Frost Flying Inc. 870-295-6213 tfn 2002 Air Tractor AT-802A -65, 4153 TT. single place, 308 gallon fuel. See @ queenbeeair.com TFN

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2006 Air Tractor AT-401B, 1,180 Horas desde nuevo, Pratt & Whitney R1340, 18 horas desde overhaul mayor (Covington).

Hélice Hydromática de tres palas, 800 hora s desde overhaul mayor. GPS SATLOC M3 con control de flujo, Aire Acondicionado, Radio comunicador, Transponder. Este avión se encuentra en muy buenas condiciones, listo para trabajar. $315,000 Sun Valley Dusting, 956-399-5323, Fax 956-399-2320 tfn

AT-402B: Go turbo. The AT-402B, with the time-proven Pratt & Whitney PT6A15AG turbine engine, offers impressive climb rates and overall performance. The AT-402B’s light handling characteristics help reduce pilot fatigue – while delivering the payload, speed and productivity that helps create profits. Visit your Air Tractor dealer and learn how Wells Fargo’s financing options for qualified buyers make owning an Air Tractor more affordable than you might think.

TFN 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 tfn

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AT-502B: More performance; more profit potential. With Air Tractor’s AT-502B there’s plenty of power and a big, 500gallon payload to please both pilot and operator. The Pratt & Whitney PT6A34AG turbine engine delivers efficient and effective performance that shortens ferry times and reduces takeoffs and landings. Since 1987 the AT-502 series has set the standard as the industry’s most popular ag plane. You can own one with attractive financing options from Wells Fargo. Talk to your Air Tractor dealer.

TFN 2013 Air Tractor AT-502B, PT6A-34AG 750HP, Nuevo para entregar en Agosto de 2013. Equipado con freno eléctrico y abanico variable “Lane”, sistema de riego de dos pulgadas con 44 boquilllas, aire acondicionado, horizonte artificial, radio comunicador Garmin, certificado de aeronavigabilidad de exportación $815,000.00 Sun Valley Dusting, 956399-5323, Fax 956-399-2320 tfn

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

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

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

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1994 Dash 10 Garrett Turbine Dromader, M18 A. Airframe TT 4300; -10 Engine 4380 TT, 2100 SMOH, 0 SHSI; Satloc M3 with Intelliflo, Hatfield single point re-fuel system, CP’s, Lane brake and fan, electric air conditioner, smoker, servo’s, Electronics International gauges. Recent paint and glass! $475k Call ASI JET AG Division for additional pictures and details.

952.941.6255 ASI JET AG Division is an authorized Thrush Dealer! Selling NEW and Used aircraft ASIJET-AG.COM (01-14)

1976- Cessna Bonair,-A188B, 3227.0TT, ENGINE TIME: 456.0, New Tail Wheel Assembly, S.S. Boom, Satloc Lite Star II, Smoker, Locking Tail Wheel,Nozzles 42 Ea Tee Jets, NEW MOTOR IN HYDRAULIC MANUAL PUMP W/NEW HOUSING Mid Continent Aircraft Corp Hayti, MO 573359-0500 tfn WE have the largest NEW inventory of Cessna 188 AG Truck & Ag Wagon parts in the USA. Parting out many other air crafts as well. J & C Enterprises Aviation Inc 800-542-8565 or Email Sid or Jerry at jcaviation@pldi.net Atfn 1982 - N9996J - Cessna Husky, 5100TT, 130 STOH, 1250 SMOH, new cylinders, air, Satloc, smoker. Mid Continent Aircraft Corp Hayti, MO 573-359-0500 tfn Cessna airframe parts, Continental and Lycoming engine parts, and a few spray system parts, new surplus, big discounts!

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thrush 1993 S2R Thrush N6126Q S/NR 1340032 Airframe TT 7934.0 hr. Engine -6 Garrett 0-IRAN, prop 0-SMOH, Fresh pain red over white, M-3 Satloc, A/C Call RFS for price 210-844-4074 (08-13)

1974 1820 Thrush super doer conversion, 11085tt,664 engine,fresh prop. 1973 1820 Thrush super doer conversion 10938tt, 691 engine,fresh prop, Both aircraft excellent condition with all updates. email Mrsmith@Wilburellis.com or call 509-988-0075 (08-13) 1995 Thrush –6 and 2008 Thrush –10 your choice, very clean aircraft. Ready to go. Mid Continent Aircraft Corp Hayti, MO 573-359-0500 tfn

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1966 Piper Pawnee 235-250. 6490TT, 1440SMOH, 1440SPOH, Satloc lite, CP nozzles, smoker, flagger, very clean, working now. $75,000. Call Doug 605870-2697 (08-13) J & C Enterprises Aviation Inc. Wants to buy your Piper, Pawnee or Brave aircraft. We are also looking for parts inventory, or derelict aircraft as well call Jerry at 800-542-8565 or email jcaviation@pldi.net At fn

J & C enterprises Aviation Inc. Wants to buy your Cessna aircraft, New & Used part of any kind. Call Jerry 800-542-8565 or email jcaviation@pldi.net Atfn 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 Atfn

1982 Piper PA-18 -150 Super Cub, 500 horas desde nuevo!!, Tela nueva, pintura nueva, micas nuevas, recién inspeccionado, GPS, Comm, Transponder.

El PA-18 más nuevo y bonito en el mercado, $135,000 Sun Valley Dusting, 956-399-5323, Fax 956-399-2320 tfn

1995 Thrush 510 S2R-G6, 9100 TT, Air, M3 smoke, spreader, electric fan brakes, one owner, no damage, current annual.

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Satloc GPS, Stainless Steel low booms, Speed Mod, smoker, hydraulic spray pump, manual spray valve, recent paint, new tac & tac cable, 662-803-5102 (08-13) 1975 – N9482R - Cessna Ag Truck, 3500 3600TT, 300 SMOH, NEW Crankshaft, Bantam, SL40. Mid Continent Aircraft Corp Hayti, MO 573-359-0500 tfn

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

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1989 Thrush S2R T34, N3098C, PT6A34AG, TT 13,880.1. Aluminum booms, CP nozzles, smoker, Air Conditioner, 4 blade Lane fan, electric Brake. For more information call Darryl Riddell 870-5729011 days or 870-995-1323 nights and weekends (08-13) 1996 Ayres Thrush, N3299P ser. # T42213, PT6A-42 S/N PCE93532. TTAF 7688, TT engine 9741, 820 hrs. since HSI ( 1st and 2nd stage PT blades replaced). TSOH on prop 222 hrs. Recent paint and belly skins. Bantam GPS with flow control,SSF spreader, Weathaero fan. May annual. Call 870-479-3737 or email fbfsllc@gmail. com (08-13)

1995 Thrush 510-10, 8000 TT, 700 Since New factory spars, 4550 since o-haul, 500 SHOT and gearbox, Turbo Max Crossover, 200 on prop with new blades, Cool Start, Leading edge lights, Bantam GPS, We just finished refurbishment including new paint, Extensive list of new parts. This plane is ready to work. Asking $375,000.

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2010 Thrush 510P, 60 0 TT, engine warranty remaining, MVP-50, Single point fuel, Smoker, VG’s, cool start, fresh annual, and More! Call ASI JET AG Division for price, pictures, and details. ASI JET AG Division is an authorized Thrush Dealer! Selling NEW and Used aircraft ASIJET-AG.COM or give us a call 952.941.6255 (01-14) 2009 – 5301W, Thrush S2R-T34, 1785.6 TT, Smoker, Shadin Fuel Flow, S.S. Boom, Satloc M3, 5 Blades Weathaero Fan, Smoker, Air condition/heat, 228 gallon fuel system, VG’s, Load Hawg. Mid Continent Aircraft Corp Hayti, MO 573-359-0500 (t fn) 1992 DC Thrush model S2R-T34, ser. no.

T34-171DC, N95GP. Airframe T.T. 8594, engine T.T. 10,030, SMOH 3687. SOH on prop 2127. Bantam GPS, Intellistar flow control, CP’s, SSF 13 vane spreader, Weathaero fan, Load Hawg. $335,000 Call 870-479-3737 or email raider.rider@att. net (08-13) 2011 – N7008M, Thrush S2R-T34, 490 TT SNEW, weathaero fan, 66 CP’S nozzles, S.S. Drop boom, led lights, air/heat, bantam gps w/intelliflow, bottom load fuel, VG’S, winglets, smoker, load hawg Mid Continent Aircraft Corp Hayti, MO 573-359-0500 (tfn) 1974 S2RG5/525(Goering conv.-750 SHP) - 12,624 TT/ 94 since IRAN engine/ 2704 since new 4 blade prop: 525 gal hopper, Simplex pump and electric fan brake, stainless booms, 2” left side load, extended wings, droop tips, aileron servos, vortex generators, 192 gal fuel, bottom load fueling, nav/strobe/instrument and landing lights, spring steel tailwhl gear w/ 5.00x5 tire, air cond., Satloc M3 GPS with Raven flow control, Big butterfly wing splice plate with new factory lower SPAR caps, good paint/tires/ glass/fabric. fresh annual 559-686-1794 / Email info@johnstonaircraft.com www. johnstonaircraft.com tfn 2000 660 Thrush 5000 TT 0 time PT6A65 Zero time prop. New blades, load hot fast start, bottom fuel, new batteries, new tires and brakes. Spray system. Fresh Annual 812-877-2587 jim@turbinesinc. com (08-13) 2000 – N4081P, Thrush S2R-T660, 7506 TTA, 6825 TT SNEW 0.0 SINCE HSI, 4150 TT SNEW ,0.0 SIRAN, 660 GAL, 66 CP’S NOZZLES, S.S. BOOM, WEATHAERO FAN, 3” TRANSLAND PUMP, M-3 SATLOC W/ FLOW C Mid Continent Aircraft Corp Hayti, MO 573-359-0500 (tfn) Ayre s Thr ush Commander - G reat Opportunity, I’m selling because the company closed, the engine is newly overhauled with only 30m flytime and cost me more than I’m asking for the plane. The plane also includes a tail ready to receive turbine engines. Giving some material for free too. gustavo.fialho@ gmail.com (08-13)

1977 Turbine Thrush S2R TPE-331-1 (Super) 0 SHSI, 0 SPOH, 9940 TT. Over $160K invested into the engine this off season! Wing Spar due in 1250.

Hemisphere intellistar w/intelliflow. AC, landing/NAV lights, comm, smoker, E.I. Fuel Flow, and a Fresh Annual! Call ASI JET AG Division for price, pictures, and details. 952.941.6255 ASI JET AG Division is an authorized Thrush Dealer! Selling NEW and Used aircraft ASIJET-AG.COM or Give us a call! 952-941-6255 01-14 2010 – N7023B - Thrush T34, 510 gal, 795 1365 Total, all options, dual cockpit, winglets, priced to sell. Mid Continent Aircraft Corp Hayti, MO 573359-0500 tfn

Refurbished Thrush 1974-2012 7560 TT Engine M-601-E-11 GE O-SMOH by GE New Avia prop, New air, booms, side panels, glass, belly skins, tires, brakes, batteries, Refurbished 450 gallon hopper, extended fuel, new lower spar cap, new leading edges, new paint, EI glass panel.

Call Johnson Airspray, Home of the Johnson Sidewinder 218-437-6415 or cell 218-201-1450 or visit our wesbsite johnsonairspray.com (08-13) 2012 - N30538 – Thrush –S2R-T34 -2012 PT6-34 Ag 510, FTO only 210TT, SMOKER, VG’S, MVP-50T, AIR/HEAT, LED LIGHTS, SPRAYER, MID CONTINENT BOTTOM LOADER. Mid Continent Aircraft Corp Hayti, MO 573-359-0500 tfn

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1993 Ayers Thrush N6018T, ser. no. T41192, TTAF 8131. PT6A-41 S/N PCE-80243, TTE 11,057, 1265 SHSI. TSOH on prop 169. 1415 hrs. since spar caps replaced.

Annual Jan. 2013, Bantam with Intelliflow control, Weathaero fan, SSF spreader, Load Hawg, CP’s. Call 870-479-3737 or email raider.rider@att.net (08-13)

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2011 – N70060, Thrush S2R-T34, 1080 TT SNEW, 228 GAL FUEL, WEATHAERO FAN, 60 CP’S NOZZLES, S.S.BOOM, FAN BRAKE, LOAD HAWG, VG’S, SMOKER, LED LIGHT, BANTAM GPS W/INTELLIFLOW, MVP-50, 3” SIDE L. Mid Continent Aircraft Corp Hayti, MO 573-359-0500 (tfn) 2000 S2RT65/660(1300 SHP) - 5895 TT/ 0 since O/H engine and 5 blade prop: 660 gal hopper, factory spray system, Lane fan and electric brake, stainless booms, 3” left side load, 26,000 hour life wing, 230 gal fuel, bottom load fueling, aileron servos, quick start system, nav/strobe/instrument and landing lights, air cond., Load Hawg, good paint and glass, new tires and brakes. 559686-1794 / Email info@johnstonaircraft. com www.johnstonaircraft.com tfn

2013- N30620, Thrush, S2R-T34, Factory NEW call for information. Mid Continent Aircraf t Corp Hay ti, MO 573 -359 0500 tfn

(3) Hiller 12E--4500 Spray Systems, Satlocs, etc. Parts & Tools Inventory Available Also. Phone 612-751-0864; Email:Mstier3@aol.com (08-13)

New 2013 Thrush 510P with a PT6A34AG or GE H80 engines available, 2013 Deliveries available now. ASI JET AG Division is an authorized Thrush Dealer for North America! We specialize in NEW and Used aircraft sales. ASI JET-AG.COM or Give us a call! 952-941-6255 01-14

Bell OH-58C Garlic Conversion, certified in restricted use category only. N139RD, S/N: 71-20396. Helicopter has 11689.1 total flight time and 8454.1 total engine time. VFR with Carter Engineering Audio Panel, 804D-20, Garmin GNC 250XL GPS/ Com, Garmin GTX-320 Transponder, FDC Aerofilter Kit, Facet external oil filter kit, wire strike kit, and Isolair belly mounted tank and spray system with Kawak hydraulic drive. This ship has been used for ag spraying. An additional set of new Bell main rotor blades (not surplus) are available for purchase with purchase of helicopter. Contact Bart Alexander at 318-424-8395 for information. (08-13)

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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.

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WORLD WIDE U.S. Dealer New/Used Ag Thrush, 34-510, 550-60, *FINANCING AVAILABLE* Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO 800-325-0885 www.midcont. net tfn Order your 510 Thrush Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $60 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdate.com TFN

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

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Order your Dual Cockpit Thrush Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $60. plus S&H. Call 478987-2250 or order online at agairupdate. com TFN

weatherly 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 tfn

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Bell 206 helicopter for lease. Spray system and ag nav GPS. For more information email blindads@agairupdate. com subject Bell Lease, fax 478-9871836 subject Bell Lease, or mail to Bell Lease C/O AgAir Update PO Box 850 Perry Ga 31069 (08-13)

Brand New Ag plane for sale with Lycoming IO-540-K1J5 Straight off the assemblyline. www.planair.com.br/en/projeto. php Contact me with any questions. Caio Villares email caio.villares@agroair.com or call 1-305-395-7814 (08-13)

misc. aircraft 450 Stearman. Perfect for checking out new ag pilots. Has redline brakes. $45,000 email joecropduster@hotmail. com or call 918-704-0308 (08-13)

BUILD CHEAP TAIL WHEEL TIME to train for Ag Career 1941 AERONCA Defender(L3) Historic Civil Air Patrol Markings Reduced to $19,000.Hangar kept.3675 TT- 520 SMOH-150 STOHAir frame rebuilt 1995 with Stits(in green)Great trainer! Call 772-285 5506 (08-13)

Order your Boy and AgCat Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $60 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdate.com t f n

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Unlimited Racer Project: 85% complete Yak 11, 3350 turbo compound with many spare parts including engine. $150,000, Will also consider trade. For pictures and details 870-295-6213 tfn

Order your Stearman Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $60 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdate.com TFN COMMANDER ROCKWELL 112TCA 1977- S/N 13194 TT: 800 hours, fresh annual, all paper work updated new paint, tires, windscreen and windows green tinted, always hangared.- All ADs complied with.- All instruments inspected.- Radio Nav/Com OK Engine: Lycoming TO -360 - C1A6D; T T 80 0 hours TSOVH: 22 hours (TBO calendar) New three blade propeller (STC); new governor Asking U$S 140.000.- Airplane is in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia Owner: Verly Valdez Please email to: retamosa@adinet.com.uy (tfn)

Order your Clipped J3 Cub Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $60 plus S&H. Ask about our Gift wrap option. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdate.com

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bargains Use this category for your items that will sell under $500. Place the classified of one item, one time at $40.00 and the classified will continue running until you sell the item and cancel the ad. Call 478987-2250 to place your classified today.

engines Pratt & Whitney PT6A-34AG. 10,064 TT engine, 81 SHOT, good cycle times remaining, Fresh Hot Section with sale. $155,000. South Delta Aviation - 870572-9011 days or 870-995-1323 nights and weekends (08-13) PT6A-34AG ETT: 7486. ETSOH(By Pratt & Whitney:4000.hrs. Engine time since hot section: “0”. Engine time since Test cell run/per formance test and calibration: “0”. Cycle times remaining: Hub 16,526, Disk Compressor 2nd 16349, Disk Compressor 3rd 18499, Impeller 13496, CT 8634, PT 19791. $195,000 OBO. Will consider partial trade of PT6A 15, 27, 34, 34AG core engine. Call Richard Harvey at 806-470-8768.

(08-13) WALTER E11 750HP Engine. Has run 3300 Hours. Runs well. All history, trends and Oil Analysis available CONACT: griffair@ inspire.net.nz (08-13)

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(2) PT6A-20 engines for sale, (1) TSO 1,000 (1) TSO 1500, price $69,000 each will exchange. Also in stock PT6A-28 engines,Contact Robert at Conquest Av i a t i o n , 5 8 0 -2 39 - 9 626 o r e m a i l conquestaviation@gmail.com (08-13) Universal Turbine Parts has the following engines for sale: 10 ea PT6A-27/28 TSO 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 1256, 1458, 2243, 3602 2 ea PT6A-114A TSO 0, 0 2 ea PT6A-135A TSN 653, 653 2 ea PT6A-34 TSO 0, 0 1 ea PT6A-34AG TSO 0 1 ea PT6A-60 TSO 0 1 ea PT6A-65 TSO 275 1 ea PT6A-67 TSO 0 We also buy PT6 engines in all conditions.

Please call Bill or Joel at 334-361-7853 or email bmershon@UTPparts.com or jplake@UTPparts.com PT6A engines for sale -15, -20, 27, 28, 34, 41, 42, 45, 65, 112, 114, 114A, 135. Contact Robert at Conquest Aviation, 580-2399626 or email conquestaviation@gmail. com (08-13) R985 O/H engine is at covington $53000 no core, with fire wall for ward for AgcatFor more info Email repettis1@ yahoo.com or call 573-692-2160 (08-13) PT6-67AG engine outright sale, also PT6114A disassembled wip@wipaire.com 612-867-6160 01-14 Geared 1340 Tulsa engine for sell only 95 hours since Major. Continental 220 radial engine core. Call Hershey Flying Service 308-368-5556 (01-14)

Walter M601, inspected, run on test stand, preserved. Prop hub & spinner also available. Call 701-454-6588 (08-13)

Covington Turbine Engines Available.

PT6A-34AG 50 TSN PT6A-34AG 1789 TSO SOLD PT6A-34AG 780 TSO SOLD PT6A 2800 TSO SOLD PT6A-15AG 0 Time Since Covington Light Overhaul PT6A-34AG 0 TSO PT6A-34AG 0 Time Since Covington Light Overhaul. Contact us for New Engine prices. We are interested in buying or exchanging for any core you may have regardless of condition.

Contact: David Hamilton at 918-7567862 or davidh@covingtonaircraft.com

Honeywell TPE331-1-151A, 2 engines available Contact Rick Forbes or David Finley for details. 972-248-3108 (08-13)

Pratt and Whitney overhauled 1340 cylinders call Terry at 870-536-1348 or David at 870-550-1664 (08-13)

Pratt & Whitney PT6A-67AG Engine. 1054 TSO, 1266 CSO. Call Grant Wallace at Wipaire for Details 651-414-6828 Email: gwallace@wipaire.com 01-14

J & C Enterprises Aviation Inc. ha s 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.

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PT6A-41. TTSN 9,262. CSN 9,989, TSO 3,249, CSO 2,865. Replaced entire set of CT blades, OVH small exit duct, install CT vane ring, new shroud segments, OVH combustion liner. Engine is prepared for shipping. Removed from King Air 200.

Trades considered. 501-207-2301.(08-13)

Honeywell TPE331-6-252M 1 Ea engine available. 0 Time since Hot section overhaul by Honeywell service center and 0 hours since gearbox overhaul $175,000.00 Will consider partial trade credit. Contact Rick Forbes or David Finley.

972-248-3108 or rforbes@turbineair.com / dfinley@turbineair.com (08-13) 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 A4-14 R-1340 Engine, 0 SMOH by Aero, $54,000 OBO 12D40-211 Propeller, 0 SMOH. $12,500 OBO bha2@wavecom.net call Robert Eisele 307-672-3421 (08-13)

Pr at t & W h i tn ey R- 985 & R-13 4 0 Overhauled Engines in stock. Props, carburetors, magnetos, alternators, & accessories for above engines. Call Ches ter Rober t s Supply Company, Collinsville, TX Tel: 903-429-6805 Fax: 903-429-6047 crs5r@aol.com 10 -13 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. 661257-7708 fax 661-257-7710 TFN

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Huey/205/412/212 spray tank brand new never been used, fitted with gas engine on skid, 42 foot s/steel/carbon fiber boom, many extras over other models. Also new high skids available , contact us for details helitractor@vodamail.co.za (08-13) New Breckenridge 41” stainless steel spreader, unused. For more information email garrettflying@yahoo.com (08-13) Spreader Pan 13 Vane Stainless Steel Fabrication, 38 inch gate, good condition, $3,750. In AR Call 501-516-5874 (08-13)

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gps Used Satloc M3 GPS System 4 yrs old. For more information please email dave@ jonair.com or call 204-870-2828 (08-13)

Se Habla Español 800-542-8565 • 580-661-3591 (OK) • 580-661-3783 (FAX) www.JCAVIATION.com • email address: jcaviation@pldi.net

D i s p e r s a l E q u i p m e n t : We a t h a e r o Feathering Fans, Crophawks, Smokers, F l a g g e r s , N o z z l e s , Tr a n s l a n d , Breckenridge Spreaders, Airfoil Booms, Dry Breaks, Load Hawgs All Aircraft Styles.

Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800325-0885 www.midcont.net. tfn

Diner Club

St ai n l e s s Ste e l Fab r i c ato r s , I n c .- Spreaders and Accessories. Satisfying customers coast to coast for over 30 years.

Manufacturer of “original” 10 vane, 12 vane & “the 13 vane” spreaders plus many more. Repairs on all makes and models including Transland and Swathmaster. Call us for all of your spreader needs 800-7363433 or 870-217-9232.

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Satloc, Intelliflow The leading edge Satloc Level III Service repair center.

Mid-Continent Aircraft Corp. Hayti, Mo 800-325-0885. tfn Intelliflow Flow Controls -in stock, now shipping! Sky Tractor Supply 1-800-4375319 tfn

Gulf Coast aG airCraft sales & serviCe

Hemisphere GPS systems in stock, Bantam, G4, Intellistar, M3, Intelliflow, and Litestar2. We did it again, leading Level 3 Service Center/Dealer 2012.

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

Thrush S2R aircraft.

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. tfn

Lifetime Spar (60,000 Hr) without inspections.

It is economical and easy to install.

Satloc IntelliStar for sale. Includes CPU, Display, Lightbar, antenna, all cables, manuals, and installation hardware. Only used on the bench and ready for install.

Asking $12000, If interested call 877-9235832 ext 703 or email tom@agsync.com for more information.

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parts

Tools for reaming attach bolts Wing Main (Centerwing to Outboard wing) attachment joints for Dromader M -18 p e r r e p a i r s e r v i c e b u l l e t i n #e/02.170/2000 Available for rent.

Contact Nancy at Turbine Conversions 616-837-9428 12-14

S2R Thrush wing with lifetime century spar mod. Ready to pain your color. Long wing tips and extended fuel. Outright or exchange, we can rebuild your wings. Call RFS for price 210-844-4074 (08-13) Hamiliton Standard, Single propeller blade for sale 6101-12. $5000. Contact Harold Griffith at 580.445.7013 (08-13)

Call Eugene For Details at 979-533-1720

The “Century” Wing Spar is now in HERE! FIRST KITS NOW IN STOCK Call today to purchase your kit!!!

Garrett TPE-331-10-511M 1 engine available with lots of time and cycles remaining. Call for info.

Cockpit adjustable flow control kit.

Manual control or GPS variable rate ready Integrates into existing hydraulic systems.

More info at Kawak Aviation Technologies 541-385 -5051 w w w.kawakaviation. com (09-13)

Dusters and Sprayers Supply, Inc. has a variety of Pawnee parts available, Visit our website: www.dustersandsprayers.com/ aapplic.html or email dsmart@mydusters. com or sreed@mydusters.com, Ask about our 10% discount.

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New Piper tailwheel springs. Call Hershey Flying Service 308-368-5556 (01-14)

Used Thrush Parts for Sale

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

CALL EUGENE DAY OR NIGHT

979-532-1718 • 979-533-1720

Souther Field Aviation, Inc.

FOR ALL YOUR MAINTENANCE & PARTS NEEDS Export Experts Authorized Turbine Brave Conversion • Transland • Covington Engines • Ag Nav • Turbine Conversions • Single Point Fueling

• Agrinautics Pumps & Valves • Wag • Cascade Conversions • TracMap

AUTHORIZED THRUSH SALES AND SERVICE CENTER AND PARTS DISTRIBUTOR

And So Much More…

Frankie Williams - President—frankie@southerfield.com Paul Pearson - Parts & Maintenance—parts@southerfield.com Stephanie Williams - Exports—stephanie@southerfield.com

223 Airport Road, Americus, GA 31709 Phone: 229-924-2813 Fax: 229-924-4356 www.southerfield.com

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Thrush S2R STC battery retrofit kit. 300% longer battery service life. 200% faster starts. Battery replacement cost 25% of original. Kawak Aviation Technologies 541-385 -5051 w w w.kawakaviation. com (09-13)

Satloc G4, M3, and Bantam. Air Repair inc, is the worldwide leader in sales and service. Call Danny (sales) or Dallas (service) 662-846-0228 Fax. 662-8430811 sales@airrepairinc.com tfn

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Air Tractor auxiliary hydraulic system.

20lbs/hr LESS fuel burn, improved spray pattern, reduced maintenance cost, cockpit adjustable flow controls. Inquires call 541-385-5051 or www.kawakaviation. com (09-13) 25 inch Breckinridge Spreader. $1500.

Call Chad Stuart. Airplane Services Inc. 850-380-6091. tfn Let us help you meet increa singly stringent precision application demands.

Our systems meet those demands, lower operating costs, and increase your profits. Call 541-385-5051 or www. kawakaviation.com (09-13) Superbooms for Cessna, Piper, Thrush, Air Tractor and custom manufacture; THRUSH AILERON SERVOS-STC’d kits. TSA 800642-5777 or tsa@702com.net (TFN) GPS Antenna Mount, for specific ag aircraft, Performance and looks, slip stream design delivers peak signals. Contact Terry Barber 605-258-2743.

(08-13) Cessna Authorized Parts Center: Prompt, World-Wide Par ts Service, Engines, Bonaire 550 Conversions, Wings. MidContinent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800-3250885 www.midcont.net. tfn 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 Steve @ North Star Aviation 620-356-4528 srice@pld.com tfn Call Bruce’s Flying Service for all of your Thrush parts needs! 229-725-4150, fax 229-725-5135. E-mail bruceandrews62@ gmail.com.

09-13 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 Atfn LOAD HAWG-The modern, efficient, safe, perfect way to improve your solids application. Mid-Continent Aircraft Corp.

Hayti, MO 800-325-0885 TFN

Accessories & Parts! 100’s of new and OHC accessories, parts for just about everything. Big discounts! Please have par t numbers when contacting us.

Preferred Airparts, 800-433-0814 US/ Canada; 330-698-0280. Check stock at www.preferredairparts.com tfn O/H’D THRUSH 29” LANDING GEAR & WE CAN REPAIR / REBUILD YOURS. JOHNSTON AIRCRAFT SERVICE, INC. 559686-1794 / Email info@johnstonaircraft. com www.johnstonaircraft.com tfn PARTS, PARTS, PARTS. For all your ag aviation needs, please call Southeastern Aircraft Sales & Service 800-441-2964 Air Tractor Dealer 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 (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; 330-698-0280. Check stock at www. preferredairparts.com tfn Serviceable S2R wings, Engine Mount Ayres 45-60 Series, short extension wing tip assy, seat assy, strut assy, left engine exhaust stack, control sticks, steps, splice blocks, throttle quadrants, control quadrants, and MANY various other parts. For more information call Bruce’s Flying Service 229-725-4150, fax 229-725-5135. E-mail bruceandrews62@ gmail.com.

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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

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Agrinautics, Angel Flight Assistant, 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, Hemisphere GPS, Hot Stuff, Nieto Products, New and used aircraft, (large) Parts Inventory, ServAero, Spraying Systems, Co., Superbugs, SPH-4 Helmet, Simplex, Tires, Transland, WeathAero. Sky Tractor Supply 800437-5319, www.skytractor.com, email@ skytractor.com, 701-636-5881 (fax) TFN Cessna Par t s - Engine, propellers, authorized service center. Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 24 hr. Tel 559-6861794, FAX 559-686-9360, e-mail: info@ johnstonaircraft.com web site: www. johnstonaircraft.com tfn We have all fibreglass parts for Weatherly and Ag-Cat (A, B and Super B). Call for prices. Professional Fibreglass Repair.

530-735-6264 tfn Emco Wheaton/Buckeye Dr y Break Couplers and adapters, Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 24 hr. Tel 559-686-1794, FA X 559 - 686 -936 0, e - mail: info @ johnstonaircraft.com web site: www. johnstonaircraft.com tfn 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 At fn Large inventory of Thrush parts surplus to our needs. Call for list. Air Repair, Inc. Phone. 662-846-0228 Fax. 662-843-0811 sales@airrepairinc.com tfn

Cascade Aircraft Conversions Barrier Filter System for the Soloy Turbine Converted Bell 47/Hiller 12 Helicopters.

See decreased TOT by up to 38 degrees C. Pull full torque at lower TOT temps, burn less fuel, extend the life of critical turbine parts. Contact Cascade Aircraft C o nve r s i o n s at 5 0 9 - 635 -1 21 2 o r tom@cascadeaircraftconversions.com .

(08-13) Replacement parts. New and used for all Ag Cat models. Also carry New Piper tailwheel springs and Transland Dealer.

Call Hershey Flying Service 308-3685556 (01-14)

Pressure Cowls for all PT6 Air Tractor and Thrush. Reduce ITT 35 to 70 degrees.

Reduce fuel consumption. Save on Hot Section Inspections. Easy access to fuel nozzle & air filter. 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 509-635-1212 or tom@cascadeaircraftconversions. com (08-13)

The mid-west Air tractor dealer, Farm Air Inc. has expanded its parts department.

Call Carrie or Randy for all your Air Tractor parts needs at 877-715-8476. tfn

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 Atfn 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. tfn Accessories & Parts! 100’s of new and OHC accessories, parts for just about everything. Big discounts! Please have par t numbers when contacting us.

Preferred Airparts, 800-433-0814 US/ Canada; 330-698-0280. Check stock at www.preferredairparts.com tfn

10,000 P/N of Continental & Lycoming parts, 50% discount on most new! Please have part numbers when contacting us.

Preferred Airparts, 800-433-0814 US/ Canada; 330-698-0280. Check stock at www.preferredairparts.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 559-6869360, e-mail: info@johnstonaircraft.com web site: www.johnstonaircraft.com. tfn 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 Atfn Retrofit Hopper Door for AT-502 and AT-602. Now available for fall and winter installation Professional Fibreglass Repair.

530-735-6264 tfn Jasco Alternator kits in stock. Air Repair, Inc. Phone. 662-846-0228 Fax. 662-8430811 sales@airrepairinc.com tfn J & C Enterprises Aviation Inc. has 29” wheel sets. We will accept your 10” wheel and brakes in exchange. Call Jerry or Sid 800-542-8565 or email jcaviation@pldi. net At fn

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 At fn Air Repair Inc. is the source for the Fast Start Kit to get yours today call Air Repair, Inc. Phone. 662-846-0228 Fax. 662-8430811 sales@airrepairinc.com tfn COMPLETE THRUSH FACTORY METAL TA I L W / U P D AT E S . J O H N S TO N AIRCRAFT SERVICE, INC. 559-686-1794 / Email info@johnstonaircraft.com www. johnstonaircraft.com tfn NEW! CP11TT/w-3 Tips & Shutoff in stock ready to ship today.1-800-437-5319 SkyTractor Supply Company tfn Cessna Ag Parts. Air Repair, Inc. Phone.

662-846-0228 Fax. 662-843-0811 sales@ airrepairinc.com tfn Remember J & C Enterprises Aviation Inc. Is a Transland, Black Steel Brake and McFarlane dealer. We have a large amount of these brands inventory in stock as well as Cleveland. GE Lighting, Cessna, Piper etc. Give us a call for all your parts needs at 800-542-8565 or email us at jcaviation@ pldi.net At fn

propellers For sale Hamilton Standard 12D40-403 0-since IRAN. Email: vsi@polarcomm.com or call 701-284-6755 (08-13) H ar t ze ll m o de l H C- C 2Y K-1B F, s/n CH-16579E. For more information email Chucao@tie.cl (08-13) 2D30-6101A20,A/R ...................... 4,500 2D30-6101A12,0/Iran .................10,500 22D30-6533A12,OHC .................. 5,500 AmAg 870-886-2418 (89F) agcatbscn. com. *AgCat Sales/Parts/Service since ‘71* 12D40-AG100-4, OHC ...............15,500 22D40-AG200-2, 1200-SOH, 60-SIRAN & ADCW ........................................20,500 22D40-6533A-12,852 SOH (beautiful). ........................................................ 19,500 AmAg 870-886-2418 (89F) agcatbscn. com. *AgCat Sales/Parts/Service since ‘71* 12D40-6101A12, 175-SIRAN. ....11,500 12D40-AG100-4S, 375 SOH, 0-IRAN .... ........................................................14,500 HC-B3TN-3D/5M,OHC w/new +4 Blades ........................................................23,000 AmAg 870-886-2418 (89F) agcatbscn. com. *AgCat Sales/Parts/Service since ‘71* H ar t ze ll m o de l H C- C 2Y K-1B F, s/n CH-41802B. For more information email Chucao@tie.cl (08-13) McCauley model 2D36C14-F, S/n 737538. For more information Chucao@tie.cl (08-13) For Outright Sale: Overhauled 5-Blade Prop. Hartzell HC-B5MP-3C. Fits AT-502A, AT-503, AT-602, AT-802, Thrush S-2R-T65 & S-2RHG-T65.’06 Hartzell Overhaul. TSN: 1379.5 (TSO:0). Call Steve or Gary 210924-5561. sales@dixieair.com. (088-13) Props for Sale: 2D30-6101A-18, 22D30-6533A-12 12D40-6101A-12, 12D40-AG100-2 22D40-6533A-12, 23D40-6533A-18 23D 4 0 -70 05A-12, Call PropWork s, Winnipeg, Canada Tel: 888-679-2965 email: propwork@mts.net 12-13

Hartzell 3 Blade and 5 blade Props, new & used $CALL Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE 281-342-5451 or FAX 281-232-5401.TFN 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 Atfn

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! 3,000 HR Engine TBO. 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 509-635-1212 or tom@ cascadeaircraftconversions.com . tfn

finance/lease Aircraft for Lease: AT 502, AT 602, Thrush -34/510, & Turbine AgCat. Inquire- South Delta Aviation. Darryl Riddell 870-5729011 days or 870-995-1323 nights & weekends.

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Air Tractor financing can put an Air Tractor in your hangar. Air Tractor offers competitive financing options in the U.S. and Canada from Wells Fargo Equipment Finance. Fly now and take seven years to pay, 10 years to amortize and have a fixed interest rate for the life of the loan. Other attractive term periods are available, too.

These financing options are available on both new and used Air Tractors purchased through Air Tractor dealers.

See your Air Tractor dealer today! tfn

vehicles

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

Been in loader truck business since 1980.

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

miscellaneous

Auger Trucks For Sale (Trade-Ins) Also list of customer trucks. Call Auger Dan Office: 870-578-6133 Cell: 870-9192317 A 07-13 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 $13,900 or Will consider trades for auto, truck, or aircraft Call 501-985-1484 AR location. tfn Best Classified Buy In The Industry.

Read By More Ag Pilots Than Any Other Publication.

Only $45 478-987-2250. Fax: 478-987-1836.

NEW to the DeSpain Collection, Customized Note Cards featuring your favorite Pen and Ink drawing. For more information call 478-987-2250 or visit our Market Place at agairupdate.com tfn

Help your little pilot fly high in dream world with these Bi-Plane PJ’s... Assorted sizes available. Call 478-987-2250 or visit our Market Place at agairupdate.com t f n

Get these photo mats before they fly off the shelve. A great way to display your favorite photos. Call 478-987-2250 or visit our Market Place at agairupdate.com tfn

Toy pla stic model Air Tractor. 12” wingspan, removable stand. Great toy for the kids or desktop model. $15 + s/h order online at www.takeofftoys.com or e-mail trevoredwards@sw.rr.com tfn Fight rodent infestation with Cascade’s innovative and ex tremely simple solution, Mouse Pants! Hand crafted from the highest quality 2024-T3 aircraft aluminum (lighter and not as likely to carve up an operator like galvanized steel). Quick action Wing nut CAMLOC aircraf t grade fasteners. Rubber trimmed to protect your aircraft’s finish and the flooring surface. Order your set of three for only $599.00 plus shipping and handling. Please contact Cascade Aircraft Conversions at 509-635-1212 or tom@cascadeaircraftconversions. com (08-13)

Trade with members of NAAA

2013 all models available

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

AIRCRAFT SALES & SERVICE

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iPhone 5 bumpers, Makes a great gift. For more information call 478-987-2250 or visit our Market Place at agairupdate.com t f n

New from our DeSpain Collection, Pen and Ink Thirsty Stone Coasters. These high quality coasters will look great on any desktop or table. Set of 4. Makes a great gift! For more information call 478-987-2250 or visit our Market Place at agairupdate.com tfn

w w w. Aircraf tCost Analysis.com AG Operators can calculate your break even, % inves tment re turn, prof it potential, and produce annual & monthly cash flows. Project your f inancials without spending hours of your time.

All reports are produced automatically and accurately after you provide your cost inputs and gross application fees.

Types of analyses performed include: C o m p a ny/ I n d i v i d u a l O w n e r s h i p, Managed with/without Leaseback, Commercial Operation, Agricultural/ F i re/A m b u lan ce O p e r ati o ns , J o i n t Ownership, Fractional Ownership, and Charter/Rental. AG sales organizations can provide prospects with customized & professional ownership cost analysis.

This program is a great sales aid and management tool. FREE sample reports.

Click REQUEST INFORMATION on the website or call 281-419-7443 tfn

Fly through your mail with our Airplane Letter Opener! Makes a great gift. For more information call 478-987-2250 or vist our Market Place at agairupdate.com tfn

Specialty belt buckles, show your pride in style. Makes a great gift. For more information call 478-987-2250 or visit our Market Place at agairupdate.com tfn

PC SPRAY Dedicated Application Software, Version 3. Fully-functional program. Buy it once, use it forever! No annual fees.

Technical support for the life of the product. Call or email for demo today. Sky Tractor Supply 1-800-437-5319 tfn

IT’S MORE THAN JUST THE HISTORY OF AVIATION IT’S THE LIVING HISTORY OF MISSISSIPPI AND THE SOUTH

NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL AVIATION MUSEUM WHERE A WAY OF LIFE, COMES TO LIFE. NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL AVIATION MUSEUM 1150 Lakeland Drive, Jackson MS Monday - Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

601-432-4500 800-844-TOUR

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Crop Duster Video - “The Crop Dusters - The Early Years 1921-1955”; the era of Stearmans and Cubs flying the fields will never be seen again. Available in VHS or DVD. Only $20.00, plus S&H. MC and Visa accepted. Call 478-987-2250 Fax 478-9871836 Historical Video Productions. tfn Aviator Backpack and matching coin purse (sold separately). Available in blue and pink. For more information call 478987-2250 or visit our Market Place at agairupdate.com tfn Reduce Drift, Increase Deposition and Retention use Control™ FREE SAMPLE www.GARRCO.com/freesample Call 765395-3441, mrfoam1@garrco.com t f n

Order your The AgOp Collage Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $60 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdate.com t f n 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 HELMET with slide up visor $850. Deluxe Kevlar Helmet with ANR, Softskins, Oregon seals $1200. Sky Tractor Supply 1-800-437-5319 At fn

SUPERBUGS A safe and economical way to speed up Mother nature! Dispose of hazardous waste in loading and spill areas, ponds and ditches. SUPERBUGS disposes of insecticides, Fungicides, herbicides, and petroleum products Such as waste oil, diesel fuel, gasoline, solvent or anything of organic nature. Blue Stripe Distributing Toll Free 877-924-5025 tfn 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 At fn English to Spanish Technical Translations Fo r m e r A &P a n d Ag - Pi l o t, C a r l o s Retamosa Specializing in translating: • Aviation technical manuals • Airworthiness Directives (ADs) • Service Bulletins (SBs) Contact info 598-53-24376 retamosa@ adinet.com.uy tfn 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. $35,000 OBO. 478.987.2250 tfn

services

INSURANCE from the Leading Ag Aviation Brokers. 64 Years Risk Management, Low time Pilot Coverage. Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800-325-0885 www. midcont.net. tfn 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, inte gr it y, an d th e co mmi tm e nt 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 800358-8079. Or visit our website at www. dsrockin.com. tfn “Insurance from a name you can trust, at a price you can af ford”, is what we do and it’s our motto. Hardy Aviation Insurance, Inc, is centrally located in W ichita K ans a s and ha s 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 knowledgeable includes Angie Banz, Tim Wiebe, Dick Russell and Rita Ethridge, whom have years of experience servicing the aerial application business. Give us a try, you might be surprised. Call 1 800 7216733 or fax us at 316-945-2330. Get an online quote from our web site at www. hardyaviationins.com or e-mail us at hardy@hardyaviationins.com. tfn

Cascade Conversion for Thrush and Air Tractor. Fuel Saving, Cooler running, more power available. 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 tfn

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.

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

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We buy 450hp single and dual cockpit AgCats,Cessna 152,Cessna 172 For more information, email aerowurkz_aviation@ yahoo.com.ph or call Hannah +630822348843 / +639088725840 (08 -13)

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

Ag Aircraft Wanted: Immediate cash for Ag planes - All considered - Contact Darryl Riddell at 870-572-9011 (08 -13)

Let us sell your Ag plane! Mid-Continent Aircraft Corp. 1601 Hwy 84 East Hayti, MO 63851 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 Steve @ North Star Aviation Inc. 620-3564528 srice@pld.com tfn

wanted to buy EXHAUST Wanted: R-1340 and R-985 Exhaust Send Old Exhaust segments for exchange or Sell them! Call Daryl @ 940-902-0797 or evans.daryl@sbcglobal. net tfn Ag Aircraft Wanted: Immediate cash for Ag planes - All considered - Contact Darryl Riddell at 870-572-9011 (08-13)

WANTED: S2R 600 radial Thrush. Any year, any condition. Engine optional. Call Bruce’s Flying Service 229-725-4150, fax 229-7255135. bruceandrews62@gmail.com (09-13)

operations Ever wanted to star t your own AG OPERATION (Under Part 137)? As Ag Aviation Consultants we can help you find an airplane, train you. We can help you get your Operating Certificate-Part 137, Private or Commercial. Call Eagle Vistas LLC 772-285-5506 (08 -13) Successful mid West operations for sale with or without turbine aircraft. Very successful with diverse crops, seasons April-September. 250-300 K annual acres and growing. Qualified buyers only. Please email responses to blindads@agairupdate. com subject: Operation for sale or fax 478345-2428 att: operation for sale or mail to Operations for Sale C/O AgAir Update Po Box 850 Perry Ga 31069 (08 -13) Montana aerial application business with FBO. Year round income; ag, 135, fuel and maintenance, included hangar, office, fuel systems with truck and equipment.

Aircraft included, contact BigSkyDN@aol. com (08 -13)

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Business for sale: Sorensen Sprayers, makers of the belly t ank s,such a s the Cessna Ag Carr yall for sale.

Inventory,manufacturing rights, blue prints,molds and certificates. Call for price 507-360-6155 (08-13)

seat wanted Pilot w/ 3000 Hours 2800 ag time 2600 turbine 12 Piston looking for seat. All ag time was in Arkansas rice & Iowa corn.

Lic. Tx, AR, KS, NB, MO, IL and IA, PASS cert. Hard working and capable free to travel wherever the season takes me.

Email Arkansasagpilot@live.com or call 870-215-2481 (08-13)

Turbine pilot seeking a seat. Have flown AT502’s, Turbine Thrushes, and turbine Cats. Experienced with everything from rice to corn run work, 35 years old, extremely easy to get along with, and married. Looking for something long term, but will take short term seats until I find it. Licensed in AR, LA, IL and TX. Getting licensed in others will be no problem. ssreid2002@yahoo.com or call 903-949-4966 (08-13) Bell 206 helicopter for lease. Spray system and ag nav GPS . For more information email blindads@agairupdate. com subject Bell Lease, fax 478-9871836 subject Bell Lease, or mail to Bell Lease C/O AgAir Update PO Box 850 Perry Ga 31069 (08-13)

Pilot and 500g Garrett Thrush available after Mid-West corn run. Thirtieth season, licensed in many states. Call Craig @ 970630-0922 (08-13)

Aircraft Sales position for experience Ag, Turbine, CR II, super salary and benefits.

Call: Richard Reade 800-325-0885 @ Mid Continent Aircraft Corp. Hayti, MO tfn

1600+hrs helicopter, 400+ hrs Ag. Able to travel as needed, Certified applicator Kansas with reciprocity. Contact Ken at 316-209-8466 rkshack@cox.net (08-13)

POSITION AVAILABLE for a permanent, full time A/I mechanic to work in a full service maintenance shop in the Midwest. Please submit resume to this ad that includes references and past work experience. Send resume to blindads@ agairupdate.com subject Mechanic or fax 478-987-1836 tfn

help wanted Wanted: Cessna C188 and 450 Ag Cat pilot for the corn run in July in Iowa must have 1000hrs Ag and REFERENCES send information to REPettis1@yahoo. com (08-13)

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Seeking experienced pilot for a 402 seat for our fungicide and bug runs in North Dakota from now until September 1st.

2000 hrs tt ag and 1000 hrs turbine experience a must. Call Rod 701-321-0767 or Nick 386-689-3049 (08-13) Year-round helicopter pilot needed for the Southwest area. Night applications mainly. Turbine helicopter, Ag experience a must. Call Miles 928-580-9970 (08-13) Back-up Pilot wanted. Ag-Cat with a Garrett TPE331-6 engine. Please send your resume to repettis1@yahoo.com. (08-13) Seeking pilot(s) for the upcoming 2013 season and beyond, May - Sept. in the Midwest (MN, IA, IL, etc.) For a turbine Thrush. Preferred 1000 hrs AG and 250 hours Turbine time. Also have a piston seat, min 250 hours AG time.

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Seeking an A&P for a central Minnesota Maintenance operation. Ag experience a must, general aviation experience is a plus. Looking for long term employees and team players, IA’s and Pilots are a plus!

Send resume to blindads@agairupdate. com or mail to A & P c/o AgAir Update PO Box 850 Perry Ga 31069 (01-14) Immediate full time positions for entry level A&P mechanics. Please send resumes to North Star Aviation, Inc. Fax 620-3563864 or email srice@pld.com (08-13)

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