August 2010 - Edition in English

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Allen Chorman & Son Delaware

inside this edition: Thrush pattern tests the GE Thrush • First AT-402B delivered to Uruguay • Wing main spar lower caps - Air Tractor, Inc. • AG-NAV Inc. joins biological forest pest control and application technology project

Bill Lavender bill@agairupdate.com

from the cockpit

Bob Bailey of Bailey’s Flying Service in Dalhart, Texas and I going over the “details” at a state trade show.

In the heat of the season Every year in the February edition of AgAir Update, a recap of the previous year’s NTSB reports is published. Looking at the number of accidents for each month, it is easy to determine the season is at its peak in July and August. From the number of accidents that have been reported in July of this year, 2010 will not be any different.

It is fantastic the ag-aviation industry is having a great year, again. Fungicide applications, like Headline, on corn and soybeans can take much of the credit.

I have received several reports where operators have employed multiple aircraft, often more than ten, to handle the workload. However, with the good comes the bad.

When an operator is managing a multifold fleet of aircraft, juggling acres, trying to be efficient yet safe, it sets the stage for an accident. Just the fact that the number of acres being treated are many times above the norm for any other 6-8 week period in a season, mathematically it should be expected there will be more accidents. That’s one side of the coin.

The other side of the coin is ag-aviation by its nature is a 911 service. Its ability to respond on short notice and cover a large number of acres should lend itself to be able to handle the extra workload. That may be true, but it does not adequately apply to the

phenomenon created by a “run”.

I spoke with an operator last week who simply told me he was “very tired”.

The operation had been running seven aircraft for nearly a month with no end in sight. If ever there was a red flag waving for this operator, it should be have been then. It would be far better to slow down, take a mandated break, even if it cost money, than to have an accident.

When I was spraying, I did like many operators are doing; eating my lunch in the cockpit, skipping breakfast, letting myself get dehydrated, not getting enough sleep, rushing, rushing, rushing.

I had my fair share of mishaps. It is so much easier now for me to look back on those times and see my faults. In the heat of the moment, you believe what you are doing can’t be done any other way.

Take off the blinders that are making you nearsighted. See the big picture, the season as a whole. You are not a super human, so don’t try to be one. You need rest, food and help with your workload.

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Maybe you don’t have time to sit down for it, but a breakfast bar, some OJ and coffee can help to raise your blood sugar levels after a night’s rest, which should be no less than six hours. Thirty minutes out of the cockpit, in the office, eating a sandwich and drinking water is a

way to cheat-in a rest break and hydration.

You already know all this and I’m only preaching to the choir. It won’t hurt you to read it again. The accident rate for July proves it’s needed. Resolve to make August and the rest of 2010 as accident free as possible. You are not much good to your family and the company lying in a hospital bed, or a casket.

An operator and AgAir Update subscriber, Ken Peterson of Staples, Minnesota, sent me a book that he had written, “A Walk with God”. In the book, Ken tells of his life as an ag-pilot where he basically lost everything and how incidents while in the aircraft brought to realization his spiritual needs. If you’d like an ag-pilot’s viewpoint about how he put God into his life and business, you should find this an interesting read. Search “Ken Peterson A Walk with God” on amazon. com to order your copy.

Until next month, Blue Sky and Tailwinds...

agairupdate.com Volume 28, Number 8 august 2010

Allen Chorman & Son Delaware

inside this issue Calendar of events ...................................................................................................................................... 4 Ag Airmail ........................................................................................................................................................ 6 15 aircraft diversified at Allen Chorman & Son.....................................................................................................10 First AT-402B delivered to Uruguay......................................................................................................................12 Wing main spar lower caps - Air Tractor, Inc.........................................................................................................13 AG-NAV Inc. Joins biological forest pest control and application technology project............................................14 STF - Biotech deaths may already total millions..................................................................................................15 Thrush pattern tests the GE Thrush.....................................................................................................................16 Hands on flying - Different as night and day...............................................................................................18 New AT-802U surveillance and light attack capability...........................................................................................20 Hemisphere GPS Celebrates 20 Years of Innovation (1990 – 2010)..................................................................22 Money talk - Bonus depreciation again?.......................................................................................................24 Featured classified ads...........................................................................................................................26

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inside this edition: 15 aircraft diversified at Allen Chorman & Son First AT-402B delivered to Uruguay Thrush pattern tests the GE Thrush

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15 aircraft diversified at Allen Chorman & Son Jeff Chorman prepares to depart in Allen Chorman & Son’s 550 Turbo Thrush in Greenwood, Delaware.

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calendar of events August 2010 August 5-8, 2010 Expo Congreso Taller Aviación Agrícola Punta Del Este, Uruguay Tel: 011-598-2369-0013 infocongreso@anepa.org.uy www.anepa.org.uy

September 2010 September 23-24, 2010 CoAAA SAFE Fly-In La Junta Municipal Airport La Junta, CO Dolle M. Lehrkamp dolle@coagav.org 719.768.3367 www.coagav.org

October 2010 October 9-10, 2010 NAA Golf Tournament Lou Stokes 870-755-2755 October 15-17, 2010 NAAA Fall Board Meeting Town and Country Resort San Diego, CA Peggy Knizner Tel: 202-546-5722 Fax: 202-546-5726 information@agaviation.org www.agaviation.org October 20, 2011 MiAAA Convention Greater Lansing Area, MI Pollyanne McKillop 248-760-0732 October 25-27, 2010 KsAAA Convention Grand Prairie Hotel Hutchinson, KS kaaa@ksagaviation.org October 27-28, 2010 HeliSphere and Aerial Emergency Response Crowne Plaza Mutiara Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Tel: +44 1628 660400 Fax: +44 1628 660622 aknapp@tangentlink.com www.tangentlink.com

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October 28-30, 2010 (tentative) MEXICO-MAZATLAN Expo Congreso Aviacion Agricola Mazatlan, Mexico 01 55 55712072 57623705 fappaarmac@aviacionagricola.com.mx October 31- November 1, 2010 PNW Convention Red Lion Hotel at the Park Spokane, Washington www.pnwaaa.org

November 2010 November 2010 - TBA Aerial Fire Fighting Conf. & Exhibition The Sheraton Istanbul Maslak Istanbul, Turkey GMcKenzie@tangentlink.com 44(0)1628 660400 Fax: 44(0)1628 660622 www.tangentlink.com November 8-10, 2010 CaAAA Convention Embassy Suites Napa, CA Terry Gage caaa@psyber.com Tel: 916-645-9747 Fax: 916-645-9749 Novembert 9-11, 2010 Mid-State Ag Aviation Conference Isle of Capri Resort & Casino Bettendorf, Iowa Harley Curless 309-759-4826 November 9-11, 2010 CoAAA Annual Conv. & Trade Show Crowne Plaza Hotel Colorado Springs, CO Dolle M. Lehrkamp 719-768-3367 dolle@coagav.org www.coagav.org

December 2010 December 6-9, 2010 NAAA 44th Annual Convention & Exposition Savannah International Trade and Convention Center Savannah, GA Peggy Knizner Tel: 202-546-5722 Fax: 202-546-5726 information@agaviation.org www.agaviation.org

January 2011 January 5-7, 2011 TxAAA Convention Hyatt Regency Hill Country San Antonio, TX Chris Shields 512-476-4405 www.taaa.org January 9-11, 2011 ArAAA Convention Wyndham Riverfront Hotel North Little Rock, AR Ron Harrod 501-376-3233 rharrod@sbcglobal.net January 24-25, 2011 AMAA Annual Convention Heritage Inn Great Falls, MT http://montanaaerialapplicators.org

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ag airmail wannabe Hello, I am a new subscriber and just received my second paper which I think is a great resource especially for an aspiring ag-pilot like myself. I am a commercial pilot and also hold an A&P license. I have joined NAAA to gain more knowledge on this exciting industry. I am currently looking for a list of ag-schools. Would you point me in the right direction and/or do you have any recommendations on any?

Sincerely, Warren Fritz Elizabethtown. KY Hello Warren; Thanks for your kind comments about AgAir Update. Good luck with all your efforts to become an ag-pilot.

You are absolutely correct to attend an ag-school without any prior flight knowledge about ag-flying. It would be foolish to attempt to fly ag without attending a school for that purpose or at the very least have a mentor to guide you. It appears you are doing the right things to get off to a good start.

As for the schools, the only two that I am aware of in the U.S. are Flying Tigers Aviation: www. flyingtigersaviation.com and Ag-Flight: www.agflight.com. I’ve copied each school with this email. I’m sure they will be in contact with you.

There is also a school in Brazil; AASD (Aero Agricola Santos Dumont): www.aviacaoagricola.com.br . Actually, Saturday, June 26, I will be attending a special B-B-Q at AASD in Brazil.

I’ve also visited with both FTA and Ag-Flight and flown their aircraft.

All three of the aforementioned are good schools. You can’t go wrong by attending them. Like anything else in this world, you won’t get back any more than you put into it and that goes for these schools as well. Only you can make yourself into an ag-pilot. They can guide you to a point, then you must take over—Bill

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Bill, just received the AgAir Update and read the article on Stearmans. Thought I’d update you on my project. I bought a 1943 PT-17 Stearman a little over two years ago. I decided to fly it a for the year before doing any updates on her

since I didn’t want to ground loop with new paint on the wings. Just as a side note, if I had $5.00 for every piece of advice I have received on how to fly this aircraft, I could be retired.

Interesting to note, however, the best two pieces of advice were #1, about the time you get ready to land, shake your legs and move your butt around in the seat to wake them up prior to landing. The second piece of advice was my favorite and it came from my buddy Dick Packer who’s got tons of Stearman time. He put his hand on my shoulder at Oshkosh and very calmly said, “Did I ever tell you about the first time I ground looped my Stearman, I had 5000 hours in it”.

Well, that kind of sums up the whole point in that it’s a trainer and don’t take your eyes off it.

Cary Rucker told me that his uncle told him years ago, “From the time you take it out of the hangar to the time you put her back, the ole gal is trying to bite you.” Well, I’ve got over 100 hours on it now, no problems other than some humbling landings, but all worked out well.

This particular aircraft was born 1943 and spent time with the Army/ Navy Department of Commerce until 1946 when it was registered and bought for $1,005.15. The aircraft was sold to W.C. Young, who operated an ag business in Wasco, California with it for 30 plus years. Later it was sold to a guy in Virginia who I bought it from. Since this was an ag-plane,

it had the metalized fuselage, which I changed this past year. I had the aircraft in the shop for six months, going back to fabric, recovering the entire aircraft (except the top wings), repaint and whatever else I could spend money on. I got the aircraft out of the shop June 18th and have flown it about 25 hours since. A couple weeks ago, I signed up for the Stearman Flight Formation Clinic to get my Fast Card. I flew with six other aircraft, many sorties and I have to tell you, that was some of the most intense training I’ve ever done. Stearman Flight does a great job holding these clinics with a very professional attitude, great pilots as trainers and well prepared classes.

Anyway, as far as “Where have all the Stearmans gone?” (July AAU), I’m doing my part to keep one of them flying. I’ve included some photos.

Take care, Randy Hardy Hardy Aviation Insurance Wichita, KS Hello Randy; Thanks for the update. Looks like you’ve managed to make the bird a tax deduction with your logo on it! What a great day you must have had for flying.

I’ve flown the Stearman a couple of times, once in Guatemala with Peter Defty and once with the late Jake Jewell in Selma, Alabama. It was great fun, but I won’t claim to be a Stearman pilot. However, years ago I owned a Glasair TD that it did its best to kill me!

I sold it after six months of flying it.

—Bill

corn run!

I’m here in Illinois, been here about a week now. We are flying dawn to dark when the weather doesn’t interfere.

I’m working for Chuck Holzworth who has a flying service of the same name.

I think we are getting an earlier start than most places, talking to others; they are still a week out before they begin getting really busy. Chuck has an expansive operation, working out of three airports forty miles apart in a semi triangle and striking out thirty to

forty miles out from there. Long ferry distances, averaging twenty-five miles, some up to fifty. We are working twelve airplanes, all Air Tractors, 502s and 602s, and of course, the 402 and me are holding our own against the big boys.

Illinois is nice and green! Trees, grass and water! It’s as if God actually intended for people to live here. The people are good, down-to-earth folks that never hesitate to say “Hi” and ask how you are doing and where you are from. I’m enjoying the experience and hoping to come up with a couple of good articles.

I just found out we have another 2,500 acres on the books for tomorrow.

It is going to be a long day. Maybe the weather will give us a break.

Take care and stay safe!

Tracy Thurman Somerton, AZ Hello Tracy; You are right, Illinois is pretty nice in the summer and Chuck has a model operation at his base, been there a couple of times. Please give him my regards. The cold in winter would keep me out, though. Looking forward to the articles. Fly safely, —Bill

New York Times article Thought this might be of interest.

New York Times contacted us about our grasshopper project in Wyoming, ended up printing the story in the paper and on the Internet. U.S. News and World Report is supposed to be here next week to do a story as well.

We’ll keep you informed later on.

Thanks for your time, Stacy Timmons Tony Martinez John Otten Dean McClain Torrington, WA http://www.nytimes. com/2010/06/10/us/10grasshopper. html?scp=1&sq=Ag%20Flyers&st=cse Hey guys, Thanks so much for the heads up.

I have seen where the Feds were getting involved and there had been a prediction of a huge outbreak out there.

Guess it has come true!

Sure wish I could jump a smoker and come visit, like I did with the oil spill, as your type of spraying is good for the industry, sends a great positive message. But... I leave on a smoker

Monday in the opposite direction to Brazil for 12 days, not that I’d rather be there than in WY! Anyway, if you could take some photos (a little flying and people) and text (I can’t plagiarize the NYT), I’ll be sure to get it on AAU Online and try to get things going with AOPA and NBAAA. You’ve already done a great PR job with NYT, USN and WR. Be careful what you say! Professional, professional, professional. The nation will be watching! —Bill

your letter, contact info and photos in the next AAU, plus post on our web site and send you copies of the printed edition.

Thanks for thinking of AAU.—Bill

Turbine Husky “Us” guys think you did a great job on the article. We now have 330 hours on the airplane. Thanks for all your hard work. Hope to see you at NAAA this winter.

Will be in touch.

Best Regards, Terry Harchenko Salem, OR Thanks Terry; Hope to see you as well in Savannah!

And a big thank you for letting me fly the Turbine Husky. It was a hoot! —Bill

restoration My name is Scott White and I own White Aero, Ltd., a restoration shop.

About a year and a half ago, M&M Air Service of Beaumont, Texas shipped us the Stearman that had been damaged by Hurricane Ike for a complete restoration. We have recently completed it and I thought you may enjoy a few pictures.

It has an interesting history, starting with being one of 52 Stearmans purchased by M&M in 1946 from the War Assets Department and being flown and written about by Gordon Baxter in his books and Flying Magazine articles.

If you have any questions or would just like some of the details of the restoration, please call me.

Thank you, Scott White Orient, Ohio

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Hello Scott; What great work on that historic aircraft! I know George Mitchell and the gang at M&M are very proud of what White Aero and you have been able to do with the aircraft. I’ll publish

Just wanted to let you know that I really enjoy AgAir Update. Thanks for all the hard work you and the crew put in every month. It’s really nice to be able to feel the “pulse” of the industry in one monthly publication. I search the classifieds often and always learn something new in the articles.

Please keep up the good work. We need folks like you. Tell Carlin that I also enjoy the faith articles, too.

Thanks again, Kelly Clark Price Flying Service Morrilton, AR

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Hello Kelly; Thanks for your kind comments. Please give my regards to Kirk (Price). I’ll let Carlin know you appreciate his articles.

Fly safe, —Bill

Keahey, confirmed that for me.

You have a difficult road ahead of you, running the flying service. I’ve known more than one widow who has taken on this job. I wish you the best of luck and success. —Bill

landing in my personal Beechcraft 400 jet. In other words, I’m no genie and neither is anyone else when it comes to telling if you will get a job as an ag-pilot.

There are numerous reasons you will or will not get an ag-flying seat, of Donald W. Goodman which your attitude and aptitude are ag school Thank you for the article about my probably the most important, along My name is Graham Snyder. I am husband. This has been a very difficult with your determination. It’s not an time for me and my family. I appreciate seriously considering attending Flying easy profession to get into. Unless Tiger’s flight school in order to become you have direct contacts, like family your kind words and recognition of a crop duster pilot. I currently have a his contribution to the ag-aviation in the business, your odds are greatly private pilot’s license with only about community. My name is Angie, by the enhanced by going to a school. You way, I believe I have seen you before at 150 hours. After completing Flying wouldn’t expect to be any kind of Tiger’s flight school, will I be considered other professional without advanced the conventions. I will continue to run for a job as an ag-pilot.I am willing to the flying service that Donald Wayne training, would you? Also, just because relocate anywhere in the USA for work. you “want” to be an ag-pilot, doesn’t worked so hard to build with hopes of Thank you for your time. my son operating the business later on mean you can do it. The school provides Very truly yours, a good introduction to the business, down the road. Once again thanks for Graham Snyder helping you determine if ag-flying is remembering my husband and his work.

Sincerely, what you want to do in life.

Angie Goodman Morning Graham; Good luck, —Bill Chase, LA Great first name, same as my son’s! abaco journal Anyway, you are doing the exact correct Hello Angie; I just clicked on your “Abaco Journal” thing to do and that’s start your agYou are certainly welcome for the link. Really cool! I would like to know aviation career early on in your flight commentary about Donald Wayne. how you manage publishing four training at an ag-flight school like I didn’t know him as well as I would newspapers a month? How did a crop Flying Tigers. I know the folks there and have liked, but during the very short duster pilot become involved in the time I was able to visit with him at Billy they are great people. Your question world of the Bahamas? Is the deep Howell’s in Bainbridge I knew he was a is the one that if I could answer I’d water oil spill projected to be threat be stretched out on a beach after just good man. My Louisiana friend, Drew that far out?

Lot’s of cool stuff at www. abacojournal.com. I have about four or five hundred questions to ask you about flying and publishing and how all of that comes together. I know you are extremely busy, so I won’t bug you now.

Take care and stay safe!

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Actually Tracy; The fourth publication, Abaco Journal Islands Guide, is a quarterly and really doesn’t fit in our group of publications.

At the time, it is for sale. It’s a real problem for us to fly to The Bahamas a few times a year. I started it to have a kind of retirement job later in life, but I just don’t see it working out that way.

AirFire & Forestry is also a quarterly pub. So, that leaves The Helicopter Newspaper and AgAir Update as monthlies and AgAir Update Latinoamerica as bi-monthly (hmmm... that’s five pubs!). It really gets dicey around here when they all sync in one month! That happens a couple times a year; a total of 38 editions a year. It’s a lot of work, but I have a lot of bills to pay. Of course, it’s not all work. The next 12 days in Brazil will be termed

as working, but there will be many moments of relaxation and being with friends.—Bill Bill; It still sounds like a lot of things to keep in the air all at once. It’s a good thing you can mix in a little play with your work. Brazil must be a really nice place.

I’ll bet it’s got to be a little nicer than a 115 degree desert. -Tracy

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Please be sure we know if you are subscribing to our Latin version, AgAir Update Latinoamerica or our English version of AgAir Update. Remember, our Latin version does not have a classified section. However, our English version has both its printed classified version and its web site listing, plus the classified will be on our next eEdition that is emailed to over 3,000 ag-pilots around the world.

All this can be done on our web site, www.agairupdate.com, or you can send us an email with the facts and a fax with the credit card #.

Chau y gracious—Bill

love to fly Hi! My name is Kris and I live in central Illinois (Putnam County). I love to fly and was wondering how I come about possibly getting a ride in a crop duster.

I have always wanted to and just saw one this morning and someone told me about this AgAir Update’s web site.

Thanks and I will be waiting to hear from you!

Kris Wilke Illinois

Hello Kris; Glad you like flying. As for catching a flight in a crop duster, if I was you I wouldn’t be holding my breath. Most of these aircraft have a single-seat cockpit with no room for passengers.

Even for the few two-seat versions, the insurance liability would prohibit giving joy rides. —Bill

Barham / Rayville, Louisiana / barhameedwards@aol.com / Ramtaildragger@aol.com I’ve copied them your email and I’m sure they’ll be in touch.

Hope this helps—Bill

Korea

Thank you for sending your paper to me, everytime. old cat Chul Moon Your old Ag-Cat, N6632Q, is spraying Jeon-Buk, Korea wheat in the Pullman, Washington area. My Korean friend; LeRoy Johnson Thank you for being a faithful Washington subscriber to AgAir Update!—Bill Hello LeRoy; Take care of 6632Q. Lot’s of history and water under the bridge since I owned it in 1977-1980. Never wrecked it, but once pulled off the upper right wing tip catching a power line that hung down and caught another set of wires when landing, snatching off the tip. Pulled the factory R-985 after a year and replaced with an R-1340. Sure made a big difference.—Bill

ag school Who do I contact to find an ag-pilot school in my area?

Ryan Ainley Ryan; You are exactly right in attending an ag-pilot school to break into the agflying business. Contact the following schools, the only two that I know of in the U.S.= Ag-Flight / Billy Howell / Bainbridge, Georgia / agflight@bellsouth.net Flying Tiger Aviation / Edwards

for sale Dear AgAir Update, Regretfully, the time has come because of health problems that I have to sell AG-Flight, Inc. My desire is to find someone, or company, that will continue with the quality of training that has been a hallmark at AG-Flight, Inc. for the past 26 years.

AG-Flight, Inc. has trained over 1,700 students from 22 countries and almost all states within the USA. AG-Flight, Inc. has 13 aircraft, of which most are tail wheel, two hangars, student dorms and apartments, offices and a heated and air-conditioned shop that can be included in the sale.

I want this school to continue to train ag-pilots of the future. Interested parties should feel free to contact me any time at 229-246-8200, or by email at agflight@bellsouth.net, for more details.

Billy Howell AG-Flight, Inc. / Owner Bainbridge, GA

rainbow I caught this photo at the Mt. Pleasant, Iowa airport on 20 July at 630PM after a thunderstorm. It’s my AT-400 N2306A. Pretty spectacular and would make a good addition to your photos on the website.

Jason Blanke Hornersville, MO

Hello Jason; Thanks so much for the great photo!

Hardly anything better than a rainbow arcing over an ag-plane (on the ramp, of course). We’ve uploaded it to our web site and I’ll include it in a future edition of AgAir Update. —Bill

Mystery ag plane

Do you know the aircraft in this photo?

Send in your submission using our Contact Form at www.agairupdate.com/contact_ form.php or email to aau@agairupdate.com. Watch the September 2010 edition of AgAir Update for the answer!

Submitted by Pete Jones, Air Repair, Cleveland, Mississippi

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15 aircraft diversified at Allen Chorman & Son

by Bill Lavender GREENWOOD, DE — Ever so often, AgAir Update will revisit a flying service after several years have passed. Such was the case with Allen Chorman & Son, Inc. based in Greenwood, Delaware. A summer approximately 10 or 12 years ago Graham and I first visited Allen Chorman. I remember well arriving at the airstrip and seeing his teenage son, Jeff, taxing a 600 hp S2R Thrush up and down the runway preparing for a career flying ag. Then, the “& Son” was not in the company name. Today, Jeff Chorman is an integral part of the flying service being its chief pilot as well as running the Greenwood operation.

Typically, Delaware and the Chesapeake Bay area do not bring to mind agriculture or ag-flying. Located on the Atlantic Coast in the Mid-Atlantic region of the U.S., the state is one of the smallest in the nation. It is divided north to south into three counties, of which the two southern counties are mostly agriculturally oriented. The state is only 30 miles wide and 96 miles long.

Allen flew for Joseph R. Hudson, Inc. Aerial Spraying in Milton and was his chief pilot from 1968 to 1987, when he bought the company and named it Allen Chorman, Inc. In subsequent years, the company grew and bought neighboring flying services; Paul Nuer in Hurlock, Maryland, David

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Hrupsha in Felton, Delaware and Doug Gary in Denton, Maryland.

Allen Chorman & Son’s primary bases are in Milton and Greenwood. While Jeff manages operations in Greenwood, Allen handles Milton. There are an additional five satellite strips used, providing a work area stretching from Wilmington, Delaware to Salisbury, Maryland and from the Delaware Bay to the Chesapeake Bay. Allen Chorman & Son provides a wide diversification of aerial applications.

With its fleet of 15 aircraft, it is equipped to handle surveying artificial ocean reefs, mosquito and crop applications, as well as water fowl patrols. Treating mosquitoes since 1950, the company uses a pair of Beech 18s with R-985 engines. Applications include both larvacide and insecticide treatments.

Recently, the company has added a Bell 47 with the Soloy Turbine Pac (Rolls Royce C-18 engine) for mosquito work.

Applications are contracted with the State.

From October thru January, Allen Chorman & Son count water fowl on an east-west grid that covers half of the state. Using a pair of C-172s, they report swan nest locations that are an invasive species in the marsh grass. These aircraft are also specially outfitted to transport Delaware

authorities for tracking and counting tagged turkeys and shorebirds. “I like the flying in the winter,” Jeff explains. “It gives me a reason to go flying. I still love to fly, I could do it all day, everyday if I had the opportunity.”

The Cessna C-337 is used for overwater flights while surveying reefs. Railroad cars were submerged by the state of Delaware from five to twenty-six miles offshore to promote fishing. The C-337 pilot follows waypoints twice a week between April and November to count commercial and private fishing boats benefitting from the reefs.

Allen Chorman & Son’s crop work includes spraying, fertilizing and seeding.

The company uses a 2004 550 Thrush, the third 550 to come off the assembly line, three geared 600 hp S2R Thrushes (1973, 1974 and a 1995 Diet Thrush model), a 1975 A-Model 600 hp Ag-Cat the company has owned since new and an A-Model 450 hp Ag-Cat with the unique serial number 1340, bought from friend Carter Crabbe and restored. Also, a 600 B-Model Ag-Cat was completely restored this past winter.

The new dorsal fin-style 550 Thrush was sold by Johnston Aircraft Service of California. It came with a PT6A34AG engine which proved to be underpowered. The Thrush Aircraft factory and JAS made special concessions and replaced the engine with a PT6A-60AG. Now, the aircraft performs

especially well. “I fly the 550 and the A-Model Ag-Cat,” explains Jeff. “I love the way the 550 handles. There is never a shortage of power. The 550 Thrush is my airplane that I fly everyday and I love it! It is stable, predictable, handles rough air extremely well and has enough power left to get you out of a jam. I fly our original A-Model Ag-Cat for all dry work and unless we are busy spraying leave it setup with the spreader, which is a nice luxury! I would say the 550 Thrush routinely can cover twice the acres of the Ag-Cat and about half again as many acres as the 600 hp, geared Thrushes, which I feel is good because our average field size is 60 to 70 acres.”

The maintenance for the fleet of aircraft is done by Allen Chorman & Son mechanics that includes two IAs. There are five full time pilots for ag-work with an additional 2 part-time ag pilots. For the balance of the flying jobs we have 4 part time pilots that help with reef and waterfowl flying. “We are very fortunate in that we have the best team of pilots and mechanics we have ever had. We all work together really well to get the work done as quickly and as efficiently as possible.

“Looking at our fleet, most people would think it would be ideal for us to convert to turbine power,” stated Allen.

“But, we are truly ‘married’ to all of our aircraft! Our ‘75 A-model Ag-Cat has been part of our family since new when Jimmy Vreeland bought it. It is worth noting that

Allen Chorman & Son’s 550 Thrush boom set up with J-tube nozzle drops. The 550 originally was delivered with a PT6A-34AG engine, but later changed to a PT6A-60AG.

Jimmy taught both Allen and Jeff to fly.

We’ve completely restored the A-model to better than new. All of our Thrush aircraft are set up similarly and work real well with our operation. We’ve had our Beech 18s since I bought the company in 1987, but these airplanes have been the operation since the early 70’s” “Last year we ran all seven aircraft on wheat,” explains Jeff. “This year only about a third of the wheat got planted due to it being too wet in the fall. Wheat applications typically make up one-third of our gross revenue. We only needed four aircraft to get over it this year in two weeks instead of a month like last year. Also, our corn and vegetable acreage is down due to it being to wet during planting and the depressed vegetable market.”

Other crops treated include potatoes, field and sweet corn.

The sweet corn is treated on a three to four-day schedule. The grower and chemical salesman decide what product to be used, we no longer furnish chemicals only on a very small scale.

Although Delaware has a “Right to Farm” law, meaning if the farm came

before the urbanization, the farmer can continue to do his farming. This applies to Delaware aerial applicators, too. A lone house built on the edge of a field by someone moving from the city can’t stop surrounding farming practices.

However, this does not preclude complaints that are made to the FAA. To resolve this issue where a significant amount of Allen Chorman & Son’s work is near urbanized areas, an agreement has been made with the FSDOs in Philadelphia and Baltimore. Any time there is doubt about the possibility of a flight being considered to be in a congested area, a fax is sent to the FAA describing when and where the aircraft will be going to make the application.

This keeps the FAA informed before a complaint can be made, avoiding repercussions.

Allen and Jeff each fly full time for the company. They work with each others strengths, giving the company the leadership it needs to remain viable during a time and place where agaviation can be a challenge.

Allen Chorman & Son, Inc. is an excellent example of a successful, working father and son relationship.

Jeff Chorman takes a phone order. Chemical storage is in the background.

The Greenwood operation uses 300-gallon converted stainless steel milk tanks for mixing. These tanks have been in use since the early 1960s.

Jeff and Allen Chorman with their 550 Thrush at Allen Chorman & Son’s Greenwood, Delaware base. Jeff soled six airplanes on his 16th birthday; Cessna C-182, 7EC Champ, Piper Warrior, Ercoupe, Taylorcraft and a J-3 Cub. Allen taught Jeff to spray at 17 in the 7EC Champ. He started flying a 600 Thrush and a 600 A-model Ag-Cat at 17 spraying water and manganese because the farmer said if he was going to fly over his field to learn, he wanted something applied that would make a difference. Jeff received his Commercial Pilot’s license on his 18th birthday and started spraying two weeks after that while still in high school. He used to skip morning classes to spray. After graduating from high school, Jeff attended Embry-Riddle in Daytona Beach, Florida where he completed his Bachelor’s Degree in Professional Aeronautics. .

Allen Chorman & Son’s Greenwood operation is clean and efficient.

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First AT-402B delivered to Uruguay ROSENBERG, TX — July 2010, Lane Aviation delivered the first, new Air Tractor AT402B to Uruguayan operator Nestor Santos of Progreso Aeroservicos, S.A., based in Progreso, Uruguay located about 50 km north of Montevideo. The AT-402B is powered by a PT6A-15AG engine and outfitted with a com radio, transponder w/ encoder, Garmin 495 GPS, standard nozzles, Transland Swathmaster spreader and Artex ELT/PLB.

Raul Ramirez, an ag-pilot from Chile, flew the aircraft from Lane Aviation in Rosenberg, Texas to Progreso, Uruguay.

Raul predicted his flight would take 7-10 days and would require about 40 flight hours. The legs of the journey are; Texas - South Florida - Puerto Rico - Boa Vista, Brazil - Cuiaba - Iguazu Falls - Progreso. The aircraft has 215 U.S. gallons of fuel in its wing tanks and another 400 gallons in its hopper, giving it a range of more than 1,700 nautical miles, or a conservative 12 hours of flight time between refueling stops. However, none of the planned legs should be over seven hours. The flight is solo, aircraft and pilot.

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FAA supersedes wing main spar lower caps AD The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) to supersede AD 200608-09, which applies to all Air Tractor, Inc. (Air Tractor) Models AT-802 and AT-802A airplanes. AD 2006-08-09 currently requires owners to repetitively inspect (using the eddy current method) the two outboard fastener holes in both of the wing main spar lower caps at the center splice joint for cracks and repair or replace any cracked spar cap. Since the FAA issued AD 2006-08-09, it has determined the need to clarify the serial numbers of the Models AT-802 and AT-802A airplanes affected by that AD. Additionally, the FAA is adding an option of modifying the wing main spar lower caps to extend the safe life limit on the affected airplanes. Consequently, this AD would keep the actions of AD 2006-0809, clarify the affected SNs, and add a modification option to extend the safe life limit.

The FAA is issuing this AD to detect and correct cracks in the wing main spar

lower cap at the center splice joint, which could result in failure of the spar cap and lead to wing separation and loss of control of the airplane.

This AD became effective on July 28, 2010. This AD supersedes AD 200608-09, Amendment 39-14565. This AD affects Models AT-802 and AT-802A airplanes, all serial numbers (SNs) beginning with -0001, that are: (1) Certificated in any category; (2) Engaged in agricultural dispersal operations, including those airplanes that have been converted from fire fighting to agricultural dispersal or airplanes that convert between fire fighting and agricultural dispersal; (3) Not equipped with the factory-supplied computerized fire gate (part number (P/N) 80540); and (4) Not engaged in only full-time fire fighting. The Manager, Fort Worth Airplane Certification Office, ASW150, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.

Send information to ATTN: Andy McAnaul, Aerospace Engineer, ASW150, FAA San Antonio MIDO-43, 10100 Reunion Pl., Ste. 650, San Antonio, Texas 78216; telephone: (210) 308-3365; fax: (210) 308-3370. Before using any approved AMOC on any airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify your appropriate principal inspector (PI) in the FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local FSDO. AMOCs approved for AD 2006-08-09 are not approved for this AD. To get copies of the service information referenced in this AD, contact Air Tractor, Inc., P.O. Box 485, Olney, Texas 76374; telephone: (940) 564-5616; fax: (940) 5645612; airmail@airtractor.com; Internet: http://www.airtractor.com. To view the AD docket, go to U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590, or on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov.

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AG-NAV Inc. joins biological forest pest control and application technology project Newmarket, Ontario, Canada— AG-NAV Inc. has joined a research project to develop new biopesticide products and more effective aerial applications. The project title is: Integrated Research, Development and

Commercialization of Biological Forest Pest Control Products and Application Technologies. There are two goals to the research: to develop a suite of biopesticides that specifically affect targeted insect pests; and to enhance an

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industry-leading spray aircraft control system to maximize the effectiveness of pesticide application while reducing the associated costs and environmental risks. This project, with total estimated costs of approximately $8.2 million, will receive up to $3 million from the Atlantic Innovation Fund over a five-year period.

Working with Forest Protection Limited (FPL), the University of New Brunswick, New Brunswick Department of Natural Resources, and the Canadian Forest Service; AG-NAV Inc. will develop a unique Aerial Spray Management System to maximize on-target deposit and reduce off-target drift. New spray optimization software will be linked to aircraft guidance software and integrated into AG-NAV’s spray control system.

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BioAtlantech, and Sylvar Technologies Inc., AG-NAV will help evaluate a number of virus-based biopesticides that affect only specific, economically significant forest pests.

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

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

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

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

Submissions with reprint permission always generate interest. With the “Spreading The Facts” section in AAU, you can copy and mail, email or fax to your newspaper positive information everybody else needs to know that we already know! It will be reprinted in multiple newspapers educating the public with “Spreading The Facts” about ag aviation and pesticides.

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Biotech deaths may already total millions CHURCHVILLE, VA—The global conflict over high-yield farming became even uglier when armed activists “for the landless” invaded a Brazilian biotech research farm. One activist and a security guard were killed and eight other people injured.

Unfortunately, the clash over modern farming technology has already had victims by the millions. New technologies that would save millions of lives every year are being held back by activistscared regulators, using the excuse of “more testing.”

During the severe southern African drought of 2002, eco-activists told local governments that American food aid was “poison” because it contained genetically modified seeds. In at least one country, Zambia, the government locked up the U.S. food aid—despite the starvation of thousands in outlying villages. The food aid was later liberated by a mob that overwhelmed its armed guards.

Golden rice could provide enough Vitamin A to prevent millions of cases of childhood blindness and death from rice-dominated diets per year, but it is not yet available to farmers even though it was announced by the journal Science nearly eight years ago.

Its developer, Ingo Potrykus of the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, says his rice can save millions of lives among the poor, with no threat to the environment,

no cost to the poor farmers who will raise it, and no benefit to corporations.

Nevertheless, Greenpeace and other ecogroups ardently oppose this and all other genetically modified seeds. Potrykus says they’d rather have people die than be saved by high-tech seeds.

African countries refused to allow the import of biotech corn seeds that could have helped overcome the parasitic witchweed, which infests 40 million hectares of African farmland. The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center had to spend an extra 10 years conventionally breeding a natural tolerance for the herbicide imazapyr into African corn farmers’ varieties. The new seeds reliably yield four times as much corn, providing food security for farmers too used to facing starvation because the witchweed stole their grain.

The Irish government has refused to accept test plantings of a new biotech potato variety resistant to the deadly potato late blight. This is the same blight that caused the Irish Potato Famine in the 1840s when more than a million Irish starved and more than a million more were forced to flee the country. Researchers found resistance to late blight nearly 50 years ago in a wild relative of the potato, but it had never been successfully bred into a domestic potato. Now, three major universities

have each bred blight-resistant tubers— and the country which suffered the potato famine won’t allow them to be grown. Nor will such African countries as Burundi, which are increasingly dependent on potatoes. An outbreak of a more virulent late blight virus continues unchecked in Britain.

How many people have to die before this travesty of Luddite worship runs its course?

How many helpless children will have to go blind before the endless testing of Golden Rice allows it to be distributed to the families who so critically need it?

When will the world realize that Greenpeace and the World Wildlife Fund, for all their preaching about the rain forests, are trying to roll back modern civilization and its long life spans with thickets of overpriced solar panels and windmills? They willingly fail to see that without the high yields from the Green Revolution and biotechnology, hungry people will quickly clear the world’s remaining forests for low-yield crops.

DENNIS T. AVERY is a senior fellow for Hudson Institute in Washington, D.C. and is the Director for Center for Global Food Issues (www.cgfi.org). He was formerly a senior analyst for the Department of State. ALEX A. AVERY is the Director of Research at the Hudson Institute’s Center for Global Food Issues. Readers may write them at Post Office Box 202,Churchville, VA 24421.

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Thrush pattern tests the GE Thrush

On Thursday, June 10th, Thrush Aircraft conduct an additional round of pattern testing on the GE Thrush. Flight tests were conducted at Souther Field Aviation in Americus, Georgia and the test were performed and collected by Paul Sumner with the Georgia Extension Service. Thrush is continuing to advance its recognized spray pattern to get maximum efficiency out of every aircraft. The result of this round of testing demonstrated the aircraft held its pattern at 150 mph with an additional 10 feet of swath width. By lengthening the nose approximately 12 inches and the redesign forward of the hopper, Thrush was able to reduce the gradual taper ratio and make the GE Thrush more aerodynamically clean. Addition aerodynamic improvements include the new smooth fairing by the air filter. The cowl by the hopper has been reduced by four inches, which is another enhancement to decrease turbulence. Thrush will continue to expand on these positive results with further rounds of testing during the certification period.

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Different as night and day Everybody has seen the movie where the hideous vampire finds himself trapped in a corner as the rising sun casts threatening rays of light through a ragged curtained, broken window.

He flings his arm across his eyes vainly seeking refuge in the retreating shadows. He hisses and thrashes about in agony as the light of day torturously consumes him, the evil forces of darkness being laid low to the goodness of the forces of light. A horrific scene that played through my mind as I crawled out of the rack at 0430 to greet what I hoped would be a forgiving sun and a smooth transition to day flying. I was relieved to find that I would not be reduced to a smoldering pile of ashes.

Flying with the birds instead of the bats is indeed a transition that takes

some consideration and has to be approached with the same caution as anybody should take when flying in a new environment. For a night pilot, daylight can be almost overwhelming at first. It’s a flood of visual information that requires a certain amount of mental recalibration in order to prevent a panoramic overload. It’s amazing how much you see in unrestricted visibility!

It had been a while since I launched out at dawn and the first thing that I noticed was that sun is bright! I flew directly east for my first load, pulled my hardly used visor down and squinted like Clint Eastwood facing down the bad guys. I thought of trading my helmet for a welding hood.

Fortunately, my field was a north-south affair. I circled once, splashed some

water on my face to put out the fire in my eyeballs and went to work. It took a few passes for my depth perception to adjust, but what a glorious morning it was! The air was cool and crisp and the spry little 402 practically danced under my hand! It was a visual feast of color and light and I found myself flying formation with my shadow across the ground. It reminded me of those days back in northern California when my wings were green, untested and every flight was a new and exciting experience. I felt like the blind man who had miraculously had his vision restored.

Wow! And, I get paid to do this!

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I rarely use the air conditioner at night because the night usually cools off as it progresses; it is a little used system in the airplane. I actually had to search for the switches this morning. Thankfully, it worked as advertised.

The air was filled with flying machines.

Every corner of the horizon showed an Air Tractor or a Thrush pitching high in a turn, pivoting on their wing tips, expert pilots and state of the art aircraft, performing a graceful aerial ballet across the great American countryside that just seems to never get old. How wonderful it is to be a part of it all. Flying in our little corner in the Southwest, airplanes are few in number and rarely seen other than a row of lights twisting and turning in the dark. It’s no wonder we have been accused so often of being UFOs. Being somewhat familiar with density

altitude, I was still surprised to see the effects as early as I did. More thought into loading, fuel quantity and hopper quantity, watching the temp gauge like a hawk and planning every take off down to the last second at first had my nerves on edge. Checking instruments more often was no increase in work load since I didn’t need a flashlight to read them.

Daylight flying has its advantages.

Weather can be friend or foe. The contrary nature of day verses night flying becomes apparent. I was hitting a galloping stride getting fields sprayed; quick turnarounds ticking off the acres like a Wall Street sell out. The wind came up just enough to lay the spray pattern down and whisk it under the few wires that were present. Then it came up with an attitude; a big old west Kansas attitude that meant business.

Night flying usually means that as the hours pass, the wind and conditions improve. Not so during the day. As the sun warmed the earth and atmosphere, the air got rough and the wind blew at an increasing rate. By early afternoon, I was done. There were work orders on the desk, but the wind howled out a warning to any pilot who might dare to challenge it. Smart pilots head those warnings and yield the advance to the forces of nature.

Finally, the sun began descending to the horizon, a familiar and welcome sight to the blanched eyes of an out of place night pilot. The air cooled a bit and the wind settled down. The shadows began to creep out of their hiding places and the first few stars began showing in the sky. I flew a couple more loads.

The wheels chirped their final landing of the day just as the cloak of darkness enveloped the landscape.

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Consumers take an optimistic view of farmland stewardship practices, and believe the industry will continue to improve sustainability efforts. Similarly, when asked to gauge their own priorities and views on environmental stewardship,

growers also held a positive view.

“Consumers trust growers more than growers probably expect them to,” said Paul Rea, Vice President of BASF U.S. Crop Operations. “This is a strong foundation that the agricultural industry can build on in its goal to improve trust and align priorities even further.”

Along with Rea and Andrew Goetz, Manager of BASF North America Regulatory Strategy and Product Stewardship, independent toxicologist Dr. Jeffrey H. Driver participated in the panel discussion that analyzed the results. Dr. Driver encouraged media in attendance at the panel to continue to provide accurate information to the discussion about crop inputs and human health.

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survey highlights Approximately 400 consumers and growers of diverse age, gender, education level and geography across the United States were surveyed. Each was asked to provide an opinion of farmland stewardship topics to identify gaps in perceptions among consumers, growers and pesticide manufacturers.

Participants were asked to measure the level of importance placed on certain characteristics and agriculture industry priorities when making decisions about crop inputs.

The survey had a margin of error of plus or minus five percentage points. Key findings include: • Both growers and consumers feel that farmland stewardship practices are better now than 10 years ago, and will continue to improve during the next 10 years.

• Consumers think growers place more emphasis on environmental

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• Consumers feel that growers are receiving crop inputs from trustworthy sources.

• Growers place top priority on effectiveness and cost when selecting a pesticide input.

Goetz described BASF practices both before and after product registration.

Many of the practices are designed to protect human health and the environment.

“The products we develop go through years of extensive efficacy and safety testing,” Goetz said. “In addition, we invest a lot of time and effort in developing directions for use and formulations that make the products safe for crops, as well as giving appropriate application rates and methods to help protect the environment.”

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about media summit The BASF-sponsored media summit focused on agriculture sustainability and included a breakout session specifically addressing stewardship in crop protection. “Farmland Stewardship: Growing Toward the Future” utilized the results of the survey to address consumer and growers views of farmland stewardship and how chemical companies can assist in closing the perception gap.

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opportunities “Based on our findings, consumers feel good about advances the agricultural industry has made and are asking growers to continue to place importance on environmental impacts,” Rea said.

“The research also tells us that growers may not be aware that they are already improving their reputation with

consumers through product selection and management decisions, and that presents an opportunity to tell their story.”

According to Rea, crop protection companies can provide greater value to growers by helping growers communicate stewardship processes already in place and plan for continued improvements.

In addition, manufacturers should continue to be stewards through product development and support, both before and after a product goes to market. The entire industry can look to these findings as a reason to increase dialogue among growers, crop protection companies and consumers to build on, and also recognize stewardship efforts.

“In the end, it comes down to consumers having trust in growers, both to provide a safe food supply and to have minimal impact on our environment,” Rea said. “We can help strengthen this trust by providing growers with the information and support they need to make sure that consumers are informed with the right information.”

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The 2008 updates presented in the report recorded the effects of current practices used by corn producers and ethanol processors.

This report measures all conventional fossil fuel energy used in the production of 1 gallon of corn ethanol. For every British Thermal Unit (BTU) unit of energy required to make ethanol, 2.3 BTUs of energy are produced. The ratio is somewhat higher for some firms that are partially substituting biomass energy in

processing energy. Since the last study in 2004, the net energy balance of corn ethanol has increased from 1.76 BTUs to 2.3 BTUs of required energy.

According to the report, overall, ethanol has made the transition from an energy sink, to a moderate net energy gain in the 1990s, to a substantial net energy gain in the present. And there are still prospects for improvement.

Ethanol yields have increased by about 10 percent in the last 20 years, so proportionately less corn is required.

In addition to refinements in ethanol technology, corn yields have increased by 39 percent over the last 20 years, requiring less land to produce ethanol.

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A word to the wise; learn from my mistake. I am a “salty” (Navy expression) old crop duster who has been making my living in airplanes for 45 years and I guess I should have been more alert for a shyster operation run by a con man in North Dakota. We at Flying Tiger Aviation were conned…big time. About four or five years ago, we had a student

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He contacted us in the early spring of ‘09, to see if I could bring my Thrush to North Dakota for the corn run and other crops.

Truth is, I really am rather naive and one of the flaws in my character is that I am much too trusting. After three

months of flying in North Dakota, we have not been paid one penny. And, so we have been told, the SOB has skipped the country to Canada. There were “red flags” flying like flags at a state fair, but like the ostrich who buries his head in the sand, we refused to acknowledge them. No one, and I do mean no one, on the local airport liked him. He was not a member to the North Dakota Ag Aviation Association, there was at least one merchant, so I was told, who would not even let him in his establishment and lastly, we were given copies of 35 judgments against him. In retrospect, we should have cut our losses after the first month or sooner.

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And now, on to a very slight but related tangent. During the ‘70s when I had a flying service in the hills of Mississippi, during the hay-day of this period, I had two pilots other than myself. I let those other two guys be the primary pilots, and I flew as a back up, when we would be over loaded. Many of my farmers could not pay their full spraying bill at the end of each month, but I trusted them to pay in full when the crop was harvested and with very few exceptions, they did pay in full by the end of the year. The agreement I had with my two pilots was that I would pay them a salary of $150.00 per week and I would “settle up” at the end of the season. Incidentally, $150.00 went a lot further 35 years ago than it does today.

Anyway, at the end of the season if I did not have the funds to pay my pilots in full, I would go to the bank and borrow however much I needed to settle up with

my pilots. Collecting from my farmers was my obligation, not theirs. And so, an additional suggestion to new pilots other than those mentioned earlier is to have an understanding up front as to what the pay policy is.

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As a minimum, make a contact list of key people and phone numbers. Include your aviation insurance broker, insurance company’s claims department, Flight Service (1-800 WX BRIEF), etc. A condition of insurance could require your aircraft to meet certain FAA and insurance company certification standards. A copy of your aircraft and personal logbooks are also a good idea, stored in a different location than the originals.

Professional flight departments spend a great deal of time and money building an Emergency Response Program. It

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If you are involved in an accident, here is a short, common sense checklist you may want to consider: • Arrange first aid for the injured • Protect the aircraft or other property from further damage • Notify authorities and your insurance company • Avoid making statements about the loss (except to government officials) until the insurance company gives permission.

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by Tom & Amy May, Chairmen Kearney, NE —Another year of Kidz Explore has passed and as usual, it was a success. On April 24 and 25 the Kidz Explore event was held at the Viaero Event Center in Kearney. We had a steady flow of kids and parents who came through the NATA booth this year. The donated cockpit (thanks to Rod Shelburne) is certainly a favorite of several kids who come to see our booth.

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Some of the other features of our booth at Kidz Explore include the NATA booth with all of its photos of aerial spraying, an NAAA video that is played throughout the weekend for people to watch, pilot coloring pages, bookmarks, stickers, pamphlets, candy and of course our drawing item which was again a little wooden airplane hand made by

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We would like to thank the following people for donating their time and energy into helping out at the NATA booth for Kidz Explore 2010: Sean Penner, John Witthuhn, Scott DeLong, and Dave and Sue Roth. We truly would not be able to provide this education to

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This ends up being a dog chasing his tail situation—the vicious cycle of trying to please the people, or taking a stand and pleasing God! Paul said that you can’t please God if you are trying to please people (Galatians 1:10).

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The helmet of salvation protects a Christian’s mind from the attacks and temptations of Satan. If Satan can get Christians to think wrong thoughts, then he can get them to make sinful and ungodly decisions and actions. That is the reason that Paul tells Christians to renew their mind by getting all the worldly and fleshly thinking out of their mind, and get God’s will for their life into their mind (Romans 12:2). When a Christian’s mind is preoccupied with fleshly and worldly thoughts they are setting themselves up for Satan’s temptations and lies! Every Christian needs to get it hard-wired into their brain that if they are living according to the world’s standards they are committing spiritual adultery (James 4:4). The helmet of salvation gives Christians the spiritual wisdom to

understand that someday they will enter into God’s heaven and sing, “You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power; for You created all things, and by Your will they exist and were created” (Revelation 4:11).

The Sword of the Spirit is not only a defensive weapon; it is also an offensive weapon. With the Word of God, Christians can attack Satan’s strongholds in this demonically controlled world. The minds of unbelievers are blinded and taken captive by Satan to do his will (2 Corinthians 4:4, 2 Timothy 2:26). The only way to rescue these unbelievers from Satan’s dominion of darkness is to teach them the gospel of Jesus Christ—that is only found in God’s Word—nothing else will save these lost souls. Many Christians want to use worldly methods to get people into church so they can present the gospel of Jesus Christ to them—that’s right out of Satan’s handbook. If Christians will live a life that is pleasing to God, then God will give them ample opportunity to present the gospel of Jesus Christ wherever they work or play. If you are a poor witness for Jesus Christ on Main

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The Bible is a Christian’s defense against the deceptions of Satan and his demonically controlled worldly systems. But it doesn’t do any good to own a Bible if you don’t know what it says. Satan isn’t afraid of biblically ignorant Christians—Satan uses them for his purposes. But Satan is afraid of well informed Christians! Jesus tells us that being an active student of God’s Word teaches Christians the truths of God’s Word and sets them free from the satanically controlled worldly systems

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BASF: Be prepared for disease pressure this year Heat, moisture mean corn and soybean growers should be ready to manage disease pressures RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC,— Despite the successful early planting season, experts predict damaging

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“The 2010 spring season was great to many growers, resulting in a strong start to the growing season and generally a higher yield potential,” said Nick Fassler, Technical Marketing Manager at BASF. “Growers striving for record yields should look to protect their investment with proactive management strategies.”

High plant populations like those seen throughout the Midwest this year can translate to substantial yields, but leave plants at risk for additional stress.

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“As the season progresses and the summer heats up, growers can anticipate more disease pressure and overall plant stress because more plants are competing for sunlight, nutrients and

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In Iowa, anthracnose, common rust and eye spot have been spotted in corn this year. To continue to protect crops, growers should scout for these diseases in their fields, especially in damp areas, such as river bottoms. To find diseases like gray leaf spot and Northern corn leaf blight, which flourish in wet conditions, growers should scout lower leaves of plants for disease indications.

With the potential for any number of disease outbreaks, growers should choose a fungicide that protects against a multitude of debilitating diseases,” Fassler said. “Headline AMP has excellent activity on a large number of corn foliar diseases; including gray leaf spot, Southern corn leaf blight, anthracnose and Northern corn leaf blight.”

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Ag-aviation loses Bob Bailey and Walter Alderman Robert Arlen “Bob” Bailey, an icon in southern ag-aviation, died Sunday, July 11, 2010 in Jackson, Mississippi. Bob was born June 1, 1931 in Eupora, Mississippi. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean conflict with the Strategic Air Command. He later graduated from Mississippi State University with a degree in Banking and Finance. He was a member of the Quiet Birdmen, Mississippi Agricultural Aviation Association (Lifetime) and a Board Member of the Mississippi Agriculture Museum.

Robert Arlen “Bob” Bailey During his aviation career, Bob owned Bailey Flying Service in Eupora. He helped introduce the Thrush Commander giving hundreds of flight demonstrations worldwide. He operated Bob Bailey Aircraft Sales from 1977 to 1997. February 19, 2010, he was awarded The Lee Abide Award for his outstanding contributions in ag-aviation by the MsAAA. His ability to tell hangar stories, with arms waving in all directions, will be long remembered. There were very few in the industry that he had not met and knew.

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OMAHA, NE— Walter A. Alderman, 86, formerly of St. Paul, Nebraska, passed Saturday, July 3 while at the Omaha Nursing Home. Born in 1924, He began a career of crop dusting/ aerial spraying and operated out of airports in Superior, Kearney and Ord. In 1966, he and his wife, Betty purchased land north of St. Paul and operated Walt’s Aerial Spraying out of their own airport. He retired from the aviation business in 1983. He was the original founder of the Nebraska Aerial Trade Association, as well as a past president, treasurer and member of its board of directors. He was recognized as the NATA Airman of the Year in 1992.

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AOPA weighs in on U.S. DOT Frederick, MD – There is a hole in the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) draft five-year plan, says the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA). The plan, which covers the period from 2010 to 2015, almost completely ignores general aviation (GA) and its economic importance to the nation.

“In its current form the plan places more emphasis on travel by bicycle than on General Aviation,” wrote AOPA President and CEO Craig L. Fuller in comments on the draft plan sent to Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood. Furthermore, the plan seems to reintroduce user fees as the preferred way to fund the FAA. The draft contains six broad goals that cut across all modes of transportation.

They are: Safety; State of Good Repair (Airports); Economic Competitiveness; Livable Communities; Environmental Sustainability; and U.S. DOT Organizational Excellence.

“The draft plan seems to almost completely ignore the economic importance of GA as well as the relevance

of GA to five of the six strategic goals,” Fuller wrote. “The role of GA with regard to the Safety Goal is the exception, albeit even here the focus on GA is sparse.”

The Return of User Fees?—In AOPA’s comments, Fuller notes that on page 19 of the draft plan, the Department of Transportation revives user fees as “the policy model of choice,” essentially lifting language from the Fiscal Year (FY) 2010 budget support documents sent to Congress by the Obama Administration. Aviation is the only mode of transportation for which a funding “solution” is proposed.

That proposal, says AOPA, ignores both the reauthorization bill currently pending in Congress and the Obama Administration’s FY2011 budget proposal, neither of which include user fees.

“AOPA strongly opposes a policy direction that suggests user fees,” wrote Fuller. “As we have stated in the past, user fees are divisive, inefficient, and inequitable – and are likely to have a crippling effect on the GA community, which is already struggling.”

FAA needs to exhibit leadership on key environmental issues.

Environmental sustainability is one of the six strategic goals listed in the draft plan. But once again, there is no mention of general aviation, which is faced with the eventual demise of leaded aviation gasoline (avgas) due to pressure from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

“DOT leadership in this undertaking is imperative and we believe that the DOT draft plan should include a strategy for FAA as the lead agency to manage the effort,” Fuller wrote. AOPA, as part of a coalition of aviation associations dealing with the avgas issue, believes the FAA should develop an integrated program to reduce lead emissions from piston-engine aircraft that balances environmental improvements with aviation safety, technical feasibility, and economic impact. The general aviation industry can and should be a part of the program.

General Aviation’s Role in Creating Livable Communities — The DOT draft plan contains one intriguing new strategic goal: livable communities. But

even here, the plan ignores general aviation’s potential contributions to meeting that goal.

“This section of the DOT strategic plan contains a signature initiative of President Obama, most notably to foster livable communities through place-based policies and initiatives that increase transportation choices and access to transportation services,” noted Fuller.

“No prior USDOT strategic plan contains a comparable initiative.”

GA has a direct impact on that goal because of the role it plays connecting communities – the large, the small, and the very remote – ensuring access to essential services and providing emergency medical transportation and disaster relief. Additionally, GA serves as an engine that powers the growth of small communities and rural regions.

“AOPA’s goal in providing this input,” concluded Fuller, “is to ensure that the final plan recognizes the role and contributions of general aviation to the nation’s transportation system.”

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Then we will be putting final touches on the NAAA convention being held in Savannah, Georgia. December 6-9, 2010. At the Savannah International Trade and Convention Center, for more information and room reservation go to www.agaviation.org and click on the convention tab. Rooms are available to reserve. Savannah will be an interesting site for this years NAAA Convention. Go online and take a look around or go to the Savannah Chamber of Commerce site and order a free brochure to be mailed to your home. It is full of ideas and places to visit. This city is full of culture.

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In summer, I am working for a small French company along the Mediterranean coast. We are doing some mosquito control with Ag-Cat 600.

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We will need at some stage to do some adulticide to regulate the growing mosquitoe population.

We would like to give dibrom a try.

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The product is legal in Europe. But nobody has never tried it.

The importer pretends it’s great stuff, but requires some special equipment.

Apparently very corrosive, the only part of the ag system we could keep are the Micronair (or equivalent). But pumps, regulators, reservoir, lines, tubes and valves have to be SS or Teflon or poly propylene.

Strangely enough, the European Amvac representative is unable to give me any information about the parts to be use ; the pump being the main sub system to be found.

And Amvac in the US doesn’t want to talk to us because of commercial rules with their representatives...

So, does anyone have any information about dibrom spraying system components ?

Thanks for your help in that matter.

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applied Dibrom for mosquitoes. It was in the early 1980s over Kings Bay Naval Submarine Base in Georgia. This much is true, the stuff is extremely effective and highly corrosive. The mosquito wings rust in flight upon contact! Actually, it is very effective and at that time the application rate was one ounce, straight, using flat fan tips with TeeJet nozzles pointed about 30 degrees into the slipstream and 80 psi for boom pressure. The product is very, very heavy, about 14 pounds per gallon. So, with pure dibrom on board, you will be able to easily overload the Ag-Cat (IMO). It came in “cute” little 15 gallon drums with plastic-like liners.

I’d be equally, if not more, concerned with the effect on my aircraft. After each application, I washed my a/c with an emulsifiable solvent, opened all the panels and sprayed down the a/c with a pump-up sprayer, then used the pressure washer on it.

As for special consideration for the pump and seals, I can’t recall doing

anything, other than leaving the product in the a/c for a minimum of time and cleaning thoroughly afterward. But, using SS would be a good idea.

I can’t remember for sure, but it was either dibrom or Scourge that I added PB to the mix (piperonyl butoxide, see http:// en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piperonyl_butoxide ). This non-pesticide product would “upset” the mosquitoes, making them more active and likely to run into the 50 micron droplets of dibrom. I’ve often wondered why it wasn’t used in other low volume insecticide applications.

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windmilling equipment. I guess this type of system provides better calibration for such low rate.

And that’s the part I am looking for.

That’s the one which must resist to this highly corrosive product.

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It is very corrosive but so is many of the other products we put out. Just wash out the spray system at the end of every day and wash the aircraft as well. Even if you put a stainless steel spray system on your Ag-Cat there are always parts that are affected that you may have overlooked.

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I did the initial turbine coarse on the AT-502 sim last week and really enjoyed it. I have got a couple of thousand hours turbine ag already but after spending 3 days with Andy, I realized how limited my knowledge was. You do a lot of engine handling and emergency procedures that you simply cant safely practice in a normal aircraft. Very worth while from my point of view.

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Thanks for your replies.

I am not specially afraid of corrosion.

Most of our products are.

Because of very low flow for this type of application, operators seem to use small electric pumps rather than our usual

Any reports yet on how the AT-502 sim is working?

Wondering how the evaluations are going with the AT 502 simulator if any one knows?

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NATA Operation SAFE

by Alan Corr, NATA Operation Safe Analyst Operation SAFE has been even more popular in 2010 with the biggest problem being the weather. Even though pasture work has dragged on and on, as of mid June, there have been 38 planes tested with a total of 269 passes.

By mid June 2009, only 21 planes had been tested. Last year, the most common problem was leaking booms, nozzles and

diaphragms, but there have been few incidences of that this year.

Spray height continues to be an issue with planes flying too low having a poor and narrow swath. Planes that cross at eight-feet above the string will have a much wider pattern with a significantly lower CV than when they are only a few feet above the string. Again, in most situations applying pesticides at 7 to 10 feet above the crop canopy will provide

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a nice pattern and except for around field margins or in windy conditions, drift should not be an issue.

I have done a number of different application rates with aircraft this year, and it appears that in most cases, the pattern width will be reduced about five-feet when the application rate in increased from two-gallons to fivegallons.

Pattern widths for various aircraft types have been consistent with last year, with an occasional plane that patterns out extremely wide for some reason. There have been a few instances where planes did not pattern out as far as they should and it appears at least, boom location is the likely problem. In almost every case, pilots are staying with the width they have been using, which is normally about five feet less than what the pattern test indicates they could fly.

Late June and early July should be a busy time for Operation SAFE. A number of operators want planes tested before Fungicide applications.

BASF’s enhanced sponsorship of the program has it yet another boost. If you are interested in having your plane(s) tested, you can contact your BASF rep, or call me at 308.830.3086. Again, a reminder that it is not only a good idea to wear personal protective equipment when handling and mixing pesticides, in most cases, it is a label requirement. Fly SAFE! The NATA VOICE July 2010

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Wings insurance expands its agricultural division Minneapolis, MN—Wings Insurance, a global aviation insurance broker and risk adviser, announced on February 1, 2010 addition of Michaeline Mister to head its Agricultural and Rotorwing Divisions, headquartered in Las Vegas, NV. Wings Insurance president, Steve Bruss, said Mister has a strong combination of

agricultural, commercial and corporate insurance experience.

“This makes her ideal for meeting the growing insurance and risk management needs of Wings Insurance clients,” he stated.

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ntsb reports NTSB Identification: *CEN10CA201* Date: April 08, 2010 Location: Forest City, MO Aircraft: Grumman G-164B Injuries: 1 Uninjured.

The pilot reported that during landing, after returning from a maintenance facility, he encountered a quartering tailwind, which “made the airplane drift left of the center.” He corrected with right rudder, then applied left rudder which produced a right skid.

Subsequently, the main landing gear encountered a “muddy area of the [grass] strip.” The airplane nosed over and came to rest inverted, resulting in substantial damage to the airplane. The pilot reported no anomalies with the airplane.

NTSB Identification: *WPR10CA225* Date: May 03, 2010

Location: Yuba City, CA Aircraft: Ayres Corporation S2R-T34 Injuries: 1 Uninjured.

The pilot stated that during departure for an agricultural application flight the gearbox chip detector light illuminated approximately five miles from the runway. The pilot elected to reverse course and return to the airport. The airplane landed with a reported tailwind on runway 34. According to the pilot, during the landing roll the nose of the airplane made a sharp left turn as beta and braking were initiated. The airplane skidded and exited the left side of the runway into a field and impacted a berm. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wings. Shortly after the accident the operator stated that the pilot landed with a tailwind. The pilot subsequently reported winds of 300 degrees at 12 knots. The closest weather

reporting station is located 7 miles east at Marysville. The reported winds at Marysville at the time of the accident were 140 degrees at 14 knots gusting to 17 knots. The operator also stated that there were no known mechanical failures and that there were parallel and equal skid marks left on the runway by the airplane as it decelerated.

NTSB Identification: *CEN10CA251* Date: May 15, 2010 Location: Baraboo, WI Aircraft: Robinson Helicopter R44 Injuries: 1 Uninjured.

According to the pilot, he had just departed a gravel road (loading zone) to complete an aerial application to an alfalfa field. Shortly after departure, he executed a right turn and one of the helicopter spray booms contacted the 2 1/2 feet tall alfalfa. The helicopter

then began a downward right spin.

Subsequently, the spray boom dragged on the alfalfa and “initiated a dynamic rollover.” The main rotor blades contacted terrain and the helicopter “cartwheeled” onto its left side.

Examination of the helicopter revealed damage to the main rotor blades, tail boom, tail rotor, and fuselage. The pilot recommended the following: “Ensure adequate altitude before initiating turns, and exercise more caution when over tall grass or crops.”

NTSB Identification: *CEN10CA265* Date: May 21, 2010 Location: Roe, AR Aircraft: Ayres Corporation S2R-R1340 Injuries: 1 Uninjured.

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grass strip. The pilot reported that the wind was approximately 10 knots of tailwind and the temperature was 89°F. The pilot was unable to get the airplane airborne before departing the end of the runway. The airplane collided with a rice levee, bounced into the air, stalled, and impacted the ground. Substantial damage was sustained to the fuselage.

No pre-impact anomalies were detected in the airframe or the engine.

NTSB Identification: *WPR10LA253* Date: May 21, 2010 Location: Robbins, CA Aircraft: Schweizer Aircraft Corp G-164B Injuries: 1 Serious.

On May 21, 2010, about 1600 Pacific daylight time (PDT), a Schweizer G-164B AgCat, was landing with a suspected brake problem and the airplane veered off the runway and came to rest in an irrigation ditch near Robbins, California.

The pilot sustained serious injuries; the airplane sustained substantial damage to the left and right wing spars. The local agricultural aerial application flight departed Robbins about 1530. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan had been filed.

The pilot reported that during the

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During the landing, as the right wheel touched down, the airplane pulled to the right, and the pilot attempted to bring the airplane back towards the left. During the correction the pilot felt the wind shift and the airplane veered back towards the left and departed the runway and came to rest in an irrigation ditch.

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The right wheel was found to have the entire inboard flange separated from the inboard wheel half. The tire was a tube type and the tube was still inflated.

The tire expanded beyond where the flange once was and pushed the broken wheel flange pieces into the brake disc assembly. The tire was deflated and the parts were retained for examination.

The installed tire on the accident airplane was 29x11.0-10. The manufacturer of the wheel assembly for the Ag-Cat G-164B (Part number 40-101) reported that the proper tire size should be 8.50-10.

The FAA-IIC contacted the type certificate holder of the Ag-Cat G-164B and was advised that some operators of the accident airplane model have obtained a field approval from their local FAA Flight Standard District Office to use the 29x11.0-10 tire.

Location: Knobel, AR Aircraft: AIR TRACTOR AT602 Injuries: 1 Fatal.

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Reportedly, an eyewitness observed the airplane turn to reverse direction and then descend behind a row of trees. Seconds later the witness heard a crashing sound. The airplane was located in a flat farm field. Airplane crushing and ground impact scars indicate that

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NTSB Identification: *CEN10LA298* Date: June 04, 2010 Location: Pollard, AR Aircraft: Air Tractor Inc AT-502B Injuries: 1 Uninjured.

On June 3, 2010, approximately 1700 central daylight time an Air Tractor AT-502B, was spraying a rice field when the engine stopped producing power and made a forced landing to a corn field south of Pollard, Arkansas. The pilot was not injured.

In a written statement, the pilot stated that he was on his third pass spraying fertilizer over a rice field when the engine “suddenly died on me.” He said the airplane was descending fast and his only option to land was in a corn field.

An inspector with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) performed an on-scene examination of the airplane.

The airplane sustained damage to the outboard sections of the left and right wings, and the empennage was bent approximately 45 degrees to the right.

The pilot held a commercial pilot certificate for airplane single-engine land.

His last FAA second class medical was issued on March 9, 2010. At that time, he reported a total of 14,771 flight hours.

NTSB Identification: *CEN10LA310* Date: June 07, 2010

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the airplane hit nearly vertical with the engine penetrating about three feet below the ground surface. The airplane fuselage rocked back and came to rest in an upright position. The airframe did not reveal any post impact fire signatures; however, the engine compartment exhibited thermal damage.

The airplane was recovered to secure storage for further examination.

to miscalculate the fuel on-board. Post impact inspection of the aircraft revealed an estimated two gallons or less of fuel in the tank, and that there were no ruptures in the fuel tank. During the on-scene inspection there was no odor of fuel at the accident site. Post-recovery engine tests revealed that the engine operated without any significant issues and fuel contamination was ruled out.

NTSB Identification: *WPR10CA285* Date: June 10, 2010 Location: Los Banos, CA Aircraft: OH-13E/M74 Injuries: 1 Uninjured.

The pilot reported that during an aerial application flight he lined up for a downwind spray pass at an approximate height of three feet above the crop.

During the pass the engine sputtered and died. He entered an auto-rotation and attempted to slow the aircraft down from 50 MPH. The aircraft subsequently impacted terrain and came to rest on its side. The pilot noted that the helicopter was refueled for the second time during the job about an hour prior to the accident. An FAA Inspector’s report noted that the helicopter was not refueled to its proper quantity, causing the pilot

NTSB Identification: *WPR10CA289* Date: June 13, 2010 Location: Courtland, CA Aircraft: Schweizer G-164B Injuries: 1 Serious.

The pilot reported that during an aerial application flight he was established and stable on an east-to-west spray pass.

He recalls checking the pump pressure gauge for an indication of an empty load when he felt and heard a “significant slam” and felt a grinding sensation. The airplane had impacted level terrain and came to rest upside down. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings and the tail assembly. The pilot reported that there were no known mechanical malfunctions or failures with the aircraft prior to the accident.

NTSB Identification: *WPR10CA291* Date: June 13, 2010 Location: Blackfoot, ID Aircraft: CESSNA 188B Injuries: 1 Uninjured.

The pilot stated he was returning from an aerial application practice flight, in a tail wheel-equipped airplane, to practice wheel only touch-and-go takeoffs and landings. The first four landings were uneventful. During the fifth and final landing, the airplane touched down and bounced approximately one foot into the air. The airplane stabilized and the main wheels touched down for a second time. As the tail wheel touched down approximately two-thirds down the runway, it started to shimmy “violently” and the airplane veered to the left. The pilot corrected the airplane back to the right. The intensity of the shimmy increased and despite the pilot’s control inputs, the airplane exited the right side of the runway and ground looped. The airplane’s left wing was substantially damaged. Post-accident examination of the tail wheel assembly revealed wear on the locking mechanism. Additionally, ?snake-like? skid marks were found on the runway that appeared to be the result of a tail wheel shimmy.

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New AT-802U surveillance and light attack capability to be displayed at Farnborough Air Show Olney, TEXAS – One year after its headturning debut at the 2009 Paris Air Show, the Air Tractor® AT-802U has once again flown from west Texas to Europe and put its new capabilities on display July 19-25 at the 2010 Farnborough International Air Show in the United Kingdom. The single-engine turboprop aircraft is more capable than ever in accomplishing surveillance, precision strike, and rugged dirt strip utility missions.

New this year is a focus on surveillance capability to give the war fighter the most cost effective choice for patrolling and counterinsurgency work. Extended loiter time is the key to surveillance success in the field, and to that end the AT-802U now has an additional fuselage fuel tank that permits mission durations in excess of 10 hours. With its Pratt & Whitney PT6A-67F engine, the aircraft

typically burns a thrifty 85 gallons per hour. Compared with some jet aircraft that consume hundreds of gallons per hour, the AT-802U offers an attractive, economical alternative for continuous ISR missions or support of troops in contact. When other aircraft have to return to base or refuel at the tanker, the AT-802U stays on point.

The highlight of the AT-802U surveillance package is the L3 Wescam MX-15Di sensor turret. Engineered to achieve the longest EO/IR target identification range in the industry, the MX-15Di is also capable of laser target designation. The digital imaging turret is matched with an AeroComputers UC-5100 moving map system to provide real time targeting and cueing. New front and rear Avalex Technologies flat panel LCD cockpit displays allow both

pilots to see the action and operate the turret in real time. The rear cockpit 17-inch display presents an expansive, 1280x1024 detailed view of the target area, with split-screen and picturein-picture capability. An Avalex DVR records important sensor imagery during the mission. Important details can be played back on both pilot displays or they can be transmitted directly to ground units (including ROVER receivers) through the use of an L3 CMDL down link.

Surveillance capability isn’t all that is new for the AT-802U this year.

The aircraft sharpened its teeth with a fully operational and tested dual .50 caliber machine gun system. The aircraft wields two wing-mounted General Dynamics Armament and Technical Products’ GAU-19/A Gatling guns that fire over 1,250 rounds per minute from a 2,900 round magazine. The AT-802U is also precision munitions equipped with the new MOOG/FTS Border Protection Weapon. This GPS-INS guided missile has a Circular Error Probability (CEP) of less than three meters and can strike both stationary and moving targets with an awe-inspiring level of precision.

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are equipped with the Electronics International MVP-50T engine monitoring glass panels. The MVP-50T presents engine instrumentation and warning lights in a compact and easy to read display.

Rugged dirt strip utility has always been a hallmark of Air Tractor aircraft.

In keeping with that legacy, the AT802U can land and take off from dirt With state-of-the-art sensors, real roads and unimproved airstrips in time encrypted video downlink, and forward operating areas with its full encrypted voice and data radios, 16,000-lb. gross weight. The aircraft’s the AT-802U is a cost-effective unique engine filtration system and surveillance and communications heavy-duty air conditioning make the gateway for instant command and AT-802U an ideal choice in hot, dusty control. desert environments. Robust engine and cockpit armor and self-sealing (3,629 kg) payload, weapon choices for fuel tanks, combined with a steel tube the AT-802U are nearly limitless. airframe and cockpit structure, provide While keeping in line with its a level of survivability that helps ATeconomical roots, the AT-802U 802U aircrews return safely home. has taken on an enhanced level of Backed by a half-century of sophistication with a new glass cockpit. agricultural, fire fighting, and armored The Garmin G600 Electronic Flight aircraft experience, the team at Instrument System now allows the pilot Air Tractor has a proven record of to fly the 802U from a read-at-a-glance producing durable, uncomplicated, central instrument cluster. The Garmin purpose-built aircraft that are G600 is easy to use, in widespread use, affordable. The company is rapidly and has an extensive support network. becoming a leading player in the utility Both AT-802U front and rear cockpits aircraft market. Air Tractor’s rugged

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Hemisphere GPS celebrates 20 Years of innovation (1990 – 2010) Calgary, Alberta, Canada— Hemisphere GPS is proud to recognize its 20th year of operations as a global player in the design and manufacture of GPS-based technology.

Originally founded in 1990 as Canadian Systems International Inc. by Calgary-based entrepreneurs Stephen Verhoeff and Michael McCullagh, the

company grew rapidly through the 1990s, building a solid portfolio of products and intellectual property. The company was listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange in March 1997. In the new millennium, the Company continued its rapid growth through organic development and also through the acquisition of a number of major players

in the precision GPS products industry including Satloc Inc. in Scottsdale, Arizona; Outback Guidance in Hiawatha, Kansas; Del Norte Technologies in Euless, Texas and BEELINE Technologies in Brisbane, Australia.

Hemisphere GPS is divided into three sales and marketing groups: Agriculture, Precision and Earthworks and currently has five primary locations worldwide: Calgary, Alberta; Winnipeg, Manitoba; Scottsdale, Arizona; Hiawatha, Kansas and Brisbane, Australia. With 230 employees, over 500 distributors, and sales in more than 35 countries, the Company is one of the world’s largest aftermarket suppliers of GPS guidance and automated steering products for Agriculture, has developed the majority of the world’s aerial application GPS guidance products and is a commanding provider of GPS compass systems for marine navigation.

On June 24th, 2010, Hemisphere GPS will celebrate its landmark

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Hemisphere GPS Hemisphere GPS designs and manufactures innovative, cost-effective GPS products for positioning, guidance, and machine control applications in agriculture, marine, construction, and other markets. The Company holds numerous patents and other intellectual property and owns several leading brand names, including Outback Guidance®, a leading brand in precision GPS for agriculture. For more information about Hemisphere GPS, please go to www.hemispheregps.com. For more information, please contact: John Bohlke, Director of Corporate Communications, Hemisphere GPS, 480-348-9919, pr@ hemispheregps.com

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money talk

Bonus depreciation again?

Congress is considering reactivating bonus depreciation. The details are not known at this time so it’s important to check with your tax counsel and advisor to determine your benefits and timing.

Will bonus depreciation provide a real benefit to you? The answer depends on projecting your financial situation forward several years in order to determine your annual tax brackets. If this year is a bad year and you are projecting more profitable years in the future, then it might be more advantageous to use normal depreciation. Check with your tax advisor.

Assuming the new law is the same as the previous law, new equipment purchases will allow a bonus depreciation of 50% of the new equipment cost to be depreciated in the year the equipment is placed in service.

The 50% bonus depreciation claimed in the first year is in addition to the

normal depreciation calculated on the balance (Purchase price plus sales tax less the bonus depreciation). The total depreciation claimed can never exceed the purchase price of the equipment plus the sales tax. The comments below apply to the Federal Tax Law. Each State may not adopt the Federal Law. Check on your State Law. What is the dollar difference between bonus depreciation and regular depreciation? To calculate a dollar difference for a specific example we must start with fixed assumptions for one case. We are attempting to show only the dollar difference of the “depreciation method”, therefore the only variable is the “depreciation method”. This allows you to see the dollar difference for this one case. The assumptions are: • The purchase price of both example aircraft is $1,000,000.

• The operating costs and resale values

of the sample aircraft are the same.

• The tax bracket of the purchaser is 38%.

Table A shows both BONUS and NORMAL depreciation percentages using 5 Year and 7 Year MACRS. Using the depreciation percentages from Table A , the dollar depreciation available for a $1,000,000 dollar aircraft

is calculated and shown in Table B. The actual tax advantage to the purchaser is calculated by multiplying the dollar depreciation amount from Table B times the purchaser’s tax bracket of 38%.

The actual dollar tax advantage in each year is shown in Table C. With the actual dollar tax benefit known in each year for each method of depreciation using both BONUS and NORMAL (Table C), the Net Present Value (NPV) of these four cash flows is calculated for each year using a discount rate of 7%. After the NPV is calculated for each year on each of the four cash flows, the NPV difference between the BONUS and NORMAL cash flows are

TABLE A: Percent Depreciation by Year 5 Year MACRS BONUS

7 Year MACRS

NORMAL

BONUS

NORMAL

Year 1

60.00%

20.00%

57.15%

14.29%

Year 2

16.00%

32.00%

12.25%

24.49%

Year 3

9.60%

19.20%

8.75%

17.49%

Year 4

5.76%

11.52%

6.25%

12.49%

Year 5

5.76%

11.52%

4.47%

8.93%

Year 6

2.88%

5.76%

4.46%

8.92%

Year 7

4.47%

8.93%

Year 8

2.23%

4.46%

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TABLE C: Dollar Tax Benefit by Year Based on 38% Tax Bracket

TABLE B: Dollar Depreciation by Year Based on $1,000,000 Purchase Price 5 Year MACRS

5 Year MACRS

7 Year MACRS

7 Year MACRS

BONUS

NORMAL

BONUS

NORMAL

Year 1

$228,000

$76,000

$217,151

$54,302

$244,900

Year 2

$60,800

$121,600

$46,531

$93,062

$87,450

$174,900

Year 3

$36,480

$72,960

$33,231

$66,462

$115,200

$62,450

$124,900

Year 4

$21,888

$43,776

$23,731

$47,462

$57,600

$115,200

$44,650

$89,300

Year 5

$21,888

$43,776

$16,967

$33,934

$28,800

$57,600

$44,600

$89,200

Year 6

$10,944

$21,888

$16,948

$33,896

Year 7

$44,650

$89,300

Year 7

$16,967

$33,934

Year 8

$22,300

$44,600

Year 8

$8,474

$16,948

$1,000,000

$1,000,000

Total

$380,000

$380,000

BONUS

NORMAL

BONUS

NORMAL

Year 1

$600,000

$200,000

$571,450

$142,900

Year 2

$160,000

$320,000

$122,450

Year 3

$96,000

$192,000

Year 4

$57,600

Year 5 Year 6

Total

$1,000,000

$1,000,000

shown in Table D. What do these numbers mean? The $19,576 in Year 6 of the 5 Year MACRS column means: If you use BONUS depreciation for a $1,000,000 aircraft and hold it for six years, you have received the equivalent of a $19,576 check deposited in your bank account today versus $0 by using NORMAL depreciation. Remember, this compares the dollar NPV DIFFERENCE between BONUS and NORMAL depreciation methods, not the total dollar tax benefits of either aircraft.

This example assumes everything is the same EXCEPT the depreciation method.

In the real world, this won’t happen.

Remember that your tax bracket might change due to your profitability and this will change the dollar tax advantage received. To really evaluate using BONUS or NORMAL depreciation requires projecting your after-tax cash flows, calculating the NPV of each cash flow, and then comparing their differences.

Please consult your tax advisor before making a decision on what type depreciation is best for your situation. www.AircraftCostAnalysis.com has details on performing aircraft cost analysis.

$380,000

$380,000

TABLE D: Dollar Net Present Value (NPV) Advantage after the Year noted of Bonus Depreciation over Regular Depreciation for a $1,000,000 Purchase Price 5 Year MACRS

7 Year MACRS

Year 1

$142,056

$152,195

Year 2

$88,951

$111,553

Year 3

$59,172

$84,427

Year 4

$42,474

$66,323

Year 5

$26,868

$54,225

Year 6

$19,576

$42,932

Year 7

$32,366

Year 8

$27,434

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1976 AG CAT Trainer G-164A, 6577 TTAF, FAA approved, dual controls, fully functional spray system, excellent logs. Call 731-571-7800

1979 AT-301 301-0225 N88785 AFTT 6037, Engine Pratt & Whitney 1340 536 SMOH, Prop 23D40 Hydromatic w/Albatross Blades 4500 SOH, LiteStar II GPS, $110,000.00 O.B.O. Phone Doran Rogers 509-635-1212 cascade@completebbs.com

1974 CESSNA AG Wagon, TTAF 4530.9, SMOH 1036.2, includes another wrecked AgWagon w/Fuselage and wings $70,000. VA 804-334-7370

1975 Thrush 400 gal -34 10670TT, 600 SPOH plus 4 blades ram air inlet, wing ext. New fabric last year fresh hot section, & annual, wings removed and repaired, electric pump brake, AgNav. Silver 229-220-6343 $230,000

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Call 731-571-7800 (0 8 -10) -20 B model Ag-Cat for lease, with or without pilot. Working now, available immedately. Call David at 870-550-1664 or email davidmyhand@ipa.net (0 8 -10) 1973 Ag Cat 450 A Model, rollover at end of airstrip. Total air time on Covington overhauled engine is 32 hours. Satloc M3 GPS with flow control Call 712-799-4789 , 712-579-2736 or email tpandco@fmctc.com (0 8 -10) 1972 Ag-Cat Model A, R-1340, 100 hrs. since Covington overhaul. 100 hrs. Hamilton Standard Prop. Wing extensions, 335 gallon tank, Automatic Flagman, SS booms, oil filter conversion. Contact: 956-239-2511 (0 8 -10)

1993 AT 402, PT6A-15AG ,” 0.0” SHI, Zee Air Conditioner, Del-Norte 325g-Gps, Load Hawg, Bottom Fuel Load, New Smoker, Flow Control, New Wind Shield Washer, Aluminum Boom, 49 Cp Nozzles, Cool Seat, Annual 03-11. Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800-325-0885 www.midcont.net. tfn Save money. Buy used. Parting out several Air Tractor 402, 502, 602, and 802, Thrush and , Ag Cats. Call Chad Stuart.

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AT-502B: Improved performance equals improved profit potential. With plenty of power and a big, 500-gallon payload Air Tractor’s AT-502B is designed to please both pilot and operator. The AT-502B’s Pratt & Whitney PT6A-34AG turbine engine delivers efficient, high-end performance for shorter ferry times and fewer takeoffs and landings. Since 1987, AT-502s – with their legendary reliability and versatility – have set the standard as one of the industry’s most popular ag planes. And, with Wells Fargo’s attractive financing options, you can own one. Talk to your Air Tractor dealer soon.

2010 Slots Available Call 2010 AT-802A -67 July delivery call for price New AT-802A, -67, 10” hydraulic gate, white or yellow Call New AT-602 -60, Call New AT-502B -34 CallCall Frost Flying Inc. 870-295-6213 t f n

AT-602: Raise the bar for productivity. You’ll reduce your overhead and increase profit margins when you scale a multi-plane operation down to a single-plane operation. The Air Tractor AT-602 can make that a very practical choice. Its big 630-gallon payload moves you up to economical, high volume production with one plane; reducing loads, saving time and cutting operating expenses compared with two smaller planes. For 5-gallon work on center-pivot circles the AT-602 is the ideal solution. Find out all the advantages of the AT-602.

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AT-802: Power that creates profits. An 800-gallon hopper, up to 190 mph ferry speeds, and greater working capacity than any other ag airplane on the market - what else is on your wish list? With the AT-802 you’ll ferry faster, stay on the spray site longer and do bigger jobs all in one load. That’s a major advantage that only Air Tractor can offer you. Talk to your Air Tractor dealer about the AT-802. And when you do, ask about special Air Tractor financing now available from Wells Fargo for qualified buyers.

cessna Cessna airframe parts, Continental and Lycoming engine parts, and a few spray system parts, new surplus, big discounts! Please have part numbers when contacting us.

Preferred Airparts, 800-433-0814 US/Canada; 330-6980280. Check stock at www.preferredairparts.com t f n

1971 Cessna. TT 5641. SMOH 717. Bonaire Conversion 2008. IO-550 w/ 88-in 3 Blade McCauley 287 hrs. Satloc, Flow Control, CP’s, SS booms with Right Shutoff, Lane Electric Brake, All Stainless Pump. VG’s, Leading Edge Cuf fs. Smoke, Flagger, Comm Radio.

New Tires, New Brakes, New Tail Wheel Assembly and Tail Spring, 10” Tail Wheel. New Paint. VERY Extensive $10K Annual, 2/10 ...DGA... Asking $90,000. Plane is in Texas. CAN DELIVER. Potential Trade For Citabria.

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1974 CESSNA AG Wagon, TTAF 4530.9, SMOH 1036.2, includes another wrecked AgWagon w/Fuselage and wings $70,000. VA 804-334-7370 (0 8 -10) Cessna 337, several units, very low flight hours, perfect state, extremely careful maintenance, fully equipped, long range tanks, fully IFR, contact for prices and specs. info@ airtractoreurope.com, +34667102184 08 -10

1975 Thrush 400 gal -34 10670TT, 600 SPOH plus 4 blades ram air inlet, wing ext. New fabric last year fresh hot section, & annual, wings removed and repaired, electric pump brake, AgNav. Silver 229-220-6343 $230,000 (0 8 -10) 1976 S2R-T34 400 gal Thrush. TTAF 14,042, TTE 15,947.

Load hawg, air cond, weath-aero fan, SATLOC, metal tail, fresh annual (eddy current good, 1600 since wing o/h), new tires, booms, breck spreader, good paint. $225,000 obo.

662-745-2616 (0 8 -10)

dromader 96 M-18A 6500TTAF, 640SMOH eng,DC3 prop 1300SMOH $110,000; 2000 M-18B 4700TTAF, 100SMOH eng, 1065 SNEW prop, $150,000 Both Feb Annual, Wing AD insp due Nov 2010, both currently working 830-334-3373 (08-10) 1999 PZL M18B Dromader-1700 TT AF, engine 700 hr, very clean, NDH, Satloc, air-conditioner, sprayer, CP’s, VG’s, auto flagger Mid-Continent Aircraft Hayti, Mo. 800-325-0885 t f n

1989 Thrush 510, -34AG, N3098C, 12K TTAF, “0” SHOT, CK-AG-41 kit just installed, fresh annual, A/C, Satloc, CPs, $165,000 OBO. CALL Call 870-572-9011, www.southdeltaaviation.com A 01-11

PZL Dromader M18A, several units, good shape, from 1989 to 1991 year models, around 1000 hours TSN. Ready for immediate export. info@airtractoreurope.com, +34667102184. 08-10

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

1992 Thrush 510 PT6-41- , 0 HSI, 4750 SMOH, new vane ring, shadin fuel flow, Satloc M3, Sprayer with CPs new annual. Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800-325-0885 www.midcont.net.

Atfn 1990 Ayres 510 High Time Airframe, 15,000 hrs. Mid-time -6 Garrett engine. Good clean well maintained aircraft, Satloc, air conditioning, smoker, SS spray, electric brake, ready to work. Call Eugene 979-532-1718, 979-533-1720 Day or night A 4-11

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1999 510 Thrush 7182 TTAF & engine. 300 since OH Gearbox & new prop, new wings installed at factory, Ag Nav, electric pump brake, heat & air AgNav Cold, Crophawk, fresh annual, prop balances by Jim Jefferies. New Tires, New paint. $375,000 229-220-6343 (0 8 -10) 1996 Ayres PT6-45, 510 gallon, air, 228 fuel, Satloc, recent spar cap replaced, smoker, flagger, crop hawk, spray system.

Make offer. Mid-Continent Aircraft Corp. 800-325-0885 www. midcont.net t f n

2009 510 Thrush S2R-T34, SN 510-312, N5298H. Brand new aircraft with new Pratt & Whitney PT6A-34AG turboprop engine. $769,850 Contact ASI Jet Center Aircraft Sales. 952941-6255 or info@asijet.com, www.asijet-ag.com A 11-10 Large inventory of Thrush parts surplus to our needs. Call for list. Air Repair, Inc. Phone. 662-846-0228 Fax. 662-8430811 sales@airrepairinc.com t f n 1979 Ayres 500 Garrett -6 Conversion, engine fresh IRAN, prop fresh OH, new fabric on tail, new paint, Satloc, air conditioner, will be ready end of March. Call Eugene 979532-1718, 979-533-1720 Day or night A 4 - 11

J & C ENTERPRISES AVIATION INC. 800-542-8565 SPECIALISTS IN CESSNA 188

ExTENSIvE INvENTory of ThE foLLowINg AIrCrAfT Cessna 180-185-188, PiPer Brave & Pawnee, CitaBria, DromaDer aero CommanDer Lark & Darter Scott & xPM Tailwheel Parts, Continental, Lycoming, Transland, hardware Champion & Citabria, Mcfarlane, Ag fiberglass And A Lot More. hAvINg TroubLE fINdNg ThoSE dIffICuLT PArTS!!!

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Souther Field Aviation, Inc. 1983 DC Thrush Walter 601E-11 29,000 HR spar caps, no ad’s, VG’s, winglets, 80’ swath, Satloc M-3, CP’s, electric brake, SS spray valve, Crophawk, smoker, ac/heater, fuel flow, single pt fuel, strobes, wingman, spreader, intercom, paint 09 $310,000 912-384-6466 (0 8 -10) 1994 Ayres 510 Garrett -6 Conversion, 7800 TT, good paint and well maintained aircraft. Satloc, Air Conditioner, Rinse system, Smoker, Stainless Steel Spray Systems, Electric Brakes, Landing lights & Strobe. Call Eugene 979-532-1718, 979-533-1720 Day or night 0 4 -11

Visit Our Website www.southerfield.com 1971 OH58C 7380.3TT, 5734.1TT C20C, 550SOH Comp, 0SOH fuel control, 804 left on MR blades, 250TT TR blades, 250 since 1200hr Trans, hyd spray, Isolair belly tank and boom, M3, Auto Cal, Com, 300K, Call 601-668-6200 for Specs (08-10)

miscellaneous aircraft Unlimited Racer project: 85% complete Yak11, 3350 turbo compound with many spare parts including engine. Call with best offer. For pictures and details call Frost Flying Inc. 870-295-6213 t f n

Phillips AV & Jet a FULL SERVICE FBO

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

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

engines The 660 Thrush with its innovative wing design and 54 foot wing span and over 400 square foot wing area ensures unmatched stability and control during Ag maneuvers. The combination of a solid airframe and powerful engine creates an airplane that outperforms the competition. Thrush is known for their structural durability and excellent performance under extreme conditions. www.thrushaircraft.com 1969 S2RW601/400 (751 SHP) Hatfield Walter Conversion - 9465 TT - 2175 S factory OH eng. - 400 gal hopper, Lane Fan and elec brake, SS booms, ext wings, lights, 29” tires, Servos, Serv Aero Turtleback, Satloc M3 GPS. $225,000 JAS 559-686-1794, FAX 559-686-9360, e-mail: info@johnstonaircraft.com web site: www.johnstonaircraft.com. t f n

The 550 Thrush offers new sturdy hopper and innovative large hopper door to improve access when loading dry chemicals, while providing a 550 gallon capacity. Fuel economy, low acquisition cost and proven performance makes the 550 Thrush a great option for operators. The 550 Thrush offers a choice of power plants, allowing you to tailor the aircraft to meet the demands of your particular operating environment. www.thrushaircraft.com 2004 710 THRUSH W/ 844 TT / 2231 S.new PT6A-67 ENG & 68 S. H.S.I 70 nozzles, Lane Fan & Brake, Satloc M3, Air / Heat, fuel flowmeter, D.G. attitude indicator, smoker, flagger, crophawk, Garmin radio/GPS. JOHNSTON AIRCRAFT SERVICE, INC. 559-686-1794, FAX 559-686-9360, e-mail: info@johnstonaircraft.com web site: www,johnstonaircraft.com t f n

The 510 Thrush has sent the standard in Ag Aviation for dependability. With rugged construction, simplified system and low maintenance, the 510 Thrush is the aircraft any operator can depend upon. Low maintenance, maximum loads, superior pattern makes the 510 Thrush a profit machine. All Thrush Aircraft models provide superb visibility, light control forces, and unmatched speed and maneuverability. www.thrushaircraft.com For sale 2-600 hp Rockwell Thrushes, current annuals, always hangared, excellent condition, Call 306-861-0177. (08-10)

weatherly Weatherly Headquarters - 1993,1994,1996 - In Stock.

Also available 1974. Performance, low fuel burn. The ideal in-between airplane. Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800325-0885 www.midcont.net. t f n

PT6A-20B S/N PCE22511. TT 7430.7, SOH 4214, 0 SHOT (Covington). Including new CT blades, New Segments, Rebuilt vane ring & burner can. Removed from AT-402 for upgrade.

507-525-3068 or 1-507-526-7264 (0 8 -10) New PT6-34 ag engine in stock Call for price Frost Flying Inc. 870-295-6213 A tfn GARRETT TPE331-1-101Z, 2050 TT, 825 SHSI, 3rd stage stator run out. $40,000, Contact: Kyle Scott 970-867-8414 (08-10) PT6A-65AG Engine for sale. Only 2025 TT, 183 TSO. Ready for immediate delivery. Call Gary or Steve 210-924-5561. sales@dixieair.com (0 8 -10) Garrett TPE-331-6-252m with 1500 hrs, fresh hot section on CAM engine Call Eugene 979-532-1718, 979-533-1720 Day or night A 4 -11U n i versal Turbine Parts has serviceable PT6 engines for sale.

2 ea PT6A-20 TSO 0, 4010 2 ea PT6A-21 TSN 1767, 1767 5 ea PT6A-28 TSO 0, 0, 2098, 3268, 3791 PT6A-34 TSO 0 PT6A-34AG TSO 0 PT6A-41 TSO 4961 3 ea PT6A-42 TSN: 2986, 3124; TSO 0 2 ea PT6A-50 TSO 3137, 3869 PT6A-65 TSO 816 PT6A-67 TSO 5222 We also buy PT6 engines in all conditions. Please call Bill or Joel at 334-361-7853 or email bmershon@UTPparts.com t f n R1340 FWF Complete as removed from Thrush - 1014 S.O.H. Engine and 524 S.O/H AG100-2 Propeller. Very Good Condition $25,000.00 - Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 559686-1794, info@johnstonaircraft.com t f n Garrett TPE-331-10-511m, Part 135 engine with lots of time and cycles remaining Call Eugene 979-532-1718, 979-5331720 Day or night A4-11PT6A Engines: Deal Direct with ATS to buy, sell, lease or exchange ~ view our current inventory at www.PT6A.Aero (FAA C.R.S. TQZR133K) t f n TPE331-PC (2.5 Cores) the Lot..$5,000 TPE331-6-252M (Dmgd Core) Good Logs... $7,500 TPE331-2-201A 0-GSI/HSI 2700RCs....$115,000 R985 ANI (API), 792-SMOH....$10,500 R985-14B (Pickett) 0-SOH...$29,500 R1340-AN2 (Cov) 1115-SMOH...$19,000 .....also Radial and Turbine Accessories.

AmAg 870-886-2418 (2489F) agcat@bscn.com t f n R-1340, zero time since overhaul by Covington $53,500.00 New PT6 -11, 15, 34, 60, 65, 67 outright or exchange call Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE 281-342-5451 or FAX 281-232-5401 t f n 10,000 P/N of Continental & Lycoming parts, 50% discount on most new! Please have part numbers when contacting us. Preferred Airparts, 800-433-0814 US/Canada; 330698-0280. Check stock at www.preferredairparts.com t f n JJETSET AIRMOTIVE has the following PT6 engines for sale, lease or Exchange. M.O.R.E ready to TBO 8000 hours.

PT6A-11 TSO Zero PT6A-28 TSO Zero PT6A-34 TSO Zero PT6A-114A Zero time overhauled PT6A-41 TSO 974 Email preeves@jsamiami.com or Khris or Max at 305-8252001 or Email krod@jsamiami.com (0 8 -10)

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Covington Turbine Engines Available.

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

Contact: David Hamilton at 918-756-7862 or davidh@ covingtonaircraft.com Atfn Cylinders For Sale – Overhauled complete assy’s with new pistons installed. Ready to install. R-985 $1250.00 each Two or more less 5%: R-1340 $1950.00 each Two or more less 5%: Outright price: includes all gaskets. Sun Air Parts.

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

Stainless Steel Fabricators, Inc. ---Stainless spreaders and accessories new and used. We manufacture 12 vane,13 vanes and 10 vane spreaders. Call us at 800-736-3433 or 870-217-9232. ( 0 1 -11)

Dispersal Equipment: Weathaero Feathering Fans, Crophawks, Smokers, Flaggers, Nozzles, Transland, Breckenridge Spreaders, Airfoil Booms, Dry Breaks, Stocking All Aircraft Styles. Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800-3250885 www.midcont.net. tfn

ASC Rotary Atomizers - Consistent droplets, large flow openings, easy to mount without changing your existing pump, boom and flow control method. Made in USA. asc@dynafog. com, 317-896-2561 A 0 1 - 11

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

Everything you need for fixed wing or helicopter JAS 559-6861794, FAX 559-686-9360, e-mail: info@johnstonaircraft.com web site: www,johnstonaircraft.com t f n TRANSLAND 10 vane sprder for 38” gate, new $8200 Agrinautics, root, Crophawk, Transland, others Lane Aviation 281-342-5451 or FA X 281-232-5401.t fn

gps TRACMAP GPS has great features, easy to use, large screen, racetrack guidance, usb key easy import of files, competitive pricing. Now available from Turbine Conversions call 616-837-9428 www.turbineconversions.com 0 9 - 1 0

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

parts Parting out AT-502. Many good parts. Cool seat, tail group, brakes, left wing, A/C system, much more. call Mark 559259-2268, zaidria@gmail.com (0 8 -10) For Sale: As removed Zee SZ45-002-1A Motor and condenser assembly. Removed to install factory air. $2000. Call Tommy, Matt or Bryan @ 870-295-6218 tfn 3 sets new heavy gear for S2R Thrush. $10,000 per set exchange for core. Many other S2R parts/components. Call or fax Bruce’s Flying Service, Inc. 229-725-4150, fax 229725-5135. E-mail bruceandrews62@gmail.com. ( 0 8 - 1 0 )

Pratt & Whitney R-985 & R-1340 Overhauled Engines in stock. Props, carburetors, magnetos, alternators, & accessories for above engines. Call Chester Roberts Supply Company, Collinsville, TX Tel: 903-429-6805 Fax: 903429-6047 crs5r@aol.com A 04 -11

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

Serving northern US and Canada. For southern US and other countries call Spectrum Corp. office 713-783-5771. (08-10)

Ag Nav GUIA Silver with light bar $8000 or best offer 435671-3455 (0 8 -10)

JETSET AIRMOTIVE Buys and Sells all models of PT6 engines and has an extensive inventory of materials in various conditions. Call Paul at 682-738-3031 Email preeves@jsamiami. com or Khris or Max at 305-825-2001or Email krod@ jsamiami.com ( 0 8 -10 )

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

Wanted: Trimble AgGps 23 Lightbar. Call Dave at 574-8624392 A tfn Used Satlocs. Litestar 1 and II. Airstar. New M3s in stock Prompt repair service Compton Flying Service 888-336-3924 t f n

Loadhog hydraulic hopper lid system from AT-402. Excellent condition. $3,000. Airplane Services, Inc. Chad Stuart 850380-6091 ( 0 5 - 11 )

Transland and Agrinautics, overstock sale. Call Danny for listing 662-846-0228 Fax. 662-843-0811 sales@airrepairinc. com t f n

Satloc, Intelliflow Variable rate application. The Satloc Level III Service repair center. Mid-Continent aircraft Corp. Hayti, Mo 1-800-325-0885. t f n

Used serviceable PT6 starter/generators. Wet or Dry spline. Guaranteed to work. $3,500 Chad Stuart. Airplane Services, Inc. 850-380-6091 (0 5 -11)

ASC Rotary Atomizers - Why use old hydraulic nozzle technology? Rotary Atomizers are proven as the most accurate method to apply both low & high volume formulations. Made in USA. asc@dynafog.com, 317-896-2561 A 0 1 - 11

Satloc and Del Norte Air Repair Inc, is the worldwide leader in sales and sercece. Call Danny (sales) or Dallas (service) 662846-0228 Fax. 662-843-0811 sales@airrepairinc.com tfn

1set serviceable S2R wings. Group 1 Wing. 196 gal. fuel/ wing extension yellow. Eddy Current inspected. Found no cracks. These wings were removed from a 600 Thrush. 9000 hrs. $40,000 Call or fax Bruce’s Flying Service, Inc. 229-725-4150, fax 229-725-5135. E-mail bruceandrews62@gmail.com.

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dispersal equipment Two 41 inch Breckenridge Spreaders. 13 vane. Used. $2500.00 each. Chad Stuart Airplane Services Inc. 850380-6091.

(0 5 -11) CP NOZZLES AND CHECK VALVES. Distribuidor en Argentina: ArAvia S.A. -Venado Tuerto (Sta Fe) T.E. 54-3462-433540 - FAX: 438344 tfn 10” hydraulic Transland Gate assembly complete. $12,500 OBO George 409-656-5998 ( 0 8 -10 ) ASC Rotary Atomizers - See www.dynafog.com/ascresults and April 2009 issue of AAU, A. McCracken. Made in USA. asc@dynafog.com, 317-896-2561 A 01-11

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Intelliflow Flow Controls -in stock, now shipping! Sky Tractor Supply 1-800-437-5319 tfn

SprayTarget variable rate nozzles in stock. Air Repair, Inc. Phone. 662-846-0228 Fax. 662-843-0811 sales@airrepairinc.com t f n

Hemisphere GPS & Flow Control Dealer Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 24 hr. Tel 559-686-1794, FAX 559-686-9360, e-mail: info@johnstonaircraft.com web site: www.johnstonaircraft.com. t f n

Variable Rate OC and engine driven hydraulic spray control systems. Coming soon variable rate dry for standard gate and hydraulic flaps. Air Repair, Inc. Phone. 662-846-0228 Fax. 662-843-0811 sales@airrepairinc.com t f n

Authorized AgNav Distributors. New and used systems. GIS Spray data services/conversion. Summit Helicopters Inc. Call Gary at 816-633-1519 or 816813-0442. summitGIS@earthlink.net (0 8 -10)

Cleveland Wheels and Brakes. Buy used and save money.

Air-Tractor, Thrush, Ag Cat. Chad Stuart Airplane Services Inc. 850-380-6091 ( 0 5 - 11 )

1 set S2R wings, Group 5 Wing. 2000 year model. 6000hrs TT. New factory spar caps. 0 hours with new spar caps. 228 gal fuel. $80,000 unpainted exchanged or 85,000 painted to your specification and exchanged. Call or fax Bruce’s Flying Service, Inc. 229-725-4150, fax 229-725-5135. E-mail bruceandrews62@gmail.com.

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Rebuilt Thrush 510 hopper with Jon Herr door. $8,000.

Professional Fibreglass Repair. 530-735-6264 t f n Smoke Systems. Used In great condition. $250. Airplane Services, Inc. Chad Stuart 850-380-6091 (0 5 -11) Vacuum Meters ready to ship. Clean, accurate, closed system.

Why pay 50,000 for a accurate system when you can do it for a fraction of the price and require no computers. Compton Flying Service 888-336-3924 tfn Air Tractor Parts New and Used (Associate dealer for Lane Aviation). FWF cowlings 402,502,602 many to chose from, removed for Factory and Cascade P-cowl conversions. New and used (Factory Rebuilt) Aileron, Flaps, Elevators, Rudders, Horz/Vert stabs in stock and ready to sale or trade. Call Wendel or Steve North Star Aviation 620-356-4528 wlambert@pld.com We have all fibreglass parts for Weatherly and Ag-Cat (A, B and Super B). Call for prices. Professional Fibreglass Repair.

530-735-6264 t f n For Sale, M18 wings, ailerons, flaps. 0 since new, propeller still in box, for sale or trade on people airplane. 573-2463216, 573-225-8019 (0 8 -10) Retrofit Hopper Door for AT502 and AT602. Available Spring 2010. Professional Fibreglass Repair. 530-735-6264 t f n New 510 Thrush Hopper, Long Door, Dual Glass, Dual Latches, ready to be Installed. Call for Price 870-572-9011, www. southdeltaaviation.com A 01-11 GPS Antenna Mount, for specific ag aircraft, Performance and looks, slip stream design delivers peak signals. Contact Terry Barber 605-258-2743.

(0 9 -10) Thrush rebuilt extended wings with 40,000 hour approved Avenger spar cap kit installed, 192 gal fuel, new leading edge H.D. ribs and leading edge skins. Will paint your color(1).

Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 559-686-1794, info@johnstonaircraft.com t f n

8 Million new surplus parts for Cessna, Piper, and other aircraft; Continental and Lycoming engines; and a few spray system parts, big discounts. Please have part numbers when contacting us. Preferred Airparts, 800-433-0814 US/Canada; 330698-0280. Check stock at www.preferredairparts.com t f n Accessories & Parts! 100’s of new and OHC accessories, parts for just about everything. Big discounts! Please have part numbers when contacting us. Preferred Airparts, 800433-0814 US/Canada; 330-698-0280. Check stock at www. preferredairparts.com t f n Emco Wheaton/Buckeye Dry Break Couplers and adapters, Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 24 hr. Tel 559-686-1794, FAX 559-686-9360, e-mail: info@johnstonaircraft.com web site: www.johnstonaircraft.com t f n Jasco Alternator kits in stock. Air Repair, Inc. Phone. 662846-0228 Fax. 662-843-0811 sales@airrepairinc.com tfn PARTS, PARTS, PARTS... For all your ag aviation needs, please call Southeastern Aircraft Sales & Service (800) 441-2964 Air Tractor Dealer A TFN Cessna Ag Parts. Air Repair, Inc. Phone. 662-846-0228 Fax. 662-843-0811 sales@airrepairinc.com t f n 10,000 P/N of Continental & Lycoming parts, 50% discount on most new! Please have part numbers when contacting us. Preferred Airparts, 800-433-0814 US/Canada; 330698-0280. Check stock at www.preferredairparts.com t f n Upgrade Your Existing Building with Schweiss Bi-Fold Doors & the NEW Hydraulic Bi-Fold Doors - Zero Headroom - New Lift Straps, Auto Latches, Remote Controls, Fast Delivery & Proper Installation Available / Bifold.com / 800-746-8273.

Cessna: largest new and used 188 cessna inventory in u.s. call for quotes. Portugese and spanish ok. J&C Enterprises at 800-542-8565 Dromader: largest new and used inventory in the u.s. call us for quotes.J&C Enterprises at 800-542-8565 tfn

Vacuum Meters ready to ship. Clean, accurate, closed system.

Set of new Thrush Aircraft current production wings featuring the 29,000 hour life limit on low spar caps. Upper and lower 4340 Chrome-Molly steel spar caps with 114 gallon fuel tank on each wing, 0 SNEW. Contact Thrush Aircraft Spares Department 229-883-1440, rcarter@thrushaircraft.com

Piper: we have many new parts for braves,pawnee, and super cubs. Call for Quote.J&C Enterprises at 800-542-8565 t f n

Complete Thrush Factory Metal Tail W / Updates.Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 559-686-1794 / Email info@johnstonaircraft.com www.johnstonaircraft.com t f n

Cessna Parts - Engine, propellers, authorized service center.

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

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Complete exhaust system for R1340 as removed from Thrush in good condition. Call 870-572-9013 t f n New Thrush -34, -60,-65 models. 600 HP, Your Thrush distributor. Portable Air conditioner Mid-Continent Aircraft Corp. Hayti, MO 800-325-0885. tfn Superbooms for Cessna, Piper, Thrush, Air Tractor and custom manufacture; THRUSH AILERON SERVOS-STC’d kits.

TSA 800-642-5777 or tsa@702com.net (TFN) O/H’D Thrush 29” Landing Gear & We Can Repair / Rebuild Yours. Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 559-686-1794 / Email info@johnstonaircraft.com www.johnstonaircraft.com t f n PARTS, PARTS, PARTS. For all your ag aviation needs, please call Southeastern Aircraft Sales & Service 800-441-2964 Air Tractor Dealer tfn

World-one stop Ag aviation center, all parts and accessories for everything in Ag Aviation for 61 years. MidContinent Aircraft Hayti, Mo. 800-325-0885 tfn

Cessna Authorized Parts Center: Prompt, World-Wide Parts Service, Engines, Bonaire 550 Conversions, Wings. Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800-325-0885 www.midcont.net. t f n Thrush: have a used set of 29 inch axles, wheels, and brakes for turbine Thrush. Will split for spares or sell as set.

Great for conversion. $2,000.00 ea. Or $3750.00 for pair.J&C Enterprises at 800-542-8565 tfn Air Tractor:1996 502b set of 29” wheels, brakes, and axles. 13 hours t.t. will Sell as a set or as single spare. $2,000.00 ea. Or $3750.00 for pair. J&C Enterprises at 800-542-8565 t f n Thrush parts - Wings, props, tail feathers, batteries, tires - we have the inventory. Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 24 hr. Tel 559-686-1794, FAX 559-686-9360, e-mail: info@ johnstonaircraft.com web site: www.johnstonaircraft.com.tfn

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Air Tractor: ten inch set of wheels and brakes for 401. Would split for Spares. $1200.00 ea. Or $2200.00 for set. J&C Enterprises at 800-542-8565 tfn Dromader: two o/h and tagged stock propellers for sale.

Almost new Dimensions with 8130. Will sale for $14,000.00 ea. Call J&C Enterprises at 800-542-8565 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. t f n NEW! CP11TT/w-3 Tips & Shutoff in stock ready to ship today.1-800-437-5319 Sky-Tractor Supply Company t f n S & T Aircraft Accessories, Inc. specializes in the overhaul of Radial and Turbine engine accessories. We have most items in stock ready to ship for exchange. Give us a call @ 830-625-7923 or fax 830-625-4138. t f n Agrinautics, Automatic Flagman, Aero Engines, Arrow prop, Air Tractor (Associate dealer Queen Bee Air Specialties) CP Nozzles, Compro Smoker, Crophawk, Covington Aircraft Engine, Collins Air Conditioner, Cleveland, Chip Detector, Hot Stuff, Honda Engines, Johnson Sidewinder, Nieto Products, New and used aircraft, (large) Parts Inventory, Schweizer, Spraying Systems, Co., Superbugs, APH-4 Helmet, Simplex, Tires, Transland, WeathAero. Sky Tractor Supply 800-4375319, 701-436-5881. t f n

propellers Props for Sale: 2D30-6101A-18 OHC 23D40-7035A-12S OHC 22D40-6533A-12 OHC 23D40-6533A-18 Serviceable cond.

23D40-6533A-18 Serviceable cond.

Call: PropWorks, Winnipeg, Canada Tel: 888-679-2965 email: propwork@mts.net

IA200/FA8452, NEW $4,500 2D30-6101A20, A/R. $3,500 2D30-6101A12, IRAN $9,500 2D30-6101A12, OHC $14,500 22D30-AG200-2, OHC $15,500 2D30-AG100-2, OHC, $11,500 22D40-AG200-2 OHC..$20,000 22D40-AG200-2, 190 SOH, /new blades... $21,500 33D50-7005A, A/R-K/D. $6,500 HC-B3TN-3D/5M, OHC/+4NB’s. $19,500AmAg 870-886-2418 (2489F) agcat@bscn.com t f n Hartzell 3 Blade and 5 blade Props, new & used $CALL Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE 281-342-5451 or FAX 281-232-5401 t f n .

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Air Tractor Financing can put an Air Tractor in your hangar.

For a limited time, Air Tractor is offering 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!

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For Outright Sale: Overhauled 5-Blade Prop. Hartzell HC-B5MP3C. Fits AT-502A, AT-503, AT-602, AT-802, Thrush S-2R-T65 & S-2RHG-T65.’06 Hartzell Overhaul. TSN: 1379.5 (TSO:0). Call Steve or Gary 210-924-5561. sales@dixieair.com. ( 0 8 -10)

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

2 Loader Trucks for sale. Both all stainless steel, both all hydraulic, both have aircraft fueling systems and tanks. One running with 8000 lb hopper, $15,000. One not running 6000 lbs hopper $5,000. Call 870-222-4556 (0 8 -10) 1984 Ford F700 diesel Allison automatic 12” mild steel folder 7000lb hopper 300 gal. fuel Honda pump. Call Auger Dan Office: 870-578-6133 Cell: 870-919-2317 A 0 8 -1 0

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

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

David A. Eiland with Realty Select Phone: 352-563-5313 • Fax: 888-834-9437 Email: citruslevyland@gmail.com Website: www.citruscountyland.com

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Hangar Doors, T-Hangar Doors & Bottom Rolling Doors by Schweiss Bi-Fold Doors. Any Size Door, Walkdoor or Window.

Works Great for FBO’s, Fly-In Homes, and Airparks. Delivery & Installation Available / Bifold.com / 800-746-8273.

Soft stop pump brake . No more sheared keys. Fast start engine system. cut starting heat and time. A must. MidContinent Aircraft Corp. Hayti, MO 800-325-0885. tfn

Auger Truck for sale. 1995 FL70, all stainless steel hopper, bed and auger. folding System, hyd gate adjust, hyd fuel, air brakes, auto transmission and A/C. Scales. New Auger and PTO drive shafts and bearings last year. Two identical trucks, take your pick, but can only sell one. 40,000 OBO. 870-225-3698 (0 8 -10) 2 to choose from! 1992 model of International 4700. DT466 diesel, a/c, standard transmission, PTO chain drive, well maintained, aluminum wheels, your choice for pipe and hopper.

640 stainless fuel with gasoline engine fuel pump. Call Auger Dan Office: 870-578-6133 Cell: 870-919-2317 A 0 8 -10 1500 gal Jet A refueler; Nissan UD 3300 truck; epoxy lined steel tank: Liquid Control counter with predetermining counter (new 2003); single point and over the wing nozzles: automatic reel. Truck and pump work well; good rubber $15,900 Call 501-985-1484 AR location. tfn

Schweiss Bi-Fold Doors & the NEW One-Piece Hydraulic BiFold Door - Zero Headroom, New Lift Straps, Auto Latches, Any Size Door, Custom Made for FBO’s, T-Hangars, Fly-In Homes, and Airparks. Delivered & Installed / Bifold.com / 800-746-8273.

AFS Check Valves- Make the switch to AFS check valves, Find out what many operators already know, increased productivity, eliminate leaks and drips, long life, and no moe trying to find buckets!!! To help clean up your operation today call 800833-2013. www.aeroflow.com or Fax 574-862-4669. t f n Crop Duster Video - “The Crop Dusters - The Early Years 19211955”; the era of Stearmans and Cubs flying the fields will never be seen again. Available in VHS or DVD. Only $20.00, plus S&H. MC and Visa accepted. Call 478-987-2250 Fax 478-987-1836 Historical Video Productions. tfn

Auger Trucks For Sale (Trade-Ins) Also list of customer trucks. Call Auger Dan Office: 870-578-6133 Cell: 870-9192317 A 0 8 -1 0 1993 Peterbilt folding BAG truck, built for Air Tractor 802.

Loads 6,000 lbs, has fuel tank and reel. Great shape. Call Brandon 318-303-3147 (0 8 -10)

miscellaneous Original DeSpain Pen and Ink cropduster printer’s proofs now available by artist Richard DeSpain. Several to choose from, reduced sale price, $1000 each. These are the originals that the signed and numbered prints are made from. Contact Richard DeSpain 501-753 3291 or r.despain@sbcglobal.net t f n HELMET with slide up visor $850. Deluxe Kevlar Helmet with ANR, Softskins, Oregon seals $1200. Sky Tractor Supply 1-800-437-5319 Atfn Load hog,with hyd. Installed in a 510 gallon hopper. Good shape. Both for $14,400.00 JOHNSON @ 218-437-6415. lindleycj@hotmail.com (0 8 -10) Reduce Drift, Increase Deposition and Retention use Control™ For FREE SAMPLE go to www.GARRCO.com/ freesample Call 765-395-3441, mrfoam1@garrco.com t f n English to Spanish Technical Translations Former A&P and Ag-Pilot, Carlos Retamosa Specializing in translating: • Aviation technical manuals • Airworthiness Directives (ADs) • Service Bulletins (SBs) Contact 598-53-24376 retamosa@adinet.com.uy

Beautiful 2.73 ac wooded lot in upscale Pine Ridge Equestrian Estates, located in Citrus County, Florida only five miles from Crystal River. Covenants, 27 miles of horse trails, community center, pool and golf course. Nicer homes and mini-ranchettes. Zoning allows up to three horses and stables permitted on lot with your house. Horse trail borders back end of lot that is 298’ wide and 400’ deep on 3620 Stirrup Drive, Beverly Hills, Florida (Google it!). Public water and septic sewer. Contact David A. Wiland with Realty Select, 352-563-5313, fax 888-834-9437 citruslevyland@gmail. com www.citruscountyland.com Schweiss Bifold Doors / Hangar Doors, T-Hangar Doors, Bottom Rolling Doors, with the New Lift Straps, Windows, for Airparks, Airports, Agriculture & FBO’s. We install - We Deliver / Bifold.com / 800-746-8273 .

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 appr. 10 miles to Warner Robins, GA. Google It! South side of Hwy 96 at 50 Lane Rd., Fort Valley, Georgia 31030 (Google photo before development). Save thousands and buy from owner. $50,000 OBO, includes closing costs. 888.987.2250.

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www.AircraftCostAnalysis.com AG Operators can calculate your breakeven, % investment return, profit potential, and produce annual & monthly cash flows. Project your financials without spending hours of your time. All reports are produced automatically and accurately after you provide your cost inputs and gross application fees. Types of analyses performed include: Company/ Individual Ownership, Managed with/without Leaseback, Commercial Operation, Agricultural/Fire/Ambulance Operations, Joint Ownership, Fractional Ownership, and Charter/Rental. AG sales organizations can provide prospects with customized & professional ownership cost analysis. This program is a great sales aid and management tool. FREE sample reports. Click REQUEST INFORMATION on the website or call 281-419-7443 HOTSTUFF AG AIRCRAFT CLEANER Call to order the # 1 Ag Aircraft cleaner in the country, Used by over 400 operators Coast to Coast. Blue Stripe Distributing 877-924-5025 A 12-10 One-Piece Hydraulic Bi-Fold Doors - Zero Headroom, New Lift Straps, All Sizes! Doors & Windows for FBO’s, T-Hangars, Fly-In Homes, and Airparks. We install - We Deliver, Any Size - Anywhere. Schweiss Bi-Fold Doors, Bifold.com / 800-7468273.

SUPERBUGS A safe and economical way to speed up Mother nature! Dispose of hazardous waste in loading and spill areas, ponds and ditches. SUPERBUGS disposes of insecticides, Fungicides, herbicides, and petroleum products Such as waste oil, diesel fuel, gasoline, solvent or anything of organic nature.

Blue Stripe Distributing Toll Free 877-924-5025 t f n

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

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

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

Jim Gardner and Rick Langley @ Insuramerica Aviation, Inc. 978-936-4000. 800-654-7892 ext 4108 or 4104. jgardner@ insuramerica.aero. rlangley@insuramerica.aero t f n INSURANCE from the Leading Ag Aviation Brokers. 61 Years Risk Management, Lowtime Pilot Coverage. Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800-325-0885 www.midcont.net. t f n

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“Insurance from a name you can trust, at a price you can afford”, is what we do and it’s our motto. Hardy Aviation Insurance, Inc, is centrally located in Wichita Kansas and has been servicing the aerial application market for years now. RANDY HARDY established Hardy Aviation Insurance in 1995 with aerial application as his main focus. Prompt courteous service from a staff dedicated and knowledgable includes ANGIE BANZ and RITA ETHRIDGE, both of whom have years of experience servicing the aerial application business. Give us a try, you might be suprised. Call 1 800 721-6733 or fax us at 316-945-2330. Get an online quote from our web site at www.hardyaviationins.com or e-mail us at hardy@hardyaviationins.com. t f n DOUG DAVIDSON, aircraft owner and commercial pilot, has served the unique insurance needs of the agricultural aviation community since 1982. He founded Davidson Solid Rock Ins. in 1995 on Christian principles, honesty, integrity, and the commitment to provide insurance products as solid as our name! One call is all it takes to shop all available markets for your specialized aviation insurance needs. We welcome the opportunity to talk with you at 800-358-8079.

Or visit our website at www.dsrockin.com .t fn

services !!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 Borescope and Videoscope Repair Services. Any brand or any model. Your one stop source for the best value visual inspection equipment since 1981. Check out our new products and rental units at www.Borescopesrus. com or call Borescopes-R-Us at 931-362-4009. (08-10) The NEW Hydraulic Bi-Fold Doors by Schweiss Bi-Fold Doors- Offering Zero Headroom with Auto Latches, Remote Controls, Walkdoors for FBO’s, T-Hangars, Fly-In Homes, and Airparks. Delivery & Installation Available / Bifold.com / 800-746-8273.

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Stainless Steel Fabricators, Inc. --- Stainless spreaders and accessories new and used. We repair all models including Transland and Swathmaster. Call us at 800-736-3433 or 870-217-9232. ( 0 1 - 11 ) We rebuild and refinish any fibreglass part for Weatherly, Cessna, Piper and Ag-Cat (A, B and Super B,C and D). Call for prices. Professional Fibreglass Repair. 530-735-6264 t f n

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)

wanted to buy Wanted Light Bar for Satloc 2000, New or Used, Kelly Wingate 229-343-5611 (0 8 -10) LOOKING FOR PIPER PAWNNE or CESSNA 188 PROJECT OR HIGH HOURS, To rebuilt in our repair Station. Call Fernado 54-2478481229or email marceaero@redsarmiento.com.ar (08-10) EXHAUST Wanted: R-1340 and R-985 Exhaust Send Old Exhaust segments for exchange or Sell them! Call Daryl @ 940-902-0797 tfn Wanted to Buy Air Tractor AT-301 or AT-401, Ferriable Southeastern Aircraft Sales 800-441-2964 or mail@southeasternaircraft.com t f n

operations I would like to purchase an Aerial Spraying Business, fixed wing only. I would prefer a turbine operation but I will consider all options, a long history with a solid customer base is ideal along with chemical sales, complete records for my CPA’s review, and a current owner who can stay on board through the transition. I have 20yrs of successful experience and I am now seeking an ownership role. Thanks for your time and I look forward to visiting. timdonley99@yahoo.com (08-10)

vacation rentals

Preparatory Ag Course, 15 hours in 220 Stearman St.Louis area; Affordable, call John @618.363.2543 ( 0 8 - 1 0 )

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

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

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schools Ag Pilot Training-PERSONALIZED INSTRUCTION Initial and Re-current. DGPS LIGHTBAR, Tailwheel, and Spin/Upset Recovery by Mentor,Randy Berry, 40 Yr CFI and Active Ag Pilot. See our web site at: www.eaglevistas.com. EAGLE VISTAS LLC PH 772-285-5506 (0 8 -10) Tailwheel endorsements and time building in south Texas for aspiring ag-pilots. C-170 available for training and rental with discounts for block time. Contact Clyde at 956-202-2094 or mrclyde_2003@hotmail.com. t f n Learn To Fly Ag In Sunny Brazil!!! Eight flight hours dual DGPS equipped (C170) plus 23 hours solo in EMBRAER 300 HP Ipanema (Similar To Brave 300HP) or CESSNA 188 AG TRUCK. 100 hours ground school (chemicals, crops, calibration DGPS, etc.) - Instructors are English/Spanish/ Portuguese Spoken.

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

Ag Pilot looking for seat, winter work ok, or keep me in mind for next season. I have worked just about all Ag Planes. Some turbine time. I am a former owner operator and have flown many seasons with no violations. Excellent references, easy to insure. Will 281-579-9890 Cell 956-429-1312 ( 0 8 - 1 0 ) Future Ag Pilot looking for entry into the spraying business.

Experienced tailwheel pilot, Pawnee, Super Cub, Call Air, C188, J3. Commercial, instrument rated. Commercial Glider pilot & experienced tow pilot. 300+ Tailwheel time. Trained by 18,000 hour ag pilot who currently operates Air Tractor AT802 for U.S. Gov. Willing to load/ground ops. for a year or so and eventually obtain a seat. Strong work ethic, willing to travel, 41 years of age, non smoker, non drinker.

Also willing to buy a plane or invest in the business. Will consider many possibilities. John Semones (540)230-2866 jsemones@hotmail.com (0 8 -10) Pilot & Turbine AT-400 W/137 MO LA IL IA IN AR licensed and ready. References available on request. Currently in Central MO and close to IL and IA. Call 985-264-2826 or email 78brave@gmail.com Ready to go now. (0 8 -10) Ag Pilot Seeking Seat. Available Immediately. Licensed in NJ, OR, WA Will license in any state. Willing to relocate. TT 5000+ hrs; Turbine 3000+ hrs;. ATP, CFI CFII MEI AGI,. Flying Tiger Aviation Graduate - Basic Ag and Turbine Transition - May 2010.

Hard working & dedicated. Reference: Robert A. McCurdy Agricultural Aviation Specialist/Chief Flight Instructor - Flying Tiger Aviation - 318-680-9149 Contact: Frank Booth 254722-3223 or email: frankbooth3@me.com (0 8 -10)

Pilot/A&P looking for a seat, 8000 plus Total Time, 4,500 plus Tailwheel, 4000 plus turbine, 500 Ag, AT-301, G-164,Turbo Thrush, C-188. Many other types, new or old, large or small, heavy or light, turbine or recip, round or flat, Flying Tigers Ag Av grad. FL, IL, IA, IN, and KY Certified. NDH, Have trailer, will travel Call 863-651-2917 or email: eric@ chaletsuzanne.com (0 8 -10)

help wanted Pilot needed for 500 gallon Thrush, for spraying corn in Illinois 812-249-0364 T F N Wanted Full time AP/IA mechanic located in SE Texas.

Maintain nine company ag planes, airframe maintenance, engine work sent out. Must have turbine ag plane experience. Current AP/IA retiring after 43 years with company.

Accepting written applications only send to Send to Mechanic C/O AgAir Update. PO Box 850, Perry, GA 31069. or Fax to 888-382-6951. blindads@agairupdate.com ( 0 8 - 1 0 )

Acorn Welding......................................... 13 Ag - Nav, Inc. ............................................3

Wanted: A&P Mechanic, Ag plane experience a plus, Turbine exp. a plus, good pay/benefits. Send resume/salary requirements to: andy@southdeltaaviation.com A 0 1 -11

Ag-Flight, Inc...............................................9

Best Classified Buy In The Industry.

Read By More Ag Pilots Than Any Other Publication.

Only $45 888-987-2250. Fax: 888-382-6951.

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Air Tractor Inc.............................................5 American AgViation............................... 31 Auto-Cal, Inc...............................................6 Collins Aircraft Dynamics, Inc.............25 Covington Aircraft Engines..................36 Desser Tire & Rubber Co...................... 13 Dyna Nav Systems, Inc. ....................... 19

Seat Wanted: Experienced herbicide, insecticide, fungicide. 1550 Total Time: 800 Ag; Licensed ND, will license to your state. Comm/Multi/IFR. Call: Dean North Carolina 704-660-9849 or dnja@live.com ( 0 8 - 1 0 )

Frost Flying............................................... 31 GE Aviation - Walter Engines............... 17

2009 and 2005 AT 502Bs M3’s with Inteliflow with experienced pilots looking for work from June through August.

Licensed in Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Kansas. Call Adam 318-669-8785 or Steve 318-282-3208 Will license in your state if needed.

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Gulf Coast Ag Aircraft SS.....................32 Hemisphere GPS..................................... 23 Isolair ....................................................... 13

TULSA AIRCRAFT ENGINES INC. Specializing In Pratt & Whitney R-985-1340 Major Overhauls

Call for prices or information Rex Vaughan Luis Corado

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J & C Enterprises, Inc............................ 28 Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc..............30 Lane Aviation, Inc................................... 33 Laviasa...................................................... 21 Machida Borescopes.................................8 Micron Sprayers Limited....................... 18 Mid - Continent Aircraft Corp............. 12 Orsmond Aerial Spray Pty. Ltd............25 Perkins Technologies.............................. 12 Preferred Airparts................................... 34 Queen Bee Air Specialties.................... 24 Schweiss Bi-fold Doors ......................... 15 Sky Tractor Supply Co.....................24, 32 South Delta Aviation.............................. 29 Southeastern Aircraft............................. 34 Souther Field Aviation, Inc....................29 Spectrum Electrostatic Sprayers, Inc..20 Sun Air Parts............................................ 15

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Transland ................................................ 14 Tulsa Aircraft Engines............................ 35 Turbine Conversions Limited................ 14 Universal Turbine Parts Div..................20

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Dependable Engines. Affordable Prices.

For more than a quarter of a century, Covington Aircraft has been providing professional pilots with the highest level of radial and turbine engine overhaul and repair. Today, the Covington reputation is world-renowned for its quality, advanced technology and skilled technicians.

So whether you need service in the field, engine repairs, a major overhaul or the affordable Light Overhaul, or even an engine exchange, choose the name that’s trusted by more professional pilots than any other – Covington.

Available Engine Services • PT6A, R-985, and R-1340 Engine Overhaul • PT6A/Radial Engine Troubleshooting & Repair • Hot Section Inspection • Power Section Module Repairs • Overhaul Level Repairs • Periodic Engine Inspections • Fly In Facility For All Your Engine Needs • Rental Engines Available (PT6A) RADIAL DIVISION (R1340/R985) (918) 756-8320 Hwy 75 & Airport Rd. • P.O. Box 1344 • Okmulgee, OK 74447 TURBINE DIVISION (PT6A) (918) 756-7862 201 East Airport Road, P O Box 1336 , Okmulgee , Ok 74447

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