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Over 40 years of ag flying in Ohio 200,000 hectares, seven aircraft and 3,400 flight hours A flying service owned and operated by a wife and husband team, Silvia and Nelci Arenhart.
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Gibbs Aero Spray, a mainstay in the Ohio countryside.
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Cascade Aircraft welcomes Tropical Aviation Distributors and Africair, Inc.
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GE Aviation’s H80 turboprop engine receives type certification
A flying service owned and operated by a wife and husband team, Silvia and Nelci Arenhart.
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The H80 engine is generating interest from many parts of the world.
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SINDAG 2012 helps to mobilize agaviation in Brazil
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Covington Aircraft- Committed to a higher standard for 40 years
More than 850 participants and three days of debates.
Celebrating 40th anniversary and more excited than ever about the future.
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On the cover and on this page: Brian Gibbs makes a spray pass with his AT-400. Photo’s by G. Lavender
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from the cockpit
Spending time wisely It is hard to know where to start with this editorial. I know what I want to write; the best way to do it escapes me. Already, the industry has lost four or five pilots that I can think of right off without even looking at the NTSB reports. Those that come to mind were experienced ag-pilots, except one.
A pilot has to set minimum standards for himself. We think in the present, believing we have to get out one more load today before the wind gets up, the rain moves in, or the sun sets. If we push to do that, do we break our minimum standards? If so, now is the time to stop and reconsider.
I extend my sympathies to the families. It is a huge loss and so very unexpected. There is nothing right about losing a loved one, but it does happen. There is not one of us, I believe, that cannot say the same thing almost happened to us at least once in our career. Probably, more than just once. Unfortunately, it is the nature of our business.
How can hitting an obstacle, like a tree or power line, be related to time? Why was the obstacle hit? Was it because the pilot was tired? Was it because the pilot was distracted? Was it a little of both? Before the pilot took off with the load, he should have known how to avoid obstacles and surely, he did know. For whatever reason, it didn’t happen.
With the fatalities I am thinking of, the speculation is pilot error. Just about all ag-aviation accidents could be classified as pilot error. The reliability of our planes and their engines is exceptional; yet the “reliability” of a pilot getting distracted is even greater. It is a tough job with no allowances for even the smallest of mistakes.
I suppose there are those who will argue that distractions and other factors are as influential in accidents as time. I can’t say they aren’t, except why was there a distraction, or other factor? Was there not enough time to pull up to a safe altitude to reset the GPS? Was there not enough time to go to a different field not as close to one where a fellow ag pilot was working?
How does a pilot stop from making these unfortunate mistakes? From my experience, time is the predominant factor. Time dictates just about everything we do, or don’t do, in the cockpit. We seem to always be mission driven. We need to keep up the production of the aircraft, keep the customer satisfied and stay caught up. It takes time; time we often don’t think we have.
It is not prudent for me to claim all accidents are the result of poor time management. It is evident, however, that time plays a very big part in safety. There are many ways to use our time better than pushing the aircraft and its pilot to and even past the limits. For instance, a larger loading hose to cut down on ground time; an operations manager so the pilot is more efficient; maybe even a larger aircraft or additional aircraft to do the job at hand.
Time is a relative element. Not unlike money, there are wise ways to spend it. We can save a little here and have a little more elsewhere. It is a management thing because time is finite. If we get behind in acres and start pushing the safety envelope, whether it be turning faster, carrying heavier loads or staying in the cockpit for too long, our use of time now becomes questionable. An extreme comparison is the difference in a hammerhead 1520 seconds turn versus a safe and productive 30-40 seconds turn is only a few seconds. Seconds become minutes, but not enough minutes to risk damaging the aircraft. A turn accident is usually fatal. Is the time saved worth that risk?
Overall, the ag-aviation industry has become safer than it has ever been. Successive fatalities tend to make us think otherwise. The number of accidents at the end of the year will tell the tale. Even one accident is too much. However, we need to be realistic, striving for zero accidents and learning from the ones that happen. Until next month, Keep Turning
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calendar of events August 6-7, 2012 New Zealand AAA Conference Rotorua, New Zealand John Sinclair 03 5775679 sinclairjg@gmail.com www.aia.org.nz/
October 22-24, 2012 KsAAA Annual Convention Hilton Garden Inn Manhattan, KS Angie Banz 316-617-5680 kaaa@ksagaviation.org
August 9-11, 2012 Sindicato Nacional dos Aeronautas (SNA) Seminar for Brazilian National Agricola Aviation Pilots Municipal Airport Cachoeira do Sul, Rio Grande Brazil
November 4-6, 2012 PNW AAA Convention Coeur D’Alene Resort Coeur D’Alene, ID Tara Lea Brown 509-989-9098 info@pnwaaa.org www.pnwaaa.org
August 15-17, 2012 Congreso Mercosur and Latinoamericano de Aviación Agrícola Bolsa de Cereales de Rosario Pcia. de Santa Fe Argentina Contact: Sr. Guillermo Forchino-Director Ejecutivo FeArCa administracion@fearca.com
November 6-8, 2012 Mid State Ag Aviation Conference Isle Casino Hotel Bettendorf, IA Don Younglove 815-538-7717 rrfightservice@yahoo.com www.agaviation.com
October 12-14, 2012 NAAA Fall Board Meeting Louisville, KY Peggy Knizner Tel: 202-546-5722 Fax: 202-546-5726 information@agaviation.org
November 6-8, 2012 CoAAA Annual Convention & Trade Show Crowne Plaza Hotel Colorado Springs, CO Dolle M. Lehrkamp 719-768-3367 dolle@coagav.org www.coagav.org
October 16-17, 2012 MiAAA Conference & PAASS University Quality Inn & Conf. Ctr. East Lansing, MI Polly McKillop 248-760-0732 miagaviation@yahoo.com
November 12-14, 2012 CaAAA 63rd Annual Convention Hyatt Regency Monterey, CA Tel: 916-645-9747 Fax: 916-645-9749 www.caaa.net
October 18-20, 2012 IV Expo Congreso Aviación Agrícola Nuevo Ballarta, Nayarit, Mexico fappaarmac@aviacionagricola. com.mx www.aviacionagricola.com.mx
November 30, 2012 AgAir Update Open House KPXE Perry-Houston County Airport Perry, GA agairupdate.com
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December 3-6, 2012 NAAA Annual Convention and Exposition Weston Hotel Savannah International Trade & Convention Center Savannah, GA Peggy Knizner Tel: 202-546-5722 Fax: 202-546-5726 information@agaviation.org www.agaviation.org
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January 2-4, 2012 TxAAA Convention Hyatt Regency Hill Country San Antonio, TX Chris Shields 512-476-4405
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January 9-10, 2013 MoAAA Convention Drury Lodge Cape Girardeau, MO Bruce Benthien 573-624-7556 cropdust@yrless.net
February 16-18, 2013 NAAA Spring Board Meeting Hilton Alexandria Old Town Alexandria, VA Peggy Knizner Tel: 202-546-5722 Fax: 202-546-5726 information@agaviation.org
January 13-15, 2013 ArAAA 51st Annual Convention Wyndham Riverfront Hotel North Little Rock, AR Ron Harrod 501-376-3233 rharrod@scbglobal.net January 14, 2013 AzAAA PAASS program Custom Farm Service Casa Granda, AZ 602-258-9234 January 17-19, 2013 MsAAA Convention IP Casino Resort Spa Biloxi, MS Vicki Morgan 662-229-7836 vickiwmorgan@msaaa.com www.msaaa.com
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agair mail P-51 Solo Congratulations on your soloing the P-51D. Not many people in the world can say they have done that. I flew a two-place (with dual controls) P-51D from the back seat in 1975, but I didn’t get to solo it. I spent about an hour in it and had a lot of fun. I didn’t take it off or land it. It cost a lot less money to fly a P-51 in 1975 than it does today. I paid $200.00 for that hour. I think av-gas was about 30-40 cents a gallon at that time. Great article. Carlin Lawrence Carnegie, OK Hello Carlin; Thanks. Words can’t describe those flights in Toby McPherson’s P51D “Boomer”. Hope all is good with Sandra and you.—Bill
In this photo, Duncan’s AT-402 is at the load area atop a typical New Zealand strip; short and steep. Many thanks to Duncan Hart for providing the photos and insight through Field Air’s Peter Mackay, an Air Tractor dealer based in Ballarat, Australia. Peter says he knows of no other part of the world as picturesque. INSET - Perched high overlooking Laverick’s Bay in the Pacific Ocean on New Zealand’s South Island is Duncan Hart’s AT-402. The airstrip is east of Christchurch, New Zealand. Duncan doesn’t see many clear days like this, as the area is exposed on all sides and often windy and cloudy. His main base is at Methvin, an hour’s drive southwest of Christchurch, on the Canterbury plains. Note the New Zealand style spreader for high volumes of phosphate on pasture.
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Speaking to kids Dear AgAir Update; I have been asked to make a school presentation about ag-aviation. Do you have any suggestions on the best way to do this? Thanks in advance, Kyle Horsfall Colby, KS Kyle Your best bet is to contact NAAA for their speaker’s kit. It may be available on their web site: www.agaviation.org. Honesty is always the best policy. We have nothing to be ashamed of and we are helping to feed an ever growing world. Carry a clean helmet and wear some sort of “uniform”, whether it be a flight suit or
a logo shirt, but be sure to be as neat as possible. I don’t think a tie would be necessary. If you have access to a projector, photos of your operation are always good and you can point out the basics of your aircraft and its high-tech components. Like all kids, one day they will have a career. They would probably be interested in what it takes to be an ag-pilot and your duties, work time and income potential. Of course, much of your presentation will be dictated by the age of the students. Good luck and keep it short and sweet. —Bill
comment from agairupdate.com I was part of the team that developed the Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6. At 500 SHP, everything was fine, but as we increased power problems showed up. A lot of hard work went into resolving these problems, but we ended up with a gearbox that handled nearly twice the power of the original PT6. It has since built up an impeccable service record. The first stage sun gear is probably the most critical part in the gearbox. Conformity with a drawing is only one part of the process in producing an acceptable part. A specific, controlled manufacturing process is equally important and certain parameters are observed during the final engine test. How a branch office of the FAA is able to approve the use of parts made without use of proprietary knowledge escapes me. There is no requirement to consult the FAA Engine Directorate that issued the Type Certificate, or contact the OEM. The part goes into service
Hope everything was fine on your trip back to the U.S. from Brazil. I also would like to thank you for your attention at AgAir Update’s exhibit stand. Please Bill, I would like to have your help, and maybe you can give us some suggestion. We are looking for a company related to agricultural aviation that may be interested in doing a partnership in the USA to manufacture an ag-plane whose project is almost ready and have already two planes in flight testing. This aircraft was designed to use a Lycoming IO-540-K, very popular in Latin America and most of the components used for its manufacture are made in the USA. We believe this plane might fill a range of agricultural aircraft which are no longer available in the US market, like the C-188 and PA-25. The manufacturing of this aircraft in the U.S. certainly would lower its price, compared to Brazil and would make it available for export to Latin American countries.
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I am sending you some pictures. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thank You very much for your attention and help. Best Regards, Luiz Villares luiz.villares@agroair.com AIR POWER, Inc., Brasil Luiz It was good to visit with you in Campo Grande. I am familiar with the Planair ag-plane that is very similar to the C-188. I have spoken to its principles on several occasions. To answer your question, I don’t know of anyone who would be interested in such a project and I am not so sure it would be any
less expensive to develop in the U.S. Our FAA is a quagmire of bureaucracy. The left hand hardly knows what the right hand is doing. This delays and sometimes even prevents certifications. For example, it has been over two years that the Thrush H80 GE powered aircraft has been working closely with the FAA as a manufacturer and still it is not certified. The best I can do is publish your letter with the photos and see if anyone contacts you. There may be an investor out there willing to take the financial risks to bring this aircraft to market. —Bill
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Possibly the first bi-fold ag-aviation hangar door to be built in Argentina. The hangar is owned by Casajus Servicios Aereos, based in La Carlota, Argentina and was built by father and son, Luis and Francisco Casajus.
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Over 40 years of ag flying in Ohio by Graham Lavender On the southern tip of Lake Erie, about 50 miles west of Cleveland, Ohio, is an ag operation that has been a mainstay in the Ohio countryside for over 50 years. Three generations of ag pilots have been hard at work treating mostly vegetables and corn during the summer months and contributing to their state and national agricultural aviation associations during the winter for more than half a century.
Luther Gibbs, Sr., now 87, started in 1952 with a ground machine what developed into Gibbs Aero Spray. He bought his first aircraft in 1968, operating for the next 30 years with a Piper Brave, Piper Pawnee, Cessna 188 and an Ag Cat. Luther, Sr. held numerous offices with the Ohio Agricultural Aviation Association and served as president of the National Agricultural Aviation Association in 1987.
The Gibbs Aero Spray family. L-R: Susan Gibbs, Luther Gibbs, Jr, Eleanor Gibbs, Brain Gibbs and Luther Gibbs, Sr.
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Luther’s son, Luther, Jr., began his flying career in 1974 flying a Pawnee and working alongside his father. The Ag Cat, two Pawnees and Cessna served Gibbs Aero Spray well for the next 24 years. In 1998, the operation upgraded to turbine power. Luther, Jr. traded the two Pawneees and the Ag Cat for an Air Tractor AT-400. Luther, Jr., flew the Air Tractor and used the Cessna 188 for dry work until 2006,
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when Luther, Jr.’s son, Brian joined the ranks. Brian Gibbs was raised in the agricultural aviation business. As soon as he was able, his father and grandfather had Brian working on the ground. Loading airplanes throughout his high school years, it was only natural that Brian get into flying. However, both Luther, Sr. and Luther, Jr., as well as Brian’s mom, insisted on Brian going to college before coming back to work full-time with the flying service. So, after high school, Brian went to college during the winter and helped with the spraying operation during the summer. In 2006, while still attending college, Brian had his first season in a Cessna 188. He graduated college with a degree in accounting and financial planning, which he is able to utilize in the daily operations of the flying service.
Three generations of ag pilots have been hard at work treating mostly vegetables and corn in Ohio the last 50 years.
Talking with Brian, he describes his first season as a natural progression for someone who grew up in the ag aviation industry. “Dad and Grandpa helped a lot during that first season in 2006. For the first time, it was just me
Gibbs Aero Spray’s AT-400 and AT-502.
Brian Gibbs makes a pass in his AT400. G. Lavender photo
in that cockpit, so the learning curve was definitely there. Having two great mentors just didn’t make the curve so steep.” Brian flew five seasons in the Cessna 188 before the decision was made to purchase an AT-502B (-34) from Lane Aviation in Rosenberg, Texas. Luther, Jr. passed down the AT-400 to Brian, while he flew the AT-502. Brian’s first season in the Air Tractor was 2011. Luther Jr. is an active member of the Ohio Agricultural Aviation Association and Brian, who just completed the Leadership Program offered by NAAA, is ready to start his role with the state and national associations.
Gibbs Aero Spray mainly sprays corn and vegetables on a 5-7 day schedule with fungicide applications at five gallons per acre. Their season is from mid-April to the latter part of September, with the majority of the work being flown in July. Gibbs Aero Spray has also seen an increase in cover crop applications the last three years, which sometimes extends their season into the latter part of September. Today, Luther, Sr. and his wife Eleanor still live on the airport where it all started. A retired Luther, Sr., no longer flying, spends his days watching over his son and grandson as they continue a tradition that he started in the 1950s.
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200,000 hectares, seven aircraft and 3,400 flight hours by Bill Lavender Located in the furthermost southwestern area of Brazil in the town of Uruguaiana in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, is a flying service owned and operated by a wife and husband team, Silvia and Nelci Arenhart. Nelci flies and administers the company, while Silvia works as the company agronomist. Dr. Silvia Arenhart is also a professor at Pontifical Univerisidade Católica (PUC) in Uruguaiana. Of the many Brazilian regulations for agoperations, one requires an aerial spraying service to employ an agronomist to help evaluate the weather before an application and any impact it may have on the environment. The company agronomist also helps decide the economic threshold of various pests that may be attacking the crop and when, or if, there is an appropriate time to make an application with the aircraft.
Sylvia and Nelci Arenhart at their office in Uruguaiana, Brazil.
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The Arenharts formed Arenhart Aviacão Agricola in 1998. Nelci had been flying for Silvia’s father in Uruguay. Nelci sold his beloved Lancair to buy his first Ipanema to start the company. Today, Arenhart Aviacão Agricola operates six Ipanemas and one Cessna Ag-Truck (IO-550 engine). One of the Ipanemas is a new 2012 model that will start the season this year. Another Ipanema has flown four seasons. Nelci’s brother, Juarez Antonio Arenhart, has already logged over 1,000 hours with it. Arenhart’s ag-planes are outfitted with Satloc GPS units. Four have M3s with Intelliflow flow controls, while the others have older Satlocs. Nelci is planning to update those units to M3s. Another regulation in Brazil is each aircraft must have a service truck and technician assigned to it. For its seven aircraft, Arenhart Aviacão Agricola uses eight service trucks and technicians, with the extra truck and technician used for back up. Arenhart Aviacão Agricola provides housing accommodations for its technicians on its base airstrip a few kilometers from Uruguaiana. Pilots live in nearby Uruguaiana. There are five competing ag-aviation companies in the area, plus two private companies that exclusively fly over their own farms. Arenhart Aviacão Agricola treats only rice during the growing season and seeds some pastures in the off season of April through July. Rice flying starts the end of August with glyphosate applications to kill winter weeds. For these types of applications, T-Jet nozzles are used applying at 20 liters/hectare. Four of the
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aircraft are set up this way and dedicated for this type of flying during this time. As the rice grows, as many as two applications of dry urea fertilizer are applied at 60 kg/ha. Two different types of spreaders are used, depending on the application requirements. One is the Transland-built Swathmaster that produces a superior pattern approximately 20 meters wide. However, for the older Ipanemas, the Omaer spreader, built by Omaer Oficina de Manutencão in São Sepé, RS, Brazil, is used. It is made of fiberglass instead of the heavier stainless steel of the Swathmaster and is more aerodynamic. For the older Ipanemas, the Omaer works better because it does not slow the aircraft as much as a Swathmaster spreader. Its swath is approximately 1819 meters wide. Nelci with Arenhart Aviacão Agricola’s new 2012 Ipanema.
Fungicide applications on rice are made using both T-Jet nozzles and Microspin rotary atomizers. The farmer decides which he likes best, nozzles or rotary atomizers. When using rotary atomizers,
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typical application rates are 15 l/ha with a 16-meter swath, while with T-Jet nozzles the application rate is 20 l/ha with a 15-meter swath. During the season, six Arenhart Aviacão Agricola aircraft are in the air with one being held in reserve for busier times and back up for when aircraft an may need servicing. Each aircraft averages treating about 30,000 hectares a year while logging 500-600 hours each. The total logged time for all aircraft in the 2010-2011 season exceeded 3,400 hours. One of Arenhart Aviacão Agricola’s major expenses is av-gas. Fuel is bought in bulk tanker truck loads and split with neighboring operators. In 2012, fuel cost was about $3 reais per liter. The Ipanemas average burning about 68 liters per hour. This equates to a fuel cost of more than $200 reais per hour. This would mean the company’s fuel bill for the 2011-2012 season was almost $700,000 reais! There are six, full time pilots working
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SINDAG 2012 helps to mobilize ag-aviation in Brazil by Castor Becker Júnior and Graziele Dietrich More than 850 participants and three days of debates, lectures and demonstrations, along with being blessed with good weather made for a successful SINDAG conference in Campo Grande, Mato Grosso Brazil, June 27-29 at the Santa Maria Airport. Sales of aircraft and accessories surpassed expectations of about 40 exhibitors. It was the beginning of a movement to unite ag-
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aviation businessmen, pilots, technicians and even representatives of Brazilian government agencies in support of agricultural aviation in Brazil. Agricultural aviation in Brazil currently has about 1,600 aircraft, divided between 350 public companies and 120 farm-owned companies with their own airplanes. “The industry should grow by 7% this year,” says SINDAG President Nelson Paim. The event was a major
showcase for suppliers of equipment and technologies. This year the conference included three industry leader agricultural aircraft manufacturers: Embraer/Neiva, Air Tractor and Thrush Aircraft, who celebrated the conference with flight demonstrations during threeday event. Photos by AgAir Update, Castor Becker Júnior and Graziele Dietrich.
Brazilian SINDAG president visits U.S. by Bill Lavender During my many trips to Brazil over the last 17 years, I have always been well received. Brazilian ag-operators and pilots went out of their way, stopping whatever they were doing, to accommodate me. In July of this year, I was able to reciprocate, albeit in a very small way, for those visits. Nelson Paim, Tucano Aviación Agrícola, is an operator based in Primavera do Leste, Mato Grosso Brazil. He operates two AT-402s and is about to take delivery of a third aircraft, an AT502. He also serves, now in his second term, as the president of SINDAG, the Brazilian equivalent of the NAAA. I have known Nelson for many years and
of Dixie Dusters and Sprayers, in nearby Itta Bena. Frank had been in Brazil during the same time I was 17 years ago. At that time, he was helping introduce the
when he asked if he could visit AgAir Update and a few local operators, I was pleased to say yes. To give Nelson a better scope of ag aviation in the Southeast, we needed to travel outside of Georgia. In a whirlwind tour, counting the AgAir Update offices in Georgia, we visited four operations and three support businesses in five states in one day. Our excursion started with its first stop at Kimmell Insurance Agency in Greenwood, Mississippi. Although U.S. ag-av insurance agents can’t write insurance in Brazil, Frank Kimmel welcomed us and allowed the use of his truck to visit his brother Mark Kimmel
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You could tell Nelson was impressed. He operates in the middle of cotton country in Brazil. There are other crops, like corn and soybeans, grown as well. The fields are extremely large. Many farms are well over 250,000 acres, some as many as 750,000 acres and more. There are spray runs that will range from six miles (10 kilometers) to over ten miles (about 15 kilometers). If there ever was a place where prescription technology would work, in fields this vast in size, the Mato Grosso would be the place. With this size fields and application rates of one gallon per acre, Nelson’s AT402s average treating more than 600-700 acres an hour.
the best history lesson comes directly from Mr. Dick. Graham and I did a short video interview with Mr. Dick that Nelson was able to sit-in on. We discussed how Mr. Dick flew P-38s over the Pacific during World War II; how he came back after the war to start a flying service with Stearmans and to eventually operate Ag-Cats, which he was instrumental in naming. Our interview talked about how Mr. Dick was the first president of NAAA
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taxi-thru loading facility and office. We wanted Nelson to see how these types of facilities are used, along with the fleet of dry loader trucks at Wil-Co.
watched as a visiting operator loaded his AT-802 to the brim and easily climbed over the trees at the end of the runway on an almost 100°F day.
Dry loader trucks are uncommon in Brazil. The rice work is in the southern state of Rio Grande do Sul, a very long way from where Nelson operates. The aircraft there are loaded by hand or with overhead bags using boom trucks.
With just a short flight further south, we landed at Columbia, Louisiana where Reed Keahey of Keahey Flying Service was waiting to take us to the “river house”. Owners of the river house and the flying service, Drew and Becky Keahey, were busy preparing the night’s dinner. To our surprise, upon entering their beautiful second home on the banks of the Ouachita River, we were greeted by several guests, including a state senator and his wife, Drew’s mom Marie Keahey, his other son Zack, Reed’s girlfriend Nicole, Grant Lane of Lane Aviation and Louisiana operator, Scotty and Megan Meador. It was quite a welcoming committee for Nelson.
during the 1960s and how eventually his company became a Thrush dealer.
When Nelson asked Barry which Air Tractor did he like best, the AT-602 or the AT-802, Barry smiled. “I fly the AT-802. I try to cover as many acres as possible with it. For the AT-802 to fit in my operation, it has to turn out the work.” The answer was obvious, the AT-802.
After an excellent Mexican lunch (it was important to introduce Nelson to all forms of American culinary!), we departed south for Arkansas. Our destination was De Witt where Barry Wilson of Wil-Co Flying Service is based. Barry operates two AT-602s and one AT-802. He also has a modern
We left Wil-Co’s and continued south into Louisiana. We had another stop scheduled at Oligrow, near Delhi, Louisiana. Owners Seth and Ashley Oliver had recently built an all new loading and office facility that rivaled Wil-Co’s. Here Seth had 250-gallon mini-bulk tanks, something that is not used in Brazil. Nelson also
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visit the Thrush factory. Although Nelson is an Air Tractor operator, he had a keen interest in the Thrush and how it is built. One of his competitors recently bought a new 510 Thrush with a PT6A34AG engine. Upon landing, we were met on the ramp by Payne Hughes CEO/President of Thrush Aircraft, along with Eric Rojek Vice- President of Sales, Terry Humphrey Director of Marketing and Product
Taking an in depth tour of the factory brought us back to the final assembly line of the aircraft. There were nine GE H80 powered Thrush waiting on certification to be delivered, including a dual control H80 Thrush. This was the aircraft that Terry Humphrey accompanied Nelson, who flew it from the front cockpit, for an evaluation flight. Nelson’s broad smile when he returned explained how he felt about the H80 Thrush.
involved in our American ag-aviation. Nelson’s days at AgAir Update were only a small part of his month-long trip in the U.S. He was able to visit an aerial firefighting operation in Colorado, Dave Eby’s operation in Indiana as well as the Air Tractor factory in Olney, Texas, before attending Oshkosh. I am sure he will return to Brazil with many stories to tell! (C)Nelson Paim visits the Thrush Aircraft factory in Albany, Georgia pictured with (L)Eric Rojek and (R)Payne Hughes
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Help spread the word about NAAREF’s new pilot rescue DVD Ag pilots tend to be fastidious in their planning and preparation before a spraying job. They check the weather, monitor wind conditions, inspect the aircraft, verify the work order and make sure the right chemicals are being mixed for the job. The offseason brings opportunities for continuing education, such as the PAASS Program for safety education and training. When spring is in the air, ag pilots are too, gearing up for the busy season by having their spray equipment inspected at an Operation S.A.F.E. calibration clinic. These are but a few of the many ways aerial applicators get themselves ready for a new assignment and a new season. A less obvious component of that prep work is preparing other people for your season. This could include residents in your community, but more importantly should include local law enforcement, fire and rescue personnel and EMTs—anyone likely to respond at the scene in the unlikely event of an ag aircraft accident.
NAAREF’s “First Response” video is available for purchase and dissemination to emergency/first responder organizations. The single copy price is $15, shipping included. Multiple copies are $10 each. Call (202) 546-5722 to order copies for use in your community.
Knowing what to do in the critical moments immediately after a pesticide-related aircraft accident is vital for the safety of the pilot, the public and the emergency personnel involved at the accident scene. A new DVD is the perfect training tool for operators and ag pilots to use to provide such guidance. Last spring the National Agricultural Aviation Research & Education Foundation (NAAREF) provided all FAR Part 137 operators with a free copy of its new training video, “First Response: Responding to a Pesticide-Related Aircraft Accident.” NAAA’s sister organization distributed the 22-minute video to operators to get it into the hands of as many emergency first responders as possible.
More than a decade ago, a tragic ag aircraft accident occurred in which the pilot was critically injured. The first responders to the site were afraid to render medical assistance because of the unknown toxicity of materials in the hopper. They also refused to transport the injured pilot in the ambulance for fear of contaminating the vehicle and making it unusable until it was decontaminated. The pilot succumbed to his injuries.
NAAREF spent considerable time and invested substantial resources to produce the “First Response” video. Having familiarity with the aerial application industry and its equipment will aid decision-making and facilitate the rescue and cleanup process. In the event of an accident, first responders will have knowledge of how to identify and handle crop protection products while reducing exposure to themselves and any victims in the aircraft.
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That stark reminder is why NAAREF suggests making the “First Response” training video available to all emergency/first responder organizations in your area. This can be accomplished by supplying a copy of the video for their training library, but a more preferable method would be to participate in their first responder training. Emergency responders are generally glad to receive training in subjects such as this as part of their required recurrent training. They welcome the chance to view the aircraft up close and gain firsthand knowledge from those involved in agricultural aviation. NAAREF understands the first responders’ primary responsibility is to protect the safety of the public as well as
their own while completing the rescue of the injured party. They are trained to avoid an unknown substance which may be hazardous. The “First Response” video offers methods for identifying the chemical more quickly. Once the product is identified, the responder no longer needs to treat it as an unknown hazard. In some cases, the aircraft is not carrying chemical—it may be empty or carrying something benign, such as seed. The video points out once the substance is identified, a chemical label or MSDS may be consulted for cautions which should be used when handling these materials. It also tries to ease some of the first responder’s fears by explaining the chemical label specifies the personal protective equipment (PPE) to be used while handling undiluted chemical. The mixture in the hopper has generally been diluted many times from the undiluted form. With many agricultural chemicals, the required PPE may be as simple as long pants, longsleeved shirt, shoes with socks and chemical resistant gloves.
AmSafe air restraint system if the aircraft is so equipped. Additional copies of the video are available for purchase from NAAREF by emailing information@agaviation.org or by calling (202) 546-5722. The single copy price is $15, shipping included. Multiple copies are $10 each. Checks should be payable to NAAREF.
your life or the life of someone else in the industry. Help NAAREF reach the masses by sharing it with the emergency response units in your area.
The information contained in the “First Response” DVD could someday save
The video is in DVD format so it can be viewed on any DVD system. In addition, it has some special features that make it more versatile. The disk can be inserted into a computer and played in Windows Media Audio/ Visual format. In addition, the disk contains computeraccessible PDF documents that can augment the training program. These can be printed and made available for reference during and after the presentation. There is a training guide written to accompany the video program, copies of a typical chemical label, an MSDS for the same product and a first responder’s guide to handling an undeployed
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highly skilled. In the previous IMO article, I mentioned possible warning signs of wannabe ag pilots. Now, to contrast, I would like to list possible traits or warning signs of “bullet proof” ag pilots. Of course, I need to strongly emphasize I certainly am not qualified to judge a pilot’s psychological make-up regarding their flying characteristics, but I have been teaching ag aviation for 14 years. I have seen every walk of life come through our school and each one with a very unique personality. We have not lost many novice ag pilots, but there have been a few. When I hear of a pilot-error accident involving one of my former students, I dig up the comments from my knee board notes or from my formal critique, especially if that pilot had
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be straddling the fence, lukewarm and mired in half-hearted obedience and service to God. God’s gift to humanity is not a list of rules that you have to obey to earn your way into His kingdom; it is a gift that any person can freely receive. It doesn’t belong to any tradition, to any denomination, to any language group, to any race, to any ethnicity, or to any nationality. The kingdom of God is open to every person—all people. It is an extravagant provision for all of humanity who will believe in Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. “And as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name (John 1:12). The Roman Centurion asked Jesus to heal his sick slave and Jesus said, “I will go and heal him.” The Centurion said, “Lord, I am not worthy that You should come under my roof. But only speak a word, and my servant will be healed.” When Jesus heard it He marveled, and said to those who followed, “Assuredly,
I say to you, I have not found such great faith, not even in Israel! Then Jesus said to the centurion, “Go your way; and as you have believed, so let it be done for you.” And his servant was healed that same hour” (Matthew 8:513). This centurion recognized that Jesus Christ ruled both the physical and spiritual world and placed himself under the power of Jesus Christ and received supernatural healing for his slave. You can see supernatural works in your own life when you place all your circumstances totally in the control of Jesus Christ. You can be religious and go to church every time the doors are open, give your tithes and offerings, sing every song, know the Bible from front to back, keep all the church and denominational rules, and still miss the power and authority of Jesus Christ in your life. Jesus said, “He who believes in Me, the works that I do he will so also” (John 14:12). Don’t let religious activity and church traditions cause you to miss out on God’s supernatural power working in your life.
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heavy doses of ag aviation, even before their birth. Possibly through genetics and exposure, Briar has become infected with the flying bug. She discusses her goal matter-of-factly and shrugs off the nay-sayers. “Just because you don’t see any girl crop dusters doesn’t mean there can’t be any. Your gender should have nothing to do with it. It’s my dream and I’m gonna follow my dream,” she says.
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In Northern California where ag flying is a part of everyday life, there is one young lady who looks skyward with dreams of one day being an ag pilot. Briar Ponciano, the youngest daughter of Karen Williams-Martell and the granddaughter of Clarence Williams of
Williams Ag Service in Biggs, California heard the roar of ag-airplane engines possibly before she heard her own mother’s voice. Briar’s mom, Karen, grew up flagging rice fields and has spent most of her adult life tending to the office for her father’s operation. Her children, consequently, were exposed to
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She’s not quite fifteen and while most girls her age are day dreaming of the mall and movie stars, Briar is preoccupied with thoughts of airplanes and airports. An honor-role student who prefers fishing over shopping, she would rather have an airplane than a car. She’s active in the FFA, 4H and sports and admits to being more comfortable in the air than on the ground. Having flown several times before, she particularly recalls flying with her “Papa” at age seven. That was when flying became real to her and the dream of one day doing it was born. “I like being up there. It’s so cool! The more I get to fly, the more it makes me
searching out the sky until she finds it is a good indication that Briar is one of those souls who was born to the air. Though she has several years to go before she can get the chance to earn her first seat; the future looks bright for budding ag pilots like her and others who have the drive to pursue the dream.
want to fly.” I guess there are a lot of us who can relate to that feeling. Her mother takes Briar’s flying ambition to heart, but wrings her hands with a touch of anxiety when they talk about her becoming an ag pilot. It’s not a common goal for a young lady just entering high school. Even her teachers comment about it with a raised eyebrow. Yet, they, like many others, admire her for setting an objective and working toward it. Of course, a college degree is a mandatory requirement set down by her parents and grandparents, so no matter what she does she knows she’ll have to incorporate that into her plans. But seeing her instinctively looking up at the sound of an airplane and
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I hope as we progress, these youngster will come forth and give us the opportunity to take them under our wing and introduce them to the world of ag aviation. I hope we will take the time to do so. With all the advances in technology and communications, and given the generation gaps that exist in operating all the new gadgets and gizmos, these kids are just what we need to carry us on into the Star Trek days of tomorrow. Who knows what the future will hold. One thing is for sure; a dream should never be allowed to wither on the vine. As Briar Ponciano might say, “Girls can fly too ya know!”
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The South Dakota Department of Agriculture (SDDA) has developed the South Dakota Sensitive Site Registry, which can be used to help prevent adverse drift effects during pesticide or fertilizer operations. The South Dakota Sensitive Site Registry allows producers of crops that are sensitive to pesticides to register and enter their contact information, include their field data, and identify the crop on an online map. The site can be accessed through SDDA Office of Agricultural Services webpage, sdda.sd.gov/ Ag_Services/
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The Write Stuff — Fine-tuning your maintenance record entries by Tom Hoffmann After a grueling nine-hour shift, you breathe a sigh of relief while putting the finishing touches on an Ag-Cat annual inspection. The job was anything but routine, requiring a lengthy struggle with stripped access panel fasteners, a tricky tail wheel tire replacement, and a few ugly corrosion repairs. After polishing a mirror-like shine on the spinner, you glance at your watch and wince at the prospect of being late for dinner again. Knowing the customer is eager to fly the next day, and since no major repairs or alterations were needed, you quickly document the inspection as completed in the maintenance logbook and note that the aircraft can return to service. Done?
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Hmm, not so fast. Despite your disdain for microwaved meatloaf, there are some additional items to consider before you close the logbook and punch out. For example, did you double check your entry, ensuring it follows the language of the regulation found in Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) section 43.11? How descriptive was your entry of the inspection? In this case, it sounds like it may have lacked some important details. Finally, how legible is your entry? Your personal blend of acronyms and abbreviations might make perfect sense to you, but will someone unfamiliar with what was done be able to read and understand everything?
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More Is Better “The importance of making good maintenance record entries can sometimes get lost in the shuffle of an Aviation Maintenance Technician’s (AMT) daily routine,” says FAA Airworthiness Inspector David Keen. “It’s always good to have clear, complete and descriptive entries to ensure all the hard work you perform is properly documented and remains a vital part of that aircraft’s history.” In the example above, it’s possible to assume you have met all the regulatory requirements for returning the aircraft to service in an airworthy condition after an annual inspection. But let’s not forget about documenting the corrective actions you also performed.
While some of these actions would seem purely cosmetic, failing to document the specifics of these items can cause confusion and muddy the waters of an aircraft’s maintenance history. Also, work that is not documented makes it difficult for a future AMT or repairmen to know what components or systems may have been previously affected or altered. This can have deadly consequences.
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Another area often overlooked in maintenance records upkeep is the aircraft equipment list. The equipment list is a snapshot of an aircraft’s specific configuration, and it is vital to airworthiness. Alterations made to an aircraft—even minor ones—can impact, and often invalidate weight and balance information if the equipment list is not kept in sync with any changes. Even if the work performed (e.g., swapping out a radio) does not change the weight of the aircraft, the equipment list should still reflect any change that is made. This also
So just what does a good maintenance record entry entail? In a nutshell, the regulations require that maintenance records answer the three basic questions of what, when, and who. More specifically, they must contain a description of the work or inspection performed, the date it was completed, along with the signature, certificate number, and type of certificate held by the person approving the aircraft (or part) for return to service. Inspections require some additional information, including the aircraft’s total time in service and, if the aircraft is found to be unairworthy, a list of discrepancies must
“In several instances, I’ve seen an invoice be a lot more descriptive than the accompanying maintenance record entry,” says Keen. “That’s a definite red flag.” Keen advises AMTs to make logbook entries as thorough as their invoices to ensure sufficient detail.
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A common practice among AMTs today to show proof of their work, as well as indicate the condition of a component or part following a sign-off, is to take datestamped photographs and include them as part of that aircraft’s maintenance history. You may also want to make a
In addition to recording inspections and routine maintenance performed on an aircraft, AMTs must also remember to document any major repairs or alterations as part of the aircraft’s permanent record. Form 337 is used to record these repairs and must be filed with the aircraft’s records as well as
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Keep it Simple To aid with your logbook entry efficiency (and perhaps prevent the onset of writer’s cramp), the FAA allows
maintenance record entries to refer back to data and procedures found in other documents. However, what you can reference depends on what type of work is being performed. Minor repairs and alterations need only reference “acceptable data” such as the manufacturer’s maintenance manual or information in AC 43.13 Acceptable Methods, Techniques, and Practices— Aircraft Inspection and Repair. Major repairs and alterations must refer to “approved data” such Standard Ad as ADs, Supplemental Type Certificates (STC), or FAAapproved Service Bulletins (SB). (Note: Under certain circumstances, major repairs can reference a specific example from AC 43.13). In either case, referencing these documents saves time and helps preserve clarity and consistency with your records.
The Bottom Line The importance of entering good maintenance records cannot be emphasized enough. Besides the many safety aspects, sound record-keeping can also have a significant effect on the owner or operator’s confidence in your workmanship. So the next time you’ve completed a job, don’t let your hard work be for naught by not documenting it with a proper record entry. “Although properly documenting your actions may
sometimes seem less important than the work itself,” cautions Keen, “a lack of detail with records may endanger not only the operator of that aircraft, but can endanger and implicate you as well.” The meatloaf can wait. Tom Hoffmann is an editor of FAA Safety Briefing. He is a commercial pilot and holds an A&P certificate.
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Off the grid by Bill Lavender When Hawke Dusters was founded in 1927, it was one of the first ag-operations in California. Although Hawke Dusters is no longer in business, it was also the first ag operation that Steven Sperry, owner of Hawke Ag Aviation, worked for as a youngster. Steve’s dad, Jack, flew Stearmans for Hawke Dusters from 1952 to 1973.
Over the next ten years, Steve and Gari built up Hawke Ag Aviation’s business bringing in their son, Shane, in 1995 to fly for them. Shane’s wife, Rosalyn, also came to work with the company as its scheduler and bookkeeper.
Steve flew his first year for the Merced, California mosquito abatement program. After that, he went to work flying for Milt Taylor from 1986 to 1991 with the bulk of the flying at night.
Before Shane came to work at Hawke Ag Aviation, Steve taught him how to fly in their Cessna C-140. Steve made an agreement with Shane that he would have to finish college before he could fly for Hawke Ag Aviation. Steve made good on the agreement when Shane graduated from college. He bought a 600 HP Thrush from Daryl Frye at Lakeland Dusters in Corcoran and mentored Shane in it. Father and son flew the two 600 HP Thrushes for several years before they bought their first TPE-331-5 powered Thrush.
In 1992, Steve and his wife, Gari, bought a 600 HP Thrush and loader truck from Taylor to form Hawke Ag Aviation near Oakdale on the eastern edge of the Central Valley of California.
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L-R) Shane and his son, Cordero, with Steve in front of the two Goering conversion TPE331-5 Thrush aircraft. Cordero is in high school and helps out during the summer to earn money for his first car.
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Thrushes. One of the 600 HP Thrushes is a Super 600 that is being refurbished in the Hawke Ag Aviation shop. The other 600 HP Thrush is the first one Steve bought from Milt Taylor and that he still sprays with. Steve points to one of the control boxes where wind and solar power is converted to readily available AC electricity to run the operation.
In 2001, Hawke Ag Aviation set up operations at its current location a few miles southeast of Oakdale. Steve and Gari bought the land for the airstrip and an almond orchard. They didn’t realize, because the land was off the power grid, the cost to run power to the operation would be prohibitive. So, for about $40,000, they designed and built their own power source from solar and wind. Hawke Ag Aviation has never paid for electricity from a power company.
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Power for lighting, air-conditioning and other 115-volt and 240volt demands come from a wind generator and solar panels. The power these units develop is stored in 32 deep cycle Trojan 6-volt batteries (golf cart type) that are connected in series and can store 1,600-amp hours of power. The batteries funnel power through two 48-volt inverters that can produce 115-volt and 240-volt AC current that is distributed through a 200-amp electrical panel. Twelve solar panels are mounted on a frame that tilts and tracks the sun. A liquid ballast transfers weight from one side to the other as the sun heats it, in turn moving the solar panel frame in a way to optimize the un’s rays.
The Sperry’s take a break in the Hawke Ag Aviation office: Shane and Rosalyn with Steve on the right.
The wind generator supplies power to the Trojan batteries whenever there is enough wind to turn the blades. Either the wind generator or the solar panels are charging batteries. If there is a shortage of stored power, a 15 kW backup generator is used to charge the batteries. It is powered by propane, but rarely used. Not only is Hawke Ag Aviation operating “off the grid”, all of its empty chemical containers are cleaned and recycled. Most chemicals used are delivered in small one, two and a half and five-gallon plastic containers in cardboard boxes. The cardboard boxes are broken down and flattened so they can be picked up by the recycling company, along with the plastic containers.
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The challenge to operate a flying service “off the grid” did not stop once a power solution was reached. In California, permitting has to be done for just about every aspect of a business. Before September 11, 2001, the state of California considered Hawke Ag Aviation’s hangar to be a farm storage building refusing to permit the building as a hangar. However after 9-11, the government reconsidered realizing it was a good idea for ag-aircraft to be in a secure hangar, the same building that before was considered a farm storage building. Part of the state permitting process requires Hawke Ag Aviation to have 48,000 gallons of water storage for fire protection. This requirement has worked in the company’s favor by using the fire protection water for the spraying operation’s mixing. It is nearly impossible, today, for a flying service to obtain all the permits and licenses needed to establish a fixed wing operation in California. Not only did Steve and Gari build a successful flying operation on about 450 acres of land, they have planted and raised 380 acres of almond trees, along with 60 acres of open ground that has been planted in wheat. Almond trees are a high-end crop, yielding about 2,000 pounds of nuts per acre from 121 trees grown on each acre. It takes three to four years after planting for the tree to produce. There are multiple varieties planted to stagger the pollination period and harvest time. The pollination is done with rented bees and require two hives per acre.
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Not only does Hawke Ag Aviation treat its own almond orchards, it also treats rice, alfalfa, wheat, grain, corn, walnuts and pasture for its customers. Growers are required by California law to use of a crop consultant for chemical applications made by someone other than the grower. However, the Sperry’s use a crop consultant for their almonds spraying to help transfer a portion of the liability associated with ordering a spray job.
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The pilot reported that he departed a dirt strip. Shortly thereafter, he observed movement of the torque and temperature gauges to high values. The engine did not respond to his speed or power lever inputs. He stated that the linkage and amount of travel of the controls felt normal, but the engine did not follow the control movement.
Post accident examination of the airplane revealed a crack in the number five cylinder on the Pratt & Whitney R-1340 engine. The engine was retained for further examination. NTSB Identification: *WPR12LA256* Date: June 11, 2012 Location: Riverton, WY Aircraft: AYRES S2R-G6 Injuries: 1 Uninjured. On June 11, 2012 an Ayres Corporation S2R-G6 made an off airport forced
The fuel control unit had previously been removed when it failed to move from a midrange power setting. Following testing and replacement of a valve, the unit was reinstalled on the airplane. No adjustments had been made to the unit since that time, and the airplane accumulated about 50 hours prior to the accident flight.
The airplane was departing from a 2,400 foot asphalt runway on an aerial application flight. The airplane was loaded to its maximum gross takeoff weight and configured with 10 degrees of flaps prior to the takeoff roll. The pilot reported that a tall stand of trees at the southeast side of the departure end of the runway blocked the wind and seemed to “create a void in the air” which resulted in an extended takeoff roll. Electing not to abort the takeoff, the pilot added more flaps but the airplane was unable to get airborne. The airplane went off the end of the runway, hit a ditch, and skidded across the road into a field. The landing gear separated from the airframe and the airplane’s fuselage and control surfaces sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported that the airplane did not have a mechanical malfunction during the attempted takeoff.
NTSB Identification: *CEN12CA375* Date: June 15, 2012 Location: Ipswich, SD Aircraft: AIR TRACTOR INC AT-502, Injuries: 1 Uninjured.
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On June 24, 2012 a Sikorsky S-58B experienced an in-flight fire after the helicopter lifted into a hover at Anderson Field, Brewster, Washington. The helicopter was substantially damaged and consumed by fire.
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The purpose of the flight was for the pilot to maneuver low-level over a cherry orchard to help dry the crop. As the helicopter lifted into a hover, the manifold pressure gauge indicated a significant increase and the pilot smelled smoke. The pilot set the helicopter back onto the ramp and observed smoke rolling up the side of the fuselage. He egressed the helicopter rapidly and noticed fire around the engine compartment. The entire airframe was consumed by fire.
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Covington AircraftCommitted to a higher standard for 40 years Fresh from serving his country in Vietnam, a Purple Heart recipient and decorated infantry soldier, Paul Abbott attended Letourneau University in Longview, Texas where he received a degree in Aviation Technology. Upon completion of his degree, Paul and his wife Betty loaded all of their belongings into the back of their small car and headed to Okmulgee, Oklahoma (included in their belongings was their infant son Luke wedged between the two seats) where there was a job awaiting him with a small “start-up” missions organization. Once they arrived in Okmulgee, Paul began working at the Okmulgee airport where he fueled planes, cut the grass,
and did odd jobs around the complex all in an attempt to pay off school loans so that they could pursue a career on the mission field. It wasn’t long after he began working at the airport that a man by the name of Bob Covington decided to open a radial engine overhaul facility at the airport where Paul worked. Since the job with the mission organization was ending, Bob hired Paul in 1972 as one of the first three employees. It took several months before Covington Aircraft sold their first overhaul and there were a lot of questions about whether or not the company would succeed. Through a lot of prayer and hard work that first sale came. Then came another and another,
mainly to air cargo companies located throughout the United States, and Covington began to carve out a niche in the aviation industry. In 1975 Paul and Betty became part owners of Covington Aircraft, but they still felt a burden for the mission field. Through prayer and wise council, they felt the calling on their life was to help support missionaries on the mission field as opposed to being “on the field” themselves. For this reason, they began supporting missionaries around the world. Even when they weren’t sure where the money would come from, they remained faithful and honored
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market and named Covington their exclusive Agricultural Service Center. In 2010, Covington Aircraft joined a select group of companies in the Pratt & Whitney Canada Distributor and Designated Overhaul Facility (DDOF) network. This allowed Covington the ability to serve the entire PT6A aviation community. Handling warranty claims on behalf of Pratt & Whitney Canada and speeding up turn times for the customer were just some of the benefits to this move. The same core values: Integrity, Dependability, Affordability, & Quality Service that were important to Paul and Betty back in the ‘70’s are the same core values that are important to them today. As Luke, CaSandra and I strive to live up to the Godly example that our parents laid out for us, we’re committed to making sure these core values never change. Now as we celebrate our fortieth anniversary as a company, we’re more
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Australia has successful convention by Phil Hurst Great Convention for AAAA in a beautiful climate in Cairns in Far North Queensland – 150 delegates, great range of speakers including the political, aviation safety, aircraft manufacturers and innovation sessions. The drought has well and truly broken after two good seasons and there is a very positive outlook for the industry. On the downside we have a carbon tax starting at the end of June that will immediately add over 6 cents per litre to both Avgas and Jet A1, windfarms cashing in on big subsidies at the expense of agriculture, government moves to reduce water allocations to ‘save’ the environment (and their marginal city based seats) and the usual safety challenges following a return to high tempo ops – all of which AAAA is working hard to reduce the impact of...
No shortage of issues running in Australia at the moment, including a significant departure in policy by our CASA (your FAA) that unilaterally decided to abandon 40 years of consistent policy allowing agricultural weights beyond the manufacturers certified max T/O weight in accordance with CAM 8 principles. Now all ops are limited to either the flight manual, type certificate data sheet or STC max weights and CAM 8 is not accepted in Australia. There has been plenty of work by AAAA, manufacturers and others on this issue and it appears the only way forward is an STC – at considerable costs to the industry – for each aircraft type affected. And all this for no identifiable safety improvement... Of course the Convention had its usual fun when you get any large number of
ag pilots together – but one of the most positive events was the presentation of the first accreditations under our AIMS program – Aerial Improvement Management System. This is a whole of business approach, backed up with comprehensive manuals, templates and systems, a significant training effort from AAAA and participants and an independent high quality audit. AIMS is a great program that will be recognised by a range of regulators (discussions already underway), chemical companies (already on label for one product) and corporate clients including fire agencies (discussions underway) because it provides an independent sign-off on a company having a safety management system, a drift management system, a quality assurance system and a continuous improvement system. Apart from
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ag-cat 1978 B-MODEL AG-CAT. N-6827K, 7398 TTSN, 0 SMOH, Tulsa, 0 SMOHP Ham Stand 12D40-403. 90 Hrs since Hershey Rebuild. Has not sprayed since rebuild. Smoker, flagger, bottom load fuel. Satloc M-3 with flow control. Electric fan clutch. Like New! $190,000. Call 701-786 2065. (08-12) 1971 GRUMMAN AG CAT-450- Motor de 450HP y helice recorridos con todas las horas. Alas extendidas Planeador excepcional Smoker- 3 tanques de combustible Equipo aplicador completo Instrumental recorrido Email: contactoc@ mercadodeaviones.com or call 54-9-2477309594 (08-12)
1984 400 Gal B-Model with PT6-15 Mills Conversion, 13509 TTAF, 10549 TTE, 0 SHOT, New prop, new paint, new fabric, tall tail, raised wings, long range fuel, Hersey wing tips, new tires, A/C and heat, $350,000. Call Airplane Services Inc. 850675-1252 or 850-380-6091 (08-12) G164-C Model King Cat, firewall forward conversion includes R1820-71 engine and Hamilton Standard propeller Model 33D50-119. Engine mount cowling,oil cooler and plumbing, instrument panel also included. For more details contact Matt at Avag Inc. 530-882-4286 (08-12)
Major airframe repair and rebuilds for all models of AgCats. We will build your dream AgCat from the ground up. Closest thing to a new AgCat out there. Call Hershey Flying Service at 308-368-5556 and ask for a quote. (01-13)
1979 Super Ag Cat PT6A-27 O since I-ran engine, New Oil Cooler, 1000 SMOP with plus 4 blades, Electric Pump Brake, New Glass, Heater, Spreader, Stainless Steel booms, CP Nozzles, Fresh Annual Price $275,000.00 Contact Office 229-5241134 or Cell 229-220-6343 (08-12)
PRICE REDUCED! 1967 G-164A Ag-Cat 10,000TT, 525 SMOHE, 650 SMOHP, AG -NAV2, smoker, flagger, B model canopy, Davidon Tri-Set’s, spreader included. Fresh Annual 5/3/12 $69,900 Please email george@cropjet.com or Call 208-358-1802 (08-12)
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Air Tractor 402 for more information and price call Darryl or Bill 870-5729011 (08-12) 1992 AT-502-34,6775.4 hrs remaining on spars. Prop 1984TT 308 SIRAN, 814hrs since airframe refurb incld. new upper/ lower dash, CB & switches, wiring, cockpit panels and interior painted gray. Satloc M3 flow control, wingman, single point fuel, 3” bottom load, drop booms with 66 AFS check valves CP flat fans, lane fan and brake, shadin fuel flow. aircraft in great shape and working now. 979-4790536 (08-12) 2008 AT-602 Ser # 1156 PT6-60, 2,300 TTAFE, Satloc Intellistar with flow control, load hog, Heat & Air, Shadin, CP 09 nozzel’s, smoker, single point fuel, Available Oct. $900,000 Call 870-9304555 Cory Johnson (08-12) AT-400, 6500 TTAF, PT6-27, 0 SHS, 3415 time remaining on Wings, Satloc, A/C, single point, Lane Fan and Brake, Smoker, windshield washer, hopper rinse, SS spray systems, CP nozzles, metal tail, Aileron servos. Call 940-552-5869 (08-12)
Order your DeSpain Pen and Ink Drawing of the Turbine Ag Cat today $60.00 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdate.com TFN 20 08 AT- 602- 60, TT 134 0.4. Jump seat, 286 Big Fuel, Hatfield Fueling System, CP FlatFan Nozzle, Transland Spreader, Flow Control, Satloc M-3 w/ touchscreen & Telaflow and Wingman. $942,000. Serious Inquires only. Deposit Acceptable to hold. Available Oct. 2012. Call 870-945-1383 (08-12)
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2005 AT-502B, 3200 HRS, 400 SHOT, -34 P&W, M-3, smoker, side load fuel, rinse tank, wingman, 170 fuel, crop hawk, drop booms, Lane brake, A/C & heat, annual with sale and HOT. $595,000, Call Kevin at Quinn Aviation 870-932-1068 (08-12) 1996 AT-502B, PT6A-34AG, 7495 tt, 11,282 hr.engine,CP check valves,CP flat fans, extended boom hangers, electric fan brake, new Satloc Bannon GPS, Intelliflow,new prop blades, Fast Start System, Photos on request,$460,000 Call 816-536-6959 (08-12) 2012 AT-402-A, 100 hrs TTAF, 7000 TTE-21, 100 SH, 100 SFCO, M3 Satloc Inteliflow control, new booms, new CP’s, 25’ Swathmaster, ready to go to work. $575,000. Call for details 662-5880519 (08-12)
1993 AT-402 TT 8066.2, PT6A-15AG TT 7825.9, SHOT 543.7. HC-B3TN-3D TT 7605.6, SOH 1093.1, SIRAN 83.1, Has 9800 hour spar caps installed at TTA of 7323.5 by Air Tractor. Next replacement due @ TTA of 17,123.5 (in 9,057.3 hours) 5 blade fan, Electric brake, Aluminum booms, Satloc M3 with small screen Flow control, Harbour air conditioner, Single point fuel. Annual inspection due: 3-1-13 For more info call Darryl or Bill 870-572-9011 (08-12) 1980 AT- 301 8960TT Super 6 engine, 902 TT hydromatic prop Tall Tail, all metal control surfaces, aileron servos, Satloc lite, fresh annual with sale, $115,000 559-6867401 or email valleyaircraft@clearwire. net (04-13)
Air Tractor 2006 802A.PT65. 3750TTAF/E N950HC Available mid August. 2012 Bantam Satloc. No damage history. Excellent Maintenance. 380 gallon fuel. $860,000 Call 229-838-6733 (08-12) 2004 AT-802, 4000 hrs, -65 P&W, M-3 touch screen, smoker, side load fuel, rinse tank, crophawk, drop booms, A/C & Heat, 3 inch load, fuel flow meter, G-meter, Lane brake, hyd. gate. Annual with sale and HOT. $825,000, Call Kevin at Quinn Aviation 870-932-1068 (08-12)
Like new AT-301,$180,000, available for immeidate sale, TT: 7400 hrs. Engine SMOH: 48 hrs., Wings Done, New Paint, VG’s, A/C, Tall Metal Tail, M3 email tmiles@ritternet.com or call 870-9721125 (08-12)
1991 AT-402 N4551L 402-807 -27 1004 hrs SMOH-Covington. prop 805 SOH, Airframe 6835 Since New, All AD’s and SB complied with, AT Ram Air, Single point fuel, Bleed air heat, AT AC, 3 Piece windshield w Wiper, repainted and re skinned 2005, AFS CV’s, Lane Electric fan, Trimble Trim Flight 3, Smoker, Night Lights,Garmin SL-40, GTX 327 Transcoder w encoder, AT Radio Stack, Raven Flow meter. MVP-50P engine monitor. $495,000 For more info email dave@agriflite.com or call 574-5361901 (02-13) 2012 602, -60, 292 gallon fuel, smoker, elec. br. gr. adj. fan in inventory....Call for price Frost Flying Inc. 870-295-6213 t f n 2002 Air Tractor AT-802A -65, 4153TT. single place, 308 gallon fuel. See @ queenbeeair.com TFN
Large inventory or Air Tractor Parts. Surplus to our needs. Call for list. Air Repair, Inc. Phone. 662-846-0228 Fax. 662-8430811 sales@airrepairinc.com tfn
Save money. Buy used. Parting out several Air Tractor 402, 502, 602, and 802, Thrush and , Ag Cats. Call Chad Stuart. Airplane Services, Inc. 850-380-6091 (08-12)
Order your DeSpain Pen and Ink Drawing of the Turbine AT-402 today! $60.00 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdate.com TFN
AT-504: Learn and earn. With sideby-side cockpit seating and 485-gallon capacity, the AT-504 is a great way to train new ag pilots and earn while they learn. Powered by the Pratt & Whitney PT6A-34AG turbine engine, you’ll get working speeds and performance like the tried and true AT-502B. And when the training day is done, you’ll see that it was productive workday, too. Wells Fargo financing for qualified buyers is available; just visit with your Air Tractor dealer. TFN
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AT- 4 02B: Go turbo. The AT- 4 02B, with the time-proven Pratt & Whitney PT6A -15AG turbine en gine, of fer s impressive climb r ates and over all per formance. The AT- 4 02B’s light handling characteristics help reduce pilot fatigue – while delivering the payload, speed and productivity that helps create profits. Visit your Air Tractor dealer and learn how Wells Fargo’s financing options for qualified buyers make owning an Air Tractor more affordable than you might think. TFN
1997 AT-802A, PT6A-65AG, Annual due: 4-1-2013. Spar cap replacement due at TTA of 8000.0 (in 1294.6 hours), Prop overhauled 11-8-10 with factory new blades, All new landing gear installed at 6115.5 (589.9 hours ago), A/C, Heater, CP nozzles, Swathmaster spreader, “GPS” instrument panel, Intellistar GPS, Intelliflow flow control, 38” gate, Wingman Ram air inlet, Fast Start, Offset engine mount Garmin SL40. Darryl 870572-9011 (08-12)
AT-401B: Power and payload at the right price. Step up to a highly productive, low maintenance piston engine ag plane for a price that makes solid business sense. The economical 400-gallon capacity AT-401B has a piston-engine price tag, plus all the reliability, durability, safety features and flying ease that make Air Tractor the industry leader. For qualified buyers, Wells Fargo has attractive and flexible terms available. Call your Air Tractor dealer. TFN
1975 CESSNA AG TRUCK, 3500 TT, 300 SMOH, NEW CRANKSHAFT, BANTAM, SL 40. Mid Continent Aircraft Corp Hayti, MO 573-359-0500 (TFN) WE have the largest NEW inventory of Cessna 188 AG Truck & Ag Wagon parts in the USA. Parting out many other air crafts as well. J & C Enterprises Aviatiion INC 800-542-8565 or Email Sid or Jerry at jcaviation@pldi.net At fn 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; 330-698-0280. Check stock at www.preferredairparts.com tfn
Order your DeSpain Pen and Ink Drawing of the AT-602 today! $60.00 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdate.com TFN
Order your DeSpain Pen and Ink Drawing of The AT-502 today! $60.00 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdate.com TFN 2012 Air Tractors, All Models, Fall Deliveries $CALL$ 2013 Air Tractors , Reservie Your Position Now $CALL$ 2009 AT-802A/65AG, 1,800 TTAF&E, HYD GATE, LOAD HAWG, G4 W/FLOW, COM/TXP $1,195,000.00 Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE 281-3425451 or FAX: 281-232-5401. tfn
2012 AIR TRACTOR AT-502B, PT6A34AG, Nuevo, para entrega en Noviembre de 2012. Equipado con freno eléctrico y abanico variable “Lane”, sistema de riego de dos pulgadas con 44 boquillas, aire condicionado, horizonte artifical, radio comunicador Garmin, certificado de aeronavigabilidad de exportación $815,000.00 Sun Valley Dusting, 956399-5323, Fax 956-399-2320 tfn
1979 Cessna Turbo 206, 3,741 Horas desde nuevo, 850 horas desde motor remanufacturado, Intercooler “Riley”, Rober tson STOL, Interior nuevo de cuero, Radios “King”, con inspección anual reciente. $197,000 Sun Valley Dusting, 956-399-5323, Fax 956-3992320 t fn J & C enterprises Aviation Inc. Wants to buy your Cessna aircraft, New & Used part of any kind. Call Jerry 800-542-8565 or email jcaviation@pldi.net Atfn
Order your DeSpain Pen and Ink Drawing of the AT-802 today! $60.00 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdate.com TFN
AT-502B: More performance; more profit potential. With Air Tractor’s AT-502B there’s plenty of power and a big, 500gallon payload to please both pilot and operator. The Pratt & Whitney PT6A34AG turbine engine delivers efficient and effective performance that shortens ferry times and reduces takeoffs and landings. Since 1987 the AT-502 series has set the standard as the industry’s most popular ag plane. You can own one with attractive financing options from Wells Fargo. Talk to your Air Tractor dealer. TFN
Order your DeSpain Pen and Ink Drawing of the AT-401 today $60.00 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdate.com TFN
AT-802: Capacity that creates profits. An 800-gallon hopper, zippy 190 mph ferr y speeds, and greater working capacity than any other ag aircraf t on the market - the AT-802 is simply a hoss. With the AT-802 you’ll ferry faster, spray more fields and do bigger jobs all in one load. That’s production that only Air Tractor can offer you. Visit with your Air Tractor dealer about the AT-802. And ask about special Air Tractor financing now available from Wells Fargo for qualified buyers. T F N Best Classified Buy In The Industry. Read By More Ag Pilots Than Any Other Publication. Only $45 478-987-2250. Fax: 478-987-1836.
Will trade nice 1972 Super Viking for flying Ag Truck or Pawnee. Will consider projects. Call Jerry at J & C Enterprises Aviation, Inc. 1-800-542-8565 At fn
dromader 1988 Turbine Dromader Garret t 11, T.T.A.F. 3434.7 hrs, Engine since Cam 671.2 hrs, Prop 671.2 hrs, Fresh A nn ual, Price $550,0 0 0. For m ore information call 229-524-1134 or 229220-6343 (08-12)
Order your DeSpain Pen and Ink Drawing of the M18 Dromader today $60.00 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdate.com TFN AT-602: Trim your overhead. You’ll reduce costs and increase profit margins when you scale a multi-plane operation down to a single-plane operation. Air Tractor’s AT-602 makes it an easy choice. The big 630-gallon payload moves you up to high volume production, reduces loads, saves time and helps trim operating expenses compared with two smaller planes. The AT-602 is the ideal solution for 5-gallon work on center-pivot circles. Step it up with an AT-602. Visit your Air Tractor dealer. TFN
Order your DeSpain Pen and Ink Drawing of the Flying Dromader today $60.00 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdate.com TFN
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130 TT Since Complete Rework of Aircraft Factory Hot and High Remanufactured Engine (751 SHP), Cascade Conversion CP Nozzles - Smoker / Flagger - 40,000 Hr. Avenger Spar Cap Kit - New Intellistar GPS with Intelliflow Flow Control - Garmin COM Radio Oregon Aero Seat Cushions - Bottom Load Fuel - And much, much more.
We RepaiR / modiFy / ThRush and bRave Wings and conTRol suRFaces soluTions FoR The ThRush spaR cap ad CENTURY (60,000 HR LIFE) & FACTORY SPAR CAP insTallaTion / sales.
Brave 4,100 Hour Kit Installation and Sales. We Install and Sell Cascade Walter Conversions and Pressure Cowls. Thrush Fuel Capacity Increase. Thrush Landing Gear Repair and Rebuild. Distributor / Rebuilder of Emco Wheaton Dry Break Equipment. Distributor / Dealer for All Ag Equipment. Parts & Services Catalog Available.
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; 330-698-0280. Check stock at www.preferredairparts.com tfn 1982 Piper PA-18-150 Super Cub, 500 horas desde nuevo!!, Tela nueva, pintura nueva, micas nuevas, recién inspecionado, GPS, Comm, Transponder. El PA-18 más nuevo y bonito en el mercado, $145,000 Sun Valley Dusting, 956-399-5323, Fax 956-399-2320 tfn
thrush Thrush 510-34 for more information and price call Darryl or Bill 870-5729011 (08-12)
We completely rebuild/repair/modify Thrush and Brave aircraft!!
Distributor for APS “Bla ck Steel®” Brake discs and linings
We Rebuild and RecoveR ThRush and ag caT Tail FeaTheRs We stock Thrush units 24 HR. PHONES: 559-686-1794 or 686-2161 FAX: 559-686-9360 P.O. Box 1457, Tulare, CA 93275 Se Habla Español info@johnstonaircraft.com • parts@johnstonaircraft.com
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1974 Geared Thrush, Factory metal tail(AD complied), spring tail gear, ex tended wings, ser vos, wing root fairings, cool seat, Satloc Bantam w/ f low control, Neal s t ainless pump, Lane electric brake, Davidon booms and clamps, AFS check valves, cold air intake, 29in Cleveland wheels/brakes, Oil pre-heater. This is a VERY clean airplane that is currently working. Serious inquiries only. Call for price 806-202-2360 (08-12) 1995 S2R G6 Thrush 4170 TT 0 Since Cam, M3 Satloc, fresh annual, single pt fuel. Call 605-350-4536 (08-12) JUST AVAILABLE – 2012 PT6-34 Ag 510 Thrush, FTO only. Mid Continent Aircraft Corp Hayti, MO 573-359-0500 TFN
1994 S2R 510-45, 6800 TTAF Fast Start, Load Hog, CPs, M3 W/flow control. Fresh Paint and annual. Asking $360,000 Call 870-479-3737 or 870-370-0511 (08-12)
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The 660 Thrush with its innovative wing design and 54 foot wing span and over 400 square foot wing area ensures unmatched stability and control during Ag maneuvers. The combination of a solid airframe and powerful engine creates an airplane that outperforms the competition. Thrush is known for their structural durability and excellent performance under extreme conditions. www.thrushaircraft.com t f n
Order your DeSpain Pen and Ink Drawing of The 510 Thrush today! $60.00 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdate.com TFN
1983 DC Thrush TT 16000, Walter 601E-11, 29,000 hour wing, no AD’s, Satloc M3, Crophawk, fuel flow, a/c, heat, intercom, audio panel, vhf and business com radios, new tires and brakes, strobes, ss booms, cp nozzles, electric pump brake, single point fuel, wingman, spreader,vg’s, winglets. $325,000. 912384-6466 or 912-592-5334. (08 12)1996 Thrush S2R-6, 4250 TT, 500 TT Since hot Section, 1000 hrs since gearbox. $375,000. Call 229-886-8592 (08-12)
N 7 5 2 W C 2 0 1 0 J . A . S . R E M A N U FA C T U R E D WA LT E R CONVERSION THRUSH Factory Hot and H igh Remanu f ac tured Engine, C a s c ad e Co nve r sio n, 510 G al . Hopper, Stainless Steel Booms, CP Nozzles, 3” Lef t Side Load, 40,000 Hr. Avenger Spar Cap Kit, 192 Gal. Fuel, Vortex Generators, Wing Root Fairings, Aileron Servos, Bottom Load Fuel, A/C, New Intellistar GPS with Intelliflow Flow Control,Garmin COM R ad i o, A ll l i g h t s , N ew Si d e P an e ls with Stainless Steel Fasteners, New Custom Paint, 559-686-1794 / Email i n f o @ j o h n s t o n a i r c r a f t . c o m w w w. johnstonaircraft.com tfn
Thrush S2R aircraft.
Lifetime Spar (60,000 Hr) without inspections. STC recertifies aircraft for 10,500# gross weight instead of 6,000# gross weight. It is economical and easy to install. Call Eugene For Details at 979-533-1720
The “Century” Wing Spar is now in HERE! FIRST KITS NOW IN STOCK Call today to purchase your kit!!!
Garrett TPE-331-10-511M 1 engine available with lots of time and cycles remaining. Call for info. The 510 Thrush has sent the standard in Ag Aviation for dependability. With rugged construction, simplified system and low maintenance, the 510 Thrush is the aircraft any operator can depend upon. Low maintenance, maximum loads, superior pattern makes the 510 Thrush a profit machine. All Thrush Aircraft models provide superb visibility, light control forces, and unmatched speed and maneuverability. www.thrushaircraft. com tfn
Used Thrush Parts for Sale
Several sets of late model wings • Metal Thrush tails • Many other items
CALL EUGENE DAY OR NIGHT
979-532-1718 • 979-533-1720
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New 2012 Thrush 510P with a PT6A-34AG engine available for July Delivery. ASI JET AG Division is an authorized Thrush Dealer for North America! We specialize in NEW and Used aircraft sales. Give us a call! 952941-6255 01-13 The 550 Thrush of fers new sturdy hopper and innovative large hopper door to improve access when loading dry chemicals, while providing a 550 gallon capacity. Fuel economy, low acquisition cost and proven performance makes the 550 Thrush a great option for operators. The 550 Thrush offers a choice of power plants, allowing you to tailor the aircraft to meet the demands of your particular operating environment. www. thrushaircraft.com TFN
Order your DeSpain Pen and Ink Drawing of the Radial Thrush today a $60.00 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdate.com TFN
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1989 S2R G-6 8050 TTAF 610 Since Iran Engine, Drop Booms, CP Nozzels, Single Point Fuel, Satloc M3 With Intelli Flow, A/C, Quick Start.... Clean Good Flying Airplane. Please Call 806-778-1418 (08-12)
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J & C ENTERPRISES AVIATION INC.
800-542-8565 SPECIALISTS IN CESSNA 188
WORLD WIDE U.S. Dealer New/Used Ag T h r u s h , 3 4 - 510, 55 0 - 6 0, 6 6 0 67. *FINANCING AVAIL ABLE* Mid Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO 573359-0500. 800-325-0885 http://www. midcont.net tfn
1962 Mooney M20C, 5300 TT, 1100 SMOH, Garmin 650, Garmin 327, Garmin 340,SL40, 560, King 89B, manual gear, $60,000.00 318-722-3501 (08-12)
FAA repair station for all ag equipment. Thrush spar replacement, annuals. MidContinent Aircraft Corp. Hayti, MO 800325-0885 tfn
Order your DeSpain Pen and Ink Drawing of the Stearman today $60.00 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdate.com TFN
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.
Order your DeSpain Pen and Ink Drawing of the Dual Cockpit Thrush, $60.00 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdate.com TFN
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2008 BEECHCRAFT BARON G58, 1,000 Horas desde Nuevo! Equipado con la sistema Garmin 1000, con radar, trafico, nexrad, etc. Aire condicionado, certificado de aeronavigabilidad de exportación. Este avión se encuentra en condición de nuevo. $950,000 Sun Valley Dusting, 956-3995323, Fax 956-399-2320 tfn 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 tfn
Aircraft hardware Order your DeSpain Pen and Ink Drawing of the Weatherly today $60.00 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdate.com TFN
your Authorized Transland dealer wE buy SALvAgE & NEw PArTS INvENTorIES
bell - hiller (3) Hiller 12E’s for sale. Simplex spray system, Satloc equipped, mid-time or better on most components for more info. email: mstier3@aol.com or call: 612-7510864 (08-12)
Order your DeSpain Pen and Ink Drawing of In-Formation today $60.00 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdate.com TFN
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Order your DeSpain Pen and Ink Drawing of the Clipped J3 Cub today $60.00 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdate.com TFN
B1-A Callair Manufacturing Rights. Available now is the type certificate, drawings, jigs, tooling, aircraft parts, and property associated with this 300 gal Pratt and Whitney 985 powered s p r ay e r. St a r t y o u r o w n a i r c r a f t company or expand your line. Call for details. Airplane Services Inc. 850675-1252, 850 -380 -7268, 850 -380 6091. (08-12)
engines Engine for Sale: (3) PT6-67... Overhauled & Mid Life; (1) PT6-65... Overhauled; (3) PT6-45... Mid Life. For more information contact Eric Hein @ 262-673-7163 or email erich@mts.aero Midwest Turbine Service, www.mts.aero (08-12)
P&W R-985-14B. 95.0 hrs SOH including new pistons by Covington. Was installed on a Beech-18. All logs, no prop strike. Looks new. Free delivery w/in 500 miles of Portland, OR. Current list price is $50,800 -- asking $29,900. Also have fuel pump, vac pump, starter, spin on oil filter and prop gov for sale. Call Jim at 360-903-6901 (08-12)
2 TPE 331-6 engines for sale with 625 since factory overhaul email anacondads@aol. com Call 561-241-6111 (08-12) Geared 1340 Tulsa engine for sell only 95 hours since Major. Continental 220 radial engine core. Call Hershey Flying Service 308-368-5556 (01-13) Available Immediately! PT6A-67AG This engine has recently been removed from and Airtractor 802 and is ready for sale. This engine has been maintained in accordance with Pratt & Whitney standards and is in great condition. (TSO: 1054.2 CSO: 1266) All information is available for review by contacting Grant Wallace at Wipaire. Please call 651-4146828 (08-12) TPE-PC (2-1/2 cores).................... $3,500 TPE331-6-252A (dmgd core/Nice logs)... $6,500 R985-AN14B 792-SMOH (API)... $10,500 R985AN14B 1045 SMOH(Cov)... $15,500 R1340-AN2 1114-SMOH (Cov).. $23,500 AmAg 870-886-2418 (2489F) agcat@ bscn.com Pratt and Whitney overhauled 1340 cylinders call Terry at 870-536-1348 or David at 870-550-1664 (08-12) PT6A-28 TSO 3684 Fresh HSI PT6A-28 TSO 0 PT6A-28 TSO 2554 PT6A-34 TSO 0 PT6A-34 TSO 4200 PT6A-114A TSO 0 PT6A-114A TSO 1866 PT6A-135 TSO 527 PT6A-135A TSO 236 PT6A-112 TSO 3240 PT6A-21 TSO 3599 PT6A-42 TSO 2901 Fresh HSI Phone: 305-825-2001 Email preeves@ jsamiami.com Email krod@jsamiami. com (08-12) Cylinders For Sale – Overhauled complete assy’s with new pistons installed. Ready to install. R-985 $1250.00 each Two or more less 5%: R-1340 $1950.00 each Two or more less 5%: Outright price: includes all gaskets. Sun Air Parts. 661257-7708 fax 661-257-7710 TFN
FOR SALE: PT6-15AG TTSN 3980, “0” time since light overhaul by Timken Aerospace,Prop Gov,Prop Overspeed gov,Starter Gen. fuel pump.$235,000.00. C a sc ade Aircr af t Conver sion 50 9 635 -1 21 2 c a s c ad e @ co m p l e te b b s . com (08-13) R-1340, Zero Time Since Overhaul By Covington $61,000.00 NEW PT6 -11, 15, 34, 60, 65, 67 Outright Or Exchange $CALL$ Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE 281-3425451 or FAX 281-232-5401 TFN Cilindros en venta- Completos con pistones nuevos.Listo para instalar. R-985. $1250,00 el par o 5% descuento por cantidad.R-1340 $1950,00 el par o 5% descuento por cantidad.Precio sin recambio: incluye todas las juntas.Sun Air Parts tel. 661-257-7708. Fax 661-2577708. tfn -15 AG and -34AG in stock. Call for price Frost Flying Inc. 870-295-6213 tfn Universal Turbine Parts 16 ea PT6A-27/28 TSO 0, 0, 0, 671, 892, 900, 1256, 1458, 1525, 2162, 2663, 3483, 3483, 3489, 3515, 3912 3 ea PT6A-34 TSO 0, 0, 0 1 ea PT6A-34AG TSO 0 1 ea PT6A-42 TSO 0 We also buy PT6 engines in all conditions. Please call Bill or Joel at 334-361-7853 or email bmershon@UTPparts.com or jplake@UTPparts.com 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; 330-698-0280. Check stock at www.preferredairparts.com tfn
dispersal equip EVERYTHING YOU NEED FOR FIXED WING OR HELICOPTER JAS 559-686179 4, FA X 559 - 6 86 - 936 0, e - mail: info@johnstonaircraft.com web site: www,johnstonaircraft.com t f n
Pr at t & W h i tn ey R- 985 & R-13 4 0 Overhauled Engines in stock. Props, carburetors, magnetos, alternators, & accessories for above engines. Call Ches ter Rober t s Supply Company, Collinsville, TX Tel: 903-429-6805 Fax: 903-429-6047 crs5r@aol.com (10-12) J & C Enterprises Aviation Inc. has the larges t selec tion of Lycoming and Continental engine cores in stock. Over 100 to choose from. Call Sid or Jerry for your parts or engines needs. 800-5428565 or email jcaviation@pldi.net Atfn
new Air Tractor in your future. YOUR #1 AIR TRACTOR DISTRIBUTOR IN SALES AND SERVICE AIRCRAFT 2012 AIR TRACTORS, ALL MODELS, FALL DELIVERIES.......................................................... $CALL$ 2013 AIR TRACTORS , RESERVE YOUR POSITION NOW ......................................................... $CALL$ 2009 AT-802A/65AG, 1,800 TTAF&E, HYD GATE, LOAD HAWG, G4 W/FLOW, COM/TXP ...$1,195,000 ENGINES R-1340, ZERO TIME SINCE OVERHAUL BY COVINGTON .............................................. $61,000 NEW PT6 -11, 15, 34, 60, 65, 67 OUTRIGHT OR EXCHANGE ........................................ $CALL$
Garrett TPE-331-10-511M 2 engines available with lots of time and cycles remaining. Call for info. 979-532-1718, 979-533-1720 Day or night A4-13 Covington Turbine Engines Available. PT6A-34AG 50 TSN PT6A-34AG 1789 TSO SOLD PT6A-34AG 780 TSO SOLD PT6A 2800 TSO SOLD PT6A-15AG 0 Time Since Covington Light Overhaul PT6A-34AG 0 TSO PT6A-34AG 0 Time Since Covington Light Overhaul. Contact us for New Engine prices. We are interested in buying or exchanging for any core you may have regardless of condition. Contact: David Hamilton at 918-7567862 or davidh@covingtonaircraft.com
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PROPELLERS HARTZELL 3 BLADE AND 5 BLADED PROPS – New And Used ...................................... $CALL$ Stainless Steel Fabricators, Inc.-- Speaders and Accessories. The “13” vane, 12 vane and many more, Call us for all of your spreader needs and repairs. 800-7363433 or 870-217-9232 (08-12)
Transland clam shell hydraulic firegate box, Hydraulic motor panel and spacers included. New, never used. $30,000 OBO. Steven at 870-945-1383 (08-12) D is p e r s al Eq u i p m e n t : We ath ae ro Feathering Fans, Crophawks, Smokers, F l a g g e r s , N o z z l e s , Tr a n s l a n d , Breckenridge Spreaders, Airfoil Booms, Dry Breaks, Load Hawgs All Aircraft Styles. Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800-325-0885 www.midcont.net. t f n
DISPERSAL EQUIPMENT TRANSLAND 10 VAIN SPREADER FOR 38” GATE, NEW ................................................... $9,400 AGRINAUTICS, ROOT, CROPHAWK, TRANSLAND, OTHERS .......................................... $CALL$
Lane Aviation, Inc. “Specializing in Turbine and Piston Air Tractors”
888-995-5263
281-342-5451 TEL • 281-232-5401 FAX e-mail: glane@laneav.com • www.laneav.com P.O. Box 432 • Rosenberg, Texas 77471
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41” Transland 10 Vane Spreader 20250 like new. ND Fertilizer sold A/C list $7000 asking $5000. Call 863-467-7777 ( 08-12) CP NOZZLES AND CHECK VALVES. Distribuidor en Argentina: ArAvia S.A. - Venado Tuerto (Sta Fe) T.E. 54-3462433540 - FAX: 438344 tfn ASC Rotary Atomizers - Why use old hydraulic nozzle technology? Rotary Atomizers are proven a s the most accurate method to apply both low & high volume formulations. Made in USA. asc@dynafog.com, 317-896-2561 A01-13 CP N OZ ZLE S AND CH ECK VALVE S “The Drift fighters”. Plus they improve your spray pattern. Contact Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 24 hr. Tel 559-6861794, FAX 559-686-9360, e-mail: info@ johnstonaircraft.com web site: www. johnstonaircraft.com tfn Transland and Agrinautics authorized distributor – Call us with your needs. Sid or Jerry @ J & C Enterprises 1-800-5428565 or e-mail jcaviation@pldi.net At fn A SC Rotar y Atomizers - See w w w. dynafog.com/ascresults and April 2009 issue of AAU, A. McCracken. Made in USA. asc@dynafog.com, 317-896-2561 A01-13 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 tfn Transland and Agrinautics, overstock sale. Call Danny for listing 662-846-0228 Fax. 662-843-0811 sales@airrepairinc. com tfn
TRANSLAND 10 vane spreader for 38” gate, new $9,400.00 AGRINAUTICS, ROOT, CROPHAWK, TRANSLAND, OTHERS $CALL$ Lane Aviation 281-342-5451 or FAX 281-2325401. 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, 317896-2561 A 01-13 Newberg Electrostatic Spraying LLC is the exclusive distributor for Spectrum Electrostatic Spray Systems. Do more acres with better performance. Call Ed Newberg 320 -848-2745. Serving northern US and Canada. Now STC’d for all 400 and 500 series Air Tractors. (08-12)
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Hemisphere GPS systems in stock, Bantam, G4, Intellistar, M3, Intelliflow, and Litestar2. We did it again, leading Level 3 Service Center/Dealer 2011. 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 Hemisphere GPS & Flow Control Dealer Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 24 hr. Tel 559-686-1794, FAX 559-686-9360, e-mail: info@johnstonaircraft.com web site: www.johnstonaircraft.com. tfn Intelliflow Flow Controls -in stock, now shipping! Sky Tractor Supply 1-800-4375319 tfn
parts New Piper tailwheel springs. Call Hershey Flying Service 308-368-5556 (01-13)
Satloc Warranty repair and service. New Bantums and Intelliflow systems in stock. New Litestar II and G4s ready to ship. Compton Flying Service Ralph or Pete 888-336-3924 or 580-217-1914 -- 1912 We do GOOD work. tfn Satloc, Intelliflow The leading edge Satloc Level III Service repair center. Mid-Continent Aircraft Corp. Hayti, Mo 800-325-0885. tfn Satloc G4, M3, and Bantam. Air Repair inc, is the worldwide leader in sales and service. Call Danny (sales) or Dallas (service) 662-846-0228 Fax. 662-8430811 sales@airrepairinc.com tfn
Air Tractor Parts New and Used (Associate dealer for Lane Aviation). FWF cowlings 402, 502, 602 many to chose from, removed for Factory and Cascade P-cowl conversions. New and used (Factory Rebuilt) Aileron, Flaps, Elevators, Rudders, Horz/Vert stabs in stock and ready to sale or trade. Call Steve @ North Star Aviation 620-356-4528 srice@pld.com tfn Accessories & Parts! 100’s of new and OHC accessories, parts for just about everything. Big discounts! Please have par t numbers when contacting us. Preferred Airparts, 800-433-0814 US/ Canada; 330-698-0280. Check stock at www.preferredairparts.com tfn
Superbooms for Cessna, Piper, Thrush, Air Tractor and custom manufacture; THRUSH AILERON SERVOS-STC’d kits. TSA 800642-5777 or tsa@702com.net (TFN) GPS Antenna Mount, for specific ag aircraft, Performance and looks, slip stream design delivers peak signals. Contact Terry Barber 605-258-2743. (08-12) Call Bruce’s Flying Service for all of your Thrush parts needs! 229-725-4150, fax 229-725-5135. E-mail bruceandrews62@ gmail.com. 09-12 25 inch Breckinridge Spreader. $1500. Call Chad Stuart. Airplane Services Inc. 850-380-6091. (08-12) Remember J & C Enterprises Aviation Inc. Is a Transland, Black Steel Brake and McFarlane dealer. We have a large amount of these brands inventory in stock as well as Cleveland. GE Lighting, Cessna, Piper etc. give us a call for all your parts needs at 800-542-8565 or email us at jcaviation@ pldi.net Atfn LOAD HAWG-The modern, efficient, safe, perfect way to improve your solids application. Mid-Continent Aircraft Corp. Hayti, MO 800-325-0885 TFN O/H’D THRUSH 29” LANDING GEAR & WE CAN REPAIR / REBUILD YOURS. JOHNSTON AIRCRAFT SERVICE, INC. 559686-1794 / Email info@johnstonaircraft. com www.johnstonaircraft.com tfn PARTS, PARTS, PARTS. For all your ag aviation needs, please call Southeastern Aircraft Sales & Service 800-441-2964 Air Tractor Dealer tfn
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Pressure Cowls for all PT6 Air Tractor and Thrush. Reduce ITT 35 to 70 degrees. Reduce fuel consumption. Save on Hot Section Inspections. Easy access to fuel nozzle & air filter. Reduce NG 1 to 3%. Make your -15 perform like a -34. ELIMINATE ONGOING AIR FILTER PURCHASES! Now taking deposits and scheduling deliveries for mid-late 2011 and early 2012. Please contact Cascade Aircraft Conversions at 509-635-1212 or tom@cascadeaircraftconversions.com . (08-13) Cessna Authorized Parts Center: Prompt, World-Wide Par ts Service, Engines, Bonaire 550 Conversions, Wings.MidContinent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800-3250885 www.midcont.net. tfn 8 Million new surplus parts for Cessna, Accessories & Parts! 100’s of new and OHC accessories, parts for just about everything. Big discounts! Please have par t numbers when contacting us. Preferred Airparts, 800-433-0814 US/ Canada; 330-698-0280. Check stock at www.preferredairparts.com tfn
Piper, and other aircraft; Continental and Lycoming engines; and a few spray system parts, big discounts. Please have part numbers when contacting us. Preferred Airparts, 800 -433- 0814 US/Canada; 330-698-0280. Check stock at www. preferredairparts.com tfn Serviceable S2R wings, Engine Mount Ayers 45-60 Series, short extension wing tip assy, seat assy, strut assy, left engine exhaust stack, control sticks, steps, splice blocks, throttle quadrants, control quadrants, and MANY various other parts. For more information call Bruce’s Flying Service 229-725-4150, fax 229-7255135. E-mail bruceandrews62@gmail. com. (09-12)
Cascade Aircraft Conversions Barrier Filter System for the Soloy Turbine Converted Bell 47/Hiller 12 Helicopters. See decreased TOT by up to 38 degrees C. Pull full torque at lower TOT temps, burn less fuel, extend the life of critical turbine parts. Contact Cascade Aircraft Conversions at 509-635-1212 or tom@ cascadeaircraftconversions.com . ( 08-13) S & T Aircraft Accessories, Inc. specializes in the overhaul of Radial and Turbine engine accessories. We have most items in stock ready to ship for exchange. Give us a call @ 830-625-7923 or fax 830-625-4138. t f n
Thrush parts - Wings, props, tail feathers, batteries, tires - we have the inventory. Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 24 hr. Tel 559-686-1794, FAX 559-686-9360, e-mail: info@johnstonaircraft.com web site: www.johnstonaircraft.com. tfn Replacement parts. New and used for all Ag Cat models. Also carry New Piper tailwheel springs and Transland Dealer. Call Hershey Flying Service 308-368-5556 (01-13) The mid-west Air tractor dealer, Farm Air Inc. has expanded its parts department. Call Carrie or Randy for all your Air Tractor parts needs at 877-715-8476. tfn Agrinautics, Angel Flight Assistant, Automatic Flagman, Aero Engines, Arrow prop, Air Tractor (Associate dealer Queen Bee Air Specialties) CP Nozzles, Compro Smoker, Crophawk, Covington Aircraft Engine, Collins Air Conditioner, Cleveland, Chip Detector, Hemisphere GPS, Hot Stuff, Nieto Products, New and used aircraft, (large) Parts Inventory, ServAero, Spraying Systems, Co., Superbugs, SPH-4 Helmet, Simplex, Tires, Transland, WeathAero. Sky Tractor Supply 800437-5319, www.skytractor.com, email@ skytractor.com, 701-636-5881 (fax) TFN
Spend your time doing what you do best “SPRAYING” and let us find those parts for you. Part numbers are really important. Call Jerry or Sid 800-542-8565 or email jcaviation@pldi.net At fn Large inventory of Thrush parts surplus to our needs. Call for list. Air Repair, Inc. Phone. 662-846-0228 Fax. 662-843-0811 sales@airrepairinc.com tfn 10,000 P/N of Continental & Lycoming parts, 50% discount on most new! Please have part numbers when contacting us. Preferred Airparts, 800-433-0814 US/ Canada; 330-698-0280. Check stock at www.preferredairparts.com tfn Brave and Pawnee parts - engines, props, spar kits, fuel cells and foam kits, and much more. Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 24 hr. Tel 559-686-1794, FAX 559-6869360, e-mail: info@johnstonaircraft.com web site: www.johnstonaircraft.com. t fn
Cessna Par t s - Engine, propellers, authorized service center. Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 24 hr. Tel 559-6861794, FAX 559-686-9360, e-mail: info@ johnstonaircraft.com web site: www. johnstonaircraft.com tfn
Angel Personal Flight Assistant - in stock, shipping today. Premium quality Bluetooth interface for the cockpit. Noise free cell phone use without fumbling for your phone. Caller ID, direct dial, redial, voice dial, download phonebook and call list entries, dial direct., Stream bluetooth music and control, E6B flight computer, Stopwatch, fuel and approach timer. Large full color easy to read backlit screen, intuitive menus, automatic cut out with radio transmissions, ambient light sensor. Sky Tractor Supply 1-800-437-5319 A tfn
We have all fibreglass parts for Weatherly and Ag-Cat (A, B and Super B). Call for prices. Professional Fibreglass Repair. 530-735-6264 tfn
Air Repair Inc. is the source for the Fast Start Kit to get yours today call Air Repair, Inc. Phone. 662-846-0228 Fax. 662-843-0811 sales@airrepairinc.com tfn
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2012 AT-502B Available December 2011 AT-504 approx. 1000 hrs TT
800-441-2964 Ask for Rick or Chuck Stone F O B Fort Pierce, FL
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J & C Enterprises Aviation Inc. has 29” wheel sets. We will accept your 10” wheel and brakes in exchange. Call Jerry or Sid 800-542-8565 or email jcaviation@pldi. net At fn NEW! CP11TT/w-3 Tips & Shutoff in stock ready to ship today.1-800-437-5319 SkyTractor Supply Company tfn
COUNTY AIRPORT BEING SOLD IN WESTERN ILLINOIS Mercer County Illinois will be selling their County Airport in an auction setting to be held on
September 15, 2012 at 1:00 PM on the airport grounds.
The airport consists of an asphalt runway, several outbuildings that include both hangar space and offices. There are also approximately 13 acres being used in crop production that will be included in this sale. Total acreage included in the sale is slightly over 30 acres. To see complete list of sale conditions and/or to obtain a bid package call the County Clerk’s Office in Aledo Illinois at 309-582-7021, visit the office of the County Clerk in person, or e-mail a request to airport@mercercountyil.org You can see a description and more photos at
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Retrofit Hopper Door for AT502 and AT602. Now available for fall and winter installation Professional Fibreglass Repair. 530-735-6264 tfn COMPLETE THRUSH FACTORY METAL TA I L W / U P D AT E S . J O H N S T O N AIRCRAFT SERVICE, INC. 559-686-1794 / Email info@johnstonaircraft.com www. johnstonaircraft.com tfn Jasco Alternator kits in stock. Air Repair, Inc. Phone. 662-846-0228 Fax. 662-8430811 sales@airrepairinc.com tfn J & C Enterprises Aviation Inc. still has one of the largest Cessna, and Piper Ag Aircraft inventories in the USA and has a huge inventory of Lighting and wheel and brake inventory. Let us be your total part provider. Call in your needs - Sid or Jerry 800-542-8565 or jcaviation@pldi. net At fn Cessna Ag Parts. Air Repair, Inc. Phone. 662-846-0228 Fax. 662-843-0811 sales@ airrepairinc.com tfn
GE M601- E11 751 HP TURBOPROP Conversions for Air Tractor and Thrush. Increased Reliability. No Hot Section Inspections. No Nozzles to Service. Cascade Pressure Cowl – Standard Equipment with Lifetime Serviceable Air Filter System! 3,000 HR Engine TBO. Auto Start Systems. Lower Operating/ Maintenance Costs. Improved Safety. Ease of Maintenance Access. Warranty: 1,000 Hr / 1,100 Cycles or 2 Years. Now taking deposits and scheduling deliveries for mid-late 2011 and early 2012. Please contact Cascade Aircraft Conversions at 509-635-1212 or tom@ cascadeaircraftconversions.com . t f n Props for Sale: 2D30-6101A-18, 22D30-6533A-12 12D40-6101A-12, 12D40-AG100-2 22D40-6533A-12, 23D40-6533A-18 23D 4 0 -70 05A-12, Call PropWork s, Winnipeg, Canada Tel: 888-679-2965 email: propwork@mts.net 12-12
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Remember J & C Enterprises Aviation Inc. Is a Transland, Black Steel Brake and McFarlane dealer. We have a large amount of these brands inventory in stock as well as Cleveland. GE Lighting, Cessna, Piper etc. give us a call for all your parts needs at 800-542-8565 or email us at jcaviation@ pldi.net At fn Emco Wheaton/Buckeye Dr y Break Couplers and adapters, Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 24 hr. Tel 559-686-1794, FA X 559 - 686 -936 0, e - mail: info @ johnstonaircraft.com web site: www. johnstonaircraft.com tfn
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1A200/FFA8452, NEW $4,500 2D30-6101A20, A/R $3,500 2D30-6101A12 0/IRAN............... $10,500 22D30-AG200-2, OHC................ $15,500 22D30-6533A12, OHC................ $15,500 12D40-6010A12, 175-SIRAN..... $11,500 12D40-AG100-4S, 375-SOH, ... .$12,500 12D40-AG100-4S, OHC.............. $15,500 12D40-AG100-2, OHC................ $15,500 22D40-AG200-2, 1200-SOH, 60-SIRAN & ADCW.........................................$17,500 22D 4 0 - 6533A -12, 852-SO H (BEAUTIFUL)................................ $19,000 23D40-7005A-18, 891-SOH....... $18,000 H C - B 3 T N - 3 D/5 M , O H C w/ NEW+4Blades............................... $22,000 AmAg 870-886-2418 (2489F) agcat@ bscn.com
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J & C Enterprises has a Cessna 188 props in Stock Y.T. Also offer some STC’d propellers. Call Jerry or Sid 800-542-8565 or email jcaviation@pldi.net Atfn
J & C Enterprises Aviation Inc ha s purchased a large new inventory of Citabria GCBC part in late 1977-79 rnge. Lots of common everyday parts. Landing gear, wheels 7 brakes, engine parts etc. call Jerry or Sid today 800-542-8565 or email jcaviaiton@pldi.net At fn
For Outright Sale: Overhauled 5-Blade Prop. Hartzell HC-B5MP-3C. Fits AT-502A, AT-503, AT-602, AT-802, Thrush S-2R-T65 & S-2RHG-T65.’06 Hartzell Overhaul. TSN: 1379.5 (TSO:0). Call Steve or Gary 210924-5561. sales@dixieair.com. (08-12)
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Air Tractor financing can put an Air Tractor in your hanger. Air Tractor offers competitive financing options in the U. S. and Canada from Wells Fargo Equipment Finance. Fly now and take seven years to pay, 10 years to amortize and have a fixed interest rate for the life of the loan. Other attractive term periods are available, too. These financing options are available on both new and used Air Tractors purchased through Air Tractor dealers. See your Air Tractor dealer today! tfn
vehicles
19 95 K W K 30 0 Tender Tr uck; 5.9 Cummins Diesel, Allison Trans, 26’ Closed Van, 350 Gal DOT Fuel Tank w/meter, 2000 Gal Water Tank, 5.5 Honda w/2” MP Pump, 65 Gal Cone Mix Tank & Chem Pump w/SEM 30/40 Flow Meter. $10,000.00 Firm. Call 719-589-5072 and leave message. (08-12)
1995 GMC TopKick, new Auger and pipe, all stainless, New bearings and bolts, IRAN Winter 2011 by Auger Dan. $45,000. For More information Call 870-9451383 (08-12)
We build loader trucks to your specifications. Stainless Steel Straight and Fold Up. Mild Steel Straight and Fold Up. Mild Steel Hopper w/Stainless Steel Tube. Been in loader truck business since 1980. Call Pat Ballard Office:870-697-2004 Fax:870-697-3568 185 Hwy. 42 West , Hickory Ridge, AR.
International Automatic Auger Trucks, flip over, big fuel,scales, ready to go. Poorboy’s Flying Service. 870-932-8020 or 870-931-8485 (08-12) Auger Trucks For Sale (Trade-Ins) Also list of customer trucks. Call Auger Dan Office: 870-578-6133 Cell: 870-9192317 A 08-12 1500 gal Jet A refueler; Nissan UD 3300 truck; epoxy lined steel tank: Liquid Control counter with predetermining counter (new 2003); single point and over the wing nozzles: automatic reel. Truck and pump work well; good rubber $13,900 or Will consider trades for auto, truck, or aircraft Call 501-985-1484 AR location. tfn
w w w. Aircr af tCost Analysis.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 af ter 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 t f n PC SPRAY Dedicated Application Software, Version 3. Fully-functional program. Buy it once, use it forever! No annual fees. Technical support for the life of the product. Call or email for demo today. Sky Tractor Supply 1-800-437-5319 t f n Crop Duster Video - “The Crop Dusters - The Early Years 1921-1955”; the era of Stearmans and Cubs flying the fields will never be seen again. Available in VHS or DVD. Only $20.00, plus S&H. MC and Visa accepted. Call 478-987-2250 Fax 478-9871836 Historical Video Productions. tfn Reduce Drift, Increase Deposition and Retention use Control™ FREE SAMPLE http://www.GARRCO.com/freesample Call 765-395-3441, mrfoam1@garrco. com tfn
Order your DeSpain Pen and Ink Drawing of The AgOp Collage today! $60.00 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdate.com tfn HOTSTUFF AG AIRCRAFT CLEANER Call to order the # 1 Ag Aircraft cleaner in the country, Used by over 400 operators Coast to Coast. Blue Stripe Distributing 877-924-5025 Atfn
Fight rodent infestation with Cascade’s i n n ov a t i ve a n d e x t r e m e l y s i m p l e solution, Mouse Pants! Hand crafted from the highest quality 2024-T3 aircraft aluminum (lighter and not as likely to carve up an operator like galvanized steel). Quick action Wing nut CAMLOC aircraft grade fasteners. Rubber trimmed to protect your aircraft’s finish and the flooring surface. Order your set of three for only $599.00 plus shipping and handling. Please contact Cascade Aircraft Conversions at 509-635-1212 or tom@ cascadeaircraftconversions.com (08-13) SUPERBUGS A safe and economical way to speed up Mother nature! Dispose of hazardous waste in loading and spill areas, ponds and ditches. SUPERBUGS disposes of insecticides, Fungicides, herbicides, and petroleum products Such as waste oil, diesel fuel, gasoline, solvent or anything of organic nature. Blue Stripe Distributing Toll Free 877-924-5025 tfn
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SOLD 2010 AT-602, -60, 1493 hrs TTAF&E smoker, single point fuel, elec. D brake gr. adj., Wingman, 10” hydraulic gate, Intellistar w/flowcontrol, L O S Fresh HSI, Fresh Annual. ...................................................$920,000
2010 AT-802A, 860 TT AF&E, -65, smoker, elec. brake gr. adj., Intellistar w/flowcontrol, Wingman, 10” hydraulic gate, Fresh HSI, Fresh Annual. ............................................................. $1,190,000
SOLD 2009 AT-602, 1441 TTAF&E, -60, smoker, elec. brake gr. adj., CPs, 10” hydraulic gate, M3 flow control, wingman, Fresh HSI, Fresh Annual., . ........................................................................................$875,000 SOLD 2010 AT-602, -60, 1820 TTAF&E, smoker, single point fuel, elec. brake gr. adj., Intellistar w/flowcontrol, Fresh HSI, Fresh Annual. ...$950,000
miscellaneous
Toy plastic model Air Tractor. 12” wingspan, removable stand. Great toy for the kids or desktop model. $15 + s/h order online at www.takeofftoys.com or e-mail trevoredwards@sw.rr.com (08-12)
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HELMET with slide up visor $850. Deluxe Kevlar Helmet with ANR, Softskins, Oregon seals $1200. Sky Tractor Supply 1-800-437-5319 At fn J & C Enterprises Aviation Inc. Is always looking for all types of derelict aircraft, parts inventory, both new and used. We will buy small or a shop full. Contact Jerry Buster 800 -542-8565 or email jcaviation@pldi.net At fn One-acre-square house lot for sale in new Plane Living Sky Park neighborhood with 2,000 s.f., all brick, covenants. Lot is one of 13 directly on new sod runway. Taxi out of your hangar, directly onto the runway. Located in Peach County, Georgia. Public water, septic sewer. paved streets, curb and gutter, street lights. Less than five miles west of I-75, Exit 142, approximately five miles to Fort Valley, GA and approximately 10 miles to Warner Robins, GA. Google It! South side of Hwy 96 at 50 Lane Rd., Fort Valley, Georgia 31030 (Google photo before development). Save thousands and buy from owner. $50,000 OBO, includes closing costs. 478.987.2250. tfn
Unlimited Racer Project: 85% complete Yak 11, 3350 turbo compound with many spare parts including engine. Call with best offer. For pictures and details ........................................................CALL -15 AG and -34 AG in stock ....................................CALL FOR PRICE Complete Air Tractor Parts And Accessories Dealer For Every Major Ag Aviation Parts and Supplies
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Large Selection of PT6 Accessories New Turbine Props and Blades 0 SMOH 1340 Younkin S/S Pumps, Booms and Center Boom for Air Tractor
Jack Frost Frost Flying Inc Office 870-295-6213 Fax 870-295-6674 jrfrost47@hotmail.com
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Target Spray Variable Rate Nozzles
Parts 870-295-6218 Fax 870-295-6237 frostparts@hotmail.com
Large inventory of PT6 and Air Tractor parts • Financing Available Call for Wingman installation For AgAv Parts & Accessories Call Tommy Allen
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English to Spanish Technical Translations Fo r m e r A & P a n d Ag - Pi l o t, C a r l o s Retamosa Specializing in translating: • Aviation technical manuals • Airworthiness Directives (ADs) Contact info 598-53-24376 retamosa@ adinet.com.uy tfn 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 miniranchettes. 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. $59,000 O.B.O Contact Bill Lavender 478987-2250 bill@agairupdate.com tfn Best Classified Buy In The Industry. 478-987-2250. Fax: 478-987-1836.
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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 knowledgeable includes Angie Banz, Tim Wiebe, Dick Russell and Rita Ethridge, whom have years of experience servicing the aerial application business. Give us a try, you might be surprised. Call 1 800 721-6733 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. tfn INSURANCE from the Leading Ag Aviation Brokers. 63 Years Risk Management, Lowtime Pilot Coverage. Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800-325-0885 www. midcont.net. tfn
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DOUG DAVIDSON, aircraft owner and commercial pilot, has served the unique insurance needs of the agricultural aviation community since 1982. He founded Davidson Solid Rock Ins. in 1995 on Christian principles, honesty, integrity, and the commitment to provide insurance products as solid as our name! One call is all it takes to shop all available markets for your specialized aviation insurance needs. We welcome the opportunity to talk with you at 800-358-8079. Or visit our website at www.dsrockin.com. tfn
!!Attention Thrush Owners!! North Star Aviation Inc is now the new STC holder of the Thrush Reinforce Leading Edge Skins. If you are getting ready to rebuild your Thrush wings due to AD09-26-11 or tired of bird strikes and ugly leading edges!! Now is the time to install North Star Aviations new Thrush heavy duty reinforced leading edge skins fully STC’d SA03518AT no Field approval required. For more Info contact Steve @ North Star Aviation Inc. 620-356-4528 srice@pld. com tfn
!!Attention Thrush Owners!! North Star Aviation Inc is now the new STC holder of the Thrush Reinforce Leading Edge Skins. If you are getting ready to rebuild your Thrush wings due to AD09-26-11 or tired of bird strikes and ugly leading edges!! Now is the time to install North Star Aviations new Thrush heavy duty reinforced leading edge skins fully STC’d SA03518AT no Field approval required. For more Info contact Wendel or Steve @ North Star Aviation Inc. 620-356-4528 wlambert@pld.com tfn
Jeffries Airworks Dynamic Propeller Balancing with Chadwick Helmuth engine printout equipment. Jeffries Airworks, Dynamic Balancing, Vibration Analysis. Much more than just a balance. Call Jim Jeffries, A&P/IA, 985-507-9981, Nationwide service on your location. 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 tfn
Let us sell your Ag plane! Mid-Continent Aircraft Corp. 1601 Hwy 84 East Hayti, MO 63851 800-325-0885 tfn Cascade Conversion for Thrush and Air Tractor. Fuel Saving, Cooler running, more power available. Mid-Continent Aircraft Corp. Hayti, MO 800-325-0885 tfn
wanted to buy I would like to purchase a 1990-1999 Ayres S2R Turbo Thrush. Preferences are 510 gal S2R-T45 or S2R-G10 but S2R-T34 also considered. Single or Dual cockpit OK. I want to make the purchase ASAP but do not need to take delivery until late August/early September. I am happy to lease back the aircraft until then if needed. Email response to blindads@agairupdate. com or send to Thrush wanted c/O AgAir Update Po box 850 Perry Ga 31069 or fax 478-987-1836 (08-12)
Trace is buying 401 and 402 Air Tractors, any age, any engine. Prefer 2000 models and up. Also buying 301 and 302’s with tall tails and 350 gallon hoppers. Top price paid for clean straight airframes with logbooks intact. Prefer no damage. for more information call 214-674-4023 or email andy.biery@traceengines.com 10 -12
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Year-round helicopter pilot needed for the Southwest area. Night applications mainly. Turbine helicopter, Ag experience a must. Call Miles 928-580-9970 (08-12)
Ag Aircraft Wanted: Immediate cash for Ag planes - All considered - Contact Darryl Riddell at 870-572-9011 (08-12)
Immediate need for a licenced A&P mechanic/ground support person. Must have CDL w/Hazmat. Business is based in Western Montana with operations in Montana & Minnesota. Good pay & end of season bonus. Email: av8orrheli@gail. com or Call 406-360-0207 (08-12)
operations PRICE REDUCED/TRADES CONSIDERED!! Flying service located south of Beedeville, Arkansas. Nice 1,800 ft paved strip with parallel Bermuda strip, Late 90’s office, two large storage trailers, covered mixing area with ss vats and extra steel vat, large concrete/asphalt loading pad, large newer vertical fuel with large electric pump, plenty of acres to build large hanger/ hangers on. Base crop is rice, and there’s plenty of potential for someone starting. Asking $90,000 will consider trade for airplane of equal value or partial toward strip Send Response to AR Operations C/O AgAir Update PO Box 850 Perry Ga 31069 or email blindads@agairupdate. com Subject AR Operations (08-12)
schools Ag/Fertilizer/Mosquito Pilot Training utilizing Pawnee PA-25/260 Dual Cockpit, Dual & Solo Flight Time in Ag Plane. SATLOC BANTAM. See ad in this issue & check out our videos at: www.eaglevistas.com. EAGLE VISTAS LLC 772-285-5506 0 2-13
seat wanted Pilot looking for short term seat, commited after July 13th. Has motor home will travel. Lic in several states, 502, 402, 400, 510 Thrush, Cessna. Wife/loader/cook included in package. Call 863-651-2917 thisguyflies@aol.com (08-12) 2800 Hours 2600 ag time 2000 turbine 12 Piston. All ag time was in Arkansas rice and Iowa corn. Hard working and capable free to travel wherever the season takes me. 870-215-2481 or email arkansaagpilot@ live.com (08-12)
help wanted Ag Pilots Needed for A sian Pacif ic Rim. Must have minimum 1000 hours Ag Experience. Salary and Expenses Negotiable. Please Email your Resume and Contact Information to: aginstructor705@ gmail.com (08-12)
PILOT WANTED IN AUSTRALIA. Agforce Pty Ltd is based in Moree and Parkes in NSW Australia. We are looking for an experienced turbine agricultural pilot for our spring summer season - Aug/ Sept2012 to April 2013 . We operate AT-802,AT-502, PT6- 34 Thrush. We are an APPROVED SPONSOR for subclass 457 visa. Our work is cotton, cereal crops and weed work. Please apply via email to agforce1@bigpond.com (08-12)
$100K+ Turbine Pilot Position In AR. Must have 1000 hr Ag, 500 hr turbine, herbicide exp. a plus. MUST be willing to relocate! Pay based on exp. Looking for long term commitment. Send resume with 3 year work history. To Turbine Pilot C/O AgAir Update Po Box 850 Perry Ga 31069 or email blindads@agairupdate. com ATTN: Turbine Pilot or fax 478-9871836 ATTN: Turbine Pilot (08-12)
Immediate full time positions for entry level or experienced A&P/IA mechanics. Please send resumes to A&P c/o AgAir Update Po Box 850 Perry GA 31069 or email blindads@agairupdate subject A&P or fax 478-987-1836 (08-12) Best Classified Buy In The Industry. Read By More Ag Pilots Than Any Other Publication. Only $45 478-987-2250. Fax: 478-987-1836.
Immediate full time positions for entry level A&P mechanics. Please send resumes to North Star Aviation, Inc. Fax 620-3563864 or email srice@pld.com (08-12)
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An extraordinary opportunity to own Kootenai Valley Flying Service., Inc., a well established, stable and exclusive North Idaho aerial and ground application business. This package includes a 1981 Air Tractor, ground sprayers, 3000’ grass runway and hangar, a 2760 sq ft home, 182+ acres and too many items and equipment to list. $1,225,000. Call Darlene or Joe at 800-669-3248 or email: darlene@pace-kerby.com (08-12)
IA and A&P mechanics needed. Call 870 -295- 6213 Salary depending on qualifications and experience tfn
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