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WELL Ten Russian-built MV-500s delivered Changes at Thrush Aircraft Will Bring New Organization and Increased Capability

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Keep Turning… In This Issue Volume 37 Number 10 | October 2019 10 Doing It WELL 16 Ten Russian-built MV-500s delivered

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Bill Lavender bill@agairupdate.com

The Date Has Changed!

Don’t forget, you will be attending this year’s convention in Orlando in November, just before Thanksgiving!

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I’ve known for at least a couple of years that the 2019 NAAA Ag Aviation Expo will be held in Orlando, Florida on November 18-21. It wasn’t until this summer that I began to realize the implications of this change, mostly the date change from the first week of December to the middle of November. Here at AgAir Update’s offices, we have had to rearrange our way of preparing for NAAA’s Ag Aviation Expo by a full month. It has been a little challenging to bring advertisers in AgAir Update’s Show Guide on board a full month ahead of the norm with an earlier ad submission deadline. Now, the challenge is to bring our readers into the loop. Hopefully, you have already booked your hotel room and are exploring airline flights into MCO. The longer you wait, the more difficult this chore will become with a vast reduction in options. Several readers have asked if AgAir Update will host its hangar party this year. We decided it would be best to reserve that event for when the NAAA convention is held in Savannah, which will be in 2020. The reasoning is with the Savannah venue, many attendees will fly into Atlanta, rent a car to drive to Perry, then enjoy a scenic drive to Savannah after the hangar party. With the convention being in Orlando, that is not as easily done, with most flying into MCO. Perry is no less than a five-hour drive north of Orlando, compared to 1.5 hours south of Atlanta. Don’t forget, you will be attending this year’s convention in Orlando in November, just before Thanksgiving! In this October edition, you will read about the Wells Family in Nebraska, and about an allnew ag plane being built in Tartastan, a province of Russia. I’m grateful to Alan McCracken for providing the article that was written after his visit there earlier this year. Aside from the obvious, the most interesting thing to me about the aircraft is it is all composite. It makes me ponder the feasibility

of a much larger ag plane being built from this material. The article also reminds me of 25 years ago when Allen Tinnes (Colorado operator) and I visited Russia on multiple occasions, right after Gorbechev took down the wall in Germany. Travel in Russia at that time was truly an eye-opening experience. I have many tales to be told, but no space for them here. In any case, during Allen and my travels in Russia, we consulted with Sukoi Design Bureau, the state-owned (regardless whatever they may have claimed) aircraft company on a new agplane, the Su-38. It, too, was all composite like the MVEN M-500. It also had the rocket-launch parachute system. Oddly enough, both the Sukoi original Su-38 version (see Wikipedia) and MVEN aircraft had many similarities. It wouldn’t surprise me if there was some sort of unspoken connection between the two aircraft. In closing, as of this writing in September, the U.S. ag-aviation industry has suffered six fatalities. I’m not passing judgment on any of these pilots and extend my sincere condolences to these pilots’ families and friends for their loss. However, without knowing for sure, I speculate a number of these fatalities could have been avoided. I once had an ag-pilot who also flew aerobatics, that I was rooming with at the time in the early 1970s, tell me that if he ever got killed flying aerobatics or ag, he sure hoped it would not be because of something he did. Think about that for a moment. Don’t let your demise be defined as something you did, but shouldn’t have. Until next month, Keep Turning…

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November 18-21, 2019 NAAA’s Ag Aviation Expo

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Way Cool In one of the last three AgAir Update issues, near the very front was an awesome photo of a “Reveal” with dark blue water being salvoed from the bride-to-be’s family; PT6 powered Air Tractor. I thought it was a waaay cool way to do a reveal, but unfortunately, my wife eased that issue out the door into the recyclable newspapers, without realizing it was in that stack of Dallas Morning News! I’d love to have a copy of that one page e-mailed to me, if possible? Thank you very much, look forward to seeing you and Graham around the circuit. Graham’s doing a great job with his new format, and you both load it up with some great stories. V/R Fletcher Sharp Plano, TX Hello Fletch I’ll have the office send you a pdf of that page that you can print. I won’t go into the pitfalls and myths of recycling, but you have seemed to have found another one! Cheers—Bill

Regulations Dear Bill, How are you? I hope well, of course. The reason for my email is to ask you to inform me about how to form an aerial application company in the USA. What regulations are there, where to look for them, how to obtain reliable and correct information on everything related to the activity. I am an Argentine operator with an AT-502 (two) and AT-602 (one). I have 30 years in agricultural aviation. However, our beautiful and dear country is going A 8 | agairupdate.com

through unbelievable political change that will affect our future. If possible, please advise which state/ areas to begin inquiries. In the month of November this year, God willing, I will be at NAAA’s Ag-Expo in Orlando, Florida. I would like to have a better understanding upon arrival. Thank you in advance for your time, Jorge Val Vedia, Argentina Hello Jorge; I understand Argentina has many problems. Your desire to fly in the United States is understandable. However, it would be nearly impossible. You must be able to speak, read and write English fluently. You would need to convert your pilot’s licenses into an FAA Commercial Pilot’s License and a pesticide license for the state you would fly in. You would need a sponsor; all for just the Green Card/ visa. This only would allow you to work. Owning a business would be much more complicated. Many licenses and certificates would be required. Even if possible, it would take more than a year. The biggest problem to form a business would be no customers. I would have similar problems starting a flying service in Argentina; impossible. I hope this has answered your question. Thank you for being a reader of AgAir Update! See ya,—Bill

Obsession This is my two-year old grandson, Billybob. He is obsessed with all things airplanes. He loves to get my “AgAir Update “ magazine. He looks at it for hours. When the family travels they always carry AgAir Update. They even take it to church, so when he gets restless, they give him the magazine and he is quiet and still for the service. This is why I would like to buy him a subscription to AgAir Update. I will be able to keep mine and he will get his own in the mail. Thanks AgAir Update! Steven Taylor Des Arc, Arkansas Hello Steven; I’m amazed. For your Billybob (Sterling) to be so impressed with Ag Air Update makes us all here feel really good! I’m sure with Grandpa using Billybob’s credit card that it is maxed out. So, I’ll comp him a 2-year subscription! Take care,—Bill

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Opposite Page: The array of ag aircraft for Wells Flying Service and their North Dakota operation, Pioneer AgViation II. This Page: (L-R) Dave Wells, Alex Wells, Ryan Wells and Randy Wells.

In the 1950s, Harley and Clara Wells settled into a small farmhouse just outside of Holdrege, Nebraska. Harley had begun learning how to fly in 1954 in a Cessna 120, all the while aspiring to be an aerial applicator. Harley readied his dream and, in 1958 purchased his first agricultural aircraft, a CallAir. Harley Wells found himself busy on the family farm, utilizing his new aircraft to treat his land and branch out into custom work. Wells Flying Service had officially begun. Over the course of the next few years, after an accident with the CallAir, Harley added Stearmans to his fleet. The all-Stearman arsenal carried Wells Flying Service into the 1960s, where the iconic bi-wing aircraft were replaced with Pawnees. The operation ran two Pawnees into the 1970s, when Harley’s son, Dave, began helping with the flying. Dave started flying in 1973 in Greeley, Colorado, earning his Private Pilot’s License, then eventually his Commercial license in 1974. Immediately after obtaining his Commercial license, Dave began working for his dad, Harley. 1974 through the late 1970s were a busy time period for Dave. He married Candy in 1975 and the pair purchased Wells Flying Service from

Harley the same year. After Dave’s second season as an ag-pilot, and now an owner/operator, Dave upgraded the fleet of Pawnees to 300 and 400 series Piper Braves. He kept one of the Pawnees to help out in times of increased workload. The 1970s brought spider mite pressure to most of the corn planted in the area, and the flying service was treating mostly corn with insecticides and herbicides. As work increased in the 1980s, Dave and Candy began raising a family as well as tending to the family farm and spraying operation. Candy migrated from keeping the books to teaching, which allowed her to spend more time with what, eventually, would be three boys. Dave continued using the Piper Braves and began to habitually lease both Thrush and Air Tractors each year to help with additional work. This exposure to other airframes led Wells Flying Service to add an AT-301 in the late 1990s. The Air Tractor was actually purchased with another local applicator, but Dave soon realized it was beneficial to have this additional aircraft and bought out the other partner’s share. During the latter part of the 1990s, the ➤ agairupdate.com | A 11

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older Wells boys, Ryan and Nick, were approaching the end of their high school years and looking at going to college. Dave was adamant that all of his children received college educations (and would not be spray pilots) and so, one-byone each son attended school and then eventually returned to the flying service. Ryan and Nick are currently private pilots. Ryan Wells graduated college in 2002 and returned to help his dad run the business. During this time, from 2002-2007, Ryan and Dave were constantly bringing in turbine airplanes to help with the workload until in 2007 they added an AT402 and a 510P Thrush. Wells Flying Service traded airplanes off and on, from the AT-402 to a small stint with an AT802, then back to a 510 Thrush over the next

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few years, trying to find the right combination of owned airplanes that, with minimal outside assistance would handle the now booming corn runs. After all, the area they treat is almost 80% corn! Wells Flying Service also hired Don Hills full time during this time, who continues to fly for the operation. Nick Wells returned to the family farm and flying service as a licensed chiropractor in 2009. The family farm (3,000+ irrigated acres of mostly corn and some soybeans) needed someone to step in and manage it, like only a family member could do. As of 2019, Nick is currently managing the familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s farmland, whereas brothers Ryan and Randy own the flying service. Randy Wells returned to the flying service in 2008 when he and Ryan realized the opportunity

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Opposite Page and Right: Wells Flying Serviceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s drive-thru loading facility can handle multiple aircraft simultaneously Bottom: Three of Wells Flying Services AT-802s

for business expansion. The two brothers started a second location from scratch for Wells Flying Service in 2012, Ogallala, Nebraska. With this addition, Dave, Ryan and Randy increased the aircraft inventory to two PT6A-42 powered 510 Thrush and one PT6A-34 powered Thrush. A steady increase in sprayable acres led Wells Flying Service to add Greg Grothoson as a fulltime pilot after helping the operation during the entire 2012 season. With Greg came his own -41 Thrush. Fast forward to early 2014, as the flying service seemed to be expanding in leaps and bounds, an opportunity to acquire Pioneer AgViation Inc. in Minot, North Dakota surfaced. The purchase included an AT-802, AT-502 and AT-301. The brothers bought the flying service and nearly doubled the business during the first year with the advantage of having airplanes from both locations and staggered seasons between Nebraska and North Dakota. Wells Flying Service expanded into Campbell,

Nebraska during the 2016 season, which brought with it an additional airstrip, office and an AT-502 and AT-402. This would cement the three locations (plus seven to eight satellite strips) for Wells Flying Service - Campbell, Olgallala and Holdrege, Nebraska. Pioneer AgViation II still operated from Minot, North Dakota. Wells Flying Service had also expanded into ground rigs in 2003 when Ryan returned home from college, trying to mold the business into a one-stop shop for local growers. This expansion allowed the business to sell fertilizer. Realizing that chemical sales and the ground-side of the application business grew more rapidly than they expected, which was a great problem to have, they sold the fertilizer and ground-side to Nutrien Ag Solutions in 2019, but continue to manage the operation. Ryan and Randy then acquired Wells Flying Service from their father, Dave, in March of 2019, with Dave retiring. The two brothers currently operate two flying services out of four locations â&#x17E;¤

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Part of the Wells Flying Service Team (L-R): Dave Wells, Greg Grothoson, Cale Abramson, Ryan Wells, Jay Blessum, Michael Crossland, Randy Wells and Alex Wells Bottom Right: An original advertisment with Applicator License from Harley and Dave Wells. Circa 1975

and utilize four AT-802s (the latest acquired from Frost Flying Service in Arkansas), an AT-502, a TPE331 powered AT-402, a 510P Thrush and a Piper Brave. The aircraft have a mixture of GPS systems, from Ag-Nav to SATLOCs, and all utilize a model variant of the CP nozzle. The seasons in their Nebraska and North Dakota operations begin in April with pasture spraying, then progress to winter wheat fungicide, to the corn run. Bugs in soybeans arrive sometime around August, along with pre-harvest of, spring wheat, pulse crops (Peas and Lentils mostly), canola, and sunflowers in North Dakota, to cover crop applications in Nebraska during September to finally a Tordon application on local pastures after the first frost. Wells Flying Service uses FlightPlan Online to keep all applications and work organized and efficient. Wells Flying Service operated off the original family farm that their granddad, Harley, started in the 1950s. The increase in aircraft and runway requirements, as well as a need for

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more streamlined loading caused the flying service to build a custom drivethru hangar and loading facility, as well as state-of-the-art office buildings on the Holdredge Airport, where current operations are located. Ryan and Randy contribute the success of Wells Flying Service to their team: Brian Sturm (Original owner of Pioneer AgViation), Jay Blessum (mechanic and an 802 pilot), Greg Grothsen (North Dakota Operations Manager and 802 pilot), his wife Melinda (North Dakota Office Manager). Kathleen Orcutt (Nebraska Office Manager), Alex Wells (Ground Operations) and all the seasonal pilots, ground crews and sales people that are a part of the daily operations. Ryan and Randy continue the legacy their dad and his dad kept for so many years. Ryan and wife Melissa have six children, from two-months through 19 years old. Alex, the 19-year-old (and 4th generation) is keeping the college education tradition alive and is in school full-time while helping with the operation during his time off. Randy and his wife, Jordan also are

keeping the generational succession in check with three children and one due in December of 2019. Over the course of the last ten years, from each brother coming back to the family business to each brother finding their niche in operations, flying or sales, or being a business owner, Wells Flying Service is thriving. The Wells are truly doing it well.

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Ten Russian-built MV-500s delivered by Alan McCracken

MVEN, a Russian company, is now ‘in the air’ having recently delivered the first 10 MV-500 agricultural aircraft to its customer RusAvia. I recently had the honor of visiting the MVEN factory in Kazan, the capital of Tartastan, Russia and was given a complete tour by Alina Rizvanova, who MV-500s on the MVEN factory ramp in Kazan, Tartastan, Russia.

is also the company’s Deputy General and Michael A. Nevelskiy (Deputy General Director). Alina also very kindly took me and my client from Rostok-on-Don on a tour of Kazan to see the Kremlin, a football stadium and other attractions in this beautiful city. Kazan is now on the ag-aviation map with the introduction of this new agricultural aircraft which incorporates a number of new design concepts. Recently, I met with the design engineer of MVEN and was asked to write about the company’s new aircraft. Kazan is located on the banks of the rivers Volga and Kazanka 500 miles southeast of Moscow. It is the capital and largest city of the Republic of Tatarstan, Russia. It is located 55.79

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latitude and 49.12 longitude and it is situated at 61 meters above sea level. MVEN is producing two models of agricultural aircraft at their factory in Kazan; the MVEN-2 Farmer and the MV-500. Twenty-six of the aircraft have been built as of the summer of 2019. The company was founded in 1990 with two main branches of activity: The design and production of all kinds of parachute systems including quickacting Parachute Recovery Systems (PRS) ➤

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Right: Here the MV-500 is marketed “Made in Tatarstan” by MVEN Firm LLC. Below: During McCracken’s visit to Russia, he is given a city tour of Kazan that included the Ministry of Agriculture’s offices.

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meant to rescue crew and passengers together with the aircraft in case of an emergency. Also, the designing and manufacturing of aircraft made of polymer composite materials.

Twenty-six of the MVEN aircraft have been built as of the summer of 2019 The MVEN-2 is described as being a “Farmer” aircraft with the main concept offering a high level of safety and low cost of operation. The airframe is one piece

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construction made entirely of composite materials with the fuselage being baked in an oven using processes similar to modern passenger aircraft. The chemical hopper is in front of the cockpit and located near the center of gravity. The MVEN-2 Farmer is unique being equipped with a quickaction Parachute Recovery System (PRS) that enables the aircraft to land safely, even at a low flying height. I observed several videos showing how the aircraft lands safely after an engine failure at crop spraying height. Operational flight tests were initiated in the fields of Russia, Kazakstan and Ukraine with a high productivity of 1800 hectares a day at an application rate of seven liters/hectare (0.7 gal/ac). The second aircraft is the MV-500 ➤

Below: The MVEN Firm LLC Parachute Recovery System (PRS) is a ballistic system that ejects a parachute into the air from the aircraft. As seen in this photo, it is mounted in the upper rear section of the cockpit canopy behind the pilot’s seat. The MV-500’s PRS activates in 2-3 seconds and has a life cycle of 12 years. Right top: Alan McCracken pointing out the position of the “over the wing” spray boom bracket and the round spray boom tubing. Right Bottom: The cockpit of the MV500 has the basic instrumentation of an ag-aircraft, plus an artificial horizon and vertical speed indicator.

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Specifications:

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MVEN-2 Farmer

MV-500

Engine: Lycoming IO-360L2A

180 hp

Lycoming: O540B485-235hp

Aircraft length

7.15m

7.72m

Wingspan

10.4m

12.4m

Aircraft height

2.2m

2.27m

Wing area

13m²

15.62m²

Maximum take-off weight

1100 kgs

1520 kgs

Empty weight

620kg

756 kg

Fuel capacity

86 liters

195liters

Chemical weight

300kgs

500kgs

Maximum light range

715km

945km

140km/hr

170km/h

140-170kph

170kph

30-95ha

50-165ha

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PRESS RELEASE

Above Top: Design Engineer Michael A. Nevelskiy and Alina Rizvanova, who is also the company’s Deputy General, let McCracken “try on” the MV-500 cockpit. Above Middle: A large, round plate with an over-center mechanism serves as an emergency dump gate for the MV-500. Above Bottom: A hopper spray filter is fitted between the undercarriage of the MV-500. Right: The MVEN MV-500 composite, cantilevered wing design before installation on the aircraft. .

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of which 10 units have recently been delivered to RusAvia for aerial application work in the territory of Tatarastan and Bashkorstan. This aircraft includes the same design features as the “Farmer”, however with a cantilevered wing and increased load capacity of 560kgs (1232 lbs) instead of 350kgs (770 lbs). In addition to the aircraft being equipped with the Parachute Recovery System, they both are designed for low volume spraying with the chemical mixture being delivered via a 24-volt electric spray pump installed within the fuselage powered by a high capacity alternator. This has the benefit of reducing drag, however it limits the spray volume that can be applied. Studies are underway to install a conventional propeller driven pump under the fuselage as is normal on other ag-aircraft. I would like to express my thanks to my client RZ Agro for having organized the visit and the company of their engineer Ilya R. Kondratiev and Olga, who provided excellent translation support. I’d also like to thank Alina Rizvanova for a very interesting tour of the MVEN factory, as well as an exceptional tour of Kazan and debating in various languages, testing each other’s limits.

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MedEvac to Ag Pilot by Geralyn Wichers, Manitoba Co-Operator

For two months of the year, Amy Johnson flies as an ag pilot, and for the remaining 10 she flies MedEvac planes. Amy Johnson loves an early Amy Johnson and her Cessna AgTruck

morning — cool, calm, no one around and perfect for flying. “You’re just kind of in your own little bubble in the plane,” said Amy, 23. “You really feel like it’s just an extension of your body and the wings are your own wings… I get that feeling in this plane more than any other plane, you’re really in the same environment as a bird.”

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For Amy, work as a MedEvac pilot began as a job that would allow her to take two months out of the year for her crop spraying business.

Amy Johnson loves an early morning — cool, calm, no one around and perfect for flying. “You’re just kind of in your own little bubble in the plane,” said Amy, 23. “You really feel like it’s just an extension of your body and the wings are your own wings… I get that feeling in this plane more than any other plane, you’re really in the same environment as a bird.” Amy calls her white and yellow, 1976 Cessna Ag Truck her baby. She laughed and pointed out hair ties hanging from a knob in the cramped cockpit, a sign that this is a woman’s plane. No one else flies it. For two months of the year, she eats, sleeps and schedules her life around that plane, logging gruelling hours as an aerial applicator. For the rest of the year, she flies a MedEvac plane. Amy grew up on a grain and oilseed farm near Dugald, about 20 kilometres east of Winnipeg, Canada. Flying wasn’t in the family, exactly, but she said her dad, Vern Johnson, might have been a pilot in another life. When she was a kid, they’d park by the airport fence and watch the planes come in, or park on the road and watch crop dusters fly near the farm. “I’ve always wanted to fly,” Amy said. “That’s my dream forever.” At age nine or 10, Amy went to the Lyncrest airport northeast of Winnipeg for her first flight in a small plane as part of the Young Eagles aviation education program. After that, she returned year after year for flights. Amy began flight lessons at age 16 and flew solo before she even had a driver’s licence. She got her private pilot licence at 18, commercial licence at 19, and instructor rating at 20. In 2016, she began working as an instructor. She also studied business and aviation at Providence University College. She and her dad began a crop spraying business, starting with a ground sprayer. In 2017, they bought the plane. For Amy, work as a MedEvac pilot began as a job that would allow her to take two months out of the year for her crop spraying business. She did a stint as a charter pilot then moved to MedEvac flights to northern Manitoba. “We basically fly to any place that has a runway,” Amy said. They’re two very different planes. On one hand, a Beechcraft King Air turbine with high-tech glass cockpit that can practically fly itself. On the other, a 40-year-old, piston-engine spray plane flown

entirely by hand. But the skills translate and assist each other. MedEvac flying also gives her a break from the farm. Amy said after two months of intense crop spraying she’s ready to do something else. This year she set a personal record by flying 22 hours in two days. That was 22 hours pure flying time, not including time spent preparing or cleaning afterward. “It’s an exhausting job,” Amy said. “There are so many things that go on inside the plane that I don’t think people realize the workload that’s involved in crop dusting.” There’s paperwork, talking to customers, and cleaning. While in flight, she’s monitoring the plane for height and keeping an eye on any obstacles while maintaining a precise line across the field. She also has to keep an eye on how much she has in the tank to spray, and if any nozzles are plugged — something she generally only has time to do while in a turn. “It doesn’t happen spread out over the two months. It’s like you have a 10-day period where this crop is ready for fungicide and you fly like 10 hours a day for a couple of days,” Amy said. “It’s so important that you are ready and the plane is ready for that little burst.” Amy said she feels a lot of pressure because she’s the only one who can fly the plane, and farmers are counting on her. This makes it tough to take breaks, something she said she’s had to learn how to do — sometimes, she just has to get out of the plane for an hour. “I feel very lucky that I get to be in an airplane that I own and so I fly it all the time. I’m the only one who flies it. I have everything the way I want it to be and it’s just like your own little safe spot.” Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared in the Manitoba Co-Operator, written by Geralyn Wichers. Some parts have been edited for redundancy in this publication. View complete article with additional photos: https://www. manitobacooperator.ca/farm-it-manitoba/youngaerial-applicator-pilots-her-dreams/

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The intentions of those who seek a healthy life and look for possibilities to find food produced without the use of pesticides are thoughtful beings. When they find such foods, most often with abusive prices, they are frightened by the price. This is ecause these foods are not yet produced on a commercial scale. Since no pesticides have been used, the produce sometimes have stains caused by fungi, bacteria and other anomalies that make their appearance often not the best. There is no difference, whether it be nutritional or flavor, between organic and conventional foods. According VITAL, 2017 on page 189, “Thank Pesticides for being Alive”, experts say it is difficult to differentiate these foods, even in the laboratory. In addition to this factor, pests are responsible for significant losses, increasing the cost of production and resulting in a lower supply of products to the consumer market. Since the market always reacts to the good old law of supply and demand, these costs are logically passed on to consumers. Biological control is effective in some cases, but when it comes to large scale food production to supply a municipality, a state or a country, this is where the bottlenecks lie for such an attempt. Perhaps it is possible that food can be produced without the use of any kind of pesticide ... I believe that; but I also believe you can do this for your own consumption, in your backyard or your farm, for example. When it comes to feeding an entire population, it becomes virtually impossible. In Brazil, organic production is 1% of the total food produced against 99% production by

conventional means, which obviously reveals the impossibility of the Brazilian population to eat only organic products. Recent IBGE (Braziilan Institute of Geography and Statistics) data indicate that the Brazilian population will reach 216 million people this year. People who need to be fed. How is it possible to produce food for all this mass of people naturally and without the use of pesticides? Moreover, it is undeniable that Brazil is positioned as one of the largest grain producers on the planet. These grains are the staple food of a large portion of the world’s population.

Pests are responsible for significant losses, increasing the cost of production and resulting in a lower supply of products to the consumer market. Commodities produced on Brazilian soil, in addition to serving as the basis of food for the national and international human population, are also the basis of animal nutrition that with sustained production help in the success of the country’s agribusiness. Brazil is also a prominent producer when it comes to exporting animal protein to the rest of the world. The global estimate is a world population ➤

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of approximately 7.65 billion people. Feeding this entire population is an imperative concern and Brazil certainly has an important role to play in fulfilling this task. Also, according to VITAL, 2017, p.11, it is necessary to remember the current Braziilan production of organic foods would not be enough to supply the city of São Paulo but for a few days. Without conventional foods on the market, prices would explode and make fruits and vegetables delicacies restricted to the richest and yet there would still be a shortage of various products. It is understood that the criticism is not about the fact of the consumption of such foods. We are not here wanting to fight green food ... far from it. The aim of this article is to warn that it is still not possible to produce edible food on a large scale and at prices compatible with the market of so-called “healthy” foods, without the use of pesticides. So, before raising flags with half-truths, the suggestion is that one should seek to gather true and technical information based on scientific and non-partisan sources. Only in this way will

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NAAA believes UAV application technologies can be a valuable tool for growers by complementing manned aircraft by spraying plots of land not suitable for manned aircraft to treat

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Over the last few years, the National Agricultural Aviation Association (NAAA) has consistently needed to set the record straight about inaccurate and/or misleading claims made about how Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) technology can act as a wholesale replacement to manned aircraft applying crop protection products. NAAA believes UAV application technologies can be a valuable tool for growers by complementing manned aircraft by spraying plots of land not suitable for manned aircraft to treat, or to also contribute in making aerial applications more efficient by joining the manned aircraft and satellite fleet to provide aerial imaging services. Some NAAA members are using and others are exploring the potential use of UAVs themselves for both imaging purposes and to treat very small areas not suitable for applications with manned agricultural aircraft. It is vital, however, that growers, foresters and others desiring aerial application services know the facts about the capabilities of manned aircraft and UAVs before making financial decisions. Here are five facts regarding the more commonly repeated inaccurate claims about manned aerial application. 1. Aerial application by manned aircraft is by far the fastest application method. Every year aerial application pilots treat approximately 127 million acres of cropland in the U.S. This equates to 28% of all commercial cropland in the country. A relatively small number of pilots accomplish this feat by using agricultural aircraft holding between 100 and 800 gallons

of product. UAVs do not have payloads approaching anywhere near this size, nor do they achieve speeds even close to the 90 to 150 mph speeds manned ag aircraft travel across a field during an application. The large hopper size and high speed of manned agricultural aircraft make them capable of treating up to 2,000 acres per day per aircraft. A breakdown of the claims and specifications of one UAV touted as being capable of replacing manned agricultural aircraft revealed that it would in fact only be capable of treating 97 acres per day. While UAVs are a popular application method in Japan, average farm size in Japan is approximately 5 acres, compared to 441 acres in the U.S. This is where UAVs can complement manned aircraft nicely, by making applications on small plots of land that are not suitable for traditional airplanes or helicopters. When it comes to treating large acreages of cropland in timely, economic and efficient fashion to treat a pest outbreak, UAVs are not up to the task at this point. 2. Manned aircraft are equipped with GPS, variable rate, precision application technology, etc. making them equally technologically sophisticated as UAVs if not more so. UAVs like to market certain technologies like GPS and electrostatic spray systems as unique to the UAV industry. Each technology available on a UAV has already been in use by manned aerial applicators across the country, in some cases for â&#x17E;¤

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and are looking into as part of their role to ensure occupational and environmental health. 5. Applications made by UAVs might not be in compliance with EPA policy. As mentioned in Fact No. 4, the models used by the EPA to calculate aerial drift only apply to traditional manned aircraft. The purpose of running these models is for the EPA to create a legally binding label that details the time, manner and place a pesticide can be used that is applied aerially. Due to legal requirements to conduct the precise and methodical work that goes into developing models to ensure the safe use of these products by air via manned aircraft, similar policy must be followed to develop label language on the proper way to safely apply these products by drone. In addition, certain claims have been made by drone manufacturers that raise questions as to whether even current aerial pesticide labels are being followed by them correctly. For example, one UAV manufacturer with a 5.9-gallon capacity tank claimed its drone was capable of covering 37 acres per load. To achieve 37 acres per load with a 5.9-gallon tank, the drone would need to apply at an application rate of 0.16 gallons per acre. No product registered in the U.S. even remotely allows for such a low broadcast application rate, ground or aerial, due to efficacy and off-target movement of product concerns. This same manufacturer described its UAV as capable of creating a uniform droplet size of 20 to 100 microns. It is well established within the pesticide application community that droplets less than 100 microns in diameter are at high risk for drifting off target. This means that entire spray volume from the UAV would likely drift away instead of depositing on the intended target. NAAA welcomes the use of UAVs in agricultureâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; whether for application or imaging or other yet-tobe-determined usesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and believes under the right conditions they can be a useful tool for growers to help produce the food, fiber and biofuel needed for our growing world. However, while this technology develops it is vital that it follows established, confirmed procedures that ensure its safe, effective and protective use. It is also important that presently the public knows the capabilities of existing manned aircraft technology, which already treats a significant percentage all cropland in the U.S. in this manner.

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I don’t know what day it is, only that I’m on my way to work. The schedule is crammed full and work orders keep piling up. It’s all night, every night. Eat, sleep, fly. Wash, rinse, repeat. I catch a glimpse of my wife now and then. She makes my lunch for me and gives me a kiss as I pass through the house. “Fly safe,” she says. “I’ll do my best,” I reply and head off to the airport I have a bit of a drive from the house to the shop. It costs me time and gas, but it serves as a good buffer between work and home. The fortyfive minute commute is sort of like an airlock I pass through between my two worlds. As I go to work, I try to tune out the non-essentials and get my brain geared up to what I need to do in order to accomplish the mission. I make it a point to keep my radio off the news channels, as well. After work, the drive home can be very long, especially after a long night. By the time I get home, however, I’ve left most of the tension from work scattered in the weeds alongside the road. Grab something to eat, hit the rain room, the rack and get ready to do it all again. When the season goes into overdrive, so do we. In the last few months I’ve spent more time in the seat, than in my own bed. I imagine that’s a common thread throughout the industry during the busy time of year. The season does eventually wind down. The run slows to a walk and before you know it we’re at the finish line panting and sweating, looking back over the miles and months we’ve traveled and glad to have it done. October sees the harvest out the door. Everyone involved in the agricultural process can take a deep breath and relax for a spell. We’ve all certainly earned it. Fall arrives none too soon for me. I start looking forward to October sometime around July Fourth. Don’t get me wrong, I love my job and I’m darn

glad to be able to do what I do and get paid for it. I think many will agree. However, the summer tends to drag like a fat hound dog. The season gets to be a grind and we all get pretty tired. As an industry, we’ve flown millions of acres, thousands of hours across the country and around the world. I’d say there’s probably been a crop duster in the air pretty much around the clock every day.

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Annually, Senator Cory Gardner conducts farm tours visiting varied agricultural operations all around the state of Colorado. The purpose of those varied tours is to learn about current issues affecting rural populations and agricultural producers and look for future solutions. On August 21, 2019, the tour brought Senator Gardner to Sterling Colorado to visit Aero Applicators and Aero SEAT businesses owned by Darrell and Patrick Mertens. The morning kicked off with a demonstration flight of agricultural aviation and aerial firefighting in the Air Tractor AT-802 S.E.A.T. aircraft with Senator Gardner riding along in the back seat. After the Senator’s

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Oscar Wilde said, “I can resist anything but temptation.” Temptations are a fact of life— everyone has temptations of one sort or another. No one is immune from the temptations of Satan, our sinful flesh, and this ungodly world. Adam and Eve were deceived by Satan’s temptations and the universe has suffered ever since. It doesn’t matter whether we’re young or old, Christian or not, all of us will be tempted to do something that’s evil. Cain was tempted by his anger and he killed Abel, Abraham lied about his wife, Noah got drunk, David committed adultery and murder, Jonah rebelled against God’s orders, Peter denied the Lord, and the apostles argued over who was the greatest. Paul wrote, “No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it” (1 Corinthians 10:13). Satan tempted Jesus, and Jesus ruled over Satan’s temptations by using God’s word against him, and “Then the devil left Him” (Matthew 4:1-11). Jesus Christ was tempted in every area that we are tempted, and yet He never sinned (Hebrews 4:15). We need to remember that temptation itself is not sin. Martin Luther said, “You can’t keep the birds from flying over your head, but you can surely keep them from building a nest in your hair.” J. Wilbert Chapman said, “Temptation is the tempter (Satan) looking through the keyhole and into the room you are living, but sin is drawing back the bolt (unlock the door) and making it possible for him to enter the room.” While we’re alive in this world, with all its ungodly influences and problems, we’re going to be exposed to all sorts

of ungodly temptations. God knows our strengths and weaknesses better than we do, and He will not allow us to be tempted beyond our ability to withstand them. Standing strong in our faith in Jesus Christ gives us the power to succeed in resisting ungodly temptations. Mark Twain said, “There are several good protections against temptations, but the surest is cowardice.” Be a coward when it comes to temptations, run from them! “Therefore, my beloved, flee from idolatry” (1 Corinthians 10:14). The sin of idol worship is mentioned more times in the Bible than any other sin. God said, “You shall have no other gods before Me” (Exodus 20:3). Idol worship is anything that gets between you and God. When there’s something that’s taking the place of God in your life you need to flee from that temptation; don’t let worldly passions or worldly things become an idol in your life. “Flee sexual immorality…Flee also youthful lust” (1 Corinthians 6:18, 1 Timothy 2:22). There’s something uniquely special about sexual temptations; and if you think you can stay in the midst of sexual temptations and be victorious over them you’re only fooling yourself. Nobody can! God is telling us that when we find our self in a situation where sexual temptation and immorality are present, we need to get out of that situation as fast as we can—run from it! That’s what Joseph did, and God blessed him (Genesis 39). “Those who desire to be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and harmful lusts which drown men in destruction and perdition. For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil, for which some have strayed from the faith in their greediness, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.

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But you, O man of God, flee these things” (1 Timothy 6:911). God doesn’t want our life to be consumed with chasing after the material things of this earth, because that can lead to the sins of greed and idolatry—greed is idol worship (Colossians 3:5). “Do not enter the path of the wicked, do not walk in the way of evil. Avoid it, do not travel on it; turn away from it and pass on” (Proverbs 4:14-15). Instead of setting ourselves up for failure, let’s set ourselves up for victory. Let’s not put our self in a position where we’re going to feel the full force of the pressure of the temptation, get as far away from temptation as you can. Replace bad influences with good ones. Are your friends leading you away from God or towards God? “He who walks with wise men will be wise, but the companion of fools will be destroyed” (Proverbs 13:20). Make up your mind to live on the high road of pleasing God in your life; that’s really important! Every Christian has made a choice, whether knowingly or not, as to how they’re going to live out their Christian life. A lot of you go to church, you know the Lord, you know you’re saved, and you know you’re on the way to heaven. But when it comes to being totally sold out for God and really living for Jesus Christ, you’ve decided that you just don’t want to make that special effort to live on that high road—that road is too narrow (Matthew 7:13-14). You think you’re okay down on the low road. But the pitfalls of living on the low road can be very treacherous. God has the right to discipline His people (Hebrews 12:3-11). It’s easy for Christians to get caught up into the “convenient” Christian life, and going to church on Sunday is their total relationship with God. But that’s only about 2 percent of our life! What about the other 98 percent of our life? God wants our entire life, not just for a couple of hours a week on Sunday. Are we pleasing God with our words, our actions, the things we read, and the places we go? Paul considered worldly riches, fame, and worldly things to be rubbish compare to a knowledge of Jesus Christ (Philippians 3:7-11). Eliminate everything out of your life that’s not helping you live on the high road of pleasing God. Use this strategy to guide your life and God will give you the strength to resist the evil temptations that come into your life. “Submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you” (James 4:7).

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WASHINGTON (September 12, 2019) — At an event in Washington, D.C., U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler and Department of the Army Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works R.D. James announced that the agencies are repealing a 2015 rule that impermissibly expanded the definition of “waters of the United States” (WOTUS) under the Clean Water Act. The agencies are also recodifying the longstanding and familiar regulatory text that existed prior to the 2015 Rule—ending a regulatory patchwork that required implementing two competing Clean Water Act regulations, which has created regulatory uncertainty across the United States. “Today, EPA and the Department of the Army finalized a rule to repeal the previous administration’s overreach in the federal regulation of U.S. waters and recodify the longstanding and familiar regulatory text that previously existed,” said EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler. “Today’s Step 1 action fulfills a key promise of President Trump and sets the stage for Step 2 – a new WOTUS definition that will provide greater regulatory certainty for farmers, landowners, home builders, and developers nationwide.” “Today, Administrator Wheeler and I signed a final rule that repeals the 2015 Rule and restores the previous regulatory regime exactly how it existed prior to finalization of the 2015 Rule,” said R.D. James, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works. “Before this final rule, a patchwork of regulations existed across the country as a result of various judicial decisions enjoining the 2015 Rule. This final rule reestablishes national consistency across the country by returning all jurisdictions to the longstanding regulatory framework that existed

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Am I fit to fly today? That’s a question every aviator faces before every flight. A medical certificate means you were fit to fly the day it was issued and that you are expected to remain so for the certificate’s duration apart from short term illness or injury. It does not mean that you are okay each and every day the certificate is valid. The decision not to fly is easy on days when simply getting out of bed is difficult. It’s harder when an illness is developing or resolving: you feel okay, just not 100 percent. Let’s look at some guidance on when “good enough” really is good enough. Remember that 14 CFR section 61.53 requires all pilots — including sport, glider, and balloon, and those using BasicMed — to make this self-assessment.

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landing is advisable if you are flying and certainly do not take off. The best prevention is to be very careful about the source of your food and water, but remember that only one person with an improper food handling technique can cause food contamination. The cure? Fortunately, just waiting until the symptoms have been resolved for at least a day or two and ensuring proper hydration (keep your urine clear) should restore you to flight fitness. Cutting recovery short is not advisable. In my days as an Aviation Medical Examiner, I was working with a professional helicopter pilot. The night before a flight he was awake all night with severe abdominal cramping and diarrhea. He thought he was better, but since he was still queasy just before the noon flight, he took a couple swigs of Kaopectate. During flight, he had severe abdominal cramping and he lost consciousness. The result was a crash landing. With an illness it is best to be off of all medicines before returning to flight status. Don’t fly if a medication is necessary prior to flight. If you don’t return to normal within a few days, see your physician to make sure there is not some other cause. Stay hydrated, eat a healthy diet and be well rested prior to flight. Dr. Michael Berry received an M.D. from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, and a master’s in preventive medicine from Ohio State University. He is certified by the American Board of Preventive Medicine in aerospace medicine. He served as an FAA senior aviation medical examiner and vice-president of Preventive and Aerospace Medicine Consultants for 25 years before joining the FAA. He also served as both a U.S. Air Force and NASA flight surgeon.

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If you’re involved in aviation in any way, there are two topics this year that are nearly inescapable. The first topic is Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B). The Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) ADS-B mandate looms with now just months until the deadline of January 1, 2020 arrives, and they and all of industry and aviation media are doing their best to not let you forget it. The second topic of drones, or Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) is also almost inescapable. Headlines around the world report both the benefits and dangers of this incredible new technology; from medical and blood supply delivery in Rwanda to airport shutdowns in London. For Part 137 agricultural operators and pilots, there is an interesting intersection of these two topics. The National Agricultural Aviation Association (NAAA) recently reported the results of its 2017 survey of both operators and pilots. Although just published, the 2017 data revealed a growing interest in both the use of drones in Part 137 operations (primarily for remote sensing and imaging), and a recognition of the risk of collision, with 15% of respondents reporting a drone sighting during operations, and a ranked risk perception rating of 3.6 out of 10. Precision Agriculture has emerged as a rapidly growing industry as a result of drone technology. While not often used for applications in the U.S., drones are being used regularly to survey fields and monitor crop progress for drought, disease, or infestation. This means drones are intentionally operating in the very low-altitude airspace Part 137 pilots do. The same survey reveals operator plans to equip with ADS-B. Only about one-third of operators reported an intention to equip with ADS-B, which makes sense when taken in context of the question regarding how often pilots are in contact with Air Traffic Control (ATC), in which 55% of respondents reported that they never have a need to speak with ATC. This indicates that there is a low planned equipage because these operators are not flying in airspace that requires ADS-B.

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Walter, the ‘Friendly’ Turboprop by Bill Lavender

PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC - I remember talking to a pilot friend of mine in the late 1970s about a “Russian” turboprop that could be bought for less than $25,000. We marveled at how such an engine would revolutionize the ag aviation industry. We even contemplated finding an investor (we didn’t have any money), who would supply enough funding to buy several of these engines with speculative ideas of making thousands of dollars when invariably the engine’s value would rise with its popularity. Little did I realize that a dozen or so years later I would walk through the factory for this engine. Which by the way was not Russian, but the Czech Republic-built Walter M601 series turboprop. B 28 | agairupdate.com

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Located in Prague, Czech Republic, the Walter factory has a vast capacity for aircraft engine manufacturing. The machining hall, alone, is more than 10,000 square meters (+107,000 sq. ft.). Under the trademark Walter, the company has produced more than 17,000 piston, 16,000 jet and 4,500 turboprop engines (a total of +37,500 engines).

Time has brought many changes to ag aviation since my friend and I were daydreaming about the Walter engine. I sold my flying service and went on to publish AgAir Update. My friend has retired from flying and lives in Montana. Turboprop ag aircraft are commonplace. Almost all ag aircraft have GPS guidance systems. And, the Walter M601 has successfully entered the ag aviation market. Thus, the reason AgAir Update visited the manufacturing facility of Walter for a first-hand look at this company that is supplying ag aviation worldwide with a viable, “friendly” turboprop. Walter a.s. was established in 1911 and by 1913 a new factory was launched producing cars and motorcycles. In 1923, the company became a licensed manufacturer of BMW aircraft engines. 1923 brought the NZ-60, a Walter-design radial aircraft engine. By 1925, Walter was producing both licensed (Bristol) and Walter aircraft engines and delivering them to 21 countries of which 14 were to air forces. Walter’s inverted 12-cylinder V-engine Sagitta was introduced in 1937. Walter began producing the Argus engines for the war effort in 1940. After the war (1946), Walter was nationalized as Motorlet and incorporated into the Aero Czechoslovak Aerospace Group.

The first M05 turbojet was delivered in 1952. 5,100 M05 and M06 turbojet engines were eventually delivered. Since 1960 Walter had produced and delivered nearly 10,000 M701 turbojets (Walter-design). 1975 brought the introduction of the M601 with more than 4,500 of these engines being delivered since then. With the many changes for the eastern block countries in 1990, Motorlet became a part of a Joint Stock Company of Aero Holding a.s. In 1995 Motorlet initiated a revitalization program and reverted back to the original name of Walter a.s., as it is known today. As a result of this rapid revitalization program, Walter’s sales have grown from $5 million USD to $20 million USD in 1998 with a projected $25 million USD in 1999. During its 76 years, Walter has produced more than 37,500 engines. Of these engines, 17,000 were piston, 16,000 were turbojets and 4,500 were turboprops ranging in 500 to 800 shp. More than 12 million flight hours have been accumulated by the Walter M601 turboprop. The Walter M601 engine can be found in more than 50 countries on six continents. Walter a.s. currently employees 900 people. Approximately 47% are technicians and work in administration, 46% are basic workers and ➤

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Left: Michal Cerny, marketing and finance executive for Walter since 1994, stands by a new option to soon be available for M601 engines, a four blade McCauley propeller. MIddle: The original Walter-design NZ-60, built in 1923 on display at the Walter a.s. museum in Prague. Right: The history of the Walter company is preserved at the factory in the Walter museum. A collection of engines ranging from the first radial piston to the jet engines used in Russian L-29s and MIG-15s are on display.

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7% other. Their levels of education are 44% as skilled workmen, 35% high school, 11% university, 9% basic and 1% scientific. Walter has obtained approvals for its engines from the Czech Aviation Authorities (CAA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Russian Aviation Authorities (AR MAK), GAR (Russian Aviation Register), Dirección Nacional de Aeronavebabilidad (DNA/Argentina), Australian Civil Aviation Administration (ACAA), Air Transportation Office (ATO/Philippines) and Centro Technico Aerospecial (Brazil). During 1996 and 1997 alone, the M601 was installed on seven different aircraft. Presently, it has been installed on the following ag aircraft; Ayres Thrush, Air Tractor, Ag-Cat, Fletcher FU-24, PZL Turbo Kruk and the Zlin Z-137T. There have been M601s installed on a Beechcraft King Air, Dornier Do-28, Let 410 and 420, as well as several other European aircraft, and even the Lancair, Piper Malibu, and kit planes (Legend, Comp Air, Glassair) The folks at Walter refer to the M601 as the “Friendly Turboprop”. It is delivered fullyequipped, including accessories (starter-generator, propeller governor, transmitters - ITT/ torque/ oil pressure/ fuel pressure, torque indicator), a set of tools and spare parts for scheduled maintenance, propeller, gages and installation kit. For engines produced after January 1, 1998, time between IRAN overhauls is 3,000 flight hours. The IRAN overhaul is done by Walter. During the 3,000 hours there are no Hot Section Inspections, no fuel nozzles maintenance and all engine parts and

accessories have the same TBO. Whenever a new Walter M601 engine is purchased for a new installation, support is available for the entire process. This includes a project manager, as well as advice from an experienced staff in Prague and on-site. Those operators already using the Walter engine can buy directly from Walter. Engine distribution is also by a Walter Installation Center. There are nine installation centers worldwide. Three of these (Turbine Design, Riddell Flying Service, and Cascade Flying Service) are located in the United States. Walter’s product support organization consist of field maintenance by the individual operator, troubleshooting by the Product Support Center (usually the installation center) and more complicated problems are resolved by Walter personnel. The introductory Walter M601A (1975) was never certified in the United States. However, later Walter introduced the FAA Type-Certified M601E-11 and M601F. Also, engine model M601D can be factory modified to the M601D-11 (Czech certification June 1999, certification by the FAA is applied for). A new M601E-11 sells for approximately $195,000 USD. This includes about $20,000 worth of standard accessories and parts. A used version of the M601E-11 with a factory 0-time IRAN overhaul sells for $104,000. The factory 0-time IRAN overhaul D-11 version sells for about $85,000. An operator can expect an 1,800 hour TBO

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Walter engineer sets up and evaluates a new M601E-11 engine in the test cell. Each engine is checked before it is shipped, both new and overhauled.

21-month guarantee from date of installation or 24 months from delivery, whichever occurs first. Walter advises an operator to develop an engine reserve of $20 per hour. Most problems can be resolved for $45,000 - $65,000, the budgeted price of a standard IRAN overhaul. Today, there are more than 100 Walter engines working in ag planes worldwide. Approximately 60-70 are in Central America. One company in Panama has ten. There are approximately 15 Walter engines working legally in the United States; another 18-20 are in Argentina. As time passes more and more of theses engines will be installed on ag aircraft worldwide. Besides the four Walter Service Centers in the U.S., there are also Walter Service Centers located in New Zealand (Super Air, Ltd.) and South Africa (Orsmond Aerial Spray Pty. Ltd.).

While touring the facility it became apparent that at one time, pre-1990s, Walter had the capacity to manufacturer a large quantity of aircraft engines. While I was in Prague I was afforded the opportunity to tour the Walter factory. While touring the facility it became apparent that at one time, pre-1990s, Walter had the capacity to manufacturer a large quantity of aircraft engines. B 32 | agairupdate.com

Today the facility is housed in the same 10,000 square meter (+107,000 square feet) building with several accessory buildings on the company grounds. I saw state of the art computer driven lathes as well as earlier model lathes that were modified to work to todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s standards. Interestingly enough, at Walter, the company also manufactures medical products. More specifically, hip and knee joint replacements. This has been a part of Walter since 1983 and follows the same guidelines of quality control as its aeronautical engines. It is no doubt that the Walter engine offers ag aviation operators one more choice for power to the ag aircraft. With its long history, available work force and reputation, the Walter engine is sure to be around for a long time. For more information you can visit the Walter web site at www.walter.cz.

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Pilot Preference Unlike other fields of aviation, In My Opinion, ag aviation offers more opportunities for pilot preferences than corporate flying, military flying, air carrier flying and even private pleasure flying. e.g. take off techniques with a heavy load, turns with a heavy load and short field landings. Certainly, there are other areas besides these. But let’s take them one at a time. Please keep this in mind, this column is called “In My Opinion” because that’s exactly what it is; strictly my opinion and not dogma set in stone. I realize that a lot of what I write here may be like a calculus student reading a text book on elementary arithmetic. But there may be something here that a first or second year ag pilot can use, so be patient with me, please. Takeoffs: First of all, if you do not do a weight and balance, check the density altitude, etc. prior to initial takeoff, especially from a short airstrip, fly light and gradually work up to the maximum load you are comfortable with. Of course, the following should go without even saying, but I want to touch on the actual mechanics of the takeoff. Make sure you have complied with the B 34 | agairupdate.com

manufacturer’s takeoff check list, then on the runway spool up the engine with the stick fully back and the brakes locked. Momentarily check all engine instruments and listen to your engine. When you release the brakes, smoothly add full takeoff power, holding the stick in the neutral position. When you think the elevator has become “alive”, push the stick forward to raise the tail and then return the stick to the neutral position. When your airplane is ready, permit it to fly. Do not pull the airplane off the ground before it is ready nor hold it on the ground longer than necessary. If it looks like you may be running out of runway before your aircraft is ready to fly and if you have sufficient airspeed to force the airplane into the air below normal takeoff speed, make sure you stay in the ground effect until the airplane accelerates such that you can climb out with a safe airspeed. Be prepared to dump. Do not get in a hurry to do anything! Raise the flaps slowly and in incrementally, then reduce the power to climb power and then cruise power as you level off at 500 MSL. Turns: This is one area that will surely stir ➤

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up debate, but this is the way I fly and teach ag turns. Spray off prior to leaving the field. This prevents the spray from getting sucked out into the wing tip vortices as the pull up is initiated and greatly reduces the possibility of off-target drift. Pull up smoothly. Do not approach trees (obstacles) too closely and then haul back on the stick. Any abrupt control movement disrupts the smooth air flow over the elevator, ailerons and rudder, thus stealing the maximum, potential performance from your airplane. The bottom line is you will not get back into the field as quickly as you would have if you had begun an early pull up. Keep the airplane in smooth, balance, coordinated flight at all times! Clear all obstacles with wings level prior to beginning the primary turn and extend this heading for a several seconds. Maintain obstacle clearance altitude. Do not climb.

Any abrupt control movement disrupts the smooth air flow over the elevator, ailerons and rudder, thus stealing the maximum, potential performance from your airplane. Begin the primary turn downwind making a level 45° heading change, and still, do not climb. This conserves the kinetic energy of the airplane which you will need when making the climbing, secondary turn into the wind. This is especially important if you are heavy. Extend this heading as you think is necessary according to your load, shape of the field at reentry and wind. This will be an ongoing modification as the aforementioned conditions change. This technique mostly applies when you are heavy. At this point I advance the GPS swath. Begin the secondary turn by establishing approximately a 30° - 45° angle of bank. This next step is very important; In My Opinion, as the climbing turn

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progresses, you can make this turn steeper than 45°s of bank so long as you are flying in a smooth, balanced and coordinated climbing turn. At the 90° point, permit the nose of your airplane to descend through the horizon. Keep in mind; you are not trying to maintain level flight, so a ballin-the-middle turn beyond a 45° angle of bank is A-OK! However, if you feel the airplane is approaching a stall, do something about it! Beyond the 90° turn point, the airplane is flying in a descending arc. At approximately the 135° position, and as you are intercepting the next swath, enter the field with “three lights down the middle.” I need to make this perfectly clear; this method of turning is nowhere near a hammerhead turn. If an ag pilot makes hammerhead turns as a routine, he will eventually wind up as another NTSB statistic. I am convinced of that! Short field landings. I still use the old premise that power controls altitude and nose attitude controls air speed. This is the way I was taught in 1964 at Saufely Field in Pensacola, Florida flying the T-34 Mentor and I am sticking to it! On short final you don’t have to get deep into the “back side of the power curve,” also called the “region of reverse command”, but you should be close to it with power on and establish a descent angle such that a point on the approach end of the airstrip stays in exactly in the same relative position all the way down. When you know that you have the runway made, close the throttle. If you touch down on the main gear first, deliberately or not, pop the stick slightly forward to “stick” the airplane and avoid an embarrassing bounce. As previously mentioned, these methods of ag flying are strictly my way of doing them and what I teach. I have come to these conclusions over a 40-year time span. Again, In My Opinion, ag aviation offers more pilot preference choices than any other area of professional aviation. If you want to do something different, be my guest. And so as per always, be safe, have fun and make money, in that order!

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The Early Days Down South — Chapter One

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Early Regulatory Problems Early in its lifetime, Finklea Brothers began experiencing regulatory problems. Aircraft, licensed by the manufacturer, could be flown by unlicensed pilots as long as they remained off the limited airways of the day. As business increased, the firm apparently began using pilots who were not entirely legal. The CAA began hounding the company and the operation remained in hot water from the standpoint of pilots and certain technical maintenance procedures. Consequently the firm, along with most of the very early operators, considered the CAA more an enemy than a friend. Finally, in desperation, Jimmy and Aubrey made their position clear by erecting a large fence around the field with a locked-gate. On the gate was hung a sign that read: “Transport Pilots, CAA People, and Dogs Not Allowed!” Lee Abide recalls a dodge that was used when an inspector paid a surprise visit and the planes B 38 | agairupdate.com

were out flying. “Snooks” would casually climb up on the wing of a grounded Waco and set an empty five gallon can on top of the center section. This was a signal for the pilots returning to the field to land on a farm strip until the coast was clear. When the inspector left, Snooks would take down the can and the birds would come home to roost. By the late 1930s, the Finklea operation was probably the largest such firm in the country. The company was grinding and bagging its own calcium arsenate, having made a deal with Procter and Gamble in Cincinnati for equipment and raw materials. A plant was set up and the dust produced, but as boll weevil infestation flourished, some farmers began complaining that the dust was ineffective, although it appears that there was nothing actually wrong with the material. This was simply a case of having to use an inherently inferior insecticide. But serious business losses occurred.

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In addition, accidents became more frequent, especially among the younger, inexperienced pilots. Two fatalities, one involving pilot Louie Shores, occurred in an area designated as a federal airway and, from then on, federal authorities cracked down hard in an apparent attempt to close the Finklea business. These events, along with other problems that continued to develop and increase, finally brought on the dissolution of the firm.

Finklea Brothers Dusting Service had its days of glory and it should be remembered for advancing the industry immeasurably Finklea Brothers Dusting Service had its days of glory and it should be remembered for advancing the industry immeasurably, introducing hundreds of planters to agricultural flying and providing employment to many, many pilots. The company remarkably improved dispensing equipment and today most dry hopper installations are basically identical to those produced by the Finklea Brothers. Even more, the firm provided a pilot nucleus that spread the formations of new firms all over the country, especially in Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi, Alabama, and Georgia. Many pilots who worked for Finklea set up their own operations. In Mississippi alone they included J.O. Dockery, Raymond Meeks, Joe Call, Joe “Eaglerock” Ours, Harold Bell,”Andy” Anderson, E.O. Champion, and Jimmy Holsenbeck. Joe Greer, ➤

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formerly of Delta, also set up a Mississippi operation, as did Wes Gary of Belzoni, all using some Finklea pilots. In Louisiana, some commercial dusting firms were developing as early as 1925. That year, at Tallulah, Southern Dusting Company was organized with Eugene Stevens and Arthur Gray as pilots. This company was not entirely successful and its short history was marred by accidents and fatalities. It was terminated in 1929, when Stevens left and entered the military. Another pioneer service was organized in Louisiana in 1938 when Cecil Smith and Jimmy Yeates bought the Tallulah Airport and formed Smith and Yeates Dusting Company. The firm operated for several years, until World War II. Yeates returned after the war and ran it as Yeates Flying Service, before selling it to R.N. Graves, who changed the name to Graves Flying Service and successfully operated it for many years. Good examples of “secondgeneration” operations were formed by J.O. Dockery and E.O. Champion. Large plantations were scrambling for services of crop dusting aircraft and there

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NTSB Identification: CEN19LA231 Date: July 21, 2019 Location: Breckenridge, MI Aircraft: Ayres S2R Injury: None An Ayres S2R-G10 impacted terrain during a forced landing after a loss of engine power shortly after takeoff from a private airstrip near Breckenridge, Michigan. The pilot was not injured, and the airplane was substantially damaged. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 137 flight. Day visual meteorological conditions prevailed. The pilot stated that the accident occurred on his second agricultural application flight of the day. The first flight was completed without any issues. The pilot reported that the airplane was loaded with 325 gallons of fungicide and water, and that the fuel tank contained about 60 gallons of Jet-A fuel, before he departed on the accident flight. The pilot stated that shortly after takeoff on runway 27, about 100 ft above the ground, he observed a sudden increase in exhaust gas temperature above the redline limit. He immediately reduced throttle, but the engine had a total loss of engine power. The pilot turned on the igniters to restart the engine, but the low altitude of the airplane required an immediate forced landing in a cornfield. The pilot lowered the flaps and leveled the wings for landing, but the main landing gear collapsed when it contacted the corn. After the accident, the pilot pulled the emergency fuel cutoff, and turned off the igniters, generator, and battery. The airplane was equipped with an Electronics International MVP-50T-TI-G10 digital engine monitor, serial number 173643. The device was removed from the airplane and shipped to the National B 44 | agairupdate.com

Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Investigator-In-Charge to be downloaded. The recovered data indicated that there was a sudden and total loss of engine oil pressure that resulted in a corresponding drop in engine speed (N1), fuel flow, and fuel pressure. The exhaust temperature increased from 535°C to 850°C during the 10 seconds after the loss of engine oil pressure. The engine, a Honeywell TPE-33110-511M, serial number P42076C, was retained for additional examination at the manufacturer. The engine was last inspected during a 100-hour Inspection completed on July 19, 2019, at which time it had accumulated 16,857 hours since new and 603.9 hours since its last overhaul. The airplane had accumulated an additional 2 engine starts, 4 landings, and 1.74 hours since the 100-hour inspection.

NTSB Identification: CEN19LA244 Date: July 24, 2019 Location: Walls, MS Aircraft: Air Tractor AT 602 Injury: None An Air Tractor AT-602 sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and right wing during a forced landing following a partial loss of engine power near Walls, Mississippi. The pilot was not injured. The aircraft was operated under the provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 137 as an aerial application flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the flight, which was not on a flight plan. The local flight was originating from the Delta Flying Service Inc Airport (MS65), Walls, Mississippi when the accident occurred.

NTSB Identification: ERA19LA238 Date: July 25, 2019 Location: Cuthbert, GA Aircraft: AERO COMMANDER S2R Injury: None An Aero Commander S2R was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain near Cuthbert, Georgia. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated under the provisions of Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 137. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed. According to the pilot, he performed a preflight inspection of the airplane at 0700 for a day of aerial application, with no anomalies noted. On the 14th trip of the day, he departed Lower Chattahoochee Regional Airport (25J) heading north. He stated that the engine power was set at 50 lbs of torque producing 96% NG [gas generator speed]. About 4 minutes into the flight, at 500 feet above ground level, he recalled a loss of airspeed with the sound of the engine winding down. He stated the oil pressure was still in the green arc and the NG had reduced to 35%. While the airplane was descending, he located an open field and preformed a forced landing. A post-accident examination of the airplane by a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector revealed that the airplane’s left wingtip, rudder, airframe, left main landing gear and tailwheel received substantial damage during the forced landing. According to FAA airworthiness records, the airplane was manufactured in 1974. It was equipped with a Pratt and Whitney PT6-34 series, 750-horsepower engine that drove a Hartzell propeller. According to FAA airmen records, the pilot held a commercial pilot certificate with ratings for airplane single engine land and instrument airplane. At the time of the accident, the pilot held a second-class

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medical certificate issued in May 2019. He reported 7,496 hours total flight experience, 6,934 hours experience in the Aero Commander S2R, with 297 hours flown in the last 90 days. The weather conditions reported about 1915 at Early County Airport (BIJ), Blakely, Georgia, about 13 miles southwest of the accident site, included visibility 10 miles, clear skies, calm winds, temperature 27°C, dew point 18°C, and a barometric altimeter setting of 30.05 inches of mercury

NTSB Identification: CEN19TA280 Date: August 20, 2019 Location: Montrose, CO Aircraft: Bell 47G Injury: Serious A Bell 47G-3B-1 lost engine power during aerial application near Montrose, Colorado. The pilot was seriously injured, and the helicopter sustained substantial damage to the tail boom and fuselage. The helicopter was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 137 aerial application flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the accident site and at the time of the accident. The pilot stated that he had been performing agricultural spray operations in four different locations. He returned to Clifford Field Airport (1CO4), Olathe, Colorado, his home base, to take on additional chemical product. On the three previous trips, pesticide and about 30 gallons of Jet-A fuel were added as the helicopter sat idling. On this, the fourth trip, the helicopter was serviced with chemical, but no fuel was added. The pilot stated that each spray pass was performed at approximately 85 mph and low above the crop in order to achieve optimal product application and spray coverage to the crop. In order to do this the helicopter, at that speed, flies at a B 46 | agairupdate.com

nose-low attitude. The fuel delivery port/ tube on both tanks is located at the aft, lower end of each tank, and both tanks deliver fuel to the engine simultaneously. There is no pilot-controlled fuel selector valve in the cockpit. During the aerial application, the helicopter yawed left when the engine flamed out. The pilot slowed the helicopter and impacted a cornfield. The helicopter had been resting on its right side in a corn field for several days before a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector and a representative of the engine manufacturer examined it. As a result, it could not be determined if fuel had drained out of the right fuel tank through a vent line, loose filler cap, or breached tank. Approximately 2/3 to 3/4 gallon of clean, clear, odor-free fuel was drained from of the right tank, and 2-1/2 gallons were drained from the left tank Fuel was also found from the inlet side of the airframe-mounted fuel filter all the way to the fuel spray nozzle inlet on the engine. The fuel spray nozzle appeared normal with no signs of excessive carbon deposits or blockage. Both the airframe and engine fuel filter bowls contained clean fuel, and both filters were void of contamination. N1 (gas producer) and N2 (power turbine) rotor continuity was established, and both rotors turned smoothly by hand. Cockpit controls from the throttle and collective back to the engine fuel control unit and power turbine governor were free and continuous. The engine oil system (filter, mag plugs) was checked and deemed unremarkable. Further examination of the wreckage revealed no evidence of mechanical malfunction or failure of the engine. No pre-existing conditions were found with the engine that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Identification: CEN19FA278 Date: August 20, 2019 Location: Hays, KS Aircraft: Grumman G164 Injury: Fatal A Schweizer G164-B airplane impacted terrain near Hays, Kansas. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was destroyed by impact forces and post impact fire. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 137 aerial application flight. The airplane was observed departing the airstrip by a family member of the pilot for the pilot’s first flight of the day. The airplane was seen taking off to the east and starting a turn to the west before the witness turned away. The witness did not see the accident occur. The turn away from the airstrip was in the direction of the field to be treated, which was located west of the airstrip. The airplane’s fuselage, cockpit, and inboard sections of each wing were mostly consumed by fire. The wreckage and engine were retained for further examination.

NTSB Identification: CEN19LA309 Date: Sept 9, 2019 Location: WALKERTON, IN Aircraft: Bell 206 Injury: None A Bell 206 helicopter was substantially damaged during a forced landing near Walkerton, Indiana. The pilot was not injured. The helicopter was operated under the provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 137. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the flight which operated without a flight plan. According to information obtained by the FAA, the pilot reported a partial loss of engine power. He conducted a forced landing near a residence where the helicopter touched down and rolled on its right side. The helicopter was retained for further examination.

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Pictured: instructor Eric Hey and Kenneth Stump. We would like to congratulate Kenneth Stump from Ward, Arkansas for graduating our ag aviation school in Miller, Missouri in July 2019. Kenneth was so excited that he sang his own graduation song! Kenneth was offered to stick around Miller to help out for the rest of this season and to help out again next season as well. Kenneth would like to gain more knowledge, experience, confidence and to train on the turbine. Kenneth’s long term goals are to get into a turbine and to work close to home. Kenneth would love to turn this into a fill time career.

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1978 Grumman SUPER B, NEW TO MARKET! Geared nose with a R-1340-59 Super 600 engine (1820 cylinders). Aircraft: TTSO 2368, TTSN 13547. Engine:TTSO 123, TTSN 6897. Hamilton Standard prop 23D40311 Type 7035A-175 TTSO 622, M3 SATLOC, CP nozzles, Transland spreader, BL Fuel, Metalized wings, new mufflers(2017). $225K 661-303-3979 or 661-764-5244

Fat Cat G-164 B+ 500 Gal Ag Cat, Garrett TPE331-6, Big gear/ wheels/breaks rudder servo, goose feet, HFS wing tip, Side load fuel, Lg tailwheel spring, strobe, 41in gate, A/C, smoke, window wash, load hog, cool seat. Motivated seller with 3 to sell. These aircraft are capable of grossing $1,000 to $1,340 per hour. 870-759-1605 or 870-679-9267

1971 G164A -600, AG100 80gals fuel, TT 8100, SMOH 1100, Wing Extensions, Transland Spreader. Excellent condition. Ready to Work. Make Offer Price reduced to $42,500 910-290-2706

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1977 450B Ag Cat, 8519.3 AFTT, Engine 2.4 SMOH Installed 2/18, Prop 2.4 SMOH Installed 2/18, New Paint and Annual July 19, 2019. Call Minturn Spraying Company at 843-774-7092 1985 G164 B Super B+Ag Cat, TT Airframe: 6,469.8 Hrs., 2,167.0 Hrs. Since Hershey Rebuild, Garrett 331-2 Turbine Engine with Fresh Hot Section, Fresh Gear Box and Compressor inspection, Garrett TPE331-2 TSNEW: 6,898.6 Hrs. Total Major Cycles 8,214.8, “0” Since Gearbox Inspection, 18.9 Hrs. SHOT, 1st Wheel has 5690 Remaining Cycles, 2nd Wheel has 5386 Remaining Cycles, 3rd Wheel 4078 Remaining Cycles, Overhauled Dash 3 Torque sensor, Prop: 9.7 Hrs. SMOH/ New Blades, Hobbs 2138 since complete Hershey Rebuild, Raised Wing, FP-5 Electronics International Fuel Flow, Aileron & Elevator Servo Tabs, Smoker Kit, 115 Gallon Fuel Kit, Zee System A/C, Heavy Gear & Tail Spring, Approved Bottom Load fuel Kit, SATLOC M3 Touch Screen, 400 Gallon Hopper & A Frame. Combustion chamber AD complied with. Make reasonable offer. 402-871-0039 or email wacii@prestox.com Nice Northern B-TurboCat, Mills PT6A20, 335 hopper, 80 fuel, 25” TL, fresh lic., 2500 SOHE, 1000 SIRAN, 380 SHOT & Prop IRAN. $159K Will take good A450 in trade. 870-8862418/2489F, 759-1692 Cell, frank. kelley@ag-cat.com Available May 1st - Gorgeous B600 “Restoration”. 0 SMOH (Cov.) & OHC 12D40-AG100-4S prop, deluxe equipment with A/C, yellow with blue trim and all the right mods. Looks and flies like new for first. $145K AmAg, 870-886-2418, -2489F or email frank. kelley@ag-cat.com

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

1978 B Model 600. 7400 TT. 4 hrs SMOH 4hrs SPOH. Aircraft completely refurbished by Hershey Flying Service in 2004 @7302 TT. SATLOC M3.New 330 gal Hershey Hopper. Aircraft is like new. Has not sprayed since Rebuild.Tulsa Engine and Prop OH by Northwest Propeller. $150,000. Contact Arvid @ 701-430-0215

(2) 2019 Super A+600 Queen Cats! 350-gallon, Hi-Vol TL Combos, B-Cabins, T.S.Tails, Zero AF/E/P’s, See to Believe! Bank on 4-Wings. AmAg, Call 870-886-2418/2489F, 870-7591692 Cell or email frank.kelley@ag-cat. com

G164B Ag Cat, N8834H, SN1B, 7266TT, 227 SMOH R1340, 23D40-311. Fresh rebuild, better than new! As seen in Savannah, GA Call Mike Deck at SKY TRACTOR LLC 701-636-5880 or 800-437-5319

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Get Serious About Selling Starting at $19.99 478-987-2250. Fax: 478-352-0025.

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

Sky Tractor LLC is proud to present the completion of the SN1B Ag Cat! You will not find another like it! Satloc Bantam w/Intelliflow, 114g Long Range Fuel, All new fabric tail and wings, ANR Hardwire Hookup, Custom Seat, Electric Brake, Raised Wing Kit, Chip Detector. So much to list so make sure to check out the spec sheet! Call Sky Tractor LLC at 1-800-437-5319

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

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Parting out 400 gallon B-Model. Good wings, hopper, and many other parts. Call Chad Stuart. Airplane Services, Inc. 850-380-6091 Beginner’s “Dream-Machine”, MINT “450” G164A DAF 300 gal TE-Combo, 46 fuel, 12V, Canopy, Gray & Yellow, 90% Original, 0-SIRAN A&E&P. Earn as you learn the safe & sound way. $109K, or owner will trade for ?? 870-S862418/2489F, 759-1692 Cell frank. kelley@ag-cat.com

Aircraft - Air Tractor AT-802

2006 AT-802AF PT6A67AG, Exceptionally well equipped and maintained aircraft ready to go to work in Fires or Ag. Red & White Paint Scheme. FRDS Gen 2 with Gel System. 380 Gallon Fuel. Bottom Load Foam. Dual Bottom Load Foam. FCU Manual Override. ANR Hard Wired. Garmin 430, KLN89, KT76A, KR87. AmSafe Airbag System. Lightening Safe. CP-11TT Nozzles SATLOC with IntelliFlow. DAAM Engine Monitoring System. Price reduced to $835,000 USD Price is negotiable. Call +61 4 37 394272 or email airtractor@fieldair.com.au 2012 AT-802A, N473FS, 802A-0473, PT6A-65AG, TTAE: 2890, SATLOC G4 with flow control, 10” hydraulic gate with Vonderan controller, Load hawg, smoker, Hatfield single point fuel, Becker com and audio panel, storm cutters, Aero LED landing lights and nav/strobes, landing gear replaced in 2018. Sold with fresh annual and Hot Section. Contact Matt Woolard 870-323-0304 $870,000

2007 AT-802, PT6 -67AG “N” registered AFTT: 1533, Eng.TT 1533, SPOH 332, New SATLOC G4 w/flow control or New AgPilot X, Reabe Hopper gauge, Lane Brake, CP11-TT nozzles, Storm Cutters Storm Shield, Hopper rinse, Smoker, Heat/AC, 380 gal Fuel, Hatfield Bottom load Fuel, Shadin Fuel Flow, LED nose lights, AmSafe seat belt, IFR Panel Fire Radio Package, No corrosion, No Fertilizer, was a fire Bomber. Call Shaun Cell: 403-795-8245 Office:403-223-8245

2017 AT-802A, N818EB, S/N 802A0715, TTSN 1,156, PT6A-65AG w/ extended warranty, smoker, Lane brake/ fan, 308 gallon fuel tanks, Hatfield single point fuel, MVP 50 T glass dash, G-4 GPS/flow, 7.5” gate box, AFS check valves CP11’s with swivels, Wingman, Kawak throttle quadrant, stainless steel camlocs. $1,190,000 Call Eric Blair 573-820-3446

2010 AT-802, 3471 Total Time Airframe and Engine, Factory air and heat. $710,000 Call David at 870-501-1136

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

Fire Boss, Single & Dual Cockpit, -67 1600 SHP, low time and hours, full avionics. Call or email: +34667102184, sales@ airtractoreurope.com.

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

2004 AT-802A PT6-67AG, Hydromax Fire Gate, Sky Connect AFF receiver, TDFM-136 FM Radio, Smoker, BK 76A, (TWO) BK 196’s. Currently Carded for fire. Also can be sold w/10” Transland & booms. CURRENTLY LOCATED IN CHILE BUT WILL BE BACK IN THE US THIS SPRING. 575-763-4300 OR EMAIL CAMERON@AEROTECHTEAM.COM FOR FURTHER DETAILS. 2015 AT-802A, PT6A-65AG engine, plane available now with approx. 2000 TTSN, 308 fuel, MVP50T, S.P. fuel, G4/flow, hyd gate, wingman, CP’s, Covington hot. For more information call 309-759-4646 or email farmair@ farmairinc.com 2019 AT-802A, FTO, -65AG, LOADED, BOTTOM LOAD FUEL. $1,478,000 Call Lane Aviation 281-342-5451 or FAX 281-232-5401 2005 AT-802A, 6975 TTSN, PT6A67AG, 6975 TTSN, 220 since Covington hot, 0-SIRAN prop, electric brake, smoker, CP’s, G-4 w/flow, Kawak, MVP50T, wingman, 10” gate, Sept. 2018 annual, NO TRADES. Fly it away for $595K Call 309-303-5161 2009 dual cockpit /single control, AT802, PT6A-65AG, STD gate, wingman, s.p. fuel, electric brake/fan, smoker, GPS/flow, Covington hot, approx. 3300 TTSN. For more information call 309759-4646 or email farmair@farmairinc. com

2012 AT-802A-805ET, -65, 3740 hours engine and airframe since new, loaded with extras. Annual completed 8/2019. $800K. Call David at 870-501-1136 or email dglover63@yahoo.com

AT-802 -67F, Single and dual cockpit, low time and hours, full avionics, FRDS. Call or email: +34667102184, sales@ airtractoreurope.com.

1997 AT-802A -67AG, Hydromax Fire Gate, (two)BK 196A’s, Garmin GTX 327, Sky Connect AFF. Carded for Fire. Currently located in Chile but will return this spring. Can be sold with Fire gate or 10” Transland w/booms. 575-7634300 2010 AT-802A -67AG, 3250 TTAF&E, M3, HATFIELD BOTTOM FUEL, MIDWEST AIRCRAFT $825,000 Call Lane Aviation 281-342-5451 or FAX 281232-5401 2017 AT-802A, PT6A -65AG, Wingman, 7 1/2” gate, G4, 1300 TTSN. For more information call 309-7594646 or email farmair@farmairinc.com

AT-602

2010 AT-602 -65AG, 4925 TTAE, Stainless booms, load valve, G4 w/ flow, CP11 w/AFS check valves, 100 since Hot Section w/ Dallas Airmotive Inspection. $690,000 Call Neal Aircraft at 806-828-5892

1998 AT-602 Priced to Sell! PT6A-60AG , TTIS 5500Hrs, SATLOC GPS Guidance with flow control, VHF Radio / Audio Panel, Night Lights, Cabin Heater, A/C, Paint 8/10, $400,000 Call +61 4 37 394272 or email airtractor@fieldair.com.au

2013 AT602-1232, N310KP, PT6A65AG, 3990.7 Hrs. TTAE, fresh HSI at sale, SATLOC Bantam, Flow Control, Wingman, single point fuel, Lane electric brake & fan, factory A/C and heat. $695,000 Contact Rick Stone at Southeastern Aircraft Sales & Service 800-441-2964 or mail@ southeasternaircraft.com

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2010 AT-602 Airframe & Prop, 5206 TTAF, 183 hrs. since IRAN on prop. SATLOC Bantam w/G4 screen, IntelliFlow, AmSafe airbags, Shadin fuel meter, air and heat, Garmin 510, Comm radio, LED nose lights and strobes, Wingman, Fast start, Electric pump brake, Hopper rinse, Smoker, Kawak throttle quadrant,Hatfield single point fuel, right boom shutoff, right and left load valves, CP09 nozzles, no corrosion. Good paint, glass and tires. Excellent maintenance history, Owner flown, Annual complete 8/2019. Very good condition! You can put a PT6A-45-60 or -65 on it. $325,000 501-516-5874

2006 AT-602 -65AG, 6000 TTAE, Prop 0 since IRAN, 0 since Hot section by Covington with new CT blades, Bantam Flagger. Wing Spars replaced August 2019. $550,000 Call Neal Aircraft at 806-828-5892

2008 AT-602 -65B. Completely rebuilt in 2008. 5550 hr since rebuild. Hot Section done by Covington. All new CT blades. Fresh annual. Flow Control. Bantam with G4 screen. W/W. Heat/ factory a/c. Wash out system. Manual tail wheel lock. New transponder. Garmin audio panel. Comm radio. All mounted in radio box. Wingman. LED strobes and nose lights. Night flight package. Factory air intake. Off set engine mount. Aileron trim. All glass good. $495K For more details call 501-5166156

AT-504 2012 AT-504, 1000 TTSN, Fresh Hot & Annual. $725,000 For more information call 309-759-4646 or email farmair@ farmairinc.com

AT-502 2014 AT-502B - SATLOC G4, long range fuel, 1200 hrs. Call Dave at Portage Aircraft Specialties 204-870-2828

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2018 502XP, 890 TT. AgPilotX, Hatfield fuel, Reabe gauge, CP11’s with swivels, AFS check valves. $930,000 Call 701370-9710

2018 AT-502XP, 700hrs TTAE, MVP 50 AG-Nav Platinum GPS with flow control. AFS check valves swivels and CP11 nozzles, smoker, Lane brake, 3” dual load, clean airplane. $930,000 Call Brian Fisher at 419-560-5429 2014 AT-502 for sale. 1550 TT, Tail deflector, Bantam, Kawak Throttle, Trevor seat, Very clean. Email Aaron at aaron@advantageagair.us

1995 AT-502B PT6-15, N6110Y, TT 10,555 hrs., Fresh annual, 0 hrs. since HOT section, 0 hrs. since prop IRAN and 0 hrs. since Gear Box Inspection, 5,835 hrs. left on the wings, AC and heat, M3 flow control, Load Hog, LED lights, Hyd flaps, Electric fan brake, 3 sets of booms and spreader. $285K Call Gary Bright 662-299-8095 2015 AT-502B, SATLOC G4, Longe range fuel, 750 hrs. Call Dave at Portage Aircraft Specialties 204-870-2828

1989 AT-502, N10125, Aircraft: 502-0047, Approx. TT 13,630.7, Engine: PT6A-34AG, Approx. TT 14,621.1, SATLOC Bantam, Stainless Steel Spray Booms and Drop Boom Hangers, Spreader, Wingman, Smoker & AC. New Belly Skin along with many new panels, cam locks and paint in 2017. 24.2 Since Extensive Hot Section with overhauled CT Blades & Fuel Control. 5,768.7 Since Wing Spar Replacement. $275,000 Call Frost Flying at 870-295-6213

1998 AT-502A, 9369 TT, 434hrs since new factory tubular steel frame replaced, new sheet metal inside cockpit, wings & tail pieces were stripped primed/PAINTED, w/Jetglo Chome Yellow, PT6A-45R engine, Fresh Hot Section, O/H propeller/governor, 8019hrs. remaining on wings, 216 Gal Fuel Tank, Lane electric brake, Transland Wingman. $495K 979-234-2482

2001 AT-502B PT6A34AG, N9148C, TT 9250, SMOH 9250, TT on Landing Gear: 750, TT Since Spar Caps Done: 1350, SATLOC G4 GPS w/flow control, Factory A/C and heat, Wingman hopper door and auger system, Kawak control quadrant, Weath-Aero fan brake, AFS check valves w/ CP-11 nozzles, Aluminum drop booms, LED strobe system, Bayou Light flashing system, Hopper rinse system, Smoker. Motivated Seller! Call 662-822-3204 Parting Out 1990 AT-502 -34 Engine & Prop. Call Mike at Valley Air Crafts 559.686-7401

1999 AT-502B, N5195F, TTAE 7018.5, PT6A34AG, 0.0 SHSI by Prime Turbines. Annual inspection due 4/1/2020, 8000 hr. spar cap – Has 981.5 hrs. Remaining before replacement, Factory A/C, Vortex Generators, SATLOC Bantam w/Flow Control, Hatfield Single Point Fuel, Wingman, Reabe Hopper gauge / boom pressure, Shadin Fuel Flow, 164 gal. Fuel. $330K Call Darryl at South Delta Aviation - 479-935-4891 / 870-9951323 nights and weekends

1992 AT-502, N1532B, TTAF 9792.3, PT6A-15AG TTE 11,407.01, 0.0 SHSI by Prime Turbines. Annual inspection due 3/1/2020, SATLOC Bantam w/Flow Control, Wingman, Like New Hopper, New panels, paint and cam locks, Wings due at 17,798.9 hours, New Main Gear less than 200 hours, 164 gal fuel, Stainless Booms w/ CP-09-3E. For price call Darryl at South Delta Aviation - 479-935-4891 / 870995-1323 nights and weekends

1990 AT-502, PT6A34, N45019, TTAF 10058.8 hrs., TSOH 1649.7 hrs. Turbines Inc., HC-B3TN-3D SNEW 1100 hrs. Annual inspection in process now. 5520.5 hrs. remaining on lower spar caps. Equipment: Vortex Generators, LED nose lights, Aluminum booms, Garmin SR 40 Com Radio, Smoker, Wingman, Single Point Fuel, 170 Gallon Fuel, Spreader. Call Darryl for price at 479-935-4891

2011 AT-502B, Bantam GPS, Fresh Hot Section, Fresh Propeller Overhaul, 170 gal fuel, 1750hrs. Call Dave at Portage Aircraft Specialties. 204-870-2828

1995 AT-502B -34, 29,569 Engine TT, 445 hrs since hot, 445 hrs on prop, 10-11k hrs TTAF, approx. 7700 hrs left on wing spars, SATLOC Bantam w/G4 screen & L7 light bar. 0 since overhaul on starter generator, 40 CP11’s, LED landing & strobe lights, agrinautics pump w/ Lane electric brake, 10 Vain Transland spreader, includes wingman. Airplane is currently working. Needs a little TLC but it’s a money making machine! Current Annual Price reduced. $210K Call 662345-8395

1993 AT-502, SN 502-0206, N9085F, PT6A-34AG, TTAF 15,625, TTE 8172.6, Hobbs 7319.8, SHOT 1341.7, SMOH 1341.7. Wingman, SATLOC GPS, Smoker, FastStart, AC/ Heat, Transland Spreader, spray booms. Fresh annual, hangared. $300,000. Call (870) 263-1300 or fbfsllc@gmail.com

2012 AT-502B, 3,500 Hours Since New, Engine and Airframe. No Damage, 450 Hours since Hot Section with new vane ring. SATLOC G4, Com Radio, Transponder, Artificial Horizon, New Paint. Well maintained, one owner airplane, available in April. $580,000 Call Sun Valley Aviation, 956-421-4545

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1999 AT-502A, N166MM, Airframe TT 4750, Engine PT6-45A TT 31,210, SMOH 3659, Since Hot Section 727, Prop SMOH 847, A/C, cockpit heat, single point fuel, G4 Satloc with flow control, Lane fan and brake, booms with CP nozzles, all stainless plumbing, 10 inch Vondran hydraulic gate and hopper extension, 2 dry spreaders. New Paint Job! $500,000 Call David at 806777-1892

1991 AT-402 PT6A34, 9717.9 TTAF, 457 SHOT, 457 Since starter/generator overhaul, 1989 since wing spars were replaced, new paint on fuselage and tail surfaces at last annual, SS camlocs installed at last annual, side load fuel, load hawg for hopper, 461.9 hours on all new landing gear, LED nose lights, AERO LED Nav lights. $325,000 Call Chad at 318-341-2008

Portage Aircraft Specialties is your exclusive Canadian agricultural retail dealership for Air Tractor Inc. We can provide a comprehensive range of maintenance and repair services through our 8,400 sq ft climate controlled, state of the art maintenance facility. We also offer a wide range of Air Tractor parts, with the ability to provide overnight delivery to aerial applicators across Canada.

1996 AT-502B-0365, N37VA W/-PT6A-34, TT Airframe 6692.0, Engine TT 8803.7, Engine TSOH 4118.9, Cabin Heat & Air, Lane Brake & Fan, Night Working Lights, Smoker, RH boom Shut Off, GPS (Bantam) with Flow Control, CP’s, Standard Spray System with Drop Booms, VG’s. $415,000 For more information, visit our website at queenbeeair.com or call us at 1-800736-7654 2019 AT-502XP, FTO, 234 Fuel, SS Camlocs Lane Brake & Fan, MVP50. $1,060,500 Call Lane Aviation 888995-LANE / 281-342-5451 or FAX: 281-232-5401 2014 AT-502B, 2000 TTAE, G4 w/ Flow, VG’s, Smoker, Comm & TXP, Lane Brake and Fan. $650,000 Call Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE / 281-3425451 or FAX: 281-232-5401 2013 AT-502B Firewall forward parts: Engine mount, cowling and Ram Air filter system. All parts with less than 1400 hours total time. Very clean and well maintained AT-502B. Call Cascade Aircraft Conversions for more details 1-509-635-1212

AT-402 2013 AT-402B, REF. 2499-19, Maturity iam 02/02/2020, Maturity ca 02/06/2020, Hartzell propeller total hours 1161.60 available hours 1844.40, Pratt & Whitney engine total hours 1161.60 available hours 1844.40, Micronair au 500 bar, GPS Hemisphere Bantam w/7”, Laser altimeter, Strobe navigation lights, US$630,000 Contact: Pelópidas Bernardiphone/whats: +1-954-2780939

1999 AT-402B, 7922 TTAF, PT6A-15AG 8950 TTE, Covington Light OVH at 6500 engine hours. SATLOC Bantam with G4 screen, flow control, A/C, heat, Garmin G5 attitude indicator, CP 11 nozzles, smoker, very little fertilizer, Transland 10 vane. Overhauled FCU and fuel pump at 7322.0 TTAF, Wing spars were done at factory in June 2019. One owner, always hangared. Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800-325-0885 www. midcont.net

2009 502B - Satloc G4, Long range Fuel, 2400 hrs 2011 502B - Bantam GPS, Fresh Hot Section, Fresh Propeller Overhaul, 170 gal fuel, 1750hrs 2014 502B - Satloc G4, long range fuel, 1200 hrs 2015 502B - Satloc G4, Longe range fuel, 750 hrs NEW 2019 & 2020 502XP’s Contact Dave Frisch at 1-204-870-2828 for pricing and more details

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

AT-401

1992 AT-401, P&W R1340-AN1, 600 HP, TSMOH 141 hrs. by Younkin (2012) Serial #21917, TTAF 6400 - no corrosion & no damage history, Hamilton Standard Hyd. 22D40, TSOH 45 hrs., Annual complete 2/2019 & currently being used on wheat fungicide, 38” Gate, 400 gallon hopper, new seal w/Transland spreader, 5 blade Weathaero fan pump, 2” bottom load valve, SATLOC Lite II, big light bar, Crophawk, Smoker, 36 CP03 nozzles/Drop boom, Night working lights/Strobes, Big oil cooler & filter system (rebuild 2018), Big 29.00 tires (new in annual), A/C w/new compressor, digital engine tac/hour meter, turn coordinator, windshield washer, new clear coat. All logs, POH, parts & maintenance manuals. Extra ports/ special prop tools & space cylinders. Call Darrell at 402-269-7076 or Scott at 402-746-4078

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AT-400

AIR TRACTOR AT-401 S/N 4010766 5356.7 TTAF, P&W R-1340 510.6 hrs TSO, Ham Std Hydromatic propeller 412.8 hrs TSO, 5yr corrosion insp due. Canadian commercially registered C-FXVB $60,000 USD. Call Bob Levreault BLUELINE AVIATION MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS LTD. 204-805-0870

AT-400, PT6A-15AG, Bantam GPS/ flow/G4 screen, CP’s, Zee Air/heat, fresh hot. $335,000 For more information call 309-759-4646 or email farmair@ farmairinc.com

AT-301

1980 AT-301, 128 hrs SMOH on Geared 600 w Zero time Hydromatic Prop, Zero time wings.$150,000 Call Doug at 559-665-7830 1989 AT-401 Airframe for sale, TT 5990 hrs. Nice clean northern aircraft that had a geared 1340 on it. Engine had a prop strike, still have firewall forward available if want to purchase with it. Perfect airplane for a turbine conversion or to put a radial back on it. Good paint. Has new Reabe hopper gauge. It has been well maintained, last annual was 5/19. $69,000 Call Tanner Sotvik at 701-520-0229 or 701-662-4416

1994 AT-401-0943, R1340G, 4689 TT, 946 SMOH, 1274 SPOH, Geared 1340, Hamilton 23D40-311, VG’s, SATLOC AirStar, Collins A/C, Lane brake, 10757 hr. wings, Covington overhaul, King Comm radio, CP11’s, 29x11 mains, EGT/CHT, complete logs. $135,000 OBO 920-410-4282

1989 AT-401-0730, R1340-G, 5794 TT, 1468 SMOH, 2213 SPOH, Geared 1340, Hamilton 23D40-311, SATLOC Lite Star II, 10757 hrs. wings, Covington overhaul, King Com radio, CP11’s, 29x11 mains, complete logs. Spare Tulsa repaired and test stand run 1262 hr. R1340 w/purchase. $120,000 OBO 920-410-4282 Best Classified Buy In The Industry. Starting at $19.99 478-987-2250. Fax: 478-352-0025.

1982 AT-301, Full ground up restoration, 3200 TT, 150 SMOH Covington, Fresh prop overhaul, New paint in and out, new gear, new tail spring, new belly skins, new leading edge skins, mostly new side panels, new exhaust, new A/C system, New SS booms, M3 Flow control, freshly covered tail, ready to work. I challenge you to find a nicer 301. Trades considered: Super cub/Citabria/ older 172 or 182 Cessna. $127,500 507-525-3068 or 507-526-7264

1979 AT-301-0226, TTAF 6624.6, SMOH 693, SPOH 278, 126 gal mains, R1340AN-1, Hamilton 12D40-211, 7000 hr. wings, Covington overhaul. Included is a set of wings, spars have time left. Motivated to sell!! $55,000 OBO Call 920-410-4282

1986 AT-301, Photo of Maintenance Attached. Equipped w/Ag Nav GPS, Crop Hawk, Aluminum Spray Booms, CP Nozzles, Stainless Steel Transland Spreader, 401 Landing Gear, has large fuel tanks, Reabe hopper gauge, all metal Tall Tail and much more! 801-941-3279

Aircraft - Cessna

AT-301 Walter 601D Turbine, Cascade Conversion, 350 gallon hopper, Herr hopper lid, metal tail, servos, heavy gear, 29in. tires, clear canopy, air bags, VG’s, wire cutters, smoker, flagger, electric half boom shut off, A/C, heat, Kawak throttle quadrant, Electronics International fuel computer, low fuel warning, VHF, SS booms, CP11’s, drop booms, emergency shut off valve, Ag-Nav GPS, crop hawk, lots of cycles left, spare engine for parts. Very clean aircraft, great performer, excellent for lower time ag pilot. $210K 208-604-1564

1986 AT-301, 6950 Hours TT, 235 Hours SMOH, 100 Hours SPOH, New Wing spars 150 hours ago, SATLOC Intellistar GPS w/large display, SATLOC Flow Control, Laser altimeter, Winglets, AM-Safe Airbags, A/C, Storm Cutters, WeathAero fan w/electric adjust, Electric Right boom shut-off, 2 lowered SS booms (atomizers and CPs) Smoker, Vortex Generators, New Fuel Tanks, HD Otter Exhaust, VHF radio, XM Radio w/audio panel, iPad mount w/charger, Great Paint , Various spare parts, Same owner and Yorkton Aircraft maintained since 2002. Call 306-533-4891 1986 AT-301, 600 hr R-1340, Bantam GPS, CP’s, smoker. Come get it “as is”. $95,000 For more information call 309-759-4646 or email farmair@ farmairinc.com

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1975 AT-300 R985, Totally refurbished, immaculate plane. 4429 hrs. TT, 72 hrs. SMOH, 0 prop, M3 SATLOC, new 330 gallon hopper, Lane pump brake, Swathmaster. Reduced to $89,000 Call 870-683-2283 between 6am & 4pm. Order your AT-502 Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $59.99 plus S&H. Call 478987-2250 or order online at www. agairupdatemarketplace.com

1974 Cessna Ag Wagon 188, C-GZFU. Cessna Aircraft A188B, s/n 18801522, 1974. TAFT: 6271.7 hrs. Engine: Continental Motors IO-520-F-C-D s/n 819000-R. 1344.4 hrs Engine Time Since Major Overhaul in June 200 Installed on GZFU at 4927.3 hrs TAFT Hartzell Propeller PHC-C3YF-1RF/F8468A-6R s/n EE5111B *Propeller factory new April 11, 2005 Installed at 4951.3 hrs TAFT. Propeller was overhauled April 21, 2015 at TAFT: 5963.8 hrs, Next due Apr 2025 Total Propeller TSN: 1320.4 hrs Total Propeller TSOH: 307.9 hrs High Tech Atomizer nozzles installed 2018 SatLoc GPS and flow control installed 2018 Fresh Annual - Commercial Standards. Manitoba, Canada $100,000 USD Call 204-8710950

1975 Cessna Ag Truck 188, C-GMJR Cessna Aircraft A188B, S/N 188-02134T, 1975 TAFT: 6468.9 hrs Engine: Continental Motors IO-550-D23 s/n 284410-R *Engine was rebuilt/Zero at TCM in 12/10/2001 installed at 4223.2 hrs TAFT 707 hrs Engine Since Major Overhaul in Feb 9, 2010 2245.7 hrs Engine Since TCM factory Rebuilt/ Zero Installed as per STC# SA3243SO Hartzell Propeller HC-C3YF-1RF s/n EC1694B *Propeller Factory New Installed Apr 2002 installed at 4223.2 hrs TAFT. Last Propeller overhaul date is Jan 10, 2012, next due Jan 2022 Propeller TSN 2245.7 hrs Propeller TSOH: 504.1 hrs Installed as per STC SA92-10 High Tech Atomizer nozzles installed 2018 SatLoc GPS and flow control installed 2018 Fresh Annual - Commercial Standards Manitoba, Canada $140,000 USD Call 204-8710950

1971 Cessna A188A, S/N 188-00715, TTAF 3561, Engine Time 1082.7, 200 gallon hopper. Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800-325-0885 www.midcont.net

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1971 Cessna Ag Wagon C188, 5345 AFTT, 0 SMOH, 0 SPOH SATLOC, Autoflag, Crophawk 7B, Transland spreader, new aileron and flap cables, new Concorde battery, Tri-State Superbooms, Drift Finder smoke system, Digital tach, MAP, CHT/EGT, Nice paint, Annual 7-2019 ***SEE IT AT OSHKOSH!*** $75,000 OBO Call Steve Myers at 920-231-9772

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

1980 Cessna 188 - Clean, Midwest, 2-owner airplane. TT 3711, TTESOH 712, STOH 67, TSPOH 334, M3 with flow control, Hydraulic pump, CP’s. Call 319-961-0113

1980 Cessna T188C Turbo Ag Husky, Fresh engine (TSIO-520), prop, and paint. TracMap GPS, SS boom, CPO3 Nozzles, 6450TT. We need to move this plane ASAP as we are out of hangar space. Engine was just rebuilt w/Titan NickelSteel Cylinders (not affected by AD), new lifters & cam, new bearings. This plane is ready to work. BEST OFFER TAKES IT! Call Sam at 719 263-5300 or 719 469-1469.

1975 Cessna A188B Ag Truck 400HP N4816R. TTAF 10493, Lycoming IO-720 TSO 754, Hartzell Prop TSO 2874.8, Ag Tip Winglets, VG’s, extra 16 gallon of fuel in wings. Wings and air frame completely rebuilt in 2014. Great airplane! If it will fit in the hopper, it will haul it. Spare zero time engine at a reasonable price if interested. Call David Chancy at 229645-3605 Get Serious About Selling Starting at $19.99 478-987-2250. Fax: 478-352-0025.

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

1968 Cessna Ag Wagon, S/N 188-0360, NDH. Always been a Clean Northern plane in excellent condition. TT 3607 -0-470R, 309 SMOH engine and prop, SuperBooms, SATLOC Lite, Smoker, Flagger. Great flying plane. A good plane to start that new pilot. 701-799-8629

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

1975 A188B Ag Truck, TT 9300, IO-720 400hp, Roberson STOHL, 3 Blade w/ 0.0 SPOH, Winglets, Ag Nav w/ Flow Control, Radio and Transponder, Smoker, Droop Booms w/ CP’s, Spreader, Fresh Annual. $135,000 Call Darryl or Bill at South Delta Aviation 870-572-9011 days / 870-995-1323 nights and weekends

1978 Cessna Ag Truck, 5832 TTAF, 625 TTE, 550 TT on prop, 8.50X10 Clevelands, GPS, field ready. Price reduced to $112,000. Call Chad Stuart, Airplane Services, Inc. Call 850-336-0552

Aircraft - Dromader 1995 Dromader, REF. 200501-19, Engine 0 hours from factory. Brakes. Several new and used parts. Engine with 20 hours, it is necessary to check and replace the cylinders. 20/25 cylinders, rings. Original and other adapted spraying equipment. Fire gate and original sower. $250,000 Spare Parts $50,000 Contact: Pelópidas Bernardi phone/whats: +1-954-278 0939

1985 TURBINE M18A DROMADER -11,Turbine Dromader M18A Airframe TT: 3140 Engine Honeywell TPE-331 -11U: 3910 SMOH 7000TBO Propeller Hartzell 5 blade 310 hours Since NEW (Times are Approximates) Options: AG NAV Guia Spray GPS, 192 Gallon Fuel, Air Conditioning, Cockpit Heat, Electronics International digital gauges, Vortex Generators, Kawak Throttle Quadrant, Smoker, booms, Artificial Horizon, Comm, and More! Four additional low time Radial Dromader’s and a large inventory of spare parts are also available, ask for more info! ASI JET is a Factory Authorized Thrush Dealer, Service center, and Parts distributor. Specializing in New and Used aircraft sales, Please Call ASI Jet Sales at 952-941-6255 for more information!

1995 M18A Dromader, Turbine 4334 TTAF, wings tail section 2500 500 TTSMOH prop, Engine TPE-331-11u-6116 874 TSO 0 since Teledo repair compressor housing, diffuser vane accessory drive housing, 2nd stage rotor replaced. Fresh annual 11-2019. $450K Call 229-524-1134 off. 229-220-6343 cell

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

Aircraft - Piper

1975 Piper Brave, PA36-285, Engine: P&W PT6A-20B, AFTT: 6946.5, Propeller: Hartzell, TTE: 250 TSO, Flow Control: AgFlow 1, GPS: TracMap Flight Pro, Spray System: 2” Stainless Steel, Electronic spray on/off valve, ASC Rotary Atomizers: Qty. 10. Price reduced to $380K Call Wade at 306-786-3345

1978 Piper PA36-375, N3801E, Lycoming IO-720, 894 SMOH, Electric Fan Brake, SATLOC. $100K. Call Larry at 760-427-2585

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1976 Piper Pawnee, PA25-235, Engine: LYCOMING 0-540B2C5, AFTT: 5085.3, Propeller: MC Cauley (IA200/FA8452), TTE: 400 TSO, Flow Control: AgFlow 1, GPS: TracMap Flight Pro, Spray System: 1” Stainless Steel, Rotary Atomizers: Qty. 8, Electronic Spray on/off valve. $93,000 Call Wade at 306-786-3345

1967 Piper Pawnee PA25-235/250, SMOH 1515, STOH 463, PROP 0, TTE 3382, TTAF 5706. Complete engine inspection and repair by Western Skyways. AirTech fabric and paint installed 2014. Current Annual. Always hangared. Ready to work. Includes spreader, new SS drop booms, SATLOC Bantam and Agrinautics pump. $86K 660-8860185

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

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

1976 PA 36 Turbine Brave 550SHP 6450TT, 3097 since P&W O/H PT6A-20A engine with 0 since HSI and A.D.201411-05 was performed, 0 SOH 3 Blade Hartzell Prop, 275 gallon hopper, JAS gate, Agrinautics pump, electric brake, dropped streamlined booms with CP nozzles, 2” left side load, improved hopper lid, JAS High Lift Wing Leading Edges, 90 gal fuel, CommRadio, Crophawk, electric turn and bank, clock, nav/strobe/ instrument/landing and taxi lights, Del Norte GPS, pistol grip, left entry step, very good tires/glass and paint, 1739 hours remaining on wing spar caps. This aircraft was imported from Australia, and has just had an extensive annual inspection of the engine, prop, and airframe, along with a NEW Airworthiness Certificate. This aircraft is in very good condition! Need a very reasonably priced, nimble turbine that will get a lot done for small $$$? This is it!! $270,000! Or Best Reasonable Offer. Call 559-686-1794, Email info@johnstonaircraft.com or www. johnstonaircraft.com

2008 Piper PA46R350T Malibu Matrix, 1,035 TT; 15 SFREM w/a 2000 hr. TBO! Entegra EX5000, Two Garmin GNS 430W, AC, TAS Traffic, WX, Oxygen, Known Ice. Lovely to fly! Must go! $499,000 Please call Queen Bee Air for more information at 800-736-7654

1982 Piper Super Cub. Lowest time Piper built Cub on the planet, 650 hours TTSN. Stits Fabric, beautiful paint, Com Radio, L3 Lynx transponder with ADSB in-out with touchscreen weather, traffic. $150,000 Call Sun Valley Aviation 956421-4545

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Aircraft - Thrush

1992 Thrush S2RG6106, 4800TT since new, was the bosses airplane. Has Century spar caps (60,000hr) installed at 2900 hrs. Has 950 HP National flight super 6 installed in 2014, 1000 hrs ago. Great flying, efficient money making machine. This airplane has never been damaged, ground looped or abused. Recently bought a new PT6 powered Thrush, and want to keep the spares identical. New factory belly skin installed fall 2018. Desperately needs a paint job. Has been touched up with paint brushes for 30 years. This airplane will come with the following spares, all in sealed overhauled condition: It’s original wings (also with Century 60,000 hr spar caps installed), w/2900 hrs TT. Wings were swapped in 2013 w/new caps to eliminate AD. Overhauled propeller, new blades. Prop pitch control, Prop governor, Tach generator, Starter/ generator, Fuel control, Narrow and wide stainless spreaders, Lane fan and brake, SATLOC Bantam w/flow control. Many more minor spare parts. This is a turnkey airplane, with all the spares needed to keep her running. Still flying every week, would like to order new airplane and retain this aircraft until delivery. Willing to sell and leaseback, or other options. Call 361-286-3544

1970 S2R Thrush, TT 6125, Geared 1340 TSMOH 1029, Prop TSMOH 1075, SATLOC LiteStar, VG’s, Cold air intake system, Extended wings, Spring Tailwheel, Remote Oil filter, smoker, 29” wheels. Strong running engine. Replaced with turbine. Make offer. 218-478-2247

1977 Thrush 400 gal., $155,000 For sale or trade for 500 gal turbine Thrush. TTAF: 8762, Geared 1340: 660 SMOH (Covington), Prop TT: 4775 663 since A/D, M3 touch screen w/IntelliFlow, CP11 w/swivels on SS booms, AmSafe seat belts installed last year, Par200 Com radio, Bottom load fuel, A/C, Smoker and Flagger, Electric fan brake, Electric RH boom shut off, Very clean airframe. Has never seen fertilizer. Ryan Lubben 218-770-0130

1995 Ayers Thrush S2R G-10, TTAF 6019, Engine TPE 331-10511M, Rebuilt by Ag Air Turbines in 2014; TTSO: 1046.3, Propeller TT: New TSN 0.1, Kawak hydraulic spray system, 228 gal. fuel capacity, Shadin fuel flow system, A/C, Heater, M3 SATLOC, SS drop booms, Smoker. For more information call 907351-4557

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

1979 Ayers Thrush S2R-T15, N40170, TTAF 7975, TPE 331-5 Engine TSO: Est. 500 CSO, Propeller TTSN: 506.2, TSO 0, New Blades, SS spray system, M3 SATLOC, Smoker, Single Point Fuel, Serv-Aero Spring Tail, New Hopper 500 Gallon. For more information call 907351-4557

2010 Thrush S2R-T34, N5298F, Total Time 4340, Sprayer, 228 gallon Fuel System, Lane fan & brake, CP11’s, Intelli Flow, Smoker, G4, VG’s, Bottom Fuel, Transland Spreader, Load Hawg, 550 SMOH Prop Specs, 550 since hot section. $550,000 Call Will at 979864-7211

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2005 Thrush S2RHG-T65, N40481, 4408 TTSN, Low Prop Time, Always hangared! SATLOC G4 w/Flow Control, NKDH, Complete logs, Fast Start, SS Booms, SS SLK-41 Spreader, A/C, Heater, 228 Gallon Fuel Tank. Make Offer! Call Josh at 407-927-9647

2004 Thrush 550, TTAF 8093, with PT6-60AG 0 shot, 0 time fuel control, Bleed valve, and High pressure pump, 0 SMOH prop, Hyd. gate box, SATLOC G4, booms and spreader. Sale with fresh annual. $420,000 Call 979-2576695

1975 Thrush ( Super Doer) 1820 S2R, S/N 5027R, N4982X, TT 8050, Curtiss-Wright 1820-71 S/N N94083 has 97 hrs. SMOH by Airmotive Inc., 43-D50 S Propeller with 94 hrs. SMOH, SATLOC Bantam GPS with Flow meter. $155,000 Call Jesse at 806-200-4521

1974 400 Gal Turbine Thrush, 8900 TT, -20 engine, only 200 hours since new avenger wings. Air conditioner, cool seat, 29” tires, springtail, fabric tail, paint in 2016. Asking $175,000. Call Kent at 229-220-6343 or 229-524-1134

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1977 Thrush Approximately 8500 TTAF. Approximately 950 TT on engine. Call Terry for details at 620-544-5333

1995 Diet Thrush, 2900 TTAF, 1720 SOH E-11 Walter Johnson Conversion, 106” prop, 450 gallon hopper, 192 gallon fuel, Right Boom Shutoff, EI gauges, Bantam GPS, Crophawk, CP nozzles NDH open for trade for GA aircraft. Call John Blair 701-520-1597 or Ryan Alme 701360-7926

1998 Thrush S2R-T15-400, 7100 TTAE, 0 hot, 0 overhaul prop, Shadin fuel flow, Zee air, stainless steel booms and spray valves, CP09’s, Century spar, SATLOC M3 w/flow control, 220 fuel. $369,000 Call 229-886-3758

PRICE REDUCED Motivated Seller!!! 2012 Thrush 510P S2R-T34, Airframe: Approx. 1900 hours TT (Approx.) Engine: Approx. 40 hours Since hot section 40 hours Light Overhaul by Dallas AirMotive. Propeller: Approx. 40 Hours SNEW - Hartzell 3 blade prop. Equipment: 510 Gallon Hopper, MVP-50T Glass panel color display, SATLOC Bantam GPS w/Flow control, Single point re-fuel, Vortex Generators, Smoker, Electric fan brake, LED leading edge lights, 228 gallon (useable) fuel capacity, Zee Systems electric air conditioner/cabin heat. ASI JET is a Factory Authorized Thrush Dealer, Service center, and Parts distributor. Specializing in New and Used aircraft sales, Please Call ASI Jet Sales at 952941-6255 for more information! 1994 Ayres, S2R-T34,N94PR, TTAF 7835.9, P&W PT6A-34AG, 750 HP, Prop Hartzell HC-B3TN-3D, 3 BLADED, 0.0 SIRAN, Avionics/Radios, GPS Bantam w/Intelliflow, , 578.7 hrs. since spar caps, CP-09’s, Vortex Generators, Hopper Rinse, Spreader, Harbor A/C, Electric Fan Brake, center point fuel, Bottom Load Fuel, Smoker, Kawak Quadrant, New Landing Gear, Wingman. Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800325-0885 www.midcont.net Get Serious About Selling 478-987-2250. Fax: 478-352-0025.

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

2012 Thrush S2R-T34, N3000H, TTAF: 3000, Engine(s) P & W PT6A-34 (SN PCEPH0851) HP 750, Since Hot Section: 0. Prop Specs: Hartzell B3TN-3D (SN BUA32808), 3 Blade Prop, Time: 600 IRAN. Equipment List: MVP Glass Panel, Bantam GPS, Intelliflow, CP Nozzles, Winglets, AM-SAFE Seatbelt Air Bags, SS Booms, Smoker, SS Spreader, Vortex Venerators, Leading Lights , NAV- Lights, Strobes. Excellent Exterior & Interior. Annual completed 2-2017. $625,000 Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800325-0885 www.midcont.net

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Walter Powered 1970 Thrush S2R, TTAF 10,240 hrs., 2,000 hrs. left on spar, Walter 601-D-11, 0 hrs. SIRAN. Aircraft has Lane fan and brake, SS pump & system, flow control, Harbor A/C, SATLOC 99.5, metal tail, spring tail gear, Cascade fire wall forward. 200 gal. fuel, single point fuel, cool seat. Annual with sale. All my extra’s with sale (tires, starter/gen etc.) $195K Call Ron Hink 940-585-6176 or 806204-0057

1996 G6 510 Thrush, 5411 TTAF, Engine AD 2018-13-05 has been complied with 10/8/18, 1250 since GB, & Hot, G4 w/ flow, new spray pump, Lane fan, spray valve, 3”load, CP11, AFS, VG’s, AC/ heat, factory hopper rinse, 4 battery conversion, com radio & includes load hog which has been removed. Very clean. Price reduced to $355K OBO Email agairflying@gmail.com for more information. Order your Radial Thrush Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $59.99 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdatemarketplace.com Order your Thrush 660 Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $59.99 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdatemarketplace.com

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1993 Weatherly 620B, 5000 TT, 600 SMOH Covington, new wing brackets. $115,000. Call 256-708-5966.

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

2000 Comp Air, Karlsen Douglas, WC7, N22WC, S/N 001, Engine M601D (8), 7 Turbine, 6 place, tailwheel, Airframe TT 250.7, Engine and propeller 250.7 Since IRAN, Dual King KX-165’s, KLN 90B GPS, KT76C Transponder, S-TEC Autopilot. $125,000 Please call Queen Bee Air for more information at 800736-7654

Bellanca Citabria 7GCAA N5057P, TTAF 6735, Lycoming O-320 TSMOH 860, Sensenich Prop TT 1610, New Concorde Battery, New Ceconite in 2010. Great flying airplane. Priced to sell. Call David Chancy at 229-6453605

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

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B1-A Callair Manufacturing Rights. Available now is the type certificate, drawings, jigs, tooling, aircraft parts, and property associated with this 300 gal Pratt and Whitney 985 powered sprayer. Start your own aircraft company or expand your line. Call for details. Airplane Services Inc. 850-675-1252, 850-380-7268, 850-380-6091. 2006 Beech G-36 Bonanza, 880 Hours since new, Garmin 1000/WAAS, Factory Air, Leather. This airplane is like new. $525,000 Call Sun Valley Aviation, 956-421-4545

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1984 Bell 206B3 for sale. Good times remaining, Simplex Spray System, SATLOC Bantam, TurnKey Spray Ready. $525,000 Serious buyers only! Call Brian at 561-723-1911 Order your Bell 206 Helicopter Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $59.99. plus S&H. order online at agairupdatemarketplace.com

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CLASSIFIEDS Excellent Ag Cat R1340 FWF (removed for Turbine), 800-SMOH/40-STOH Canadian times. 40-SOH AG200-2 Prop. Runs great & dry! Engine $25K, Prop $20K, All $47K Call 870-8862418/2489F, 870-759-16920 or email frank.kelley@ag-cat.com R985 AN 1/14B OHC new pistons, chrome cylinders, new bearings, Bosch mags warranty outright or exchange. Call Chester Roberts Supply Co. at 903429-6805 R985-AN1-14B Tulsa Overhaul, New Pistons, mags. Ignition harness, carb, with warranty outright/exchange. Call Chester Roberts Supply Co. at 903429-6805

Engine - Turbine TPE331-5, 3800 hours since Overhaul, “0” hours since Gearbox & Hot Section upon request. Contact: Sujan Ghimire at 925-699-7246 sujan@ nationalaerogroup.com; Fort Pierce, FL. TPE331-1 / -2: 3500 hours since Overhaul, 200 hours since Gearbox w/Fresh Hot Section upon request. Contact: Sujan Ghimire at 925-6997246 sujan@nationalaerogroup.com. Fort Pierce, FL.

Complete Engine Package! TPE331-6 Engine, 537 Since Cam, CD Aviation Hartzell Propeller HC-B3TN-5M/ 537 Since New, Starter Generator 23047007, 25 Hours Since Overhaul, Beta Tube Included. $177,000 Call Lynn Johnson at 701-360-5966 or 701352-3700 PT6A-34AG, TSO 0.0 $265,000. Call Jay Streb 812-877-2587 or email jay@ turbinesinc.com PT6A-60AG, 6500 hours TT, Fresh Hot Section, O/H Fuel Control Unit, O/H Bleed Valve, O/H Starter Generator. $295,000 For more information call Bill Kingrey at 979-257-6695 (2) PT6A-112’s Engines for sale. 7,240 TT, 1500 SMOH, Good cycle times. $275,000 for the pair. FIRM Please call Queen Bee Air for more information at 800-736-7654 For Sale GE H 75 -200 turbine engine still in can. Less than one hour time on it, used for design development. Great price on just the engine or even better price when you buy a conversion kit package and the engine. Turbine Conversions, Ltd Ann Hatfield-Grahek at 616-837-9428 or ann@turbineconversions.com for more information

Turbo Cat Kit ready for installation this winter. Kit includes new firewall forward, Hartzell propeller, EI-MVP, custom built fiberglass cowlings and much more. We can supply a new PT6A-15AG or -34AG for a great price with the kit. Includes a “Fly Safe Transition Program” Contact ann@ turbineconversions.com for pricing and additional details.

Jetset Airmotive: PT6A-27 TSO 0. For pricing call Paul at 817-354-2002 or email preeves@jsamiami.com

PT6A-34 For Sale - Serial Number: PCE:56577, TSN:20869.5, TSO:3345.8, CSN:23005, CSO:4046. See spec sheet for details. For pricing call Paul at 817-354-2002 or email preeves@jsamiami.com

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PT6A-34 For Sale - Serial Number: PCE:50949, TSN:7778, TSO:2165, CSN:7078, CSO:2165. See spec sheet for details. For pricing call Paul at 817354-2002 or email preeves@jsamiami. com PT6A-60AG available for sale. TSN 9956 TSHSI 345 Fresh repair. For pricing call Paul at 817-354-2002 or email preeves@jsamiami.com National Aerospace Group - Call for more details on our TPE331-1s, -2s, -5s, -6s, & -10s engines. Contact: Sujan Ghimire at 925-699-7246 sujan@ nationalaerogroup.com; Fort Pierce, FL PT6A-15AG, 7920 TT Engine. Good times remaining. 1925 since CT Blades. Cycle Sheet available. $125,000. Call Darryl 479-935-4891

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Equipment - Booms For Sale - High quality Stainless Steel booms, pumps and nozzles! On the shelf and ready to ship. Contact mark@ turbineconversions.com

Equipment - Nozzles AU3000 MICRONAIR (7) Available for sale with accessories. New Condition $800 Plus Shipping or we accept offers. Pictures Available. Contact Global Aviation LLC 816-447-2226. www. globalaviation.global

Equipment - Parts We have an overstock of the large Lane Fan, 111FLT offering special below list pricing to reduce stock. Call Transland at 940-687-1100 or email sales@ translandllc.com for more information.

Equipment - Spreaders 2015 Transland 10 vain spreader for sale. Model #23502 $4500 Call 337224-7803 New SWATHMASTER Stainless Steel Spreader (steel 308) for CESSNA 188 gate box, 25 inches. Ready for use. $4,000. Also available NEW SWATHMASTER’S for THRUSH, AIR TRACTOR, PIPER, etc. Ask for price. 954-278-0939 or wwt.pba@gmail.com 25 Inch Gate Swathmaster Spreader Price reduced to $2,500 Call Colton at 804-387-3825 Transland 10 vane spreader for 38” gate, new, $9,900; Lane Aviation 281342-5451 or FAX 281-232-5401

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

GPS - DynaNav Like new factory reconditioned DynaFlight-AirAg-Pro system complete with new wiring harness, new GNSS Antenna and new display. Only the processor box is reconditioned, Special Price: $8,900 Call 604-465-0009

GPS - SATLOC Good working M3 SATLOC for spares or install in your ag aircraft. $3,500 Call 620-492-5300 or mike@n1ms.com SATLOC Bantam with IntelliFlow flow control. Good working condition. $8,500 USD. Call Dave at 1-204-8702828 2 Year Old SATLOC G4 GPS System for sale, like new. Also have various used GPS systems. AG PILOTX DEALER. $13,000 Call Tanner J. Sotvik at DEVILS LAKE AERO SERVICE 701-5200229 or 701-662-4416

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.

2 SATLOC M3 Computers w/Extras - 1 New M3 Computer, 1 Used M3, working - removed from AT 2 weeks ago. Also includes: Light bar, touch screen and required cables. Selling as package $5000 lauderdaleb@hotmail.com

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

Help Wanted Ag Pilot Needed For Late Model Air Tractor - Full time seat with great earning potential. Herbicide experience is a must. Current, well maintained aircraft. Email resume and references to blindads@agairupdate.com Subject: ID#2373 or fax to 478-352-0025 Help Wanted - CDL driver for traveling operation through the winter and spring months. Call Seth Olivier at 318-4390710 Full time turbine pilot needed for June thru August. Year round pay with a guarantee. Herbicide experience a must. Well maintained equipment and benefits including 401K and health insurance. Send resumes to gkrech@wilburellis. com or call 605-350-4536. Pilot wanted for multiple 802 operation. Will consider pilot with 500+ hours in 502 or 602. Business is well established. Could be long term for the right pilot. Email resume and references to pilot802@yahoo.com Our Family owned business in central Nebraska has recently expanded and we are looking for an experienced, full-time 502 pilot. Our season runs from April to November and is mostly fungicide and insecticide on corn and beans with some pasture spraying in the spring and fall. Please send resume to dylan@ waltsaerial.com Full Time A&P (IA Preferable) with ag experience willing to relocate to the Midwest to maintain a fleet of Turbine aircraft. Competitive pay, relocation allowance & other compensation will be negotiable based on experience. Email resume and references to blindads@ agairupdate.com Subject: ID#2374 or fax to 478-352-0025 Midwest operator in search of qualified Ag Pilot to join our Aerial Application team. Clean Midwest operation with a fleet of well-maintained turbine Air Tractors. We are in the heart of Corn, Soybean, Wheat and Sunflower country. We offer competitive pay with a full benefit package. Applicant must be willing to relocate and invest themselves in our team. Turbine and Herbicide experience are not necessary but a definite plus. Willing to train the right individual. Email resume and references to blindads@agairupdate.com Subject: ID#2210 or fax to 478-352-0025

CLASSIFIEDS LOOKING FOR AN EXPERIENCED UH-1 MECHANIC. AG EXPERIENCE PREFERRED BUT NOT REQUIRED. WE HAVE A LARGE OPERATION. 3+ SHIPS TO MAINTAIN. ALL THE SPRAY MACHINES ARE UH1-B’S. NO DEPOT LEVEL MAINTENANCE. ONLY INTERMEDIATE AND PHASE MAINTENANCE IS DONE IN HOUSE. YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO OVERSEE AND DIRECT MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS AND COMPLETE ALL ASSOCIATED PAPERWORK FOR THE HELICOPTERS. PLEASE SEND RESUMES TO TIGERJONES204@ YAHOO.COM Loader needed for North Dakota operation. Great opportunity to possibly work your way up into a seat! Call Rod Mattern at Mattern Spray Service 701321-0767 Opening for full time A&P mechanic/ director of maintenance in Northern California. IA is preferred and experience with PT6 engine is preferred, but not required. Aircraft: Turbine Ag-Cats and Radial Ag-Cats. Benefits are: profit sharing, matching 401k, health insurance, dental, vacation, sick leave, and holiday pay. Willing to help with relocation cost. Contact Alex at 530882-4286 Help Wanted - Ground Crew position & Mix Truck Operator for helicopter crew. CDL a plus. We will help get CDL. Full time & part time position. Must be willing to travel May thru October. Low time pilots wanted. Guaranteed flight time. For more information contact Caleb Harvey at (706) 577-4220 or email caleb@bsairinc.com. Wanted - Ground Crew & Mix Truck Operator for helicopter crew. CDL & Hazmat. We are looking for parttime and full-time drivers. Full time drivers are eligible for insurance and benefits after 90 days. We offer base pay, per diem, and commission on acres sprayed. For more information and details contact Danny at 662-453-9406 or email dcather@ provinehelicopters.com Immediate Midwest position open for an Aerial Helicopter Ag Pilot. Family business seeking experienced Bell 47 pilot for upcoming 2019 season. Ag spraying experience preferred. Great opportunity for the right person. Email rbauer2965@gmail.com or call 815383-9378 Large midwest aerial application business looking for A&P and IA mechanics. Must have Air Tractor and PT6A experience. Starting salary is 7080K if qualified. Must supply a resume and three references. Send resume and references to blindads@agairupdate. com, Subject: ID#2234 or fax to 478352-0025

Qualified 402 pilot from mid June thru August wanted in Kansas. Mostly insecticide with some roundup work. Chance for full-time employment. Email resume to fly@sunfloweraero.com Looking for 3 pilots for SW MN and NW IA spraying business. Great pay and accommodations. Typical season runs from early July through mid September. All inquiries considered. Contact J.R. at jamesarnt@yahoo.com or 507-3605506. Looking for agriculture pilot with S2R-T34 experience in seeding, fertilizing and spraying to work in Guyana, South America. For more information email hr@aslgy.com or call 592-222-1234 ext. 239/226 Wanted Immediately! Experienced 802 pilot wanted for North Dakota, South Dakota and Iowa area. Long hours working between multiple airports. Pilot has to be flexible for travel between mid May and mid September. Herbicide, fungicide and insecticide work. Pilots in the last 3 years have been in the 65,000 to 70,000 plus acre range. Great pay! Call Rod at 701-321-0767 Due to expansion opportunities we are looking for experienced 502 and 802 pilots. Must have knowledge of the latest GPS units. This is a full time turbine position in the Upper Midwest. Historically from May to October. We spray a large variety of row crops. Mostly fungicides, insecticides and micro nutrients no herbicide work. We also do dry fertilizer and cover crops. We are looking for team players willing to grow with us. A pilot with a strong work ethic is desired. Please reply with a resume to Agpilot502802@gmail.com Looking for an IA or A&P with agricultural aviation experience to help manage a part 145 repair station. We specialize in complete rebuilds of Ag Cats as well as manufacturing parts and components for other ag aircraft. We also design and develop new STC’s for aircraft such as the Storm Cutters and Storm Shield. This is an established company with over 69 years in the industry and under new ownership since 2011. We moved into a new 22,000 square foot facility in 2016 and plan to grow. Must be an IA or have the ability to obtain an IA, a plus if you have turbine engine experience. Unique opportunity for the right person. Call Storm Aeronautics located in David City, NE USA at 402-367-3213, email resume and references to jared@stormaeronautics. com or visit our website at http://www. stormaeronautics.com Full time position available for AT-502, good pay, must relocate, must have turbine time and have appropriate licensing. Send resume to: jamie@ gladesag.com

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CLASSIFIEDS Full time ag pilot position. Requires 1500 hours ag flying experience. Turbine and round motor experience preferred. Salary plus commission pay schedule. Retirement plan available, heath insurance provided. Please send resume to cropduster2019@outlook.com WANTED IMMEDIATELY - AG pilot needed in Southern California area. Full time position flying a Turbine Air Tractor 502B. Medical insurance and 401k included. Must have a California applicator license 3000hrs TT with 500hrs AG flying, 500hrs turbine and 50hrs in type. The busy season is upon us and this position can be filled immediately. Please email your resume to hevleaircraft@gmail.com Miccar Aerial Ltd. is looking for Turbine Ag Pilots for the 2019 season. We pride ourselves on providing safe and efficient aerial application services to farmers of the Yorkton and surrounding areas. The following minimum requirements should be met; Valid Canadian Commercial pilots license (Air Tractor & Thrush); Valid Class One Medical license; 500 Hrs Pilot in Command; Professional Aerial Applicator Training Course; Saskatchewan Pesticide Applicator License; Industry Experience either ground or flight; Proficient in reading, writing and speaking English; Position is seasonal and starts June 1, 2019 to September 30, 2019. Wages are in accordance with our company pay schedule. Training will be provided to the selected pilots in accordance with the approved company training program. Full job description is attached. For more information contact Miccar Aerial at 1-306-786-3345. Full time, year around position, A&P required, IA a plus. Busy shop servicing Air Tractor, King Air and light jets. Location in NW Iowa. Top pay for right individual. Come to the Iowa Great Lakes! 712-262-0070 IA and A&P mechanics needed. Call 870-295-6213 Salary depending on qualifications and experience. Looking for banner pilot and loader for spray operation. Possible advancement to our spray operation. Housing provided. Call Bob at 410-251-6224 IA plus A&P mechanic opportunity. Willing to relocate for year round work. Salary and benefits upon qualifications. Please send resume and references to blindads@agairupdate.com Subject: ID#1528 or fax to 478-352-0025 Looking for experienced AT-802 and turbine Thrush pilots for the season 2019-2021. Must have experience in fire fighting on Air tractor 802 or Thrush. The pilots will be based in Cyprus for 6 months contract per year. Please send your resume to: aviators@hotmail.gr attention to Mr. Nicolas

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AG AIR AIRCRAFT, INC. located at the Corning Municipal Airport in Corning, AR is looking for A&P and A&P IA Mechanics. Must have the following: Air Tractor experience, PT6A experience and 3 references. Contact Aaron Keahey at 870-857-3755. Email resumes to aaron-agairaircraft@outlook.com

Miscellaneous Trump Coffee Mugs ($12) and Kozzies ($4). “Keeping Ag Aviation Great”. Three different designs featuring an Ag Cat, Air Tractor, and Thrush. Contact Storm Aeronautics at 402-367-3212 or send an email to parts@stormaeronautics to place an order Trump Shirts “Keeping Ag Aviation Great”. Three different designs featuring an Ag Cat, Air Tractor and Thrush. Colors are Gray, Black, and Red. Sizes Range from Youth medium through 4XL. Shirts cost $25. Contact Storm Aeronautics at 402-367-3213 or send email to parts@stormaeronatuics.com to place an order. 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

Operations For Sale or Wanted AGRICULTURAL OPERATION FOR SALE in sunny BRAZIL: 20 years of operation, customers, 04 IPANEMA EMBRAER 201/A AIRCRAFT, 01 CESSNA 188 AG TRUCK, trucks, equipments, spreaders, booms, hangar, 20 acres private runway, 3 homes for up to 10 people, etc. The nicest place to operate and make money in BRAZIL. Fly soybean, rice, corn, forest etc. The area worked can be improved with work hard. Call 954-278-0939 or email wwt.pba@gmail.com FAA 137 Helicopter Spray Operation. Located in Mississippi. Includes airstrip, hangar with office and apartment. Great spot for owner operator, helicopter or airplane. Email all inquiries to blindads@agairupdate.com Subject: ID#1603 or fax to 478-352-0025 Business operation for sale. Metal shop building with office, storage, containment wall. Fuel tanks 12K, Jet 8K Av with pumps, concrete load pad with mixing tanks, hoses, 2000 Intl truck with tanker trailer, portable mixing tank with pumps. 95 Intl stainless auger truck with scales. Two(2) airstrips (1) Thrush aircraft. Located South West Arkansas, operating certificate part 137. Working business with good price structure. 800-325-0885 Get Serious About Selling Starting at $19.99 478-987-2250. Fax: 478-352-0025.

Parts - Airframe Dromader USA LLC for all of your Dromader M18 engine and airframe parts. Spark plugs, fuel and air filters, brake pads and more. STC’s for VG’s, remote Mount Oil Filter, MTOW. Call Jeff or Corey at 317-579-6666 or dromader@bycan-sellen.net 1960 Piper Comanche Wings Complete with Gear, Paint Fair, No Hail damage. Also have fuselage. $9,000 Call Tanner J. Sotvik at DEVILS LAKE AERO SERVICE 701-520-0229 or 701-6624416 Super “B” Ag-Cat Wings, fresh paint, metalized, big fuel. $50,000 Call Bill Kingrey at TURBINE YELLOWJACKET PARTNERS LLC. 979-257-6695 AT-402 airframe sandblasted, primed and painted. Comes with belly skin and Turtle deck. Also includes tail spring and tires. Includes tail but needs left elevator. $35,000 Call Bill Kingrey at TURBINE YELLOWJACKET PARTNERS LLC. 979257-6695 Upper Left Wing Less Wing Tip, Fuselage Frame, 3-1in. Landing Gears, 2 Struts For Wings, New Leading Edge For Aileron, 1 Fuel Tank, Elevators. 541571-3017 Brand new windshield for an AT-400 or AT-301. $350 Call Colton at 804387-3825

AT-502B wings with new spar. For more information call 309-759-4646 or email farmair@farmairinc.com Retrofit Hopper Door for AT-502 and AT602. Now available for fall and winter installation Professional Fibreglass Repair. 530-735-6264 REBUILT 29” THRUSH LANDING GEAR IN STOCK & we can REPAIR / REBUILD yours to LIKE NEW STATUS. Johnston Aircraft Service, INC. 559-686-1794 / Email parts@johnstonaircraft.com / www.johnstonaircraft.com Lockable full swivel tail wheels for Thrush or Ag Cat, 500-5 or 600-6 wheel available all STC approved Call Turbine Conversions 616-837-9428 to order or ann@turbineconversions.com Tools for reaming attach bolts Wing Main (Centerwing to Outboard wing) attachment joints for Dromader M-18 per repair service bulletin #e/02.170/2000 Available for rent. Contact Ann at Turbine Conversions 616-837-9428 or email ann@ turbineconversions.com

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Avenger 40,000 hour Stainless Spar Caps. Available now. $30,000 Call Darryl Riddell 479-935-4891

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Cockpit adjustable flow control kit. Manual control or GPS variable rate ready. Integrates into existing hydraulic systems. More info at Kawak Aviation Technologies 541-385-5051 www. kawakaviation.com

Front seat for a Citabria 7 series and a Maule tail wheel, tire size 8x3.00x4 single arm in fair condition with good bearings and race. Both for $175 Call Don at 402-841-5144 or email flyagrp@cableone.net Smokers/Driftfinders - Minimize your off target drift risk. FAA/PMA’d and STC’d for installation on most Agricultural aircraft. 44 years in business and over 6,200 units in service. For more information Please call Compro Aviation, Inc. 785-899-2294 or visit us on the web at www.comproaviation.com

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23D40-6601-19 OHC(AAOK) $27,500 22D40-6533A12..OHC(SAPS)..25,500 12D40-6101A12.OHC(SAPS)...22,500 12D40AG100-2....34-SOH(QI)..21,500 12D40AG100-2..828-SOH(P).. 17,500 12D40AG100-4S.0-SIRAN (MP 18,500 2D30AG100-2......OHC(BH)......22,500 Also Garrett & PT6 Hartzell Props, callfor prices AmAg 870-886-2418 (-2489fx) frank.kelley@ag-cat.com AgCat Sales/ Service Since 1971

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CLASSIFIEDS 23D40-311 with 6511 A-9 Blades New For Sale. For more information call Chester Roberts Supply Co. at 903-4296805 Get Serious About Selling Starting at $19.99 478-987-2250. Fax: 478-352-0025. For Outright Sale: Overhauled 5-Blade Prop. Hartzell HC-B5MP-3C. Fits AT502A, AT-503, AT-602, AT-802, Thrush S-2R-T65 & S-2RHG-T65.’06 Hartzell Overhaul. TSN: 1379.5 (TSO:0). Call Steve or Gary at 210-924-5561 or email sales@dixieair.com Used 5 Blade Hartzell HC-B5MP-3C, 572 hrs since overhaul $25,000 Call Chad Stuart, Airplane Services, Inc. 850-380-6091 Hamilton Standard, 22D40 Hydromatic Propeller 6533A Blades overhauled complete with distributor valve and prop, Governor. Call Chester Roberts Supply Co. at 903-429-6805 23D40 6511-12S Overhauled Blades Ham Standard 3 Bladed. For more information call Chester Roberts Supply Co. at 903-429-6805 12D40-6101-12 Overhauled with 8130 Form. For more information call Chester Roberts Supply Co. at 903-429-6805 Best Classified Buy In The Industry. Read By More Ag Pilots Than Any Other Publication. Starting at $19.99 478-987-2250. Fax: 478-352-0025.

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

Seat Wanted Pilot seeking long term seat. Experienced, safe, meticulous, professional and insurability. 802,602,502,Thrush 510, Pratt and Garrett power. Multiple states licensed. GPS, all SATLOC and AgPilotX. Conventional and Transgenic herbicide applicator. Wet and dry applications. See attached resume. Call 318-418-2441 South African pilot, 56 year old, experienced on radial and turbine engines. Holder of South African commercial license, single and multi engine, IF and Ag ratings. AG Aircraft types PA 25, PA36, G164B, Air Tractor 301/401/402 B, Thrush 510 S2R-34T. Willing to relocate anywhere in the US or Canada, kindly email: craighhamman4@gmail.com

I am looking for my first AG seat. I have 10 years of experience around agriculture and 1 season of loading experience. I hold a limited Commercial pilot license and received 40 hours of formal AG training including safe turns, SATLOC light bar and much more. I have 300 hours total time mostly in tailwheel, and I am not afraid of long hours and hard work. For any more information or a resume please call 712-291-6238 Pilot Looking For Heli Seat - Bell 212, UH, Rangers, 500s, 133, 137, 135 AG. OAS Cardable, Extensive experience with mosquito Vector control. 40 years of ag pilot experience. Call Andy at 850-686-2020 Ag Pilot available, September 2019 and beyond. 1093 TT, 779Ag, 80 Turbine. Herbicide Experience. Extensive Farming Background. A&P Mechanic with Ag Aircraft Maintenance Experience. Resume with References Available. Please Email AgFlyer34@ gmail.com Looking for my first seat. 12 years farm experience. 2 years loading a 3 502 operation. No wife, kids, or bad habits and can relocate on a phone call. Purchased my own airplane at the age of 18 so 95% of my time is tailwheel. I have a resume upon request. Looking for some help so any connections are greatly appreciated. I have never quit anything in my life that I have started so I’m not gonna quit you. Call 662207-9300. Thank you and have a safe season.

Pilot with 24 years of experience looking to relocate. I’m an American living in the Dominican Republic. I’ve been crop dusting/spraying for 24 straight years, more than 25,000 hrs in Cessna 188’s, Ag Cat Turbo Prop, Thrush Turbo Prop and Air Tractor Turbo Prop. Still active and flying everyday. I also fly a Pitts S2C, have Skywriting and some Air show experience. Looking to relocate to the USA to a permanent job. I am 53 years old, recently remarried and still have 15 or more years to give to this job that I love so much. Call 829-917-7939 or email octaviocarlo@gmail.com Currently flying Thrush 510, Robinson 44, Robinson 66 and King Air C90. Experience in liquid application, aerial seeding and aerial fertilization. I am also URT (Upset Recovery Training) and aerobatics flight instructor giving instruction for more than 80 pilots already including AG pilots on how to recover airplanes form upset attitudes. Pilot Licenses: ATP, IFR Helicopter, CFI, TT Rotary Wing 1,500 hours. Helicopter Flight Instructor: Robinson 44: 1,300 Hrs. (Piston) Robinson 66: 500 Hrs. (Turbine) Period: 2010 to now. Fixed Wing Commercial Pilot 2.500 hrs, FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR IFR, Ready for ATP license, Turboprop: 850 hours King Air C90, IFR: 410 hrs., Night Flight: 175 hrs, Flight Instruction: 200 hrs., Glider Flight Instructor: 420 hrs. Period: 2010 to now. Resume and references available upon request. Please email dcerioni@prodeman.com.ar Get Serious About Selling 478-987-2250. Fax: 478-352-0025.

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CLASSIFIEDS Seat Wanted - 1200 hours of turbine time and 1000 hours of radial engine time. Willing to relocate. Current Kanas commercial applicator license. References and resume available upon request. Call Gary at 806-685-3463 Eagle Vista Graduate looking for an Ag seat. I’ve loaded in SE Arkansas for the past 3 years and are willing to relocate anywhere. Call Alex at 501-993-9833 for resume and references

Service Jeffries Airworks Dynamic Propeller Balancing with Chadwick Helmuth engine printout equipment. Jeffries Airworks, Dynamic Balancing, Vibration Analysis. Much more than just a balance. Call Jim Jeffries, A&P/IA, 985507-9981, Nationwide service on your location.

Training Tailwheel training in Arkansas! Get your tailwheel endorsement before going to ag school. I’m a retired 40 year AG pilot. Call Kirk at 501-977-6412 Riggin Flight Service, flight school offering private, commercial, instrument, Ag, multi-engine, tailwheel, etc. We tailor our courses to meet your needs. www.RigginFlightService.com (605)256-9774.

Wanted to Buy I am looking for a Swathmaster for 802A, for 10” gate with 10ft wings. Call 979-234-2482 1984 GMC Black Tank Truck, 4 compartment units for fuel in tank with pumps. Formerly Texaco engine 454, five speed transmission, 2 speed axle. $2,999. Down payment of $1000 to Paypal with balance due by wire transfer to seller’s account or cashier’s check. Buyer pick up item after sale. Contact Carl at 979 219-9351

Wanted to Buy - All models of Cessna 206, does not need to have an engine. If you have one sitting in your back field turn it into cash by emailing ann@ turbineconversions.com Wanted: Have cash for Late Model, Low Time Air Tractor 402 and 502. Must be priced at wholesale. Call Darryl at South Delta Aviation - 479-935-4891 / 870995-1323 nights and weekends.

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:870697-3568 185 Hwy. 42 West, Hickory Ridge, AR

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

Cover Crop Special!!! International DT466 Load Truck for Fertilizer and Fall Cover Crops, Auger Dan stainless steel hopper, Auger and fuel tank. Call Farm Air at 877715-8476 for details.

Jeffries Airworks 1995 International Fire Fuel/Support Truck, COF-9670, 11.1L L6 Diesel. VIN: 1HSRDALR3SH614838. Make an Offer. Located at the Fort Stockton, TX Airport, KFST. $10,000 Call George at 409-656-5998

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

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