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Fire Boss LLC welcomes two new team members New Zealand fixed-wing agricultural aviation safety bulletin Agricultural and helicopter accident data
Thrush Aircraft’s successful Summer Tour continues Sky Tractor, ASI Jet and Countyside Aviation/Blackhawk
Hot fun in the summertime. The Thrush 2015 Summer Tour is underway. And with 32 stops planned, chances are we’re coming to a field near you. Come see us when we do, as we’ve got lots to talk about – from putting you in our 510G demonstrator for a test flight, to putting a new 510G in your hangar – thanks to some of the hottest deals of the season. Visit Thrushaircraft.com or call Eric Rojek at 229.789.0437 for a complete listing of dates and locations. Then grab some sunscreen and come join the fun. With great airplanes, good deals and lots to see and hear – no one does a hot summer better than Thrush.
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The quiet cockpit Advantage Ag Air
Something new spotted at Air Tractor A different-looking airplane seen parked on the ramp at facility
Fire Boss LLC welcomes two new team members Dale Fehrenbach and Jeff Hauck
Thrush Aircraft’s successful Summer Tour continues Sky Tractor, ASI Jet and Countyside Aviation/Blackhawk
New Zealand fixed-wing agricultural aviation safety bulletin Agricultural aviation accident data
6 From the Cockpit 7 Calendar of Events 8 AgAir Mail 19 Hands-On Flying 34 The Hopper 36 Classifieds
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Hypocrisy and the misinformed I always marvel at the hypocrisy of some people; while others are simply misinformed, otherwise reasonably intelligent people. Recently, I was on a TAM (Brazilian airlines) flight from Sao Paulo, Brazil to Buenos Aires, Argentina. As soon as the door was closed for departure, the Brazilian flight steward made an announcement that according to and approved by Argentine authorities, passengers must be decontaminated. This decontamination entailed another flight steward immediately starting at the front of the aircraft with an aerosol can spraying into the ventilation system above the carry on baggage compartment; walking from the front to the back spraying one side and from the back to the front spraying the other side. Not a single soul on the aircraft could avoid the spray, especially the flight attendant sprayer. Oddly, the attendant had a latex glove on his spraying hand. Why? I have no idea, as he was walking in the “drift” the entire time. To my knowledge, no one was advised before boarding the aircraft that they would be directly sprayed with a pesticide. No one had a choice in the matter. The lady in front of me tried to bury her head in her clothing, to no avail. Otherwise, everyone took the
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event in stride. Although, I must admit, the chemical left a taste in my mouth that lasted throughout the flight. Not that the spraying bothered me. I am sure the Argentinean government thinks it is necessary. But, this is the same country that is trying to ban Roundup. Where is the logic? I can only imagine the reaction to an aircraft at the Boulder, Colorado airport about to depart and this spraying took place. I believe there would be chaos. I am not picking on Boulder, except it is somewhat a “free thinking” group of citizens. The same reaction would most likely occur at any American airport. I am sure someone will read this opinion of mine about hypocrisy and the misinformed and offer an explanation. What has my attention is a direct application of a pesticide without the ability to opt-out, baffles me beyond any conception to why there is no outcry. I have full faith and confidence the pesticide was harmless to humans. Actually, I do not know what they were spraying for, maybe lice? Using a Google search, the only place I found specific information was on Air Canada. This airline uses PSA Aircraft Insecticide, which is, either 2% Permethrin or 2%
d-Phenothrin with the remainder of the spray HFA 134A as a propellant. The application is approved by the World Health Organization. Any ag-pilot knows the family of permethrins is relatively harmless with the greatest cause of concern being an allergic reaction. I seriously doubt the average airline passenger has any idea of the content of the spray. Simply said, I cannot get over the acceptance of this direct spraying with no notification as compared to the complaints received by our industry. An aircraft can fly over a group of field workers with only water in the aircraft and I guarantee you someone would claim to be sick. I did not see any such claims on that flight to Buenos Aires. I guess everyone had an appointment for tango lessons that they could not miss because of being sprayed with a pesticide! keep turning
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I am glad we went before crowds arrive, but how about us returning to do an ‘Update’? Regards Dudley Beek St. Mary, Jamaica Hello Dudley; I see no hope of me flying my Baron to Cuba! I don’t even see me going there anytime soon. However, I sure wouldn’t mind it. I don’t know where all the time goes. It does not seem that I have time for anything. Graham keeps me busy at work, I’m building a new house, and now have four grandchildren that all live in town. I have no regrets, just wonder where the time goes when there is so little left! Going to Cuba with you (twice), otherwise would have been on my bucket list, but thankfully I was able to do it! I put those two trips right up there with soloing the P-51; great life experiences that few people will ever have. While in Argentina at their trade show this August, our old Cuban friend, Santiago, came by my booth and renewed his subscription to Havana. Take care amigo and come see me! Better call first, as I’m out of time at least half the time. —Bill
nomax Great closing thoughts on the importance of flying with fire retardant gloves. In another life I was an Army Aviation Safety Officer, accident investigator, and FAA safety counselor. I found myself giving several presentations on safety equipment to “high performance” segments of general aviation such as warbird, pipeline patrol, and forestry to name a few. The military and government agencies regulate what we wear in the cockpit, otherwise, its up to our own judgment. I’m frequently guilty of not wearing Nomex coveralls in lieu of comfort or convenience. However I’ve viewed enough fatal mishap scenarios to know that I will never fly without a well fitting, functional helmet, leather, if not Nomex gloves, and solid, leather footwear.
number of crashes where the landing was survivable, but the pilot’s unprotected head impacting the panel rendered him unconscious and precluded egress. Gloves have saved many occupants from an unpleasant demise; metal tubes get hot quickly! Burned hands or hands ripped by jagged metal or debris have impeded egress from what otherwise would’ve been survivable crashes. I’m not old enough to speak on sun damaged hands, but I suspect you’re right. I had a great season, looking forward to seeing you in Savannah. Mike Rutledge Tenino, WA Hello Mike; Good to hear you had a successful and safe first year in ag-flying. Of course, you were working for a great crew, the Curless’, right? Asking a pilot to wear full Nomex gear is a bit much in our work environment, until you need it, then it is not enough. We tend to lie to ourselves about the need for fire gear, often siting how few ag planes burn. A good compromise are the gloves, helmet, shoes and cotton clothing. I’ve been trapped upside down twice, both times under water, in a Thrush. They were not pleasant places to be. Obviously, I was able to
Storm Cutters Just wanted to share a couple photos with you that was sent to me by an ag operator in the Midwest that flies a 502 Air Tractor. He purchased a set of Storm Cutters from Hershey Flying Service last winter and unfortunately put them to use this summer. He was spraying a soybean field that had a house located in the field. A power line was running to the house off the road. The pilot never saw the line and hit the line square on. The line was cut by both cutters on each gear leg. The severed portion of the line ended up wrapped around the spray pump. No major damaged was inflicted on the aircraft or the cutters. This was the second pilot who has personally reported back to me that Storm Cutters worked as designed and may of saved their aircraft or more importantly their life. If you’re a one man show or a large coop or chemical company that runs multiple aircraft I would encourage you to make a small investment in safety and purchase Storm Cutters. You can purchase them from Hershey Flying Service or one of our dealers: Lane Aviation, Mid-Continent, or North Star Aviation. Sincerely, Jared Storm Hershey, NE Jared; That’s good news and I entirely agree with you about the additional safety buying a set of Storm Cutters can be. They are one of those things you don’t need to you really need them. Thanks for sharing.—Bill
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extricate myself, but I can imagine the stark terror of being trapped in a burning cockpit. You would not be able to resist touching the hot metal to try to escape. And, if you are lucky enough to do so, then most likely you will carry the scars for life. Since you are coming to the NAAA convention in Savannah, be sure to allow time to attend AgAir Update’s Hangar party Friday night (December 4) before the convention.—Bill
Piper Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful comments to John Sinclair re: my newspaper article. I thought the writer did a great job for a young lass who knew nothing about ag aviation. It was great to finish my career in a Cessna 185 having started it in Piper Cubs.
Thanks again Bill, I just can’t believe you came across the article from our little country town way Down Under in New Zealand. Just shows how sharp and dedicated to it all that you really are. Hope all is well at AgAir Update. Live Long. Ray Patchett Hello Ray; My apologies for a late response. I have been traveling in Brazil and Argentina for the last week or so and stay behind on my emails. Yes, all is good with AgAir Update. The local newspaper’s article was great. I figured you’d hang around to make sure the new owner stayed safe and did a good job. You don’t learn all about this business in one or two years. If a pilot can handle a C-185 with a hopper, he’ll surely be able to transition into a modern day ag-aircraft.—Bill
We found the C-185 a very high work load on quick going, short haul, high sowing rate work. I totally take my hat off to the generation of pilots who flew them on topdressing ops back in the 1960s. Makes a great trainer, because its hard work. I have totally had a ball in the ag business. It’s not quite all over yet and I may be doing a little more training before the hopper is removed from the C-185.
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by Graham Lavender Walking up to the small, nondescript office building located on the Warren, Minnesota airport, the ag operation looks like any other. Auger trucks neatly parked out of the way, the line of personal vehicles positioned as they were at daybreak, complete with Air Tractor decals and custom AGPILOT license plates. There’s movement from the drive-thru hangar across the tarmac, the diligent ground crew has returned their focus to the pumps, mixing vats and bulk containers. It is mid-morning, the wind is still calm and air is still somewhat cool. The AT-502 exits the runway and effortlessly enters the loading area, the prop feathers, the pilot removes his helmet and exits the aircraft in almost one fluid motion. Aaron Peterson walks over, hand extended, just as many ag operators have done, with but one exception, Aaron was born deaf. Aaron Peterson owns and operates Advantage Ag Air. He, along with pilot Riley Farder, fly two 2014 model AT502Bs during a season that usually begins in early May and ends around midSeptember. Advantage Ag Air does a significant amount of herbicide work, as
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well as fungicide, fertilizer, wheat topdressing and some cover crop applications. Aaron and I sat down in his office during lunch and with the help of Cathy Obregon, a certified sign language interpreter, Aaron enthusiastically told me his story and relayed his passion for ag flying. Aaron learned to fly in 2005 in Fargo, North Dakota. His lessons and eventual check-ride were, according to him, surprisingly easy. The local FSDO was more than accommodating and Aaron was able to secure his Private and Commercial certificates within a year. Aaron’s only license limitation is “no flights requiring the use of a radio”, which limits his ability to fly into certain airspaces and operate under Instrument Flight Rules. After obtaining his commercial certificate, the transition into an ag plane was second nature. There are not any special requirements placed on his certificate, other than his initial limitation. Aaron has developed a system with the local Fargo, North Dakota controllers; a phone call before, a circle of the water tower until light gun signals give him the authorization to enter and exit their airspace.
Advantage Ag Air pilot Riley Farder
Aaron upgraded from a Cessna C-188 to a Walter-powered Thrush in 2007 and continued to fly that aircraft for the next two years until transitioning to a new -34 powered AT-502B. Today, Advantage Ag Air is on their fourth new AT-502B, the last one purchased from Farm Air, Inc. during the 2014 NAAA convention in Louisville, Kentucky. Aaron’s business plan is to continue to trade his aircraft every two years. Advantage Ag Air’s aircraft are equipped with SATLOC Bantams and CP-11 nozzles. FlightPlan Online is used to process work orders. This combination works well for their mission, which is 50-60% herbicide with typical two-three gallon application rates. Three years ago, the operation began top dressing wheat. Advantage Ag Air was one of the first in the area to offer this service. 2015 marks Aaron’s ninth season as an aerial applicator. His dad, Dwight, after
Advantage Ag Air began top dressing wheat about three years ago, one of the first in the area to offer the service.
41 years still helps out with an AT-301 when needed. Recently, an operator, the late Jim Holte, approached Aaron ready to sell out and retire. Aaron saw the opportunity and expanded their operation into neighboring Grygla, Minnesota. Advantage Ag Air averages about 400 hours per aircraft each season. Aaron has strict crew-rest policies and has even equipped his offices with a pilot sleep room. There is no herbicide application before 8 a.m. or after 5 p.m. and no application period under full overcast skies. He encourages his pilots to take a break when the least bit fatigued and to stop and eat a healthy meal. Advantage Ag Air has a “zero accident” mentality
The crew of Advantage Ag Air (L-R) Owner Aaron Peterson, Ground Support personnel, Lee Hendrickson and Garrett Stucketti Not pictured: Pilot Riley Farder
that extends from the pilots to the ground crew. Aaron says it is better to do the job “slow and right than fast and wrong, or dead”.
Advantage Ag Air also has an ag supply division, whose office was moved to the airport to facilitate interaction between growers and his spraying business.
Recently, Advantage Ag Air has helped establish ag operations in Nicaragua. They currently are operating one AT301 purchased from Panama and were instrumental in helping the country establish its version of Part 137 regulations after their civil war ended. It took over a year to get established, but now they are operating daily, treating mostly rice.
When Aaron has a little downtime, he tends to his cow breeding hobby (he has “calved” 10) and spends time with his family. Aaron and his wife, Brandi, have three children with the most recent born July 18th. When you talk with Aaron, at a trade show or spray clinic, about all aspects of ag aviation, wives, kids or just how cold it gets in Minnesota, he may not be able to hear you, but he knows exactly what you’re saying.
Aaron Peterson returns for another load of herbicide.
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Something new spotted at Air Tractor Visitors to the Air Tractor factory during September reported seeing a different-looking airplane parked on the ramp in front of Plant 2, an Air Tractor sporting a four-blade prop. This would seem to confirm rumors, which have been circulating since early 2015, that the Olney Texas ag plane manufacturer is developing a new variation of its popular 500-gallon capacity AT-502 series aircraft. At the 2015 SINDAG Convention in Brazil, Air Tractor president Jim Hirsch hinted that the company was working with Pratt & Whitney Canada on new projects. Ag operators currently have a choice of the Air Tractor AT-502B, with a 750 SHP PT6A-34AG and the AT-
Air Tractor has made no official statement about an airplane seen at its Olney Texas manufacturing facility.
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502A, which comes with a PT6A-60AG engine that produces 1050 SHP. Air Tractor has not made any official announcements about a new airplane. However the company has invited industry figures and the trade media to an event at the factory in late October that coincides with its annual dealer meeting. Some are speculating that this may be an event to unveil a new airplane. Air Tractor President Jim Hirsch confirmed that Air Tractor has been exploring airframe/engine combinations with Pratt & Whitney Canada. In a brief comment, Hirsch didn’t confirm or deny that a new airplane was in the works. “We have a long-standing relationship with our friends in Canada to supply us with PT6 engines for Air Tractor aircraft. The PT6 series is well known for its reliability, durability and worldwide support. Pratt & Whitney Canada has always been a big help to us as we’ve considered new airframe and PT6 series engine combinations. They’ve been a great partner for our customers and us
since Air Tractor installed the first PT6A-15 in the AT-400 way back in 1980. Our goal has always been to offer more aircraft choices for Air Tractor owners to better fit their operating requirements. So these sort of activities are always ongoing, as we are continually looking to improve our aircraft with the latest and best technology.” Photos taken in September of the airplane show a 4-blade propeller installed on what appears to be an AT-502.
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role as a businessman and father. Gary married Graciela Canales in 1993, and moved to Okeene, OK. Their children, Austin and Kaitlyn, were born in 1997 and 1999. A memorial, The Gary E Jordan Memorial Fund, has been established to benefit FFA groups in Elkhart and Hugoton in Kansas and in Okeene, Oklahoma. Gary spent as much time as he could with his four grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Gary will be missed by many, many friends and a large extended family that joined together to remember his humor and generosity at a service held at the Methodist Church in Okeene on Friday, September 11, 2015. Burial followed at Roselawn Cemetery in Okeene. Fellow spray pilots performed a traditional flyover in respect for Gary and in recognition of him joining his pilot son, Todd, who preceded him in death in 1999, to “spray greenbugs in Heaven”.
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The smell of autumn As October roles in we shift gears to a more laid back lifestyle. If you belong to the Southwest however, you’re gearing up for the madness of produce season. Long nights and tough conditions for some of those guys. I think the guys flying in the Southwest are doing some of the most challenging flying of our industry. Let’s keep them in our thoughts and wish them a
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old jeans and dirty boots. It fits ag pilots better. Agricultural people are fall people. City folks are autumn people. Fall is a verb by birth, but it’s flexible enough to serve as a noun if you want it to. I figure it like this, autumn is stylish scarves, designer coats and pumpkin spice stuff; the weird coffee I don’t know how to spell, fragrances and food, even pumpkin spice ice cream! I saw a recipe in one of my wife’s magazines for pumpkin spice meatloaf; more like a recipe for disaster if you ask me! Fall, however, is plain old black coffee, dust and leaves, spiders in the wood pile and an old wool jacket that still has a wadded up Kleenex in the pocket from last year. Or, maybe the year before?
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One of the worst times of our marriage (I’ll admit in hopes that it might save another couple from enduring the same fate) was when a “well meaning” family member gave my wife a big bunch of pumpkin spice potpourri (pot-po-ree). She loved it! The house reeked of pumpkin spice stench for weeks! She even got a candle that you could set on the wood stove that produced more pumpkin spice vapors! I suffered through this quietly, at first. However, breathing has become an important part of my life and I soon had to take steps to save myself and my home. Pumpkin spice had invaded and seemed to have mesmerized everyone. They were drunk on pumpkin spice fumes! Even the dogs, who would happily role in a fresh pile of cow poop, or some dead thing, were revolted by the persistent, overbearing odor of pumpkin spice. I was longing for the comforting fragrance of Jet-A exhaust and malathion, anything to clear my sinuses of pumpkin spice. I spoke to my wife about this pumpkin spice dilemma and finally voiced my disdain. “I just want the house to smell like the holidays,” she replied. I tried to reason with her, “They don’t celebrate holidays in places this smell comes from!”. My wife is the easiest person in the world to get along with. She is genuinely interested and concerned about the welfare and happiness of her husband, but when she gets “that look” the conversation is pretty much over. After all, her family gave her that stuff and it wouldn’t be right not to use it. That’s female reasoning in a nutshell.
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I thought I would gather some other smelly stuff, pretending as if I were playing along, then I would replace the terrible, with the possibly bearable. I searched high and low to find some sort of reasonable compromise. I looked at several different things. Apple cider, pine tree and a wretched assortment of cinnamon mixtures. I was secretly hoping they would have ‘cornbread and beans’ but apparently the folks who make those things aren’t blessed with such a sophisticated palate. I discovered one called ‘Mountain Pinecone’, how bad could a pinecone smell? I don’t guess they do in real life but whoever put that thing together should be investigated.
“What’s going on here?” She shrugged and pointed at the candle and other smelly stuff exuding a bearable fragrance. “I like the smell of dirt, too,” she smiled. My heart leapt. The dogs wagged their tails and harmony returned to our home! I plopped down in a chair with renewed cheer and asked, “What’s for dinner?” She pointed to a folded magazine on the counter. “I found this new recipe for meatloaf I’ve been wanting to try..” And, the dogs wagged their tails.
I was about to give up and resign myself and the dogs to a season of olfactory purgatory when I stumbled across some homemade smelly things at a produce stand. Cautiously, I risked a brief smell, it was bearable, almost pleasant. I risked a few more. I was amazed! Here is a bunch of smelly stuff that wasn’t completely repulsive! I called my wife over and explained what I had discovered. She smelled each one with the discerning skill of one who knows what smelly stuff is supposed to smell like. She frowned and shrugged her shoulders. “Smells like dirt.” What! I was taken aback to say the least. Dirt? She shrugged again, “dirt.” I gingerly placed the jars back on the table, hung my head and walked away. The drive home was silent. My mind was fixated on the failed attempt and how I would explain to our dogs that we were destined to suffer through months of pumpkin spice. I went straight to the barn. When I finally trudged through the back door, I was stopped in my tracks by the absence of pumpkin spice! In its place was a vaguely familiar scent. The air appeared nearly normal, you could walk through it without struggling through the density of pumpkin spice. I looked at my wife,
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good food good music good times In the spirit of the NAAA convention in Savannah, GA and good Southern hospitality, AgAir Update is hosting its 3rd Open House and Hangar Party Friday, December 4th, 2015. Enjoy Southern bar-b-que and ag-pilot fellowship before the NAAA convention. Live music, great food, ag-aircraft display and demos, along with good ol’ Southern hospitality. • Fly-in to the KPXE (Perry-Houston County Airport) and taxi up to the AgAir Update hangar. • Drive-in to Perry, GA (on Interstate 75, 90 miles south of Atlanta) and park at the AgAir Update hangar. • Motorhome space available (no power). • More information coming.
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Fire Boss LLC is pleased to welcome two new team members SOUTH SAINT PAUL, MN—Fire Boss LLC is pleased to welcome two new members to the Fire Boss team. Dale Fehrenbach has joined Fire Boss as Vice President of Sales, responsible for domestic and international sales directly to the end user and through the dealer network. Additionally, Dale will oversee Fire Boss training operations. Jeff Hauck has also been brought on board as Fire Boss’ Technical Support Representative/ Lead Mechanic. “Both Dale and Jeff bring extensive experience to Fire Boss,” commented Chuck Wiplinger, Director of Fire Boss LLC. “In addition to over 30 years of sales experience, Dale is an accomplished flight instructor with over 15,000 hours of flight experience.” Wiplinger continued, “Jeff Hauck is known among the Fire Boss operator community for his extensive knowledge and experience with the Fire Boss water scooping system. He is a natural fit to provide technical support as well as maintenance for the Fire Boss.” Dale Fehrenbach has served as Wipaire, Inc.’s turbine aircraft sales manager, specializing in the Cessna Caravan series and other turbine utility aircraft. In that position, he worked with both individual
and business customers alike to determine the appropriate aircraft for the customer’s mission. As Vice President of Sales for Fire Boss LLC, Dale will be a point of contact for prospective and current Fire Boss operators. His responsibilities also include Fire Boss training. Dale can be reached by calling 651-209-7191 or via email at dfehrenbach@firebossllc.com. Jeff Hauck has completed the majority of the 70-plus Wipline 10000 float installations for Fire Boss operators, in addition to other Air Tractor modifications. With comprehensive experience including offsite installations and AOG support, Jeff will be a valuable contact for operators around the world. To contact Jeff, call 651-209-7185 or submit a support request online at www. firebossllc.com/support.php.
About Fire Boss LLC Fire Boss LLC is proud to represent the Fire Boss, a water scooping system that has been exclusively designed for the Air Tractor AT-802. Fire Boss LLC is part of the Wipaire group of companies based in South St. Paul, Minnesota. Wipaire is the largest manufacturer of aircraft floats in the world, having built floats for varies aircraft types ranging from 2-seat Piper Cubs up to the 21-seat Viking Twin Otter. The Fire Boss system combines several airframe modifications, aircraft performance enhancers, and a pair of Wipline 10000 series amphibious waterscooping floats that enables the AT-802 Single Engine Air Tanker to scoop up to 800 gallons in about 15 seconds. Over 70 Fire Boss systems are currently in operation throughout the world.
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Thrush Aircraft’s successful Summer Tour continues August 13, 2015 Sky Tractor Hillsboro, ND The second half of the Thrush Summer Tour started with an exceptional stop at Sky Tractor in Hillsboro, ND. We continued to bring the hot weather with us as it was another day over 90 degrees. Local growers were busy harvesting wheat and other fields full of sugar beets. The team at Sky Tractor could not have been nicer to the Thrush team. Peg and Mike run a very well organized operation and are two of the friendliest people in ag aviation. Every loading pad should have music playing for the loaders like at Sky Tractor; however the star of the shop is Molly the airport dog – she made a great recovery from the prop strike. Another outstanding lunch provided first-class ribs that kept the pilots full as they waited to fly. The Sky Tractor stop had one of the highest demo flight totals to date with the 510G performing strong! During one flight, the 510G broke ground before the grass (1250 feet) with 500 gallons on board. The Sky Tractor stop was truly a great day with an amazing aircraft and wonderful people.
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“The H80 Thrush is a very good flying aircraft. I watched it fly with a full hopper and couldn’t believe how short the takeoff roll was, less than 1400 feet. I also flew the 510G and loved the turns and stability across the field.” – Lynn Johnson, Johnson Air Spray
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“I took off with a full hopper at Sky Tractor’s airport – outside air temp was 93 degrees and rolled less than 1400 feet. Very impressive aircraft, nice swath and nice to fly.” – Jeremy Seng, Cavalier Air Service August 20, 2015 ASI Jet Hutchinson, MN The Summer Tour continued on to Minnesota with a stop in Hutchinson, the home of ASI. The 510G arrived with three inches of rain which produced cooler weather. For South Georgia boys to see temps in the low 70s in August is fantastic and required a trip to local stores to purchase suitable clothes for the weather. The 510G looked right at home next to the Corvette and Harleys in the hangar – Terry experienced multiple demo rides for himself on the Harleys. The airport repaving could not stop a great day which included magnificent weather for the open house and operators from multiple states flying the 510G. The full day of visitors and demos was concluded with each visitor enjoying chocolate cake – a cool way to end the day.
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“I really liked the way the H80 Thrush flew. It got off the ground well with a full load and really felt good in the turns. I really like the swath, too.” – Wes Kelley, Kelley’s Flying Service
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August 25, 2015 Countyside Aviation/Blackhawk Janesville, WI After the weekend spent in Michigan and two lake crossings – the 510G arrived in Janesville, WI. Janesville is surrounded by superb fields of corn, soy, alfalfa and charming red barns. One can see why the Wisconsin deer are so famous with all the protein they receive from the alfalfa. The tour stop was at Blackhawk Aircraft Maintenance which is located on the Janesville Airport. Blackhawk Aircraft Maintenance is managed by Joe and Nick Quint – two great guys and accomplished mechanics. Blackhawk Aircraft Maintenance had a gorgeous Staggerwing in the hangar they restored in addition to the multiple Beech 18 restoration projects. Pleasant late August weather and the high winds allowed the 510G to show off its stability during demos. Mikey’s demo flight went straightforward even after he took down the 40 oz. beefeater the night before. It would not have been a visit to Wisconsin without cheese curds and cheese trays – the smoked string cheese is amazing. “I really liked the stability and handling qualities, very comfortable aircraft.” –Mike Northcutt, Countyside Aviation
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Alan Corr retires Alan Corr began his Extension Career in March of 1987. He spent five years in the Kearney and Franklin County Extension offices as an Extension Educator in the crops discipline. Alan began working with communities and spent 40% of his time working with the Center For Rural Revitalization. Alan helped communities complete a Community Preference Study to give them some direction on how to improve their community. Alan worked with 35 Nebraska communities and even some in Colorado. Continuing his love of aviation, Alan has worked with the Nebraska Aviation Trades Association for the past 10 years. Alan also worked closely with irrigators in the Lower Republican NRD helping them to use soil water sensors and ET gages to schedule irrigations. Alan was also a founding board member of the Nebraska Cooperative Development Center. Source NATA newsletter
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NAAA’s busy season is underway As aerial applicators’ busy season winds down, NAAA and NAAREF’s busy period is ramping up. From hosting the world’s largest agricultural aviation trade show, to putting on the PAASS Program at multiple state conventions, to deliberating on pressing issues of the day at NAAA’s board meetings, the fourmonth stretch from Columbus Day weekend to Presidents Day weekend is filled with a whirlwind series of events. The fact that NAAA’s busy season coincides with what many aerial applicators would classify as their “offseason” is by design. The schedule works because members have more flexibility to travel and attend state and national association meetings. This includes NAAA and NAAREF’s volunteer leaders and the PAASS presenters who deliver the industry’s premiere safety education program around the country. That’s essentially what NAAA’s busy season is all about: making the most of the opportunities the offseason provides to help prepare aerial applicators so they can have a safe and productive new season. Here’s a closer look at the ways we do that.
and FBI personnel should provide ample reasons to keep our guard up and facilities safe. The Human Factors Module will address fatigue, an area of concern for the National Transportation Safety Board. Dr. Mark J. Ivey, a recognized expert in sleep medicine and a Senior Air Medical Examiner, will explain the effect of fatigue on a pilot’s mind and body and provide suggestions for recognizing and coping with this potentially deadly safety threat. The Spray Drift Mitigation Module will take an in-depth look at a series of crop damage incidents and examine why they might have happened and what could be done to prevent their occurrence. The Hangar Ag Flying Module serves as a conduit for PAASS presenters to share important information on a variety of topics with attendees. This season’s module will dig deeper into proper load jettisoning procedures. The presenters also will document ag accidents that occurred during the 2015 season. Consult NAAA’s event calendar at AgAviation.org for the date and location of a PAASS Program at a state convention near you.
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The PAASS Program will embark on its 18th year of educating pilots on key safety, security and drift minimization issues important to flying, modern agriculture and crop protection when its 2015–2016 campaign kicks off in midOctober. This season, the Airfield Watch Module will stress the importance of facility security. Examples of “homegrown” terrorism shared by the Transportation Security Administration
The NAAA Convention & Exposition is agricultural aviation’s premiere event, and this year is no exception. Join your ag aviation peers for the 49th Annual NAAA Convention & Exposition in Savannah, Ga., Dec. 7–10 and reap the benefits of agricultural aviation’s highest-yielding show. With more than 20 hours of educational programming, an expected 150+ exhibitors and 1,400+ attendees, there’s no better place to
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network, socialize and hear from industry experts than NAAA’s Annual Convention. From start to finish, the 2015 NAAA Convention is packed with one great event after another: • The Kickoff Breakfast opens the show on Dec. 7 and will feature a keynote address from Col. Mark Tillman, Commander of Air Force One During 9/11. • If you’re in position to buy or sell an aerial application business—or aspire to do so someday—the 2015 NAAA General Session is for you. With retirement looming for a legion of Baby Boomer operators, a changing of the guard is coming in the agricultural aviation industry, and we all need to be prepared for it. On Dec. 8, a team of experts will explore the myriad facets of succession planning. Learn what’s coming down the path in this careeraltering session! • In NAAA’s 2014 post-convention survey, 82 percent of respondents identified the NAAA Trade Show as their favorite program. This year’s sold-out trade show boasts exhibitors from all facets of the ag aviation sector, including 12 aircraft on the trade show floor and a few aircraft outside. Come see what’s new and learn about new products and ideas being promoted. The trade show lets you physically put your hands on those new products and ideas to see if they will work for your operation. • Choose from more than a dozen concurrent/company sponsored sessions, including programming focused on UAVs, chemicals, cover
crops, application technology, engine performance and maintenance, security and FAA regulations, helicopters and airframe sessions. • If you’re new to ag aviation or considering a career as an ag pilot, three sessions are available to assist with your career. This year, we are offering two “Ask the Expert” Speed Mentoring Sessions on Dec. 6 and Dec. 10. The session consists of a series of quick-hitting speed mentoring rounds led by experienced operators, pilots, insurance representative, regulatory personnel and ag school representatives. Another popular program, Compaass Rose, will be held on Dec. 9.
LEADERSHIP TRAINING PROGRAM One of NAAA’s most valuable and rewarding initiatives is the NAAA/ Syngenta Leadership Training Program (LTP), which Syngenta Crop Protection has generously sponsored since its inception in 1995. The leadership program has greatly benefitted NAAA, our members and the agricultural aviation industry by helping individual members strengthen their professionalism, increase their confidence and augment their leadership skills. LTP provides useful instruction in the areas of public affairs, media relations, government affairs, association programs, team building and other skills
vital to leadership within the aerial application industry and trainees’ own communities. Roughly 300 participants have benefited from this invaluable training in the 20 years it has been offered. The 2015–2016 leadership program kicks off this month with 15 new leadership training candidates. All of these programs are made possible thanks to the support of NAAA’s members. If you aren’t a member already, we invite you to become one. It only takes a few minutes to join NAAA and is one of the best investments you can make for yourself and your business. To join, call 202-546-5722 or visit AgAviation.org/membership.
Of course, there’s much, much more in store for attendees. To learn more, visit AgAviation.org. Pre-registration for the 2015 NAAA Convention is open until Nov. 7; you’ll save $50 if you register for the convention by that date. Register online at AgAviation.org/conventionregistration.
BOARD MEETINGS
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When NAAA holds its fall board meeting in Scottsdale, Ariz., this month, almost 100 members from across the country will gather to discuss a wide range of association business and address issues of importance to agricultural aviation. NAAREF’s Board of Directors, with all its committees, meets in conjunction with the NAAA Board of Directors meeting, as does the NAAA/Syngenta Leadership Training Program. More than 120 individuals volunteer their time and effort to support the aerial application industry in this way, mostly on their own dime. Board members travel three times per year to attend board meetings held in October, December and February.
You’re used to flying solo. But everyone knows you can’t do it alone. And neither can NAAA.
NAAA is a member-driven organization, and all NAAA board and committee meetings are open to NAAA members. Decisions made there will determine the course of action on a variety of issues pertaining to government policy, public relation actions to take to promote the industry and other broad areas affecting agricultural aviation as a whole. Contact NAAA at (202) 546-5722 to learn more about attending or serving on the board.
Membership matters. Join NAAA in its efforts to preserve and protect agricultural aviation and your way of life. Call (202) 546-5722 or visit www.agaviation.org to join the cause.
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How is CACI going?
As I’ve mentioned in previous columns, one of my top priorities is to make interfacing with our medical certification system more efficient and airman-friendly. My goal is to take the roughly 90 percent of airmen who walk out of the Aviation Medical Examiner’s (AME) office with a medical certificate in hand and boost that to 95 percent. That will help make the process easier on that extra 5 percent of airmen and free up our staff to focus on more challenging cases. Of course, I want to do this while still ensuring the safety of our National Airspace System (NAS). One of the best tools we have to accomplish this is the Conditions AMEs Can Issue (CACI) program that the FAA’s Office of Aerospace Medicine initiated in July of 2013. The CACI program allows AMEs to directly issue medical certificates for conditions that used to require deferment to either the Regional Flight Surgeon (RFS) or the Aerospace Medical Certification Division (AMCD) in Oklahoma City. See the box below for conditions that qualify for CACI.
Like any change to a critical safety system, it was important to evaluate how the CACI program was working. Was it accomplishing what we set out to do? Was there any adverse impact on the safety of our system? A Quality Assurance review of CACI data initially showed an increase in AME errors related to the process. To better understand this issue, I asked the Safety Management System (SMS) team from the FAA’s Civil Aerospace Medical Institute (CAMI) in Oklahoma City to review case data from the early stages of the CACI program. The SMS team found that overall the system was a success. Still, there were definitely some areas where we could improve.
What does this mean for you? One of the critical questions the SMS team asked was: For CACI conditions, was the new process utilized? The team found that 39 percent of the time the AME inappropriately deferred or special issued a CACI eligible airman exam. Those were
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instances when you, the airman, should have walked out of the AME’s office with an unrestricted medical certificate but instead had your medical certification process unnecessarily lengthened or made more difficult. We are working on our end to make sure AMEs are properly educated on the CACI process so they understand where and when to apply it, but you can also play a role in making sure your next medical exam goes smoothly. If you believe you may fall under one of the listed CACI conditions, please take a few minutes to look over the appropriate CACI worksheet or AME guidance (available at: www. faa.gov). These worksheets describe what your AME will be looking for, and also what tests they will need to see, usually conducted within the last 90 days. If you can schedule your treating doctor’s appointment in that time frame, you might consider bringing the CACI worksheet with you to make sure he or she records all of the information the AME will need. That will allow for the best possible outcome of your medical exam. Also, please check back on CACI conditions well before your next medical exam, because we plan to add more conditions to the program as part of our push to get as many airman into the air as can be safely done. If you have a CACI eligible exam, please let us know how it went so that we can make this process the best possible for everyone involved. James Fraser received a B.A., M.D., and M.P.H. from the University of Oklahoma. He is certified in the specialties of Preventive Medicine and Family Practice. He is a Fellow of the Aerospace Medical Association and the American Academy of Family Practice.
CACI conditions These are the current CACI conditions: Arthritis Asthma Glaucoma Colitis Hypothyroidism Pre-Diabetes Renal Cancer Prostate Cancer
Hepatitis C – Chronic Hypertension (High Blood Pressure) Migraine and Chronic Headache Testicular Cancer
If you have one of these conditions, meet the specified requirements, and otherwise meet the requirements for a medical, your AME may issue you an unrestricted medical certificate without needing to contact the RFS or AMCD.
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flying partners are engineers. Al is the aeronautical engineer and Mike the mechanical engineer, both graduating from Purdue University and Michigan Tech respectfully. Al’s Aerial Spraying is a diversified aerial application outfit. Al and Mike work a multitude of crops including forestry and mosquito control. Their season begins in March and April, top dressing wheat and treating mosquito larvae. During the rest of the year, they spray various vegetables, including potatoes, onions, green beans, corn, as well as treating gypsy moth, mosquito larvae, soybeans and spreading wheat seed in fall soybeans. Only a small percentage of the company’s total amount of flying is in Ovid. The operation is very mobile, especially for gypsy moth, mosquito control and the wheat seed spreading. Because of this mobility, Al and Mike designed a 24 foot box trailer capable of supporting their spraying needs on the road. The interior of the van trailer is equipped with generators, spare parts, a DTN, computer terminal and a
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(Top Clockwise) 1) The turtle deck of the aircraft sport an array of antennae. 2) The Schiffers redesigned the instrument panels of their ag craft to accommodate the SATLOC ForestStar moving map screen. 3) A typical printout of a data logged Gypsy Moth application. The printout represents 13,397 acres in a Grand Rapids residential area. Upper point is load site.
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design orifices. This minimizes wind shear to the droplet and allows the tip to do its job of creating the optimum range of droplet sizes. For speciality work, mosquitoes and gypsy moths, Micronair rotary atomizers are used. Application rates for the gypsy moth range from 1/3-1/2 gallon of straight Bacillus Thuringiensis (BT). BT is a bacteria that infects the target pest and is considered one of the safest pest control materials on the market. BT is also used for adult mosquito control by mixing in water at one pint to one-half gallon mix per acre. As a dry mix at five pounds per acre, the BT is used to control the mosquito larvae with applications in stagnant water breeding sites. Gypsy moth
applications account for 25-33% of Al’s Aerial Spraying’s work, while mosquito control amounts to another 10-15%. Wheat seeding in soybeans during the fall makes up 10-15% of the work, while the balance of the work is divided among applications on row and vegetable crops; potatoes, onions, green beans and corn. The company works each year with 150 plus growers of its 500-grower customer base, plus federal and state government contracts. Al and Mike are responsible for the majority of the flying. Sometimes when government contracts and the row crop workload requires more aircraft, they call on part-time pilots; John Ogle, Dan Dantuma and Larry McKillop. Al’s wife, Kathy, handles bookkeeping and office duties. Al and Mike are very active with the Michigan AAA and the NAAA. Al has served as past NAAA president in 1994, treasurer in 1989, treasurer of NAAREF and a member of the Falcon Club. Al has filled every office of the MiAAA. He and Mike are NAAA lifetime members. Mike has been involved with the National Agricultural Aviation Research and Education Foundation (NAAREF) for several years, serving as president in 1994 and 1995. Mike has also served the MiAAA as president and has also filled every officer position. Through NAAREF, Mike has been, and still is, extensively involved with the Spray Drift Task Force (SDTF). “We are
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regulated due to the actions of the worst applicators in our industry,” Mike explained. “It’s our job to convince EPA that the application norm is not a worst case scenario of a DC-3 flying 160 mph spraying with flat fan 8001 tips under high pressure directed 90° into the wind.” According to Mike, the ideal spray application with the minimum amount of drift will be the result of solid-stream straight back nozzles positioned where the material will not be affected by the vortices of the aircraft. In relation to drift control, this will equate to the performance of ground equipment applicators, according to the SDTF’s computer model. Mike continued by stressing how important the NAAA field trips were to EPA in Washington, DC when they visited Allen Chorman’s operation in Delaware. The
trials demonstrated to EPA that our industry is innovative and will spend the money required to accomplish professional applications with expenditures for equipment like GPS and CP nozzles. With the Schiffer brothers’ organizational skills, an intense desire to do a job efficiently and professionally, in an environment where the public is often a part of the application, it is no wonder Al’s Aerial Spraying is successful. Al and Mike are astute businessmen who apply their knowledge and skills to our industry by running a top-notch ag aviation operation and are actively involved working for the benefit of the ag aviation industry. Our stop at Al’s Aerial Spraying in Michigan ended the Fourth Annual AgAir Update Excursion.
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by Mabry I. Anderson An Insider's History of Agricultural Aviation
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The early days down South Editors Note: Each month, AgAir Update will feature an excerpt from Low & Slow, An Insider’s History of Agricultural Aviation written by Mabry Anderson. To order your copy of this book, which covers the history of agricultural aviation from its inception until the mid-1990s, visit AgAir Update’s Marketplace, www.agairupdatemarketplace.com.
General Headquarters "Back in those days, the general headquarters was at Selman Field and the field itself was a graveled, east-west strip. We had 13 Huff-Dalands, an OX-5 TravelAir, an OX Commandaire, and a Curtiss Pusher. This was the fleet. We used the Puffers for dusting and the other planes were used a little for student training and a little bit of passenger hauling. The permanent company employees at that time were Mr. Woolman, Miss Catherine Fitzgerald, Doug Culver, chief pilot Pat Higgins, and pilot Henry Elliott. We had one other mechanic, a fellow named Calhoun. These were the permanent employees, but of course we had quite a lot of other pilots and ground crew people that migrated to and from the dusting units that were scattered all over the country. "I stayed in Monroe, but we worked everywhere. My first big job was a top overhaul on an OX-5 engine and this I liked, but I also wanted to fly. I finally persuaded them to teach me, so Henry Elliott started giving me instruction in the Curtiss Pusher. Soloed me after two hours and IO minutes dual! One day he just stepped out of the airplane and said, 'Now you take it around.' It like to have scared me to death but I took it around, made a pretty good landing and Mr. Henry said, 'That's enough for today."'
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Completely restored Huff-Daland with J-6 engine. Now in the hangar of Delta Air Lines at Atlanta. Photo courtesy of Delta Air Lines, Inc.
Delta Air Service's story has been told and retold, yet many of the things that it did and many of the advancements that it made in the fledgling art of agricultural flying have still not been said. Unquestionably, it mothered the vast, complex, and sprawling agricultural flying business that exists today. Although a number of other individuals and firms were experimenting with the art at the same time, the unique structure devised by Delta permitted it to far outstrip what meager competition existed. However, the industry was developing in a fitful manner in a number of intensively farmed areas of the country, especially in Texas' Rio Grande Valley, the Florida fruit and vegetable regions, the fertile valleys of California, and even in the fruit and vegetable growing areas along the Atlantic Seaboard. This treatise will attempt to cover such development by region as thoroughly
and accurately as possible. It should be pointed out, however, that the pattern for the development and operation of all agricultural flying firms was set by Delta (and Huff-Daland Dusters). To understand the history of the development of the industry, it is necessary to learn as much as possible about its parentage. Delta initiated some basics that completely dominated the industry, most of them withstanding the test of time and still in use today. Such basics included the operation of an efficient maintenance and overhaul facility; meticulous recruiting and training of pilots; establishment of a professional entomological service as an integral part of the business; development of the satellite unit concept, where planes, pilots, and crews return seasonally to specific farming communities; development of the "migratory" operation, where units follow the growing season geographically
(usually from south to north); and strong emphasis on the home-base concept, where valued employees are provided with year-round work, rather than on a seasonal basis. Doug Culver and his shop crew, after obtaining the entire Huff-Daland Dusters inventory, operated an overhaul and maintenance shop that became the envy of the early aircraft industry. All of the firm's maintenance, overhaul, and manufacture and installation of dispensing equipment went on in its shops, which were capable of rebuilding aircraft completely in every detail. The work force included wood and metal workers, fabric workers, machinists, welders, engine mechanics, and people to do everything necessary in the maintenance and reconstruction of aircraft.
"No Job Too Hard" "No Job Too Hard" was the trademark of the shop and aircraft were being flown or trucked in from all over the country for repairs or overhaul. One pilot, who
had trucked in a plane after a disastrous crash, remarked, "Those fellows could take the tail of a plane and build the balance up easily." "He was right in every respect except one," commented C.E. Woolman; "they don't even need the tail!" During these early years at least four Huff-Daland Dusters were built entirely from scratch at the Monroe facility. Under Culver's supervision, and with expert assistance from Henry Elliott, a pilot skilled in mechanics, Delta's dusting equipment was continuously refined and improved. Hoppers were, for the most part, built of galvanized sheet metal and spreaders took on a more modem look, the venturi principle being better utilized. Spreaders were not completely vaned and, although dust swaths were not entirely uniform, they did serve their purpose fairly well. Engines were upgraded from the beginning and by 1929-30 all of the Huff-Daland's had been converted to the newer, more efficient Wright J-4s
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installation, but the shop force handled these changes as a matter of course. This superb maintenance record prevailed throughout the life of the dusting division and continues even today in Delta Air Lines' world-wide operation. In the late 1960s Delta's shop force began the complete restoration of a Huff-Daland Duster, combining the parts of two such aircraft and producing a mint-condition model that was graciously presented to the Air Museum at the Smithsonian as the company's gesture of continued friendship to the agricultural aviation industry that was its beginning. Today, Delta sponsors the coveted "Puffer Award," given annually by the National Agricultural Aviation Association to an outstanding individual who has contributed greatly to the advancement of the aerial application industry.
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that most of the good pilots in those early days did everything possible to go to work for the company. A new generation of pilots was appearing and veterans in the organization systematically coached them to be safe and efficient duster pilots. Some of the slightly younger emerging breed included Ishmael Cash, who had a long and colorful career with Delta, J.O. "Dock" Dockery, E. 0. Champion, Jesse Bristow, Ralph Hall, Barney Root, Art Stauber, and Joe Basso. Not all of these men worked for Delta, but at one time or another most of them did. Dock Dockery recalls that early crop dusting instruction consisted primarily of having the fledgling pilot stand in the field and watch the experienced men perform. The veteran pilot would then land, explain his maneuvers to the new man, pile him into the cockpit, and tell him to "go out and do like I did." Professional entomological service was a part of Delta's business concept from the beginning. Early in 1931, Dr. Bert R. Coad, who had actually fostered the
birth of the industry back at the Tallulah Laboratory, resigned from his job with the Department of Agriculture and went to work for Delta as head entomologist and field manager. Although Coad's prime interest lay in the field of insect control, he had spent most of his lifetime intrigued and involved with airplanes. His efforts eventually sent Delta's fleet into almost every major farming area in the country. He was a low-key promoter and a man who bred confidence. He could easily persuade the most adamant farmers into experimenting with aircraft insect control and, at the same time, was constantly monitoring and perfecting aircraft application of the rather second-rate insecticides available. Coad obtained and experimented with every chemical available for insect control, but not until some years later was anything significantly better found than calcium arsenate. Leo Hartman was another entomological giant and aircraft promoter on Delta's staff. He was obviously a competent
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Dr. Bert R. Coad (right), entomologist and father of agricultural aviation, standing in front of an original Huff-Daland, 1926. Photo courtesy of Delta Air Lines, Inc.
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farm manager, they couldn't very well run me off and I used to make all of those fellows a solemn promise that someday I was going to be a duster pilot and fly for Delta.
This Greenwood unit worked like a magnet on young Johnny Easter. He used to love reminiscing about those early days when he spent most of the daylight hours hanging around the strip, hypnotized by the early Huff-Daland's and their pilots.
"You know," he continued, "believe it or not, I finally did just that but it took 16 years and World War II to bring it about. I came back from the Pacific where I flew B-25s and as soon as I got home, I called on Delta and asked for a job. You can imagine my dismay when they turned me down for lack of experience! I told them about all of those hundreds of hours that I'd flown in the service, but they insisted that this didn't make me a duster pilot! They finally told me that if I'd go out and get a little actual experience, they might hire me.
"Delta," Johnny recounted,"operated off of a strip on the Star of the West farm, but they worked all over the area. I spent most of my time when I was nine or ten years old hanging out there, talking with the pilots and with Leo Hartman. Since my dad was
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the largest cotton farm in the world, devoted primarily to the production of high grade cotton seed and new and better strains of cotton. From the very beginning, this farm had used aircraft in its insect control program and Delta Air Service worked this tremendous contract for its entire agricultural aviation lifetime. Other similar units were at work in Texas' Brazos Valley, where only sporadic aircraft work had been done prior to Delta's arrival. At least two more units were working in other parts of Texas and the firm even carried the work into Mexico as early as 1931 or 1932, dusting tomatoes and other vegetable crops. This may have been the first such work in that country. Authentication, however, is difficult, because the small firms, operating on a hit-or-miss basis in the Rio Grande Valley as early as the mid-1920s, may have gone into Mexico.
This early dusting was not entirely successful, because effective chemicals had not been developed and the work was still being done with calcium arsenate and Paris green. Not until after World War II was real progress made in this area, brought on by the development and introduction of DDT, benzine hexachloride, chlorodane, and other effective hydrocarbons that could rout pests. Delta continued, however, to work in this area and some interesting photographs record this work. Continuing next month with Swift Response.
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Keep in mind, in that seat, the pilot is sitting directly beneath the fuel tank. I know Ag-Cats are supposed to be a very safe ag plane, but I also know of at least one pilot who crashed an AgCat and was severely burned. With that in mind, here’s the original article: On September 13th (not a Friday), 1971, I rolled up a Pawnee into a ball and spent the next four months in a burn unit in San Antonio, Texas. I was wearing a synthetic, short-sleeve jump suit that melted on my body. I was also wearing my US Navy issued flight boots, Nomex gloves and Navy-issued APH-5 flight
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To this day, I wear Nomex gloves when ag
Nomex gloves are rather expensive, but they’re really not when you think about needing them and not having them. Nomex gloves should be fitted one size smaller than you would otherwise wear. They will stretch to fit your hand “like a glove”. You can even pick up a dime from the floor when they fit properly. In conclusion; to paraphrase a famous credit card, but regarding Nomex gloves, “Don’t leave home (terra firma) without them.” Be safe, have fun and make money!
flying. I have seen ag pilots today wearing shorts and sandals and I must admit, I have done the same in the past. In My Opinion, that is simply not good common sense. I do emphasize to my students that they should be appropriately attired and that includes full length trousers, a long-sleeve shirt, Nomex gloves and of course, a helmet. If a pilot should opt for a full Nomex flight suit, great. But if you are not going to wear a Nomex flight suit, then cotton is the next best fabric. I do recommend to our students that they, at least, wear Nomex gloves when “agviating”. It should go without saying...always wear a helmet.
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What you need to know about surfactants by John Garr and Jerry Green of GarrCo Products Last month we explained adjuvants, so this month we will tell you what you need to know about the largest class of adjuvants, surfactants. The term surfactant is a clever contraction of SURFace ACTive AgeNT. In addition to surface activity, surfactants have other important properties including making water spread, keeping spray deposits moist, helping pesticides penetrate through waxy leaf cuticles and allowing oil to mix with water, termed “emulsification�. Surfactants also have cleaning properties and are sometimes referred to as detergents.
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Surfactants are classified by their ionic charge. Positive surfactants are called cationic, negative surfactants are called anionic and surfactants with both positive and negative charges are called amphoteric. The most common class of surfactants are nonionic and do not have any charge. Surfactants are characterized by having a “dual nature” with water-loving and oilloving parts, in technical terms a hydrophile and lipophile. The hydrophilic head wants to go into water and lipophilic tail wants to go into oil allowing oil to mix in water. The proportion of oil loving or water loving is a key surfactant property that can greatly affect herbicide activity. Pesticide manufacturers commonly build surfactants into formulations to improve properties such as dispersion, ease of mixing and spraying, and in-can and tank-mix stability but not necessarily to increase efficacy. That is why applicators must add additional
surfactant, usually a nonionic surfactant. For example, weed leaves have waxy cuticles that make it difficult for herbicides to penetrate or for the spray droplets to even be retained on the surface. Surfactants help with both penetration and retention.
Some consider “spreading” to be the most important surfactant property. Some consider “spreading” to be the most important surfactant property and it can be important for “contact” pesticides. However, it is usually not the most important factor. Today, most pesticides are “systemic”, which means they have to get into the plant and not just on it. When you “spread” a spray droplet, it becomes thin and evaporates quickly. This “dries out” the spray deposit. For systemic pesticides, research
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Tank-mix surfactant manufacturers often use very general terminology to describe their products and call non-surfactant ingredients active. These non-surfactant ingredients usually just serve the role of “fillers” or formulation aids and do not have any significant biological effect. Thus, a so called 80 or 90 percent active product may contain much less than 80 or 90 percent surfactant. The 80 and 90 simply mean that 80 or 90 percent is not water. Moreover, an 80 percent product may have 60 percent surfactant and 20 percent filler and still have 50 percent more surfactant than a 90 percent product with 40
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information and guidance on maintenance issues that don’t quite meet the criteria for an Airworthiness Directive (AD). These can include process changes, identified errors, new findings, etc. Because these issues aren’t yet considered an unsafe condition, the intent is to inform owners, operators, and technicians so they can get their aircraft checked out before “something small” turns into a “major issue.” We will continue to highlight them in the magazine and in our biweekly FAAST Blast.
Airworthiness Directives The FAA issues ADs when there is an unsafe condition in an aircraft, engine, propeller, or appliance. ADs are often the direct result of Service Difficulty Reports (SDRs) or findings from accident investigation boards. ADs notify aircraft owners and operators of potentially unsafe conditions and prescribe corrective actions such as special inspections, repairs, and/or alterations. Unlike the SAIB, it is mandatory for an aircraft owner or operator to comply with the instructions outlined in an AD, typically within a prescribed timeframe. If not complied with, the aircraft is no longer airworthy. The FAA issues ADs via three different processes: a notice of proposed rulemaking followed by a final rule; a final rule with request for comments; and an emergency airworthiness directive which is issued without any time allotted for comments. The latter is only used when “an unsafe condition exists that
requires immediate action by an owner/ operator” and “to rapidly correct an urgent safety of flight situation.” Follow the directions of the EAD and consult with your A&P (or manufacturer). Current and archived ADs can be found here: http://go.usa. gov/3BArB. You can also sign up to receive SAIB and ADs here: https://service.govdelivery.com/ accounts/USFAARGL/subscriber/new.
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Service Difficulty Reports Wondering how that “something isn’t right” information is collected and reviewed by manufacturers, analysts, and regulators? That process often starts with you. An SDR is created when an owner or operator of an aircraft has a maintenance incident. If the issue is severe enough to result in a trip to a repair facility — meaning the problem is a certain failure, malfunction, or defect — the facility then has 96 hours to report it to the FAA via the SDR (Form 8070- 1). The program’s objective is to identify conditions that adversely affect airworthiness by consolidating and analyzing data, and then alerting the flying public to any trends. An SDR can turn into an AD given the right circumstances. The SDR database is available at http://av-info.faa.gov/sdrx/ Query.aspx.
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New safety campaign educates UAS operators on low altitude manned flight operations by Jessica Freeman Think Before You Launch (TBYL) is an awareness campaign founded by an alliance of both UAS and Aviation stakeholders, including the NATA, CoAAA, NCAAA, and NAAA, interested in improving aviation safety, while educating users about the safe and responsible operation and integration of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). The shared airspace
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On May 27, 2015, about 0700 mountain daylight time, a Cessna T188C departed the right side of the runway 08 after landing at Pine Bluffs Municipal Airport (82V), Pine Bluffs, Wyoming. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was substantially damaged. The airplane was under the provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 137 as an aerial application flight. Day visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident, and no flight plan had been filed. The local flight originated from 82V about 0540.
The pilot reported that during the takeoff roll, the airplane rolled over a bump on the runway surface and became airborne. The airplane descended to the runway while operating at takeoff power, resulting in a departure end runway excursion and collided with terrain. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wings, fuselage and rudder.
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NTSB Identification: GAA15CA194 Date: July 22, 2015 Location: Monte Vista, CO Aircraft: AIR TRACTOR INC AT 402B Injuries: 1 Uninjured. The pilot stated that during the landing roll, the airplane became airborne after encountering a wind gust. He reported that the airplane bounced as it settled back to the runway, veered to the right, and departed the runway. During the runway excursion, the airplane impacted several vehicles. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings and the fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions that would have precluded operation. NTSB Identification: CEN15LA326 Date: July 28, 2015 Location: Hector, MN Aircraft: EAGLE AIRCRAFT CO EAGLE DW 1 Injuries: 1 Uninjured. An Eagle Aircraft Company Eagle DW 1 impacted terrain short of the runway at Hector Municipal Airport (1D6), Hector, Minnesota. The pilot, was not injured. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wings and rudder. The airplane was operated as a 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 137 aerial application flight.
The pilot performed a 30-minute post maintenance test flight after new spray booms were installed on the airplane, and executed a normal traffic pattern approach to landing. During final approach, the pilot noticed the airplane was going to be short of the intended landing point, so the pilot advanced the engine throttle to reestablish a proper glide path. The pilot stated the engine did not respond as he expected, so he continued to advance the throttle. The continued advancement of the engine throttle did not immediately change the engine power output. Realizing the airplane may land short of the runway, the pilot applied maximum throttle. The engine surged and the pilot could feel the increase in power. The pilot then noticed the airplane was going to be short of the runway so he increased the angle of attack in an attempt to gain maximum lift. The airplane developed an unanticipated increased sink rate and the spray booms contacted the bean field. The airplane impacted the bean field, bounced, nosed over, and came to rest inverted. Postaccident examination of the airplane revealed no evidence of mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. NTSB Identification: ERA15LA296 Date: August 03, 2015 Location: Camden, AL Aircraft: BELL 47G 3B 1 Injuries: 1 Uninjured. On August 3, 2015, about 1600 central daylight time, a turbine converted Bell 47G-3B-1 was substantially damaged during a
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engine power shortly after take-off near Sac City, Iowa. The pilot was not injured and the airplane was substantially damaged during the forced landing. The airplane was under the provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 137 as an agricultural flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time.
The helicopter was placed in secured storage for analysis. NTSB Identification: CEN15LA345 Date: August 05, 2015 Location: Nekoosa, WI Aircraft: AIR TRACTOR INC AT 401 Injuries: 1 Uninjured.
According to the pilot, he did a normal run-up and everything appeared normal. Shortly after getting airborne, he felt the airplane was not preforming the way it should. He selected a corn field to perform the forced landing in. During the landing the airplane nosed over and came to rest inverted. The airplane was retained for further examination.
On August 5, 2015, about 1330 central daylight time, an Air Tractor Inc. AT-401 impacted terrain during takeoff at an airstrip near Nekoosa, Wisconsin. The pilot was uninjured. The airplane sustained substantial wing and empennage damage. The airplane was operated under a 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 137 aerial application flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed about the time of the accident, and the flight was not operating on a flight plan. The local flight was originating at the time of the accident. At 1258, the recorded weather at the Volk Field Airport, near Camp Douglas, Wisconsin, was: Wind variable at 3 knots; visibility 10 statute miles; sky condition scattered clouds at 5,000 feet, broken clouds at 25,000 feet; temperature 27 degrees C; dew point 12 degrees C; altimeter 30.05 inches of mercury. NTSB Identification: CEN15LA377 Date: August 12, 2015 Location: Sac City, IA Aircraft: GRUMMAN G 164B Injuries: 1 Uninjured. On August 12, 2015, about 1600 central daylight time, a Grumman G-164B agricultural airplane lost
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NTSB Identification: ERA15LA314 Date: August 13, 2015 Location: Trenton, NC Aircraft: GRUMMAN G 164A Injuries: 1 Uninjured. On August 13, 2015, about 1052 eastern daylight time, a Grumman G-164A nosed-over during landing at a private airstrip near Trenton, North Carolina. The commercial pilot was not injured. The airplane sustained substantial damage. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed for the local aerial application flight. The airplane was under the provisions of Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 137.
According to the pilot, the landing area was oriented in a westnorthwest direction and landing in the east-southeast direction was not an option due to powerlines on the approach end, and trees and a river on the east side. He further stated that due to the short length of the landing surface, a balked landing was not an option. As the airplane approached the landing area from the east, after clearing the bordering 100-foot-tall trees, the pilot lowered the nose, and made a three-point landing. The airplane touched down in the turf portion of the landing area, just prior to the paved surface, as he had done for at least eight previous landings. He applied the brakes and reported that the pedal "pressure felt normal;" however, there was no braking action noted. While applying back pressure to the control stick, he released and reapplied the brakes and the airplane nosed over, coming to rest inverted. According to a Federal Aviation Administration inspector, the airplane came to rest inverted at the edge of a paved landing area. Numerous tire skid marks were noted on the runway; however, it could not be conclusively determined which, if any, skid marks were from the accident flight. A cursory functional test of the airplane's brake system revealed no abnormalities or malfunctions that would have precluded normal operation. NTSB Identification: CEN15LA367 Date: August 18, 2015 Location: Wiville, AR Aircraft: AIR TRACTOR INC AT-802A Injuries: Fatal An Air Tractor model AT-802A was destroyed during impact with trees and terrain following an inflight collision with a telephone pole near Wiville, Arkansas. The commercial pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was under the provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 137 without a flight plan. Day meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. A witness to the accident, who was piloting another aerialapplication airplane about 1/4 mile from the field where the accident airplane had been operating, reported that the accident pilot transmitted over the radio that he had "messed up" and that his airplane had collided with a pole. The accident pilot also reported having an unspecified flight control issue following the collision with the pole. The witness located the accident airplane and maneuvered his airplane closer to render assistance. The witness reported that the accident airplane remained in level flight for about a mile before it entered a slow right roll. The airplane continued the roll as it descended into a forested area. The witness reported that the airplane impacted trees in a slight right wing down, nose low, attitude. The witness reported seeing an explosion upon the airplane colliding with the trees. He estimated that 30-45 seconds had elapsed between the impact with the telephone pole and when the airplane descended into the forested area. The closest aviation weather observing station was located at the Searcy Municipal Airport (SRC), Searcy, Arkansas, about 26 miles west of the accident site. At 1056, the automated surface observing system reported: wind 160 degrees magnetic at 8
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knots, visibility 10 miles, clear sky conditions, temperature 31 degrees Celsius, dew point 24 degrees Celsius, and an altimeter setting of 29.92 inches-of-mercury. NTSB Identification: CEN15LA370 Date: August 18, 2015 Location: Cresco, IA Aircraft: BELL 206B Injuries: 1 Uninjured. A Bell 206B helicopter impacted terrain during an autorotation following a loss of engine power while maneuvering near Cresco, Iowa. The commercial pilot was not injured. The helicopter sustained substantial damage. Visual meteorological conditions were reported by the pilot at the accident site about the time of the accident, and no flight plan was filed. The local flight originated from an off airport location about 1325. According to the pilot, he departed with 25 gallons of fuel and 80 gallons of chemical to spray a bean field near Cresco. About 5 minutes into the application, the engine lost power and the pilot initiated an autorotation to a water way on the side of a hill. Upon touchdown on the uneven terrain, the main rotor blades contacted and severed the tailboom. The pilot shutdown and exited the helicopter. The helicopter was recovered from the accident site for further examination.
NTSB Identification: CEN15LA383 Date: August 20, 2015 Location: Harvey, ND Aircraft: PIPER PA 25-235 Injuries: 1 Uninjured. On August 20, 2015, about 1900 central daylight time, a Piper PA-25 Pawnee experienced a loss of engine power and made a forced landing in a field near Harvey, North Dakota. The commercial pilot was not injured and the airplane sustained substantial damage. The airplane was as a 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 137 aerial application flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident and no flight plan was filed. The local flight originated from a private strip near Harvey, North Dakota about 1855. The pilot reported that while en route to the destination field, he heard a "big bang" from the engine and noticed a loss of power as the engine shuttered. He made a forced landing to a wheat field. During the landing roll the left main landing gear collapsed and the airplane skidded to a stop. The pilot reported that prior to the accident flight he noticed a "wheezing" sound coming from the engine. He stated that in a previous conversation with a mechanic, he stated that the "wheezing" could be a valve issue. The airplane has been retained for further examination.
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NTSB Identification: CEN15LA384 Date: August 26, 2015 Location: Pine Bluff, AR Aircraft: AIR TRACTOR INC AT 602 Injuries: 1 Serious. An Air Tractor AT-602 collided with the terrain under unknown circumstances in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. The pilot was seriously injured. The aircraft was under the provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 137 as an aerial application flight. Visual flight rules conditions prevailed for the fligh. The local flight originated about 30 minutes prior to the accident. NTSB Identification: ERA15LA337 Date: September 03, 2015 Location: New Smyrna Beach, FL Aircraft: MCDONNELL DOUGLAS HELICOPTER 369E Injuries: 1 Serious. A MD-369E Helicopter, was substantially damaged when it impacted tress and ground while conducting a low altitude aerial application flight near New Smyrna Beach, Florida. The pilot was seriously injured. The
helicopter was under the provisions of Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 137. The pilot reported that he had just finished spraying one field and making a 270 degree turn to the right to line up with the second field that was perpendicular to the first field. During the turn, the pilot glanced over his left shoulder to select a visual reference point to line up on. As the pilot looked forward, the trees that were lining the fields were immediately in front of him. He attempted to climb the helicopter by applying power, but was unable to avoid the trees. The pilot further reported that after impacting the ground the helicopter rolled to the left, coming to rest on the left side. Examination of the wreckage by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed that the helicopter came to rest in a tree line, comprised of trees approximately 30 feet in height. The fuselage exhibited impact crush damage and the tail boom and tail rotor were separated, but co-located with the main wreckage. One main rotor blade was impactseparated, and was located about 250 feet from the main wreckage.
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New Zealand fixed-wing agricultural aviation safety bulletin Last month, AgAir Update published Part 1. This is a continuation: In 2013 the NZAAA and the NZHA initiated a project where we analysed all of the agricultural and helicopter accident data held in the CAA database from 2000 to 2012.
Accident types When accident data is recorded, various codes are assigned that describe the nature of the accident – “what went wrong”. The table below shows how the accidents we analysed are distributed across the categories, in order of prevalence. From there, we can take a closer look at each type of accident to get a clearer picture of what is going wrong. Below, for example, are more specific data for Accident categoQ!.
Total accidents
Collision with other object
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Collision with terrain
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Takeoff or landing accident
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Gear collapse
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Engine power loss
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Airframe failure
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Component or system
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Loss of control
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the most common type of fixed wing agricultural accident, ‘collision with other object’.
Collision with other object accidents What we aim to do is to promulgate safety notices like this one that focus on each of the main accident types. You can think of this as an industry-wide ‘risk register’ that is based on information derived from the accidents that have accumulated over the years. You can use this to review your own risk management procedures and to identify the hazards you face. And there are a lot of hazards: because we operate at low levels, over difficult terrain, and in changing environmental conditions, we are exposed to a greater number of hazards than other sectors of the industry. The accident below is a very good illustration of this: There is a simple conclusion to draw from this – no matter how experienced you are or how familiar with your aircraft, airstrip, or location you should always be aware that this is and always will be highly dangerous work (as we said before, probably the most dangerous in the country based on the data). So there is no room for complacency, and every operator and pilot should appreciate the importance of good safety management procedures.
Takeoff accidents With this issue we are going to focus on the most frequent type of accident by phase of flight: the takeoff accident. We identified 49 of these in the dataset, or nearly four per year. This is a lot but we must remember that the Ag Sector makes about 500,000 takeoffs each year. In the next table are our opinions of the primary causes of these accidents: It is fair to say that the airframe failures refer to undercarriage failures that occurred in the early 2000’s and have been subsequently corrected.
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Number of takeoft accidents
Overloaded for conditions
19
Airstrip conditions
8
Airframe failure
6
Engine failure
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Human factors
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Collision with loader
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Inappropriate weather
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Loss of control
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Pilot Incapacitation
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Sunstrike
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Something that really stood out to us, many of the accidents relates to human factors. In many cases, it was clear that pilots’ situation awareness had a major role in the accident. Most people have a general idea about what this means but we’d like to introduce a simple version that is relevant to our industry. There are three elements: Knowing the state of the environment you’re working in. For example, knowing where trees are relative to your runs; knowing what condition the airstrip is in; knowing how much fuel you have on board. Knowing what state it will be in in the future. For example, knowing a soft strip’s condition will degrade after a few loads; knowing where the loader truck will be in the five seconds after loading; knowing wind direction is forecast to shift.
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Knowing the impact all of this will have on your work. For example, knowing what a fresh crosswind or a softening strip means for your takeoff performance; knowing what a change in temperature means for the amount of product you can safely carry. A good summary of how to manage situation awareness is this: “Your aircraft should never be anywhere that your brain hasn’t been one minute earlier”. All pretty straightforward stuff on paper. But in accident after accident agricultural pilots don’t get it right. From our analysis this happens for a number of reasons, but there are three main ones in fixed wing agriculture. These are listed below, along with some accident examples that illustrate how they can operate. Fixation: focusing too much on the task means what is going on outside the aircraft is neglected.
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And of course, there are also plenty of loading accidents where instead of the pilot it’s the loader that stops concentrating on what is going on around them. The fixation problem is also a factor in many overloading accidents. The focus on getting the job finished in minimal time and cost means the load limit is exceeded for the conditions – sometimes through neglect, sometimes quite deliberately. Autopilot: complacency sets in after time and pilots can stop thinking about identifying hazards and threats. The repetitive nature of the work makes this a big risk for pilots. A lot of these
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accidents happen after at least a few loads have already been made and the pilot and ground crew have established a ‘rhythm’ on the job. The trap is that they can stop thinking about what is going on around them, most especially with regard to distractions: anything that takes up your attention while on the job reduces your situational awareness. a. Changes in the weather, most especially wind direction and intensity, and temperature; b. Deteriorating strip conditions after a few runs.
problem in the industry where we have failed to perceive how the load carried will affect the performance of the aircraft in the conditions: overloading. This bears out the truth that degraded aircraft performance due to routine overloading of aircraft is prevalent amongst agricultural aviation operators, leading to unsafe operating margins and a higher risk of an accident. And, there is a safety culture problem where productivity is emphasised over safety.
The other way that situational awareness leads to collisions is how we can sometimes not perceive the interaction between things in the operating environment. A classic example is how wind can initiate an accident sequence. Changes in wind direction and intensity are hugely prominent in the data especially tailwinds on takeoffs.
How many of our take off accidents are caused by a desire to be the most productive? The “big ton” guy is often the same guy who is lying in hospital with a broken leg. An overactive ego is one of our worst enemies in the cockpit. Set load sizes that give you a margin because if you go looking for trouble, it will find you.
Finally, the number one thing that the takeoff accident data shows is that there has been a sustained and ongoing
35% of our take off accidents were caused by hitting a fence. In 2001 NZAAA ran a campaign to get rid of the fences at the
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35% of our take off accidents were caused by hitting a fence. If an error is made on takeoff and there is no fence at the end, the outcome is often just a surprise but if an error is made and there is a fence there then the consequences are nearly always catastrophic. Do you really need to accept this risk?
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And what can we say about changing weather conditions? That still catches many as evidenced by accident reports that talk about unexpected tailwind on takeoff. A trained ag pilot should always be monitoring the wind as the day progresses. The “markers” he sets up will give the clue to the changing conditions usually well before they are felt on the airstrip. There is rarely any excuse for being surprised. The astute pilot who is situationally aware will never be surprised by a wind change.
If the safety bulletin guidelines are followed then very nearly all take off accidents would be avoided.
A German WWII Fieseler Storch, registered as OE-ADS and adapted to spray duty in Austria, photographed at Stuttgart Airport in 1965. Submitted by Ernesto Franzen
There was a lot of work and debate that went into the production of this safety bulletin for New Zealand fixed wing ag-aircraft. The standards that are quoted came from bitter experience with lessons written in blood. As discussed earlier, ag-aviation is a dangerous occupation. If the safety bulletin guidelines are followed then very nearly all take off accidents would be avoided. So just who is making the occupation dangerous?
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Ag Cat “Practice Cat”, dual-control, G164-450 2-holer, 60 SOH E/P/AF, ‘06 de-ag, cheap time builder, $59,000 Call 870-886-2418 or email frank.kelley@ag-cat.com 1975 G164A, 6995 TT, 1060 SMOH R985 (Tulsa), SATLOC, 80 gallon fuel, tall tail, TW lock, clean West Texas airplane, will trade. $99,500. Call 806-828-5892
1977 G164-B 7442 TT airframe, 850 SMOH on Covington 1340, 330 gal hopper, tall tail, Satloc GPS, bottom load fuel, 1 1/16” heavy gear, aileron-elevator servo’s, smoker, flagger, WeathAero fan., 80 gal. fuel, Nebraska airplane. Call Aaron at 308-367-6538 for price.
1974 G164 A, 5200TT, 0 SMOH, on 985, Leech Engine, O SMOH hydro. prop, new blades, 80 gal fuel, wind ext., Aeron Servo, drop SS booms. Fresh paint and fabric on tail & wings, New tires. $105,000. For more information call 979-257-6695
1972 AgCat G164A - 7700 TTAF Extended wings, PT6-20, satloc intellistar with flow control, aileron and elevator servo’s, weathaero fan, ss booms, cp flat fan nozzles, 25” transland gate, spreader, center line fin, harbor a/c., smoker, bottom fuel. (New hopper, a/c, paint 600 hours ago) clean inside and out $310K Call Rick y at 662-515 -50 49 1976 G164A Ag-Cat. 6914 TT, 82 SMOH on prop, 648 SMOH on 1340. Hershey tips, retractable landing lights, 115 gallons fuel, bottom load fuel, B model canopy, sealed cockpit, A/C, electric fan brake, Crophawk, Satloc 99.5. Good working aircraft. $85,000. Call Grady B. Norman 308-279-1355
Schweizer Ag Cat, G164B. N8380K Raised Wing Super B, 10200TT, Walter M601E 2001 hrs, Avia Prop 6500TT (650 SPOH). SS Booms, CP Nozzles, Lane brake, 39” gate, 400 gal hopper. Call Sky Tractor 1-800-437-5319 for pricing. 1986 Super B Ag - C at, N36333. 7900TTAF, Walter engine 1200hr, 400 gal hopper,Bantam, Intelliflow flow control, long range fuel, rudder servo, aileron servo, airfoil booms (2014), CP Nozzles CP11TT (2g 3g 5g), SS strainer, custom instrument panel, air conditioner, right boom shut off, ss tailwheel, factory wing extensions, bottom load fuel. SKY TRACTOR owned and maintained since new. Call Sky Tractor 1-800-437-5319 for pricing. J & C Enterprises Aviation Inc. has the remnants of one A-model Cat with 4 decent wing cores and a center section. Can send pictures. Call Sid or Jerry 800542-8565 or email jcaviation@pldi.net
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1982 AT- 4 0 0A , PT6 -15AG , 10, 350 TTAF, 9328 TTE. Satloc Bantam with intelliflow, AFS Checkvalves with CP11T’s, Glass canopy, Lane Fan and Brake, VG’s, Smoker, Flagger. Clean northern airplane. $305,000. Call Jess at 701-370-2640 2000 AT-402A-11, 5200 TTaf&e, 1700 since light overhaul by Covington, Wings good till 8,000 hours, M3 w/Raven controller, Rt.hand boom shutoff, Lane brake, Dual bottom load, Auto fuel system, VG’s, Amsafe restraint system, Fuel flow, Always South Dakota plane. $360,000. Call Greg at 605-350-4536.
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2001 AT-402A, 5388 TTAE, 0 Hot, Fresh Annual, Hatfield fuel, Wingman, Lane Brake, Delnorte, Flowcontrol $320,000 For more information call 501-940-6620 or 870-552-3474
2006 AT-602/65, 3800 TTaf&e, M-3 w/Intelliflow, Lane brake, Wingman, Hyd gate, Cool start, Dual bottom load, Hatfield fuel system, Shadin, Amsafe restraint system, VG’s. $750,000, Call Greg at 605-350-4536.
2006 AT-802/65, 6500 TTaf&e, G-4/ Intelliflow, Lane brake, Right hand boom shutoff, Wingman, Hyd gate w/Del Norte, Fast start, Dual bottom load, Auto fill fuel system, VG’s, Shadin, Amsafe restraint system, $820,000. Call Greg at 605-3504536.
1993 AT-802A PT6A-65 AG….5100TTSN, Bantam/Flow, S.P. fuel, SL 40 com, Red/ White. $700,000. For more information call 309-759-4646 or email farmairparts@ mymctc.net.
1999 AT-802A PT6A-65AG….5900 TTSN, 0-since Covington light OH, 500 hr. engine warranty, SL 40 com, Wingman, G4/ Flow….$820K For more information call 309-759-4646 or email farmairparts@ mymctc.net.
2010 AT-502B PT6A-34AG….2200 TTSN, M3/Flow, VG’s, PAR 200 com….$690K. For more information call 309-759-4646 or email farmairparts@mymctc.net.
1999 AT-802A PT6A-67AG….6350 TTSN, 0 since Covington hot, 10” gate, G4/ Flow, SL40 Com, Wingman, Hatfield S.P. Fuel, Red/White. $740,000. For more information call 309-759-4646 or email farmairparts@mymctc.net.
2012 AT- 602, PT6A- 65AG, 1250TT SNEW, G4,Wingman, SS Spray Syst, CP Flat fans. Lane Brake, Smoker, Avionics Panel w/SL40 Comm, GMA 340,GTX 327 and UHF radio, Tlnted side windows, Straight and super clean Mid -west Aircraft, Fresh Annual and Hot with sale. Call Dan at 515-802-8340 for price and details.
1998 AT-602 65AG PT6A-65AG….7960 TTSN, 5300 left on wings, S.P. fuel, Bantam/Flow, KY196 com..$440K. For more information call 309-759-4646 or email farmairparts@mymctc.net
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1988 AT-502, 7816 TT A/F, New 9800 hr. Spar Caps, Fresh HOT, New Hopper, Wingman, Cascade, M3 SATLOC, Flow Control, 7-1-2016 annual, Hot Section and Annual by Prime Turbines. $330,000 Call Darryl at 479-935-4891
1982 AT-400, N501JK, 9597 TT, SATLOC M3 GPS, Smoker, hopper auger system, MICRO VG’S. For more information call Mid Continent Aircraft Corp Hayti, MO 573-359-0500 2010 AT-802, N422BR, 1910 TTAF&E, -67, smoker, elec. brake gr. adj., air, heat, 10” hydraulic gate w/Del Norte controller, Del Norte w/flowcontrol, single point fuel, WIngman, fresh annual, fresh HSI..... $1,050,000. For more information call 870-295-6213
1997 AT-402, 6173 TTAE, 3376 SMOH, New Bantam and Intelliflow, CP-11s, VGs, Lane fan, Clean, no fertilizer, same owner since new, ready to go! $320,000 OBO Call Lynn at 580-381-0306
2009 AT-602 PT6A-60AG….3200 TTSN, Bantam/Flow, 10’ Hyd gate, Wingman, Com. For more information call 309-7594646 or email farmairparts@mymctc.net. 2004 Air Tractor AT-80,. N8535D, approx. 6500 TT, spreader, Wingman, hydraulic gate w/ Vondran controller.....$650,000. For more information call 870-295-6213
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1978 Air Tractor 301 - 5700 hours remaining on wing spars, 690 on engine, complete strip & paint, fresh annual, new leading edge skins, new nose ribs, new side panels, new zoos fastners, new lane brake, new pump, new fuel lines, new carburetor heat cable, new prop cable, too much to list! $135,000 or trade for ? Call Curt at 320-583-8812 for more info. 2000 AT-602/60AG, 5500 TTAF&E, 2250 TSOH prop, Satloc, new SS belly, $475K Call 559-686-7401
1994 AT-502B, N6039S, approx. 10,955 TTAF&E, -34AG TT 18,700, Smoker, 1998 AT-602, S/N 602-0522, 9449.4 TTE&P, PT-60AG 252 SHSI, 2.5 since nozzles and borescope, new filters & batteries. 3850 hrs remaining on spar. M3 Satloc, flowcontrol, Shadin, CP109s with set of CP11Ts, 2 rinse tanks, A/C, new pump, new Lane brake, new center boom, new flap motor and gears, new main and tail gear, new tires/brakes, 88” SS spreader, Load Hawg, night lights and a manual tail wheel lock. $520,000. All reasonable offers call 918-225-8561 2015 AT-502B, PT6A-34AG, Avion nuevo, Aire Accondicionado, Freno Eléctrico con Abanico Variable, 164 galones de combustible, GPS Hemisphere Bantam con control de flujo, Radio Comunicador y Transponder Garmin. Disponible en Mayo. $891,500. Sun Valley Dusting, 956-3995323, Fax 956-399-2320
2000 AT-402A, 6750 TTAE new prop, new main gear and tail gear, Bantam with flow control, CP09’s, wing man, spreader, VG’s, cabin air and heat,single point fuel, Extensive February annual, most side panels are new, all new SS camlocks and grommets, new paint on fuselage and tail, recent power section.Very nice airplane! $340,000 OBO. Call Mike at 870-225-3698
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2015 AT-401B, Motór Radial Pratt & Whitney R1340 AN-1,(“0” Horas desde Reparación Mayor), Hélice AG200-2, Freno Eléctrico con Abanico Variable, GPS Hemisphere Bantam con control de flujo, Radio Comunicador y Transponder Garmin, Certificado de Aeronavigablilidad de Exportación. Disponible en Junio de 2015. $461,000. Sun Valley Dusting, 956399-5323, Fax 956-399-2320
1992 AT-401, Asking $198,000, 6540 TTAF, 440 SMOH by Younkin, 22D40 Hydromatic w/AG-200 blades. Tanis Oil Heater, Pacific Oil Cooler, Oversized Air Hawk tires 29x11-10 stc’d, AirStar 99 GPS, Crop Hawk, 5 blade Weathaero pump, Smoker, CP03 Nozzles, New Diaphragms, New Champion Plugs, Air Conditioning, SS Tank float W/cockpit indicator, Dry Spreader, 2 new spare Cylinders, spare complete exhaust, new spare Alt, 50 gal of oil, just completed eddy current and Prop AD, All prop tools and eddy current special tools included. More spare parts included, NO Corrosion, Extra Clean Aircraft! Ready to Go! Aircraft is currently working. Located In Caldwell, KS Contact Darrel at 402-269-7076 or if no answer Scott at 402-746-4078 or 402-746-3550
1998 AT-502A-0496, N1224W, PT6A45R 4,140.0 hrs SMOH, Airframe 9,877.0 hrs SNEW, Propeller 963.0 hrs SMOH, TSHS 625.0 hrs, Satloc M-3, Lane Electric Brake, Pulse lights/Strobes, Annual/ Hot Section Date of Sale, White/Red Fire Paint, $495,000 Contact George F. Mitchell - M & M Air Service Inc. Telephone: 409-656-5998 / 409-7942352 Fax: 409-794-2958
1992 AT-502A-0166, N1539X, PT6A-45R 2,515.0 hrs SMOH, Airframe 6,240.0 hrs SNEW, Propeller 2,515.0 hrs SNEW, TSHS 50.0 hrs, Satloc Bantam, Lane Electric Brake, Pulse Lights/Strobes, Annual/ Hot Section Date of Sale, White/Red Fire Paint, $450,000 Contact George F. Mitchell - M & M Air Service Inc. Telephone: 409-656-5998 / 409-7942352 Fax: 409-794-2958 2012 AT-502B/34AG, 2,050 TTAF&E, G4, VG’S, HEATER, LANE BRAKE, SPREADER $695,000.00 Lane Aviation 888-995LANE / 281-342-5451 or FAX: 281-2325401
2013 AT-502B 34AG, 1650 TT, G4 with flow control wingman cp-11 with swivels, 25 inch gate with swathmaster, 3 inch bottom load single point fuel agrinautics pump w electric brake. $700,000 Airplane is working. Call Brent at 662-719-7519.
2012 AT-802 -65, 700 TTAFE, SATLOC M3 big screen / flow control, VGs, LoadHawg, big fuel, CPs, Lane Brake, fresh annual, new tires, new batteries, spreader, standard gate. Also for sale: Loader Truck. Call Randy at 870-931-8485 Poorboys Flying Service
2013 AT-502B Dealer maintained, owner flown. 1790 hrs total time, no damage history. Will consider trade for late model 602 or Brave. Paul Bruton 979-541-7864 2014 AT-502A, -60AG, FERRY TIME ONLY, IN STOCK $1,038,400.00 Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE / 281-342-5451 or FAX: 281-232-5401
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2013 AT-802A, S/N 0538 989 TT-65 with extended warranty Prattt, single point, Lane electric brake, smoker, hopper rinse, G4-flow control, CP-111s, hyd. gate, Vondran controller, load hawg, MVP, no damage. Call 573-421-2573
CLEAN NORTHERN AT- 502B • $610,000 • FOR SALE • 2003 AT-502B PT6-34AG AFTT 2970 EngTT 2970 SHSI 0 SPOH 630 Large Fuel Tanks, This Annual completed April 2/15- New main gear new Air Tractor Radio box Bluetooth Audio PanelVHF FM New seat back cover Fresh Hot Section by Vector Aerospace -New CT Blades, Replaced large exit duct & PT Disk New Exciter box New ITT harness, All Engine gauges calibrated All Mid Life Components inspected to P&W SB 1303 TBO Extension, CP nozzles Smoker Night Lights Satloc G4 flow control AC Heat VG’s Shadin Always a Clean Canadian Aircraft no fertilizer priced in USD, Always trend monitored daily and SOAP every 100hrs • Contact Shaun Kinniburgh - KINNIBURGH SPRAY SERVICE LTD., Owner - located Taber, AB Canada • Telephone: 403-7958245 or 403-223-8245
CLEAN NORTHERN AT-502B • $640,000 • FOR SALE • 2005 AT-502B EAFTT 2553 PropTT 2553 Fresh Annual April 20/15 Fresh HSI Comply with P&W SB 1303 TBO extension all components service or inspected to SB 1303 New AT Radio box with Blue tooth audio panel VHF & FM Satloc G4 flow control smoker heat AC VG’s Shadin fuel flow Always trend monitored daily with SOAP done every 100hrs No fertilizer • Contact Shaun Kinniburgh - KINNIBURGH SPRAY SERVICE LTD. located Taber, AB Canada • Phone: 403-795-8245 or 403-223-8245
2012 AT-502B -2817 N502NR 538.0 TT Airframe, 850SHP PT6A-42 TTSN 3,124.3, Hot Section Inspection – 0.0 Hours, 100 Hour Inspection – 0.0. Hours, Test Cell Run - 0.0 Hours, Vibration Survey - 0.0 Hours, New AVIA 106” prop, Shadin fuel system, Smoker, 3” bottom load fuel, MVP-50T Glass panel engine analyzer, 230 gal fuel, Electric Fan Brake, engine driven A/C, Hopper Rinse, Intelliflow, Available in May 2015 Cascade Aircraft Conversions 509-635-1212
1993 AT-402, N9165C, 8480.1 TTAF, PT6A-14AG w/ 8239.8 TTE and 0 SHOT by LD Blake, Hartzell prop (see spec sheet online), Annual due 8/1/16, 9800 hr spar caps by AT installed at 7323.5 by AT, rep. due at 17,123.5 TTA, new hopper installed by AT at 7323.5 TTA, new main gear legs and axles installed at Hobbs: 1107.6, new tail gear installed at Hobbs: 1568, five blade fan, electric brake, Aluminum booms, Satloc M3, flow control, A/C, single point fuel. $345,000. Call Darryl. South Delta Aviation - 870-572-9011 days / 870-995-1323 nights and weekends
1988 AT-502, N502BM, 13,324.7 TTAF, PT6A-34AG 13,284.7 TTE, .4 SHOT by Covington, Hartzell prop; 3320.7 SOH; 312.9 SIRAN by Memphis Propeller, 9800 hour spar caps by Air Tractor w/ 9487.1 hours until replacement at 22,811.8 TTA, Weathaero fan, 38” gate, flow control, Satloc, Alum. booms w/ CP nozzles, Load Hawg, fast start, VGs, Kawak hyd. spray valve contol, S/S camlocks. $365,000. Call Darryl. South Delta Aviation - 870572-9011 days or 870-995-1323 nights and weekends
1983 AT-400, PT6A-34AG, 25” gate, Stainless Steel Booms with CP Nozzles, 4 blade Lane fan with electric brake, Harbour A/C . M3 Satloc. For more information call Darryl Riddell 870-5729011 days or 870-995-1323 nights and weekends
2013 AT-504. Clean, Canadian aircraft purchased for the 2014 season. Only 335 hrs total time airframe and engine. SATLOC G4 with IntelliFlow, CP-09-3E nozzles, 3” bottom load, hopper rinse, Hatfield bottom load fuel, 234 gal fuel, smoker, VGs, PS Engineering Audio Panel with BlueTooth, Garmin Transponder with encoding Altimeter, Garmin VHF, Company FM, A/C, heat, Lane electric brake. $850,000. Shaun Kinniburgh 403223-8245 shaun@kinniburghspray.com 1999 AT-502, N51944, PT6-34AG, 8250 TTAFE, Prop IRAN 7372, Wings done 7950, Fresh annual, Satloc M3 w/ flow control, Air Repair variable rate system, Load Hawg, CP11 nozzles, AFS check valves, 10 vane Transland spreader, hydraulic flaps, single point fuel. $425,000. Call Mark 662254-7274 or Paul 662-347-1063 2000 AT-602-0568, N9125P, PT6A-60AG 6,490.0 hours SNEW/300 hours SOH CT Blades, Airframe 6,490.0 hours/Zero S SPAR CAPS/Zero S AFT Fuselage Section-All Factory Repair, Propeller 300.0 hours SNEW, Satlos M-3, Lane Electric Brake, Pulse lights/strobes Annual/Hot Section Date of Sale, Yellow/Blue Paint, $550,000 Call George F. Mitchell - M & M Air Service Inc. Telephone: 409-656-5998 or 409794-2352 . Fax: 409-794-2958 2015 Slots Available Call Frost Flying Inc. 870-295-6213 1994 AT-502. 10,248 TTAF, 16,916 TT on -27. Fresh HSI, 275 since prop IRAN, wings done 8004 hrs, M3 w/ Intelliflow, LoadHawg, Lane elec. brake, heat/ac, LED strobes, CP11 Flat Fans, Transland 10-vane spreader. $315,000. Paul Artman, 662-347-1063
AT-802: Capacity that creates profits. An 800-gallon hopper, zippy 190 mph ferry speeds, and greater working capacity than any other ag aircraft on the market - the AT-802 is simply a hoss. With the AT-802 you’ll ferry faster, spray more fields and do bigger jobs all in one load. That’s production that only Air Tractor can offer you. Visit with your Air Tractor dealer about the AT-802. And ask about special Air Tractor financing now available from Wells Fargo for qualified buyers.
AT-602: Trim your overhead. You’ll reduce costs and increase profit margins when you scale a multi-plane operation down to a single-plane operation. Air Tractor’s AT-602 makes it an easy choice. The big 630-gallon payload moves you up to high volume production, reduces loads, saves time and helps trim operating expenses compared with two smaller planes. The AT-602 is the ideal solution for 5-gallon work on center-pivot circles. Step it up with an AT-602. Visit your Air Tractor dealer. 2015 AT-502B, ferry time only, in stock $CALL$ Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE / 281-342-5451 or FAX: 281-232-5401
AT-504: Learn and earn. With side-by-side cockpit seating and 485-gallon capacity, the AT-504 is a great way to train new ag pilots and earn while they learn. Powered by the Pratt & Whitney PT6A-34AG turbine engine, you’ll get working speeds and performance like the tried and true AT-502B. And when the training day is done, you’ll see that it was productive workday, too. Wells Fargo financing for qualified buyers is available; just visit with your Air Tractor dealer.
AT-502B: More performance; more profit potential. With Air Tractor’s AT-502B there’s plenty of power and a big, 500gallon payload to please both pilot and operator. The Pratt & Whitney PT6A34AG turbine engine delivers efficient and effective performance that shortens ferry times and reduces takeoffs and landings. Since 1987 the AT-502 series has set the standard as the industry’s most popular ag plane. You can own one with attractive financing options from Wells Fargo. Talk to your Air Tractor dealer.
AT-402B: Go turbo. The AT-402B, with the time-proven Pratt & Whitney PT6A15AG turbine engine, offers impressive climb rates and overall performance. The AT-402B’s light handling characteristics help reduce pilot fatigue – while delivering the payload, speed and productivity that helps create profits. Visit your Air Tractor dealer and learn how Wells Fargo’s financing options for qualified buyers make owning an Air Tractor more affordable than you might think.
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2009 AT-402 Walter M601D-1….7300 TT, Fresh Wing Spar, Bantam GPS/Flow, KY196, S/S. spray….$320K. For more information call 309-759-4646 or email farmairparts@mymctc.net 2015 AT- 5 02B P T6A -3 4 AG … . F TO, Extended engine warranty, Hatfield S.P. Fuel, Smoke. For more information call 309-759-4646 or email farmairparts@ mymctc.net
For Sale 3 802A-67AG, AT400-15AG, Factory 400 gallon factory turbin, Call for details 501-454-3711
AT-401B: Power and payload at the right price. Step up to a highly productive, low maintenance piston engine ag plane for a price that makes solid business sense. The economical 400-gallon capacity AT-401B has a piston-engine price tag, plus all the reliability, durability, safety features and flying ease that make Air Tractor the industry leader. For qualified buyers, Wells Fargo has attractive and flexible terms available. Call your Air Tractor dealer 2011 AT-802A/65AG, 2,000 TTAF&E, HYD, NDH, LOADHAWG ,308 FUEL $980,000.00Lane Aviation 888-995LANE / 281-342-5451 or FAX: 281-2325401 2012 AT-802A/65AG, 1,500 TTAF&E, HYD, NDH, RECENT HOT & ANNUAL, $1,100,000.00 Lane Aviation 888-995LANE / 281-342-5451 or FAX: 281-2325401 1999 AT-602 with PTA -65AG, 3240 TTSN, Engine and Airframe NDH, Engine approved for TBO extension to 5,000 hrs. (in Canada), 2 comm radios, Transponder with mode C, Artificial horizon, DAAM engine monitor, Satloc G4 with all options, 292 gallon fuel, Intelliflow flow control, Single point fuel, Shadin fuel flow meter, Lane fan brake, Landing lights, CP nozzles, Hatfield Fire Gate, 8 AU4000 Micronair Atomizers on separate set of booms complete with electric brakes, RPM monitors, and Micronair monitor. Email queenbeeair.com or call 800-736-7654
20 08 AT- 802A- 0305, N4221S with PT6A- 67AG, 3131.2 TTAFE, Cockpit air and heat, Smoker, Flagman, Hopper Rinse System, Night Working Lights and Turn Coordinator. $975,000.00. Email queenbeeair.com or call 800-736-7654 2015 AIR TRACTORS , RESERVE YOUR POSITION NOW $CALL$ Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE 281-342-5451 or FAX: 281-232-5401
2011 AT-602. N6005R. 2900 TTAF&E-60. Smoker, electric brake, air, heat, 10 inch hydraulic gate with Del Norte controller, single point fuel, Wingman, fresh annual, fresh HSI, prop IRAN, overhaul starter generator $720,000 Call Al 870-265-5011 2001 AT-602, 6200 TT, recent IRAN on prop and gearbox. 0 HOT section by Prime Turbines. New wings, bottom load fuel, M3 Satloc, quick start, LED nose lights, Wingman, spreader and CP09 nozzles, $525,000. 870-866-7636 1979 AT-301: 7619 TTAF. 240 SMOH by Covington. Hydromatic prop 240 SPOH by Memphis. Collins A/C. M3 w/ Flow control. Smoker/flagger. Garmin SL40, VG’s. New cool seat. AMSAFE airbag seatbelts. CP nozzles. Reabe hopper gauge. 126 fuel. SS booms. All metal tail. 2011 paint. LG replaced at 6695 TTAF. Wings done at 6584. Single point fuel. Clean northern airplane. Call Kyle 970867-8414 or 970-768-0553. 1 9 9 4 AT- 5 0 2 B . S/ N 5 0 2 B - 0 2 4 9. Completely rebuilt by Cascade Conversions. Walter M601 E11 (750 hot & high) engine, sn 843 243, 977 SMOH by GE factory, Satloc M3 GPS, Intelliflow flow control, SS booms, 39 CP-111T nozzles, single point fuel, Agrinautics spray pump, 5 blade pump drive, King KY 196 comm transceiver, South Dakota tax paid, call for complete details. Jim Schick, Miller, SD, 605-871-3833 or 605-853-2497.
AT-401: 5600 TT, 150 SMOH R1340-AN2 geared P&W by Tulsa, 150 SPOH Ham Std 23D40-31/7035A-9, Otter blades, 2” SS spray system, bottom load, 38” Transland gate, 74 amp alternator, elec. operated high lift flaps w/ aileron droop, windshield washer, Tanis oil heater, Satloc M3 w/ Flow Control, A/C, right boom shut off, 400 gal hopper, 126 gal fuel w/ bottom load, smoker flagger, CP nozzles, Lane fan and brake, clean nor thern airplane. Call Mike at Sky Tractor 800-437-5319
1979 AT-301, 9234 TTAF, 364 SMOH, 926 SMOH prop, Satloc Lite, new paint in 2011. 4600 hours remaining on wing spar. Great flying airplane! Call Gary or Kevin 785-626-3344. AT-301 5350TT, 15 SMOH on Geared Covington, Smoke, Winglets, GPS… . $175K . For more information call 309-759-4646 or email farmairparts@ mymctc.net 2004 AT-402A PT6A-11AG….3350 TTSN, Smoker, GPS/Flow, CP’s, Fresh annual/ hot….$396K. For more information call 309-759-4646 or email farmairparts@ mymctc.net
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2005 AT-602 PT6A-60AG….4400 TTSN, G4/Flow, wingman, S.P. fuel, 0- since Covin g ton hot …. $6 6 0 K . For more information call 309-759-4646 or email farmairparts@mymctc.net.
2015 AT-502B-3027 N3078T -34AG. F.T.O. cockpit heater, Lane electric fan and brake, 3” bottom load, S/S camlocs, RCA attitude gyro, L/H landing light, 234 gal. fuel. Extended P & W warranty. Call for pricing. Rick Stone 800-4412964. 2015 Air Tractor slots available, call Rick Stone, Southeastern Aircraft Sales 800441-2964.
AT-402 PT6A-27….6400TTSN, 2700 SOH, KY96A com, S.S spray, VG’s, Bantam/ Flow….$400K. For more information call 309-759-4646 or email farmairparts@ mymctc.net
2015 AT-502B-3024 N3076W -34AG. F.T.O. cockpit heater, Lane electric fan and brake, 3” bottom load, S/S camlocs, RCA attitude gyro. Extended P & W warranty. Call for pricing. Rick Stone 800441- 2964.
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1999 AT-502B-0580: N90375, 6807.0 TTAFE, 0.0 since engine PTA-34AG Ag Right O/H, 1750 Hr. / 3 year warranty by Dallas Airmotive, all engine accessories overhauled, 0 since prop inspection & reseal, A/C, electric brake & fan, Satloc Bantam, CP Nozzles, smoker. 0 hrs. since new Spar Caps by Air Tractor. $595,000. Call Rick Stone at Southeastern Aircraft Sales 800-441-2964 2015 AT-502B PT6A -34AG All Std Equipment Included PLUS: SS Camlocs, Factory Air & Heat, Lane Electric Fan & Brake, 3” Bottom Load, Engine and Air Frame Extended Warranty. P & W ext. warranty Call for pricing. Rick Stone, Southeastern Aircraft 800-441-2964 Best Classified Buy In The Industry. Read By More Ag Pilots Than Any Other Publication. Only $29 www.classifieds.agairupdate.com 478-987-2250. Fax: 478-352-0025.
1976 CESSNA, A-188B, N4933Q, A/F TT 6315.7, Continental IO-520D26B 285 HP, Check Spec Sheet (online) for all the details, SOLID AS A NEW AIRCRAFT Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800325-0885 www.midcont.net
1973 CESSNA 188B, N5647G, A/F TT 4020, Continental O-470R Engine, 230 HP, Prop Time 394.8, SEE SPEC SHEET (online) FOR DETAILS, Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800-325-0885 www. midcont.net
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1976 Cessna Bonair Ag Truck A-188B, N4765Q, A/F TT 3227, Continental IO-550 Engine 300 HP, Engine Time 456, New Tail Wheel Assembly, Satloc Lite Star II, Smoker, Super Boom, Good Windows, Locking Tail Wheel, Nozzles Tee Jets, Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO. 800325-0885 www.midcont.net
1 9 9 6 M 1 8 A Tu r b i n e D r o m a d e r. 3305 TTAF, Honeywell -11 0 SMOH, Hartzell 5 blade 400 SMOH, Satloc, Bendix King KX-125 Navcom, Bendix K i n g K Y- 9 6 A T S O , G a r m i n G T X 320A Tr a n s p o n d e r, S m o k e r, VG s , A/C , Single point fuel, Fa st Star t, Stripped and Painted 2012, all new ss fasteners. Beautiful a/c, Outwork a 602 for half the money! Call Jeff at 208-221-2211.
1982 Piper PA-18 -150 Super Cub, 620 horas desde nuevo!!, Tela nueva, pintura nueva, micas nuevas, recién insp ecionado,  G P S , Comm, Transponder.  El PA-18 más nuevo y bonito en el mercado, $135,000 Sun Valley Dusting, 956-399-5323, Fax 956399-2320 Order your Piper Pawnee 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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1974 Cessna Ag Wagon. 4556 TT A/F, 287 SRMN IO-520 D, 193 SNEW Hartzell Top Prop. GPS, Streamline Booms, CP’s, Spin on filter, VG’s, Weathaero Fan, Tail Wheel lock, Electric Tach. Call Darryl. South Delta Aviation - 870-5729011 days or 870-995-1323 nights and weekends.
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1976 PA 36 SUPER BRAVE(400 HP) - 7642 Total Time/ 388 since Overhaul engine/ 0 since Overhaul 3 blade Propeller: 275 gal hopper, JAS Gate, Agrinautics pump and fan, electric brake, dropped streamlined booms with AFC check valves and CP nozzles, 2” left side load, improved hopper lid, 90 gal fuel with new fuel cells, com radio, electric turn and bank, pistol grip, nav/strobe/instrument/landing and taxi and retractable night working lights, NEW Dyna Nav VEKTOR GPS, left entry step, good paint/tires/glass. Just had EXTENSIVE ANNUAL INSPECTION, aircraft in good condition. $160,000. Contact Johnston Aircraft Service at 559 686 1794/ info@johnstonaircraft.com / www.johnstonaircraft.com
1976 PA 36 Turbine Brave (550SHP) Turbines Inc Conversion - 6450TT/ EITHER 3097 since P&W O/H PT6A-20 engine with 362 since HSI OR 4509 since O/H engine with 0 since HSI, 72 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, comm radio, 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!! $280,000 with the 3000 hour engine, or $260,000 with the 4500 hour engine. 559-686-1794 / Email info@johnstonaircraft.com / www. johnstonaircraft.com
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1966 Pawnee PA-25-235. 343.28 SMOH, Starlite 2 GPS, Annual good through Nov 2015. 8.50 tires, 250hp + Dual exhaust, smoker, dual Oil Coolers, Compressions: #1 79/80, #2 79/80, #3 79/80, #4 78/80, #5 79/80, #6 78/80. Strong Engine, sounds perfect. Spray system is in good shape. New Pump and fan with electromagnetic brake. Airframe is Clean. Fabric is good. All AD’s have been complied with. Ready to Spray. $81,900 OBO Leonard, ND. Telephone: 701-238-0710 .
1980 Ayres S2R-T34DC, 15561 TT. 4300 hrs left on spars. PT6-34AG 4087 SIRAN. 6885 TT prop, 425 SIRAN. Dual cockpit w/ out controls. Satloc M3 w/ flow control. Kawak control quadrant. Electric fan brake. Variable rate dry. Dual load valves. Dual single pt fuel. Zee A/C. Load Hawg. CP-11’s. $375,000. Call Charlie at 662822-3204. Turbine Thrush. N8549V. This is a USA registered aircraft, S/N 2309R, 9400TT, Garrett TPE-331-1 (super), 840 HP, 50 TSOH, Arkansas Turbine, all new wheels, ($100,000) 50 SPOH and balance, 500 gallon, extended Wings, 29 inch wheels, Spring Tail wheel, 228 fuel, new IE FP-5 digital fuel flow, dual landing lights, wiper, Lane Brake, KY197 Com, new M3 c/w Intelliflow, Cold Seat, Zee A/C, strobe, New CP11T Nozzles, Thrush dealer maintained, fresh extensive annual just completed,much more. $295,000. Call Norm Colhoun 306-536-5055 or 306731-2870
1996 Ayres Turbo Thrush, G10 -125, 6966.5  TT, 1817 TT engine since cam, 1100 hours remaining on spar caps, Hartzell propeller. 333 hours SMOH, A/C, Strobes, Electric fan clutch ground adjustable, Aluminum booms, Davidon triset nozzle tips, Spraying systems check valves, 3” side load valve, Bottom load fuel, ATS Vg’s, Smoker, Auto Cal, KY96A, Transponder, Guia GPS with P500 box, Selling price for this aircraft is $375,000. With new lower spar caps installed, $425,000. Call Bruce’s Flying Service 229-725-4150, fax 229-725-5135 or email bruceandrews62@gmail. 2013 510 Thrush N762BF G10-177, 297 TTAF, 297 TTSN, Engine 297 since Cam, Prop 297 TT, MVP 50, A/C, Guia GPS w/ Flow Control, AFS Check valves, Davidon Triset nozzle tips, Lane fan clutch, Lane ground adjustable fan, Windshield wiper, ATS VGs, Strobes, Aluminum booms, 3” side load valve, Bottom load fuel. $795,000. Call Bruce Andrews 229-725-4150
1971 Thrush S2R - 12,490TT, Geared 1340 engine 390TT, Otter prop 390TT, new SATLOC Bantam w/ G4 screen and Flow control, all stainless system, CP-11 nozzles, cold air intake, rebuilt Agrinautics pump w/ elec. brake, 29” wheels, spring tail wheel, extended wings, new spark plugs, right boom shutoff. $100,000. Call Kelly Schindler at 406-679-0688 or email kelly_schindler@yahoo.com
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1997 Thrush S2R G10, 4987TT, 466 SCAM by CD, Turbomaxx Crossover duct, Satloc Bantam w/flow control, A/C, smoker, REABE hopper quantity gauge, AMSAFE Airbag seatbelts. $485,000. Contact Kyle Scott 970-867-8414
2004 660 Thrush-67, 4100 hours TT, 120 Hours since HSI, M3 GPS w/flow control, Lane Brake, A/C and heat, 250 gals fuel, Hatfield fuel system (auto shut off), Shadin fuel flow, Fast start , AmSafe restraint system. Call 605-350-4536 1974 S2RG5/525(Goering Garrett-5 conv.-750 SHP) - 12,624 TT/ 94 since IRAN engine/ 2704 since new 4 blade prop: 525 gal hopper, Simplex pump and electric fan brake, stainless booms, 2” left side load, extended wings, droop tips, aileron servos, vortex generators, 192 gal fuel, bottom load fueling, nav/strobe/ instrument and landing lights, spring steel tailwhl gear w/ 5.00x5 tire, air cond., Satloc M3 GPS with Raven flow control, Big butterfly wing splice plate with NEW factory lower spar caps, good paint/ tires/glass/fabric, NEW Serv Aero Tail MODIFICATION with NEW FABRIC and PAINT! PRICE REDUCED! $325K JAS 559686-1794 / Email info@johnstonaircraft. com www.johnstonaircraft.com
2004 Thrush 550 -45, 3927 TT Airframe, 3837 SOH -45, HSI Feb. 2015, VG’s, Amsafe system, Hatfield auto fuel shutoff, Satloc M3. Call 605-350-4536
1976 Thrush S2R 600. TTSN: 8045 HRS, SMOH: 293 HRS, SPOH: 387 HRS, In annual, All ADs, Satloc with flow control, Commercially maintained. $105,000 USD. Call Steve at 204-324-1300. WA LT E R C O N V E R S I O N K I T F O R THRUSH - Complete with everything firewall forward including Engine and Propeller. Engine and Propeller need to be overhauled.$45,000 - CONTACT JO H NSTO N AIRCR AF T SERVICE AT 559 - 686 -1794, e-mail at info@ johnstonaircraft.com, and fax at 559686-3960.
2011 Thrush 510P FOR SALE, 1650 TT, Fresh Hot Section inspection, Satloc w/ flow control, Bottom load fuel, leading edge lights, Elec. Fan brake, VG’s, and More! $729,000. Call ASI JET for pictures, and details. ASI JET AG Division is an authorized Thrush Dealer! Selling NEW and Used aircraft check us out at ASIJET. COM or give us a call at 952-941-6255. 1974 Thrush S2R 1820 with midtime airframe (8000 hrs). Complete with metal tail, 495 gal. hopper, minus engine and prop. Also complete boom, 15 plus rotary nozzles, spare booms, two dry chutes. Located E. Washington, call 360-3788800. All reasonable offers considered. 1996 Thrush S2R G10DC: Approx. 6700 TTAF, TPE331-10 with 1700hrs SOH, Dual cockpit, Satloc G4 w/Flow, FF Meter, A/C, Smoker, elec. fan brake, Landing lights, and More! Aircraft located in Australia, containership/importation included! $449,000. Call ASI JET AG Division for pictures, and more details. ASI JET AG Division is an authorized Thrush Dealer! Selling NEW and Used aircraft ASIJET. COM, give us a call at 952-941-6255. Several PT6A-34/510 Thrushs for sale. Low engine and propeller times and good equipment. Please visit our web site, www. johnstonaircraft.com, and look in our Ag Aircraft for Sale section. JOHNSTON AIRCRAFT SERVICE, INC. 559-686-1794 or e-mail info@johnstonaircraft.com. 1991 Thrush S2R. S/N R1340-028, 4068 TTA, GE factory overhauled Walter M601E-11 s/n 872015 (750 hp hot & high) installed by Premier Turbines at 332 TT, 3 blade Avia prop, Satloc M3 GPS, King KX 155 VHF radio, business band radio, A/C, single point fuel, enlarged 230 gal fuel, South Dakota tax paid. For complete details, call Jim Schick, Miller, SD, 605871-3833 or 605-853-2497. Order your 510 Thrush Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $59.99 plus S&H. Call 478 - 987-2 25 0 o r o rd e r o n l i n e at agairupdatemarketplace.com
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New 2015 Thrush 510 with a PT6A34AG or GE H80 engines available, 2015 Deliveries available now. ASI JET AG Division is an authorized Thrush Dealer for North America! We specialize in NEW and Used aircraft sales. ASIJET.COM or Give us a call! 952-941-6255
The 550 Thrush of fers new sturdy hopper and innovative large hopper door to improve access when loading dry chemicals, while providing a 550 gallon capacity. Fuel economy, low acquisition cost and proven performance makes the 550 Thrush a great option for operators. The 550 Thrush offers a choice of power plants, allowing you to tailor the aircraft to meet the demands of your particular operating environment. www. thrushaircraft.com WORLD WIDE U.S. Dealer New/Used Ag Thrush, 34-510, 550-60, *FINANCING AVAILABLE* Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO Call 800-325-0885 or visit www.midcont.net
1987 Thrush S2R-T34/400 Great Low Time Thrush with loads of Extras! 6950TT airframe, 5250 TT Engine PT6A-34AG (New in 2006!) recent light overhaul IRAN by RT turbines, 400 hours of warranty remaining! Cascade inlet conversion, Dual cockpit, Bantam with Flow control, Winglets, Air conditioner, VG’s, Smoker, Lane fan brake, and More! $475,000. We specialize in NEW and Used aircraft sales. ASIJET.COM or Give us a call at 952-941-6255
2010 Thrush S2R-T34. S/N t32-339, 670 TTAEP, PT6A-34 (750 hp), s/n PCEPH0625, constant speed Hartzell prop, 250 amp starter/generator, 510 gal hopper, well equipped, Garmin VHF SL-40 Nav Com, Garmin GTX-320A transponder, M3 Bantam w/ 7” touchscreen. South Dakota tax paid. For complete details, call Jim Schick, Miller, SD, 605-871-3833 or 605-853-2497.
Order your Radial Thrush Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $59.99 plus S&H. Call 478 - 9 87-2 2 5 0 o r o r d e r o n l i n e at agairupdatemarketplace.com
2000 660 Thrush 5000 TT 0 time PT6A65 Zero time prop. New blades, load hot fast start, bottom fuel, new batteries, new tires and brakes. Spray system. Fresh Annual 812-877-2587 jim@turbinesinc. com Order your Thrush 660 Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $59.99 plus S&H. Call 478 - 9 87-2 2 5 0 o r o r d e r o n l i n e at agairupdatemarketplace.com
The 510 Thrush has sent the standard in Ag Aviation for dependability. With rugged construction, simplified system and low maintenance, the 510 Thrush is the aircraft any operator can depend upon. Low maintenance, maximum loads, superior pattern makes the 510 Thrush a profit machine. All Thrush Aircraft models provide superb visibility, light control forces, and unmatched speed and maneuverability. www.thrushaircraft.com
1974 S2R Geared Engine Thrush. 7710 T TA F, 810 SM O H e n gine . 330 hr s since master rod bearing reprocessed, crankshaft magnafluxed, valves reground and returned to service. 787 SMOH prop. Extensive annual with many new parts including tires, battery, A/C compressor, fuel pump, seat belts and harness. Has stainless steel pump with electric brake and stainless booms with CP nozzles. Satloc Bantam with G-4 screen and flow control. Air conditioner, chip lite, 24 volt electrical system, smoker, flagger, single point fuel, comm radio, oil filter kit, digital tach, extended wings, good glass and paint. All logs since new. Asking $155,000.00 OBO Call Terry 806-2587220 or email whiteface@wtrt.net
2010 Thrush S2R-T34, Ser. #T34-334, N7022F. PT6A-34AG, Ser. #PCE-PH0569. Har tzell prop model HC- B3TN -3D/ T10282N+4. 1400 TTAFE. LED leading edge landing lights, VG’s, Load Hawg, Smoker, Bantam GPS with flow control. SS booms with CP’s, Weathaero fan, SSF spreader. Annualed 04/08/2014, No damage history. Please call 870-479-3737. Order your Dual Cockpit Thrush Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $59.99. plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online atagairupdatemarketplace.com
The 660 Thrush with its innovative wing design and 54 foot wing span and over 400 square foot wing area ensures unmatched stability and control during ag maneuvers. The combination of a solid airframe and powerful engine creates an airplane that outperforms the competition. Thrush is known for their structural durability and excellent performance under extreme conditions. www.thrushaircraft.com 1999 Ayres S2R-T34 510 Thrush Project. 110 4 8 T TAF, 16 0 9hr s on Avenger Spars, SatLoc, VGs, AC and Heat, engine removed, minor crash damage, good project. $90,000.00 obo. Call Airplane Services, Inc. 850-380-6091or 850-6751252. 2013 Thrush S2R-H80, dual cockpit, full dual controls, GE H80 engine model H80-100. Hartzell propeller HC-B4TN. 50 hrs TT MVP-50T glass panel. Standard alum booms with 32 CP nozzles, Lane fan and electric brake, Wing tip strobe and Nav lights. 228 Gal fuel, K & N filters, windsheild wiper and washer, 29” high flotation tires and wheels with dual caliper Cleveland brakes, Zee A/C, cabin heat. Satloc G4 w/Intelliflow, comm transponder, FM/XM radio. Call Southern Field Aviation 229-924-2813 Best Classified Buy In The Industry. www.classifieds.agairupdate.com 478-987-2250. Fax: 478-352-0025.
1993 Weatherly 620B, SN 1571, 6590TT, 969 TSMOHE&P (Tulsa and Northwest Propeller). Flagman, smoker, rebuilt landing gear, COM, CP03 nozzles, Lane Brake, Lane Fan. Call Jeff Chorman at 302-349-5055 Order your Weatherly 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
Dispersal Equipment Two sets of complete Micronairs & booms. One set was on a 502 & the other was on a 802. Small set has 10 units & big set has 12 units plus one spare unit per set. Will sell separate or together. $9,000 for small set and $11,000 for big set. New style regulators and shafts. WELL MAINTAINED! If bought together will include a box of parts. Also can send pics. Charleston, MS.Call Chris 662-515-8391 TRANSLAND PARTS AND EQUIPMENT - WE ARE A TRANSLAND DISTRIBUTOR A N D H AV E B E E N H E L P I N G A G OPERATORS WITH THEIR NEEDS FOR 60 PLUS YEARS! CALL AND LET OUR VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE SALES PEOPLE H EL P YO U !!! E XCEL L EN T PR I CE S , KNOWLEDGE, AND SERVICE. Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 559 686 1794/ parts@johnstonaircraft.com, fax 559686-9360, Ask for our catalog. CP nozzles and check valves. Distribuidor en Argentina: ArAvia S.A. -Venado Tuerto (Sta Fe) T.E. 54-3462-433540 - FAX: 438344
1997 Weatherly 620B. 3333 TTAF, 718 SMOH by Tulsa Engine, 718 since prop, SATLOC, Always hangared, One owner, Nice airplane! April annual, $130,000. Call Gary or Kevin 785-626-3344
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Standard Grumman Gate Spreader. 9 vane 24” inside measurement on the throat. Motivated to sell, make an offer. gunpilot75@hotmail.com or call 270-3052749 Monticello Superbooms for Cessna, Piper, Thrush, Air Tractor and custom manufacture; Thrush Aileron Servos -STC’d kits. TSA 800-6425777 or tsa@702com.net CP NOZZLES and CHECK VALVES - We carry a VERY LARGE INVENTORY and we have KNOWLEDGEABLE SALES PEOPLE! Improve your spray pattern and CUT DOWN ON YOUR HEADACHES! Contact Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 24 hr. Tel 559-686-1794, FAX 559-686-9360, e-mail: parts@johnstonaircraft.com /web site: www.johnstonaircraft.com Stainless Steel Fabricators, Inc. In business for over 30 years. Customers from coast to coast. Spreaders and Accessories. We are the manufacturer of “original” 10 vane, 12 vane & “the 13 vane” we now have a 38” 13 vane in stock ready to ship . Call us for all of your spreader needs. We do repairs on all models. 800-736-3433 or 870-217-9232 Newberg Electrostatic Spraying LLC is the exclusive distributor for Spectrum Electrostatic Spray Systems. Do more acres with better performance. Call Ed Newberg 320 -848-2745. Serving northern US and Canada. Now STC’d for all 400 and 500 series Air Tractors.
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AIRCRAFT 2015 AIR TRACTORS , RESERVE YOUR POSITION NOW ................................................. $CALL$ 2015 AT-502B, FERRY TIME ONLY, IN STOCK .................................................................. $CALL$ 2014 AT-502A, -60AG, FERRY TIME ONLY, IN STOCK ................................................$1,038,400 2012 AT-802A/65AG, 1,500 TTAF&E, HYD, NDH, RECENT HOT & ANNUAL ..............$1,100,000 2011 AT-802A/65AG, 2,000 TTAF&E, HYD, NDH, LOADHAWG,308 FUEL .....................$980,000 2012 AT-502B/34AG, 2,050 TTAF&E, G4, VG’S, HEATER, LANE BRAKE, SPREADER .....$695,000
ENGINES R-1340, ZERO TIME SINCE OVERHAUL BY COVINGTON ................................................$64,500 PT6A-34AG, 6,434 TTSN, P/S LIGHT OVERHAUL, NEW CT BLADES, O/H VAIN ...........$260,000 NEW PT6 -11, 15, 34, 60, 65, 67 OUTRIGHT OR EXCHANGE .......................................... $CALL$ PROPELLERS HARTZELL 3 BLADE AND 5 BLADED PROPS – New And Used ........................................ $CALL$ DISPERSAL EQUIPMENT TRANSLAND 10 VAIN SPREADER FOR 38” GATE, NEW .....................................................$9,500 AGRINAUTICS, ROOT, CROP HAWK, TRANSLAND, OTHERS ........................................... $CALL$
New Gate Keeper technology controlled seeding gate - Pilot friendly, ea sy calibration, and accurate distribution. TCL’S variable rate gate it the most versatile on the market- Applies from ultra fine product like herbicide impregnated sand all the way up to coarse seed accurately. Contact Turbine Conversions - 616-837-9428 TurbineConversions.com Transland and Agrinautics, overstock sale. Call Danny for listing 662-846-0228 Fax. 662-843-0811 sales@airrepairinc.com
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, 850380-6091.
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Transland 10 vain spreader for 38” gate, new, $9,500; Lane Aviation 281-342-5451 or FAX 281-232-5401 NEW! CP11TT/w-3 Tips & Shutoff in stock ready to ship today.1-800-437-5319 SkyTractor Supply Company
Jeffries Airworks Dynamic Propeller Balancing with Chadwick Helmuth engine printout equipment. Jeffries Airworks, Dynamic Balancing, Vibration Analysis. Much more than just a balance. Call Jim Jeffries, A&P/IA, 985-507-9981, Nationwide service on your location.
We build loader trucks to your specifications. Stainless Steel Straight and Fold Up. Mild Steel Straight and Fold Up. Mild Steel Hopper w/Stainless Steel Tube. Been in loader truck business since 1980. Call Pat Ballard Office:870-697-2004 Fax:870-697-3568 185 Hwy. 42 West , Hickory Ridge, AR.
Tri-Set Hydraulic Nozzle-Three Deflection angles, Three Orifice sizes, Quick Easy Adjustment, USDA Performance Tested and data Available. Made in USA. Davidon, Inc. 229-645-3605. www.davidononline. com Rotar y atomizer Nozzle delivering Uniform Droplet Spectrum, Low Drag, Low Maintenance, Dependable performance. Made In USA. Davidon, Inc. 229-645-3605 www.davidononline.com
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Pratt & Whitney PT6-34AG, 266 hrs SMOH  Call for cycle info. Bruce Andrews & 229-725-4150 $235,000 Jetset Airmotive: PT6A-28, PCE41708, TSO 2816, Outright Fresh HSI/Repair. 30 days, For pricing call Paul at 817-354-2002 or email preeves@jsamiami.com Jetset Airmotive: PT6A-28, PCE50555, TSO 2693, 3000 CR build. For pricing call Paul at 817-354-2002 or email preeves@ jsamiami.com Jetset Airmotive: PT6A-28, PCE50818, TSO, 0, EOS OH, For pricing call Paul at 817-354 -2002 or email preeves@ jsamiami.com Jetset Airmotive: PT6A-28, P-50875, TSO 0, Ready to ship! For pricing call Paul at 817-354-2002 or email preeves@ jsamiami.com Complete PT6A Overhaul, Repair & Test Capability. Quick Turn on H.S.I. & Fuel Nozzle Inspections. Component & Accessory Overhaul, Repair & Test. Part Sales & Purchases. Onsite, P&W correlated test cell. Call 305-885-3900 for more information or visit www.UnitedTurbine. com R985, R134 0 and R134 0 Geared Engines new overhauled in stock. All engines new chrome in cylinders and new pistons. Overhauled by Younkin Aviation Inc, Arkansas FAA Approved Repair Station. Ken or Greg, 479-8393945. Been in business since 1957. www. younkinaviation.com Honeywell TPE331 -1 thru -10 engines and accessories available. Contact David Finley at 972-248-3108 X 213 / dfinley@ turbineair.com or Rick Forbes at 972248-3108 X 302 / rforbes@turbineair. com for details. Pratt & Whitney yellow tagged 1340 Cylinder and Carburetor. Contact Hershey Flying Service 308-368-5556
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Wright 1820 Engine and Prop inventory of parts that include Cylinders, Carburetors, Magnetos, Starters, Oil Cooler, and various other parts. Contact Hershey Flying Service at 308-368-5556 COMPLETE FIREWALL FORWARD WALTER M601E-11 CONVERSION KIT INCLUDING ENGINE AND PROPELLER. Engine and Propeller must be overhauled. $45,000 Contact Johnston Aircraft Service at 559686-1794, e-mail at info@johnstonaircraft. com , or fax at 559-686-9360.
NEW PT6 -11, 15, 34, 60, 65, 67 outright or exchange, $CALL$ Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE / 281-342-5451 or FAX 281-232-5401 PT6A-34AG, 6,434 TTSN, P/S light overhaul, new CT blades, O/H vain $260,000, Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE / 281-342-5451 or FAX 281-232-5401 R985-AN1-14B Tulsa Overhaul, New Pistons, Bosch mags. Ignition harness, carb, with warranty outright/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 903-429-6805 Pr at t & W hi tn ey R- 985 & R-13 4 0 Overhauled Engines in stock. Props, carburetors, magnetos, alternators & accessories for above engines. Call Chester Roberts Supply Company, Collinsville, TX, Tel: 903-429-6805, Fax: 903-429-6047 or email crs5r@aol.com. 10,000 P/N of Continental & Lycoming parts, 50% discount on most new! Please have part numbers when contacting us. Preferred Airparts, 800-433-0814 US/ Canada; 330-698-0280. Check stock at www.preferredairparts.com Garrett TPE-331-10-511M , 2 engines available with lots of time and cycles remaining. Call for info. 979-532-1718, 979-533-1720 Day or night. Jetset Airmotive can take care of all of your PT6A engine needs with engines, parts, accessories, and a knowledgeable staff. We have engines for sale or exchange. Quality work with a quick turnaround. Call us today for your PT6A engine needs at 305-825-2001. Visit us at www.jsamiami. com. Jetset Airmotive: PT6A-27, P-50935, TSO 0, Ready to ship! For pricing call Paul at 817-354-2002 or email preeves@ jsamiami.com PT6A-15AG Engines: Need an engine replacement or upgrade for your Ag aircraft? Pratt & Whitney Canada has some 0 TSO PT6A-15AG PT6A-15AG PT6SMART(SM) engines available. Fly with the Eagle. Explore the available options for new and used engines and make your business “PT6SMART (SM)”. Email mike.lee@pwca.ca or call 450647-3682. J & C Enterprises Aviation Inc. has the larges t selec tion of Lycoming and Continental engine cores in stock. Over 100 to choose from. Call Sid or Jerry for your parts or engines needs. 800-5428565 or email jcaviation@pldi.net 850SHP PT6-42 Turboprop FWF Power Upgrade for the AT502/502B aircraft. Complete new FWF package ready to bolt on your aircraft. 850SHP continuous up to 106° F OAT. This power upgrade package includes engine, new engine mount, all accessories, MVP-50T glass panel engine analyzer, Cascade Pressure Cowl including the new Par 46 LED pulsing light system and field proven serviceable air filtration system providing superior protection and maximum air availability to the engine. Power up your productivity with this new STC from Cascade Aircraft Conversions. Now scheduling production and receiving deposits. Contact Cascade at 509- 635-1212 or tom@ cascadeaircraftconversions.com
Pratt & Whitney PT6A-34AG. 10,064 TT engine, 81 SHOT, good cycle times remaining, Fresh Hot Section with sale. $155,000. South Delta Aviation - 870572-9011 days or 870-995-1323 nights and weekends 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, 307 SOH, 0 IRAN...$37,900; R985-14B, 285 SOH, 0 IRAN...$39,900 AmAg: 870-886-2418/2489 FAX, AgCat Sales/Service/Parts since 1971. Email frank.kelley@ag-cat.com R-1340, Zero Time Since Overhaul by Covington $64,500; Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE / 281-342-5451 or FAX 281-232-5401 Covington Aircraft - Turbine Engines AvailablePT6A-21 0 TSO;PT6A-135A NEW;PT6A-34AG NEW;PT6A-34AG 0 TS Covington Light Ov;erhaul;PT6A-41 3196 TSO;PT6A-41 3511 TSOPT6A-42 2107 TSO;PT6A-42 2066 TSO;PT6A65AG 314 TSNPT6A-65AG 5916 TSN/ 0 TS Covington Light OverhaulPT6A65AG 3998 TSN/ 0 TS Covington Light OverhaulPT6A-67AG 2851 TSNContact us for New Engine Prices.We are interested in buying or exchanging for any core you may have regardless of condition. Contact: David Hamilton at 918-7567862or davidh@covingtonaircraft.com Pratt and Whitney overhauled 1340 cylinders, carburetor, Ag cat spreader call Terry at 870-536-1348 or David at 870-550-1664 S & T Aircraft Accessories, Inc. specializes in the overhaul of Radial and Turbine engine accessories. We have most items in stock ready to ship for exchange. Give us a call @ 830-625-7923 or fax 830625-4138.
R1340 Engine Overhauled, New Pistons, New Bearings, mags. Ignition harness, carb, with warranty outright/exchange. Call Chester Roberts Supply Co. at 903429-6805 R1340-AN2 Airmotive Overhaul, New Pistons, mags. harness, carb, with warranty outright/exchange. Call Chester Roberts Supply Co. at 903-429-6805
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GPS New 8.4” M3 Touchscreens in Stock – $1395 each. Buy as an upgrade, a replacement or for inventory. New Satloc Systems - Bantams, G4s, IntelliFlows and more in stock. From Insero - Call Anthony at 480-285-4367
DYNA NAV VEKTOR GPS - $9,950. NEWEST system on the market with a FANTASTIC PRICE for all of it’s CAPABILITIES! EASY to use and RELIABLE! DYNA NAV FLOW CONTROL SYSTEMS ALSO AVAILABLE PREMIUM QUALITY at an AFFORDABLE PRICE! JAS - NORTH AMERICAN DEALER Tel 559-686-1794, FAX 559-686-9360, e-mail: info@johnstonaircraft.com / web site: www.johnstonaircraft.com Satloc, Intelliflow The leading edge Satloc Level III Service repair center. Mid-Continent Aircraft Corp. Hayti, Mo 800-325-0885 Intelliflow Flow Controls - in stock, now shipping! Sky Tractor Supply 1-800-4375319
Air Repair Inc. is the source for the Fast Start Kit. To get yours today, call Air Repair, Inc. Phone. 662-846-0228 Fax. 662-843-0811 sales@airrepairinc.com
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R1340 Geared Engine, 450 SMOH, $50,000. Call Sky Tractor LLC 1-800437-5319
Jasco Alternator kits in stock. Air Repair, Inc. Phone. 662-846-0228 Fax. 662-8430811 sales@airrepairinc.com
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Satloc G4, M3, and Bantam. Air Repair Inc, is the worldwide leader in sales and service. Call Danny (sales) or Dallas (service) 662-846-0228 Fax. 662-8430811 sales@airrepairinc.com
Insurance INSURANCE from the Leading Ag Aviation Brokers. 64 Years Risk Management, Low-time Pilot Coverage. Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800-325-0885 www. midcont.net.
Souther Field Aviation, Inc. FOR ALL YOUR MAINTENANCE & PARTS NEEDS
AUTHORIZED THRUSH SALES AND SERVICE CENTER AND PARTS DISTRIBUTOR
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And So Much More… Frankie Williams - President —frankie@southerfield.com Paul Pearson - Parts & Maintenance —parts@southerfield.com Stephanie Williams - Exports —stephanie@southerfield.com
223 Airport Road, Americus, GA 31709 Phone: 229-924-2813 Toll Free 866-924-2813 Fax: 229-924-4356 www.southerfield.com
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Pressure Cowls for all PT6 Air Tractors and Thrush Aircraft. Balanced Mount/ Pressure Cowls for Thrush. Reduce ITT 35 to 70 degrees. Reduce fuel consumption. Save on Hot Section Inspections. Easy access to service fuel nozzles & air filter. Reduce NG 1 to 3%. Make your -15 perform like a -34. ELIMINATE ONGOING AIR FILTER PURCHASES! Please contact Cascade Aircraft Conversions at 509-635-1212 or tom@cascadeaircraftconversions.com.
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“Insurance from a name you can trust, at a price you can afford”, is what we do, and it’s our motto. Hardy Aviation Insurance, Inc. is centrally located in Wichita, Kansas and has been servicing the aerial application market for years now. Randy Hardy established Hardy Aviation Insurance in 1995 with aerial application as his main focus. Prompt courteous service from a dedicated and knowledgeable staff that includes Angie Banz, Tim Wiebe, Dick Russell and Rita Ethridge, whom have years of experience servicing the aerial application business. Give us a try, you might be surprised. Call 1 800 721-6733 or fax us at 316-945-2330. Get an online quote from our web site at www.hardyaviationins.com or e-mail us at hardy@hardyaviationins.com DOUG DAVIDSON, aircraft owner and commercial pilot, has served the unique insurance needs of the agricultural aviation community since 1982. He founded Davidson Solid Rock Ins. in 1995 on Christian principles, honesty, integrity, and the commitment to provide insurance products as solid as our name! One call is all it takes to shop all available markets for your specialized aviation insurance needs. We welcome the opportunity to talk with you at 800-358-8079. Or visit our website at www.dsrockin.com
Miscellaneous 1976 Fruehauf Aluminum Tanker. Used mainly in stationary position and always stored inside.9,200 gal capacity or 35,000 liters. Rubber and brakes at 80%. $15,000 OBOSky Ag Services Ltd. 306-515-0406 or 306-472-5757. Ask for Marcel
FAA approved STC’d wire cutters for Air Tractors. Storm Cutters are the newest advancement in wire cutter technology (Patent Pending). These cutters mount to the landing gear and have adel clamps positioned along the trailing edge of the gear to secure the brake lines which do away with the standard black zip ties currently used. We now have Storm Cutters in stock and available for Air Tractor models 301-802. Contact Hershey Flying Service at 308368-5556 to order your set, or check us out at www.hersheyflyingservice.com Self Contained Portable Mixing System. 1999 Great Dane 53’Van Trailer in good running condition. Trailer contains 2EA 3200 Gallon Water Tanks, 2EA 53 gallon Mixing Vats, 1EA 2000 Gallon Jet-A Fuel Tank. $50,000 OBO. For more information contact Kelly Dreyer Office: (361) 528-5295. Cell: (361) 215-9962 Email: KDreyer@wilburellis.com Crop Duster Video - “The Crop Dusters - The Early Years 1921-1955”; the era of Stearmans and Cubs flying the fields will never be seen again. Available in VHS or DVD. Only $20.00, plus S&H. MC and Visa accepted. Call 478-987-2250 Fax 478-9871836 Historical Video Productions. Reduce Drift, Increase Deposition and Retention use Control™ FREE SAMPLE http://www.GARRCO.com/freesample Call 765-395-3441, mrfoam1@garrco. com Toy pla stic model Air Tractor. 12” wingspan, removable stand. Great toy for the kids or desktop model. $15 + s/h order online at www.takeofftoys.com or e-mail trevoredwards@sw.rr.com
KitchenAid 36” wall mount canopy cooktop/range hood, all stainless steel with blower and lights, KA-KVWB606DSS. New in unopened box. Can be viewed at: http://www.kitchenaid.com/shop/[KVWB606DSS]-407418/KVWB606DSS/ Retail price: $1,499 plus taxes. Asking $1,200, or OBO, plus shipping. Extension for 9’-12’ ceiling available for $200, KA-W10272076. 478-987-2250 New from our DeSpain Collection, Pen and Ink Thirsty Stone Coasters. These high quality coasters will look great on any desktop or table. Set of 4. $29.99 + S&H. Makes a great gift! Ccall 478-987-2250 or visit our Market Place at agairupdate.com 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. $35,000 OBO. 478.987.2250 SUPERBUGS A safe and economical way to speed up Mother nature! Dispose of hazardous waste in loading and spill areas, ponds and ditches. SUPERBUGS disposes of insecticides, Fungicides, herbicides, and petroleum products such as waste oil, diesel fuel, gasoline, solvent or anything of organic nature. Blue Stripe Distributing Toll Free 877-924-5025
OVER & BACK - South Texas - 1980s Running contraband into Mexico. True stories. 107 photos & maps. Over & Back - Wild Bill Callahan - Amazon Fight rodent infestation with Cascade’s i n n ov a t i ve a n d e x t r e m e l y s i m p l e solution, Mouse Pants! Hand crafted from the highest quality 2024-T3 aircraft aluminum (lighter and not as likely to carve up an operator like galvanized steel). Quick action Wing nut CAMLOC aircraft grade fasteners. Rubber trimmed to protect your aircraft’s finish and the flooring surface. Order your set of three for only $599.00 plus shipping and handling. Please contact Cascade Aircraft Conversions at 509-635-1212 or tom@ cascadeaircraftconversions.com Aviator Backpack and matching coin purse (sold separately). For more information call 478-987-2250 or visit our Market Place at agairupdate.com HOTSTUFF AG AIRCRAFT CLEANER Call to order the # 1 Ag Aircraft cleaner in the country, Used by over 400 operators Coast to Coast. Blue Stripe Distributing 877-924-5025 Vino? They do say ag pilots age like wine. Place your favorite wine in these high quality Rolf wine glasses etched with an ag plane, sold as a Set of 4. $49.99 + S&H. Makes a great gift. For more information call 478-987-2250 or visit our Market Place at agairupdate.com Specialty belt buckles, show your pride in style. $39.99 + S&H. Makes a great gift. For more information call 478-987-2250 or visit our Market Place at agairupdate. com
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Help your little pilot fly high in dream world with these Bi-Plane PJ’s... Assorted sizes available. $34.99 + S&H. For more information call 478-987-2250 or visit our Market Place at agairupdate.com DeSpain Collection Customizable Note Cards featuring your favorite Pen and Ink drawing. $19.99 + S&H. For more information call 478-987-2250 or visit our Market Place atagairupdate.com
Keep your drink hot or cold in this insulated 16oz Air Tractor Tervis Tumbler. $14.99 + S&H. Made in the USA, Makes a great gift. For more information call 478-987-2250 or visit our Market Place at agairupdate. com Order your The AgOp Collage 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 In-Formation Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $59.99 plus S&H. Call 478 - 9 87-2 2 5 0 o r o r d e r o n l i n e at agairupdatemarketplace.com
Order your Stearman 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 Bell 206 Helicopter 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 New Ag Pilot Helmet for sale. Deluxe version, with comfort liner/ear seals, speakers, boom mic, and many extras. $900 firm, call Mike for details at 623332-2806 or email him at cepilot@ hotmail.com D R P - 9 5 5 D R I F T R E TA R D E N T PENETRATOR-SPREADER/STICKER-UV Protectant For drift reduction, deposition increase, University tested. Big Gun in the war on Drift! Made in USA. Davidon, Inc. 229-645-3605. www.davidononline.com
Best Classified Buy In The Industry. Read By More Ag Pilots Than Any Other Publication. 478-987-2250. Fax: 478-352-0025.
Operations For Sale Texas Aerial Application business for sale! On municipal airport, currently operating Radial Thrush. Please email blindads@ agairupdate.com w/ subject Texas Aerial Application or fax 478-352-0025 or mail C/O AgAir Update PO Box 850, Perry, GA 31069 Ever wanted to star t your own AG OPERATION (Under Part 137)? As Ag Aviation Consultants we can help you find an airplane & train you. We can help you get your Operating Certificate-Part 137, Private or Commercial. Call Eagle Vistas LLC 772-285-5506
Aerial Application Business for sale. Private airport on 32 acres, currently operating a 2013 602, paved runway, office, hangar, mix shed, 2640 square foot home. Please email blindads@ agairupdate.com w/ subject: Operation for sale or fax 478-352-0025 or mail C/O AgAir Update PO Box 850 Perry GA 31069
Parts Rudder (covered) for Piper PA-25 235/250, in good condition - $1100. New tail wheel springs for PA-25-235/250 $140. Tail wheel numbers are 64901-005/ 64901-04/ 64901-003/ 64901-02. Maule tail wheel, tire size 8x3.00x4 single arm in fair condition with good bearings and race. Call Don at 402-841-5144 or email flyagrp@cableone.net Used Cleveland Wheels. 29 inch, 8.50X10, tail wheels, brake parts. Call Chad Stuart at Airplane Services, Inc. 850-380-6091 11 Million new surplus parts for Cessna, Piper, and other aircraft; Continental and Lycoming engines; and a few spray system parts, big discounts. Please have part numbers when contacting us. Preferred Airparts, 800 -433- 0814 US/Canada; 330-698-0280. Check stock at www. preferredairparts.com PMA Piper Brave and Weatherly tailsprings in stock. Contact Hershey Flying Service at 308-368-5556 Agrinautics, Root, Crop Hawk, Transland, others, $CALL$ Lane Aviation 281-3425451 or FAX 281-232-5401
CALL FOR PRICING 2013 AT-502B, PT6A-34 AG, 700 TTSN
2011 AT-802A, PT6A-65AG, 2500 TTSN, 0- since Covington hot, wingman, Bantam/flow 1999 AT-802A, PT6A-65AG, O- since Covington LOH, 500 hr engine warranty, G-4 2009 AT-602, PT6A-60AG, wingman, 10” gate, 0- since Covington hot, Bantam
The mid-west Air tractor dealer, Farm Air Inc. has expanded its parts department. Call Carrie or Naomi for all your Air Tractor parts needs at 877-715-8476 or farmairparts@mymctc.net. Visit our website www.farmairinc.com Piper airframe parts, Continental and Lycoming engine parts and a few spray system parts, new surplus, big discounts! Please have part numbers when contacting us. Preferred Airparts, 800-433-0814 US/ Canada; 330-698-0280. Check stock at www.preferredairparts.com Accessories & Parts! 100’s of new and OHC accessories, parts for just about everything. Big discounts! Please have par t numbers when contacting us. Preferred Airparts, 800-433-0814 US/ Canada; 330-698-0280. Check stock at www.preferredairparts.com BRAVE and PAWNEE PARTS-Engines, Props, Spar kits, Fuel cells, Foam kits, Wings, Turbine and 400 CONVERSIONS, and much more. Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 24 hr. Tel 559-686-1794, FAX 559686-9360, e-mail: info@johnstonaircraft. com www.johnstonaircraft.com. Cessna airframe parts, Continental and Lycoming engine parts, and a few spray system parts, new surplus, big discounts! Please have part numbers when contacting us. Preferred Airparts, 800-433-0814 US/ Canada; 330-698-0280. Check stock at www.preferredairparts.com Retrofit Hopper Door for AT502 and AT602. Now available for fall and winter installation Professional Fibreglass Repair. 530-735-6264
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2010 AT-502B, PT6A-34AG 2250 TTSN, VG’s, 0- since hot Set of AT-502B wings with 0 since Air Tractor spar.
Check our web site for changes at www.farmairinc.com Large selection of parts, call Carrie or Naomi at 877-715-8476 or farmairparts@mymctc.net
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Fly through your mail with our Airplane Letter Opener! $13.99 + S&H. Makes a great gift. For more information call 478-987-2250 or visit our Market Place atagairupdate.com
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We have all fibreglass parts for Weatherly and Ag-Cat (A, B and Super B). Call for prices. Professional Fibreglass Repair. 530-735-6264 Air Tractor Parts New and Used (Associate dealer for Lane Aviation). FWF cowlings 402, 502, 602 many to chose from, removed for Factory and Cascade P-cowl conversions. New and used (Factory Rebuilt) Aileron, Flaps, Elevators, Rudders, Horz/Vert stabs in stock and ready to sale or trade. Call Steve @ North Star Aviation 620-356-4528 srice@pld.com Large inventory of Air Tractor parts surplus to our needs. Call for list. Air Repair, Inc. Phone. 662-846-0228 Fax. 662-843-0811 sales@airrepairinc.com Replacement parts. New and used for all Ag Cat models. Also carry New Piper and Weatherly tailwheel springs and Transland Dealer. Call Hershey Flying Service 308368-5556 Cascade Aircraft Conversions Barrier Filter System for the Soloy Turbine Converted Bell 47/Hiller 12 Helicopters. See decreased TOT by up to 38 degrees C. Pull full torque at lower TOT temps, burn less fuel, extend the life of critical turbine parts. Contact Cascade Aircraft Conversions at 509-635-1212 or tom@ cascadeaircraftconversions.com Let us help you meet increa singly stringent precision application demands. Our systems meet those demands, lower operating costs, and increase your profits. Call 541-385-5051 or www. kawakaviation.com Air Tractor auxiliary hydraulic system. 20lbs/hr LESS fuel burn, improved spray pattern, reduced maintenance cost, cockpit adjustable flow controls. Inquires call 541-385-5051 or www.kawakaviation. com 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 or www.kawakaviation. com
Thrush S2R STC battery retrofit kit. 300% longer battery service life. 200% faster starts. Battery replacement cost 25% of original. For more information call Kawak Aviation Technologies at 541-385-5051 or visit www.kawakaviation.com 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 E V ERY TH I N G yo u n e e d fo r YO U R Aircraft-PARTS, ENGINE OVERHAULS, REPAIRS/REBUILDS/MODIFICATIONSSPECIALIZING in THRUSH and BRAVE! JAS 559-686-1794, FAX 559-686-9360, e-mail: info@johnstonaircraft.com /web site: www,johnstonaircraft.com H U G E I N V E N T O RY O F B U C K E Y E EQUIPMENT AND PARTS. WE SELL NEW COUPLERS AND ADAPTERS PLUS PARTS, and WE REBUILD YOUR COUPLERS/ ADAPTERS FOR ABOUT 1/2 OF NEW! Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 24 hr. Tel 559-686-1794, FAX 559-686-9360, e-mail: info@johnstonaircraft.com /web site: www.johnstonaircraft.com Cessna Parts - Engines, propellers, and MUCH MORE-AUTHORIZED SERVICE AND PARTS CENTER. Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 24 hr. Tel 559-686-1794, FA X 559- 686 -9360, e-mail: par ts@ johnstonaircraft.com /web site: www. johnstonaircraft.com Thrush parts - Wings, props, tail feathers, batteries, tires - we have the inventory. Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 24 hr. Tel 559-686-1794, FAX 559-686-9360, e-mail: info@johnstonaircraft.com web site: www.johnstonaircraft.com.
LOAD HAWG-The modern, efficient, safe, perfect way to improve your solids application. Mid-Continent Aircraft Corp. Hayti, MO 800-325-0885
PARTS, PARTS, PARTS. For all your ag aviation needs, please call Southeastern Aircraft Sales & Service 800-441-2964 Air Tractor Dealer
D i s p e r s a l E q u i p m e n t : We a t h a e r o Feathering Fans, Crophawks, Smokers, F l a g g e r s , N o z z l e s , Tr a n s l a n d , Breckenridge Spreaders, Airfoil Booms, Dry Breaks, Load Hawgs All Aircraft Styles. Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800325-0885 www.midcont.net.
Boom Clamps-The Davidon Boom Clamp was designed with simple form and workmanship for ease of use and ease of mind about function. Aluminum construction for 2” and 3” inch airfoil booms. The one you’ve been looking for. Made in USA. Davidon Inc. 229-645-3605. www.davidononline.com
Used 502 Wingman. $5000. Call Al 870265-5011 Agrinautics, Angel Flight Assistant, Automatic Flagman, Aero Engines, Arrow prop, Air Tractor (Associate dealer Queen Bee Air Specialties) CP Nozzles, Compro Smoker, Crophawk, Covington Aircraft Engine, Collins Air Conditioner, Cleveland, Chip Detector, Hemisphere GPS, Hot Stuff, Nieto Products, New and used aircraft, (large) Parts Inventory, ServAero, Spraying Systems, Co., Superbugs, SPH-4 Helmet, Simplex, Tires, Transland, WeathAero. Sky Tractor Supply 800437-5319, www.skytractor.com, email@ skytractor.com, 701-636-5881 (fax) We have the largest NEW inventory of Cessna 188 AG Truck & Ag Wagon parts in the USA. Parting out many other air crafts as well. J & C Enterprises Aviatiion INC 800-542-8565 or Email Sid or Jerry at jcaviation@pldi.net 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. Save money. Buy used. Parting out Air Tractor 402,502,602, Thrush, and Ag-Cat. Call Chad Stuart at Airplane Services, Inc. 850-380-6091
Agrinautics, Inc. Best spray pumps, valves, and strainers in the business! For service w/ a smile, call us at 435-586-1200. e-mail:agrinaut@cedarcity.net
Cessna Ag Parts. Air Repair, Inc. Phone. 662-846-0228 Fax. 662-843-0811 sales@ airrepairinc.com
Call Bruce’s Flying Service for all of your Thrush parts needs! 229-725-4150, fax 229-725-5135. E-mail bruceandrews62@ gmail.com
Large inventory of Thrush parts surplus to our needs. Call for list. Air Repair, Inc. Phone. 662-846-0228 Fax. 662-843-0811 sales@airrepairinc.com
COMPLETE THRUSH FACTORY METAL TAIL w/ updates in EXCELLENT condition. Johnston Aircraft Service, INC. 559-6861794 / Email info@johnstonaircraft.com www.johnstonaircraft.com Cessna Authorized Parts Center: Prompt, World-Wide Par ts Service, Engines, Bonaire 550 Conversions, Wings.MidContinent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800-3250885 www.midcont.net.
Propellers Hamilton Standard, 22D40 Hydromatic Propeller 6533A Blades overhauled complete with distributor valve and prop, Governor. Call Chester Roberts Supply Co. at 903-429-6805 3 D 40 6101 blades Ham Standard 3 bladed. Overhauled. For more information Call Chester Roberts Supply Co. at 903429-6805 12D40-6101-12 Overhauled with 8130 Form. For more information call Chester Roberts Supply Co. at 903-429-6805 Props for Sale: 22D40-6533A-12, Call PropWorks, Winnipeg, Canada Tel: 888679-2965 email: propwork@mts.net For Outright Sale: Overhauled 5-Blade Prop. Hartzell HC-B5MP-3C. Fits AT-502A, AT-503, AT-602, AT-802, Thrush S-2R-T65 & S-2RHG-T65.’06 Hartzell Overhaul. TSN: 1379.5 (TSO:0). Call Steve or Gary at 210-924-5561 or email sales@dixieair. com 2D30-6101A12, 0 IRAN $12,50022D306533A12, 0 I R A N $12, 5 0 02 2D3 0 6533A 1 2 , 0 S O H $1 5 , 5 0 01 2D 4 0 6101A12, 1058 SOH $11,500012D40AG100-4S, 375 SOH $17,50022D40AG200 -2, 60 IR AN $20,50022D4 0 6533A12, 832 SOH $20,500HC-B3TN-3D / T10282N+4, 38 TT $29,000AmAg: 870-886-2418/2489 FAX, AgCat Sales/ Service/Parts since 1971. Email frank. kelley@ag-cat.com Hartzell 3 Blade and 5 blade Props, new & used, $CALL. Lane Aviation 888-995LANE / 281-342-5451 or FAX 281-2325401 Jeffries Airworks Dynamic Propeller Balancing with Chadwick Helmuth engine printout equipment. Jeffries Airworks, Dynamic Balancing, Vibration Analysis. Much more than just a balance. Call Jim Jeffries, A&P/IA, 985-507-9981, Nationwide service on your location.
Service 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 Nancy at Turbine Conversions - 616-837-9428
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We rebuild and refinish any fibreglass part for Weatherly, Cessna, Piper and Ag-Cat (A, B and Super B,C and D). Call for prices. Professional Fibreglass Repair. 530-735-6264 WE DO CENTURY 60,000 HR. SPAR CAPS FOR THRUSH AIRCRAFT. CALL FOR AFTER-SEASON SLOT. JOHNSON AIRSPRAY INC. 218-437-6415, CELL 218201-1450. LINDLEY Let us sell your Ag plane! Mid-Continent Aircraft Corp. 1601 Hwy 84 East Hayti, MO 63851 800-325-0885 FAA repair station for all ag equipment. Thrush spar replacement, annuals. MidContinent Aircraft Corp. Hayti, MO 800325-0885 Cascade Conversion for Thrush and Air Tractor. Fuel Saving, Cooler running, more power available. Mid-Continent Aircraft Corp. Hayti, MO 800-325-0885 Southeastern Aircraft Sales and Service. Late model aircraft sold by Southeastern Aircraft Sales & Service will have a New Annual Inspection, Fresh Hot Section Inspection and a 100 HOUR OR 90 DAY WARRANTY. Now That’s Peace Of Mind! Call Now 1-800-441-2964
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D e n a n Tr a n s p o r t o f f e r s g r o u n d transportation for non-ferryable aircraft. 10 years experience and references. Call for rea sonable quote in lower 48. Visit denantransport.com. Email aircrafttransport@hotmail.com or call Elizabeth 931-505-2158. We b u i l d l o a d e r t r u c k s t o y o u r specifications. Stainless Steel Straight and Fold Up. Mild Steel Straight and Fold Up. Mild Steel Hopper w/Stainless Steel Tube. Been in loader truck business since 1980. Call Pat Ballard Office:870-697-2004 Fax:870-697-3568 185 Hwy. 42 West , Hickory Ridge, AR. Auger Trucks For Sale (Trade-Ins) Also list of customer trucks. Call Auger Dan Office: 870-578-6133 Cell: 870-919-2317 Heavy duty 25’ nurse trailer(30,000 GVWR) built by Texas Pride Trailers in 2013 with dual 2 speed jacks. 1600 gallon fresh water & 800 gallon batch tank, Honda engine & pump, inductor, storage box mounted under landing platform easily accessible from crow’s nest, 30 gallon drum storage racks at rear of trailer. Tires are like new. Used for 1 season and worked great. $25,000. Call 830-426-6150. 28 foot Gooseneck Mix Rig: 1500 gallons water, 800 fuel, 1 Inductor cone. $6000 Nowata, Oklahoma. Call Matt 918-2258561
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Looking for tired AT-502. Please contact Cascade Aircraft Conversions at 509-6351212 or email tom@cacaircraft.com
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All our new Air Tractors now include P&W 2500 Hour, 5-Year Extended Warranty 2015 AT-502B -34AG 234 Gal Fuel, A/c, Heat, Lane elect. Brake & fan, 3” btm. Load, s/s camlocs, RCA attitude gyro, L/H landing light, more…Call. P & W extended warranty 2015 AT-502B -34AG 170 Gal Fuel, A/C, Heat, Lane elect. Brake & fan, RCA attitude gyro, 3” btm load, s/s camlocs, Satloc Bantam with Intelliflow, more…Call. P & W extended warranty 1999 AT-502B-0580 N90375 TT 6807.0 Hrs A&E, 0.0 since engine PTA-34AG Ag Right O/H, 1750 Hr./3 year warranty by Dallas Airmotive, 0.0 since new 9,800 Hr. spar caps, by Air Tractor, 0.0 since prop inspection & reseal, Factory A/C, SATLOC Bantam GPS with Intelliflow, electric brake & fan, smoker, CP Nozzles, $595,000
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Ag Aircraft Wanted: Immediate cash for Ag planes - All considered - Contact Darryl Riddell at 479-935-4891 Looking for a 400 gal Super B model Ag-Cat fuselage frame. Call 701-6365880 ask for Jay. EXHAUST Wanted: R-1340 and R-985 Exhaust Send Old Exhaust segments for exchange or Sell them! Call Daryl @ 940902-0797 or evans.daryl@sbcglobal.net
Training Start to finish AG PILOT TRAINING utilizing Pawnee PA-25/260 CS Dual Cockpit & PA-25 Single for Solo/Dump/ Spray. Satloc and TracMap GPS. Ag Aviation Consultants for Ag Operating Certificate Part 137. See videos at: www. eaglevistas.com. EAGLE VISTAS LLC 772285-5506
Seat Wanted Looking to transition into Ag Flying and/or Firefighting, TT 11.000hrs, 3.000hrs in single engine and taildragger, 1.500hrs PT-6 and Garrett-time, 1.000hrs aerobatics & low level aerobatics. Also interested in ferry flights, cv available. Email Tim at fliegertim@hotmail.com Pilot looking for first seat. 400TT, 250TW. Completed Flying Tigers AG School. All training geared toward AG pilot career. Has Idaho professional applicators license. Willing to relocate. Honest, dependable, reliable wanting to learn and be part of a successful operation. Call Dave at 208201-9234 or email dapcep63@gmail.com
Help Wanted Long Term A&P/IA Wanted: Looking to add a Full Time Mechanic to our growing operation. We are a Thrush Aircraft Service Center, Dealer, and Parts distributor. We are located in Hutchinson, Minnesota. AG aircraft and Turbine experience are preferred. Sheet Metal experience is a plus. Hourly or Salary positions available, 401K, Health Benefits available. Call 952941-6255 for more details! Experienced ag pilot needed in the Midwest area. Qualifications: minimum of 1000 hrs ag time, 1000 hrs turbine time, & accident free. Individual needs to be experienced in herbicide, liquid & dry work. The season runs April 1 through September 1. Late model Air Tractors are used in our operation. Competitive wages/ salary, & housing available. Please include a resume with references. Email blindads@ agairupdate.com, Subject: Ag Pilot, fax to 478-352-0025 or mail C/O AgAir Update PO Box 850 Perry GA 31069 Looking for an experienced rice pilot for long term seat in South Texas. Must be turbine qualified with herbicide and fertilizer experience. Please email to blindads@agairupdate.com, Subject: Rice Pilot, fax to 478-352-0025, or mail C/O AgAir Update PO Box 850 Perry GA 31069 Nor th Star Aviation Inc., located in Ulysses, KS is seeking applications for an A&P Mechanic. We specialize in Turbine powered Agricultural Aircraft. Applicant must be self-motivated, dedicated and willing to live in a small town. Some bene f it s include Health Insur ance, Vacation, Sick Leave, Retirement and Bonus. Send resumes to northsa@pld.com A&P Mechanic needed for growing business. Super Cubs to Conquests. Fabrication, sheet metal, piston and turbine experience all a plus. Quality workmanship and willingness to learn a must. Forward your resume to tim@ turbinesllc.com and explore your future.
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Explore the History of Agricultural Aviation National Agricultural Aviation Museum Monday-Saturday 9a-5p 800-844-TOUR
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Aircraft Sales position for experienced Ag, Turbine, CR II, super salary and benefits. Call: Dick 800-325-0885 @ Mid Continent Aircraft Corp. Hayti, MO IA and A&P mechanics needed. Call 870 -295 - 6213 Salar y depending on qualifications and experience Full Time Chief Mechanic Position available in Arizona. Must be PT-6 and Helicopter experienced. Possible six figure income for the right person with the needed qualifications. Must have good references. Please email to blindads@agairupdate. com, Subject: Chief Mechanic, fax to 478352-0025, or mail C/O AgAir Update PO Box 850 Perry GA 31069 Pilot needed immediately for Turbine Thrush to spray corn. Please contact Jim Mills 812-877-2587 or email peg@ turbinesinc.com
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Acorn Welding........................................ 35A Ag - Nav, Inc. ...................................... 3, 15A Agrinautics.............................................. 14A Airplane Services................................... 35A Air Tractor Inc........................................... 5A American AgViation............................... 34A ASI Jet Sales............................................ 24A Cascade Aircraft Conversions.............. 19A Central Florida Ag Aero......................... 34A Collins Aircraft Dynamics, Inc............... 32A Covington Aircraft Engines................... 52A Custom Air.............................................. 20A Davidon................................................... 34A Desser Tire & Rubber Co...................... 31A DynaNav................................................. 28A Electrode Aviation................................. 34A Farm Air Inc............................................ 47A FireBoss.................................................. 23A Flight Grip............................................... 34A Frost Flying............................................. 37A GE Aviation............................................. 21A Golf Tournament................................... 20A Government Sales Inc........................... 34A Gulf Coast Ag Aircraft SS....................... 49A Hershey Flying Service.......................... 17A J & C Enterprises, Inc............................. 44A JetSet Airmotive..................................... 35A Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc............... 41A Kawak Aviation Technologies............... 29A Lane Aviation, Inc............................8A, 43A Machida Borescopes............................. 15A
Key G4 Features
L7 Lightbar
• Wireless transfer of logs and jobs • Access the G4 remotely through the Internet
The L7 Lightbar with new Hi-Bright LEDs, 4 Displays and other new features including optional sun visor
• Ability to receive job files from AgSync & Flight Plan Online
HQ™ Instant Data Push/Pull
Professional Fibreglass Repair............. 34A
• Hot keys enable you to quickly toggle to full map screen
• Live view of any aircraft or asset
RAPCO, Inc.............................................. 26A
• Create, view, manage and send job files to any aircraft with a G4
Robert McCurdy..................................... 35A
• Laser altimeter support
• View, print or email as-applied spray maps
SATLOC................................................... 51A
• Nearest swath feature
• Enter Section/Township/Range
• FAA obstacle warning database
Micro Aero Dynamics............................ 30A Micron Sprayers Limited...................... 31A Mid - Continent Aircraft Corp............... 14A NAA Museum......................................... 50A Orsmond Aerial Spray Pty. Ltd............. 50A Pratt & Whitney Canada....................... 11A Preferred Airparts................................. 45A Queen Bee Air Specialties.................... 16A
Schweiss Doors...................................... 35A
• Various weather layers including US & Canadian Radar and Wind
ServAero Engineering........................... 35A Sky Tractor Supply Co........................... 24A Southeastern Aircraft............................ 49A Souther Field Aviation, Inc.................... 45A Spectrum Electrostatic Sprayers.......... 25A Thrush Aircraft Inc................................... 2A TracMap NZ LTD.................................... 27A
www.Satloc.com 8444 N. 90th Street, Suite 130 Scottsdale, Arizona 85258 USA
Phone: (480) 348-9919 Toll Free 800-247-3808
Transland ............................................... 18A Tulsa Aircraft Engines........................... 32A Turbine Conversions Limited............... 16A Universal Turbine Parts Div.................... 8A
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