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Tri-County Ag on display in Colorado Thrush Aircraft’s Feeding The World Tour Stops at Air Repair open house
NZ Agricultural aviation activity and safety update Safety performance
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keep turning… in this issue VOLUME 34 NUMBER 11 | NOVEMBER 2016
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Tri-County Ag on display in Colorado
Stops at Air Repair open house
NZ Agricultural aviation activity and safety update
Safety performance
Australian ATSB report 2015–2016 year in review
Flying over the Darling Downs Wynnwood Airspray
06 From the cockpit 07 Calendar of Events 08 AgAir Mail 14 Truth in flight 32 In my opinion 36 The Hopper 38 Classifieds On the cover and this page: Greg Allen and his AT-502B getting ready for the day and working in Wray, Colorado. See story on page 10A.
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from the cockpit
Decision makers It saddens me to read about the fatality of an ag-pilot. Recently, one died in Brazil that I knew from my visits there, even once visiting this particular pilot. He was not the first ag-pilot I’ve known that has been killed while doing what they loved; flying ag. This year in the U.S. has been uncharacteristically lethal. We have lost 13 and the season is yet to be over. A more typical loss is 5-7 pilots a year, depending on many factors. One exceptional year no pilots were killed. However, this year, no one seems to be able to determine a common denominator for the fatalities.
was found the high-time pilots’ accidents were more from circumstances out of their control versus the opposite being true for the low time pilots. I am not disputing the data. However, I think a few data sets are not addressed that may further explain the higher incident of accidents for 10,000+ hours pilots. For an ag-pilot to log 10,000 hours, in all likelihood, he flies high-time seasons. Whereas the less than 2,000-hour pilot may just be starting out with less hours flown during a season. My speculation would be the 10,000+ hours pilot is exposed to the risk of ag-flying at a greater level than the 2,000-hour ag-pilot.
I recently read a study carried out by the New Zealand Agricultural Aviation Association (NZAAA) where 10 years of accidents in fixed wing ag-aircraft were analyzed. The study grouped the type of accidents, i.e. loss of control, abnormal runway contact, ground handling, system/ component failure and collision with terrain/obstacle. The study also sorted by hours flown. A surprising oddity came from the study and that was 52% of the accidents were ag-pilots with more than 10,000 hours of flight time, while only 16% were of ag-pilots with 2,000 or less hours.
Another point is it would be expected of 10,000+ hours ag-pilots, many are flying more sophisticated and complex agaircraft versus the 2,000-hour ag-pilot. Of course, there is a curve in the data where the closer the relatively low-time ag pilot approaches the 2,000-hour mark, it is more likely the pilot is flying more sophisticated and complex aircraft and experiencing longer seasons. However, the data does not separate those issues. My point is the faster and heavier ag-aircraft have the potential to challenge the skills of even a 10,000+ hours pilot.
Fortunately, the study did not stop with this data, but continued to analyze why this seemingly anomaly occurred. The explanation was believable in that when the various categories were studied, it
You will be able to read more about this very interesting study in this edition of AgAir Update. Take the time to understand the graphs and the analogies made by the study and rationalize how this information
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affects you. We operate in a challenging business that can take a life in one moment of complacency. We, as pilots, can make it as safe, or as dangerous, as we desire. It is preferable to make it safer and err on the side of caution. What do you do when faced with a decision; Do I fly under this wire? Do I cut back 50 or 80 liters/gallons of my load? Do I take off from the mix area, or taxi to the opposite end to takeoff into the wind? There are so many decisions ag-pilots make daily that determine the outcome of that day. Often, you can ask yourself when making these decisions, “Does it really matter?” Usually, the decisions are time-related. In almost every scenario, it is about time; flying over more hectares/acres in a day, or finishing the application job before inclement weather. Sometimes, decisions are dictated by the odds of mechanics. For instance, you have an extra drop in your mag check, or your ITT is a little higher today. Do you play the odds and continue, or do you have the problem checked out? As decision makers, as ag-pilots, it is our duty to fly in the safest possible manner. This is what separates professionals from “cowboys”. Professionals make more money and live longer. Until next month, Keep turning…
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agair mail easel We just received the easel ad you mailed to us. That is a very nice gesture! Thanks so much!! I work with Ernie and he is always friendly and efficient. This last ad Deb tweaked for us a bit and I appreciated her assistance as well. Have a great day and a wonderful weekend! Joyce Lies EGE Products Minneola, KS
Probably not applicable to anything, but thought you’d appreciate the symbolism. We got Al and Mike Schiffer’s 600 spray Stearman to the National Stearman Fly-In at Galesburg IL, and paired it up with my AT-502 from Curless Flying Service. Neat contrast to show how far ag aviation technology has progressed over the last 50 years. I’m flying the 502, Carter Teeters is in the Stearman.
Hello Joyce I’m glad you like the easel. It is something we do for all our advertisers. Most use them to display at their booth when working trade shows.
Hey Mike Great photo.
Yep, Ernie is a pretty good guy. He’s been with us at least 15 years and I must have known him for over six decades (Really. He’s my cousin)!
What is not seen is the excellent technology (GPS, spray systems, etc.) that has helped out industry so much.
As for Deb, she’s been with us for over 20 years. She literally watched the kids grow up. She does great work. We like to keep the “good ones”.
The photographer is Brian Rosenstein from the back seat of an AT-6 flown by Mike Porter. I’ve been told the sound as we went over the airport was memorable at the very least. Regards, Mike Rutledge
Yes, ag aviation has come a long ways since the postwar Stearman. That is easily seen in your photo.
Take care and thanks for thinking of AAU. Give the “Schiffer brothers” a big hello for me.—Bill
If you need anything, just let Ernie, Deb, or me know. We definitely appreciate your business and hope AAU is helping brand your company. —Bill
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Tri-County Ag on display in Colorado Editor’s Note: Often times, spectacular images appear in the many news feeds that AgAir Update monitors about agricultural aviation. Such was the case for these images captured by Laura Harwood of Mountain Girl Photography. Laura visually tells the story of Tri-County Ag, located in Wray, Colorado. Tri-County Ag operates an AT-502 and three AT-802s. Currently owned by the Aurora Co-Op, the company operates over 30 Air Tractors from South Dakota to Texas. Greg Allen, one of TriCounty Ag’s pilots tells us about the business and the details of this western operation. AAU: Tell us about the history of TriCounty Ag. How did it get started, what airplanes did you begin with? Allen: Tri-County Ag was started by Kris and Laurie Jones in 2007. The two started out with a single AT-301, and later added an AT-401 and a radial 1340 Ag Cat midseason of their first year. Aurora CoOp purchased the flying service about
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three years ago, but Kris and Laurie have continued to manage the business. AAU: How did you end up with the aircraft you are operating now? Allen: I left farming in July of 2007. Kris hired me to help him on the ground and to learn the aerial application business. That first summer, I learned the loading pad, how to coordinate spraying and most importantly that this was the business I was born for. At the end of the season, Kris and I decided that I would buy his AT-401 and he would move up into an AT-602. Kris would mentor me into his operation as an independent contractor, and in return I would fly exclusively for him. I flew the AT-401 for a year and a half, then bought a geared Thrush that I operated around four years until I saved up the down payment for the AT-502BB featured in the photos. This year was my third season with it.
AAU: The paint job on your 502B is unique. Any reason for that? What is the story behind it? Allen: I bought the airplane from Rusty Linderman out of Texas. I understood at the time he had all of his planes painted to match. When I went to pick it up he was in the middle of building the famous “Dusty Crophopper” for Disney. I always like to be just a little different from the crowd, so the paint appealed to me. Honestly, I was under a time crunch to get something bought because I spent most of the winter trying to get the Thrush sold! I could not buy until I got the money out of the Thrush. Rusty’s AT-502B was the best on the market in my price range and at the time the paint job felt like a little nod of approval from God. Lots of prayer went into making the decision to go that far into debt. Tri-
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County Ag was growing fast and Kris and Laurie assured me that there would be work to support it. AAU: What is the main crop you treat? Secondary crop? Allen: We mainly treat potatoes, but wheat and corn are a close second and third. Our farmers grow lots of other specialty crops like dry-edible beans, sunflowers, pumpkins and alfalfa. We are blessed with good ground water here, so irrigation helps to even out the good and bad years for us. AAU: What is your typical application rates? Allen: We spray all of our crops at 2, 3 and 5 gallons per acre. AAU: How are your aircraft setup (ie. which GPS, nozzles, etc) Allen: We are very conventional here, utilizing SATLOCs and CP nozzles on all of our planes AAU: Who are the other pilots that are flying for Tri-County Ag? Allen: Kris Jones still flies when needed, but Stan Mangus and Cody Perrin also fly the AT-802s.This year Scott Gale also came over from Australia to help us out during our peak season. AAU: What is your typical season? Allen: This year our season ended a little early. We were pretty much done by the middle of September. Most years we fly a little longer, but are almost always finished by October. AAU: How long have you been actively ag flying? Allen: I bought my AT-401 in 2008 and have been full time ever since. This year was my eighth season. AAU: Is that a commercially available sidewinder (in photo) or did you build it? Allen: My dad and I built it for the old forklift. I have had several people tell me that with a little refinement, I could probably sell them, but have never taken the time.
(Top to Bottom): Greg Allen smiles for Laura Harwood’s camera in his AT-502B. One of Tri-County Ag’s AT-802s, they operate three. Greg Allen’s AT-502B gets cleaned after a day protecting Colorado agriculture.
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AAU: Any parting thoughts? Allen: I was born into a family of pilots. My dad was and still is my primary instructor. Funny, he always warned me away from ag flying! My uncle flew in the military and then was a pilot for Northwest Airlines. But, he always warned me away from the airlines! I wanted to go into the military, but my eyes were not good enough, so I went to
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Each member of this successful team gives 100%, all the time. These team members, whom I’ll refer to as crewmembers, are the backbone of the aircraft operation. However, there are good crewmembers and bad ones. Personally, I’ve worked with both kinds,
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When interpersonal relationships get involved in the team dynamic, the ebb and flow of work suffers. A strong team leaves out personal issues involving family or their social life. When personal beliefs, prejudices, cultural and social differences get involved, the dynamic of the team becomes troublesome. When taking my CFI courses, I was astonished by some of the material. The subjects had little to do with regulations, mechanics or weather. Even though I had a personal interest in those topics, it shocked me to see how much was focused on the human aspect, specifically towards effective and assertive communication skills. However, it was a good thing these issues were covered as they relate to our daily
duties training pilots. The truth is that we all regularly judge one another, even if we are not aware we are doing it. We should be learning to manage that judgment in a more professional manner. Being alert to such things is like filtering out what is relevant in order to have a machine operate smoothly. But, the fact of the matter is that we take our personal issues to work, instead of being the person our workplace uniforms represent. We must be cautious so we don’t misunderstand things. Bringing personal problems to work does not solve any problems. Doing so only contributes to them. As far as agricultural aviation is concerned, any display of inattentiveness can cost you severely. We have to be at our mental best when we are flying. We need to have a frame of mind that can adapt to any circumstances and an attitude that incorporates peace, tolerance for peers, empathy and devotion. Our personal well-being is what motivates us to be professional.
Relationship problems, family issues, financial troubles...these things are always going to be problematic for everyone, everywhere, all the time. Juggling your professional and personal life positively requires effort, but is feasible if one is committed. Ultimately, being a good person on the inside is the best approach to doing a great job at work, no matter what your field of work. Juliana Torchetti, 37, began her aviation career as a flight instructor. She flew as a passenger Boeing 737 co-pilot and 727 freighter. Her passion for agricultural aviation called and she decided to change her aviation career. Now, as a third year agricultural pilot flying an Ipanema in Brazil, she feels that she has accomplished her dream as an ag-pilot. Her view of ag-aviation is with discipline and good humor to handle the daily challenges of the profession.
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Thrush Aircraft’s Feeding The World Tour stops at Air Repair’s open house
Thrush Aircraft continued their Feeding The World Tour with a stop at Air Repair in Cleveland, Mississippi. The dual cockpit 510G was on hand for demonstrations, as well as representatives from GE, SATLOC and Thrush. The event was hosted by Air Repair during their open house. Air Repair also had their variable rate dry application technology on demonstration. Thrush will continue their Feeding The World tour through the 2016 NAAA Convention in Long Beach, California.
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The agricultural aviation accident rate continues its overall downward trend in 2016 for both fixed wing and helicopter operations. The 12-month accidents/100,000 hours figure for fixed wing aircraft sits at 2.16 and 6.59 for helicopters (as of June 2016):
The 3-year accidents/100,000 hours figure for fixed wing aircraft is currently 9.34 and 6.35 for helicopters:
In his book ‘The Killing Zone’ pilot Paul Craig describes experienced pilots as those who have survived their own ignorance. He writes:
There have been three accidents and four incidents reported in the agricultural aviation sector in 2016 to date.
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We know agricultural aviation pilots are exposed to more risks than pilots in other aviation sectors. Ag pilots do more takeoffs and landings on air strips of variable quality, operate at very low altitudes amongst many physical hazards, in changing weather conditions. The work is repetitive, fatiguing and demands a huge amount of the pilot’s attention. When we talk about staying safe and performing well in this type of environment, the experience of the pilot is frequently identified as one of the most important factors.
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“I survived my own ignorance, but others were not so fortunate. Some pilots along the way did not learn from their mistakes, but, unfortunately, were killed by their mistakes.” Since 2000 in New Zealand, there have been 208 agricultural aviation accidents including 21 fatalities. 128 of these occurred in fixed wing aircraft; 80 in helicopters. Was inexperience a factor? Not as often as you might think. In an analysis of fixed wing agricultural accidents, the results were surprising. In 52% of the accidents, the pilot had over 10,000 hours total time. More inexperienced pilots, those with fewer than 2000 hours, accounted for 16% of the accidents. For helicopters, the picture is a little different. There, 17% of the accidents involved 10,000+ hour pilots while 35% involved pilots with less than 2000 hours. These are surprising results considering what is known about experience and expertise. The ‘10,000-hour rule’ refers to the finding by some researchers that on average, 10,000 hours of practice at something makes an individual an expert, or master, of it. In other words, 10,000 hours of being exposed to a long list of situations and scenarios and learning how to deal with them is what makes someone an expert. According to this theory, it’s the 10,000+ hour pilots that should be the least likely to have accidents. Those 10,000 hours of building expertise should ensure they are the best at managing the hazards listed earlier. So what is going on? Is experience not all that it’s cracked up to be?
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Loss of control Accidents initiated by the pilot’s loss/partial loss of control over the aircraft. Stalls are included, weight and balance issues and environmental conditions such as density altitude and windshear. System/component failure or malfunction Accidents due to the failure of the aircraft’s various mechanical/ electrical/flight control/airframe components and systems. The failure of the component or system must be the initial point in the accident sequence. Fixed wing accident category Loss of control Abnormal runway contact Ground handling/ground collision System/component failure Collision - terrain/obstacle Fixed wing accident category Loss of control Abnormal runway contact Ground handling/ground collision System/component failure Collision - terrain/obstacle
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For the 10,000+ hour pilots, the main accident categories were loss of control and system/component failures. That supports the idea that experience actually does protect against accidents - mechanical failures are generally not the fault of the pilot and are not related to their level of experience. Nearly a third of their accidents, however, involved loss of control.
handling and other human factors. Evidently, more experienced pilots have fewer human operator-related accidents than less experienced pilots, but the difference is slight at 10%.
In contrast, the less experienced group, the less than 10,000-hour pilots had abnormal runway contact as the largest proportion of accidents. Interestingly, they had around half the percentage of accidents involving system/component failure than the more experienced group, so a higher proportion involved aircraft
“The top three defining events (for accidents) were in-flight collision with an obstacle, loss of aircraft control and system or component failure... because it is consistently one of the most common (and often fatal) accident types, obstacle collision remains a top industry concern.”
These New Zealand agricultural aviation accident statistics are similar to those of the USA. In a 2014 NTSB report:
Loss of control accidents If this is the largest accident category for very experienced pilots, then what are the causal factors behind it? A loss of control accident means the pilot partially or fully loses control of the aircraft and collides with the ground or some other obstacle. Control can be lost for a number of reasons, including stalls, encounters with severe windshear, or weight and balance problems. In New Zealand fixed wing agricultural operations, the vast majority (76%) occur on takeoff. Editor’s note: See “From the Cockpit”, page 6 for further comments on 10,000 hour pilots’ vs. 2,000 pilots’ accident rate.
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With flying operations very close to the ground, aerial application pilots are well aware of the dangers of wires. The ATSB says pilots need to know the location of wires in the area to be sprayed through maps, talking with landowners and locals, and through aerial reconnaissance before operations commence. Spray patterns need to be organized with wire locations in mind and pilots need to maintain focus during their flying task, using continuous reminders of the presence of wires. When plans change or the spray pattern differs, such as for clean-up runs, pilots need to redo their aerial reconnaissance of wires. Although there has been a slight growth in the number of accidents over the past three years, there were considerably
fewer accidents each year in the past decade than in the previous 25 years. Aerial agriculture has the second highest accident rate per million hours flown across operation types, behind non-VHregistered recreational aeroplanes. Within the VH-registered general aviation sector, aerial agriculture had both the highest average rates of accidents (154.8 per million hours flown) and fatal accidents (21.1 per million hours flown). For the full ATSB report, visit: http://www.atsb.gov.au/publications/2016/ar-2016-022/. Editor’s Note: The Australian ag-aviation fleet consists of approximately 300 ag-aircraft according to the Aerial Agricultural Association of Australia
Figure 2: Trends in all accidents and fatal accidents in aerial application, 1980–2016[3]
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NAAA, 1966–2016: Celebrating 50 years of agricultural aviation advocacy To commemorate its 50th anniversary, this year NAAA has been celebrating 50 years of agricultural aviation advocacy. NAAA was officially founded on Nov. 28, 1966, when delegates ratified the association’s governing documents at a meeting in Las Vegas. Men such as Dick Reade of Mid-Continent Aircraft Corp., who was elected as the association’s first president, established the newly created National Aerial Applicators Association to coordinate, educate and advocate the interests of the U.S. agricultural aviation industry at the national level. Four years later, at the 1970 NAAA Convention, members decided to change the organization’s name to the National Agricultural Aviation Association. Half a century later NAAA is still going strong. Such a milestone is certainly worth celebrating. As Chris Shields, a lobbyist and executive director for the Texas Agricultural Aviation Association, explains, “The significance of NAAA having a 50th anniversary is a lot bigger than a lot of people think. And the reason is this: if you follow associations, especially associations that work around government or the legislature, you’ll find a lot of them have very short lives. They don’t last that long. Fifty years is a long time for an association to remain in place, to be healthy, and especially a long period of time when you see the kind of movement and growth that has occurred in NAAA.” The timeline that follows highlights milestones and key accomplishments
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50 Years of NAAA: Protecting Ag Aviation Then, Now and Always Nov. 28, 1966: NAAA is founded as the National Aerial Applicators Association during a meeting of NAAA’s charter members in Las Vegas. NAAA’s first officers were 1967 President Richard “Dick” Reade of Missouri, Vice President Robert Phillips of California, Secretary George Harris of Oklahoma and Treasurer A.T. Morgan of Louisiana. March 1967: NAAA Washington, D.C., office.
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flown in 1952 to 25.4 (2.4 fatal) per 100,000 hours flown in 1973. March 1974: The World of Agricultural Aviation debuts as NAAA’s official magazine. 1974: In the grips of a nationwide energy and fuel crisis, NAAA fights to ensure that aerial applicators aren’t deprived of needed fuel to fly their aircraft. Rick Reed of Reed’s Fly-On Farming in Illinois recalls, “If I could not get fuel to put into my airplanes, I made a call to NAAA and fuel was arranged. … They kept the industry going. If it was not for the NAAA, that would not have happened.” December 1976: The Women of the National Agricultural Aviation Association (WNAAA) is established as an auxiliary arm of NAAA. The WNAAA’s main purpose would be to educate the public about agricultural aviation and provide a support network for women in the industry. In 2015, the WNAAA became NAAA’s Support Committee. December 1979: NAAA breaks attendance records by drawing nearly 3,400 attendees at its 13th convention in Las Vegas. 1981: NAAA establishes Operation S.A.F.E. (Self-regulating Application and Flight Efficiency) to enhance aerial application efficacy and precision through professional application analysis clinics offered at fly-ins around the country.
Fall 1982: NAAA’s Board of Directors establishes the National Agricultural Aviation Research and Education Foundation (NAAREF), a nonprofit organization created to foster research, technology transfer and advanced education opportunities among aerial applicators, allied industries, government agencies and academic institutions. November 1982: NAAA’s magazine changes its name from The World of Agricultural Aviation to Agricultural Aviation. 1990: NAAA and NAAREF release “The Aerial Applicator’s Growing Role,” a videotape designed to inform viewers about the benefits of aerial application to production agriculture. In 2009 the video was remade. December 1991: NAAA celebrates its silver anniversary at its 25th Annual Convention & Exposition. The theme is “25 years of Progress.” June 1992: Rick Reed and Dick Reade, NAAA’s sitting and inaugural presidents, respectively, accept the Milton Caniff Spirit of Flight Award on behalf of the agricultural aviation industry from the National Aviation Hall of Fame. January 1994: James Boillot succeeds Harold Collins, who retired in the fall of ’93, as NAAA’s third executive director. 1995: NAAA launches its Leadership Training Program with the help of Syngenta Crop Protection (formerly Zeneca Agricultural Products). The intent of the program is to develop more industry leaders by expanding their knowledge of the public arena, and enhancing their public speaking to better equip them to promote the aerial application industry to the public. January 1998: The Professional Aerial Applicators’ Support System from NAAREF debuts in Louisiana. The training program is devoted to educating pilots on essential safety, security and
drift minimization issues important to flying, modern agriculture and crop protection. September 2001: After the FAA issues a complete ground stoppage after the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, NAAA succeeds in getting government approval to fly again, making agricultural aviation the first sector of general aviation allowed back up in the air after the tragic terror attacks against the U.S. on 9/11. 2002: After federal funding for aerial application technology research had declined significantly in the 1990s and faced elimination, NAAA stepped in to reestablish the aerial application research focus at the USDA Agricultural Research Service and increased funding for the program by more than half a million dollars in 2002. Through 2016 NAAA has increased funding for this research by $7.7 million. Mid-2002: Andrew Moore becomes NAAA’s fifth executive director. Moore started as NAAA’s director of legislative affairs in 1997. 2004: After seven years of lobbying, NAAA’s efforts pay off when the EPA announces the elimination of a Worker Protection Standard requirement for aerial applicators to wear chemicalresistant gloves when entering and exiting aircraft. The change goes into effect Nov. 1, 2004. 2005: After five years of extensive lobbying, NAAA achieves its top legislative priority when Congress enacts legislation exempting fuel used to ferry and apply crop protection products in ag planes from the federal excise tax. Prior to the legislation’s enactment an aerial applicator was not exempted from paying the excise tax on fuel used to ferry an ag plane to an application site. The new law also eliminates the provision that required aerial applicators to obtain waivers from their farmer/ clients before being eligible to take the exemption. This exemption has saved the aerial application industry more than $4 million a year in fuel excise taxes and individual operators thousands of dollars each year. For example, if an operator flies 400 hours a year per plane
and burns roughly 40 gallons an hour at the Avgas tax rate of 19.4 cents a gallon, that is a $3,104 savings per aircraft per year for that operator. If the operator has a turbine engine aircraft, at the Jet A tax rate of 21.9 cents a gallon, that is a $3,504 savings per aircraft per year for that operator. These savings do not take into account the significant savings to aerial applicators in the form of reduced paperwork costs associated with obtaining farmer waivers. 2010: NAAA launches a public outreach campaign to raise awareness about the worrisome effects of wind energy development on agriculture and aviation. The industry’s concerns are explained in a series of wind tower safety ad slicks, statement stuffers and radio scripts that end with the tagline, “Let’s Be Fair About Sharing The Air.” 2012: NAAA’s releases its 2012 Aerial Application Industry Survey of Part 137 operators and ag pilots, which finds their average age to be 53 and 49.9, respectively. The survey also identifies that there were 1,350 aerial application operations and 1,430 U.S. non-operator pilots throughout the U.S. The 2012 survey along with other NAAA surveys conducted in 1992, 1998, 2000 and 2004 collected actual use data from aerial applicators on the average number of acres treated, drift mitigation measures implemented and occupational exposure mitigation measures practiced in the field. This data in numerous cases has resulted in either preserving the aerial use of a crop protection product and/ or prevented aerial use restrictions for a crop protection product. 2014–2016: As the FAA considers how best to safely integrate unmanned aircraft systems into the National Airspace System, NAAA positions itself as one of the leading aviation advocates speaking up on behalf of manned pilots. Considerable time is spent lobbying federal agencies responsible for UAV rule development and speaking to the media in an ongoing effort to ensure a safe lowlevel operating environment for aerial applicators. NAAA continues to press for strobes, pilot license credentials and ID/tracking systems for UAVs operating in low-level airspace.
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Summer 1982: Harold Collins succeeds Farrell Higbee as NAAA executive director. Collins joined NAAA’s staff in 1978 as its director of government affairs.
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July 2016: After more than a decade of arduous work, NAAA achieves a major legislative victory with the passage of new federal tower marking requirements for towers under 200 feet. Measures creating a tower database and requiring the marking of towers between 50 and 200 feet were included in the FAA reauthorization bill President Obama signed on July 15. The tower marking
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Ag Aviators Have Counted on NAAA for 50 Years; Can NAAA Count on You? It’s typical of people in any industry to ask of their associations, “What have you done for me lately?” However, considering NAAA’s long and successful track record, a better question anyone with a stake in the agricultural aviation industry should be asking themselves is, “Where would we be without NAAA?” Kansas operator and NAAA’s 2009 president Doug Chanay has a pretty good idea. “I think if NAAA didn’t exist, we couldn’t exist,” he said. The number of issues affecting the industry become more numerous every year, which is why it is essential that NAAA not only maintain its membership base but expand its membership ranks. Simply put, there is strength in numbers. As Dick Reade has said about the early days of the association, “I felt that the future of the business was cooperation between everybody. Fly alone, or join each other and we’d fly together.” How true. If you aren’t a member already, we implore you to join wings with NAAA. 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.
The 2016 Fall Board meeting for the National Agricultural Aviation Association was held October 12-16, 2016 at the Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando, Florida. Allied Industry Committee Report— Chair Mary Beth Schwaegel provided the committee report. The committee discussed changing the wording of the Allied Industry Individual award because the words “and their exhibit efforts” implied that only an allied member with a booth could win this award. An in committee motion was accepted to change the Allied Industry award description to “the Allied Industry Individual Award is presented to NAAA members or staff and/or an allied industry who has significantly contributed their efforts for the benefit of the allied industry and the aerial application industry.” The committee discussed nominations for
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because of the aircraft engine. The publications line item is much higher than normal because the auditor has asked that we list all of the expenses, not just the total after NAAA has received all the rebates. The restricted donations line item is high due to a lot of work being done at the museum and on the S2 airplane restoration. Bylaws Committee—Chairman Dominique Youakim provided the committee report. The committee reviewed the electronic vote that recently took place for the Bylaws changes, which were overwhelmingly approved by the membership. The system was easy to use and no one reported having any issues while completing their vote. Communications & Public Relations—Chairman Gavin Morse provided the committee report. The committee received an update and overview of the 50th anniversary documentary that will debut at the NAAA General Session on Tues., Dec. 6th, at the NAAA Convention. The final cut is set to be completed in mid-November. A new feature that will soon be available on the website is the Find an Aerial Applicator public database, which will allow farmers to search for aerial application operations in their areas. This will be set up so that all operators will automatically be opted-in; if you do not want your name to appear, you will have to opt-out. NAAA may pay for some ads in agricultural trade publications to direct people to this search engine on the website. Also slated to
be updated next year is the career section of the website. The “Flying for Your Food” brochure was printed and mailed to members and non-members this past summer. It is a great resource on the importance and professionalism of ag aviation to crop, forestry and public health protection—to the point and pertinent. You can order brochures from NAAA, as well as UAV stuffers. Convention Committee—Andrew Moore (NAAA Executive Director) provided the NAAA Convention report due to CoChairs Randy Hardy and Bob Bailey being on the phone. The 2016 NAAA Convention is in Long Beach this Dec. 5-8th. There are 125 people registered as attendees, to-date, 143 booths sold and 3,338 room nights booked. There are four aircraft – Air Tractor, Thrush, Isolair will exhibit a helicopter and California AAA with exhibit a 1927 Travel Air. Col. Mike Mullane will serve as this year’s Kickoff Breakfast speaker. He is a former Vietnam fighter pilot, astronaut, author and mountain climber. The General Session will celebrate 50 years of NAAA with a documentary, a panel of past presidents moderated by Bill Lavender, publisher of AgAir Update and futurist Bob Treadway will provide a presentation on the future outlook in the agriculture industry. There will two Compaass Rose sessions and one “Ask the Expert” Speed Mentoring Session for new or low-time ag pilots.
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Government Relations Committee—Chairman Brian Rau provided the committee report. The committee discussed the Waters of the U.S. Rule and the NPDES PGP exemption fight in Congress. NAAA staff believe there is still a hope, albeit slim, to pass the NPDES PGP legislation this year or in 2018 when Republicans are likely to grow their numbers in the Senate.
The committee discussed chemical label registrations. An NAAA subcommittee is looking at this and trying to understand which way the EPA will go with registrations. The committee discussed the success of the tower marking rules and they reviewed photos and pictures that were sent to NAAA to decide what types of towers our industry would like to see marked. New law says they have to be marked between 50-200 feet and with a ten-foot base. Mark Hartz added that NAAA needs pictures of these towers from the air on foggy days so we can show FAA and tower companies how difficult it can be to see these towers when flying.
The committee discussed the Endangered Species Act and a Hawaiian bee becoming an endangered species. NAAA is working with the Pesticide Policy Coalition on pollinator issues. The committee discussed the EPA pesticide and certification training proposed rules. EPA is proposing different standards that the states would need to use to certify aerial applicators, making it more difficult for aerial applicators to be certified for any given state. The states are very concerned about it because it will require more staff to certify applicators, which requires more time and money. States may turn CEU responsibilities back over to the EPA, and EPA similarly does not have the staff to approve CEUs.
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The committee discussed Palm Springs for the 2021 NAAA Convention, which is the 100th anniversary of aerial application so we need a location where we can host a lot of aircraft. Moore explained that NAAA can move aircraft from the airport to the convention center; however, the aircraft will sit outside. NAAA can have unlimited aircraft and they would sit outside the convention center from Monday through Wednesday or Thursday.
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Insurance Committee—Chairman Doug Davidson provided the committee report. The committee discussed the Compaass Rose and “Ask the Expert” Speed Mentoring Sessions to be held at the 2016 convention. The committee is happy to be assisting in these sessions anyway that they can. Dave Witzman (Allianz) and Mary Beth Schwaegel (AIG) will be at “Ask the Expert” as the insurance representatives. The committee discussed the preliminary reports that there were at least two fatal accidents where pilots weren’t wearing helmets or seat belts. The committee will be providing an article for Agricultural Aviation magazine about the importance of wearing these items, especially as it pertains to FAA regulations and insurance policy requirements. Long Range Planning Committee—The committee discussed some potential additional membership categories. A student membership could be beneficial to students or those interested in a future as an ag pilot; AirVenture prospects would fit into this category. Another idea is offering a UAS membership category. There is ongoing consolidation in our industry and this makes for fewer Allied members to choose from. Membership Committee—Chairman Gary Jerger provided the committee report. The committee reviewed survey results from a non-member operator and non-member pilot survey. Respondents stated the top two reasons for not joining NAAA are because the dues are expensive or they are retired from the industry.
The committee discussed offering on new operator or new pilot membership to each states convention as a way to bring members in. This would be a one year only membership and would have to be used for someone who has never been a member Museum Committee—Chairman Mark Kimmel provided the committee report. The committee received updates on the renovations taking place at the entire Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum and National Agricultural Aviation Museum in Jackson, Miss., as well as updates on the Hirsch/Carter S-2A memorial aircraft restoration project. The aircraft will hopefully be ready in 2017 and would be flown to the 2017 NAAA Savannah Convention then on to the museum in Miss. Nominating Committee—Chairman Rick Boardman provided the committee report. The following individuals have been nominated for the 2017 NAAA Officer positions: • Nominated President: Dominique Youakim • Nominated Vice President: Gary Jerger • Nominated Secretary: Mark Kimmel • Nominated Treasurer: Jim Perrin Research & Technology Committee Chairman Anthonie York provided the committee report. The committee had a discussion regarding drones. They took a committee poll to see how many pilots actually saw drones while flying. Last year, only one person raised their hand and at this meeting, there were four. Pilots stated that they’re starting to see
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Bruce Hubler gave an update on the use of night vision technology by the ag industry. Scott Bretthauer updated the information that he has been given on the aerial application standard for the International Organization on Standards (ISO). He has another draft from the ISO meeting earlier this year that NAAA needs to evaluate and comment on. This is an effort to develop an international standard for aerial application practices with the belief that establishing such a standard will bring some foreign governments that have either banned or heavily regulated the industry, such as the EU, to accept wider use of industry activities.
Ken also provided an update on the NFPA Standard 407 which recommends procedures for airport fuel handling. A new revision of that standard has been released and includes a recommendation that includes hot fueling of agricultural aircraft under certain conditions. Previous issues of the standard did not suggest how this could be done. The revised standard has been approved for Jet A; Avgas is not included at this time. Ryan Densham (Appointed) gave a report by phone on his subcommittee to determine root causes for all 2015 accidents; they studied all NTSB reports that have a probable cause
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Support Committee—Chair Sue Stewart provided the committee report. Athena Project: The program, which is titled “Personalities Outside of the Cockpit,” has been finalized for the 2016-2017 year. It is an interactive program to get all of the attendees involved and will explore your personality and how to best work and interact with people who have different personalities. Convention: The Support Committee will have an event on Monday, Dec. 5 at the Queen Mary from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. RSVP is required to Ashley Olivier because the event is capped at 100 people. Scholarship: The first place $2,000 scholarship winner is Mary Geist, sponsored by Daniel Geist and the second place $1,000 scholarship winner is Kathryn Pence, sponsored by Pence Aerial Service. Nominating: The Opal and Bill Binnion Award will be presented to Gaylon Stamps. The committee discussed the next Support Chair and Kelli Bartholomew has been nominated. .
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NAAREF—President Brian Rau presented the NAAREF Report. He Reminded NAAA Board of the important programs that NAAREF provides, such as PAASS, Operation S.A.F.E. Fly-In Clinics, Compaass Rose and “Ask the Expert” Speed Mentoring. PAASS – The 2016 PAASS program will cover risk management; drift (now called Environmental Professionalism) will cover adjuvants; hangar flying will cover fatal accidents; and security will focus on the 15th anniversary of 9/11. Budget & Finance Committee—Treasurer Darrin Pluhar presented three motions
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The Budget & Finance Committee recommends all future convention sites and dates recommended by the Convention Committee be approved by the full Board before a contract is signed. Seconded by Gary Jerger (MN). Then the following amended motion was brought forward for a vote: The Budget & Finance Committee recommends all future convention sites and dates recommended by the Convention Committee be approved by the full Board before a contract is signed. President Watts asked for further discussion. None was forthcoming. President Watts asked for a vote. Nineteen (19) voted in favor of the motion; six (6) voted against the motion. The motion passed. Then the following motion was brought forward: Staff, with the permission of the Exec committee, may make mutual fund investments capped at $15,000 a month in the event the association funds in the excess of annual operating needs does not reach 25%. Staff may also with the permission of the Executive committee sell mutual fund investments to insure association funds in excess of annual operation needs has reached above 25% and to sell based on recommendations from its financial advisors. A motion was made by Lee Turnquist; second by Joe Coppick.
The Membership Committee recommends the NAAA Board offer one Operator or Pilot membership to a first-time member to each state or regional convention during the 2017 calendar year. A motion was made by Mark Hartz and seconded Wade Berry. The Membership Committee recommends for 2017, NAAA separate the magazine mailing list into member and nonmember categories and include media within the non-member distribution that promotes membership and/or the Association. A motion was made by Mark Hartz; seconded by Mark Kimmel. Rod Studer asked if there was any cost associated with this and President Watts responded that it is less than $5,000. President Watts asked for a vote. All in favor and the motion passed. The Membership Committee recommends the NAAA Board accept the “New” members listed in the briefing materials for full membership in the NAAA. A motion was made by Mike Bartholomew; seconded by Rod Thomas and the motion passed. The Budget & Finance committee makes a motion to have the 2021 NAAA Convention in Palm Springs, Calif. from Dec. 6-9, 2021. A motion was made by Dominique Youakim; seconded by Matt Hovdenes and the motion passed. Mark Hartz motioned to adjourn and Brian Rau seconded. The motion was approved and the Board adjourned at 5:15 pm.
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much humidity in the air and too many cloudy days for satellites to provide images on a reliable schedule. They may work fine over the desert, but many times just seeing through 5000 feet of haze from the airplane causes degradation. Compare that to seeing through a couple hundred thousand feet of atmosphere with a satellite. Couple this with the fact that the emitted energy being read from the plants is the same energy that is reflected back to earth by this same atmosphere. This is what is commonly known as greenhouse effect that keeps our planet warm and alive. Drones can be used on small test plots, but I struggle when trying to use them in a commercial environment. Airscout’s camera equipment is very expensive. Good optics are very heavy. A single pilot in an aircraft can photograph over a thousand miles in one day and gather hundreds of farmers’ fields data. It would take dozens of drone pilots in pickup trucks with inferior cameras. Another drone problem is that they are limited to 400 feet above the ground. The best images are captured with the entire field in one image. This makes every pixel relative to every other pixel. Because the low altitude of the drone causes hundreds of images having to be stitched together into a mosaic. However, Airscout does use them as a ground truthing tool in connection with Airscout’s custom APP, but prefer to leave the heavy lifting of gathering imagery to the airplane. With the evolution of remote sensed imagery, I believe from my Sutton Farms perspective that aerial imagery’s time has indeed finally arrived.
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As time passes we have become more desperate to push the limits. We’ve exhausted the usual attempts at exceeding the limits of man and machine and have now pressed on to exceed the absolute limits of sanity. Our country is trying to be pilot and wing walker at the same time, while playing Russian roulette with a semi automatic pistol. The crowd looks on in morbid anticipation. Cheering when the wrong thing is done. Jeering when the right thing is done. Now we are in an inverted spin. Auguring downward, blindly stabbing the controls in feigned efforts of recovery. The show announcers gleefully describe our descent. Making it up as they go most of the time. They’ve crossed the line between fact and fiction so often the line is simply no longer visible or even considered to have ever existed. Smudged out by trampling feet running after ratings and emotional effect. It’s a dizzying ride. The crowd is biting their nails. Salivicious grins curling their mouths as America plummets toward a dismal end. A smoking pile of wreckage. Who will we blame? The pilot, or the wing walker?. As a man who loves his country more than his own life, it baffles me to see how readily, how eagerly our nation is being taken apart. Ripped to pieces and eaten by mad dogs. Mad for power, corrupted to the center of their souls. Cheerfully being fed by a subjugated populace who have no idea what they are doing. No idea that when they run out of things to feed their masters, they will, themselves be torn to shreds and devoured.
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Yes, my friends. The course before us is likely to be the most important of our generation. We have to take the controls from whoever is piloting what is left that is flyable. It’s necessary to make sure the windshield is as clean as we can get it despite all the gunk trying to stick to it. Right now we have a prayer and a vote. It is without a doubt the time to use both in earnest. We will very shortly be left with only one of those things, albeit the most important of the two. They could soon attempt to deny us even that. A man asked if he were to step in front of a moving train, would God save him? He could, but more than likely, He will allow him the opportunity to make his own choice and subsequently reap the consequences of that decision. There’s no telling where we will be a month from now. Probably staring through the guts of a big, fat, juicy bug trying to keep the lights centered. Let’s hope the rest of the view is clear. Fly well. Stay safe. Get out and vote!
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FAA sUAS Part 107: the small UAS rule The Small UAS rule adds a new Part 107 to Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) to allow for routine civil operation of small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) in the National Airspace System (NAS) and provide safety rules for those operations. The rule defines small UAS as unmanned aircraft weighing less than 55 pounds. To mitigate risk, it will limit small UAS to daylight and civil twilight operations with appropriate collision lighting, confined areas of operation, and visual-line-of-sight operations.
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of 40-percent in my 5-gallon per acre spray work.” Kubecka, a 31-year ag spraying veteran, operates in Gaines County, located just southeast of Lubbock, Texas. The area is known for extensive cotton and peanut fields planted in irrigation circles. Ag Aero serves approximately 50 farmers in the area, with sixty-percent of their time spent on liquid spraying and the remaining forty-percent on dry
“The 602 is everything I expected and more,” said Kubecka, owner of Ag Aero in Seminole, Texas. “I was hoping for a 25 to 30-percent increase in the amount of work per hour, and after only 144 hours of spraying in the 602, I’ve already seen an increase
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Kubecka, along with the other two operations in Gaines County, have access to existing concrete loading pads throughout the county for their dry fertilization work. But there aren’t many paved runways in the area, so the ag sprayers must often takeoff and land from narrow dirt strips.
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“With the 630-gallon hopper, I can spray 120-acre circles with one load rather than two,” explained Kubecka. “I had been averaging anywhere from 700-800 hours a year in the 502B, and I figure that
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“Taking off and landing from narrow strips can be real tricky with all the high lines and power poles in our area,” said Kubecka. “The AT-602 has perfect controls that aren’t too light, along with amazing stability…it’s a much easier plane to handle on the ground and in the air.” Don Kubecka serves as the sole pilot for Ag Aero. His wife, Shirley, handles all the office duties while son, Robert takes care of loading and mixing. The operation has a 1 mile long graded runway, providing more than ample room for the AT-602 to takeoff, even in hot weather, with a full load.
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“I’ve carried 4,500 pound loads on days when the temperature was over 100 degrees,” said Kubecka. “Sure, it takes a little more runway to get off the ground, but I’ve never had to back off a load in the AT-602.” Kubecka explained that on a recent 900-acre fertilization job, where he was applying 300 pounds per acre, he spread nearly 270,000 pounds of fertilizer in just under 8 hours…and with an average 4-mile ferry to reload.
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“I’m not knocking my old Air Tractor, but this same job would have taken me probably one or two more hours in the 502B,” said Kubecka. “The 130 extra gallons in the 602 hopper really make a huge difference to my operation.” In addition to his spraying and fertilization work, Kubecka also farms 250 acres of milo and another 250 acres of peanuts. Ag Aero’s spraying and fertilization season runs from late February or early March through the first frost, usually around the first of November. Kubecka then performs brush work further south in Texas during the remainder of November and December. In 1974, Don Kubecka - who was in business with his brother at the time - purchased the third Air Tractor to roll off the firm’s assembly line. He bought this first turbine Air Tractor in 1978, and has flown numerous turbine AT models since then. But his new AT-602 was definitely the most anticipated of the lot.
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Another Texas ag operator is also anxiously awaiting delivery of a new AT-602, although he hasn’t waited quite as long as Don Kubecka did. Harold Hardcastle, owner of Hardcastle Ag, Inc. in Vernon, Texas, has flown everything for a Super Cub to the AT-502. And like Kubecka, he also has high hopes for the AT602 in his spraying operation. “One reason I looked at the 602 is because we do a lot of highvolume, one gallon work with average ferry distances of 12-15 miles,” explained Hardcastle. “With the additional hopper capacity, speed and swath width of the AT-602, I figure we’ll get at least a 25 to 30-percent increase in production.”
the flexibility to haul a flagger or loader to the work site. Other standard equipment includes a 3-inch stainless spray system, large, streamlined 1-3/4 inch aluminum booms with 46 nozzles, 3-inch bottom loading valve, 5-blade ground adjustable spray pump fan, Transland 38-inch wide gate, pump shut-off valve, 29x11 tires and wheels, electrically-operated high-lift flaps with aileron droop, new 5-blade constant speed reversing Hartzell propeller, 250-amp starter generator, 3 batteries, 216 gallon fuel tanks, strobe lights, night work lights, nose-mounted taxi lights, turn windows, windshield washer and wiper, 34-gallon hopper rinse system, air conditioned cockpit, cabin heater, fuel flowmeter and Hoerner wingtips.
A 630-gallon turbinepowered ag aircraft, the AT-602 is designed for operators who need more capacity than a 500-gallon plane, but who are currently not needing to move up to a larger, 800-gallon AT-802A. “Basically, we’ve taken the AT-502A and made it better,” said Leland Snow, president of Air Tractor. “With its 630-gallon hopper, 56-foot extended wingspan, 12,500 pound FAA certificated gross weight and powerful PT6A-45R or -60AG engine, the AT-602 sets the standard for the next generation of 600-plus gallon ag planes.” Improvements found on the new AT-602 include thicker main landing gear springs and brake discs, the identical tail gear installed on Air Tractor’s AT-802, extended horizontal tail, and a greatlystrengthened fuselage and wing structure. The aircraft also includes provisions for Air Tractor’s new optional crew seat, which gives pilots
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“I waited two years for the AT-602, and I had big expectations for the plane,” said Kubecka. “And so far, everything about this plane is better than I expected…that just doesn’t happen very often these days!”
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to you, having great wrath, because he knows that he has a short time.” Every false religion of today, including pseudo Christianity, will probably be included within this worldwide false religious system that is inspired by Satan, the Antichrist, and the false prophet.
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already settled in heaven (Psalm 119:89), but it hasn’t been worked out on the earth—but it will be! Jesus said Scripture cannot be broken (John 10:35), and God stands ready to perform His word (Jeremiah 1:12). The words of God in relation to the Beast, the ten horns, and the Harlot, will be fulfilled in the judgments of the seventh trumpet (Revelation 10:7); and when the seven bowls of God’s wrath are completed, “It is done!” (Revelation 16:17). The divine sovereignty of God and human responsibility is taught throughout the Bible and is impossible to ignore. Those who deny God’s sovereignty over the affairs of mankind are not recognizing the absolute power of God. If God isn’t in ultimate control of His universe then He isn’t God. Mankind’s freedom to choose cannot override God’s ultimate purposes, and it’s impossible for the human mind to reconcile God’s sovereignty and human free will. “For My thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are your ways My ways,” says the Lord. “For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways higher than your ways and My thoughts than your thoughts (Isaiah 55:8-9). “My word be that goes forth from My mouth; it shall not return to Me void, but it shall accomplish what I please, and it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it” (Isaiah 55:11). It was God’s “determined purpose and foreknowledge” to deliver Jesus Christ to the cross (Acts 2:23-24), and those who crucified Him are totally responsible for their actions. Whether we are believers in Jesus Christ or unbelievers, our earthly
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What’s happening with dicamba drift? by John Garr and Jerry Green, GarrCo Products Other than the news about the impending huge mergers, the biggest chemical news this summer has been about the large amount of drift from illegal applications of dicamba made on dicamba-tolerant soybeans. One reporter characterized it as a “scofflaw,” the blatant flouting of a law that is difficult to enforce. The commercialization of synthetic auxin-tolerant crops, dicamba-tolerant from Monsanto and 2,4-D tolerant from Dow AgroSciences has created a lot of excitement because it will provide a desperately needed way to control some
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How much is too much? Drift can happen without any symptoms - next month we will discuss the famous principle that the dose makes the poison. Most non-target organisms tolerate most pesticides. When fungicides and insecticides drift, they do not damage nearby crops and few notice if some bugs die. The problem for dicamba and 2,4-D is that a very low dose of these herbicides can cause a lot of injury to sensitive plants including some endangered species.
The big company solution Monsanto and BASF are developing new formulations of dicamba with claims of high efficacy, low volatility, and improved
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Dow is developing a formulation of a new salt of 2,4-D with the dimethylamine salt of glyphosate under the name Enlist Duo™ with Colex-DTM technology. You can buy 2,4-D for less than a dollar per acre so the new salt, adjuvants and formulation ingredients greatly increased the value of this 2,4-D, probably 20 to 100-fold. We wish we could just tankmix them with the product. The new salts reduce volatility. To address spray particle drift, the new products rely on an array of application
directions to improve droplet size distribution and increase deposition such as nozzle type and orientation, spray pressure, boom height, droplet size, wind speed, ground speed, air temperature, tank-mix partners, buffer zones and drift mitigation adjuvants.
BASF is developing a complex salt of dicamba under the trade name Engenia™. The curious case of dicamba on soybeans Currently, many news headlines are about widespread damage to nearby fields from the illegal use of dicamba on the newly introduced genetically modified dicamba-tolerant soybeans. An unusual situation occurred when regulators approved the planting of dicamba-tolerant soybeans before they approved dicamba to apply on it.
Many farmers in the South were desperate to use dicamba to control Palmer amaranth, a ‘super weed’ resistant to glyphosate, and illegally applied currently available dicamba formulations. Of course, it drifted and injured very sensitive regular soybeans. The number of affected acres is very high. We do not know how this fiasco will be resolved but it has caused a lot of negative press coverage, regulatory problems, crop injury complaints and will certainly have an impact the regulation of needed technologies in the future. In contrast, if the new 2,4-D tolerant soybeans had been approved to plant first and farmers illegally used current 2,4-D formulations, the same amount of drift would not have been as noticeable because soybeans are inherently more tolerant to 2,4-D than dicamba. However, 2,4-D drift in that case might have appeared on cotton because cotton is more sensitive to 2,4-D than dicamba, the reverse of soybeans. It is going to get complicated. Applicators will need to be
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deposition. Monsanto is developing a formulation with the diglycolamine salt of dicamba in combination with a new salt of glyphosate under the trade name Roundup Xtend™ with VaporGrip™ technology. Monsanto will also sell dicamba alone under the trade name XtendiMax™. BASF is developing a new complex salt of dicamba under the trade name Engenia™. BASF has sold dicamba for 50 years, and according to our count, this is their sixth dicamba formulation.
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very aware which auxin herbicide they are applying to which auxin-tolerant crop. The EPA and other government agencies carefully review all the studies companies do to determine the pesticides they approve can be used safely. The safety of these herbicides on non-target organisms was a major factor in the approval process, but many growers proved they will not always follow their rules. It is still unclear how this mess will be resolved.
No aerial application Fortunately, aerial applicators were not involved in these drift problems. Aerial application of the new formulations of dicamba and 2,4-D is not allowed on HT crops. The key question now is what will growers who so blatantly applied dicamba illegally this year do in the future when the soil gets wet and they cannot apply these technologies with ground equipment. They will be just as desperate as dicamba and 2,4-D will be only effective for a short application window. Aerial applicators may have to tell customers that they cannot apply. We know aerial applicators can do just as good a job as ground applicators and hope that the key companies and EPA will figure out a way to approve aerial applications so growers can take full advantage of these new herbicide tools.
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by Mabry I. Anderson An Insider's History of Agricultural Aviation
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The early days down South The Equipment And People Clyde Cessna's contributions to the aviation world can hardly be overestimated. Anyone remotely familiar with early aviation history knows of the great aircraft that he produced. In the middle 1960s, the company bearing his name rather belatedly entered the ag aircraft field. When it did, it was with a vengeance. Before it produced a "pure" ag aircraft, some Cessna business models were used extensively for ag work, notably
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the 180 series. Many of these models were equipped with belly tanks by private owners. Cessna eventually produced one 180 series model specifically for combined business and ag work. The Ag Carryall, as it was called, had a removable belly tank and booms that permitted a quick switch from ag work to business flying. This aircraft saw extensive use in the Midwest wheat country, working thousands of acres with 2,4-D and parathion on green bugs. It also saw much action in early forest spraying. The AgWagon, which was introduced in the mid-l 960s, was Cessna's first venture in producing an aircraft designed solely for agricultural aviation. From the beginning, it was popular with many operators. Cessna offered the AgWagon with two options: the Model 230 with a 230 horsepower Continental 0-470-R engine or the Model 300 which sported a 300 horsepower Continental I0-520D fuel injection power unit.
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Both of these aircraft were extensively tested throughout the ag flying world. Cessna arranged tours where operators and pilots in every region could fly and evaluate the machines for themselves. Through the years, these aircraft have been refined and produced in great
numbers. Today Cessna is among the top producers of agricultural aircraft in the world. Although technical progress was being made at an astonishing rate in the 1960s, the decade's most significant event
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affecting agricultural aviation was the rapid development of state agricultural flying associations.
Ag chemicals under fire Rachel Carson's book Silent Spring entered the American scene in 1963, criticizing the use of agricultural chemicals. The resulting uproar caused agricultural aviation leaders to realize that unity was absolutely necessary. State agricultural aviation associations came into being in almost every state. Most of them were organized along the lines of existing organizations in California, Texas, Mississippi, and Arkansas. These early associations were effective at the state level, especially in political areas affecting the industry. One agricultural aviation representative to the National Aviation Trades Association was Richard Reade of MidContinent Aircraft at Hayti, Missouri. For several years, Reade represented the ag flying industry on the NAT A board. The
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representing agricultural aviation, especially during the tenure of the articulate and talented Bob Monroe. But most agricultural aviation leaders began to feel that a strong organization devoted exclusively to agricultural aviation was needed. Adversity evidenced the need for unity and organization. Agricultural aviation had become big business and the FAA was not happy with 5,000 aircraft and 2,000 operators flying all over the country licensed only with a "waiver" similar to the one issued aerobatic pilots at air shows! Ag aviation was being granted the right to "break the rules," especially where low flying was concerned. In addition, Carson's Silent Spring had precipitated panic in certain easily panicked circles and, in fairness to FAA, pressure was being brought to enact legislation or rules and regulations that would "control" the ag flying industry. Many progressive operators even began to recognize the need for commonsense regulations, since the
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legal aspects of the "waiver" operation were extremely cloudy. As a result, FAA began sending out questionnaires, touring heavily flown regions, and talking directly with operators. Finally a proposal appeared, designated as "Part 55," dealing with agricultural flying. It consisted of dozens and dozens of mostly unworkable rules and regulations. Part 55 was presented to the industry and the fur began to fly! At an NATA meeting in St. Louis, John Neace of Bell Helicopter was put on the hot spot trying to reconcile Part 55 and NATA's apparent endorsement. Neace handled the session well. However, the meeting showed that most operators opposed any regulations at all and was valuable only in getting operators together in considerable numbers. Disorganized, but effective protests from all over the country finally resulted in the withdrawal of Part 55, but the relief was short-lived. The "word" had gone out and FAA was charged with
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(R-L) Long-time NAAA supporters (left to right): Bob Bailey, Foster Hollingsworth, Sr., John R. Hollingsworth (in cockpit, former NAAA president), and Carl Heimer of Piper, gathered around a 235 Piper Pawnee.
regulating the industry. The U.S. Senate, under the leadership of Senator Abe Ribicoff, began delving into the matter and the first draft of "Part 137" resulted. Agricultural flying people became extremely voluble in opposing any regulations at all. However, a few, among
(R-L) The first NAAA convention was held in Dallas in 1967. Selected to head the fledgling organization were (left to right) vice president Bob Phillips, president Richard Reade, executive director Farrell Higbee, treasurer A.T. Morgan, and secretary George D. Harris.
them John Coulston, Bob Phillips, Lloyd Nolen, and Dave Teetor clearly believed that some regulation was necessary. State associations began calling meetings all over the country. FAA was forced into holding a number of public hearings for the purpose of discussing and perhaps rewriting the proposal.
As the result, a nucleus of national leaders began to develop. Notable were Bill Marsh of Arizona, Robert Coulston and Bob Phillips of California, Richard Reade of Missouri, A.T. Morgan of Louisiana, George Harris of Oklahoma, George Bullard and Jack Flautt of Mississippi, "Skid" Henley and Lloyd Nolen of Texas,
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Dale Steward of Arizona, Bob Ueding of Indiana, Dick Carrol of Illinois, Dale Simpson and Phil Marvin of Kansas, Charles Stone of Florida, Paul Hursh of Iowa, and Les Mills of Washington.
would be held. When the boys got to Oke City the word got around that we were meeting at such and such a time at such and such a hotel, and man, what a meeting that was!
A meeting was held in Oklahoma City on November 4, 1965, called by George Harris, executive director of the Oklahoma association. FAA had set up a public hearing for that city the following day.
"There were aerial applicators up to you know where, all over the beds, under the beds, on the dresser, sitting on the floor, standing in the corners, and in the closets. Even the john was full! Reminded me of a hive of hornets, only these hornets were mad at each other! I think we were in Bill Marsh's room and everybody there thought that the other one was trying to ram Part 137 down their throats!
Harris recalls the meeting as follows: "As director of the Oklahoma association, I called for a meeting on November 4 and wrote all of the other state organizations and invited them to attend. Well, old dumb me forgot to specify where the meeting
Talk began on how many mutual problems the applicators had and the desperate need for better understanding among operators everywhere. "It's impossible to remember all of the folks there, but I remember a lot of them. Dick Reade was there, of course, along with "Skid" Henley, George Bullard, Bob Phillips, Bob Ueding, Dale Simpson, who was so mad that his bald head was lit up like a neon sign, A.T. Morgan, people from Arkansas and lots of other states. Hardly any of them did I know at that time.
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"When all of the hubbub simmered down, talk began on how many mutual problems the applicators had and the desperate need for better understanding among operators everywhere. This talk continued on into breakfast that was sponsored by our Oklahoma association and it was there that it became unanimous that a national association must be established."
An NAAA Committee was appointed, headed by George Bullard of Mississippi. It included Robert Phillips of California, Richard Reade of Missouri, and Phil Marvin of Kansas. Representatives from all other state associations were appointed and these men met in splinter groups during succeeding months, working out the details of the organization. Bullard, an associate professor of economics at Mississippi Southern University and executive director of the Mississippi association took a long leave of absence from his academic duties and set about initiating the mechanics of organization and conducted a
The next day, at the public hearing, some rather remarkable things occurred. The Mississippi delegation, along with delegations from several other states, presented some "commonsense" proposed revisions to Part 137. Their proposals were made possible through the political clout of Senator James Eastland of Mississippi. Later, Robert Coulston of California and others followed this up in Washington with FAA officials holding the hearings. As a result, Part 137, when eventually adopted, was virtually word for word as revised and rewritten by these men. The final act that led to the formation of a national association took place at the annual Mississippi convention at Biloxi, Mississippi, in February 1966. Most of the state's agricultural aviation leaders attended this convention and a considerable portion of the program was devoted to the formation of a national association. It was finally agreed that a separate organization would be formed at the NATA convention which was to be held in Las Vegas in November 1966.
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"Accusations and arguments continued until the early morning hours and it finally boiled down to the fact that almost everybody there opposed Part 137. I believe that the Californians had come there with the idea of supporting the measure, but Bob Phillips, being the gentleman that he is, bowed to the wishes of the others and withdrew California's support.
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fund-raising drive directed at operators and allied industry people all over the country. The drive successfully raised sufficient funds to make organization possible. Bullard also drafted a provisional constitution for the organization. The rest is history. The organization formally came into being on November 28, 1966, and was initially known as the National Aerial Applicators Association. A constitution and by-laws were adopted and an election held for the first slate of officers and directors. Elected were president Richard Reade, vice president Robert Phillips, treasurer A.T. Morgan, and secretary George D. Harris. Under this leadership, the Association "took offâ&#x20AC;? and the following May the officers met in Dallas and hired Farrell Higbee of Loveland, Colorado, as executive director. Higbee had a background in farming, the farm chemical business, plus 12 years of practical field experience in entomology, agronomy, plant pathology, and business. One of his first assignments was to establish a national office in Washington D.C., and to make an 8,000 mile tour of the country, visiting applicators and recruiting membership. Within a year after its formation, NAAA was the recognized and respected voice of ag aviation.
up the Association's 1967 achievements: "I suppose that the fact that we have become economically self-sufficient is our greatest accomplishment, because, without funds, we would have collapsed. Equally important is the fact that we have found an ideal executive director in Farrell Higbee. "We have also created a cohesive force or focal point for the aerial application industry. The results of our cooperative efforts with other groups are shown in recent USDA changes in the skip-row penalties on cotton for 1968, which will give our operators a much better opportunity to serve their customers. "I might also add that our Legislative Committee, headed up by Phil Marvin, has been very active and has gotten some favorable rulings that allow operators to use products that were otherwise restricted." Within its first year, NAAA welded 20 state organizations. Since that time, all of the state organizations have become active members. In addition to membership throughout the United States, NAAA now serves much of the world, with a sizable international membership which is growing annually. Continuing next month with chapter 3 The Move Westward.
The first annual NAAA convention was held in Dallas, Texas, December 3-5, 1967. At the meeting Richard Reade summed
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Flying over the Darling Downs James “Hoppy” Hopwood approaches the load ramp with his AT-402 at his company Wynnwood Airspray’s main base in Millmerran Queensland completing the last load of the day.
by Bill Lavender It had been over a decade since my last visit with ag aviation operators in Australia. While previously over the years I have made several trips, this hiatus meant it was time to return. When an “PacificAsia” aerial firefighting conference was scheduled in Adelaide and my travel schedule was open, I decided this would be a good time to visit some operations in the land Down Under.
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from Los Angeles to Sydney was the killer leg of the journey. After a day of rest, I headed west in the rental car to Millmerran, Queensland. It took some adjusting to driving on the left side of the road, especially in Brisbane traffic. No worries, as the Aussies say, the rental car made it back to Brisbane after four days and 1,000 km without a scratch. I arrived at Hoppy’s Wynnwood Airspray just as he was landing after his last load of the day. The threat of coming rain was putting Queensland operators to work for early spring fungicide applications on wheat. (Being south of the equator, Australian seasons are the reverse of North American seasons; the first week of September is the same as our first week of March, season-wise.)
The “ute” is a very common variety of utility truck in Australia. Wynnwood Airspray’s ute is painted in the traditional Air Tractor paint scheme seen here with its owner, Hoppy Hopwood. finally get their Australian citizenships, which Hoppy considers an earned privilege.
402 with a PT6A-11AG engine from Texas operator Donald Kubecka. “The 402 has been an absolutely great plane for my operation. It is ideally suited to the 50-hectare (123 acres) fields that we mostly have here on the Downs. I run the engine at 1000-1100 psi and it averages about 150 l/hr (40 gph). My
Hoppy used to have an operation in South Africa. “Sally and I moved to When Hoppy operated in South Africa Australia in 2004. Life here was much 20+ years ago, he owned a Walter more promising, especially for our powered AT-401. Once he was set up children’s future. It wasn’t easy. We were in Australia, he acquired a 1992 ATgranted a Business Skills Visa in 2005. This meant to own a business we needed to employ two Australians, meet a yearly turnover dollar amount and have more than $400,000 AUD in assets in the country. Employing two Australians meant hiring a pilot, Gary Jordan who was very experienced and wellrespected, that flew for me for the next five years. I also hired a ground manager, Tony O’Dea, who still works with me today. We called the company Wynnwood after Micro VG Kits Available for: • Reduced Turning Time my grandmother’s surname Air Tractor: AT-300, AT-301, AT-302, AT-400, AT-400A, Wynne and my granddad’s AT-401, AT-401A, AT-401B, AT-402, AT-402A, AT-402B, Hopwood.” • Shorter Takeoff Rolls
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are approximately 40 km (25 miles) apart allowing for ferry distances to be no more than 20 km. The AT-402 can average about 85 hectares an hour. The average application charge is $18 AUD hectare (about $5.50 USD/acre) After 10 years, Hoppy has built Wynnwood Airspray into a successful business with 110 grower customers. The last four years have been above average due to ample rainfall. Main crops treated in summer are cotton and sorghum. Cotton, primarily the Bollgard variety, receives two insecticide applications and two defoliations; one with Prep at one l/ha and another with Drop at 100-150 ml/ha (1.4 - 2.0 oz/ac) Hoppy’s Cessna 185 Skywagon came over to Australia from South Africa with the Hopwoods and now resides in Millmerran Queensland as a dutifully registered Australian aircraft. Note the Australian flag proudly waving in the distance. fuel savings alone, compared to larger turbine aircraft that burn 190 l/hr (50 gph), pays for the 100-hour inspections. Wynnwood Airspray operates from
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Winter applications are mainly fungicide or insecticide applications on wheat, barley or chickpeas. Winter applications are mainly fungicide or insecticide applications on wheat, barley or chickpeas. These applications are made at 30 l/ha, as well. Some fava beans were planted this past winter and they were sprayed with an insecticide. Oddly enough, this past winter there was a mouse plague. Untreated, the mice infested and destroyed freshly emerged chickpeas. Mouse Off, a poisoned wheat seed bait, was applied with a spreader at 1 kg/ha (1 lb/ac) using a 25 to 30-meter swath (82 feet) with a five-meter gap (16 feet). Ex-South Africans James “Hoppy” and Sally Hopwood have found a home in Australia, becoming Australian citizens and in doing so brought their aerial application skills with them. Today, their Wynnwood Airspray meets the needs of Eastern Darling Downs growers with an efficient Air Tractor AT-402. If not for the brotherhood of aerial applicators worldwide, like with Hoppy, it would be next to impossible for AgAir Update to travel the world to bring their stories to other operators; an elite group of pilots.
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establish a semi flat, two-point attitude, because he may not be entirely sure as to when the main gear will actually be touching terra firma. As a result it usually results in an acceptable “2.5” point landing and is less likely to engender the loud guffaws from the peanut gallery on the sidelines when anticipating a kangaroo-style landing. If you usually make wheel landings, see if you can improve your skill with three-point landings. You may actually grow to prefer them. And as always, be safe, have fun and make money.
5. This may be debatable, but “In My Opinion”, the perfect three-point landing will result in a shorter roll out after touchdown. When landing on a 2000’ strip (which can be a long airstrip for some ag pilots), the three-point landing is the preferable way to do it. Several years ago, while I was giving refresher flight training for the Dole International Fresh Fruit Company in Costa Rica and Honduras, I noticed that all their pilots were consistently making wheel landings. I told them we were going to start making three-point landings. As it turned out, only two of their eight pilots in Costa Rica had ever made three-point landings and the thought of doing these unnerved some of them considerably. But, we did them! The next year when I returned for continuing refresher training, they all wanted to show me how proficient they were in three-point landings. For the remaining 10 days I was there, that was the only type landing they did. I do not understand why the three-point landing seems to perturb some pilots, but it does. According to Bill Lavender, publisher/editor of AgAir Update, whenever he is flying a new airplane for the first time, he will
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1976 Ag Cat B Model, 086B serial number, AFTT15900, engine TT 8000, PT6-20, slight 550 since hot, prop about 900 hrs. SIRAN, nav and strobe lights, goose feet, smoker, SATLOC gps, ten vane spreader, cp nozzles, WeathoAreo fan, 25 inch Transland gate, A/C, 80 gal fuel, bottom load fuel, stainless steel drop booms, fresh annual and hot section. Call 318724-6880
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2008 AT-802A, S/N: 802A-0310, PT6A67AG, 2973 TT, Fresh paint job and fresh extensive annual. New landing gear, all new windows and windshields, new engine mount, 10 inch Hyd gate with Vondran gate controller, new G4 GPS with flow control, new spreader, smoker, bottom load fuel, LED pulse lights, Factory A/C and heat. This also comes with your first 100hr. and 300hr. inspections at no charge and 100hr. warranty on A/F labor at Ag Air Aircraft Inc. $965,000 Contact Aaron Keahey at Ag Air Aircraft Inc., 870857-3744 for details
1992 AT-502A- 0166, *HUGE PRICE REDUCTION* N1539X, PT6A-45R, 2,677.0 hrs SMOH, 6,403.0 hrs SNEW, Propeller 2,677.0 hrs SNEW, TSHS 0 hrs, SATLOC Bantam, Lane Brake and fan, Wingman unit, Pulse lights, Swathmaster Spreader, Annual Date of Sale. Artificial Horizon. Well maintained! $375,000 George Mitchell at M & M Air Service Inc. 409-656-5998 or 409-794-2352 Fax: 409-794-2958
2001 AT-802A - 65AG, Total rebuild 2865hrs ago TT 10,464, Major engine work at Dallas Air, Motive 1800 +/- hrs ago. Just came out of major annual fresh hot section, $125k spent on it. Zero on prop IRAN and starter gen., wings done 2865 hrs ago and aircraft was painted and totally redone at AG Air Aircraft. Loaded HYD gate, Vondran controller, new G4 SATLOC, wingman, Lane pump, radio stack, red white paint. New landing gear, singal point fuel. Comes with 100 hr A/F warranty on labor and first 100 and 300 hour free labor with purchase. $685,000 Contact Aaron Keahey at Ag Air Aircraft Inc., 870-857-3744 Corning, AR
2000 AT-602, S/N 602-5068, TTA&E 7103, P&W PT6 -60AG, S/N PCE RG0077, 0 Time since wing SPAR MOD, Brand new landing gear (Factory installed), New ATF fuselage (factory install), Horizon indicator, Lane pump fan, SATLOC M3, Engine has NEW CT blades, Vane ring & segments, New #1 & #2 Bearings, O/H oil cooler, 875 SMOH on propeller, w/ new blades, 0 time since hot section, 38” Gate. PRICE REDUCED. $475,000 Call George Mitchell at M & M Air Service Inc. 409-656-5998 or 409-794-2352 Fax: 409-794-2958
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1993 AT-402. N9165C. 8480.1 TTAF, PT6A-14AG w/ 8239.8 TTE and 0 SHOT by LD Blake, Hartzell prop (see spec sheet), 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. New Paint! $345,000. Call Darryl or Bill at South Delta Aviation - 870-572-9011 days / 870-995-1323 nights and weekends
2010 AT-502B -34 *PRICE REDUCED* Includes G4 SATLOC , L ane Elec tric Brake, Pump and Booms/CP Nozzles, Smoker, Stainless Steel Fabricators Spreader, Air-condition. For price and additional information contact Dwayne at Riceland Aviation 337-824-1567 or email ricelandav@aol.com
1997 AT-602 -60 *PRICE REDUCED* N5096N, Night work lights, smoker, bottom load fuel, wingman, AC and heat, SATLOC Bantam GPS, HSI performed with sale. ENGINE: PT6-60 Total engine and airframe time: 7500 hrs., CT blades, vane ring, and segments: 1100 hours, New fuel controller, PROP: 150 hours since overhaul and new blades, WINGS: spar cap replacement completed at 6800 hours. $515,000 Contact Office: (870) 655-8330 Cell: (870) 623-2312 Email: emptypocketsflying@yahoo.com
19 93 AT- 4 01 N9192E, SM O H 4 0 4 (Cov in g to n), AT T 4139, H amil to n Standard Hydro-Matic 23D40 3 Blade Prop, Zero since AD compliance By Maxwell Propeller, Overhauled Hamilton Standard Prop Governor, Updated Bantam GPS System & Flow Control, Super Booms, SmokerKansas Aircraf t, No known damage or corrosion. July 2016 Annual. All following items done at current annual: Installed New Garmin com Radio and antenna, Install New Collins A/C, New Brakes & Disk including Master cylinders and new wheel cylinders, New Wheel bearings, New seat rails seat cushions, seat covers and seat belts, New control Stick, Torque tube and rod ends, Rebuild chemical pump New Lane electric fan brake, solenoid and wires, New boom center section, Overhaul Horizon digital tach, Install new Throttle quadrant, Rebuild complete exhaust system (Electrode Aviation), Overhauled Starter, Reseal Compass, Replace pilot tube, Check all working lights, New Bearings in Rudder, Replaced hopper lid seal. $169,000 Call Tim at 402-374-2178 or email Hauder@abbnebraska.com 2007 AT-802A-0259, N2465D, -67AG, 4986.7 TT, SATLOC Bantam, radio pkg, smoker, electric fan brake, Fast Start, dual A/C cond., new landing gear, factory heat & air, fresh hot & annual. 2390.1 Hrs. TT since gear box and light O/H. $850,000 Available December. For more details call 800-441-2964
1991 AT-402A -34 engine 11313 hrs. TT, with Fresh Hot Section and NEW VANE RING, Airframe 12,376 TT, Wings 5057 hrs. left, New Paint in 2014, Main/Tail Springs & blocks 800 hrs. S/New, 3 pc. Windshield, A/C, Refurbished hopper installed in 2015, SATLOC Bantam, 25 in. gate with 3 yr. old Swathmaster, Stainless Booms, Air Tractor Fan. Single point fuel. Annual with sale. $340,000 *PRICE REDUCED* Negotiable. Call Jeff Leger 409-659-6415 or Jeffery Leger 409-296-4300
1992 AT-402 airframe only. Refurbished in 2012 by Georges Aircraft. Slick Kansas airframe. For details call 620-332-3748, email warneragair@gmail.com or go to our website at www.warneragair.com
2012 AT-502B -34AG, 1703 TTAE, 648 SHOT, Fresh Annual, VG’s, Satloc G4 with intelliflow, Radio Package, Electric artificial horizon, 3” Bottom Load, Single point fuel, Smoker, Lane brake, Transland Wingman, LED strobes, LED wigwag safety landing lights, Reabe hopper and pressure gauge, Stainless steel spray system, Right hand boom shut off, AFS check valves, CP-11 TT’s, CP swivels, Stainless camlocs, Night working lights, 25” Gate, Transland swath master, New landing gear, Stainless Steel tail wheel deflector, Laser altimeter. For more information please call Scott Rainey at 731-538-2926 or 731-446-5938 Email: rainair@ken-tennwireless.com
1997 AT-602 N50738, s/n: 602-0448, TT 11,055.0, Pratt & Whitney PT6A -45R s/n: PCE-84148, TT 30,424.0, SOH 15,445.3, SHOT 713.8, Hartzell Prop HC-B5MP-3, s/n: EVA-2147, TT 6300.0, SOH 24 4 4.7, SIR AN 494.5, Annual inspection due 10-1-16, Eddy current inspection due at TTA of 13,055.0, Spar cap replacement due at TTA of 13,569.0, Since power section IRAN: 0.0 (by ProTurbines) Has upper aft Longeron kit installed, Has heavy horizontal brace tube assemblies Has Concord sealed batteries. See Spec Sheet for equipment. Call Darryl or Bill at South Delta Aviation - 870-572-9011 days / 870-995-1323 nights and weekends
1982 AT-400, N432WA S/N: 400-0435, -15 Pratt, 15792.9 TT Engine, 2700 Hrs. Since Light Overhaul by Covington, 15571.1 TT Frame, 2985 Hrs. Since Spar Replace w/10,000 Hrs. remaining, 3 pc. Windshield, Harbour A/C, GCU., 600 hrs. on new gear, V.G.’s, Prop 300 hrs. since O/H., SATLOC Bantam, 25in. Gate w/Swathmaster, Stainless Booms, Agrinautics pump w/Lane Fan, Single point fuel. Annual with sale. $300,000 Negotiable. Call Jeff Leger 409-659-6415 or Jeffery Leger 409-296-4300
2005 AT-802A, N8524L Ser# 202, 6500TT A&E, PT6 -67AG, fresh hot, 2272 SGB insp, FCU, High pressure Pump, 2272 SNEW HC-B5MA-3D, 640 SIRAN, MVP50T, G4/ Intelliflow, Factory RAM Air inlet, LED nose lights w/ flash, Custom Air t/w, Reabe hopper gauge, comm, audio panel, GPS panel, smoker, hyd gate w/ Del Norte control, wingman, A/C, heat, CP11/ AFS check valves, Lane fan/ brake, Garmin 496, fast start, Paint is a 7, Available mid December. 601-668-6200
2014 AT-502B -34AG, N30411, TT 1170 hrs., Wingman, Single Point Fuel, Bantam w/Flowcontrol, Smoker $720,000 For more information call Frost Flying Inc. at 870-295-6213
2006 AT-802A -67AG, 4730 hrs. TTSN E&A, 10” Transland gate, single point fuel, M3 SATLOC, new landing gear, red and white, working now. $685,000 Call Steve 239-860-2028
2009 AT-502B N769PB, s/n: 502B 2691, TT 1830.0, Pratt & Whitney PT6A -34AG, s/n: PCE-PH0496, TT 1830.0, 0.0 SHOT by Prime Turbine, Hartzell Prop HC-B3TN-3D, s/n: BUA-31491. Annual inspection due: 4 -1-17. Equipment: 38” gate, Hopper rinse, Factory air conditioner, Factory Cabin Heater., Smoker, Alum. Booms w/ CP nozzles, M3 Satloc Small screen with Intelliflow, Electric fan, Single point fueling, Vortex Gen. kit, Load hawg. Call Darryl or Bill at South Delta Aviation - 870-572-9011 days / 870-995-1323 nights and weekends
2010 AT-502B, TT 2351, PT6 -34AG 170 FUEL, HEAT & A/C, 3” SIDE LOADER SATLOC M3 W/7L LIGHT BAR, TURN & BANK IND. LARGE LANE FAN & ELE BRAKE TR ANSCEIVER TR ANSPONDER LED LANDING LIGHTS WIRE CUTTERS. NO FERTILIZER. 863-467-7777 sunniland@ wildblue.net
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1992 AT-401, Asking $189,000, 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, A/C, 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 402746-3550
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2 0 1 3 AT - 6 0 2 - 6 0 A G , N 3 0 5 6 2 , approx. 1400 hrs TT, smoker, elec. brake gr. adj., Bantam w/Flowcontrol and Wingman...$880,000 For more information call Frost Flying Inc. at 870295-6213 2017 Air Tractors, all models, call 800441-2964 to reserve your slot!
1982 AT- 4 0 0A , PT6 -15AG , 10, 350 TTAF, 9328 TTE, SATLOC Bantam with Intelliflow, AFS Check valves with CP11’s, Glass canopy, Lane Fan and Brake, VG’s, AmSafe seatbelt airbags, Smoker, Flagger, All new landing gear, Clean northern airplane, Fresh Hot Section. $285,000 Will consider a clean Cessna, Brave, 301, or 401 on trade. Call 701-370-2640
2015 AT-502B, PT6A-34AG, 400 TTSN, Bantam/flow, CP’s, S.S spray, com/ transponder radio’s, 234 fuel, Hatfield STC S.P. fuel, S.S. Camloc’s. For more information call 309-759-4646 or email farmairparts@mymctc.net
1999 AT 602, 5330 AFTT, -60AG 5330TT, 200 SHOT, Hemisphere Air Intellistar w/ flow control, Air conditioned cockpit, Single point fuel, 234 gallon fuel, Cool seat, Cockpit heater. $485,000 Will trade. 1-877-647-6325
1996 AT-402B -34, 4600 TT Engine and Airframe, Satloc G4 w/Intelliflow, Rt. hand boom shutoff, dual side loads, auto fuel shutoff, 34 cp’s w/AFS check valves, lane brake, comm radio, Reabe canopy top, one pc. windshield, VG’s, Shadin fuel flow, AmSafe restraint system, pulsing LED nose lights. Very clean. 605-350-4536. 2011 AT-402B, 1,300 TT AF&E, 3 PIECE W/S, SMOKER, HEATER, LANE BRAKE/FAN $560,000 Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE / 281-342-5451 or FAX: 281-232-5401
1989 AT-402, 8720 TTAF, 1700 since new spars and refurbishment, P&W -15AG, 1085 since Covington light overhaul, 570 since HSI, 1085 since prop overhaul with new blades, SATLOC M3, A/C, electric fan brake, single point fuel, Shadin fuel flow meter, flow control, smoker, windshield washer, VG’s, Load Hawg, SSF spreader pan, CP09’s. Fresh annual, clean, problem free and ready to work! $350,000 Call 501-516-5874 2015 AT-402B, 680 TT AF&E, SMOKER, HEATER, 3 PIECE W/S, VG’S, L ANE BRAKE/FAN $680,000 Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE / 281-342-5451 or FAX: 281-232-5401
1998 AT-602, 9630 TTE&A, PT-60AG 433 SHSI, 200 since nozzles & borescope, new filters & batteries, M3 SATLOC, Flowcontrol, Shadin, CP109s w/set of CP11Ts, 2 rinse tanks, A/C, new pump, new Lane brake, new center boom, new flap motor & gears, new main & tail gear, new tires/brakes, 88” SS spreader, Load Hawg, night lights & a manual tail wheel lock. $400K Firm 318-237-7088
2000 AT-502B, 9100 TTIS AF&E, Spars done at 7988 hours, 1100 hours SGBI and prop O/H, Factory heat & air, Lowered booms, Hemisphere G4 w/flow control, Smoker, Hopper rinse, CP-11’s, WeathAero, Wingman, Breckenridge 12 vane spreader, Sold with fresh annual and HSI. No major damage history $410,000 *PRICE REDUCED* 662-822-3204.
1991 AT-402 PT -34 11,650TT, Engine 9,800TT, 1,400 SIRAN Gear Box, 600 SIRAN Prop, 1,200 SOH Prop (times are approx. still working) WW, Bantam, Flow Control, Smoker, New belly skins, 1 yr. old AC, Digital Hopper Gauge, SS Booms & SS Spreader, PT 111 Tips, AFS Nozzles, Stripped & Painted 3/2016, 3 pc. Windshield, Wings due at 17,378 hrs., Annual & Hot Section at Sale, Very Well Maintained. $330,000 *PRICE REDUCED* Call Michael at 229-881-1253
1994 AT-502B, 11036 Hours Total Time, 558 Hours Since Complete Rebuild by Georges Aircraft, 558 Hours since new prop, 1 season on new SALTOC G4 w/ Intelliflow, 3111 Hours since new 9800 hour lower spar caps in 2008, 558 Hours since Hot and IRAN PT6A-34AG, AFS Check valves w/CP-11, Smoker, $460,000 Call 308-991-3432 or email rdwells@ gtmc.net 2014 AT-802A, PT6A-65 AG, Wingman, hyd. gate, GPS/flow, 1400 TTSN. For more information call 309-759-4646 or email farmairparts@mymctc.net
2013 AT-802A -65AG, N522LL, 2,000 hrs. TT, Dual Cockpit, Dual Condensors, Elec. Brake Gr. Adj., LED Nose Lights, Kawak Throttle Quadrant, G4 w/Flowcontrol, Transland Spreader, 10” Hydraulic Gate w/Vondran Controller, Smoker, Wingman, S/S Cam Locks, CP Nozzles, & Single Point Fuel, $1,000,000 For more information call Frost Flying Inc. at 870-295-6213
1988 AT-401, 7000 TTAF, 900 TTE, 0 Hours on Prop, New SATLOC G4, Ag Tips installed, CP03 nozzles, single point fuel, winglets, vhf radio, very strait machine with no damage history. Plane is in good condition and comes ready to go with Annual Inspection. For more details call Travis Karle 306-276-6840
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2012 AT-802 -65AG, N363BG, approx. 2400 hrs TT, dual cockpit, smoker, elec. brake gr. adj., G4 w/Flowcontrol, CP nozzles, spreader, hydraulic gate and Wingman....$1,000,000 For more information call Frost Flying Inc. at 870295-6213.
1993 AT- 402, 6402 TT PT6A-15AG engine 8671.7 TT 1254 SHSI Prop 1254 SOH SATLOC Light GPS, Lane pump brake, standard spray system, Transland spreader. Ready to go to work. $325,000 Call Mike @ Valley Air Crafts 559-6867401 or mike@thevalleyaircrafts.com
2013 AT-802 (2 Seat), 4,000 TTAF&E, -67AG, Full Hydraulics, $900,000 Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE / 281-342-5451 or FAX: 281-232-5401
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.
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 2013 AT-602 -65AG, 1400 hrs. TT, Engine under warranty until 2500 hrs. $950,000 Call for more information 662-588-0519 2016 AIR TRACTORS , RESERVE YOUR POSITION NOW, $CALL$, Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE 281-342-5451 or FAX: 281-232-5401
2000 AT-402A, N623LA, -11AG, approx. 6934.1 TT, Smoker, M3 with Flow Control, Single point fuel, CP nozzles, Spreader and Wingman...$230,000 For more information call Frost Flying Inc. at 870295-6213.
1981 AT-301 TURBINE CONVERSION (GARRETT -6), 5,500 HOURS TTSN, TURBINE CONVERSION (BAILEY) DONE IN 2009 @ 4,800 HOURS, 600 HOURS SHOT ; 300 HOURS SINCE GEARBOX INSPECTION, 1,500 HOURS UNTIL NEXT HOT SECTION IS DUE, 300 HOURS ON LANDING GEAR LEGS, 2,000 HOURS UNTIL WINGS ARE DUE FOR NEW SPARS, BAILEY HOPPER CONVERSION 350 GALLON WITH 50 GALLON HOPPER EXTENSION ( 400 GALLONS CAPACITY), SAT- LOC M -3 GPS, MARBURGER WINGLETS, SMOKER, WINDSHIELD WASHER, SINGLE POINT FUEL, RIGHT HAND BOOM SHUT-OFF, STAINLESS STEEL FABRICATORS SPREADER, ZEE AIR CONDITIONER, LED NAV LIGHTS AND LED 3 POSITION STROBES, NEW PAINT IN 2013, AIRCRAFT TO BE SOLD WITH FRESH ANNUAL $249,500 *PRICE REDUCED* CALL TOM ASHENFELTER AT 952-941-6255 FOR MORE DETAILS! 2013 AT-802A, PT6A -67AG, TTA&E 2181 . 0 , 16 6 .7 S . H . S . I . , Fu l l f i r e configuration, Hyd. Gates & Wingman, July annual. $1,100,000 For more details 800-441-2964
1989 AT-502 -34, 4787TT, 3221 Since Covington Light OH, G4 SATLOC w/ Intelliflow, 36 CP’s w/AFS check valves, Rt. Hand boom shutoff, Lane brake, VG’s, comm radio, Smoker, Heater, Air conditioning, Reabe canopy top, Auto fuel shutoff, Shadin fuel flow, Amsafe restraint system, Pulsing LED nose lites. Solid, well maintained northern airplane. Call 605-350-4536 1998 AT-402 -11, N527PK, 6596.0 TT, 0 SHSI by Covington, 1657 SLOH, Annual Due May 2017, Single Point Fuel, Smoker, Flager, Tank Rinse, M3 W/Flow Control, Right Boom Shutoff, Heater, AC, King Radio. Great Northern Airplane! Call Glenn Visser at 712-470-1791
1998 AT-602-60, N5192T SN: 602-0527. 7911 TT Engine and Airframe, Night work lights, LED nose lights, Smoker, Single point fuel, Wingman, Factory heat & AC, SATLOC M3, Intelliflow, Factory dropped booms, CP11TT’s, Lane brake and fan, Right boom shutoff, SSF 13 Vane Spreader, Garmin SL 40, Motorola business band radio. See spec sheet for more info. Selling for the Chad Frei family. $450,000. *PRICE REDUCED* 208-431-4795, timshamblin@ gmail.com
2013 AT-502B, 673.3 TT, PT6-34AG HEAT & A/C, BANTAM GPS W/7L LIGHT BAR, SS BOOMS, FUEL COMPUTER, GARMIN TRANSCEIVER, LANE FAN & ELE BRAKE, TURN/BANK IND, RH BOOM SHUT OFF, 3” BOTTOM LOADER LED LANDING LIGHTS. NO DRY FERTILIZER. $745,000 USD. 863467-7777 sunniland@wildblue.net
1988 AT-502 N1004B, s/n: 501-0022, TT 7816.4, Pratt & Whitney PT6A-34AG, s/n: PCE-57182, TT 13,834.5, SHOT 1.1, Hartzell Prop HC-B3TN-3D, s/n: BUA30202, SOH 1121.4, (Aircraft converted from 501 to 502 on 10-31-05 by Frost Flying Service) Annual inspection due: 7-116, Hot Section Inspection performed by Prime Turbines., Has new 9800 hour spar cap’s, by Air Tractor. Call Darryl or Bill at South Delta Aviation - 870-572-9011 days / 870-995-1323 nights and weekends
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2014 502B -34AG N30411, 1,700TT, Wingman, Single Point Fuel, Bantam w/Flowcontrol, Smoker............................................................ $720,000 1998 AT- 602 S/N 602- 0466, 12153 TTE&P, PT-60, 0 SMOH, 90 Hrs. Since Hot, New Gear, New G4, Flow Control, Shadin, Cp09, 2 Rinse Tanks, A/C & Heat, Manual Tailwheel Lock, Transland SS Spreader, Night Working Lights, Wingman, SS Camlocks. Available end of Oct. $340K Call 870-633-4511 New AT-502XP, PT6A-140 engine, smoker, 234 fuel. For more information call 309-759-4646 or email farmairparts@ mymctc.net
1989 AT-401, 9665TT, Younkin Engine w/2 new extra cyls. & parts 973TTSMOH, JPI Engine Monitor, Hamilton standard hydro prop 0 SMOH, Wing spar caps done 1501 hrs ago, Main gear has 292 hrs, SATLOC LiteStar II, Collins A/C, WeathAero pump, Stainless steel booms, New paint in 2013, Fresh Annual $160K 601-201-9497
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2013 AT-502B Firewall forward parts: Engine mount, cowling, Ram Air filter system, Hartzell prop NC-B3TN-3D/T 10282N S+4 106”. All parts with less than 1400 hours total time. Very clean and well maintained AT-502B. Call Cascade Aircraft Conversions for more details 1-509-635-1212
2012 Air Tractor 802, N363BG, -65AG, approx. 2400 hrs TT, dual cockpit, smoker, elec. brake gr. adj., G4 w/Flow control, CP Nozzles, spreader, hydraulic gate and Wingman ........................................... $1,000,000.00
2013 Air Tractor 602, N30562, -60AG, approx. 1400 hrs TT, smoker, elec. brake gr. adj., Bantam w/Flow control and Wingman ............... $880,000 2000 AT-402A, N623LA, -11AG, approx. 6934.1 TT, smoker, M3 w/Flow control, single point fuel, CP Nozzles, spreader, Wingman ....... $230,000
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Large Selection of PT6 Accessories New Turbine Props and Blades 0 SMOH 1340 Younkin S/S Pumps, Booms and Center Boom for Air Tractor 2013 AT-502B -34, 2000 hrs TT AF&E, Working now, Owner flown, Clean, Eq uip p e d, N o damage his tor y, N o nonsense, Ready to work! Available late summer. $650K Call Paul Bruton 979543-5712 2014 AT-502B, 800 TTAF&E, G4, LANE BRAKE, HEATER, RADIOS, VG’S, $740,000 Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE / 281-3425451 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.
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2015 AT-502B -34AG, 234.6 Hrs. TT A&E, 170 Gal Fuel, A/C, Heat, Lane electric brake & fan, RCA attitude gyro, 3” bottom load, S/S Camlocs, SATLOC Bantam with Intelliflow, P&W extended warranty. $795,000 For more details 800-441-2964
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2005 AT-802 -65. 8,800 TTA&E. 400 hrs SIRAN prop, Completely refurbished 2015. SATLOC G4, Wingman, FastStart. Call for price. 318-439-0710. snoano@gmail.com
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2009 AT-802 -67. 6,800 TTE&A, 300 hrs SIRAN on prop, hydraulic flaps, hydraulic air conditioning, hydraulic spray pump, hydraulic spray valve, hydraulic gate, Air Repair variable rate gate controller, SATLOC G4, Wingman, FastStart. Comes with fresh annual and HSI. Call for price. 318-439-0710, snoano@gmail.com 2012 AT-802 Dual Cockpit/Single Control, PT6A-65AG, 2700 TTSN, G-4/flow, com radio/transponder, wingman, new annual, new Covington hot section, 308 fuel, S.P. fuel, dual load. For more information call 309-759-4646 or email farmairparts@ mymctc.net
2012 AT-504, N2151E, TT 652, Crop Hawk, Single Point Fuel, VHF Radio, Transponder, AG Nav GPS, Damm Engine Monitoring System, 3” Loading. Call Chip or Joy at 800-736-7654 for more information on this aircraft.
1988 AT-502, W-34AG, Fresh Annual & Hot Section, 13,000 AFTT, Engine 14,278, TT 3633 SIRAN, 0.0 SHSI, Prop Hartzell HC-B3TN-D 630 hrs SOH, Spar Caps 5300 hrs remaining. Good Hopper & Glass, Wingman, Landing Lights, Alum Booms, CP’s 38” Gate, Lane Adj Fan w/ Electric Brake, Satloc G4 w/Flow Control, VG’s, Hopper Rinse, Paint is 2 years old. $325,000 Contact Frankie Williams at Souther Field Aviation, Inc., 229-924-2813 2016 AT-502XP, 867HP PRATT PT6A140, IN STOCK $976,400 Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE / 281-342-5451 or FAX: 281-232-5401
1979 AT-301 N8764S, TTAF 9663 Hrs. P&W R-1340-AN1 Engine TSMOH 235 Hrs. Covington, 2000 Hrs. remaining on wings, 12D40 Prop 385 Hrs. SOH, 126 gal. fuel, Short tail w/good fabric, Good Clean Northern Airplane w/no Corrosion, Ag Nav Guia w/flow control, New aluminum booms, CP-03’s, Smoker, Fresh Annual on purchase. Call 308-991-3432 or email rdwells@gtmc.net
Several 2006-2012 AT-802A -67F on floats “Fire Boss”, full avionics, yellow and blue paint scheme, 1600 shp, computer gate, 380 USG, NAV/COM/GPS, audio box, radio, ELT, from 200 to 1600 hours TT, extremely careful maintenance. Call or email: +34667102184, sales@ airtractoreurope.com.
Several 2010-2013 AT-802 -67F, wheels configuration, full avionics, FRDS Gen II, 380 USG, full lightning protection, airbag. Detailed maintenance. Call or email: +34667102184, sales@airtractoreurope. com.
AT-602: Trim your overhead. You’ll reduce costs and increase profit margins when you scale a multi-plane operation down to a single-plane operation. Air Tractor’s AT-602 makes it an easy choice. The big 630-gallon payload moves you up to high volume production, reduces loads, saves time and helps trim operating expenses compared with two smaller planes. The AT-602 is the ideal solution for 5-gallon work on center-pivot circles. Step it up with an AT-602. Visit your Air Tractor dealer.
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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 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 seat belts, 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 970-867-8414 or 970-768-0553.
1989 AT-502, N10125, PT6-34 SN:5020047, 12746 TTAF,13700 TTE,190 SHOT Satloc Bantam with G4 screen, Wingman, Smoker, 38” gate, A/C, CP11’s. New Paint Job! $325,000. Call Randy Turman 662654-0389
1990 AT-502, SN 502-0080, TTAF-11221, PT6A-15AG Engine TT-12607, Fresh HSI, annual & paint job . Wing spars due in 6780 hrs. Satloc Bantam w/ G4 screen, Load Hawg, A/C, CP Flat Fan, Smoker. $360,000. Call Randy Turman 662-6540389
1980 AT-400, 7700 TTAF, 5500 TTE, 0 SHOT, 1500 Hrs on wing spar, New Prop, Overhauled Prop Gov, Overhauled Overspeed Gov, Overhauled Fuel Control Unit, New Landing Gear, New Paint, New Windshield, Sat-Loc, Call Chad Stuart, Airplane Services, Inc. 850-380-6091
2008 AT-802A-0305, N4221S with PT6A67AG, 3131.2 TTAFE, Cockpit air and heat, Smoker, Flagman, Hopper Rinse System, Night Working Lights and Turn Coordinator. $975,000 Call Chip or Joy at 800-736-7654 for more information on this aircraft. 2012 AT-502B *PRICE REDUCED* PT6A34AG, (750hp) 2,550 horas desde nuevo, 750 horas desde sección caliente y reparación mayor del hélice. Aire Acondicionado, Satloc G4 con Intelliflow, boquillas CP, Radio VHF, Transponder, Horizonte Artificial. Freno Eléctrico y Abanico Variable (Lane), Generadores de Vortice, 170 galones de combustible. Este avión se encuentra en buenas condiciones, un solo dueño desde nuevo, nunca dañado, con inspección anual reciente...$675,000 Sun Valley Aviation, 956-421-4545 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. 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
1979 AT-301, *PRICE DRASTICALLY REDUCED & SELLER IS VERY MOTIVATED* 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-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. 2016 Slots Available Call Frost Flying Inc. 870-295-6213 2016 AT-502B, PT6A-34AG, (750hp) Avión nuevo, Aire Acondicionado, Freno Eléctrico con Abanico Variable(Lane), 170 Galones de conbus tible , GPS Satloc Bantam con Intelliflow, Radio Comunicador y Transponder Garmin, Disponible en, Marzo...$891,000 Sun Valley Aviation 956-421-4545 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
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1975 A188B Wagon, 6590 TTAF, Engine IO-520D 595 SMOH, Prop 1715 SMOH, Weathaero f an, Superbooms, CPs, Crophawk, Litestar II, Smoker, Flagger, Robertson STOL. 54 gal. wing tanks. Good condition. Currently working so times may change. $119,000 Call 785-623-3480
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1978 Ag Wagon - IO 520-D engine, SMOH 525.6 hours, TTAF since new 7542.6 hrs., Bantam GPS with Intelliflow Flow Control and Wing fuel tanks. Clean old Cessna. Purchased to get my son ag time. He is now flying my turbine and have no need for the Cessna anymore. Contact Chris at 662-822-4278 or Phil at 662-390-7056.
1972 Cessna 188 Ag Wagon, N21883, TT6350, 1740 SMOH, Prop165, stainless steel booms, SATLOC Lite 2, new leading edges, refurbished hopper, CP nozzles, owner flown since new. Good flying and fast! Current annual with sale. $120,000 Call Kevin at 785-386-8875
1976 CESSNA, A-188B, N4933Q, A/F TT 6315.7, Continental IO-520D26B 285 HP, Check Spec Sheet for all the details, SOLID AS A NEW AIRCRAFT Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800325-0885 www.midcont.net
1976 AGTRUCK, 3984 TT 954, SMOH 957 SPOH, HYD PUMP, SS BOOMS, CP11 NOZZLES, BANTAM GPS, GARMIN 196 GPS, CABIN HEAT, CHT, FLASHING BEACON, SPIN ON OIL FILTER, FIRE EXTINGUISHER, 22X800X8 WHEELS & BRAKES, GOOD PAINT & GLASS, NO DRY FERTILIZER, PRICE $113,500 USD. 863-467-7777 sunniland@wildblue.net 1979 Cessna Turbo 182RG, 3,120 Horas desde nuevo, 260 Horas desde Top y Turbo OH (Lycoming TO540. 88 Galones de combustible, Oxygeno, Radios King digitales con GPS, HSI, STEC 55 Piloto Automatico. Buenas condiciones, buena pintura, interior de cuero. $120,000 Sun Valley Aviation 956-421-4545
1966 Cessna Ag Wagon A188, 4184 Total time with 1130 SMOH and 574 SPOH. Aero fan, CP11 nozzles, SATLOC lite, smoker and automatic flagman. Call Rex Kelley 308-214-1516
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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
1978 Cessna Ag Truck, 6000 TTAF, 625 TTeng, 550 TTprop, 8.50X10 Clevelands, GPS, field ready. $125,000 Call Chad Stuart, Airplane Services, Inc. 850-3806091
1976 PA 36 Turbine Brave (550SHP) 6450TT, 3097 since P&W O/H PT6A-20A engine with 362 since HSI, 0 SOH 3 Blade Hartzell Prop, 275 gallon hopper, JAS gate, Agrinautics pump, electric brake, dropped streamlined booms with CP nozzles, 2” left side load, improved hopper lid, JAS High Lift Wing Leading Edges, 90 gal fuel, 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. 559-6861794 / Email info@johnstonaircraft.com / www.johnstonaircraft.com
1964 PA25-235, 4818TT Engine1000 since O/H. Great airplane, No damage history, Smoker, Automatic Wingman, Weathaero Fan, Rear wing attach mod done, Current Annual next due March 2017, All Logs complete. $68,000 OBO • Contact Mat at 918-225-8561
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1981 Eagle Aircraft DW-1, Aircraft can be ready for delivery this Spring!!! Airframe (times are approximate): 4850 hours TT, Engine: 1650 SMOH, Propeller: 400 SPOH, Equipment: 250 Gallon Hopper, Satloc Lite Star II GPS, Smoker, Spreader, Air conditioning, Automatic flagman, Landing/ Taxi lights, Nav lights, Strobe lights, Hopper light, General Information: Upper and Lower Right wings rebuilt at Factory, New Upper Center Wing spar section done at Factory. New cockpit glass! New Paint on entire aircraft! Fresh extensive annual inspection, and Much more!$60,000 Tom Ashenfelter 952-941-6255
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Piper PA-36-285, 3254 TTAF Souther Field Aviation Inc. Turbine Conversion STC installed PT6A-20, 11662.5 TTE, 2138.6 SOH, SHSI 0.0, new Hartzell prop, fresh annual, new glass & tires, new Agrinautics pump, Lane elec. brake & Lane 4-blade fan, SS spray valve, load valve, SS spray plumbing tubes, SS boom and Tee boom, new paint. $295,000 Contact Frankie Williams at Souther Field Aviation, Inc., 229-924-2813 1982 Piper PA-18-150 Super Cub, 620 horas desde nuevo!!, Tela nueva, pintura nueva, micas nuevas, recién inspecionado, GPS, Comm, Transponder. El PA-18 más nuevo y bonito en el mercado, $135,000 Sun Valley Aviation 956-421-4545
1975 PA-36-285, $400,000, Serial #367660014, Air Frame TT9440, Engine PT6A-20 “0” SOH Propeller “0” SNEW, New Spars, New Paint, Glass, Tires, Fresh Annual, Aircraft Located in Yuma, AZ Owner is Larry Rose 760-427-2585 Contact Frankie Williams at Souther Field Aviation, Inc., 229-924-2813
Piper PA-25-235, 6919Z, 7606TT, 725 SMOH, Full hutch conversion, SS sprayer, CP nozzles, WeathAero fan, Crophawk, smoker, flagger, low time prop, 250 hp. rickh@ruraltel.net or call 785-282-0218
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
Thrush - Marsh Conversion *HUGE PRICE REDUCTION* S2RG1/400, 1975 Total time 5,601 hr, 400 gals hopper, Blay fan electric, CP nozzles, 2” side load, 106 gal fuel, Satloc with flow control, Smoker, Spring Tail wheel, 29” tire, Stainless Steel Boon, AD 80-04-06 due at 5666.6 total time (spar inspection), One owner, hangar since new in SW KS, Engine TPE 331-1 Total time 6,703, time since repair by CD Aviation Services (new turbines wheels) 633.2 hrs engine cycles on turbines wheels, major 313, minor 1085, Prop Time since overhaul 633.2 hrs $219,000 Call 303-810-3840
2006 Thrush S2R-T34, N3067X (Revised 7 Oct 2015), SN T34-278, 5400 TT, Air Repair annual. Ready to go to work! P&W PT6A-34AG Engine SN PCE-PH0376, Total Time 5400 Very clean well maintained aircraft! Last hot section insp. 24 Oct 2014 by Air Repair at 4827 hrs. Small duct assy sent to Dallas Airmotive for repairs & blade stretch test performed. Vane ring replaced with P&W Vane Ring. Hartzell Prop Mod HC-B3TN-3D, SN BUA30645. 5400 hrs Total Time. Last OH by Mem Prop 3795 hrs 1 Nov 2012. Last IRAN 15 Oct 2014 by Mem Prop at 4827 hrs. Aircraft also equipped with a WeathAero fan, Air/Heat, LED strobes/nav lights, Load Hawg, Smoker, Satloc Bantam with IntelliFlow flow control, Single point fuel, Agrinautics pump & valve, Spray booms, CP nozzles, Spreader. Available for sale at $479,000 or Long Term Lease. Call Danny Lowery at Air Repair, Inc. Phone: 662-846-0228, Fax: 662-843-0811, www. AirRepairInc.com 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.
1974 S2R Geared Engine Thrush. 7710 T TAF, 810 SM O H engine . 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, Big Butterfly plate, good glass and paint. All logs since new. Asking $155,000.00 OBO Call Terry 806258-7220 or email whiteface@wtrt.net
1981 Ayres Thrush 8670TT airframe, Engine is 0 since Covington light overhaul! Prop 1351 TSOH +4 blades. Ag-tips, Duel cockpit, fast start, Avenger spars, metal tail, Cascade pressure cowl, zee air, cool seat, custom Air tailwheel assembly, SS spray system, Lane fan and brake, Satloc Bantam GPS. This airplane is ready to work! $395,000 *PRICE REDUCED* Call Chris Eskildsen at 509-539-9033
2000 660 Thrush -65 Pratt, 8600hrs. TTAF, 8003hrs. SMOH, 850hrs. SHS & extensive work done to engine, prop 1100hrs. since IRAN, Load hog, fast start, flow control, heat/air, side fuel w/ auto shut off, hopper rinse, no damage history, low component times. Will sell w/fresh annual & fresh hot. 318-237-7088 1999 Ayres Turbo Thrush N760BF G10154, 6008 Hrs. TTAF, 1150 Hrs. TTSN, 1150 Engine hrs. since Cam, 1150 Prop hrs. since O/H with New blades, Standard Gauges, Transponder, VHF Radio, A/C, AFS Check valves, Davidon Triset Nozzle Tips, Lane Fan Clutch, Lane Ground Adjustable Fan, Windshield Wiper, ATS VG’s, Smoker, Strobes, Aluminum Booms, 3” Side Load Valve, Bottom Load Fuel, 1150 hrs. on Spar Caps Replaced, Guia GPS & Flow Control, $525,000 Call Bruce’s Flying Service 229-725-4150, fax 229725-5135 or bruceandrews62@gmail.com 1975 S2R Thrush, Totally Renovated, All New Paint – White with New Thrush paint scheme, New Stainless Belly Skins, New Panels, New Zero Time Spars, New 850SHP Extended Engine Mount, PT6A-41 850SHP turbine, New 106” 3 Blade AVIA Prop, New Firewall Forward including the Cascade Pressure Cowl, New LED Landing/Taxi Pulsing light system, New Upper Instrument Panel with Electronics International MVP-50T Glass Panel display, New 525 Gallon, Hopper, Spray System, Booms and nozzles, Bottom Load Fuel, Heat and Air Conditioning, Air Seat, KAWAK Throttle Quadrant, 192 Gallon Fuel. $525,000 Contact: Cascade Aircraft Conversions 903 Grinnell Rd. Garfield, WA 99130 509-635-1212
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Plan for the new Air Tractor in your future. YOUR #1 AIR TRACTOR DISTRIBUTOR IN SALES AND SERVICE AIRCRAFT 2016 AIR TRACTORS , RESERVE YOUR POSITION NOW ................................................. $CALL$ 2016 AT-502XP, 867HP PRATT PT6A-140, IN STOCK ....................................................$976,400 2014 AT-502B, 800 TTAF&E, G4, LANE BRAKE, HEATER, RADIOS, VG’S .......................$740,000 2013 AT-802 (2 SEAT), 4,000 TTAF&E, -67AG, FULL HYDRAULICS ..............................$900,000 2012 AT-502B/34AG, 2,050 TTAF&E, G4, VG’S, HEATER, LANE BRAKE, SPREADER .....$695,000 2011 AT-402B, 1,300 TTAF&E, 3 PIECE W/S, SMOKER, HEATER, LANE BRAKE/FAN ....$560,000 2015 AT-402B, 680 TTAF&E, SMOKER, HEATER, 3 PIECE W/S, VG’S, LANE BRAKE/FAN$680,000 ENGINES 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
1973 500 Gallon M601-E11, TTAF: 9500, TSOH: 260 0, TSPOH:260 0, Engine borescope satisfactory (engine is hot and high), 2 brand new batteries still in boxes, engine auto startup limiter, Time left on wing spars: 2000 approx., Wing spar inspection (eddy current) Good, ServAero tailwheel, cp’s, Agrinautics pump with Lane brake and air tractor 5 blade ground adjustable fan, VG’s, Zee heat and air conditioner, Satloc Airstar with Aerial ace flow control, Dry spreader, Inertial reel Harness $205,000 Contact Matt at 208-867-9586 or mgaddis75@gmail.com
R-1340, ZERO TIME SINCE OVERHAUL BY COVINGTON ................................................$64,500 NEW PT6 -11, 15, 34, 60, 65, 67 OUTRIGHT OR EXCHANGE .......................................... $CALL$ 1989 Ayers Thrush 510 -34, 13,975 TT A&E since new, 3925 time remaining on spar caps, serv aero fabric tail, complete records, fully equipped, well maintained. $295,000 Call 520-251-1577 2004 550 Thrush -65 8580 hrs. less engine and prop. Available Nov. 2016. SATLOC G4 w/Intelliflow, L7, Air Repair variable rate gate, Load Hawg, Lane brake, Shadin fuel, bottom fuel, fast start, smoker, strobe LED’s, Harbor A/C, VG’s, spreader, aluminum boom, CP 11’s. $100K Contact Jerry at 662-207-8088
PROPELLERS HARTZELL 3 BLADE AND 5 BLADED PROPS – New And Used ........................................ $CALL$ DISPERSAL EQUIPMENT TRANSLAND 10 VAIN SPREADER FOR 38” GATE, NEW .....................................................$9,900 AGRINAUTICS, ROOT, CROPHAWK, TRANSLAND, OTHERS ............................................ $CALL$
Lane Aviation, Inc. 1980 Ayres S2R-T34DC, 14961 TT, 3700 hrs. left on spars, PT6-34AG 4687 SIRAN, 7485 TT prop, 1025 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 and CP-11’s. $350,000 Call 318-724-6880
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2005 Thrush 510P -34, 6450 TT Owner operator flown since new. NDH. No recurring AD’s or wing inspections! This aircraft is turn key ready for work! Corrosion free AZ airplane and hangared from day one! M3 SATLOC, Aerial Ace flow control, SS booms w/strainer in T boom, CP03 nozzles, 13 Vane Spreader SSF, Zee A/C, Hooker harness and night lights. Available November 1st, possibly sooner! $410,000 Call Chris at 520-251-1577
1973 S2R “Viper” Thrush, Serial No: 1842R, Reg. No.: N5642X, Airframe: 7510 TT (approx)Engine: R-1820, 1315 SMOH in 2005 (2000 TBO), 3308 TT. (approx.), Propeller: Hamilton-Standard 3 blade prop 640 SPOH (2008)(approx.), SATLOC M3 with Flow control, A/C, Single Point Refuel, SR 8A Electronics international Engine analyzer, KY 96A Nav/Comm, Panel mounted Boom pressure gauge, HORIZON INSTRUMENTS HI - P1000 Electric Tach, Alcor EGT, Electronics Intl. Smart Scanner, Crophawk, Smoker, 106 Gallon fuel, Aileron servos, Wing root fairings, Serv-Aero Turtle Deck, Spring steel tail wheel, Airwolf oil filter, Wing tip Extensions, AMSAFE restraint system, Stall Warning , Rotating Beacon, Strobe Light, Taxi Lights, Navigation Lights, Aluminum booms with atomizers, Installed CK-AG-40 wing spar upgrade per AD in 2007. Exterior: The aircraft top half is painted white which includes the horizontal stabilizer and rudder. The bottom half is yellow and the main wings are also yellow. All specifications and times are subject to verification upon inspection by the buyer. Call for more details! We specialize in NEW and Used aircraft sales. ASIJET.COM or Give us a call at 952-941-6255 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
SALE OR LEASE: 1979 AYERS THRUSH S2R-T15 Turbine conversion. Aircraft located Washington State. AFTT 7543, TPE 331-5 Engine TSN: 6818.3 TSO: 0/0 CSO: 0/0, Goering Conversion, 500G hopper, Serv-Aero Fabric Tail Serv-Aero Spring Tail, 505 Tail Wheel Conversion, Goring Engine Instrument Panel, Electronics International Instrument Cluster, Low Fuel Warning Lights, Vortex Generators, Spreader, Complete New Spray System and Pump by Gustin Aviation. Contact: Ward Rosadiukat 907-351-4557 or moro@moroaircraft. com (Times are approximate, aircraft being used)
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1978 S2RT34/400 THRUSH (750 SHP) 8900TT/3843 since O/H, 360 since IRAN and 28 since HSI & FCU O/H/ 512 since O/H propeller with new blades: 400 gallon hopper, factory spray system, Lane fan and electric brake, TJet nozzles, S.S. 10 vane spreader, 2” left side load, extended wings, 192 gal fuel, Cascade pressure cowl, 29” tires, spring steel tailwheel gear with 5.00x5 tire, nav/strobe/instrument/ landing and night working lights, air conditioning, smoker, SATLOC LiteStar II GPS, good tires/fabric/glass/paint. Fresh annual. 1200 hours remaining on wing spar caps. $287,500 Contact: Cascade Aircraft Conversions 509.635.1212 or email info@cascadeaircraftconversions. com
HARD WORKING THRUSH FOR IMMEDIATE SALE! $PRICE REDUCED$ AYRES -6 TURBO THRUSH, 1994 N6131MTT9230 -TTSC AM3139 -TTSPOH183 (NEW BLADES) 2266 HOURS LEFT ON FACTORY CAPS $205,000.....ANNUAL DUE 09/10/16-AC/HEAT-AGNAV-FAST START-SS BOOMS. CALL 334-898-7772 THIS AIRPLANE IS BEING REPLACED WITH A -10 THRUSH. AIRCRAFT IS LOCATED IN ALABAMA.
1998 Thrush 510P S2R-T34, Airframe: Approx. 8600 hours TT, Approx.1600 hours remain on Wing Spar, Engine: PT6 - 34AG, 550 Hours Since Hot Section, Equipment: Satloc Bantam GPS with Intelliflow, Bottom Load Fuel, Load Hawg, LED Strobes, Becker Com radio, Garmin GMA 240 Audio Panel, Lane Electric Fan Brake, Hopper rinse, Smoker, A/C (new in 2012), Inspection status: Sold with a Fresh Annual, New Paint and Panels in 2012. Call for more details! We specialize in NEW and Used aircraft sales. ASIJET.COM or Give us a call at 952-941-6255
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
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! Call for more details! We specialize in NEW and Used aircraft sales. ASIJET.COM or Give us a call at 952-941-6255
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! $305K JAS 559686-1794 / Email info@johnstonaircraft. com www.johnstonaircraft.com
1977 THRUSH SR2, $395,000, 400 Gal with PT6-34 converted to Turbine 350 hours ago by Valley Aircraft. Airframe TT 5086.2, Engine 2800 SIRAN/Light OVH, 350 on Prop SNEW. 4800 hrs remaining on wing spars. MVP-50 Digital Instruments, M3 Satloc with flow control and touch screen, Air Conditioning an Electric Heater. Will be sold with Fresh Annual. Aircraft located in Yuma Arizona, Contact Frankie Williams at Souther Field Aviation, Inc., 229-924-2813
1979 Goering Thrush, Turbomax crossover TPE -331 -5, 525 Gallon, 600 hrs. since refurbish on AF, new prop and SHOT. 300 hrs. since IRAN gearbox & new fuel control. Lots of time left on wings & lots of cycles remaining on engine. SATLOC Bantam, Big Fuel & Vgs. Empty weight is 4600 lbs. so airplane is a real performer. Load it with whatever and go. Selling only because I need a bigger hopper. $350,000 Call Craig at 870-926-6354
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
1980 AYRES S2R-T34, $400,000, DC 400 Gal, Air Frame TT5014 Hrs, Engine PT6A-34AG TT 5014, 1813 SMOH, HARTZELL PROP 1772 TSNEW 135 SMOH, VG’S, Wing Extensions, Smoker, SS BOOMS, Strobes, LANES Electric Brake, 5 Blade Adj. Fan, 192 Gal Fuel, Windshield Washer/Wiper, Fabric Tail. Contact Frankie Williams at Souther Field Aviation, Inc., 229-924-2813 2013 Thrush Aircraft, N762BF G10-177, 630 hrs. TTAF, 630 hrs. TTSN, Engine 630 hrs. since Cam, Prop 630 hrs., MVP 50, A/C, Guia GPS with Flow Control, AgNav, VHF Radio, Transponder, AFS Check valves, Davidon Triset Nozzle Tips, Lane Fan Clutch, Lane Ground Adjustable Fan, Windshield Wiper, ATS VG’s, Strobes, Aluminum Booms, 3” Side Load Valve, Bottom Load Fuel, $825,000 Call Bruce’s Flying Service 229-725-4150, fax 229-725-5135 or bruceandrews62@ gmail.com
New 2016 Thrush 510 with a PT6A34AG or GE H80 engines available, 2016 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
1983 DC Thrush, TT 16,581, Walter 601E11, 29,000 hr wing spar, no ad’s, winglets 80’ swath, Satloc M-3, crophawk, fuel flow, a/c, heat, intercom, strobes, radio, ss booms, cp nozzles, electric pump brake, single point fuel, wingman, spreader, vg’s. $340,000 Call Shelton at 912-384-6466 or 912-592-5334. Best Classified Buy In The Industry. 478-987-2250. Fax: 478-352-0025.
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1996 620B One owner dr y countr y airplane. TT:4819, TSMOH:682 Tulsa, Last annual completed Sept. 2016, all AD’s complied with. Nice airplane, has been based in eastern Colorado its whole life. Airstar 99.5 with Crop Hawk, & Flagger. $90,000 Call 719-765-4532
19 97 We at h e r l y 620 B , * P R I C E DRASTICALLY REDUCED & SELLER IS VERY MOTIVATED* 3333 TTAF, 718 SMOH by Tulsa Engine, 718 since prop, SATLOC, Always hangared, One owner, Fresh annual, Nice airplane! Call Gary or Kevin 785-626-3344
1976 Hiller Soloy Spray ship, Kawak hydraulic Simplex spray system, CP03s, TracMapPro, AutoCal, Forestry Radio, Comm radio, New interior, Dual Controls, Skid mounted cargo racks, Hook w/ remote, Bubble Door, Shooting door, Transport Trailer, Aux Fuel tanks, misc spare new parts, new M/R hub w/120hrs SNEW w/7 months warranty remaining, -03 Blades w/4876 hrs remaining on both. All equipment and hooks have 100% correct paperwork and stcs, w/ multiple weight & balances for different Configs. Call for negotiations, possible trades for piston ship. $360,000 Justin W. Staas 530-301-5353
Bell 47G-5 Fresh out of 1200- READY TO SPRAY. GOOD COMPONENT TIMES: -21 Blades, ENG VO435B1A blueprinted & balanced by LyCon. Inc., trailer and some extra parts. Email gomesfarmair@ gmail.com
Bell 47 Tomcat MK6C, 175 hrs out of 1200, T/r blades 175 hrs since new, M/r blades 3500 hrs remaining, Hydraulic spray system, AgNav Guia GPS installed, Dry system included, Trailer available. Call 870-886-1999 or 870-926-9313
1977 Piper Arrow III, Great Commercial or IFR Trainer, Make / Model - Piper PA28R201, Total Time - 4365 hrs., Engine - 2161 hrs. since new, Full IFR, Garmin 430 WAAS, Auto Pilot. Contact Darin Walton cell: 870930-4200 email: iflyag68@gmail.com
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1996 Aviat Husky A-1 N90HU S/N: 1317, TTA/F: 518.5 hrs. as of 6/28/2016, Engine: Lycoming 0-360-A1P, S# L-3498736A, 518.5 SNEW Compressions at 2016 annual: 72,74,74,73, Hartzell 2 Blade, Model: HC-C2YR-1BF, Sn# NS206B, 264.1 SNEW, Avionics: King KLX 135A GPS/Com, King KT79 txpd w/Blind Encoder, Garmin 396 GPS w/ XM receiver, Equipment: Cylinder Temp / Exhaust Temp gauge, Polished Spinner, 52 gallon fuel / 50 useable Tundra Tires (31x13x6) along with regular tires and wheels, $77,500 Logs complete and Annual inspection due: 7/1/2017 Call Darryl or Bill 870-572-9011 days / 870-995-1323 nights and weekends
2 0 0 3 G l a s a i r S u p e r I I - S RG W i t h Lycoming IO 360 B1E, Propeller: Hartzell HC-FZYR-1F, Tach 307.7, Airframe 307.7, Vision Microsystems Inc. VM 1000 Engine Management System, Vision Microsystems Inc. Chronometer, Vision Microsystems Inc. Air Temperature, Vision Microsystems Inc. Fuel Level Monitoring System, GNC 250 GPS Com, Garmin 496, ZAON XRX Collision Avoidance System, Amera King AK-451 406 MHZ ELT. Call Chip or Joy at 800-736-7654 for more information on this aircraft. Turbo Prop Ag Planes - Take advantage of our biggest inventory of Turbo prop ag planes. Special buys and trades welcome. PT6, Garrett, GE even Walters. Mid Continent Aircraft Corp Hayti, MO 573359-0500
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B1-A Callair Manufacturing Rights. Available now is the type certificate, drawings, jigs, tooling, aircraft parts, and property associated with this 300 gal Pratt and Whitney 985 powered sprayer. Start your own aircraft company or expand your line. Call for details. Airplane Services Inc. 850-675-1252, 850-3807268, 850-380-6091.
Dispersal Equipment Davidon HI-TEK Rotary Booms with 8 nozzles per boom. Two sets available that fit AT-602s. Good condition with approximately 350 hours on each set. $5500 + Shipping or Best offer. Call 308-882-0116 or email rob.aslesen@ gmail.com SUPERBOOMS, Thrush Servos; Maintenance on Ag & G.A. Aircraft Including Heavy Structural Repairs; Robinson Helicopter Service Center; Machining, Fabricating & Sheet Metal Gurus; Tri-State Aviation, ND 800-6425777 or tsa@tri-stateaviation.com www. tri-stateaviation.com SSF 38” 12 Vane Spreader for sale. $2,500 Call 870-644-3141 for more info. 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 ELP YO U!!! E XCELLENT PRI CE S , KNOWLEDGE, AND SERVICE. Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 559 686 1794/ parts@johnstonaircraft.com, fax 559686-9360, Ask for our catalog. Standard Grumman Gate Spreader. 9 vane 24” inside measurement on the throat. Motivated to sell make an offer. Email gunpilot75@hotmail.com or call Monticello at 270-305-2749 CP NOZZLES and CHECK VALVES THE DRIFT FIGHTERS! - We carry a VERY LARGE INVENTORY and we have KNOWLEDGE ABLE 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 Transland 10 vane spreader for 38” gate, new, $9,900; Lane Aviation 281-342-5451 or FAX 281-232-5401 Custom Boom Systems–Specializing in 2” and 3” Airfoil Aluminum Booms custom built to your specifications. Length, Nozzle Spacing, Attachment ends, all tailored to your specific needs. Stainless Steel Available also. Made in USA. Davidon Inc. 229-645-3605. www.davidononline.com NEW! CP11TT/w-3 Tips & Shutoff in stock and ready to ship today! Call 1-800437-5319 Sky Tractor LLC CP nozzles and check valves. Distribuidor en Argentina: ArAvia S.A. -Venado Tuerto (Sta Fe) T.E. 54-3462-433540 - FAX: 438344
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Stainless Steel Fabricators, Inc. In business for over 30 years. New 7 1/2” gate spreaders. Call for more information. We are the manufacturer of “original” 10 vane, 12 vane & “the 13 vane” standard throat and high volume. We do repairs on all models, including Transland and Swathmaster. 800-736-3433 or 870217-9232 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. New Gate Keeper technology controlled seeding gate - Pilot friendly, ea sy calibration, and accurate distribution. TCL’S variable rate gate it the most ve r s at i l e o n t h e m a r ke t- A p p l i e s from ultra fine product like herbicide i m p re g n ate d s an d al l th e w ay u p 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 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
Engine P&W PT6A-20 550SHP Turbine Engine For Sale - Perfect for a Turbine Brave Conversion! 4521 Since overhaul, 0 since extensive hot section inspection and update, has fuel control, fuel pump, primary governor, ignition exciter box and nozzles plus complete logs. $60,000 USA FOB Tulare, CA Call 559-686-1794 Jetset Airmotive: PT6A-28, PCE50818, TSO, 0, EOS OH, For pricing call Paul at 817-354-2002 or email preeves@ jsamiami.com PT6A-34 Fresh test and long term preservation. TTSN: 16,355.0; TCSN: 21,203; TSO: 3,591.2; CSO: 6,147. Cycle limiter is CT Disc with 4,771 cycles remaining. TSHSI: 826.8 by Dallas Airmotive. Engine is currently stored in Grapevine, Texas in a climate controlled warehouse. Full specs and log package available upon request. Asking $170,000 Contact Chuck Farthing at 720-322-0211 or Wendell Lambert at 214-207-3426 Pratt & Whitney Piston Engines, Parts and Accessories in stock. 0-Time R-985 / R-1340 / R-1830-92 & -94 / R-2000-7M2 / R2800CB engines ready to go. Complete stock of engine parts. We stock complete OHC cylinder assys. Ready to install. Call Sun Air Parts 661-257-7708, Fax 661257-7710 or email info@sunairparts.com Pr at t & Whitney R-985 & R-13 4 0 Overhauled Engines in stock. Props, carburetors, magnetos, alternators & accessories for above engines. Call Chester Rober ts Supply Company, Collinsville, TX Tel: 903-429-6805, Fax: 903-429-6047 or email crs5r@aol.com.
TPE331-1-151A: *PRICE REDUCED* P-92092C, 1521 HSI, Fresh L3-GBI / CB / SBG / PG / Nozzles, RCs 4634-4179-3755, $122K For more information contact AmAg: 870-886-2418/2489FAX or Email frank.kelley@ag-cat.com A.E.R.O. Turbine Parts: (2)PT6A-28, TTSN 3446, TCSN 3156, TSHSI 952. Contact: Donn Falk at (618) 973-5702 or Email: dfalk@aeroturbineparts.com Additional Contact Info (877) 842-5640 Ext 380 or Email: sales@aeroturbineparts.com R-1340-S3H1G, Geared 600, 31 hours since Tulsa Overhaul, used as removed from A Model Ag-Cat. $24,000 OBO Call Chad Stuart at Airplane Services, Inc. 850-380-6091 R-1340, Zero Time Since Overhaul By Covington, $64,500.00 Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE / 281-342-5451 or FAX 281-232-5401 Pratt & Whitney PT6A-60AG, 4272.2 TTSNEW, 0 since power section IRAN by Prime Turbines, O/H CLS and OS governors, new #6 bearing, fresh hot section inspection, overhaul vane ring, O/H SED, fresh accessory gear box inspection, O/H HPFP by Kansas Aviation, FCU 430 since over haul by Kansas Aviation, fresh bench check, new ignition leads, certified test cell run by Prime Turbines, complete logs. $350,000 Call 903-748-9579 Pratt & Whitney R1340 AN-1. 0 time since overhaul in 8/5/03 by Covington Aircraft Engines. Tulsa Aircraft Engine ran engine test in 2/27/13. Engine is approved for return to service. Engine was obtained from a company in Spain. The engine was a spare for an aircraft bought by Hershey Flying Service. All logs and paperwork. Located in Hershey, NE at Hershey Flying Service. Asking $55,000 Call 308-3685556 Jetset Airmotive: PT6A-28, P-50875, TSO 0, Ready to ship! For pricing call Paul at 817-354-2002 or email preeves@ jsamiami.com United Turbine PT6 Center of Excellence since 1991!! PT6A Overhaul, Repair & Test Capability. Component & Accessory Overhaul, Repair & Test. Part Sales & Purchases. Onsite, P&W correlated test cell. Call 305-885-3900 www. UnitedTurbine.com 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 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 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. R985-AN1-14B Tulsa Overhaul, New Pistons, mags. Ignition harness, carb, with warranty outright/exchange. Call Chester Roberts Supply Co. at 903-429-6805 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 or 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. 850SHP PT6-42 Turboprop FWF Power Upgrade for the Air Tractor 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 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. R1340 Engine Overhauled, New Pistons, New Bearings, mags. Ignition harness, carb, with warranty outright/exchange. Call Chester Roberts Supply Co. at 903429-6805 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. Covington Aircraft - Turbine Engines Available; PT6A-21 0 TSO; PT6A-135A NEW; PT6A-34AG NEW; PT6A-34AG 0 TS Covington Light Overhaul; PT6A-41 3196 TSO; PT6A-41 3511 TSOPT6A-42 2107 TSO; PT6A-42 2066 TSO; PT6A-65AG 314 TSN; PT6A-65AG 5916 TSN/ 0 TS Covington Light Overhaul; PT6A-65AG 3998 TSN/ 0 TS Covington Light Overhaul; PT6A-67AG 2851 TSN. Contact us for New Engine Prices. We are interested in buying or exchanging for any core you may have regardless of condition. Contact: David Hamilton at 918-756-7862 or davidh@ covingtonaircraft.com P r at t & W h i t n e y R- 985 Fo r S a l e ! *FIREWALL FORWARD FOR Ag Cat* Engine has 1068.8 SMOH, Prop has 2078.8 SMOH, Includes all accessories; cowling, engine, prop, logbooks and paperwork. Located in Hershey, NE at Hershey Flying Service. Asking $30,000. Please call 308368-5556 for details
Jetset Airmotive: PT6A-28, PCE41708, TSO 2816, Outright Fresh HSI/Repair. 30 days, For pricing call Paul at 817-3542002 or email preeves@jsamiami.com R985-AN1-14B Tulsa Overhaul, New Pistons, Bosch mags. Ignition harness, carb, with warranty outright/exchange. Call Chester Roberts Supply Co. at 903429-6805 Jetset Airmotive: PT6A-28, PCE50555, TSO 2693, 3000 CR build. For pricing call Paul at 817-354-2002 or email preeves@ jsamiami.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. J & C Enterprises Aviation Inc. has a large selection of Lycoming and Continental engine cores in stock. Call Cecilia Buster for your parts or engine needs at 800542-8565 or email jcaviation@pldi.ne 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 R985 AN 1/14B OHC new pistons, chrome cylinders, new bearings, Bosch mags warranty outright or exchange. Call Chester Roberts Supply Co. at 903-4296805 Jasco Alternator kits in stock. Air Repair, Inc. Phone. 662-846-0228 Fax. 662-8430811 sales@airrepairinc.com Universal Turbine Parts; 1 ea PT6A-21 TSO 2271, 2 ea PT6A-25C TSO 0, 27, 9 ea PT6A-27/28 TSO 0 (7), 3384, 4091, 2 ea PT6A-135 TSO 2791, 3081, 6 ea PT6A-41 TSO 482, 1219, 2810, 9930, 13065, 5 ea PT6A-42 TSO 0, 2817, 3729, 4155, 1 ea PT6A-45R TSO 4497, 1 ea PT6A-50 TSO 0, 1 ea PT6A-65B TSO 0, 1 ea PT6T-3B TSO 0, 2 ea PT6A-114A TSO 0, 4113. We also buy PT6 Engines in all conditions. Please contact: Greg Miller phone 334540-9480 email gmiller@utpparts.com or Main office phone 334-361-7853 email sales@utpparts.com R1340-AN2 Airmotive Overhaul, New Pistons, mags. harness, carb, with warranty outright/exchange. Call Chester Roberts Supply Co. at 903-429-6805 Best Classified Buy In The Industry. 478-987-2250. Fax: 478-352-0025.
Finance Air Tractor financing can put an Air Tractor in your hangar. Air Tractor offers competitive financing options in the U.S. and Canada from Wells Fargo Equipment Finance. Fly now and take seven years to pay, 10 years to amortize and have a fixed interest rate for the life of the loan. Other attractive term periods are available, too. These financing options are available on both new and used Air Tractors purchased through Air Tractor dealers. See your Air Tractor dealer today!
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Intelliflow Flow Controls - In stock, now shipping! Sky Tractor LLC 1-800-437-5319 2005 Ag Nav GPS - Older model but brand new in the GPS box. Everything is still in the plastic. Removed from plastic only to take pictures.$5,000. Call 701-210-0762 Like new factor y reconditioned DynaFlight-AirAg-Pro system complete with new wiring harness, new GNSS Antenna and new display. Only the processor box is reconditioned, Special Price: $8,900 Call 604-465-0009 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 480-285-4367 SATLOC GPS sales and repair center. Call for all your SATLOC needs. North Star Aviation, Inc 888-272-1417 NOW introducing the new VEKTOR MAX GPS - faster, more capability and extremely user friendly. DYNA NAV VEKTOR MAX GPS - NEWEST system on the market with a FANTASTIC PRICE for all of it’s CAPABILITIES! EASY to use, RELIABLE, MUCH FASTER and HIGHER TECH. DYNA NAV FLOW CONTROL SYSTEMS ALSO AVAILABLE - PREMIUM QUALITY at an AFFORDABLE PRICE! JAS - NORTH AMERICAN DEALER Tel 559686-1794, FAX 559-686-9360, e-mail: info@johnstonaircraft.com / web site: www.johnstonaircraft.com Best Classified Buy In The Industry. 478-987-2250. Fax: 478-352-0025. Satloc, Intelliflow The leading edge Satloc Level III Service repair center. Mid-Continent Aircraft Corp. Hayti, Mo 800-325-0885 Satloc GPS systems in stock, Bantam, G4, M3, Intelliflow, and Litestar3. We did it again, leading Level 3 Service Center/ Dealer 2015. Why buy anywhere else, we’ve got what you need, and service after the sale! Call now 800-437-5319 Sky Tractor LLC 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
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HARDY AVIATION INSURANCE, INC. “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, Mary Humphrey and Rita Ethridge, whom have years of experience servicing the aerial application business. Give us a try, you might be surprised. 800-721-6733 or fax 316-945-2330. Get an online quote at www.hardyaviationins.com or e-mail us at hardy@hardyaviationins.com THE COLE AGENCY, INC. Specializing In: Aerial Applicators, Helicopter Operations, Pleasure & Business, Commercial Aviation, Airpor ts, Life Insurance for Aerial Applicators & Pilots, Health Insurance for Aerial Applicators & Pilots. When it comes to placing aviation insurance, you need to work with an insurance agent who specializes in that field. At the Cole Agency we make sure you receive the best aviation insurance packages, at the most competitive price. At the Cole Agency we don’t just talk aviation, we are pilots as well. When insuring aircraft, picking the right aviation specialist first is important. The limited number of aviation insurance companies will only deal with one agent at a time during the year. You want to make sure that you have a reputable aviation insurance specialist who works with these companies and underwriters every day to represent you, your aircraft and business. Cole Agency Inc. 319 Walnut Street Montezuma, Ga 31063, 478-472-2010, 478-472-8694 fax kevin@thecoleagency. com www.thecoleagency.com
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DAVIDSON SOLID ROCK INSURANCE 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
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
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.
D R P - 9 5 5 D R I F T R E TA R D A 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
Miscellaneous Property Mapping software, Let clients easily map their properties with Purpose built aerial application software. The client simply plots the area where they want the application, highlight hazards and exclusions, then submits a job request. The digital map is displayed in the aircraft. Features....Variable Rates, Hazards, Exclusions areas, Client confirmation of hazards, wires, organic farms. Watch the online tutorial and submit a test job. https://www.aerospread.co.nz/request/ sam.mowat@icloud.com +64 211362665 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 Lot for sale: One-acre-square house lot for sale in new Plane Living Sky Park neighborhood with 2,000 s.f., all brick, covenants. Lot is one of 13 directly on new sod runway. Taxi out of your hangar, directly onto the runway. Located in Peach County, Georgia. Public water, septic sewer, paved streets, curb and gutter, street lights. Less than five miles west of I-75, Exit 142, approximately five miles to Fort Valley, GA and approximately 10 miles to Warner Robins, GA. Google It! South side of Hwy 96 at 50 Lane Rd., Fort Valley, Georgia 31030 (Google photo before development). Save thousands and buy from owner. $25,000 OBO. 478.987.2250 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 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
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 Keep your drink hot or cold in this insulated 16oz Air Tractor Tervis Tumbler. $14.99 plus S&H Made in the USA, Makes a great gift. For more information call 478-9872250 or visit our Market Place at www. agairupdatemarketplace.com 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 plus S&H Makes a great gift. For more information call 478-987-2250 or visit our Market Place at www.agairupdatemarketplace. com Specialty belt buckles, show your pride in style. $39.99 plus S&H Makes a great gift! For more information call 478-9872250 or visit our Market Place at www. agairupdatemarketplace.com Fly through your mail with our Airplane Letter Opener! $13.99 plus S&H Makes a great gift. For more information call 478-987-2250 or visit our Market Place at www.agairupdatemarketplace.com Aviator Backpack and matching coin purse (sold separately). For more information call 478-987-2250 or visit our Market Place at www.agairupdatemarketplace. com 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 plus S&H Makes a great gift! For more information call 478-987-2250 or visit our Market Place at www.agairupdatemarketplace. com Help your little pilot fly high in dream world with these Bi-Plane PJ’s... Assorted sizes available. $34.99 plus S&H For more information call 478-987-2250 or visit our Market Place at w w w. agairupdatemarketplace.com D e S p a i n C o l l e c t i o n C u s to m i z a b l e Note Cards featuring your favorite Pen and Ink drawing. $19.99 plus S&H For more information call 478-9872250 or visit our Market Place at www. agairupdatemarketplace.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
Ops For Sale/Wanted E s t ab lishe d H eav y- Lif t H e licopte r B u s i n e s s F o r S a l e - Tr a n s f e r a b l e government and private contracts, both state and federal, along with extensive book of commercial business. $2.8MM assets, $.5 - 2+MM income per year, by single owner/pilot. Lots of room for growth. Solid equipment, spares, and support staff in place that pays their way when you aren’t flying. Attractive lease on 6,000+ square foot hangar. Get paid to travel the world building power lines, fighting wildfires, seeding mountainsides, building ski lifts, setting air conditioners, and starring in commercials. After 40 years of this exciting, satisfying business, the owner is ready to sell and enjoy more time with grandchildren. Owner is willing to assist buyer with the transition. No debt, minimal ongoing expenses. Asking $4.5MM. Must prove financial ability to review. Serious inquiries email blindads@ agairupdate.com or fax to 478-352-0025. Looking to purchase or buy into a business in the Pacific North or Midwest areas. Just finished my sixth season of spraying and wanting to take the next step. Email blindads@agairupdate.com, Subject: Looking to purchase or buy, or fax 478352-0025 Frei Aviation LLC an established aerial spraying service, located in Grangeville, Idaho for sale. Includes metal hangar w/attached office, bathroom/shower & chemical storage area. Has its own well & septic. Stainless mix tank w/15HP loading pump, 10,000 gal. water storage tank, 10,000 gal. fuel storage tank w/ engineered containment and much more. See uploaded log sheet for more details. $180,000 or best offer! Contact Tim Shamblin who is selling for the Chad Frei Family 208-431-4795 / timshamblin@ gmail Looking for the opportunity to lease/ purchase a small operation in the Midwest. Second generation Ag pilot, professional applicator. Have one turbine aircraft and Part 137 Certificate. Email blindads@ agairupdate.com or fax 478-352-0025 Well established Midwest ag helicopter operation for sale, turbine aircraft and ground support equipment. Serious inquiries only! Email blindads@ agairupdate.com, Subject: Midwest Ag Helicopter Op or fax to 478-352-0025 Solid aerial application business for sale. Has a variety of crops to include both dry land and irrigated plus pasture work. Located on 20 acres with nice loading facility and beautiful custom home. Serious inquires only. For further information, email blindads@agairupate. com, Subject: Solid Aerial Application Business or fax to 478-352-0025 Fully Running Ag Operation For Sale, Early May to Mid June - Insecticide, Wheat and Pasture. Mid August to September Sunflower Insecticide. Late September thru October - Fall Pasture.Hangars, Office, All Equipment and Aircraft Available all together or separate. Serious Inquiries Only! Email inquires to blindads@ agairupdate.com Subject: Fully Running Ag Op or fax to 478-352-0025
Ever wanted to star t your own AG OPERATION (Under Part 137)? As Ag Aviation Consultants we can help you find an airplane and train you. We can help you get your Operating Certificate-Part 137, Private or Commercial. Call Eagle Vistas LLC 772-285-5506 Centrally located, this 30 year established ag operation has much to offer. 200’X 3600’ Grass strip with loading pad, Containment fuel 18,000 gallon, 1989 AT-502 -34, 4 C-188s Auger truck with 4 0 0 gallon fuel, Por table fuel/mix trailer and various other support equip, 60x80 Hangar, an additional 70x80 Hangar is negotiable. Avg. Gross income $400K to $600K annually. $1,300,000 Additional farm and/or house for sale. Serious inquiries only! Email blindads@ agairupdate.com or fax to 478-352-0025.
Parts Fresh refurbished AT-402 hopper with lid. $7,500 Call 620-285-5609 Prop Tether Kits in stock, ships today. Sky Tractor LLC 800-437-5319, www. skytractor.com, email@skytractor.com, Fax 701-636-5881 AT-502B wings with new spar. For more information call 309-759-4646 or email farmairparts@mymctc.net Rudder (covered) for Piper PA-25 235/250, in good condition *PRICE REDUCED* $400. Maule tail wheel $40, tire size 8x3.00x4 single arm in fair condition with good bearings and race. Call Don at 402-841-514 4 or email flyagrp@cableone.net 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 We have a set of Wings off of a 2012 Thrush 510P with less than 1000 hours total time on 29,000 hour spars. Available for outright purchase or exchange! Delivery available also! $99,950Call Tom Ashenfelter at 952-941-6255 for more details! Miscellaneous parts for 802 and others, most brand new: engine mounts, landing gears, 118” propellers, spr ay kit s, Micronair AU5000, pilot and mechanic complete training courses, FTD Level II simulator for AT-802. Call or email: +34667102184, sales@airtractoreurope. com We have all fibreglass parts for Weatherly and Ag-Cat (A, B and Super B). Call for prices. Professional Fibreglass Repair. 530-735-6264 PARTS, PARTS, PARTS. For all your ag aviation needs, please call Southeastern Aircraft Sales & Service 800-441-2964 Air Tractor Dealer Agrinautics, Root, Crop Hawk, Transland, others, $CALL$; Lane Aviation 281-3425451 or FAX 281-232-5401
The mid-west Air Tractor dealer, Farm Air Inc. has expanded its parts department. Call Naomi for all your Air Tractor parts needs at 877-715-8476 or farmairparts@ mymctc.net. Visit our website www. farmairinc.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 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 Cessna Ag Parts. Air Repair, Inc. Phone. 662-846-0228 Fax. 662-843-0811 sales@ airrepairinc.com 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 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 Cockpit adjustable flow control kit. Manual control or GPS variable rate ready. Integrates into existing hydraulic systems. More info at Kawak Aviation Technologies 541-385-5051 www.kawakaviation.com 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 Retrofit Hopper Door for AT502 and AT602. Now available for fall and winter installation Professional Fibreglass Repair. 530-735-6264 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
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 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 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 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. 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 PMA Piper Brave and Weatherly tailsprings in stock. Contact Hershey Flying Service at 308-368-5556 LOAD HAWG-The modern, efficient, safe, perfect way to improve your solids application. Mid-Continent Aircraft Corp. Hayti, MO 800-325-0885 Thrush parts for sale! Ayres Metal Tail, Overhauled Fuselage Frame, Thrush Landing Gear, Flaps/Thrush, Ailerons/ Thrush, Fabric Tail Complete Heavy Flying Wires, -34 Pratt & Whitney Engine (2 each), Spar Cap Replacement. Call Bruce’s Flying Service for all of your Thrush parts needs! 229-725-4150, fax 229-725-5135. E-mail bruceandrews62@gmail.com Cessna Authorized Parts Center: Prompt, World-Wide Par ts Ser vice, Engines, Bonaire 550 Conversions, Wings.MidContinent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800-3250885 www.midcont.net. 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 kawakaviation.com 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, Flaggers, Nozzles, Transland, Breckenridge Spreaders, Airfoil Booms, Dry Breaks, Load Hawgs, All Aircraft Styles. Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800-325-0885 www. midcont.net. Agrinautics, Automatic Flagman, Arrow prop, Air Tractor (Associate dealer Queen Bee Air Specialties) CP Nozzles, Compro Smoker, Crophawk, Covington Aircraft Engine, Collins Air Conditioner, Cleveland, Chip Detector, Satloc 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 LLC 800-437-5319, www. skytractor.com, email@skytractor.com, 701-636-5881 (fax) We have a large selection of NEW and used inventory of Cessna 188 Ag Truck & Ag Wagon parts. J & C Enterprises Aviation Inc. Call Cecilia Buster at 800-542-8565 or email jcaviation@pldi.net
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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. Large inventory of Thrush parts surplus to our needs. Call for list. Air Repair, Inc. Phone. 662-846-0228 Fax. 662-8430811 sales@airrepairinc.com 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. 229-6453605. www.davidononline.com Piper airframe parts, Continental and Lycoming engine parts and a few spray system parts, new surplus, big discounts! P l e a s e h ave p a r t n u m b e r s w h e n contacting us. Preferred Airparts, 800433-0814 US/Canada; 330-698-0280. Check stock at www.preferredairparts. com H U G E I N V E N TO 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
Propellers 12D40-6101-12 Overhauled with 8130 Form. For more information call Chester Roberts Supply Co. at 903-429-6805 Used 5 Blade Hartzell HC-B5MP-3C, 572 hrs since overhaul $25,000 Call Chad Stuart, Airplane Services, Inc. 850-3806091 2013 Hartzell propeller NC-B3TN-3 D/T 10282N S+4 with less than 1400 hours total time for sale. Please call Cascade Aircraft Conversions for more details at 509.635.1212 HARTZELL 3 BLADE AND 5 BLADED PROPS – NEW AND USED $CALL$ Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE / 281-342-5451 or FAX 281-232-5401 For Outright Sale: Overhauled 5-Blade Pro p. H ar t ze l l H C- B5M P-3C . F i t s 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
12D40-AG100-2 OHC $22,500, 12D40AG100-4S 0-SIRAN $18,500, 22D40AG200-2 OHC $26,500, 2D30AG100-2 OHC $20,500, 22D30-6533A12 OHC $20,500, HC-B3TN-3D/T10282+4 New... Call for price. HC-B3TN-5M/T10282+4 New...Call for price. AmAg: 870-8862418/2489FAX, Sales/Parts since 1971. Email frank.kelley@ag-cat.com
AgCat parts and service center. World wide parts and service for any model of AgCat. Hershey Flying Service 308368-5556
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.
Cascade Conversion for Thrush and Air Tractor. Fuel Saving, Cooler running, more power available. Mid-Continent Aircraft Corp. Hayti, MO 800-325-0885
3 D 40 6101 blades Ham Standard 3 bladed. Overhauled. For more information call Chester Roberts Supply Co. at 903429-6805 New and used 3 and 5 blade PT6A propellers. For more information call 309-759-4646 or email farmairparts@ mymctc.net Hamilton Standard, 22D40 Hydromatic Propeller 6533A Blades overhauled complete with distributor valve and prop, Governor. Call Chester Roberts Supply Co. at 903-429-6805
Service 1 Vision Aviation - Experienced and specialized in structures, sheet metal, composites and PT6’s on any airframe. If you have cracks, worn skin or main components that need changed, we can handle it. Stringer, frames, mods, repairs, time change, upgrades, recovery, AOG, dope and fabric. No job to small or large we can handle it all! Centrally located in Sioux City Iowa. If you can not bring your aircraft to us we can come to you. We are a 24/7 facility to be here for you whenever you need us. Call us at 712899-1997 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 Let us sell your Ag plane! Mid-Continent Aircraft Corp. 1601 Hwy 84 East Hayti, MO 63851 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
DeSpain Collection Stone Coasters $29.99 DeSpain set of four stone coasters. Set includes Ag-Cat, AT-502, Cessna, and Thrush 510
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FAA repair station for all ag equipment. Thrush spar replacement, annuals. MidContinent Aircraft Corp. Hayti, MO 800325-0885
Training Training center for mechanics and pilots with 2-seat planes and simulator FTD FAA Level 6, EASA FTD Level 2 available for type training on land and amphibious AT-802, as well as operational fire fighting training. Call or email: +34667102184, sales@airtractoreurope.com Start to finish AG PILOT TRAINING utilizing AgCat Gr164A Dual, Pawnee PA-25/260 CS Dual Cockpit & PA-25 Single for Solo/Dump/Spray. Citabria for Private all in Tailwheel, Tailwheel Proficiency, and UpSet/Spin Recovery and Ag Biennial. Satloc and TracMap GPS. Ag Aviation Consultants for Ag Operating Certificate Part 137. See videos at: www. eaglevistas.com. EAGLE VISTAS LLC 772285-5506
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Do you need help this fall? I am willing to travel and have a Walters 400 gal Thrush with SATLOC, Flow Control and Stainless System. Ron Hink, Memphis, TX 940585-6176
Help Wanted AT-502 Pilot Needed For South Central Operation. Crops include rice, soy beans, corn, milo and sugar cane. Primary pilot position with excellent pay for the perfect professional. Please email resume and references to blindads@agairupdate.com, Subject: AT-502 Pilot Needed or fax to 478-352-0025. AG PILOT CFI INSTRUCTORS WANTED. ALSO WANTED CFI FOR PRIVATE AND COMMERCIAL ALL IN TAILWHEEL, AND TAILWHEEL PROFICIENCY. Bilingual Ag Pilot and Primary instructors also needed. Send your resume with Ag Pilot hours, ag planes flown, experience as CFI, advise months available. Flexible work schedule so you can still hit your season. Above average pay for above average applicant. Stay warm in SW FL this winter! Contact Beverly Berry, bevsons@gmail.com. 772285-5506 C a n ad i a n Tu r b i n e Pi l o t Wa n te d Kinniburgh Spray Service Ltd, based in Taber, AB is a proactive organization with over 64 years of service, requires 2 Professional Agriculture Aerial Applicators to fly our Air Tractors 502/802. Job Duties, Certifications Required and Salary can be found at http://classifieds. agairupdate.com/details.php?id=621 E-mail resume including references to info@kinniburghspray.com. Only successful applicants will be contacted. Kinniburgh Spray Service Ltd, Taber Airport Box 4361 Taber, Alberta, Canada T1G 2C8 Phone: 403-223-8245 Fax: 403223-1314
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:870-6972004 Fax:870-697-3568 185 Hwy. 42 West, Hickory Ridge, AR
North 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 benef its include Health Insurance, Vacation, Sick Leave, Retirement and Bonus. Send resumes to northsa@pld. com
Auger Trucks For Sale (Trade-Ins) Also list of customer trucks. Call Auger Dan Office: 870-578-6133 or Cell: 870-919-2317
IA and A&P mechanics needed. Call 870 -295- 6213 Salary depending on qualifications and experience.
2 Auger trucks 1-2004 International DT466, A/C, auto trans, all hydraulic, scales, air brakes, 700 fuel, straight tube, ss hopper. 1-2009 International DT-466, A/C, auto trans, scales, air brakes, foldover tube, hydraulic gate, 700 fuel. $48,000 each Call 662-721-7931 Several heavy duty, inexpensive loader trucks for sale. Ford diesel Cummins motor, Allison automatic, new auger system with scales, A/C and low miles. Call Randy Mink at Poorboy’s Flying Service 870-931-8485
Seat Wanted For Hire - Older Model Ag Pilot, 12,000 Hrs TT, Fresh annual. Pressure and temps check good. No damage history. Turbines, radials, single wing or two, configured for wet or dry and SATLOC savvy. Good workhorse but stalls over little work and small fields. Contact: Geezer at 979253-3875
Wanted to Buy Ag Aircraft Wanted: Immediate cash for Ag planes - All considered - Contact Darryl or Bill at South Delta Aviation 870-5729011 or 479-935-4891 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 Best Classified Buy In The Industry. Read By More Ag Pilots Than Any Other Publication. Only $29.99 478-987-2250. Fax: 478-352-0025.
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Action Aircraft ....................................... 30A Ag - Nav, Inc. ...................................... 3, 20A Agrinautics.............................................. 22A Airplane Services................................... 35A Air Repair............................................ 9, 18A Air Tractor Inc........................................... 5A American AgViation............................... 35A ASI Jet Sales............................................ 14A Auto - Cal Inc.......................................... 12A Battlefords Airspray.............................. 20A Cascade Aircraft Conversions.............. 31A Collins Aircraft Dynamics, Inc............... 15A Covington Aircraft Engines................... 52A Desser Tire & Rubber Co...................... 15A DynaNav................................................. 25A Electrode Aviation................................. 35A FireBoss.................................................... 8A Flight Grip............................................... 35A Frost Flying............................................. 39A GE Aviation............................................. 33A Government Sales................................. 35A Gulf Coast Ag Aircraft SS....................... 47A Isolair...................................................... 26A JetSet Airmotive..................................... 34A Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc............... 41A Kawak Aviation Technologies............... 24A Lane Aviation, Inc..........................22A, 43A Machida Borescopes............................. 21A
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L7 Lightbar
Micro Aero Dynamics............................ 29A
• Wireless transfer of logs and jobs
Mid - Continent Aircraft Corp............... 28A
• 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......................... 34A
• Hot keys enable you to quickly toggle to full map screen
• Live view of any aircraft or asset
Rapco Inc................................................ 19A
• Create, view, manage and send job files to any aircraft with a G4
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• Laser altimeter support
• View, print or email as-applied spray maps
Schweiss Doors...................................... 35A
• Nearest swath feature
• Enter Section/Township/Range
• FAA obstacle warning database
Micron Sprayers Limited...................... 14A NAA Museum......................................... 34A Orsmond Aerial Spray Pty. Ltd............. 34A Pratt & Whitney Canada................. 13, 27A Preferred Airparts................................. 47A Queen Bee Air Specialties.................... 26A
ServAero Engineering........................... 34A
• Various weather layers including US & Canadian Radar and Wind
Simplex................................................... 21A Sky Tractor LLC...................................... 32A Southeastern Aircraft............................ 45A Souther Field Aviation, Inc.................... 48A Spectrum Electrostatic Sprayers.......... 34A Storm Aeronautics................................. 16A
www.SATLOC.com 2207 Iowa Street Hiawatha, Kansas 66434 USA
Thrush Aircraft Inc................................... 2A TracMap NZ LTD.................................... 23A Transland ............................................... 17A
(785) 742-2976 Toll Free US 800-247-3808
Tulsa Aircraft Engines........................... 30A Turbine Conversions Limited............... 12A Universal Turbine Parts Div.................. 28A
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