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Dedicated to serving agricultural aviation Looking back at 2013

Recaping the last eleven months of ag aviation

Evaluation flight in dual cockpit 510G

A high performance 510-gallon ag plane

Meet the New Kids On the Crop.

The new Thrush 510G now available in both single and dual cockpit versions.

Powered by the revolutionary GE H80 turbine engine, the 510G is quickly becoming the talk of the fields thanks to its higher cruise speeds, enhanced hot and high performance and increased fuel efficiency. Not to mention it requires no hot section inspections and boasts a TBO of 3,600 hours. Like every Thrush, the 510G is built to work as hard as you do – and to deliver the superior productivity, security and value you’ve come to expect from the most innovative aircraft manufacturer in the business.

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keep turning… in this issue Volume 31 Number 12 | december 2013

10 50 years of the PT6 engine 18 Looking back at 2013 22 Evaluation flight in dual cockpit 510G 26 Hatfield receives Master Pilot award 32 New Schweiss liftstrap conversion kit 34 P&WC invests $275 million 36 McCracken evaluates AT-402 pattern

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F-13 Shutdown or showdown F-14 15-years ago AT-802 firebomber fleet of nine in Spain F-16 In another day 6 Calendar of Events 7 From the Cockpit 8 AgAir Mail

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calendar of events December 9-12, 2013 NAAA Annual Convention and Exposition Reno, Nevada Peggy Knizner Tel: 202-546-5722 Fax: 202-546-5726 information@agaviation.org www.agaviation.org January 6-8, 2014 LaAAA Convention Hilton Layfayette, LA Edward Krielow 337-824-5007 January 8-10, 2014 TxAAA Convention Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Bastrop, TX 512-476-4405 taaa.org January 12-14, 2014 ArAAA Convention Little Rock Marriott Little Rock, AR Brenda Watts 870-644-3141 kpflyingservice@gmail.com January 13, 2014 AzAAA PAASS program Custom Farm Service Stanfield, AZ Brittany Armstrong Tel: 520-705-9692 January 16-18, 2014 MsAAA Convention IP Casino Resort and Spa Biloxi, MS Vicki Morgan 662-299-7836 msaaa.com

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February 14-16, 2014 NAAA Spring Board Meeting Hilton Old Towne Hotel Alexandria, VA Peggy Knizner Tel: 202-546-5722 Fax: 202-546-5726 information@agaviation.org

January 20-21, 2014 NEAAA Convention Sheraton Harrisburg Hershey Hotel Harrisburg, PA Matt Crabbe 804-334-7370

February 17-19, 2014 TriState Convention River’s Edge Convention Center St. Cloud, MN Cynthia Schreiber-Beck (ND) 701-642-5777 Laurie Robbennolt (SD) 605-765-2707 Theresa Stieren (MN) 952-226-5874

January 27-28, 2014 AMAA Convention Heritage Inn Great Falls, MT Colleen Campbell 406-781-6461 eccampbell@yahoo.com January 29-31, 2014 MoAAA Convention Drury Inn and Suites Cape Girardeau, MO Scott Rainey 731-446-5938 731-538-2926 January 29-31, 2014 NMAAA Convention Inn of the Mountain Gods Mescalero, New Mexico Wade Berry 575-640-7258 February 3-5, 2014, SEAF Convention Renaissance Mobile Riverview Plaza Hotel Mobile, AL Linda Minton 772-971-9980 FLAgAviation.org

February 20-22, 2014 Canada AAA Convention The Delta Regina Regina, SK Canada Jill Lane 780-413-0078 canadianaerialapplicators.com February 24-26, 2014 NATA Convention Ramada Inn Kearney, NE Judy McDowell nata@windstream.net March 12, 2014 InAAA State Meeting & PAASS Turbines, Inc Terre Haute, IN Brian Townsend 270-305-2749 May 27, 2014 International Crop Duster’s Day June 5-6, 2014 SNA Congresso Cachoeira do Sul, RS Brazil www.aviacaoagricola.com

June 2014 Australia AAA Convention Hobart, Tasmania aerialag.com.au August 20-22. 2014 SINDAG Congreso Mercosul Foz do Iquaçu PR Brazil www.sindag.org.br October 10-12, 2014 NAAA Fall Board Meeting TBD Peggy Knizner Tel: 202-546-5722 Fax: 202-546-5726 information@agaviation.org December 8-11, 2014 NAAA Annual Convention and Exposition - TBD Tel: 202-546-5722 Fax: 202-546-5726 information@agaviation.org www.agaviation.org January 8-10, 2015 MsAAA Convention Beau Rivage Casino/Hotel Biloxi, MS Vicki Morgan 662-299-7836 msaaa.com February 13-15, 2015 NAAA Spring Board Meeting TBD Tel: 202-546-5722 Fax: 202-546-5726 information@agaviation.org February 24-26, 2015 TriState Convention Alerus Center Grand Forks, ND Cynthia Schreiber-Beck (ND) 701-642-5777 Laurie Robbennolt (SD) 605-765-2707 Theresa Stieren (MN) 952-226-5874

agair mail Weatherly Is the company Weatherly no longer in service? Do you have any phone or email where to contact them?

Best regards Ulderico Pace Mendoza, Argentina Good morning Pace!

So good to hear from you. I hope all is going well for you in Argentina.

How long has it been since we met? 15 years?

I have no knowledge of whatever became of the Weatherly project and do not have any contact information. I know the company is no longer building the aircraft. At one time, Frankie Williams of Souther Field Aviation in Americus, Georgia was involved in some way with Weatherly after its closure, but I am not sure exactly how. I have copied him our email. Maybe he will respond with more information.

for what would make a good story for the Midwest and in time into other markets such as Brazil; let’s just say anywhere any quantity of corn and soybeans are grown. I can give you a couple of contacts if you are interested, Don Wirth Tangent, OR Hello Don; Yes, I remember Saddle Butte placing an ad with AgAir Update and the accompanying article. It is appreciated and was probably the catalyst that helped with the cover crop “revolution” for ag pilots.

I agree totally with you about cover crops taking hold in the ag aviation industry and also believe it will grow in the years to come.

I am seeing this of particular interest in the Midwest where there is more and more aircraft pattern evaluations for the multiple seed types being applied.

Take care and enjoy the wonderful Mendoza Malbecs!—Bill

crop seeding A few years back, I ran an ad in your magazine for aerial applicators interested in flying on cover crop seeds. I think that is starting to become a real opportunity for applicators. You have mentioned it briefly in some articles, but not to the degree I believe it is growing.

We work with some applicators directly and several indirectly.

Some have become dealers of cover crop seeds as well application, while others just doing the spreading. Anyway, just a heads up

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I will surely take into consideration your suggestion about more articles on cover crops. However, unless someone makes a submission in the next week or so, most likely the article(s) will be for 2104 fall crops. Our November edition is printed and December content is complete.

Thanks for your input,—Bill

time 30 years ago, in December 1983, I flew our PT6-34 510 Thrush to the Reno NAAA convention to show and demonstrate the first pitot air inlet system ever put on a Thrush aircraft. This installation was produced and installed on our turbine Thrush by Fred Frakes Aviation in Cleburne,Texas. The lower ITT and resulting extra horsepower was amazing, especially on hot days. I was 44 years old at that time--amazing how time flies.

Carlin Lawrence Carnegie, OK Hello Carlin I know the feeling about how time flies. Used to, the light at the end of the tunnel just glowed. Now it is rushing at me!—Bill

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Resident Dictator into the mix. By the middle of his third term we will have a new flag, China will dominate the former United States of America (we will then be the USSA; the Union of Socialist States of America) and avgas will be so high you won’t be able to taxi from the hangar to the flight line! Since I am not a prophet of anything, I pray your economic forecast is correct! Fly Safe.

Gil Switzer Warner Robins, GA Hello Gil; Good to hear from you. I hope that I am right, too!—Bill

dear ol dad Hello Mr Bill!

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Natalie Owens Brewster, KS http://www.texasfarmandhome.com/through-the-eyes-of-acrop-duster/ Hello Natalie; Great article. Please tell Danny that I send my regards with a big “hello”! Gee, both of us are sure getting old(er). I wish I had held up as good as he has in that magazine photo!—Bill

Bill, your Economics 101.5 sounds very plausible to me. However, I know more about hiccups than economics. Let me throw our

Double R Flight Service, Inc. host Miller County High’s Ag Day

Wayne Womble, owner and operator of Double R Flight Service Inc., along with Greg Widner, Ground Crew Supervisor, host the Miller County Georgia High School’s Agriculture Class “Ag Day” October 1, 2013. Womble shared with students the importance of aerial application and what the industry does for the farmer. Womble also gave a fly-by demonstration in an adjacent cotton field. Students were full of questions and each were given a Double R Flight Service t-shirt sporting the 2011 AT-502 that Double R Flight Service operates.

Way to go, Wayne! The best PR is the PR you create. It will serve your company well. Other operators should take your lead. -Editor

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Dedicated to serving agricultural aviation It was 50 years ago this month that engineers from Pratt & Whitney Canada gathered to witness the shipment of the first PT6 production engine. They couldn’t have known at the time the impact the engine would have on aviation around the world in the years to come. The decisions they made, the basic architecture they chose and their unwavering dedication to ‘getting it right’ powered the now legendary engine to remarkable achievements.

own right when it began developing the PT6 engine, Canada’s first small turbine engine.

Pratt & Whitney Canada was founded

by James Young in 1928 with a mandate to repair and overhaul Pratt & Whitney Wasp and Hornet radial piston engines.

From the early 1930s, when the company was a small sales and service organization serving bush flying operations, through the hectic years of World War II, the company played an important role assembling and servicing engines for the war effort. In the late 1950s, P&WC became an engine manufacturer in its

This radical new design changed the face of general aviation and made the company the world’s best-known maker of small gas turbine engines. It also led the way to the development of a new generation and market-leading turboprop, turboshaft and turbofan engines that have rapidly positioned P&WC as a major player in the global aerospace industry.

Thrush 510P (PT6A-34AG), Photo credit: Gary Blockley, courtesy of Thrush Aircraft.

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The PT6 engine first flew on May 30, 1961, mounted on a Beech 18 aircraft at de Havilland Canada’s Downsview Ontario facility. Full scale production began in 1963. Since then, more than 52,000 PT6 engines have been delivered and the engine has flown more than 390 million hours.

The PT6 engine has also left an indelible mark on the agricultural aviation

Denis Parisien, Vice President, General Aviation, P&WC. Photo credit: Pratt & Whitney Canada

industry. P&WC has for many years designed engines specifically for this market, acting on the input of both operators and OEMs to create engines that meet the exacting standards required of aerial applicators. (PT6 engines power,

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for example, Air Tractor 402, 502, 602 and 802 aircraft and Thrush 510P, 550P and 710P aircraft.)

P&WC’s roots in agricultural aviation can be traced back to two individuals, the late Leland Snow who founded Air Tractor and former P&WC President Gilles Ouimet. The strong relationship between these two aviation pioneers helped cement the reputations of both companies when it came to aerial application. It was in the 1980 timeframe that Air Tractor began using PT6A-20 engines on its 400A model, followed over the years by many PT6A enginepowered Air Tractor applications.

P&WC was able to build its position in agricultural aviation through the special relationship it had developed with Leland Snow, and the guidance he provided as an exceptional industry leader and visionary.

The strong relationship between these two aviation pioneers helped cement the reputations of both companies when it came to aerial application.

“Today, we see the agricultural market as having its own distinctive dynamic within the general aviation industry, something we came to appreciate through our work with both Air Tractor and Thrush,” says Denis Parisien, Vice President, General Aviation, P&WC. “We have a team of people within the company dedicated to this market and we have long participated in events such as the NAAA and CAAA annual conventions to tap into the latest trends in the industry. We also participate in events held by SINDAG (Sindicato Nacional das Empresas de Aviação Agrícola) in Brazil and by MERCOSUL (Mercado Común del Cono Sur) in Argentina, Uruguay and Brazil.

Our most popular engines manufactured for the agricultural market — including the PT6A-34AG and the PT6A-67AG engines — have come to life based on

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(Clockwise) Twelve key men on the PT6 engine design team: Gordon Hardy, Jim Rankin, Fernand Desrochers, Fred Glasspoole, Ken Elsworth, Allan Newland, Pete Peterson, Hugh Langshur, Jean-Pierre Beauregard, Elvie Smith, Dick Guthrie and Thor Stephenson. Photo credit: © Library and Archives Canada. Reproduced with the permission of Library and Archives Canada. Source: Library and Archives Canada/Credit: Bruce Moss/Weekend Magazine collection/PA-167966.

Men from the PT6 engine shop gather around the first production PT6 being shipped to Beech on December 22, 1963. Credit: P&WC Archives (Records and Information Management).

The P&WC Beech 18 test bed on a proving flight from Downsview in 1961. HB109 (later CF-ZWY-X) made 719 flights and logged 1,068 hours testing many PT6 models and propellers. It was retired to l’École aéronautique in St. Hubert after its last flight on June 3, 1980. Credit: P&WC Archives (Records and Information Management).

Following the PT6 engine’s 50-hour pre-flight rating test, engine components are being examined by Elvie Smith, LCMDR J.Barnes (USN), W/C W.R. Cole (RCAF) and C. Stim (US Army). Credit: P&WC Archives (Records and Information Management).

the relationships we have built within the sector.” P&WC has benefitted in the past by the opportunity to serve on the board of directors of the NAAA, giving the company invaluable insight into the challenges of the industry and how an engine OEM can make meaningful contributions towards meeting those challenges.

In 2011, P&WC created an Agricultural Advisory Board with representatives from virtually every department within the company. The Board meets regularly to seek continuous improvement in ways

in which it interacts and serves customers in the segment. It’s an approach based on the belief that the best way to ensure P&WC’s success is to first help ensure the success of its customers.

The advisory board has made a number of changes that have been beneficial to agricultural operators. Parisien says the company maintains significant inventories of agricultural engine parts and accessories within its Parts Distribution Centres. “We provide 12hour parts delivery which helps ensure minimal downtime for operators.” To

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assist in achieving this target, P&WC positioned material at a forward stocking location in Memphis, Tennessee, to extend the company’s carrier pick-up time by an additional six hours (from 6:00pm EST to 12:00am EST).

Also under the direction of the advisory board, the company did a complete overhaul of its engine rental contract to make it shorter and simpler. Additionally, P&WC has opened the exchange pool for overhauled components to the agricultural market, meaning operators now have greater options when replacing accessories.

Parisien says there are a number of features and capabilities specific to the PT6 engine that make its application in the agricultural sector a logical fit. Since the vast majority of agricultural aircraft are single engine, reliability is critical and that’s one area where the PT6 engine is unmatched.

P&WC has never allowed the engine to rest upon its laurels, consistently

building new technology into the engine and expanding its power range, certifying seven new PT6 engine models in the last five years alone.

Compared to the original engine, today’s PT6 engine is up to four times more powerful, has 50 percent better power-to-weight ratio and up to 20 percent better specific fuel consumption.

An aircraft that starts and runs in virtually any type of environment — is critical.

For the modern agricultural operator, dispatch reliability — an aircraft that starts and runs in virtually any type of environment — is critical. The PT6 engine has a simple and effective hydromechanical control that accurately modulates the fuel to ensure consistent engine starts — without the assistance of an electronic control — in an unmatched

range of external conditions. “The engine is designed for easy maintenance,” says Parisien, “with easy-to-accomplish inspections at reasonable intervals to ensure the continued optimal operation of the engine and the aircraft it powers — also something we believe is key for agricultural operators.”

The PT6 engine’s durability and reliability have long been proven and remain unsurpassed. “Developing new technologies and making sure the right pipeline of products is ready to meet customer demand are at the very heart of our business,” concludes Parisien. “It’s an imperative we are able to meet day in and day out for the agricultural sector because of the confidence its community has placed in the PT6 engine. We are honored by the loyalty of our customers and are continually committed to “getting it right” by offering unmatched products, service and support.”

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Shutdown or showdown I subscribe to the Federal Aviation Agency’s monthly Safety Briefing. This morning I received an email from them that stated (paraphrased) due to the government shutdown in October there would be no Safety Briefing this month.

I starred in disbelief and wondered if the government actually set aside aviation safety for the sixteen days of shutdown.

It is a good thing the shutdown did not occur in the middle of a busy fire season.

According to the National Interagency Fire Coordination Center’s website only those federal firefighters directly involved in fire suppression activities should have reported for work during the shutdown. All training activities would cease. Contractors would have no managers on site so they would not be used but would be paid once the government started working again.

The way I read this, initial attack response time would have been extremely slow during this period as furloughed managers and contractors would have been called back only after a fire had started. With budget battle shutdowns becoming more commonplace, it is only a matter of time before one does occur

during the busy summer months. It will be interesting to see how the authorities will handle the crisis.

The 2013 fire season was a rather slow one when you look at the previous tenyear average. According to the statistics, there were only about sixty percent of the number of fires, as well as acres burned, compared to an average year.

I guess it is not a slow year when your home is one of those being evacuated. In 2011, there were more acres burned in Texas than burned in the entire nation this year.

Most Single Engine Air Tankers (SEATs) will be operating under new contracts during the 2014 fire season.

The contracts have not been released, but one change that will be evident is the majority of the aircraft will now be Type 3 air tankers. Type 3s are capable of carrying more than 800 gallons of suppressant or retardant. This is a result of the new in-line fire gates having more capacity than the old single door gates.

Our friends Down Under in Australia are having one of their most active fire seasons in decades. Above average

temperatures, gusty winds and above average lightning activity have combined to create a real firestorm in the southeastern part of the island nation. Unfortunately, there have been two fire aviation related fatal accidents there in the past few weeks. Peter Brerton, 60, was killed when the light airplane he was piloting on a mission to deliver parts to a firefighting helicopter went down in a remote area. David Black, 43, was fatally injured when the Dromader he was flying went down on a firefighting mission. Eyewitnesses say that a wing separated from the aircraft.

The staff here at AirFire & Forestry send our sincere condolences to the family and friends.

It is training season here at home and I urge everyone to add something to the sessions. Fly safe and I’ll see you in the mountains.

Marc

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AT-802 firebomber fleet of nine in Spain

by Vicente Huerta VALENCIA, SPAIN — Avialsa is a Spanish company that has been working in firefighting and spraying contracts since 1965. In the early years, Avialsa operated five Piper PA-25-260 Pawnees.

Now, the fleet has grown to nine Air Tractor AT-802Fs, fifteen PZL M-18A Dromaders, two Ayres S2-R Thrushes and one Piper PA-25-260 Pawnee.

Avialsa’s primary function is its firefighting operation with the AT-802F, which is also probably the most interesting. In 1995, Avialsa developed a new firefighting system named “AVA” (Aircraft for Vigilance and Attack). The region of Catalonia (northeastern Spain) decided to test the program. In this region

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the forest combustion capacity is one of the largest in the world. The high propagation capacity is increased by several meteorological factors (high temperatures and dry winds).

The AVA program reduced drastically the development of fires by detecting the wildfire in its initial phase. The AVA program implemented an immediate initial attack. Otherwise, the wildfire would be uncontrollable in a matter of a few minutes or, in the best case, it would be controlled only after demolishing large forest areas and having to use expensive means of control such as large air tankers and ground forces.

Avialsa decided to purchase two AT-802Fs for the AVA program.

The company decided on Air Tractors instead of expanding the fleet of Dromaders because this extensive flight program required the newest and the most dependable technology available. The two new Air Tractors were delivered in June of 1995 (S/N 8020018 & -0019). These two planes were flown 1,290 hours in the first four months after their arrival with 2,560 drops. It really

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the Atlantic Ocean on different contracts. However, the high dependability of the Air Tractors made this program work perfectly.

As a note of interest, including the ferry flights from the Air Tractor factory and the program in Chile, Avialsa AT-802Fs have crossed the Atlantic Ocean fourteen times in three years, operated up to 9,800 MSL (wild-fires in Pirineos, Spain), external temperatures from -39 degrees C. (ferry flight Chile to Spain over the Andes mountains at 17,850 ft. altitude) and up to 48 degrees C (Catalonia, July 1998).

Using computer controlled fire gate, the pilot of the AT-802F may select coverage level, amount of retardant to be dropped and make a ground speed correction.

was an extremely hard test for the aircraft.

Due the fantastic results obtained from the AT-802Fs, the AVA program was a big success. The AT-802Fs exceeded all expectations in terms of performance, low maintenance and operating cost. Because of this success, Avialsa took delivery of three new AT-802Fs (S/N 802-0027, -0031 and -0032) in the spring 1996, another two in the spring of 1997 (S/N 802-0046 & -0047) and an additional two in the spring of 1998 (S/N 8020059 & -0064) for a total of nine AT-802Fs.

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At this time, the AT802Fs have logged 7,984 flight hours, 6,477 drops, 5,097,399 US gallons with a 99.74% dispatch reliability (which translates into an AOG problem every 405 firefighting missions).

Avialsa also operated three AT-802Fs in South America (Chile) last year. These three airplanes were ferried there in November and flew back in May, just in time to begin the firefighting season in Spain. It was not easy working from both sides of

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by Bill Lavender Every year in the December edition, AgAir Update recaps the last eleven months of ag aviation featured on its pages. This year has been another all-around good year for ag aviation.

Here’s a look back: The January edition of AgAir Update featured Jerry Keeter’s operation, Keeter Aerial Spraying based at the Olney Texas airport. It does not seem wind turbines are going anywhere soon; more appear in the ag-pilot’s working area each year. Keeter Aerial Spraying deals with them as do all ag operations, very carefully. So far, no ag planes have gotten entangled in the blades of these monstrosities.

In February, AgAir Update featured the H80 GE engine “at work” installed in the 510G Thrush. The aircraft, owned by Thaggart Aviation based in Georgia and flown by Rick Lott, definitely went to work.

The very day its certification was celebrated at the Thrush Aircraft factory, it departed for the cotton fields of Georgia on a defoliation mission. It has been steady at it all through 2013.

The “Big Iron” headline for the March edition is an understatement.

WRK of Arkansas’s pattern testing abilities are put to the test as well when analysts Dennis Gardisser and Richard Whitney tackle the evaluation of the spray pattern of a DC-6 with its four huge R-2800 radial engines. The aircraft is used

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It seems many pilots want to be a Single Engine Air Tanker (SEAT) pilot, even general aviation pilots have this desire. It is not a simple task to become a SEAT pilot and the June edition of AgAir Update reviews those requirements. Written by AgAir Update writer, Marc Mullis, the article takes the reader through the steps to become a SEAT pilot. Marc is an active and longtime SEAT pilot.

By now, everyone knows Dusty Crophopper.

AgAir Update brought him to life on its pages by interviewing Dusty’s pilot, Rusty Lindeman. The real life Dusty is an AT-400 painted like the movie character that travelled this summer to several air shows spreading the good news about ag aviation. It was a hugely successful public relations campaign for the industry.

If a pilot logs 500 hours flying ag during the season, generally, he feels he has had a good season. For a green, first year ag-pilot, 200 hours would be a heavy mental load, learning the ropes of flying ag without having an incident. Not so for Darryl McCreary of Alligator Mississippi, as the August edition of AgAir Update reports his logging of over 800 ag hours his first season in a turbine Thrush flying for Planters Air Service.

Firefighting is continuing to grow worldwide. In the AirFire & Forestry section of the September edition of AgAir Update, CONAF, the Chilean government’s fire fighting department for its forest and urban interface, is featured. CONAF operates three piston radial engine Dromader M-18Bs, along with a

Sokol helicopter, also Polish built. It fights fires throughout Chile mainly from December through February.

Ohio was once a region of the U.S. where not much ag flying was done and what was flown was with small ag planes like a Pawnee or Cessna 188. That has changed with the advent of fungicides on soybeans, corn and wheat. In the October edition of AgAir Update, Fisher Ag Service is featured about how it covers a large part of Ohio with its AT-802, AT-602, AT-502, AT-504 and two IO-720 powered Cessna 188 Ag Trucks; an ever “Expanding Operation in Ohio”.

The November edition of AgAir Update featured the father, Ron Everidge, and son, Tripp Everidge, of Daddy Rabbit Aviation based in Vienna Georgia. The name is sentimental in that it comes from Ron’s father’s (Ronnie Everidge) first flying service in the 1960s. With Ronnie, Sr. passing several years ago, Ron, Jr. has been able to regroup, form Daddy Rabbit Aviation in his dad’s name sake (Ronnie’s nickname was Daddy Rabbit) and following family tradition, bring his son Tripp into the business.

The December edition of AgAir Update, the last one for 2013, closes another year in the annuals of ag aviation. Ag pilots and their families will be preparing for Christmas this month. Except for a few, aircraft will be put in the hangar until next season. With a positive outlook, 2014 promises to be a good year.

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AgAir Update evaluates the dual cockpit 510G

by Bill Lavender In the last three years, Thrush Aircraft has created a high performance 510-gallon ag plane in the form of its 510G, powered by the GE H80 engine. With its anytime 800 SHP engine and the accompanying modified Thrush 510 airframe, it is a formidable aircraft. Now, Thrush Aircraft has taken the Thrush design to the next level with the certification of the dual cockpit 510G in July of this year. Late October, I was extended an invitation to fly the DC 510G, which I eagerly accepted.

N3044X is the same aircraft that Thrush Aircraft pilot, Terry Humphrey, demonstrated at OSHKOSH this past summer. Since, it has been sold to Frankie Williams of Souther Field Aviation, who is a Thrush representative in Americus, Georgia. Souther Field Aviation took delivery of the aircraft in September and has flown it just over 50 hours, both for demos and spreading rye grass seed.

For simplicity, I will refer to the dual cockpit 510G as the DC 510G and

the single cockpit 510G as the 510G. In reality, the only time the aircraft’s nomenclature is referenced as a dual cockpit aircraft is in the serial number, e.g. S2R-H80-111DC. Before I made my evaluation flight, I asked Terry to walk me through the preflight as he would a potential customer. I have known Terry for about 35 years. He is an excellent pilot with worlds of diverse ag flying experience. When the Thrush Vigilante (a dual cockpit 510-gallon Thrush with a PT6A-65AG engine marketed for military response) was being developed, Terry and I flew it together. I knew this flight with him in the DC 510G would be equally informing.

My preflight briefing started with the specifics of the aircraft. Both the 510G and its DC version have a certificated gross weight of 10,500 pounds. The DC option adds about 200 pounds to the empty weight of the aircraft. It also moves the CG aft to 30.5 inches at gross weight. To stay within the CG range, when a passenger/pilot is in the rear

cockpit, 23 gallons of water are required in the hopper rinse tank. With the H80’s 800 SHP available up to 107°F, the extra 200 pounds for the cockpit and another 200-300 pounds for a passenger and rinse tank water is a non-event.

The DC option adds $23,500 to the retail price of the 510G. With the addition of dual controls, panel, etc., another $37,500 is added for a total of $61,000 for a dual cockpit with dual controls.

The 510G has a fuel capacity of 228 gallons. N3044X has a side load fuel system designed, installed and FAA Form 337 completed by Souther Field Aviation.

With full fuel and two 200-pound pilots, the DC 510G is at certified gross weight with 450 gallons of water. The 510G is at certified gross weight at 510 gallons.

Terry and I flew the DC 510G with almost full fuel and 450 gallons using only 70% power. If the 510G’s hopper is filled to 510 gallons, it will take a little longer on the takeoff roll. However, working it from an open-ended 2,000-foot strip without a tailwind is no problem. It can work from a 3,000-foot strip under almost any condition, as it is able to make full power up to 6,000 MSL and higher, depending on the density altitude.

N3044X was well outfitted. It had Micro Aerodynamics VGs that lowered the stall speed by five mph, an intercom, Sirius satellite radio and Cell Set adapter. A Lane fan and electric brake operate the spray pump. All Thrush Aircraft come standard with the Electronics International digital engine monitor MVP-50T which also serves as a fuel flow/totalizer and has a G-meter. GPS guidance was provided by a SATLOC G4 with Intelliflow.

The beginning of the takeoff roll in the dual cockpit 510G Thrush. Note the four-blade propeller by Hartzell and the sleek lines of the aircraft.

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VGs have in recent years finally found their place on ag-planes. About 20 years ago, I evaluated an experimental set on a radial powered S2R Thrush. I could not

tell any difference in the performance.

Since then, the design has been refined and are widely accepted to increase the safety of the flight characteristics of an ag-plane. With the dual cockpit 510G, I placed the aircraft in a partial power on stall at altitude and also pulled back on the stick in a turn, loaded, hard enough to feel the gentle buffet of the control stick. I believe the VGs made this a very acceptable “wake up call” as the aircraft approached the stall.

“Bill, it’s just another Thrush for you. However, I think you will find it flies much better than the ones you owned.” That was pretty much an understatement.

We began the foolproof start procedure; First, the master switch is turned on. Next, the main fuel pump on and the fuel control lever moved forward.

The main fuel pump is left on continuously, as there is no engine driven fuel pump.

There is an emergency fuel pump should the main fuel pump fail. This part of the start procedure is different than a PT6A start since the igniters were not yet on and the fuel control lever was forward. Also, there are no ground idle or flight idle positions for the fuel control lever with the H80 engine.

There are two positions, on and full forward for use in the event of a fuel control unit roll back, where the fuel control unit fails and goes to idle. Should that happen, the emergency governor switch is turned on and the pilot controls the flow of fuel into the engine with the fuel control lever; awkward and sensitive, but life saving.

the igniters and introducing fuel into the engine after the spring loaded start switch is momentarily pushed forward.

This switch can also be moved rearward to motor the engine should it tend to hang in the start or to insure the starter is motoring the engine.

With the autostart system handling the start procedure, now all the pilot does is monitor the ITT and Ng to be sure the start is completed. The propeller should

(L-R) Terry Humphrey, pilot for Thrush Aircraft, and author, Bill Lavender, preflight the dual cockpit 510G Thrush.

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stabilize at about 900 RPM and the Ng at 57-59%.

Moving the prop out of feather, Terry and I taxied N3044X to the end of runway 23 for departure. With the control stick pulled back and brakes located I did a typical governor check. Terry explained that the throttle should be advanced as needed to less than 100% torque. The engine will exceed its torque limit long before its ITT limit at or near sea level. It can make full torque up to about 5,0006,000 MSL before the throttle would be at its wide open stop. 100% torque and 2,080 RPM equates to 800 SHP. To determine the SHP being used, all the pilot has to do is %TQ x RPM / 260 = SHP. You can divide the SHP by 800 to determine the % of power being used.

Terry explained that the four-blade Hartzell propeller was most efficient at 1,900 RPM. However, he has found everything seems to work better at 1,950 RPM. He recommended operating the aircraft between 60% and 80% torque.

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This shouldn’t be a problem for the first start of the day, as most pilots are getting themselves oriented and the aircraft loaded and fueled during that timeframe.

The shortest possible takeoff run would be with maximum power and full flaps lifting off from a three-point position.

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It was 70°F on flight evaluation day, not a typical spray day. However, with 25% of the engine’s power still available, it would be hard to imagine the aircraft getting in a bind from its load on a hot day. Even with the extra 400 plus pounds for Terry and the dual cockpit configuration, I could not tell any difference in the way the DC 510G handled with a load than the 510G single cockpit aircraft I flew a couple of years ago. Except, I had this high time ag pilot talking in my headset joking about how rusty I was when I missed a downwind racetrack turn.

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This gives a very light feel to the aircraft and requires more rudder when rolling into a turn. Once the turn starts, you are off the rudder.

There have been over forty 510Gs delivered to elated Thrush customers since it was certified in October 2012.

They are currently in operation in the U.S., China, Ecuador, Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay and South Africa.

The DC 510G was recently certified in July of this year with 16 being delivered in three months. In its first season, over ten 510Gs have exceeded 500 hours of operation.

Personally, I would probably pick the DC 510G, if I had to decide between it and the 510G. I like the H80’s horsepower rating and the utility of a second seat. I can’t see where there is any difference in the DC’s performance and the single cockpit 510G. Both are exceptional aircraft. My biggest wish is it had been available in 1980 when I bought my turbine Thrush!

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Plan your aircraft trade or purchase I am often asked, “When is the best time to purchase or trade an aircraft?” As you know, many factors affect this decision.

of months the aircraft is owned and operated 3) After-tax cash flow upon aircraft disposal.

This discussion will address some of the operation and cost issues to consider before an aircraft purchase or trade.

The following observations are based upon over 45 years experience in the aviation industry.

Use a Net Present Value (NPV) function to calculate today’s value of the aftertax cash flow after disposal of the aircraft. This is the one and only time you know the true ownership cost: (i.e.

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Aircraft cost of ownership: So we are singing from the same hymnal on cost issues, let me define the method of

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Finally, the long-term cost of usage/ ownership/operation can be calculated on a $/Yr, $/Mo, $/Flight Hour, $/Mile, $/Passenger or by just dividing today’s dollar NPV by a divisor unit you desire.

Now that you have a reference on ownership cost, let’s take a look at other items that will impact operation and cost.

Aircraft age considerations: Aircraft age has a major impact on operating procedures and the total cost of ownership for any aircraft. The older and more complicated the machine: the more it breaks, the harder it is to obtain parts, to obtain knowledgeable assistance, the longer it takes to return it to service, the more repair costs you have, etc. The additional expenses caused by the loss of use due to the aircraft being out of service can be significant.

The resale value of used aircraft is a major cost factor in determining the overall ownership cost of operating an aircraft. Remember the aircraft disposal value (Item #3) will influence ownership cost by providing cash if sold or trade-

in value on a replacement aircraft.

Many factors influence the value of a used aircraft: aircraft age, flying hours, number of landings, paint age and condition, aircraft maintenance history, aircraft damage, engine hours since overhaul and engine modification status, airframe service bulletin status, current technology of systems, manufacturer service and support, operating costs, delivery dates on new aircraft, tax benefits available on new aircraft, the current economic situation, resale market conditions, etc. Over a long time period, I believe the following general rule of thumb applies to actual aircraft depreciation when trying to estimate used aircraft values: Used aircraft values depreciate about 30% of the purchase price when it was new after five years with normal economic conditions. After five years, the value continues to fall to a scrap value at a pace determined by many of the items discussed above.

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New aircraft have warranty periods and degrees.

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NAAA 2013: The Year in Review Tis the season to reflect on another year gone by. Amid the daily grind it’s easy to overlook the many ways NAAA serves as the aerial application industry’s wingman, but behind the scenes we’re here working for you—every day. Here are some of the ways we have helped our members and the industry over the past 12 months.

january 2013: In an effort to play a role in the EPA’s Drift Reduction Technology (DRT) certification and implementation program, NAAA submits comments to EPA in response to a call for public input regarding Pesticide Spray Drift Reduction Technologies. The detailed comments address numerous concerns and suggestions NAAA has, including: the costs of gaining certification potentially pricing small R&D entities and DRT developers out of the market; the assignment of drift reduction “star” categories being artificially precise for the variation that occurs in all experiments; consideration of multiple DRTs in pesticide product label revisions rather than the use of a single DRT; the capacity for timely evaluation for DRTs; the consideration of “other” drift reduction technologies and techniques used by aerial applicators such as AIMMS, smokers and participation in Operation S.A.F.E. application equipment calibration clinics; the impact of DRT certification on pesticide product risk assessment and label conditions; and the positive role of DRTs in future pesticide policy development.

february 2013: NAAA’s Board of Directors canvasses Capitol Hill and federal agencies to push for NPDES PGP relief, expanded tower marking requirements, continued funding for the USDA-ARS Aerial Application Technology unit and other issues of concern to the aerial application industry during the week of NAAA’s spring board meeting.

march 2013: NAAA co-hosts a House General Aviation (GA) Caucus event— headlined by actor, pilot and GA advocate Harrison Ford— to discuss the effects of sequestration on General Aviation, particularly with respect to planned tower closings at airports that mainly serve the GA community. Ford uses agricultural aviation as an example to illustrate the negative effects aviation user fees would have on GA businesses if implemented.

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april 2013: After repeated inquiries seeking to learn more about the content of Disney’s Planes before its summer release, NAAA’s persistence pays off and Disney invites the association to attend a private screening at Walt Disney Studios in Burbank, Calif., and is reassured to find out that agricultural aviation is portrayed in a positive manner in the film.

NAAA submits comments to the FAA on the proposed privacy approach for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) stating databases should be developed showing when and where UAS are operating, thereby allowing pilots to have a means to check where unmanned activity is likely to occur. NAAA also states that UAS should be plainly visible to other pilots and feature eye-catching color marking and lighting, such as aircraft strobe lights.

may 2013: NAAA and other representatives from general aviation organizations meet with the head of the Federal Aviation Administration, Michael Huerta, to discuss proposed actions to further enhance aviation safety and reduce accidents. The FAA set a goal in 2009 to decrease accidents by 10 percent over 10 years. Fatal accident rates have remained flat over the past five years, however, and the GA accident rate has been relatively flat since 2006. NAAA’s Andrew Moore urged Administrator to expand the scope of the FAA’s 2011 Advisory Circular (AC) to include all towers under 200 feet as a means of further safeguarding low-level aviators. The 2011 AC provides guidance for marking Meteorological Evaluation Towers (METs) with cable balls, aviation orange and white painting, and florescent sleeves from the ground to above the crop canopy.

june 2013: NAAA unveils a new promotional tool for members designed to provide a brief overview of the ag aviation industry and the vital role aerial applicators play in helping to produce a safe, affordable and abundant supply of food, fiber and biofuel. The PowerPoint presentation is comprised of a brief history of the industry, its scope and importance, aerial applicators’ work in precision agriculture, as well as numerous images of ag planes at work. The “Aerial Application 101” presentation is located

in the News and Publications section of NAAA’s website, www. agaviation.org.

july 2013: NAAA informs members that through its efforts the House and Senate Appropriations Committees once again included language endorsing the continued support of the USDA-ARS Aerial Application Technology Program in its Agriculture Appropriations Bills, this time for Fiscal Year 2014. The 2014 projected Agricultural Research Service appropriations funding represents an overall increase of $664,000 and $21,297,000 in the House and Senate respectively, compared to ARS’s funding in 2013. The mention of aerial application within House and Senate legislation is no small feat, as it is one of only a handful of programs specifically mentioned. Since 2002 NAAA successfully lobbied the government for an additional $6,512,500 to be invested in aerial application research.

august 2013: After a fatal MET tower collision claims the life of an ag pilot in the Southwest, NAAA Executive Director Andrew Moore conducts a number of radio interviews, including one with KXDJ-FM in Perryton, Texas. Over the course of that 20-minute interview, Moore informs listeners about the hazards associated with unmarked MET towers and what NAAA is doing to blunt the dangers towers and other obstructions pose to lowlevel aviators.

december 2013: NAAA returns to Reno, Nev., Dec. 9–12 for its 2013 Convention & Exposition. As is the case with all NAAA conventions, opportunities were abundant for participants to network, shop the exhibit floor at the world’s largest agricultural aviation trade show for the latest cutting-edge equipment, parts and services, attend substantive industry educational sessions, including new sessions on speed mentoring, unmanned aircraft systems and the first-ever NAAREF safety session on eliminating stall/spins in flight.

Having our annual convention in December allows NAAA to end the year on a high note, but the reality is each and every month of the year is eventful. The small size of NAAA’s staff (eight association professionals) belies the outsize results the association delivers. That’s because NAAA’s for-hire employees are augmented by a supportive group of more than 1,800 aerial application supporters. We invite you to join the cause of preserving and protecting agricultural aviation and your way of life if you aren’t a member already. To join, call 202-546-5722 or visit www.agaviation.org/content/membership. Have a safe holiday season and happy new year!

september 2013: NAAA and NAAREF put the finishing touches on the 2013– 2014 PAASS Program in preparation for the program’s 16th year of educating pilots on essential safety, security and drift minimization issues important to flying, modern agriculture and crop protection.

october 2013:

We get it.

Testifying before the House Small Business Committee, NAAA Executive Director Andrew Moore shares the agricultural aviation industry’s safety concerns over the proliferation of low-level obstacles throughout the nation—including UAS.

You’re used to flying solo. But everyone knows you can’t do it alone.

And neither can NAAA.

NAAA promotes agricultural aviation at an aviation career expo in Leesburg, Va., an event that draws approximately 500 high school and college students from across the Mid-Atlantic region. Speaker Andrew Moore relays the importance of aerial application and the steps needed to become an ag pilot, and Allen Chorman & Son Inc. pilot Blair Thompson performs an aerial water drop demo.

november 2013: NAAA meets with the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) to enlist its support for securing better MET tower marking provisions. The has become a welcome ally—last spring it urged the FAA to amend 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 77 to require all METs be registered, marked and—where feasible— lit. The also recommends that a national, public database be created and maintained for the registration of all METs.

Membership matters.

Join NAAA in its efforts to preserve and protect agricultural aviation and your way of life. Call (202) 546-5722 or visit www.agaviation.org to join the cause.

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Jesus Christ and the angel Gabriel The angel Gabriel stands in the presence of God (Luke 1:19), and it seems that God put Gabriel in charge of bringing Jesus Christ into this world. 500 years before Jesus Christ was born, Nebuchadnezzar had destroyed Jerusalem and taken Daniel to Babylon (Daniel 1:1-6).

Daniel had been in Babylon about 70 years when he was reading Jeremiah’s writings that said the Israelites would be captives in Babylon for 70 years and then

they would return to Israel (Jeremiah 25). Gabriel appeared to Daniel while he was praying to God and confessing his sin and the sin of the people of Israel and

Gabriel said, “O Daniel, I have now come forth to give you skill to understand. At the beginning of your supplications the command went out and I have come to tell you, for you are greatly beloved; therefore consider the matter and understand the vision” (Daniel 9:22-23).

God answers the prayers of obedient Christians (James 5:16).

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forth of the command to restore and build Jerusalem until Messiah the Prince, there shall be seven weeks and sixty-two weeks; the street shall be built again and the wall, even in troublesome times. And after the sixty-two weeks Messiah shall be cut off, but not for Himself” (Daniel 9:25-26). King Artaxerxes began his reign in 465 BC, and in the twentieth year of his reign, in the month of Nissan (March of our calendar) of 445 BC, Artaxerxes gave Nehemiah the commandment to go back and oversee the restoring and rebuilding of Jerusalem (Nehemiah 2:18). Which means that 483 years later the Messiah, Jesus Christ, would present Himself to the nation of Israel as their king and be crucified for the sins of this world (Luke 19:28-44, 23:26-56).

About 450 years after Artaxerxes gave the commandment to Nehemiah to rebuild Jerusalem, there was an old Hebrew man named Zacharias, whose wife was Elizabeth, and they had no children because Elizabeth was barren. Zacharias was burning incense in the temple of the Lord when Gabriel appeared and said,

“Do not be afraid, Zacharias, for your prayer is heard; and your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son and you shall call his name John. And you will have joy and gladness and many will rejoice at his birth. For he will be great in the sight of the Lord and shall drink neither wine nor strong drink. He will also be filled with the Holy Spirit, even from his mother’s womb. And he will turn many of the children of Israel to the Lord their God. He will also go before Him in the spirit and power of Elijah, ‘to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children,’ and the disobedient to the wisdom of the just, to make ready a people

prepared for the Lord” (Luke 1:13-17).

Zacharias finished his duty at the temple and went home and Elizabeth became pregnant with John the Baptist.

Six months after announcing this to Zacharias the angel Gabriel appeared to a young Hebrew virgin named Mary and said to her, “Rejoice, highly favored one, the Lord is with you; blessed are you among women!” Mary was troubled at his saying, and considered what manner of greeting this was. The angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bring forth a Son and shall call His name Jesus.

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And He will reign over the house of Jacob forever and of His kingdom there will be no end” (Luke 1:28-33). Mary became pregnant by the power of the Holy Spirit and married Joseph, whom she had been betrothed to. The marriage was not consummated until after the birth of Jesus (Matthew 1:18-25).

The Messiah must be born in Bethlehem (Micah 5:2), but Mary and Joseph are living in Nazareth, over 60 miles from Bethlehem.

The Messiah must be born in Bethlehem (Micah 5:2), but Mary and Joseph are living in Nazareth, over 60 miles from Bethlehem; something must convince

them to make this long and hard trip to Jerusalem even though Mary is almost nine months pregnant. Joseph and Mary are both descendants of King David and David’s ancestral home was Bethlehem.

Caesar Augustus ruled Israel from Rome and he made a decree that everyone had to go to their ancestral city to register to pay their taxes. While they were in Bethlehem Jesus was born and Mary laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for Him in the Inn. “Jesus Christ came to seek and to save humanity from their sins (Luke 19:10).

Some shepherds were watching over their flock at night. And an angel of the Lord stood before them (this was probably Gabriel) and the glory of the Lord shone around them and they were greatly afraid. The angel said to them, “Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people. For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. And this will be the sign to you: You will find a Babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.”

And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying: “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, goodwill toward men!” After the angels had gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let us now go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has come to pass, which the Lord has made known to us” (Luke 2:1-20).

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by Larry Schulze, It’s common for ag pilots to fly at 140 mph just 10 feet off the ground while caring for their customers’ crops. However, for this occasion aerial applicators from the Nebraska Aviation Trades Association stood on solid concrete during their tour while learning about cutting-edge research being conducted in wind tunnels at the recently built University of Nebraska - Lincoln’s (UNL) Pesticide Application Technology Laboratory at North Platte, Nebraska, earlier in October.

According to Ryan Henry, UNL Research Manager for the Laboratory who led the pilots through the tour, “The University’s renovated facility was re-

A portion of the NATA tour group at the UNL Pesticide Application Technology Laboratory.

Standing in the center wearing a red jacket is Ronnie Mitchell, Director of the Nebraska Department of Aeronautics. To Ronnie’s right left is Dana Ness, NAAA President. At Ronnie’s left is Brian Wilcox, NATA President, and Sam Rogge, CoAAA President. NAAA Vice President Rick Boardman is in the back row, third from the right.

In front, from left to right is NATA Communications Director Larry Schulze, UNL Research Manager Ryan Henry, UNL Extension Pesticide Safety Educator Clyde Ogg, and Nebraska Department of Agriculture Pesticide Manager Tim Creger.

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“Most of the aerial nozzles are being tested at 110 to 160 mph, but the high-speed tunnel can produce velocities up to 210 mph,” she said.

The Nebraska Aviation Trades Association moved their October Directors meeting to North Platte so that they could learn about research that directly helps pilots improve their effectiveness in managing weed, insect, and disease pests. NATA President Brian Wilcox, welcomed Dana Ness of Chester,

Montana who is the National Agricultural Aviation Association President and Sam Rogge, President of the Colorado Agricultural Aviation Association, as guests saying, “Pilots across the country will benefit from this research. Aerial applicators are constantly seeking advances in technology to help us do our job better and the wind tunnel research is highly welcomed. It places our University in the international spotlight.”

Ness emphasized, “This research is important so that we are able to determine the ideal droplet size for pesticide efficacy for farmers’ crops and pastures while responsibly minimizing spray drift to sensitive sites.”

Henry indicated that Dr. Greg Kruger, Cropping System Specialist at the University’s West Central Research and Extension Center at North Platte, was able to successfully secure financial support for the wind tunnels from five

The Pesticide Application Technology Laboratory, containing the two wind tunnels for spray drift research, is located at the University of Nebraska – Lincoln’s West Central Research and Extension Center, at North Platte, Nebraska. At the left is the attached greenhouse. primary resources: BASF Corporation, Wilbur-Ellis, WinField Solutions, UNL Extension and UNL Agricultural Research Division. He continued, “The high-speed tunnel is one of three in the world. The other two are at the University of Queensland in Australia and

With the wind tunnel in action at 200 mph and earplugs in place, NATA tour group members watch the downward movement of the boom and nozzle that is releasing the spray stream.

in College Station, Texas.” The unique feature about the high-speed tunnel at Nebraska is that it is the first wind tunnel in the United States available for commercial research. Manufacturers of agrochemicals or nozzles are able to hire the UNL laboratory to conduct testing on both their marketed products and technologies that are in early development before marketplace introduction. Geyer announced that an UNL web site is under development that will make available the research results for the public. “Ag pilots will be able to easily compare application methods under varying conditions.”

The wind tunnels measure droplet size with a laser beam that is directed through the spray pattern. To accomplish this, a nozzle is attached to a spray boom and placed at the outlet of the 12 x 12inch aerial wind tunnel. The boom is attached to two metal, vertical tracks, left and right of the tunnel. As the boom

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is lowered downward through the wind stream, the droplets are illuminated (red in color) just downstream from the nozzle when the laser strikes them. A second module on the opposite site of the working chamber receives the laser beam. The collected data are then studied by the UNL researchers to determine the potential for drift and efficacy of the droplets produced.

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the significance of the tour event. “There were five stakeholder groups that were present for the tour, all of which have substantial interest in the wind tunnel research, the opportunity to learn of ideal droplet size, nozzle performance, and the management of spray drift,” he said. The five entities present were: • Pesticide users - - Aerial applicators • Research - - UNL Pesticide Application Technology Lab researchers • Education - - UNL Pesticide Education Office educators • Regulators - - Nebraska Department of Agriculture pesticide inspectors • State aviation agency - - Nebraska Department of Aeronautics Schulze said, “The five stakeholder groups represent the complete circle in the responsible management and usage of pesticides in the agricultural aviation industry.”

Left to right: Brian Wilcox, NATA President, Ryan Henry, UNL Research Manager, and Sam Rogge, CoAAA President, discuss the finer points of nozzles.

One of the most important features of UNL’s Pesticide Application Technology Laboratory is that it is able to isolate a single variable such as wind speed, solution pressure, pesticide active ingredient, nozzle type, nozzle deflection, or adjuvant. An example was presented to aerial applicators on the tour.

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in number and being a concern. However, Henry distributed an example of a wind tunnel research test demonstrating an interesting result shown below.

In this figure, a CP4020 nozzle is spraying water at 30, 40, 50, and 60 PSI. Wind speed is held constant at 160 mph. As the pressure is increased, overall droplet size increases from about 245 microns at 30 PSI to 290 microns at 60 PSI. However, the percent of driftable droplets of 200 microns and smaller (red line) decreased from about 15% to about 9% with increasing pressure.

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by Terry Gage CaAAA Executive Director On October 5-6, CAAA participated in the eighth annual Capital Airshow at the Sacramento Mather Airport.

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by Tracy Thurman November 11th through the 13th 2013, west coast ag-pilots, operators and exhibitors from around the country descended on the luxurious accommodations of the Agua Caliente Resort in Palm Springs California for the California Agricultural Aircraft Association’s 64th annual convention. The theme of this year’s convention was “Changing Perceptions”, a statement about how the Association has conducted its proactive outreach program

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The Board members held their elections and the new officers of the CAAA were selected. Chris Jones of Jones Flying Service in Biggs California is closing out his second consecutive term as chairman. Joel Dozhier of Alpine Helicopters in Lodi California will be taking up the reigns as of the first of January 2014.

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CAAA President Terry Gage worked mighty hard, almost single handedly, to make this convention a success; her efforts paid off well. Wearing every hat from executive to den mother, she did a marvelous job of keeping our association running on all cylinders. Speaking for myself, and I’m sure all my fellow ag pilots would agree, she deserves a big round of applause and a heartfelt “Thank You”. I’m sure there won’t be too many days before she’s hard at work on the next one.

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Turbine transition student recommendations 1. Take your time in becoming acquainted with your new ride. Fly it empty at first and take it up to altitude where you can determine its stall characteristics, the engine-out best glide speed and the minimum altitude lost in a 360 degree turn. Do not practice accelerated or crosscontrol stalls in an Air Tractor.

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5. Ferry at 500’agl. It takes only an additional few seconds (maybe a minute) to reach 500’ and it is much safer.

6. If traffic stops to watch you, mark your place with the GPS and go someplace else. The only people you want to impress are the farmer and your boss.

7. Guard against complacency. It is my opinion that this may be the most insidious danger an ag pilot must deal with and is even more prevalent in the young and exceptionally good ag pilots.

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NTSB Identification: *WPR13LA404* Date: September 11, 2013 Location: King City, CA Aircraft: BELL 47G-5 Injuries: 1 Uninjured.

A Bell 47G-5 helicopter sustained substantial damage during a precautionary landing that occurred about six miles SE of King City, California. The pilot was not injured. The helicopter’s lower center frame sustained substantial damage. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the flight.

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NTSB Identification: *CEN14LA022* Date: October 23, 2013 Location: Omaha, TX Aircraft: BELL OH-58C Injuries: 1 Uninjured.

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NTSB Identification: *CEN13LA561* Date: September 25, 2013 Location: Ulysses, KS Aircraft: WEATHERLY 620 Injuries: 1 Uninjured.

A Weatherly 620 was destroyed as a result of an in-flight fire and a forced landing near Ulysses, Kansas. The commercial pilot was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident, and no flight plan was filed. The flight originated from the Ulysses Airport (ULS) about 1820.

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NTSB Identification: *WPR13LA429* Date: September 29, 2013 Location: Santa Maria, CA Aircraft: Texas Helicopter Corp OH 13E/M74 Injuries: 1 Minor.

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Hands on traveling I spend quite a bit time away from home. I have resisted the urge to travel to other places but it always seems to get the better of me.

It does get old and I probably gripe and grumble about it too much, but how many pilots have you known who didn’t need something to complain about? I have always lived an itinerate lifestyle. I don’t know why but like my Grandmother once said; “Boy, you have Final UTP-1301-Ad 1

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The thing about using a trailer or RV instead of a hotel is you can outfit it with your belongings. You get to take your pillow and bedding, utensils and mementos. It’s like bringing a part of home along with you and makes the time away more comfortable. It is your space and much of the associated costs can be claimed as tax deductions. In the long run it is cheaper, convenient, and more reliable than a hotel.

There are good deals out there on used RVs, if you look for them. I strongly advise against buying a new one or even a used one from a dealer. RVs depreciate faster than expired milk and you’d be better off in a phone booth full of snakes than in the clutches of an RV salesman. It’s one of those things you shouldn’t finance if you can help it.

For a pilot, especially an ag-pilot, who’s brain is generally geared to technology, mechanics, and precision, getting educated on RVs is a

geared to technology, mechanics, and precision, getting educated on RVs is a switch in the tracks. There are tons of information available on the Internet, magazines and books, but the most important information is in your vehicle’s owners manual. Make sure you know the engine and transmission you have and the towing capacity of what you drive. Never exceed it. Remember the stated weight of an RV is the empty weight.

You have to consider all the stuff you’re going to put inside of it as well. It’s the old weight and balance game. Keep it within a comfortable margin.

I pulled my trailer back and forth between seats for a few years.

I finally decided to leave it at a friend’s operation over the summer, which worked out well. When I returned in the fall, it was just a matter of hooking up, towing it a short distance and setting up. The process took only a couple of hours and saved a bunch of gas on those long road trips. If you are going to be returning to the same area, it might be a good idea to have a safe and secure place to store your home away from home during the off season.

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When shopping for a used RV, be reasonable in your expectations and research diligently. Invest in stability devices that suit the unit. If you choose a 5th wheel, make sure to get the tripod support that goes under the pintle. Stability is everything.

The world is full of RV support gadgets and equipment.

Normal, everyday things shrunk down to fit or developed to lend themselves to be for on the road living. Some of these things are handy to have, while others are simply a means to get you to spend your hard earned dollars. Think twice before plopping down your cash. Living in a travel trailer is cramped quarters compared to what you might be used to. Almost everything has to be smaller and less in quantity. When we outfitted the “expeditionary unit”, we soon found out the cost would add up to more than we expected. We went to the local Good Will and Salvation Army for things like pots and pans and a fantastic little coffee pot that fits just right and only cost two dollars.

Keeping the investment low is the best way to realize a good return for your money. One big expenditure was a ‘Sleep Number’ bed that is designed for RV use. It was pricey, but a good personal investment for me.

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P&WC invests $275 million in cutting-edge technologies and upgrades its facilities Major investments revolve around the creation of a world-class centre of excellence for intelligent manufacturing in Longueuil LONGUEUIL, QUEBEC—Accompanied by Quebec Premier Pauline Marois, Quebec government representatives, members of the aerospace industry and academic/research sectors and many employees, John Saabas, President, Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC), announced investments totaling $275 million over five years, including the creation of a WorldClass Centre of Excellence for Intelligent Manufacturing in Longueuil. P&WC is a United Technologies Corp. company (NYSE:UTX).

At the heart of these investments is the World-Class Centre of Excellence for Intelligent Manufacturing, an $80-million initiative. The Centre of Excellence will come to fruition

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“The announcement of this project is great news, as it will propel P&WC into the future,” said Mr. Saabas. “P&WC is a global company whose roots have been firmly planted in Canada for 85 years. These investments once again demonstrate our long-standing approach to innovation and productivity, as well as our ongoing efforts to improve our technologies and modernize our infrastructure. It underscores P&WC’s commitment to being a leader in the design, manufacture and maintenance of high-performance, highly dependable engines while pursuing a sustainable development approach across our operations.”

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Hatfield receives Master Pilot award Bill Hatfield President of Hatfield Spraying Service and Turbine Conversions, Ltd received the Wright Brothers “Master Pilot” Award from Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for 50 years of dedicated service in Aviation Safety.

At the annual Michigan Agricultural Aviation Association state meeting held in Lansing on October 17, 2013 Carol D. Callan and Gary J. Knaggs managers of the FAA Safety Program at the East Michigan FSDO presented Bill Hatfield with the Wright Brothers “Master Pilot” Award for his 50 years of dedicated service in aviation safety.

Bill started flying in 1963 at Western Michigan University while attending college. And was a national award winner while on the Flying Broncos competitive aviation team.

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McCracken evaluates Mexican AT-402B spray pattern

by Alan McCracken The following is a report on a recent visit to the region of Cuauthemoc, Chihuahua Mexico to provide technical support to Benny Dueck for operation of their new Air Tractor AT-402B with the company Bodegas Graneleras.

When most people hear the name Chihuahua, they think of the smallest breed of dog. However, Chihuahua is a state in Mexico with a colorful history of Spanish, French and American occupation. The region of Cuauhtémoc is a beautiful open plain famous for apple production and more recently the production of corn utilizing the latest technology complete with irrigation and agricultural aircraft for the control of pests and diseases. It is the third largest city of the state at an altitude of over 6400

ft MSL and is located 103 km (64 mi) west of the state capital. Most of the modern farming is conducted in various Mennonite colonies surrounding the city.

Results of tests made using the ASC Rotary Atomizers. Graph showing the effect of blade angle 2,3 and 4 on droplet size: Volume 20 liters/hectare [water]

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supplied by Encap-it. A number of flight tests were made to evaluate the droplet spectrum with emphasis on obtaining a narrow droplet spectrum with a minimum of very small droplets that could be lost to drift and also a minimum of large droplets that result in poor crop coverage.

The world of agricultural aviation is like an extended family for me since I had previously met John Dueck during one of my regular visits to Bolivia where I regularly train agronomists and pilots on how to obtain better results using lower spray volumes. John solicited my help for this Menonite project in Cuauhtemoc in Mexico since he knew of my experience in obtaining consistent good results using lower volumes of water. As all pilots are aware conducting spraying operations at altitudes over 6500 feet MSL presents a number of challenges and aircraft can operate with greater safety when carrying lighter loads.

Equipment: An Air Tractor AT-402B XB-WFW, Pilot: Benny Dueck • Flying speed: 140 mph • Calibration swath width: 24 meters • Area sprayed per minute: 140 x 24 /373 = 9.0 hectares/minute • Flying height: The same for all tests wheels approximately 8-10 feet above the ground • Weather conditions: Dry and sunny with variable medium wind speeds of 4-10 mph, Temperatures 23 --27°C and relative humidity from 35-45%.

• Equipment: 10 ASC Rotary Atomizers mounted under the spray booms.

Product: Water was used for all tests • Droplet collection: Syngenta water sensitive cards 25mm x 75mm at 2-meter spacing mounted at 45 degree angle facing the wind at a height of two feet, with tests being conducted at the end of a runway.

• Droplet Analysis: Conducted using a scanner at 600 dpi and analysis utilizing the program Stainmaster 1.2.7 Observation: With the fan blades at setting 2, the atomizers rotate slowly resulting in the production of larger spray droplets and consequently a lower risk of spray drift. As the atomizer speed was increased the droplet size was reduced as expected. It is worth noting that even with the higher speed at setting 4, the value for Dvo. 1 is still relatively high confirming a low risk of drift.

Definitions: NMD: Number median diameter of the drops VMD: Volume median diameter DV0.1: Diameter of the droplets with 10% of the volume under this value DVO.5: Diameter of the droplets with 50% of the volume under this value DVO.9: Diameter of the drops with 90% of the volume under this value When the values for VMD and NMD are very similar, this

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confirms excellent uniformity of the droplet size. The value Dvo.1 is a good indicator for the risk of drift, when this value is under 100 microns there is a high risk of spray drift. On the other hand when the value for Dvo.9 is very high [above 400 microns for fungicides and or insecticides] the application is very inefficient and will give poor crop penetration.

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Water, ASC blade angle at 3.5, 10 liters/hectare. Droplet size distribution by % VMD: 122. ďżź Observation: Note the uniformity of the spray droplets with no droplets under 100 microns and also nothing over 350 microns.

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Observation: The addition of Interlock reduced the % volume of very small droplets in the range of 150 and 100 microns indicating that the product could have potential for reducing drift. Note the uniformity of the spray droplets with only a minimum % of volume under 150 microns and also nothing over 400 microns.

AT-402B — ASC blade angle 2, 20 liters/hectare. Droplet distribution by % vmd: 222 microns.

Example of deposit on cards.

Observe the large droplet size however still good uniformity.

Excellent for the application of herbicides with a minimum risk of drift.

AT-402B — ASC blade angle 4, 20 liters/hectare. Droplet size distribution by % VMD: 161 microns.

Example of droplet distribution on cards; 

Photo taken using a GroPro camera attached to the end of the spray boom of the AT-402B applying fungicides to corn. This photo clearly illustrates that no sign of any product entering the wingtip vortices, confirming that the atomizers were installed in the correct position.

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AT-402B — ASC blade angle 3, 20 liters/hectare. Droplet size distribution by % VMD: 191 microns.

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Example of droplet deposition: Observations: Excellent distribution and uniformity considering the high volumes, with 80% of the spray volume in droplets between 150-350 microns. It is also dramatic in that only about 1% of the spray volume collected was in droplets of under 150 microns.

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2008 Air Tractor 602, 2750 total, Air Shadin, hopper rinse, single point fuel, smoker, lane electric, Satloc, flow control, hydraulic gate option. Mid Continent Aircr af t Corp Hay ti, MO 573 -359 0500 tfn 1990 AT 502 TT 10800hrs Factory refurb 4629hrs in 2000 PT6-34AG 2734hrs since Covington Light Overhaul 2895 on Wing Spar Cascade Pressure Cowl Satloc M3 Intelliflow wingman Lane Brake CPTT A/C Heat No Corrosion $420,000 OBO Call Jeremy (208) 3394504 Brandon 208-351-5375 (12-13) October 2010 AT-802-67 1600 TT AF&E, hydraulic gate, del norte controller, CP 11 nozzles, G4 W/ flow control, smoker, single point fuel, 254 fuel, wingman, fast start, Reabe hopper gauge, Lane fan & brake. $1.2 million. Available Oct/Nov. Call 573-649-2587 (12-13)

1997 -34AG 502B w/ Factory Crew Seat TTAF 5806. TTE 7869. SIRAN 2051, SHOT 511(fresh HOT with sale), TTP 2051, New Pratt HOT section 511 hours ago, This is a RARE, AT502B with crew seat (that is no longer available from factory). wingman, Challenger cleanable air filters, fuel flow, night work lights, single point fuel, hopper rinse , WW, lane fan, brake, VG’s, AG NAV guia, AC/ heat, 3” load, King radio, Transponder, SS booms, CP flat fans, CropHawk, smoker, flagger, SS Jet tail wheel mod.168 gal fuel, $510,000.*partial trades possible (Very clean Truck, Husky, 400 Brave) $510,000 509-853-8119 (12-13)

1991 AT-401 S/N:401-0801 TTAF:9962, Tulsa Geared Engine:1367TSMOH, 21D40311 Hydromatic Prop:2314TSMOH. Eddy Current Insp done 85hrs ago.

S a t l o c L i t e s t a r I I , C r o p h aw k , C P Nozzles, Weathaero Fan, Set up with air conditioning but compressor not installed. March Annual, Hangared and taken care of. E-mail Airport36@yahoo. com or Call 541-969-2062 (12-13)

1991 AT-402 -15 S/N 0796: 7712hrs.

TTSN E&AF, 185hrs. SHOT and IRAN on -15, 382 hrs. SPOH, 581 hrs. SOH on Starter Generator, Fuel Pump, and FCU, 2,260 hrs. since wing spar cap replacement, 1,361 hrs. since Aircraft Refurb. Ag Air Maintenance Service INC. , Satloc M-3 touchscreen with Flow Control, CP flat fans, Electric Brake, Smoker, Bottom Fuel, Shadin Fuel Flow.

Great Northern Airplane $400,000 call 308-991-3432 (12-13)

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2012 AT-802 N20718. 610 TTAF&E, -67, smoker,elec. brake gr adj., air, heat, 10” hydraulic gate w/Vondran controller, Bantam w/flowcontrol, CP 11’s single point fuel, Wingman $1,230,000. For more information call 870-295-6213 tfn 2011 AT-602. 1800 TTAF&E-60. Smoker Electric brake, Air, Heat, 10 inch hydraulic Gate with Del Norte controller, single point, Wingman, fresh annual, Fresh HSI, $950,000 call 870-265-5011 (12-13)

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2011 AT-602, 1300 TT -65, 0 since HSI, Bantam w/flowcontrol, dual bottom load, dual single point fuel, smoker, elec. brake gr.adj., Wingman $950,000 For more information call 870-295-6213 tfn

2012 AT-802, N20718, 610 TTAF&E, -67, smoker, elec. brake gr. adj., air, heat, 10” hydraulic gate w/Vondran controller, Bantam w/flowcontrol,CP 11’s, single point fuel, Wingman.................................................................................................... $1,230,000

1996 AT 502A-45, N60607, 10,834 hrs.

TT on airframe, 124 hrs. SHS IRAN, Wing Spar mod life remaining 5,667 hrs., Hartzell 5 blade prop TTSN 2,049 hrs., Satloc Intellistar w/Intelliflow control, Smoker, Lane Brake w/4 blade adjustable fan, Cockpit heat/AC, Wingman, Right boom shut-off, Hopper Rinse System, Night work-lights. Price $465,000. Call Tommy: 318-757-3141, 601-748-1444, tommy.ellett@yahoo.com (12-13)

2010 AT-802, N422BR, 1910 TTAF&E, -67, smoker, elec. brake gr. adj., air, heat, 10” hydraulic gate w/Del Norte controller, Del Norte w/flow control, single point, Wingman, fresh annual, fresh HSI ............................................................................. $1,100,000

2010 AT-802, -67, 2600 hrs TT, 0 since HSI, hydraulic gate w/Del Norte controller, elec. brake gr. adj., Del Norte w/flowcontrol, smoker, dual single point fuel, Wingman, fresh annual ........................................................................................................ $1,025,000 2004 AT-802 N802QA, 4200 TTAF&E, smoker, M3, CP 09 nozzles, 10” hydraulic gate w/Del Norte flow controller, elec. brake gr adj., wingman, Swathmaster spreader, flow control .................................................................................................................... $750,000 2011 AT-602 1300 hrs TT, -65, 0 since HSI, Bantam w/ Flow Control, dual bottom load, dual single point fuel, smoker, elec. brake gr. adj., Wingman............................. $950,000

Unlimited Racer Project: 85% complete Yak 11, 3350 turbo compound with many spare parts including engine. Will also consider trade. For pictures and details ........... $150,000

1996 AT-502B 9,000 TT AF & E-34 Satloc Bantom GPS, flow control, drop boom, lane electric brake, bottom load fuel, smoker, AC, CP 11 nozzles. Very clean. $430,000. Call Matt @ 662-5745590 or by email, hmbrignac@gmail. com (12-13)

Complete Air Tractor Parts And Accessories Dealer For Every Major Ag Aviation Parts and Supplies Large Selection of PT6 Accessories New Turbine Props and Blades 0 SMOH 1340 Younkin S/S Pumps, Booms and Center Boom for Air Tractor

19 76 AT- 3 01 75 8 5 T T, 7 9 0 S M O H Covington, Extensive work/annual @ George’s Aircraft 9/12, 126 gals fuel, wings done 500 hrs ago, $118,000 For more info Cavanaugh Flying Service 308 832-1966 or email mikepcavanaugh@ hotmail.com (12-13)

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Large inventory of PT6 and Air Tractor parts • Financing Available Call for Wingman installation For AgAv Parts & Accessories Call Tommy Allen

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1995 AT-502B-15AG Sale or Trade for Low Time AT-502B. 4050 TTAF&E, 400SHSI, 1500 SPOH, Eddy Current 2013, Fail Safe 2003, SatLoc M3, Intelliflow, SS Booms, CP Nozzles, WeathAero Fan, Reabe Digital Hopper Gauge, Compro Smoker, Single Point 170 Fuel, VG’s, Air, Heat, Night Lights, WW, Rinse Tank, Strip & Paint 2013, SS Camloc Kit, New Tailwheel Spring, Garmin Audio Panel, KY 96A Com, Kenwood VHF & UHF FM, Transponder Mode C. No Spreading. Price $500,000 306-445-3099 Email fran@ batairspray.com (12-13)

1998 AT-402 PT-15, 6100 TTAF&E, loaded ready to go to work. Banham, flow control, CP3 nozzles, wingman, hopper rinse, comm radio, VG’s. Call Stan Fergueson 501-516-6156 (12-13) 1992 Air Tractor AT-401, 4,500 horas desde nuevo, 150 horas desde reparación mayor en el motor (R1340, 600hp), freno eléctrico con abanico variable “Lane”, aire acondicionado, boquillas CP, radio comunicador. Disponible en Septiembre.

Muy buenas condiciones. $225,000 Sun Valley Dusting, 956-399-5323, Fax 956399-2320 tfn

2006 AT 602 N4257R; 2354 TT; 2354 SNEW; 610 SHSI; VFR; 1 Seat; Air Tractor 602 w/ -60AG, 2354 TT A/F, 610 SHOT, SS booms, CP nozzles, dual side loader, single point fuel, 6 Blade... Call for more information on Monthly Lease South Delta Aviation - 870-572-9011 days or 870995-1323 nights and weekends (12-13)

2010 AT-802A, N6000J, TT 1665.1 AF and engine. A/C, Heater, Cp Nozzles, H e m i s p h e r e/ i n t e l l i s t a r G P S w i t h intelliflow control,wingman, 48 volt fast start, smoker, transland-Del Norte Firegate, Ram Air inlet, offset engine mount. Call Dayrl for Pricing South Delta Aviation - 870-572-9011 days or 870995-1323 nights and weekends (12-13)

20 01 AT- 6 02. Aircr af t T T 6,032; Propeller TSO 0.0; Engine PT6A- 45 w/TSHSI 0.0 and OH CT Blades; Fuel Control, Engine Driven Fuel Pump, and Prop Governor all TSO 0.0. Includes: Fuel Capacit y 218 gal; Hopper w/ Rinse; Smoker; Bottom Loader; Flow Me ter; L ane Elec tric Pump Br ake; GPS (Del Norte); Flagger; Load Hog; Wingman; KY96 VHF; Shadin Fuel Flow; Air Conditioner (Engine Driven); New Batteries; Cockpit Heater; Night Lights; Windshield Washer; Fresh Annual; Fresh Paint. Price Reduced to $495,000. Jim Mills 812-877-2587 or jim@turbinesinc. com (09-14)

2010 AT-802,-67 2600 TT, 0 Since HSI smoker, elec. brake gr. adj., air, heat, hydraulic gate w/Del Norte controller, Del Norte w/flowcontrol, Dual single point fuel, WIngman, fresh annual, fresh HSI $1,025,000. For more information call 870-295-6213 tfn

1992 AT-402, N1532H ser. no. 4020852, TTAF 9101. PT6A-28 ser. no.

PCE-51331, TTE 35,790 TSMOH 4925.9, since HSI 1000 hrs. Prop since new 1820.4 Fresh annual, fresh paint. M3, Crophawk, Weathaero fan, spreader.

2000 hrs. since factory spar caps. Call 870-479-3737 or email fbfsllc@gmail. com or raider.rider@att.net. (12-13)

1976 AT-301 SN 0030. 4736 hrsTT. 1322 engine SOH. Prop 1101 hrs SO. 126 Gals Fuel, flagger, smoker, Satloc litestar 2, Have 0 time since overhaul engine and prop available. Make an offer. bha2@ wavecom.net call Robert Eisele 307-6723421 (12-13)

2006 AT-802A-0233 PT6A-65AG 4288 hours TT. 0 hrs HSI and prop reseal, new landing gear, Satloc Bantam, Lane elect brake and fan, A/C, heat $735,000 Southeastern Aircraft Sales & Service 800-441-2964 Air Tractor Dealer tfn

2 01 1 AT- 8 0 2 1 2 0 0 T T - 6 5 , 3 0 8 gl.fuel,smoker, Amsafe restraints, ac/ heat, Lane electric brake/fan, 10” Trans hyd gate w/ Vonderant controller, shadin, night working lights,G-4 w/flow control, single point fuel, load hawg, no damage, 3” side load + spray system, hopper rinse, CP-11 nozzels, Fresh Annual $1,140,000 Call 573-421-2573 (12-13) 2010 AT- 8 02,- 67, 26 0 0 hr s T T, 0 since HSI, hydraulic gate w/Del Norte controller, elec. brake gr. adj., Del Norte w/flowcontrol, smoker, dual single point fuel, Wingman, fresh annual $1,025,000 Call 870-672-1044 tfn In Stock - NEW 2013 AT-402B, PT6-34AG, 234 Fuel, Smoker, Lane Brake, 3 Piece Windshield, Cabin Heat, Stainless Steel Camlocs, 3” Load, With or Without GPS. Call Farm Air Inc. 877-715-8476. tfn 2013 602 Available Now Call 2013 502-34 Available Now Call 2013 402-34 Available Now Call For more information and photos call 870-295-6213 tfn 1991 AT502-0152 PT6A-34AG N1515G Refurbished airframe, looks and runs good, ready to work! $450,000 Rick Stone, Southeastern Aircraft 800-441-2964 t fn

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1990 Air Tractor 401 Total Time 5610 696 SMOH Tulsa 22D40 AG200 2nd year on AD inspection. WAG Flagger I, Crophawk. Lane Electric Brake. CP on Stainless boom. 188.5 hrs to go on Eddie current inspection. Been in Colorado for 23 years. spare wag with airplane. $155,000 includes some parts. Art Jones 719-852-3241 (12-13) 2010 AT-802, N422BR, 1910 TTAF&E, -67, smoker, elec. brake gr. adj., air, heat, 10” hydraulic gate w/Del Norte controller, Del Norte w/flowcontrol, single point fuel, WIngman, fresh annual, fresh HSI $1,100,000. For more information call 870-295-6213 tfn 1992 AT-502A-45 TT 6900 Engine 0SHOT Airplane is very clean, well maintained & ready to go to work.

Contact Wilbur Ellis Air 605-350-4536 gkrech@wilburellis.com for spec sheet and list of upgrades.

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2002 Air Tractor AT-802A -65, 4153 TT. single place, 308 gallon fuel. See @ queenbeeair.com TFN Order your AT-502 Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $60 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdate.com TFN 1983 AT-400, PT6A-34AG, 25” gate, Stainless Steel Booms with CP Nozzles, 4 blade Lane fan with electric brake, Harbour A/C . M3 Satloc. For more information call Darryl Riddell 870-5729011 days or 870-995-1323 nights and weekends (12-13)

Don’t miss a great deal on these beautiful models, great addition to your growing collection. Makes a great gift. For more information call 478-987-2250 or visit our Market Place at agairupdate.com t f n 2009 Air Tractor 602-60 5 inch Hyd. Gate, intelliflow and dry gate controller, 2 sets of booms, Gps equipped,available in Oct. with frest hot/annual. 3200 hrs TTE/AF very clean. $750,000 Call Chuck 662-207-6682 or email cottonwingair@ yahoo.com (12-13)

2005 AT 402B -15 P & W engine, 3225 TT, Windshield washer, New Bantham GPS with large screen,smoker, tank rinser, single point fuel, 1 owner, bought new. $570,000. Call 256-426-7242 or 256-2475694 (12-13) 1991 AT-401 - 5160TT/ 811 since O/H engine/ 38 since O/H Hydromatic prop: 400 gal hopper, Lane fan and electric brake, dropped stainless booms, CP nozzles, 2” left bottom load, spreader, 126 gal fuel, aileron servos, vortex generators, nav/strobe/instrument and landing lights, electronic tach, Satloc Airstar 99 GPS, very good condition. $165,000 559-686-1794 / Email info@johnstonaircraft.com www. johnstonaircraft.com tfn

2014 AIR TRACTORS , RESERVE YOUR POSITION NOW $CALL$ 2012 AT-502B, 250 TTAF&E, SATLOC, SS SYSTEM, HEATER, NDH, LIKE NEW $825,000.00 2011 AT-504, FTO - NEW, LANE BRAKE AND FAN, GARMIN COMM, GARMIN TRANSPONDER $849,450.00 2013 AT-802A/67AG, FTO, LANE BRAKE & FAN, SS CAMLOCS, SMOKER $1,353,900.00 1993 AT-401, 4650 TTSN, 395 SMOH, AIR, SMOKE, SATLOC L/S II, NDH $210,000.00 2012 AT-802A/65AG, 1,700 TTAF&E, HYD, NDH, FRESH HOT & ANNUAL $1,100,000.00 Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE 281-3425451 or FAX: 281-232-5401. tfn

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.

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TFN Order your Turbine AT-402 Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $60 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdate.com TFN Large inventory or Air Tractor Parts.

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2013 AT-502B and 802-A Available, see at queenbeeair.com or call 800-736-7654 tfn Air Tractor 402 for more information and price call Darryl or Bill 870-5729011 (12-13)

Don’t miss a great deal on these beautiful models, great addition to your growing collection. Makes a great gift. For more information call 478-987-2250 or visit our Market Place at agairupdate.com t f n 2013 Slots Available Call Frost Flying Inc. 870-295-6213 tfn

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. TFN Save money. Buy used. Parting out several Air Tractor 402, 502, 602, and 802, Thrush and , Ag Cats. Call Chad Stuart.

Airplane Services, Inc. 850-380-6091 tfn Order your AT-802 Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $60 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdate.com TFN

AT-502B: More performance; more profit potential. With Air Tractor’s AT-502B there’s plenty of power and a big, 500gallon payload to please both pilot and operator. The Pratt & Whitney PT6A34AG turbine engine delivers efficient and effective performance that shortens ferry times and reduces takeoffs and landings.

Since 1987 the AT-502 series has set the standard as the industry’s most popular ag plane. You can own one with attractive financing options from Wells Fargo. Talk to your Air Tractor dealer.

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2014 Air Tractor AT-502B, PT6A-34AG 750HP, Nuevo para entregar en Marzo de 2014. Equipado con freno eléctrico y abanico variable “Lane”, sistema de riego de dos pulgadas con 44 boquilllas, aire acondicionado, horizonte artificial, radio comunicador Garmin, certificado de aeronavigabilidad de exportación $815,000.00 Sun Valley Dusting, 956399-5323, Fax 956-399-2320 tfn

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1966 Cessna A188 AG Plane, 5630 T T S N , 5 8 6 S M O H , 43 8 S P O H , I C A200 Com, GTX 320 Xponder, well maintained & good cond. Make an offer. For more infor. & photos visit our website www.transglobalav.net or call Martin Weening 866-487-6220 o r 705 - 4 87- 6222 o r e m ail s al e s @ transglobalav.net (12-13)

1982 Cessna Husky, 5175 TT, 1100 SMOH, 814 SPOH, Satloc 99.5 and flow control, A/C, spreader, 3 owner northern aircraft, clean ndh. All logs. Will consider AT-402 as partial trade. $155,000 For more information call 308-224-6720 (12-13)

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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. T F N

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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 centerpivot circles. Step it up with an AT-602. Visit your Air Tractor dealer.

TFN Order your AT-602 Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdate.com TFN

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Order your Flying Dromader Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $60 plus S&H. Call 478987-2250 or order online at agairupdate. com TFN

1969 CESSNA 188 N3534Q; 5979 TT; 0 SMOH; VFR; 1 Seat; 1969 Cessna A188. IO -520 - D w/ 0.0 SMOH. 537 SPOH, Super booms, Satloc Lite-Star II, Flagman, Fresh annual and paint; $115,000 South Delta Aviation - 870572-9011 days or 870-995-1323 nights and weekends (12-13)

1976 CESSNA - A188B – s/n 18802657T Esta aeronave tem sido mantida com todos os boletins de Ser viços, DA’s e Ad’s cumprida s. Aeronave de um produtor agrícola que adquiriu um Air Tractor. Motor 820 TSO Hélice : 950 TSO US$115,000 (cento e quinze mil dólares). Equipamentos: DGPS Satloc M3 Bomba eólica Barra de Pulverização Email olavo@aeroglobo.com.br or visit www. aeroglobo.com.br (12-13) 1975 – N9482R - Cessna Ag Truck, 3500 3600TT, 300 SMOH, NEW Crankshaft, Bantam, SL40. Mid Continent Aircraft Corp Hayti, MO 573-359-0500 tfn 1976- Cessna Bonair,-A188B, 3227.0TT, ENGINE TIME: 456.0, New Tail Wheel Assembly, S.S. Boom, Satloc Lite Star II, Smoker, Locking Tail Wheel,Nozzles 42 Ea Tee Jets, NEW MOTOR IN HYDRAULIC MANUAL PUMP W/NEW HOUSING Mid Continent Aircraft Corp Hayti, MO 573359-0500 tfn WE have the largest NEW inventory of Cessna 188 AG Truck & Ag Wagon parts in the USA. Parting out many other air crafts as well. J & C Enterprises Aviation Inc 800-542-8565 or Email Sid or Jerry at jcaviation@pldi.net Atfn 1982 - N9996J - Cessna Husky, 5100TT, 130 STOH, 1250 SMOH, new cylinders, air, Satloc, smoker. Mid Continent Aircraft Corp Hayti, MO 573-359-0500 tfn Cessna airframe parts, Continental and Lycoming engine parts, and a few spray system parts, new surplus, big discounts!

Please have part numbers when contacting us. Preferred Airparts, 800-433-0814 US/ Canada; 330-698-0280. Check stock at www.preferredairparts.com tfn

1994 Dash 10 Garrett Turbine Dromader, M18 A. Airframe TT 4300; -10 Engine 0 SH SI; S atl o c M3 w i th I nte lli f l o, Hatfield single point re-fuel system, CP’s, Lane brake and fan, electric air conditioner, smoker, servo’s, Electronics International gauges. Very Clean, Recent paint and glass! Call ASI JET AG Division for additional pictures and details 952.941.6255 ASI JET AG Division is an authorized Thrush Dealer! Selling NEW and Used aircraf t ASIJET-AG. COM (01-14)

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1975 PA36-400 Piper Brave 6923TTAF 1813SMOH (590 since all new ECI cylinders were installed) 1000TTSN prop (never overhauled) Bantom with Intelliflow, PAR100EX comm radio with Bluetooth capability, right and left hand electric boom shutof f, CP-11 nozzles,VG’S, Excellent paint and glass, ver y clean airplane, $149,0 0 0 Call Richard@605-870-1090 or Dillon@605216-6380 (12-13)

1967 Piper Pawnee PA-25-235 6,109 TTSN. 360 SMOH, 28 SPOH, IC-200 Com, KT 76 Xponder, Ag Kit provisions Very good cond. $69,000 For more info & photos visit our website www. transglobalav.net or call Martin Weening 866-487-6220 or 705-487-6222 or email sales@transglobalav.net (12-13)

J & C enterprises Aviation Inc. Wants to buy your Cessna aircraft, New & Used part of any kind. Call Jerry 800-542-8565 or email jcaviation@pldi.net At fn Will trade nice 1972 Super Viking for flying Ag Truck or Pawnee. Will consider projects.

Call Jerry at J & C Enterprises Aviation, Inc. 1-800-542-8565 Atfn

dromader Order your M18 Dromader Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $60. plus S&H. Call 478987-2250 or order online at agairupdate. com TFN

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1978 PA-36 30 0 B r ave 5 4 65T TAF 1246SMOHE 1365SPOH 645hr since hopper refurb 1365hrs since spar caps painted in 2012 SS Booms CP nozzles Lane elec brake Satloc Bantam crop hawk & Fuel cells and foams new with spar caps Owned since new Always been a Northern Aircraft $149,000 email shaun@kinniburghspray.com or call 403223-8245 or 403-795-8245 (12-13)

1966 Piper Pawnee 235-250. 6490TT, 1440SMOH, 1440SPOH, Satloc lite, CP nozzles, smoker, flagger, very clean, working now. $65,000. Call Doug 605870-2697 (12-13) 1974 Piper Pawnee PA-25-235D. Stantard airworthiness, 4250 AFTT, Engine 250 SMOH in 2000 by Lycoming w/new mags, carb, oil cooler, and hoses. Completely restored w/Ceconite in 1998. 28 gal.

Auxiliary fuel tank in hopper designed by original designer of D model fuel sys.

Sealed struts, Schweizer STC on FWD wind attach. Logs since new. Radio, transponder, Garmin pilot GPS, strobes, beacon, Nav lights, landing lights, smoker.

Beautiful aircraft, amazing preformer. Fun to fly. Call Daniel 765-621-9666 (12-13) J & C Enterprises Aviation Inc. Wants to buy your Piper, Pawnee or Brave aircraft. We are also looking for parts inventory, or derelict aircraft as well call Jerry at 800-542-8565 or email jcaviation@pldi.net At fn Order your Piper Pawnee Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $60 plus S &H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdate.com TFN Piper airframe parts, continental and Lycoming engine parts and a few spray system parts, new surplus, big discounts!

Please have part numbers when contacting us. Preferred Airparts, 800-433-0814 US/ Canada; 330-698-0280. Check stock at www.preferredairparts.com tfn 1982 Piper PA-18-150 Super Cub, 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 Dusting, 956-399-5323, Fax 956-399-2320 tfn

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1995 Thrush S2R-T45, ACTT-5388, ENGTT-11949, TSOH-1812, 670 Till Hot Section, PROP TT-3800, PROP TSOH-255 April 2011, Annual due Mar 2014, Start/ Gen 539-SOH, PROP GOV-710 TSOH, 1132 Remaining till Spar Cap, new Eddy Current scheduled for November 1, 2013, Garmin GNC250XL, Garmin GTX320A Transponder, ACK A30 Encoder, Cobham 406 ELT, New AmSafe Air Bag Seat Belts, New Kawak Throttle Quadrant, New Tailspring, Transland Gate, Stainless booms, Feathering Spray Pump Prop.

Aircraft has been on Fire Contracts since March 2007. $450,000. Contact Steve Huff 602-390-4246 shuff@westernpilot.com or Beryl Shears 602-776-0356 (12-13) 1977 Thrush SR2, Cascade conversion, GE 601-E-11 Engine, Avia 106 Prop, 500 Gallon Hopper, 192 fuel, New Lower Spar Cap 400 hrs ago, $289,000. Call for details Johnson Airspray, home of the Johnson Sidewinder, 218-437-6415 for photos johnsonairspray.com (12-13) 2010 Thrush S2R-T34, 2000 hrs TT SNEW, Ag Nav Guia, Crophawk, KY 196 transponder, standard aluminum booms, CP nozzles. $620,000 Call Souther Field Aviation 229-924-2813 (tfn)

1987 Thrush S2R-T34 Airframe T.T. 6677 hrs, Engine T.T. 12256 hrs, annual due Jan. 2014. New spars installed @ 6212 hrs, SS spray system, CP nozzles, 13 vane SSF spreader, electric fan brake, ground adjustable blades, extended wings, spring tail wheel, dual cockpit with rear seat, Cascade pressure cowling email jmrichard65@gmail.com or call 337-3343867 (12-13) 1990 S2R HG-T65-0100DC, N9899 A/F 10705 hrs, PT6A- 65AG ser# 32332; 10705 h r s S O H , 15 h r S H OT, D u a l control, Intellistar w/f low control, Lane Fan & Brake, KY96com, KT76C Trans. KL900, GPS Art. Horizon Vertical speed, Shadin fuel flow, contact Mark 8 70 - 8 3 0 -1 2 31 o r e m a i l m h a r t z @ centurylink.net (12-13) 2012 Thrush S2R-T34, 1100 hrs TT SNEW, Ag Nav Guia, KY196 Transponder, standard aluminum booms, CP nozzles. $705,000 Call Souther Field Aviation 229924-2813 tfn

1996 Ayres Turbo Thrush, G10 -125, 6966.5 TT, 1817 TT engine since cam, 1100 hours remaining on spar caps, Hartzell propeller. 333 hours SMOH, A/C, Strobes, Electric fan clutch ground adjustable, Aluminum booms, Davidon triset nozzle tips, Spraying systems check valves, 3” side load valve, Bottom load fuel, ATS Vg’s, Smoker, Auto Cal, KY96A, Transponder, Guia GPS with P500 box, Selling price for this aircraft is $440,000 Call Bruce’s Flying Service 229-725-4150, fax 229-725-5135. bruceandrews62@ gmail.com 09-14 2013 Thrush S2R-H80, dual cockpit, f u l l d u a l co n t ro l s , G E H 8 0 e n g i n e model H80 -10 0. Har tzell propeller HC-B4TN. 50 hrs TT MVP-50T glass p a n e l . St a n d a rd a l u m b o o m s w i t h 32 CP nozzles, Lane fan and electric brake, Wing tip strobe and Nav lights.

228 Gal fuel, K & N filters, windshield wiper and washer, 29” high flotation tire s an d whe e ls with dual c alip e r Cl e ve l a n d b r a ke s , Ze e A/C , c a b i n heat. Satloc G4 w/intellaflow comm transponder FM/XM radio. Call Souther Field Aviation 229-924-2813 tfn

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by CD, 200 SPOH, xtended wings, M3 w/ flow control, EI Digital Gauges w/fuel flow, Garmin 496 panel mount, Reabe Hopper Qty gauge, AMSAFE Airbag Seat belts, cool seat, VG’s, Night working lights, ZEE A/C, bleed air heat, SERV AERO Airfoil Tail, Big Fuel $450,000 Call Kyle 970-8678414 (12-13) 1973 S2R-600 Thrush 8498TT, geared engine with albatross prop. 804 SPOH, 910 SMOH Covington, fresh annual, air conditioning, metal tail, cool seat, satloc 99, VG’s, radio and more. Email Jim Peters at pas1999@mymts.net.

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1993 S2R-G10 Aircraft. TT 7512 Annual Inspection completed 01/2013, HC B4TN5PL Hartzell Prop. Ovh 08/2008. 850.0 SOH, TPE 331-10-511M Garrett engine, TT Since CAM 2941.8 hrs. Cold air/bleed heat, Lane fan and electric brake, M3 Satloc, VG’s fuel flow meter, Crop Hawk, Com Radio w/Transponder, 12V cig pluc, SS booms, AFS check valves, drop SS J Tubes w/Davidon nozzles, smoker, new tires, dual side load, dual single point fuel, dual landing lights, strobe and nav light. $430,000 Call Frankie Williams Souther Field Aviation 229-924-2813 tfn

1974, Thrush w/1820 Wright, Stewart D av is co nve r si o n , (h i n g e d e n g i n e mount). TT 8800 hrs. with 700plus h r s , S M O H . (A n d e r s o n A i r m o t i ve) Available end of September (2013) $150,000, contact Jock @ 509 346 2417 or hootsmonjock@smwireless.net (12-13)

1989 Thrush S2R T34, N3098C, PT6A34AG, TT 13,880.1. Aluminum booms, CP nozzles, smoker, Air Conditioner, 4 blade Lane fan, electric Brake. For more information call Darryl Riddell 870-5729011 days or 870-995-1323 nights and weekends (12-13) 1991 Ayres Turbo Thrush Dual Cock Pit, 510 Gal Hopper, SN: T34-159 DC 10,645 hr TTSN, Engine is a P&W PT6-34 AG. 145 hrs SMO, Hartzell Propeller. 145 hrs SMO with new blades, New lower spar caps and big butterfly plate, White/Red stripes, Standard spray system, Strobes, Heavy Gear, A/C, All service bulletins and air worthiness directives complied, Annual 6/17/2013, A/C landing lights, Lane fan brake ground adjustable, Transland pump, Aluminum booms, Davidon triset nozzle tips, Spraying systems check valves, 3” side load valve, Bottom load fuel, New hooker harness and safety belt, ATS Vg’s, Guia Ag Nav & AgNav flow control,Smoker, I com 210 radio, X Ponder Selling price for this aircraft is $575,000 Dual controls are available for an additional $30,000. Call Bruce’s Flying Service 229-725-4150, fax 229-725-5135. bruceandrews62@gmail.com 09-14 1974 S2RG5/525(Goering 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. fresh annual 559-686-1794 / Email info@johnstonaircraft.com www. johnstonaircraft.com tfn 2000 S2RT65/660(1300 SHP) - 5895 TT/ 0 since O/H engine and 5 blade prop: 660 gal hopper, factory spray system, Lane fan and electric brake, stainless booms, 3” left side load, 26,000 hour life wing, 230 gal fuel, bottom load fueling, aileron servos, quick start system, nav/ strobe/instrument and landing lights, air cond., Load Hawg, good paint and glass, new tires and brakes. 559-686-1794 / Email info@johnstonaircraft.com www. johnstonaircraft.com tfn 2000 660 Thrush 5000 TT 0 time PT6A65 Zero time prop. New blades, load hot fast start, bottom fuel, new batteries, new tires and brakes. Spray system. Fresh Annual 812-877-2587 jim@turbinesinc. com (09-14)

1996 Ayres Thrush, N3299P ser. # T42-213, PT6A-42 S/N PCE93532. TTAF 7688, TT engine 9741, 820 hrs. since HSI ( 1st and 2nd stage PT blades replaced). TSOH on prop 222 hrs. Recent paint and belly skins.

Bantam GPS with flow control,SSF spreader, Weathaero fan. May annual. Call 870-4793737 or email fbfsllc@gmail.com (12-13)

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T34-171DC, N95GP. Airframe T.T. 8594, engine T.T. 10,030, SMOH 3687. SOH on prop 2127. Bantam GPS, Intellistar flow control, CP’s, SSF 13 vane spreader, Weathaero fan, Load Hawg. $250,000 Call 870-479-3737 or email raider.rider@att.net (12-13)

AIRCRAFT 2014 AIR TRACTORS , RESERVE YOUR POSITION NOW................................................................$CALL$ 2012 AT-502B, 250 TTAF&E, SATLOC, SS SYSTEM, HEATER, NDH, LIKE NEW .........................$825,000 2013 AT-802A/67AG, FTO, LANE BRAKE & FAN, SS CAMLOCS, SMOKER ............................ $1,353,900 1993 AT-401, 4650 TTSN, 395 SMOH, AIR, SMOKE, SATLOC L/S II, NDH .................................$210,000 2012 AT-802A/65AG, 1,700 TTAF&E, HYD, NDH, FRESH HOT & ANNUAL............................. $1,100,000 ENGINES R-1340, ZERO TIME SINCE OVERHAUL BY COVINGTON ............................................... $64,500 PT6A-34AG, 6,434 TTSN, P/S LIGHT OVERHAUL, NEW CT BLADES, O/H VAIN .......... $260,000 NEW PT6 -11, 15, 34, 60, 65, 67 OUTRIGHT OR EXCHANGE ..........................................$CALL$ PROPELLERS HARTZELL 3 BLADE AND 5 BLADED PROPS – New And Used ........................................$CALL$ DISPERSAL EQUIPMENT TRANSLAND 10 VAIN SPREADER FOR 38” GATE, NEW .................................................... $9,500 AGRINAUTICS, ROOT, CROPHAWK, TRANSLAND, OTHERS ............................................$CALL$

2011 – N7008M, Thrush S2R-T34, 490 TT SNEW, weathaero fan, 66 cp’s nozzles, s.S. Drop boom, led lights, air/heat, bantam gps w/intelliflow, bottom load fuel, vg’s, winglets, smoker, load hawg Mid Continent Aircraft Corp Hayti, MO 573-359-0500 (tfn) 2011 – N70060, Thrush S2R-T34, 1080 TT SNEW, 228 GAL FUEL, WEATHAERO FAN, 60 CP’S NOZZLES, S.S.BOOM, FAN BRAKE, LOAD HAWG, VG’S, SMOKER, LED LIGHT, BANTAM GPS W/INTELLIFLOW, MVP-50, 3” SIDE L. Mid Continent Aircraft Corp Hayti, MO 573-359-0500 (tfn) 2000 – N4081P, Thrush S2R-T660, 7506 TTA, 6825 TT SNEW 0.0 SINCE HSI, 4150 TT SNEW ,0.0 SIRAN, 660 GAL, 66 CP’S NOZZLES, S.S. BOOM, WEATHAERO FAN, 3” TRANSLAND PUMP, M-3 SATLOC W/ FLOW C Mid Continent Aircraft Corp Hayti, MO 573-359-0500 (tfn)

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bell - hiller Bell OH-58C Garlic Conversion, certified in restricted use category only. N139RD, S/N: 71-20396. Helicopter has 11689.1 total flight time and 8454.1 total engine time. VFR with Carter Engineering Audio Panel, 804D-20, Garmin GNC 250XL GPS/ Com, Garmin GTX-320 Transponder, FDC Aerofilter Kit, Facet external oil filter kit, wire strike kit, and Isolair belly mounted tank and spray system with Kawak hydraulic drive. This ship has been used for ag spraying. An additional set of new Bell main rotor blades (not surplus) are available for purchase with purchase of helicopter. Contact Bart Alexander at 318-424-8395 for information. (12-13) Order your Bell 206 Helicopter P&I Drawing from our DeSpain Collection 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdate.com TFN

misc. aircraft 1979 Beech V35B, Aircraft TT 3100 hrs, IO-520 285HP, TSMOH 300 hrs, McCauley 3 blade prop 259 TSMOH. Aircraft is currently out of annual. Equipped w/ Garmin 530, KN53 200 channel NAv KI-203, GI106 W/GS indicators, KN62A 100W,DME Freq. KT76 250W 4096 code, Shadin Fuel Management system, strike finder, electric trim, wingtip and strobe lights, Ram air, Elcor EGT,CHT gauge, internal lighted instruments, individual air vents and reading lights. Dual Indicator Airspeed, external power receptacle. 24V, 2 (40) gal fuel cells. All logs. $130,000 Call Souther Field Aviation 229-924-2813 tfn 1973 Beech 58, Aircraft TT 3554, Engine Continental IO-520 C 1055 hrs SMOH, propellers Hartzell BHC-J2YF-2CUF, 276 hrs SMOH, annual inspection 11/2012, Century III auto pilot, KMA20 audio panel, Garmin 530, KX170B Nav Com, KR85 ADF, KT76 transponder, stormscope, prop de-ice, new paint, leather interior, good carpet. $105,000 Call Souther Field Aviation 229-924-2813 (tfn)

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1980 Weatherly, VG’s 450, smoke prop, no ad’s. Litestar 2 guidance. 350 hrs SMOH, 7200 hrs airframe. $98,500 Call Clifford Crowl. 515-778-3430 or 515-9673430 (12-13) 1993 Weatherly 620B N2005C, 4165 TT, 1200 SMOH, Airstar 99.5, Pictures and Logs. thomaircom.ipage.com, Troy 402759-1269 (12-13)

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1964 450 S-2C Snow. Very Clean, satloc, flow control, modern hopper(270 gal), hyd. prop. Ready to go to work. $107,000.

For more information call 308-7753034 (12-13) 2009 R44 II 600 TT Since New, Updated Fuel Bladders. Farm Air Inc. 877-7158476. tfn Order your Boy and AgCat Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $60 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdate.com t f n Order your AT-802F Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $60 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdate.com tfn

COMMANDER ROCKWELL 112TCA 1977- S/N 13194 TT: 800 hours, fresh annual, all paperwork updated new paint, tires, windscreen and windows green tinted, always hangared.- All ADs complied with.- All instruments inspected.- Radio Nav/Com OK Engine: Lycoming TO-360C1A6D; T T 80 0 hour s TSOVH: 22 hours (TBO calendar) New three blade propeller (STC); new governor Asking U$S 140.000.- Airplane is in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia Owner: Verly Valdez Please email to: retamosa@adinet.com.uy (tfn) Unlimited Racer Project: 85% complete Yak 11, 3350 turbo compound with many spare parts including engine. $150,000, Will also consider trade. For pictures and details 870-295-6213 tfn

Honey well TPE 331-10 -AV Engine, 2,000 RPM, “0” Time Hot Section, “0” Time Gear Box, including all the latest and greatest T-Wheels and Stators with a 1 Year or 300 Hour Warranty. $185,000.00, email: turbgrp@aol.com or call: 772-468-9292.

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1350 shaft horsepower TTSN 583.2, TSO N/A. Engine removed from Air Tractor 802A, Engine built in 2007 and looks almost brand new. Available for outright sale or exchange. Engine will be delivered with 0 time since hot and fresh test cell run. Prince is $425,000. Exchange. Email fvelasquez@excelturbines.com or call 770-683-8810 (12-13) R1340-AN2, 1114-SMOH (Cov) $23,500 R 1 3 4 0 - A N1H Y D 35 6 S M O H (t u l) 0-SIRAN (cov) $37,500 AmAg 870-886-2418 (89F) agcatbscn. com. *AgCat Sales/Parts/Service since ‘71* tfn R985-AN1-14B Tulsa Overhaul, New Pistons, Bosch mags. Ignition harness, carb, with warranty outright/exchange.

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Universal Turbine Parts has the following engines for sale: 10 ea PT6A-27/28 TSO 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 1458, 3602, 4891, 4933 3 ea PT6A-114A TSO 0, 0, 0 2 ea PT6A-135A TSN 653, 653 2 ea PT6A-34 TSO 0, 0 1 ea PT6A-34AG TSO 0 1 ea PT6A-60 TSO 0 3 ea PT6A-67D TSO 0, 0 We also buy PT6 engines in all conditions.

Please call Bill or Joel at 334-361-7853 or email bmershon@UTPparts.com or jplake@UTPparts.com Geared 1340 Tulsa engine for sell only 95 hours since Major. Continental 220 radial engine core. Call Hershey Flying Service 308-368-5556 (01-14) Pratt and Whitney overhauled 1340 cylinders call Terry at 870-536-1348 or David at 870-550-1664 (12-13) Covington Turbine Engines Available.

PT6A-15AG 32 TSO PT6A-21 0 TSO PT6A-135A NEW PT6A-34AG NEW PT6A-34AG 94.5 TSN PT6A-34AG 0 Time Since Covington Light Overhaul PT6A-34AG 0 TSO PT6A-34 2309 TSO PT6A-34 1908 TSO PT6A-41 3196 TSO PT6A-41 3511 TSO PT6A-42 2107 TSO PT6A-42 2066 PT6A-60A NEW PT6A-65AG 89 TSN PT6A-67AG 2788 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 Pr at t & W h i tn ey R- 985 & R-13 4 0 Overhauled Engines in stock. Props, carburetors, magnetos, alternators, & accessories for above engines. Call Ches ter Rober t s Supply Company, Collinsville, TX Tel: 903-429-6805 Fax: 903-429-6047 crs5r@aol.com 10 -14 J & C Enterprises Aviation Inc. has the larges t selec tion of Lycoming and Continental engine cores in stock. Over 100 to choose from. Call Sid or Jerry for your parts or engines needs. 800-5428565 or email jcaviation@pldi.net Atfn R-1340, ZERO TIME SINCE OVERHAUL BY COVINGTON.. $64,500.00 PT6A-34AG, 6,434 TTSN, P/S LIGHT OVERHAUL, NEW CT BLADES, O/H VAIN. $260,000.00 NEW PT6 -11, 15, 34, 60, 65, 67 OUTRIGHT OR EXCHANGE . $CALL$ Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE 281-3425451 or FAX 281-232-5401 TFN

Huey/205/412/212 spray tank brand new never been used, fitted with gas engine on skid, 42 foot s/steel/carbon fiber boom, many extras over other models. Also new high skids available , contact us for details helitractor@vodamail.co.za (12-13) Hi-Tek Rotary Atomizer - Rotary atomizer Nozzle delivering Uniform Droplet Spectrum, Low Drag, Low Maintenance, Dependable performance. Made In USA. Davidon, Inc. 229 - 6 45 -3605 w w w. davidononline.com tfn 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. 229645-3605. www.davidononline.com tfn Multiple spray systems for sale that fit 206Bs, OH-58s, and 47Gs. Multiple systems including Simplex belly tanks, various booms, and all components.

All equipment is in good to excellent condition, we are simply reducing our surplus inventory from 40+ years of spraying operations. Hydraulic and electric systems available. Call Bart with any questions at 318-424-8395. (12-13)

Stainless Steel Fabricators, Inc.-- Spreaders and Accessories. Now accepting repairs for ALL makes and models of spreaders including Transland and Swathmaster.

Satisfying customers coast to coast for over 30 years. We are the manufacturer of “original” 10 vane, 12 vane & “the 13 vane” spreaders plus many more. Call Us today for our FALL SPECIALS. 800-7363433 or 870-217-9232 (12-13) D R P - 9 5 5 D R I F T R E TA R D E N T PENETRATOR-SPREADER/STICKER-UV Protectant For drift reduction, deposition increase, University tested. Big Gun in the war on Drift! Made in USA. Davidon, Inc. 229645-3605. www.davidononline.com tfn CP NOZZLES AND CHECK VALVES. Distribuidor en Argentina: ArAvia S.A. - Venado Tuerto (Sta Fe) T.E. 54-3462433540 - FAX: 438344 tfn Tr i - S e t H yd r au l i c N oz z l e - T h re e Deflection angles, Three Orifice sizes, Quick Easy Adjustment, USDA Performance Tested and data Available.

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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 tfn EVERYTHING YOU NEED FOR FIXED WING OR HELICOPTER JAS 559-6861794, FA X 559 - 6 86 - 936 0, e - m ail: info@johnstonaircraft.com web site: www,johnstonaircraft.com t f n Transland and Agrinautics authorized distributor – Call us with your needs. Sid or Jerry @ J & C Enterprises 1-800-542-8565 or e-mail jcaviation@pldi.net At fn A SC Rotar y Atomizers - See w w w. dynafog.com/asc results and April 2009 issue of AAU, A. McCracken. Made in USA. asc@dynafog.com, 317-896-2561 A01-14 Agrinautics, Inc. Best spray pumps, valves, and strainers in the business! For service w/ a smile,call us at 435-586 -1200. e-mail:agrinaut@cedarcity.net tfn TRANSLAND 10 vane spreader for 38” gate, new $9,500.00 AGRINAUTICS, ROOT, CROPHAWK, TRANSLAND, OTHERS $CALL$ Lane Aviation 281-342-5451 or FAX 281-2325401. t f n ASC Rotary Atomizers - Consistent droplets, large flow openings, easy to mount without changing your existing pump, boom and flow control method.

Made in USA. asc@dynafog.com, 317896-2561 A 01-14

D i s p e r s a l E q u i p m e n t : We a t h a e r o Feathering Fans, Crophawks, Smokers, F l a g g e r s , N o z z l e s , Tr a n s l a n d , Breckenridge Spreaders, Airfoil Booms, Dry Breaks, Load Hawgs All Aircraft Styles.

Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800325-0885 www.midcont.net. tfn ASC Rotary Atomizers - Why use old hydraulic nozzle technology? Rotary Atomizers are proven a s the most accurate method to apply both low & high volume formulations. Made in USA. asc@dynafog.com, 317-896-2561 A01-14 CP N OZ ZLE S AND CH ECK VALVE S “The Drift fighters”. Plus they improve your spray pattern. Contact Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 24 hr. Tel 559-6861794, FAX 559-686-9360, e-mail: info@ johnstonaircraft.com web site: www. johnstonaircraft.com tfn 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. (12-13) Transland and Agrinautics, overstock sale.

Call Danny for listing 662-846-0228 Fax. 662-843-0811 sales@airrepairinc.com tfn

Intelliflow Flow Controls -in stock, now shipping! Sky Tractor Supply 1-800-4375319 tfn Satloc G4, M3, and Bantam. Air Repair inc, is the worldwide leader in sales and service. Call Danny (sales) or Dallas (service) 662-846-0228 Fax. 662-8430811 sales@airrepairinc.com tfn Hemisphere GPS systems in stock, Bantam, G4, Intellistar, M3, Intelliflow, and Litestar2. We did it again, leading Level 3 Service Center/Dealer 2012.

Why buy anywhere else, we’ve got what you need, and service after the sale! Call now 800-437-5319 Sky-Tractor Supply Company tfn Hemisphere GPS & Flow Control Dealer Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 24 hr.

Tel 559-686-1794, FAX 559-686-9360, e-mail: info@johnstonaircraft.com web site: www.johnstonaircraft.com. tfn

parts 350 Gallon Hopper, just swapped out in the spring for a larger hopper. Make an offer. For more information or to make an offer contact Ryan 701-370-9710 (12-13)

Auto flagger that came off of a Hiller $300.

For more information Email mdusters1@ frontier.com or call 530-682-9770 (12-13)

Used cool seat $400. For more information Email mdusters1@frontier.com or call 530-682-9770 (12-13) Superbooms for Cessna, Piper, Thrush, Air Tractor and custom manufacture; THRUSH AILERON SERVOS-STC’d kits. TSA 800642-5777 or tsa@702com.net (TFN)

2 sets S2R Thrush wing with lifetime century spar mod. Primed and ready to paint your color. Long wing tips and extended fuel.

Call RFS for price 210-844-4074 ( 12-13)

gps Satloc, Intelliflow The leading edge Satloc Level III Service repair center.

Mid-Continent Aircraft Corp. Hayti, Mo 800-325-0885. tfn

Hershey Flying service is now offering New PMA replacement Tail springs for Weatherly Aircraft. Limited number so please get your order in ASAP. 308-368-5556 0 1-14

Ag Cat rims $500 ea. For more information Email mdusters1@frontier.com or call 530-682-9770 (12-13)

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1991 AT-502-0152 PT6A-34AG 2050 Hrs. since light O/H, refurbished airframe .................................................... $425,000 2011 AT402B -34AG 1200 Hours TT ....................................Call 2010 AT602 -65AG 3500 Hours TT .....................................Call 2006 AT802A, -65AG New Light O/H ...................................Call

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Cessna Authorized Parts Center: Prompt, World-Wide Par ts Service, Engines, Bonaire 550 Conversions, Wings. MidContinent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800-3250885 www.midcont.net. tfn

AgCat tail wheel rim $300 ea. For more information Email mdusters1@frontier. com or call 530-682-9770 (12-13)

Fac tor y AgC at locking t ail wheel $500. For more information Email mdusters1@frontier.com or call 530682-9770 (12-13) Dromader USA LLC for all of your Dromader M18 engine and airframe parts. Spark plugs, fuel and air filters, brake pads and more. STC’s for VG’s, remote Mount Oil Filter, MTOW. Call Jeff or Corey at 317-579-6666 or dromader@ bycan-sellen.net (12-13)

Satloc IntelliStar for sale. Includes CPU, Display, Lightbar, antenna, all cables, manuals, and installation hardware. Only used on the bench and ready for install.

Asking $12000, If interested call 877-9235832 ext 703 or email tom@agsync.com for more information.

(12-14) Tools for reaming attach bolts Wing Main (Centerwing to Outboard wing) attachment joints for Dromader M -18 p e r r e p a i r s e r v i c e b u l l e t i n #e/02.170/2000 Available for rent.

Contact Nancy at Turbine Conversions 616-837-9428 12-14 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 w w w.kawakaviation. com (09-14)

25 inch Breckinridge Spreader. $1500.

Call Chad Stuart. Airplane Services Inc. 850-380-6091. tfn

Air Tractor auxiliary hydraulic system.

20lbs/hr LESS fuel burn, improved spray pattern, reduced maintenance cost, cockpit adjustable flow controls.

Inquires call 541-385-5051 or www. kawakaviation.com (09-14)

Thrush S2R STC battery retrofit kit. 300% longer battery service life. 200% faster starts. Battery replacement cost 25% of original. Kawak Aviation Technologies 541-385 -5051 w w w.kawakaviation. com (09-14)

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 (09-14)

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Air Tractor Parts New and Used (Associate dealer for Lane Aviation). FWF cowlings 402, 502, 602 many to chose from, removed for Factory and Cascade P-cowl conversions. New and used (Factory Rebuilt) Aileron, Flaps, Elevators, Rudders, Horz/Vert stabs in stock and ready to sale or trade. Call Steve @ North Star Aviation 620-356-4528 srice@pld.com tfn Call Bruce’s Flying Service for all of your Thrush parts needs! 229-725-4150, fax 229-725-5135. E-mail bruceandrews62@ gmail.com.

09-14 Remember J & C Enterprises Aviation Inc. Is a Transland, Black Steel Brake and McFarlane dealer. We have a large amount of these brands inventory in stock as well as Cleveland. GE Lighting, Cessna, Piper etc. give us a call for all your parts needs at 800-542-8565 or email us at jcaviation@ pldi.net Atfn LOAD HAWG-The modern, efficient, safe, perfect way to improve your solids application. Mid-Continent Aircraft Corp.

Hayti, MO 800-325-0885 TFN New Piper tailwheel springs. Call Hershey Flying Service 308-368-5556 (01-14) Accessories & Parts! 100’s of new and OHC accessories, parts for just about everything. Big discounts! Please have par t numbers when contacting us.

Preferred Airparts, 800-433-0814 US/ Canada; 330-698-0280. Check stock at www.preferredairparts.com tfn

O/ H ’ D T H R U S H 2 9 ” L A N D I N G GEAR & WE CAN REPAIR / REBUILD YO U R S . J O H N STO N AI RCR AF T SERVICE, INC. 559-686-1794 / Email i n f o @ j o h n s to n a i r c r a f t . co m w w w. johnstonaircraft.com tfn PARTS, PARTS, PARTS. For all your ag aviation needs, please call Southeastern Aircraft Sales & Service 800-441-2964 Air Tractor Dealer tfn Replacement parts. New and used for all Ag Cat models. Also carry New Piper tailwheel springs and Transland Dealer. Call Hershey Flying Service 308-368-5556 (01-14) Um par de asas estendida 95% completa do Thrush S2R . A pair of extended wings 95% complete Thrush S2R. Brazil. g arciav iag r i co l a @ u o l .co m . b r / 16 36274879 (tfn)

Pressure Cowls for all PT6 Air Tractor and Thrush. Reduce ITT 35 to 70 degrees.

Reduce fuel consumption. Save on Hot Section Inspections. Easy access to fuel nozzle & air filter. Reduce NG 1 to 3%. Make your -15 perform like a -34. ELIMINATE ONGOING AIR FILTER PURCHASES! Now taking deposits and scheduling deliveries for mid-late 2011 and early 2012. Please contact Cascade Aircraft Conversions at 509-635-1212 or tom@cascadeaircraftconversions. com (08-14)

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Cessna Par t s - Engine, propellers, authorized service center. Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 24 hr. Tel 559-6861794, FAX 559-686-9360, e-mail: info@ johnstonaircraft.com web site: www. johnstonaircraft.com tfn

8 Million new surplus parts for Cessna, Piper, and other aircraft; Continental and Lycoming engines; and a few spray system parts, big discounts. Please have part numbers when contacting us. Preferred Airparts, 800 -433- 0814 US/Canada; 330-698-0280. Check stock at www. preferredairparts.com tfn

We have all fibreglass parts for Weatherly and Ag-Cat (A, B and Super B). Call for prices. Professional Fibreglass Repair.

530-735-6264 tfn

Serviceable S2R wings, Engine Mount Ayres 45-60 Series, short extension wing tip assy, seat assy, strut assy, left engine exhaust stack, control sticks, steps, splice blocks, throttle quadrants, control quadrants, and MANY various other parts.

For more information call Bruce’s Flying Service 229-725-4150, fax 229-7255135. E-mail bruceandrews62@gmail. com.

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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 . ( 10-14) J & C Enterprises Aviation Inc ha s purchased a large new inventory of Citabria GCBC part in late 1977-79 rnge.

Lots of common everyday parts. Landing gear, wheels 7 brakes, engine parts etc. call Jerry or Sid today 800-542-8565 or email jcaviaiton@pldi.net At fn S & T Aircraft Accessories, Inc. specializes in the overhaul of Radial and Turbine engine accessories. We have most items in stock ready to ship for exchange. Give us a call @ 830-625-7923 or fax 830-625-4138. t f n Accessories & Parts! 100’s of new and OHC accessories, parts for just about everything. Big discounts! Please have par t numbers when contacting us.

Preferred Airparts, 800-433-0814 US/ Canada; 330-698-0280. Check stock at www.preferredairparts.com tfn The mid-west Air tractor dealer, Farm Air Inc. has expanded its parts department.

Call Carrie or Randy for all your Air Tractor parts needs at 877-715-8476. tfn Retrofit Hopper Door for AT-502 and AT-602. Now available for fall and winter installation Professional Fibreglass Repair.

530-735-6264 tfn Agrinautics, Angel Flight Assistant, Automatic Flagman, Aero Engines, Arrow prop, Air Tractor (Associate dealer Queen Bee Air Specialties) CP Nozzles, Compro Smoker, Crophawk, Covington Aircraft Engine, Collins Air Conditioner, Cleveland, Chip Detector, Hemisphere GPS, Hot Stuff, Nieto Products, New and used aircraft, (large) Parts Inventory, ServAero, Spraying Systems, Co., Superbugs, SPH-4 Helmet, Simplex, Tires, Transland, WeathAero. Sky Tractor Supply 800437-5319, www.skytractor.com, email@ skytractor.com, 701-636-5881 (fax) TFN

Spend your time doing what you do best “SPRAYING” and let us find those parts for you. Part numbers are really important. Call Jerry or Sid 800-542-8565 or email jcaviation@pldi.net At fn Large inventory of Thrush parts surplus to our needs. Call for list. Air Repair, Inc. Phone. 662-846-0228 Fax. 662-843-0811 sales@airrepairinc.com tfn 10,000 P/N of Continental & Lycoming parts, 50% discount on most new! Please have part numbers when contacting us.

Preferred Airparts, 800-433-0814 US/ Canada; 330-698-0280. Check stock at www.preferredairparts.com tfn

Jasco Alternator kits in stock. Air Repair, Inc. Phone. 662-846-0228 Fax. 662-8430811 sales@airrepairinc.com tfn J & C Enterprises Aviation Inc. still has one of the largest Cessna, and Piper Ag Aircraft inventories in the USA and has a huge inventory of Lighting and wheel and brake inventory. Let us be your total part provider. Call in your needs - Sid or Jerry 800-542-8565 or jcaviation@pldi. net At fn

3 D 40 6101 blades Ham Standard 3 bladed. Overhauled. For more information Call Chester Roberts Supply Co. 903-4296805 10 -14

propellers Propeller removed from AT-602, just overhauled. TT Since new 5426.5 hrs.

Prop #HC-B5MP-3C/M10876ANS. Asking $38,5000. For more information call Taylor at Reg Michaud Aviation 530-5171495 or 530-934-3113 (12-13) Hamilton Standard, 22D40 Hydromatic Porpeller 6533A Blades overhauled complete with distrubutor valve and prop, Governor. Call Chester Roberts Supply Co. 903-429-6805 10 -14

Brave and Pawnee parts - engines, props, spar kits, fuel cells and foam kits, and much more. Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 24 hr. Tel 559-686-1794, FAX 559-6869360, e-mail: info@johnstonaircraft.com web site: www.johnstonaircraft.com. t fn

For Outright Sale: Overhauled 5-Blade Prop. Hartzell HC-B5MP-3C. Fits AT-502A, AT-503, AT-602, AT-802, Thrush S-2R-T65 & S-2RHG-T65.’06 Hartzell Overhaul. TSN: 1379.5 (TSO:0). Call Steve or Gary 210924-5561. sales@dixieair.com. (12-13)

Angel Personal Flight Assistant - in stock, shipping today. Premium quality Bluetooth interface for the cockpit.

N oise free cell phone use witho ut fumbling for your phone. Caller ID, direct dial, redial, voice dial, download phonebook and call list entries, dial direct., Stream bluetooth music and control, E6B flight computer, Stopwatch, fuel and approach timer. Large full color easy to read backlit screen, intuitive menus, automatic cut out with radio transmissions, ambient light sensor. Sky Tractor Supply 1-800-437-5319 At fn

2D30-6101A20, A/R................ $4,500 2D30-6101A12, 0/Iran...........$11,500 2D30-AG100-2, 0/Iran $12,500 22D30-6533A12,OHC $15,500 12D40-6101A12, 175-SIRAN $11,500 AmAg 870-886-2418 (89F) agcatbscn.com. *AgCat Sales/Parts/Service since ‘71* t fn

Air Repair Inc. is the source for the Fast Start Kit to get yours today call Air Repair, Inc. Phone. 662-846-0228 Fax. 662-8430811 sales@airrepairinc.com tfn Cessna Ag Parts. Air Repair, Inc. Phone.

662-846-0228 Fax. 662-843-0811 sales@ airrepairinc.com tfn Remember J & C Enterprises Aviation Inc. Is a Transland, Black Steel Brake and McFarlane dealer. We have a large amount of these brands inventory in stock as well as Cleveland. GE Lighting, Cessna, Piper etc. Give us a call for all your parts needs at 800-542-8565 or email us at jcaviation@ pldi.net At fn Emco Wheaton/Buckeye Dr y Break Couplers and adapters, Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 24 hr. Tel 559-686-1794, FA X 559 - 686 -936 0, e - mail: info @ johnstonaircraft.com web site: www. johnstonaircraft.com tfn J & C Enterprises Aviation Inc. has 29” wheel sets. We will accept your 10” wheel and brakes in exchange. Call Jerry or Sid 800-542-8565 or email jcaviation@pldi. net At fn NEW! CP11TT/w-3 Tips & Shutoff in stock ready to ship today.1-800-437-5319 SkyTractor Supply Company tfn COMPLETE THRUSH FACTORY METAL TA I L W / U P DAT E S . J O H N S TO N AIRCRAFT SERVICE, INC. 559-686-1794 / Email info@johnstonaircraft.com www. johnstonaircraft.com tfn

12D40-AGt100-4S,375-SOH,0-Iran $17,500 12D40-AG100-2,OHC $18,5000 22D40-AG200-2,1200-SOH, 60SIRAN &ADCW $20,500 22D40-6533A-12852-SOH (Beautiful) 20,500 HC- B3TN -3D/5M, OHC w/NE W +4 blades. $22,000 AmAg 870-886-2418 (89F) agcatbscn. com. *AgCat Sales/Parts/Service since ‘71*

12D40-6101-12 Overhauled with 8130 Form. for more information call Chester Roberts Supply Co. 903-429-6805 10-14 H ar t ze ll m o de l H C- C 2Y K-1B F, s/n CH-16579E. For more information email Chucao@tie.cl (12-13) H ar t ze ll m o de l H C- C 2Y K-1B F, s/n CH-41802B. For more information email Chucao@tie.cl (12-13) McCauley model 2D36C14-F, S/n 737538.

For more information email Chucao@tie. cl (12-13) Props for Sale: 2D30-6101A-18, 22D30-6533A-12 12D40-6101A-12, 12D40-AG100-2 22D40-6533A-12, 23D40-6533A-18 23D 4 0 -70 05A-12, Call PropWork s, Winnipeg, Canada Tel: 888-679-2965 email: propwork@mts.net 12-13 Hartzell 3 Blade and 5 blade Props, new & used $CALL Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE 281-342-5451 or FAX 281-232-5401. TFN

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J & C Enterprises has a Cessna 188 props in Stock Y.T. Also offer some STC’d propellers. Call Jerry or Sid 800-542-8565 or email jcaviation@pldi.net Atfn Best Classified Buy In The Industry.

Only $45 478-987-2250. Fax: 478-987-1836.

GE M601- E11 751 HP TURBOPROP Conversions for Air Tractor and Thrush.

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Cascade Pressure Cowl – Standard Equipment with Lifetime Serviceable Air Filter System! 3,000 HR Engine TBO. Auto Start Systems. Lower Operating/ Maintenance Costs. Improved Safety.

Ease of Maintenance Access. Warranty: 1,000 Hr / 1,100 Cycles or 2 Years.

Now taking deposits and scheduling deliveries for mid-late 2011 and early 2012. Please contact Cascade Aircraft Conversions at 509-635-1212 or tom@ cascadeaircraftconversions.com . t f n

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.

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Automatic and ready to go. Randy Mink, Poorboy’s Flying Service. Call 870-9318485 (12-13)

finance/lease Aircraft for Lease: AT 502, AT 602, Thrush -34/510, & Turbine AgCat. Inquire- South Delta Aviation. Darryl Riddell 870-5729011 days or 870-995-1323 nights & weekends.

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We build loader trucks to your specifications. Stainless Steel Straight and Fold Up. Mild Steel Straight and Fold Up. Mild Steel Hopper w/Stainless Steel Tube.

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2 Auto flagman for AgCat $200 ea 1 auto flagman for Air Tractor $500 1 auto flagman for Drama $200 For more information Email mdusters1@frontier. com or call 530-682-9770 (12-13)

Call Pat Ballard Office:870-697-2004 Fax:870-697-3568 185 Hwy. 42 West , Hickory Ridge, AR. Auger Trucks For Sale (Trade-Ins) Also list of customer trucks. Call Auger Dan Office: 870-578-6133 Cell: 870-919-2317 A12-13 1500 gal Jet A refueler; Nissan UD 3300 truck; epoxy lined steel tank: Liquid Control counter with predetermining counter (new 2003); single point and over the wing nozzles: automatic reel. Truck and pump work well; good rubber $13,900 or Will consider trades for auto, truck, or aircraft Call 501-985-1484 AR location. tfn

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Aviator Backpack and matching coin purse (sold separately). Available in blue and pink. For more information call 478987-2250 or visit our Market Place at agairupdate.com tfn

Fight rodent infestation with Cascade’s i n n ov a t i ve a n d e x t r e m e l y s i m p l e solution, Mouse Pants! Hand crafted from the highest quality 2024-T3 aircraft aluminum (lighter and not as likely to carve up an operator like galvanized steel). Quick action Wing nut CAMLOC aircraft grade fasteners. Rubber trimmed to protect your aircraft’s finish and the flooring surface. Order your set of three for only $599.00 plus shipping and handling. Please contact Cascade Aircraft Conversions at 509-635-1212 or tom@ cascadeaircraftconversions.com (08-14)

PC SPRAY Dedicated Application Software, Version 3. Fully-functional program. Buy it once, use it forever! No annual fees.

Technical support for the life of the product. Call or email for demo today. Sky Tractor Supply 1-800-437-5319 tfn

iPhone 5 bumpers, Makes a great gift. For more information call 478-987-2250 or visit our Market Place at agairupdate.com t f n

Reduce Drift, Increase Deposition and Retention use Control™ FREE SAMPLE www.GARRCO.com/freesample Call 765395-3441, mrfoam1@garrco.com t f n

Crop Duster Video - “The Crop Dusters - The Early Years 1921-1955”; the era of Stearmans and Cubs flying the fields will never be seen again. Available in VHS or DVD. Only $20.00, plus S&H. MC and Visa accepted. Call 478-987-2250 Fax 478-9871836 Historical Video Productions. tfn

Order your The AgOp Collage Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $60 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdate.com t f n

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. Makes a great gift! For more information call 478-987-2250 or visit our Market Place at agairupdate.com tfn

HOTSTUFF AG AIRCRAFT CLEANER Call to order the # 1 Ag Aircraft cleaner in the country, Used by over 400 operators Coast to Coast. Blue Stripe Distributing 877-924-5025 Atfn HELMET with slide up visor $850. Deluxe Kevlar Helmet with ANR, Softskins, Oregon seals $1200. Sky Tractor Supply 1-800-437-5319 At fn J & C Enterprises Aviation Inc. Is always looking for all types of derelict aircraft, parts inventory, both new and used. We will buy small or a shop full. Contact Jerry Buster 800 -542-8565 or email jcaviation@pldi.net At fn

Specialty belt buckles, show your pride in style. Makes a great gift. For more information call 478-987-2250 or visit our Market Place at agairupdate.com tfn w w w. Aircr af tCost Analysis.com AG Operators can calculate your break even, % investment return, profit potential, and produce annual & monthly cash flows. Project your financials without spending hours of your time. All reports are produced automatically and accurately af ter you provide your cost inputs and gross application fees. Types of analyses performed include: Company/ Individual Ownership, Managed with/ without Leaseback, Commercial Operation, Agricultural/Fire/Ambulance Operations, Joint Ownership, Fractional Ownership, and Charter/Rental. AG sales organizations can provide prospects with customized & professional ownership cost analysis. This program is a great sales aid and management tool. FREE sample reports. Click REQUEST INFORMATION on the website or call 281-419-7443 t f n Fly through your mail with our Airplane Letter Opener! Makes a great gift. For more information call 478-987-2250 or vist our Market Place at agairupdate.com t f n SUPERBUGS A safe and economical way to speed up Mother nature! Dispose of hazardous waste in loading and spill areas, ponds and ditches. SUPERBUGS disposes of insecticides, Fungicides, herbicides, and petroleum products Such as waste oil, diesel fuel, gasoline, solvent or anything of organic nature. Blue Stripe Distributing Toll Free 877-924-5025 tfn

English to Spanish Technical Translations Fo r m e r A &P a n d Ag - Pi l o t, C a r l o s Retamosa Specializing in translating: • Aviation technical manuals • Airworthiness Directives (ADs) • Service Bulletins (SBs) Contact info 598-53-24376 retamosa@ adinet.com.uy tfn One-acre-square house lot for sale in new Plane Living Sky Park neighborhood with 2,000 s.f., all brick, covenants. Lot is one of 13 directly on new sod runway.

Taxi out of your hangar, directly onto the runway. Located in Peach County, Georgia. Public water, septic sewer, paved streets, curb and gutter, street lights. Less than five miles west of I-75, Exit 142, approximately five miles to Fort Valley, GA and approximately 10 miles to Warner Robins, GA. Google It! South side of Hwy 96 at 50 Lane Rd., Fort Valley, Georgia 31030 (Google photo before development). Save thousands and buy from owner. $35,000 OBO. 478.987.2250 t f n

services Jeffries Airworks Dynamic Propeller Balancing with Chadwick Helmuth engine printout equipment. Jeffries Airworks, Dynamic Balancing, Vibration Analysis.

Much more than just a balance. Call Jim Jeffries, A&P/IA, 985-507-9981, Nationwide service on your location. tfn Cascade Conversion for Thrush and Air Tractor. Fuel Saving, Cooler running, more power available. Mid-Continent Aircraft Corp. Hayti, MO 800-325-0885 tfn

!!Attention Thrush Owners!! North Star Aviation Inc is now the new STC holder of the Thrush Reinforce Leading Edge Skins. If you are getting ready to rebuild your Thrush wings due to AD09-26-11 or tired of bird strikes and ugly leading edges!! Now is the time to install North Star Aviations new Thrush heavy duty reinforced leading edge skins fully STC’d SA03518AT no Field approval required.

For more Info contact Wendel or Steve @ North Star Aviation Inc. 620-356-4528 wlambert@pld.com tfn

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Jeffries Airworks, Dynamic Balancing, Vibration Analysis.

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Call Jim Jeffries, A&P/IA, 985-507-9981, Nationwide service on your location.

We rebuild and refinish any fibreglass part for Weatherly, Cessna, Piper and Ag-Cat (A, B and Super B,C and D). Call for prices. Professional Fibreglass Repair.

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Let us sell your Ag plane! Mid-Continent Aircraft Corp. 1601 Hwy 84 East Hayti, MO 63851 800-325-0885 tfn !!At tention Thrush Owners!! Nor th St a r Av i a t i o n I n c i s n o w t h e n e w STC holder of the Thrush Reinforce Leading Edge Skins. If you are getting ready to rebuild your Thrush wings due to AD09 -26 -11 or tired of bird strikes and ugly leading edges!!

Now is the time to install North Star Av i at i o n s n e w T h r u s h h e av y d u t y reinforced leading edge skins fully STC’d SA03518AT no Field approval required. For more Info contact Steve @ North Star Aviation Inc. 620 -3564528 srice@pld.com tfn

insurance INSURANCE from the Leading Ag Aviation Brokers. 64 Years Risk Management, Low time Pilot Coverage. Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800-325-0885 www. midcont.net. tfn 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, inte gr i t y, an d the com mi tm e nt 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 800358-8079. Or visit our website at www. dsrockin.com. tfn

Gulf Coast aG airCraft sales & serviCe Thrush S2R aircraft.

Lifetime Spar (60,000 Hr) without inspections.

It is economical and easy to install.

Call Eugene For Details at 979-533-1720

The “Century” Wing Spar is now in HERE! FIRST KITS NOW IN STOCK Call today to purchase your kit!!!

Garrett TPE-331-10-511M 1 engine available with lots of time and cycles remaining. Call for info.

Used Thrush Parts for Sale

Several sets of late model wings • Metal Thrush tails • Many other items

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“Insurance from a name you can trust, at a price you can afford”, is what we do and it’s our motto. Hardy Aviation Insurance, Inc, is centrally located in Wichita Kansas and has been servicing the aerial application market for years now. RANDY HARDY established Hardy Aviation Insurance in 1995 with aerial application as his main focus. Prompt courteous service from a staff dedicated and knowledgeable includes Angie Banz, Tim Wiebe, Dick Russell and Rita Ethridge, whom have years of experience servicing the aerial application business. Give us a try, you might be surprised. Call 1 800 721-6733 or fax us at 316-945-2330.

Get an online quote from our web site at www.hardyaviationins.com or e-mail us at hardy@hardyaviationins.com. tfn

schools Ag Aviation School - Get the best flight training available by learning at a real commercial spray operation.

Safe, experienced instructors, highly maintained aircraft, new student pilot dorm with private rooms. Learn to mix, load, fly the light bar and all skills associated with ag aviation. Call Bruce now for more information or to get on the schedule: 770-329-4410. Also check out our Guarantee on our website at www. agaviationschool.com (12-13)

wanted to buy WANTED: S2R 600 radial Thrush. Any year, any condition. Engine optional. Call Bruce’s Flying Service 229-725-4150, fax 229-7255135. bruceandrews62@gmail.com 09-14 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 tfn

Professional Ag Pilot Training. Initial Training in Gippsland GA200 Ag-Aircraft.

Turbine Training In Air Tractor AT504.

Email fran@batairspray.com or Call 306445-3099 (12-13)

Ag Aircraft Wanted: Immediate cash for Ag planes - All considered - Contact Darryl Riddell at 870-572-9011 (12-13)

operations Helicopter Aerial Application business for sale based in IA since 1992. Part 137 and 133 Certificates. Bell 47 Wasp, 2 trucks, fuel tanks, extra spray systems,GPS, flow control, cargo hooks, & dry bucket. Serious inquires only to blindads@agairupdate. com subject Helicopter operation or mail to Helicopter operations C/O AgAir Update PO Box 850 Perry Ga 31069 or fax to 478-987-1836 subject helicopter operations (12-13) Operation for sale, Eastern N.M./ West Texas. Irrigated and dryland. Estb. 40 years. With or without 402-A. 575-7991303 (12-13) Successful established MidWest aerial application Business for sale. Modern hangar and chemical mixing building, 2-10,000 gallon fuel tanks and pumps.

Local customer base, 100,000 acres plus.

Currently using three turbine aircraft.

Send inquires to MW operation C/O AgAir Update Po Box 850 Perry GA 31069 or email blindads@agairupdate.com subject: MW operation (12-13) Operation for sale in Kansas includes office trailer, hangar and runway to be leased.

Two airplanes available with or without sale. Fax 478-987-1836 att: operation for sale or mail to Operations for Sale C/O AgAir Update PO Box 850 Perry GA 31069 (12-13) Ever wanted to star t your own AG OPERATION (Under Part 137)? As Ag Aviation Consultants we can help you find an airplane, train you. We can help you get your Operating Certificate-Part 137, Private or Commercial. Call Eagle Vistas LLC 772-285-5506 (12-13) Montana aerial application business with FBO. Year round income; ag, 135, fuel and maintenance, included hangar, office, fuel systems with truck and equipment.

Aircraft included, contact BigSkyDN@aol. com (12-13)

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Star t to finish AG PILOT TRAINING utilizing Pawnee PA-25/260 CS Dual Cockpit&PA-25 Single for Solo/Dump/ Spray. SatlocGPS.Ag Aviation Consultants for Ag Operating Certificate Part 137.See videos at: www.eaglevistas.com. EAGLE VISTAS LLC 772-285-5506 (12-13)

seat wanted Ag Seat wanted 2014 season 252.2 tt 199.9 tw/ag I’m recent graduate of Ag flight School at Bainbridge Ga. I’m a 28 years old Ag pilot looking for a seat. I have a extensive farming background. I believe in showing up early and staying late to get the job done. I am dependable, selfreliant, and willing to relocate. I believe that, with the right mentor and right opportunity, I will make someone a great pilot. Resume and references available upon request. Email Michaelw2801@ gmail.com or call 870-995-2801 (12-13) Best Classified Buy In The Industry.

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Experience in Cessna Ag, Husky 200 hours total. Air Tractor 401 900 hours total. turbine transition in Turbine Thrush 510-TPE-331-6. 10 hours total. TT 1200 hrs. Tailwheel time, 1100. Total Ag. 1020 hrs. hundreds of hrs in Herbicide work.

Prior to Ag. Flying I was a loader for 3 1/2 years. Email kylehorsfall@gmail.com or call 620-521-7860 (12-13) Seat Wanted-(Available 2014) 615tt, 375ag, AT-301, AgCat, Pawnee. Licensed in AL, will license where needed, willing to work on gro und crew to E ARN opportunity for seat, willing to help w/ insurance. Graduate of Ag Flight training school, extensive farming background, 30 yrs old (Richard Long) 334-268-1881 0r rlong1881@gmail.com (12-13)

3rd Generation pilot, 2nd Generation crop duster looking for a seat. Flying Tiger Graduate w/ Turbine Transition in Thrush S2R-T15. 898TT, 608TW, 309Ag. Multiengine Instrument rated Commercial pilot.

PAASS attendance, references available call 863-557-3480 or email marcus. hinshaw@chaletsuzanne.com (12-13)

help wanted Provincial Airways is seeking a full time Pilot/Manager for their operation in Rosetown, Saskatchewan. In addition to flying, the successful applicant would be responsible for the day to day management and operation of the business. This is a great opportunity for the right person and requires moving to the community.

Previous business experience is certainly an asset. jamesrwood51@hotmail.com or call 306-539-4949 (12-13) Looking for pilot during July & August flying our Air Tractor during our peak 2014 season and beyond. Turbine time required.

Midwest Operator. Could discuss MaySeptember season for the right person.

Please send resumes to July pilot C/O AgAir Update PO Box 850 Perry Ga 31069 or to blindads@agairupdate.com subject July pilot (12-13) Florida Keys Mosquito Control District is looking for Chief Pilot - Dual Rated in Marathon, Florida Compensation: $69,400 - $118,550/year and also provide an excellent benefit package including Florida Retirement System, Employer paid Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance and a generous annual and sick leave policy. Aircraft Fleet includes 2 - Bell 206B, 2 - Bell206L4, 2- Turbine Islanders for more Job description and minimum requirements Visit our website: www. keysmosquito.org. or Apply by sending resumes to mbehrend@keysmosquito.org no later than November 7, 2013. Contact Michael Behrend, HR Coordinator at 305292-7190 with any questions. (12-13) Arkansas Operator looking for a Full time experienced turbine ag pilot. FebOct. 5,000+ hrs preferred, Herbicide experience a must, Please submit resumes to Turbine pilot c/o AgAir Update PO Box 850 Perry Ga 31069 or email to b l i n d ad @ag ai r u p d ate .co m s ubje c t Turbine Pilot.

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Established Ohio company seeking turbine qualified chief pilot for long term employment. Contact Kent at 419-2351078 or email pcairport@tds.net (12-13) E XPERIENCED AG PILOT WANTED Looking for experienced ag pilot for April through September. Looking for a self driven, long term pilot. Full benefits available. Herbicide experience is a must.

Wilbur Ellis Air, contact 605-350-4536 or email gkrech@wilburellis.com. (12-13) Wanted: IA Mechanic to create and develop a new maintenance program for a fleet of 8 turbine Air Tractors, plus additional recip aircraft. We are prepared to offer very generous compensation to find the right person to head our program.

Looking for someone willing to dedicate themselves to our aircraft, and relocate to the Midwest. We are looking for someone to integrate themselves into our already established, cohesive team. If you think you are good enough to fill this spot, make us an offer. Please send resumes to Mechanic c/o AgAir Update PO Box 850 Perry Ga 31069 or email resumes to blindads@agairupdate.com subject mechanic or fax to 478-987-1836 subject mechanic. (12-13) GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR UPWARD MOVEMENT. Looking for self driven individuals for ground support. Different p o s i t i o n s av a i l a b l e d e p e n d i n g o n capabilities. Full time with benefits and part time available. Will assist with day to day operations during spray season and work in the shop in the off season.

Positions available with Wilbur Ellis Air, Huron SD, and other locations. Please call Wade @ 605-350-4127 or email wschultz@wilburellis.com (12-13) Aircraft Sales position for experienced Ag, Turbine, CR II, super salary and benefits.

Call: Dick Reade 800-325-0885 @ Mid Continent Aircraft Corp. Hayti, MO tfn Seeking pilot(s) for the upcoming 2013 season and beyond, May - Sept. in the Midwest (MN, IA, IL, etc.) For a turbine Thrush. Preferred 1000 hrs AG and 250 hours Turbine time. Also have a piston seat, min 250 hours AG time.

Looking for long term employees and team players, A&P a plus! Send resume to blindads@agairupdate.com or mail to A & P c/o AgAir Update PO Box 850 Perry Ga 31069 (01-14)

We are looking for high time Turbine Thrush pilots with experience in fire fighting for the 2014 and 2015 summers. We offer 5-6 months contracts, accommodations and well paid salary. The pilots will be situated in Europe for fire fighting operations. Pilots with both Turbine thrush and Air tractor will be preferred.

We are looking also for experience turbine Thrush(PT6A- 60AG) and air tractor 802(PT6A-67AG) qualified engineers.

We are willing to answer all emails from pilots and engineers with experience. All correspondence will kept confidentially.

Please submit your CV together with your flight experience details to the email below. Email:aviators@hotmail.gr (12-13)

Seeking an A&P for a central Minnesota Maintenance operation. Ag experience a must, general aviation experience is a plus. Looking for long term employees and team players, IA’s and Pilots are a plus!

Send resume to blindads@agairupdate. com or mail to A & P c/o AgAir Update PO Box 850 Perry Ga 31069 (01-14)

Accepting applications for turbine Air Tractor seat for the 2014 season and beyond. Minimum requirements: 2,500 hrs Ag time, 1,000 hrs turbine time, herbicide experience and fertilize experience. Located in Arkansas delta. Send resume and references to: jewillbanks@gmail.com (12-13)

Immediate full time positions for entry level or experienced A&P/IA mechanics.

Please send resumes to A&P c/o AgAir Update Po Box 850 Perry GA 31069 or email blindads@agairupdate subject A&P or fax 478-987-1836 (tfn)

IA and A&P mechanic needed. UH1 and Turbo Thrush. Chico, CA Call (530) 5709412.

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Immediate full time positions for entry level A&P mechanics. Please send resumes to North Star Aviation, Inc. Fax 620-3563864 or email srice@pld.com tfn IA and A&P mechanics needed. Call 870 -295- 6213 Salary depending on qualifications and experience tfn

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