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calendar of events December 2011 December 5-8, 2011 NAAA Annual Convention & Exposition Hilton Hotel Las Vegas, NV Peggy Knizner Tel: 202-546-5722 Fax: 202-546-5726 information@agaviation.org www.agaviation.org

January 2012 January 4-7, 2012 TxAAA Convention Historic Hilton Fort Worth, TX Susan Bennett 512-476-2644 January 8, 9 & 10, 2012 ArAAA Convention Wyndham Riverfront Hotel North Little Rock, AR Ron Harrod 501-376-3233 rharrod@sbcglobal.net January 9, 2012 AzAAA Convention Custom Farm Service Stanfield, AZ Les Davis 602-258-9234 January 11-12, 2012 MoAAA Convention Cape Girardeau, MO Mike Lee 573-695-3842 January 11-13, 2012 LaAAA Convention L’Auberge de Lac Lake Charles, LA Edward Krielow 337-824-5007

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February 10-12, 2012 NAAA Spring Board Meeting Hilton Alexandria Old Town Alexandria, VA Peggy Knizner Tel: 202-546-5722 Fax: 202-546-5726 information@agaviation.org www.agaviation.org February 13-15, 2012 NATA Convention Midtown Holiday Inn Grand Island, NE Judy McDowell nata@windstream.net February 16-18, 2012 Canada AAA Convention Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth Hotel Montreal, Quebec Canada www.canadianaerialapplicators.com February 17-18, 2012 NC AAA Convention Martin Center Williamson, NC Don Stotesberry, Jr. 252-935-5000 February 21-23, 2012 Tri-State AA Convention Sioux Falls Convention Center Sioux Falls, SD Cynthia Schreiber-Beck (ND) 701-642-5777 Laurie Robbennolt (SD) 605-765-2707 Theresa Stieren (MN) 952-226-5874

June 2012 June 28-29, 2012 SINDAG - Congresso Nacional de Aviação Agrícola Campo Grande - MS Cristina Coria 55 51 33066-9355 55 51 9468-5353 cristina@sindag.org.br June 6-9, 2012 AeroAplica 2012 Ruta 9 KM. 286 Cañada de Gomez, Santa Fe, Argentina www.ceasfe.com.ar

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agair mail Op SAFE I just finished the Operation SAFE analyst training in La Junta, Colorado that was hosted by Drs Gardisser, Whitney, Brettha and Wolf.

This training prepared several new analysts and technicians for NAAREF certification and served as a refresher training for several others. There were over 20 students participating, all of whom are now experienced and capable of working operation SAFE fly-ins to help pilots and operators to provide adequate product coverage while minimizing the potential of offtarget drift.

Please print a big thank-you to Carolyn Baecker and CP Products on behalf of myself and the other

students that received the CP Products scholarship for this training. It would not have been possible without their support for improving the efficiency, safety and reputation of our industry.

Joe Coppick Puyallup, WA Hello Joe; It was good to visit with you at the PNW convention. Thanks for the email and kind words for the work Carolyn (CP Products), Dennis Gardisser, Bob Wolf, Dick Whitney and Scott Brettha do. Appreciation goes a long way for their untiring efforts. Good luck with your new skills and a big thanks for thinking of AAU! Give Bunker my regards.—Bill

aircraft Hi, I am from Argentina and I am interested in Air Tractor aircraft. I have talked with Adam and he told me something about the AT-602, but I could not understand him clearly. I would like to contact him again if it is possible to share some information about your aircraft.

I hope to hear from you soon. Thank you in advance.

Juan Pablo Argentina Hola Juan; Thank you for your email. I do not know who you may have talked with at the offices of AgAir Update, as we do not have anyone that goes by the name of Adam and no one remembers your call.

Maybe you called someone else?

I have copied your email to Ag Sur Aviones, who is the Air Tractor dealer in Argentina. I am sure they will be in touch with you about the different models of Air Tractors. Also, when you read our Spanish version of AgAir Update, you will always know about the latest developments at Air Tractor.

I hope this helps.—Bill

picture Thanks for the lamination of our Wirenoodle ad. It’s hung on the wall already. It’s a real nice touch.

Thanks, Pete Radoyevich Port Jefferson, NY www.wirenoodle.com

1st season Thanks for a great publication. Just completed my first season flying ag for the best operation one could ask to be employed by (Allen Aviation: Aynor S.C.) Somehow missed my October issue in the mail, probably lost at post office.

Please send another if you will.

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Keith Strickland.

Laurinburg,N.C. Hello Keith; Thanks for the compliment. I apologize for our USPS and will send another October issue to you asap!—Bill

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Watch for AgAir Update’s new monthly cartoon Chocks by Robert Lang! Have a suggestion? Email aau@agairupdate.com.

Graham Lavender of AgAir Update welcomes into the world his new and first child, daughter Marley Lane Lavender. Marley was born November 13, 2011 at 5.32 EST weighing 7lbs, 12.7 ounces and 20 inches long.

Congratulations Graham from all of us at AgAir Update!

Yesterday we received the article, and immediately sent copies by FedEx to some of our key potential clients. I don’t know how to describe how much we appreciate AgAir Update and the work that you do. The way you laid out the information and photographs (It is still all about air - November AAU) is of

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immense value to us at Cascade. We are blessed as a company to work with you and AgAir Update is a blessing to our industry as a whole.

Thank you!

Tom Welch Cascade Aircraft Conversions Garfield, WA Hello Tom; It was not only our “job”, but our great pleasure to be able to help Cascade Aircraft Conversions promote its pressure cowl. I’ve known Doran, and now Scott and you, for many years and it has always been a good relationship (even when Doran trusted me to fly one of his AT-402s many years ago!). I look for many more years of working with you all.—Bill

SEAT start up The company that I work for now is interested in exploring diversifying into the SEAT business. I need information on aircraft equipment requirements, pilot certification and training, how contracts are acquired, etc. Any help you can give me would be appreciated.

Sincerely, Wayne Keahey Grady, AR

Hello Wayne; Your best bet is to get in contact with Marc Mullis, AgAir Update’s AirFire & Forestry editor. I’ve copied Marc with your email.

Hope this helps, —Bill The BLM administers the SEAT program, go to blm.gov and look under “fire and aviation” and search SEAT contract.

This should get you started as far as pilot and equipment requirements.— Marc

calling card If possible, Marci and I would like a few more copies of your ‘Calling Card’? We have a copy laminated and locate at each telephone station. What a deal!

We were just reviewing your November and Convention issues.

What a nice job! You just get better with age. Maybe it’s Graham?

Either way, good job, and we’ll see you in Vegas.

John O’Connell MJ Aviation, Inc. Letcher SD Thanks John for the compliments! Great to hear from Marci and you. Most of

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the changes you see in AAU are the direct result of Graham coming on board three or four years ago.

I’ll send you ten more copies of AAU’s Calling Card. You may want to establish a direct link to agairupdate. com for your smart phones where there is an electronic “Calling Card”!

I’ve more than once told our clients (advertisers) just what your unsolicited email implies, the Calling Card is a valuable resource that effectively displays their business card size ad.

Just as you have done, I have seen our Calling Card posted on the wall, or stuck under a phone, all over the world. In one case, in Guatemala, I saw it blown up and pieced together, then posted on the wall. I guess the operator needed reading glasses!

Take care and watch out for the snow gremlins, —Bill

blog Thank you for the blog and pictures of Ecuador. I was really excited to see them on AgAir Update.

The reason I’m writing is that I’m moving to Ecuador this winter to teach English not far from Guayaquil. I’m also interested in aerial application.

Over the summer I spoke with Flying Tigers ag aviation and did a test flight with Ag Flight Inc., in Georgia, and I’m considering going into aerial application. My question is do they want American ag pilots in Ecuador and would this be a good route to learn and accrue more flight hours?

I understand they spray bananas down there and have very good pilots... but I’m not sure if they train as well. Do you have any input or recommendations?

I appreciate any advice. Thanks again for the article...

Josh Koett Hello Josh; Typically, Latin American countries hire their own countrymen and not foreigners. If you are truly interested in ag flying, then attend a school and find out if you have what it takes. Ag-flying is not a place to build flight time. It is a professional career in itself. There are no short cuts. Most have to “pay their dues” to get a good seat.—Bill

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I understand through your blog that there may be a shortage of ag pilots in Ecuador. Do you know if U.S. nationals

can be considered for employment in Ecuador? If so, do you have any contact information for potential employers? If not, do you know any international ag operators that look to hire U.S. resident ag pilots?

Additionally, I have heard rumors that a U.S. based company is looking to hire ag pilots for this upcoming season in Brazil. Have you heard of this information? If so, I would be interested in obtaining contact information for said company.

Any information you can provide will be of great help. I would be very interested in traveling abroad to create long term relationships and potentially flying on our off-season.

Thank you Bill, I appreciate your time and consideration.

Best Regards, Dustin Fowler SWAP Aviation, LLC Pembina, ND Hello Dustin; As far as I know, Ecuador, like most Latin America countries, hire their own countrymen to fly ag. The reality is that I don’t try to keep up with who is and who is not hiring because of the ever changing dynamics of employment. You could always place a classified ad in AgAir Update looking for international employment. If you have what someone is looking for, I’m sure they will contact you.

I checked our database and cannot find where you subscribe to AgAir Update. If you like, I will gladly send you a sample edition. A subscription to AgAir Update will keep you in the loop, no pun intended. —Bill

tower markings I noticed the article on the FAAA getting some local ordinances passed for tower marking in the Sunshine State. In the interest of fueling the fire for other local efforts I wanted to add that we in Idaho have also done the same. Acting as the current IAAA President, I, along with local Air St. Luke’s EMS pilot Bernie Moen, and local USDA-ADC (coyote control) pilot Jeff Ashmead, were able to secure a marking ordinance in Gooding County, Idaho in June 2011. Although I am not sure if it has been signed yet, Lief Isaacson has also been working with one of the Eastern Idaho counties to adopt the same. As well, I am also still working with ITD-Division of

Aeronautics to get statewide legislation passed, but after two years this has been a lengthy process that has yet to yield positive results.

Thanks for all you do to keep us connected!

Sincerely, George J. Parker III President, Idaho Agricultural Aviation Association Gooding, ID Hello George; It was good to visit with you at the PNW convention in Pasco, Washington.

Thanks for the update on tower marking and the compliment.

I believe operators are “on to something” when they are able to have their county officials regulate tower marking. Obviously, it should be much easier for ag-pilots to communicate with their local officials to have towers marked than on a national level. If all ag-pilots took part in this kind of effort, there would be no need for federal regulations regarding tower marking.

—Bill

forbidden Are you aware that by the 26th of November 2011 all aerial spraying is forbidden in Europe (EU 128/2009 Directive).

Ton Prince Netherlands Hello Ton; I was aware there was a movement to ban all aerial spraying in the European Union. However, from the directive in 2009, and other documents, the ban is not complete. Yes, for the most part it is a complete ban, but there are exceptions, albeit vague ones.

I have no idea what can be done, if anything. From the news we hear in the U.S., the EU has insurmountable problems and the U.S. is not far behind, thanks to our “brilliant” idiot politicians and the socialist mentality of the general population.

My comment is: “The genie is out of the bottle and we can’t get it back in!”

Good luck,—Bill

Mystery ag plane revealed Do you know the aircraft in these photos?

In the 70s I saw a BT-13 at Salinas that had some added structure that apparently was going to have an upper wing attached to it. Never got a chance to ask about it and never saw it again.

Often wondered about it.

It appears that such a thing had already been done prior to the 50s.

Stumbled across the picture while browsing www.airspacemag.com. It is in the Reader’s Scrapbook.

Martin Snyder of Dublin, California, writes: “This is a crop duster aircraft I came across in 1950 at an airshow in Panama City, Florida. It was a Vultee BT-13/15 Valiant modified into a bi-wing aircraft. I’m sure that it was a one-of-akind, homebuilt aircraft. Note that the upper wing has a much shorter wingspan than the lower wing. It does not have ailerons, but it does have flaps that are mechanically attached to the lower wing flaps. I feel that this bi-wing configuration was an ingenious means of increasing the wing lift needed to carry a greater weight of dusting material. I wonder if this airplane is still in use, let alone if it still exists.”

Submitted by Russ Walker Brawley, CA

I would have to say it is a modified BT-13.

Larry Denton Athena, OR Hello Larry; Good to see you in Pasco, WA at the PNW. And, I would have to say you are absolutely correct. Several have identified the a/c. Must be a Google search for it somewhere! —Bill Good morning Bill, The mystery plane is a vultee BT-13, with a Stearman top wing and N-strut.

Bill Bergman Foley, AL

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Hey Bill; You are right, B-13. Several people got it, too. Not sure about the top wing and N-strut being from a Stearman.—Bill

That mystery airplane is a Vultee BT-13 modified with an upper wing and the hopper behind the front cockpit, if I remember correctly.

Regards, Mike Rutledge Tenino, WA Hello Mike; Based on Russ’s submittal, I believe it confirms you are correct! —Bill

Emery Lyon says your mystery airplane is a modified BT-13 used by an operator in Selma, AL in the late 50s and early 60s. It has the outboard wing section of a wing installed on the top, making it a biplane.

Greg Lyon Lyon Flying Service Welsh, LA

From the picture it appears to be a coverted BT-13 Valiant. Thanks for the challenge, Greg Souther Fernandian Beach, FL Hello Greg; You are correct, it was a BT-13 featured in the Mystery Aircraft. Odd looking bird and from the information I have, the photo was taken at Panama City, Beach, Florida. I have no idea where it is today. ­–Bill

Thanks Greg; You are correct and I appreciate the extra information about the aircraft. We have had several ID the a/c, but only as a BT-13.—Bill You have not told me when you are buying the steak and wine dinner for correctly identifying the plane, Vultee 54A BT-13 Valiant..

Grant Lane Lane Aviation Rosenberg, TX

Too bad; you are correct in that it is a BT-13 . However, you did not note it operated as an ag-plane in Selma, AL and the top wing and N-strut was from a Stearman...No dinner and no cigar!

—Bill It’s a BT-13 Vultee 54A Valiant.

See 05/31/2011 remarks by Pierre Bregerie at 1000aircraftphotos. com/Contributions/BregeriePierre/ BregeriPierre.htm : “While I received my advanced training at Craig AFB in the TP-51D, I visited the small airfield of Selma, where this awkward sesquiplane conversion of the BT-13 was parked.

I’m the man in the black suit looking at the BT-13 designation on the rear fuselage. The text on the fuselage side reads ‘DUSPRAY SEEDER’.”

John “JT” Helms Phoenix Aviation Managers Kennesaw, GA Morning “JT”, Thanks for the submission, which is obviously correct. I would like to reprint the photo you sent, however, it is copyrighted.

I hesitate to admit your email introduced me to a new word; “sesquiplane - a biplane having one wing with not more than half the surface area of the other wing.”.—Bill

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2011

A year to remember

by Bill Lavender It seems the years just keep “flying” by, with another one about to come to a close.

Most ag-aviation companies had a good year, again, while some of those in the drought and flood areas did not do so well. That’s the way it is with agriculture, a roller coaster ride.

For AgAir Update, its first issue of 2011 featured the then almost certified 510G Thrush. I was allowed to fly it in December at AgAir Update’s 2010 Open House and Hangar Party. I was impressed with not only the performance of the GE H80 engine, but with the airframe improvements made

by Thrush Aircraft. I believe the best modifications made were the extension of the airframe by about 18 inches forward of the hopper and the removal of 300 pounds of balance ballast. This combination of changes, along with a powerful engine, made for an aircraft that handled very well.

Hopping from one trade show to the next during January, Graham and I stopped in Arkansas to visit with Stan Ferguson and his Razorback AT-602. You have to be a dedicated sports fan to paint your aircraft in a way that only a true Razorback fan would appreciate. I like red, but Stan may have a difficult time selling the AT-602 to someone in Louisiana. He did say it was going to be his last ag-plane!

The Huey served its country well both during and after the Vietnam war until its retirement from the military. Its role in the air did not stop then, changing from supporting the troops to protecting croplands and fighting wildfires.

In the March edition of AgAir Update, with its first AirFire & Forestry section, contributing writer Eugene Kalafatis of Heli-Tractor wrote about his experiences with

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Eugene used the big Huey with its 1,400 SHP engine to initiate the first ever fertilizing with a helicopter in South Africa.

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Into fall with the October edition of AgAir Update readers were introduced to a quiet man that spent many years as a “crop duster” over the fields of California flying his Travelair.

Jim Morris is the epitome of an older ag-pilot that really was a crop duster. He has seen the advances of agricultural aviation and now spends his golden years working from the ground at Williams Flying Service helping other ag-pilots do the best job possible.

The November edition of AgAir Update is always a super edition with its bonus section promoting the NAAA convention. It also featured on its cover a successful AT-802 operator from Indiana, Jim Dungan. Not too many years ago, it would have been hard to find a turbine ag-plane operating in Indiana. Now, with the onset of spraying fungicides like BASF’s Headline on corn, the turbine ag-plane is plentiful throughout the Midwest, including Indiana.

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The second AirFire & Forestry section for 2011 was included with the June edition of AgAir Update. In it, Single Engine Air Tanker (SEAT) aircraft were featured battling the wildfires of Texas. For most of Texas, 2011 was a tinderbox year. Countless homes and acres of land were lost due to wildfires. One can only imagine how much worse it would have been without the ongoing efforts of the SEAT aircraft, along with SEATs aid from helicopters and T exas wkey element heavy tanker units. ildfires in 2011 was a crazy year between La Niña and El Niño creating weather patterns that affected many aerial applicators. In the July edition, AgAir Update contacted operators throughout the U.S. to learn that due to drought, many acres were not planted, or planted and lost. Other areas this was true with flooding. Even tornadoes and hurricanes threatened agoperations. For some operations, weather caused a disastrous year, while others were able to at least partially recover with late applications.

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The never ending season Winter is here. The 2011 fire season has come to a close in most parts of the country, except Texas! The Lone Star State has suffered its most devastating fire season in history, and it just doesn’t seem to be letting up. The lack of relief from the unprecedented drought and abundant dry fuels has forced the state to keep numerous fire-fighting resources (heavy tankers and SEATS) in place for the normally idle winter season. Several dispatch centers across the state are being staffed to facilitate aircraft activity even through the holiday season. So far this year, almost four million acres have burned and nearly three thousand homes have been lost to the raging wildfires in Texas. I have been on fire duty for over three hundred days now and it looks like a full year of duty will become a reality.

Many records have fallen during this never-ending season and several first time tactics have been tried. When aerial resources were in short supply toward the later part of the season, Texas contracted with aircraft from outside the United States. A British Columbia company supplied the state with three of its Convair 580 heavy air-tankers to help in the battle. Neptune Aviation, of Montana, also contracted its brand new and unproven BAE-146 to the state. The BAE-146 showed to be very capable in the role of heavy air-tanker.

It is quiet, fast and has good short field performance. I would forecast there will be many more BAE-146s added to the U.S. fleet in the near future.

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Air Tractor AT-802s and they proved to be the backbone of the aviation program in the state. Some of them recorded over 350 hours of flight time.

This is unprecedented in an industry that considers 100 hours of flight time to be a good season. The high level of activity showed there is a shortage of qualified pilots. Some of the pilots had to come back to work during days off due to lack of relief pilots. The industry needs to do something to attract more young pilots to enter the program. Old guys like me aren’t going to fly forever.

Being on duty for so long is going to make receiving some of the mandatory training difficult for some of us. I hope the government will take this into consideration and possibly waive some of the requirements, especially the

simulator training in Sacramento. Those I have spoken with that have completed it say that it really serves no purpose, is very expensive and time consuming.

I recently took a break from fires to complete a BLM brush contract in New Mexico. I have often wondered why the pilots and aircraft on these contracts are not required to be carded by AMD. They are public use and I can’t find any other government run operation that does not require carding.

I hope everyone has a great holiday season, even if it is spent at the tanker base. Be safe, and maybe I’ll see you in the mountains some day.

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AT-802F “Fire Boss” Air Tanker demonstrates aerial firefighting capabilities to Texas Forest Service Little more than a month after wildfires burned a devastating swath across the Possum Kingdom Lake area and other parts of North Texas, representatives from the Fire and Emergency Response Division of the Texas Forest Service recently came to Possum Kingdom Lake to watch a demonstration of the Texasmade aerial firefighting single engine air tanker. The Air Tractor® 802F “Fire Boss”, modified with amphibious water scooping floats, made water drops over the lake as a group of about twenty Texas Forest Service personnel watched from the shore. Fire Boss LLC, the exclusive marketing company for the Wipaire “Fire Boss” water scooping float system, arranged the demonstration for the Texas Forest Service.

The AT-802F “Fire Boss” is ideally suited for wildland urban interface fires, such as those that destroyed more than 140

homes and burned tens of thousands of acres at Possum Kingdom Lake during April, August and September of this year. In service for more than 20 years, the AT-802F is the world’s leading single engine air tanker (SEAT) for aerial firefighting and operates in countries around the world, from Australia to Israel. The “Fire Boss” version of the 802F is equipped with a specialized set of Wipaire® amphibious floats for “touch and go” scooping of water from lakes, rivers, reservoirs and bodies of water near wildfires.

The amphibious air tanker is designed to operate “loaded” from small community airports or remote gravel strips having a minimum runway length of 4,000 feet. Once it has dropped its

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initial load, the “Fire Boss” can return to base for more water or retardant, or it can scoop water from nearby lakes, rivers, and reservoirs. When fighting fires that have nearby water sources, the “Fire Boss” can deliver up to 20 loads and 14,000 gallons of water on a fire each hour. Because of its speed, maneuverability and quick turn-around, the “Fire Boss” is especially effective when providing close ground support to local fire agencies.

There are 57 “Fire Boss” aircraft in operation throughout the world, with most of the aircraft working in Europe and Canada. Aero Spray, Inc. of Appleton, Minnesota, is currently the only operator of the “Fire Boss” waterscooper aircraft in the United States. Aero

Spray currently provides aerial firefighting services to the several U.S. fire agencies including the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Bureau of Land Management, and Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. The company’s fire-fighting fleet includes three amphibious AT-802F Fire Bosses and one land-based AT-802F single engine air tanker.

Air Tractor’s AT-802F “Fire Boss” is well regarded among wildland firefighters as a fast and highly maneuverable aerial firefighting aircraft that is both operationally effective and economical.

It can be dispatched from an airport in less than 5 minutes with a load of retardant, gel, foam, or water. It can then scoop water from a nearby body of water and attack a fire for up to 3 hours without refueling at an airport, forward attack base (e.g. gravel strip or road), or water base. When fire season is over, the 802F “Fire Boss” can be converted to a land-based configuration and deployed in agriculture and forest protection/rehabilitation activities including aerial insecticide application, re-seeding, hydromulch applications, and fertilization.

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by Igor Bozinovski Israel possesses one of the most powerful air forces of the Middle East. Because of this, it was shocking that Medinat Yisrael (The State of Israel) went to its knees in early December 2010 because it was not able to appropriately face, fight and win the battle against the wildfire.

The weakness of Israel to this kind of threat became clearly visible when the fire in the Carmel Forest turned into the worst wildfire in the nation’s history.

The fire ended in tragedy, killing 44 people and consuming more than 5,000 hectares (12,500 acres).

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of the size and seriousness of the crisis, the deadly wildfire engulfed several kibbutzim (small communities) and was on the gates of Israel’s third-largest city, Haifa. The fire resulted in immediate evacuations of 17,000 residents. At that point, it became obvious that the country was unable to handle the

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Once the wildfire was under control, Israel was faced with one very tough question: How did the neglect to invest in the equipment and personnel needed to effectively combat wildfires happen? In a country of 7 million, the Carmel tragedy left Israel with only 1,500 firefighters, zero state-owned aircraft for fighting fires and only a few private-owned agricultural planes with limited capacities to fight wildfires. Because of this, the government ordered the Israeli air force to establish an aerial fire-fighting unit. Surprisingly, the air force ordered a small fleet of seven purpose-designed, US-made Air Tractor AT-802 single-engine fire-fighting planes. Elbit Systems was awarded a four-year contract to provide seven dual cockpit AT-802 land-based planes, as well as related flight training for roundthe-clock aerial fire-fighting services.

Two of the aircraft are float-equipped Fire Bosses. The task of operating the aircraft was subcontracted to Chim-Nir Flight Services, a local aviation company with an extensive history operating agricultural planes.

Over 400 AT-802s are flying worldwide, with 300 fighting fires in U.S., Canada, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Australia and Indonesia. The AT802 advantages are clearly recognized, especially among Mediterranean and Balkan countries. The Croatian air force operates six AT-802s, Montenegro two, Cyprus Department of Forest has one and Macedonia operates three Fire Boss amphibious single-seaters.

Being named “Elad Riven” in memory of the teenage Fire Scout volunteer killed in the Carmel Fire, the fire-fighting squadron completed its first training exercise April 26, 2011. At this time, the Israeli AT-802s became the property of Elbit System’s subsidiary Snunit Aviation Services and received Israeli markings in the form of a squadron logo on the tail and new civil registrations. Commanded

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The squadron uses two bases: Meggido airfield in northern Israel where three land-based and two amphibian AT802s are based; and Hartzlia airport in central Israel that is home to two landbased AT-802s.

Early 2011 NASA’s predictions that summer would be hell-hot were correct when August 2011 became one of the hottest months ever in Israel since 1767.

A month earlier, Israel was faced with a wildfire, again. Unlike December 2010, Israel was ready with its AT-802s. July 17 a large wildfire erupted in the Jerusalem Forest moving within three hours to only several hundred meters from Israel’s Holocaust memorial, Yad Vashem, requiring evacuation of the 45-acre campus. Reaction was prompt and very professional - around 200 firefighters organized in 37 teams supported by four AT-802s. The quick scrambling of the planes in combination with their continuous bombardment of the blaze brought the wildfire under control.

The commander of the Israeli air force fire-fighting squadron defined the fire as a “complex event”. The AT-802s were

over the flames within 40 minutes of the fire’s outbreak. They carried out rapid sorties, assuring there was a plane over the forest every five minutes. “The smoke gave police and firefighters on the ground a lot of trouble. The AT-802s made a significant contribution to reducing that”, said Lieutenant Colonel Rami. “This is an event that could have continued well into the night had it not been for our AT-802s.” Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu thanked “Elad” squadron for its success in battling the blaze and demonstrating a high-level of competency and readiness for performing Routine Security Measures (RSM), especially with the help of the AT-802s.

The Carmel Fire was very painful for Israel and was the spark that opened the eyes of local politicians that the Israeli air force was in a need of a new and unique kind of weapon - a specialized aerial platform for fighting fires. That new weapon has been identified and procured the Air Tractor AT-802. Indeed, the AT-802 fleet demonstrated to be a game changer for Israel, helping the small country finally and effectively overcome an obvious shortage of nation-owned aerial means for fighting fires. More importantly, it helped Israel to become a self-sufficient country in terms of fighting wildfires. Now, instead of depending on other countries’ help, Israel is in a position to help those in a need of fighting fires by air.

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Jim Reese, Oklahoma Secretary of Agriculture was present to show support from the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture. Several retirees that have worked with OAAA over the years mingled with the group and reminisced about the industry current and past including: Larry Roth, Jim Criswell, Punk Bonner, Gerritt Cuperus, Charles Brandley and Ron Noyes.

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New occupational pesticide exposure data In an effort to increase transparency, EPA has recently developed new web pages that contain technical information and the most current guidance for assessing pesticide exposure for workers who work with pesticides or where they have recently been applied. This information is intended for anyone conducting occupational pesticide exposure assessments. Updated information includes the “Occupational Pesticide Handler Unit Exposure Surrogate Reference Table,” September 2011, and the “Science Advisory Council for Exposure (ExpoSAC) Policy 3,” June 2011.

The agency uses the term “handler” to describe individuals who are involved in, and may be exposed to pesticides during the pesticide application process in agricultural and non-agricultural settings. Handlers can include mixers, loaders, applicators and flaggers. The agency uses “unit exposures” as the basis for assessing handler exposure to pesticides. The updated “Occupational Pesticide Handler Unit Exposure Surrogate Reference Table” contains the current recommended unit exposures for standard Service

agency occupational pesticide handler exposure scenarios.

Post-application exposure may occur while workers perform job-related activities in areas that have been treated with pesticides.

These activities include: • hand-harvesting fruits and vegetables, • thinning orchard crops, • scouting fields for pests, • working in greenhouses and • maintaining golf courses.

The agency uses “transfer coefficients” as an exposure metric to estimate exposure for individuals conducting post-application activities. The updated “Science Advisory Council for Exposure Policy 3,” describes the Agency’s use of Agricultural Re-entry Task Force data to assess occupational postapplication pesticide exposure.

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Are you actively engaged?

by Tom Hoffmann In August 2011, the FAA released a notice of policy that clarified the term “actively engaged” for an IA (Inspection Authorization). Current regulations state (among other requirements) that an IA must be actively engaged in maintaining aircraft for a two year period before obtaining or renewing an IA. The following series of questions and answers are designed to provide further

explanation of the changes.

Why was there a change made?

For many years, the meaning of the term “actively engaged” has confused both ASIs and aviation maintenance personnel alike. Adding to the confusion is the term’s lack of definition in Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) and its inconsistent application in various guidance materials. To prevent further confusion, the FAA issued a notice

of proposed policy in November 2010, and after careful consideration of nearly 1,000 comments, issued an official notice of policy in August 2011 that provided clarification of the term actively engaged.

Was this a rule change?

No. The notice of policy issued was a clarification of an existing rule, not a rule change. The only changes were made to FAA Order 8900.1, which provides guidance for aviation safety inspectors

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If you have been successful in meeting the biannual requirements for IA renewal based on the FAA’s original understanding of actively engaged (i.e., employed full time in inspecting, overhauling, repairing, preserving, or replacing parts on aircraft consistently), no changes are needed. By broadening the definition of actively engaged, however, IAs can now meet the actively engaged requirements with part-time or occasional aircraft maintenance activities, regardless of employment status or if the activities are performed infrequently. The actively engaged clarification also extends to those who provide technical or executive supervision of maintenance activities.

In each of these cases, however, the FAA has determined that IAs may need to provide evidence or documentation of the work they perform. This includes employment records showing performance or supervision of aircraft maintenance, return to service documents, and/or copies of maintenance record entries.

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Previously, the FAA did not consider an IA involved solely in an academic environment as being actively engaged.

However, now a technical or part 147 school instructor, who engages in the maintenance of aircraft (or aircraft-related instruction equipment) can be considered actively engaged.

Furthermore, individuals employed as a manufacturer’s technical representative, maintenance coordinator, or maintenance auditor can also be considered actively engaged depending on the activity demonstrated.

I am a retired IA, but do occasional maintenance on several different WWII-era vintage aircraft in different parts of the country.

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Yes, provided you are able to show that the proper documentation and/or evidence of the maintenance you perform demonstrates that you are actively engaged.

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What if I have a situation that doesn’t exactly fit the parameters of actively engaged under its revised definition?

In developing the policy statement, the FAA could not list out every situation that could be interpreted as being actively engaged. That approach may exclude situations that an ASI would otherwise determine as meeting the requirements.

Instead, ASIs will have the ability to examine any supporting documentation and/or other evidence to determine if a certain situation meets the requirements for being actively engaged.

Does this affect me if I am an AMT, but not an IA? The parameters for being actively engaged only apply to those either renewing, or applying to be an IA. For an AMT pursuing an IA, he/she may now apply the broader definition of actively engaged to satisfy the two-year eligibility requirement as stated in 14 CFR section 65.91(c)(2).

What type of documentation must I present to prove I meet the requirements of being actively engaged?

When required, documentation could

include records showing performance or supervision of aircraft maintenance, return to service documents, and copies of maintenance record entries (e.g., Form 337, maintenance logbook entries, equipment lists). The FAA expects documentation will establish an applicant’s continued contributions to the aviation industry and ability to demonstrate compliance with 14 CFR section 65.91(c)(1)-(4).

When will this change take effect?

The FAA will make this policy effective for the next inspector renewal cycle in March 2013 to allow IAs and aviation safety inspectors adequate time to participate in the required activity. IAs are issued for two years and expire on March 31 of odd numbered years.

Why can’t attending training satisfy the requirements for being actively engaged?

While an IA can satisfy the 14 CFR section 65.93 two-year renewal requirements with eight-hour training classes and/or oral exams, he/she must still meet the requirements of 14 CFR section 65.91 (1)-(4), which includes being actively engaged for at least the two-year period prior to the renewal. The requirements for being actively engaged are designed to provide IAs (and IA candidates) with a level of knowledge and active experience needed to perform in a safe and professional manner. While training is an excellent method of sharpening a mechanic’s knowledge base and helping him/her learn about new technologies, by itself it cannot replace the skills and hands-on experience gained by being directly involved with aircraft maintenance activities. Therefore, being actively engaged (while having been expanded to include those with specialized experience or those performing in a supervisory or instructor capacity) must still entail direct involvement in aircraft maintenance activities beyond just training.

The actively engaged issue is complex, but going forward, the FAA hopes to continue to foster a professional emphasis for the IA as the backbone of general aviation maintenance. For more information, you can view the new notice of policy on the Federal Register at: www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2011-0804/pdf/2011-19741.pdf.

Pyrethrins/pyrethroid cumulative risk assessment confirms safety of current uses; supports consideration of new uses EPA’s recently completed cumulative risk assessment indicates that exposures from the many current uses of pyrethrins and pyrethoid insecticides do not pose risk concerns for children or adults. Further, the cumulative assessment supports consideration of registering additional new uses of these pesticides. EPA therefore is issuing this final pyrethins/ pyrethroid cumulative risk assessment and requesting comment, including information that may be used to further refine the assessment. Once the agency completes and approves pyrethroid single chemical assessments, it is likely that new uses of these pesticides will be added, providing tools that may alleviate challenging new pest management situations such as the invasive stink bug and bed bugs.

assumed no dissipation of the chemicals, all individuals were exposed on the day of application, and exposure for each scenario occurred as a result of the pyrethroid with the highest risk estimate registered for that scenario. The assessment also assumed co-occurrence of certain residential scenarios as worst-

case situations. Even using these very conservative assumptions that likely overestimate exposure to pyrethrins and pyrethroids, estimated risks to both adults and children are well below the agency?s level of concern.

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It must’ve been just after midnight when a light caught my eye as I was pulling up into a turn. I glanced at it again after leveling my wings, but quickly returned my focus to the job at hand.

The light was far enough away that it didn’t present any threat. I figured it was probably one of the many regional hops that fly between Phoenix and Yuma.

I completed my pass and looked over and found that the light was approaching closer but still high up. I could now make out that there were red and green position lights and a row of smaller red and green lights ahead of those

that seemed to bob up and down like alternating strobes. It appeared to fly erratically compared to any airplane or helicopter that I’d seen before. Things do look quite different at night however, and with all the military operations in the area it is not uncommon to see new things. You should see the way a V-22 Osprey looks at night!

I only had a few more passes left to finish the field and decided that if the lights were any closer when I was done; I would fly over and have a look. I finished my last pass and arranged my clean up passes to bring me out of the field in direction of the strange lights.

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called on the radio and asked if anyone else had seen anything “odd”. That’s a risky question for a pilot to ask and I was properly rewarded with the predictable jeers and retorts questioning the contents of my thermos.

I shook it off as just another one of those strange things you see at night after long hours in the cockpit and turned back toward the strip; the lights re-appeared! They seemed to spring up

from the area of the town and were climbing in almost the same direction I was going. I turned to do a climbing 360 and hoped to intercept the craft as it passed by. I can’t tell you that I was a hundred percent sure of what I was doing, but sometimes my curious nature gets the best of me.

I came alongside just as we were both climbing over the little mountain range that lies east of Yuma. It was hard to make out at first and I had to look twice as I neared it. It was an open cockpit contraption. I could see in the moonlight that it was painted a bright red with gold trim. The row of small red and green lights was attached to a harness

that held four rows of what looked like galloping reindeer two abreast. The pilot; well… how can I say it other than describe him as a jolly old fellow with a white beard. He laughed cheerfully as he leaned over in his seat and laid his finger across his lips then gave me a wink and a salute before he shook the reigns in his hands and flashed away into the night. I’ve never seen a vapor trail of stardust before, but I can tell you, it sure is pretty.

When I got back to the strip and shut down after the last load. I was asked by the other pilots about my “UFO”

encounter. “What did you see?” They asked behind their smirks. “Nothing” I replied, “Just one of those optical illusions I guess.” Maybe it was my own my grin that made them doubt my story.

You can see some mighty strange things in the night sky.

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Write a Good Ferry Tale

by Tony Schmid, Western Aviation Many of us grew up in an agricultural environment where we encountered spray planes on a regular basis, sometimes with awe or, at least, without concern.

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This past season, I visited with an FAA Safety Inspector concerning airspace and altitude during ferry operations, the public perception of such and procedures to help ag pilots write “Good Ferry Tales” (so-to-say). As a result, the FAA Inspector offered some cautions as well as some good suggestions. The following are a few thoughts ag pilots might “re-visit” in our thinking and habits:

Maintain regulatory clearances around populated areas, farmsteads, national park and wildlife refuge areas. A low ferry can startle and threaten people unaware of ag operations. We may overlook this aspect as we expedite ferrying between jobs.

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Avoid ferrying directly over farmsteads, livestock (which may “spook”), populated areas, industrial or utility facilities (gas, electric, tank farms, etc.) which may generate a call to Homeland Security. If you must go “over”, climb to the proper altitude.

Know and observe restrictions around National Park and Wildlife Refuge Areas—the crossing altitudes required are not the same as those for noncongested or congested areas. Check out boundaries if you operate around one of these areas. We are aware of local “sensitive” zones in our operation areas— organic production, bee keeping, large feedlots, horse ranches, etc.

In the interest of good public relations, consider communicating with neighbors near a planned application or regular ferry route (flyers, phone calls, visit by your ground crew, etc) This option can sometimes cause alarm, so the challenge is to devise a workable solution for your situation.

Good relations with local authorities— sheriff, park officials, game wardens, etc. could be especially helpful if we encounter someone who, in spite of our best efforts, becomes unreasonable about our operations. They can also be

an ally in support of your operation’s importance to the community, and your professional operating procedures.

These thoughts are just “good common sense”, but the FAA Inspector pointed out that they get numerous reports/calls concerning these issues. Hopefully, this reminder will inspire ag pilots to author— or continue to write—“Good Ferry Tales”.

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Accelerated stalls “In My Opinion”, recovery from an accelerated stall in an ag plane, very close to the ground is somewhat different than the typical recovery technique you were taught when receiving primary flight training.

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Jesus Christ and Christmas I am always amazed at how most Americans look at Christmas and what the Bible really says about the birth of Jesus Christ. The worldliness, carnival-like and frenzied mentality of the shopping mall, which is so different than the angels and shepherds glorifying and praising God at the coming of the Son of God (Luke 2:8-20). The party spirit and drunkenness that goes on during the Christmas season, ignoring the seriousness of the real Christmas story, which is all about the Son of God coming to pay the price for the sins of the world (John 1:29). The billions of blinking lights on buildings and trees, in contrast to the single star that led the wise men to the birth place of the Son of God (Matthew 2:2). Millions of cheap plastic toys as gifts, which are insignificant when compared to the precious gift God gave

us to save us from our sins (Matthew 1:21).

The myth of a fat man in a red suit, called Santa Claus, riding in a sleigh being dragged through the sky by reindeer, bringing worldly and temporary gifts to children, which is totally different from God’s gift of His Son that gives humanity eternal life through faith in Him. The worldly systems promise to make you happy if you buy their products for your loved ones and friends. The problem is that worldly happiness is always short-lived.

Only faith in Jesus Christ gives eternal joy! The little boy standing in line to see Santa Claus asked his mother: “Is there a place in the store where I can see Jesus?” The reality of the coming of the Son of God to this earth to live a perfect life, fulfill the law, and give His life for

our sins so that we can have eternal life in God’s heaven, is pretty well hidden by the commercialism of Christmas.

For many Christians, the story of the birth of the Son of God into this sinful world is the most wonderful story ever written. We stand in awe and wonder of the Son of God who covered up His heavenly glory with human flesh. “The Word, who was with God and was God, became flesh to dwell among men that we might behold His glory as the only begotten of the Father full of grace and truth” (John 1:1). The Son of God left the riches of heaven to live among poor earthly sinners to die on a Cross for our sins (Philippians 2:6-8). Jesus Christ gave up His will to do His Father’s will (John 5:30). “God made Jesus Christ, who had no sin, to be sin for us, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God”

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Christmas is the celebration of the Son of God coming into this world to show us by His death and resurrection that He has power over death, and can give us eternal life. Jesus said, “I lay down My life that I may take it again. No one takes it from Me, but I lay it down of Myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again…I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live.

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an angel to tell Daniel the exact date when Jesus Christ would ride the donkey into Jerusalem, revealing to the world that He was the Messiah, the Savior of the world (Daniel 9:25-26). The wonder of the decree to force Joseph and Mary to go from Nazareth to Bethlehem in order to be counted for a census ordered

by Caesar Augustus, who thought he controlled the Roman Government (Luke 2:1-6). But Caesar Augustus didn’t know that he was being used as pawn of God to fulfill the prophecy that Jesus Christ would be born in Bethlehem (Micah 5:2).

The surprise and amazement of the poor shepherds when the angel appeared and told them about the birth

of the Savior of the world; and the excitement the people experienced when they heard the shepherds telling the story of their heavenly visitation (Luke 2:16-20).

The wonder of the eternal God sending His Son into this world to redeem us from our sin and making possible our fellowship with God! John wrote, “That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and our hands have handled, concerning the Word of life—the life was manifested, and we have seen and bear witness and declare to you that eternal life which was with the Father and was manifested to us— that which we have seen and heard we

declare to you, that you also may have fellowship with us; and truly our fellowship is with the Father and with His Son Jesus Christ” (1 John 1-4).

God has given us the gift of eternal life in heaven through faith in Jesus Christ, and many people neglect it, toss it aside, and ignore it! Imagine, the Lord of glory, the God of heaven, the Savior of this world, coming to earth to redeem man, and there is no room for Him in the Inn. The tragedy of no place in the Inn for Jesus Christ is being repeated over and over again today. We see the worldly systems moving Jesus Christ

out of sight in their Christmas displays.

There is no room for Jesus Christ in most public schools. There is no room for Jesus Christ in most of the stores that sell Christmas presents. The story of there being no room in the Inn for the Son of God is being repeated today when people make the eternal mistake of having no room in their hearts for Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior.

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Sample Two Used

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Sample Three Used

New

Used

1,000,000

1,000,000

2,000,000

2,000,000

2,500,000

2,500,000

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500,000

500,000

500,000

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100,000

150,000

300,000

250,000

500,000

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% of Purchase Price

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Sample Three Used

New

Used

1,000,000

1,000,000

2,000,000

2,000,000

2,500,000

2,500,000

Section 179 Deduction

500,000

500,000

500,000

500,000

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250,000

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750,000

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Turbines, Inc. owner Jim Mills announced that Turbines, Inc., a FAA Certified Repair Station for the Pratt and Whitney PT6A engines, is now celebrating their 30th year of performing total maintenance on the complete line of PT6A series engines.

Turbines, Inc., located in centralized Terre Haute, IN, is known for their quality, turn time and conservative cost of all PT6A repairs and overhauls. On a daily basis, Turbines Inc. is completing repairs, overhauls, exchanges and inspections of PT6A engines, modules and sub assemblies. Turbines, Inc.’s customer base ranges from air taxi, scheduled cargo, agricultural, military, and private operators. Turbines Inc.’s customer base covers U.S. domestic operators and many other operators located in up to 50 countries.

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Turbines, Inc. Coo brings quality experience Owner/president, Jim Mills, announced that Turbines, Inc., a FAA Certified Repair Station for the Pratt and Whitney PT6A engines, has appointed James P. Peleck (Jim) to his staff as COO. Mr. Mills said, “Jim is a very welcomed management addition to Turbines, Inc.’s strong technical staff. His addition brings a needed and quality strength to our

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Will you attend the NAAA convention and exhibition in Las Vegas in December? results Yes - 72% No - 18% Undecided - 10%

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Crop duster vs. aerial applicator

by Gavin Morse WA State NAAA Director I was surprised to see in response to AgAir Update’s November e-poll question, “How do you like to be referred to?” 22% answered “Crop Duster” and only 15% answered “Aerial Applicator”! The people involved in representing our industry, whether it is on a state or national level, work tirelessly to show the public we are not the “Crop Dusters” of yesteryear everyone has heard of, but highly trained professional aerial applicators providing a valuable and necessary service. Even more shocking was the justification given for referring to yourself as a “Crop Duster”—

Aerial Applicator Crop Duster 17% 22% Spray Pilot 3% Other 2%

Ag Pilot 56%

“People know what you mean when you say you’re a crop duster and just look at you blankly when you say aerial applicator”.

Of course they know what a “Crop Duster” is, they have all seen Cary Grant being chased out of the corn field by a crazy “Crop Duster” using lead arsenic in the movie North by Northwest, and of course the drunk “Crop Duster” from Independence Day spraying the wrong field; not to mention 30 to 40 years’ worth of negative media coverage on the six o’clock news. As soon as you tell someone you are a “Crop Duster”, they have instantly formulated an opinion about you, and it’s almost guaranteed to be erroneous.

How do you like to be referred to?

Ag Pilot - 59% Crop Duster - 22% Aerial Applicator - 15% Spray Pilot - 3% Other - 1%

Instead, look them square in the eye and proclaim proudly you are an aerial applicator! Then wait for it…”What’s that?” they say. What a great question!

Now you have their attention, educate them! Tell them how we are an essential part of feeding a rapidly growing world; describe to them the advances of our industry in just the last 15 years!

Chances are they have never heard your side of the story, and when given the opportunity to hear the facts, they will always listen.

Just recently on my way home from the NAAA board meetings in Greensboro, NC, my wife and I sat next to a woman from downtown Portland, OR on a connecting flight out of Atlanta, GA. After brief introductions, we learned she was studying to become a Natural Nutritionist.

She asked what I did and I told her I was an aerial applicator. After describing what an aerial applicator is, the questions immediately followed… and lots of them.

We gently answered all her questions, talking agricultural aviation and the role aerial application plays in the food

production process all the way to Salt Lake City, UT (that’s about four hours of back wrenching airplane seat conversation).

By the time the plane landed in Salt Lake City, UT, she had an entirely new perspective of not only aerial application, but also of pesticides and farming. She even thanked us for it!

People are so often denied an opportunity to hear the aerial applicator’s side of agricultural aviation.

When you have a chance to share the facts, grab it and do your part as a professional to educate the public about your livelihoods! “Crop duster” is not a bad word and we should respect and honor those who forged the way for the rest of us to follow. However, it no longer adequately represents what we do and who we are. Calling ourselves “Crop Dusters” can only damage our industry’s reputation and conjure up negative connotations to what is in actuality a thriving, innovative, technologically advanced work force. The next time someone asks, we are aerial applicators and we are professionals.

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aeromedical advisory

Colors of the rainbow Most of us take vision—including our ability to see colors—for granted. As you might remember from ground school, the retina holds two kinds of photoreceptor cells: rods and cones. The rods are highly sensitive to light so they help a person see in dim light situations but they cannot differentiate between colors.

Three types of cones (red, blue, and green) provide the ability to perceive color.

The condition commonly called “color blindness,” more accurately known as color vision deficiency, is usually an inherited condition caused by a defect in one or more of the cones, and it occurs more commonly in males. However, some pathological conditions can also affect a person’s ability to see color.

Shades of Color Vision There are several types of color vision deficiency, and complete color vision deficiency is quite rare. Partial color blindness can be divided into two types: red-green and blue-yellow. Red-green deficiencies are caused by a lack of either red or green cones. Blue-yellow deficiencies are caused by missing or defective blue cones. They are far less common, and they tend to have less

impact on an individual’s everyday life.

Because a pilot’s world is involved with reds and greens, especially when it comes to night flying, evaluation of an individual’s color vision is a required part of the aviation medical exam. Color vision deficiency is a problem, but it is not necessarily the end of the road for an aspiring aviator.

An airman suffering from some forms of color vision deficiency may still be eligible for an unrestricted medical certificate if he or she can pass an operational test. For others, however, it may result in a limitation stating that the certificate is “not valid for night flying or by color signal control.” So, if a person fails to pass the color vision part of their medical examination while in their AME’s office, he or she can appeal to the FAA for additional operational testing. The FAA will work with the airman to determine the extent of the airman’s capabilities in color-dependent situations. If the airman successfully completes this evaluation, the FAA will issue a Letter of Evidence (LOE) that modifies or removes the limitation.

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NTSB Identification: *ERA11CA260* Date: April 23, 2011 Location: Belhaven, NC Aircraft: Grumman Schweizer G-164A Injuries: 1 Minor.

The pilot stated that he had completed three or four passes of the aerial application flight before the accident.

The airplane was heavily loaded as he approached the field and he felt the plane mush a little bit. The airplane’s wheels and spray rig struck the crops and the airplane subsequently impacted the ground. During the accident sequence, the engine separated from the airplane and the wings and fuselage were substantially damaged. According to the pilot, the performance and handling of the airplane were great and

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there were no mechanical deficiencies with the airplane.

The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident as follows: The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance above crops while performing an aerial application flight.

NTSB Identification: *CEN11LA370* Date: May 25, 2011 Location: Lakeville, MN Aircraft: BELL 47G-3B-1 Injuries: 1 Serious.

On May 25, 2011, about 1140 central daylight time, a Bell 47G-3B1 experienced a total loss of engine power while maneuvering near Lakeville, Minnesota. The pilot subsequently made

a forced landing on a lake near Lakeville, Minnesota. The certificated commercial pilot sustained serious injuries. The helicopter sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and tailboom. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan had been filed for the flight that originated from Minneapolis, Minnesota.

NTSB Identification: *CEN11LA513* Date: July 23, 2011 Location: Mount Hamill, IA Aircraft: CESSNA A188B Injuries: 1 Uninjured.

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The airplane sustained substantial damage to the airframe.

NTSB Identification: *CEN11LA571* Date: August 13, 2011 Location: Uvalde, TX Aircraft: AIR TRACTOR INC AT-402 Injuries: 1 Uninjured.

On August 13, 2011, approximately 1030 central daylight time, an Air Tractor AT-402 collided with a power lines and impacted an open field during a precautionary landing near Uvalde, Texas. The pilot was not injured. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing, vertical stabilizer, and rudder. The local flight originated from Garner Field (UVA), Uvalde, approximately 0940.

In his accident report, the pilot said the GPS (Global Positioning System) malfunctioned. As he attempted to troubleshoot the problem, engine torque dropped momentarily, then returned to 1200 pounds. Shortly thereafter, engine torque dropped again and the pilot decided to make a precautionary landing on a road. While on final approach to

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The FAA inspector said he was unable to determine the reason for the drop in engine torque.

NTSB Identification: *WPR11LA384* Date: August 15, 2011 Location: Oakesdale, WA Aircraft: Grumman Schweizer G-164B Injuries: 1 Minor.

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wind caught the airplane’s tail and lifted it up. The propeller struck the runway multiple times before the airplane nosed over and came to rest inverted.

NTSB Identification: *WPR11LA388* Date: August 17, 2011 Location: Pine Bluffs, WY Aircraft: AIR TRACTOR INC AT-602 Injuries: 1 Minor.

On August 17, 2011, about 1400 mountain daylight time, an Air Tractor Inc., AT-602 impacted wires while maneuvering to spray a potato field near Pine Bluffs, Wyoming. The pilot

received minor injuries; the airplane was substantially damaged. The flight departed from Pine Bluffs Municipal Airport (82V), Pine Bluffs, Wyoming, about 1300, and was scheduled to terminate at 82V. According to the pilot’s written statement, the airplane struck the top wire of a power line just prior to commencing the spraying operation. The pilot stated that the airplane descended toward the field, and the right wing hit the ground followed by the engine.

The airplane rolled to the left, with the left wing and tail sections contacting

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the ground; the airplane came to rest upright. The pilot reported no mechanical problems with the airplane, and the accident could have been prevented if he had paid more attention to the wire height and maintained additional clearance above the wires.

NTSB Identification: *CEN11CA637* Date: September 01, 2011 Location: Park Rapids, MN Aircraft: AERO COMMANDER S2R Injuries: 1 Uninjured.

While returning to the airport after completing an aerial application, the pilot noticed a reduction in engine RPM and a rise in oil temperature. The pilot was unable to maintain altitude and he elected to execute a forced landing to a road. During the forced landing, the left wing contacted a tree and pivoted the airplane into trees. Postaccident examination of the airplane showed both wing spars and the right elevator were bent. Based on his observations during the engine failure and his past engine failure experience, the pilot suspected the main bearing failed within the engine.

The engine was not disassembled for further examination and the cause of the engine failure was not determined.

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about STFs We are each aware of the need to get out the “Good” word about pesticides and aerial applications.

But it appears we are preaching to the choir, ourselves! Although, much progress is being made with the school programs teaching kids about ag aviation.

Unfortunately, the vast majority of the American population is urban. Therefore many probably aren’t getting our message. Most ag applicators simply do not have the time or expertise to address civic clubs and preach on-the-stump about our industry. But there is a way to make a difference. At AAU we have developed an idea that each of us can participate in with little or no effort and yet make an impact on Americans nationwide.

Every newspaper is always looking for newsworthy and interesting information they can publish with minimum effort, i.e. no reporter or research costs.

Submissions with reprint permission always generate interest. With the “Spreading The Facts” section in AAU, you can copy and mail, email or fax to your newspaper positive information everybody else needs to know that we already know! It will be reprinted in multiple newspapers educating the public with “Spreading The Facts” about ag aviation and pesticides.

• Photocopy/cut and paste it • Mail, email or fax it to newspaper.

Put newspaper’s fax number in machine’s speed dial, email address in “recipients”.

• Educate the public!

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Planting trees to keep the lights on CHURCHVILLE, VA—It’s the Christmas season, the UN’s Bali conference has just ended, and we should all have trees in our thoughts. The most popular way for people concerned about global warming to offset their “carbon footprints” is to buy carbon credits earned by planting trees. The additional trees absorb additional CO2 in their leaves, boles, and roots, and keep it from aggravating global warming in the sky. Unfortunately, the realities of tree-growing don’t give much confidence that U.S. forestry will much ease the global warming problem.

In the first place, existing forests don’t count as carbon offsets, because they’re already storing their normal ratios of carbon. The Kyoto treaty counts only trees planted after 1990 for carbon offset—and only on lands that have been treeless for at least 50 years.

America’s western forests are near their natural limits, and our eastern forests are limited by the large amount of farmland needed to grow food—and biofuels. Farmland is scarce. Forest land is scarce too, when you need hundreds of millions of hectares to make a climate impact.

Some optimists have concluded that large-scale forestry projects in the U.S. could offset about one-third of America’s annual CO2 emissions— about 500 million metric tons of carbon per year.

However, a more cautious examination

of tree growth rates indicates that the United States doesn’t have much additional land available for new forests.

Brandon Scarborough, writing for the Mountain States think-tank PERC, says carbon accumulates in existing forests at up to 0.36 metric tons of carbon per acre per year in the central Rockies and the Southwest, and at 0.64 to 0.91 metric tons per acre in the Pacific Northwest and the Southeast—with lots of regional variation. Plantation forests in the Southeast and the Pacific Northwest sequester the most carbon, but they’re already planted, and already managed for high yields on 40-year rotations.

Scarborough says no more than 25 million acres of currently un-forested U.S. land are able and likely to grow trees in the future, even with the promise of carbon credit payoffs. That’s about onefourth of Maine’s land area. If those new forests sequester an optomistic one ton of carbon per acre per year, that would offset only about 2 percent of America’s annual CO2 emissions.

That’s assuming no forest fires, of course—which would quickly put most of a forest’s carbon back into the atmosphere.

Corn ethanol produces a net gain of only 50 gallons worth of gasoline per acre per year, against a demand of more than 134 billion gallons annually. That’s essentially no help at all. Hybrid cars are

popular, and the Prius gets more than 40 mpg—compared with about 26 for the average car and maybe 18 mpg for the average SUV. But the Kyoto strategy will demand that Americans give up at least 80 percent of their current energy supplies. An 80 percent energy reduction doesn’t say “Prius,” it says “bicycle.”

Solar panels are expensive, and in much of the country there isn’t that much sunshine. Ditto for windmills, unless you live on San Francisco Bay or in North Dakota.

No wonder the world is re-examining nuclear power plants. France gets 80 percent of its electricity from reactors.

Finland is building a new nuclear plant, and Eastern Europe is planning dozens.

Germany’s prime minister says she will stop her country’s planned nuclear phase-out. China and India are each aiming for 30 nuclear plants in the next 15 years.

If that’s the only way to keep the lights on and the computers running. . . .

DENNIS T. AVERY was a senior policy analyst for the U.S. State Department, where he won the National Intelligence Medal of Achievement. He is the coauthor, with atmospheric physicist Fred Singer, of the book, Unstoppable Global Warming—Every 1500 Years, available from Rowman & Littlefield. Readers may write him at the Center for Global Food Issues (www.cgfi.org) Post Office Box 202, Churchville, VA 24421.

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Speedagro helps define ‘buffer zone’ preliminary report Test Capba-Speedagro, San Cayetano,Province of Buenos Aires, Argentina, September 29th,2011

introduction Currently there are many bills and decrees being written at the municipal, state and national levels to define a “buffer zone” or area of exclusion around a populated area for the application of pesticides.

The distances vary according to the local government and there is no set parameter to define the areas, mostly defined for political reasons.

With the firm objective to start the dissemination of technical information to help in the decision making process, the Agricultural Aviation Association of the Province of Buenos Aires, together with Speedagro, decided to take the first step towards technical support and scientific backing of facts.

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materials and methods

1 To determine the anti evaporant capacity of: • Agricultural oil at one liter per hectare • Speed Wet anti drift NG of Speedagro 75 cc per hectare • Pre Comercial SpeedAgro 50 cc per hectare 2. To determine the anti drift capabilities of: • Agricultural oil at one liter per hectare • Speed Wet anti drift NG of Speedagro 75 cc per hectare • Pre Comercial SpeedAgro 50 cc per hectare

Equipment • Cessna AG Truck • CP Nozzles • 10 litres per hectare of total products • 2.5 to 3 meters application height Variables to be determined Anti evaporant capability: The impact per square centimeter was measured with water sensitive cards in the theoretical aircraft swath width.

Anti drift capability: The impact per square centimeter was measured with water sensitive cards located every 10 meters upwind and downwind in relation to the theoretical aircraft swath width.

preliminary conclusions Anti evaporant capability: It was proven on card 0.1 and 2 the greater number of impacts was achieved with Antidrift and Pre Comercial product of Speedagro.

Anti drift capabilities: On the upwind pass there were no impacts on any of the three passes, with the exception of oil that had one impact upwind 10 meters into the wind.

Downwind there were impacts as far as: • Oil: 100 meters downwind.

• Anti drift: 90 meters • Pre Comercial: 30 meters Therefore, the preliminary conclusion is that with both Speedagro products had

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Ray Dyson, ferry pilot for Lane Aviation, delivered on November 14, 2011 to AIFA (Agricultura y Fumigacion Aerea), a new AT-502B, with a PT6A-34AG engine, in Guayaquil, Ecuador. The flight from Lane Aviation in Rosenberg, Texas to Guayaquil took 18 tach hours in three days. This is the sixth Air Tractor (4 AT-502Bs and 2 AT-402Bs) sold by Lane Aviation to AIFA, which is a family-owned company that specializes in spraying bananas throughout Ecuador. AIFA has been a customer of Lane Aviation since 2006.

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GE Aviation recently hosted its second annual Agricultural Customer Advisory Council as part of Customer Connect, its customer service and support strategy. About 15 M601 and future H80 operators, engine service center representatives along with GE Aviation employees attended the meeting held at Premier Turbines Neosho, Missouri in October. The attendees got more insight into GE Aviation’s new H80 engine and the customer service and support strategy. GE Aviation also heard first-hand from M601 engine operators about what is working and what potential improvement opportunities exist.

“GE Aviation understands ag operators have unique needs.

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Pawnees working over bananas in Brazil

by Bill Lavender LUIS ALVES, BRAZIL — Brazil is not known for its towering mountains, however, in some areas along its Atlantic coastline there are mountain ranges that can have peaks as high as 4,000 feet. The Serra do Mar Mountains run parallel to the Atlantic Ocean, stretching for 900 miles (550 km) from south of Rio de Janeiro to Porte Alegre. At about the midway point of these mountains is the town of Luis Alves in the state of Santa Catarina. The small town is known for its 10,000+ acres (4,000 ha) of banana plantations. Banana growers have to use aerial applications and Banalves Aviação Agricola, Ltda. is where some of these growers go for their spraying.

Working three Pawnees from a 1,200foot strip in a mountain valley, Banalves was formed in 2001 by a group of 25 banana plantation growers out of the need for better control of their aerial

applications. The company started with one 235 HP Pawnee. It was in an accident the second year and was replaced in the coming years with three Pawnees, two 235 HP and one 260 HP version.

The banana spraying season in Luis Alves starts in November and lasts through May. Both yellow and black sigatoka are prevalent banana plant diseases that have to be controlled.

Applications are made in the early morning or late evening while the banana leaves are fully open. Banalves limits is applications to when the air temperature does not exceed 85°F (30°C), the relative humidity is less than 60% and there is no wind.

Flown by chief pilot Sergio Mendoça and company pilot Hamilton Rocha, the three Pawnees log a total of about 850 hours a year between them. The Pawnee is an ideal aircraft for the short airstrip

and small banana fields. Because the paved airstrip is in a valley between mountains, hopper loads are limited to about 80 gallons (300 liters). With

Microspin rotary atomizers, application rates are 2 GPA (20 l/ha). Take offs are always in a northeasterly direction with a turnout and landings to the southwest.

(L-R) Chief pilot, Sergio Mendoça, pilot Hamilton Rocha, ground operations Rafael Simas Pacheco and administration Vanessa Pacheco at the Banalves hangar.

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One of the Banalves’ Pawnees. The chrome valve covers are an example of well taken care of aircraft.

The 10,000 acres (4,000 ha) of bananas are in more than 900 fields.

Most fields are less than 25 acres (10 ha). This type of flying is ideally suited for the agile Pawnee. Carrying approximately 40-acre (16-ha) loads, the Pawnee can easily maneuver up and down the mountain slopes guided by a Satloc M3 GPS unit. The average application rate is about 40-50 acres (1620 ha) an hour.

Banalves is very environmentally conscious. This is evident from the cleanliness of the operation and its aircraft. In its tenth year in business, Banalves has built all-new loading facilities and offices. It has also installed a state-of-the-art ozone treatment plant.

Spray oil and water mixes that are left over in the hopper are drained and treated, as well as any water used to clean the aircraft. The rinsate is stored in an underground tank until the oil and water separate. Then, the water is treated with ozone and pumped into a concrete holding vat where it evaporates. The vat is covered to protect it from rainfall. This cover also aids in evaporation by its black roof raising the ambient air temperature over the vat.

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Pawnees look new, even though they are more than 25-years old. Banalves cannot afford downtime because its equipment was not taken care of properly. Open the engine cowlings and the engines appear to be recently installed, although in reality they have logged many hours since overhaul. Under the watchful care and experienced hands of Sergio, Raphael and Hamilton, one would think the aircraft were show planes, not agplanes.

Banalves is a unique flying service by any world standards. The company’s customers are its owners. It only makes applications over banana trees. It uses one of the most reliable aircraft ever built, the Piper Pawnee. It is environmentally conscious with its ozone treatment plant. Its pilots operate from a short, but effective paved runway in a valley amongst mountains surrounded by bananas.

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The departure end of the Banalves runway in Luis Alves, Brazil.

In 1978 the first banana plantation was started in the city.

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2005 AT-602-60 Ready Nov. 2011 current 3650 est hours in Nov. 4200+ Del Norde variable rate, elec. brake, wingman, smoker, spreader, CP’s. Call 662-588-6002 ( 1 2 - 11 )

2006 AT- 802A-65, 4551 TTAF+E, smoker, lane brake, Del Norte with flow control, 10” hydraulic gate with Del Norte controller, quick start, always hangared, no damage history working now. For more info call 573-421-2573 (12-11) 2010 AT-602, -60, 1620 hrs TTAF&E, smoker, single point fuel, elec. brake gr. adj., Intellistar w/flow control, Fresh Hot Section Inspection, Wingman, 10” hydraulic gate, Fresh HSI, Fresh Annual....... $960,000 Call for price Frost Flying Inc. 870-295-6213 tfn

Order your DeSpain Pen and Ink Drawing of the AT-602 today. $60.00 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdate.com Order your DeSpain Pen and Ink Drawing of the AT-802 today. $60.00 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdate.com 2010 AT-802A, 860 TT AF&E, -65, smoker, elec. brake gr. adj., Intellistar w/flow control, Wingman, 10” hydraulic gate, Fresh HSI, Fresh Annual....... $1,190,000 Call for price Frost Flying Inc. 870-295-6213 t f n

1997 AT-602 for sale with 7054 TT airframe and engine, 371 SOH on FCU, 751 hrs since wings spars done along with a very extensive annual, 1110 since iran on prop, hydrolic gate, cp nozzles, factory ram air, radio package, M3 with f/c, to many extras to list. Call 870-919-5476 (12-11) 1980 AT- 301 8960TT Super 6 engine, 902 TT hydromatic prop Tall Tail, all metal control surfaces, aileron servos, Satloc lite, fresh annual with sale, $115,000 559-686-7401 or email valleyaircraft@clearwire.net (0 4 -12) 1998 AT-402A PT6 -11AG 3960 hrs TTAFE, 480 SHOT, fresh annual, flagger, smoker, wingman, Lane fan / brake,SATLOC M3 / Intelliflow, 65 ss CP s ,wing AD complete $ 420,000 318-574-2364 ( 1 2 - 11 )

J & C enterprises Aviation Inc. Wants to buy your Cessna aircraft, New & Used part of any kind. Call Jerry 800-5428565 or email jcaviation@pldi.net At fn

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 (0 5 -12) 2007 AT-401B, 65 TTAF, 65 SMOH, 3 BLADE HYD, COM, TXP, LIKE NEW $355,000.00 Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE 281-342-5451 or FAX: 281-232-5401. t f n

1977 Cessna 150, 3,100 Horas desde nuevo, “0” horas desde reparación mayor – motor. GPS, Nav-Com, Transponder w/encoder. Recién pintado. $35,000 Sun Valley Dusting, 956-399-5323, Fax 956-399-2320 tfn 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

AT-602: Trim your overhead. You’ll reduce costs and increase profit margins when you scale a multi-plane operation down to a single-plane operation. Air Tractor’s AT-602 makes it an easy choice. The big 630-gallon payload moves you up to high volume production, reduces loads, saves time and helps trim operating expenses compared with two smaller planes. The AT-602 is the ideal solution for 5-gallon work on center-pivot circles. Step it up with an AT-602. Visit your Air Tractor dealer.

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AT-401s several units 2006 and 2007 year models. Less than 200 hours TT. Like new. 3-blade prop. Contact for prices: info@airtractoreurope.com, +34667102184. tfn

Order your DeSpain Pen and Ink Drawing of the AT-401 today. $60.00 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdate.com

2008 AT-602-60 2790 hrs TTSN, 0 SHOT, 0 SProp IRAN, Fresh annual, loaded aircraft, SATLOC M 3 with intelliflow, Lane fan / brake, 70 CP-TT, owner flown since new, NDH, $805,000, 318-341-1035 (12-11)

Order your DeSpain Pen and Ink Drawing of the Turbine AT-402 today. $60.00 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdate.com

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Left and right M-18 wings 1500 hrs TT, new spare cap and fitting right wing, left wing checks ok with ailerons and flaps.

New M-18 prop for sale, good used M-18 full blades, various other M-18 parts. For Sale or Trade? Call 573-246-3216 day, 573-481-0474 evening ( 1 2 - 11 )

Large inventory or Air Tractor Parts. Surplus to our needs.

Call for list. Air Repair, Inc. Phone. 662-846-0228 Fax. 662843-0811 sales@airrepairinc.com tfn 2012 Slots Available Frost Flying Inc. 870-295-6213

Call t f n Order your DeSpain Pen and Ink Drawing of the M18 Dromader today. $60.00 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdate.com

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 pistonengine price tag, plus all the reliability, durability, safety features and flying ease that make Air Tractor the industry leader. For qualified buyers, Wells Fargo has attractive and flexible terms available. Call your Air Tractor dealer.

2012 AIR TRACTORS, ALL MODELS, SUMMER DELIVERIES $CALL$ 2009 AT-802A, 1700 TTAF&E, -65AG, Hyd Gate, Del Norte w/Flow, Load Hawg $1,100.000 2006 AT-602, 2200 TTAF&E, FRESH HOT AND ANNUAL $750,000.00 Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE 281-342-5451 or FAX: 281232-5401. tfn t f n

AT-504: Learn and earn. With side-by-side cockpit seating and 485-gallon capacity, the AT-504 is a great way to train new ag pilots and earn while they learn. Powered by the Pratt & Whitney PT6A-34AG turbine engine, you’ll get working speeds and performance like the tried and true AT-502B. And when the training day is done, you’ll see that it was productive workday, too. Wells Fargo financing for qualified buyers is available; just visit with your Air Tractor dealer. T F N

WE have the largest NEW inventory of Cessna 188 AG Truck & Ag Wagon parts in the USA. Parting out many other air crafts as well. J & C Enterprises Aviatiion INC 800-542-8565 or Email Sid or Jerry at jcaviation@pldi.net Atfn Cessna 337, several units, very low flight hours, perfect state, extremely careful maintenance, fully equipped, long range tanks, fully IFR, contact for prices and specs. info@ airtractoreurope.com, +34667102184 t f n

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 1989 AT-502-34AG, 10,536.1 TT, Satloc M3 Intelliflow.

Smoker, Lane fan and brake, CPs, AC/heat, working now.

970-520-2728 (12-11)

1969 Cessna 188 Ag Wagon, 2500 TT, 55 SMOH, Motor da caixa Continental, Satloc Lite, duas pares de barras inox (CP & rotativos), Spreader e mais. Muito bem conservado e arrumado Pronto para trabalhar.

R$280.000,00 Homoligado em Brasil em 2005, Localisado em Goias thomas.morley@comcast.net ( 1 2 - 11 )

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 PT6A-34AG 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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cessna AT-402B: Go turbo. The AT-402B, with the time-proven Pratt & Whitney PT6A-15AG 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 2012 AIR TRACTOR AT-502B, PT6A-34AG, Nuevo, para entrega en Julio de 2012. Equipado con freno eléctrico y abanico variable “Lane”, sistema de riego de dos pulgadas con 44 boquillas, aire condicionado, horizonte artificial, radio comunicador Garmin, certificado de aeronavigabilidad de exportación. $815,000.00 Sun Valley Dusting, 956-399-5323, Fax 956-399-2320 tfn

Order your DeSpain Pen and Ink Drawing of the Flying Dromader today. $60.00 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdate.com

piper 1979 Piper Pawnee Brave, PA 36-450, Conversion a Pratt & Whitney Radial R-985 de 450hp! 3,972 horas tiempo total, 712 horas desde reparación mayor motor. $60,000 Sun Valley Dusting, 956-399-5323, Fax 956-399-2320 t f n 1982 Piper PA-18-150 Super Cub, 500 horas desde nuevo!!, Tela nueva, pintura nueva, micas nuevas, recién inspecionado, GPS, Comm, Transponder. El PA-18 más nuevo y bonito en el mercado, $160,000 Sun Valley Dusting, 956399-5323, Fax 956-399-2320 t f n

1974 Cessna Ag Truck 4500 TTAF 1400 TTSM litestar GPS super booms flat fan nozzles annual due May 2012, asking $70,000 call 780-841-1483 Cell or 780-928-4233 (12-11)

J & C Enterprises avaition Inc. Wants to buy your Piper, Pawnee or Brave aircraft. We are also looking for parts inventory, or derelect aircraft as well call Jerry at 800-542-8565 or email jcaviation@pldi.net At fn

Cessna airframe parts, Continental and Lycoming engine parts, and a few spray system parts, new surplus, big discounts! Please have part numbers when contacting us.

Preferred Airparts, 800-433-0814 US/Canada; 330-6980280. Check stock at www.preferredairparts.com t f n

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; 330698-0280. Check stock at www.preferredairparts.com tfn

1996 Thrush S2R-6, 4250 TT, 500 TT Since hot Section, 1000 hrs since gearbox. $375,000. Call 229-886-8592 ( 12-11)

FOR SALE OR TRADE THRUSH, 510 FACTORY -6; 9998 TT, 155 SHSI, Fresh Test Cell & Lebow. New Harbor A/C, fresh annual & paint by Agair. Satloc, SSF. combo, CP nozzles. $340,000 USD. 870-886 8331 david@arkansasturbine.com (12-11)

WORLD WIDE THRUSH Sales Exclusive U.S. dealer Canada, Mexico- New/Used Ag Thrush, 34-510, 550-60, 660-67. *FINANCING AVAILABLE*Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO/ (573) 359-0500. http://www.midcont.net tfn

2009 550 DC-60 Thrush, full loaded , night lights, 1800 tt since new engine and prop. 870-931-8485 ( 1 2 - 11 ) Order your DeSpain Pen and Ink Drawing of The 510 Thrush today. $60.00 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdate.com

Order your DeSpain Pen and Ink Drawing of the Piper Pawnee today. $60.00 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdate.com

thrush N753WC, J.A.S. REMANUFACTURED WALTER CONVERSION THRUSH 0 TT Since Complete Rework of Aircraft, Factory Hot and High Remanufactured Engine, (751 SHP), Cascade Conversion, Very Low Time Thrush SPAR Caps, Newly Covered Cool Seat, Serv-Aero modified horizontal Stabilizer New style dropped boom brackets Tulare, California.

559-686-1794 / Email info@johnstonaircraft.com www. johnstonaircraft.com tfn For sale-two-S2R-600, low TTSN 3624 /3805, spares, excellent condition. Contact David Hall- 506 648 3535 hall.david@ jdirving.com (12-11)

93 Thrush T34-510, 9643 TTAF, Recent annual & HSI, M-3, A/C, Smoker, VG Kit, Lane 4, Brake, SS Booms, CP nozzles, Super Clean, $365,000. Darryl at 870-5729011 ( 1 2 - 11) 1973 Thrush S2R, 10,371 TTAF, Engine TPE-331-6 10, 263 Since New 749 since Hot. Prop 749 Since Overhaul. 751 Left on Spar cap. 500 gal hopper, M3 with flow control, A/C, right boom shut off, Northern Airplane. $225K Call Jim @ 218-289-1999 ( 1 2 - 11 )

FAA repair station for all ag equipment. Thrush spar replacement, annuals. Mid-Continent Aircraft Corp. Hayti, MO 800-325-0885 tfn

1979 Geared Super Six Thrush, 5300 TT 0 SMOH by Aero Engines, 0 Iran Prop 23D40 with albatross blades. 12:1 Blower. MVP-50 digital engine monitor. Dyna Nav GPS, Dyna View, Auto Cal flow control, Weath Aero fan, Super booms, CP flat fan nozzles with swivels. New fabric on tail, Serv-Aero turtle deck, Johnston wing root fairings, Ram air inlets, night working lights, turn lights, Smoker, wing extensions, VG’s.

Clean, Light weight, Productive! 190,000 Ready in Jan or Feb. Call 970-595-0946 or Email gtallen401@gmail.com (12-11)

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Order your DeSpain Pen and Ink Drawing of the Thrush 660 today. $60.00 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdate.com N752WC 2010 J.A.S. REMANUFACTURED WALTER CONVERSION THRUSH 130 Total Time Since Complete Rework of Aircraft, Factory Hot and High Remanufactured Engine, (751 SHP), Cascade Conversion, New Avia High Performance Propeller, 510 Gal. Hopper, Weath-Aero Fan, Stainless Steel Booms, CP Nozzles, 3” Left Side Load, Wing Extensions, 40,000 Hr. Avenger Spar Cap Kit, New H.D. Wing Leading Edge Skins and Ribs, 192 Gal. Fuel, Vortex Generators, Wing Root Fairings, Aileron Servos, Bottom Load Fuel, 29” Tires, Spring Steel Tailwheel with 5.00 X 5 Tire, Air conditioning, New Intellistar GPS with Intelliflow Flow Control, Smoker, Flagger, Garmin COM Radio, Nav / Strobe / Instrument / Landing Lights, Oregon Aero Seat Cushions, New Side Panels with Stainless Steel Fasteners, New Custom Paint, Excellent Tires / Glass / New Poly Fiber Fabric. Tulare, California. 559-686-1794 / Email info@ johnstonaircraft.com www.johnstonaircraft.com t f n Turbine Thrush -500 gallon, super clean, Walters 2007 conversion by Johnson, M3, flow control, air, bottom fuel, powder coated frame, no rice work. Mid Continent Aircraft Corp Hayti, MO 573-359-0500 tfn Thrush Aircraft has two Radio Magnetic Indicators – K1 229, Part # 066-3038-00, 14/28 vol to sale. New and only asking $4005 each. Email rcarter@thrushaircraft.com or call Ray Carter 229.789.0453. (t f n))

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 Atfn 1992 Ayres 510 D C - 7,600 Hrs. TT; Garrett -6 Engine Low Time; M-3 with Variable Rate Flow Control, C.P. Nozzles; SS Spray System with Lane brakes; Air Conditioner; Smoker; Low time Prop; Nice clean airplane that is ready to work Priced To Sell Call Eugene 979-532-1718, 979-533-1720 Day or night A 4 - 12

The 660 Thrush with its innovative wing design and 54 foot wing span and over 400 square foot wing area ensures unmatched stability and control during Ag maneuvers. The combination of a solid airframe and powerful engine creates an airplane that outperforms the competition. Thrush is known for their structural durability and excellent performance under extreme conditions. www.thrushaircraft.com

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bell - hiller For Sale (1) Bell 47 Mark 5 Tom Cat with trailer and SS spray gear $90,000 (1) Bell 47 G-5 with spray gear with trailer and GPS $110,000. Call 717-334-0280 or 863-675-6919 (12-11)

Order your DeSpain Pen and Ink Drawing of the Radial Thrush today. $60.00 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdate.com Order your DeSpain Pen and Ink Drawing of the Dual Cockpit Thrush, today. $60.00 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdate.com WORLD WIDE THRUSH Sales Exclusive U.S. dealer Canada, Mexico- New/Used Ag Thrush, 34-510, 550-60, 660-67. *FINANCING AVAILABLE* Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO 573359-0500. 800-325-0885 http://www.midcont.net t f n The 550 Thrush offers new sturdy hopper and innovative large hopper door to improve access when loading dry chemicals, while providing a 550 gallon capacity. Fuel economy, low acquisition cost and proven performance makes the 550 Thrush a great option for operators. The 550 Thrush offers a choice of power plants, allowing you to tailor the aircraft to meet the demands of your particular operating environment. www.thrushaircraft.com

1976 Ayres 400 Gal. Thrush with -6 Garrett Engine; Satloc; Air Conditioner; Smoker; 29” Wheels and Brakes; New Paint; Fresh OH Prop; SS Spray System; Lane Brakes.

Call Eugene 979-532-1718, 979-533-1720 Day or night A 4 -12

Order your DeSpain Pen and Ink Drawing of the Weatherly today. $60.00 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdate.com

“Century” wing spar for Thrush S2R aircraft. Lifetime spar without inspections, economical and easy to install.

Call Eugene For Details at 979-533-1720

1976 Ayres 400 Gal. Thrush with -6 Garrett Engine; Satloc; Air Conditioner; Smoker; 29” Wheels and Brakes; New Paint; Fresh OH Prop; SS Spray System; Lane Brakes.

Garrett TPE331-6-252M Please call for info. Engines available Garrett TPE-331-10-511M 2 engines 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

CALL EUGENE DAY OR NIGHT

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miscellaneous aircraft Order your DeSpain Pen and Ink Drawing of the Clipped J3 Cub today. $60.00 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdate.com

1972 Citabria, 860 ttsn fresh annual in August, 1 king 195 com, 1 Garmin 150 GPS in the box with sale wheel pants, Sigtronics intercom, dry country airplane entire life.$39,500 email denny_ohara@yahoo.com or call 806-679-2202 (12-11)

Order your DeSpain Pen and Ink Drawing of In-Formation today. $60.00 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdate.com

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Order your DeSpain Pen and Ink Drawing of the Bell 206 Helicopter today. $60.00 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdate.com

Large inventory of Thrush parts surplus to our needs. Call for list. Air Repair, Inc. Phone. 662-846-0228 Fax. 662-8430811 sales@airrepairinc.com t f n

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The 510 Thrush has sent the standard in Ag Aviation for dependability. With rugged construction, simplified system and low maintenance, the 510 Thrush is the aircraft any operator can depend upon. Low maintenance, maximum loads, superior pattern makes the 510 Thrush a profit machine. All Thrush Aircraft models provide superb visibility, light control forces, and unmatched speed and maneuverability. www.thrushaircraft.com

B1-A Callair Manufacturing Rights. Available now is the type certificate, drawings, jigs, tooling, aircraft parts, and property associated with this 300 gal Pratt and Whitney 985 powered sprayer. Start your own aircraft company or expand your line. Call for details. Airplane Services Inc. 850-675-1252, 850-380-7268, 850-380-6091. (0 5 -12)

Order your DeSpain Pen and Ink Drawing of the Stearman today. $60.00 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdate.com

2008 BEECHCRAFT BARON G58, 1,000 Horas desde Nuevo! Equipado con la sistema Garmin 1000, con radar, trafico, nexrad, etc. Aire condicionado, certificado de aeronavigabilidad de exportación. Este avión se encuentra en condición de nuevo. $950,000 Sun Valley Dusting, 956399-5323, Fax 956-399-2320 t f n

2000 Beechcraft Bonanza ¡Turbohélice!, 200 horas desde nuevo con radios Garmin (530,430), y King. Motor-Rolls Royce 450hp. ¡Rapido! Como nuevo. $740,000 Sun Valley Dusting, 956-399-5323, Fax 956-399-2320 t f n

J & C Enterprises Aviation Inc. has the largest selection of Lycoming and Continental engine cores in stock. Over 100 to choose from. Call Sid or Jerry for your parts or engines needs. 800-542-8565 or email jcaviation@pldi.net A t f n

Unlimited Racer project: 85% complete Yak11, 3350 turbo compound with many spare parts including engine. Call with best offer. For pictures and details call Frost Flying Inc. 870-295-6213 t f n

PT6-45R, (4500 TBO) “0” Since Light O/H power section, 3264 SOH power section, 1498 SOH gas generator, “0” SHOT, OHC prop gov., $250,000 AR/870-572-9011 (12-11)

engines Pratt and Whitney overhauled 1340 cylinders $1850, called Terry at 870-536-1348 or David at 870-550-1664 ( 12-11) PT6A ENGINES ATS maintains one of the largest replacement engine inventories in the industry and can quickly and fairly evaluate your core or mid-time PT6 engine for exchange credit or outright purchase. View our current engine inventory at www.PT6A.aero (FAA CRS TQZR133K) PT6A engines for Sale or Exchange. t f n Universal Turbine Parts 4 ea PT6A-27/28 TSO 0, 0, 3482, 5024 2 ea PT6A-34AG (2) TSO 0 1 ea PT6A-41 TSO 1920 2 ea PT6A-50 TSO 3869, 6205 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 tfn PT6A-28 TSO 3684 Fresh HSI PT6A-28 TSO Zero PT6A-34 TSO Zero PT6A-114A Zero time overhauled PT6A-41 TSO 974 PT6A-42 TSO Zero Phone: 305-825-2001 Email preeves@jsamiami.com Email krod@jsamiami.com ( 1 2 - 11 ) FOR SALE: PT6-15AG TTSN 3980, “0” time since light overhaul

by Timken Aerospace, Prop Gov, Prop Overspeed gov, Starter Gen. fuel pump.$235,000.00. Cascade Aircraft Conversion 509-635-1212 cascade@completebbs.com ( 0 8 - 1 2 ) New PT6-34 ag engine in stock Call for price Frost Flying Inc. 870-295-6213 A tfn

Cylinders For Sale – Overhauled complete assy’s with new pistons installed. Ready to install. R-985 $1250.00 each Two or more less 5%: R-1340 $1950.00 each Two or more less 5%: Outright price: includes all gaskets. Sun Air Parts.

661-257-7708 fax 661-257-7710 T F N TPE-PC (2-1/2cores) ............................................. $3,500 TPE331-6-252M (Dmgd Core Nice Logs) ............. $6,500 R985 AN14B 792 SMOH (API)............................. $10,500 R985 AN14 1045 SMOH (Cov)..............................$14,500 R1340-AN2 (Cov) 306-SMOH(O) since IRAN.......$19,000 R1340-AN2 (Cov) 1115-SMOH..............................$19,000 R1340-AN1 1258 SMOH (Cov/W12-1 Blower)......$19,000 AmAg 870-886-2418 (2489F) agcat@bscn.com t f n R-1340, zero time since overhaul by Covington $53,500.00 New PT6 -11, 15, 34, 60, 65, 67 outright or exchange call Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE 281-342-5451 or FAX 281232-5401 t f n Pratt & Whitney R-985 & R-1340 Overhauled Engines in stock. Props, carburetors, magnetos, alternators, & accessories for above engines. Call Chester Roberts Supply Company, Collinsville, TX Tel: 903-429-6805 Fax: 903429-6047 crs5r@aol.com (0 4 -12) Covington Turbine Engines Available.

PT6A-34AG 50 TSN PT6A-34AG 1789 TSO SOLD PT6A-34AG 780 TSOSOLD PT6A 2800 TSO SOLD PT6A-15AG0 Time Since Covington Light Overhaul PT6A-34AG 0 TSO PT6A-34AG 0 Time Since Covington Light Overhaul. Contact us for New Engine prices. We are interested in buying or exchanging for any core you may have regardless of condition.

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dispersal equipment Swathmaster Spreader off Air Tractor, 24 in gate $3500. (3) Satloc Air Star 99.5’s Make an offer Call 830-278-5522 or 830-275-1127 ( 1 2 - 11 )

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Dispersal Equipment: Weathaero Feathering Fans, Crophawks, Smokers, Flaggers, Nozzles, Transland, Breckenridge Spreaders, Airfoil Booms, Dry Breaks, Load Hawgs All Aircraft Styles. Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800325-0885 www.midcont.net. t f n 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.

(12-11) Transland and Agrinautics authorized distributor – Call us with your needs. Sid or Jerry @ J & C Enterprises 1-800542-8565 or e-mail jcaviation@pldi.net At fn CP NOZZLES AND CHECK VALVES. Distribuidor en Argentina: ArAvia S.A. -Venado Tuerto (Sta Fe) T.E. 54-3462-433540 FAX: 438344 tfn ASC Rotary Atomizers - See www.dynafog.com/ascresults and April 2009 issue of AAU, A. McCracken. Made in USA. asc@ dynafog.com, 317-896-2561 A 0 1 -12 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, 317-896-2561 A 0 1 -12 Everything you need for fixed wing or helicopter JAS 559-6861794, FAX 559-686-9360, e-mail: info@johnstonaircraft.com web site: www,johnstonaircraft.com t f n TRANSLAND 10 vane sprder for 38” gate, new $9400 Agrinautics, root, Crophawk, Transland, others Lane Aviation 281-342-5451 or FA X 281-232-5401.t fn CP NOZZLES AND CHECK VALVES “The Drift fighters”. Plus they improve your spray pattern. Contact Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 24 hr. Tel 559-686-1794, FAX 559-686-9360, e-mail: info@johnstonaircraft.com web site: www.johnstonaircraft.com t f n Transland and Agrinautics, overstock sale. Call Danny for listing 662-846-0228 Fax. 662-843-0811 sales@airrepairinc. com t f n

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Cascade Pressure Cowl IT’S ALL ABOUT AIR!!!

THE CASCADE PRESSURE COWL WILL: • Lower ITT by as much as 70° • Increase horsepower, especially on hot days • Reduce your NG 1% to 3% • Reduce fuel consumption • Lower cost on hot section inspections • Easy Access for maintenance

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ASC Rotary Atomizers - Why use old hydraulic nozzle technology? Rotary Atomizers are proven as the most accurate method to apply both low & high volume formulations. Made in USA. asc@dynafog.com, 317-896-2561 A 0 1 -12 SprayTarget variable rate nozzles in stock. Air Repair, Inc. Phone. 662-846-0228 Fax. 662-843-0811 sales@airrepairinc.com t f n Variable Rate OC and engine driven hydraulic spray control systems. Coming soon variable rate dry for standard gate and hydraulic flaps. Air Repair, Inc. Phone. 662-846-0228 Fax. 662-843-0811 sales@airrepairinc.com t f n 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 t f n

gps 14V Satloc Raven Flow Control with new style black motor & valve. 99.5 Airstar complete with PC104 processor. $5,000 Call 719-767-5950 ( 1 2 - 11 ) Satloc sales and warranty service. Quick turn around on repairs New and used systems in stock Flow control systems and Vacuum Meters in stock Compton’s Flying Service 888-336-3924 (tfn) TRACMAP GPS has great features, easy to use, large screen, racetrack guidance, usb key easy import of files, competitive pricing. Now available from Turbine Conversions call 616-837-9428 www.turbineconversions.com 1 2 - 1 1 Intelliflow Flow Controls -in stock, now shipping! Sky Tractor Supply 1-800-437-5319 tfn Hemisphere GPS systems in stock, Bantham, G4, Intellistar, M3, Intelliflow, and Litestar2. We did it again, leading Level 3 Service Center/Dealer 2011. Why buy anywhere else, we’ve got what you need, and service after the sale! Call now 800437-5319 Sky-Tractor Supply Company tfn Satloc, Intelliflow The leading edge Satloc Level III Service repair center. Mid-Continent Aircraft Corp. Hayti, Mo 800325-0885. t f n Satloc and Del Norte Air Repair Inc, is the worldwide leader in sales and sercece. Call Danny (sales) or Dallas (service) 662846-0228 Fax. 662-843-0811 sales@airrepairinc.com 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. t f n Authorized AgNav Distributors. New and used systems. GIS Spray data services/conversion. Summit Helicopters Inc. Call Gary at 816-813-0442. summitGIS@earthlink.net (12-11) Used Satlocs. Litestar 1 and II. Airstar. New M3s in stock Prompt repair service Compton Flying Service 888-336-3924 t f n

Cessna Authorized Parts Center: Prompt, World-Wide Parts Service, Engines, Bonaire 550 Conversions, Wings.Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800-325-0885 www.midcont.net. t f n Call Bruce’s Flying Service for all of your Thrush parts needs!

229-725-4150, fax 229-725-5135. E-mail bruceandrews62@ gmail.com.

09 -12 New M3 (LAST ONE) Intellistar, Bantum, Litestar II, Intelliflow Systems. On the shelf ready to ship. Used Litestar II, Used Airstar. READY Compton flying Service 888-336-3924 t f n

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parts 301 Air Tractor wings good shape, 2193 since spar cap replacement. Asking $13,000. 318-614-8661. ( 1 2 - 11 ) Never-been-used Factory engine mount for a Dromader PT6 conversion, complete with cowling templates, nose cowel, air-cooler etc. Any offers? e-mail Jac at jenzyair@lantic.net. (12-11) 25 inch Breckinridge Spreader. $2500. Call Chad Stuart.

Airplane Services Inc. 850-380-6091.

(0 5 -12) We have many ROOT PUMP (Neito) parts in stock. Call Rick @ Southeastern Aircraft Sales & Service 800-441-2964. t f n

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 509635-1212 or tom@cascadeaircraftconversions.com . (08-12) Thrush Aircraft has surplus inventory - Tube Engine Control: 19561T004, 19561T005, 19561T006, 19561T007, 19561T008, Gussett Engine Control: 19561T009, 19561T010, 19561T011. Email rcarter@thrushaircraft.com or call Ray Carter 229.789.0453. (t f n)

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 509-6351212 or tom@cascadeaircraftconversions.com . (08-12) Overhauled Oil cooler off Thrush PN # 10003A off Thrush.

OH by Pacific Oil Cooler. $1400. Call 907-746-2585 (12-11)

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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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Angel Personal Flight Assistant - in stock, shipping today.

Premium quality Bluetooth interface for the cockpit. Noise free cell phone use without fumbling for your phone. Caller ID, direct dial, redial, voice dial, download phonebook and call list entries, dial direct., Stream bluetooth music and control, E6B flight computer, Stopwatch, fuel and approach timer. Large full color easy to read backlit screen, intuitive menus, automatic cut out with radio transmissions, ambient light sensor. Sky Tractor Supply 1-800-437-5319 A t f n LOAD HAWG-The modern, efficient, safe, perfect way to improve your solids application. Mid-Continent Aircraft Corp.

Hayti, MO 800-325-0885 TFN Fitting Engine Attach 15019T002, Doubler – Engine Attach 15019T906, 1340 Engine Mount, 19500T001, Engine Mount Ring Assy, 15019T906. Email rcarter@thrushaircraft.com or call Ray Carter 229.789.0453. (tfn) Thrush Aircraft has excess inventory – ready to move.

Circuit Breakers, Transformers, Studs, Bolts, Rivets, Starters, Gauges and more. For complete listing of inventory, Email rcarter@thrushaircraft.com or call Ray Carter229.789.0453. Be sure to check out our website at www.thrushaircraft.com under service and parts. ( t f n ) Starter, Generator and Quad Kit for a G6. Email rcarter@ thrushaircraft.com or call Ray Carter 229.789.0453 ( t f n ) Kulite Model APTE 211 1000-70D Transducer for a G5, G6 or G10 engine. Voltage 28 OVDC and Torque Gauge part #21743-101. Email rcarter@thrushaircraft.com or call Ray Carter 229.789.0453. (t f n) Um par de asas estendida 95% completa do Thrush S2R. A pair of extended wings 95% complete Thrush S2R. Brazil. garciaviagricola@uol.com.br / 16 36274879 (t f n) J & C Enterprises Aviation Inc has 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 Atfn ITT Gauge for a G6 (100-5812-01) and 67 (PT6A-67 Ag, part#590-40020, range 200-1200’C) engine, 1005812-01 Email rcarter@thrushaircraft.com or call Ray Carter229.789.0453. (tfn)

Cleveland Wheels and Brakes. Buy used and save money.

Air-Tractor, Thrush, Ag Cat. Chad Stuart Airplane Services Inc. 850-380-6091 ( 0 5 -12 )

Retrofit Hopper Door for AT502 and AT602. Now available for fall and winter installation Professional Fibreglass Repair.

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PARTS, PARTS, PARTS. For all your ag aviation needs, please call Southeastern Aircraft Sales & Service 800-441-2964 Air Tractor Dealer tfn

Used serviceable PT6 starter/generators. Wet or Dry spline. Guaranteed to work. $3,500 Chad Stuart. Airplane Services, Inc. 850-380-6091 (0 5 -12)

Bendix/King GPS, KLN900, Part #066-04034-0104. TSO C129 Class A1 DO-178A Level 12 Power 18-33 VDC/3.3A Max . Email rcarter@thrushaircraft.com or call Ray Carter 229.789.0453. (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 A t f n

Thrush Aircraft has a surplus of Rivets: CR2162 4 4; 0059902, CR2163 4 1; 0059922 CR2163 4 2; 0059923, CR2248 4 1; 1953255, CR2248 4 3; 1953370, CR2248 4 5; NAS1739B4 5 CR2248 5 4; 1953280,CR2248 5 6; 19534481, CR2249 4 1, CR2249 4 2, CR2249 4 4, CR2249 5 6; 0059944, CR2249 6 3; 0066598, CR2539 4 1; 0066599, CR3212 6 4; 0091635 CR3212 6 5; 0092306, CR3212 6 6; 0091859, CR3212 6 7; 0091860, CR3212 6 8 CR3213 4 8; 0066386, CR3213 5 3; 0066388, CR3213 5 4; 0066389 CR3213 5 5; 0066390, CR3242 4 6; 3110053, CR3242 5 3; 0059855 CR3242 5 5; 3000176, CR3242 5 6; 3000177, CR3242 5 7; 3000171 CR3242 5 8; 3110481, CR3242 6 4 ; 3000168, CR3242 6 6; 3000170 CR3242 6 7 ; 3110095, CR3242 6 8, CR3243 4 8, CR3243 5 5 0059871 CR3243 5 6; 0059872, CR3243 6 2; 3000329, CR3243 6 3; 0057277 CR3243 6 4; 0057278, CR3243 6 8, CR3243 6 9; 0065301, CR3522 5 3; 3000704 CR3522 5 6; 3110061, CR3522 6 4; 3000708, CR3523 5 2; 3110050, CR3523 5 4; 3000682 CR3523 5 5; 3000683, CR3523 5 6; 3110327, CR3552 5 3; 3110394, CR3552 6 2; 3110274 CR3553 5 3; 3000282, CR517 6 6; 0059965, CR91662 5 2 0059980, CR9163 4 2; 0059985, CR9163 4 6 ; 0059991, CR9163 6 4; 0059977 Email rcarter@ thrushaircraft.com or call Ray Carter 229.789.0453 ( t f n ) .

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 Wendel or Steve North Star Aviation 620-356-4528 wlambert@pld.com t f n We have all fibreglass parts for Weatherly and Ag-Cat (A, B and Super B). Call for prices. Professional Fibreglass Repair.

530-735-6264 t f n J & C Enterprises Aviation Inc. has 29” wheel sets. We will accept your 10” wheel and brakes in exchange. Also have 29” Thrush Landing Gear. Call Jerry or Sid 800-542-8565 or email jcaviation@pldi.net Atfn

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 Atfn Vacuum Meters ready to ship. Clean, accurate, closed system.

Why pay 50,000 for a accurate system when you can do it for a fraction of the price and require no computers. Compton Flying Service 888-336-3924 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 A t f n GPS Antenna Mount, for specific ag aircraft, Performance and looks, slip stream design delivers peak signals. Contact Terry Barber 605-258-2743.

(0 7-12) Set of new Thrush Aircraft current production wings featuring the 29,000 hour life limit on low spar caps. Upper and lower 4340 Chrome-Molly steel spar caps with 114 gallon fuel tank on each wing, 0 SNEW. Contact Thrush Aircraft Spares Department 229-883-1440, rcarter@thrushaircraft.com Complete Thrush Factory Metal Tail W / Updates.Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 559-686-1794 / Email info@johnstonaircraft.com www.johnstonaircraft.com t f n Superbooms for Cessna, Piper, Thrush, Air Tractor and custom manufacture; THRUSH AILERON SERVOS-STC’d kits.

TSA 800-642-5777 or tsa@702com.net (TFN) O/H’D Thrush 29” Landing Gear & We Can Repair / Rebuild Yours. Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 559-686-1794 / Email info@johnstonaircraft.com www.johnstonaircraft.com t f n Jasco Alternator kits in stock. Air Repair, Inc. Phone. 662846-0228 Fax. 662-843-0811 sales@airrepairinc.com tfn

• Beautiful 2.73 acres wooded lot • 298’ wide and 400’ deep • Pine Ridge Equestrian Estates • Public water and septic sewer • Five miles from Crystal River, Florida • Covenant exclusive neighborhood • Community center • Pool & golf course

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; 330698-0280. Check stock at www.preferredairparts.com t f n Accessories & Parts! 100’s of new and OHC accessories, parts for just about everything. Big discounts! Please have part numbers when contacting us. Preferred Airparts, 800433-0814 US/Canada; 330-698-0280. Check stock at www. preferredairparts.com t f n Emco Wheaton/Buckeye Dry Break Couplers and adapters, Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 24 hr. Tel 559-686-1794, FAX 559-686-9360, e-mail: info@johnstonaircraft.com web site: www.johnstonaircraft.com t f n PARTS, PARTS, PARTS... For all your ag aviation needs, please call Southeastern Aircraft Sales & Service (800) 441-2964 Air Tractor Dealer A TFN Cessna Ag Parts. Air Repair, Inc. Phone. 662-846-0228 Fax. 662-843-0811 sales@airrepairinc.com t f n 10,000 P/N of Continental & Lycoming parts, 50% discount on most new! Please have part numbers when contacting us. Preferred Airparts, 800-433-0814 US/Canada; 330698-0280. Check stock at www.preferredairparts.com t f n Cessna Parts - Engine, propellers, authorized service center.

Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 24 hr. Tel 559-686-1794, FAX 559-686-9360, e-mail: info@johnstonaircraft.com web site: www.johnstonaircraft.com.

A tfn Thrush parts - Wings, props, tail feathers, batteries, tires - we have the inventory. Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 24 hr. Tel 559-686-1794, FAX 559-686-9360, e-mail: info@ johnstonaircraft.com web site: www.johnstonaircraft.com.tfn

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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 559-686-9360, e-mail: info@johnstonaircraft.com web site: www.johnstonaircraft.com. t f n

Auger Trucks For Sale (Trade-Ins) Also list of customer trucks. Call Auger Dan Office: 870-578-6133 Cell: 870-919-2317 A12-11

English to Spanish Technical Translations Former A&P and Ag-Pilot, Carlos Retamosa Specializing in translating: • Aviation technical manuals • Airworthiness Directives (ADs) Service Bulletins (SBs) Contact 598-53-24376 retamosa@adinet.com.uy tfn

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 Agrinautics, 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, Hot Stuff, Honda Engines, Johnson Sidewinder, Nieto Products, New and used aircraft, (large) Parts Inventory, Schweizer, Spraying Systems, Co., Superbugs, APH-4 Helmet, Simplex, Tires, Transland, WeathAero. Sky Tractor Supply 800-4375319, 701-436-5881. t f n NEW! CP11TT/w-3 Tips & Shutoff in stock ready to ship today.1-800-437-5319 Sky-Tractor Supply Company t f n

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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. Been in loader truck business since 1980. Call Pat Ballard Office:870-697-2004 Fax:870697-3568 185 Hwy. 42 West , Hickory Ridge, AR. ( 1 2 - 11 )

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GE M601-E11 751 HP TURBOPROP Conversions for Air Tractor and Thrush. Increased Reliability. No Hot Section Inspections. No Nozzles to Service. Cascade Pressure Cowl – Standard Equipment with Lifetime Serviceable Air Filter System! 3,000 HR Engine TBO. Auto Start Systems.

Lower Operating/Maintenance Costs. Improved Safety.

Ease of Maintenance Access. Warranty: 1,000 Hr / 1,100 Cycles or 2 Years. Now taking deposits and scheduling deliveries for mid-late 2011 and early 2012. Please contact Cascade Aircraft Conversions at 509-635-1212 or tom@ cascadeaircraftconversions.com (0 8 -12) 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 At fn Props for Sale: 2D30-6101A-18 OHC 12D40-6101A-12 OHC 22D40-6533A-12 OHC 23D40-6533A-18 OHC 24D40-6533A-18 Serviceable cond.

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For Outright Sale: Overhauled 5-Blade Prop. Hartzell HCB5MP-3C. Fits AT-502A, AT-503, AT-602, AT-802, Thrush S-2RT65 & S-2RHG-T65.’06 Hartzell Overhaul. TSN: 1379.5 (TSO:0).

Call Steve or Gary 210-924-5561. sales@dixieair.com. (12-11) IA200/FA8452, NEW $4,500 2D30-6101A20, A/R. $3,500 2D30-6101A12, O-IRAN $10,500 22D30-AG200-2 OHC $15,500 12D40-6101A, 175-SIRAN $11,500 12D40-AG100-4S, OHC $15,500 22D40-AG200-2, OHC 1200-SOH, 60 SIRAN & ADCW, $15,500 33D50-7005A, A/R-Knocked Down. $5,900 23D40-7005A-17 OHC $19,500 HC-B3TN-3D/5M OHC w/NEw+4 blades....20,000 AmAg 870-886-2418 (2489F) agcat@bscn.com t f n Hartzell 3 Blade and 5 blade Props, new & used $CALL Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE 281-342-5451 or FAX 281-232-5401 t f n .

vehicles 1988 International Auger truck. DT 466, 7 speed, 10” chain drive straight pipe auger, SS 10,000 # hopper, hydraulic SS 500 gal fuel, cold air, great tires, pictures on request. $15,000 662-721-7931. ( 1 2 - 11 ) 1989 International, Diesel, 5 spd, New Auger truck, with fuel, flip over auger. Other Auger Available 870931-8485 (12 -11) 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 $15,900 Call 501-985-1484 AR location. tfn

Air Tractor financing can put an Air Tractor in your hanger.

Air Tractor offers competitive financing options in the U.S. and Canada from Wells Fargo Equipment Finance. Fly now and take seven years to pay, 10 years to amortize and have a fixed interest rate for the life of the loan. Other attractive term periods are available, too. These financing options are available on both new and used Air Tractors purchased through Air Tractor dealers. See your Air Tractor dealer today! t f n

miscellaneous AmSafe will have a special NAAA price rebate available at their booth 512, so come by to learn more about seatbelt airbags for your Air Tractor or Thrush. Visit us at www.amsafe.com/ general-aviation (12-11) Toy Cropdusting Airplanes!! Toy Cropdusting Airplanes of any model or kind. All Airplanes are made of solid wood w/ rubber tires, metal landing gears & metal spray systems.

These are built to your specifications w/your own tail number & paint job. These make great gifts. Get your holiday orders in today! Your kids & grand kids will say a big Thank You! Only $125 + S & H CSMURPHREE@GMAIL.COM (12-11) Fight rodent infestation with Cascade’s innovative and extremely simple 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 (0 8 -12)

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 t f n AFS Check Valves- Make the switch to AFS check valves, Find out what many operators already know, increased productivity, eliminate leaks and drips, long life, and no moe trying to find buckets!!! To help clean up your operation today call 800833-2013. www.aeroflow.com or Fax 574-862-4669. t f n Crop Duster Video - “The Crop Dusters - The Early Years 19211955”; 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 478-987-1836 Historical Video Productions. tfn

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N999QC 500 gal “SB-Plus” TPE331-6 Deluxe* ..... $525,000 N997QC 400 gal “SB-Plus” TPE331-1 Deluxe* ..... $450,000 N936QC 360 gal “SA-Plus” TPE331-1 Deluxe* ..... $375,000 * CAM’d Executive Engine, New 106” Prop

N995QC 350 gal “B-R1340” Complete/Deluxe** . $225,000 N992QC 300 gal “A+R985” Complete/Deluxe** ... $175,000 **0-SMOH Covington Engine/OHC Hydramatic Prop

Jigged Frames — Fully Warranted More Versatility, Safety and STOL Performance Less Debt, Maintenance and Depreciation Costs P.O. Box 482, Municipal Airport, Walnut Ridge, AR 72476 USA Tel: 870-886-2418 • agcat@bscn.com • Fax: 870-886-2489 Order your DeSpain Pen and Ink Drawing of The AgOp Collage today. $60.00 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdate.com WANTED Owners/Aircraft S2R-T41 Ayres Turbo Thrush with the Pratt & Whitney PT6A-41. Cascade Aircraft is in the final stages of development for improvements to the S2R-T41 Ayres Turbo Thrush. Owners in the area of Eastern Washington / the PNW are encouraged to contact us. We need an aircraft to complete the final installation – if you are interested in reduced ITT 30 to 70 degrees, improved fuel efficiency, 15 minute filter replacements with lifetime filters then please contact Cascade Aircraft Conversions at 509-635-1212 or tom@cascadeaircraftconversions.com .

(0 8 -12) 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 800-5428565 or email jcaviation@pldi.net At fn HELMET with slide up visor $850. Deluxe Kevlar Helmet with ANR, Softskins, Oregon seals $1200. Sky Tractor Supply 1-800-437-5319 Atfn

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insurance Wheels up. PIM Aviation Insurance is one of the oldest and most experienced ag aviation insurance providers in the industry. We provide access to creative negotiation and problem solving for all your risk management needs. Our passion to keep you flying is deeply rooted, resulting in knowledgeable recommendations and cost-sensitive pricing.

For a free, no-obligation quote, call 800.826.4442 or visit us online at www.pimi.com. Proud member of NAAA. tfn Beautiful 2.73 ac wooded lot in upscale Pine Ridge Equestrian Estates, located in Citrus County, Florida only five miles from Crystal River. Covenants, 27 miles of horse trails, community center, pool and golf course. Nicer homes and mini-ranchettes. Zoning allows up to three horses and stables permitted on lot with your house. Horse trail borders back end of lot that is 298’ wide and 400’ deep on 3620 Stirrup Drive, Beverly Hills, Florida (Google it!). Public water and septic sewer. $64,900 Contact Bill Lavender 478-987-2250 bill@agairupdate.com.

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

software PC SPRAY Dedicated Application Software, Version 3. Fullyfunctional program. Buy it once, use it forever! No annual fees. Technical support for the life of the product. Call or email for demo today. Sky Tractor Supply 1-800-437-5319. t f n Best Classified Buy In The Industry.

Read By More Ag Pilots Than Any Other Publication.

Only $45 888-987-2250. Fax: 888-382-6951.

INSURANCE from the Leading Ag Aviation Brokers. 62 Years Risk Management, Lowtime Pilot Coverage. Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800-325-0885 www.midcont.net. t f n “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 knowledgable includes ANGIE BANZ and RITA ETHRIDGE, both of whom have years of experience servicing the aerial application business. Give us a try, you might be suprised. 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. t f n DOUG DAVIDSON, aircraft owner and commercial pilot, has served the unique insurance needs of the agricultural aviation community since 1982. He founded Davidson Solid Rock Ins. in 1995 on Christian principles, honesty, integrity, and the commitment to provide insurance products as solid as our name! One call is all it takes to shop all available markets for your specialized aviation insurance needs. We welcome the opportunity to talk with you at 800-358-8079.

Or visit our website at www.dsrockin.com .tfn

services Let us sell your Ag plane! Mid-Continent Aircraft Corp. 1601 Hwy 84 East Hayti, MO 63851 800-325-0885 TFN Penderson Powder coating. Custom Colors and two tone available. For more information Call 706-604-4934 (12-11)

!!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 t f n Cascade Conversion for Thrush and Air Tractor. Fuel Saving, Cooler running, more power available. Mid-Continent Aircraft Corp. Hayti, MO 800-325-0885 t f n

EXHAUST Wanted: R-1340 and R-985 Exhaust Send Old Exhaust segments for exchange or Sell them! Call Daryl @ 940-902-0797 or evans.daryl@sbcglobal.net tfn Wanted to Buy Air Tractor AT-301 or AT-401, Ferriable Southeastern Aircraft Sales 800-441-2964 or mail@southeasternaircraft.com t f n

vacation rentals

We rebuild and refinish any fibreglass part for Weatherly, Cessna, Piper and Ag-Cat (A, B and Super B,C and D). Call for prices. Professional Fibreglass Repair. 530-735-6264 t f n Stainless Steel Fabricators, Inc. --- Stainless spreaders.

We repair all models including Transland and Swathmaster.

Remember to bring your spreaders in for repair as early as possible. Call us at 800-736-3433 or 870-217-9232. (12-11) 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)

wanted to buy Wanted-Thrush T34-510-contact-David Hall @506 648 3535 hall.david@jdirving.com ( 1 2 - 11 ) Looking to buy a second-hand serviceable undercarriage (Left and right) for S2R Thrush. Contact Jac at jenzyair@ lantic.net Phone +27829215400 (12-11) Ag Aircraft Wanted: Immediate cash for Ag planes - All considered - Contact Darryl Riddell at 870-572-9011 (1211) Ag Husky Wanted. Australian operator seeks a good low time T188C Cessna Ag Husky. Prefer low time, NIL accident history with good paint. Would also consider a good airframe without engine or prop. Please e mail details to geoff@ nqaviation.com.au ( 1 2 - 11 )

Doctor’s Orders: A pilot’s vacation home with a pilot discount! St. George Island, Florida. Directly on private beach with expansive views of the Gulf of Mexico, three levels of covered furnished decks. Spacious open living/dining/ kitchen area. Five bedrooms including two master suites and four baths, multiple TVs/DVDs/VCRs/wireless Internet.

Occupancy 12, beds: three kings, four twins, one queen sleeper sofa. Under-house concrete parking, 15’ x 30’ pool (heated for a fee), enclosed hot/cold outdoor shower, fish cleaning area, park-style grill. Paved 3339’ airport on island (F47) a quarter mile from the house. Ask for “pilot’s discount” Major discounts for Spring and Fall! Visit www. resortvacationproperties.com for photos, 877.272.8206.

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operations Operation for Sale. Ten month season, irrigated Columbia Basin, Washington State--plenty of water and sun. Grow most crops. Established business 35 yrs., flying for 43 yrs. and time to move on. For sale as is, three Thrush piston aircraft, hangar ( 75 by 100) plus other buildings, apartment ( 1700 sq, ft.), all on 68 acres w/blacktop runway.

Send Responses to WA Operation C/O AgAir Update PO Box 850, Perry Ga 31069 or Email: blindads@agairupdate.com subject WA operation, or fax 478-987-1836 (12-11)

Trade with members of NAAA

SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD 2012 slots

January 2012 AT-502B February 2012 AT-802A February 2012 AT-502B March 2012 AT-502B available

800-441-2964 Ask for Chuck Stone or Rick Stone F O B Fort Pierce, FL

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Successful established Mid-West aerial application business for Sale. modern hanger and chemical mixing building, 2-100,000 fuel tanks and pumps. local customer base, 100,000 acres plus. Currently using turbine aircraft. Please Send Mid West operation C/O AgAir Update P.O. Box 850 Perry GA 31069 or email blindads@agairupdate.com (12-11) Looking to buy successful, Established aerial applications business with growth potential and loyal customer base, 100,000+ annual acres preferred. Sent to Business Wanted C/O AgAir Update P.O. Box 850 Perry GA 31069, Fax 478-987-1836 or email blindads@agairupdate.com subject Business Wanted ( 1 2 - 11 ) Great deal for small ag business in Oregon. 50x80 hangar on paved airstrip. With PA36 Piper Brave. $200,000 541296-4906 shearer@qnect.net ( 1 2 - 11 )

schools Ag/Fertilizer/Mosquito Pilot Training utilizing Pawnee PA-25/260 Dual Cockpit, Dual & Solo Flight Time in Ag Plane. SATLOC BANTAM. See ad in this issue & check out our videos at: www.eaglevistas.com. EAGLE VISTAS LLC 772-285-5506 02-12

Experienced AG or fire suppression pilot for rotation employment in Colombia. Minimum requirements: 2000 fixed wing hours; 1000 flt hours AG or fire suppression; FAA Cass II Medical; Must speak to ACTFL Intermediate Low or IRL Level 1 Spanish proficiency. Background check required. E-mail resume to: EASTResume@ginl.state.gov.

An Equal Opportunity Employer ( 1 2 - 11 ) Midwest Operation AT-602 pilot needed. Long term opportunity to Manage operation. resume to windmill@ bwtelcom.net ( 1 2 - 11 ) Looking for experienced Ag Pilot Instructors for Quality Ag Pilot Training Program. Send Resume and Availability to Instructor C/O AgAir Update PO Box 850 Perry GA 31069 or email blindads@agairupdate.com subject instructor. (12-11) Full time A&P or A&I needed for Mid-West Air Tractor maintenance shop. Applicate must be highly motivated and willing to work, especially during the spraying season. Shop is new with top of the line working conditions. Position available immediately. For more info, send resume to blindads@agairupdate.com (tfn)

seat wanted Experienced Ag Pilot Available. Have Flown Most Ag Planes.

6,000 Hrs. in Cats. Phone 956-429-1312 or 281-829-7636 willhubbsjr@hotmail.com ( 1 2 - 11 )

help wanted Ag-pilot wanted for long term employment flying new 502B in central South Dakota. Must have herbicide exp. Contact Richard @605-870-1090 Resume to rwipf@rocketmail.com (12-11) Motivated person to learn business ground up. Start on ground and will work with you towards becoming ag pilot.

Midwest location. Top Hat 308-423-2941 ( 1 2 - 11 ) Experienced AT802 Ag Pilot Wanted: Year round position available in South Florida. Must be experienced in all aspects of aerial application. We are a stable operation, with excellent equipment and a long standing customer base. Please be able to supply references upon request. You may contact Tommy Summersill at 561-722-4501. Please send resume to tsummersill@comcast.net or FAX 561-793-5944 (12-11) Great opportunity and immediate opening for professional ag pilot with a minimum of 10 years experience in all facets of ag aviation including insecticide, herbicide, fungicide, seeding and fertilizing. Capable to work and plan unsupervised. Turbine Air Tractor experience necessary for full time pilot with established operation on the Treasure Coast of Florida. Good pay with benefits and opportunity to move to chief pilot position for 3 airplane operation.

Good equipment and maintenance. Winter is busy and summer slow to enjoy family, etc. and still have income.

Send references to Attention Randy Berry, Chief Pilot, Southeastern Aerial Crop Service. Ph: 772-461-8924 Fax: 772-461-9050 or mail@southeasternaircraft.com t f n Experienced AG pilot wanted for AT-502-34 or AT-40215. Herbicide experience required. Minimum acre guarantee, health Insurance, full benefits, herbicide bonus, paid apartment. Well established and professionally managed multi-plane full service ag-retail operation in ND. Please contact Allan or Gordon @ 701477-3711 or email akrech@wilburellis.com ( 1 2 - 11 ) Resumes accepted to fill A&P position, 30 Miles SW of Houston, TX, PT6 and Air Tractor exp.a plus, IA a plus, fax: 281-232-5401, email: glane@laneav.com T F N AT-802 IP needed at PAFB, FL. Minimum requirements: 2000 fixed wing hours; 1000 flt hours AG or fire suppression; FAA Class II Medical; CFII; Must speak to ACTFL Advance High or IRL Level 2+ Spanish proficiency. Background check required. E-mail resume to: EASTResume@ginl.state.gov.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. ( 1 2 - 11 )

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J & C ENTERPRISES AVIATION INC.

Tailwheel endorsements and time building in south Texas for aspiring ag-pilots. C-170 available for training and rental with discounts for block time. Contact Clyde at 956-202-2094 or mrclyde_2003@hotmail.com. t f n Learn To Fly Ag In Sunny Brazil!!! Eight flight hours dual DGPS equipped (C170) plus 23 hours solo in EMBRAER 300 HP Ipanema (Similar To Brave 300HP) or CESSNA 188 AG TRUCK. 100 hours ground school (chemicals, crops, calibration DGPS, etc.) - Contact aasd@piq.com.br phone/fax 55 51 3723 7000 in Cachoeira Do SuL, state of RIO GRANDE DO SUL - BRAZIL www.aviacaoagricola.com.br tfn

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SPECIALISTS IN CESSNA 188

Desser Tire & Rubber Co....................31A

ExTENSIvE INvENTory of ThE foLLowINg AIrCrAfT

Gulf Coast Ag Aircraft SS.................. 36A

DynaNav......................................... 26, 31A Frost Flying............................................ 39A GE Aviation - Walter Engines............ 27A Hemisphere GPS.................................. 18A

Cessna 180-185-188, PiPer Brave & Pawnee, CitaBria, DromaDer aero CommanDer Lark & Darter sCott & XPm taiLwheeL Parts, ContinentaL, LyComing, transLanD, harDware, ChamPion & CitaBria, mCfarLane, ag fiBergLass anD a Lot more.

J & C Enterprises, Inc......................... 43A

Having trouble finding tHose difficult parts!!!

Mid - Continent Aircraft Corp...........19A

Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc........... 38A Lane Aviation, Inc.................................37A Machida Borescopes..............................6A Micron Sprayers Limited.................... 27A Orsmond Aerial Spray Pty. Ltd......... 36A

LET our STAff fINd ThAT hArd To LoCATE PArT for you.

Pratt & Whitney................................... 10A Preferred Airparts................................ 39A

Aircraft hardware

Queen Bee Air Specialties................. 26A Simplex Manufacturing.......................21A Sky Tractor Supply Co......................... 25A Southeastern Aircraft.......................... 42A Souther Field Aviation, Inc................. 38A Spectrum Electrostatic Sprayers....... 35A

your Authorized Transland dealer wE buy SALvAgE & NEw PArTS INvENTorIES

Speed Agro SRL.....................................24A Sun Air Parts..........................................41A Thrush Aircraft Inc........................2A, 40A TracMap NZ LTD................................. 28A Transland ...............................................21A Tulsa Aircraft Engines......................... 29A Turbine Conversions Limited............. 29A

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Universal Turbine Parts Div............... 35A WRK........................................................ 23A Diner Club

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Pratt & Whitney Canada Distributor and Designated Overhaul Facility (DDOF)

Restored reliability and new PT6A engine performance at half the cost of overhaul!

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