November 2019 - International Edition in English

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Diversity in the Garden State

Positioning of Spray Nozzles on Aircraft Two Texas Operators Hit Second Time by Storms

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Keep Turning… In This Issue Volume 37 Number 11 | November 2019 10 Diversity in the Garden State 16 Positioning of Spray Nozzles on Aircraft 22 Pratt & Whitney Expands its Global Service Network in

Central America with New Designated Maintenance Facility

for PT6 Customers 24 Two Texas Operators Hit Second Time by Storms 26 Considerations for an Aerial Guidance System 30 Your Trusted Service Partner for PT6A Engine Support

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On the cover: (L-R): Emily Daniel in the Weatherly, Austin Daniel in the Eagle and Jeff Daniel in the Dromader over the New Jersey countryside.

On this page: Emily Daniel pilots the Weatherly 201C over New Jersey at dusk.

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FROM THE COCKPIT

Bill Lavender bill@agairupdate.com

Avoid Glyphosate Applications!

My advice is to support national associations in their recommendations.

Having more association members is always more effective.

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Things should be warming up for AgAir Update readers south of the equator. The aerial firefighting season in South Africa and Australia has already started. Australians are expecting a lot of pressure from brush fires, as it has been unusually dry. I’m receiving multiple reports about fires in South Africa. When there is a need in South Africa for aerial firefighting support, usually it is 500-gallon SEAT (Single Engine Air Tanker) aircraft. This is much different from the rest of the world where the most common, fixed wing SEAT aircraft is the Air Tractor AT-802.

I understand that Bolivia called in VLATs (Very Large Air Tanker) to help with the Amazon fires.

And, that the Brazilian air force sent their C-130s to help in Brazil. The media doesn’t cover the role the SEAT plays in fighting fires, at least not properly. Maybe a small, single engine aircraft is just not as impressive to reporters who know nothing about aerial firefighting. If they did, then they would be focusing more on the cost-effective SEAT and be asking politicians and bureaucrats why aren’t more SEATs used, “before” the fires are such a problem the heavy iron is needed?

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With the help of several Latin American agaviation associations, I am able to follow a lot of what goes on there. Recently, I opened an email newsletter from FeArCA, the Argentine national association, that was advising its members to avoid applying glyphosate. I found that unusual.

In the U.S., and much of the world, glyphosate is a large part of an ag-operation’s applications, especially in the U.S. with both spring and fall “burn-down” applications to kill weeds before planting and at, or after, harvest. Actually, there are aerial applicators that without glyphosate applications they would have to restructure their

business or maybe even close it.

I made some inquiries and I’m told, not directly from FeArCA, that Argentine operators are receiving unfair, biased complaints concerning glyphosate applications making it a serious risk financially, or maybe even worse, to make these applications under certain conditions and areas.

At first I could not understand, why would an ag-operator back away from a legal application?

Mostly, that is my lack of knowledge about the issue as it actually is in Argentina, although I have lost count of how many times I’ve visited operators in Argentina in the past 25 years. Not only is the media and the public fighting to stop aerial applications there, particularly those with glyphosate, but the chemical companies that manufacture the product are not helping.

Unfortunately, anti-glyphosate activists have gotten a very strong foothold worldwide and, due to a lot of misinformation, are being successful at hindering applications. This war is being fought in the U.S., as well. Huge financial awards have been made by the courts against Bayer, a major manufacturer of glyphosate (Round-Up), in the amount of hundreds of millions of gallons, which is absurd.

Logic says there is no way an individual can accurately claim glyphosate caused their Hodgkin’s Disease (cancer). I’m sympathetic with those with this disease, but if this was even possible, in the near future there is going to be a pandemic throughout the world of people dying from exposure to glyphosate. Thousands of aerial applicators, their loaders, as well as farmers and their chemical handlers have been exposed to much higher levels of glyphosate, working with the 41% grade product. The product can be bought at any farm and garden store, which means millions of homeowners are using the product worldwide and have for decades. Why aren’t all these people dying? Because glyphosate is not

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toxic to humans and other animals. It is as simple as that.

Prove me wrong!

Last month, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a statement saying glyphosate was safe. The agency was ruling against a state that was trying to require manufacturers to print on the glyphosate label that it is carcinogenic. EPA says it has years of data stating this is not true and that they were not going to allow a state agency require chemical companies to make false statements on the chemical label. Good for the EPA! But, the war continues. It is overwhelming for the small population of high-end users of glyphosate, like aerial applicators and farmers. If anti-glyphosate activists are successful in banning glyphosate, it will have an impact on the entire world and the ability to produce enough food for over seven billion people.

Maybe FeArCA is on to something. If enough Argentine aerial applicators deny enough applications, there will be an outcry to fix this issue, or at least make it manageable.

However, everyone knows there will be rogue applicators that will make applications that professional applicators deny.

This causes a problem for everyone, especially if the rogue applicator drifts the product off the target area.

It will be very interesting to see how this problem in Argentina resolves itself. I have my fingers crossed, hoping for the very best outcome. Until it is resolved, my advice is to support national associations in their recommendations.

Having more association members is always more effective.

If you don’t agree with your association’s recommendations, then get involved in the policy making of the association. I can assure you that our associations have the industry’s best interests in mind.

Oh yeah, while you are reading this, I know you are counting the days before November 18 for the beginning of the National Agricultural Aviation Association’s Ag Aviation Expo in Orlando, Florida. Please, be sure to stop by AgAir Update’s booth (718) to visit. I’ll be looking for ya!

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November 3-5, 2019 PNW Convention

January 4-6, 2020 ArAAA Convention

January 19-21, 2020 AMAA Convention

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Heritage Inn Great Falls, MT Colleen Campbell 406-781-6461 www. montanaaerialapplicators.org

January 8-9, 2020 MoAAA Convention

January 19-21, 2020 NEAAA Convention

Drury Plaza Cape Girardeau, MO Mike Hall 573-649-2587 aerialcropservices@sbcglobal. net

Wyndham Gettysburg Gettysburg, PA Sandy Carter 609-820-7846 businessoffice@northeastaaa. org www.northeastaaa.org

November 4-6, 2019 KsAAA Convention

Hilton Garden Inn Manhattan, KS Rhonda McCurry 316-796-1180 kaaa@ksagaviation.org November 7, 2019 FAAA Meeting and PAASS Program

Sugar Co-Op Meeting Room Belle Glade, FL 772-465-0714 lindadale1@msn.com www.flagaviation.org November 11-13, 2019 CaAAA 70th Annual Convention

MonteBleu Resort Casino and Spa South Lake Tahoe, NV Terry Gage | 916-645-9747 terry.gage@caaa.net November 18-21, 2019 NAAA’s Ag Aviation Expo

Rosen Shingle Creek Orlando, FL Lindsay Barber Tel: 202-546-5722 Fax: 202-546-5726 information@agaviation.org December 3-5, 2019 Mid-States Convention

Isle of Capri Casino Convention Center Bettendorf, IA Brandon Flexsenhar 309-208-9668 agpilot79@yahoo.com

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January 8-10, 2020 TxAAA Convention

The Weston River Walk San Antonio, TX Lorena Campos 512-476-2644 Lcampos@thetexascapitol. com January 13, 2020 AzAAA PAASS Meeting

Custom Farm Service Brittany Armstrong Stanfield, AZ 520-705-9692 barmstrong@agairusa.com www.azagav.org/ January 13-15, 2020 LaAAA Convention

Golden Nugget Casino Lake Charles, LA Ed Krielow 337-230-9952 www.laaaonline.org January 16-18, 2020 MsAAA Convention

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January 20-22, 2020 OkAAA Conference

Embassy Suites Convention and Hotel Norman, Oklahoma Sandy Wells 405-341-3548 sandy@okaaa.org January 24-26, 2020 NM AAA Convention

Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino Mescalero, NM Sue Steward 940-864-2456 www.nmagaviation.org February 3-5, 2020 SEAF Convention

Marriott Savannah Riverfront Savannah, GA Linda Minton 772-465-0714 www.flagaviation.org February 9-10, 2020 NC AAA Convention

TBA Raleigh, NC Leslie Craft leslie@craftairservices.com 252-426-9676

February 10-12, 2020 Tri State Aerial Applicator Convention

River’s Edge Convention Center St. Cloud, MN Terry Stieren 612-751-1187 tambroz@aol.com Andrea Goebel 605-690-3477 sdaviation@gmail.com Cindy Beck 701-899-3232 cindy@tri-stateaviation.com tristateaerialconvention.com February 14-15, 2020 NAAA Spring Board Meeting

Westin Alexandria Alexandria, VA Lindsay Barber Tel: 202-546-5722 Fax: 202-546-5726 information@agaviation.org February 20-22, 2020 Canada AAA Conference

The Farimont Empress Victoria, British Columbia, Canada Tamara Hudson 780-413-0078 tamara@managwise.ca February 24-26, 2020 NATA Convention

Younes Center Kearney, NE Taylor Moore 402-761-2216 taylor@youraam.com gonata.net February 26, 2020 Ohio AAA State Meeting

TBA Brian Gibbs gibbsaerospray@gmail.com 419-332-1724 May 27, 2020 International Crop Duster’s Day

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BRAZILIAN AIR FORCE SHOW Last weekend (09/15) AeroGlobo Aeronaves (Brazilian Air Tractor representative for Lane Aviation) was present at an air show hosted by Brazilian Air Force in Pirassunga, SP Brazil.

The air show brought to the Brazilian Air Force air base about 70,000 people that spent the whole day seeing different airplanes and presentations.

The Brazilian Air Force demonstrated a

fleet of seven Embraer-built Tucanos; this time twice that day.

Also, Sindag (Brazilian national agaviation association) had a display booth.

Here, the association’s virtual reality goggles were used to show attendees what it is like to fly and spray with an ag plane.

People waited in line about two hours to try on the goggles. More than 500 people had the opportunity to experience “flying” an ag airplane.

You can see in the photo of the girl in the wheel chair enjoying the virtual reality of the ag-flying goggles! It was a special moment for all of us.

AeroGlobo wanted to share this with AgAir Update readers and you.

Um grande abraço Bill,

Fernando Martin AeroGlobo Aeronaves Botucatu, Brazil

Ola Fernando; Thank you for keeping Ag Air Update in the know about events in Brazil such as this email and photos you have sent me. It is excellent goodwill for the industry and I know everyone that reads Ag Air Update appreciates AeroGlobo’s efforts! —Bill

Garrett Blessing leads this photo-shoot formation flyover for a local Delaware farmer, followed by Jeff Chorman in the AT-802 and Garrett’s twin brother, Chris Blessing in the AgCat. Photo submitted by Jeff Chorman.

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by Graham Lavender When one thinks of New Jersey, images of busy highways, urban sprawl, Atlantic City and maybe even scenes from the HBO series The Sopranos come to mind. Few associate the small northeastern state with small towns, acres of cranberries, corn and aerial application. However, there are a handful of aerial application operators in The Garden State. Wings Aerial Applicators, who consist of husband and wife team Austin and Emily Daniel, along with Austin’s dad Jeff, are one of them. agairupdate.com | A 11

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(L-R) Jeff Daniel, Emily and Austin Daniel with Wings Aerial Applicators’ fleet of a Turbine Dromader, Weatherly 201C and Eagle Aircraft in the background at the airstrip in Pemberton, New Jersey.

The Daniel family has a long history in New Jersey farming cranberries. Owners of The American Cranberry Company, they started with around 20 acres in 1995. As the market for the fruit did well in the early 2000s, the family expanded to around 160 acres. This expansion led Jeff and his wife Sharon to purchase a Hutch Pawnee to treat their farm. Jeff has an extensive background in aviation; he led Yak 52 air show demonstrations with The Raiders Demo Team, and is a pilot with American Airlines.

For the next decade, cranberry farming took the lead with aerial spraying coming in a close second. Jeff, along with pilots Doug Pollock and Dan Minerva, mainly treated their own acres and neighboring farms with occasional custom applications. Over this time period, Jeff added a Weatherly 201B and an Eagle to their fleet. The Eagle, somewhat rare in today’s aerial application

array of aircraft, filled the void that the spraying operation needed for very small fields. The Eagle is still in use today by Wings Aerial Applicators.

Around 2010, the cranberry market took a severe downturn for New Jersey farmers. Jeff decided to scale the operation back to its original 20 acres and focus on the aerial application business. Austin Daniel, Jeff’s son, was also starting to fly. Jeff taught Austin in the Yak 52 and transitioned him to tailwheel aircraft in a 1931 Waco RNF. The duo still have both aircraft. Once Austin obtained his commercial license, he began spraying with the Pawnee and moved to the Eagle and eventually the Weatherly in 2010.

The 2010s showed a steady increase in the business for Wings Aerial Applicators. Over the next several years the company added two more Weatherlys and hired additional pilots, Nathaniel Crenshaw, Chris Caruana and Craig Reiner. ➤

(L): Wedding at Flying W. Emily flew in with her dad in the family’s J3 cub, while the Yak 52 and Pawnee were on display.

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With four pilots now on staff, Austin was free to pursue his dream of becoming a fighter pilot. In 2014, Austin was selected by the Air National Guard to fly the F-16 in Atlantic City, New Jersey.

With aviation being a mainstay in the Daniel’s family, some weekends are reserved for flying the Yak at air shows, all the while keeping up with acres for Wings Aerial Applicators. It was only natural that Austin settle down with someone who had the same passion for aviation as he and his dad. During one weekend flying at The Flying W airport, Austin met Emily, who by happenstance, came from a family that was bitten by the same aerial application and general aviation bug. Emily’s grandfather had pioneered early ag aviation in the 50s and 60s with Cubs and Pawnees. He also owned and operated a flight school, Lewis Flying Service. Emily and her two brothers are third generation pilots, her father a retired American Airlines Captain and her mother a recent private pilot. Emily began flight training at 14 years old with her father, and received her tailwheel training in their J3 Cub. Austin and Emily were married in 2015 at the Flying W Airport where they had first met.

The couple moved to Texas for Austin to continue his military training, while his dad took care of the spraying back home. Emily, who had just earned her CFII, continued to build time and flight experience while the couple was on the road.

She flight instructed, flew jumpers, and ferried aircraft while Austin was in military flight school. Austin finished his initial

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training in Texas and the couple moved to Arizona so Austin could attend F-16 school.

Austin was able to secure a position back at his New Jersey home with the Air National Guard. This allowed Emily and Austin to continue to build and expand Wings Aerial Applicators and the family farm. Emily took the same agtraining route as Austin, first starting in the Pawnee, then moving to the Weatherly. 2018 was Emily’s first season and this year she started her second season in the Weatherly. She has also opened a flight school for the off season with a Cessna 150 the couple purchased together. The school is named Chick And Rudder Aviation. Emily plans to expand the school to teach tailwheel, upset recovery, and ag training.

Wings Aerial Applicators defines the unconventional aerial application operation with a mix of aircraft and pilots.

Wings Aerial Applicators has added additional aircraft to their fleet in the past year. Namely their first turbine, a Dromader. The operation needed a larger aircraft for the increase in cover crop and fertilizer work. Another addition is the L19 Bird Dog, which they use for scouting new fields in difficult terrain and for initial ag training for new pilots. Dan Mulholland, who has put in time as a ground loader the past two seasons is currently taking advantage of the mentorship and working to become an ag pilot with Wings Aerial Applicators.

The fields for Wings Aerial Applicators are very small, so their combination of aircraft works well for their operation.

The Eagle still flies, but the majority of the work is done with the Weatherly. Currently, both aircraft are used for wet and dry work. In the future, the operation hopes to streamline most of the dry work with the Dromaders and the liquid applications with the Weatherlys.

Cranberries and blueberries are the predominant crops in the area, but they will fly some specialty vegetables (pumpkins and pickles). Corn also has a decent presence. Cranberries take about five applications of 100-200/lb/acre and another five applications of 5-10 gpa of fungicide. All the aircraft are equipped with various models of the CP nozzle and have a mix of AgNav GPS systems installed.

Wings Aerial Applicators defines the unconventional aerial application operation with a mix of aircraft and pilots that aren’t commonplace in the aerial application business.

However, the trio, Jeff, Austin and Emily, have found a niche that works for them. In doing so, they are doing their best to keep the “Garden” in The Garden State.

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Positioning of Spray Nozzles on Aircraft

by Dr. Henrique Campos

Illustrative photo of the propeller propulsion area that may interfere with the uniformity of the

In this text, I share some tips and information on sprayer nozzle placement options for greater spray distribution uniformity. These tips and information are based on field results obtained from the SABRI & DoPro Aircraft Clinics conducted in Brazil and the air application technology workshops in the United States.

In general, there are four situations that have been repeated the most and in most cases, impairing the uniformity of deposition of herbicides, insecticides, fungicides and growth regulators. These situations can manifest individually, but sometimes all at the same time.

Nozzles located in the propeller thrust area: This effect is sometimes mistakenly attributed to the negative interference of aircraft tires on the spray distribution.

The image below illustrates the area to watch out for on agricultural planes.

To solve this problem, some pilots use boom brackets that increase the distance for nozzles and booms out of the most turbulent zone or simply close nozzles positioned in this turbulent area.

Atomizers located at the root of the right wing: This factor happens mainly for rotary atomizers (such as Micronair, Zanoni, Travicar, Microspin, CBB, etc.). It is also true for nozzles. In Brazil, rotary atomizers are typically used with lower application rates (less than 15 liters per hectare, or 1.5 gal/ac) and also with smaller droplet sizes (less than 200 microns). This combination of low application volume and fine droplets causes the droplets generated by the A 16 | agairupdate.com

atomizer(s) located at the root of the right wing to be dragged onto the belly of the aircraft due to the propeller effect.

The solution in these two cases was to move the atomizer outboard on the boom. Sometimes optimal positioning is only achieved after a series of attempts. Analyzing images and videos during application is important and recommended, but using only images and videos are not enough. Ensuring that atomizer repositioning is adequate will always be related to the lower Coefficient of Variation (CV values ​​ below 20%) obtained with string spectrometry equipment.

spray distribution.

Effect of propeller on atomizer rotation speed:

Illustrative photo of closed nozzles that are

The turbulence caused by the propeller causes atomizers positioned at the root of the right and left wings to have greater rotation speed than other atomizers. Just observe at takeoff how these atomizers positioned at the root of the right and left wings have a higher rotation compared to the other atomizers on the boom.

Higher rotational speed results in the production of smaller droplets and, consequently, a difference in droplet coverage or drifting of smaller droplets to non-target areas. The solution ➤ for this problem is always taking into consideration the atomizer blade angles as analyzed on water sensitive papers. The image below shows the modification of the angle of the rotating atomizer blades positioned in the wing root area.

On the other hand, these adjustments are made considering there is no difference in flow between atomizers

Illustrative photo of the use of boom brackets that increase the distance between nozzles and booms from the most turbulent zone.

positioned in this turbulent area.

510P Thrush with an atomizer positioned in the right wing root area under propeller vortex interference.

Air Tractor 502B with an atomizer positioned at the right wing root of the right wing undergoing propeller vortex interference.

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Thank you As GE marks 2019 as its 100th year in flight and 10th anniversary in agricultural aviation, we look back on the decade and ahead to the future with gratitude. Thank you to the pilots, aircraft owners, and service professionals who share our passion and commitment to ag aviation.

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and that they do not show wear or damage.

Recently, I mention this to a customer at a SABRI & DoPro Aircraft Clinic. Upon receiving the report indicating that his aircraft had 14% CV (considered to be optimal distribution uniformity according to the standards adopted for string spectrometry analysis), he questioned the motive for criticizing his spray pattern.

Although adequate in the volume of spray deposited along the string, it was found that the average droplet size (DMV) deposited on the water-sensitive papers positioned at seven different positions ranged from 100 to 520 microns. 100-micron drops were found at zerometer (belly of the aircraft) and three-meter positions to the right and left of the aircraft. Additionally, droplets with 350 microns in three to six-meter positions and finally drops of up to 520 microns in the six to nine-meter positions were found.

Ipanema 201A with change in the angle of the atomizer blades positioned at the right wing root for better uniformity of droplet size.

Atomizers and nozzles located in the wing vortex area: In this case, there are two main areas of concern, the first is for aircraft that have the spray boom near the wings. In these cases, it was noted that there may be greater wind turbulence for atomizers and nozzles, consequently increasing the production of fine droplets.

Therefore, care should be taken in choosing the dstance between booms and wings.

The second situation is for aircraft that have a spray boom the length of the overall wingspan. Nozzles positioned at the end of the boom are more influenced by the wing vortex. To correct this problem, it is recommended to use booms with a maximum length of 75% of the total aircraft wingspan and 80% of the rotor for helicopters.

Finally, due to so many factors involving the correct positioning of nozzles/atomizers on aircraft booms, there is the need for observations, evaluations and validation studies for each boom set-up.

In conclusion, the success of aerial application technology is dependent on small adjustments. Therefore, the most prepared aircraft will always achieve the best results.

Author data: Agronomist, Master and PhD in Agronomy, Consultant and Researcher at SABRI Sabedoria AgrĂ­cola, Technical Advisor at SINDAG Specialist in Air Application Technology, SABRI & Do Pro Be Safe Aircraft Clinic Analyst and NAAA Accredited Analyst. Contacts: Email- henrique@ sabri.com.br, WhatsApp: (16) 98162 3897.

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Cessna AgTruck with damaged nozzles presented large DMV variation of drops.

Demonstrative photo of aircraft configured with rotary nozzles with spray booms near wings.

Demonstrative photo of aircraft wing vortexing.

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A common, feared and deadly risk rides along with many pilots. Not as dramatic as the hidden wire on the edge of a field, but deadly nonetheless.

The very thing we must have (enough blood pressure to “push” the hemoglobin molecules containing oxygen for the brain) can become deadly when it’s too high.

Heart disease, stroke and kidney disease are often the result of uncontrolled elevated blood pressure (hypertension). These diseases not only can affect your quality of life, but can cause you to lose your medical.

How high is “too high”? To “pass” the aviation medical, your blood pressure has to be less than 155/95. The FAA recognizes that the stress of being in the AME office may cause some increase in pressure. This number is too high for good health. “Normal” is a blood pressure of 120/80 (after sitting for five minutes).

The higher number is the “systolic” pressure, the lower is “diastolic” pressure. “Systolic” is during the “squeeze” of the heart muscle, “diastolic” is during the “relaxation” of the heart muscle.

A common misconception is that elevated blood pressure can cause you to “lose your medical”. Not true. The vast majority of people with hypertension can be treated with acceptable medications and continue to get a “normal” medical. The AME simply has to show that you meet the criteria for a CACI (Conditions AMEs Can Issue).

CACI issuance with hypertension is straightforward. Requirements are: • the treating physician, or (importantly) the AME, can certify the airman is stable and has had no medication changes in seven days • there are no symptoms • airman is on an acceptable medication (there a lot of acceptable medications) • there are no side effects That’s it. No special issuance, no special paperwork. No letter mandated from your treating doctor. There is no reason to not have your hypertension treated. You’ll live longer, healthier and fly longer.

Remember, if the stress of going into the doc’s office raises your blood pressure, it’s going up when you are dodging that wire, or listening to the farmer yelling at you yet again...

Reference: https://www.faa.gov/about/office_ org/headquarters_offices/avs/offices/aam/ame/ guide/media/C-CACIHypertension.pdf.

Stan Musick is a Senior AME and pediatric anesthesiologist with CFII, ATP ratings and A&P/AI licenses. “Having survived the medical world for a few decades, I’m pursuing flight, aerial firefighting, wrench turning and enjoying my family. I have a passion for flying warbirds, specifically the P51, T-6 and the Corsair. I fly wildfires in an AT-802 for Evergreen Flying Service. Stan blogs at cafmustang.com.

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“We have seen growing demand for PT6 turboprop and turboshaft engines in Central America,” said Satheeshkumar Kumarasingam, vice president, customer service, Pratt & Whitney Canada. “We have worked with Mapiex for several years and know firsthand that they share our commitment to exceptional quality and customer service.”

Mapiex will provide maintenance services for PT6A-21, PT6A-27, PT6A-28, PT6A-34AG, PT6A52, PT6A-60A, PT6A-114A, PT6A-135A, PT6A140A, PT6C-67C, PT6T-3B, PT6T-3D and PT6T3DF engines. Operators in Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica and Panama will be served by Mapiex.

“Our customers have many needs beyond engine overhaul,” said Kumarasingam. “Mapiex is the latest in our growing network of designated maintenance facilities. Through this network, we are able to serve our customers locally for their more frequent line maintenance needs, as well as mobile repair when necessary.”

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Tropical storm Imelda made landfall on east Texas September 17, 2019. Although not a hurricane, it was a powerful rainmaker dropping over 47 inches in less than 24 hours.

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AgAir Update. Also, for more about the damage M & M Air Service suffered from Hurricane Harvey, see AgAir Update’s November 2017 article.

Because of Imelda, M & M Air Service lost three Air Tractors; two AT-802s and an AT-602.

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Making a wise and informed selection, the guidance system can become a good investment instead of an expense.

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An aerial guidance system used to be a big expense for the ag-operator. Twenty years ago, a GPS receiver alone was more than $10,000. While a GPS guidance system was about $30,000, not including a flow controller, nor an auto-boom system, no touchscreen, no color display and no Internet access. Floppy disk and PCMCIA cards were the only way to transfer data from and to the GPS guidance system. Navigation systems were developed to run in DOS or Unix or no operating system at all. GPS positional data could have errors of 30 meters (100 feet). To improve GPS accuracy to about 10 meters (30 feet), a beacon or coast-guard modem system would have to be used for differential corrections. This system might cost another $5,000. So, for costs upward from $35,000 is how much you would have had to pay to improve aerial applications and eliminate the human flagman and paper marking system.

Nowadays with technology innovations, GPS guidance systems are no longer an unaffordable expense; but it’s not small either. A high-end system may cost around $18,000 to $20,000.

Adding a flow controller, the total can be up to $25,000; but the performance of today’s systems are much better than those of 20 years ago.

By making a wise and informed selection, the guidance system can become a good investment instead of an expense. It will save time, improve applications, enhance pilot safety, reduce workload and save money as well. When buying a new aerial guidance system, the following should be considered: Functionality: You have probably made aerial spraying jobs for many years. When receiving an order from a client or grower, typically you fly to the field, create an AB line, then follow the guidance to stay on the target line and spray the field.

The job might become a little more complicated when you have to prepare the spray boundary, define the best direction to fly, set booms on/ off boundaries and maintain an even application over the field. The job could be more complicated

when you have to manage multiple polygons, not spray over sensitive areas and buffer zones and vary the application rate based on a prescription.

If there are many obstacles in the spray area, such as towers and power lines, then you should be concern about pilot safety. Which GPS unit will help you improve obstacle awareness, as well as simplify these requirements?

Pre-Flight and Post-Flight Utilities: With mapping technology, growers may request a more precise application with a report after the job is completed. Will the new guidance system have the utility or software to map the boundary for an application? Does it have auto-boom on/ off functions to improve the accuracy of the application? For post-flight data processing, will it have the utility or software to review the application and create reports for your clients? In a competitive world, whoever can offer more will normally succeed. This is why you need the right guidance system.

Remember Murphy’s Law: “Anything that can go wrong will go wrong.” And, often goes wrong at the most inconvenient place and time.

Quality: Is the guidance system durable? How many years will it last? A good way to find out the quality of a system is to ask pilots who have used the same guidance system.

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Windows 7, 8 or 10. Research to see if the guidance system’s Windows is the latest version released by MicroSoft, or has it been discontinued and already obsolete. The problem with out-of-date Windows is you may not be able to update software to get new features and/or bugs fixed. However, Windows remains the most popular system, bulky but easy to use. It’s the easiest system for creating application software. That’s why many software developers have chosen Windows so as to build software quickly. However, because of its popularity, it’s prone to hackers all around the world.

If the operating system is Linux, then you may not have all functions normally found in Windows. This is because Linux can be customized to support only necessary functions depending on available hardware. So, Linux is normally a very lean and robust operating system. That means it will take less space on a hard drive and require less memory to operate. By comparison, if two systems have the same eight gigabytes of RAM (Random Access Memory), the one running Windows has barely enough memory to operate; while the one running Linux has plenty of memory. For real time operations such as aerial application, the hard drive is used for permanent data storage and memory is used for temporary data storage and real time functions such as GPS data processing, guidance calculation, auto-spray control, flow control, mapping and spray coverage display. Besides bugs in the software, a guidance system normally crashes due to insufficient memory available for data processing.

The best thing about Linux is that it’s free. By agreement, if developers use the Linux kernel for free, they will not charge customers for it. You should have no worry about updating an antivirus license or the system becoming out-ofdate. The drawback for Linux is it has to be troubleshot by a highly trained IT person. The quality of the guidance system completely depends on the skills and quality control of the company manufacturing the product.

The iOS is well known for tablet and mobile computer systems. There is no doubt that it has gained popularity very quickly and that it will advance a lot further in the future. The most powerful feature of iOS is the ability of using Internet of Things (IOT) for data and device management. For example, turning on/off the alarm system in your house, or adjusting the thermostat. While iOS is an excellent operating system for tablets and mobile phones, it’s uncertain how it performs for real time tasks in a guidance system. Questions like how reliable is the wireless connection between the tablet and other devices such as the lightbar in an aircraft full of noise from radio communications, power systems, and engine operation?

Support: Every system has some problems in both hardware and software. Even professional software development companies that have a reputation of excellence could have one severity bug per one thousand lines of code.

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bugs per thousand lines of code. As of August 2019, the AgNav SprayView has 137,347 lines of code. Windows or other server software may have millions of lines of code. Does that mean SprayView may have more than 2000 bugs? Of course not!

After its release, the number of bugs were reduced through software improvement and optimization. That’s why system developers need your feedback to improve their products.

If you agree that every system has some problems, will you get help when a problem happens to you? Remember Murphy’s Law: “Anything that can go wrong will go wrong.”

And, often goes wrong at the most inconvenient place and time. Can the manufacturer and dealer help you resolve the problem? Sometimes you have a dealer who tries to help, but can’t because the problem is beyond their knowledge to fix. If the request to get the problem fixed escalates to the manufacturer, will you get the problem fixed for free?

Do you get software and hardware updates free of charge?

A manufacturer should be chosen that considers customer satisfaction an ultimate goal of its business. By choosing the right manufacturer, your system will increase in value because it has fewer bugs and has more features implemented to satisfy a customer’s needs. Again, a good way to know about the quality of customer support is to ask those who have been using the services and products of the company and dealer.

Price: After considering all the above, next comes the price. Is the desired system affordable? If the system is cheap but has many problems later, you will end up paying more.

Consider system upgrades. A very simple guidance system may be less expensive and at the time of purchase be appropriate.

However, if your business is growing and you need to do more services for your clients, you may want to upgrade your aerial guidance system. Is the system upgradeable and compatible with other add-on devices such as flow controller, auto-booms, wireless data transfer and application monitoring?

In conclusion, everyone tries to get more for their money, especially when purchasing a tool such as an aerial guidance system. You can get the most valuable product for your money if you choose wisely based on desired functionality, high product quality and excellent customer support. In recent years, there have been many new technologies to improve aerial applications and pilot safety. Be sure when you make the decision to purchase a new aerial application GPS guidance system that it aligns with those technologies.

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Aircraft - Ag Cat

1975 Grumman Ag Cat G164A, 7688TT, Hamilton Standard 23D40 prop, Covington 1340 geared engine 342 SMOH, Cleveland brakes, extended wing tips, northern aircraft. $65,000 Call Dusten at 605-680-9935 or 605-680-9933

1989 Super B Fat Cat, super 6 engine, 500 gallon, 11,166 TT, 1189 since hot, 188 IRAN, hydraulic spray system, air conditioning and heat, wing extensions, servos, night lights, E/I digital gauges.

Call 509-520-8267

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

1977 450B Ag Cat, 8519.3 AFTT, Engine 2.4 SMOH Installed 2/18, Prop 2.4 SMOH Installed 2/18, New Paint and Annual July 19, 2019. Call Minturn Spraying Company at 843-774-7092

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1972 2-Hole Ag Cat A-Model, Engine TT 302.8 hrs. R985-14B crank shaft, TTAF 5357.6, 298.9 since rebuilt. Aircraft is in a restricted category for banner towing, dual control. No reasonable offer refused. $70,000 337-652-8659 Leave message if no answer

1976 G-164B, S/N 78B, AFTT 6000, P/W R-985 700 SMOH, Ham Stand Prop 22D30/AG200-2. Ag Nav GPS, RT Boom Shutoff, Weath Aero Fan, CP03 Nozzles, Crop Hawk, SP Fuel, Garmin VHF Comm, Hershey Tips w/all metal wings. Spreader and misc parts also available. $90,000 602-316-9436

G164B Ag Cat, N8834H, SN1B, 7266TT, 227 SMOH R1340, 23D40-311.

Fresh rebuild, better than new! As seen in Savannah, GA Call Mike Deck at SKY TRACTOR LLC 701-636-5880 or 800-437-5319 Nice Northern B-TurboCat, Mills PT6A20, 335 hopper, 80 fuel, 25” TL, fresh lic., 2500 SOHE, 1000 SIRAN, 380 SHOT & Prop IRAN. $159K Will take good A450 in trade. 870-8862418/2489F, 759-1692 Cell, frank. kelley@ag-cat.com

(2) 2019 Super A+600 Queen Cats! 350-gallon, Hi-Vol TL Combos, B-Cabins, T.S.Tails, Zero AF/E/P’s, See to Believe! Bank on 4-Wings. AmAg, Call 870-886-2418/2489F, 870-759-1692 Cell or email frank.kelley@ag-cat.com

1978 Grumman SUPER B, NEW TO MARKET! Geared nose with a R-1340-59 Super 600 engine (1820 cylinders).

Aircraft: TTSO 2368, TTSN 13547.

Engine:TTSO 123, TTSN 6897.

Hamilton Standard prop 23D40311 Type 7035A-175 TTSO 622, M3 SATLOC, CP nozzles, Transland spreader, BL Fuel, Metalized wings, new exhaust(2017). $210K 661-3033979 or 661-764-5244

Available May 1st - Gorgeous B600 “Restoration”. 0 SMOH (Cov.) & OHC 12D40-AG100-4S prop, deluxe equipment with A/C, yellow with blue trim and all the right mods. Looks and flies like new for first. $145K AmAg, 870-886-2418, -2489F or email frank. kelley@ag-cat.com

Beginner’s “Dream-Machine”, MINT “450” G164A DAF 300 gal TE-Combo, 46 fuel, 12V, Canopy, Gray & Yellow, 90% Original, 0-SIRAN A&E&P. Earn as you learn the safe & sound way. $109K, or owner will trade for ?? 870-S862418/2489F, 759-1692 Cell frank. kelley@ag-cat.com

Fat Cat G-164 B+ 500 Gal Ag Cat, Garrett TPE331-6, Big gear/wheels/breaks rudder servo, goose feet, HFS wing tip, Side load fuel, Lg tailwheel spring, strobe, 41in gate, A/C, smoke, window wash, load hog, cool seat. Motivated seller with 3 to sell. These aircraft are capable of grossing $1,000 to $1,340 per hour. 870-759-1605 or 870-6799267

1971 G164A -600, AG100 80gals fuel, TT 8100, SMOH 1100, Wing Extensions, Transland Spreader. Excellent condition.

Ready to Work. Make Offer Price reduced to $42,500 910-290-2706

Order your Turbine Ag Cat or B Model Ag Cat Pen and Ink Drawing From our DeSpain Collection Call 478-987-2250

Aircraft - Air Tractor 1978 B Model 600.

7400 TT. 4 hrs SMOH 4hrs SPOH. Aircraft completely refurbished

by Hershey Flying Service in 2004 @7302 TT. SATLOC M3.New 330 gal Hershey Hopper. Aircraft is like new.

Has not sprayed since Rebuild.Tulsa Engine and Prop OH by Northwest Propeller. $150,000. Contact Arvid @ 701-430-0215

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

AT-300

1975 AT-300 R985, Totally refurbished, immaculate plane.

4429 hrs. TT, 72 hrs. SMOH, 0 prop, M3 SATLOC, new 330 gallon hopper, Lane pump brake, Swathmaster. Reduced to $89,000 Call 870-683-2283 between 6am & 4pm.

AT-301

1980 AT-301, 128 hrs SMOH on Geared 600 w Zero time Hydromatic Prop, Zero time wings.$150,000 Call Doug at 559-665-7830

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1981 AT-301, TTAF 6917, SMOH 900, New prop 263, 488.6 on NEW Wings spars, 120hr Prop/GOV, 350gal Hop, Tall tail with new fabric on rudder, SS booms, Light Star2, Weth-Aero, SS spreader, New windscreen, New plugs front & back, New flap motor, Spare mag & cylinder. Comes with Nov. annual.

Ready to spray. Make Reasonable Offer.

Call Gavin at 509-220-4338 1986 AT-301, 600 hr R-1340, Bantam GPS, CP’s, smoker. Come get it “as is”. $95,000 For more information call 309-759-4646 or email farmair@ farmairinc.com

1980 AT-301, N15253, TTAF 8255, TT Engine 245, New Bantam SATLOC w/G4 screen, New Flow Control, Hydromatic Prop. Prop serviced inspected and reassembled 2011, always hangared, all AD’s compiled, A/C, 1 Nav/Com. Interior: Seats 1, clean, rates a 6.

Exterior Description: Clean, paint rates 8. $135,000 Call Dale at 806-6798838

1986 AT-301, Photo of Maintenance Attached. Equipped w/Ag Nav GPS, Crop Hawk, Aluminum Spray Booms, CP Nozzles, Stainless Steel Transland Spreader, 401 Landing Gear, has large fuel tanks, Reabe hopper gauge, all metal Tall Tail and much more! 801941-3279

1979 AT-301-0226, TTAF 6624.6, SMOH 693, SPOH 278, 126 gal mains, R1340AN-1, Hamilton 12D40-211, 7000 hr. wings, Covington overhaul. Motivated to sell!! $45,000 OBO Call 920-4104282

Clean 1983 AT-301, 4498TT, 601SMOHTulsa, 22D-40 prop, A/C, VG’s, Winglets, SATLOC AirStar, CropHawk, Smoker, 126 gal fuel. 600 hours left on wings. $75,000. Call Ken at 580-484-7267

AT-400 AT-400, PT6A-15AG, Bantam GPS/flow/ G4 screen, CP’s, Zee Air/heat, fresh hot. $335,000 For more info call 309-7594646 or farmair@farmairinc.com

1986 AT-401, 7920hrs TTAF, 1005 hrs TSOH Oct 2013, 12D40 Prop w/60hrs TSPO 6/18. Well maintained clean bird, A/C, WeatherAero Fan, Agrinautics Pump, CP03 Nozzles, Ag Nav GUIA Gold w/Flow Controller, Smoker, Storm Wire Cutters, Big Wheels & Brakes, 2000hrs till spar caps are due. Fresh C of A. $65,000 306-692-7335

AT-401

1994 AT-401-0943, R1340G, 4689 TT, 946 SMOH, 1274 SPOH, Geared 1340, Hamilton 23D40-311, VG’s, SATLOC AirStar, Collins A/C, Lane brake, 10757 hr. wings, Covington overhaul, King Comm radio, CP11’s, 29x11 mains, EGT/CHT, complete logs. $132,500 OBO 920-410-4282

1989 AT-401-0730, R1340-G, 5794 TT, 1468 SMOH, 2213 SPOH, Geared 1340, Hamilton 23D40-311, SATLOC Lite Star II, 10757 hrs. wings, Covington overhaul, King Com radio, CP11’s, 29x11 mains, complete logs. Spare Tulsa repaired and test stand run 1262 hr. R1340 w/purchase. $117,500 OBO 920-410-4282

1992 AT-401, P&W R1340-AN1, 600 HP, TSMOH 141 hrs. by Younkin (2012), TTAF 6400, no corrosion or damage history, Hamilton Standard Hyd. 22D40, TSOH 45 hrs., 38” Gate, 400 gallon hopper, new seal w/Transland spreader, 5 blade Weathaero fan pump, SATLOC Lite II, 36 CP03 nozzles, A/C. 402-269-7076 or 402-746-4078

1989 AT-401 Airframe for sale, TT 5990 hrs.

Nice clean northern aircraft that had a geared 1340 on it. Engine had a prop strike, still have firewall forward available if want to purchase with it.

Perfect airplane for a turbine conversion or to put a radial back on it. Good paint.

Has new Reabe hopper gauge. It has been well maintained, last annual was 5/19. $69,000 Call Tanner Sotvik at 701-520-0229 or 701-662-4416

AT-402

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

1999 AT-402A with PT6A-11AG, 6843 TTSN, M3 SATLOC, Bottom load fuel, 475 hrs SN landing gear, VG’s, 210gal fuel, rinse tank, heat & A/C, very clean, great flying airplane. $300K Call or text Dusty Elkinton 417-321-0210 at Dusty’s Air Service Nevada, MO

2013 AT-402B, PT6-15AG, 1200 hrs.

TTAE, Garmin SL-40 Com radio, Lane fan/ brake, Bantam W/G4 screen, Intelliflow, Smoker, bottom load fuel, heat/air, AmSafe belts, rinse tank,170 gal fuel, fuel flow monitor and hopper gauge. $625,000 Call 319-961-0113

2008 AT-402A, PT611AG, 2295 TTAE, AmSafe Airbags, Wire cutters, smoker, VHF/ FM, single point fuel, AG NAV with flow control, A/C and heat. Prop done Jan 18. NDH. Very Clean. Call Scott at 306-220-8638

2008 AT-402B -15AG, 2500 TTAE, 0 shot, 310 SPOH. SATLOC Bantam, icom 210 with kt76 trspnd, 3pc window, heat, A/C, 216g fuel, 2 inch load, R/H boom shut off, bottom load fuel. $525,000 204-362-0854

1999 AT-402B, 7922 TTAF, PT6A-15AG 8950 TTE, Covington Light OVH at 6500 engine hours. SATLOC Bantam with G4 screen, flow control, A/C, heat, Garmin G5 attitude indicator, CP 11 nozzles, smoker, very little fertilizer, Transland 10 vane. Overhauled FCU and fuel pump at 7322.0 TTAF, Wing spars were done at factory in June 2019. One owner, always hangared. Mid-Continent Aircraft 800-325-0885 www.midcont.net 2013 AT-402B, REF. 2499-19, Maturity iam 02/02/2020, Maturity ca 02/06/2020, Hartzell propeller total hours 1161.60 available hours 1844.40, P&W engine total hours 1161.60 available hours 1844.40, Micronair au 500 bar, GPS Hemisphere Bantam w/7”, Laser altimeter, Strobe navigation lights, US $630,000 Pelópidas Bernardi phone/ whats: +1-954-278-0939

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AT-502

2018 AT-502XP, 700hrs TTAE, MVP 50 AG-Nav Platinum GPS with flow control. AFS check valves swivels and CP11 nozzles, smoker, Lane brake, 3” dual load, clean airplane. $930,000 Call Brian Fisher at 419-560-5429

1995 AT-502B PT6-15, N6110Y, TT 10,555 hrs., Fresh annual, 0 hrs. since HOT section, 0 hrs. since prop IRAN and 0 hrs. since Gear Box Inspection, 5,835 hrs. left on the wings, AC and heat, M3 flow control, Load Hog, LED lights, Hyd flaps, Electric fan brake, 3 sets of booms and spreader. $285K Call Gary Bright 662-299-8095 1993 AT-502, SN 502-0206, N9085F, PT6A-34AG, TTAF 15,625, TTE 8172.6, Hobbs 7319.8, SHOT 1341.7, SMOH 1341.7. Wingman, SATLOC GPS, Smoker, FastStart, AC/ Heat, Transland Spreader, spray booms.

Fresh annual, hangared. $300,000. Call (870) 263-1300 or fbfsllc@gmail.com

1991 AT-502, 6800 TT, 400 since Hot and power section overhaul , 1200 since gas generator Iran. Clean working 502, Reabe gauge, G4, radio and transponder, drop booms. $325,000 Call 830-275-9845

2008 AT-502B -34, SN502B-2623, 3391 TTAF, 8126 TTE, 3212.6 SMOH, 673.4 SHOT, 3882.5 Prop TT, TT since OH 1292.9, Bantam w/G4 Flow Control, Load Hawg, AC, Heat, Lane Fan, CP Nozzles, SS Spray System, Rebe Hoper System, Single Point Fuel. $525,000 Call Doug at 605-870-2697

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

1989 AT-502, N10125, Aircraft: 502-0047, Approx.

TT 13,630.7, Engine: PT6A-34AG, Approx. TT 14,621.1, SATLOC Bantam, Stainless Steel Spray Booms and Drop Boom Hangers, Spreader, Wingman, Smoker & AC. New Belly Skin along with many new panels, cam locks and paint in 2017.

24.2 Since Extensive Hot Section with overhauled CT Blades & Fuel Control.

5,768.7 Since Wing Spar Replacement. $275,000 Call Frost Flying at 870295-6213

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

1992 AT-502, N1532B, TTAF 9792.3, PT6A-15AG TTE 11,407.01, 0.0 SHSI by Prime Turbines. Annual inspection due 3/1/2020, SATLOC Bantam w/Flow Control, Wingman, Like New Hopper, New panels, paint and cam locks, Wings due at 17,798.9 hours, New Main Gear less than 200 hours, 164 gal fuel, Stainless Booms w/CP-09-3E. For price call Darryl at South Delta Aviation - 479-935-4891 / 870-9951323 nights and weekends

2001 AT-502B PT6A34AG, N9148C, TT 9250, SMOH 9250, TT on Landing Gear: 750, TT Since Spar Caps Done: 1350, Satloc G4 GPS w/flow control, Factory A/C and heat, Wingman hopper door and auger system, Kawak control quadrant, WeathAero fan brake, AFS check valves w/ CP-11 nozzles, Aluminum drop booms, LED strobe system, Bayou Light flashing system, Hopper rinse system, Smoker. Motivated Seller!

Call 662-822-3204

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

Parting Out 1990 AT-502 -34 Engine & Prop. Call Mike at Valley Air Crafts 559.686-7401

For Lease - 2001 AT-502B-34AG, SATLOC w/G4 flow control, $300 per hour with no minimum hours. Call 662-588-0519 for more information and details.

1990 AT-502, PT6A34, N45019, TTAF 10058.8 hrs., TSOH 1649.7 hrs. Turbines Inc., HC-B3TN-3D SNEW 1100 hrs.

Annual inspection in process now.

5520.5 hrs. remaining on lower spar caps. Equipment: Vortex Generators, LED nose lights, Aluminum booms, Garmin SR 40 Com Radio, Smoker, Wingman, Single Point Fuel, 170 Gallon Fuel, Spreader. Call Darryl for price at 479-935-4891

1996 AT-502B-0365, N37VA W/-PT6A-34, TT Airframe 6692.0, Engine TT 8803.7, Engine TSOH 4118.9, Cabin Heat & Air, Lane Brake & Fan, Night Working Lights, Smoker, RH boom Shut Off, GPS (Bantam) with Flow Control, CP’s, Standard Spray System with Drop Booms, VG’s. $415,000 For more information, visit our website at queenbeeair.com or call 800-7367654

2013 AT-502B Firewall forward parts: Engine mount, cowling and Ram Air filter system. All parts with less than 1400 hours total time. Very clean and well maintained AT-502B. Call Cascade Aircraft Conversions for more details 1-509-635-1212

2019 AT-502XP, FTO, 234 Fuel, SS Camlocs Lane Brake & Fan, MVP50. $1,060,500 Call Lane Aviation 888995-LANE / 281-342-5451 or FAX: 281-232-5401

1995 AT-502B -34, 29,569 Engine TT, 445 hrs since hot, 445 hrs on prop, 10-11k hrs TTAF, approx. 7700 hrs left on wing spars, SATLOC Bantam w/G4 screen & L7 light bar. 0 since overhaul on starter generator, 40 CP11’s, LED landing & strobe lights, agrinautics pump w/ Lane electric brake, 10 Vain Transland spreader, includes wingman. Airplane is currently working. Needs a little TLC but it’s a money making machine! Current Annual. Price reduced. $190K Call 662-345-8395

2014 AT-502B, 2000 TTAE, G4 w/ Flow, VG’s, Smoker, Comm & TXP, Lane Brake and Fan. $650,000 Call Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE / 281-3425451 or FAX: 281-232-5401 2001 Project AT-502B, Bring Your Trailer! Complete fuselage firewall aft, 7400 TTSN, $70K. Refurbished wing spars for $140K. Call 877-715-8476.

2019 AT-502XP - In Canada, ferry time only. Imported, SS spray system, Transponder, Comm FM, Bluetooth audio panel, AM/FM/XM, awaiting GPS install.

Call Dave at Portage Aircraft Specialties 204-870-2828 1992 AT-502B, 12,800 TTSN, PT6A34AG, 20 since hot, Bantam 7” Screen, Com Radio, CP’s, Smoker, No Trades.

Excess to our needs. Fly it away for $225K. Call 309-303-5161

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CLASSIFIEDS 2000 AT-502B, Bantam GPS, Flow, L7 Light Bar, Wingman, Com Radio, Transponder, Covington Hot Inspection, Farm Air annual. $435,000 For more information call 309-759-4646 or email farmair@farmairinc.com

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

AT-602

1998 AT-602 Priced to Sell! THIS IS A TRUE BARGAIN! PT6A-60AG, TTIS 5500Hrs., SATLOC GPS Guidance with flow control, VHF Radio / Audio Panel, Night Lights, Cabin Heater, A/C, Paint 8/10, $385,000 USD. Call +61 4 37 394272 or airtractor@fieldair.com.au

2010 AT-602 -65AG, 4925 TTAE, Stainless booms, load valve, G4 w/ flow, CP11 w/AFS check valves, 100 since Hot Section w/ Dallas Airmotive Inspection. Reduced to $679,000 Neal Aircraft 806-828-5892

2006 AT-602 -65AG, 6000 TTAE, Prop 0 since IRAN, 0 since Hot section by Covington with new CT blades, Bantam Flagger.

Wing Spars replaced 8/2019. $550,000 Neal Aircraft at 806-828-5892

2010 AT-602, 5577 TT, Overhaul prop, replaced PT starter and governor number 6 bearing, fresh annual and fresh hot section 10/19, hydraulic gate added in 2019, new CT blades and segments and bleed air valve approx. 322 hours in June. $610K Call 662-645-8790

2008 AT-602 -65B. Completely rebuilt in 2008. 5550 hr since rebuild. Hot Section done by Covington. All new CT blades.

Fresh annual. Flow Control. Bantam with G4 screen. W/W. Heat/ factory a/c. Wash out system. Manual tail wheel lock. New transponder. Garmin audio panel. Comm radio. All mounted in radio box. Wingman. LED strobes and nose lights. Night flight package.

Factory air intake. Off set engine mount. Aileron trim. All glass good. $500K For more details call 501-5166156

2013 AT-602-60AG, 4700TT, 580HSI, November annual will come with 0 Hr FCU/ Fuel Pump, 0 hr Prop O/H, 0 Hr Start/ GEN, Fresh Nozzles, New Tires & Brakes & New Batteries. Has: Hatfield SP fuel, long range tanks, airbag harness, Bantam w/Flow, recent new aluminum booms, CP11, SS spreader, Super clean, NO damage, all logs in order. $690K Call Gavin at 509-2204338.

2010 AT-602 Airframe & Prop, 5206 TTAF, 183 hrs. since IRAN on prop. SATLOC Bantam w/G4 screen, IntelliFlow, AmSafe airbags, Shadin fuel meter, air and heat, Garmin 510, Comm radio, LED nose lights and strobes, Wingman, Fast start, Electric pump brake, Hopper rinse, Smoker, Kawak throttle quadrant, Hatfield single point fuel, right boom shutoff, right and left load valves, CP09 nozzles, no corrosion. Good paint, glass and tires.

Excellent maintenance history, Owner flown, Annual complete 8/2019.

Very good condition! You can put a PT6A-45-60 or -65 on it. $325,000 501-516-5874 Order your AT-602 Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $59.99 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdatemarketplace.com

2013 AT-602-1232, N310KP, PT6A65AG, 3990.7 Hrs. TTAE, fresh HSI at sale, SATLOC Bantam, Flow Control, Wingman, single point fuel, Lane electric brake & fan, factory A/C and heat. $650,000 Contact Rick Stone at Southeastern Aircraft Sales & Service 800-441-2964 or mail@ southeasternaircraft.com

AT-802

2006 AT-802AF PT6A67AG, Exceptionally well equipped and maintained aircraft ready to go to work in Fires or Ag. Red & White Paint Scheme. FRDS Gen 2 with Gel System. 380 Gallon Fuel.

Bottom Load Foam. Dual Bottom Load Foam. FCU Manual Override. ANR Hard Wired. Garmin 430, KLN89, KT76A, KR87. AmSafe Airbag System.

Lightening Safe. CP-11TT Nozzles.

SATLOC with IntelliFlow. DAAM Engine Monitoring System. Price reduced to $799,000 USD Price is negotiable. Call +61 4 37 394272 or email airtractor@ fieldair.com.au 1995 AT-802A, PT6A-65AG engine with 1800 TTSNEW, refurbished hoppers, G-4, VG’s, Ram Air, 10”gate, wingman, wings done. $760K, no trade.

For more information call 309-7594646 or email farmair@farmairinc.com

2012 AT-802A -67, 4500TTSN NDH G4 with IntelliFlow, Wingman, gate controller w/10” gate, Central point fuel, spreader. $725,000 520-251-1577 2012 AT-802A, N473FS, 802A-0473, PT6A-65AG, TTAE: 2890, SATLOC G4 with flow control, 10” hydraulic gate with Vonderan controller, Load hawg, smoker, Hatfield single point fuel, Becker com and audio panel, storm cutters, Aero LED landing lights and nav/strobes, landing gear replaced in 2018. Sold with fresh annual and Hot Section. Contact Matt Woolard 870-323-0304 $870,000

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

2010 AT-802, 3471 Total Time Airframe and Engine, Factory air and heat. $710,000 Call David at 870-501-1136 2015 AT-802A, PT6A-65AG engine, plane available now with approx. 2000 TTSN, 308 fuel, MVP50T, S.P. fuel, G4/flow, hyd gate, wingman, CP’s, Covington hot. For more information call 309-759-4646 or email farmair@ farmairinc.com

2016 AT-802A PT-65AG, N8011N, TTAE 2210 hours, Wingman, 7 1/2 inch Transland manual gate, CP 11’s w/AFS check valves, 254 fuel, single point fuel, G4 w/flow control. $990,000 Call Al Patrick at 870-510-6882 2010 AT-802A -67AG, 3250 TTAF&E, M3, HATFIELD BOTTOM FUEL, MIDWEST AIRCRAFT $825,000 Call Lane Aviation 281-342-5451 or FAX 281232-5401

1997 AT-802A -67AG, Hydromax Fire Gate, (two)BK 196A’s, Garmin GTX 327, Sky Connect AFF. Carded for Fire. Currently located in Chile but will return this spring. Can be sold with Fire gate or 10” Transland w/booms. 575-763-4300

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

575-763-4300 2017 AT-802A, PT6A -65AG, Wingman, 7 1/2” gate, G4, 1300 TTSN. For more information call 309-7594646 or email farmair@farmairinc.com

Fire Boss, Single & Dual Cockpit, -67 1600 SHP, low time and hours, full avionics.

Call or email: +34667102184, sales@ airtractoreurope.com.

2019 AT-802A, FTO, -65AG, LOADED, BOTTOM LOAD FUEL. $1,478,000 Call Lane Aviation 281-342-5451 or FAX 281-232-5401 Order your AT-802 Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $59.99 plus S&H. Call 478-9872250

Aircraft - Cessna

2004 AT-802A PT667AG, Hydromax Fire Gate, Sky Connect AFF receiver, TDFM-136 FM Radio, Smoker, BK 76A, (TWO) BK 196’s. Currently Carded for fire. Also can be sold w/10” Transland & booms.

CURRENTLY LOCATED IN CHILE BUT WILL BE BACK IN THE US THIS SPRING. 575-763-4300 OR EMAIL CAMERON@AEROTECHTEAM.COM FOR FURTHER DETAILS. 2005 AT-802A, 6975 TTSN, PT6A67AG, 6975 TTSN, 220 since Covington hot, 0-SIRAN prop, electric brake, smoker, CP’s, G-4 w/flow, Kawak, MVP50T, wingman, 10” gate, Sept.

2018 annual, NO TRADES. Fly it away for $595K Call 309-303-5161

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

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

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1973 Cessna A188B AG Wagon, Continental IO-520 (300 hp), TTAF: 4968, TTE: 723, TTP: 629, 3 Blade Hartzell Propeller, 54 Gallon Fuel, 200 Gallon Hopper, Superbooms, CP03 Nozzles, Weathero Fan, Spin-on Oil Filter, Vortex Generators, DynaNav GPS, Digital Tachometer, Smoker, Spreader included, New paint 2016, Annual due 06/01/2020, Excellent condition, Meticulously maintained. $129,500 402-580-5600

1974 Cessna Ag Wagon A188B, C-GZFU, s/n 18801522, TTAF: 6271.7 hrs., Engine: Continental Motors IO-520-F-C-D s/n 819000-R, 1344.4 hrs Engine Time Since Major Overhaul in June 2004, Installed on GZFU at 4927.3 hrs TAFT, Hartzell Propeller PHC-C3YF-1RF/F8468A-6R s/n EE5111B, *Propeller factory new April 11, 2005 Installed at 4951.3 hrs TAFTPropeller was overhauled April 21, 2015 at TAFT: 5963.8 hrs, Next due Apr 2025, Total Propeller TSN: 1320.4 hrs,Total Propeller TSOH: 307.9 hrs., High Tech Atomizer nozzles installed 2018, SATLOC GPS and flow control installed 2018. Fresh Annual - Commercial StandardsManitoba, Canada $100,000 USD Call 204-8710950

1975 Cessna Ag Truck A188B, C-GMJR, S/N 188-02134T, TTAF: 6468.9 hrs., Engine: Continental Motors IO-550-D23 s/n 284410-R, Engine was rebuilt/Zero at TCM in 12/10/2001 installed at 4223.2 hrs TAFT, 707 hrs Engine Since Major Overhaul in Feb 9, 2010, 2245.7 hrs Engine Since TCM factory Rebuilt/Zero, Installed as per STC# SA3243SO, Hartzell Propeller HC-C3YF-1RF s/n EC1694B, Propeller Factory New Installed Apr 2002 installed at 4223.2 hrs TAFT. Last Propeller overhaul date is Jan 10, 2012, next due Jan 2022, Propeller TSN 2245.7 hrs., Propeller TSOH: 504.1 hrs., Installed as per STC SA92-104. High Tech Atomizer nozzles installed 2018, SATLOC GPS and flow control installed 2018, Fresh Annual - Commercial Standards. Manitoba, Canada $140,000 USD 204-871-0950

1980 CESSNA AG HUSKY, ACCEPTING OFFERS, Trades considered! Approx.

7,334.4 hours TTAF TSIO-520-T (Turbo 310HP!!)Approx. 1411.2 SMOH McCauley 3 blade Approx.

1967.5 SMOH, 280 Gallon Hopper, 54 Gallon fuel, DYNA NAV E-Series GPS, Transland Meter Rate II, Crop Hawk 7, IC-A200 Comm radio, Automatic Flagger, Winglets, Super Booms with Right boom shutoff, CP nozzles, Vortex Generators, Smoker, Wire Cutters (Landing gear & Windshield), Tail Pull handles, Cabin heat, Nav/Beacon & Landing/ Taxi lights. $120,000 ASI JET is a Factory Authorized Thrush Dealer, Service center, and Parts distributor.

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1979 Cessna Ag Husky - $110,000, TT 6701, Fresh Annual in progress, Well maintained Minnesota Airplane, SMOH Prop 636, Bolduc TSIO-520- SMOH 636, Spin-on oil filter SATLOC M3 CP Nozzles, Super Booms, right boom shut off, Hydraulic spray pump, Smoker, Spreader, Wire Cutters. Call Tony at 320-314-2664

1980 Cessna T188C Turbo Ag Husky, Fresh engine (TSIO-520), prop, and paint.

TracMap GPS, SS boom, CPO3 Nozzles, 6450TT. We need to move this plane ASAP as we are out of hangar space.

Engine was just rebuilt w/Titan NickelSteel Cylinders (not affected by AD), new lifters & cam, new bearings. This plane is ready to work. BEST OFFER TAKES IT! Call Sam at 719 263-5300 or 719 469-1469.

1966 Cessna Ag Wagon - Going Out Of Business Sale! 230hp approx. 6000TT, 331SMOH, 390 since new prop, SATLOC 99, electric brake, CP nozzles, dual exhaust. Call James at 940-5859359

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

Cessna 140, Annual until 4/30/19, Engine TCM O200 SMOH 1005.0. All logbooks with aircraft, new prop (U$5,000 on prop), New Carburetor, New wing struts, Cleveland brakes, New Magnetos & Harness spark plugs & more. Maintenance by South Florida.

Maintenance: SFAM - U$20,000 in last maintenance, ask for invoices & bills). Aircraft in FXE Fort Lauderdale to be inspected by buyers. Asking $35,000 Come see it and make an offer. Worldwide Trading, LLC 4010 Galt Ocean Drive Unit #1215 Fort Lauderdale FL 33308 USA. Telephone: 1-954-778-0939 or 1-954-999-9120 Email: wwt.pba@gmail.com

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Aircraft - Dromader

1971 Cessna 188 Ag Truck - Great starter aircraft for sale, 3500 TTAF, IO-520D w/1100hrs SOH May 2005, 360hrs SPO June 2016. Equipped w/CP03 Nozzles, WeathAero Fan, Agrinautics Pump, Ag Nav GUIA Silver GPS, Crop Hawk. Well maintained, can include C of A. $70,000 James at 306-692-7335

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

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

Call Kevin at 785-386-8875

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

1968 Cessna Ag Wagon, S/N 188-0360, NDH. Always been a Clean Northern plane in excellent condition. TT 3607 -0-470R, 309 SMOH engine and prop, SuperBooms, SATLOC Lite, Smoker, Flagger.

Great flying plane. A good plane to start that new pilot. 701-799-8629

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

1975 Cessna Ag Truck, TTAF 4628, SFR 1068, SP IRAN 1068, SS Dual Exhaust, Smoker, Wag, Crophawk 7B, Hud/Man SS Spray System (except pump), 30 CP Nozzles, 4 Rotary Nozzles, VG’s, A/C, Wingtip Strobes, Beacon Strobe, Inst. Landing, Taxi, Hopper Lights, Hardwired ANR, Big Tailwheel, Tinted Glass. 5/19 Annual. $125K 478-2853731

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

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

1995 M18A Dromader, Turbine 4334 TTAF, wings tail section 2500 500 TTSMOH prop, Engine TPE-331-11u-6116 874 TSO 0 since Teledo repair compressor housing, diffuser vane accessory drive housing, 2nd stage rotor replaced. Fresh annual 11-2019. Make offer. Call 229-5241134 or 229-220-6343

1980 PZL Radial Dromader’s Available Immediately! Four aircraft to choose from with an extensive parts inventory available! LOW TIME AIRCRAFT! Times vary between 1300 and 3000 hours total on the airframes and 100 and 840 SMOH on the engines. 224 gallon fuel (one has 188 gal). All have AgNav GPS with flow control, North American direct drive starters and Hydraulic pumps. Currently Canadian registered. Please contact us for more details! ASI JET is a Factory Authorized Thrush Dealer, Service center, and Parts distributor. Specializing in New and Used aircraft sales, Please Call ASI Jet Sales at 952-941-6255 for more information!

1985 TURBINE M18A DROMADER -11,Turbine Dromader M18A Airframe TT: 3140 Engine Honeywell TPE-331 -11U: 3910 SMOH 7000TBO Propeller Hartzell 5 blade 310 hours Since NEW (Times are Approximates) Options: AG NAV Guia Spray GPS, 192 Gallon Fuel, Air Conditioning, Cockpit Heat, Electronics International digital gauges, Vortex Generators, Kawak Throttle Quadrant, Smoker, booms, Artificial Horizon, Comm, and More! Four additional low time Radial Dromader’s and a large inventory of spare parts are also available, ask for more info!

ASI JET is a Factory Authorized Thrush Dealer, Service center, and Parts distributor. Specializing in New and Used aircraft sales, Please Call ASI Jet Sales at 952-941-6255 for more information!

1995 Dromader, REF. 200501-19, Engine 0 hours from factory. Brakes.

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

Aircraft - Piper

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

1970 Pawnee - Going Out Of Business Sale!, 250hp, 7300TT, In license and working daily. Must sale soon. Retiring. Electric brake, 99.5 SATLOC. $55,000 OBO Call James at 940-585-9359

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

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

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

1976 Piper Pawnee, PA25-235, Engine: LYCOMING 0-540B2C5, AFTT: 5085.3, Propeller: MC Cauley (IA200/FA8452), TTE: 400 TSO, Flow Control: AgFlow 1, GPS: TracMap Flight Pro, Spray System: 1” Stainless Steel, Rotary Atomizers: Qty. 8, Electronic Spray on/off valve. $93,000 Call Wade at 306-786-3345 1982 Piper Super Cub. Lowest time Piper built Cub on the planet, 650 hours TTSN. Stits Fabric, beautiful paint, Com Radio, L3 Lynx transponder with ADSB in-out with touchscreen weather, traffic. $150,000 Call Sun Valley Aviation 956421-4545

Aircraft - Thrush

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

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

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1972 Thrush S2R Geared 1340, 15960 AFTT, SATLOC Bantam, 430 SMOH from Covington. Big butterfly, extended wings, VG’s, Lane fan & brake, Crophawk, new Acorn exhaust 185 hours ago, CP03 nozzles, Annual due March 2020, Cool air kit, COM radio. Very clean and ready to work. Hours may change due to aircraft currently working. $109K 319-560-9363

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2001 Thrush 660 -65, Airframe: Approx. 6910 hours TT, Engine/Propeller: PT6A - 65AG, Approx. 1110 SMOH, FCU 0 Since OH, 5-blade Hartzell 1110 SMOH. Equipment: SATLOC Bantam GPS w/Intelliflow, Comm radio, Bottom Load Fuel, Shadin fuel flow meter, Smoker, Load Hawg System, Lane Electric Fan Brake, Super Booms with CP nozzles, Right boom shutoff, Fast Start System, Landing lights, Air Conditioning, Cockpit fire Extinguisher. Fresh Thrush Service center Annual! $625,000.

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1974 400 Gal Turbine Thrush, N5543X, 8900 TT, -20 engine, only 200 hours since new avenger wings. A/C, cool seat, 29” tires, springtail, fabric tail, paint in 2016. Asking $175K without engine, $250K w/engine just gone through by Turbines Inc. Call Kent at 229-2206343 or 229-524-1134

1998 Thrush S2R/400G -1 Super, Airframe: Approx. 4980 hours TT, Price includes 0 time Wing lower spar caps and prop overhaul! Engine/Propeller: Garrett -1 Super conversion with 380 hours Since EXTENSIVE Hot Section (Arkansas Turbines), Hartzell 3 blade prop.

Equipment: SATLOC Bantam GPS with IntelliFlow, 400 Gallon Hopper, Large fuel (Approx. 190 Gallons), Single Point bottom load Fuel, Shadin Fuel Flow Meter, Air conditioning, Smoker, Hopper Rinse, Vortex Generators, Five Blade Weath Aero fan, Aluminum Booms, Comm Radio, Dual Landing light, NAV / Strobe lights, Windshield wiper/washer, NEW Tinted windows included, Mesh seat and MORE!!! New batteries on 6/17, Overhauled Ignitor box 6/17. $399,950 ASI JET is a Factory Authorized Thrush Dealer, Service center, and Parts distributor. Specializing in New and Used aircraft sales ASI Jet Sales at 952-941-6255 for more information!

2004 Thrush 550, TTAF 8093, with PT6-60AG 0 shot, 0 time fuel control, Bleed valve, and High pressure pump, 0 SMOH prop, Hyd. gate box, SATLOC G4, booms and spreader. Sale with fresh annual. $420,000 979-257-6695 1975 Thrush, N4942X, TTAF 10,815, P&W -28 TT 13,346.9, wings TT 7,485.4, 451.8hrs until spar cap replacement, Prop TTSMOH 2,086.5, 400 gal hopper, 229 gal fuel, SATLOC M3 touch screen, rag tail, also have 2 Weatherly tails included. No reasonable offers refused. $150K OBO For more info/ pics call 731-988-8775 or email aircraftmisc@gmail.com

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

2015 Thrush 510G, Airframe: 1100 hours TT (Times are approx.)

Engine: 1100 Hours TT - 380, Since Gearbox overhaul) Warranty remaining! Propeller 380 SMOH. Equipment: 510 Gallon Hopper, MVP-50T Glass panel color display, 228 gallon (useable) fuel capacity, 2 inch stainless steel spray system, 41 inch stainless steel gate box, 4340 chrome-moly steel spar caps (60,000 hour life!) Stainless steel bottom fuselage skins, Alodine Chromicoat L25 for corrosion resistanceMassive overturn structures, Quick detach fuselage skins, 28 – volt electrical system, 24 – volt battery, Wire deflector cable, Cockpit wire deflectors, Stainless steel rudder cables, Outside air temperature gauge, All metal Empennage, Air conditioning/cabin heat, High flotation 29-in. tires, Cleveland dual caliper disc brakes, Wing root fairings, Windshield wiper and washer, Front Baggage compartment. Additional Options: SATLOC Bantam (Big Screen) with IntelliFlow flow control, Garmin 225 Comm radio, Load Hawg , Hopper Rinse System, Single Point(bottom load) fuel, Electric fan brake Model 111F, Smoker, Vortex Generators, Leading edge LED lights **All specifications are subject to verification upon inspection by buyer. ASI JET is a Factory Authorized Thrush Dealer, Service center, and Parts distributor.

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

1980 Thrush S2R15DC (Converted to PT6A-34AG in 1988) Airframe TT: 15,960 (Approx.) Roughly 3000 remain on spars. Engine PT6A-34AG: 10 hours Since Extensive HOT (Installed New CT blades, Shroud segments, and Sealing ring. Installed Overhauled FCU, High Pressure Fuel Pump, CT vane Ring, Combustion liner, Large Exit Duct and Small Exit Duct. Fuel nozzles cleaned and flowed, and MORE!) Prop: 900 Since IRAN. Options: 500 gallon hopper, SATOC M3 w/keypad, flow control, Load Hawg, hydraulic gate box, KAWAK Throttle quadrant, Smoker, Aluminum Booms with CP nozzles, LED Leading edge lights, Windshield wiper/washer, AC, Rear observer’s Seat, VG’s, Metal Tail, Stainless camlocks, and more! Currently Undergoing Extensive Service Center Annual, complete frame refurbishment from the pilot seat AFT, rebuilt rear cockpit and all window frames, New tinted front and rear side windows, refurbed horizontal stabilizer, rebuilt tail wheel assembly, and much more!!! $425,000 ASI JET is a Factory Authorized Thrush Dealer, Service center, and Parts distributor.

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1995 Ayers Thrush S2R G-10, TTAF 6019, Engine TPE 331-10-511M, Rebuilt

by Ag Air Turbines in 2014; TTSO: 1046.3, Propeller TT: New TSN 0.1, Kawak hydraulic spray system, 228 gal. fuel capacity, Shadin fuel flow system, A/C, Heater, M3 SATLOC, SS drop booms, Smoker. For more information call 907-351-4557

1970 S2R Thrush, TT 6125, Geared 1340 TSMOH 1029, Prop TSMOH 1075, SATLOC LiteStar, VG’s, Cold air intake system, Extended wings, Spring Tailwheel, Remote Oil filter, smoker, 29” wheels.

Strong running engine. Replaced with turbine. Make offer. 218-478-2247

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

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

1973 Thrush S2R - Priced to sell!

TTAF 9459, Walter M601-E11 TT 7479.5, TSOH 2029.5 AVIA V508EAG Prop TSOH 2029.5, 3445.5 Hrs. remaining on spars, Harbor A/C, Smoker, SATLOC Bantam w/G4 screen, single point fuel, CP flat fan nozzles, AFS check valves, Transland pump, electric brake, Shadin fuel flow, new tires and new front windshield, horizontal re-done at annual, spreader available with sale. Contact Stephanie Williams at 229-924-2813

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

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PRICE REDUCED Motivated Seller!!! 2012 Thrush 510P S2R-T34, Airframe: Approx. 1900 hours TT (Approx.) Engine: Approx.

40 hours Since hot section 40 hours Light Overhaul by Dallas AirMotive.

Propeller: Approx. 40 Hours SNEW Hartzell 3 blade prop. Equipment: 510 Gallon Hopper, MVP-50T Glass panel color display, SATLOC Bantam GPS w/Flow control, Single point re-fuel, Vortex Generators, Smoker, Electric fan brake, LED leading edge lights, 228 gallon (useable) fuel capacity, Zee Systems electric air conditioner/cabin heat. ASI JET is a Factory Authorized Thrush Dealer, Service center, and Parts distributor. Specializing in New and Used aircraft sales, ASI Jet Sales at 952-941-6255 for more information!

1996 G6 510 Thrush, 5411 TTAF, Engine AD 2018-13-05 has been complied with 10/8/18, 1250 since GB, & Hot, G4 w/flow, new spray pump, Lane fan, spray valve, 3”load, CP11, AFS, VG’s, AC/heat, factory hopper rinse, 4 battery conversion, com radio & includes load hog which has been removed. Very clean. Price reduced to $355K OBO Email agairflying@gmail. com for more information.

1994 Ayres, S2R-T34,N94PR, TTAF 7835.9, P&W PT6A-34AG, 750 HP, Prop Hartzell HC-B3TN-3D, 3 BLADED, 0.0 SIRAN, Avionics/Radios, GPS Bantam w/Intelliflow, , 578.7 hrs. since spar caps, CP-09’s, Vortex Generators, Hopper Rinse, Spreader, Harbor A/C, Electric Fan Brake, center point fuel, Bottom Load Fuel, Smoker, Kawak Quadrant, New Landing Gear, Wingman.

Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800325-0885 www.midcont.net

Aircraft - Weatherly 2012 Thrush S2R-T34, N3000H, TTAF: 3000, Engine(s) P & W PT6A-34 (SN PCEPH0851) HP 750, Since Hot Section: 0. Prop Specs: Hartzell B3TN-3D (SN BUA32808), 3 Blade Prop, Time: 600 IRAN. Equipment List: MVP Glass Panel, Bantam GPS, Intelliflow, CP Nozzles, Winglets, AM-SAFE Seatbelt Air Bags, SS Booms, Smoker, SS Spreader, Vortex Venerators, Leading Lights , NAV- Lights, Strobes. Excellent Exterior & Interior. Annual completed 2-2017. $625,000 Mid-Continent Aircraft, 800-325-0885 midcont.net

1993 Weatherly 620B, 5000 TT, 600 SMOH Covington, new wing brackets. 137 available. $115,000. Call 256-708-5966.

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B1-A Callair Manufacturing Rights.

Available now is the type certificate, drawings, jigs, tooling, aircraft parts, and property associated with this 300 gal P&W 985 powered sprayer. Start your own aircraft company or expand your line. Airplane Services Inc. 850-6751252, 850-380-7268, 850-380-6091.

Order your 510 Thrush, Radial Thrush, Thrush 660 or Dual Cockpit Thrush from our DeSpain Collection today for only $59.99. Call 478-987-2250

2006 Beech G-36 Bonanza, 880hrs S new, Garmin 1000/WAAS, Factory Air, Leather. Like new. $525,000 Sun Valley Aviation, 956-421-4545

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

Engine - Piston Wanted mid-time R1340. 500-800 hrs.

SMOH Prefer good running one taken off for turbine conversion. Call 701-4300215.

Bellanca Citabria 7GCAA N5057P, TTAF 6735, Lycoming O-320 TSMOH 860, Sensenich Prop TT 1610, New Concorde Battery, New Ceconite in 2010. Great flying airplane. Priced to sell. Call David Chancy at 229-6453605 1995 Beech A-36 Bonanza, 2,800 Hours total time, 860 Hours since factory new engine, Garmin 750/650, GTX 345 (All new), King Auto Pilot with Alt Pre-Select, flight director, HSI, etc.

Active Traffic, ADSB in-out, Standby alternator and vacuum, factory air. $340,000 Call Sun Valley Aviation, 956-421-4545

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Nice Northwestern B-450, 4450-TTA, 350 SMOHE&P, fresh annual, DAF TE GAAC Comb., CP Nozzles, 300 hopper, 80 fuel. $129K 870-886-2418/2489F, 759-1692 Cell, frank.kelley@ag-cat.com

Walter Powered 1970 Thrush S2R, TTAF 10,240 hrs., 2,000 hrs. left on spar, Walter 601-D-11, 0 hrs. SIRAN. Aircraft has Lane fan and brake, SS pump & system, flow control, Harbor A/C, SATLOC 99.5, metal tail, spring tail gear, Cascade fire wall forward. 200 gal. fuel, single point fuel, cool seat. Annual with sale. All my extra’s with sale (tires, starter/gen etc.) $195K Call Ron Hink 940-585-6176 or 806-204-0057

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

2016 R44 Raven 2 with A/C, 1050TT, AgPilotX, Auto Cal flow control, Simplex spray system, G4 engine monitor. $345,000 Call Greg Grouleff at 559916-0757

1984 Bell 206B3 for sale. Good times remaining, Simplex Spray System, SATLOC Bantam, TurnKey Spray Ready. $525,000 Serious buyers only! Call Brian at 561-723-1911

Pratt and Whitney overhauled 1340 cylinders, carburetor, Ag cat spreader call Terry at 870-536-1348 or David at 870-550-1664 Excellent Ag Cat R1340 FWF (removed for Turbine), 800-SMOH/40-STOH Canadian times. 40-SOH AG200-2 Prop. Runs great & dry! Engine $25K, Prop $20K, All $47K Call 870-8862418/2489F, 870-759-16920 or email frank.kelley@ag-cat.com R1340-S83H1-G, 364-SMOH, 0-SIRAN Tulsa. $39K. 23D40-6601A19, OHC AAOK, $28K. Spring Delivery. 870-8862418/2489F, 870-759-1692 cell or email frank.kelley@ag-cat.com Pratt & Whitney Piston Engines, Parts and Accessories in stock. 0-Time R-985 / R-1340 / R-1830-92 & -94 / R-2000-7M2 / R2800CB engines ready to go. Complete stock of engine parts.

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Ready to install. Call Sun Air Parts 661257-7708, Fax 661-257-7710 or email info@sunairparts.com R-1340, Zero Time Since Overhaul By Covington, $67,500.00 Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE / 281-342-5451 or FAX 281-232-5401 R985-AN1-14B Tulsa Overhaul, New Pistons, Bosch mags. Ignition harness, carb, with warranty outright/exchange.

Call Chester Roberts Supply Co. at 903429-6805 R1340 Engine Overhauled, New Pistons, New Bearings, mags. Ignition harness, carb, with warranty outright/ exchange. Call Chester Roberts Supply Co. at 903-429-6805 R1340-AN2 Airmotive Overhaul, New Pistons, mags. harness, carb, with warranty outright/exchange. Call Chester Roberts Supply Co. at 903-429-6805

CLASSIFIEDS R985 AN 1/14B OHC new pistons, chrome cylinders, new bearings, Bosch mags warranty outright or exchange.

Call Chester Roberts Supply Co. at 903429-6805 R985-AN1-14B Tulsa Overhaul, New Pistons, mags. Ignition harness, carb, with warranty outright/exchange. Call Chester Roberts Supply Co. at 903429-6805

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

PT6A-34 For Sale - Serial Number: PCE:56577, TSN:20869.5, TSO:3345.8, CSN:23005, CSO:4046.

See spec sheet for details. For pricing call Paul at 817-354-2002 or email preeves@jsamiami.com PT6A-34 For Sale - Serial Number: PCE:50949, TSN:7778, TSO:2165, CSN:7078, CSO:2165. See spec sheet for details. For pricing call Paul at 817354-2002 or preeves@jsamiami.com PT6A-60AG available for sale. TSN 9956 TSHSI 345 Fresh repair. For pricing call Paul at 817-354-2002 or email preeves@jsamiami.com PT6A-15AG, 7920 TT Engine. Good times remaining. 1925 since CT Blades.

Cycle Sheet available. $125,000. Call Darryl 479-935-4891 Complete Engine Package! TPE331-6 Engine, 537 Since Cam, CD Aviation Hartzell Propeller HC-B3TN-5M/ 537 Since New, Starter Generator 23047007, 25 Hours Since Overhaul, Beta Tube Included. $177,000 Call Lynn Johnson at 701-360-5966 or 701352-3700 PT6A-34AG, TSO 0.0 $265,000. Call Jay Streb 812-877-2587 or email jay@ turbinesinc.com PT6A-60AG, 6500 hours TT, Fresh Hot Section, O/H Fuel Control Unit, O/H Bleed Valve, O/H Starter Generator. $295,000 For more information call Bill Kingrey at 979-257-6695

FOR SALE GE H 75 -200 turbine engine still in can. Less than one hour time on it, used for design development.

Great price on just the engine or even better price when you buy a conversion kit package and the engine. Contact Turbine Conversions, Ltd Ann HatfieldGrahek at 616-837-9428 or ann@ turbineconversions.com for more information

Equipment - Booms Complete Isolair Innovator Spray System Model 3900 for Bell 206B, converted from OH-58 with 206 tanks. KAWAK Auxiliary Hydraulic System Model 34600. $22,775 Call 541-280-2097 For Sale - High quality Stainless Steel booms, pumps and nozzles! On the shelf and ready to ship. Contact mark@ turbineconversions.com SUPERBOOMS, Thrush Servos; Maintenance on Ag & G.A. Aircraft Including Heavy Structural Repairs; Robinson Helicopter Service Center; Machining, Fabricating & Sheet Metal Gurus; Tri-State Aviation, ND 800-6425777 or tsa@tri-stateaviation.com www. tri-stateaviation.com

Equipment - Nozzles AU3000 MICRONAIR (7) Available for sale with accessories. New Condition $800 Plus Shipping or we accept offers.

Pictures Available. Contact Global Aviation LLC 816-447-2226. www. globalaviation.global Newberg Electrostatic Spraying LLC is the exclusive distributor for Spectrum Electrostatic Spray Systems. Do more acres with better performance. Call Ed Newberg 320-848-2745. Serving northern US and Canada. Now STC’d for all 400 and 500 series Air Tractors.

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

Equipment - Spreaders 2015 Transland 10 vain spreader for sale. Model #23502 $4500 Call 337224-7803

(2) PT6A-112’s Engines for sale. 7,240 TT, 1500 SMOH, Good cycle times. $275,000 for the pair. FIRM Please call Queen Bee Air for more information at 800-736-7654

New SWATHMASTER Stainless Steel Spreader (steel 308) for CESSNA 188 gate box, 25 inches. Ready for use. $4,000. Also available NEW SWATHMASTER’S for THRUSH, AIR TRACTOR, PIPER, etc. Ask for price. Call 954-278-0939 or wwt.pba@gmail.com

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

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CLASSIFIEDS Transland 10 vane spreader for 38” gate, new, $9,900; Lane Aviation 281-3425451 or FAX 281-232-5401

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

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

GPS - SATLOC Good working M3 SATLOC for spares or install in your ag aircraft. $3,500 Call 620-492-5300 or mike@n1ms.com SATLOC Bantam with IntelliFlow flow control. Good working condition. $8,500 USD. Call Dave at 1-204-870-2828 2 Year Old SATLOC G4 GPS System for sale, like new. Also have various used GPS systems. AG PILOTX DEALER. $13,000 Call Tanner J. Sotvik at DEVILS LAKE AERO SERVICE 701-520-0229 or 701-662-4416 2 SATLOC M3 Computers w/Extras - 1 New M3 Computer, 1 Used M3, working - removed from AT 2 weeks ago. Also includes: Light bar, touch screen and required cables. Selling as package $5000 lauderdaleb@hotmail.com (2) SATLOC G4 GPS w/IntelliFlow. $14,000 each. Call Ed at 361-9477891 or 361-387-9090

Help Wanted Pilot needed at Tradewind Ag Service, located in Texas. We operate 500 and 600 series Air Tractors. Full time commitment preferred. Paul Bruton 979541-7864 Experienced Turbine Pilot needed for the 2020 season. For the right pilot, a permanent position. 2000 hours ag required and must be insurable in 400500 gallon planes. This is a six figure seat for someone who would stick around full time. Well established operation with 25 year track record. Nice location to raise a family with lots of things to do. Email resume and references to blindads@agairupdate.com Subject: ID#2478 or fax to 478-352-0025 Loader needed for North Dakota operation. Great opportunity to possibly work your way up into a seat! Call Rod Mattern at Mattern Spray Service 701321-0767

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Level I SEAT Pilot needed for 2020 fire season. Must have AT-802 time.

Please call 406-728-9363 or email minutemanaerial@yahoo.com Help Wanted - CDL driver for traveling operation through the winter and spring months. Call Seth Olivier at 318-4390710 Nebraskaland Aviation, located in Holdrege, Nebraska, is in search of an experienced ag pilot. We are an independent, family owned business operating AT-502 aircraft in a diversified production area that includes range & pasture, corn, soybeans and wheat. Our season begins in March and can run as late as December. We are adding a new position now due to the upcoming retirement of a 40-year pilot after the 2020 spray season. This is a permanent seat for the right person, so relocation to the Holdrege area will be required.

Additional employment opportunities during slow times or off-season include work related to our retail business https://www.nebraskalandaviation.com/ plant-health-challenge-newsletter/, employment in the Holdrege Aviation maintenance shop (for those with IA or AP) and/or corporate pilot work operating Turbo Commander 680D, Citation M2, Citation 501, Citation CJ2, TBM 850 and Piper PA-46 Matrix.

Experienced herbicide pilots with excellent safety records only. Pay and benefit package will be very competitive and custom designed around the individual applicant’s experience and off-season work interests. Email resume to tye.marquardt@gmail.com Full time turbine pilot needed for June thru August. Year round pay with a guarantee. Herbicide experience a must.

Well maintained equipment and benefits including 401K and health insurance.

Send resumes to gkrech@wilburellis. com or call 605-350-4536.

Pilot wanted for multiple 802 operation.

Will consider pilot with 500+ hours in 502 or 602. Business is well established. Could be long term for the right pilot. Email resume and references to pilot802@yahoo.com Our Family owned business in central Nebraska has recently expanded and we are looking for an experienced, full-time 502 pilot. Our season runs from April to November and is mostly fungicide and insecticide on corn and beans with some pasture spraying in the spring and fall. Please send resume to dylan@ waltsaerial.com Ag Pilot Needed For Late Model Air Tractor - Full time seat with great earning potential. Herbicide experience is a must. Current, well maintained aircraft. Email resume and references to blindads@agairupdate.com Subject: ID#2373 or fax to 478-352-0025

LOOKING FOR AN EXPERIENCED UH-1 MECHANIC. AG EXPERIENCE PREFERRED BUT NOT REQUIRED. WE HAVE A LARGE OPERATION. 3+ SHIPS TO MAINTAIN. ALL THE SPRAY MACHINES ARE UH1-B’S. NO DEPOT LEVEL MAINTENANCE. ONLY INTERMEDIATE AND PHASE MAINTENANCE IS DONE IN HOUSE. YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO OVERSEE AND DIRECT MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS AND COMPLETE ALL ASSOCIATED PAPERWORK FOR THE HELICOPTERS. PLEASE SEND RESUMES TO TIGERJONES204@ YAHOO.COM

Midwest operator in search of qualified Ag Pilot to join our Aerial Application team. Clean Midwest operation with a fleet of well-maintained turbine Air Tractors. We are in the heart of Corn, Soybean, Wheat and Sunflower country. We offer competitive pay with a full benefit package. Applicant must be willing to relocate and invest themselves in our team. Turbine and Herbicide experience are not necessary but a definite plus. Willing to train the right individual. Email resume and references to blindads@agairupdate. com Subject: ID#2210 or fax to 478352-0025

Opening for full time A&P mechanic/ director of maintenance in Northern California. IA is preferred and experience with PT6 engine is preferred, but not required. Aircraft: Turbine Ag-Cats and Radial Ag-Cats. Benefits are: profit sharing, matching 401k, health insurance, dental, vacation, sick leave, and holiday pay. Willing to help with relocation cost. Contact Alex at 530882-4286

Wanted Immediately! Experienced 802 pilot wanted for North Dakota, South Dakota and Iowa area. Long hours working between multiple airports. Pilot has to be flexible for travel between mid May and mid September. Herbicide, fungicide and insecticide work. Pilots in the last 3 years have been in the 65,000 to 70,000 plus acre range.

Great pay! Call Rod at 701-321-0767

Wanted - Ground Crew & Mix Truck Operator for helicopter crew. CDL & Hazmat. We are looking for part-time and full-time drivers. Full time drivers are eligible for insurance and benefits after 90 days. We offer base pay, per diem, and commission on acres sprayed.

For more information and details contact Danny at 662-453-9406 or email dcather@provinehelicopters.com Immediate Midwest position open for an Aerial Helicopter Ag Pilot. Family business seeking experienced Bell 47 pilot for upcoming 2019 season. Ag spraying experience preferred. Great opportunity for the right person. Email rbauer2965@gmail.com or call 815383-9378 Large midwest aerial application business looking for A&P and IA mechanics. Must have Air Tractor and PT6A experience. Starting salary is 7080K if qualified. Must supply a resume and three references. Send resume and references to blindads@agairupdate. com, Subject: ID#2234 or fax to 478352-0025 Looking for agriculture pilot with S2R-T34 experience in seeding, fertilizing and spraying to work in Guyana, South America. For more information email hr@aslgy.com or call 592-222-1234 ext. 239/226 Help Wanted - Ground Crew position & Mix Truck Operator for helicopter crew.

CDL a plus. We will help get CDL. Full time & part time position. Must be willing to travel May thru October. Low time pilots wanted. Guaranteed flight time. For more information contact Caleb Harvey at (706) 577-4220 or email caleb@bsairinc.com.

Due to expansion opportunities we are looking for experienced 502 and 802 pilots. Must have knowledge of the latest GPS units. This is a full time turbine position in the Upper Midwest.

Historically from May to October. We spray a large variety of row crops. Mostly fungicides, insecticides and micro nutrients no herbicide work. We also do dry fertilizer and cover crops. We are looking for team players willing to grow with us. A pilot with a strong work ethic is desired. Please reply with a resume to Agpilot502802@gmail.com Looking for an IA or A&P with agricultural aviation experience to help manage a part 145 repair station. We specialize in complete rebuilds of Ag Cats as well as manufacturing parts and components for other ag aircraft. We also design and develop new STC’s for aircraft such as the Storm Cutters and Storm Shield. This is an established company with over 69 years in the industry and under new ownership since 2011. We moved into a new 22,000 square foot facility in 2016 and plan to grow. Must be an IA or have the ability to obtain an IA, a plus if you have turbine engine experience.

Unique opportunity for the right person.

Call Storm Aeronautics located in David City, NE USA at 402-367-3213, email resume and references to jared@ stormaeronautics.com or visit our website at http://www.stormaeronautics. com Looking for experienced AT-802 and turbine Thrush pilots for the season 2019-2021. Must have experience in fire fighting on Air tractor 802 or Thrush.

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CLASSIFIEDS Full time, year around position, A&P required, IA a plus. Busy shop servicing Air Tractor, King Air and light jets.

Location in NW Iowa. Top pay for right individual. Come to the Iowa Great Lakes! 712-262-0070 Looking for banner pilot and loader for spray operation. Possible advancement to our spray operation. Housing provided. Call Bob at 410-251-6224 IA plus A&P mechanic opportunity.

Willing to relocate for year round work.

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Please send resume and references to blindads@agairupdate.com Subject: ID#1528 or fax to 478-352-0025 IA and A&P mechanics needed. Call 870-295-6213 Salary depending on qualifications and experience.

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

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

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

Toy plastic model Air Tractor. 12” wingspan, removable stand. Great toy for the kids or desktop model. $15 + s/h order online at www.takeofftoys.com or e-mail trevoredwards@sw.rr.com DeSpain Collection Customizable Note Cards featuring your favorite Pen and Ink drawing. $19.99 plus S&H For more information call 478-987-2250 or visit our Market Place at www. agairupdatemarketplace.com Get Serious About Selling Starting at $19.99 478-987-2250. Fax: 478-352-0025.

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Operations For Sale or Wanted Well established and steadily growing business for sale in Texas with plenty of room for more growth. Air and ground application. Email all inquiries to blindads@agairupdate.com Subject: ID#2475 or fax to 478-352-0025 AGRICULTURAL OPERATION FOR SALE in sunny BRAZIL: 20 years of operation, customers, 04 IPANEMA EMBRAER 201/A AIRCRAFT, 01 CESSNA 188 AG TRUCK, trucks, equipments, spreaders, booms, hangar, 20 acres private runway, 3 homes for up to 10 people, etc. The nicest place to operate and make money in BRAZIL. Fly soybean, rice, corn, forest etc. The area worked can be improved with work hard. Call 954-278-0939 or email wwt.pba@gmail.com FAA 137 Helicopter Spray Operation.

Located in Mississippi. Includes airstrip, hangar with office and apartment. Great spot for owner operator, helicopter or airplane. Email all inquiries to blindads@agairupdate.com Subject: ID#1603 or fax to 478-352-0025 Business operation for sale. Metal shop building with office, storage, containment wall. Fuel tanks 12K, Jet 8K Av with pumps, concrete load pad with mixing tanks, hoses, 2000 Intl truck with tanker trailer, portable mixing tank with pumps. 95 Intl stainless auger truck with scales. Two(2) airstrips (1) Thrush aircraft. Located South West Arkansas, operating certificate part 137. Working business with good price structure. 800-325-0885

Parts - Airframe AT-602 Landing Gear. 1000+ hrs remaining. Not in crash. $1500 for pair.

Call Chad Stuart Airplane Services, Inc. 850-380-6091 AT-502/402 Flaps. Excellent shape.

Good paint. $3500 each. $6000 for pair. Call Chad Stuart, Airplane Services, Inc. 850-380-6091 B-Model Ag Cat Wings. Long range fuel.

Good paint. $10k each, $35k for the set. Call Chad Stuart, Airplane Services, Inc. 850-380-6091 1999 AT-602 Complete Airframe, S/N 0561, IN 40 Ft. container. Use for parts or reassemble. All parts are good, no corrosion, all logs. 6899Hr. TSNEW. Used on fungicide last 10 yrs. (2)M3 Systems w/Flow Control w/many spares.

Wings need modification. Contact Denis guillemd@bellsouth.net 337-453-0793.

For Sale 1994 AT-502B airframe. No Corrosion. Good Red & White Paint with Black Strips. With or without spray system and M3 SATLOC. Make Offer.

Call 940-841-4827

1960 Piper Comanche Wings Complete with Gear, Paint Fair, No Hail damage.

Also have fuselage. $9,000 Call Tanner J. Sotvik at DEVILS LAKE AERO SERVICE 701-520-0229 or 701-6624416 Super “B” Ag-Cat Wings, fresh paint, metalized, big fuel. $50,000 Call Bill Kingrey at TURBINE YELLOWJACKET PARTNERS LLC. 979-257-6695 AT-402 airframe sandblasted, primed and painted. Comes with belly skin and Turtle deck. Also includes tail spring and tires. Includes tail but needs left elevator. $35,000 Call Bill Kingrey at TURBINE YELLOWJACKET PARTNERS LLC. 979-257-6695 Upper Left Wing Less Wing Tip, Fuselage Frame, 3-1in. Landing Gears, 2 Struts For Wings, New Leading Edge For Aileron, 1 Fuel Tank, Elevators.

541-571-3017 Brand new windshield for an AT-400 or AT-301. $350 Call Colton at 804387-3825 Avenger 40,000 hour Stainless Spar Caps. Available now. $30,000 Call Darryl Riddell 479-935-4891 Rudder and Elevator off of an AT-301 for sale. $1,000 Call Mike for details at 352-494-3978.

Front seat for a Citabria 7 series and a Maule tail wheel, tire size 8x3.00x4 single arm in fair condition with good bearings and race. Both for $175 Call Don at 402-841-5144 or email flyagrp@cableone.net Smokers/Driftfinders - Minimize your off target drift risk. FAA/PMA’d and STC’d for installation on most Agricultural aircraft. 44 years in business and over 6,200 units in service. For more information Please call Compro Aviation, Inc. 785-899-2294 or visit us on the web at www.comproaviation.com Retrofit Hopper Door for AT-502 and AT602. Now available for fall and winter installation Professional Fibreglass Repair. 530-735-6264 REBUILT 29” THRUSH LANDING GEAR IN STOCK & we can REPAIR / REBUILD yours to LIKE NEW STATUS. Johnston Aircraft Service, INC. 559-686-1794 / Email parts@johnstonaircraft.com / www. johnstonaircraft.com Lockable full swivel tail wheels for Thrush or Ag Cat, 500-5 or 600-6 wheel available all STC approved Call Turbine Conversions 616-837-9428 to order or ann@turbineconversions.com Fresh refurbished AT-402 hopper with lid. $7,500 Call 620-285-5609

Tools for reaming attach bolts Wing Main (Centerwing to Outboard wing) attachment joints for Dromader M-18 per repair service bulletin #e/02.170/2000 Available for rent.

Contact Ann at Turbine Conversions 616-837-9428 or email ann@ turbineconversions.com AgCat Factory Frameworks Sale! All 4130 assemblies “fixture-perfect”, ready to install. Also up-grades, hoppers, long fuel, hi-wings, wires, canopies, components, special hardware. AgCat Sales & Service since 1971. AmAg: 870-886-2418/2489 Fax, or cell 870759-1691 AT-502B wings with new spar. For more information call 309-759-4646 or email farmair@farmairinc.com

Parts - Engine Used Starter Generator. 80 hrs since overhaul. Inspected. $4500. Call Chad Stuart, Airplane Services, Inc. 850-3806091 PTG Starter-Gen #23046-28, OHC / S&T, $3,990 or trade for 23046-007.

AmAg: 870-886-2418/2489 Fax, or email frank. kelley@ag-cat.com

Parts - Other Complete Firewall Forward Conversion w/Engine Mount - All cowlings and instrument panel, for parts, NO ENGINE, removed from Ag Cat. Many other Ag Cat parts $10,000 OBO. Contact Denis for photos & more information at guillemd@bellsouth.net 337-453-0793 Collins Dynamics A/C unit for a Thrush, new inbox, $4999 OBO Call 337-2247803 for details.

Cockpit adjustable flow control kit.

Manual control or GPS variable rate ready. Integrates into existing hydraulic systems. More info at Kawak Aviation Technologies 541-385-5051 www. kawakaviation.com Thrush S2R STC battery retrofit kit.

300% longer battery service life. 200% faster starts. Battery replacement cost 25% of original. For more information call Kawak Aviation Technologies at 541-385-5051 or visit www. kawakaviation.com

Propellers New Hartzell Propeller model #HCB5MP-5BL/LM11692N. Was bought for turbine Dromader. Call Kent Croom at 229-524-1134 or 229-220-6343 Hamilton Standard, 22D40 Hydromatic Propeller 6533A Blades overhauled complete with distributor valve and prop, Governor. Call Chester Roberts Supply Co. at 903-429-6805

CLASSIFIEDS Hartzell 5 Blades HCB5MP-3C, 560H TTSNEW. 0 Hrs. Since SOH at Memphis Propeller. Ready to deliver or pickup. Also available Complete 602 Airframe, 6899 TTSNEW & Firewall Forward Conversion for Ag Cat and many parts for Ag Cat. Contact Denis at guillemd@bellsouth.net 337-4530793 For sale Hartzell Propeller HC-B3TN-3D 3 blade prop. TTSOH 0 with all new blades & parts except overhauled hub. $40,000 940-841-4827 23D40-6601-19.OHC(AAOK)..$27,500 22D40-6533A12.OHC(SAPS)..25,500 12D40-6101A12.OHC(SAPS)..22,500 12D40AG100-2.34-SOH(QI).....21,500 12 D40AG100-2.828-SOH(P)...17,500 12D40AG100-4S.0-SIRAN (MP).18,500 2D30AG100-2..OHC(BH)..........22,500 Also Garrett & PT6 Hartzell Props, callfor prices AmAg 870-886-2418 (-2489fx) frank.kelley@ag-cat.com AgCat Sales/ Service Since 1971 23D40-311 with 6511 A-9 Blades New For Sale. For more information call Chester Roberts Supply Co. at 903429-6805 For Outright Sale: Overhauled 5-Blade Prop. Hartzell HC-B5MP-3C. Fits AT502A, AT-503, AT-602, AT-802, Thrush S-2R-T65 & S-2RHG-T65.’06 Hartzell Overhaul. TSN: 1379.5 (TSO:0). Call Steve or Gary at 210-924-5561 or email sales@dixieair.com Used 5 Blade Hartzell HC-B5MP-3C, 572 hrs since overhaul $25,000 Call Chad Stuart, Airplane Services, Inc. 850-380-6091 23D40 6511-12S Overhauled Blades Ham Standard 3 Bladed. For more information call Chester Roberts Supply Co. at 903-429-6805 12D40-6101-12 Overhauled with 8130 Form. For more information call Chester Roberts Supply Co. at 903-429-6805

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

Seat Wanted Looking for 2020 Seat, 9304 TT, 7680 Ag Time, 136 Turbine Time. Round, Flat or Turbine. Resume available upon request. Call Cory at 507-456-6906 or email coryb70@hotmail.com I am looking for my first AG seat. I have 10 years of experience around agriculture and 1 season of loading experience. I hold a limited Commercial pilot license and received 40 hours of formal AG training including safe turns, SATLOC light bar and much more. I have 300 hours total time mostly in tailwheel, and I am not afraid of long hours and hard work. For any more information or a resume please call 712-291-6238 PILOT AVAILABLE! Commercial with Instrument Rating. Years of experience as ground support for ag and fire.

Three years timber, one on rice, one on sunflowers, two on fire and a short season helicopter timber. 385 hours TT 180 tailwheel. Recent ag/low level training in Cessna 180 with ag, fire and military pilots. Willing to go anywhere for my first ag seat. Lots of references. Call Sam at 913-909-2032. Single, no kids, no pets, do not currently rent or own a home. Very easy to relocate!

Currently flying Thrush 510, Robinson 44, Robinson 66 and King Air C90.

Experience in liquid application, aerial seeding and aerial fertilization. I am also URT (Upset Recovery Training) and aerobatics flight instructor giving instruction for more than 80 pilots already including AG pilots on how to recover airplanes form upset attitudes.

Pilot Licenses: ATP, IFR Helicopter, CFI, TT Rotary Wing 1,500 hours.

Helicopter Flight Instructor: Robinson 44: 1,300 Hrs. (Piston), Robinson 66: 500 Hrs. (Turbine), Period: 2010 to now. Fixed Wing Commercial Pilot 2.500 hrs,FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR IFR, Ready for ATP license, Turboprop: 850 hours King Air C90, IFR: 410 hrs., Night Flight: 175 hrs., Flight Instruction: 200 hrs., Glider Flight Instructor: 420 hrs. Period: 2010 to now. Resume and references available upon request.

Please dcerioni@prodeman.com.ar Pilot seeking long term seat.

Experienced, safe, meticulous, professional and insurability.

802,602,502,Thrush 510, Pratt and Garrett power. Multiple states licensed. GPS, all SATLOC and AgPilotX. Conventional and Transgenic herbicide applicator. Wet and dry applications. See attached resume. Call 318-418-2441 Pilot Looking For Heli Seat - Bell 212, UH, Rangers, 500s, 133, 137, 135 AG. OAS Cardable, Extensive experience with mosquito Vector control. 40 years of ag pilot experience. Call Andy at 850686-2020

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Visit our booth #907 at the Ag Aviation Expo in Orlando 2020 Air Tractors – all models available .................................................... reserve your spot today 2013 AT602-1232 N310KP PT6A-65AG 3990.7 Hrs TT A & E, fresh HSI at sale, Satloc Bantam, Flow Control, Wingman, single point fuel, Lane electric brake & fan, factory A/C and heat. Price reduced for quick sale........................................................................................................................... $650,000

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2009 AT502B-2691 N769PB PT6A-34AG 3037.1 Hrs. TTAE, 0 hrs. HSI & starter gen. 400 hrs. on new Loadmaster 4 blade prop and landing gear, Satloc G4 w/ flow control, single point fuel, VGs, radio pkg, many other extras. New annual at sale. . ..........................................................................$595,000 Coming Soon — Late Model AT-602 and AT-802 Trade In Airplanes

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CLASSIFIEDS Looking for my first seat. 12 years farm experience. 2 years loading a 3 502 operation. No wife, kids, or bad habits and can relocate on a phone call.

Purchased my own airplane at the age of 18 so 95% of my time is tailwheel. I have a resume upon request. Looking for some help so any connections are greatly appreciated. I have never quit anything in my life that I have started so I’m not gonna quit you. Call 662-207-9300.

Thank you and have a safe season.

Ag Pilot available, September 2019 and beyond. 1093 TT, 779Ag, 80 Turbine.

Herbicide Experience. Extensive Farming Background. A&P Mechanic with Ag Aircraft Maintenance Experience.

Resume with References Available.

Please Email AgFlyer34@gmail.com South African pilot, 56 year old, experienced on radial and turbine engines. Holder of South African commercial license, single and multi engine, IF and Ag ratings. AG Aircraft types PA 25, PA36, G164B, Air Tractor 301/401/402 B, Thrush 510 S2R-34T. Willing to relocate anywhere in the US or Canada, kindly email: craighhamman4@gmail.com

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

Training MAI Air, LLC offers turbine transition training in our dual cockpit Thrush S2R-T34. Our Pilot/Trainer Matt Peed has been flying for 20 years with 11 years as an aerial applicator. He has 8,500 hours and is A&P IA certified.

Training includes ground school and 2 to 5 hours in the cockpit. Rates are hourly.

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

Wanted to Buy I am looking for a Swathmaster for 802A, for 10” gate with 10ft wings. Call 979-234-2482 1995 International Fire Fuel/Support Truck, COF-9670, 11.1L L6 Diesel. VIN: 1HSRDALR3SH614838. Make an Offer. Located at the Fort Stockton, TX Airport, KFST. $10,000 Call George at 409-656-5998 Fertilizer Loader Truck - F350 fertilizer loader truck, steel bin and 10” tube. Cab rusted but dependable $5000 Call Dave at 509-520-8267

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Formerly Texaco engine 454, five speed transmission, 2 speed axle. $2,999.

Down payment of $1000 to Paypal with balance due by wire transfer to seller’s account or cashier’s check. Buyer pick up item after sale. Contact Carl at 979 219-9351

Wanted to Buy - All models of Cessna 206, does not need to have an engine.

If you have one sitting in your back field turn it into cash by emailing ann@ turbineconversions.com Wanted: Have cash for Late Model, Low Time Air Tractor 402 and 502. Must be priced at wholesale. Call Darryl at South Delta Aviation - 479-935-4891 / 870995-1323 nights and weekends.

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

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