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Rice farming by air

Air Tractor makes entry into the UAS market — acquires Yield Defender

Air Tractor’s development and visionary integration of unmanned technology

The green cross for Colombian agriculture Sanidad Vegetal Cruz Verde

Rx Gate System provides variable and constant rates Air Repair’s hydraulically driven gate system

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keep turning… in this issue VOLUME 34 NUMBER 7| JULY 2016

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Rice farming by air Richter Aviation

Air Tractor makes entry into the UAS market acquires Yield Defender Air Tractor’s development and visionary integration of unmanned technology

Rx Gate System provides variable and constant rates Air Repair’s hydraulically driven gate system

Young aerial topdressing pilot learns lessons Part 2—Lessons learned

The green cross for Colombian agriculture Sanidad Vegetal Cruz Verde

06 From the cockpit 07 Calendar of Events 08 AgAir Mail

34 The Hopper 36 Classifieds

On the cover: Rick Richter, owner Richter Aviation in Maxwell, California working rice with a C-Model (formerly an R-1820 King Cat) Ag-Cat powered by a TPE331-10 engine.

On this page: The end of another long day over the rice fields of California. See story page 12

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from the cockpit

The invisible, silent propeller It is getting to be a busy time of year for most ag-operators north of the equator; acres coming in, piling up on the books, getting behind. That brings up a point that most of us don’t worry about too much and that is the dangers of a spinning propeller .

Almost always, our industry hot loads its aircraft, the propeller turning. Those blades of aluminum don’t stop for flesh. It’s a gory thought, but it can and does happen, walking into a spinning propeller. Very few people survive an encounter with a spinning propeller.

Why does it happen? How can a person work around a running ag-plane and still walk into the prop? It is somewhat understandable that a child or a visitor not familiar with aircraft could do this, but a pilot or loader?

The brain is a mysterious thing. With a spinning prop, a couple of things are going on that can fool it. First, the noise heard is interpreted as the engine, not the propeller. So, as far as the brain is concerned the propeller is silent.

Second, the propeller is nearly invisible.

The loader or the pilot are busy, distracted, and at the front of the aircraft is an invisible, silent device that can kill in a second. That is how it happens.

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A good practice is to always assume the propeller is turning, even when the engine is shut down. This programs your brain to always work as if the propeller is turning. You may be doing a task as simple as removing chocks, or taking a quick look at the spray pump before the engine is started. Still, let that hand trail along the leading edge toward and away from the fuselage and the danger area.

Don’t cut across under the fuselage to the other side of the gear. If you do it when the aircraft is not running, you’ll do it when it is, all about programming your brain. When you do cross over, walk around giving the prop a width berth. Look at it as if it was some long lost lover. The kind of lover that would tear you apart if given the chance.

And the obvious, never climb off the wing onto the main gear tires. One slip or twist of the foot and you could be in the danger zone.

Everybody knows all this about propellers that has spent any time in agaviation. Loaders learn it quick and pilots are told from their first flying lesson.

However, propeller-strike fatalities still happen and it happens to those who know better.

On another more uplifting note, this past May 27 was International Crop Dusters Day. A few years ago an old timer, Bob Wheat of Texas, implemented this day and AgAir Update helped him promote it. He’s been successful at it. For those who ask, Bob sends people a certificate that acknowledges this day. I haven’t heard from Bob in a long time. However, he can be emailed at oldduster@aol. com. He probably still has a few of those certificates.

Graham made a post about International Crop Dusters Day on AgAir Update’s Facebook page. Amazingly in less than 24 hours after the post, 144,402 people saw it. The post received 1,900 likes and was shared 890 times. There may only be a few thousand ag-pilots worldwide, but one heck of a lot of people now know that May 27 is our day. Mark your calendar to celebrate it next year.

Until next month, Keep Turning…

calendar of events January 25-27, 2017 NM AAA Convention Inn at the Mountain Gods Mescalero, NM Wade Berry 575-640-7258 www.nmagaviation.org

August 2-5, 2016 Congreso Aviación Agrícola 2016 Termas de Arapey Salto, Uruguay Nestor Santos nsantos@adinet.com.uy

November 6-8, 2016 PNW AAA Convention Coeur D’Alene Resort Coeur D’Alene, ID Tara Lea Brown 509-989-9098

January 6-8, 2017 TxAAA Convention HIlton Fort Worth Fort Worth, TX Lerena Campos 512-476-4405

August 11-12, 2016 Seminário Nacional de Aviação Agrícola Primavera do Leste/MT, Brazil babila@aviacaoagricola.com www.aviacaoagricola.com

November 8-10, 2016 Mid-States Ag Aviation Conference Isle of Capri Casino Bettendorf, IA Don Younglove 815-538-7717 rrflightservice@yahoo.com www.iaagaviation.com

January 8-10, 2017 ArAAA Convention Little Rock Marriott Little Rock, AR Kelly Conley 501-372-4500 www.araaa.org

January 2017 OkAAA Convention TBD Sandy Wells 405-341-3548 sandy@okaaa.org

January 9, 2017 AzAAA PAASS Meeting Custom Farm Service of AZ Stanfield, AZ Brittany Armstrong 520-705-9692

February 6-8, 2017 SEAF Convention Francis Marion Hotel Charleston, SD Linda Minton www.flagaviation.org

January 15-16, 2017 NE AAA Convention Dover Downs, DE Sandy Carter 609-820-7846 www.northeastaaa.org

February 13-15, 2017 Tri-State Convention River’s Edge Convention Center St. Cloud, MN 605-690-3477 sdaviation@gmail.com

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November 14-16, 2016 CaAAA 67th Annual Convention Red Lion Hotel Sacramento, CA Terry Gage 916-645-9747 caaa@psyber.com November 15-17, 2016 CoAAA Convention Embassy Suites Loveland, CO 719-362-0743 coagav@gmail.com December 5-8, 2016 NAAA 50th Annual Convention and Exposition Long Beach, CA Lindsay Barber Tel: 202-546-5722 Fax: 202-546-5726 information@agaviation.org January 5-6, 2017 MoAAA Convention Drury Lodge Cape Girardeau, MO Mike Hall 573-649-2587

January 19-21, 2017 MsAAA Convention Beau Rivage Casino/Hotel Biloxi, MS Vicki Morgan 662-299-7836 msaaa.com January 22-24, 2017 AMAA Convention Heritage Inn Great Falls, MT Colleen Campbell 406-781-6461 montanaarialapplicators.org

February 17-19, 2017 NAAA Spring Board Meeting Westin Alexandria Alexandria, VA Lindsay Barber Tel: 202-546-5722 Fax: 202-546-5726 information@agaviation.org February 20-22, 2017 NATA Convention Holiday Inn Kearney, NE Judy McDowell 402-475-6282 gonata.net

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agair mail AgNav system As always I read AgAir Update from front to back and then review it in case I missed something. I’ve been noticing your many articles on ag operations worldwide and must congratulate you on the work done. It takes a lot of research to have an interesting company make an article, especially first page cover stories.

I would like to point out to AAU readers that in the May article on Serrana Aviacion Agricola, that company has eight or more AgNav GPS systems.

Regards, Fred Ramirez President www.agnav.com

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Hello Fred; Thanks for bringing to our attention about Serrana operating with the AgNav units.

As you know, Serrana is a fantastic, highly sophisticated company based in Brazil. The people there welcomed AAU with open arms.

It was a great visit. -Billl

First Aviator I am Brazilian and 15 years old. I read your article about who it was that invented the airplane and found it very interesting. I’m in love with planes. I am here to give my opinion. I think who invented the plane was Alberto Santos Dumont from Brazil because he was the first to fly. I know there came the Wright brothers after a few years and say they were the first to invent the plane. This leaves me in doubt,

was it true? But, in the end the Wright brothers’ studies led to a great revolution in aeronautics that today’s aircraft are used for all. I have a doubt US schools teach it was Alberto Santos Dumont, but instead the Wright brothers.

Joao Paulo Sao Sebastiao, SP Brazil Ola amigo!

Obrigado por email, thank you for your email. I have written about the possibility that Santos Dumont was the first to fly an aircraft. Of course, in American schools, it is as you say, the Wright Brothers are taught to be the first aviators. Santos Dumont may have been the first aviator. It is an argument yet to be settled. Study hard and maybe one day you will be an aviator, too!—Bill

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Hello Bill! Congratulations on the Calima article, it turn out to be a great one.

Best regards, Mauricio Pinzon Bogota, Colombia Thanks Mauricio; Sandra Valle at Calima in Colombia runs an excellent operation, following in the footsteps of her parents with 50 plus years in business. That in itself is quite an achievement!

Mark Glinz of Glinz Ag Aerial in Bottineau, North Dakota accepts the second delivered 502XP with its PT6A-140AG engine and four blade propeller. The aircraft was sold and personally delivered

by Grant Lane, owner of Lane Aviation, an Air Tractor dealer for the U.S., Mexico, Central and South America. Glinz started his company with a radial AT-401, then over the course of time moved up to a AT-602, then AT-802 and now the 502XP. As well as an operator, Glinz is a large farmer in North Dakota.

Wait until you read the article on Sanidad Vegetal in this edition. I hope you like it as well, as it is also an old Colombian company, but on the other end of the scale as far as its fleet of aircraft.—Bill

Kruk Have you ever met an ag-pilot that flies the Pezetel Kruk or Turbine Kruk? I’ve been watching videos of the plane on YouTube and it seems to be a very maneuverable aircraft. What is its wing span and hopper capacity?

I ain’t seen a single ag-plane this year.

Depressing to the core!!

Will Crump Bolivar, TN Hello Will; Yes, I’ve met several pilots over the years with Kruk piston and turbine experience.

I’ve seen the turbine version demonstrated several times in Argentina. Actually, I’ve flown both the 600 HP version with the PZL-3S engine and a special experimental version with the Dromader’s 1,000 HP engine. If you like going across the field slow,

Brandy and Eddie Shores of Shores Ag-Air in Robstown, Texas purchased a new AT-802, delivered

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Mystery aircraft Can you identify the ag-plane in this photo?

See page A-32 for answer.

then the Kruk is for you! However, it can turn fairly quick with its slotted leading edge wings.

The reported wingspan is 48’ 10.5” with a 370-gallon hopper. I’ve never measured one, though—Bill

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Thank you.

Jared Storm Hershey Flying Service Hershey, NE Hello Jared: Gotcha! Will so note. Looks like that International advertising is paying off for ya.

Take care and thanks for your business—Bill

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Colby is our granddaughter. Needless to say we are proud of her and appreciate the support of the NATA. Stan and Phyllis Jones Top Hat Aerial Applicators Benkelman, NE Hey Phyllis Good to hear from ya. Give the old man a hug for me.

My apologies for not identifying the young lady as yours. Aren’t grandkids great! You get to do over things with them you wished you’d done with their parents. I got 4; 1 yr to 10 yrs.

Not a Drone Day NZAAA/NZHA Executive Officer, John Anderson, was at Rotortech (convention) in Queensland a couple of weeks ago. A fellow there went to town and purchased a fairly expensive drone. He got the lowdown on starting it and actually flew it out the back of the shop. He returned to the convention and told a few of the lads, “Watch this.” Try as he might the drone wouldn’t start. With great loss of face he rang the shop owner who sold him the drone who in turn asked him where he was.

“Twin Waters,” was the response. The shop man advises, “So you are about one kilometer away from Maroochydore Airport and CASA rules say you are not allowed to fly a drone within four. Take it more than 4km away and you’ll find it will work just fine.” Clever huh?

Hope all is well with you. Things are great here. Busy—Bill

Kiwi land I hope all is well in USA land. Thanks for the mailed copies of the June mag, a very thick issue. My little story of when I was a very young ag pilot brings back memories for sure.

Thanks and cheers from Kiwi Land.

Mike Feeney New Zealand G’Day Mike Yes, I thought it was interesting story and a good example of learning.

Be sure to read the second part of the story in this edition of AgAir Update. —Bill

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Rice farming by air

by Bill Lavender According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, in 2015, the United States was ranked 12th of 78 countries in the world’s production of rice. The lead country was China with 145.8 million metric tons, compared to the U.S.’s 6.1 million metric tons. There are three major rice producing areas in the U.S.; southeast Texas, Mississippi Delta (Missouri, Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi, Louisiana) and California’s Sacramento Valley.

For many years, the Ag-Cat was the primary ag aircraft of choice for working rice. It still is in many areas, particularly the Sacramento Valley. The demand for a high number of takeoffs and landings each day spreading seed and fertilizer, as well as the need to work from short, unimproved airstrips, makes the AgCat ideally suited for this kind of flying.

Richter Aviation is a prime example of

an operation that successfully utilizes the Ag-Cat having started with two A-Models in 1974 as World Agri Air east of Maxwell, California in the heart of the Sacramento Valley’s rice fields.

Jon Chaney, Bill Sommerville and Paul Richter formed World Agri Air. Chaney was a rice farmer while Sommerville and Jim Miller (later replaced by Neale Wade) were pilots. Richter managed the company.

The next year, Rick Richter started working on the ground crew. In 1979, Rick started flying his apprentice year under the mentorship of Sommerville and Wade. Four years later, Rick left to form Richter Aviation, operating an A-Model Ag-Cat with a 2,000-acre rice base. He and his wife, Brenda, ran the company from home and flew from

Charter Aviation’s base in Williams, California.

The Richters later moved the aircraft to Moller Aviation in Maxwell, but still ran the business from home. In 1988, Richter Aviation set up operations at World Agri Air’s base east of Maxwell, operating from there for nine years before buying World Agri Air’s assets and customer base with a lease on the airport property and facilities.

Prior to this, Richer Aviation added a 1990 Super B Ag-Cat to better handle the expanding business. With a growing customer base, in 1999, Richter Aviation bought a King Cat from Spain with an R-1820 (1,200 HP) engine. The aircraft came with a 500-gallon hopper, but was

(L-R) In the Richter Aviation hangar in Maxwell, California with a C-Model Agri Jet conversion Ag-Cat in the background; Nick, Brenda and Rick Richter, Warren Michael, Richard Airozo,Troy Haywood, and Kenny Norman. Not pictured are seasonal pilots Mark Rollinson, Walter Avery and Carl Trinkle.

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modified to hold 600 gallons with a top expansion. Five years later, this aircraft’s powerplant was converted to a TPE33110 using an Agri-Jet kit.

After eleven years of leasing the airport where World Agri Air started 33 years ago, Richter Aviation bought the 300 acres of land and facilities in 2008.

Strategically located in the Sacramento Valley, the company works from as many as two dozen airstrips placing the AgCats as close as possible to their work.

The Richters also farm the 300 acres, along with an additional 120 acres they have purchased since then.

The following year, Rick and Brenda’s son, Nick, started flying for the company.

Nick flew the A-Model Ag-Cat his first two seasons, as his dad did 30 years ago from the same airstrip. However, Nick quickly moved up the aircraft ranks, flying a Super B for a short while and then a C-Model Agri-Jet conversion with the TPE331-10 his third year.

Richter Aviation’s Ag-Cat fleet consists of two C-Model Agri-Jet conversions with the TPE331-10, another C-Model Agri-Jet conversion with a TPE331 using a -6 gearbox and a -10 power section, both engines rated at approximately 900 SHP. The fourth Ag-Cat in the fleet is a Super B Agri-Jet conversion with a Super -1 engine (TPE331-1 with a -6 power section) rated at approximately 750 SHP.

The fifth Ag-Cat in the fleet this year is a leased A-Model with an R-985 engine.

This aircraft will be used to break-in Warren Michael to ag-flying. Warren has been working on the ground crew with Richter Aviation for five years and 2016 is his first year flying ag.

There are about 550,000 acres of rice grown in the 100-mile long stretch of the Sacramento Valley. Not surprisingly, 95% of Richter Aviation’s flying is primarily over rice fields, with the business planting and taking care of 40,000 acres in a full water year. A very small amount of wheat is treated. Applications begin with a starter fertilizer of 16-2-0 or 1846-0 at 150 to 200 pounds to the acre.

Seeding follows with 150-200 pounds to the acre of mostly medium grain rice seed. For the organic rice growers, the application rate is as high as 300 pounds of seed per acre to help choke out weeds.

Dry herbicide applications are made at 5-35 pounds per acre using a variety of chemicals; Cerano, Bolero, Granite GR or League MVP. These applications are for post-emergence of grasses and are applied at the 2nd leaf stage, about 2-3 weeks after planting.

careful considerations have to be made.

These applications are highly regulated whereby only 700 acres a day can be treated by air with propanil per county.

Additionally, the county is divided into zones where aircraft can and cannot apply propanil. Because of this, Richter Aviation offers ground machine applications, primarily for no-fly zones.

All restricted use pesticides have to be ordered by a Pest Control Advisor (PCA).

Between the seeding and herbicide work, often an insecticide application of Lambda-Cy or Silencer are required to control tadpole shrimp and rice water weevil. These pests feed on the young shoots of rice and can severely damage the stand.

As the season progresses, a top dressing fertilizer is made in late June. This application is typically 21% ammonium sulfate applied at 125-200 pounds per acre. Before the end of the rice season in August, usually, an application of a fungicide will be made to the majority of the acres.

Liquid applications of herbicides are made, too. These are applied at 1015 GPA using 4015 and 4020 flat fan nozzles. When propanil, a postemergent grass herbicide, is required,

Before N9924C was converted from a King Cat with its R-1820 (1200 HP) radial engine to its current configuration with its TPE331-10 engine.

Rick Richter takes on another of wet rice seed.

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state of California but nationwide as well. Rick joined both the CAAA and the NAAA early in his ag-aviation career. He has chaired numerous committees with the CAAA and worked his way through the officer chairs until he was President in 2006 and 2007, and the NAAA State Representative in 2008 and 2009. Also in 2009, he served as NAAA vice-president under President Doug Chanay. Later in 2011, Rick served as the NAAA president.

(L-R) Nick Richter with dad, Rick, at a NAAA convention and their recently refurbished by American Agviation in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas C-Model Ag-Cat with its TPE331-10 engine overhauled by AgAir Turbines in Midvale,Idaho.

“I am in my fifth year as a NAAREF presenter for the PAASS program. This has given me the opportunity to travel and meet a variety of people in this business. However, serving as the NAAA president was the pinnacle of my career in aviation.”

Applications in the Ag-Cats are made at 115-125 MPH. Wet seed is applied using a 32-48 foot swath, while fertilizers are applied with a 40-60-foot swath, depending on the product and rate.

Liquid herbicides are applied with a 44foot swath, except propanil, which is applied at 40 feet and 15 GPA. Fungicide applications are made using a 50-foot

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Air Tractor makes entry into the UAS market, acquires Yield Defender OLNEY, TX — Air Tractor, Inc. is proud to announce its expansion into the field of unmanned aerial systems. The recent acquisition of Hangar 78 UAV, and its flagship aircraft, the Yield Defender unmanned aerial system (UAS) will create the foundation of Air Tractor’s development and visionary integration of unmanned technology to complement its core agricultural and firefighting aircraft lines.

“We have done our research, and it’s clear that aggressively investing and further developing unmanned aerial systems into agriculture will enable Air Tractor to remain an industry leader and provide the latest technology to ag producers as UAS capabilities mature and are integrated into the industry,” said Jim Hirsch, President of Air Tractor.

In tandem with the purchase, former Hangar 78UAV Managing Partner, Wes Hall has been appointed to Vice President of UAS Technologies to lead integration and further development for Yield Defender.

“We are very passionate about the vision and extremely proud to join the Air Tractor family,” said Wes Hall, VP of UAS Technologies. “This acquisition allows us to widen our engineering expertise, reach global markets, offer cutting edge technology, and expand our customer support solutions.”

Yield Defender offers true turnkey solutions spanning multiple disciplines to provide customers product, service and data processing in the UAS sector. The Yield Defender provides immediate solutions and implementation of a broad spectrum of UAS capabilities to include, but not limited to mapping, analysis, and thermal imaging. Air Tractor’s diversification and expansion of its product line will position the company to take advantage of the emerging UAS market and growth which are predicted to exceed $82US billion by 2025 (AUVSI Economic Report 2013).

about Yield Defender is an unmanned aerial system specifically engineered to serve the agriculture industry. The UAS is an impressively designed machine with onboard systems that maximize its capability and value to the industry. Sensors using Near Infrared (NIR), thermal imaging, and Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) technology integrated with CropVue web based flight management provide advanced analysis solutions. Manufacturing, research and development will be headquartered in Olney, Texas.

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Rx Gate System provides variable and constant rates

by Bill Lavender Variable rate technology for dry applications utilizing aircraft has been around for about ten years. Pete Jones’ of Air Repair in Cleveland, Mississippi was one of the first to develop a hydraulically driven gate system that can apply variable and constant rates of dry material. As an option, the hydraulic system is also able to operate flaps and the spray valve of the ag-aircraft.

There are two basic functions of the Air Repair Rx Gate System: to provide either a constant rate of dry material application or a variable rate dictated by a prescription. The advantages of the Rx Gate System are very evident for a number of ag operators in the Mississippi Delta. Many of these operators have been using the system since the onset.

Within a similar time window of ten years, both GPS and aircraft powered by turbine engines went from resistance by ag-operators to where a majority of agoperations are using GPS and turbine powered ag-planes. Such has not yet been the case for the Rx Gate System, yet. AgAir Update decided to learn more about the Rx Gate System, knowing that it is only a matter of time when variable rate applications will become the norm.

AgAir Update interviewed several agoperators with extensive experience with the Rx Gate System and prescription dry applications. It found several common denominators that were consistently repeated. Without fail, everyone swore by the unit, saying they could not envision operating without it. All liked the ability to make very precise dry applications, regardless of the groundspeed, in the constant rate mode. None had any maintenance issues and everyone praised the excellent support from Air Repair.

The most common application is potash on corn and preplant ground for

soybeans with constant and variable rates varying from 50-300 pounds.

When prescriptions are used for variable rate applications, Matt Peterson, located in Memphis, writes the software based on soil samples.

Here are comments from ag-operators that do the best job of defining the Air Repair Rx Gate System:

Lyle Malloy

Year : 2015 Air / Shelby, MS Riverside Product - Name : Potash “Seems like we are Area : 71.88 ac always trying to beat a Total Amount : 6.858 ton(US) storm and high winds Average Rate : 190.82 lb/ac a factor. The becomes

constant rate ability of the unit keeps our applications accurate.

In the five years I have had the unit, it has created an early gross that was not there before. The first system I had paid for it with two outside jobs. Now, I’m kind of bummed that so many operators in my area have one.

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Year : 2015 Product - Name : Potash Year : 2015 Area :- 71.88 Product Name : ac Potash Area ac : 6.858 ton(US) Total: 71.88 Amount Total Amount : 6.858 ton(US) Average Rate : 190.82 lb/ac Average Rate : 190.82 lb/ac

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pounds per acre on corn. This system allows us to be more profitable by spreading high rates with the 802s. It is so much easier to use than the standard manual gate, just a flip of a switch, no physical moving, fast operating.”

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Wil-Co Flying Service / De Witt, AR “I’ve been using the unit for over five years on my 602s and 802s.

We have worked with Pete for over ten years, installing the prototype unit on a 510 Thrush. The functions I like best are the accuracy of calibration and ease of use.

Dixie Dusters / Itta Bena, MS “Ten years ago I saved over $14,000 with a variable rate potash application on 400 acres. Before I trusted the system, I would stand in the field where the application would turn on or off and see just how accurate it was. My yields improved dramatically. In the past, we would put a blanket application of potash, usually about 300 pounds. If the soil samples, which were averaged, called for less, then we would blanket a lesser amount.

“Our business is 66% dry fertilizer. We apply heavy pre-flood rates at 200 - 250 pounds per acre to rice and 200-300

“When we went to variable rate applications, we found the yields improved because we were not over

“The first variable rate job I did called for 20.3 tones. They sent 20.7 tons. I didn’t touch anything and I had 600 pounds left over.”

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ac) ac) Target Rate(Mass) (lb/ac) ac) 275.0(23.16 ac) 250.0(11.20 ac) ac) 200.0( 5.80 ac) 175.0( 5.39 ac) ac) 150.0( 6.84 ac) 125.0( 9.88 ac) ac) 100.0( 1.10 ac) 75.0( 1.10 ac) ac) 0.0( 7.46 ac) ac) ac)

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or under fertilizing. As a bonus, as the years went by using variable rate, we found our application rates were going down as the potash built up in the soil.

Before, we were typically blanketing 200 pounds per acre, where now we find an 80 pound per acre maintenance dose is common. We use less fertilizer overall and get better yields.

“Dixie Dusters bought the first unit in Mississippi. We were able to offer variable rate applications for two years, before other operators started offering the service. We literally flew all over the state. Farmers prepare their fields in the fall and do not want spreader trucks running over and compacting the rows in the spring. Of course, when it is wet, they can’t use the truck. We set our prices by the hour and to be at least as much as the truck. Our fields look like carpet. The applications provide even growth throughout. We take soil samples on a five-acre grid and our prescriptions are written from those samples.“

Brad Ouzts Cleveland Air Service / Cleveland, MS “The unit is simple to use and very well organized. I had been using other hydraulic systems in the past and the technology of the Air Repair system is way ahead of the game! After using the system for the first time I asked myself, “Why hadn’t I done this sooner?” My customers are amazed at what it can do. I think some ag-operators are of the old school and scared to take the plunge to buy one. I’ve had mine for going on four years and love it. It is so easy to use and very accurate.”

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Tracy Stokes Stokes Flying Service Marion, AR “I started using the unit this year without any problems. We have not yet used the variable rate option,

but I see a lot of potential for it. The biggest advantage I see so far are the consistent rate. The fields flown up and downwind just look better. I have done some heavy rates, 300 pounds per acre with a 60-foot swath with our Thrush instead of 45 feet. The applications seem to look as good or better. With the standard gate you can’t get out enough material. If I got a new plane tomorrow, I would want another Air Repair system installed.”

Ike Brunetti Shelby Air Service / Shelby, MS “We found we could increase our swath by 20% and get a continuous rate on the windiest days.

For our variable rate prescriptions, chemical companies take the soil samples and send to Matt Peterson for the prescription that we can download from the Internet, place on a thumb drive and insert into our Satloc GPS.

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“I’ve had the unit for a year and a half and believe it will pay for itself in a couple of seasons just on fuel savings.

We remind our customers of the variable rate option and they love it. The system is very durable and extremely easy to use. You never have to adjust the gate when changing from dry to wet. I can’t say enough good about the ability to do continuous rate dry fertilizer. It gives the pilot great confidence on those really windy days.”

The material ran out on the next to last pass being off by only one ton of the 903 tons. We use the system at the prescription level a lot, but it also works great in constant rate on every job. Passes are uniform upwind and downwind even on a 20 mph windy day giving the grower a better quality job.

On top of that, your arm isn’t worn out at the end of the day.”

Kelly Peeler Producers Flying Service / Louise, MS ”I like the variable rate capabilities and ground speed compensation (flow control) that gives me the ability to offer another service to my customers. I was impressed with the simplicity of

Jerry Jones Valley Air Applicators Indianola, MS “This is our third season with the Air Repair hydraulic gate system on our 550 Thrush. Using the standard 5” Transland gate and 22007 8-vane spreader, we are easily achieving rates of 275 pounds per acre or more. “I convinced my customer base to pool their spring potash prescription applications together for greater efficiency. A map was generated that covered 14,034 acres with 903 tons of potash at eight different rates from 0-200 pounds per acre (see prescription map).”

Jones’ pilot, David Miller, has used this system since 2009, “I flew the job over 63.58 Hobb hours and 14 days which included some weather delays.

Runs were 11 miles long with some runs requiring three 4,000 pound loads.

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learning the system, its accuracy and durability. I’ve had very few maintenance issues. I’ve been operating both the dry and liquid variable rate features since 2006.

“On average I’ve picked up one new user each year, in several cases it’s not a regular customer, since my competitors do not want to make the investment. I haven’t had a customer stop using the technology since they started with it.

At first, I marketed the unit by approaching the innovative customers, the respected growers that all the others tend to watch closely to learn. Once I got the snowball formed and rolling, well you know what happens after that…

“The system has had a tremendous impact on my business. It has created a new market that fills gaps in my season that otherwise I would be sitting on the ground. It makes me money.”

Variable and constant rate technology, especially for dry applications, is here to stay.

Variable and constant rate technology, especially for dry applications, is here to stay. The pathway to offer grower customers not only savings on their fertilizer costs, but also an increase in yields is readily available. With soil sampling and the Internet, the prescription for a variable rate application is only a computer away using the Rx Gate System by Air Repair.

Forward looking ag-operators will take the initiative to apply fertilizer with this system, often at high rate with a wider swath, saving time and money, while creating a new market for their company and providing a better service for their customers.

Those applicators that say they don’t have customers wanting prescription applications never will if the service is not in place and available. For farmers that are soil sampling and using ground rigs to apply high rates of fertilizer, an applicator with the Rx Gate System could have that business.

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Aircraft is using the standard 5” Transland gate and 22007 8-vane spreader easily achieving rates of 275 per acre or more. Operator, Jerry Jones, says, “I convinced my customer base to pool their spring potash prescription applications together for greater efficiency.

A map was generated that covered 14,034 acres with 903 tons of potash at 8 different rates from 0-200 lbs per acre. Pilot David Miller has used this system since 2009 while flying a 602 Air Tractor for Betterfly in Indianola. David reports, ‘I flew the job over 63.58 hobb hours and 14 days which included some weather delays. Runs were 11 miles long with some runs requiring three 4000 lb loads.

The material ran out on the next to last pass being off by only 1 ton on 903 tons. We use the system at the prescription level a lot but it works great in constant rate on every job. Passes are uniform upwind and downwind even on a 20 mph day giving the grower a better quality job. On top of that, your arm isn’t worn out at the end of the day.’ ”

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by Mike Feeney Part 2—Last month, Mike Feeney described in detail how he survived his first season accident as an aerial topdressing pilot. The following is his view as to what went wrong and why.

Lessons learned It would be difficult to conceive of a more potentially hazardous situation than that described above.

Consider the following: A An inexperienced pilot and loader driver. Both just 20 years of age.

B Highly hygroscopic fertiliser dumped onto soft wet grass some days prior to spreading.

C An undulating airstrip with, not only a fence at the take-off end, but a hedge as well.

D A hopper outlet design which was well streamlined, but considerably smaller than later higher drag configurations.

E An upper wind pattern from the nor-west which are known, to the locals and more experienced pilots, to suddenly affect the surface winds with pronounced gustiness.

On later reflection, I was most fortunate that the wheel struck the post and pitched the aircraft nose-down. Had it not, I believe that the tailplane would have struck the gate and suffered damage; probably rendering the heavy aircraft uncontrollable.

The Cessna 180 and 185 did not have a good survival rate in aerial topdressing accidents.

If you feel pressured enough to accept product just dumped on the ground, you must load the higher material first. Clear some ground of grass, preferably adjacent to a bank and move the fertilizer onto it before loading. Trying to mix the wet stuff at an early stage is bound to lead to trouble with poor flow and distribution. If you must carry it, reduce your weights and be absolutely certain that you do not have hung-up material in your hopper; even if it means your loader driver taking a look into

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Of course, my serious error was in not asking Pete to reduce the load. The half minute needed to do that simple action would have saved my company much expense and trouble. I did not follow my own unease about the wind conditions and consequently experienced a tailwind gust at just the wrong stage of takeoff. I urge you new chaps to, if uncertain, to sit and watch the windsock for a while to note trends.

The half minute needed to do that simple action would have saved my company much expense and trouble.

Permanent fences at the end of aerial topdressing airstrips are absolutely insane. If they are not droppable or temporary, they must be located so as to be below strip level. Otherwise, as per the CAA “Guideline” document, they should be about 180 metres further out from the defined airstrip end. The CAA declined to make this mandatory; however, in the event of a fatal or serious injury occurring as a result of a fence impact, I feel quite certain that officials such as coroners, OSH and ACC

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By my reckoning, there have now been 140 ag-pilots killed in New Zealand since 1950; a terrible toll indeed for a peace-time operation, the purpose of which is simply to distribute some manure onto some paddocks...has it all been worth it?

officers and, perhaps, District Court judges and various lawyers are going to have the CAA “Guideline” booklet very close to hand! Airstrip owners and aerial agricultural operators would be well advised to heed my words.

If you remember nothing else from this memoir piece; note well this: “With overloaded ag. aircraft, a standard height fence at the end of an airstrip reduces the effective operational length by at least 100 metres!”

Part of the reason I decided to leave NZ in 1963, along with the very high income tax paid by topdressing pilots and the natural

I guess it all depends on one’s point of view. Federated Farmers would say yes. I think the economic historians would say a definite yes, as the advent of aerial agriculture vastly improved the nation’s productivity and went a long way to solving the most concerning erosion situation. The pilot’s widows and children and parents and friends might well see it rather differently.....But one thing is for sure; of the various types of flight operations I have been engaged in, the ag-aviation role is still the one dearest to my heart. I loved it from when I was a boy watching Ossie James’s and Guy Robertson’s Tiger Moths working and I love it still. I quite regularly dream that I am out there in a Beaver with the hills and valleys rolling beneath me and, as I turn at the end of a sowing run, I look back to see that lovely long white trail that I laid upon our countryside…

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by Bill Lavender With today’s high performance agaircraft, where a 500-gallon hopper is the norm, anything less would seem to be an oddity. Some operations have agaircraft with load capabilities limited to 100-300 gallons, but usually those are rare and the aircraft are used for speciality applications.

A single Pawnee, Ipanema or C-188 operator finds it difficult to treat enough hectares in a season to support the infrastructure of a full-time flying service. Often, operations are formed with smaller aircraft, but quickly add more or move into a larger machine.

Finding a multi-aircraft operator successfully utilizing the smaller agaircraft is challenging. The exception is Brazil where there are several large fleets of Ipanema aircraft. This is driven as much as anything by favorable lending terms and low cost ethanol for fuel.

There are always exceptions in the agaviation business. A methodology that works for one operation may not work for another. However, more than 50 successful years in business speaks for itself. Sanidad Vegetal Cruz Verde is a Colombian company with 11 PA-25 Pawnees and two Cessna C-188s that is very successful in the face of drought and political changes.

Sanidad Vegetal Cruz Verde was formed in the early 1960s by Hans Klotz, a German coffee buyer working in Colombia and Jamie Zorroza, a Spaniard who farmed rice in Colombia. Like the Swiss Red Cross emblem, Sanidad Vegetal Cruz Verde is the “green cross” for agriculture in Colombia.

When World War II started, Klotz was buying coffee in Colombia for his native country, Germany. He decided to stay in Colombia and began growing bananas in the northern region of Santa Marta. In the early 1950s, Klotz partnered with Zorroza to grow rice south of Santa Marta in Ibagué, a rice-growing region of Colombia.

In the early 1960s, Klotz and Zorroza met an American ag pilot/mechanic, William Robert (Bob) Griebling, who was flying in the area and bought an PA-25 B aircraft to fly for them. Seeing the need for more service in the area in June 1965, they bought two more PA25Bs and founded Sanidad Vegetal. They adopted the green cross for their logo and namesake that is on all their aircraft; the Red Cross for Colombian crops.

Over the years, Bob Griebling managed the company, as well as flying its aircraft and maintaining them. He grew the original fleet from three Pawnee PA-25

William Robert “Bob” Griebling with his El Cacique (The Chief) A-model 600 HP AgCat, circa 1985.

B-models with 235 HP engines, to several Pawnees PA-25s, Pawnee Braves and an A-model Ag-Cat with a PWC R-1340 (600 HP) that he flew. In 1991, Bob was captured by Communist guerrillas and held for ransom. Unfortunately, he was killed in the rescue attempt.

William “Billy” Robert Griebling, Jr. had been flying alongside his father at the time of the kidnapping. Upon his father’s death, he took over as chief pilot for the next five years before retiring, but not until he had started the transition from larger ag-aircraft to a more efficient fleet of Pawnee PA-25s. This was due to rice fields becoming more numerous, but much smaller, often only 20-25 hectares (50-60 acres). The clientele were changing to four major growers that

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made up 65% of the flying, while 110120 growers were the remaining 35%.

Upon Billy’s retirement from active flying at Sanidad Vegetal in 2000, Hans Klotz’s son, Andres, became General Manager for the company with his agricultural engineer background. In 2000, Hans Klotz passed away, while his partner, Jaime Zorroza, is still alive and actively farming a very large rice farm at 96 years old.

The primary crop Sanidad Vegetal treats is rice, making up about 80% of the flying. The company aircraft also treat maize, about 15%, and a small amount of soybeans, about 5% of the work. The aircraft are flown year round in this equatorial region with two rainy and two dry seasons, The first wet season starts in late March with applications of pre-germinated rice seeds and ends with harvest in early July. The second rainy season starts in late September, seeding

rice and ends with harvest in January starting the first dry season. Normally, rice is planted by ground machines, but if the area is wet, growers call in the aircraft.

The usual application rate for rice seed by air is 200 kg/ha (200 lb/a), compared to 120 kg/ha (120 lb/a) by ground machine. The Pawnees use a Transland spreader for the dry applications. A small amount of herbicide work is flown using

Sanidad Vegetal Agua Blanca pilots with their helmets and four support personnel. General Manager, Andres Klotz, fourth from the right, at the Agua Blanca base.

Sanidad Vegetal administrative personnel at the main office in IbaguĂŠ with General Manager Andres Klotz second from right and retired Chief Pilot Billy Griebling far right.

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due to either heat, humidity, wind, or some combination of. Dry applications continue after liquid applications.

Four years ago, Sanidad Vegetal bought a nearby operation in Agua Blanca that was using two C-188s. Sanidad Vegetal is not approved by the Colombian Aero Civil to operate C-188s, but hopes to be certified to use the C-188s in 2016. Until that time, four of the eleven Pawnees operate from Agua Blanca with 12 support and maintenance employees and four pilots based there. The remaining seven Pawnees and pilots are based in Ibagué with 25 support, maintenance and administrative employees.

Zones of operations with 24 airstrips for Sanidad Vegetal Cruz Verde in the river plains west of Rio Magdalena.

CP nozzles applying at 15-20 gallons per hectare (6-8 GPA). Rice typically receives three aerial fertilizations with varying rates of 100 kg/ha, 200 kg/ ha and 300 kg/ha. Additionally, three fungicide applications are made at 15-20 gal/ha. Rice fields are rotated with corn and soybean crops.

Sanidad Vegetal employs 10 pilots to fly its 11 Pawnees. They are required by the Colombian Aero Civil to have a minimum of 100 hours of commercial flight time and a minimum of 50 hours of ag-flying logged. Normally, Colombian ag-pilots are required to retire from ag-flying at 65 years old. However, due to a shortage of qualified Colombian ag-pilots, the government has extended the retirement age to 68 years old.

The 11 Pawnees operate from 24 airstrips throughout Colombia with the furtherest apart being about 150 kilometers (90 miles). Seven of the airstrips are paved and strategically located and provide stores of parts.

The flying day starts around 6:00 a.m. with spraying that stops around 9-10 a.m.

Sanidad Vegetal’s fleet of Pawnees have been converted from their original D-model configuration with wingtip fuel tanks, to C-models with fuselage fuel tanks. The aircraft have 260 HP, O-540 Lycoming engines with high compression pistons and constant speed props. The fuselages have been converted from fabric to aluminum.

Pilots prefer the C-model version of the PA-25 because of its performance and better flying characteristics than the D-model.

“For our area with its small fields, the Pawnee is the most efficient aircraft,” says Andres. “We converted D-models to C-models because our pilots like the way they fly.”

1. The symbolic “green cross” is found on all of Sanidad Vegetal Cruz Verde’s 11 Pawnee aircraft; the Red Cross for Colombian agriculture.

2. Sanidad Vegetal’s Pawnees have the 180-gallon “rice” hoppers that can carry more volume, such as seed and fertilizer, than the traditional 150-gallon Pawnee hopper.

3. Sanidad Vegetal’s Pawnees have exposed lower fuselage tubing and lower rudder tubing to prevent fertilizer accumulation that if covered would lead to hidden corrosion.

4. Elevator control cable attach points are viewable through plexiglas inspection plates as an added measure of safety in a corrosive environment.

5. Loading Pawnee with rice fertilizer from fixed, concrete loading ramp.

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Sanidad Vegetal can rebuild their Pawnees from the ground up. Here is a fuselage jig and the mold for fiberglass wingtips held by Billy Griebling. Up until recently, the company had a complete engine shop and rebuilt their O-540 Lycoming engines. However, the Colombian Aero Civil has imposed new, restrictive regulations that make it impractical to have an engine shop. Four to five engines are bought and imported from the U.S. annually.

Ibagué-based employees.

A select number of Sanidad Vegetal’s Pawnees are outfitted with Satloc GPS units. Some growers prefer to not use GPS on their fields. However, the company’s four major clients require GPS-equipped Pawnees with CP nozzles for more accurate applications.

Sanidad Vegetal Cruz Verde has remained a stable ag-aviation company with its 11-Pawnee fleet working from 24 airstrips in the Ibagué region riceland of Colombia.

The company has withstood political change and today deals with a widespread drought. The company operates well

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Mystery aircraft identified Two Taylorcraft Austers, as they were advertised during the 1950s: The J1/B Aiglet proved to be popular for aerial topdressing in New Zealand for several reasons. They were a USA design, but made in the UK under a US license.

US Dollars were hard to buy but UK Pounds were easier to locate. UK Austers were fairly cheap, could be used from paddocks and were simple to maintain.

Many were made in England for wide use during WWII. Many of them were fitted with 4 cylinder Lycoming engines, but all of the J1/B series used the DeHaviland Gipsy Major in line engine of 130 HP.For ag-flying work some were fitted with the 145 HP model.

in MPH, which we used back then. As a guess at maximum weight, I think the stall speed with zero-flap was about 45 MPH, the climb speed was maybe 70 MPH and the cruise around 90 MPH. I cannot recall that we bothered very much with speeds. We just flew them in the best way we could.

with 130 HP and a wooden prop was approximately 400 pounds.

With 130 BH, the J1/B carried a payload of about 5 to 6 cwt (560-672 pounds) depending on the density of the fertilizer; just a tad more than 50% of a Cessna 180’s maximum load.

But, apart from the noise, the cold gales, hard seats and funny flaps, it was actually rather likeable so.

The Auster was also quite a handy little spraying machine. I did only a few hundred hours in various Austers and hard-pressed to remember its speeds

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D Model Ag-Cat -34 P&W, 550 gal hopper, 120 gal fuel, recent annual & extensive hot section on engine, too many other modifications to list. Serious inquires only. For more information call EF Lyon at 337-526-4850

1977 Super B Walter Ag Cat. 400 gallon hopper, rebuilt in 2011, rigged by Hershey in 2013, extended fuel, raised wing, bantam/intelliflow, right boom shutoff, air conditioner, smoker, 29” tires, CP nozzles, 11,336 hrs AF total time, 2175 hrs engine, 507 hrs since hot section, Nov 2015 engine inspection, $240,000.

Contact: George Pomeroy at 775-2171576

1990 G164 Super B+ 400 Gal *PRICE REDUCED* Ser#822 PT6A-28 TTAF 8303 Engine log upon request. Swath-master, M3, Harbor Air, Cool Seat, Goose Feet, 4yr.old tail fabric, All metal wings, New left lower wing by Hershey, Fresh Hot, Fresh power section inspection, New Prop Blades, 0 Time on factory overhaul prop hub, new prop governor, new overspeed governor, New 1 1/16 Gear legs, Fresh paint, all new bearings & hardware. $310,000 Call Jerry 870-830-3110

Turbo Cat, N961QC, All SB+ mods, Great Shape, Deluxe Equipment, M3 w/FC, Air, Annual, TPE331-1, 218-SHSI & L3 GBI, New 1, 2 TWs, #3 1500 RCs, Hi-Wings, IRAN Prop, $375K For more information contact AmAg: 870-886-2418/2489FAX or Email frank.kelley@ag-cat.com

A Model Ag Cat project for sale. Includes data tag. Complete project disassembled.

Frame, wings, tail surfaces repaired. Call for more details and pricing. Location in Hershey, NE at Hershey Flying Service 308-368-5556

1976 G164A, 11,000 TT, 890 SMOH on 1340, 209 TT SPOH on 12D40 Ag100-2 Blades, 80 gal Fuel, 350 gal Hopper, Grumman Gate & Spreader, Airstar 99 Satloc. Make Offer! Call 541-891-2634 Oregon Trades possible?

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 at 800437-5319, www.skytractor.com, email@ skytractor.com or Fax 701-636-5881

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A-Model Ag-Cat, complete rebuild in 2003, 0-TSMOH on engine & prop, 350 gl. hopper, SATLOC Airstar GPS, Smoker, Flagger, Aileron & Elevator Servos, All B-Model updates. Excellent condition! Call Tim at 701-668-2302 or 701-799-8629

2010 AT-502B -34 *PRICE REDUCED* Includes G4 Satloc, Lane Electric Brake, Pump and Booms/CP Nozzles, Smoker, Stainless Steel Fabricators Spreader, Air-condition. For price and additional information contact Dwayne at Riceland Av i a t i o n 3 3 7- 8 24 -1 5 6 7 o r e m a i l ricelandav@aol.com

Rookie’s Dream: Mint G164A -450HP, N7482 0-IRAN AF/E/P, DAF Combo, Fresh AAI Annual, $119K For more information contact AmAg: 870-886-2418/2489FAX or Email frank.kelley@ag-cat.com 1975 G164A, 4659 TT, 206 SMOH on Walter turbine M601B Series 22, 705 TSO on AVIA Prop Type V508 Series V1.

This plane is dismantled. Make Offer! Call 541-891-2634

1979 Turbine Ag-Cat PT6-15AG 0SHOT, 0 on Gear box (Mill’s Conversion) All the Super “B” Mods, 400 Gal., A/C, Bantam With L7, Lite Bar, 25” gate, SS Spray Valve, Lane Break with Drop SS Booms, New Fabric and Paint, New tires and Glass, $340K Call 979-257-6695

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2000 AT-602-0568, N9125P, PT6A-60AG 6,490.0 hours SNEW/300 hours SOH CT Blades, Airframe 6,490.0 hours/Zero S SPAR CAPS/Zero S AFT Fuselage Section-All Factory Repair, Propeller 300.0 hours SNEW, SATLOC M-3, Lane Electric Brake, Pulse lights/strobes Annual/Yellow/Blue Paint, $550,000 Call George F. Mitchell - M & M Air Service Inc. Telephone: 409-656-5998 or 409-794-2352 . Fax: 409-794-2958

Air Tractor 1976 Turbine Cat A Model, 10,000 TTAF, PT6-20, 200 since IRAN and hot section, all B model updates, Satloc 99.5 w/flow control, bottom load fuel 335 hopper, right boom shut off, CP11s with swivels, clean northern plane! $225,000 Call Ryan 701-360-7926

1976 G164A, TT 9561, R1340 1171 SMOH, SS Drop Booms, CP flat fan nozzles with swivels, Satloc 99 w/ flow control, smoker, wing extension w/ Hershey tips, Aileron and elevator servos, 80 gallon fuel w/ bottom load system, metalized wings, tall tail-centerline. Call 701-284-6755

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1977 B Model Ag-Cat, complete rebuild, raised wings, tall centerline vertical, all new fabric on all wings & control surfaces, servo tabs, 350 gl. hopper, M-3, SATLOC, Smoker, Flagger will have a 0-TSMOH 1340 engine & hydramatic prop, or could be a turbine conversion. Call Tim at 701668-2302 or 701-799-8629

1977 G164-B, 8876 TT airframe, 850 SMOH on Covington 1340, 330 gal hopper, tall tail, SATLOC GPS, bottom load fuel, 1 1/16” heavy gear, ailerone l ev ato r s e r vo’s , sm o ke r, f lag g e r, WeatherAero fan., 80 gal. fuel, Nebraska airplane. Call Aaron at 308-367-6538 for price.

1976 G164A Ag-Cat, 6914 TT, 82 SMOH on prop, 648 SMOH on 1340. Hershey tips, retractable landing lights, 115 gallons fuel, bottom load fuel, B model canopy, sealed cockpit, A/C, electric fan brake, Crophawk, SATLOC 99.5. Good working aircraft. $85,000. Call Grady B. Norman 308-279-1355

1997 AT-602 -60 *PRICE REDUCED* N5096N, Night work lights, smoker, bottom load fuel, wingman, AC and heat, SATLOC Bantam GPS, HSI performed with sale. ENGINE: PT6-60, Total engine and airframe time: 7500 hrs, CT blades, vane ring, and segments: 1100 hours, New fuel controller, PROP: 150 hours since overhaul and new blades, WINGS: spar cap replacement completed at 6800 hours, $515,000 Contact Office: (870) 655-8330 Cell: (870) 623-2312 Email: emptypocketsflying@yahoo.com

1992 AT-502A- 0166, *HUGE PRICE REDUCTION* N1539X, PT6A-45R 2,515.0 hrs SMOH, Airframe 6,240.0 hrs SNEW, Propeller 2,515.0 hrs SNEW, TSHS 50.0 hrs, Satloc Bantam, Lane Electric Brake, Pulse Lights/Strobes, Annual/Hot Section Date of Sale, White/Red Fire Paint, $398,500 OBO Contact George F. Mitchell - M & M Air Service Inc. Telephone: 409656-5998 / 409-794-2352 Fax: 409794-2958 2016 AT-602 -65 Available immediately!

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1992 AT-401, Asking $198,000, 6540 TTAF, 440 SMOH by Younkin, 22D40 Hydromatic w/AG-200 blades. Tanis Oil Heater, Pacific Oil Cooler, Oversized Air Hawk tires 29x11-10 stc’d, AirStar 99 GPS, Crop Hawk, 5 blade Weathaero pump, Smoker, CP03 Nozzles, New Diaphragms, New Champion Plugs, Air Conditioning, SS Tank float W/cockpit indicator, Dry Spreader, 2 new spare Cylinders, spare complete exhaust, new spare Alt, 50 gal of oil, just completed eddy current and Prop AD, All prop tools and eddy current special tools included. More spare parts included, NO Corrosion, Extra Clean Aircraft! Ready to Go! Aircraft is currently working. Located In Caldwell, KS Contact Darrel at 402-269-7076 or if no answer Scott at 402-746-4078 or 402-746-3550

1997 AT-602 N50738, s/n: 602-0448, TT 11,055.0, Pratt & Whitney PT6A -45R s/n: PCE-84148, TT 30,424.0, SOH 15,445.3, SHOT 713.8, Hartzell Prop HC-B5MP-3, s/n: EVA-2147, TT 6300.0, SOH 2444.7, SIRAN 494.5, Annual inspection due 10-1-16, Eddy current inspection due at TTA of 13,055.0, Spar cap replacement due at TTA of 13,569.0, Since power section IRAN: 0.0 (by Pro-Turbines) Has upper aft longeron kit installed, Has heavy horizontal brace tube assemblies Has Concord sealed batteries. See Spec Sheet for equipment. Call Darryl or Bill at South Delta Aviation - 870-572-9011 days / 870995-1323 nights and weekends

1998 AT- 602 S/N 602- 0466, 12153 TTE&P, PT-60, 0 SMOH, 90 Hrs. Since Hot, New Gear, New G4, Flow Control, Shadin, Cp09, 2 Rinse Tanks, A/C & Heat, Manual Tailwheel Lock, Transland SS Spreader, Night Working Lights, Wingman, SS Camlocks. Available end of Oct. $340K Call 870-633-4511

2012 AT-502B -34AG, 1703 TTAE, 648 SHOT, Fresh Annual, VG’s, Satloc G4 with intelliflow, Radio Package, Electric artificial horizon, 3” Bottom Load, Single point fuel, Smoker, Lane brake, Transland Wingman, LED strobes, LED wigwag safety landing lights, Reabe hopper and pressure gauge, Stainless steel spray system, Right hand boom shut off, AFS check valves, CP-11 TT’s, CP swivels, Stainless camlocs, Night working lights, 25” Gate, Transland swath master, New landing gear, Stainless Steel tail wheel deflector, Laser altimeter. For more information please call Scott Rainey at 731-538-2926 or 731-446-5938 Email: rainair@ken-tennwireless.com 2007 AT-602 -60AG, *PRICE REDUCED* TTAF&E 3300, M3, Wingman, Lane Fan and Brake, Fresh Annual and HOT, $549K. Call Brandon at 318-303-3147.

1993 AT-402. N9165C. 8480.1 TTAF, PT6A-14AG w/ 8239.8 TTE and 0 SHOT by LD Blake, Hartzell prop (see spec sheet), Annual due 8/1/16, 9800 hr spar caps by AT installed at 7323.5 by AT, rep. due at 17,123.5 TTA, new hopper installed by AT at 7323.5 TTA, new main gear legs and axles installed at Hobbs: 1107.6, new tail gear installed at Hobbs: 1568, five blade fan, electric brake, Aluminum booms, SATLOC M3, flow control, A/C, single point fuel. New Paint! $345,000. Call Darryl or Bill at South Delta Aviation - 870-572-9011 days / 870-995-1323 nights and weekends

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1989 AT-401, 9665TT, Younkin Engine w/2 new extra cyls. & parts 973TTSMOH, JPI Engine Monitor, Hamilton standard hydromatic prop 0 SMOH, Wing spar caps done 1501 hrs ago, Main gear has 292 hrs, SATLOC LiteStar II, Collins A/C, WeathAero pump, Stainless steel booms, New paint in 2013, Fresh Annual $160,000 Call 601-201-9497

2013 AT-502B Firewall forward parts: Engine mount, cowling, Ram Air filter system, Hartzell prop NC-B3TN-3D/T 10282N S+4 106”. All parts with less than 1400 hours total time. Very clean and well maintained AT-502B. Call Cascade Aircraft Conversions for more details 1-509-635-1212

1988 AT-502 N1004B, s/n: 501-0022, TT 7816.4, Pratt & Whitney PT6A-34AG, s/n: PCE-57182, TT 13,834.5, SHOT 1.1, Hartzell Prop HC-B3TN-3D, s/n: BUA30202, SOH 1121.4, (Aircraft converted from 501 to 502 on 10-31-05 by Frost Flying Service) Annual inspection due: 7-116, Hot Section Inspection performed by Prime Turbines., Has new 9800 hour spar cap’s, by Air Tractor. Call Darryl or Bill at South Delta Aviation - 870-572-9011 days / 870-995-1323 nights and weekends

2013 AT-502B, 587 TT, PT6-34AG, Cabin heat & air, 3” bottom loader, Satloc Bantam w/L7 light bar, Bendix transceiver, LED landing lights, fuel computer, Lane electric fan & brake, Fresh annual. Call 863-467-7777

1983 AT-301, 4498 TT, 601 SMOH-Tulsa.

22D-40 prop A/C, VG’s, CP nozzles, winglets, Satloc AirStar, Crophawk, WeathAero fan, smoker, 126 gal fuel. $125,000. Call Ken Butler 580-484-7267 2012 AT-802 dual cockpit, PT6A -65AG, fresh Covington hot section inspection, current annual, 2300 TTSN, GPS flow. For more information call 309-759-4646 or email farmairparts@mymctc.net

1977 AT-301 Short tail with PW-1340, *HUGE PRICE REDUCTION* Crophawk Wagflagger 2 Right boom shut off. Lots of parts to go with it, hopper gaskets, gauges, ect. ACTT:8090, ETT12098, TSMOH:748, Prop TSO;1255.1. New fabric on tail. Asking $60,000 Call Chance O’Hare 575-749-2150 2015 AT-502B, qualifies for $35,000 rebate. For more information call 870295-6213.

2000 AT-602, AT inlet, M3 with flow control, new prop, stainless steel booms, CP nozzles, excellent shape! Selling due to cutting back. Call Greg at 580-347-2449 or 580-774-9305 2003 AT-502B-34, 3150 TT AF&E, Satloc M3 w/intelliflow, AFS check valves, CP nozzles, 650 SPOH. Will have fresh annual and hot section. Call 605-350-4536 for more info.

1983 AT-400, PT6A-34AG, 25” gate, Stainless Steel Booms with CP Nozzles, 4 blade Lane fan with electric brake, Harbour A/C . M3 Satloc. For more information call Darryl or Bill at South Delta Aviation 870-572-9011 days or 870995-1323 nights and weekends 19 81 AT- 3 01 Tu r b i n e C o n v e r s i o n (GARRETT -6) 5,500 Hours TTSN, Turbine Conversion (BAILEY) Done in 2009 @ 4,800 Hours, 600 Hours SHOT; 300 Hours since Gearbox Inspection, 1,500 Hours until next Hot Section is due, 300 Hours on Landing Gear Legs, 2,000 Hours until wings are due for new spars, Bailey Hopper Conversion 350 gallon with 50 gallon Hopper Extension (400 gallons capacity), SAT-LOC M-3 GPS, Marburger Winglets, Smoker, Windshield Washer, Single Point Fuel, Right Hand Boom ShutOff, Stainless Steel Fabricators Spreader, Zee Air Conditioner, LED NAV Lights and LED 3 Position Strobes, New Paint in 2013, Aircraft to be sold with fresh annual! $270K Call for more details! We specialize in New and Used aircraft sales. ASIJET.com or Give us a call at 952-941-6255

1998 Air Tractor 602-60, N5192T SN: 602-0527. 7911 TT Engine and Airframe Night work lights, LED nose lights, smoker, single point fuel, Wingman, factory heat & AC, SATLOC M3, Intelliflow, factory dropped booms, CP11TT’s, Lane brake and fan, Right boom shutoff, SSF 13 Vane Spreader. See spec sheet on line at classifieds.agairupdate.com/details. php?id=754 for more info. Selling for the Chad Frei family. $475,000. 208-4314795, timshamblin@gmail.com

1998 AT-402 -11, N527PK, 6596.0 TT, 0 SHSI by Covington, 1657 SLOH, Annual Due May 2017, Single Point Fuel, Smoker, Flager, Tank Rinse, M3 W/Flow Control, Right Boom Shutoff, Heater, AC, King Radio. Great Northern Airplane! $435K Call Glenn Visser at 712-470-1791

2000 AT-502B *HUGE PRICE REDUCTION* 8632 TT AF&E. Spars done at 7988 hours.

622 hours since GBI and prop O/H. Factory heat & air. Lowered booms.

Hemisphere G4 w/flow control. Smoker.

Hopper rinse. CP-11’s, Weath-Aero.

Wingman. Breckenridge 12 vane spreader.

Sold with fresh annual and HSI. $430,000 662-822-3204.

1994 AT-502. S/N 502B-0249. Completely rebuilt by Cascade Conversions. Walter M601 E11 (750 hot & high) engine, sn 843 243, 977 SMOH by GE factory, Satloc M3 GPS, Intelliflow flow control, SS booms, 39 CP-111T nozzles, single point fuel, Agrinautics spray pump, 5 blade pump drive, King KY 196 Com Transceiver, South Dakota tax paid, call for complete details.

Jim Schick, Miller, SD, 605-871-3833 or 605-853-2497.

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2014 AT-502B, 800 TTAF&E, G4, LANE BRAKE, HEATER, RADIOS, VG’S, $740,000 Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE / 281-3425451 or FAX: 281-232-5401

2013 AT-502B -34, 2000 hrs TT AF&E, Working now, Owner flown, Clean, Equipped, N o damage his tor y, N o nonsense, Ready to work! Available late summer. $650K Call Paul Bruton 979543-5712

2009 AT-502B N769PB, s/n: 502B 2691, TT 1830.0, Pratt & Whitney PT6A -34AG, s/n: PCE-PH0496, TT 1830.0, 0.0 SHOT by Prime Turbine, Hartzell Prop HC-B3TN-3D, s/n: BUA-31491. Annual inspection due: 4 -1-17. Equipment: 38” gate, Hopper rinse, Factory air conditioner, Factory Cabin Heater., Smoker, Alum. Booms w/ CP nozzles, M3 Satloc Small screen with Intelliflow, Electric fan, Single point fueling, Vortex Gen. kit, Load hawg. Call Darryl or Bill at South Delta Aviation - 870-572-9011 days / 870-995-1323 nights and weekends

1988 AT-502, W-34AG, Fresh Annual & Hot Section, 13,000 AFTT, Engine 14,278, TT 3633 SIRAN, 0.0 SHSI, Prop Hartzell HC-B3TN-D 630 hrs SOH, Spar Caps 5300 hrs remaining. Good Hopper & Glass, Wingman, Landing Lights, Alum Booms, CP’s 38” Gate, Lane Adj Fan w/ Electric Brake, Satloc G4 w/Flow Control, VG’s, Hopper Rinse, Paint is 2 years old. $325,000 Contact Frankie Williams at Souther Field Aviation, Inc., 229-924-2813

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2015 AT-502B -34AG, 170 Gal Fuel, A/C, Heat, Lane electric brake & fan, RCA attitude gyro, 3” bottom load, s/s camlocs, Satloc Bantam with Intelliflow, P&W extended warranty. For more details call Rick Stone at 800-441-2964

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2010 802A -65 1530 TT, Hydraulic gate, SATLOC, wingman, bottom load fuel, Comm radio, CP nozzles. Call John at 870-886-1999 or 870-826-9313.

Several 2006-2012 AT-802A -67F on floats “Fire Boss”, full avionics, yellow and blue paint scheme, 1600 shp, computer gate, 380 USG, NAV/COM/GPS, audio box, radio, ELT, from 200 to 1600 hours TT, extremely careful maintenance.

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

2012 AT-504, N2151E, TT 652, Crop Hawk, Single Point Fuel, VHF Radio, Transponder, AG Nav GPS, Damm Engine Monitoring System, 3” Loading. Call Chip or Joy at 800-736-7654 for more information on this aircraft.

1979 AT-301 N8764S, TTAF 9663 Hrs. P&W R-1340-AN1 Engine TSMOH 235 Hrs. Covington, 2000 Hrs. remaining on wings, 12D40 Prop 385 Hrs. SOH, 126 gal. fuel, Short tail w/good fabric, Good Clean Northern Airplane w/no Corrosion, Ag Nav Guia w/flow control, New aluminum booms, CP-03’s, Smoker, Fresh Annual on purchase. Call 308-991-3432 or email rdwells@gtmc.net 2000 AT-502A -45R, 7,950 TT, New Spars, New Hopper, New Landing Gear, No Fert. $390,000.00 Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE / 281-342-5451 or FAX 281-232-5401

2005 AT-802A N8524L Ser# 202, 575 Since extensive hot, 0 bore scope, 1632 SGB insp, FCU, High pressure Pump, 1632 SNEW /0 SIRAN HC-B5MA-3D, New TG with new style t/w assembly, MVP50T, G4/ Intelliflow, Factory RAM Air, Pulse LED nose lights, fast start, Reabe hopper gauge, comm, audio panel, smoker, hyd gate w/ Del Norte control, wingman, a/c, heat ,cp11/ AFS check valves , lane fan/ brake, Garmin 496, Paint is a 7, Just completed annual. Call Karl at 601-6686200

1989 AT-502, N10125, PT6-34 SN:5020047, 12746 TTAF,13700 TTE,190 SHOT Satloc Bantam with G4 screen, Wingman, Smoker, 38” gate, A/C, CP11’s. Asking $325,000. Call Randy Turman 662-6540389

1980 AT-400, 7700 TTAF, 5500 TTE, 0 SHOT, 1500 Hrs on wing spar, New Prop, Overhauled Prop Gov, Overhauled Overspeed Gov, Overhauled Fuel Control Unit, New Landing Gear, New Paint, New Windshield, Sat-Loc, Call Chad Stuart, Airplane Services, Inc. 850-380-6091

2012 AT-502B/34AG, 2,050 TTAF&E, G4, VG’S, HEATER, LANE BRAKE, SPREADER $695,000.00 Lane Aviation 888-995LANE / 281-342-5451 or FAX: 281-2325401

1991 AT-402-34AG Bantam with flow control, New Gear, Wing AD done in 2011, Fresh annual and HOT, smoker, Lane brake, $315,000 For more info call David Strohl at 870-255-1300 2011 AT-502B, N2016F, -34, approx.

3000 hrs TT, Smoker, 3” Bottom Load, M3 w/ Flowcontrol, CP11 Nozzles, Hatfield Single Point Fuel, Electric Brake, & Wingman....$590,000.00 For more information call 870-295-6213

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

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1982 AT-400, N501JK, 9597 TT, SATLOC M3 GPS, Smoker, hopper auger system, MICRO VG’S. For more information call Mid Continent Aircraft Corp Hayti, MO 573-359-0500

1979 AT-301, 7619 TTAF, 240 SMOH by Covington, Hydromatic prop 240 SPOH

by Memphis, Collins A/C, M3 w/ Flow control, Smoker/flagger, Garmin SL40, VG’s. New cool seat, AMSAFE airbag seat belts, CP nozzles, Reabe hopper gauge, 126 fuel, SS booms, All metal tail, 2011 paint, LG replaced at 6695 TTAF, Wings done at 6584, Single point fuel, Clean northern airplane. Call Kyle 970-867-8414 or 970-768-0553.

1976 AT-301 S/N 0030, TT4736, P&W 1340 0 SOH, 12P40-211 Prop O SOH, 126 gals fuel, Flagger, Smoker, SATLOC Lite Star II. This Aircraft has had a fresh Annual Inspection and is ready to work. $75,000 or OBO. For more information call Robert Eisele at 307-672-3421 or 307752-4421. Bighorn Airways, Inc. www. bighornairways.com

Several 2010-2013 AT-802 -67F, wheels configuration, full avionics, FRDS Gen II, 380 USG, full lightning protection, airbag.

Detailed maintenance. Call +34667102184, sales@airtractoreurope.com.

1994 AT-502B, N6039S, approx. 10,955 TTAF&E, -34AG TT 18,700, Smoker, Air, VG’s, Stainless Steel Booms, M3 w/ Flowcontrol, CP Nozzels, Single Point Fuel, Electric Brake, 0 SHSI, & Fresh Annual....$400,000.00 For more information call 870-295-6213

1994 AT-502. 10,248 TTAF, 16,916 TT on -27. Fresh HSI, 275 since prop IRAN, wings done 8004 hrs, M3 w/ Intelliflow, LoadHawg, Lane elec. brake, heat/ac, LED strobes, CP11 Flat Fans, Transland 10-vane spreader. $315,000. Paul Artman, 662-347-1063 1990 AT-502, SN 502-0080, TTAF-11221, PT6A-15AG Engine TT-12607, Fresh HSI, annual & paint job . Wing spars due in 6780 hrs. Satloc Bantam w/ G4 screen, Load Hawg, A/C, CP Flat Fan, Smoker. $360,000. Call Randy Turman 662-6540389

1995 AT-502B 10,336 TTAF, Wing Spar Replaced 1-3-2012 7886 hours, Engine PT6-15AG S/N 14265, 10,336 TT, Prop o/h 7-13-2013, M-3 w/ Flow Control, Load Hawg, CP, Smoker, Heat & AC, Led light Spreader, Electric fan Brake, Hydraulic flaps, $350K Call Gary at 662-299-8095

AT-802: Capacity that creates profits. An 800-gallon hopper, zippy 190 mph ferry speeds, and greater working capacity than any other ag aircraft on the market - the AT-802 is simply a hoss. With the AT-802 you’ll ferry faster, spray more fields and do bigger jobs all in one load. That’s production that only Air Tractor can offer you. Visit with your Air Tractor dealer about the AT-802. And ask about special Air Tractor financing now available from Wells Fargo for qualified buyers.

2011 AT-602. N6005R. 3100 TTAF&E-60.

Smoker, electric brake, air, heat, 10 inch hydraulic gate with Del Norte controller, single point fuel, Wingman, fresh annual, fresh HSI, prop IRAN, overhaul starter generator $685,000 Call Al 870-265-5011

2008 AT-802A-0305, N4221S with PT6A67AG, 3131.2 TTAFE, Cockpit air and heat, Smoker, Flagman, Hopper Rinse System, Night Working Lights and Turn Coordinator. $975,000 Call Chip or Joy at 800-736-7654 for more information on this aircraft.

AT-504: Learn and earn. With side-by-side cockpit seating and 485-gallon capacity, the AT-504 is a great way to train new ag pilots and earn while they learn. Powered by the Pratt & Whitney PT6A-34AG turbine engine, you’ll get working speeds and performance like the tried and true AT-502B. And when the training day is done, you’ll see that it was productive workday, too. Wells Fargo financing for qualified buyers is available; just visit with your Air Tractor dealer.

2010 AT-802, N422BR, 2375 TTAF&E, -67, smoker, elec. brake gr. adj., air, heat, 10” hydraulic gate w/G4 controller, G4 w/ flowcontrol, single point fuel, Wingman, fresh annual, fresh HSI..... $1,000,000.

For more information call 870-295-6213

AT-301A, 5480 TTSN, 150 SMOH on geared Covington, smoke, winglets, com, GPS. For more information call 309-7594646 or email farmairparts@mymctc.net 2012 AT-502B, PT6A-34AG, (750hp) 2,200 horas desde nuevo, 400 horas desde sección caliente y reparación mayor del hélice. Aire Acondicionado, Satloc G4 con Intelliflow, boquillas CP, Radio VHF, Transponder, Horizonte Artificiál. Freno Eléctrico y Abanico Variable (Lane), Generadores de Vortice, 170 galones de combustible. Este avión se encuentra en buenas condiciones, un solo dueño desde nuevo, nunca dañado, con inspección anual, reciente..$690,000 Sun Valley Aviation, 956-421-4545 2016 AT-502B, PT6A-34AG, (750hp) Avión nuevo, Aire Acondicionado, Freno Eléctrico con Abanico Variable(Lane), 170 Galones de conbus tible , GPS Satloc Bantam con Intelliflow, Radio Comunicador y Transponder Garmin, Disponible en, Marzo...$891,000 Sun Valley Aviation 956-421-4545

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

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

2016 AT-401B, Motór Radial Pratt & Whitney R1340 AN-1,(“0” Horas desde Reparación Mayor), Hélice AG20 0 2, Freno Eléctrico con Abanico Variable, GPS Hemisphere Bantam con control de flujo, Radio Comunicador y Transponder Garmin, Certificado de Aeronavigablilidad de Exportación. Disponible en Junio de 2016. $461,000. Sun Valley Aviation, 956-421-4545

2001 AT-602, 6200 TT, recent IRAN on prop and gearbox. 0 HOT section by Prime Turbines. New wings, bottom load fuel, M3 Satloc, quick start, LED nose lights, Wingman, spreader and CP09 nozzles, $525,000. 870-866-7636

2005 AT-502B, PTA-34AG, Total time since new A&E 2,721.6 Hrs., TT since light overhaul by Covington 332.1 Hrs, Airplane is in excellent condition. $525,000. Rick Stone 800-441-2964 2016 AT-502XP, 867HP PRATT PT6A-140, RESERVE YOUR POSITION $CALL$ Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE / 281-342-5451 or FAX: 281-232-5401

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AT-401: 5600 TT, 150 SMOH R1340-AN2 geared P&W by Tulsa, 150 SPOH Ham Std 23D40-31/7035A-9, Otter blades, 2” SS spray system, bottom load, 38” Transland gate, 74 amp alternator, elec. operated high lift flaps w/ aileron droop, windshield washer, Tanis oil heater, Satloc M3 w/ Flow Control, A/C, right boom shut off, 400 gal hopper, 126 gal fuel w/ bottom load, smoker flagger, CP nozzles, Lane fan and brake, clean northern airplane. Call Mike at Sky Tractor 800-437-5319

1979 AT-301, *PRICE DRASTICALLY REDUCED & SELLER IS VERY MOTIVATED* 9234 TTAF, 364 SMOH, 926 SMOH prop, Satloc Lite, new paint in 2011. 4600 hours remaining on wing spar. Great flying airplane! Call Gary or Kevin 785626-3344.

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AT-402B: Go turbo. The AT-402B, with the time-proven Pratt & Whitney PT6A15AG turbine engine, offers impressive climb rates and overall performance. The AT-402B’s light handling characteristics help reduce pilot fatigue – while delivering the payload, speed and productivity that helps create profits. Visit your Air Tractor dealer and learn how Wells Fargo’s financing options for qualified buyers make owning an Air Tractor more affordable than you might think.

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1978 Ag Truck *PRICE REDUCED* 7000 TT looks like 2000, 50 SMOH, 7th stud case, 856 SPOH, air foil booms, CP nozzles, Crophawk, A/C, new paint & windows, Kevlar leading edges, hydraulic pump. $125,000. For more information call Jeff Priewe 662-501-5559

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1982 Piper PA-18-150 Super Cub, 620 horas desde nuevo!!, Tela nueva, pintura nueva, micas nuevas, recién inspecionado, GPS, Comm, Transponder. El PA-18 más nuevo y bonito en el mercado, $135,000 Sun Valley Aviation 956-421-4545

1973 CESSNA 188B, N5647G, A/F TT 4020, Continental O-470R Engine, 230 HP, Prop Time 394.8, SEE SPEC SHEET FOR DETAILS, Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800-325-0885 www.midcont.net

1965 Cessna 182H, N2302X, AF 1722.6, Engine TT 1922.6, 22.6 hrs SMOH, 0470R Continental Motors Engine, 230hp, HP McCauley Prop 22.6 hrs SMOH, 62 gallon fuel tanks, Garmin 250 XL, Bendix King Radio 155 with Com & Transponder. Call Chip or Joy at 800 736 7654 for more information on this aircraft.

1976 Cessna Bonair Ag Truck A-188B, N4765Q, A/F TT 3227, Continental IO-550 Engine 300 HP, Engine Time 456, New Tail Wheel Assembly, Satloc Lite Star II, Smoker, Super Boom, Good Windows, Locking Tail Wheel, Nozzles Tee Jets, Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800325-0885 www.midcont.net 1967 Cessna 320D, (Turbo TSIO-520B) 6428 Horas desde nuevo, 340 Horas desde motores remanuf ac tur ados, “0” Horas desde Cilindros nuevos en los dos motores. Garmin GTN650, GNS 430 WAAS GPS, Century III Piloto Automatico, Recién Pintado, Ventanas Nuevas, y Interior Nuevo. 180 Galones de combustible! Rapido! $120,000 Sun Valley Aviation, 956-421-4545, Fax 956399-2320 1979 Cessna Turbo 182RG, 3,120 Horas desde nuevo, 260 Horas desde Top y Turbo OH (Lycoming TO540. 88 Galones de combustible, Oxygeno, Radios King digitales con GPS, HSI, STEC 55 Piloto Automatico. buena pintura, interior de cuero. Sun Valley Aviation 956-421-4545

Eagle 1966 Cessna Ag Wagon A188, 4184 Total time with 1130 SMOH and 574 SPOH. Aero fan, CP11 nozzles, SATLOC lite, smoker and automatic flagman. Call Rex Kelley 308-214-1516

1976 CESSNA, A-188B, N4933Q, A/F TT 6315.7, Continental IO-520D26B 285 HP, Check Spec Sheet for all the details, SOLID AS A NEW AIRCRAFT Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800-325-0885 www. midcont.net

1981 Eagle Aircraft DW-1, Aircraft can be ready for delivery this Spring!!! Airframe (times are approximate): 4850 hours TT, Engine: 1650 SMOH, Propeller: 400 SPOH, Equipment: 250 Gallon Hopper, Satloc Lite Star II GPS, Smoker, Spreader, Air conditioning, Automatic flagman, Landing/Taxi lights, Nav lights, Strobe lights, Hopper light, General Information: Upper and Lower Right wings rebuilt at Factory, New Upper Center Wing spar section done at Factory, New cockpit glass! New Paint on entire aircraft! Fresh extensive annual inspection, and Much more!$60,000 Tom Ashenfelter 952941-6255

1969 PA 25-250 B model, 7270TT, ETSOH 1530, 400hr since bulk strip. Mogas STC, 180gal hopper, extended wings, Satloc Litestar, SS booms with CP03’s, Metal belly, JPI fuel monitor, $39,000 Email Brett at borderair@westvic.com.au

Piper PA-25-235, 6919Z, 7606TT, 725 SMOH, Full hutch conversion, SS sprayer, CP nozzles, weath aero fan, Crophawk, smoker, flagger, low time prop, 250 hp. rickh@ruraltel.net call 785-282-0218

1975 PA-36-285, $400,000, Serial #367660014, Air Frame TT9440, Engine PT6A-20 “0” SOH Propeller “0” SNEW, New Spars, New Paint, Glass, Tires, Fresh Annual, Aircraft Located in Yuma, AZ Owner is Larry Rose 760-427-2585 Contact Frankie Williams at Souther Field Aviation, Inc., 229-924-2813

1964 PA25-235, 4818TT Engine1000 since O/H. Great airplane, No damage history, Smoker, Automatic Wingman, Weathaero Fan, Rear wing attach mod done, Current Annual next due March 2017, All Logs complete. $68,000 OBO • Contact Mat at 918-225-8561

1976 PA 36 Turbine Brave (550SHP) Turbines Inc Conversion - 6450TT/ EITHER 3097 since P&W O/H PT6A-20 engine with 362 since HSI OR 4509 since O/H engine with 0 since HSI, 72 SOH 3 Blade Hartzell Prop, 275 gallon hopper, JAS gate, Agrinautics pump, electric brake, dropped streamlined booms with CP nozzles, 2” left side load, improved hopper lid, JAS High Lift Wing Leading Edges, 90 gal fuel, comm radio, Crophawk, electric turn and bank, clock, nav/strobe/instrument/landing and taxi lights, Del Norte GPS, pistol grip, left entry step, very good tires/glass and paint, 1739 hours remaining on wing spar caps. This aircraft was imported from Australia, and has just had an extensive annual inspection of the engine, prop, and airframe, along with a NEW Airworthiness Certificate. This aircraft is in very good condition! Need a very reasonably priced, nimble turbine that will get a lot done for small $$$? This is it!! $280,000 with the 3000 hour engine, or $260,000 with the 4500 hour engine. 559-686-1794 / Email info@johnstonaircraft.com / www. johnstonaircraft.com

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1996 Thrush S2R G-10, Total Time 7620, Time since hot section and cam 1650, Time since Prop OH 325. Time since factory new wing spar, hopper refurbish, new paint and A/C 794. Bantam GPS with G4 screen and intelliflow. Smoker, Spreader. Clean airplane. $300,000 Contact Nathan Moore @ 620-846-0995 or 620-846-7555

Piper 1978 Cessna Ag Truck, 6000 TTAF, 625 TTeng, 550 TTprop, 8.50X10 Clevelands, GPS, field ready. $125,000 Call Chad Stuart, Airplane Services, Inc. 850-3806091

1976 AGTRUCK, 3984 TT, 954 SMOH, SS booms, LED landing lights, good paint, Bantam GPS w/L7 light bar, fresh annual.

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Piper PA-36-285, 3254 TTAF Souther Field Aviation Inc. Turbine Conversion STC installed PT6A-20, 11662.5 TTE, 2138.6 SOH, SHSI 0.0, new Hartzell prop, fresh annual, new glass & tires, new Agrinautics pump, Lane elec. brake & Lane 4-blade fan, SS spray valve, load valve, SS spray plumbing tubes, SS boom and Tee boom, new paint. $295,000 Contact Frankie Williams at Souther Field Aviation, Inc., 229-924-2813

1976 PA 36 SUPER BRAVE(400 HP) - 7642 Total Time/ 388 since Overhaul engine/ 0 since Overhaul 3 blade Propeller: 275 gal hopper, JAS Gate, Agrinautics pump and fan, electric brake, dropped streamlined booms with AFC check valves and CP nozzles, 2” left side load, improved hopper lid, 90 gal fuel with new fuel cells, com radio, electric turn and bank, pistol grip, nav/strobe/instrument/landing and taxi and retractable night working lights, NEW Dyna Nav VEKTOR GPS, left entry step, good paint/tires/glass. Just had EXTENSIVE ANNUAL INSPECTION, aircraft in good condition. $160,000.

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2012 THRUSH S2R-T34, *ANOTHER PRICE REDUCTION - SELLER IS VERY MOTIVATED* N30538, Fresh annual complete & available now! 900 TT, Sprayer-510 gallon - Stainless Booms, CASCADE PT-6 balanced long mount, Pressure Cowl, 14 inches longer mount, Leading Edge Light (LED), Garmin GTX327 Transponder, GARMIN GTR-225 COMM, CP11 Nozzles, SATLOC - G4 GPS, Intelliflow, AC/HEAT, Hopper Rinse Tank, 228 fuel, MVP-50T, VG’s, Winglets, Smoker, Bottom Load Fuel. $700K Call Cory Johnson at 870-930-4555

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2006 Thrush S2R-T34, N3067X (Revised 7 Oct 2015), SN T34-278, 5400 TT, Air Repair annual. Ready to go to work!P&W PT6A-34AG Engine SN PCE-PH0376, Total Time 5400 Very clean well maintained aircraft! Last hot section insp. 24 Oct 2014 by Air Repair at 4827 hrs. Small duct assy sent to Dallas Airmotive for repairs & blade stretch test performed. Vane ring replaced with P&W Vane Ring.Hartzell Prop Mod HC-B3TN-3D, SN BUA30645.

5400 hrs Total Time. Last OH by Mem Prop 3795 hrs 1 Nov 2012.Last IRAN 15 Oct 2014 by Mem Prop at 4827 hrs.

Aircraft also equipped with a WeathAero fan, Air/Heat, LED strobes/nav lights, Load Hawg, Smoker, Satloc Bantam with IntelliFlow flow control, Single point fuel, Agrinautics pump & valve, Spray booms, CP nozzles, Spreader. Available for sale at $479,000 or Long Term Lease. Call Danny Lowery at Air Repair, Inc. Phone: 662846-0228, Fax: 662-843-0811, www.

AirRepairInc.com WE DO CENTURY 60,000 HR. SPAR CAPS FOR THRUSH AIRCRAFT. CALL FOR AFTER-SEASON SLOT. JOHNSON AIRSPRAY INC 218-437-6415, CELL 218201-1450 LINDLEY

Thrush - Marsh Conversion *HUGE PRICE REDUCTION* S2RG1/400, 1975 Total time 5,601 hr, 400 gals hopper, Blay fan electric, CP nozzles, 2” side load, 106 gal fuel, Satloc with flow control, Smoker, Spring Tail wheel, 29” tire, Stainless Steel Boon, AD 80-04-06 due at 5666.6 total time (spar inspection), One owner, hangar since new in SW KS, Engine TPE 331-1 Total time 6,703, time since repair

by CD Aviation Services (new turbines wheels) 633.2 hrs engine cycles on turbines wheels, major 313, minor 1085, Prop Time since overhaul 633.2 hrs $219,000 Call 303-810-3840

1981 Ayres Thrush 8670TT airframe, Engine is 0 since Covington light overhaul!

Prop 1351 TSOH +4 blades. Ag-tips, Duel cockpit, fast start, Avenger spars, metal tail, Cascade pressure cowl, zee air, cool seat, custom Air tailwheel assembly, SS spray system, Lane fan and brake, Satloc Bantam GPS. This airplane is ready to work! $420,000 Call Chris Eskildsen at 509-539-9033 Several PT6A-34/510 Thrushs for sale.

Low engine and propeller times and good equipment. Please visit our web site, www. johnstonaircraft.com, and look in our Ag Aircraft for Sale section. JOHNSTON AIRCRAFT SERVICE, INC. 559-686-1794 or e-mail info@johnstonaircraft.com.

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1974 S2R Geared Engine Thrush. 7710 T TAF, 810 SMOH engine. 330 hrs since master rod bearing reprocessed, crankshaft magnafluxed, valves reground and returned to service. 787 SMOH prop.

Extensive annual with many new parts including tires, battery, A/C compressor, fuel pump, seat belts and harness. Has stainless steel pump with electric brake and stainless booms with CP nozzles.

Satloc Bantam with G-4 screen and flow control. Air conditioner, chip lite, 24 volt electrical system, smoker, flagger, single point fuel, comm radio, oil filter kit, digital tach, extended wings, Big Butterfly plate, good glass and paint. All logs since new.

Asking $155,000.00 OBO Call Terry 806258-7220 or email whiteface@wtrt.net

1978 S2RT34/400 THRUSH (750 SHP) 8900TT/3843 since O/H, 360 since IRAN and 28 since HSI & FCU O/H/ 512 since O/H propeller with new blades: 400 gallon hopper, factory spray system, Lane fan and electric brake, TJet nozzles, S.S. 10 vane spreader, 2” left side load, extended wings, 192 gal fuel, Cascade pressure cowl, 29” tires, spring steel tailwheel gear with 5.00x5 tire, nav/strobe/instrument/ landing and night working lights, air conditioning, smoker, Satloc LiteStar II GPS, good tires/fabric/glass/paint. Fresh annual. 1200 hours remaining on wing spar caps. $287,500 Contact: Cascade Aircraft Conversions 509.635.1212 or email info@cascadeaircraftconversions. com 2010 Thrush S2R-T34. S/N T32-339, TT on A.E.&P. is 670 hrs, Pratt & Whitney PT6A-34 (750 SHP), s/n PCE-PH0625, constant speed Hartzell prop, 250 amp starter/generator, 510 gal hopper, well equipped, Garmin VHF SL-40 Nav Com, Garmin GTX-320A Transponder, M3 Bantam Guidance system w/ 7” touch screen. South Dakota tax paid. For complete details, call Jim Schick, Miller, SD, 605-871-3833 or 605-853-2497.

1973 S2R Bull Thrush, Serial No: 1842R, Reg. No.: N5642X, Airframe: 7510 TT (approx.),Engine: R-1820, 1315 SMOH in 2005 (2000 TBO), 3308 TT. (approx.), Propeller: Hamilton-Standard 3 blade prop 640 SPOH (2008)(approx.), SATLOC M3 with Flow control, Air Conditioning, Single Point Refuel, SR 8A Electronics international Engine analyzer, KY 96A Nav/ Comm, Panel mounted Boom pressure gauge, HORIZON INSTRUMENTS HI-P1000 Electric Tach, Alcor EGT, Electronics Intl.

Smart Scanner, Crophawk, Smoker, 106 Gallon fuel, Aileron servos, Wing root fairings, Serv-Aero Turtle Deck, Spring steel tail wheel, Airwolf oil filter, Wing tip Extensions, AMSAFE restraint system, Stall Warning, Rotating Beacon, Strobe Light, Taxi Lights, Navigation Lights, Aluminum booms with atomizers, Installed CK-AG-40 wing spar upgrade per AD in 2007. Exterior: The aircraft top half is painted white which includes the horizontal stabilizer and rudder. The bottom half is yellow and the main wings are also yellow.

All specifications and times are subject to verification upon inspection by the buyer.

Call for more details! We specialize in NEW and Used aircraft sales. ASIJET.COM or Give us a call at 952-941-6255

HARD WORKING THRUSH FOR IMMEDIATE SALE! AYRES - 6 TURBO T H RU S H , 19 9 4 N 61 31M -T T92 3 0 T T S C A M 31 3 9 -T T S P O H1 8 3 (N E W B L A D E S) 2 2 6 6 H O U R S L E F T O N FACTORY CAPS $245,000.....ANNUAL DUE 09/10/16-AC/HEAT-AGNAV-FAST START-SS BOOMS. CALL 334-898-7772

2011 Thrush S2R-T34, *PRICE REDUCED* For Lease/Lease Purchase/Sale 1750TT, Bantam w/flow control, single point fuel, air/heat, vg’s, load hawg, Cascade pressure cowl, LED lights, Lane electric brake, Swathmaster spreader, auto-cal. $635,000 Negotiable. 662-721-7931

1973 500 Gallon M601-E11, TTAF: 9500, TSOH: 260 0, TSPOH:260 0, Engine borescope satisfactory (engine is hot and high), 2 brand new batteries still in boxes, Engine auto startup limiter, Time left on wing spars: 2000 approx, Wing spar inspection (eddy current) Good, Serv-Aero tailwheel, CP’s, Agrinautics pump with Lane brake and air tractor 5 blade ground adjustable fan, VG’s, Zee heat and air conditioner, Satloc Airstar with Aerial ace flow control, Dry spreader, Inertial reel Harness. $205,000 Contac t Mat t at 208 - 867-9586 or mgaddis75@gmail.com

1983 DC Thrush, TT 16,581, Walter 601E11, 29,000 hr wing spar, no ad’s, winglets 80’ swath, Satloc M-3, crophawk, fuel flow, a/c, heat, intercom, strobes, radio, ss booms, cp nozzles, electric pump brake, single point fuel, wingman, spreader, vg’s.

Call Shelton at 912-384-6466 or 912592-5334.

1987 Thrush S2R-T34/400 Great Low Time Thrush with loads of Extras! 6950TT airframe, 5250 TT Engine PT6A-34AG (New in 2006!) recent light overhaul IRAN

by RT turbines, 400 hours of warranty remaining! Cascade inlet conversion, Dual cockpit, Bantam with Flow control, Winglets, Air conditioner, VG’s, Smoker, Lane fan brake, and More! We specialize in NEW and Used aircraft sales. ASIJET.COM or Give us a call at 952-941-6255

1977 THRUSH SR2, $395,000, 400 Gal with PT6-34 converted to Turbine 350 hours ago by Valley Aircraft. Airframe TT 5086.2, Engine 2800 SIRAN/Light OVH, 350 on Prop SNEW. 4800 hrs remaining on wing spars. MVP-50 Digital Instruments, M3 Satloc with flow control and touch screen, Air Conditioning an Electric Heater. Will be sold with Fresh Annual.

Aircraft located in Yuma Arizona, Souther Field Aviation, Inc., 229-924-2813 1991 S2R Thrush, s/n R1340-028, 4068 TTA, GE factory overhauled Walter Engine N601E-11 s/n 872015 (750 hp hot & high) Installed by Premier Turbines TT 332 hrs., 3 blade Avia prop, Satloc M3 GPS, King KX 155 VHF radio, business band radio, A/C, single point fuel, enlarged 230 gal fuel, South Dakota tax paid. For complete details, call Jim Schick, Miller, SD, 605-8713833 or 605-853-2497.

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

1980 AYRES S2R-T34, $400,000, DC 400 Gal, Air Frame TT5014 Hrs, Engine PT6A34AG TT 5014, 1813 SMOH, HARTZELL PROP 1772 TSNEW 135 SMOH, VG’S, Wing Extensions, Smoker, SS BOOMS, Strobes, LANES Electric Brake, 5 Blade Adj. Fan, 192 Gal Fuel, Windshield Washer/Wiper, Fabric Tail. Contact Frankie Williams at Souther Field Aviation, Inc., 229-924-2813

The 550 Thrush of fers new sturdy hopper and innovative large hopper door to improve access when loading dry chemicals, while providing a 550 gallon capacity. Fuel economy, low acquisition cost and proven performance makes the 550 Thrush a great option for operators. The 550 Thrush offers a choice of power plants, allowing you to tailor the aircraft to meet the demands of your particular operating environment. www. thrushaircraft.com

1997 Thrush S2R G10, 4987TT, 466 SCAM by CD, Turbomaxx Crossover duct, SATLOC Bantam w/flow control, A/C, smoker, REABE hopper quantity gauge, AMSAFE Airbag seatbelts. $485,000.

Contact Kyle Scott 970-867-8414

1998 Thrush S2R G-1 Super/400, Airframe: Approx. 4550 hours TT, Engine/Propeller: 1550 Hours Since Super Conversion to Garrett -1, Hartzell 3 blade prop - 3750 Hours TT, 980 SMOH approx. 350 hours Since new Blades, Equipment: Bantam GPS with new X3 screen, 400 Gallon Hopper, Single Point Fuel, Fuel Flow Meter, Air conditioning, Smoker, Hopper Rinse, Five Blade Pump, Aluminum Booms, Comm Radio, Dual Landing light, NAV lights, Strobe lights, Wiper/washer, Mesh seat, Inspection status: Wing Spar AD completed this spring! Annual Due 3/2017 Refurbished exciter box installed 10/2015 Call ASI Jet 952-941-6255

New 2016 Thrush 510 with a PT6A34AG or GE H80 engines available, 2016 Deliveries available now. ASI JET AG Division is an authorized Thrush Dealer for North America! We specialize in NEW and Used aircraft sales. ASIJET.COM or Give us a call! 952-941-6255

1974 S2RG5/525(Goering Garrett-5 conv.-750 SHP) - 12,624 TT/ 94 since IRAN engine/ 2704 since new 4 blade prop: 525 gal hopper, Simplex pump and electric fan brake, stainless booms, 2” left side load, extended wings, droop tips, aileron servos, vortex generators, 192 gal fuel, bottom load fueling, nav/ strobe/instrument and landing lights, spring steel tailwhl gear w/ 5.00x5 tire, air cond., SATLOC M3 GPS with Raven flow control, Big butterfly wing splice plate with NE W factor y lower spar caps, good paint/tires/glass/fabric, NEW Serv Aero Tail MODIFICATION with NEW FABRIC and PAINT! PRICE REDUCED! $325K JAS 559-686-1794 / Email info@johnstonaircraft.com www. johnstonaircraft.com

1996 Ayres Turbo Thrush, G10 -125, 7446 TT, 4450 TT engine since cam, 4760 T & S hours remaining on spar c aps, 6 4 0 hr s . remaining on c aps, Hartzell propeller - 813 hours SMOH, 2280 hrs. since last hot section, Air Co n di tio nin g/Co llins A ir, Stro b e s , Electric fan clutch ground adjustable/ Lane, Aluminum booms, Davidon triset nozzle tips, Spraying systems check valves, 3” side load valve, Bot tom load fuel, ATS Vg’s, Smoker, Ag Nav Flow Control, KY96A, Transponder, Guia GPS with P500 box, New Paint, Stainless Steel C amloc s, $350,0 0 0 Call for additional info on spar caps.

Will upgrade for additional fee. Call Bruce’s Flying Service 229-725-4150, fax 229-725-5135. bruceandrews62@ gmail.com 1999 Ayres Turbo Thrush N760BF G10154, 6008 Hrs. TTAF, 1150 Hrs. TTSN, 1150 Engine hrs. since Cam, 1150 Prop hrs. since O/H with New blades, Standard Gauges, Transponder, VHF Radio, A/C, AFS Check valves, Davidon Triset Nozzle Tips, Lane Fan Clutch, Lane Ground Adjustable Fan, Windshield Wiper, ATS VG’s, Smoker, Strobes, Aluminum Booms, 3” Side Load Valve, Bottom Load Fuel, 1150 hrs. on Spar Caps Replaced, Guia GPS & Flow Control, $525,000 Call Bruce’s Flying Service 229-725-4150, fax 229-725-5135 or bruceandrews62@ gmail.com

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2015 AT-502B -34AG 170 Gal Fuel, A/C, Heat, Lane elect. brake & fan, RCA attitude gyro, 3” bottom load, s/s camlocs, Satloc Bantam with Intelliflow, more...Call. P&W extended warranty.

2005 AT-502B -34AG 2721 Hrs TT since new A & E. 332.1 Hrs since light O/H by Covington.

Factory drop booms, Factory A/C, new tires, Satloc Bantam, s/s steps, new landing gear, 332.1 Hrs since prop O/H. Excellent Cond. …$525,000

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1998 Thrush 510P S2R-T34 Airframe: Approx. 8300 hours TT, Approx.1900 hours remain on Wing Spar, Engine: PT6 - 34AG, 250 Hours Since Hot Section, Equipment: Satloc Bantam GPS with Intelliflow, Bottom Load Fuel, Load Hawg, LED Strobes, Becker Com radio, Garmin GMA 240 Audio Panel, Lane Electric Fan Brake, Hopper rinse, Smoker, Air conditioning (new in 2012, Inspection status: Sold with a Fresh Annual, New Paint and Panels in 2012, Wing Spar Eddicurrent due in 380 Hours. We specialize in NEW and Used aircraft sales. ASIJET.COM call at 952-941-6255

2013 Thrush Aircraft, N762BF G10-177, 630 hrs. TTAF, 630 hrs. TTSN, Engine 630 hrs. since Cam, Prop 630 hrs., MVP 50, A/C, Guia GPS with Flow Control, AgNav, VHF Radio, Transponder, AFS Check valves, Davidon Triset Nozzle Tips, Lane Fan Clutch, Lane Ground Adjustable Fan, Windshield Wiper, ATS VG’s, Strobes, Aluminum Booms, 3” Side Load Valve, Bottom Load Fuel, $825,000 Call Bruce’s Flying Service 229-725-4150, fax 229725-5135 or bruceandrews62@gmail.com

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Misc. Aircraft

The 660 Thrush with its innovative wing design and 54 foot wing span and over 400 square foot wing area ensures unmatched stability and control during ag maneuvers.

The combination of a solid airframe and powerful engine creates an airplane that outperforms the competition. Thrush is known for their structural durability and excellent performance under extreme conditions. www.thrushaircraft.com 2004 Thrush 550 -45, 3927 TT Airframe, 3837 SOH -45, HSI Feb. 2015, VG’s, Amsafe system, Hatfield auto fuel shutoff, Satloc M3. Call 605-350-4536

1977 58P Baron, TT5066 SMOH 603/320 Props both 413SPOH (2005), Garmin 530W, Collins 305/250 NAVCOM, Benidix M4 A/P with FD, Intercom, Prop window boots (great shape) for known ice New Fuel Tanks 2013 New bat 2014, 196 gal. fuel, 325HP engines. 95 paint/int. $145K usd Call Art/Keith 204-325-7206

19 97 We at h e r l y 620 B , * P R I C E DRASTICALLY REDUCED & SELLER IS VERY MOTIVATED* 3333 TTAF, 718 SMOH by Tulsa Engine, 718 since prop, SATLOC, Always hangared, One owner, Fresh annual, Nice airplane! Call Gary or Kevin 785-626-3344

20 03 G l a s a i r S u p e r I I - S RG W i t h Lycoming IO 360 B1E, Propeller: Hartzell HC-FZYR-1F, Tach 307.7, Airframe 307.7, Vision Microsystems Inc. VM 10 0 0 Engine Management System, Vision Microsystems Inc. Chronometer, Vision Microsystems Inc. Air Temperature, Vision Microsystems Inc. Fuel Level Monitoring System, GNC 250 GPS Com, Garmin 496, ZAON XRX Collision Avoidance System, Amera King AK-451 406 MHZ ELT. Call Chip or Joy at 800-736-7654 for more information on this aircraft.

Turbo Prop Ag Planes - Take advantage of our biggest inventory of Turbo prop ag planes. Special buys and trades welcome.

PT6, Garrett, GE even Walters. Mid Continent Aircraft Corp Hayti, MO 573359-0500

Helicopters

Bell 47 Tomcat MK6C, 175 hrs out of 1200, T/r blades 175 hrs since new, M/r blades 3500 hrs remaining, Hydraulic spray system, AgNav Guia gps installed, Dry system included, Trailer available. Call 870-886-1999 or 870-926-9313

Order your Bell 206 Helicopter Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $59.99. plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdatemarketplace.com

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Rotar y atomizer Nozzle delivering Uniform Droplet Spectrum, Low Drag, Low Maintenance, Dependable performance.

Made In USA. Davidon, Inc. 229-645-3605 www.davidononline.com

Standard Grumman Gate Spreader. 9 vane 24” inside measurement on the throat. Motivated to sell make an offer.

Email gunpilot75@hotmail.com or call Monticello at 270-305-2749 CP NOZZLES and CHECK VALVES THE DRIFT FIGHTERS! - We carry a VERY LARGE INVENTORY and we have KN OWLEDG E ABLE SALE S PEO PLE! Improve your spray pattern and CUT DOWN ON YOUR HEADACHES! Contact Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 24 hr.

Tel 559-686-1794, FAX 559-686-9360, e-mail: parts@johnstonaircraft.com /web site: www.johnstonaircraft.com Tri-Set Hydraulic Nozzle-Three Deflection angles, Three Orifice sizes, Quick Easy Adjustment, USDA Performance Tested and data Available. Made in USA. Davidon, Inc. 229-645-3605. www.davidononline. com Transland 10 vain spreader for 38” gate, new, $9,900; Lane Aviation 281-342-5451 or FAX 281-232-5401 NEW! CP11TT/w-3 Tips & Shutoff in stock and ready to ship today! Call 1-800-4375319 Sky-Tractor Supply Company

B1-A Callair Manufacturing Rights.

Available now is the type certificate, drawings, jigs, tooling, aircraft parts, and property associated with this 300 gal Pratt and Whitney 985 powered sprayer. Start your own aircraft company or expand your line. Call for details. Airplane Services Inc. 850-675-1252, 850-380-7268, 850380-6091.

Dispersal Equipment

OH58-A+ Spray Helicopter Ready To Work. Hydraulic Spray System with Belly Tank, GPS, and Variable Flow Control Unit.

Arrow Falcon TC. Also have Loader Truck for Sale. $375K Email: allen@nshi.net or Call 409-384-5315 ext. 228

TRANSLAND PARTS AND EQUIPMENT - WE ARE A TRANSLAND DISTRIBUTOR A N D H AV E B E E N H E L P I N G A G OPERATORS WITH THEIR NEEDS FOR 60 PLUS YEARS! CALL AND LET OUR VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE SALES PEOPLE H EL P YO U !!! E XCEL L EN T PR I CE S , KNOWLEDGE, AND SERVICE. Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 559 686 1794/ parts@johnstonaircraft.com, fax 559686-9360, Ask for our catalog.

CP nozzles and check valves. Distribuidor en Argentina: ArAvia S.A. -Venado Tuerto (Sta Fe) T.E. 54-3462-433540 - FAX: 438344

WORLD WIDE U.S. Dealer New/Used Ag Thrush, 34-510, 550-60, *FINANCING AVAILABLE* Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO Call 800-325-0885 or visit www.midcont.net

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SSF 38” 12 Vane Spreader for sale. $2,500 Call 870-644-3141 for more info.

Two sets of complete Micronairs & booms.

One set was on a 502 & the other was on a 802. Small set has 10 units & big set has 12 units plus one spare unit per set.

Will sell separate or together. $9,000 for small set and $11,000 for big set.

New style regulators and shafts. WELL MAINTAINED! If bought together will include a box of parts. Also can send pics.

Charleston, MS.Call Chris 662-515-8391 Custom Boom Systems–Specializing in 2” and 3” Airfoil Aluminum Booms custom built to your specifications. Length, Nozzle Spacing, Attachment ends, all tailored to your specific needs. Stainless Steel Available also. Made in USA. Davidon 229-645-3605. www.davidononline.com

Stainless Steel Fabricators, Inc. In business for over 30 years. New 7 1/2” gate spreaders. Call for more information.

We are the manufacturer of “original” 10 vane, 12 vane & “the 13 vane” standard throat and high volume. We do repairs on all models, including Transland and Swathmaster. 800-736-3433 or 870217-9232 Newberg Electrostatic Spraying LLC is the exclusive distributor for Spectrum Electrostatic Spray Systems. Do more acres with better performance. Call Ed Newberg 320 -848-2745. Serving northern US and Canada. Now STC’d for all 400 and 500 series Air Tractors.

New Gate Keeper technology controlled seeding gate - Pilot friendly, ea sy calibration, and accurate distribution.

TCL’S variable rate gate it the most versatile on the market- Applies from ultra fine product like herbicide impregnated sand all the way up to coarse seed accurately. Contact Turbine Conversions - 616-837-9428 TurbineConversions.com Transland and Agrinautics, overstock sale.

Call Danny for listing 662-846-0228 Fax. 662-843-0811 sales@airrepairinc.com Best Classified Buy In The Industry.

478-987-2250. Fax: 478-352-0025.

Engine TPE331-1-151A: P-92092C, 1521 HSI, Fresh L3-GBI / CB / SBG / PG / Nozzles, RCs 4634-4179-3755, $135K For more information contact AmAg: 870-8862418/2489FAX 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. We stock complete OHC cylinder assys. Ready to install. Call Sun Air Parts 661-257-7708, Fax 661-2577710 or email info@sunairparts.com R-1340 -AN1 805 hours SMOH from Genair Corporation, pulled off AT-301 for turbine conversion, $15,000 for FWF less prop or will sell a piece at a time, Call Chad Stuart, Airplane Services, Inc. 850380-6091 TPE331-1-151A, P-92228C, 0 SHI & L3 GBI / TS / FC / FP / CB / 1&2ST / 1&2TW / #3TW, 4078 RCs, virtual CAM, $165K For more information contact AmAg: 870-886-2418/2489FAX or Email frank. kelley@ag-cat.com A.E.R.O. Turbine Parts: (2)PT6A-28, TTSN 3446, TCSN 3156, TSHSI 952. Contact: Donn Falk at (618) 973-5702 or Email: dfalk@aeroturbineparts.com Additional Contact Info (877) 842-5640 Ext 380 or Email: sales@aeroturbineparts.com R-1340-S3H1G, Geared 600, 31 hours since Tulsa Overhaul, used as removed from A Model Ag-Cat. $24,000 OBO Call Chad Stuart at Airplane Services, Inc. 850-380-6091 Engine Isolators, Lord and Barry, remaining stock after 50+ years in business. For a list call (229) 436-9885 or email hkairplane@ aol.com P r a t t & W h i t n e y P T6 - 3 4 AG , 26 6 hrs SMOH. Call for cycle info. Bruce Andrews 229-725-4150 $235,000 R-1340, Zero Time Since Overhaul By Covington, $64,500.00 Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE / 281-342-5451 or FAX 281-232-5401 Pratt & Whitney PT6A-60AG, 4272.2 TTSNEW, 0 since power section IRAN

by Prime Turbines, O/H CLS and OS governors, new #6 bearing, fresh hot section inspection, overhaul vane ring, O/H SED, fresh accessory gear box inspection, O/H HPFP by Kansas Aviation, FCU 430 since over haul by Kansas Aviation, fresh bench check, new ignition leads, certified test cell run by Prime Turbines, complete logs. $350,000 Call 903-748-9579 ENGINE & PROP, PZL ASZ-621R-M18 247TT, Factory overhaul 5/2003 TSMOH 818. Hamilton Standard 23E50 Prop, TT UNK, overhauled 05/2007 AD 81-13-06 CW 03/09 208 TSOH, MAKE AN OFFER, Contact Frankie Williams at Souther Field Aviation, Inc., 229-924-2813 Pratt & Whitney R1340 AN-1. 0 time since overhaul in 8/5/03 by Covington Aircraft Engines. Tulsa Aircraft Engine ran engine test in 2/27/13. Engine is approved for return to service. Engine was obtained from a company in Spain. The engine was a spare for an aircraft bought by Hershey Flying Service. All logs and paperwork.

Located in Hershey, NE at Hershey Flying Service. Asking $55,000 Call 308-3685556

Garrett TPE-331-10-511M , 2 engines available with lots of time and cycles remaining. Call for info. 979-532-1718 or 979-533-1720 Day or night

R985 AN 1/14B OHC new pistons, chrome cylinders, new bearings, Bosch mags warranty outright or exchange. Call Chester Roberts Supply Co. at 903-4296805

Jetset Airmotive can take care of all of your PT6A engine needs with engines, parts, accessories, and a knowledgeable staff.

We have engines for sale or exchange.

Quality work with a quick turnaround. Call us today for your PT6A engine needs at 305-825-2001. Visit us at www.jsamiami. com.

R-985-14B, 450, 167 SMOH, used as removed from A Model Ag-Cat, $10,000 OBO Call Chad Stuart at Airplane Services, Inc. 850-380-6091 P r at t & W h i t n e y R- 985 Fo r S a l e ! *FIREWALL FORWARD FOR Ag Cat* Engine has 1068.8 SMOH, Prop has 2078.8 SMOH, Includes all accessories; cowling, engine, prop, logbooks and paperwork.

Located in Hershey, NE at Hershey Flying Service. Asking $30,000. Please call 308368-5556 for details Jetset Airmotive: PT6A-28, P-50875, TSO 0, Ready to ship! For pricing call Paul at 817-354-2002 or email preeves@ jsamiami.com United Turbine PT6 Center of Excellence since 1991!! PT6A Overhaul, Repair & Test Capability. Component & Accessory Overhaul, Repair & Test. Par t Sales & Purchases. Onsite, P&W correlated test cell. Call 305-885-3900 www.

UnitedTurbine.com Wright 1820 Engine and Prop inventory of parts that include Cylinders, Carburetors, Magnetos, Starters, Oil Cooler, and various other parts. Contact Hershey Flying Service at 308-368-5556 NEW PT6 -11, 15, 34, 60, 65, 67 OUTRIGHT OR EXCHANGE, $CALL$; Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE / 281-342-5451 or FAX 281-232-5401 Honeywell TPE331 -1 thru -10 engines and accessories available. Contact David Finley at 972-248-3108 X 213 / dfinley@ turbineair.com or Rick Forbes at 972248-3108 X 302 / rforbes@turbineair. com for details.

R985-AN1-14B Tulsa Overhaul, New Pistons, 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 903429-6805 Jetset Airmotive: PT6A-28, PCE50818, TSO, 0, EOS OH, For pricing call Paul at 817-354 -2002 or email preeves@ jsamiami.com R985-AN1-14B Tulsa Overhaul, New Pistons, mags. Ignition harness, carb, with warranty outright/exchange. Call Chester Roberts Supply Co. at 903-429-6805 Pr at t & W hi tn ey R- 985 & R-13 4 0 Overhauled Engines in stock. Props, carburetors, magnetos, alternators & accessories for above engines. Call Chester Roberts Supply Company, Collinsville, TX Tel: 903-429-6805, Fax: 903-429-6047 or email crs5r@aol.com.

10,000 P/N of Continental & Lycoming parts, 50% discount on most new! Please have part numbers when contacting us.

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

R1340-AN2 Airmotive Overhaul, New Pistons, mags. harness, carb, with warranty outright/exchange. Call Chester Roberts Supply Co. at 903-429-6805 Jetset Airmotive: PT6A-27, P-50935, TSO 0, Ready to ship! For pricing call Paul at 817-354-2002 or email preeves@ jsamiami.com PT6A-15AG Engines: Need an engine replacement or upgrade for your Ag aircraft? Pratt & Whitney Canada has some 0 TSO PT6A-15AG PT6A-15AG PT6SMART(SM) engines available. Fly with the Eagle. Explore the available options for new and used engines and make your business “PT6SMART (SM)”.

Email mike.lee@pwca.ca or call 450647-3682.

850SHP PT6-42 Turboprop FWF Power Upgrade for the Air Tractor AT502/502B aircraft. Complete new FWF package ready to bolt on your aircraft. 850SHP continuous up to 106° F OAT. This power upgrade package includes engine, new engine mount, all accessories, MVP-50T glass panel engine analyzer, Cascade Pressure Cowl including the new Par 46 LED pulsing light system and field proven serviceable air filtration system providing superior protection and maximum air availability to the engine. Power up your productivity with this new STC from Cascade Aircraft Conversions. Now scheduling production and receiving deposits. Contact Cascade at 509.635.1212 or tom@ cascadeaircraftconversions.com Jetset Airmotive: PT6A-28, PCE50555, TSO 2693, 3000 CR build. For pricing call Paul at 817-354-2002 or email preeves@ jsamiami.com Pressure Cowls for all PT6 Air Tractors and Thrush Aircraft. Balanced Mount/Pressure Cowls for Thrush. Reduce ITT 35 to 70 degrees. Reduce fuel consumption. Save on Hot Section Inspections. Easy access to service fuel nozzles & air filter. Reduce NG 1 to 3%. Make your -15 perform like a -34. ELIMINATE ONGOING AIR FILTER PURCHASES! Please contact Cascade Aircraft Conversions at 509-635-1212 or tom@cascadeaircraftconversions.com.

Covington Aircraft - Turbine Engines Available PT6A-21 0 TSO; PT6A-135A NEW; PT6A-34AG NEW; PT6A-34AG 0 TS Covington Light Overhaul; PT6A-41 3196 TSO; PT6A-41 3511 TSOPT6A-42 2107 TSO; PT6A-42 2066 TSO; PT6A-65AG 314 TSN; PT6A-65AG 5916 TSN/ 0 TS Covington Light Overhaul; PT6A-65AG 3998 TSN/ 0 TS Covington Light Overhaul; PT6A-67AG 2851 TSN. Contact us for New Engine Prices. We are interested in buying or exchanging for any core you may have regardless of condition. Contact: David Hamilton at 918-756-7862 or davidh@ covingtonaircraft.com Pratt and Whitney overhauled 1340 cylinders, carburetor, Ag cat spreader call Terry at 870-536-1348 or David at 870-550-1664

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Jetset Airmotive: PT6A-28, PCE41708, TSO 2816, Outright Fresh HSI/Repair. 30 days, For pricing call Paul at 817-354-2002 or email preeves@jsamiami.com

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2014 AT-502B, 800 TTAF&E, G4, LANE BRAKE, HEATER, RADIOS, VG’S .......................$740,000

2012 AT-502B/34AG, 2,050 TTAF&E, G4, VG’S, HEATER, LANE BRAKE, SPREADER .....$695,000

2000 AT-502A/45R, 7,950 TT, NEW SPARS, HOPPER and LANDING GEAR, NO FERT....$390,000 ENGINES

R-1340, ZERO TIME SINCE OVERHAUL BY COVINGTON ................................................$64,500 PT6A-34AG, 980 TTSN, FRESH HOT SECTION, PRATT WARRANTY ..............................$350,000 NEW PT6 -11, 15, 34, 60, 65, 67 OUTRIGHT OR EXCHANGE .......................................... $CALL$ PROPELLERS

HARTZELL 3 BLADE AND 5 BLADED PROPS – New And Used ........................................ $CALL$ DISPERSAL EQUIPMENT

TRANSLAND 10 VAIN SPREADER FOR 38” GATE, NEW .....................................................$9,500 AGRINAUTICS, ROOT, CROP HAWK, TRANSLAND, OTHERS ........................................... $CALL$

Lane Aviation, Inc. “Specializing in Turbine and Piston Air Tractors”

888-995-5263

281-342-5451 TEL • 281-232-5401 FAX e-mail: glane@laneav.com • www.laneav.com P.O. Box 432 • Rosenberg, Texas 77471

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PT6A -34AG, 980 TTSN, FRESH HOT SECTION, PRATT WARRANTY $350,000; Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE / 281-3425451 or FAX 281-232-5401 S & T Aircraft Accessories, Inc. specializes in the overhaul of Radial and Turbine engine accessories. We have most items in stock ready to ship for exchange. Give us a call @ 830-625-7923 or fax 830625-4138.

J & C Enterprises Aviation Inc. has the largest selection of Lycoming and Continental engine cores in stock. Over 100 to choose from. Call Sid or Jerry for your parts or engines needs. 800-5428565 or email jcaviation@pldi.net Air Repair Inc. is the source for the Fast Start Kit. To get yours today, call Air Repair, Inc. Phone. 662-846-0228 Fax. 662-843-0811 sales@airrepairinc.com Universal Turbine Parts 1 ea PT6A-21 TSO 2271; 2 ea PT6A-25C TSO 0, 27; 11 ea PT6A-27/28 TSO 0 (9), 4091, 1198; 2 ea PT6A-135 TSO 2791, 3081; 2 ea PT6A-135A TSO 0, 653; 7 ea PT6A-41 TSO 482, 1219; 4 ea PT6A-42 TSO 0 (2), 2817, 2635; 1 ea PT6A-45R TSO 4497; 1 ea PT6A-50 TSO 0; 3 ea PT6A65B TSO 0, 5796, 5827; 1 ea PT6T-3B TSO 0; 1 ea PT6A-114A TSO 0. We also buy PT6 Engines in all conditions.

Please contact Joel at 334-361-7853 or email jplake@UTPparts.com or Greg at 704-660-9999 or email greg.miller@ UTPparts.com Jasco Alternator kits in stock. Air Repair, Inc. Phone. 662-846-0228 Fax. 662-8430811 sales@airrepairinc.com

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

GPS Intelliflow Flow Controls - in stock, now shipping! Sky Tractor Supply 1-800437-5319 SATLOC GPS sales and repair center. Call for all your SATLOC needs. North Star Aviation, Inc 888-272-1417 DYNA NAV VEKTOR GPS - $9,950 NEWEST system on the market with a FANTASTIC PRICE for all of it’s CAPABILITIES! EASY to use and RELIABLE! DYNA NAV FLOW CONTROL SYSTEMS ALSO AVAILABLE PREMIUM QUALITY at an AFFORDABLE PRICE! JAS - NORTH AMERICAN DEALER Tel 559-686-1794, FAX 559-686-9360, e-mail: info@johnstonaircraft.com / web site: www.johnstonaircraft.com Satloc, Intelliflow The leading edge Satloc Level III Service repair center.

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

CALL FOR PRICING New 2016 AT-502XP, new PT6-140 engine, extended warranty 2012 AT-802 dual cockpit, PT6A-65AG, fresh Covington hot section inspection, current annual 2300 TTSN, GPS flow

Satloc GPS systems in stock, Bantam, G4, M3, Intelliflow, and Litestar3. We did it again, leading Level 3 Service Center/ Dealer 2015. Why buy anywhere else, we’ve got what you need, and service after the sale! 800-437-5319 Sky-Tractor Satloc G4, M3, and Bantam. Air Repair Inc, is the worldwide leader in sales and service. Call Danny (sales) or Dallas (service) 662-846-0228 Fax. 662-8430811 sales@airrepairinc.com New 8.4” M3 Touchscreens in Stock – $1395 each. Buy as an upgrade, a replacement or for inventory. New Satloc Systems - Bantams, G4s, IntelliFlows and more in stock. From Insero - Call Anthony 480-285-4367

Insurance HARDY AVIATION INSURANCE, INC. “Insurance from a name you can trust, at a price you can afford”, is what we do, and it’s our motto. Hardy Aviation Insurance, Inc. is centrally located in Wichita, Kansas and has been servicing the aerial application market for years now. Randy Hardy established Hardy Aviation Insurance in 1995 with aerial application as his main focus. Prompt courteous service from a dedicated and knowledgeable staff that includes Angie Banz, Tim Wiebe, Mary Humphrey and Rita Ethridge, whom have years of experience servicing the aerial application business.

Give us a try, you might be surprised. Call 1 800 721-6733 or fax us at 316-945-2330.

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

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New and used 3 and 5 blade PT6A propellers

Check our web site for changes at www.farmairinc.com Large selection of parts, call Naomi at 877-715-8476 or farmairparts@mymctc.net

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THE COLE AGENCY, INC. Specializing I n : Ae r i a l A p p l i c ato r s , H e l i co p te r O p e r at i o n s , P l e a s u r e & B u s i n e s s , Commercial Aviation, Airpor ts, Life Insurance for Aerial Applicators & Pilots, Health Insurance for Aerial Applicators & Pilots. When it comes to placing aviation insurance, you need to work with an insurance agent who specializes in that field. At the Cole Agency we make sure you receive the best aviation insurance pack ages, at the most competitive price. At the Cole Agency we don’t just talk aviation, we are pilots as well.

When insuring aircraft, picking the right aviation specialist first is important. The limited number of aviation insurance companies will only deal with one agent at a time during the year. You want to make sure that you have a reputable aviation insurance specialist who works with these companies and underwriters every day to represent you, your aircraft and business. Give us a call. Cole Agency Inc. 319 Walnut Street, Montezuma, Ga 31063 478-472-2010, 478-472-8694 fax, kevin@thecoleagency.com, www. thecoleagency.com

877-715-8476

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DAVIDSON SOLID ROCK INSURANCE DOUG DAVIDSON, aircraft owner and commercial pilot, has served the unique insurance needs of the agricultural aviation community since 1982. He founded Davidson Solid Rock Ins. in 1995 on Christian principles, honesty, integrity, and the commitment to provide insurance products as solid as our name! One call is all it takes to shop all available markets for your specialized aviation insurance needs.

We welcome the opportunity to talk with you at 800-358-8079. Or visit our website at www.dsrockin.com

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SUPERBUGS A safe and economical way to speed up Mother nature! Dispose of hazardous waste in loading and spill areas, ponds and ditches. SUPERBUGS disposes of insecticides, Fungicides, herbicides, and petroleum products such as waste oil, diesel fuel, gasoline, solvent or anything of organic nature. Blue Stripe Distributing Toll Free 877-924-5025

INSURANCE from the Leading Ag Aviation Brokers. 64 Years Risk Management, Low-time Pilot Coverage. Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800-325-0885 www. midcont.net.

Vino? They do say ag pilots age like wine.

Place your favorite wine in these high quality Rolf wine glasses etched with an ag plane, sold as a Set of 4. $49.99 plus S&H Makes a great gift. For more information call 478-987-2250 or visit our Market Place at www.agairupdatemarketplace.com

Miscellaneous Crop Duster Video - “The Crop Dusters - The Early Years 1921-1955”; the era of Stearmans and Cubs flying the fields will never be seen again. Available in VHS or DVD. Only $20.00, plus S&H. MC and Visa accepted. Call 478-987-2250 Fax 478987-1836 Historical Video Productions.

Reduce Drift, Increase Deposition and Retention use Control™ FREE SAMPLE http://www.GARRCO.com/freesample Call 765-395-3441, mrfoam1@garrco. com Toy 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 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

Let us help you meet increasingly stringent precision application demands. Our systems meet those demands, lower operating costs, and increase your profits. Call 541-385-5051 or www. kawakaviation.com Keep your drink hot or cold in this insulated 16oz Air Tractor Tervis Tumbler. $14.99 plus S&H Made in the USA, Makes a great gift. For more information call 478-9872250 or visit our Market Place at www. agairupdatemarketplace.com

Specialty belt buckles, show your pride in style. $39.99 plus S&H Makes a great gift! For more information call 478-9872250 or visit our Market Place at www. agairupdatemarketplace.com Fly through your mail with our Airplane Letter Opener! $13.99 plus S&H Makes a great gift. For more information call 478-987-2250 or visit our Market Place at www.agairupdatemarketplace.com New from our DeSpain Collection, Pen and Ink Thirsty Stone Coasters. These high quality coasters will look great on any desktop or table. Set of 4. $29.99 plus S&H Makes a great gift! For more information call 478-987-2250 or visit our Market Place at www.agairupdatemarketplace.com HOTSTUFF AG AIRCRAFT CLEANER Call to order the # 1 Ag Aircraft cleaner in the country, Used by over 400 operators Coast to Coast. Blue Stripe Distributing 877-924-5025 Help your little pilot fly high in dream world with these Bi-Plane PJ’s... Assorted sizes available. $34.99 plus S&H For more information call 478-987-2250 or visit our Market Place at w w w. agairupdatemarketplace.com D e S p a i n C o l l e c t i o n C u s to m i z a b l e Note Cards featuring your favorite Pen and Ink drawing. $19.99 plus S&H For more information call 478-9872250 or visit our Market Place at www. agairupdatemarketplace.com

Aviator Backpack and matching coin purse (sold separately). For more information call 478-987-2250 or visit our Market Place at www.agairupdatemarketplace. com

Order your The AgOp Collage Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $59.99 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdatemarketplace.com

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

D R P - 9 5 5 D R I F T R E TA R D A N T PENETRATOR-SPREADER/STICKER-UV Protectant For drif t reduction, deposition increase, University tested.

Big Gun in the war on Drift! Made in USA. Davidon, Inc. 229-645-3605. www. davidononline.com Best Classified Buy In The Industry.

Read By More Ag Pilots Than Any Other Publication.

Only $29.99 478-987-2250.

Fax: 478-352-0025.

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Ops For Sale/Wanted Turn Key Ag O per ation For S ale Established 7 year business, very nice equipment hangar, crew quarters 30 to 40K acres of corn, beans and wheat. No dreamers, serious buyers only. 630-6366360.

Solid aerial application business for sale. Has a variety of crops to include both dry land and irrigated plus pasture work. Located on 20 acres with nice loading facility and beautiful custom home. Serious inquiries only. For further information email blindads@agairupdate. com, Subject: Solid Aerial Application Business or fax to 478-352-0025 Established Multi Helicopter/Airplane Aerial Application business for sale. Good contracts in-place throughout the United States. Serious inquires only, no dreamers.

For further information email blindads@ agairupdate.com, Subject: Established Operation or fax to 478-352-0025 Ever wanted to star t your own AG OPERATION (Under Part 137)? As Ag Aviation Consultants we can help you find an airplane and train you. We can help you get your Operating Certificate-Part 137, Private or Commercial. Call Eagle Vistas LLC 772-285-5506

Parts Prop Tether Kits in stock, ships today. Sky Tractor 800-437-5319, www.skytractor. com, email@skytractor.com, Fax 701636-5881 Fresh refurbished AT-402 hopper with lid. $7,500 Call 620-285-5609 AT-502B wings with new spar. For more information call 309-759-4646 or email farmairparts@mymctc.net Rudder (covered) for Piper PA-25-235/25, in good condition - $750. Maule tail wheel, tire size 8x3.00x4 single arm in fair condition with good bearings and race. Call Don at 402-841-5144 or email flyagrp@cableone.net We have a set of Wings off of a 2012 Thrush 510P with less than 1000 hours total time on 29,000 hour spars. Available for outright purchase or exchange!

Delivery available also! $99,950Call Tom Ashenfelter at 952-941-6255 for more details!

Miscellaneous parts for 802 and others, most brand new: engine mounts, landing gears, 118” propellers, spr ay kit s, Micronair AU5000, pilot and mechanic complete training courses, FTD Level II simulator for AT-802. Call or email: +34667102184, sales@airtractoreurope. com PARTS, PARTS, PARTS. For all your ag aviation needs, please call Southeastern Aircraft Sales & Service 800-441-2964 Air Tractor Dealer PMA Piper Brave and Weatherly tailsprings in stock. Contact Hershey Flying Service at 308-368-5556 Thrush parts - Wings, props, tail feathers, batteries, tires - we have the inventory.

Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 24 hr.

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

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FAA approved STC’d wire cutters for Air Tractors. Storm Cutters are the newest advancement in wire cutter technology (Patent Pending). These cutters mount to the landing gear and have adel clamps positioned along the trailing edge of the gear to secure the brake lines which do away with the standard black zip ties currently used.

We now have Storm Cutters in stock and available for Air Tractor models 301-802.

Contact Hershey Flying Service at 308368-5556 to order your set, or check us out at www.hersheyflyingservice.com

Air Tractor auxiliary hydraulic system.

20lbs/hr LESS fuel burn, improved spray pattern, reduced maintenance cost, cockpit adjustable flow controls. Inquires call 541-385-5051 or www.kawakaviation. com

Tools for reaming attach bolts Wing Main (Centerwing to Outboard wing) attachment joints for Dromader M-18 per repair service bulletin #e/02.170/2000 Available for rent. Contact Nancy at Turbine Conversions - 616-837-9428

11 Million new surplus parts for Cessna, 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

Cessna Ag Parts. Air Repair, Inc. Phone.

662-846-0228 Fax. 662-843-0811 sales@ airrepairinc.com

Agrinautics, Root, Crop Hawk, Transland, others, $CALL$; Lane Aviation 281-3425451 or FAX 281-232-5401

Cessna Parts - Engines, propellers, and MUCH MORE-AUTHORIZED SERVICE AND PARTS CENTER. Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 24 hr. Tel 559-686-1794, FA X 559- 686 -9360, e-mail: par ts@ johnstonaircraft.com /web site: www. johnstonaircraft.com

The mid-west Air tractor dealer, Farm Air Inc. has expanded its parts department.

Call Naomi for all your Air Tractor parts needs at 877-715-8476 or farmairparts@ mymctc.net. Visit our website www. farmairinc.com Cessna airframe parts, Continental and Lycoming engine parts, and a few spray system parts, new surplus, big discounts!

Please have part numbers when contacting us. Preferred Airparts, 800-433-0814 US/ Canada; 330-698-0280. Check stock at www.preferredairparts.com Retrofit Hopper Door for AT502 and AT602. Now available for fall and winter installation Professional Fibreglass Repair.

530-735-6264 COMPLETE THRUSH FACTORY METAL TAIL w/ updates in EXCELLENT condition.

Johnston Aircraft Service, INC. 559-6861794 / Email info@johnstonaircraft.com www.johnstonaircraft.com We have all fibreglass parts for Weatherly and Ag-Cat (A, B and Super B). Call for prices. Professional Fibreglass Repair.

530-735-6264 Air Tractor Parts New and Used (Associate dealer for Lane Aviation). FWF cowlings 402, 502, 602 many to chose from, removed for Factory and Cascade P-cowl conversions. New and used (Factory Rebuilt) Aileron, Flaps, Elevators, Rudders, Horz/Vert stabs in stock and ready to sale or trade. Call Steve @ North Star Aviation 620-356-4528 srice@pld.com D i s p e r s a l E q u i p m e n t : We a t h a e r o Feathering Fans, Crophawks, Smokers, F l a g g e r s , N o z z l e s , Tr a n s l a n d , Breckenridge Spreaders, Airfoil Booms, Dry Breaks, Load Hawgs, All Aircraft Styles. Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800-325-0885 www.midcont.net.

BRAVE and PAWNEE PARTS-Engines, Props, Spar kits, Fuel cells, Foam kits, Wings, Turbine and 400 CONVERSIONS, and much more. Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 24 hr. Tel 559-686-1794, FAX 559686-9360, e-mail: info@johnstonaircraft. com /web site: www.johnstonaircraft. com Replacement parts. New and used for all Ag Cat models. Also carry New Piper and Weatherly tailwheel springs and Transland Dealer. Call Hershey Flying Service 308368-5556 Cascade Aircraft Conversions Barrier Filter System for the Soloy Turbine Converted Bell 47/Hiller 12 Helicopters.

See decreased TOT by up to 38 degrees C. Pull full torque at lower TOT temps, burn less fuel, extend the life of critical turbine parts. Contact Cascade Aircraft Conversions at 509-635-1212 or tom@ cascadeaircraftconversions.com

Agrinautics, Inc. Best spray pumps, valves, and strainers in the business! For service w/ a smile, call us at 435-586-1200. e-mail: agrinaut@cedarcity.net Thrush parts for sale! Ayres Metal Tail, Overhauled Fuselage Frame, Thrush Landing Gear, Flaps/Thrush, Ailerons/ Thrush, Fabric Tail Complete Heavy Flying Wires, -34 Pratt & Whitney Engine (2 each), Spar Cap Replacement. Call Bruce’s Flying Service for all of your Thrush parts needs! 229-725-4150, fax 229-725-5135.

E-mail bruceandrews62@gmail.com

E V ERY TH I N G yo u n e e d fo r YO U R Aircraft-PARTS, ENGINE OVERHAULS, REPAIRS/REBUILDS/MODIFICATIONSSPECIALIZING in THRUSH and BRAVE! JAS 559-686-1794, FAX 559-686-9360, e-mail: info@johnstonaircraft.com /web site: www.johnstonaircraft.com Cessna Authorized Parts Center: Prompt, World-Wide Par ts Service, Engines, Bonaire 550 Conversions, Wings.MidContinent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800-3250885 www.midcont.net.

Large inventory of Air Tractor parts surplus to our needs. Call for list. Air Repair, Inc. Phone. 662-846-0228 Fax. 662-843-0811 sales@airrepairinc.com Accessories & Parts! 100’s of new and OHC accessories, parts for just about everything. Big discounts! Please have par t numbers when contacting us.

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

LOAD HAWG-The modern, efficient, safe, perfect way to improve your solids application. Mid-Continent Aircraft Corp.

Hayti, MO 800-325-0885

Large inventory of Thrush parts surplus to our needs. Call for list. Air Repair, Inc. Phone. 662-846-0228 Fax. 662-843-0811 sales@airrepairinc.com

Piper airframe parts, Continental and Lycoming engine parts and a few spray system parts, new surplus, big discounts!

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

Boom Clamps-The Davidon Boom Clamp was designed with simple form and workmanship for ease of use and ease of mind about function. Aluminum construction for 2” and 3” inch airfoil booms. The one you’ve been looking for.

Made in USA. Davidon Inc. 229-645-3605. www.davidononline.com

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 Agrinautics, Automatic Flagman, Arrow prop, Air Tractor (Associate dealer Queen Bee Air Specialties) CP Nozzles, Compro Smoker, Crophawk, Covington Aircraft Engine, Collins Air Conditioner, Cleveland, Chip Detector, Satloc GPS, Hot Stuff, Nieto Products, New and used aircraft, (large) Parts Inventory, ServAero, Spraying Systems, Co., Superbugs, SPH-4 Helmet, Simplex, Tires, Transland, WeathAero. Sky Tractor 800-437-5319, www.skytractor. com, email@skytractor.com, 701-6365881 (fax) We have the largest NEW inventory of Cessna 188 AG Truck & Ag Wagon parts in the USA. Parting out many other air crafts as well. J & C Enterprises Aviation INC 800-542-8565 or Email Sid or Jerry at jcaviation@pldi.net H U G E I N V E N T O RY O F B U C K E Y E EQUIPMENT AND PARTS. WE SELL NEW COUPLERS AND ADAPTERS PLUS PARTS, and WE REBUILD YOUR COUPLERS/ ADAPTERS FOR ABOUT 1/2 OF NEW! Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 24 hr.

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

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

Propellers Used Propellers, 12D40-6101-12 fresh IRAN for $15,000, 2D30 - 6101-12 as removed for $8500, HC-B5MP-3C 572 Since Overhaul $25,000. Call Chad Stuart, Airplane Services, Inc. 850-380-6091 New and used 3 and 5 blade PT6A propellers. For more information call 309-759-4646 or email farmairparts@ mymctc.net 2013 Hartzell propeller NC-B3TN-3 D/T 10282N S+4 with less than 1400 hours total time for sale. Please call Cascade Aircraft Conversions for more details at 509.635.1212 HARTZELL 3 BLADE AND 5 BLADED PROPS – NEW AND USED $CALL$ Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE / 281-342-5451 or FAX 281-232-5401

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

Much more than just a balance. Call Jim Jeffries, A&P/IA, 985-507-9981, Nationwide service on your location.

12D40-6101-12 Overhauled with 8130 Form. For more information call Chester Roberts Supply Co. at 903-429-6805 Props for Sale: 22D40-6533A-12; Call PropWorks, Winnipeg, Canada Tel: 888679-2965 email: propwork@mts.net For Outright Sale: Overhauled 5-Blade Prop. Hartzell HC-B5MP-3C. Fits AT-502A, AT-503, AT-602, AT-802, Thrush S-2R-T65 & S-2RHG-T65.’06 Hartzell Overhaul.

TSN: 1379.5 (TSO:0). Call Steve or Gary at 210-924-5561 or email sales@dixieair. com 1 2 D 4 0 - A G 1 0 0 -2 , O H C $ 2 0 , 0 0 0 , 12D40-6101A12, 1058 SOH $12,500, 12D40 -AG100 - 4S, 0 IR AN $17,500, 22D40-AG200-2, OHC $26,000, 22D406533A12, 852 SOH $21,000, 22D306533A12, OHC $16,000, AmAg: 870-8862418/2489FAX, Sales/Parts since 1971.

Email frank.kelley@ag-cat.com 3 D 40 6101 blades Ham Standard 3 bladed. Overhauled. For more information call Chester Roberts Supply Co. at 903429-6805

Service Southeastern Aircraf t Sales and Service. Late model aircraft sold by Southeastern Aircraft Sales & Service will have a New Annual Inspection, Fresh Hot Section Inspection and a 100 HOUR OR 90 DAY WARRANTY. Now That’s Peace Of Mind! Call Now 1-800-441-2964 Let us sell your Ag plane! Mid-Continent Aircraft Corp. 1601 Hwy 84 East Hayti, MO 63851 800-325-0885 AgCat parts and service center. World wide parts and service for any model of AgCat. Hershey Flying Service 308368-5556 FAA repair station for all ag equipment.

Thrush spar replacement, annuals. MidContinent Aircraft Corp. Hayti, MO 800325-0885

Jeffries Airworks Dynamic Propeller Balancing with Chadwick Helmuth engine printout equipment.

Jeffries Airworks, Dynamic Balancing, Vibration Analysis.

Much more than just a balance.

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

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Call Pat Ballard Office:870-697-2004 Fax:870-697-3568 185 Hwy. 42 West , Hickory Ridge, AR.

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

530-735-6264 Cascade Conversion for Thrush and Air Tractor. Fuel Saving, Cooler running, more power available. Mid-Continent Aircraft Corp. Hayti, MO 800-325-0885

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

Been in loader truck business since 1980.

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Training Start to finish AG PILOT TRAINING utilizing AgCat Gr164A Dual, Pawnee PA-25/260 CS Dual Cockpit & PA-25 Single for Solo/Dump/Spray. Citabria for Private all in Tailwheel, Tailwheel Proficiency, and UpSet/Spin Recovery and Ag Biennial. Satloc and TracMap GPS. Ag Aviation Consultants for Ag Operating Certificate Part 137. See videos at: www. eaglevistas.com. EAGLE VISTAS LLC 772285-5506

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We b u i l d l o a d e r t r u c k s t o y o u r specifications. Stainless Steel Straight and Fold Up. Mild Steel Straight and Fold Up. Mild Steel Hopper w/Stainless Steel Tube. Been in loader truck business since 1980. Call Pat Ballard Office:870-6972004 Fax:870-697-3568 185 Hwy. 42 West, Hickory Ridge, AR

Wanted to Buy Ag Aircraft Wanted: Immediate cash for Ag planes - All considered - Contact Darryl or Bill at South Delta Aviation 870-5729011 or 479-935-4891

Helicopter Loader Truck . $75,0 0 0 Aluminum Tank - 800 chemical, 3000 water, 1000 Jet-A, 200 mix tank. Enclosed Chemical Mix System. (2 Loader Trucks and a Spray Helicopter For Sale in a special package deal.) • Contact Allen Walker - NORTH STAR HELICOPTERS Call 409384-5315 x 228 or email: allen@nshi.net Auger Trucks For Sale (Trade-Ins) Also list of customer trucks. Call Auger Dan Office: 870-578-6133 or Cell: 870-919-2317

EXHAUST Wanted: R-1340 and R-985 Exhaust Send Old Exhaust segments for exchange or Sell them! Call Daryl @ 940902-0797 or evans.daryl@sbcglobal.net

Seat Wanted Experienced turbine pilot looking for a corn/bean run seat in the Midwest. I have 18,000 plus ag hours and have flown Air Tractor, Thrush and other planes. For further information call 318-418-2441

Looking for my first ag seat. Willing to start on the ground and work my way up into the plane. I have 5 yrs ground experience to include loading, mixing and handling chemicals. Finished my ag training at Flying Tiger Aviation. I have a some experience with the SATLOC Lite Star and the M3. TT- 385.5, Tail wheel201.5, Ag- 64.4, Turbine- 5.5 Call Cody at 662-207-3684 or email harris_4139@ yahoo.com anytime.

Looking for 2016 Seat, 9304 TT, 7680 Ag Time, 136 Turbine Time. Round, Flat or Turbine it does not matter. Interested in corn run. Resume available upon request.

Call Cory at 507-456-6906 or email coryb70@hotmail.com LOADER POSITIONS WANTED - Eagle Vistas has several aspiring Ag Pilots wanting work as Loaders this summer to gain full understanding of a commercial spray operation. Some have already completed Ag Pilot Training, some are still working on licenses. No promises for a pilot job, but a chance to find a motivated loader that will work his butt off trying to impress you. “Give back, Be a mentor” Please email or call with any job openings like this you may have.

Beverly Berry 772-285-5506, bevsons@ gmail.com.

Ag Pilot / A&P in search of an opportunity.

876 TT, 601 AG, 80 Turbine. Herbicide experience . PAASS attendance. An A&P mechanic experienced in Ag Aircraft maintenance. A Team player with an extensive background in production agriculture. A hard worker with a good at titu de . Re sum e with re fe re nce s available. lancasteraero@yahoo.com Experience Pilot Looking For Corn Run, TT 16,000+ hrs., Turbine 14,000+ hrs., AG 1185 hrs., Turbine Ag 153 hrs., 2009 Flying Tiger graduate. Current Med, PAASS. Licensed in GA, LA, TX and OK. Call 678-779-4726 or email hale.ellis@ yahoo.com

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SAME SUPERIOR ENGINEERING NOW EVEN MORE PROTECTED! • Hard Anodized Teflon Tuffcoat® Protection • 2 Year - 800 Hour Warranty Protection • FAA PMA Protection Maintenance Friendly Pumps, Valves & Strainers For All Aircraft Makes Specialty Application Available www.agrinautics.com 435-586-1200 • sales@agrinautics.com 1215 N. Airport Road • Cedar City, UT 84721

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Immediate opening for experienced R44 pilot. Must have the ability to work unsupervised. Email resume to R44Pilot c/o blindads@agairupdate.com or fax 478-352-0025. You may also call about this position 318-439-0170.

Loader positions for fixed wing and helicopter, CDL Class A & B with Hazmat & Tanker Endorsements required, Clean driving record, Full Time & Part Time positions available, Must be willing to travel, Weekly Salary + Per Diem & Motel provided. Please send resumes to janice@ bsairinc.com or call (229) 838-6733 for more details (Lumpkin, GA) Experienced fixed wing pilot wanted immediately for Central Operation. Please email resume to blindads@agairupdate. com, Subject: Fixed Wing Pilot or fax to 478-352-0025 BILINGUAL AG PILOT INSTRUCTOR WANTED. Spanish needed, Spanish and Portuguese, a plus. Please send your resume with ag pilot hours and ag planes flown, experience as CFI, advise months you are available. Flexible work schedule so you can still hit your season. Above average pay for above average applicant.

Contact Beverly Berry, bevsons@gmail. com. 772-285-5506

Experienced 502 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 80,000 plus acre range. Great pay! Call Rod at 701-321-0767 Full Time Chief Mechanic Position available in Arizona. Must be PT-6 and Helicopter experienced. Possible six figure income for the right person with the needed qualifications. Must have good references.

Please email to blindads@agairupdate. com, Subject: Chief Mechanic, fax to 478352-0025, or mail C/O AgAir Update PO Box 850 Perry GA 31069 Canadian Turbine Pilot Wanted, Kinniburgh Spray Service Ltd, based in Taber, AB is a proactive organization with over 64 years of service, requires 2 Professional Agriculture Aerial Applicators to fly our Air Tractors 502/802. Job Duties, Certifications Required and Salary can be found online at classifieds.agairupdate. c o m /d e t a i l s . p h p ? i d = 6 2 1 . E - m a i l resume including references to info@ kinniburghspray.com. Only successful applicants will be contacted. Kinniburgh Spray Service Ltd, Taber Airport Box 4361, Taber, Alberta, Canada T1G 2C8 Phone: 403-223-8245 Fax: 403-223-1314 S er vice Suppor t Technician, Junge Control provides highly accurate fluid and dry ingredient measuring, mixing, and tracking systems for the agriculture chemical, and petroleum fuel industries.

Founded in 1979, Junge Control has shown strong, profitable performance annually. The ideal candidate will have proven manufacturing and field-service experience with computer equipment, test equipment, and machine controls.

To apply, please email your resume to HR@jungecontrol.com, and include “Service Suppor t Technician” in the subject line. To learn more about us visit www.jungecontrol.com. For full job description and benefits visit www. classifieds.agairupdate.com/details. php?id=603 AT-802 Pilots needed for north central business. Must be qualified in the AT-802.

Year round employment is a possibility for the right candidate. Pay rate and year round employment depend on qualifications.

Must have good references! Please email resume to blindads@agairupdate.com, Subject: North Central Business Looking for Pilots, or fax resume to 478-352-0025 Mechanics needed for north central business. Year round employment is a possibility for the right candidate. Pay rate and year round employment depend on qualifications. Must have good references!

Plea se email resume to blindads @ agairupdate.com, Subject: North Central Business Looking for Mechanics, or fax resume to 478-352-0025 Nor th Star Aviation Inc., located in Ulysses, KS is seeking applications for an A&P Mechanic. We specialize in Turbine powered Agricultural Aircraft. Applicant must be self-motivated, dedicated and willing to live in a small town. Some bene f it s include Health Insur ance, Vacation, Sick Leave, Retirement and Bonus. Send resumes to northsa@pld.com IA and A&P mechanics needed. Call 870 -295 - 6213 Salar y depending on qualifications and experience

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L7 Lightbar

• Wireless transfer of logs and jobs • Access the G4 remotely through the Internet

The L7 Lightbar with new Hi-Bright LEDs, 4 Displays and other new features including optional sun visor

• Ability to receive job files from AgSync & Flight Plan Online

HQ™ Instant Data Push/Pull

• FAA obstacle warning database

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• Hot keys enable you to quickly toggle to full map screen

• Live view of any aircraft or asset • Create, view, manage and send job files to any aircraft with a G4

• Laser altimeter support

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• View, print or email as-applied spray maps

• Nearest swath feature

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• Enter Section/Township/Range

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• Various weather layers including US & Canadian Radar and Wind

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Queen Bee Air Specialties.................... 18A

ServAero Engineering........................... 35A Simplex................................................... 30A Sky Tractor Supply Co........................... 32A Southeastern Aircraft............................ 43A

www.SATLOC.com 2207 Iowa Street Hiawatha, Kansas 66434 USA

Souther Field Aviation, Inc.................... 49A Spectrum Electrostatic Sprayers.......... 35A Thrush Aircraft Inc................................... 2A

(785) 742-2976 Toll Free US 800-247-3808

TracMap NZ LTD.................................... 26A Transland ............................................... 25A Tulsa Aircraft Engines........................... 23A Turbine Conversions Limited............... 24A Universal Turbine Parts Div.................. 28A

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