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CHANGE IN THE AIR: Rethinking old strategies to win a new wildfire war

A few thoughts about pilot complacency Nozzles’ relationship to effective boom width Georgia Forestry Commission buys two Thrush Switchbacks

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Change in the Air: Rethinking old strategies to win a new wildfire war Dauntless Air transitions new pilots to the Fire Boss Georgia Forestry Commission buys two Switchbacks Wipaire, Inc. welcomes Andrew San Giacomo Tri-Rotor pilots save tractor driver

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On the cover: Dauntless Air Fire Boss scoops from a lake in Spokane, Washington On this page: Dauntless Air Fire Boss completes a drop at 2018 training event.

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the syndrome and the “tilt test” is a way with high probability to detect it. However, it didn’t work with me. Dr. Stanford’s article didn’t reference the tilt test, maybe it wasn’t available twenty years ago. Perhaps it is a good recommendation that pilots susceptible of suffering the syndrome do this test. A negative result may be false, but not the positive.

Take care and fly your Baron this weekend. I just landed with the C-210.

Adiós amigo!

Guillermo Giordana Venado Tuerto, Argentina

Larry Smith (Tri-Rotor) sent me this picture.

While I don’t know the whole story, he said that he put out a fire and saved the life of a guy on a tractor. Crop dusters need an “attaboy” from time to time, so I thought you’d like to know about this. Larry gave me permission to send this to you.

Ken Maynard Falcon Insurance Agency Midwest, Inc. Saint Peters, MO Ken Be sure to read page AFF-25 for the complete story!

Thanks for thinking of AgAir Update!—Bill

Hola G’mo; Yes, I thought that article was well worth reprinting. I had forgotten all about it, until my office girl found it. Thanks for the input.

NICE ARTICLE Hope all is well up there and Donald is meeting your expectations (both the duck and the president).

I wanted to tell you that is was good idea was to reprint the article about the vasovagal syndrome (March 2018 edition). I am not sure pilots think how probable is this to happen. I have some knowledge after I experienced it twice, July 2015 and July 2016.

The last time my flight was much shorter than Dr. Stanford’s in the article. It was from the bath to my bed. I lost consciousness and landed with my face on the sharp edge of the bed producing a deep cut that required three stitches.

My experience was exactly the same as Dr. Stanford’s, including the opportunity to avoid the black out by vomiting, but I didn’t.

The cardiologist told me not everybody is susceptible to suffer

I hope all is going well with you. Todo bien aqui. I look forward to seeing you in August at the Argentine Mercosul in Villa María!

Chau,—Bill

SEAT Pete from Australia here. I was just wondering if you know of any AT402s with a crew seat for sale in the States. I would like to buy one.

Didn’t know who else to ask.

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However, there could be one that the owner has not decided to sell, but might if he knew he had a potential buyer. In that case, you could place a classified ad saying you are looking to buy an AT-402 w/crew seat and see what happens. Our classifieds are read worldwide, so that would pretty much cover all the bases. —Bill

LETTER TO EDITOR Bill, this is a letter to the editor of the Greenwood Commonwealth regarding the anonymous letter criticizing the ag aviation industry, to which you responded and wrote about in the May issue of AgAir Update.

Retired and tired, proud ag pilot, Robert A. McCurdy PS: I still pull over to the side of the road to watch an ag pilot.

Whoever he is, he is my friend and in my nightly prayers.

May 12, 2018 Dear to Mr. Editor, Ag aviation pilots, sometimes referred to in a derogatory manner as “crop dusters,” are not the dregs of the aviation community as

insinuated by the cowardly, anonymous letters to the Greenwood Commonwealth editor recently, making asinine and totally unfounded critical remarks. His/her remarks to which were respectfully responded to by Mr. Bill Lavender, publisher of AgAir Update, an international professional, monthly publication and Mr. Steve Brown president of the Mississippi Agricultural Aviation Association. I’m not so eloquent or respectful as either of them.

But to “cut to the chase,” without ag aviation, a loaf of bread would cost $30.00 and a pair of Levis would probably be $200.00.

We are educated, dedicated, skillful and environmentally very responsible. But for what it’s worth, I am a retired ag pilot, having flown almost 50 years as a navy carrier pilot, corporate pilot, ag pilot and teacher of ag aviation for 20 years, five years on the college level with the University of Louisiana Monroe and I do know what I’m talking about!

Very proud ex-ag pilot, Robert Andrew McCurdy Howdy Robert; I hope all is going good with you these days in your retirement. I’m still quite a few more miles from getting there.

Yep, you were just a bit more to the point with your Letter to the Editor! You know the cliché, “you can’t fix stupid”. That’s what we are dealing with for folks like that anonymous writer. —Bill

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Active season; reduced contracts Most areas of the country have experienced a spring that has been much colder and wetter than normal. April snow was common with many locations breaking records for both low temperatures and heavy precipitation. This has not been the case in the Southern Plains and desert Southwest where severe drought set up over the winter months and combined with higher than normal temperatures led to elevated fire conditions since the beginning of the year. Several states in this region have had aerial assets in place since January. As summer approaches, conditions are only aggravated with West Texas and Southeast New Mexico not receiving any precipitation since last October. Oklahoma, the Texas Panhandle Kansas, and Eastern Colorado have received enough precipitation to initiate a green-up therefore lowering fire danger.

Sometimes one has to wonder about decisions made by fire managers. I was recently on an assignment with four other Single Engine Air Tankers (SEATs). We were working a fire about eighty miles from where we were based and management decided to move the reload base to a small airport closer to the fire. Each aircraft has a loading trailer assigned to it and we were only using two of them to load the five SEATs. The logical thing to do was to leave the two trailers at the original base and use two more at the new

base, but management insisted on moving everything. Well, you guessed it, a couple of days after the move a new fire broke out close to the first base and we were once again faced with long ferries.

Again, there will be no Exclusive Use SEAT contracts this year. The Department Of Interior (DOI) tried to pull a fast one and solicit bids on a contract that already existed. It did not take long for the General Accounting Office (GAO) to squelch that idea. Like last year, all SEATs will operate under the On Call Contract.

The United States Forest Service (USFS) has reduced the number of Exclusive Use Contracts for both the Heavy Air Tanker and the Type One Helicopter fleets. I can only speculate the reason for reductions is there are many more aircraft of both types available than were just a couple of years ago.

saw nothing but problems with this program from the inception. It would have placed the government in direct competition with private contractors and as public aircraft they would have not been required to comply with rigorous inspections and flight crew requirements, as do their counterparts in the private sector. I am confident that if they had proceeded there would have been numerous lawsuits filed.

As things are about to get busy, I hope everyone remembers the training we received during the off-season months. Be safe, prosperous and I hope to see you in the mountains one day.

Marc

It is forecast to be a very active fire season for the 2018. All Western States that experienced excess precipitation over the winter will have a heavy fuel build up which will lead to wildland fires that are more difficult to control.

The USFS has dropped its plan to operate its own fleet of Lockheed C-130 Air Tankers. I

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CHANGE IN THE AIR:

Rethinking old strategies to win a new wildfire war

by Brett L’Esperance, CEO, Dauntless Air

Today, U.S. wildfires burn on average more than three times the number of acres per fire than just a few decades ago. The increasing size and intensity has caused suppression and recovery costs to dramatically increase, culminating last year when the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) spent more money battling wildfires than it ever has – $2.4 billion. That’s a shocking amount of money. But even more shocking is the fact that in the coming years the wildfire threat is forecasted to only grow.

Climate scientists with the U.S. and Canadian Forest Services and University of Idaho estimate that by mid-century western parts of the U.S. could see up to a six-fold increase in the number of weeks during which weather conditions are favorable for very large fires (>5,000 hectares). This type of development isn’t new; already, wildfire seasons are 78 days longer than they were four decades ago.

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The complexity and cost involved in battling larger wildfires is further compounded by the growing numbers of Americans establishing homes and businesses in the wildland-urban interface (WUI). Increasing development in the WUI requires more firefighting assets to protect widely dispersed people and property, which in turn drives up suppression costs.

In 10 of the last 13 years, wildfire suppression costs have greatly exceeded the overall USFS fire management budget. Each time this happens, the agency takes funding from forest health programs to pay its suppression bill—a budgetary practice called fire borrowing. Years of unintended fire borrowing has resulted in unhealthy landscapes flush with overgrown thickets that act as quick burning fuel for wildfires. As fires burn larger and suppression costs increase, we risk a parallel jump in the rate of fire borrowing, limiting funding for fuel removal tactics like prescribed burns and

forest thinning, therefore perpetuating the decline of our national wildlands.

Breaking or slowing this cycle will require more than a temporary budget fix like the 2018 legislation passed by the U.S. House of Representatives. To truly rein in costs and protect forest health, we need more costeffective wildfire response strategies that reliably contain small fires in the WUI before they escape and become larger, costlier disasters. By doing this, we put an end to fire borrowing and better safeguard funding for fuel removal tactics that reduce the threat of large fires not just for a single season but well into the future.

Each time a small wildfire is suppressed during initial response, agencies prevent greater devastation and millions more in associated costs. In fact, a USDA Audit Report found that when success rate of USFS

initial response dropped by 1.5% in 2007, it represented ~150 more fires that escaped containment and cost $300 million to $450 million to suppress. By avoiding decreases like this and improving initial response, USFS could generate hundreds of millions of dollars in savings (and given that this Audit Report took place more than 10 years ago, these potential savings would be even higher today).

However, the reality is that many aerial firefighting models are not optimized for initial response. Instead, firefighting aircraft are more often deployed when a fire has already escaped containment and grown into a larger, more expensive disaster. When this happens, typically large and very large air tankers (LATs and VLATs) conduct an indirect attack, dropping numerous loads of retardant around a fire to box in the threat. Turnaround time between drops often exceeds one to two hours due to procedures required for loading high volumes of retardants. Turnaround time may also be impacted by basing requirements, as large aircraft must operate out of large airports as opposed to smaller, regional bases typically closer to the WUI. As with all aircraft, turnaround time contributes to the overall length of a wildfire mission, which in turn increases aircraft operating costs.

When a small fire does break initial containment, LATs/VLATs play a critical suppression role, but at a high cost.

Significant acquisition, retrofitting and ongoing maintenance costs naturally limit the number of LATs/VLATs that are available for fire suppression. With at best a small number of large aircraft operating from limited bases, LATs/VLATs cannot be as widely distributed across a fire-prone region as smaller aircraft. Given the broadening geographic areas requiring potential fire suppression, and the limited number of LATs/ VLATs, there is simply too much ground to cover to ensure rapid initial response. This structural challenge plus high costs makes LATs/VLATs primarily suited for indirect attack on large fires.

While indirect attack will continue to play an important role in fighting big blazes, agencies must bolster rapid and direct initial air attack capability to quickly respond to and contain fire starts in the WUI when they are still small.

Otherwise, small wildfires will increasingly become large disasters that require many millions of dollars to suppress.

To transform aerial firefighting for today’s environment, numerous forward-attack

aircraft, like the Air Tractor AT-802F Fire Boss, are needed for their ability to be widely based across a fire-prone region, putting them closer to potential fire starts in the WUI. This proximity, plus their swift takeoff capability, allows Fire Bosses to quickly arrive at a scene where they nimbly maneuver a fire’s frontline, dropping continuous loads of water, foam, gel or retardant. These aircraft can rapidly reload in between drops, returning to small, regional airports or scooping directly from a nearby water source. Given that at least two-thirds of historical fires in the U.S. have been within ten miles of a scooper-accessible water source, there is undeniable value in using a network of Fire Bosses to improve the effectiveness of initial response, resulting in shorter, less costly aerial suppression missions. By using this strategy, we can better avoid large, multi-million-dollar wildfires, reduce the need for fire borrowing and return critical funds to forest health management programs that can help reduce the threat of megafire for years to come.

Given these challenges, we recently made a series of advances to better prepare our company to make a lasting difference. We rebranded from Aero Spray to Dauntless Air to reflect our focus on aerial firefighting and

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Dauntless Air Fire Bosses fly as a coordinated group during 2018 spring training.

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our resolute commitment to protect people, land and property from the devastation of wildfires. As the owner of the country’s largest and most advanced Fire Boss fleet, we brought on new aircraft and ground support vehicles and reinforced our foundation as a growing business by deploying new administrative and technology support systems that will drive next-level efficiency and excellence.

The sum of these changes moves us closer to achieving our vision of winning the war against wildfires. At Dauntless, we believe this vision is obtainable, but only if our country is willing to rethink traditional approaches and embrace modern aerial firefighting strategies that focus on rapidly and reliably knocking down small fires in the WUI during initial response.

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Dauntless Air is an aerial firefighting company that exists to protect people, land and property. We fly to win the war against wildfires.

To learn more, visit our website at

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320-297-9088 to find out how you can strengthen your initial response and direct air attack capabilities.

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Dauntless Air transitions new pilots to the Fire Boss

by Bill Lavender

Dauntless Air and Fire Boss LLC, an affiliated company of Wipaire Inc., all based in Minnesota, have teamed up to provide training for Dauntless Air’s Fire Boss pilots this spring. Fire Boss LLC takes single or dual-seat Air Tractor AT-802Fs and converts them into a Fire Boss by adding Wipline 10000A scooping floats, fire gates and other specialized equipment to make it a cost-efficient direct attack single engine aerial firefighter. Wipaire’s Dale Fehrenbach, Director of Sales and Flight Operations was on hand during the training for factory support of the Fire Boss with Wipline 10000 floats. The training was based at Wipaire’s Leesburg, Florida service center hangar and the surrounding area. The Leesburg area is ideal for float plane operations with numerous large lakes in the vicinity.

Dauntless Air conducts Fire Boss initial training for its new Fire Boss pilots that meets the requirements of the Department of Interior’s Office of Aviation Services (OAS) for float pilot carding to fight wildfires managed by the federal government. The OAS was established by the Secretary of the Interior on July 1, 1973 to “Raise the safety standards, increase the efficiency and promote the economical operation of aircraft activities in the Department of the Interior. OAS’s vision

is to attain and sustain zero aircraft accidents across the Department of Interior.”

For 2018, the Dauntless Air training course has had seven pilots carded by the OAS after completing an approximate 10-flight hour course that can vary depending on the pilot. Pilots that are carded by the OAS must have a minimum of 1,500 hours total time of which 200 hours must be considered low level and of those hours, at least 100 hours of ag time with 50 hours of aircraft on floats time. Low level flight time is time spent working an aircraft below 500 feet. Causal flights do not count towards the required time. Dauntless Air Fire Boss pilots during a typical fire season can log from 150 to 250 hours, depending on the number and intensity of fires.

Dauntless Air’s Director of Operations and Chief Pilot Jesse Weaver assisted Dauntless Air’s Director of Training Steve Bailey during the training with flight and ground instruction for both experienced “wheeled” AT-802 pilots’ and brand new to the industry pilots for the transition into the Fire Boss to fly for Dauntless Air. The seven recently carded Dauntless Air Fire Boss pilots each received approximately 10 hours of flight time, as well as structured

The last two Fire Boss transition pilots for Dauntless Air before the start of the 2018 fire season: (L-R) Kevin Maheu and John Thomas. ground training. For carding, the pilots must be able to demonstrate to the OAS inspector the ability to make the following three types of drops: Full Salvos, Split and Emergency dumps. Scooping techniques are also evaluated during the fill for each drop.

According to OAS Fleet Operations Inspector Bill James, based in Atlanta, “I’m looking for smoothness when scooping and dropping the load without the aircraft oscillating, or porpoising, during the maneuver.” OAS carding is required to fly on federal fires.

While training in the Leesburg area, the new Dauntless Air Fire Boss pilots are under the direct supervision and instruction of Steve Bailey. Steve comes to Dauntless Air with a military background training T-38 Talon pilots. He has been flying a Fire Boss for four years.

(L-R) William “Bill” James, Jesse Weaver, Steve Bailey, Kevin Maheu, John Thomas and Dale Fehrenbach pose in front of a Dauntless Air Fire Boss on the Wipaire ramp at the Leesburg, Florida airport (KLEE).

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Jesse Weaver has a solid background in aerial firefighting. He started out with Jim Pierce while based in Arizona, and he flew his first AT-802 SEAT in 2004. Jesse started flying the Fire Boss while working with John Schwenk of Aero Spray based in Minnesota in 2007. 2018 will be his 15th season fighting fires and his 12th in a Fire Boss.

With the combination of Jesse’s more than a decade of real time Fire Boss flying and

As fire pressure increases, the fire season for Dauntless Air moves from Minnesota to Alaska and then into the Pacific Northwest.

Starting the first of April through mid-tolate October, Dauntless Air has its aircraft on Exclusive Use and On Call contracts throughout these fire regions.

The seven new Fire Boss pilots will join other Dauntless Air Fire Boss pilots and crews in Deer Park, Washington. Here, pilots and crew chiefs will train together in preparation for the fire season. Experienced Fire Boss pilots will go through refresher training to insure safety. The new Fire Boss pilots will start their season in Minnesota almost immediately.

They will be paired with experienced Fire Boss pilots as they build time and experience.

“I like to take new Fire Boss pilots to Alaska with me,” says Jesse. “After they have gotten a better feel for the aircraft flying in Minnesota, I’m comfortable letting

Jesse Weaver gives final instructions to pilot John Thomas who is about to depart for the Tavares Seaplane Base and Marina (FA1) on Florida’s Lake Dora for his Department of Interior’s Office of Aviation Services’ checkride that will make him a “carded” firefighting pilot for the Fire Boss. John already had flight experience in the military, as well as aerial firefighting and row crop spraying in the AT-802 for approximately eight years. them fly with me there. Alaska has a very diverse environment for flying the Fire Boss, from lakes in between mountains, sloughs and shallow ponds, long distance mission planning, to high density altitude calculations, to a mixed bag of weather. I feel a new Fire Boss pilot has just about seen it all after a season in Alaska.”

It is evident Dauntless Air values a strong training regime for its pilots. The AT-802 Air Tractor mounted on a set of Wipline floats can be an intimidating machine, not one that just any pilot can fly. This is particularly true when performing maneuvers required of an amphibious firefighting aircraft like the Fire Boss.

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Georgia Forestry Commission adds two Thrush 510G Switchbacks to fire fighting fleet

by Bill Lavender

Recently, the Georgia Forestry Commission advanced its aerial firefighting program with the purchase of two new 510G Switchback Thrushes. The aircraft were introduced to Georgia Forestry Commission’s Air Operations Supervisor, Clay Chatham, during a Thrush Summer Tour in 2015 by the late Frankie Williams of Souther Field Aviation in Americus, Georgia.

With a background in aviation as a pilot, Chatham flew patrol for the Georgia Forestry Commission for six years before becoming the Air Operations Supervisor. “The Commission selected the Switchback primarily for its local support infrastructure. It was impressed with the longevity of the maintenance cycles.

Frankie sat down with me to go over the pros and cons of the aircraft. He was certainly a big part in our decision to go with the Georgia-based company Thrush Aircraft. We were going to need the close-by maintenance support that Souther Field could provide if needed and also, we were going to need the extensive training program offered in Albany [Georgia] by Thrush Aircraft,” explained Chatham.

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Thrush Aircraft Flight Instructor Bob DeRossierr seated in rear cockpit of the Georgia Forestry Commission’s new Switchback Thrush at the Thrush Aircraft factory in Albany, Georgia with Georgia Forestry Commission’s Air Operations Supervisor, Clay Chatham. technology. Each aircraft is well-equipped with a Garmin G5 electronic flight instrument and Max-Viz Enhanced Vision Systems (EVS) that use infrared cameras. This aid allows the pilot to see better in smoky conditions, including light fog and smog. The fire’s signature of infrared rays are displayed on the DynaNav GPS screen in the cockpit.

Other equipment includes FM and VHF avionics, dual cockpit with full dual controls and a Transland/DynaNav controller for the unique Switchback fire gate. One of the advantages of the Switchback is its ability to convert in a matter of hours from a firefighting configuration to ag spraying. Although the Commission will not use the aircraft for

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spraying, it is outfitted as such to improve resale value. The DynaNav controller has the capability to make successive drops between aircraft by transmitting data inflight.

The two Switchbacks were bought with a OneGeorgia grant (an economic development, growth and expansion effort) that includes aircraft and training, both transition and Single Engine Air Tanker (SEAT) operations.

Thrush Aircraft is providing the training through its educational programs).

Georgia Forestry Commission Switchback pilots’ training starts with the aircraft’s airframe familiarization and turbine transition to proficiency, typically taking about four weeks with 5-6 hours in the Thrush simulator, 12 hours of classroom time and 5-7 hours of flight time in the Switchback.

The SEAT training program is 40 hours minimum and mirrored after the federal SEAT training program. Eventually, says Chatham, the Commission’s SEAT program will qualify for federal carding. This will allow the aircraft to participate in federal fires on Georgia land. An example of this is the

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Including two Switchbacks, Air Operations utilizes 20 aircraft and up to 35 pilots, many working part-time during the fire season.

These are 16 Cessna C-182s, one Super Decathlon, two Thrush Switchbacks and one Bell 407. The Super Decathlon is used for patrol, currency and tailwheel training. The Bell 407 is outfitted with a Bambi bucket and is hangared at the main base in Macon.

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“The safety of the missions shall be the first consideration and final criteria for any flight operations. We also will provide each crew member shall be provided the opportunity for eight hours of uninterrupted rest in any 24-hour period.”

Initially, Air Operations’ Switchbacks will depend on local fire departments for ground support. Eventually, Air Operations will have designated support equipment. Depending on the need, both water and fire suppressor/retardant will be used to extinguish fires. Retardant/ suppressor products will be applied through the 20-gallon hopper rinse tank of the Switchbacks or through a ground based mixing system for products that won’t work with the aircraft’s rinse tank.

The Georgia Forestry Commission’s Air Operations Switchback pilots will experience a high degree of training from Thrush Aircraft between now and when the fall fire season starts. This will include simulator time, practice drops and actual small fire suppression. Although a SEAT operation is new to the Commission, its pilots and Air Operations Supervisor are well-positioned to conduct a safe and successful program.

For all its efforts, Georgians will rest easier knowing aerial firefighting is readily available.

The Switchbacks will be based as needed from any one of the seven bases. This will allow the aircraft be on a fire anywhere in Georgia in less than an hour. Beginning in the fall of 2018, they aircraft will be in full operational mode, on-call seven days a week. Two pilots will be assigned, one for each aircraft. Eight pilots will be trained to fly the Switchbacks, with all coming from the patrol division with 9-12 years of flying experience with Air Operations.

The pilots will follow FAA Part 135 flight crew duty time requirements. Per Chatham, “Flight crew time should normally not exceed eight hours total flight time or five hours Night Vision Goggle (NVG) time in a helicopter or seven hours NVG time in a fixed wing airplane with operable autopilot in any 24-hour period. However, in a time of extreme operational circumstance, such as a natural disaster or emergency, a forestry pilot may exceed these 24-hour restrictions. The pilot’s will not exceed 10 flight hours or be in a flight duty status more than 16 hours in a 24-hour period without the prior approval.

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Tri-Rotor pilots save tractor driver

by Andrew Reimer

April 18 there was a grass fire in the sandhills started by ATVs south of the Arkansas River, approximately 10 miles southwest of Lakin, Kansas. Larry Smith, Tri-Rotor Spray and Chemical, was driving on Highway 50 west of Lakin and saw the fire before anyone at the Tri-Rotor Lakin operation (approximately 10 miles southeast of the fire) was aware of it. The Tri-Rotor pilots were caught up on spraying and were working around the shop, getting ready for the season to get busy.

Larry notified the pilots of the fire and to start getting airplanes filled with water and fueled. Andrew Reimer piloted an AT-802, Scott Oliphant in another AT-802 and Eric German was in a 660 Thrush. The Thrush had previously been fire carded but has been used only for spraying the last 15 years; neither of the AT-802s were carded.

At the time of the fire, winds were north-tonorthwest at 30 to 40 mph. Tri-Rotor made contact with the local fire department, who said they could use all the help they could get. The three pilots took off with their first loads around 2 pm. Each airplane made 8-10 drops on and around the fire for a total of around 18,000 gallons of water.

Larry and his son, Bryan Smith, were in their pickups at the fire directing the pilots on where the fire department and local farmers on tractors with discs wanted the water dropped. There were approximately five tractors with harrowing discs working to contain the fire. However, in the sandhills sand will easily give way causing the tractors to bury themselves up to their axles getting stuck, especially when working uphill.

Several tractors got stuck. When that happened, the Tri-Rotor pilots focused their drops on the fire line next to the stuck tractor. This gave the tractor driver time to unstick the tractor.

Later that evening once the fire had been extinguished, Larry got a call from the mother of one of the tractor drivers. She told him how grateful she was that we saved her son’s life. The son said when he got stuck the fire coming right at him. He didn’t know how he was going to get out of the fire, when all of a sudden one of Tri-Rotor’s airplanes came over the top of the hill and dumped water on and around him.

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By any other name The plump lady at the bank smiled sweetly and motioned for me to come forward. It was finally my turn to step out from the hold short line. I guess, for a grown up, it is a similar experience to being next to sit on Santa’s knee.

She was a nice lady who invested heavily in perfumes. The depth of floral fragrances emanating from her station caused me to think she must have jumped on an air freshener grenade. Perhaps Martha Stewart should develop a medal for such valorous actions.

“Depositing your paycheck today?” she asked in an odd sort of apologetic tone. I shrugged

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and nodded in the affirmative. When she turned to her computer, I busied myself with making faces at the security camera while watching myself in the monitor on the back wall. “What do you do for living?” she asked, interrupting one of my better expressions. “I’m an aerial applicator,” I told her. She looked quizzically at me. “What’s an aeri... aeria... What’s that?” I paused for a

moment, “Aerial applicator,” I repeated. “An aerial applicator is a crop duster wearing a clean shirt.”

She cocked her head back as if I’d burped.

Then, eyeing my shirt, possibly gauging the cleanliness of the garment, she said, “Okayyyy...”, as she cooly turned back to her computer. When we were done she yanked a little strip of paper from a little paper strip machine and handed it to me smiling, “Have a wonderful day!” I nodded and smiled back.

“Thanks!” I think she might have beat me to the eye roll, but not by much.

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The term ‘crop duster’ has been dissected, filleted, examined and turned in every direction. Some guys say you can’t be a crop duster unless you fly on real dust, which is actually a fairly rare event in this day and age. Others say you can’t be a crop duster unless you flew Stearmans or other modified, old airplanes that carved our history. A few even say you can’t be a crop duster until you’ve busted your butt. I can’t quite figure that one out.

I’m not saying there’s anything wrong with the newly coined terminology or phrases.

Not at all. They more accurately describe our profession and sound much more technical.

Sometimes however, I think it’s only the difference between holding your pinky out or not. You can paint an old word with a prettier color to try and disguise the rust and grime.

Or, you can clean it up, put a shine on it and let it be what it was intended to be. Nobody calls a cow a bovine, or a horse an equine. It’s just a horse, of course.

Every time I tell people I’m an aerial applicator, or ag pilot, I always have to amend the statement with ‘crop duster’. Often times I even have to explain the word ‘ag’. Honestly, I like the title crop duster and prefer it. It beats having to tread water while you explain the modern, more socially acceptable translation of the term. Usually, what follows is sometimes a string of questions most of us have heard many times. That’s the part I look forward to. I truly enjoy describing what we do along with all the ‘hows’ and ‘whys’. I usually explain the terms aerial applicator and ag pilot, as well. It’s difficult to not delve into bragging when describing the difference in how we fly compared to other aviation industries. I’d rather have a direct conversation than to first have to translate word combinations. Most people, however, hear crop duster and understand from that point on. No further explanation is necessary.

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A big item this year has been to test spray patterns with outside nozzles shut off, lowering the outside nozzles from 75% to 65% of boom length and even down to 50% to determine the effective swath width.

We have done this in the past and the results this year are consistent with what we have seen before. Don’t ever expect to have the same swath width when reducing useful boom length!

From all the testing I have done, it appears that (generally speaking) the maximum effective swath width will be just under twice the distance between the outside nozzles.

This means narrowing the distance between outside nozzles by eight feet will reduce the effective swath width by about 16 feet.

I recently tested an AT-602 with outside nozzles at 75% of the wingspan. It had an effective swath width of 80 feet. When the useful boom length was reduced to 65% of

the wing span, the effective swath width was reduced to 65 feet (or about a 20% reduction in swath width). The same percent reduction in swath width held true for an AT-802 I recently tested.

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If you are interested in shortening your useful boom or having your aircraft tested, please contact me (alan.corr@unl.edu / agrisprayconsulting.com) and we will set up a time to test your aircraft to determine swath width and pattern. I am sure you know not every aircraft will produce the same droplet size, have the same boom location and have the same application pressures. There are numerous factors that go into where the spray lands.

All aforementioned tests were conducted with an 8-foot application height over the collection string. We flew the AT-602 over the string again at 65% of the wingspan at a 12-foot application height and the swath width was increased to about 75 feet. To me, flying higher negates the intended effect of a shorter boom length. At a useful boom length of 53%, the AT-602 had an effective swath width of about 55 feet.

BASF’s sponsorship of Operation S.A.F.E. in Nebraska provides operators and pilots a great opportunity to make sure their applications are efficient and uniform. I would like to thank BASF for their support of the program and thank GarrCo Products for donating the test dye. I hope to see a number of you this summer and please have a SAFE spray season!

Another thing to think about is, we recently pattern tested a pair of AT-802s that had a boom pressure of 60–65 psi with GarrCo Products’ Control Duo added to the dye. The percent volume contained in droplets less than 200 microns was below 3% (which is incredibly low) with a VMD of 380–390

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Sometimes size is a major factor! Pesticide applications are an area where size of the droplet is one of the most important criteria for efficacy and environmental stewardship. Plant or surface physical characteristics, chemical mode of action, timing, weather, application platform and drift potential are some of the considerations for optimum droplet spectrum selection.

A lot of emphasis is placed on application volume. Total volume may not be as important as the optimum droplet spectrum. The term spectrum is used because almost all applications have a range of droplet sizes generated. Fungicide tests were conducted at 3, 5, and 10 GPA. Results indicated that the 5 was better than the 3, but the 3 was better than the 10 GPA. The following year this test was replicated, but additional tests were conducted with the droplet spectrums for the 3 and 10 GPA were also set up with the same droplet spectrum as utilized for the 5 GPA. Test data results were the same for the tests using the previous year’s setup. There was no significant difference in the data of the different

volumes when the comparison included on the ones with the same droplet spectrum. Several additional studies have been conducted and selecting the optimum droplet spectrum has been key to performance.

There are a huge number of applications at 2 GPA or less. As the application volume goes down, so must the droplet spectrum to optimize coverage. A key point with droplets is that changes in diameter result in a cubed root relationship with the amount of water volume contained.

Doubling the diameter results in eight times the water volume. As an analogy, I’m getting ready to take a trip to Africa and I would much rather sit by a person, in coach fare, that weighs 100 pounds than one that weighs 800 pounds! Small changes also matter. A 26% change in diameter doubles the volume in a droplet.

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Suggested droplet spectrum VMDs, based on field trials are as follows: herbicides - 325±25μ, insecticides and fungicides - 275±25μ. Herbicide applications will certainly work at lower micron sizes; but, the 325 μ size is 65% larger – providing a bit less drift potential. There are some nozzle types that have droplet spectrums with VMDs around 200μ.

These droplets are much lighter relative to the 275μ. It takes 2.6 of them to make one 275. necessary to achieve uniform swath depositions. Any change in air flow on or around an aircraft must be considered such as: belly clutter, fan driven pumps, gear, sumps, wingtip modifications and application height.

Droplet capture efficiencies at Operation SAFE clinics and research deposition studies diminish rapidly as temperatures go up and humidity goes down. Droplets need to be large enough to overcome thermal and wind effects and settle into the plant canopies. Droplets that are too large reduce coverage potential, especially when low total volumes are being utilized.

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A few thoughts about pilot complacency Editors Note: Although this essay by James Wisecup is geared towards Helicopter EMS, there is valuable information here for agricultural operators and pilots. Ag aviation is a breeding ground for complacency, with long work hours and familiar work environments. The featured speaker at the National Agricultural Aviation Association’s 50th Anniversary convention, Colonel Mike Mullane labeled this process “the normalization of deviance”.

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People look at “Complacency” as an active process. In other words, you are a bad person if you are complacent. It must be something that you are aiming to do - - to be complacent.

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We start out with everything black and white, with a very narrow line in between. As things go well, we step just a few inches over that line from the white into the black and nothing bad happens. We become somewhat “de-sensitized” by the lack of bad consequences.

As time goes by, the thin line becomes a gray area that we have been in without bad things happening. Then this gray area gets bigger and bigger as time passes, until at some point, your whole world is gray.

It’s like gaining weight or growing old. It’s not something that we notice every day, but then one day, it’s just there.

This gray area gets so big that we don’t notice it - - until something goes wrong. If it is a minor thing, we may narrow our gray area a bit to get ourselves back into the white side.

If it is a horrible wrong, the gray may disappear completely - - if the pilot is still alive to notice.

To me, this situation is something I can see happening to me and to those around me as we fly. It’s not the intentional action of complacency.

It is the gradual and unintentional crossing of that “line.”

The rules are there for a reason. Just my thoughts.

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Over stressing your airplane In the late 60s, I was flying off the aircraft carrier USS Yorktown in the North Atlantic. During one of our ORIs (Operational Readiness Inspections), a target sled was towed about a mile behind the carrier.

Each squadron would fly off and form-up into an elephant parade at 1000’ AGL, circling around the ship. One at a time, as each airplane would approach the sled the pilot would push over and fire his Zuni rockets at the sled. During the preflight brief prior to take off, we were cautioned not to do a “rolling pullout.” A rolling pullout is pulling the nose up abruptly while entering into a steep turn. The pull up should not be done until the wings are level. I certainly am not an expert in aerodynamics, but as I remember, a rolling pullout beyond the maneuvering speed, can quickly over stress your airplane way beyond the maximum G-loads for which the airplane is designed.

Keep in mind that the up-going (or would it be the down-going) wing while entering a turn will experience a greater G-load than will

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Recently I received an e-mail from my good friend John B., an old F-8 Crusader fighter pilot of the Viet Nam era, related to a conversation we had had about over stressing your airplane. John now is flies an AT400 in Michigan. This is the gist of our conversation; Say you have an ag plane that has a gross weight of 6000 lbs., and is stressed for 3.8 G’s. If you multiply the two, you can see that the total maximum amount of lift the wing is designed to support is 22,800 lbs.

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Also keep in mind that G-loads are cumulative; just like taking a metal coat hanger and bending it back and forth for several minutes.

Eventually the wire will weaken and break and when you continuously put excessive and unnecessary G-loads on your airplane, you can greatly limit the airframe life of the airplane.

So, even if you do not over-gross your airplane, be careful about hauling back on the stick while entering or pulling out of a turn, especially a descending turn when it will be very easy to exceed the maneuvering speed of your airplane. Also keep in mind, as gross weight goes up, so goes the stall speed and if you turn your airplane too tightly and close to the ground, you may be flirting very closely to an accelerated stall.

If that occurs while you are in a skid, your airplane will flip over on its back in an instant with very little or no warning at all, and you’ll be “pushing up daisies” shortly thereafter. At least, keep the ball in the middle! If you are about to overshoot your swath, and you are already heavy and in a steep turn, swallow your silly pride, break it off and start over.

I may be entirely off base with this hypothesis about overstressing your airplane and if I am and someone can correct me, well thank you very much and I will gratefully stand corrected. By-the-way, do you know the maneuvering speed of your airplane?

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1976 G-164A Ag Cat, SN#1676, TTAF 8674.41, TSMOH 463.24 Aero Engines, TSMOH 463.24 AG 100 Prop, 80 Gal. Fuel, 20” Wing Ext., 3” Transland Pump with Agrinautics 6 Blade Fan, SS Airfoil Drop Booms, CP 03 Nozzles w/AFS Check Valves, Wig Tip Strobes, Nav Lights, Bottom Wing Pulse Lights, Grumman Gate, King KY96A Com, Garmin GTX320 Trans. Horizon Digital Tach, “B” Model Windshield, Oil Filter, Wired for AGNAV Guia w/Light Bar, Excellent Fabric, Excellent Paint, Always Hangared! Price Reduced! Motivated Seller! Call Curt at 856-697-3300

1976 Ag Cat B-model, 15900 TTAF, TTE 8000, PT6-20, slight 550 since hot, prop about 900 hrs SIRAN, nav and strobe lights, goose feet, smoker, SATLOC GPS, 10 vane spreader, WeathoAreo fan, 25inch Transland gate, A/C, 80 gal fuel, bottom load fuel, SS drop booms. $170K Call 318724-6880 or 318-237-7088

1974 Grumman, G164A, N9688, AG CAT, P&W Model: R-1340AN-1 HYD, S/N:8524, 600HP, Engine Time 90.0 Engine Installed: 02-5-17, Overhaul By: Tulsa Aircraft Engines, Prop Specs: Hamilton Standard, Model:12D40, S/N:T187149, Blades: AG-100-2, TIME:165.0, Modifications/ Conversions: Propeller O/H 06-12-2015

BY Memphis Propeller Service, Recovered Vertical Fin, Rudder, Horizontal Stabilizers, Elevators with Ceconite 101, Poly Fiber Date: 4-16-2013. $110,000 Mid-Continent Aircraft, 800-325-0885 midcont.net (2) 2018 Super A+600 Queen Cats! 350gal H-V TL Combos, B-Cabins, T.S.Tails, 0-SMOH AF/E/P. See to believe! Bank on Four Wings. Fly SAFER, CHEAPER & Do Better Work! For more information contact AmAg: 870-886-2418/2489FAX or Email frank.kelley@ag-cat.com

1991 Grumman G164B Ag Cat, N629EH, TT 5322.2, Pratt & Whitney PCE 56841 Engine Time:1091.3 SMOHP, M3 & Flow Control, Raised Metal Wings, Electric Brake, Tail Covered 2012, SS Booms & CP Nozzles, A/C, Single Point Fuel, Goose Feet, Electric & Rudder Servos, Hopper Rinse Tank, 119 Fuel. Call for price. MidContinent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800-3250885 www.midcont.net

1963 Light Frame Cat, 12,306 TTAF, 1014.0 SMOH on R-985, 802.1 SPOH on Hamilton Standard Model 2D30, Hershey Tips, Weathereo Fan, Trailing Edge Booms, Smoker, Automatic Flagman. Go to http:// classifieds.agairupdate.com/details. php?id=1539 to see spec sheet $40,000 Call Darryl at 479-935-4891

1969 G-164A, 6590 TT, P&W R-985-AN14B, 5083.07 TT, 822 SMOH, Prop was overhauled on 5-10-04 with AG-100-2 blades, Locking Tail Wheel, Ceconite, Hershey Tips, Airwolf Oil Filter, Metalized Wings, Brackett Air Filter, Weathero Fan and Trailing Edge Booms. Go to http:// classifieds.agairupdate.com/details. php?id=1180 to see spec sheet for more details. $65,000 Call Darryl or Bill at South Delta Aviation - 870-572-9011 days / 870995-1323 nights and weekends SB+ Turbo-Cat, TPE331-1 Work horse!

Deluxe Equipment, A AI -Annual, M3 w/TC, HV TL Combo, 218-SHSI/GBI, 5525/5210/1586 RC’s. Price reduced to $309K (AgCat trades welcome) For more information contact AmAg: 870-8862418/2489FAX or Email frank.kelley@ ag-cat.com

1976 G RU M M A N G16 4 A T T 8 698 SN:1665, Ver y good condition, last flight April 2018, Fresh annual, B Model windshield, Wing extensions, Standard Hopper w/Transland Gate, Fully equipped for liquid, Sold without motor and without propeller. Price w/Export Certificate $30,000 Call Marion +33 (0)3 86 67 06 40 or secretariat.denizot@orange.fr Col. Joe Kittinger’s “Show Cat”, unique G164A+, 3945 TT, Sky-Writer / BannerTower, Less E&P Price reduced to $30K, haul-away, 0-IRAN A&E&P (270-SMOH R985) for $129K Call 870-759-1692 or email frank.kelly@ag-cat.com

1974 GRUMMAN G164A, TT 7374 SN: 1295, Very good condition, last flight April 2018, Fresh annual, B Model windshield, Wing extensions, Big Hopper, Fully equipped for liquid. Sold without motor and without propeller. Price with the Export Certificate $ 30,000 Call Marion +33 (0)3 86 67 06 40 Or Email: secretariat. denizot@orange.fr

Parting out 400 gallon B-Model. Good wings, hopper, and many other parts.

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

Sky Tractor LLC is proud to present the completion of the SN1B Ag Cat! You will not find another like it! Satloc Bantam w/Intelliflow, 114g Long Range Fuel, All new fabric tail and wings, ANR Hardwire Hookup, Custom Seat, Electric Brake, Raised Wing Kit, Chip Detector. So much to list so make sure to check out the spec sheet! Call Sky Tractor LLC at 1-800437-5319

O rd e r yo u r B M o d e l Ag C at Pe n and Ink Drawing From our DeSpain Collection today for $59.99. plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdatemarketplace.com

1984 AT-400 Good clean aircraft! Bottom load fuel, SATLOC M3 with flow, radio trans, TT 9989.1, TT engine since Iran 650.

Financing available. Call 847-903-0284

1975 Grumman Ag Cat G-164A, N48399, 3162.0 TTAF, SATLOC, SS Booms, Air, 119 Gallon Fuel. $175,000 Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800-325-0885 www. midcont.net Two Hole Ag Cat project for sale. Call Storm Aeronautics for more details. 402367-3213

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AT-502B Ready to go to work. 7383 TTAE, 617 Rem on spar, Fresh Hot Section, 4/19 Annual, Cascade Inlet, 216 fuel, Smoker, Lane fan & brake, Fast start, SP fuel, Night work lights, Wingman, AmSafe belts, Bantam/G4 screen, Intelliflow, CP Nozzles, KY196 comm, KT76A, 38” gate & spreader, 3” loading, Pulse nose lights. $425,000. Call John Pew at 520-705-0150

Mint G164A -450HP, 0-IRAN AF, E&P, DAF Combo, SAFE, Economic Start-up. Price reduced to $109K For more information contact AmAg: 870-886-2418/2489FAX or Email frank.kelley@ag-cat.com

1997 AT-602 -60 Powered, 14,452 TT, Engine PT6A-60AG 5340 SMOH, 300 SHSI, Wings have over 4000 hours left.

While sitting in hangar flood waters flooded back of aircraft, no water in engine or cockpit. When flood waters receded all panels removed and aircraft power washed then LPS#3 was sprayed though out, engine was run and compressor wash done. Go to classifieds.agairupdate.com/ details.php?id=1618 to see full logs since new and spec sheet. Good Cheap 602. $238,000 Call 619-322-1495

AT-401, S/N 4010785, 4694.0 TTAF, P&W R-1340 611.8 hrs. TSO, Ham Std Hydromatic propeller 502.1 hrs. TSO. C anadian co m m e rcially re gis te re d C-GWCJ. $129,500 USD. Second aircraft available. **Package Deal Possible** Call 204-805-0870

Ready to work AT-502B with-34. $325,000 Call John at 361-935-6006 for more information.

1976 Ag Cat G164A, N48555, SN 1671, R1340 1171 SMOH, 12D40 Prop, SS drop booms, CP Flat Fan w/swivels, Airstar 99 w/flow control, Smoker, Wing extensions & Hershey Tips, Aileron & Elevator Servos, 80g fuel w/bottom load, 1” main gear, Hershey tail gear, Sealed cockpit/ 1pc windshield, metalized wings, Tall tail - centerline, Flagger, Speed Ring. For more information contact Sky Tractor LLC at 800-437-5319, www.skytractor. com, email@skytractor.com or Fax 701636-5881

Order your Turbine Ag Cat Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $59.99plus S&H. Call 478 - 9 87-2 2 5 0 o r o r d e r o n l i n e a t agairupdatemarketplace.com

1984 AT-301 Geared AN-2 w/3 Blade Hydromatic, Lowered Boom Kit, Sets of Nozzles & Spreader! Ready to Work.

Nor thern Minnesota. $165,000 Call Robert at 218-596-8877

1995 AT-502B, N6087D, Priced to sell at $190.000 Currently Flying so numbers will change. Available in August. PT6A-15AG, 10270 TTAE, 159 hrs since HSI, 845 IRAN on Prop, 2412 hrs since spar cap ad, new landing gear & refurbished hopper. Work done at factory: Load Hawg, Bantam w/ G4 Screen, Flow Control, CP11’s w/AFS check valves & swivels, 25” gate box w/ Swathmaster, VG’s, 170 gal fuel, single point fuel, Shadin fuel analyzer. Annual due 12/18. Davis at (662) 390-3311 or jdsflyingservice@gmail.com 2018 Slots Available Call Frost Flying Inc. 870-295-6213

2014 AT 502B PT6-34AG, 846 TTSN, Satloc G4 w/flow control, Single point auto fuel, Factory A/C, Smoker, Digital Hopper Gage, Right boom Shut off, Shaden Fuel Flow, Radar Altitude, Night Working Lights, CP-11TT nozzles, AFS check valves, Electric Fan Brake, Kawak Throttle Quad, No Fertilizer, Has been in North Dakota since new, very well maintained, washed and waxed on a regular basis, always hangared, 2000 hour warranty on the engine, Fresh annual, ready to go to work. 701-381-9707

2014 AT-502B, 2250 TTA&E BANTAM WITH G4 SCREEN, FLOW CONTROL, HEAT AND AIR, WINGMAN, SHADIN, VGS, REABE HOOPER GAUGE, LANE ELECTRIC BRAKE. $650,000 CALL 601955-6754

1989 AT-401, 9665TT, Younkin Eng w/2 new extra cyls. &parts 973TTSMOH, JPI Engine Monitor, Hamilton standard hydro prop 0 SMOH, Wing spar caps d o n e 15 01h r s ag o, M ain g e ar ha s 292hrs, SATLOC LiteStar II, Collins A/C, WeathAero pump, SS booms, New paint in 2013, Fresh Annual $130K OR BEST OFFER! 601-201-9497

1985 AT-301, 7825TT 550SMOH by Covington, 200 since prop OH by Jordan Propellor, spars done @ 7035TT. Items re p lace d at 7622T T: main lan din g gear & hardware, tailgear hardware & tailfork bushings, upper & lower seat covers, windshield, Lane fan & brake and new Agrinautics pump, SATLOC M3 & Intelliflow, CP11s, A/C, VGs & 126 gal fuel.

All 3 tires have been replaced in the last 50 hours. Above average 301 ready to go to work. $130K Blake at 940-781-6582 or blake@davisagair.com

1996 AT-502B, PT6-34AG, 2522 AF, 7524 SMOH E on more program, 10” Transland Hydraulic Gate, AGNAV, CP Nozzles, Smoker, Full avionics package for fire, Spray and Fire ready; a very clean, always hangared, one-owner airplane. $400,000, would consider trade for C-185 or Carbon Cub. Call Mark for more details 406-5442630

Clean 1983 AT-301, 4498TT, 601SMOHTulsa. 22D-40 prop, A/C, VG’s, Winglets, Satloc AirStar, Crop Hawk, Smoker, 126 gal fuel. $120,000 Call Ken at 580-484-7267

1998 AT-602, N5006X, PT6-60, Hatfield f u e l, S m o ke r, Au to m ati c f l ag m an, G4 SATLOC w/Intelliflow, Elec. fan brake,Wingman, Cp11 nozzles, Transland spreader, TT 13150, 200hrs since HSI. 200hrs since prop Iran. Manual tail wheel lock. $250K For more info email jaygilbreath@hotmail.com

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1972 G164A Ag Model Ag Cat, with B Model mods, N100F, 10,000 TT, 1000 R1340 Covington, Locking TW, stainless valve, chip light, CP nozzles, 120g fuel, Hershey metalized wings, stainless belly, stainless airfoil booms, Smoker, com radio, sealed cockpit, B Model windshield, flat custom panel, centerline short tail, Hershey tips, Rudder/Aileron/Elevator Servos.. REDUCED FOR QUICK SALE! For more information contact Sky Tractor LLC at 800-437-5319, www.skytractor. com, email@skytractor.com or Fax 701636-5881

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AT-401, S/N 40140766, 5360.0 TTAF, P&W R-1340 510.6 hrs. TSO, Ham Std Hydromatic propeller 186.1 hrs. TSO. C anadian commercially regis tered C-FXVB. $129,500 USD. Second aircraft available. **Package Deal Possible** Call 204-805-0870

1991 AT-502 -34, TTE 9951, SHOT 648, TTAF 7210, TT Gear Box (5 & 6 Bearings) & Prop OH (new Blades) 215, SATLOC Bantam (shop update 4/18), Flow Control, Electric A/C, Single Point Auto Fuel, Reabe Hopper Gauge, Manual Tail Wheel lock, New spray Boom w/48 New Brass Check Valves & 48 Flat Fan Nozzles, New Hopper Seal, Newer Model Dash, Comm Radio.

Just finished extensive annual, new tires, brakes, wheel bearings, 1000 hrs until wings due. Working airplane. Will consider reasonable offers, can deliver. $375K Call Al at 843-602-8848 or 843-358-3583

2016 AT-802A s/n 802A-0631, PT6A67AG engine, 343 TT Air frame and engine. Fast start, pulse lights, GTN 635, KT-76C, PMA2000 audio panel, Automatic Flagman. Fresh annual. $1,300,000 Call Valley Air Crafts 559-686-7401 2005 AT-802, PT6A-676AG, TTAE 85 hours, Hartzell HC-B5MA-3D propeller, air conditioner and completely equipped for spraying. Aircraft was purchased new in 2005 by the government and never has been used. Call Raymond Thabet, Thabet Aeroplus, 418-871-0047 or email thabet@bellnet.ca 1998 602-60AG N5185E, TTAE approx.

10250 hrs. Working daily. Fresh hot section and extensive annual, prop approx. 600 hrs. w/new blades, 3 new tires, M3 w/flow control, Reabe hopper gauge, Shadin fuel flow, Comm radio, wingman, CP11’s w/CP check valves, Lane fan & brake. $500K Will trade for 502.

940-841-4827 1986 AT-301, 600 hr R-1340, Bantam GPS, CP’s, smoker. $125,000 For more information call 309-759-4646 or email farmair@farmairinc.com

1996 AT-802-PT6A -67AG, 6094TT, 555 SHOT, 380 gal fuel, Dual Cockpit, Dual A/C, SATLOC, flow control, KAWAK hydraulic system, dual single point fuel, pulse light system, FAST start, CP nozzles, smoker. For sale or trade for 502A. $735,000. Call 402-318-2258

1978 AT-301 - 4700 hours remaining on wing spars, 1180 on engine, complete strip & paint, fresh annual with sale, new leading edge skins, new nose ribs, new side panels, new fasteners, new Lane brake, new pump, new fuel lines, new carburetor heat cable, new prop cable, too much to list! $125,000 or trade for ? Call Curt at 320-583-8812 for more info.

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1995 AT- 502B -15AG, N6087D, Approx.

10,270 TTAE, 845 hrs since IRAN, 2412 hrs since spar caps, new landing gear and refurbished hopper, Load Hawg, Bantam w/G4 Screen, Flow Control, CP 11’s w/AFS check valves and swivels, 25” Gate box w/ Swathmaster spreader, VG’s, Single Point Fuel and Shadin Fuel Analyzer. $190,000 For more information call Frost Flying Inc. at 870-295-6213

602 Project Complete aircraft. We’ve disassembled our 1999 AT-602. It is in SW LA in a shipping container. Aircraft used in Central Africa to apply fungicides to banana plantations since 2010, (2400 hrs). Airframe, engine & prop have 6900 TTSNEW. Power section 2400 since light OH by Covington. Propeller 850 since Memphis Propeller OH & 5 new blades.

Wings need the mod. of spar cap. Looking to sell complete aircraft or airframe only.

We would also consider having airframe refurbished if we keep engine and prop. No damage history other than the occasional bird strikes on wings leading edges. All original logbooks are available. Maintained

by A&P, following all SB from Pratt & SL from Air Tractor. Must sell quickly! Make offer! guillemd@bellsouth.net and/or lakeaviation@hotmail.com 1-337-4530793. Africa # GMT+1: 237-679-522-581

2003 AT-502B, 3723 TTAE, G4 with flow control, KY96 VHF Blue Tooth Audio Panel Company FM Storm Cutters, Lane Brake, CP Nozzles, Large Fuel, Smoker, heat, AC, Hopper Rinse, Bottom load fuel, Shadin Fuel Flow, VG’s, P&W ADSA DTU data box for trending. $590K 403-223-8245

1996 AT-502B-0365, N37VA, PT6A-34, TT Airframe 6692.0, Engine TT 8803.7, Engine TSOH 4118.9. Cabin Heat & Air, Lane Brake & Fan, Night Working Lights, Smoker, RH boom Shut Off, GPS (Bantam) w/Flow Control, CP’s, Standard Spray System with Drop Booms, VG’s. $415,000 For more information, visit our website at queenbeeair.com or call us at 1-800736-7654 2014 AT-502B, 1500 TTAE, G4 w/Flow, VG’s, Smoker, Comm & TXP, Lane Brake and Fan. $650,000 Call Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE / 281-342-5451 or FAX: 281-232-5401

2013 AT-802A PTA-67AG, 3365 Hrs TT, Fertilizer, spray or S.E.A.T. Additional photos available. See spec sheet for more information. $850,000. Contact Rick Stone at Southeastern Aircraft Sales & Service 800-441-2964 or mail@ southeasternaircraft.com

1996 AT-502B, 850SHP PT6A-41 installed with Cascade Aircraf t Conversions STC with Cascade Pressure Cowl, New Upper Instrument Panel with Electronics International MVP 50 Glass Panel Engine Monitor, New AVIA 106” prop, Refurbished Aircraft with New 9800 Hour Wing Spars, New Belly Skins, New Turtle Deck, New Paint, Factory Air Conditioning, Factory Cabin Heat, Spray Pump, New Spray Booms, Electric Fan/Brake, 170 Gal. Fuel with Bottom Load Fuel system. Price reduced to $545,000 Call Cascade Aircraft at 509-635-1212 2014 AT-502B, N3066V, 2189 TT, PT6A34AG, 3 Blades, Time: 2189.0 SNEW. New aluminum Booms, Lane Electric Brakes, Wingman CP Nozzles, VG’s. Bantam GPS w/G4 Screen, New Comm. Hartzell 3 bladed prop. For more information call Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800325-0885 www.midcont.net

1991 AT-502, PT6-34 AG, N1516G, 9261 TTAF, 1691 SMOH (RT), 1404 SHOT, 1323 since new prop, 3567 hr remaining on wings, M3, Intelliflow, VG’s, CP-11, Heat, Air, Lane electric brake, smoker, flagger, single point fuel, clean Nebraska/ Minnesota airplane, new paint 2012, AT Ram Air, fresh annual, ready to go. $400,000 or best offer. Call 218-289-1372

2001 AT-802A, 802A-0111, N91398, - 65AG, 11,350 hrs TT, G4 without Flowcontrol, 10” hydraulic gate with Vondr an controller, Reabe hopper qty system, Wingman, Single Point Fuel, LED nose lights, LED strobe/nav lights.....$625,000 For more information call Frost Flying Inc. at 870-295-6213 2012 AT-504, 1000 TTSN, Fresh Hot & Annual. For more information call 309759-4646 or email farmair@farmairinc. com

1997 AT-602, 11,055 hrs.TTAF, PT6A-45R 30,424 hrs. TT, SOH 15,445.3 hrs., SHOT 713.8 hrs., Hartzell HC-B5MP-3 Prop, 6300 hrs. TT, 2444.7 hrs. SOH, 494.5 hrs.

SIRAN. Annual inspection due 3/1/19.

Has upper aft longeron kit installed. Has heavy horizontal brace tube assemblies and Concord sealed batteries. Fast-Start, SATLOC M3 with big screen, Single point fuel, Factory a/C, Bleed air heat, Smoker, Hydraulic gate, Hopper rinse, Wingman, KY96A. Call Darryl or Bill at South Delta Aviation - 870-572-9011 days / 870-9951323 nights and weekends 2014 AT-802A, 802A-0579, TT: 1190, Satloc G4, Laser altimeter, 10” Hydraulic gate with Vonderan controller, Load Hawg, Single point fuel, LED nose lights, Sold with Fresh annual and HSI. $1,250,000 Aaron Keahey AG AIR AIRCRAFT, INC. 870-8573744 aaron-agairaircraft@outlook.com

2012 AT-802 - SN 802A-0436, PT6A67AG, 3450 TTE, Prop and Airframe, Flow control, G4 SATLOC, 10 in Hydraulic gate, Vondran controller, single point fuel, Lane brake, wingman, AC and Heat, Smoker, Comm radio, Annual 12-15-17 Late Aviation, $80K spent on hot section.

Loaded aircraft $925K For more info call David 870-501-1136

2018 AT-802A - 65AG Contact Rick Stone at Southeastern Aircraft Sales & Ser vice 80 0 - 4 41-296 4 or mail@ southeasternaircraft.com

2013 AT-502B, N3031J, TT: 2698.9, PT6A34AG TT: 2698.9, SHOT: 1527.7 by Frost Flying Service. Prop: HC-B3TN-3D, S/n: BUA-32488, TT: 2698.9, SOH: 1086.0

by First Flight Propeller with new blades.

Annual inspection due: 12-1-17, Spar cap replacement due at TTA of 9800 hrs., 1086.0 hours since power section IRAN

by Covington. 25” gate, Swathmaster, Single point fuel, Wingman, Hopper rinse, Factory A/C, Smoker, Air bags, G4 SATLOC,Flow control, Stainless steel steps, Manual tail wheel lock, Digital hopper gauge, Ram air inlet. Call for price.

Darryl Riddell 479-935-4891

2008 AT-502B, N329BR, -34AG, approx.

3,714 hrs TT, Hatfield Single Point Fuel, Electric Brake Gr Adj., Smoker, G4 w/ Flowcontrol, VG’S, Storm Cutters, Kawak Throttle Quadrant, Reabe Hopper Gauge, Fresh Annual & Hot Section Inspection, 0 hrs since Annual with all 3 gears changed, 0 since HSI with CT vane overhaul, CT Blade Overhaul, and FCU & Fuel Pump overhaul w/ new segments. $535,000 For more information call Frost Flying Inc. at 870-295-6213

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.

2011 AT-802A-0415, N802TR -67 AG, 3741 Hrs. TTAE, 998 Hrs. since light OH, 0 Hrs. H.S.I. and prop reseal. Wingman, SATLOC Bantam, Fast Star t, comm radio, transponder. $850,000 Contact Rick Stone at Southeastern Aircraft Sales & Service 800-441-2964 or mail@ southeasternaircraft.com

2000 AT-602, PT6A-60, 6000 TTSN, Covington Hot, New Spars, G4 w/Flow Control. For more information call 309759-4646 or farmair@farmairinc.com

1995 AT-502B, N60893, T T 8602, PT6A-34 TT: 13,804.9 SHOT: 188.4, Har tzell prop TT: 3682.2 SOH: 0.0 Annual inspection due 1/1/19. Spar cap replacement due at TTA of 17,312.0 (in 8710.0 hrs.) Bantam SATLOC, Intelliflow flow control, SS booms, CP Nozzles, A/C, Hopper rinse, Wingman, Smoker, Lane electric brake and fan, 38” gate. Call Darryl at 479-935-4891 2010 AT-802A, 2,990 TTAF&E, -67AG, FRESH HOT AND ANNUL $925,000 Call Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE / 281-3425451 or FAX: 281-232-5401

1976 AT-300, 10990 TT, 1152 TTE, PW985 70SPOH Hydromatic, 230 0 left on spars, SATLOC Intelliflow, April 2017 annual. $155,000 Call Vincent M. Therriault 780-837-0387

2011 AT- 602, N5951B, - 60AG, 1951 hrs TT, 308 hrs SHOT, Hydro gate w/ Transland controller, Bantam GPS, Lane elec. brake, CP-09 w/stainless tip, standard fuel, load hog, side load fuel, smoker, A/C, Unicom.....$825,000 For more information call Frost Flying Inc. at 870-295-6213

1981 AT-301, 7991 TTAF, R1340 675 SMOH Tulsa, Wings done at 6932, Hydromatic prop, SATLOC Bantam touch screen w/Intelliflow, PMA8000 bluetooth radio, single point fuel, CP11’s, Right boom shutoff, Electric fan brake, Smoker, A/C, comes with spare cylinder and spreader. Clean northern airplane.

Selling because I am transitioning to a turbine. Price reduced to $99,500 Call Aaron Phillips - PHILLIPS AVIATION LLC Telephone: 620 215-4019

1991 AT-401, 3267 TSN, 782 SMOHE, M3 Satloc, Intelliflow, Very clean northern airplane! Price reduced to $200,000 Call Donnie Ripley at 830-275-1127

2016 AT-502XP, 600 TTAE, G4/Flow, VG’S, Smoker Kawak, Annual. $920,000 Call Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE / 281342-5451 or FAX: 281-232-5401

2018 AIR TRACTORS , RESERVE YOUR POSITION NOW, $CALL$, Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE 281-342-5451 or FAX: 281-232-5401

2009 AT-802, N396LA, S/N: 802A-0331, PT6A-65AG, TTAF: 2127.8 hrs., ENGINE TT: 6022.5 hrs., 0 Since Hot Section Inspection, New paint in 2015, SATLOC G4 GPS, Reabe hopper qty system, Aero LED pulsing nose lights, Load hawg, 10” hydraulic gate with Vonderan controller, Smoker. Aircraft will be sold with fresh annual. $865,000 Aaron Keahey AG AIR AIRCRAFT, INC. 870-857-3744 aaronagairaircraft@outlook.com 2010 AT-802A, PT6A-65AG, Covington hot, 4400 TTSN, 308 fuel, Hatfield STC S.P. fuel, G4 w/flow control, Reabe hopper gauge, G-4/flow and more. For pricing and information call 309-759-4646 or email farmair@farmairinc.com

1989 AT-502 N10126, 14,012 TT, PT6A -34AG 16,683 TT, 1223 SHOT, 3583 since Light Overhaul by RT Turbines w/ new CT Blades, 2775 hours since last gear box inspection, Fuel Pump and Fuel Control replaced May 2016. Equipment: Cascade inlet, LED nose lights, Aluminum booms, CP nozzles, G4 GPS w/Intelliflow flowmeter, Air Repair hydraulic gate system w/smart cylinder. Go to http:// classifieds.agairupdate.com/details. php?id=1181 to see spec sheet for details. $280,000 Call Darryl or Bill at South Delta Aviation - 870-572-9011 days / 870-9951323 nights and weekends

1993 AT-502, Available For SALE OR LEASE! Available with “ZERO TIME” PT6A-34 Engine, N198LA, Airframe TT: 10,065.2, Engine TT: 10,708.2 Cascade inlet, G4 Satloc, New paint, Smoker, WAG A/C, Hopper Rinse, 38” gate, Wingman, CP Nozzles. Go to http://classifieds. agairupdate.com/details.php?id=1054 to see spec sheet for more details. $445,000 Call Darryl or Bill at South Delta Aviation - 870-572-9011 days / 870-995-1323 nights and weekends

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

New Paint Job! $500,000 Call David at 806-777-1892

2012 AT 802A-0439, N20607, Approx.

3,100 TT, - 65AG, LED Nose Lights, Smoker, Elec. Brake Gr. Adj, Wingman, 7 1/2 Manual Gate Box, Kawak Throttle Quadrant, Hatfield Single Point Fuel, 380 Fuel, Fresh Annual & Fresh Hot w/Vane Overhaul....Price reduced to $800,000 For more information call Frost Flying Inc. at 870-295-6213 2018 AT-802’s, AT-502XP’s, AT-502’s and AT-402’s. Please call Queen Bee Air Specialties, Inc. 1-800-736-7654

1979 AT-301, N8764S, R-1340 -AN1, approx. 9770 hrs TT, short tail w/good fabric, Ag Nav Guia w/flowcontrol, new aluminum booms, CP-03, smoker and 126 gallon fuel. $80,000 For more information call Frost Flying Inc. at 870-295-6213 1995 AT-802A, PT6A -65AG, 7600 TTSN, 10” gate, G4/Flow, New wing spar….No Trade…For more information call 309759-4646 or email farmair@farmairinc. com

Air Tractor 502XP: Go to work hauling a full 500 gallons all day, every day. Even when temperatures soar, the 502XP can power you through more acres in less time, with less effort. Quiet 4-blade prop.

867 horsepower PT6A-140AG engine.

Rebalanced airframe. Larger fin and rudder. From nose to tail, it is a remarkable combination of power, stability and productivity. Visit with your Air Tractor dealer about the 502XP. Ask about special Air Tractor financing available from Wells Fargo for qualified buyers.

2017 AT-802A, 400 TTAF&E, -65AG, Loaded. $1,315,000 Call Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE / 281-342-5451 or FAX: 281-232-5401

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1996 AT-502B PT6A-34AG, N6181Q, 7290 hours total time, SATLOC G4 with Intelliflow, Reabe canopy top, 152 hours since – New Wing spars - New Paint - Gear Legs - Aft clip fuselage (Georges Aircraft), 152 Hrs. Hopper Recondition, 152 Hrs. Engine split for inspection, 862 hours since HSI, 862 hours since FCU Overhaul, Fresh Annual, Right Hand Boom Shutoff, Com Radio. Call For Pricing. Ryan Wells 308-991-3432 rdwells@gtmc.net

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1979 AT-301 PRICE DR A STIC ALLY 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! Will consider trade for a 402 or 502. Call Gary or Kevin 785-626-3344 2014 AT-502B, PT6A -34AG, 850 TTSN, Loaded! NDH. For more information call 309-759-4646 or email farmair@ farmairinc.com

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.

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.

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, Satloc, Call Chad Stuart, Airplane Services, Inc. 850-380-6091 2012 AT-502B, PT6A-34AG (750hp) 3,000 horas desde nuevo, 750 horas desde sección caliente y reparación mayor del hélice. Aire Acondicionado, SATLOC G4 con INtelliflow, boquillas CP, Radio VHF, Transponder, Horizonte Artificial, Freno Eléctrico con Abanico Variable (Lane), Generadores de Vortice, 170 galones de combustible, broches de acero inoxidable.

Este avión se encuentra en buenas condiciones, un solo dueño desde nuevo, nunca accidentado, con su certificado de Aeronavigabilidad de Exportación.

Disponible en Agosto, 2017. $630,000 Sun Valley Aviation, 956-421-4545

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

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

2018 Air Trac tors, all models, call Southeastern Aircraft Sales at 800-4412964 to reserve your slot!

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

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.

2005 AT-802A, PT6 -67AG, 6500 TTSN, Wingman, 10” Gate, G4/Flow Control, SP Fuel. For more information call 309-7594646 or email farmair@farmairinc.com

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.

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1984 Air Tractor AT-400A s/n 301-0567, 400 gallon hopper, 38” gatebox, SATLOC Bantam with flow control. Repainted in 2015. Annual complete on 4/1/2018, fresh hot section. $275,000 Call Valley Air Crafts 559-686-7401

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.

1997 AT- 602 - 60, 8800 TTSN, New Wings, GPS w/Flow Control, SP Fuel. For more information call 309-759-4646 or email farmair@farmairinc.com Order your AT-802F Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $59.99 plus S&H. Call 478987-2250 or order online at w w w. agairupdatemarketplace.com

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1975 Cessna A-188B Ag Truck, N9252R, SN 188- 02189T, TTAF 6063.6, TTE 2567.1, SMOH 757.0 (Went 1810.1 before first OH), Propeller TT 2567.1, Propeller TSMOH 0.0 Annual -March, 2018, Tach 1413.7 - One owner/pilot since 1981. Very good, mostly original paint and always hangared. 1994 Bonaire Conversion to Continental IO-550-D and 2 blade McCauley prop. Engine mount OH at time of conversion. Lord rubber engine mounts replaced at conversion and again at first OH in 2009. New Superior cylinders and Champion RHB 32S fine wire spark plugs installed at OH in 2009. All new fluid hoses for engine and hydraulic spray system installed in 2009. “Collins” inverter system air conditioner with 150 amp alternator.

Engine driven hydraulic spray system.

“Superbooms” aluminum spray booms.

33 nozzles-20 CP 11-TT flat fan nozzles with CP-06 swivels and 13 CP-03 nozzles.

“Satloc Airstar 99” GPS + flow control.

Smoker-auto flagger-“Oregon Aero” seat. “Marburger Enterprises” “Ag Tips Winglets” and VG tabs. (Ag Tips pattern tested at a uniform 66 feet with no x-wind.)

Kevlar leading edges. Night spray lights and wingtip strobes. Cabin heat. 280 gal hopper with “Smith Rinse out System” w/20 gal hopper mounted tank. SS hopper suck tube mounted in bottom of gate box.

Aluminum fenders with 8.50 x 10 tires.

New heavy duty tailwheel tire and tube.

New brake pads and brake puck O rings.

New park brake complete assy. New set of flap cables. Polished windshield in very good condition. Spare parts to go with the sale: Satloc Airstar 99 minus light bar.

Factory new hydraulic driven spray pump – never used. OH Bendix mag for IO-550-D engine. 150 amp Motorola alternator. High volume “Transland” spreader. Misc. parts. $185,000 Call Gary at 605-870-1340

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1980 Ag Husky - Low TT at 2,698. Engine is due for overhaul w/1333 SMOH. 3 blade McCauley prop, Bantam GPS w/flow control, VG’s, winglets, spreader. Price is for as is condition. Willing to overhaul engine w/fresh annual for additional cost.

May consider partial trade on late model 502. $115K 402-761-2322

1976 Ag Truck, 4056TT, SMOH 5 hr., SPOH 5 hr., 5 Prop Governor, OH 5 hr. All New Millennium Cylinders, Hyd. Pump, SS Booms, CP 11 Nozzles, SATLOC Bantam GPS, Garmin 196 GPS, Cabin Heat, CHT, Flashing Beacon, Spin on Oil Filter, Fire Extinguisher, 22 x 800 x 8 Wheels, Good Pait and Glass, No Dry Fertilizer 863-4677777 or sunnidland@wildblue.net

1982 T188C Cessna Husky, 5600 TT, 704 STOH, 856 SPOH, A/C, SATLOC Crop Hawk 7B, CP nozzles, airfoil booms, strobe lights and smoker. $120,000 Call Doug at 308-327-2306

1974 Cessna Ag Truck, TTAF 4475, Yates Lycoming IO 540 conversion 304 SMOH, new Lycoming cylinders at annual, new fuel bladders 2/16, Robertson Flaperon, AC, Winglets, VG’s, SATLOC 99.5 AirStar w/flow control, 4/18 annual. Call Jr Regier 580-227-2760 1982 T188C Cessna Husky, 7158 TT, 1193 SMOH, O SPOH, wing tips with night lights, VG’s, CP nozzles, spreader, Crop Hawk, Satloc AirStar GPS, smoker. Annual due Sept. 1, 2018 $125,000 Call Rex at 308-214-1516 or rexdkelley@gmail.com

1976 A188B Cessna Ag Truck, 4600TT, 460SMOH, Horton STOL, VG’S, RH boom shutoff, cuffed leading edge, SS super boom, AFS check Valves, CP Nozzles, Flagger, Drift Finder, Crop Hawk 7B, SATLOC AirStar GPS w/data logging, remote oil cooler, new lightweight starter, over sized tail wheel, fenders for mains, new hyd pump, original logs, northern plains airplane, no corrosion. Fresh annual inspection. $129K Grant at 406-392-7042 or 406-392-5745

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

1972 Cessna 188 Ag Wagon, N21883, TT6350, 1740 SMOH, Prop165, stainless steel booms, SATLOC Lite 2, new leading edges, refurbished hopper, CP nozzles, owner flown since new. Good flying and fast! Current annual with sale. Call Kevin at 785-386-8875

1974 Cessna 188 Ag Truck, TT 7388, SMOH 500 w/5 new factory cylinders.

Split stainless steel exhaust, new hydraulic engine mounted pump, new sight glass in hopper, new factory landing gear, as low boom w/PC nozzles. 98 AirStar GPS, both wings are fresh rebuilds. $120K Call 662-803-5102 or 662-705-1104

1972 Cessna Ag Truck, TT 5643.2, Fresh engine: SMOH 8.9 hrs, Engine TTSN: 2482.5, Prop TTSN: 492.4, Annual: 9/18/17, A/C is rigged out for Banner Towing. Booms, pump, etc, crated, goes with A/C. Price reduced to $123,900 Call Ely Ag Helicopter Service 110744 S 4570 Rd Sallisaw, Ok 74955 918-605-1038 or email elyjd66@yahoo.com

1983 Cessna 188B AgTruck, 4683hr TTAF, Bonair IO-550 706hr SMOH, Hartzel 3 blade 99hr SMOH, SATLOC Bantam w/7” screen, Intelliflow, Duel Pressure gauges under light bar, laser altimeter, Horton Stol, Micro VG’s, Smoker, CP-11 w/swivels, Super Booms, Air and Ground radio. Fresh annual with sale.

Call Steve at 403-393-4838

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www.frostflying.com 2018 Slots Available ....................................................................Call 2011 AT-602, N5951B, -60AG, 1951 hrs TT, 308 hrs since HOT, Hydro gate w/Transland controller, Bantam GPS, Lane elec. brake, CP-09 w/stainless tip, standard fuel, load hog, side load fuel, smoker, a/c, Unicom ............................................................................$825,000 2008 AT-502B, N329BR, -34AG, approx. 3,714 hrs TT, Hatfield Single Point Fuel, Electric Brake Gr Adj, Smoker, G4 w/Flowcontrol, VG’S, Storm Cutters, Kawak Throttle Quadrant, Reabe Hopper Guage, Fresh Annual & Hot Section Inspection, 0 hrs since Annual with all 3 gears changed, 0 since HSI with CT vane overhaul, CT Blade Overhaul, and FCU & Fuel Pump overhaul w/ new segments..................$535,000 1995 AT- 502B, N6087D, -15AG, approx. 10,270 TTAF&E, 845 hrs since IRAN, 2412 hrs since spar caps, new landing gear and refurbished hopper, Load Hawg, Bantam w/G4 Screen, Flow Control, CP 11’s w/ AFS check valves and swivels, 25” Gatebox w/Swathmaster spreader, VG’s, Single Point Fuel and Shadin Fuel Analyzer .......................................$190,000

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1983 M-18 Dromader Converted To B Model, 3589 hours, Eng 368 SOH, Ham 23E50 Prop G4 SATLOC Intelliflow, B-mod Tail, 3rd Rudder Hinge, Electric AC, Garmin GTR225 Com, CP11 Nozzles, 3/1/18 Annual. AIRCRAFT IS SPRAY READY. $120,000 USD OBO Call Jr Regier at 580-227-2760

Weath-Aero

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Compro

Large Selection of PT6 Accessories New Turbine Props and Blades 0 SMOH 1340 Younkin S/S Pumps, Booms and Center Boom for Air Tractor

1975 A188B Ag Truck, TT 9300, IO-720 400hp, Roberson STOHL, 3 Blade w/ 0.0 SPOH, Winglets, Ag Nav w/ Flow Control, Radio and Transponder, Smoker, Droop Booms w/ CP’s, Spreader, Fresh Annual. $135,000 Call Darryl or Bill at South Delta Aviation - 870-572-9011 days / 870-9951323 nights and weekends

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Jack Frost jack@frostflying.com Frost Flying Inc Office 870-295-6213 Maintenance 870-295-3776 Fax 870-295-6674

Target Spray Variable Rate Nozzles

Garrett Frost garrett@frostflying.com Parts 870-295-6218 Fax 870-295-6237 parts@frostflying.com

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

IA and A&P mechanics needed

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1966 PA 25-235 Pawnee - 3716TT/707 since O/H engine/2327 since IRAN Prop: 150 gallon hopper, Agrinautics pump, Weathaero fan, dropped streamlined booms, 2” left side load, nav/left landing and nose lights, Trimble GPS, Pistol grip, metal belly, new wing fabric in 2005 and empennage fabric in 2004, good tires/ glass/fabric and paint, annual completed in Sept. 2017 and all A.D. notes up to date. Aircraft hangared. $65,000 Contact Johnston Aircraft Service at 559-6861794, info@johnstonaircraft.com or www.johnstonaircraft.com

PIPER 1974 Piper PA-25D-235, TT 4349, 417 since bare A/F restoration by Clyde Smith Jr. Schweitzer forward wing attach STC, Univair Lifetime Struts, Super Tips STC, Strobes wing tips & turtle deck. 348 SFOH engine. 348 SPOH, Smoker Narco Com 810, Narco AT150, SATLOC M3, ELT, Stock Pump and booms w/CP’s. Complete records since new. Kept in heated hangar w/no windows. Serious inquiries only.

Photos on request. One of the nicest Pawnees you will find. 580-541-3636

1975 Piper Brave 300 For Immediate Sale - READY TO GO! 7275 TT 1100 SMOH, SATLOC 99.5 GPS, Smoker, Flagger, CP Nozzles, Vortex Generators, Stainless Spray System, Electric Fan Brake, Extended Wing Tips, 9/17 Annual. 830 remaining on spars, 2075 remaining on spar carry through. $89,000 Call or Text Chad 701-400-1113

1966 Pawnee PA-25-235, N4494Y, 2690 TTSN, Lycoming 0-540-B2B5, 380 SMOH, McCauley prop 985 SMOH, M-3 GPS, spreader, all AD’s, flagger, annual 08-17.

Always hangared! $70,000 Call 309-7594826 or email farmair@farmairinc.com

1964 PA-25 -250 Pawnee, TT 7281, engine 509 SMOH, 509 on new Stits Poly-Fiber, Satloc Lite, stainless booms, new Agrinautics pump, spreader, all AD’s complied with. Selling because upgrade turbine fleet. Clean northern airplane! $74,000 PRICE REDUCED! Call Joe at 308695-0551 or 308-697-3677

1981 PA-36-375 Turbine Brave, ACFT TT 5490, Prop TSO 310, 2613 HRS. 16,365 TT engine, Remaining on wing spar caps.

32 GPH fuel burn average, Fresh annual, Good working condition, Great transition airplane, No 2,4-D contamination, always hangared. $320K 580-450-4996

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

1976 PA 36 Turbine Brave 550SHP - 6450TT, 3097 since P&W O/H PT6A20A engine with 362 since HSI, 0 SOH 3 Blade Hartzell Prop, 275 gallon hopper, JAS gate, Agrinautics pump, electric brake, dropped streamlined booms with CP nozzles, 2” lef t side load, improved hopper lid, JAS High Lift Wing Leading Edges, 90 gal fuel, CommRadio, Crophawk, elec tric 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!! PRICE REDUCED to $265,000!

Or Best Reasonable Offer. Call 559-6861794, Email info@johnstonaircraft.com or www.johnstonaircraft.com 1982 Pip e r PA -18 -150 S up e r 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

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N40481. 2005 THRUSH S2RHG-T65.

4408 TT510 gal hopper, side load fuel, Satloc M3, Smoker. GNC-250XL GPS/ Com. Wa s oper ated under feder al contract. Annual complied with October 2017. Also have N70WY. 1995 Thrush S2R-G6. Owner motivated to sell both aircraft. FX Aviation, (864) 990-5600 ext 2.

1997 Thrush S2R-T34, 510 gal hopper, TTAF 11566, P&W PT6 -34AG, 5488 TTSN, 2019 TSOH, Hartzell B3TN-3D, 6922 TTSN, 2902 TSOH, Wings have CK-AG-41 kit w/5168 hrs on bottom spar caps, 230 gal fuel cap, Auto Cal flow control, electric pump brake, Agrinautics pump, 3” dual load, CP 11TT & CP09 nozzles & check valves, SSF 41”gate spreader, smoker, single point fueling, Gill batteries, Collins A/C, vortex generators, night work lights, LED hopper light, low fuel warning lights, new SS belly skins, FL-760 radio, Fresh Annual. $350K 559289-4649 or 559-992-5716

2000 660 Thrush -65 Pratt, 8600hrs.

TTAF, Engine: 108hrs. since light overhaul - EXTENSIVE WORK DONE TO ENGINE! Prop: 108hrs. since IRAN, Fuel Control Unit: 0hrs. since IRAN, Load hog, fast start, flow control, heat/air, side fuel w/auto shut of f, hopper rinse, low component times. $570K 318-237-7088 or 318-724-6880 1994 Ayres, S2R-T34,N94PR, TTAF 7835.9, P&W PT6A-34AG, 750 HP, Prop Hartzell HC-B3TN-3D, 3 BLADED, 0.0 SIRAN, Avionics/Radios, GPS Bantam w/ Intelliflow, , 578.7 hrs. since spar caps, CP-09’s, Vortex Generators, Hopper Rinse, Spreader, Harbor A/C, Electric Fan Brake, center point fuel, Bottom Load Fuel, Smoker, Kawak Quadrant, New Landing Gear, Wingman. Mid-Continent Aircraft, 800-325-0885 midcont.net

THRUSH 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

1982 PA36-375 (400HP) 5687TT, 1320 SMOH 1459 SPOH, SATLOC LiteStar, Lane electric brake, smoker, flagger, King Ky92 Comm, King KT76A trans, CP nozzles.

Price reduced to $130,000 Call Doug at 402-318-2258

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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.

Email rickh@ruraltel.net or call 785282-0218

1972 Thrush S2R, TT 11100, 28800 hr wings, fresh eddy on 3/21/18, ext. wings, GPS, dropped SS booms, elec. valve pump, R1340, 1583 SMOH, all cyl. in 70s & runs great, prop < 300 hrs SOHl, annual w/sale, seen in YT videos “Cropdusting in South Texas” & “Demand For Ag Pilots At All Time High” $70,000 OBO 956-536-6895 / 956-492-6904

1980 Ayres S2R-T34DC, 14961 TT, 3700 hrs left on spars. PT6-34AG 4687 SIRAN, 7485 TT prop,1025 SIRAN. NEW CT blades, NEW vane rings, dual cockpit w/ out controls, SATLOC M3 w/flow control, Kawak control quadrant, Electric fan brake, Dual load valves, Zee A/C, Load Hawg, CP-11’s. $370K Call 318-724-6880 or 318-237-7088

1974 Rockwell S-2R Turbine Thrush, N4205X S/N 1968R, ONE OWNER, Prop: Hartzell HC-B3TN-5E Serial#: BUA 7324 Factory new blades Jan 2015, 2.0 Hrs SPOH. Equipment: Satloc 99.5, Crophawk, Wing tip extensions [Aero Mod General], Winglets [Ag-Tips], [Custom Air Inc.] Tail Spring, Stainless Steel Booms, 36 CP-03 nozzles, Lane fan brake, Air Conditioner [Harbor Air] $187,500 Ron Hansen 651472-1244 2016 Thrush S2R-H80, N6215P, TTAF: 930.0, GE Aviation H80-100 800 HP, Dual Cockpit, AFT Seat, Hopper Rinse Tank, Smoker, Leading Edge Lights, Micro Vor tex Generators, AM Safe Air Bag, Bottom Load Fuel, Air Repair Hydraulic Gate, MVP-50 Panel, SS Booms, CP Nozzles. $925,000 Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800-325-0885 www. midcont.net

1979 S2R-T34, N455JM, Exportable, LoadMaster 4 Blade Prop, Wings: Vortex Generators, Strakes and Delta Wings, Wing Tip Extensions, SATLOC Bantam GPS and Intelliflow, Hopper: 500 Gal, Load Hawg, Record Inlet, Harbour Air Conditioning, TSO: 757.4 GG / 757.4 PS. Contact: Turbines Inc. at 812-877-2587 or turbines@turbinesinc.com

2012 Thrush S2R-T34, N3000H, TTAF: 2400, Engine(s) P & W PT6A-34 (SN PCE-PH0851) HP 750, Since Hot Section: 0. Prop Specs: Hartzell B3TN-3D (SN BUA32808), 3 Blade Prop, Time: 600 IRAN. Equipment List: MVP Glass Panel, Bantam GPS, Intelliflow, CP Nozzles, Winglets, AM-SAFE Seatbelt Air Bags, SS Booms, Smoker, SS Spreader, Vortex Venerators, Leading Lights , NAV- Lights, Strobes. Excellent Exterior & Interior.

Annual completed 2-2017. $665,000 Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800325-0885 www.midcont.net

1998 Thrush S2R G-1 Super Conversion - Very Clean and well cared for aircraft Air fr ame: Approx. 4 675 hours T T, Approx. 1000 remain on Wing Spar Cap, Engine/Propeller: 75 hours Since E XTENSIVE Hot Section (Ark ansas Turbines), 1675 Hours Since Super-1 Conversion, Hartzell 3 blade prop - 3875 Hours TT, 1100 SMOH, approx. 475 hours Since new Blades. Equipment: Bantam GPS, 400 Gallon Hopper, Large fuel (Approx. 190 Gallons), Single Point bottom load Fuel (both sides), Shadin Fuel Flow Meter, Air conditioning, Smoker, Hopper Rinse, Vortex Generators, Five Blade Weath Aero fan, Aluminum Booms, Comm Radio, Dual Landing light, NAV / Strobe lights, Windshield wiper/washer, Tinted windows, Mesh seats And MORE!!

Next Annual due 11/18! New Batteries 6/17 Overhauled Ignitor Box 6/17. $424,950 **All specifications are subject to verification upon inspection by buyer.

We specialize in NEW and Used aircraft sales, service and parts! ASIJET.COM or Give us a call at 952-941-6255

1994 S2R-T34, N524SL, Model Number: P T6A -3 4, T S O : 0 . 0 0, E x p o r t a b l e , Wings: Avenger Spar Enhancement Kit, LoadMaster 4 Blade Propeller , Single Point Fueling System, AG-NAV 2 GPS, Air Conditioning. $500,000 Contact: Turbines Inc. at 812-877-2587 or turbines@ turbinesinc.com

2015 Thrush 510G Airframe: 750 hours TTSNEW, Engine/Propeller: 750 Hours TTSNEW. Equipment: 510 Gallon Hopper, MVP-50T Glass panel color display, 228 gallon (useable) fuel capacity, 2 inch stainless steel spray system, 41 inch stainless steel gate box, 4340 chrome-moly, steel spar caps, Stainless steel bottom fuselage skins, Alodine Chromicoat L25 for corrosion resistance, Massive over turn structures, Quick detach fuselage skins, 28 – volt electrical system, Dual 24 – volt batteries, Wire deflector cable, Cockpit wire deflectors, Stainless steel rudder cables, Outside air temperature gauge, All metal Empennage, Zee Systems electric air conditioner/cabin heat, High flotation 29-in. tires, Cleveland dual caliper disc brakes, Wing root fairings, Windshield wiper and washer, Front Baggage compartment. Additional Options: Satloc Bantam with Intelliflow flow control, Load Hawg, Single Point fuel, Electric fan brake Model 111F, Smoker, Vortex Generators, Leading edge LED lights. **All specifications are subject to verification upon inspection by buyer. We specialize in NEW and Used aircraft sales, service and parts! ASIJET.COM or Give us a call at 952-941-6255

1996 Ayres S2R-T34, N2243J, TTAF: 8352.0, Engine(s) P&W PT6A-41 (SN PCE80183) HP 850 TT: 16,645, 357.0 SHS, Prop Specs: Hartzell HC-83TN-30 (SN BUA-19511) Time: 1623, New wing spars installed, SATLOC Bantam w/Intelliflow, Smoker, A/C & Heat, Bottom Load Fuel, Lane Electric Fan Brake, Cool Seat, Hopper Rinse Tank, Boom & Nozzles. $425,000 Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800325-0885 www.midcont.net

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

1999 AYRES S2R-T34, N4020Q, TTA 9,523.4, PT6A-34AG 9627.5 TTE, 1500 SMOH, Bantam -w/Intelliflow, Lane Electric Brake, Winglets, Smoker, Air Conditioner, Stainless Steel Boom, Bottom Load Fuel. Prop Specs: Hartzell, HC-B3TN-3D, BUA22178, 2725.8. Very clean & good paint. $450,000 MidContinent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800-3250885 www.midcont.net

2012 Thrush S2R-H80, N509DS, 1120.0 TTAF, GE Aviation GE-H80-100, 800 HP, 1120.0 TT. Prop Specs: Hartzell, 1120.0 TT. Avionics/Radios, GPS Bantam w/G4 Screen, Garmin SL- 40 Comm Radio, CP Nozzles, Vortex Generators, Intelliflow, Intercom, Hopper Rinse Tank, Smoker, Bottom Load Fuel, MVP-50 Panel. $675,000 Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800-325-0885 www.midcont.net

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

1978 Turbine Thrush - Clean Johnson Conversion Walter Turbine, AFTT 11,128, SMOHE&P 1,583, Spar Caps 2,562 hrs remaining, 0 since eddy current, fresh annual, 510 gal hopper, 210 gal fuel, MVP 50, A/C, VG’s, single point fuel, SATLOC LiteStar, Crophawk, Smoker, CP 11’s, Lane pump brake & fan, Windshield Washer, Oregon Aero Cushions. $240,000 Call 478-488-0253

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

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 Best Classified Buy In The Industry.

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2015 Thrush S2R-H80, N6214F, TT: 1,070.2, Dual Cockpit w/Observers Seat, G4 SATLOC w/Intelliflow, Load Hawg, Smoker, Left Landing Light, Bottom Load Fuel-MCAC, Air Repair Hydraulic Gate, Booms, 42 each CP-11TT Nozzles, MVP50T, Glass Panel, AM Safe Seat Belts. Call for price. Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800-325-0885 www.midcont.net

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New 2018 Thrush 510P, 510G or 710P aircraft slots available for 2018! All options available! Call for Pricing and availability!

ASI JET is an authorized Thrush Dealer and service center for North America!

Centrally located in Minnesota, We specialize in NEW and Used aircraft sales, service and parts! ASIJET.COM or Give us a call at 952-941-6255!

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Super Nice R1340 Ag Cat FWF Installation.

Just removed for Turbine Conversion.

Running great & dry, 1025 SMOH, 40 STOH, Beautiful 12D40AG100 -2 w/ 29-SOH. Price reduced to $50,000 AmAg: 870-886-2418/2489FAX or Email frank. kelley@ag-cat.com Order your 510 Thrush Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $59.99 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at www. agairupdatemarketplace.com

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WEATHERLY Wrecked my Weatherly. 620B Parts For Sale. If you need parts call with number and we will check to see if we have it. R985 engine available. 985 spinner. Call Skyline Aviation 406-538-8150.

Order your Weatherly 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

B1-A Callair Manufacturing Rights.

Available now is the type certificate, drawings, jigs, tooling, aircraft parts, and property associated with this 300 gal Pratt and Whitney 985 powered sprayer.

Start your own aircraft company or expand your line. Call for details. Airplane Services Inc. 850-675-1252, 850-3807268, 850-380-6091.

R985-14B, PRICE REDUCED to $36,900, 270-SMOH, 0-SIRAN Convington. For more information contact AmAg: 870886-2418 (2489)FAX 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, Zero Time Since Overhaul By Covington, $66,500.00 Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE / 281-342-5451 or FAX 281-232-5401

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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

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

Call Brian 561-723-1911

R1340-AN2 Airmotive Overhaul, New Pistons, mags. harness, carb, with warranty outright/exchange. Call Chester Roberts Supply Co. at 903-429-6805 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 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 h i t n e y R- 985 & R-13 4 0 Overhauled Engines in stock. Props, carburetors, magnetos, alternators & accessories for above engines. Call Ches ter Rober t s Supply Company, Collinsville, TX Tel: 903-429- 6805, Fax: 903-429-6047 or email crs5r@ aol.com.

ENGINE - TURBINE Order your Weatherly 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

MISCELLANEOUS 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 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

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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

ENGINE - PISTON Dromader USA LLC Factory NEW and Overhauled engines ASz62IR for the Dromader M18, AN2, and Otter. All engines come with Factory warranty and Accessories. Zero time overhauls in stock. Call Jeff at 317-579-6666 ext. 18 or jhammer@bycan-selen.net Pratt and Whitney overhauled 1340 cylinders, carburetor, Ag cat spreader call Terry at 870-536-1348 or David at 870-550-1664

BLUE DIAMOND TURBINE SERVICES TPE331 ENGINES 1. TPE331-5-252 “707” SMOH, 6000TBO. ALL NEW T WHEELS AT OVERHAUL. $130,000.00 2. TPE3311-151 “0” TSHSI. $79,500.00 3. TPE33110-511M “0”TSO. $225,000.00 WE HAVE HOT SECTION KITS FOR -5s AND -10s FOR YOUR NEXT HOT SECTION OR REPAIR. CALL BLUE DIAMOND TURBINE SERVICES AT 772-913-5225 Jetset Airmotive: PT6A-27 TSO 0. For pricing call Paul at 817-354-2002 or email preeves@jsamiami.com GE Aviation is of fering 0 TSO/CSO M601 E/E-11 engine for sale with full OEM warranty. For more information email sales.geac@ge.com or call +420602133039.

PT6A-34AG, Sn# PCE-57427 “0” SOH. Call Darryl Riddell at 479-935-4891

Cascade has a complete 850SHP STC kit with engine built up and ready for installation on your AT-502 or AT-502B aircraft. This kit is complete with prop, MVP-50T glass panel display, new upper instrument panel, 850SHP Prat t & Whitney PT6A-41 engine, all new cowling, new engine mount. Power to perform and never download again. $335,000 for the complete kit with engine. Call Cascade Aircraft Conversions at 509-635-1212 to make your AT-502B perform like an AT-502XP! 850SHP PT6A-41/42 Thrush FWF kits for sale. New balanced mount/Pressure Cowl included. Contact: Cascade Aircraft Conversions 509.635.1212 or email info@ cascadeaircraftconversions.com TPE331-1-151A, P-92092C, 1521 HSI, Fresh L3-GBI / CB / SBG / PG / Nozzles, RCs 4634-4179-3755. Price reduced to $99K. For more information contact AmAg: 870-886-2418/2489FAX or Email frank.kelley@ag-cat.com A.E.R.O. Turbine Parts: Call for the bes t pricing on your PT6A Engine Par t s & Rot ables . Cont ac t s ales @ aeroturbineparts.com or call (877) 8425640 Ext. 381.

United Turbine PT6 Center of Excellence since 1991!! PT6A Overhaul, Repair & Test Capability. Component & Accessory Overhaul, Repair & Test. Part Sales & Purchases. Onsite, P&W correlated test cell. Call 305-885-3900 www.

UnitedTurbine.com N E W PT6 -11, 15, 3 4, 6 0, 65, 67 OUTRIGHT OR EXCHANGE, $CALL$; Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE / 281-3425451 or FAX 281-232-5401 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 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; PT6A65AG 314 T S N ; P T6A - 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

PT6A-15AG, Approximately 4000 hrs TT, Fresh Hot Section, 0 time since IRAN on Gear Box. Great cycle times remaining! $175,000 For more information call Bill at 979-257-6695 PT6A-60AG, 6500 hours TT, Fresh Hot Section, O/H Fuel Control Unit, O/H Bleed Valve, O/H Starter Generator. $295,000 For more information call Bill at 979-257-6695

EQUIPMENT - BOOMS SUPERBOOMS, Thrush Servos; Maintenance on Ag & G.A . Aircraf t Including Heavy Structural Repairs; Robinson Helicopter Service Center; Machining, Fabricating & Sheet Metal Gurus; Tri-State Aviation, ND 800-6425777 or tsa@tri-stateaviation.com www. tri-stateaviation.com 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 Custom Boom Systems–Specializing in 2” and 3” Airfoil Aluminum Booms custom built to your specifications. Length, Nozzle Spacing, Attachment ends, all tailored to your specific needs. Stainless Steel Available also. Made in USA. Davidon Inc. 229-645-3605. www.davidononline. com

EQUIPMENT - NOZZLES For sale. 2 Micronair AU 5000 atomizers with 20 mesh Brazed Gauze. Very low time. Call 760 408-8158 for more info.

44 used Davidon atomizers and booms for sale. Booms measure 16 feet & 6 inches.

All atomizers in excellent condition. Lost spraying contract. $14.000 Call Davidon, Inc. 229-645-3605 Ro t a r y n oz zl e s e t fo r s a l e . G re at condition! Only used 3 months. Versatile with any boom. Lost spraying contract and need to sale. Call Davidon, Inc. 229645-3605 CP nozzles and check valves. Distribuidor en Argentina: ArAvia S.A. -Venado Tuerto (Sta Fe) T.E. 54-3462-433540 - FAX: 438344 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

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Universal Turbine Parts - PT6 Engines Ready For Immediate Shipment - 3 ea PT6A-27/-28 TSO 0(3), 5 ea PT6A-34 TSO 0(5), 1 ea PT6A-35 TSN 2849, 5 ea PT6A41 TSO 0(2), 317, 2830, 3012, 8 ea PT6A42 TSO 0(6), 2665, 3729, 5 ea PT6A-67D TSO 0(3), 1916, 2997. We also buy PT6, JT15D, PW100 & PW500 ENGINES in any condition. Call Stacy Hollis Phone: (334) 315-3517 Fax: (334) 361-0290 or e-mail shollis@utpparts.com or sales@ utpparts.com

NEW! CP11TT/w-3 Tips & Shutoff in stock and ready to ship today! Call 1-800-4375319 Sky Tractor LLC 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.

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

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

EQUIPMENT - PARTS We have an overstock of the large Lane Fan, 111FLT. Price is under list. Call Transland at 940 -687-1100 or email ayork@translandllc.com for more info.

Agrinautics, Root, Crop Hawk, Transland, others, $CALL$; Lane Aviation 281-3425451 or FAX 281-232-5401 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 Let us help you meet increa singly stringent precision application demands.

Our systems meet those demands, lower operating costs, and increase your profits. Call 541-385-5051 or www. kawakaviation.com 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 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

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YOUR #1 AIR TRACTOR DISTRIBUTOR IN SALES AND SERVICE AIRCRAFT 2018 AIR TRACTORS , RESERVE YOUR POSITION NOW ................................................. $CALL$ 2017 AT-802A, FTO, HATFIELD FUEL, LANE BRAKE, CP’S, 308 FUEL, GARMIN COMM .......SOLD 2017 AT-802A, 400 TTAF&E, -65AG, LOADED ............................................................$1,315,000 2010 AT-802A, 2,990 TTAF&E, -67AG, FRESH HOT AND ANNUAL ................................$925,000 2016 AT-502XP, 600 TTAF&E, G4/FLOW, VG’S, SMOKER, KAWAK, ANNUAL ................$920,000 2014 AT-502B, 1,500 TTAF&E, G4/FLOW, VG’S Smoker, COMM & TXP, Lane Brake/Fan ....$650,000 2014 AT-402B, 1,750 TTAF&E, 3 PIECE W/S, SMOKER, HEATER, LANE BRAKE/FAN ..........SOLD ENGINES R-1340, ZERO TIME SINCE OVERHAUL BY COVINGTON ................................................$66,500 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 VANE SPREADER FOR 38” GATE, NEW ....................................................$9,900 AGRINAUTICS, ROOT, CROP HAWK, TRANSLAND, OTHERS ........................................... $CALL$

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.

EQUIPMENT - SPREADERS Breckenridge spreader for Thrush or Dromader. $3000 Call Frank at 318-6148661 41” SSF 13 vane spreader, fresh overhaul

by SSF, looks almost new. $4,000 Call 573-225-8019 Grumman dry spreader for sale. Good condition! $750 OBO call Aaron Meyer at 308-367- 6538 or email ameyer@ windstream.net

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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 ENT PR I CE S , KNOWLEDGE, AND SERVICE. Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 559-686-1794, parts@johnstonaircraft.com, fax 559686-9360 or www.johnstonaircraft.com.

Ask for our catalog.

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

Email gunpilot75@hotmail.com or call Monticello at 270-305-2749 Transland 10 vane spreader for 38” gate, new, $9,900; Lane Aviation 281-342-5451 or FAX 281-232-5401 STAINLESS STEEL SPREADERS & REPAIR - STAINLESS STEEL FABRICATORS, INC. In business for over 30 years. We are the manufacturer of “original” 10 vane, 12 vane & “the 13 vane” spreader, standard throat and high volume. We do repairs on all models, including Transland and Swathmaster. Call for more information.

800-736-3433 or 870-217-9232 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

EQUIPMENT - PUMPS SS All-Flo 2” NTP Diaphragm Pump P/N # SP-20, 180 GPM 2” 316 Stainless Steel/ PTFE Engineered for maximum fluid and chemical compatibility & freeze free operation, ranging from clean fluids to slurries, to solids applications. Bolted design provides ease of maintenance and leak free operation. NEW Price $5700 Selling 2 New in the box at $4000 each one used for $2500. Details: Air Inlet 3/4”, Weight 146, Max Flow 180 GPM, Max Air Pressure 120 psi, Max Solids 1/4”, Max Suction Lift Dry 13 ft, Max Suction Lift Wet 26 ft . Call Tanner at 701-520-0229

EQUIPMENT - SUPPORT New 2400 GAL Batch Tank. Pull empty to mix site. Hydraulically retract wheels so trailer sits on frame. 10 HP Honda electric start, 3” cast iron pump, all SS fittings.

Pumps over 200 GPM. For additional information contact Bill Malone 863-4677777 or sunniland@wildblue.net Very nice Supertow III aircraft tug. Over $5,000 for a new one and this one is barely used. NEW, NEVER used snow chains.

New headlight and engine servicing. Has battery tender onboard. Rated up to 15,000 lbs. $3,000 Jacob 580-330-0589 or 620-492-2414 For sale - Complete spray unit for Robinson R-44. Includes tank, booms, and pump. $29,000. Contact Carl at 979 219-9351

Load Hog out of 510 Thrush. $2500 or Best Offer. Call Mike at 352-494-3978 Handler IV Mix Tank, 230 gallon tank, 6.5 HP Honda, 3 inch pump with jug rinser. $2400 USD Call 863-467-7777 or email sunniand@wildblue.net Jet A Fuel Tanker, Mix Load Trailer, Misc.

Equipment - 1981 Polar Tanker Trailer.

4 compartment 9600 gallon fuel tank.

Professionally cleaned compartments and repaired/replaced valves and seals in 2015. 12 volt pump with 10 foot hose and new diesel nozzle. Some exterior rust and faded paint but solid trailer. No Leaks. $17,000. 1988 48 foot TrailMobile Mix/Load Support Trailer. 13 HP Honda, John Blue pump 3” in and 2” out, 80 & 35 gallon mixing cones, 1,000 gallon Jet A tank, 12 volt pump, 70 Foot single point fuel hose, Three 1,600 gallon water tanks ( 4,800 Total) , dry brake hose reel, spare 8 Hp Honda water pump. $9,000. 20 Foot fully contained Mixing Container. Two 80 gallon mix cones, 13 Hp Honda, John Blue pump 3” in and 2” out, 60 foot 2” hose and dry brake. $7,500. 2,000 gallon Jet A, in full containment, facet fuel/water filter, 35 gpm Fill-Rite 115 volt pump. $4,500.

Airplane Fertilizer Tender. Belt conveyor, 13 Hp Honda, hydraulic pump, $5,000.

Honda pressure washer/steam cleaner on wheeled cart. Diesel heated, hose reel, 100 foot hose, steam wand $4,500.

Misc. Dry brake ends, electric pumps, hose fittings, etc. Call Warren at 701-541-0102 Best Classified Buy In The Industry.

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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 - DYNANAV Like new factor y reconditioned DynaFlight-AirAg-Pro system complete with new wiring harness, new GNSS Antenna and new display. Only the processor box is reconditioned, Special Price: $8,900 Call 604-465-0009 NOW introducing the new VEKTOR MAX GPS - faster, more capability and extremely user friendly. DYNA NAV VEKTOR MAX GPS - NEWEST system o n t h e m a r ke t w i t h a FA N TA S T I C PRICE for all of it ’s C APABILITIE S! EASY to use, RELIABLE, MUCH FA STER and H IG H ER TECH . DYNA NAV FLOW CONTROL SYSTEMS ALSO AVAILABLE - PREMIUM QUALITY at an AFFORDABLE PRICE! JAS - NORTH AMERICAN DEALER Tel 559-686-1794, FA X 559 - 686 - 936 0, e - mail: info @ johnstonaircraft.com / web site: www. johnstonaircraft.com

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2013 AT-802A-0522 N335QF PTA-67AG 3365 Hrs. T.T. A & E., 588 Hrs. since H.S.I. & new CT blades, A/C, heat, hyd. gate, Wingman, Satloc G4, single point fuel, smoker, Lane brake, audio panel and more. ............................................$850,000.00 2011 AT-802A-0415 N802TR -67 AG 3741 Hrs. T.T. A & E, 998 Hrs. since light OH, 0 Hrs. H.S.I. and prop reseal. Satloc Bantam, Fast Start, comm radio, transponder ......................................................................................$850,000 2018 AT-802A -65AG .........................................................................................CALL

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AIRCRAFT SALES & SERVICE

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AgPilotX – New iPad-based GPS Guidance System from Insero - $11,995 introductory offer. Only 3 components – all wireless.

Call Anthony at 480-285-4367 or Greg at 602-363-9225

GPS - SATLOC New 8.4” M3 Touchscreens in Stock – $1395 each. Buy as an upgrade, a replacement or for inventory. New Satloc Systems - Bantams, G4s, IntelliFlows and more in stock. From Insero - Call Anthony 480-285-4367 SATLOC GPS sales and repair center. Call for all your SATLOC needs. North Star Aviation, Inc 888-272-1417 Satloc, Intelliflow The leading edge Satloc Level III Service repair center.

Mid-Continent Aircraft Corp. Hayti, Mo 800-325-0885 Intelliflow Flow Controls - In stock, now shipping! Sky Tractor LLC 1-800-4375319 Satloc GPS systems in stock, Bantam, G4, M3, Intelliflow, and Litestar3. We did it again, leading Level 3 Service Center/ Dealer 2015. Why buy anywhere else, we’ve got what you need, and service after the sale! Call now 800-437-5319 Sky Tractor LLC SATLOC G4, M3, and Bantam. Air Repair Inc, is the worldwide leader in sales and service. Call Danny (sales) or Dallas (service) 662-846-0228 Fax. 662-8430811 sales@airrepairinc.com

HELP WANTED Full time AG pilot position. California operator. Call Gary Del Carlo 209-4713914 e-mail caagpilot@gmail.com AT-402 pilot wanted for corn run in Iowa.

Call Larry at 712-304-1875 AT-502 pilot needed at Texas Bailey Flying Service in Plainview Texas. Call Rick at 806-494-2248 or 806-889-3400 Pilot needed for a large Midwest turbine operation June 15th thru August 15th.

Will be in NE, CO, KS, MN, and ND. 510 Thrush or AT-502. Call 308-991-3432 or email rdwells@gtmc.net We are looking for an experienced pilot to fly our 510 Thrush (Pt-6) or Turbine Cat for the 2018 season. Please send resumes’ to Hendricksonflyingservice@gmail.com Looking for banner pilot and loader for spray operation. Possible advancement to our spray operation. Housing provided.

Call Bob at 410-251-6224 A g r o F l i te C o r p o r at i o n i s s e e k i n g experienced AT-602 pilots. We have immediate availability for full time and part time pilot positions. This position consist of extensive dry work and some liquid work as well. Previous ag experience is required in Air Tractors or equivalent aircraft. we operate extremely clean equipment and offer very competitive compensation. Come join a team of professionals that love what they do!

Please email resumes to admin@agroflite. com.

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Looking to employee experienced pilots on Air Tractor 802 or turbine Thrush 550P for a minimum 3 consecutive fire fighting seasons in the Mediterranean region.

Each fire season is 6 months. We offer competitive salary, house and car. Please submit your CV to aviators@hotmail.gr Attention: Mr. Paphitis Aero Tech Inc. is in search of a qualified AT-802 pilot for the 2018 season, JulySept. Employment will open opportunities to next years fire season if your interested in flying a SEAT. Standard pay with g u ar ante e s . Em ai l ap p l i c ati o ns to cameron@aerotechteam.com Midwest operator has AT-502 seat available for the 2018 fungicide run.

Experienced ag pilots send resume and references to lescady@yahoo.com Full time position for experienced turbine pilot at a well established, multi turbine operation doing business in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and Iowa.

Competitive pay and benefits. Please email resume and references to blindads@ agairupdate.com Subject: ID#1583 or fax to 478-352-0025 Turbine ag pilot wanted for spray season.

Please send resume to skidoo@srt.com Agtegra Cooperative is seeking applications for a Pilot in Command for the Aerial Application segment of Agtegra Cooperative. This position would be based out of the Highmore/ Harrold locations in South Dakota flying an Air Tractor AT-502B. Non-flying duties include aircraft and ground based system maintenance or administrative tasks as needed. The position requires the pilot to be available 7 days per week including holidays during the normal spray season.

The ideal candidate will possess at least an FAA Commercial Single Engine Land Rating, at least a 2nd class medical, a current Biennial Flight Review, a FAA Part 137 Skill and Knowledge Endorsement and a minimum of 1250 hours total time with 1000 hours ag time and 500 hours turbine experience. For more information, please contact Craig Bair, Agtegra Cooperative at 605-532-3462. To apply, please submit your resume to craig.bair@agtegra.com South Florida Air Tractor dealer looking for experienced A&P mechanic to work on agricultural aircraft. PT6 turbine experience preferred. Call Rick 800441-2964 IA and A&P mechanics needed. Call 870 -295- 6213 Salary depending on qualifications and experience.

AG PILOT INSTRUCTORS WANTED: Have a little time before the season starts?

We are looking for Ag Pilot Instructors (Fixed Wing-CFI’s with Minimum 3 years Ag Experience) willing to teach the next generation of Ag Pilots how to be safe Ag Pilots and give back to the industry!

Train to Ag Pilot Minimum standards established by us. Above average pay for above average instructors. Flexible training schedule. We ask for two week commitments at a time. Plan for the Fall and Winter also! Send resume to: bevsons@gmail.com or call 772-2855506 AG AIR AIRCRAFT, INC. located at the Corning Municipal Airport in Corning, AR is looking for A&P and A&P IA Mechanics.

Must have the following: Air Tractor experience, PT6A experience and 3 references. Contact Aaron Keahey at 870-857-3755. Email resumes to aaronagairaircraft@outlook.com

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We also buy PT6, JT15D, PW100 & PW500 ENGINES in any condition.

Call Stacy Hollis - Engine Sales Phone: (334) 315-3517 | Fax: (334) 361-0290 shollis@utpparts.com | sales@utpparts.com

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AG Aircraft parts in stock!

Discounts ranging from 35% to 85% off!

New surplus aircraft parts in stock for: Cessna, Piper, AG Cat G164A/B-600 and many others, fixed and rotor wing!

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IA plus A&P mechanic opportunity.

Willing to relocate for year round work.

Salary and benefits upon qualifications.

Please send resume and references to blindads@agairupdate.com Subject: ID#1528 or fax to 478-352-0025

INSURANCE THE COLE AGENCY, INC.Specializing In: Aerial Applicators, Helicopter Operations, Pleasure & Business, Commercial Aviation, Airpor ts, Life Insurance for Aerial Applicators & Pilots, Health Insurance for Aerial Applicators & Pilots. When it comes to placing aviation insurance, you need to work with an insurance agent who specializes in that field. At the Cole Agency we make sure you receive the best aviation insurance packages, at the most competitive price. At the Cole Agency we don’t just talk aviation, we are pilots as well. When insuring aircraft, picking the right aviation specialist first is important.

The limited number of aviation insurance companies will only deal with one agent at a time during the year. You want to make sure that you have a reputable aviation insurance specialist who works with these companies and underwriters every day to represent you, your aircraft and business. 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 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.

HARDY AVIATION INSURANCE, INC. “Insurance from a name you can trust, at a price you can afford.”-Randy Hardy.

Centrally Located in Wichita Kansas since 1995, Hardy Aviation Insurance ha s a s trong his tor y in the aerial application industry by tailoring the best comprehensive plans to fit their client’s specific needs. Prompt, courteous service from a dedicated and knowledgeable staff whom have years of experience servicing the aerial application industry.

Hardy Aviation Insurance has expanded coverages beyond aviation insurance to include: Homeowners, Auto, Marine, Life, Farm & Ranch, Long-Term Care and Business Insurance. Call 1 800 7216733 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 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 800358-8079. Or visit our website at www. dsrockin.com

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Adjustable Height Creeper - Work on your plane or equipment with more comfor t and ease! Easy to operate, 10 quick adjustments, Height range 4.5” to 20”, Heavy duty design, Low maintenance, Made in USA! G reat customer service! Use promo-code AA18 for $20 discount.435-744-1019 www. aerocreeper.com Toy pla stic model Air Tractor. 12” wingspan, removable stand. Great toy for the kids or desktop model. $15 + s/h order online at www.takeofftoys.com or e-mail trevoredwards@sw.rr.com Fight rodent infestation with Cascade’s i n n ov a t i ve a n d e x t r e m e l y s i m p l e solution, Mouse Pants! Hand crafted from the highest quality 2024-T3 aircraft aluminum (lighter and not as likely to carve up an operator like galvanized steel). Quick action Wing nut CAMLOC aircraft grade fasteners. Rubber trimmed to protect your aircraft’s finish and the flooring surface. Order your set of three for only $599.00 plus shipping and handling. Please contact Cascade Aircraft Conversions at 509-635-1212 or tom@ cascadeaircraftconversions.com HOTSTUFF AG AIRCRAFT CLEANER Call to order the # 1 Ag Aircraft cleaner in the country, Used by over 400 operators Coast to Coast. Blue Stripe Distributing 877-924-5025 SUPERBUGS A safe and economical way to speed up Mother nature! Dispose of hazardous waste in loading and spill areas, ponds and ditches. SUPERBUGS disposes of insecticides, Fungicides, herbicides, and petroleum products such as waste oil, diesel fuel, gasoline, solvent or anything of organic nature. Blue Stripe Distributing Toll Free 877-924-5025

Vino? They do say ag pilots age like wine.

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

Specialty belt buckles, show your pride in style. $39.99 plus S&H Makes a great gift! For more information call 478-9872250 or visit our Market Place at www. agairupdatemarketplace.com

Chile Part 137/firefighting. Great if you want an easy way to add your helicopter/A-802/tanker/etc. to an existing operation in Chile -OR- come here with your operation/company. DGAC authorized AOC for ag and firefighting.

Different options, can provide support establishing an operation. More details on request. Serious inquiries only, please. chilepart137@gmail.com Helicopter Spray Operation - Tired of working for others, or just can’t find a seat? I have an Enstrom (F-28F with T-T strap conversion) helicopter setup, nurse trailer with new truck, almost new (less than 270 hrs component time) for someone that wants their own business in the central U.S. New Isolair spray system, New DynaNav GPS w/flowcontrol. All mix trailer components new. Call Tom at 940-389-6100 Former Ag Operation for sale or lease.

Located in South Central US. Includes airstrip, hangar with office and apartment.

Great spot for owner operator, helicopter or airplane. Email all inquiries to blindads@ agairupdate.com Subject: ID#1603 or fax to 478-352-0025

Aviator Backpack and matching coin purse (sold separately). For more information call 478-987-2250 or visit our Market Place at www.agairupdatemarketplace. 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 drift reduction, deposition increase, University tested. Big Gun in the war on Drift! Made in USA. Davidon, Inc. 229-645-3605. www.davidononline.com

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

Spray Operation For Sale In Central US - 12 to 30 thousand acres to spray, depending on season. (2) 1340 Ag Cats & (1) Pawnee. Ready to go to work.

Located at public airport with 3 rented hangars. Email all inquiries to blindads@ agairupdate.com Subject: ID#1709 or fax to 478-352-0025. Please include contact information.

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 www.agairupdatemarketplace.com

Established Turnkey AG Operation for sale. Multiple crops and mosquito control.

Located at 51A Hawkinsville, GA. Well maintained and equipped. 1975 Ag Truck, 60x40 drive through shelter with adjacent 18x40 Mixing/Storage Shed. S/S Dual Exhaust, Smoker, Wag, Crophawk 7B, S/S Spray System Except Pump, 30 CP-03’s, 4 Rotary Nozzles, Locking Tailwheel, Steerable Big Wheel, VG’s, A/C - No Heat, Tinted Glass, Hardwired ANR, Beacon Strobe, Wingtip Strobes, NAV/INST/ Landing Lights, Hopper Light $180,000 For current times, details and photos call Jimmy Coody at 478-285-3731 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

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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 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

OPERATIONS FOR SALE OR WANTED

Help your little pilot fly high in dream world with these Bi-Plane PJ’s... Assorted sizes available. $34.99 plus S&H visit our Market Place at www.agairupdatemarketplace. com

Fixed Wing-Helicopter Spray Business For Sale. Located in Southern California.

1.5 Million Annual Sales. Email inquiries to blindads@agairupdate.com Subject: ID#1716 or fax to 478-352-0025. Please include contact information.

Air Tractor 502’s in for parts. We have 2 late model 502’s in for parts. Call 619322-1495 with your needs. Cockpit items, Air Conditioning, Landing gear, Control surfaces.

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 2003 Air Tractor 802 -67, 4400 TT, Lots of good parts, Pratt & Whitney -67 low time, good for lots of parts had prop strike $30,000, Left good rebuilder $15,000, Cockpit items,tail surfaces, Landing gear is sold. Also we have a lot of 502 parts for sale. Call 619-322-1495

Rudder and Elevator off of an AT-301 for sale. $1,000 Call Mike for details at 352494-3978.

Front seat for a Citabria 7 series and a Maule tail wheel, tire size 8x3.00x4 single arm in fair condition with good bearings and race. Both for $175 Call Don at 402841-5144 or email flyagrp@cableone.net Smokers/Driftfinders - Minimize your off target drift risk. FAA/PMA’d and STC’d for installation on most Agricultural aircraft.

44 years in business and over 6,200 units in service. For more information Please call Compro Aviation, Inc. 785899-2294 or visit us on the web at www. comproaviation.com AgCat Frameworks Sale! From factory fixtures, installation ready. Also up-grades (Lo n g f u e l , C o o l - S e at s , H o p p e r s , Empennage, Wires, Mounts, Spare Parts & Dispersal Components). AgCat Sales & Service since 1971. AmAg: 870-886-2418 or Email frank.kelley@ag-cat.com Fresh refurbished AT-402 hopper with lid. $7,500 Call 620-285-5609 Prop Tether Kits in stock, ships today.

Sky Tractor LLC 800-437-5319, www. skytractor.com, email@skytractor.com, Fax 701-636-5881 PMA Piper Brave and Weatherly tailsprings in stock. Contact Storm Aeronautics at 402-367-3213 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 Storm Aeronautics at 402-3673213 to order your set, or check us out at www.stormaeronautics.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 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 AT-502 and AT-602. Now available for fall and winter installation Professional Fibreglass Repair.

530-735-6264 We have all fibreglass parts for Weatherly and Ag-Cat (A, B and Super B). Call for prices. Professional Fibreglass Repair.

530-735-6264 Replacement parts. New and used for all Ag Cat models. Also carry New Piper and Weatherly tailwheel springs and Transland Dealer. Call Storm Aeronautics 402-367-3213

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.

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 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 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 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 Lockable full swivel tail wheels for Thrush or Ag Cat, 500-5 or 600-6 wheel available all STC approved Call Turbine Conversions 616-837-9428 to order.

Large inventory of Air Tractor parts surplus to our needs. Call for list. Air Repair, Inc. Phone. 662-846-0228 Fax. 662-843-0811 sales@airrepairinc.com 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 Set of rebuilt, remanufactured AT-402 wings. 0 time on new spars and large fuel capacity. $85,000 Call Bill Kingrey at 979-257-6695 AT-502B wings with new spar. For more information call 309-759-4646 or email farmair@farmairinc.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 LLC 800-437-5319, www. skytractor.com, email@skytractor.com, 701-636-5881 (fax) 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.

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

Hayti, MO 800-325-0885

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

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

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

PARTS - ENGINE Starter Generator, part #23046-28 for a PT6 engine. OHC by S&T. Price reduced to $4,500 or trade for 23046-007! For more information contact AmAg: 870-8862418 (2489)FAX or Email frank.kelley@ ag-cat.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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

Souther Field Aviation, Inc. FOR ALL YOUR MAINTENANCE & PARTS NEEDS

AUTHORIZED THRUSH SALES AND SERVICE CENTER AND PARTS DISTRIBUTOR

Export Experts Authorized Turbine Brave Conversion • Transland • Covington Engines • Ag Nav • Turbine Conversions • Single Point Fueling

• Agrinautics Pumps & Valves • Wag • Cascade Conversions • TracMap

And So Much More…

Frankie Williams - President —frankie@southerfield.com Paul Pearson - Parts & Maintenance —parts@southerfield.com Stephanie Williams - Exports —stephanie@southerfield.com

223 Airport Road, Americus, GA 31709 Phone: 229-924-2813 Toll Free 866-924-2813 Fax: 229-924-4356 www.southerfield.com

STATE OFFICE OF THE GEORGIA AGRICULTURAL AVIATION ASSOCIATION

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Dromader USA LLC for all of your Dromader M18 engine and airframe parts.

Spark plugs, fuel and air filters, brake pads and more. STC’s for VG’s, remote Mount Oil Filter, MTOW. Call Jeff or Corey at 317579-6666 or dromader@bycan-sellen.net

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PARTS - OTHER Ag Cat parts for sale - Fuselage Frame, Upper Left Wing Less Wing Tip, (3) 1” Landing Gears, Two Struts For Wings, New Leading Edge For Aileron, One Fuel Tank, Horizontal and Elevators. Call Mark for details at 541-571-3017

New and used 3 and 5 blade PT6A propellers. For more information call 309759-4646 or email farmair@farmairinc. com HARTZELL 3 BLADE AND 5 BLADED PROPS – NEW AND USED $CALL$ Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE / 281-342-5451 or FAX 281-232-5401

SB+ & SC+ New H.D. AgriJet Conversions in stock and ON SALE. Installed or FWF Kits. Prices will never be lower!. Call 870-886-2418 or Email frank.kelley@ ag-cat.com

Hamilton Standard, 22D40 Hydromatic Propeller 6533A Blades overhauled complete with distributor valve and prop, Governor. Call Chester Roberts Supply Co. at 903-429-6805

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

3D40 6101 Blades Ham Standard 3 bladed.

Overhauled. For more information call Chester Roberts Supply Co. at 903-4296805

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

Q UA LIT Y PRO PELLER S FO R SA LE : 22D40AG200-2 OHC................. $27,500 22D40-6533A12 OHC................ $27,500 12D40AG100-2 OHC................. $23,500 12D40-6101A12 OHC................ $23,500 12D40AG100-4S 375-SOH........ $18,500 12D40AG100-2 828-SOH.......... $18,500 2D30AG100-2 OHC .................. $22,500 HC-B3TN-3D/T10282N+4 New...Call for price.HC-B3TN-5M/T10282N+4 New...

Call for price. AmAg: 870 -886 -2418 (-2489 Fax)Ag Cat Sales / Service since 1971frank.kelley@ag-cat.com

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

For all your Air Tractor parts needs call 877-715-8476, email farmair@farmairinc. com or visit our website armairinc.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 11 Million new surplus parts for Cessna, Piper and other aircraft; Continental and Lycoming engines; and a few spray system parts, big discounts. Please have part numbers when contacting us. Preferred Airparts, 800 -433- 0814 US/Canada; 330-698-0280. Check stock at www. preferredairparts.com Cockpit adjustable flow control kit.

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Integrates into existing hydraulic systems.

More info at Kawak Aviation Technologies 541-385-5051 www.kawakaviation.com Thrush S2R STC battery retrofit kit. 300% longer battery service life. 200% faster starts. Battery replacement cost 25% of original. For more information call Kawak Aviation Technologies at 541-385-5051 or visit www.kawakaviation.com 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.

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PROPELLERS Used 5 Blade Hartzell HC-B5MP-3C, 572 hrs since overhaul $25,000 Call Chad Stuart, Airplane Services, Inc. 850-3806091 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.

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SEAT WANTED Entry level Ag pilot seeking an opportunity.

Licensed in CA, A&P with 16 + years GA experience including lots of dope and fabric work. Been working in aviation and or agriculture at some level most of my life. Farming experience 15 + years. My life’s experiences have taught me how to solve problems and get things done!

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Not looking to sit around and watch the wind blow or practice flying. 701-5410102 References from around US

Looking for 2018 Seat, 9304 TT, 7680 Ag Time, 136 Turbine Time. Round, Flat or Turbine. Resume available upon request.

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SERVICE Southeastern Aircraft Sales and Service.

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

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Thrush spar replacement, annuals. MidContinent Aircraft Corp. Hayti, MO 800325-0885 Cascade Conversion for Thrush and Air Tractor. Fuel Saving, Cooler running, more power available. Mid-Continent Aircraft Corp. Hayti, MO 800-325-0885 Jeffries Airworks Dynamic Propeller B alancing 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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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.

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WANTED TO BUY Wanted for purchase or lease urgently required one of the following serviceable propellers for a Walter 601 E11 engine whilst our prop is in for overhaul. 1. Avia Propeller V508E-AG106A 2. Avia Propeller V508E-Ag99A 3. Avia-Hamilton Standard VJ8.510AG or VG8.510 Contact Alison Griffin at griffair@inspire.net.nz A .E.R .O. Turbine Par t s: PT6A Core Engines and/or PT6A Excess Inventory Wanted for Purchase. Contact sales@ aeroturbineparts.com or call (877) 8425640 Ext. 381 Ag Aircraft Wanted: Immediate cash for Ag planes - All considered - Contact Darryl or Bill at South Delta Aviation 870-572-9011 or 479-935-4891 EXHAUST Wanted: R-1340 and R-985 Exhaust Send Old Exhaust segments for exchange or Sell them! Call Daryl @ 940902-0797 or evans.daryl@sbcglobal.net

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

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