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The Right Tools Reg Michaud Aviation Continues Half a Century of Northern California Aerial Application Pilots and the Ground Crew

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On the cover: Reg Michaud Aviation’s UH-1 makes a pass on rice.

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FROM THE COCKPIT

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Distance to Make a Turn

With Google Earth® and other software, this tracking can equate into an accurate calculation that can fit a variety of scenarios.

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Recently, the National Agricultural Aviation Association composed excellent data to refute proposed setback distances from wind turbines and other tower-like structures that may be encountered by ag-pilots. The NAAA is commended for addressing this and has done a very good job of it. The Association used two methods to calculate a more appropriate setback, far more than the 500 feet proposed by a wind farm sponsor.

One method was a theoretical mathematical calculation using an AT-802. The other method, which I believe provides the best possible scenario, is analyzing the GPS turn tracks of different aircraft at different phases of the application. With Google Earth® and other software, this tracking can equate into an accurate calculation that can fit a variety of scenarios.

Just for kicks, in this editorial I decided to play around a little with calculating the diameter in feet of a turn at different airspeeds and bank angles.

See if you can follow the math and apply it to your situation.

The following is how to estimate your diameter of a turn at various airspeeds and turn rates (bank angle). Let’s use some basic rules-of-thumb that addresses this exercise. For the bank angle of a turn, there is a simple way to calculate that is readily remembered. If we deal in knots, for a standard rate two-minute turn you simply add 12 to the first number of your airspeed to find a bank angle which will result in a 3° per second standard rate turn. For example: 60 knots = 6 + 12 = 18° of bank, 90 knots = 9 + 12 = 21°, 120 knots = 12 + 12 = 24°, and so on.

For an easy, mental arithmetic rule-of-thumb to find the diameter of a standard rate two-minute turn with a no-wind condition, you simply multiply the first, or first two numbers of your airspeed by 6.4 and add a couple of zeros to obtain your turn diameter in feet. Some examples are: 90 knots = 9 x 6.4 = 5,760 feet, 100 knots = 10 x 6.4 = 64 = 6,400 feet, or 120 knots = 12 x 6.4 = 7,698 feet.

To determine the diameter of a standard rate oneminute turn, use a 3.2 factor instead of 6.4.

Suppose you want to make 180° turn by turning downwind initially (racetrack) with a direct 10knot crosswind and little, or no crab angle before the turn. A 3° per second turn rate equals 60 seconds (180°/3) and a 6° per second rate of turn equals 30 seconds. An air mass moving at 10 knots is about 17 feet per second. So, 60 seconds x 17 = 1,020 feet for the 3° per second rate turn to shift downwind (the higher 6° rate of turn is calculated as 30 seconds x 17 = 510 feet). Add 1,020 feet to the diameter of the 3° per second turn rate with a true airspeed of 100 knots and 22° bank angle to 6,400 feet and the aircraft will be about 7,420 feet downwind, over one nautical mile (6,070 feet).

This could be an example of the distance between GPS lines with a racetrack configuration.

However, on the return racetrack pass, you would be turning into the wind. Let’s see how that works out using the same angle of bank, constant airspeed and no crab angle. The diameter of the turn is 6,400 feet turning into an air mass that is moving 1,020 feet per minute equals a tighter turn diameter of 5,380 feet; a difference of 2,040 feet.

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angle of bank and some airspeed adjustment, depending on the load of the aircraft. This is assuming flat turns.

If you factor in a crab angle during the spray run, then the turn time would be more for a downwind turn versus an into the wind turn; more degrees of turn to make because of the crab angle. Although most spray runs don’t necessarily have a significant crab angle, if it was as much as 15 degrees, then turn times would be affected by the additional time to turn the extra 15 degrees downwind versus less turn degrees into the wind. Now, you understand why turning into the wind takes less real estate than turning downwind. Of course, you already knew that, but with this arithmetic lesson you can prove it.

Of course, ag-flying is not so predictable. As the load lightens, the turns are tighter and not flat. Then, there is the popular P-turn, or Procedure turn where the aircraft breaks out downwind from the spray run and turns back into the wind to complete the turn. That is a totally different calculation too complex for this article.

A special thanks for the equations used in this article goes to New Zealander and AgAir Update contributing writer, Mike Feeney.

Until next month, Keep Turning...

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Editor’s Note: Many state and regional conventions and events have canceled or postponed for the 2020/2021 event year. For an up-to-date list, updated daily, please visit agairupdate.com/calendar/ or scan this QR code into your smartphone.

September 28-November 10, 2020 CaAAA Online CE Sessions

Terry Gage | 916-645-9747 terry.gage@caaa.net October 5-6, 2020 AMAA Operation SAFE

Lewistown, MT Tim Shamblin Colleen Campbell 406-781-6461 eccampbell@yahoo.com October 8-10, 2020 NAAA Fall Board Meeting

Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University Knoxville, TN Lindsay Barber Tel: 202-546-5722 Fax: 202-546-5726 information@agaviation.org October 22-25, 2020 VIII Expo Congresso de Aviación Agrícola 2020 Fiesta Americana Puerto Vallarta All Inclusive Spa, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico adriana.garduno@aviacionagricola. com.mx www.aviacionagricola.com.mx

October 24-25, 2020 2020 Ag Aviation Golf Tournament

Red Apple Inn & Country Club Heber Springs, AR katherine@araaa.org October 26-28 2020 KsAAA Convention

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November 1-2, 2020 PNW Convention

January 9-11, 2021 ArAAA Convention

Coeur D’Alene Resort Coeur d’Alene, ID Tara Lea Brown 509-989-9098 pnwaaa@gmail.com

Little Rock Marriott Little Rock, AR Katherine Holmstrom 501-503-3310 Katherine@araaa.org www.araaa.org

November 4-5, 2020— Mid-States Convention

CAof Capri Casino & Quad Isle Cities N Convention Center CE LED Bettendorf, IA Kevin Palmer airsprayinc@yahoo.com 309-253-2128

January 11, 2021 AzAAA PAASS Meeting

Custom Farm Service Stanfield, AZ 520-705-9692 barmstrong@agairusa.com www.azagav.org/

December 7-10, 2020 NAAA’s Ag Aviation Expo

January 11-13, 2021 LaAAA Convention

Savannah Convention Center Savannah, GA Lindsay Barber Tel: 202-546-5722 Fax: 202-546-5726 information@agaviation.org

Golden Nugget Casino Lake Charles, LA Ed Krielow 337-230-9952 www.laaaonline.org

January 5-6, 2021 — MoAAA Convention

CAPlaza Drury NC Cape Girardeau, ELE MO Mike Hall D 573-649-2587 aerialcropservices@sbcglobal. net January 6-8, 2021 TxAAA Convention

TBA Lorena Campos 512-476-2644 Lcampos@thetexascapitol. com

January 14-16, 2021 MsAAA Convention

Beau Rivage Resort & Casino Biloxi, MS Vicki Morgan 662-299-7836 vickimorgan@msaaa.com msaaa.com January 18-19, 2021 NEAAA Convention

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

January 18-20, 2021 OkAAA Convention and Trade Show

TBA Sandy Wells 405-341-3548 sandy@okaaa.org January 24-26, 2021 AMAA Convention

Great Falls, MT Colleen Campbell 406-781-6461 montanaaerialapplicators.org January 27-29, 2021 NM AAA Convention

Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino Mescalero, NM Sue Steward 940-864-2456 www.nmagaviation.org February 2021— SEAF Convention

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ANMarion Hotel Francis C Charleston,ESC LE Linda Minton D 772-465-0714 www.flagaviation.org February 8-9, 2021 NC AAA Convention TBA

Raleigh, NC Leslie Craft leslie@craftairservices.com 252-426-9676 February 12-13, 2021 NAAA Spring Board Meeting

Hilton Old Town Alexandria Alexandria, VA Lindsay Barber Tel: 202-546-5722 Fax: 202-546-5726 information@agaviation.org

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Great article Carlin!

Thank God for His extended Grace.

Keep up the good work as there are many of us that turn to your article first thing when the magazine arrives.

I appreciate you not “watering down” the gospel these many years in AgAir Update.

Regards David Hamilton Vice President Global Sales Covington Aircraft Engines, Inc. Bill, I couldn’t get the email below to go to Carlin.

Thanks David

Good morning David My apologies for the delay, lots going in wrapping up the September editions.

Graham said you should now be able to email Carlin. BTW, Carlin is one of our most popular writers and has been for over 20 years!

I’ve copied Carlin our email and if I may, I’d like to use your compliments to him as a Letter to the Editor.

Take care and hope is well at Covington and with you.—Bill

California AAA goes online Hi Bill; Just a heads up, California AAA is converting their annual convention to online CEU sessions over 4-6 weeks in the fall. The CAAA is doing weekly webinars on Zoom for CEU credits; I don’t want guys suffering from “Zoom Fatigue”. For the PAASS program on the 10th of November, we are hosting two hours before lunch and two hours after lunch. Attendees can register for all sessions or just sessions they need or are interested in. Hopefully, there will be more value from shorter sessions, rather than just mindlessly staring at a computer screen for an extended period of time.

Please update the CAAA convention listing on your media to: September 28-November 10 CAAA Online CE Sessions Terry Gage/916-645-9747 terry.gage@caaa.net Take Care, Terry Gage CAAA President Hello Terry; Thank you for the information. AgAir Update will be sure to get out your message. It’ll be interesting to see how this effort works early on before the convention season gets into full swing. It makes me wonder if other conventions will do something similar.

If so, it will be the strangest convention season ever!

See ya (on Zoom?),—Bill

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Reg Michaud Aviation continues half a century of Northern California Aerial Application Story by Graham Lavender Photos by Michael Piper

Taylor (L) and Nathan (R) MIchaud and the company’s dual-cockpit AT-802 Reg Aviation’s AT-802 planting rice in northern California.

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Fresh out of the Army Air Corp, Frank Michaud, Jr. recognized the need for aerial spraying and seeding in Northern California, and in 1949 Michaud Aviation was born. With a loan from his dad, Frank purchased his first airplane, a Steaman, and the rest is, as they say, history.

The Stearman was short lived at Michaud Aviation and Frank made the move to the N3N. Frank, operated his N3Ns for spraying and seeding through the early 50’s before joining a group of local pilots that had pioneered aerial fire fighting in N3Ns and Stearmans. Interestingly, Northern California and Frank’s homebase of Willows is considered, by many, to be the birthplace of aerial firefighting.

The N3Ns were primarily used for planting, fertilizing and spraying rice and applying sulfur dust.. In the 1960s, Frank bought his first AgCat; a standard G164 model and at one point, Frank was operating four Ag-Cats. Treating rice has always been the staple at Michaud Aviation.

However, tree crops have been vastly growing in the Sacramento Valley of California.

Local pressure from growers and the increased demand for utility work saw Michaud Aviation bring helicopters into their fleet of aircraft. First a Bell 47G-5 for spraying, and then a SA315B Lama. Frank used the Lama for spraying, utility and firefighting. The helicopters complimented the Ag-Cats during this period.

After one of the Ag-Cats was totaled in a crash, Frank purchased two brand new 1981 Air Tractor AT-400s. At this point Frank’s son, Reg, had begun his flying career in one of the Ag-Cats. With very little Ag-Cat time, and as a result of a medical incident with one of the pilots, Reg jumped right into the Air Tractor and never looked back.

Two AT-400s, Ag-Cats and helicopters were the status quo for Michaud Aviation through the 1980s. In 1986, after the loss of one of the AT400s, the company downsized and continued on with one turbine Air Tractor, two radial ➤

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Ag-Cats and their two helicopters.

During the early 90s, following a heart attack, Frank lost his medical. The utility work ceased and from the early 1990s on, Frank moved to a managerial role with Reg and his brother Sandy handling the majority of the flying. In the mid 1990’s, an AT-502B was added to the Michaud Aviation fleet.

After the addition of the newest Air Tractor, few changes were made to the aircraft at Michaud Aviation. However, during this time, the first GPS systems were added to the fleet.

In April 2008, just short of 60 years operating Michaud Aviation, Frank passed away at the age of 82. Reg and Sandy finished out the season. Sandy relocated to Central California where he still currently flys. He also spends summers flying rice in Northern California. Reg and his wife Kelly, along with their sons, Taylor and Nathan, and daughter Mallorie, reorganized and started Regenald Michaud Aviation. Reggie’s family had all been involved with the company on the ground from a very young age. This was a natural course of action for their family.

Taylor Michaud started his flying career, just like his dad, with minimal time in the Ag-Cat that the company still operated. In 2009, he moved to the AT-502B. In 2012, his brother, Nathan followed the same path with Reg, Taylor and Nathan all flying the season together. They were operating

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an Ag-Cat, AT-502B and an AT-602 that they had acquired in 2010. Reg had also returned to spraying with a helicopter, adding a Bell 47 in 2009.

Reg Michaud passed away in April 2013. At this time, Taylor and Nathan stepped in to run the flying service with their family from 2013-2018. During this five-year period, many fleet changes took place to accommodate the changing application landscape. A Bell UH-1B was added in 2013 for spraying and has a 400 gallon capacity. The AT-502B was involved in an accident in June of 2014. Taylor and Nathan upgraded to the AT-602, bringing the fleet to two AT-602s and two helicopters. The AT-602s met the needs of the dry applications at the time for the business. However, with a growing business and Taylor and Nathan doing all the flying, an AT-802 was added in the spring of 2017.

In 2019 the brothers assumed ownership of the business and started Reg Michaud Aviation, LLC. A Bell UH-1H was also added in the fall of 2019 to meet the demands of the growing tree crops. Currently, Reg Michaud Aviation, LLC operates one AT-602, one dual-cockpit AT-802, two UH-1s and one Bell 47. One of Frank’s original G-164s is still a part of the operation, but used in a very minimal role. The aircraft make up an arsenal of tools that are only used by the two brother pilots. Depending on workload and a variety of seasons, ➤

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Left: Helicopter loading is done exclusively with nurse trucks.

Right: High-volume application of tree crops are common in northern California.

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they may use the helicopters in the morning and transition into the airplanes that same afternoon.

The spring season is spent predominately treating tree crops. Spring brings mostly fungicide on almond blooms, applied with both the airplane and helicopter. Summer applications are over Northern California rice with a typical run lasting from the middle of April until about the middle of August. Planting, fertilizing, and spraying applications can provide an average of five-six flights over the same rice fields. Walnuts, almonds and various row crops are on the agenda through the summer and early fall. Applications include insecticide applications on almonds and harvest aid and insecticide on walnuts. When bees are present or the temperature becomes prohibitive, night flying operations take place occasionally.

Guidance systems on all aircraft are split between SATLOC and AgPilot X systems. The brothers like what each unit is capable of and appreciate the mix of the systems. The Air Tractors are equipped with Transland CP-11TT

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nozzles, but the helicopters have been outfitted for extremely high-volume applications using disc and core nozzles. Soaked rice is planted at an average of 150 to 200 pounds per acre, with fertilizer applied at 100 to 350 pounds per acre. The brothers have utilized hydraulic gates and high volume Transland spreaders for their dry applications. The operations are supported 100% by nurse trucks and dry operations are predominantly done from remote dirt and gravel airstrips. Due to the Michaud’s location in Northern California, flying operations go on 12 months out of the year.

Taylor and his wife, Ashley, have a six-year old boy, three-year old girl and one-year-old twins (a boy and a girl). Nathan and his wife Monica have a four-year-old girl and an almost two-year-old daughter. The Michauds have kept their grandfather and father’s ag aviation vision alive, growing the business and operating just as they had done before them, progressing with the times and laying the groundwork for the next generation.

Below: NIght operations at Reg Michaud Aviation Right Top: The Bell 47, an integral part of the aircraft fleet.

Right Bottom: Nathan Michaud in Reg Michaud Aviation’s AT-602

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SINDAG Hosts 2020 Virtual Convention SINDAG, the association that represents the agricultural aviation industry in Brazil, was forced to move their annual in-person convention and exposition to a virtual presentation due to the COVID-19 outbreak.

Traditionally, the SINDAG convention is the second largest agricultural aviation gathering in the world, behind the National Agricultural Aviation’s Ag Aviation Expo. This year’s event was scheduled to take place in Sertãozinho, a city in the state of São Paulo, Brazil and in conjunction with the Mercosur. The convention has been rescheduled for 2021 at the same location and includes the Mersosur congress that it partners with in Brazil every three years.

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period and had approximately 16,000 pageviews with 450 participants. There were 25 lectures showcasing about 30 industry products.

“These numbers demonstrate an engagement that you would never have imagined achieving in a virtual event held over the Internet,” said Thiago Magalhães Silva, President of the National Union of Agricultural Aviation Companies (SINDAG) in the closing address of the virtual convention held July 30.

In addition to Brazilian viewership, the event

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drew a virtual audience from other countries; Paraguay, Ecuador, Colombia, Bolivia, Portugal and the United States.

The success of the event could possibly lead to online activities during the event next year to be held on July 20-22, 2021 in Sertãozinho.

For Magalhães, it also shows the breadth of agricultural aviation. “The digital world is here to stay and is helping us in the mission of bringing information on agricultural aviation to the general public, as well as bringing knowledge to aviation and field personnel,” he stated.

From the executive director of SINDAG, Gabriel Colle, it is too early to say how SINDAG will incorporate the virtual segment into next year’s event, “But, the possibilities are open.” Among them, interaction with some authorities and researchers from other countries, speaking or participating in a round table, or opening interaction with audiences from afar.

According to SINDAG’s events coordinator, Marília Güenter, what is certain is, in practice, the event never stops. At least not for long. “In this second semester, we will have virtual events preparing for Congress 2021”.

Guenter stated further the av-ag congress has not lost momentum due to the pandemic. On the contrary: it continues with the expectation the 2021 event will see a record number of participants and visitors at the Zanini

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Events Center in 2021. “Even amidst so many uncertainties, we did not have any withdrawals from exhibitors.”

The enthusiasm for the virtual convention’s success and the expectations for the forthcoming av-ag 2021 congress are shared by attendees and sponsors alike. Air Tractor President Jim Hirsch offered closing remarks from his office in Olney, Texas. “It was a great job, in a time of difficulties where many people would find it impossible to have the success that was achieved.”

On the part of the CSA - Centro de Serviços Aeronáuticos, based in Goiânia, the technical director Geraldo Azevedo stressed the importance achieved by the round table event’s virtual presentations. “It was very worthwhile for CSA to participate. We relay a great amount of important information for the ag-av operators and we thank SINDAG for this opportunity.”

Among the additions to event schedules that came with the virtual event was the Flapinho Medal, Amiguinho da Aviação Agrícola, specifically targeted at the next generation of agricultural aviators.

The medal, inspired by the main character of Revista Flapinho (a cartoon character), was awarded to the best video made by children up to 10 years old. The subject was discussing an aspect of agricultural aviation showing other

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children, and even adults, the importance of the industry.

The winner was Sophia Maia Bordinhão. The five-yearold daughter of an agricultural pilot from Comodoro, Mato Grosso, Brazil. She and five other participants highlighted the importance of agricultural aviation for food that everyone has at home, including the cotton in their clothes and the protection of forests against fires.

Directly from Sertãozinho, the Municipal Secretary for Economic Development, Paulo Gallo spoke at the end of the event. Looking forward to next year’s av-ag congress, he pointed out the community’s engagement will be higher than in 2019 when the event was held in Sertãozinho. “We were happy to host the congress last year. We are even more excited to also host the event in 2021 during the centenary of agricultural aviation.” Gallo reiterated that the event has become part of the official calendar of events in Sertãozinho.

Discussions of the 2021 event have already begun with local business entities and the Municipal Councils of Tourism.

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Intense working hours, over eight hours, are no longer new in companies, regardless of the size or the segment in which they operate. As the hierarchical level increases, the situation worsens: some managers expect subordinates to be available 24 hours a day and to put their careers above all in their lives.

The reaction to that couldn’t be worse. A person who was not aggressive, for example, because of pressure in the work environment, can start to react in this way. As a result, personal relationships, and even at work, start to get worse. The improvements in technology, instead of providing more time for modern man, ended up making him more competitive. To stay in the market, you have to do more, with less!

Pressure at work generates anxiety, which is the major culprit for taking away a person’s physical and mental well-being. This characteristic, as simple as it may seem, acts directly on the quality of life of people, causing presenteeism (employees who are not fully functioning in the workplace because of an illness, injury or other condition) in the relationship with family and friends.

Many people give themselves up to companies, make personal sacrifices and some even stop a normal lifestyle, postponing such things as marriage and having children. It is necessary to be attentive to this, so the individual can recognize his limits and establish a pace that satisfactorily meets different demands.

Bullying is an extreme form of psychological violence in the workplace. It refers to psychological aggressions that are repeated and persist over time, aimed at excluding workers from the work environment. It is configured by

repetitive behaviors of isolation and humiliation.

The International Labor Organization (ILO) describes bullying as the behavior of someone to demean a person or group of workers, through vengeful, cruel, malicious or humiliating means against a person or group of workers. Repetitive criticisms and disqualifications, isolating the worker from contact with other workers and spreading false information about him/her.

Marie-France, a French psychiatrist, systematized some behaviors, which due to their repetition, association and intentionality, would be characterized as moral harassment.

All the behaviors listed above can be considered acts of psychological aggression, even if they do not occur repeatedly or intentionally. Not every situation of violence or psychological aggression at work is technically bullying. Repetition and intentionality are the elements that characterize moral harassment and differentiate it from specific psychological attacks and conflicts in interpersonal relationships.

The most frequent psychological violent behaviors are related to: exaggerated pressure to meet goals, constant and strict supervision, use of embarrassing results exposure strategies and comparison between members of the same group, competitiveness beyond ethics, performance evaluation based only on results, the threat of constant dismissal, humiliations directed at a group of workers in the face of less than expected results, among others.

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Although more frequent than bullying, minor psychological violent behaviors are often perceived in a context of “trivialization of social injustice” Asked if people can find a link between these psychological effects (anxiety, aggression, depression, irritability) to the massacring people, this happens only when they see that they have no more time to live their own lives. This perception, however, is slow to present itself, due to the difficulty of many disconnecting from work.

One way to get rid of pressure at work is to manage negative and catastrophic thoughts. Many people spend energy worried about the problems they have, instead of looking for alternative solutions. This raises daily tensions and prevents a negative view about many problems.

It is part of human nature to go through difficulties, but the important thing is to minimize

its effects while developing an optimistic posture is the key to dealing with pressure.

In addition, another fundamental attitude is to look for ways to maintain balance in the various human dimensions (physical, emotional, social, spiritual). Meditation techniques, physical activity and the practice of a religion can be alternatives.

Relieving psychological problems, physical problems are also mitigated. Pressure at work can manifest itself through emotional, physical or mixed symptoms. Some diseases that are related to this are: those of the digestive system, cancer, coronary heart disease, sleep disorders, among others”.

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Convention Season in a Pandemic With the convention season upon us and the uncertain fate of the pandemic, I started thinking about a convention backup plan for our industry. Knowing that our states and national associations still need the support of their vendors and our pilots needing to receive their CE credits, what could we do if an in person gathering were not allowed and/or not feasible?

I recently attended a Zoom board meeting with members of the California Agricultural Aircraft Association to talk about some ideas. Terry Gage, President of the association, talked with me further to discuss their plans.

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programs” spread out over 4-6 weeks via Zoom webinars approximately two hours each. The PAASS program will also be via Zoom meetings.

She’s been monitoring the situation on what other associations have been doing to address the pandemic restrictions, noting that across the nation large and small associations were converting to some type of online format. “We’re going to keep it simple with CE and PAASS and create some levels of sponsorship opportunities

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Terry said they did a survey and half of the exhibitors could not commit to attending. However 90% of the members wanted to meet in person and 95% said they would try Zoom if it was the only thing offered. Their continuing education requirements are based on a two-year rotating basis. She said her highest priority was to make sure that the CE credits were available for members to renew their licenses.

I asked her the cost of the vendor sponsorship and they decided to keep it the same amount. She wasn’t sure if they were considering door prizes at this time due to shipping costs, etc.

She said “There’s a lot of communication that’s going to have to happen. We’ll have to change our publication to go out in time.” The new “Fall CE program” is still a work in progress hopefully starting on Sept. 29th. (For more details go to CAAA.net or email Terry directly @ terry.gage@caaa.net.)

I also talked to Sandy Wells with the Oklahoma Agricultural Aviation Association. She stated that they are currently looking for a place to hold their in-person convention. The restrictions in their state were not mandated by the state but by the city and she is currently planning on having the convention at this time.

Lindsay Barber with the National Agricultural Aviation Association also stated that their current plans were to still hold an in-person gathering in Savannah, Georgia but were still considering the option of a virtual convention, if necessary.

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There’s no doubt about it, an in-person gathering is definitely the preferred method of holding a convention. Not only do you get to talk to your customers directly, but it’s kind of like a family reunion seeing everyone and catching up on the latest. Socializing is what we do! However, I’m a hard believer in having a backup plan. Let’s all hope this pandemic is behind us soon and look forward to a safe and prosperous year!

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Recollections: The healthy green of the banana plantation stretched out beyond the upper jugs of the Ag-Cat’s R-985 Pratt and Whitney radial engine. There was a white spot waving on each end of the sea of green. I lined up the centre of the number one jug with the two white spots. As the Ag-Cat came close to the first white spot, it disappeared into the plantation.

My day began at 4:30 am at the mixing station. The Growers Association for the bananas had established a group, Sigatoka Control, whose job was to keep the sigatoka disease under control. This disease, both black and yellow sigatoka, is devastating to a banana crop. The pilot’s job was to make sure his plane was always ready to fly over the banana plantations with a variety of fungicides; mixed in oil, or an oil emulsion, or in water.

Sigatoka Control ground guys were always ready to clean the windshield and nozzles, They would ask how the flaggers were performing and call the flagmen supervisor if anything needed changing. They were a fine group of fellows. One of the prettier gender came around once in a while, but she was usually stationed in the office. However, we did manage to go sailing and fishing together a few times with my 23-foot day sailor on days off from spraying.

The other pilot was a highly experienced and respected crop duster originally from the U.S. He was also great to be around, sharing many interesting and vital experiences. His religious belief required that he take Saturdays off. I mentioned to Sigatoka Control that maybe I could take Sundays off. Nope! That wasn’t a problem, since I wasn’t sure which day I needed off for my “beliefs”.

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The flying was in the morning and never went past 11 am. We would fly high enough so downwash wouldn’t be a factor and the spray material would settle slowly. The theory was to target with the spray the newest leaf being formed, which was more or less vertical.

I flew with the left door open or removed so as to be able to wipe off the various fungicides from the windscreen while in flight. The plantations were close to the sea. So, we had a gentle land breeze in the early morning, then a sea breeze as the land warms faster than the sea. Because of this, it wasn’t possible to have flagmen moving upwind all the time. Some days, the planes would be coated with spray, but since the spray materials were usually mixed with oil, it kept the Ag-Cats corrosion free.

With this new digital tool, I could race track, back and forth, change to the other side of the field, or skip a few passes every time and still do a better job.

As a pilot, there was quite a lot of chemical being absorbed through the skin and inhaled while flying. There was a bit of skin rash, which wasn’t unpleasant for myself and the other pilot. When someone would ask about the effects of the pesticides we were using, my thoughts were that we pilots absorbed

about 5000 times the amount of the average person and it didn’t affect us seriously (the number came out of a hat with my personal exaggeration added).

After 10 years of this type of flying, it was a welcome break to temporarily retire.

I took time to swim in the Caribbean or Pacific, have a “cafe con leche” (coffee with milk) every morning and enjoy the carefree hospitality and delicious cooking of the Hispanic or Creole people of Central America.

After returning to flying after a few years off, instead of two white spots in the field to line up on, there were flashing, digital lights mounted in front of the R-985 that was now on a Weatherly. The days of flying through chemicals were about over. With this new digital tool, I could race track, back and forth, change to the other side of the field, or skip a few passes every time and still do a better job.

Eventually, the company owner exchanged the Weatherlys for Pratt and Whitney equipped turbo props, outfitted with air conditioning and probably a cabin air filter somewhere. However, when I was once asked which of the digital guidance systems I liked best, I probably looked at him blankly. Back in the day of human flaggers in the banana plantations, if one flagger wasn’t doing his job correctly, the managers would try to get him to do it right or have someone else do the job. I never thought of liking one flagman better than the other!

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Precautions Being Taken but All Systems Still a Go for NAAA Fall Board Meeting and December Ag Aviation Expo The October NAAA and NAAREF Board Meetings and December Ag Aviation Expo are scheduled to take place in person. NAAA is working on plans to help with social distancing and safety, while at the same time accomplishing important business and enjoying each other’s camaraderie at its upcoming board meeting and Ag Aviation Expo. NAAA is working with the cities of Knoxville and Savannah and its contracted facilities to understand their steps for additional disinfecting/ sanitizing during our events.

October NAAA & NAAREF Board Meetings The NAAA and NAAREF fall board meetings will take place at the Crowne Plaza Knoxville in Knoxville, Tennessee, Oct. 8–10. As of August, the state of Tennessee was allowing meetings of more than 50 attendees, if meeting space allows for attendees to maintain 6 feet of distance between themselves.

December 2020 Ag Aviation Expo The 2020 Ag Aviation Expo will take place in person in Savannah, Georgia, Dec. 7–10. While some additional procedures will be in place for this year’s convention, attendees can expect the same high-quality, substantive and entertaining Ag Aviation Expo as always.

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allowing meetings of more than 250 attendees if meeting space allows for attendees to maintain 6 feet of distance between themselves. More information about NAAA’s procedures for a healthy and safe Ag Aviation Expo are available farther down in this article.

NAAA is pleased to announce a few of the exciting events scheduled for the 2020 Ag Aviation Expo.

Kickoff Breakfast Speaker: NAAA is honored to welcome James Bradley, the author of The New York Times bestselling books “Flags of Our Fathers” and “Flyboys: A True Story of Courage,” as our Kickoff Breakfast speaker Monday, Dec. 7, at the Westin Savannah Harbor. Get a ticket early, as the Kickoff Breakfast is bound to sell out.

General Session – Medical, Legal and Food Trends Affecting Ag Aviation: This session will feature substantive presentations about legal, medical and food trends occurring in the ag aviation industry nationally and how that might affect you and your business. Starting the session off will be aviation attorney John Wright. He will discuss a legal

case he tried in Colorado between an aggressive state government agency and reputable, professional aerial applicators. Following rudimentary procedures resulted in a victory for our industry. Wright also provides complimentary legal services for NAAA. Next on the dais will be Dr. Stan Musick, aviator and AME, who will address numerous medical topics, including over-the-counter drugs’ potency, fatigue and how to be granted a medical special issuance. Finally, Agri Marketing magazine publisher Lynn Henderson will discuss fairly radical changes in consumer food trends and how that may affect the aerial application industry.

NAAA Trade Show: The NAAA Trade Show is the Ag Aviation Expo’s premier event and for good reason.

Nearly 75% of respondents consistently identify the NAAA Trade Show as their favorite program. Already more than 100 companies have purchased booth space and 11 aircraft are slated to be on display at this year’s NAAA Trade Show.

Whatever your agricultural aviation business needs are, there is likely to be an exhibitor at the NAAA Trade Show that can fulfill them.

Education Sessions and CEUs: Earn potential CEUs at the Aerial Application Technology Research Session and more than a dozen educational sessions at the 2020 NAAA Expo. ➤

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2020 NAAA Awards: The Excellence in Ag Aviation Banquet will honor individuals and companies in the aerial application industry.

2020 Ag Aviation Expo at a Glance Dates: Dec. 7–10, 2020 Location: Savannah Convention Center. Some events will also take place at the Westin, which is located right next to the convention center.

Schedule of Events: Visit AgAviation. org/schedule for the schedule of events.

Hotel: See hotel details below.

Attendee Registration: Now open at AgAviation.org/conventionregistration.

(Special pricing is available to ag pilot with less than five years of experience and people interested in becoming an ag pilot.)

Exhibitor Booth Sales: Now open at AgAviation.org/exhibitors.

Auction Donations: Thank you to Pratt & Whitney Canada for donating a PT6-34AG engine to this year’s NAAA Live Auction. Support the aerial application industry by donating an auction item today. The earlier you inform NAAA of your auction donation, the more advertising you will receive on NAAA’s website and in its publications.

Visit AgAviation.org/auctions to view the full list of auction items or to donate an item or service to the auction.

Book Your NAAA Expo Hotel Room The 2020 NAAA hotel room block is coordinated through Visit Savannah, which is the Savannah Area Convention & Visitors Bureau housing office.

Please do not call the hotels directly; follow the instructions below to book your room. Rooms are available at the Westin Savannah Harbor next door to the convention center and at the Hyatt Regency Savannah and Savannah Marriott Riverfront hotels across the river from the convention center and Westin. (Transportation is provided

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between the convention center and cityside hotels.) All room blocks close Nov. 13 at 5 p.m. ET. • Westin Savannah Harbor: $150/night plus taxes. Please be aware that per the Westin’s cancellation policy, for each reservation canceled after Oct. 30, a nonrefundable one-night room rate, plus tax, will be charged to the credit card on file. Guests who check out early (before the reserved checkout date) will be assessed one full night’s room charge plus taxes.

• Hyatt Regency Savannah: $148/ night plus taxes.

• Savannah Marriott Riverfront: $142/night plus taxes.

Book your room at AgAviation. org/hotel, call the housing bureau at (912) 644-6465 (reservations are taken 9 a.m.–5 p.m. ET) or email reservations@visitsavannah.com. If you have challenges reserving in the NAAA room block, please email reservations@ visitsavannah.com or NAAA’s Lindsay Barber with your arrival and departure dates at naaaexpo@agaviation.org.

Procedures for a Healthy & Safe Ag Aviation Expo The well-being of attendees and exhibitors has always been an underlying objective of the Ag Aviation Expo but having clear health and safety protocols takes on heightened importance in the age of COVID-19.

NAAA is diligently working on plans to help with social distancing throughout its convention because it is required by the state of Georgia and the city of Savannah to proceed with the Ag Aviation Expo.

A few of the procedures NAAA is considering implementing include: • Creating 6 feet of space between people in the registration line.

Staff will be wearing masks at the registration desk and will wipe down the desk in between each

person. To reduce the amount of on-site registration, NAAA strongly encourages attendees to register online or over the phone this year. Attendee registration is open at AgAviation.org/ conventionregistration.

• In lieu of handshakes, foot bumps or elbow bumps are encouraged.

• Creating a physical distancing flow on the trade show floor with arrows and distance marker stickers.

• Depending on the availability of products, NAAA will have PPE stations on the floor and in the registration area that will house hand sanitizer, hand gloves and face masks.

• In the meeting rooms, some chairs will be placed closer together for people who have traveled together.

Other chairs will be distanced farther apart for attendees who want to socially distance.

• Implementing changes with the food and beverages at NAAA’s receptions, banquets and coffee breaks so that multiple people are not touching banquet station handles.

Furthermore, attendees are encouraged to travel with and wear face masks and to take liberal advantage of hand sanitizer. Most airlines are requiring face masks on flights. As of this writing, Savannah is requiring face masks in public as well.

While not everyone may agree with these precautions, NAAA has a responsibility to you, the facilities and the city of Savannah to show what policies it has in place to make sure risks are mitigated as much as possible from the spread of COVID-19. The association also owes it to its staff, attendees, exhibitors and the citizens of Savannah to do what it can to promote a healthy and safe annual convention.

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Reporting Drones The FSDO office in Little Rock, Arkansas has received several reports of aerial applicators seeing drones close to their flight path. The FAA is asking ag-operators to please continue to make those reports.

An NMAC (Near Mid Air Collision) is an incident associated with the operation of an aircraft in which a possibility of a collision occurs as a result of proximity of less than 500 feet to another aircraft, or a report is received from a pilot or flight crew member stating that a collision hazard existed between two or more aircraft. A drone is considered an aircraft.

The primary purpose of the NMAC Reporting Program is to provide information for use in enhancing the safety and efficiency of the National Airspace System. Data obtained from NMAC reports are used by the FAA to improve the quality of FAA services to users and to develop programs, policies and procedures aimed at the reduction of NMAC occurrences. All NMAC reports are thoroughly investigated by Flight Standards Facilities in coordination with Air Traffic Facilities. Data from these investigations are transmitted to FAA Headquarters in Washington, D.C., where they are compiled and analyzed and where safety programs and recommendations are developed.

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the nearest Flight Standards District Office (FSDO).

Per the faa.gov website, the report should include the following: • Date and time (UTC) of incident, location of incident and altitude.

• Identification and type of reporting aircraft, aircrew destination, name and home base of pilot.

• Identification and type of other aircraft, aircrew destination, name and home base of pilot.

• Type of flight plans; station altimeter setting used.

• Detailed weather conditions at altitude or flight level.

• Approximate courses of both aircraft: indicate if one or both aircraft were climbing or descending.

• Reported separation in distance at first sighting, proximity at closest point horizontally and vertically, length of time in sight prior to evasive action.

• Degree of evasive action taken, if any (from both aircraft, if possible).

• Injuries, if any.

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Passing the Stress Test

Keep the Dark Side of Stress at Bay Human beings are amazingly diverse, but the discipline of human factors tells us that we have certain “factors of humans” in common. These include cognitive functions such as attention, detection, perception, memory, judgment/ reasoning, and decision making. Such factors play a role in how we react, both physically and psychologically, with respect to a given environment, product, or experience.

When one or more of these encounters poses a challenge or demand, the universal human reaction involves some level of emotional or physical tension that we call “stress.” For that reason and a few more presented below, I tend to characterize stress as the ultimate human factor.

The Two Faces of Stress The four “As” of stress management are: Avoid, Alter, Adapt, or Accept.

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According to Roman mythology, Janus was the god of duality, among other things. The Greek comedy and tragedy faces used to symbolize theatre are sometimes called Janus masks, presumably for this reason.

Like Janus, stress is a creature of duality.

Depending on the situation, the person, and even minute things like the time of day, stress can motivate, or it can debilitate. It can stimulate a helpful hyper-focus, a harmful fixation, or an equally dangerous lack of focus. It can be positive when it pushes a person to positive activities or outcomes. On the flip side, it can be negative when it causes anger, frustration, or high tension.

Another duality is that stress can take two forms. You “host” the acute version when, for example, you quickly maneuver to avoid conflicting traffic or find yourself in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) on a VFR flight. Acute stress leapt into my life on several memorable occasions, including the first time I got

holding instructions while flying single-pilot IFR in no-kidding solid IMC. Handled properly — more on that in a moment — acute stress can help you safely navigate potentially dangerous situations.

Chronic stress is a peskier and more insidious visitor — kind of like a lingering houseguest who eats all your food, ransacks your belongings, and occupies all your favorite spots. Just as with the overstaying houseguest, chronic stress may leave you seething in silence, trying to pretend all is well. Meanwhile, your blood pressure soars, you sleep poorly, and you feel like you are carrying lead weights. Unmanaged, chronic stress can do permanent damage.

Having been there and done that, I cannot overemphasize the importance of promptly recognizing and dealing with chronic stress.

Needless to say, the dark side of stress doesn’t play nicely on the flight deck if you are the pilot of an aircraft, or in the maintenance hangar if your job is fixing flying machines. But managing stress is just as important for your overall quality of life.

Identify — Friend or Foe? You have probably heard the term IFF, the abbreviation for Identification Friend or Foe. Briefly, IFF is an identification system that lets military and civilian ATC interrogation systems identify aircraft, vehicles, or forces as friendly.

It also determines bearing and range from the interrogator. In order to manage stress so as to get the benefits of its better half while keeping its dark side at bay, you need to develop an internal IFF system to help you spot signs of stress. See figure 1 for a few things to look for.

Playing the “A” Game I’ve written in previous issues that the “aviate”

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Figure 1: Some of the warning signs of stress.

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Psychological

Behavioral

Physical

Tearful Irritable Mood swings Extra sensitive to criticism Defensive Feeling out of control Lack of motivation Angry Frustrated Lack of confidence Lack of self-esteem

No concentration Indecision Memory lapses Easily distracted Less intuitive Less creative Worrying Negative thinking Depression Anxiety

No time for relaxation or pleasurable activities Forgetfulness Reliance on alcohol, smoking, drugs Workaholic Poor time management Absenteeism Self-neglect Social withdrawal Insomnia Aggressive/anger Nervous

Aches/pains Muscle tension Grinding teeth Frequent colds/ infections Allergies Rashes/skin irritations Gastrointestinal discomfort Weight loss or gain Indigestion/ heartburn/ulcers Hyperventilating Dizziness/ palpitations Panic attacks/ nausea Physical tiredness Heart problems High blood pressure

part of the familiar AviateNavigate-Communicate mantra means managing attitude, airspeed, altitude, and avionics. Because it’s easy to remember, an article on the four As of managing stress resonated strongly with me and could be helpful to you as well.

The four As of stress management are: Avoid, Alter, Adapt, or Accept.

Avoid sources of stress. Say “no” to taking on more than you can handle, whether in personal or professional situations. Limit the time you spend with people who cause stress in your life. Stop doing things that make you tense.

Alter the situation. Create a balanced schedule. Be willing to compromise. Learn to be appropriately assertive by expressing feelings and needs in an open and respectful way.

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to reframe problems (e.g., a mistake is an opportunity to learn; bad weather offers time to refresh aviation knowledge).

Put issues in perspective (e.g., will I remember this a month from now?). Set reasonable standards. Practice an attitude of gratitude.

Accept what you can’t change. Focus on what you can do, and don’t obsess about things you can’t control. Frame challenges as opportunities for growth and learning. Let go of anger and resentments. Confide in a trusted friend, family member, colleague, or professional.

This Too Shall Pass!

Even normal life offers myriad daily opportunities to practice stress management. At the time of this writing, though, the pandemic coronavirus health emergency continues to disrupt virtually every aspect of what we knew as “normal life.” I find it can be a challenge to manage stress in this utterly unprecedented time, and perhaps that is true for you as well.

Let’s jointly resolve to put the four As of stress management into daily use, and remember that this too shall pass.

Susan K. Parson (susan.parson@faa.gov) is editor of FAA Safety Briefing and a Special Assistant in the FAA’s Flight Standards Service. She is a general aviation pilot and flight instructor.

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The Equipment and People — Chapter Two continued…

Effective Swaths

George Sanders of Agrinautics, Las Vegas, Nevada, running experiments in Central America, spraying oil on bananas as a fungicide, mid-1960s.

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It is interesting to note that the experimenters were not impressed with extremely low flying.

They concluded that, “Good distribution of poison can be obtained while flying at heights of 5 to 25 feet above the crop, depending upon atmospheric conditions.” Wide swaths were recognized as effective and recommendations called for parallel swaths 75 to 150 feet wide, slightly overlapped.

Another observation worth quoting dealt with pilots. “Only an experienced pilot can make an application that will obtain the best results,” states the writer. “He must know the instant when to shut off the flow of dust. In order to avoid leaving any untreated cotton, it is good practice, in addition to ‘zooming,’ for the pilot to make an extra flight around the edges of the field.” All of this good advice in 1929, no less!

The authors of this little masterpiece were also concerned with pilot safety. They advised that the “split type” or “tripod” landing gear was a great advantage for a dusting plane. Planes equipped with axle-type gears were apt to nose over due

to cotton stalk resistance in the event of a forced landing.

Gaines also “discovered” the damage being done by cotton flea hoppers at about this time.

As a result, this insect came under the gun of the early dusters, along with boll weevil and boll worm.

With this type early background, it is no wonder that Texas A & M continued its high interest in the ag aviation field. Such a background eventually led to the design and construction of the famous Ag-1. And through the years, many radical improvements in both solid and liquid dispensing equipment can be traced to work done at this fine school.

Later, equally important work was done at Ohio State University. In 1950 its Agricultural Engineering Department initiated the most ambitious studies relating to dispensing equipment ever undertaken. The University already owned its own Stearman and, in addition, was loaned several other aircraft, including a Piper PA-11, a J-3, and possibly a Taylorcraft.

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James E. Henry and the now widely­known George Sanders headed up these rather remarkable studies. For the first time, accurate and completely scientific methods were employed in an attempt to learn just exactly what happened when the pilot opened the hopper gate.

Sanders, a New York farm boy, was a natural for this job. He was virtually born with a pesticide pump in his hands. Coming from a farm with a large commercial fruit orchard as part of its holdings, George was spraying fruit trees by hand almost from infancy.

Reaching the proper age, he enlisted for a hitch in the service, winding up with the paratroopers for four years. Upon discharge, he returned home to concentrate his talents on “crop dusting engineering,” reflecting his early interest in aircraft.

Sanders obtained a B.S. degree in agricultural engineering and an M.S. in mechanical engineering from Ohio State and began immediately working for the University.

Under the program developed

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At Mississippi State University, agricultural aviation research was carried on sporadically from the late 1920s through the 1930s.

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truly scientific evaluation of what happened to the material upon release. Portable collect trays were designed and built that could be easily moved to take advantage of such things as wind shifts. Data began to appear that could be successfully used to develop better dispensing equipment for both solids and liquids.

Prior to these experiments, most spreaders or venturis were of the original or unvaned design.

But innovations were now appearing, with vanes, true airfoil construction, and other changes that made the product superior to anything yet produced.

As all good duster pilots know, a competent pilot can make his material “fit the field.” But Sanders and Henry turned this thinking around by showing what could be done with a few changes in design and technique.

Two very interesting and informative bulletins sprung from these Ohio State studies. They were Bulletin No. 906 by James E. Henry titled Distributors for Applying Dry Materials by Airplane and Bulletin No. 727 by George Sanders titled Equipment and Procedures for the Measurement of Deposits of Aerially Applied Materials. The work outlined in these bulletins had a far-reaching effect on the entire industry, especially in the manufacture of dispersal equipment for both solids and liquids.

George Sanders later worked as research engineer for the U.S. Department of Agriculture, as research engineer for Hiller Aircraft, and as president of Agricultural Aviation Engineering Company at Santa Clara, California. His time was devoted primarily to the design and construction of spray and dust system components for fixedwing and rotary-­wing aircraft. He designed and built the first spray system for the Hiller UH-12E helicopter, and he is credited with numerous other “firsts” for fixed-wing craft, especially in the liquid field.

One interesting facet of Sanders’ career was a scientific study of spray deposits for one of the world’s largest banana plantations in Central America. J.B. “Doc” Alder operated an extensive aircraft service in this region and the fruit growers were working their way into disease protection sprays on huge banana acreage.

Sanders was called in to set up and operate a long-term study of oil spray deposits. From this study, adequate control of certain fungus diseases became possible. As a result of this work, Sanders

eventually operated his own agricultural aircraft in Central America and held his own Operators Certificate No. WE-27 AG. George Sanders is still best known for his ownership and operation of Agrinautics in Las Vegas, where he settled in 1962 and is still going strong. His firm has been responsible for the design and manufacture of perhaps the most modem dispensing equipment yet designed for aircraft. Lately, Sanders’ interest has turned to computers and he is now supplying the agricultural aviation industry with simplified units and programs that can greatly increase operational efficiency.

George Sanders is still best known for his ownership and operation of Agrinautics in Las Vegas, where he settled in 1962 and is still going strong.

During the years, Sanders has been highly visible and a strong supporter of the state and national associations. He has received virtually all of the honors offered by those associations and has contributed immeasurably to their growth and success.

At Mississippi State University, agricultural aviation research was carried on sporadically from the late 1920s through the 1930s. Researchers were concerned almost exclusively with the effectiveness of certain applications in the control of insects.

A working arrangement existed between Mississippi State and Texas A & M. The wellknown Gaines in Texas helped supply data on aircraft insect control to Mississippi State on an exchange basis for information useful to Texas A & M. Consequently, no appreciable aircraft research developed until immediately after World War II. An arrangement has been in effect for many years between Mississippi State University and USDA’s Experiment Station at Stoneville. Directly after the War, this station was headed by William L. Giles, who later became president of Mississippi State University. The Entomology Department ➤

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was run by E.W. Dunham and S.L. Calhoun. All were visionary men, with Dunham and Calhoun outstanding insect control specialists.

Learning of the success of Delta operators using liquid spray systems made by Mississippi Valley Aircraft Service in 1947 and 1948, Dunham and Calhoun “conscripted” aircraft and pilots from all over the state and began season-long experiments during the 1948 growing season. Rather remarkable results were obtained.

Insect control was the main concern rather than equipment improvement. The results of controlled spray programs were so dramatic that Dunham and Calhoun began recommending aircraft spraying over dusting several years before such liquid spraying was officially approved.

Both 1948 and 1949 were years of unusually heavy boll weevil infestation. Conventional cotton dusts disappeared from the marketplace quickly and both farmers and flying firms were forced into using sprays. Applications of toxaphene with DDT were made on a tremendous scale throughout the South and results were so obviously superior that crop “dusting” was virtually doomed. Policy­ making agencies at Mississippi State adopted recommendations officially approving sprays, a move that was followed almost immediately by neighboring states.

At the same time, experiments were also conducted with dry defoliants, specifically Aero Cyanamid Special Grade, commonly known as “Black Annie.” It was determined that applications from higher altitudes were superior to those made by rolling the wheels in the cotton and the Extension Department officially recommended applications from 12 to 20 feet above the crop!

It was also discovered that Cyanamid applications were considerably more effective when applied in late afternoon, rather than in the morning when the crop was dew d ­ renched.

Streaking was avoided when the plants were dry and penetration was noticeably better.

More extensive and more scientific aircraft and equipment evaluation came about at Mississippi State in the 1950s, when August “Gus” Raspet took charge of the school’s aviation curricula.

Raspet, a pilot, was an authentic genius. He was ably assisted by Michael “Mike” Smith, a zealous young aeronautical and mechanical engineer of great talent, and by Joe Cornish, an equally

talented engineer. Mississippi State was already widely recognized in the field of glider aircraft and some of its student pilots held world glider flight records. A fine airport with shops and hangar was devoted to aviation and here Raspet, Smith, and Cornish set up a continuing program of aircraft and dispensing equipment development and evaluation.

Thousands of man-hours went into experiments with wing airfoil design and wing loading. Raspet, Smith, and Cornish developed a theory known as “boundary layer” control, where thousands of pin holes were punched into lift surfaces, reshaping airflow and making possible departures from the norm in airfoil construction. These studies had a very strong bearing on the future development of modem agricultural aircraft.

The Mississippi State program became so wellknown and recognized that operators and aircraft manufacturers voluntarily contributed planes and equipment to the school for study and use in its programs. Callaire in Afton, Wyoming, was one of the first major manufacturers to contribute an aircraft to the school-an A-9.

During the years that this program was in operation, a unique relationship developed between agricultural flying people and University officials. Giles felt that no problem was too small for University participation. Operators could bring in their aircraft or equipment for special study almost without prior notice and be assured that Gus Raspet, Mike Smith, or Joe Cornish would set to work and help solve almost any ag flying problem.

Great strides were made by operators and equipment manufacturers during the period of time when this program flourished. Both Giles and Raspet were singularly honored by the Mississippi Agricultural Aviation Association with honorary lifetime memberships, the highest award given by the association.

Tragically, Gus Raspet was killed in a plane crash at the border of his own airport. The plane in which he was flying apparently stalled out in a turn as he approached the field and he was killed instantly in the ensuing crash. Mississippi State University and the agricultural flying industry had lost one of their most useful friends.

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I’ve learned in my own life’s experiences that pushing through worry and fear is usually one of the best ways to handle these anxious events in our life. I’m not saying it’s easy! Worrying and fear can have paralyzing effects; especially during a life threatening sickness and serious financial problems.

We all know that being fearful and worrying about all these problems usually doesn’t help much; but worrying seems to be characteristics of human nature. When certain situations cause me to worry I almost always turn to the Bible for God’s wisdom to guide me through those circumstances in my life.

The Moabites, Ammonites, and others were planning a battle with Jehoshaphat, the king of Judah. Jehoshaphat was fearful so he prayed to the Lord and proclaimed a fast throughout Judah, and from all the cities of Judah they came to seek the Lord (2 Chronicles 20:1-4). Jehoshaphat prayed, “O Lord God of our fathers, are You not God in heaven, and do You not rule over all the kingdoms of the nations, and in Your hand is there not power and might, so that no one is able to withstand You?” (2 Chronicles 20:5-6).

The Spirit of the Lord came upon Jahaziel…And he said to King Jehoshaphat! “Thus says the Lord to you: ‘Do not be afraid nor dismayed because of this great multitude, for the battle is not yours, but God’s. Tomorrow go down against them. They will surely come up by the Ascent of Ziz, and you will find them at the end of the brook before the Wilderness of Jeruel. You will not need to fight this battle! Position yourselves, stand still and see the salvation of the Lord, who is with you, O Judah and Jerusalem!’ Do not fear or be dismayed; tomorrow go out against them, for the Lord is with you.”

“Jehoshaphat bowed his head with his face to the ground, and all Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem bowed before the Lord, worshiping the

Lord” (2 Chronicles 20:14-18). Jehoshaphat said, “Believe in the Lord your God, and you shall be established; believe His prophets, and you shall prosper” (2 Chronicles 20:20).

Jehoshaphat appointed those who should sing to the Lord, and who should praise the beauty of holiness, as they went out in front of the army and said: “Praise the Lord, for His mercy endures forever.” “When they began to sing and to praise, the Lord set ambushes against the people of Ammon, Moab, and Mount Seir, and they were defeated…they destroyed one another” (2 Chronicles 20:21-23).

Jesus said, “Do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them” (Matthew 6:31-32). Why should we worry about our future when God promises: “Those who know Your name trust in You, for You, Lord, have never forsaken those who seek You… For the Lord loves the just and will not forsake His faithful ones” (Psalm 9:10, 38:21). “Let your conduct be without covetousness; be content with such things as you have. For He Himself has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” So we may boldly say: “The Lord is my helper; I will not fear. What can man do to me?” (Hebrews 13:4-6).

Many Christians worry about their health and are fearful of death. God said to the Hebrew people, “If you do what is right in His eyes, if you pay attention to His commands and keep all His decrees, I will not bring on you any of the diseases I brought on the Egyptians, for I am the Lord, who heals you…There is no God besides Me; I kill and I make alive; I wound and I heal; nor is there any who can deliver from My hand” (Exodus 15:26, Deuteronomy 32:39). “For He wounds, but He also

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binds up; He injures, but His hands also heal” (Job 5:18).

Peter said, “It is Jesus’ name and the faith that comes through Him that has completely healed him” (Acts 3:16). God may use doctors to treat us for our illnesses, but ultimately all healing comes from God. God promises that He will work all things for every Christian’s good (Romans 8:28).

We worry about our financial situation: But Jesus said, “Seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well” (Matthew 6:33). If we’ll seek God’s wisdom for our daily provisions He will provide for our necessities. The psalmist wrote, “I have been young, and now am old; yet I have not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his descendants begging bread” (Psalm 37:25). Solomon wrote, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths” (Proverbs 3:5-6).

If we see someone who is in need we should help them if we can: “He who has pity on the poor lends to the Lord, and He will pay back what he has given” (Proverbs 19:17). “Whoever shuts his ears to the cry of the poor will also cry himself and not be heard” (Proverbs 21:13).

Many Americans worry about the USA failing or going broke; but God won’t allow that to happen until He chooses. God’s word says, “God is the Judge: He puts down one, and exalts another…The Lord is the Most High over all the earth” (Psalm 75:7, Psalm 83:18). “God removes kings and raises up kings; The Most High is sovereign over all kingdoms on earth and gives them to anyone He wishes and sets over them the lowliest of people…The Most High rules in the kingdom of men, and gives it to whomever He chooses…He does according to His will in the army of heaven and among the inhabitants of the earth. No one can restrain His hand or say to Him, ‘What have You done?’”

(Daniel 2:21, 4:17, 32, 35).

The Bible tells us to put our faith in Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior, or perish (John 3:14-18). “Anyone not found written in the Book of Life was cast into the lake of fire” (Revelation 20:15). Is your name written in the Book of Life? Your choice has eternal consequences!

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Ag Aviation Golf Tournament Set for October Ag Aviation Golf Tournament has been scheduled for October 1718, 2020 at the Red Apple Inn & Country Club in Heber Springs, Arkansas

The much anticipated Ag Aviation Golf Tournament has been scheduled for October 1718, 2020 at the Red Apple Inn & Country Club in Heber Springs, Arkansas.

The schedule for the tournament is two days of golf, followed by dinner and putting contests during Saturday night. For more information, contact Lathan Busby 870-734-7278, Bryant Otto 501-327-7714, Michael Hutchins 870241-3781, Brenda Watts 870-644-3141 or email kpflyingservice@gmail.com to sign up!

The cost is $150 per person and includes two rounds of golf, cart and a t-shirt. Reservations for accommodations at the Red Apple Inn can be made directly through the Inn by calling 800-7332775 and using code “Ag Aviation”. Rooms range from $135 to $260 per night. If you’re not playing golf, be sure to still attend the social events.

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by Bill Lavender

A better pair, you’ll never meet. Mark (L) and Skeet Edwards.

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LELAND, MS — It’s not written anywhere that two brothers need to be just alike. Nor is it written they should be different. Your first meeting with John “Bubba/Skeet” and Mark Edwards of Edwards Flying Service will convince you of this.

Mark Edwards makes sure his part of the work gets done, while being responsible for mechanical decisions at Edwards Flying Service. Skeet is the money man, taking after his father “Big Skeet”.

Although Big Skeet passed on in 1989, his influence is evident, even to this day. Like so many Mississippi Delta ag aviation operations, Edwards Flying Service has a history of tradition worth telling.

Big Skeet flew left seat in B-25s during World War II. Directly after the war, in 1946, Big Skeet started flying ag for Checkers Dusters, owned by Fred Frazier. In 1947-1948, he flew with Delta Air

Lines spraying in Stearmans, working from cow pastures. After leaving Delta, Big Skeet flew for Lee Abide in Greenville, Mississippi, running the flying service and flying for 50% pilot’s pay. For the next 13 years Big Skeet worked with Mr. Abide.

Then he and his wife, Lillian, formed L & S Dusters operating Piper Cubs in Leland, Mississippi.

In 1965 Big Skeet took a leave of absence from ag flying, trying his hand at car sales and real estate. A turn in the economy, with interest rates rising, Big Skeet returned to ag flying. Earning a degree from Mississippi State University, paid for by spraying cotton and the GI bill, he formed Edwards Flying Service in 1969 in Leland, Mississippi, and for the next twenty years he flew ag.

According to Mark, “Dad operated three Cessna Ag Trucks, and from 1969 until 1983, he owned

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and traded twenty-three of them.”

One of Big Skeet’s beliefs was that one’s portion of luck in life was directly proportional to his enthusiasm for hard work.

When Big Skeet was running Edwards Flying Service’s Ag Trucks, the airstrip was grass, 1,800 feet long and barely 35 feet wide. Today, with both Skeet and Mark using the knowledge and experience gained from their father, Edwards Flying Service operates from a 150-foot wide and 3,500-foot long strip of which the south half is paved. Instead of Ag Trucks, two AT502s sit on the ramp, ready to begin work on 25,000 acres of cotton and 3,000 acres of rice that will be booked by the company’s 50 or so customers.

Skeet and Mark didn’t just walk up to the airstrip one day, take over Big Skeet’s operations, then buy two new AT-502s. If any two young men ever worked their way into ag aviation, they are Mark and Skeet. By the age of ten, both boys were loading and working their summers at the airstrip.

Their day would begin before light, stuffed in an ag plane, heading to whatever satellite strip Big Skeet was working from that day, returning home at dusk exhausted.

Skeet remembers the first full summer he worked for Big Skeet, “When it was time to go back to school, Big Skeet called me into his office and gave me a 20-gauge shotgun. That was my whole pay for three months! I still have that shotgun hanging on my wall.”

“The next season he paid each of us $25 a week, and we thought we were the richest kids in Leland,” Mark adds.

“And of all things, the season after he raised us up to a dollar an hour, plus the $25. We didn’t think there was that much money in the world.”

Like many boys growing up at “the airstrip”, Big Skeet taught both of his boys to fly as soon as they were able to see over the control stick and reach the rudder pedals. When each ➤

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Top: (L) Mark and Skeet Edwards standing in front of Edwards Flying Services two AT-502s at the Leland airstrip.

Bottom: Edwards Flying Service designed this all stainless steel loader truck with 12-inch, 30-foot long plastic auger. The auger is hydraulically driven by a hydrostatic transmission removed from a combine. The unit can be augured forward and reverse for ease of unclogging.

The complete hydraulic system cost about $1200 with freshly overhauled hydraulic pump, motor and hydrostatic unit. Delivery rate is 3000 pounds per minute. A lever in the cab operates an electric-over-hydraulic solenoid that controls the hydraulic valve. The hopper holds 5,700 pounds of urea or 8,000 pounds of potash. The fuel tank holds 325 gallons of Jet-A. Cost of rig with new truck and chassis, approximately $50,000.

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turned 18, they got their commercial pilot’s licenses and became full-time ag pilots.

“No matter how many hours we flew during those first five years, Dad paid us a flat $500 a month,” says Skeet. “ Finally, after ten seasons in the cockpit, he grudgingly raised us to $1,000 a month.”

Between the two of them, Skeet and Mark now have 44 years of ag flying experience and certainly work for more than $1,000 a month. Except for one tiny ‘incident’, where Mark let an Air Tractor get the best of him on landing, they have perfect safety records. Surely, this can be credited to Big Skeet’s influence, who often said he “never bent one bad enough that I couldn’t park it right back where I untied it from that morning.” This includes his flight time during World War II and a known five fuel exhaustions in Stearmans, each landed safely with no damage.

In 1988, Edwards Flying Service made the transition from Cessna Ag Trucks to Air Tractor AT-301s. Shortly after that, in 1991, the company moved up to turbine-powered AT-402s. By 1996, it was obvious to Edwards Flying Service a bigger and more productive aircraft was needed. The company bought two AT-502s with PT6A-34AG engines that they still operate to this day.

Edwards Flying Service doesn’t participate in the Southeastern Boll Weevil Eradication Program,

although the company takes care of 25,000 acres of cotton. For that work, most of the applications are 2-3 gallon insecticide applications, with five gallon per acre applications for Roundup and other herbicides. Both cotton and 3,000 acres of rice treated by the company, receive 100-200 pounds of urea per acre. About 9,000 acres of the cotton receives three 100-pound applications while all the rice receives four 100-pound applications. Cotton may also get a 100 to 250-pound application of potash in the spring. Most of the company’s customers’ stam work is done by ground machines.

All glyphosate work stops when corn emerges (midApril). Skeet remarks about the glyphosate, “Those soap bubbles can get loose.”

There is no doubt that Big Skeet had an influence upon Skeet and Mark Edwards. However, equally with no doubt, the Edwards brothers have taken a successful business and maintained its success by operating good equipment and making sound business decisions. If you ever stop by to visit the Edwards boys, and Mark is not off somewhere in his race car, get them to take you to Greenville to eat at Doe’s Place. You’ll be amazed and well fed!

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NTSB Identification: ANC20CA052 Date: May 31, 2020 Location: Unalakleet, AK Aircraft: AIR TRACTOR AT-802 Injury: None The pilot of the amphibious, scooper air tanker airplane, reported that while preforming aerial firefighting operations, he heard ground firefighters express concern over the radio about their equipment “being too close to the fire line.” In response, the pilot landed at a small lake to fill the airplane’s water hopper tank system with water to drop on the fire. During the departure from the lake, with about 3,170 pounds below the airplane’s maximum gross weight, the left float struck a “small hill” that was about 20 ft above ground level just past the departure shore. The pilot proceeded to fly the airplane to a nearby airport and made an uneventful landing. A postaccident examination of the airplane revealed substantial damage to the fuselage.

The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

The pilot added that, he should have decreased the size of the water load when the wind speed started to diminish. He reported he should have also jettisoned the water load earlier, at the designated go/no go point during the scoop. He further reported his eagerness to help the ground firefighters protect their gear influenced his decision to try and successfully complete the scoop.

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NTSB Identification: CEN20LA234 Date: 06/17/2020 Location: Pine Bluff, AR Aircraft: AIR TRACTOR AT402 Injuries: Serious An Air Tractor AT-402 airplane was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Pine Bluff, Arkansas. The pilot was seriously injured.

The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 137 aerial application flight.

According to preliminary information obtained by FAA inspectors, the airplane was applying applicant to a field and began a turn to reverse course for another pass, when a partial loss of engine power occurred. The pilot lost control of the airplane and it collided in a field.

The airplane was retained for further examination.

NTSB Identification: ERA20LA220 Date: 06/18/2020 Location: Pikeville, NC Aircraft: Robinson R66 Injuries: Fatal A Robinson R66 helicopter was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Pikeville, North Carolina. The pilot was fatally injured. The helicopter was being operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 137 aerial application flight.

The pilot was the owner of the agricultural company and was spraying insecticide on a corn field when the accident occurred. According to several witnesses, this was the first time the pilot had sprayed the field. Prior to the flight, the pilot met with the landowner to discuss the scope of work and any potential hazards.

Witnesses reported that prior to the application of the insecticide, the pilot performed two flyovers of the corn field.

The first flyover was accomplished before the loading of the insecticide. After landing and loading, the pilot took off then performed an additional flyover before he began spraying. The helicopter was operating 3 to 5 ft above the 6-ft-tall corn during the spraying operation and was on the second pass when the accident occurred. As the helicopter flew over the field on a northerly heading, an eyewitness heard a “popping” and saw the helicopter out of control before impacting terrain and coming to rest in the northeast corner of the field adjacent to trees.

The helicopter impacted with a nonenergized wire, also known as a “dove wire” that was mounted on a 40 ft pole.

The wire stretched across the width (250 ft) of the corn field to the trees bordering the east side of field, perpendicular to the flight path. In addition, there was a hunting stand attached to the pole about 10 ft above the ground.

The wreckage path was oriented on a heading of about 030° magnetic, and the distance from wire impact to the final wreckage location was about 275 ft. The tail rotor assembly separated about 2 ft aft of the rotating beacon light and was found in a nearby irrigation ditch. All major components of the helicopter were present at the accident site. Both main rotor blades remained attached to the hub. About 75 ft of 5/16 inch diameter braided metal wire was wrapped around the blade pitch change horns, swashplate, pitch links, rotor hub, and both rotor blades. In addition, there were tears and scuff mark damage to the blades that was consistent with contact with the wire.

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could not be confirmed due to impact damage. The fuselage was crushed on the pilot’s (right) side. The engine compartment and turbine engine remained intact. The wreckage was retained for further examination.

NTSB Identification: CEN20LA269 Date: 07/03/2020 Location: Weldon, AR Aircraft: Air Tractor AT 602 Injuries: None An Air Tractor AT-602 airplane was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Weldon, Arkansas. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 137 agricultural flight.

The pilot stated that he departed a private airstrip near Weldon, Arkansas, about 1650 with about 75 gallons of Jet-A fuel and a load of dry granular fertilizer. The pilot reported that the aerial-application portion of the flight was uneventful; however, as he was returning to base the airplane had a total loss of engine power about three miles from the airstrip. The pilot stated that the airplane was established in cruise flight about 400 ft above ground level when the engine “spooled down.” The pilot stated that he was unable to restore engine power by advancing the power and propeller levers to full forward and activating the fuel boost pump and ignitors. The pilot did not recall looking at the cockpit engine gauges after the loss of engine power. The pilot stated that he lost directional control of the airplane after he made a firm landing in an open field. The pilot estimated that the flight was about 10 minutes in duration. The aft fuselage sustained substantial damage when the tailwheel separated during the ground loop after landing.

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at the accident site to begin a repair estimate. The mechanic stated that there was ample fuel in the fuel tanks and that he was able to start up and run the engine at the accident site. The mechanic noted that the engine responded to his power lever inputs, his movement of the propeller lever cycled the propeller without any anomalies, and that the engine could generate 1,500 propeller rpm. The mechanic stated that all observed engine parameters were nominal during the engine test run at the accident site.

The airplane was partially disassembled and recovered from the field to a repair station for repairs and examinations. The recovery crew reported that about 56 gallons of fuel was drained from the wing tanks, and that the recovered fuel was evenly distributed between the wing fuel tanks. A FAA inspector reported that the fuel lines, fuel tank inlet screens, and fuel filters were free of any blockage, water, or significant particles. The airplane’s digital fuel management system indicated that 50.3 gallons of fuel was remaining after the postaccident engine test run at the accident site.

The entire airplane was retained for additional examination and testing after multiple airframe repairs have been completed. The engine, a Pratt & Whitney PT6A-65AG had accumulated 1,521.6 hours since new. The engine had accumulated 141 hours since it was last inspected on May 1, 2020.

NTSB Identification: CEN20LA287 Date: 07/03/2020 Location: Des Arc, AR Aircraft: Air Tractor AT 602 Injuries: None An Air Tractor AT-602 was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Des Arc, Arkansas. The pilot was not injured. The airplane operated under the provisions of Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 137 as an aerial application flight.

According to information provided by the pilot, after completing the aerial

application he flew to survey another field. On the second turn over the field, the engine lost power and the pilot noted that the fuel pressure was zero. He leveled the wings and turned on the fuel boost pump restoring fuel pressure and engine power. Due to the proximity of the ground, the pilot performed a forced landing to the field. During the landing, substantial damage was sustained to the left wing.

The airplane was retained for further examination.

NTSB Identification: CEN20LA278 Date: 07/10/2020 Location: Springfield, CO Aircraft: GRUMMAN G164 Injuries: Fatal A Schweizer Grumman G-164B was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Springfield, Colorado.

The pilot sustained fatal injuries and succumbed from his injuries on July 14, 2020. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 137 aerial application flight.

The pilot was enroute to Two Buttes, Colorado to perform a low-level aerial application flight in a rural area after departing from the Springfield Municipal Airport (8V7), Springfield, Colorado. An employee who worked for the operator doing ground loading operations, reported the airplane was loaded with 48.85 gallons of AgSaver Glyphosate herbicide, 15.62 gallons of Atarrus fertilizer, and 125 gallons of Kuglar KQ-XRN fertilizer.

The airplane had about 85 gallons of fuel onboard. He reported the pilot was having trouble with the “top wing tank containing the fertilizer.” The chemical would foam over onto the windshield of the airplane.

The pilot had returned to the airport once already to add more de-foaming agent to the tank and had activated the circulating pump to correct the problem.

A witness reported observing white smoking coming from the cockpit prior to impact, however the smoke was “granular in nature” and “looked solid.” After the accident, the pilot reported to his wife,

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that while in flight, excessive foam coated the airplane’s windshield, and he was unable to see outside of the airplane.

The airplane impacted a remote flat field while traveling to the southeast and a postimpact fire ensued. The airplane came to rest about 0.65 miles southeast of the departure end of runway 17 at 8V7.

The airplane sustained fire damage and was fragmented from impacting terrain.

A Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) aviation safety inspector documented the accident site. The wreckage was recovered and transported to a secure location.

NTSB Identification: CEN20LA271 Date: 07/10/2020 Location: Dustin, OK Aircraft: Cessna T188 Injuries: Fatal A Cessna T188 was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Dustin, Oklahoma. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 137 aerial application flight.

According to another company pilot who witnessed the accident, after taking on a load of about 165 gallons of herbicide, the airplane began its takeoff run. After departure, the airplane crested a hill and impacted a power pole with the wingtip.

It then hit power lines and another pole before coming to rest in a draw. The witness stated that the airplane did not get airborne when it should have.

The airplane’s left wingtip impacted the first of two power poles about 1,000 ft from the departure end of the turf runway about 25 ft below the top of the pole and between the top and bottom wire. After impact with the first pole and wires, the airplane impacted a second pole. The airplane then traveled about 180 ft before it impacted the terrain inverted, which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage and wings.

The airplane was equipped with a Continental Motors TSIO-520 series engine. A detailed engine examination is pending recovery of the airplane.

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NTSB Identification: CEN20LA279 Date: 07/10/2020 Location: Dalhart, TX Aircraft: Air Tractor AT502 Injuries: None An Air Tractor AT-502B was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Dalhart, Texas. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 137 flight.

The engine reportedly rolled back to minimum power in-flight as the pilot was returning from a local flight. The pilot executed a forced landing to an open field.

The airplane sustained damage to the outboard left wing structure. An engine examination is planned.

NTSB Identification: ANC20LA069 Date: 07/14/2020 Location: Birch Creek, AK Aircraft: Air Tractor AT-802 Injuries: None An Air Tractor AT-802A airplane, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Birch Creek, Alaska.

The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 137 firefighting flight.

The purpose of the flight was to support wildland firefighting operations.

The airplane was equipped with Wipline 10000 amphibious floats in the Fire Boss configuration. Scoops could be manually deployed by a switch located on the control stick of the airplane that actuated an electrically driven hydraulic pump; when the switch was released the scoops would retract. Water was routed through the scoops located on each float to a hopper located in the aircraft. In addition, the airplane was equipped with an asymmetric scoop warning system. In the event of an asymmetric scoop deployment, an audible warning “asymmetric scoop” would sound and a red warning light would illuminate on the instrument panel.

According to the pilot, on the 28th

scoop of the day, he touched down on the surface of the water and deployed the scoops to begin filling the airplane’s hopper when the airplane veered hard to the right. In an effort to correct for the veer he released the scoop switch and applied left rudder to no avail. He retarded the throttle and applied reverse thrust as the airplane began to impact trees located on the lake’s shoreline. The airplane came to rest upright in a marshy area on the lake’s shoreline sustaining substantial damage to the right wing.

An initial on-scene examination of the airplane revealed no mechanical malfunction or anomaly with the airplane’s scoop system. Control continuity was established from the rudder pedals to the water rudders and air rudder. A detailed wreckage examination is pending.

NTSB Identification: WPR20LA224 Date: 07/17/2020 Location: Mehama, OR Aircraft: Hiller UH 12D Injuries: Fatal A Hiller UH-12D helicopter was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Mehama, Oregon. The pilot was fatally injured. The helicopter was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 137 aerial application flight.

There were no witnesses to the accident. The support truck operator reported that the helicopter departed from the truck and flew towards the next field.

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The helicopter impacted patch of tall trees in between Christmas tree fields.

The helicopter came to rest upside down at the base of a tree. A post impact fire ensued and completely consumed the cabin area and engine compartment. The trees slightly west of the accident site were topped.

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NTSB Identification: CEN20CA312 Date: 07/27/2020 Location: Tiro, OH Aircraft: Air Tractor AT 602 Injuries: None

NTSB Identification: CEN20CA313 The pilot was conducting an aerial application flight at the time of the accident. Before spraying, he circled the field and noted high tension power lines. He completed 3 spray runs without incident, passing under the power lines on 2 of those passes. However, on the 4th pass, the pilot “did not maintain a low enough altitude” and the vertical stabilizer struck the lines. The upper portion of the vertical stabilizer and the entire rudder separated from the airframe. He was able to maintain control with a “total loss of rudder control” and executed a forced landing to a harvested wheat field.

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witnesses heard a loud noise from the airplane prior to seeing it “nosedive;” similar to a “backfire” or “an over-inflated tire bursting” and then heard the sound of the impact. All three witnesses stated the airplane appeared to be flying normally before the accident occurred.

According to the operator, the pilot had recently started with the company in early May 2020. He had been out flying for about 2.5 hours practicing spray operations and was on his third load of water.

A Cessna C188 airplane was destroyed when it was involved in an accident in Corsica, South Dakota. The pilot was fatally injured.

The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 137 aerial application flight.

The flight originated at Corsica Municipal Airport (D65), Corsica, South Dakota, about 1025, and was destined to complete aerial applications over a field located 15 miles due east of D65.

According to witnesses, the pilot had just completed two passes over the field. After completing the second pass, and after almost completing his turn to return for another pass, the airplane suddenly nosed over and impacted the ground. One of the witnesses, who was in his tractor about 1/8 mile away from the accident site, described the airplane made about a ¼ turn (in a spiral) before impact. Two

Date: 07/27/2020 Location: Dakota, IL Aircraft: Robinson R44 Injuries: None The airline transport pilot was repositioning the helicopter for an aerial application mission.

He departed from a tending truck and flew southwest to a farm. Once at the farm, circled to find an appropriate landing area. The pilot landed the helicopter in a grass patch near a barn and silo, received maps, and talked to a farm representative. The pilot then repositioned the helicopter to load the application chemical.

The chemical was in a tank in a hay wagon and the tops of the hay wagon curved outward. He “slowly” set the helicopter down and felt the left skid touch followed by the right skid. The pilot lowered collective after the helicopter touched down and the main rotor blade struck the hay wagon. The helicopter “jumped” and shook violently. Both left and right windshields ejected from the helicopter and the main rotors came to a stop. The pilot attempted to shut down the engine; however, the engine continued to run. He exited the helicopter and applied the fuel cutoff. Smoke was coming from burning oil associated with a “small” fire underneath the helicopter. The pilot used a fire extinguisher to put out that fire. The helicopter sustained substantial damage to the main and tail rotors, the skids and the helicopter “frames.” The pilot reported there was no mechanical malfunction or failure with the helicopter. His safety recommendation stated that when setting the helicopter down near obstacles, recheck rotor clearance before fully lowering collective and be mindful that “the blades will move out of cone.”

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As a traveler in this world, I have had the opportunity to explore different aspects of agricultural aviation by flying ag in at least three countries: Brazil, Canada and the United States.

Despite certain peculiarities typical of each country, some things are identical, such as the constant pressure for efficiency, the race against time (and sometimes, against bad weather) and the causes of accidents.

Competitiveness between companies often makes operators decide not to adjust prices or charge for long ferries to extremely small fieles.

Ultimately, the pilot is expected to make up for the deficit by squeezing the turn and/or carrying a larger load. Some companies even compare performance between pilots. An extra five minutes, more or less, on a job can be the subject of numerous questions for the pilot from the operator.

Another very common situation is the pilot taking off with the hopper full to treat several small and distant areas, ending up wasting fuel.

Despite the lonely nature of agricultural flight, there is no shortage of people on the ground to try to interfere with decisions. Sometimes the grower wants the crop to be treated in an easterly or westerly direction, when due to obstacles, or even the sun, the best direction would be north or south. It is also very common that both planning and expectations are created always with optimistic scenarios: favorable weather, calm atmosphere, good airplane performance, only to find out when these scenarios are not in play, comes a very important resource: decision making.

Learning to say “no” is not an art, but it does save lives and spares regrets. I believe that every agricultural pilot has already put himself in a situation that he regretted, whether by meteorology, fuel calculation or simply deciding to not treat a field. The truth is that it doesn’t matter

if the decision was made solely by the pilot or with another, the responsibility and the consequences will always be on the pilot’s hands and conscience.

After getting out of a bad situation, two things can happen. We either learn the lesson and don’t repeat the same mistake, or we start to believe that we are invincible. Those who believe they are invincible, will put themselves again and again in the same situations, until something worse happens.

One of the most experienced pilots I have ever met says his goal in aviation was never to be the best or the fastest, but to build a long career and be able to retire. I share that philosophy. Having humility, talking to the most experienced and sharing your own experiences are good practices, as well as knowing how to say “no” to something you believe should not be done. If another pilot is willing to do something that you have refused, does not necessarily mean that he is correct.

We have more and more obstacles on the ground and in the air, more and more meticulous regulations, fierce competition and increasingly demanding customers. Like it or not, this is part of our reality. But don’t feel obligated to compromise your own security to make up for it all. The limits of the pilot or the plane will not be shaped by the satisfaction of anyone (the boss, the customer or our ego).

Studies clearly show there is nothing new about accidents in agricultural aviation (except for one case that I will briefly quote in the next paragraph). The causes are practically the same: stall during the turn, collision with obstacles or collision in the air, etc. So, we already know where the danger lives. Our decision making is what will make the difference.

The case I referred to earlier as an unusual accident that happened recently here in the USA where the product mix caused an excessive

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When taking off for the second time, the pilot again had the windshield covered with foam, had an accident and later died due to injuries.

I recently took off in an AirTractor AT-502 with 460 gallons of high density liquid fertilizer. Fortunately, I was aware of this while still on the ground and checked exactly what my takeoff weight was. I flew without problems, but certainly if I had not done my calculations, I would at least have found the performance of the aircraft strange.

The subject “product mix” certainly deserves an exclusive article. When I write about it, I will remember to tell of the day when a pilot was saved by the insight of the loader who found the components of the mix a little strange: hydrogen peroxide and copper-based fungicide. But that is a topic for a future article.

For now I just want to wish that we all use wisdom in our decisions and remember: there will always be another day, another field, another plane, another job... But our lives are unique and we only have one!

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Thrush Aircraft is expanding its global presence with the naming of Africair as its authorized dealer for a number of countries in northern and sub-Sahara Africa. In addition, Africair’s affiliate, Tropical Aviation Distributors, has been appointed as the company’s authorized dealer in the Caribbean. Along with new aircraft sales and support activities, both companies will provide expanded service capabilities and parts support for Thrush operators in their regions.

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1978 B Model 600. 7400 TT. 4 hrs SMOH 4hrs SPOH. Aircraft completely refurbished by Hershey Flying Service in 2004 @7302 TT. SATLOC M3. New 330 gal Hershey Hopper. Aircraft is like new. $150,000.

Will consider trade for low time B55 Baron or V35 Bonanza. Phone 701430-0215. Arvid

Super1 B Model. Very clean B model with super 1. 335 hopper, 114 fuel, bottom load fuel, Smoker, cool seat, great A/C, radio, CP flat fans, SS booms, Transland pump with electric brake. $225,000 Call Jim at 715-252-6227

1976 Ag Cat G164B, N48643, S/N 99B, TT: 8732.22, SMOH: 166.92, P&W 1340 600hp Covington Engine, Heavy Landing Gear, A/C, Smoker/Flagger, SATLOC 99.5, Flow Control, TeeJets & CP’s, 80 gal Bottom Load Fuel, Hershey Tips, Airplane is Still Working Times May Change. $105K Lance 308-325-2095 or Nathan 308-324-8770

1977 Super A Ag Cat 600, Serial #1714, N6741Q, 7454 TTAF, 1738 SMOH Tulsa engine, 10,310 TT since mfr., all case numbers match, some newer cylinders, mags, carb., cam, still strong running & clean, refurbished by Hershey at 5715 TT, 330 gal. hopper, new skins, straight tail, all servos, wing tips. $65K 660-739-4509

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1989 Super B Fat Cat, super 6 engine, 500 gallon, 11,166 TT, 1189 since hot, 188 IRAN, hydraulic spray system, air conditioning and heat, wing extensions, servos, night lights, E/I digital gauges. $250K out of annual or $280K with annual. 509-520-8267

Your choice out of three 400 Gallon Super B Ag Cats. Only looking to sell one at the moment but all are well maintained and always hangared northern airplanes. They aren’t exactly alike though, so look at each photo for better details. All Garrett powered (2 have Super 1’s & one is a -1), 400 Gallon Hoppers, SS Booms, Swathmaster Spreaders, All Metal Wings, Cockpit Heat, Bottom Load Fuel, Automatic Flagman. These airplanes are all working, so the times are subject to change. $295K Message for more info, or call 541-969-2062.

1962 Light Frame Ag Cat R-985, 11025 TT, 825 SMOH, Engine just installed after complete tear down and repair from Tulsa engines, SATLOC M3, Bottom Load Single Point Fuel System, 80 Gallon Fuel, 25” Transland Gate, New Transland 8 Vane Large Intake Spreader, Smoker, Flagger, Oil Filter Kit, SS Booms w/CP-09 Nozzles, Heavy Landing Gear, Locking Tailwheel,253 Hours on Tulsa Blower Overhaul,S.S. Belly, Early B- Model Wing Extensions, B- Model Canopy/Tail, Fuselage Strobe. $55,000 701-400-1113 BETTER than NEW (2) “Super-A+350 Gal HV TL Combo QUEEN CATS. Loads of options...TST, FlyTips, Servos, 80 fuel FSTW & Lock. Sero EVERYTHING. Buy smart, fly safe, do better work!

Bank on 4-wings! Ag Cat Sales and Service since 1971. 870-2418/2489F frank.kelley@ag-cat.com

1976 Grumman Ag Cat G164A, TTAF 8689, Engine & Prop TT 0. $115,000 Call Boyd at 406-3884497 or 406-580-9909

1975 Grumman Ag Cat G164A, AFTT 5678, Engine & Prop TT 302. $100,000 Call Boyd at 406-388-4497 or 406-580-9909 (3) Super-6 FAT CATs! Hi Wings, Long Fuel, Metalized, 500+Gal 41” TL Deluxe Combos w/ C-Model Gear, T.S.T., FlyTips, Fully Servo’d, Fresh Annuals.

Retired owner will accept reasonable offers, consider Ag Cat Trade-Ins. AgCat Sales & Service since ‘71. 870-8862418/2489F, 759-1692Cell or frank. kelley@ag-cat.com Winter Completion: 2021 TURBO SB+ Mod’d QueenCat, 400 Gal, 120 fuel, Hi-Wings, T.S.T., Heavy G/S/W, TST, DAF TL-38 Combo, AgJet FWF w/NEW Prop (Your TPE331 Engine).

ALL frameworks “fixture-perfect”. Buy smart, fly safe, do better work! $395K Outright. AgCat Sales & Service since ‘71. 870-886-2418/2489F, 7591692Cell frank.kelley@ag-cat.com Better than new, perfectly configured, lovingly ground-up rebuilt 450 Ag Cat! 300 gal, 67 fuel, Ext’d, FlyTips, “B” Canopy/Cockpit, TL-25 gate.

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870-886-2418/2489F, 759-1692 Cell, frank.kelley@ag-cat.com Export Special! G164A S/N 1188, “Factory-Jigs” OHC fuselage, new 335 Hopper, 1” Gear, Ext’d Wings, 80-fuel, 24V w/Strobes, E-Servo, TWLock, TE Hybrid Combo, ready for 100-hr servicerun. YOUR R985/R1340 E&P, CofA’d 4 Ex, packed in YOUR container, fobWR, $75K. frank.kelley@ag-cat.com, 870886-2418/2489F, 759-1692 cell Get Serious About Selling 478-987-2250. Fax: 478-352-0025.

1980 AT-301 With Only 248 Hours Since Overhaul!

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TTAF 7400, Engine TTSN 9800, Has a SATLOC GPS system installed.

Only 50 hours since wing spars were replaced! About 6950 hours remaining until the next replacement. $87,500 Call 806-595-0330 or email travis@ flightmechanix.com 1986 AT-301, 600 hr R-1340, Bantam GPS, CP’s, smoker. Come get it “as is”.

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1991 AT-401, TTAF: 9712Hrs (Approx. 1000 hrs left on spar AD), Last Annual 3/2015, Geared Tulsa 1340 TSMOHE: 1710 hrs, 23D40 w/Albatross Blades: 2564Hrs (5 Year AD complied with 3/2015).

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1990 AT-401-G-1 AT-0765 Turbine Conversion, AFTT 5364, ENG TT7382, TSHI 245, TSGEARBOX IRAN 245 9118 HR left on factory wings, Prop 355 SMOH, turbine gear, single pt fuel, DynaNav, Autocal, two booms, CP11, Davidon HI Tek, Aeroflow check valves stainless pump, annual 3/18/20.

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1992 AT-401, P&W R1340-AN1, 600 HP, TSMOH 141 hrs. by Younkin(2012), TTAF 6400, no corrosion or damage history, Hamilton Standard Hyd. 22D40, TSOH 45 hrs., 38” Gate, 400 gal hopper, new seal w/Transland spreader, 5 blade Weath Aero fan pump, SATLOC Lite II, 36 CP03 nozzles, A/C. Price reduced to $120K Call Scott at 402-746-4078

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1989 AT-402, N1012B For sale or lease. AFTT 12,623.4, PT6A-15AG, 18,134.8 TTE 6.0TT SHI, left & right bottom load fuel, left & right loader valve, flow control, Vertex generator, hear & air conditioner, aluminum boom, SATLOC GPS. MidContinent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800-3250885 www.midcont.net

2018 AT-402B, PT6-15AG, TTAE since new 1084, Wingman, CP09 Nozzles, Transland Spreader, Single Point Fuel, Lane Brake, Bantam GPS, No damage. $689,000 Call Steven at 870-945-1383

1991 AT-402 PT6A-34, 9747.9 TTAF, 487 SHOT, 487 Since starter/generator overhaul, 1989 since wing spars were replaced, new paint on fuselage and tail surfaces at last annual, SS camlocs installed at last annual, side load fuel, load hawg for hopper, 431.9 hours on all new landing gear, LED nose lights, AERO LED Nav lights. $325,000 Call Chad at 318-341-2008

1995 AT-402B -15AG, TTAF 7399.5, Engine TT 6928.0, Engine TSHSI 8.0, Prop TT 7399.5, Prop SMOH 2452.5, Shot Peened Prop, All SS Spray System, VG’s, AG Nav GPS (GUIA), AUTO CAL Flow Control, Single Point Fuel System, Newer style Factory A/C vents & Heat, 3 Piece Windshield, New style removable side doors, Extended Exhaust Stacks, Smoker, Flagger, SS Tailwheel, Shadin Fuel Flow, Night Lights, Storm Cutters, Factory Ram Air Inlet, Cool Start, 2 A/C Condensers, Radio Rack w/AM/FM/CD, UHF/VHF Business Band, 360 Channel COM, Garmin (347) Audio Panel. Price reduced to $350K OBO 620-525-6712

1999 AT-402A with PT6A11AG, 6843 TTSN, M3 SATLOC, Bottom load fuel, 475 hrs SN landing gear, VG’s, 210gal fuel, rinse tank, heat & A/C, very clean, great flying airplane.

The airplane will come with a fresh hot section and fresh annual. Price reduced to $285K Will consider a trade or partial trade on nice general aviation bush plane. Call or text Dusty Elkinton 417-321-0210 at Dusty’s Air Service Nevada, MO

1999 AT-402B, 7922 TTAF, PT6A-15AG 8950 TTE, Covington Light OVH at 6500 engine hours.

SATLOC Bantam with G4 screen, flow control, A/C, heat, Garmin G5 attitude indicator, CP 11 nozzles, smoker, very little fertilizer, Transland 10 vane.

Overhauled FCU and fuel pump at 7322.0 TTAF, Wing spars were done at factory in June 2019. One owner, always hangared. Mid-Continent Aircraft, 800-325-0885 midcont.net

1991 AT-402A -34AG, TTAF 7800, TTE 8950, 1500 on new wing panels and gear, total rebuild, tubes are the only thing not replaced.

Last year engine received new input shaft, rear case, O/H. Accessories including governors, O/H exchange power section and another O/H FCU about 200hrs ago. New door hinges and latches, AmSafe, 602 A/C, spray pump, clutch, booms and boom hangers, black steel brakes, l7 light bar, Storm Shield, LED Nav lights and strobes, updated GCU charging system, and firewall fuel pressure gauge w/new SS firewall fuel filter this year. Hobbs is just over 7800. $425K Call Neal Aircraft at 806-8285892 2013 AT-402B, REF. 2499-19, Maturity iam 02/02/2020, Maturity ca 02/06/2020, Hartzell propeller total hours 1161.60 available hours 1844.40, Pratt & Whitney engine total hours 1161.60 available hours 1844.40, Micronair au 500 bar, GPS Hemisphere Bantam w/7”, Laser altimeter, Strobe navigation lights, US$630,000 Contact: Pelópidas Bernardi phone/whats: +1-954-2780939

AT-502

1991/2011 AT-502 M601E-11 GE/Walter Johnson STC Conversion, TTAF 7851.7, Engine TT 6167.1, 261 TSHSI , Engine TSOH 1977.1 (3000HR TBO), Prop SMOH 1977.1, SATLOC Bantam W/G4 Screen & L7 Light Bar, Agrinautics Pump W/Lane Electric Brake, Reabe Hopper Gauge With Pressure, Reabe Clear View Canopy, Amsafe Airbag Seat Belts, Vortex Generators, Single Point Fuel System, Electric A/C With Factory Vents, Electric Cockpit Heat, 3 Piece Windshield, New Style Removable Side Doors, , Electronics International MVP-50T With Fuel Flow & Fuel Tank Indicators, Work Lights, Johnson Ram Air Inlet With Barrier Filter, Aero-LED,s Landing Lights with Pulse, Radios With AM/FM/CD, VHF, H80 Turbine Blades Upgrade, Price $350K Motivated Seller! Joe@PrairieAir.Net 218-685-6594 1997 AT-502B, 3800 TTSN, PT6A34, 0-since light OH from Covington.

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2012 AT-502B PT6-34, 3850 TTAE, Fast start, smoker, electric fan brake, Shadin fuel flow meter, hot section 500hrs ago, prop iran 1000hrs ago, PAR200 comm w/Bluetooth and ANR, Garmin G5, Nov. 19 annual. SATLOC G4 w/flow control, Hydraulic Air Repair Inc. variable rate gate, Load hog hopper door and auger, Single point fuel, 3 inch load valve, VG’s, LED nose lights and strobes and navs, CP-09’s, Quick latch boom brackets, Transland spreader, Extended exhaust stacks, Reabe hopper and pressure gauge. Very clean with no damage history. $550K Aviation Services 662-658-4466

1997 AT-502B N5010J, TTAE 9723, PT6-34AG, 1538 SHOT, Gear box 7675, Landing gear & hopper 1860 SN, Starter/Gen 971SOH, New Batteries 5-18, 38” gate, 3”load, single point fuel, Bantam GPS, smoker, load hog, hopper rinse, CP09’s, crophawk, Storm cutter wire strike protection. $350K Negotiable 662721-2510

1988 AT-502, N7319V, TTAF 14737, PT6A-27, TTE8161, New Paint with stainless steel Camloc fasteners in 2020 with extensive Annual and Hot Section Inspection. SATLOC G4 GPS. 4872 Hours remaining on wing spar caps. Aircraft has been well maintained and ready to go to work. $250K Steve at AgAir Aircraft 870-2360146 or steve.agairaircraft@gmail.com

2011 AT-502B, N677LA, TT 3699, Annual January 2020, Prop IRAN February 2018, No damage history, HSI May 2020 at 3679, Equipped with Wingman, Air Repair hydraulic gate system, hydraulic flaps, SATLOC G4 w/flow control. $425,000 Call Pete at Air Repair 662-846-0228 www. airrepairinc.com

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2016 AT-602 -65AG, 1950 TTAE, Good Condition, No Damage History, Fresh Annual and Hot Section. $895,000 Lane Aviation 281-3425451 or FAX 281-232-5401 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

2018 AT-502B S/N 502B-3131 TTSN 120.7 hours Equipped with PT6A-34AG engine, FAST engine monitoring system, three blade Hartzell propeller, heat and AC, GUIA Platinum GPS guidance system AgFlow controller, AU5000 Micronair (10), Lane Brake & Fan, MVP50, Reabe hopper and pressure gauge, EFD 1000 Evolution Flight, GTN650 Garmin GPS/COM, GTR225 Nav/ COM, GTX345 transponder, GMA350 audio control panel. $975K Call Mario Morales (506) 261-5023 mmorales@ forestprotectionlimited.com

2018 AT-502B S/N 502B-3130 TTSN 122.4 hours Equipped with PT6A-34AG engine, FAST engine monitoring system, three blade Hartzell propeller, heat and AC, GUIA Platinum GPS guidance system AgFlow controller, AU5000 Micronair (10), , Lane Brake & Fan, MVP50, Reabe hopper and pressure gauge, EFD 1000 Evolution Flight, GTN650 Garmin GPS/COM, GTR225 Nav/ COM, GTX345 transponder, GMA350 audio control panel. $975K Call Mario Morales (506) 261-5023 mmorales@ forestprotectionlimited.com Parting Out 1990 AT-502 -34 Engine & Prop. Call Mike at Valley Air Crafts 559.686-7401 2000 AT-502B, Bantam GPS, Flow, L7 Light Bar, Wingman, Com Radio, Transponder, Covington Hot Inspection, Farm Air annual. For more information call 309-759-4646 or email farmair@ farmairinc.com

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1989 AT-502, PT6-15, SATLOC Bantam, VG’s, Fresh annual with sale. $199,000 Possible owner financing. Call Brian at 561-723-1911 2018 AT-502XP, -140AG, 1050 TTAE, Air Repair 5” Hydraulic System, Fresh Annual, New Paint by Air Tractor.

Aircraft Appears New! No Damage History! $870,000 Lane Aviation 281342-5451 or FAX 281-232-5401

2012 AT-502, TTAE 4147 hrs., PT6-34 1569 hrs. since hot section

by Covington, 4 Blade Loadmaster 1032 since IRAN, No damage history, Air Repair hydraulic gate, Wingman, VG’s, CP11’s, single point fuel, heat and A/C, Lane fan and electric brake, SATLOC G4. Hot section prior to sale. $550K. Call David at Gary Flying Service 662-822-4534

1992 AT-502, N1532B, TTAF 9792.3, PT6A-15AG TTE 11,407.01, 0.0 SHSI

by Prime Turbines. Annual inspection due 3/1/2020, SATLOC Bantam w/Flow Control, Wingman, Like New Hopper, New panels, paint and cam locks, Wings due at 17,798.9 hours, New Main Gear less than 200 hours, 164 gal fuel, Stainless Booms w/ CP-09-3E. For price call Darryl at South Delta Aviation - 479-935-4891 / 870995-1323 nights and weekends

1998 AT-502A, N205RM, HOBBS 9395, 460 Hrs. since factory new frame, PT6A-45R, P/S TT 24878, G/G 26647, 26 Since HSI, 26 hrs. since prop O/H, 7993 Hrs. remaining on wings, 210 fuel tank, Lane Brake, Transland Wingman, Factory A/C, CP11 Nozzles, Smoker, Crophawk, SATLOC Bantam W/G4 Screen, Updated upper instrument panel, Swathmaster spreader. $350K 979-234-2482

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

TT 13,630.7, Engine: PT6A-34AG, Approx. TT 14,621.1, SATLOC Bantam, Stainless Steel Spray Booms and Drop Boom Hangers, Spreader, Wingman, Smoker & AC. New Belly Skin along with many new panels, cam locks and paint in 2017. 24.2 Since Extensive Hot Section with overhauled CT Blades & Fuel Control. 5,768.7 Since Wing Spar Replacement. Price reduced to $215K Frost Flying at 870-295-6213 2020 AT-502XP, FTO, 234 Fuel, SS Camlocs Lane Brake & Fan, MVP50. $1,060,500 Call Lane Aviation 888995-LANE / 281-342-5451 or FAX: 281-232-5401

AT-802

2007 AT-802A, Extensive Fresh Annual, N4170S, Last Annual Inspection: 4/20/2020, TTAF 5,065 hrs, Time Since Annual: 44Hrs, Avionics SATLOC 4, Engine -Pratt & Whitney, Model: PT6A-65AG, TTSN: 5,064, TTSLOH: 44 hrs, TT Since Annual: 44hrs, Propeller Hartzell S178. HCB5MP-3F. M11276NS, 44 Hrs SMOH. $850K 520-220-6364

AT-602

2008 AT-602 -65B. Completely rebuilt in 2008.

5550 hr since rebuild.

Fresh annual. Flow Control.

Large size propeller N11276N5, 800 since new hub & blades, Bantam w/G4 screen. W/W. Heat/ factory a/c. Wash out system. Manual tail wheel lock.

New transponder. Garmin audio panel.

Comm radio. All mounted in radio box.

SS Fasteners. New paint on leading edges. Wingman. LED strobes and nose lights. Night flight package. Factory air intake. Off set engine mount. Aileron trim. All glass good. Price reduced to $375K For details call 501-516-6156

2012 AT-602, N2061L, Tac reading 3686.6 hrs, TTAE 3686.6 hrs, annual inspection date - new at sale, no damage history. PT6A-60AG, SN PCE-RGO179, TT 3686.6 hrs, H.S.I. new, Starter Gen. 0 hrs SMOH. Hartzell HC-B5MP-3C, SN EVA3161, TT 3686.6 hours, SATLOC Bantam w/ G4 screen, comm radio, Transponder, Lane fan & brake, smoker, s/s T/W deflector, factory heat & air, drop booms, low time landing gear, 0 time FCU and HP fuel pump. Ready to Spray. $695K Contact Rick Stone at Southeastern Aircraft Sales & Service 800-441-2964 or mail@southeasternaircraft.com

1999 AT-802A, N803DG, TTAF 8290.9, TTE 6420.1, 600 on new ignitors & O/H main fuel pump, 1025 since prop IRAN, extensive HOT complete - see photo for details. LED nose lights, Ag Pilot X GPS w/flow control, wingman, fast start, single point fuel, A/C. $525K Negotiable Call or text 662-721-2510

2010 AT-802A, N6012E, PT6A-65AG ONLY 2300 TTSN, Fire Airplane well equipped and ready to go to work or would make a great low time Ag airplane. Red and white paint scheme painted in 2015. This aircraft’s been a fire airplane all its life with all ADs and Service Letters complied with. It is also very clean and has been well maintained. Equipped as follows: FRDS Gen 2 Fire Gate, 2-Garmin SL40 Comms, Garmin 796 GPS Map, PS Engineering Audio Panel, Garmin GTX 345 Transponder w/ ADSB IN & OUT. Aircraft will be sold with fresh Hot Section Inspection. $765K Call Steve at AgAir Aircraft 870-236-0146 or email steve. agairaircraft@gmail.com 2006 AT-802A, PT6A-65AG, 7400 TTSN, Wingman, G4 with flow control, S.P fuel, com, CP’s. For pricing and more information call 309-759-4646 or email farmair@farmairinc.com

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Aircraft - Cessna

2019 AT-802 FireBoss Equipped as a FireBoss, Equipped with PT6A-67F engine, dual cockpit/ full dual controls. Air Tractor FRDS fire gates, rear seat instruments and avionics, 380 gallon fuel, and a very unique paint scheme. Aircraft is additionally equipped as a FireBoss with amphibious floats, ground fill option, and a WipAire rear seat redundancy control package. Available for immediate delivery. Call Mike at Valley Air Crafts 559-686-7401

2019 AT-802, Equipped with PT6A-67F engine, dual cockpit/full dual controls.

Air Tractor FRDS fire gates, rear seat instruments and avionics, 380 gallon fuel, and a very unique paint scheme. Available for immediate delivery. Call Mike at Valley Air Crafts 559-686-7401 2015 AT-802A, PT6A-65AG engine, plane available now with approx. 2000 TTSN, 308 fuel, MVP50T, S.P. fuel, G4/flow, hyd gate, wingman, CP’s, Covington hot. For more information call 309-759-4646 or email farmair@ farmairinc.com

2011 AT-802A, TTAE 4005 hrs., Last hot 800 hrs. by Frost Flying, Prop IRAN at 1576, Wingman, VG’s, Comm radio, 250 since new gear, G4 with flow control, Single point fuel.

Updated! Call 806-828-5892

1997 AT-802AF PT667AG, TT 6677, -67AG w/ Fresh Hot Section 27960 SNEW, Prop 7591 SNEW, Hydromax Fire Gate, Fresh Annual, USFS/DOI Carded, ADSB, BK KMA 24H, BK KY196, Garmin GTX 327, TDFM 136, Sky Connect AFF. $750K 575-763-4300 or email cameron@ aerotechteam.com

2001 AT-802 -67AG, TT 4990, Engine SMOH 1369 Fresh Hot Section, Prop 148 SNEW, TDFM 138, KY196A, KY 196A, Garmin 345 ADSB, Fresh Paint in 2019, Hatfield Fire Gate or available with 10” Transland and booms. $925K Call 575-763-4300 or email cameron@aerotechteam.com

2004 AT-802 -67AG USFS/ DOI CARDED, -67AG Fresh Hot Section, TT3932, STOH 2205, Prop 73 SPOH, KY 196A, KY 196A, TDFM 136A, GTX-345 Transponder, Smoker, Hydromax Fire Gate USFS/DOI Carded Fresh Annual. $800K Call 575-7634300 or cameron@aerotechteam.com 2005 AT-802A, 6975 TTSN, PT6A67AG, 6975 TTSN, 220 since Covington hot, 0-SIRAN prop, electric brake, smoker, CP’s, G-4 w/flow, Kawak, MVP50T, wingman, 10” gate, new wing spars, new hopper, Farm Air referb, Sept. 2018 annual, NO TRADES. Call 309-303-5161

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

Fire Boss, Single & Dual Cockpit, -67 1600 SHP, low time and hours, full avionics. Call or email: +34667102184, sales@ airtractoreurope.com.

2009 AT-802A -65AG, 5100 TTAE, Midwestern Aircraft, NDH, fresh annual and hot section inspection. $695K Lane Aviation 281-342-5451 2020 AT-802A, FTO, -65AG, LOADED, BOTTOM LOAD FUEL. $1,478,000 Call Lane Aviation 281-342-5451

1982 Cessna T188C Husky, TTAF 6394.14 hrs, Engine TT 0 hrs, TSIO520-T1B, Continental factory rebuilt zero time engine, New exhaust, New hoses, New oil cooler, New Lord mounts, 0 hrs. SOH, Propeller and governor (Maxwell Aircraft) Annual inspection will be done Spring 2020. Equipment: SATLOC Intellistar GPS, IntelliFlow flow control, right boom shut off, drop booms, hydraulic/manual spray system, Stainless hopper shut-off valve, smoker, flagger, electric tachometer, King KY-96A comm. radio/Bus Band ready/ANR/ LEMO jack, Vortex generators, Kevlar leading edges, 22x8.0 tires, pulsing LED nose lights. $130K 605-350-4536

Cessna Ag Husky, TT 4910.0, annual 12/2019, TTE 877.8 since factory reman., Prop inspected and repaired 70 hrs. ago. Transponder, King Ky-96a radio, crop hawk, auto flow control, auto on/off, AgNav GPS, Horton leading edges, micro VGs, Breckinridge SS booms & hangers, CP nozzles, spare exhaust system & other parts. $125K 616-450-1170

1973 A188B Ag Truck.

Annual accomplished July 2020. Workhorse airplane with stainless steel spray booms and stainless steel spreader. Has high time engine with good compression; needs paint, but is mechanically sound. Aircraft has no accident nor damage history, and all logbooks are available. VREF retail is over $56,000 Priced for quick sale at $48,000. Call 919-608-3231 Chris@ t3acftconsulting.com

1972 A188B Cessna Ag Wagon, 4695TT, 538 since Western Skyways factory spec continental IO-520-D engine install 300HP, Hartzell 3blade TopProp, dropped airfoil super boom, CP Nozzles, Flagger, smoker, SATLOC Litestar GPS, XP tail wheel, Spreader, original logs, northern MN airplane, no corrosion, annual 5/16/19. $100K Call Jim DeVries at 218-935-2186

1969 Cessna Ag-Wagon A188 (super clean) Registration: C-GZNI Serial #1880034 Location: Trois-Rivieres, QC, TTAF 5882 hr, Engine : Continental IO-520D Engine Time: 185hr/1200hr, Propeller: Hartzell 3 blades, Paint/overhaul: 2004 Equipment: VHF, Transponder/encoder, AgNav II, Spreader and spray kit. $89,000 USD Richard 819-380-3333 2011 Cessna T-206, 850 Hours Total Time Since New! G1000 with synthetic vision, ADSB, Factory Air, all options. like new. $495,000 Call 956-4214545

1977 Cessna A188B Ag Truck, 3500 TTSN, 10 Since Major Overhaul, 3 bladed prop, SATLOC, fresh annual, delivery available. $95,000 Texas, Ron 806-662-5823

1976 Cessna A188B Ag Truck, CONT I0550, 3635.5 hrs TTAF, 864.5 hrs SMOH, 75 hrs SIRAN, 317.6 hrs on new McCauley 3-Blade Prop. Extensive annual in 2018. Recent annual in April, aircraft is ready to work. New landing gear, bolts, shims, breaks, rotors, bearings, tires, electrical components, etc. Equipped w/CP-11 Nozzles, spreader pan, DynaNav GPS. $139K 262-620-1010

1964 Cessna 310I, TT 5253, Continental IO-470U engines TSMOH LH 573 RH 249, McCauley props TSPOH LH 573 RH 670. Nice twin, true 6 seater & heavy hauler. It’s a clean northern airplane with no corrosion, new tires, new heater & fresh annual. Paint and interior are both prob a 5 out of 10. Basic radios. Would be interested in trade for Piper Cherokee 6, Saratoga, or Lance. $55,000 Call Tanner Sotvik at 701-520-0229 or 701-662-4416

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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

1968 Cessna Ag Wagon, S/N 188-0360, NDH. Always been a Clean Northern plane in excellent condition. TT 3607 -0-470R, 309 SMOH engine and prop, Super-Booms, SATLOC Lite, Smoker, Flagger. Great flying plane. A good plane to start that new pilot. 701-799-8629

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

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

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

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

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Selling as a pair: 1995 M18A Dromader, Turbine 4334 TTAF, wings tail section 2500 500 TTSMOH prop, Engine TPE-331-11u-6116 874 TSO 0 since Teledo repair compressor housing, diffuser vane accessory drive housing, 2nd stage rotor replaced.

Fresh annual 11-2019 and 2 Dromader airframe with brand new 5 blade prop.

Only needs motor. $275,000 OBO. Very negotiable. Call229-524-1134 or 229-220-6343

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

PRIC REDUCED! 1985 TURBINE M18A DROMADER -11,Turbine Dromader M18A Airframe TT: 3140 Engine Honeywell TPE331 -11U: 3910 SMOH 7000TBO Propeller Hartzell 5 blade 310 hours Since NEW (Times are Approximates) Options: AG NAV Guia Spray GPS, 192 Gallon Fuel, Air Conditioning, Cockpit Heat, Electronics International digital gauges, Vortex Generators, Kawak Throttle Quadrant, Smoker, booms, Artificial Horizon, Comm, and More! $299,950 Four additional low time Radial Dromader’s and a large inventory of spare parts are also available, ask for more info! ASI JET is a Factory Authorized Thrush Dealer, Service center, and Parts distributor. Specializing in New and Used aircraft sales, Please Call ASI Jet Sales at 952-941-6255 for more information!

1983 N983BG M-18 Dromader S/N 1Z01112, Airframe TT: 5800 (Times are approximate) Brand New Prop Installed: 910, Engine SMOH: 910 (Overhauled by Pacific Turbine Brisbane on June 2, 2015) SATLOC Bantam included (can put in any GPS you would prefer) Single Point Fuel/Hatfield Fueling System, 192 Gallon Fuel, Harbour Air Conditioning, Cockpit Heat, Electronics International MVP-50 Engine Monitor, Complete Turbine Conversion & Rebuild in 2015, Reabe Digital Hopper Quantity Gauge, Windshield Wiper, PAR200 Bluetooth Radio, Hydraulic System Removed, Cleveland Wheels & Brakes, Springs in Gear, Electric Flaps, 3rd Rudder Hinge, Servos, Electric Rudder Trim, Tailwheel Extension, VG’s, Kawak Throttle Quadrant. Fresh annual just completed, ready for work! All specifications are subject to verification upon inspection by buyer. ASI JET is a Factory Authorized Thrush Dealer, Service center, and Parts distributor. Specializing in New and Used aircraft sales, Please Call ASI Jet Sales at 952-941-6255 for more information!

Aircraft - Piper

1969 Piper Pawnee PA25-260 C Model w/ Hutch metal wings.

N4385Y. Fully restored by the leading Pawnee authority Aerial Banners, Inc. 0.0 SMOH Lycoming O-540-G1A5, new: Hartzell const spd prop, Stits fabric/paint, batt, tires, wheel bearings, nuts/bolts, glass, exhaust, alternator, starter, mags, regulator, gauges, cables, fuel bladder, STC Solutions permanent wing attach STC SA01154AT, brakes, rotors, all new Ag equipment. This aircraft was completely disassembled. The frame was inspected & overhauled in our factory jig. 25 years of Pawnee experience. Can be set up for banner/ glider towing. $110K 954-893-0099 or email milo@aerialbanners.com 1982 Piper Super Cub. Lowest time Piper built Cub on the planet, 650 hours TTSN. Stits Fabric, beautiful paint, Com Radio, L3 Lynx transponder with ADSB in-out with touchscreen weather, traffic. $150,000 Call Sun Valley Aviation 956-421-4545

1981 Piper PA-36-375 Turbine Brave, PT6A-20 662 SMOH, 232 SHS, Prop TSO 542, TTAF 5722, 2382 remaining on wing spar, fresh annual, new SATLOC Bantam w/ IntelliFlow, Lane adjustable fan & brake, smoker, CP check valve nozzles, Nav/ Strobe Instrument/Landing and taxi lights. Very clean, great flying, great transition airplane. $320K OBO For more information call 318-339-4747 or email lowgoflyers@gmail.com

1975 Piper PA-36 Brave, Johnston conversion 400 HP IO 720 Lycoming A1B, 1152 SMOH, AFTT 4252, Spar caps & center section done at 3100 AFTT, 3048 remaining on spar caps & center section. 2 hours since 04/15/2019 annual.

Comes with extra 2 sets of wings, complete fuselage and a hangar full of Brave parts. 1 owner last 33 years.

Always hangared. Trimble Ag GPS 170, Smoker, flow control, right boom shutoff, fan brake. Excellent condition. $120,000 firm. Call Kirk Barlow, Eads Co. 719-688-2224

1969 Piper Pawnee PA-25235 (250HP), Upgraded engine, droop tips, and leading edge lift STC (fill it up and fly it! - 150 gallons). SATLOC M3, Agrinautics pump, Electric Lane brake, Lane Fan, CP-03s. New fabric/ paint in 2015, 682 since IRAN by Poplar Grove. Complete Logs, always hangared, northern airplane. Will not disappoint! Price reduced to $67,000 Scott 765-418-3933

1974 Piper Pawnee D PA25-235, Lycoming 0-540, TT 2403, SMOH TT 295, SPOH TT 46, Aeronautics electric brake pump, spreader. Very good airplane! $75,000 Call Jared Horne at 334-740-4609

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Alternators, Carburetors, Fuel Boost Pumps, Fuel Systems, Generators, Hydraulic Pumps, Magnetos, Propellers (Hamilton Standard & Hartzell), Prop Governors (Turbine & Radial), Reverse Current Relays, Starters, Starter Generators, Tach Generators, and Voltage Regulators.

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In Pressure Cowl testing, NG speed reduced 1-3%, ITT reduced up to 33° C, increase in available HP. Unmatched performance, excellent filtration, class leading ease of air filter and fuel nozzle maintenance. The Pressure Cowl comes with the 850SHP kits. Call Cascade now to improve performance. 1-800-716-2550

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Aircraft - Thrush

1976 PA 36 Turbine Brave 550SHP - 6450TT, 3097 since P&W O/H PT6A-20A engine with 0 since HSI and A.D.2014-11-05 was performed, 0 SOH 3 Blade Hartzell Prop, 275 gallon hopper, JAS gate, Agrinautics pump, electric brake, dropped streamlined booms with CP nozzles, 2” left side load, improved hopper lid, JAS High Lift Wing Leading Edges, 90 gal fuel, CommRadio, Crophawk, electric turn and bank, clock, nav/strobe/instrument/landing and taxi lights, Del Norte GPS, pistol grip, left entry step, very good tires/glass and paint, 1739 hours remaining on wing spar caps. This aircraft was imported from Australia, and has just had an extensive annual inspection of the engine, prop, and airframe, along with a NEW Airworthiness Certificate. This aircraft is in very good condition! Need a very reasonably priced, nimble turbine that will get a lot done for small $$$? This is it!! $275,000! Or Best Reasonable Offer. 559-686-1794, info@ johnstonaircraft.com

1975 Piper Pawnee PA25-235 D Model, TTAE 4092.29, SMOH 144.5 by Gann Aviation, Lycoming 0-540 B2C5 engine, Fresh Annual, Agrinautics pump, Weathaero Fan, Dropped airfoil SS beams, CP check body & Tips w/J tubes. All Ads complied with SATLOC Lite 2, owner/operator always hangared. $90K Call Jamie at 256-557-2882

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

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1974 Piper Brave PA 36-400 IO-720 (400 HP) 3975 TT, 1875 SMOH, Wing Spar AD Complete, SATLOC Litestar III, Dyna Nav Flow Control, Superbooms with Davidon Rotary Atomizers. Price reduced to $110,000 or make reasonable offer.

Call 701-400-1113

1978 Piper PA-36-375, N3801E, Lycoming IO720, 894 SMOH, Electric Fan Brake, SATLOC. Price reduced to $90K OBO. Call Larry at 760-427-2585

Low time 1979 Piper Brave 400, 3426TT, Eng304 SMOH, Bantam w/Intelliflow, smoker,270 gallon hopper, fan brake, SS booms, aero flow check valves,CP11 nozzles, egt/ cht, external jump, dual side load, good paint, excellent interior, good seat, spray on/off switch and flaps on stick. Great flying fuel efficient plane for smaller jobs!

One of the nicest well equipped Braves with low hours! $125K Arnold 806435-0599 arnoldterhune@yahoo.com

For sale 1965 Piper Pawnee, 1565TT, 0-540 110SMOH by Bolduc Aviation, new muffler, alternator, starter, oil lines, bungees, tail spring, seat. AFS check valves with CP nozzles. No fertilizer. $78,000 218779-1678 1966 Pawnee PA-25-235, N4494Y, S/N 4161, Tach and TT 2739.4, Lycoming O-540-B2B5 SMOH 433.2, Prop TT 2739.4, Annual completed 6/24/20, New spray pump and electric brake 6/24/20, SS Booms, M3 GPS w/key pad, screen not touch screen. $85,000 Ready For Immediate Sale!

See spec sheet for details. Email Aaron at aaron@advantageagair.us

1973 Thrush S2R, Geared 1340 23D40 TSMO 280 AFTT 8,400, SATLOC M3, AutoCal flow control, Transland spreader and speed ring included. Currently working in Iowa so hours will increase. Delivery negotiable. $115K For more information call or text 719-648-9924

1998 Ayres S2R-T15, TT 7101, P&W PT6A-15AG TSNEW 7101, TSHSI 30 hrs, Hartzell HC-B3TN-3D TSMOH 30 hrs. Century Wing Spars, 220 gal fuel, 400 gallon hopper, Zee Air Conditioning, CP09 Nozzles, SATLOC M3 GPS, Stainless Steel Booms. Last annual inspection November 2018. $330,000 Contact Stephanie Williams at 229-924-2813

2004 Thrush 550, TTAF 8093, with PT6-60AG 0 shot, 0 time fuel control, Bleed valve, and High pressure pump, 0 SMOH prop, Hyd. gate box, SATLOC G4, booms and spreader. Sale with fresh annual. $420,000 Call 979-257-6695

1975 S2R Thrush, TTAF 14,478.7. Prop HCB3TN-5E, S/N- BVA8189, TPE331-1-151M, TTSN 11,754.4, TSOH 8,856, TSHSI 791 Hrs - Visual Inspection.

Aircraft has century wings installed (STC#SA02951CH kit# 015) at 2545.8. Complies with Spar AD requirement. The wings are good to 60,000 Hours. SATLOC AirStar 99.5, Crop hawk, SS pump & booms, CP109 nozzles, Cool seat, A/C (Herlod Harbor design). Currently being flown from time to time as a spare aircraft! Ready for sale. $210K 214-907-7104

PT6A-41 850 SHP Thrush.

N2249U, has been completely rebuilt from the spinner to the end of the rudder. We put the fuselage in our jig and replaced all the tubing from the cockpit back and upgraded to the later stronger longeron sizes. We installed all the factory beef up kits to the forward fuselage. We rebuilt the wings and installed new spar caps, rebuilt the factory metal tail, made new fuselage side panels and installed with crosspoint s.s. fasteners, we painted the aircraft with high solids Alumigrip polyurethane paint, we replaced windows, we installed a dropped stainless spray system we installed a cool seat with new covers and a Hooker harness, We installed the Cascade front end conversion kit with the 14” longer mount, we installed the MVP50T glass panel in the new upper center instrument panel, we installed a new Dyna Nav Vektor Max GPS, we installed a new KAWAK throttle quadrant, it has a radio and Harbour air conditioning, it has vortex generators, 192 gallon fuel capacity with bottom loading, it has nav/strobe/ landing and taxi lights, and a 525 gal hopper. The engine is a King Air takeoff with approximately 4000 hours since P&W factory overhaul and 10 hours since hot section and test cell run. The High Performance 4 bladed Hartzell prop has 10 hours since new.

The aircraft is fast, hauls a full hopper load, gets off the ground quickly, turns extremely well, and is a delight to fly.

It should out perform an AT-502XP. We have over $700,000 USD in the aircraft, and we are asking $650,000 USD with a $2500 allowance for spray nozzles. We will entertain reasonable offers. Call 559-686-1794, Email info@johnstonaircraft.com or www. johnstonaircraft.com

1979 Thrush S2R-T34, PT6A -34AG, TSO 0.0, 4 Blade Propeller STC SA03439CH TSN: 247.2, Pitot type engine air intake with quick change filter STC SA4374NM. Extended engine mount, Vortex Generators, Strakes and delta wings, Wing tip extensions, Bantam GPS and IntelliFlow, 500 gal hopper, Load Hawg, Bottom L/R Fuel Loading, Current annual. $375,000. Turbines Inc. 812-8772587 www.turbinesinc.com

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FROST FLYING INC. 1998 Ayres Thrush S2R-T34, N2076B, Ser. # T34-249, Airframe and Engine 7,315 hours Total Time, 80 hrs. since H.S.I., Prop- 2,320 hrs. since new, 275 hours since IRAN, Avenger spar cap kit installed at 5,600 hrs., Harbor System Air Conditioning, SATLOC M3 with flow control, single point fuel, smoker, hopper rinse, Cell Set, ANR, Shadin fuel flow, 234 gal fuel, 65 CP-11 nozzles with swivels, Lane electric fan brake, spreader included, 138 hrs. on new tail spring, new main gear bolts, new windshield and curved glass, new batteries, New boost pump, new left and right steps, just completed extensive annual at Air Repair. Motivated seller! $350K Contact Shea at 662-719-4186 or 662-398-7136

PRICE REDUCED, READY TO WORK! 2001 Thrush 660 -65, Airframe: Approx.

6910 hours TT, Engine/ Propeller: PT6A - 65AG, Approx.

1015 SMOH, FCU 0 hrs. Since OH, 5-blade Hartzell 1015 SMOH. Equipment: SATLOC Bantam GPS w/ Intelliflow, Comm radio, Bottom Load Fuel, Shadin fuel flow meter, Smoker, Load Hawg System, Lane Electric Fan Brake, Super Booms with CP nozzles, Right boom shutoff, Fast Start System, Landing lights, Air Conditioning, Cockpit fire Extinguisher, Fresh Thrush Service center Annual! $599,950 ASI JET is a Factory Authorized Thrush Dealer, Service center, and Parts distributor. Specializing in New and Used aircraft sales, Please Call ASI Jet Sales at 952-941-6255 for more information!

2018 Thrush S2R-T34, N5523H, TTAE 508, PT6A34AG, Hartzell 3 blade prop, Prop TT 508, Bantam GPS, IntelliFlow, Hatfield Auto Shut Off, Kawak Throttle Control, LED Leading Edge Lights, 228 Gallon Fuel, Smoker, Wingtip Nav and Strobe Lights. Annual complete 1/3/20. See spec sheet for more details. Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800-325-0885 www. midcont.net

1977 Thrush S2R, C-FXMG, Serial#2366R, Gross weight 6000 pounds, 1340 P&W engine, Engine overhaul by Aero Engines Los Angeles, TTE 50 hours, TT Prop 50 hours, TTAF 7778 hours. $120,000 Canadian funds. Call Ron at 306-861-0177

1999 Thrush S2R-T34, N23034, AFTT 11,048 hrs., Current Annual, Avenger Wing Spar 38,391 hrs. remaining, Extensions and Winglets, PT6A-34AG TSO: 0.0, Four Blade Hartzell Propeller STC SA04302CH, HC-B4TN-3C/T10702NS TSN: 0.0, New Tires, New Brakes and Rotors, Zee A/C System w/Heat, Single Point Fueling System, Fuel Quantity Indicator, Refurbished Hopper with new gate box, New Booms. See spec sheet for details. Turbines Inc. 812-877-2587 www.turbinesinc.com

1979 Thrush SR2-T34, N4010X, 25,019 TT, 1,025.2 Since HSI, 4,000 remaining on Spar Caps, IntelliStar GPS, New paint in 2017.

Will consider trade for late model 502, 2014 or newer with low time. Call Ron at 641-325-0261

www.frostflying.com 2020 Slots Available ............................................................Call 1989 Air Tractor 502 N10125, Aircraft: 502-0047, Approx TT - 13,630.7, Engine: PT6A-34AG, Approx TT 14,621.1, Satloc Bantam, Stainless Steel Spray Booms and Drop Boom Hangers, Spreader, Wingman, Smoker & AC. New Belly Skin along with many new panels, cam locks and paint in 2017. 24.2 Since Extensive Hot Section with overhauled CT Blades & Fuel Control.

5,768.7 Since Wing Spar Replacement .....................$235,000

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

-10 THRUSH 10,500 LB/ GROSS WEIGHT/40,000HR WING SPAR, NVG CERT. 1976 Thrush 900HP -10 3134.6 TSO 716.5 TSHSI, AG-AIR Systems FAA/PMA turbine installation, Avenger Spar, Night vision certified, one center light and four leading edge lights field approved, wing strobes, extended wings w/winglets, VG’s, flying fabric tail, factory 510 hopper, 140 gal fuel, DynaNav ag-air pro GPS, Crop Hawk 7B, SS booms, 5 bladed Weathaero fan, Harbor A/C, GCU fast start, 116” Hartzell high performance prop, JAS wing root fairings, Serv-Aero tail wheel. $425K 208-250-8482

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

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

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1999 Thrush S2R-T34, SN G10-161, Frame off conversion. Like new. TTAF 5,350. Engine PT6A -34AG. TSO 0.0. Century Wings with 115 gal fuel per side, extensions and winglets.

New 4 Blade Propeller STC SA04302CH. New 510 gal Hopper. New tires, brakes and rotors. ZEE AC with heat. Single point fueling system. Fuel Quantity Indicator. Hopper quantity gauge. New pump and stainless steel booms. Heavy duty landing gear. Cool seat. New paint.

Current annual. Turbines Inc 812-8772587 peg@turbinesinc.com

2013 Thrush S2R-H80, N3046N, TTAF 2700, Fresh annual, load hawg, VG’S, bottom fuel/dual load, IntelliFlow w/Smart pump, Leading Edge lights, SS booms, hopper rinse, Bantam, smoker, spreader w/kick plate, radio, CP’s, G4 IntelliFlow. Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800-325-0885 www.midcont.net

1997 Ayres S2R-G10, N773CC, AFTT 6500, Engine: 1813.0 SHOT/ CAM1813, Propeller O/H Conrad Maxwell on 4/5/12, Cool start system, Hatfield single point fueling, ATS-VG’s, AG-TIPS-MARBURGER, Kawak hydraulic system, SATLOC G4, Load hawg, Max weight 7900, Empty weight 4718, Useful load 3182. $420K Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800325-0885 www.midcont.net

1995 Ayres S2R-G6 Thrush, N3160M, AFTT 11024, Bantam w/9” Screen and flow control, Stainless booms, Transland slim line spreader, Load Hawg, 2” load valve, Pump w/4 blade electric brake, 63 T-Jet check valves and CP09-3P nozzles.

Price reduced to $250K Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800-325-0885 www.midcont.net

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2015 Thrush 510G, Airframe: 1065 hours TT (Times are approx.) Engine: 1065 Hours TT - 350 Since Gearbox overhaul) Warranty remaining! Propeller 350 SMOH. Equipment: 510 Gallon Hopper, MVP50T Glass panel color display, 228 gallon (useable) fuel capacity, 2 inch stainless steel spray system, 41 inch stainless steel gate box, 4340 chromemoly steel spar caps (60,000 hour life!) Stainless steel bottom fuselage skins, Alodine Chromicoat L25 for corrosion resistance, Massive overturn structures, Quick detach fuselage skins, 28 – volt electrical system, 24 – volt battery, Wire deflector cable, Cockpit wire deflectors, Stainless steel rudder cables, Outside air temperature gauge, All metal Empennage, Air conditioning/cabin heat, High flotation, 29-in. tires, Cleveland dual caliper disc brakes, Wing root fairings, Windshield wiper and washer, Front Baggage compartment, Additional Options: SATLOC Bantam (Big Screen) with Intelliflow flow control, Garmin 225 Comm radio, Hopper Rinse System, Single Point(bottom load) fuel, Electric fan brake Model 111F, Smoker, Vortex Generators, Leading edge LED lights, All specifications are subject to verification upon inspection by buyer.

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

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

Engine: Approx. 40 hours Since hot section 40 hours Light Overhaul by Dallas AirMotive. Propeller: Approx.

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

1979 Thrush S2R-T34, TSN: 18,464.1, Annual 5/1/20, TTAF 22,209.6, Wing Spar Caps: 25,131.0 hrs. (2,921.4 hours remaining), Vortex Generators, Strakes and Delta Wings, Wing Tip Extensions, Tail: Fabric New July 2014, SATLOC Bantam GPS and IntelliFlow, 500 Gal Hopper, Load Hawg, 198 Gal w/Bottom L/R Fuel Loading, Electric Fan Brake, Ground Adj. Spray System: Dropped CP Nozzles and Check Valves, Tail Wheel: ServAero Engr Spring Type, 500 X 5 tire , Windows: New July 2013, A/C New September 2013. See spec sheet for details. $375K Turbines Inc. 812-8772587 www.turbinesinc.com

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1980 Thrush S2R-15DC (Converted to PT6A-34AG in 1988) Airframe TT: 15,960 (Approx.) Roughly 3000 remain on spars. Engine PT6A-34AG: 10 hours Since Extensive HOT (Installed New CT blades, Shroud segments, and Sealing ring. Installed Overhauled FCU, High Pressure Fuel Pump, CT vane Ring, Combustion liner, Large Exit Duct and Small Exit Duct. Fuel nozzles cleaned and flowed, and MORE!) Prop: 900 Since IRAN, Options: 500 gallon hopper, SATLOC M3 w/keypad (will switch with preferred GPS), flow control, Load Hawg, hydraulic gate box, KAWAK Throttle quadrant, Smoker, Aluminum Booms with CP nozzles, LED Leading edge lights (New lenses), Windshield wiper/washer, AC, Rear observer’s Seat, VG’s, Metal Tail, New Stainless camlocks, and more! Currently Undergoing Extensive airframe refurbishment complete from the Hopper to the tail! Stripped, primed and painted frame from the cockpit back. including inside the front cockpit, rebuilding the rear cockpit, New all around windows, frames, and doors. Tinted front and rear cockpit side windows, refurbed horizontal stabilizer, Vertical, Rudder, and Elevators, rebuilt tail wheel assembly, and much more!

This one is a must see! Want Dual controls? Want a specific GPS? Now is the perfect time to personalize this aircraft to your operation! Give us a call. $399,950 ASI JET is a Factory Authorized Thrush Dealer, Service center, and Parts distributor. Specializing in New and Used aircraft sales, Please Call ASI Jet Sales at 952-941-6255 for more information!

1973 Thrush S2R - Priced to sell! TTAF 9459, Walter M601-E11 TT 7479.5, TSOH 2029.5 AVIA V508EAG Prop TSOH 2029.5, 3445.5 Hrs. remaining on spars, Harbor A/C, Smoker, SATLOC Bantam w/G4 screen, single point fuel, CP flat fan nozzles, AFS check valves, Transland pump, electric brake, Shadin fuel flow, new tires and new front windshield, horizontal re-done at annual, spreader available with sale. Contact Stephanie Williams at 229-924-2813 500 Gallon Thrush with/without pilot available for lease for corn season.

GPS equipped. Contact Jim Mills at TURBINES INC. 812-877-2587

1998 Thrush S2R/400G -1 Super, Airframe: Approx. 4980 hours TT (Sold with factory Wing Spar cap kit installed) Engine: Garrett -1 (Super conversion) with 380 hours Since EXTENSIVE Hot Section (Arkansas Turbines) Propeller: Hartzell 3 blade 0 SMOH. Equipment: SATLOC Bantam GPS with Intelliflow, 400 Gallon Hopper, Large fuel (Approx.

190 Gallons), Single Point bottom load Fuel, Shadin Fuel Flow Meter, Air conditioning, Smoker, Hopper Rinse, Vortex Generators, Five Blade Weath Aero fan, Aluminum Booms, Comm Radio, Dual Landing light, NAV / Strobe lights, Windshield wiper/washer, NEW Tinted windows installed, Mesh seat and MORE!Overhauled Ignitor box 6/17. $349,950 ASI JET is a Factory Authorized Thrush Dealer, Service center, and Parts distributor. Specializing in New and Used aircraft sales, Please Call ASI Jet Sales at 952-941-6255

Aircraft - Weatherly

1995 Weatherly 620B, 4855 TT, 300 SMOH, 1430 PROP, Tulsa Engine, M3 SATLOC, Right Boom Shutoff, VG’S, A200 ICom Radio, Smoker, May consider trades. $105,000 Call Monte at 406-8520067 or 406-232-6048

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2006 Beech G-36 Bonanza, 880 Hours since new, Garmin 1000/WAAS, Factory Air, Leather. This airplane is like new.

Price reduced to $475,000 Call Sun Valley Aviation, 956-421-4545 1993 Weatherly 620B, 5000 TT, 600 SMOH Covington, new wing brackets. 137 available. $105,000. Call 256-708-5966

Super-Clean 4621 TT Northwest B450, (Trade-in on SuperC+ -10 TurboCat). 430-SMOHE&P. T.S.T. 12V, 80-fuel, DAF HyBrid Combo. AgCat Sales & Service since ‘71. 870-8862418/2489F, 759-16920 cell, frank. kelley@ag-cat.com

Helicopters 1995 Weatherly 620B, TTAF 7344, Pratt & Whitney R985 TSOH 66 hrs, Hartzell HC-B3R30-4B 1661 TSOH, Crop Hawk Flow Meter, VG’s, CP’s, Lane pump fan and electric brake, Smoker, LED Landing Lights, 70 Amp Alternator. March 2020 Annual. $145,000 Call Stephanie Williams at Souther Field Aviation, Inc. 229-9242813

0-Time Super 600 Geared Nose Engine For Sale (R-1340-59-5-600) Completely overhauled by Tulsa Aircraft in March 2020. Brass Magneto Gears, New Pistons and New Main Bearings, Mags, Carb and Flexport Box. $73,500 Outright. FOB California. Call Sun Air Parts 661-257-7708, Fax 661-2577710 or email info@sunairparts.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 661-257-7710 or email info@sunairparts.com

Engine - Turbine 2012 Robinson R66, Aircraft is currently ready to fly and setup for crop dusting with spray gear, ag avionics and hook. A great opportunity for a turnkey spray operation. Call 540-219-2671

TPE331 hot section kit for a -1, -5, -6.

Complete with all 3 turbine wheels and all 3 stators. Call Gary at Blue Diamond Turbine Services 772-913-5225 Zero TSO PT6A-34AG. Overhauled by EOS. Please call us at (561) 745-6150 for more infomation.

PT6-15AG For Sale, Fresh gear box, overhaul, 0 since hot section. Call Bill Kingrey for cycle times and price. 979257-6695

1993 Weatherly 620B. Serial #1567, N2015N, 3720 TT. Less than 100 hrs on engine, prop and accessories. Many spare parts. Fresh annual inspection. SATLOC Lite-StarII, flagger, smoker, crop hawk flow meter, Weath-aero fan, CP11 nozzles and check valves on stainless booms. Call Ken at 218-820-3780.

Aircraft - Other

1976 Hiller UH 12 E4, N64741, 4 seats, good times remaining, Fresh annual 7/20, cargo hook wench, TT 4147.1, Engine 620 TT V0540, 2 auxiliary 20 USG fuel tanks, belly tank spray system with booms, M rotor blades-04, White with orange trim, has spray system: UH 12. tank, booms, pump. Hiller located near Mineral Wells, Texas. $95,000. Carl 979 219-9351

PT6-34AG, PCE-PH0187, TTSN 8131.1 hrs. TSLO 1259.0 hrs. TSHSI, Test cell and long term preservation 0.0 hrs. $195,000. Contact Rick Stone at Southeastern Aircraft Sales & Service 800-441-2964 or mail@ southeasternaircraft.com Walters 601E-11 OSIRAN, Engine 2250 TT, 1300 hrs sense factory overhaul. Complete with overhauled prop hub, and a set of blades, 99 in dia. $95,000 Memphis, TX. 940-585-6176

B1-A Callair Manufacturing Rights. Available now is the type certificate, drawings, jigs, tooling, aircraft parts, and property associated with this 300 gal Pratt and Whitney 985 powered sprayer. Start your own aircraft company or expand your line. Call for details.

Airplane Services Inc. 850-675-1252, 850-380-7268, 850-380-6091.

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. Brian 561-723-1911

1995 Beech A-36 Bonanza, 2,800 Hours total time, 860 Hours since factory new engine, Garmin 750/650, GTX 345 (All new), King Auto Pilot with Alt Pre-Select, flight director, HSI, etc.

Active Traffic, ADSB in-out, Standby alternator and vacuum, factory air. Price reduced to $295,000 Call Sun Valley Aviation, 956-421-4545

Pratt and Whitney overhauled 1340 cylinders, carburetor, Ag cat spreader call Terry at 870-536-1348 or David at 870-550-1664

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PT6 Starter Generator #23046-28 OHC S&T, $3990, trade for 23046-007. Call 870-886-2418/2489F, 759-1692 Cell frank.kelley@ag-cat.com

Engine - Piston

R-1340, Zero Time Since Overhaul By Covington, $67,500.00 Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE / 281-342-5451 or FAX 281-232-5401

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

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

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

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

Cycle Sheet available. $125,000. Call Darryl 479-935-4891 Complete Engine Package! TPE331-6 Engine, 537 Since Cam, CD Aviation Hartzell Propeller HC-B3TN-5M/ 537 Since New, Starter Generator 23047007, 25 Hours Since Overhaul, Beta Tube Included. $177,000 Call Lynn Johnson at 701-360-5966 or 701352-3700 (3) PT6A-34AG Engines For Sale, TSO’s 0.0 PT6A-45R TSO 1259.9. Visit our website for spec sheets. Or call or email Jay Streb at 812-877-2587, jay@ turbinesinc.com PT6A-60AG, 6500 hours TT, Fresh Hot Section, O/H Fuel Control Unit, O/H Bleed Valve, O/H Starter Generator. $295,000 For more information call Bill Kingrey at 979-257-6695

Equipment - Booms Tsla Center Boom 59105 (AT401-402) $1200. Please call Peg at Sky Tractor 1-800-437-5319 For Sale - High quality Stainless Steel booms, pumps and nozzles! On the shelf and ready to ship. Contact mark@ turbineconversions.com SUPERBOOMS, Thrush Servos; Maintenance on Ag & G.A. Aircraft Including Heavy Structural Repairs; Robinson Helicopter Service Center; Machining, Fabricating & Sheet Metal Gurus; Tri-State Aviation, ND 800642-5777 or tsa@tri-stateaviation.com www.tri-stateaviation.com

Equipment - Nozzles CP09-3P nozzles (59) $50 each, CP04 Poly Check valve (68) $26 each, CP02 SS check valve (76) $80 each, CP09-3E (67) $80 each, 7” SS drops (30) $5.50 each. Please call Peg at Sky Tractor 1-800-437-5319 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.

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

Pictures Available. Contact Global Aviation LLC 816-447-2226. www. globalaviation.global

CLASSIFIEDS Used Apollo spray system for Robinson R22 Helicopter. Very little use. $15,000 Call Don 830-275-1127 Used Spectrum Electrostatic spray system complete with boos & nozzles for 402 or 502. $20,000 Call Don 830-275-1127

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

Equipment - Pumps 502B spray pump Agrinautics 38” Gate Strut Assembly and complete bottom installation ready to go (Electric brake) second 502B spray pump with all bottom installations (electric motor for fam feather) see pictures of both pumps. Note: they are used pumps.

You have to pick it up. $3,900 870930-5729

Equipment - Spreaders New Swathmaster Stainless Steel Spreader (steel 304) for Air Tractor gate box, 38 inches. Ready for use $5,500.

Call 954-278-0939 or email wwt. pba@gmail.com (2)Transland SS 22274 38” to 25” gate box adapters & 21966 Gate Boxes. $2500 Eachor $4000 for both plus shipping. Call 620-525-6712 Transland SS Swathmaster 38in.

Special 54495 (5in. Throat) w/wing extension 254 in. wide, Spreader Quick Attach 23505, Brackets for 402B & homemade cart, (NEW 52916) Stainless Low Volume Gate Door. Like new, used once on spike contract, would be great for cover crop work. $12,500 OBO plus shipping. Call 620525-6712.

TRANSLAND SS SWATHMASTER 25in, has brackets for 402B, Spreader Quick attach 23507, comes w/2 more center sections & 4 wings. $3000 OBO plus shipping. 620-525-6712 New SWATHMASTER Stainless Steel Spreader (steel 308) for CESSNA 188 gate box, 25 inches. Ready for use. $4,000. Also available NEW SWATHMASTER’S for THRUSH, AIR TRACTOR, PIPER, etc. Ask for price.

Call 954-278-0939 or email wwt. pba@gmail.com 25 Inch Gate Swathmaster Spreader Price reduced to $2,500 Call Colton at 804-387-3825 Transland 10 vane spreader for 38” gate, new, $9,900; Lane Aviation 281342-5451 or FAX 281-232-5401

Used Swathmaster spreader for 25” gate. $2,500. Call Don 830-275-1127

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

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

GPS - SATLOC Used SATLOC M3 as removed for upgrade. $2,000 Call Don 830-2751127 2 Year Old SATLOC G4 GPS System for sale, like new. Also have various used GPS systems. AG PILOTX DEALER. $13,000 Call Tanner J. Sotvik at DEVILS LAKE AERO SERVICE 701520-0229 or 701-662-4416 (2) SATLOC G4 GPS w/IntelliFlow. $14,000 each. Call Ed at 361-9477891 or 361-387-9090

Help Wanted Established Intermountain Operator, looking to fill 2 Seats. Seeking experienced team players who desire a career position, not just a seat.

Ideal candidate will be proficient at operating turbine powered, agricultural aircraft, and willing/able to do so in varied terrain, as well as elevations.

Company offers up to a 10 Month Flying Season, Industry Leading Wages, Well Maintained Aircraft, and Support Staff that are second to none. Current fleet consists of TPE 331-10 powered Dromaders, a S2R 510 Thrush, and is growing to include other aircraft/airframes…502, 802, or time in existing airframes is preferred. If interested, please respond…if you are a beginning or low time ag pilot, this opportunity is not for you. US Commercial Fixed Wing Flight Credentials. Email operations@ valleyairllc.com North Dakota aviation operation looking for an Experienced and “PASSIONATE” A&P/IA and pilot to fly/maintain/rebuild turbine Thrush and North American AT6 aircraft. Flying season runs from June through August. TPE-331 and sheet metal experience preferred. If you do not love aviation, and enjoy maintaining and flying airplanes, please do not apply.

Email resume and references to Luke at luke@ltenterprisesnd.com

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CLASSIFIEDS Large Midwest full service AG retailer and aerial application company seeking a location manager to run a location and every aspect of it including: agronomy, sales, and management.

Relocation compensation, full benefits and 401 K, company vehicle, and competitive salary. Email resume and references to blindads@agairupdate. com Subject: ID#2851 Wanted - Loader/Driver for Helicopter Spray Operation, A&P would be helpful.

Could work into pilot position. Call 641821-0015 Full service FBO serving West Central MN, is looking to add an Experienced A/P Mechanic. Prairie Air Inc. is located in Elbow Lake MN which is in the heart of MN’s best agricultural & resort areas. Elbow Lake offers small town living at its best, while located conveniently to several metropolitan areas. Pay DOE Full benefits available including profit sharing. Requirements: Must be a US citizen and high school diploma or equivalent. Must be able to read, write and understand the English language. Have a current FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certificate.

Must have minimum Five (5) years recent experience working full time as an aircraft mechanic. Must provide own quality set of tools. Must have leadership skills and working knowledge of computer usage to include Microsoft Windows based programs. Call 218685-6594 Level 1 or 2 relief pilot needed to service 1-3 aircraft for the upcoming summer. Call 970-571-0871 Looking for Ag & King Air Simulator Instructors. Instructors are 1099 contractors. Work is on a per student basis. 1-3 day courses and paid by the day. Work one on one with the students.

Classroom and simulator instruction.

Days are 9-5 with no weekends.

Lodging fees are covered for instructors that travel in to our location to teach.

Flight instructor certificate not needed.

Looking for someone who has an Ag pilot background/experience. Turbine experience is a must. Could be active or retired. Must have an interest in teaching and passing on their knowledge to others in the industry. Email resume and references to blindads@agairupdate.com Subject: ID#2710 Help Wanted - Ground Crew position & Mix Truck Operator for helicopter crew.

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

California Crop Duster - Long term pilot job. Call 209-948-9345

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Looking for the right pilot. Wilbur-Ellis is looking for a Bell 47 Pilot with row crop spray experience to work in King City California. King City is located in the south end of the Salinas Valley, 150 miles south of San Francisco, 60 miles south east of Monterey. I have a full-time position available for the right applicant. You must be stable and accident/violation free. Wilbur-Ellis has excellent benefits, including company provided transportation. The season runs from the middle of March through the middle of November. The work is difficult and challenging but rewarding.

Pilots are expected to be in the office in the afternoon to prepare for the following days work. This is a full time position for an experienced Bell 47 pilot with row crop experience. If this is something you are interested in, please send me a resume. Mark Plaskett 831594-2430 mplaskett@wilburellis.com Need a couple of batch truck drivers for a helicopter spray crew. Must have at least a class B cdl license with hazmat.

Good driving record. Will be traveling a lot. We pay salary, pre diem, and commission. Contact Danny at 662453-9406 for details Kindersley Air-Spray Ltd. requires 4 Professional Agricultural Turbine Spray Pilots to pilot Turbine Thrush 510s for the 2020 Spray Season. Anticipated Start Date: May 10, 2020, thru September 7th, 2020. Education: Commercial Pilots License, Pesticide Applicators License.

Applicants must: have a minimum 1500 hours of agricultural spray experience of which 1000 hours must be on a Turbine Thrush or Air-tractor, up to date medical, be proficient in speaking, reading and writing English, be capable of operating Satloc GPS systems or the equivalence, perform basic maintenance and servicing on aircraft, maintain journey logs following Transport Canada guidelines, have a clean flight record, be insurable through our insurance company. Wage/Salary: $60.00/hr to $70/hr based on 40hr/week. Benefits: Benefits package available, Workers Compensation provided, possibility of a seasonal bonus. E-mail resumes including references to advanced.aviation@sasktel. net Only successful applicants meeting all requirements will be contacted.

Kindersley Air-Spray Ltd. Box 2005 Kindersley Sask. S0l 1S0 Office: 306463-4600 Helicopter Pilot - Position available spraying in South Texas. April thru November. Room and Board provided with excellent pay. Call Cameron Hendrickson at 815-739-6813 or 815384-5151 Operator looking for AT-502 pilot.

Multiple locations - Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota. Email resume and references to jim@ agrimaxllc.com

Experienced turbine pilot wanted for Midwest crop season in June-August.

Primary work is in IL and WI. Please e-mail resume, references, and qualifications to diggerdougsservices@ gmail.com or call Doug Gust at 262620-1010.

Oklahoma Based Ag Helicopter Company in need of an Agricultural Pilot, permanent position, March through October. Bell Jet Ranger, Robinson R-44, SATLOC G4. Send Resume to elyhelicopters@yahoo.com Canadian Turbine Pilot Wanted Kinniburgh Spray Service LTD, based in Taber, AB is a proactive organization with 67 years of service, requires a Professional Agriculture Aerial Applicators to fly our Air Tractors 502/602/802. Job duties: Fly fixed wing Turbine Air Tractor safely and efficiently. Work with customers and ground crew in a professional manner. Be available when conditions are optimum. Perform elementary maintenance and servicing of aircraft and maintain journey logs following Transport Canada guidelines. Certificates Required: Canadian Commercial pilot’s license, Alberta and Saskatchewan Aerial Pesticide, Applicator License, Valid Category One Medical license.

Skills Required: Min 2500 Hrs Ag Turbine of which 1000 hrs must be turbine Air Tractor, Proficient in speaking, reading and writing English, Capable of operating Satloc GPS systems, Clean Flight Record, Insurable through our insurance provider.

Wages/Salary: $60/Hr based on 40hr/ week, overtime with remuneration.

Wages based on acres sprayed, acres sprayed in season depend upon weather and farm economy. Workers compensation provided. Benefits and relocation expenses provided. Email resume including references to info@ kinniburghspray.com. Only successful applicants will be contacted.

Large midwest aerial application business looking for A&P and IA mechanics. Must have Air Tractor and PT6A experience. Starting salary is 7080K if qualified. Must supply a resume and three references. Send resume and references to blindads@agairupdate. com, Subject: ID#2234 or fax to 478352-0025 Ground Crew/Loader member wanted for a diversified Colorado based ag aviation company. Searching for a capable person that is a team player.

Please email references to patrick@ aeroseat.com or call 970-522-1941 Wanted: Level 1 or Level 2 SEAT Fire Pilots, Good Pay, Workers Comp, Travel Time, Early Fire Season. Call George Mitchell at M&M Air Service 409656-5998 / 409-794-2352 or email mmairgeorge@msn.com

Looking for an experienced UH-1 helicopter mechanic. Ag experience preferred but not required. We have a large operation. 3+ ships to maintain.

All the spray machines are UH1-B’s.

No depot level maintenance. Only intermediate and phase maintenance is done in house. You will be required to oversee and direct maintenance operations and complete all associated paperwork for the helicopters. Please send resumes to TIGERJONES204@ YAHOO.COM Opening for full time A&P mechanic/ director of maintenance in Northern California. IA is preferred and experience with PT6 engine is preferred, but not required. Aircraft: Turbine Ag-Cats and Radial Ag-Cats. Benefits are: profit sharing, matching 401k, health insurance, dental, vacation, sick leave, and holiday pay. Willing to help with relocation cost. Alex at 530-882-4286 Immediate Midwest position open for an Aerial Helicopter Ag Pilot. Family business seeking experienced Bell 47 pilot for upcoming 2019 season. Ag spraying experience preferred. Great opportunity for the right person. Email rbauer2965@gmail.com or call 815383-9378 Looking for agriculture pilot with S2R-T34 experience in seeding, fertilizing and spraying to work in Guyana, South America. For more information email hr@aslgy.com or call 592-222-1234 ext. 239/226 Due to expansion opportunities we are looking for experienced 502 and 802 pilots. Must have knowledge of the latest GPS units. This is a full time turbine position in the Upper Midwest.

Historically from May to October. We spray a large variety of row crops.

Mostly fungicides, insecticides and micro nutrients no herbicide work. We also do dry fertilizer and cover crops.

We are looking for team players willing to grow with us. A pilot with a strong work ethic is desired. Reply with a resume to Agpilot502802@gmail.com Looking for experienced AT-802 and turbine Thrush pilots for the season 2019-2021. Must have experience in fire fighting on Air tractor 802 or Thrush. The pilots will be based in Cyprus for 6 months contract per year.

Please send your resume to: aviators@ hotmail.gr attention to Mr. Nicolas Full time, year around position, A&P required, IA a plus. Busy shop servicing Air Tractor, King Air and light jets.

Location in NW Iowa. Top pay for right individual. Come to the Iowa Great Lakes! 712-262-0070 IA and A&P mechanics needed. Call 870-295-6213 Salary depending on qualifications and experience.

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CLASSIFIEDS Looking for banner pilot and loader for spray operation. Possible advancement to our spray operation. Housing provided. Call Bob at 410-251-6224

Miscellaneous Portable containment tarp for loading, like new - used 1 time. 15’x50’. $2500 or best offer. 785-263-3037 Used 250 AMP Wet Spline Starter Generator. $3500 Call Chad Stuart at Airplane Services, Inc. 850-380-6091 Ag Cat tail spring A1590-1 $1200.

Please call Peg at Sky Tractor 1-800437-5319 Christmas Trump Shirt - Short and Long Sleeve. Youth small through 4XL. Contact Storm Aeronautics at 402367-3213 or send email to parts@ stormaeronatuics.com to place an order.

Trump Coffee Mugs ($12) and Kozzies ($4). “Keeping Ag Aviation Great”.

Three different designs featuring an Ag Cat, Air Tractor, and Thrush. Contact Storm Aeronautics at 402-3673212 or send an email to parts@ stormaeronautics to place an order Trump Shirts “Keeping Ag Aviation Great”. Three different designs featuring an Ag Cat, Air Tractor and Thrush.

Colors are Gray, Black, and Red. Sizes Range from Youth medium through 4XL. Shirts cost $25. Contact Storm Aeronautics at 402-367-3213 or send email to parts@stormaeronatuics.com to place an order.

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

Toy plastic model Air Tractor. 12” wingspan, removable stand. Great toy for the kids or desktop model. $15 + s/h order online at www.takeofftoys.com or e-mail trevoredwards@sw.rr.com 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 478-987-2250 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 478-9872250 Specialty belt buckles, show your pride in style. $39.99 plus S&H Makes a great gift! For more information call 478-987-2250

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New from our DeSpain Collection, Pen and Ink Thirsty Stone Coasters. These high quality coasters will look great on any desktop or table. Set of 4. Makes a great gift! Call 478-987-2250 Help your little pilot fly high in dream world with these Bi-Plane PJ’s...

Assorted sizes. 478-987-2250 DeSpain Collection Customizable Note Cards featuring your favorite Pen and Ink drawing. $19.99 plus S&H For more information call 478-987-2250

Operations For Sale or Wanted Aerial Application business for sale located in North Central United States.

All accounts go with business. Over the past 10 years averaged $200K. Included in sale: New 80 x 120 hangar with new hydro door, 24 x 38 furnished office, fuel trailers, mixing trailers, 21,000 fuel tank, other high output fuel tanks, multiple locations, irrigated potato contract with weekly fungicide applications. For sale with or without airplanes. 2017 AT-802 -60AG w/700 TT, dual cockpit, load hawg, no fertilizer, SATLOC w/flow control. 2015 AT-802 w/3000 TT, nice condition, has done some fertilizer but very clean, hydraulic dump gate, load hawg, SATLOC w/flow control. 2009 AT-502-34AG, 3800 TT, new CT blades about 300 hours ago, nice condition, SATLOC w/flow control, load hawg. All planes are equipped w/SATLOC, Flow Control and Load Hawg. Email serious inquiries only to blindads@agairupdate.com Subject: ID#2854 Looking to purchase an established operation for sale in California or Pacific Northwest. Ideally would want to fly for a season before purchasing. Currently have 10 years of Ag experience. I am licensed in the California and the Pacific Northwest states. Email inquiries to blindads@agairupdate.com Subject: ID#2833 or fax to 478-352-0025 AGRICULTURAL OPERATION FOR SALE in sunny BRAZIL: 20 years of operation, customers, 04 IPANEMA EMBRAER 201/A AIRCRAFT, 01 CESSNA 188 AG TRUCK, trucks, equipments, spreaders, booms, hangar, 20 acres private runway, 3 homes for up to 10 people, etc. The nicest place to operate and make money in BRAZIL. Fly soybean, rice, corn, forest etc. The area worked can be improved with work hard. Call 954-278-0939 or email wwt. pba@gmail.com FAA 137 Helicopter Spray Operation.

Located in Mississippi. Includes airstrip, hangar with office and apartment. Great spot for owner operator, helicopter or airplane. Email all inquiries to blindads@agairupdate.com Subject: ID#1603 or fax to 478-352-0025

Parts - Airframe Cascade inlet and cowling for AT-602. $12,000 Call Chad Stuart at Airplane Services, Inc. 850-380-6091 Thrush Viper 1200 (R1820) conversion kit parts; Serv-Aero Engineering 13000 Series Kit; R.H. B-17 collector ring configuration; new, never installed: engine mounts (3), dish pans (3), heat muffs (3), air filter housings; fluid lines, fittings; pre-oiler pump/motor, collector ring plus segment spares also, new main landing gears with 27” spindles; new lower forward fuselage repair weldment; Selling whole package only; $9K Can text pictures on request. Bring a truck. $9,000 Robert Perry at cell: 831-320-8727 Ag Cat Factory Frameworks, All 4130 weld assys “fixture” per­fect, ready to install, Also, upgrades, hoppers, long fuel, hi-wings, struts/wires, canopy’s, components, special hardware and much more. AgCat Sales & Service since 1971. 870-886-2418/2489F, 759-1692 Cell, frank.kelley@ag-cat. com For Sale: Solid Diffuser for Air Tractor, already tested and endorsed, highest quality, produced with stainless steel plate and rivet, uniform distribution.

Manufactured by PBA Aviation. $5,500 Contact Pelopidas Bernardi fone/whats: +1-954-278-0939 B-Model Ag Cat Wings. Long range fuel.

Good paint. $10k each, $35k for the set. Call Chad Stuart, Airplane Services, Inc. 850-380-6091 1960 Piper Comanche Wings Complete with Gear, Paint Fair, No Hail damage.

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

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Smokers/Driftfinders - Minimize your off target drift risk. FAA/PMA’d and STC’d for installation on most Agricultural aircraft. 44 years in business and over 6,200 units in service. For more information Please call Compro Aviation, Inc. 785-899-2294 or visit us on the web at www.comproaviation.com Fresh refurbished AT-402 hopper with lid. $7,500 Call 620-285-5609 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 Super “B” Ag-Cat Wings, fresh paint, metalized, big fuel. $50,000 Call Bill Kingrey at TURBINE YELLOWJACKET PARTNERS LLC. 979-257-6695 Tools for reaming attach bolts Wing Main (Centerwing to Outboard wing) attachment joints for Dromader M-18 per repair service bulletin #e/02.170/2000 Available for rent.

Contact Ann at Turbine Conversions 616-837-9428 or email ann@ turbineconversions.com Brand new windshield for an AT-400 or AT-301. $350 Call Colton at 804387-3825

Parts - Engine Radial Parts: 2 Fiberglass AT Speed Rings, 1 THRUSH Speed Ring, 1 Radial engine mount with ring. Make offer.

Cascade Aircraft Conversions. 509-6351212. info@cacaircraft.com -34 Cascade Inlet System. Firewall FWD for S2R Thrush. $35,000 Call Bruce’s Flying Service at 229-7254150 Ground Support Engine Driven Transfer Pump, Zanoni Equipment’s all stainless steel construction paired with a Honda 13 HP motor. Special introductory pricing orders received by January 31, 2020. Contact Mark@ turbineconversions.com for more info.

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Rudder and Elevator off of an AT-301 for sale. $1,000 Call Mike for details at 352-494-3978.

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

Front seat for a Citabria 7 series and a Maule tail wheel, tire size 8x3.00x4 single arm in fair condition with good bearings and race. Both for $175 Call Don at 402-841-5144 or email flyagrp@cableone.net

Cockpit adjustable flow control kit.

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

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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 Collins Dynamics A/C unit for a Thrush, new inbox, $4999 OBO Call 337-2247803 for details.

Position Wanted I’m looking for a ground crew position.

Currently in Nebraska, my wife and I are looking to relocate to a (preferably) warmer climate. I have 5 years experience loading/managing airplanes, experience with Flightplan, 15+ years in agriculture, Class A CDL with Hazmat/Tanker, Private pilot license as well. Call or text Josh at 402-4608586 Thanks in advance.

Propellers QUALITY Propellers For Sale 33D50-6601A18 OHC...............$29K 23D40-6601A19 OHO...............$28K 22D40-6533A12 OHO...............$25K 22D40AG200-2 418-SOH..........$22K 12D4DAG100-4S 375-SOH........$19K 12D40AG100-2 828-SOH..........$18K 2D30AG100-2 OHC........................... ....$23K HC-B3TN-5M/T10282N+4.

Call AmAg, 870-886-2418/2489F frank.kelley@ag-cat.com Hartzell Prop HC-B3T10-3D, Blades T10282N +4, Prop Assy, Buckhead, Spinner, OSTMOH Prop. $28,000 Bruce’s Flying Service at 229-725-4150 For Outright Sale: Overhauled 5-Blade Prop. Hartzell HC-B5MP-3C. Fits AT-502A, AT-503, AT-602, AT-802, Thrush S-2R-T65 & S-2RHG-T65.’06 Hartzell Overhaul. TSN: 1379.5 (TSO:0). Call Steve or Gary at 210-9245561 or email sales@dixieair.com Used 5 Blade Hartzell HC-B5MP-3C, 572 hrs since overhaul $15,000 Call Chad Stuart, Airplane Services, Inc. 850-380-6091

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

Been in loader truck business since 1980.

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Real Estate Lot for sale: One-acre-square house lot for sale in new Plane Living Sky Park neighborhood with 2,000 s.f., all brick, covenants. Lot is one of 13 directly on new sod runway. Taxi out of your hangar, directly onto the runway.

Located in Peach County, Georgia.

Public water, septic sewer, paved streets, curb and gutter, street lights.

Less than five miles west of I-75, Exit 142, approximately five miles to Fort Valley, GA and approximately 10 miles to Warner Robins, GA. Google It! South side of Hwy 96 at 50 Lane Rd., Fort Valley, Georgia 31030 (Google photo before development). Save thousands and buy from owner. $25,000 OBO. 478.987.2250

Seat Wanted Pilot Available For 2021 - Licensed in LA, AR & MS. Looking for 2021 seat preferably around Northeast LA, Southeast AR or in the area but will entertain other locations. For more info please send text or leave voicemail if no answer at 318-376-6993.

Looking for long term seat in the US. I have an interesting combination of Aviation Engineering, Flight Training and Flight Experience, both Rotary Wing and Fixed Wing. Currently flying Thrush 510, Robinson 44, Robinson 66 and King Air C90. Experience in liquid application, aerial seeding and aerial fertilization. I am also URT (Upset Recovery Training) and aerobatics flight instructor giving instruction for more than 80 pilots already including AG pilots on how to recover airplanes form upset attitudes. Pilot Licenses: ATP, IFR Helicopter, CFI, TT Rotary Wing 1,500 hours. Resume and references are attached. For more information email cerionidiego@gmail.com Available for 2020 season and beyond.

5700TT 2500AG. Have flown Air Tractor’s and Thrush’s, PT6’s and Garrett’s. Experience in herbicide, insecticide, fungicide as well as dry work. Contact 402 807-5020

Seat Wanted - 4000 hours TT, 2000 hours in Thrush 510, 500 hours in an AT-802. Call Gary at 806-685-3463.

I’m a first year ag pilot looking for a 2020 Seat and beyond. I have 220 tailwheel hrs., 20 AT-301 hrs., 45 ag hrs. I went to Eagle Vistas’s Ag Aviation school and hold a commercial pilot license. I am willing to relocate and invest myself in your operation. If your interested or want more information call Reed at 806-736-0567 or email me at reedakoehn@gmail.com Thanks!

Previous owner/operator available short term or possibly long term for a good turbine Air Tractor operation. Extensive history of subcontract work around the country. Highly productive and efficient. No accidents or violations.

Quality applications of liquid and dry work. SATLOC, flowcontrol, and shape file work since 1995. 8000 TT, 6500 ag, 3500 turbine. Call 701-541-0102 leave message.

From 188 to 802 and everything in between, 5000hr Ag. Zero accidents or drifts. Wanting full time position that’s worth relocating for 5-10+ years. For more information, feel free to email me at aerialprofessional@gmail.com Experienced turbine pilot looking for a seat for the 2020 season and beyond.

5000+ hours ag time. Experience flying Air Tractor and Thrush. 318-669-5351.

Ag Pilot Seeking a Seat . 1093 TT, 779 Ag, 85 Turbine. Herbicide Experience.

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

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

Agricultural pilot seeks long-term position in Midwest or other states.

Corn run is fine. A definite team player.

Looking for a professional operation with well maintained equipment. Willing to relocate to any state. 7,800 hours AG time, most in 500 gallon turbines: row crop, tree crop, and some herbicide.

Thank you for your consideration. Please email all inquiries to 1spraypilot724@ gmail.com

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Pilot Looking For Heli Seat - Bell 212, UH, Rangers, 500s, 133, 137, 135 AG. OAS Cardable, Extensive experience with mosquito Vector control. 40 years of ag pilot experience. Call Andy at 850686-2020

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Truck & Fire Retardant Tanker For Sale. Asking $10,000 for the pair or make an offer. Located at Fort Stockton, TX Airport KFST. Call Cameron Towne 409 781-5511 or email camchevyt@aol.com Fertilizer Loader Truck - F350 fertilizer loader truck, steel bin and 10” tube.

Cab rusted but dependable $5000 Call Dave at 509-520-8267

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Formerly Texaco engine 454, five speed transmission, 2 speed axle. $2,700. Buyer pick up item after sale. 979 219-9351

We build loader trucks to your specifications.

Stainless Steel Straight and Fold Up. Mild Steel Straight and Fold Up. Mild Steel Hopper w/ Stainless Steel Tube. Been in loader truck business since 1980. Call Pat Ballard Office:870-697-2004 Fax:870697-3568 185 Hwy. 42 West, Hickory Ridge, AR

Wanted to Buy I am looking for a Swathmaster for 802A, for 10” gate with 10ft wings.

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

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