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New Zealand inside this edition: Hemisphere GPS releases Satloc® G4™ aerial guidance system • U.S. FAA certified GE Aviation’s H80 turboprop engine • Turbine Conversions acquires Duke Metering System production rights • TracMap appoints first South America distributor

Spreads More Fertilizer Than a Political Rally.

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from the cockpit

Working out the details with new NAAA president, Mark Hartz of Arkansas.

Lights! Camera! Action!

No one who has flown ag has ever really believed a UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) would replace an ag-pilot. That was twenty years ago before GPS and other hightech innovations, like drones. Today, that certainty may not be so certain.

I still believe it would be a stretch for UAVs to replace ag-pilots, for several reasons. Obviously, it would be difficult to fly the precision required from a remote location. However, I suppose if a car can parallel park itself, then a UAV could scope out the obstacles, including wires, and work around them.

What is more important, from my viewpoint, is the industry should be seriously looking at UAV technology; not to replace pilots, but to offer a more comprehensive service to its customers. It is very easy to mount a “GoPro” camera to a remote controlled (RC) aircraft that can video crops from the air. Of course, range for the controller becomes an issue with off-the-shelf RCs. It is not unreasonable to believe at some point in the future, a more sophisticated RC, not unlike a less expensive drone, would be available to the public. If so, then this unit could scout crops, maybe even supplying data to write prescriptions for applications.

Expect to see this technology develop in North Dakota in 2013, according to

a recent news article in “Farm & Ranch Guide”. Unmanned Applications Institute International (UAI), based in Grand Forks, North Dakota is pursuing having airspace granted from the FAA for this specific use.

The company is looking at the grower operating the UAV for crop and livestock monitoring. I believe the unit, at least in the beginning, will be cost prohibitive to own and operate. However, an agoperator could spread this cost over many customers, possibly making it a viable investment. UAI International would not comment on the cost of their carbon fiber, 50-inch wingspan unit and ground station.

I read in an NAAA e-newsletter there is going to be a movie produced about agaviation, “Colusa”, named after the filming location in California. I have reservations about any camera action for ag-aviation.

After the fiasco with the reality TV show in Canada, putting ag-aviation before the eye of a camera could be dangerous.

Movie producers want action, or at least something that will attract the attention of the moviegoer. To me, that would spell crashes and other so-called dangerous feats by an ag-plane. Even though the movie is supposedly about a romantic involvement between the son and daughter of two competing ag-operations, why would the ag-plane be in it other than for the danger factor?

No matter how much a movie producer claims his movie will promote agriculture, I think it will be a stretch to use an agplane in a romantic screenplay that does any positive promotion for our industry. I suppose I will have to watch the movie to know for sure and I hate romantic, goofy stuff. Time will tell.

Another ag-pilot has become the target of an irate neighbor who shot and hit not only the aircraft, but the pants leg of the pilot.

At this writing, a couple of days later, the shooter is not in jail.

Imagine if this had been a drive-by shooting involving cars, where would the shooter be lodged? Is fly-by shooting not as criminal? I can only imagine the apprehension (terror?) of the pilot as the bullet ricocheted off the prop, through the engine and hopper, into the cockpit and through his pants leg; one heck of a gun, I’d say.

What has got to happen? Does a pilot have to be killed to get this kind of thing stopped, or at least properly prosecuted?

Shooting a gun at someone is shooting a gun at someone regardless of where. In my opinion, it was nothing short of attempted murder.

Until next month, Keep turning

inside this issue Calendar of events .................................................................................................................. 5A AgAir mail .................................................................................................................................... 7A Lester Mason at work in Northland, New Zealand.............................................................................. 8A Canada convention highlights............................................................................................................11A Hemisphere GPS releases Satloc® G4™ aerial guidance system...................................................12A Hemisphere GPS enters data services market through acquisition of AgJunction...........................14A Ag-aviation at the “Air Show”............................................................................................................16A Will seaweed be the biofuel solution?................................................................................................18A SK Aviação......................................................................................................................................... 20A U.S. FAA certified GE Aviation’s H80 turboprop engine.....................................................................22A Aeromecanic named authorized service center for GE’s M601 and H80 engines............................24A Turbine Conversions acquires Duke Metering System production rights..........................................25A TracMap appoints first South America distributor.............................................................................26A Top 10 risks. Have you mitigated them today?.................................................................................28A Classified ads............................................................................................................................30A

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calendar of events June 2012 April 2012 April 2, 2012 ArAAA Monday’s Update & Safety Educational Programs Frost Flying Service Hangar Marianna, AR April 3-6, 2012 ArAAA Operation SAFE Central Region Frost Flying Service Marianna, AR Jack Frost 870-295-6213 April 3, 2012 GaAAA Operation SAFE Sylvania, GA Frankie Williams - 229-924-2813 Fax: 229-924-4356 frankie@southerfield.com April 9-11, 2012 KsAAA Fly-In Burlington, KS Bill Warner 602-334-3748 April 9, 2012 ArAAA Monday’s Update & Safety Educational Programs Newport Municipal Airport Terminal Meeting Room April 10-12, 2012 AMAA Operation SAFE Lewistown, MT Colleen Campbell 406-476-3332 campbell@tetonwireless.net April 10-13, 2012 ArAAA Operation SAFE North Region Newport Municipal Airport Rodney Shelly 870-328-7677 April 16-18, 2012 IlAAA Operation SAFE Mattoon, Illinois Rick Reed 217-234-9439 reedfly@aol.com April 25, 2012 MiAAA Operation SAFE Heritage Ag, LLC Lakeview, MI Polly McKillop 248-760-0732 miagaviation@yahoo.com

June 6-9, 2012 AeroAplica 2012 Ruta 9 KM. 286 Cañada de Gomez, Santa Fe, Argentina www.ceasfe.com.ar June 27-29, 2012 SINDAG - Congresso Nacional de Aviação Agrícola Campo Grande - MS, Brazil Cristina Coria 55 51 3066-9355 55 51 9468-5353 cristina@congressosindag.com.br www.congressosindag.com.br

August 2012 August 9-11, 2012 Sindicato Nacional dos Aeronautas (SNA) Seminar for Brazilian National Agricola Aviation Pilots Municipal Airport Cachoeira do Sul, Rio Grande Brazil August 15-17, 2012 Congreso Mercosur and Latinoamericano de Aviación Agrícola Bolsa de Cereales de Rosario Pcia. de Santa Fe, Argentina Contact: Sr. Guillermo Forchino-Director Ejecutivo FeArCa email: administracion@fearca.com

October 2012 October 12-14, 2012 NAAA Fall Board Meeting Louisville, KY Peggy Knizner Tel: 202-546-5722 Fax: 202-546-5726 information@agaviation.org October 16-17, 2012 MiAAA Conference & PAASS University Quality Inn & Conf. Ctr. East Lansing, MI Polly McKillop 248-760-0732 miagaviation@yahoo.com October 22-24, 2012 KsAAA Annual Convention Hilton Garden Inn Manhattan, KS Angie Banz 316-617-5680 kaaa@ksagaviation.org

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wiping the ends FAA Medical system to go paperless All applications for medical and student pilot certificates will be filed electronically instead of on paper by Oct. 1, the FAA said last week. In the January issue of the FAA Medical Bulletin (PDF), Federal Air Surgeon Dr. Fred Tilton said the paper system “allows for too many errors, leads to storage problems, and creates security risks.” It also costs the FAA $150,000 every year to print, store, distribute, and mail Form 8500-8.

The electronicMedXPress system will eliminate those problems and expenses, and will make it possible to offer new services -- for example, Tilton said, pilots and AMEs will be able to track the status of applications online. EAA and AOPA raised concerns about the change.

Cotton Arizona— Cotton acreage for 2011 was reported from USDA as 248,000 Upland acres + 11,000 acres Pima for a total of 259,000 acres, an increase of 64,000 acres over 2010. It is estimated that the yield will be 1510 pounds per acre.

Record U.S. exports The USDA recently announced agriculture exports in its fiscal 2011 hit a record value of $137.4 billion.

This exceeded the previous record by $22.5 billion. The record exports contributed to a trade surplus of $42.7 billion, which is another record.

The signing of free trade agreements with Korea, Colombia and Panama may mean next year’s exports could surge even higher.

Accident free For the first time in over 60 years, New Zealand ag-aviation has gone three consecutive years without having a fatal accident.

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agair mail airshow The Yuma airshow is coming up March 16th and 17th. I talked to the boss (Miles Morris, Morris Ag Air) about doing a static display at the show. He was very receptive to the idea, I talked with the airshow coordinator and they were very excited at the prospect. I intend to get a lot of photos and write an article covering the event. I was also wondering if it might not be a bad idea to have a few issues of AAU handy to pass out? I fired off an email to Thrush Aircraft asking for promo items. I don’t know here that will lead, but I figured it couldn’t hurt. I think that having an airplane and some ag pilots there to show case ag aviation and talk to the folks

will be a good thing. Hopefully, we will get a chance to dispel some myths or at least show that there isn’t a boogeyman out there in the airplane. This year is the 50th annual airshow and the centennial of U.S. Marine aviation. There should be quite a crowd. Let me know what you think or if you have any suggestions.

Take care and stay safe!

Tracy Thurman Yuma, Arizona

it mostly affects the local operator.

There is no way I could provide enough copies of AgAir Update, so you’d have to be judicious about who you handed out a newspaper.

You would fare better, I believe, to download and print select copies of our “Spreading the Facts” from www. agairupdate.com. These documents better tell our story and defend the industry than a typical AAU. —Bill

Hello Tracy; In DC attending NAAA board meeting this weekend. By all means, send photos and text of the event. You are correct that a certain amount of exposure to the public is needed and should be done on a local level since

I’d love to have a weekly or monthly magazine off you. I missed you years ago when you stopped publishing Colin Ogilvie Saudi Arabia

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Hello Colin; Thanks for making a website submission on www.agairupdate.com. I appreciate you taking the time to send us a scan of a page in your logbook with the AT-802 and, I presume, a picture of you attached.

I’m not sure about “Love to have a weekly or monthly magazine off you”... However, you may subscribe on agairupdate.com. We send subscriptions to Saudi Arabia or anywhere else in the world, for that matter!—Bill

agrobatics Well, I finally took the time to do the Agrobatic course with Wayne Handley last week (Monday, Feb13-15).It worked out with the National Warbird Conference in Ontario, CA (Thurs Feb 16-18). A last minute call from a friend to see if I wanted to go to the conference and a last minute call out to Wayne to check his schedule to see if it might work out and it all fell into place.

I had won the Agrobatic Course from Wayne way back in 2003 through an NAAA drawing. You told me that I should attend the course as you had done it and it was great, and he might not be doing it much longer. I will tell you, he has no thoughts of retiring or slowing down, as he flies pretty much everyday, either in his Extra, his Bonanza, or any one of the many planes of his friends in his airpark.

Wayne is most accommodating to match someone’s schedule and gives the most rewarding flying experience that will last your entire career. What a thrill it was and what an education of unusual attitude and aerobatic flying.

Wayne and wife Karen are a couple of the most down to earth people (no pun intended - ha) that you will meet.

After a short time of visiting with them, I felt at home in their environment of

wedding This is the photo I was describing to you at the Tri-States convention in Sioux Falls of our daughter DeAnna (Dee Dee) using my Dash 5 Garrett Thrush in her wedding photo shoot on July 30, 2011 during the busy spraying season. (An ag plane can be used for multiple purposes!)

Richard Slater Slater Spray Service, Maddock, ND

a neat airpark runway on top of the mountain, along with their beautiful home nestled in the woods. With deer plentiful in the backyard making tracks on his putting green, right next to his fire pit for those cool mountain evenings, overlooking the grand kids’ zip line between a couple of big Oak trees and 4-wheel trails up and down the mountain, you think, if this isn’t close to heaven, I can’t imagine what is, especially to a flat-lander(North Dakota) like me.

Wayne is still a great spokesman for our industry. Having been one of us for 25 successful years, before switching and becoming one of the most entertaining aerobatic pilots in the business, with his Raven and Turbo Raven, his show was unbelievable to watch. With Wayne’s dry sense of humor, it might have been easy to have

David George with Wayne’s aircraft

misunderstood him about retiring or not flying anymore. But I assure you, Wayne Handley will be flying and educating ag-pilots and aerobatic pilots for a long time to come, as he has much knowledge and talent to share and he is still in great shape.

Holy buckets, what a ride! Give him a call 831-596-5820.

Now we just need to get you checked out in the Mustang Bill and we will. Hope to see ya in Sioux Falls for the Tri-States convention.

Tim (Toby) McPherson Page,ND Hello Toby; I am ecstatic (who wouldn’t be?) about this upcoming May and the P51 checkout. I don’t think I’ll be able to put on the headsets afterwards!

We’ll stay in touch about it. In the meantime, I’ll be studying up on the POH.

Hello Richard; Good to talk with you at the Tri-States. Also, I’m sure Ben Oliver will work out just fine flying for you this year. I’ve known him for over 30 years and never heard a bad word spoken about him.

Thanks so much for sending the photo and text to go along with. Look for it in the April edition of AgAir Update. I’ll be sure to send extra copies. -Bill

As for Wayne, Graham and I are flying the Baron to California in April with a stop at Wayne’s. I’ve been through his course twice. However, this time, Graham will have the pleasure.

Wayne sent a great photo of you with the Extra 300L. I’ve attached, just in case you may not have. -Bill

a blast I just got back from California after attending Wayne Handley’s aerobatic course. My experience was so awesome I had to share it with everyone. First of all, Wayne was a great host (a super nice guy) and the accommodations were very comfortable. Second, he fits the program to the pilot’s needs and experience to maximize the flight time. Third, WHAT A BLAST!!!!!

Experienced or new to crop dusting, I would recommend flying with Wayne

Tim “Toby” McPherson

to anyone. I had so much fun that I am trying to convince three friends to go back with me next winter.

Thanks Wayne!

Thank you, David George Spearman, TX Hello David!

Glad you attended Wayne’s course. It really is great and an eye-opener no matter how many hours a pilot has flying ag! —Bill

operation SAFE Good to see you at the Tri-States conference ! As always enjoy visiting with you as you have a great pulse of our industry !!

Wanted to let you know that the Illinois Operation Safe will be conducted at Mattoon Illinois April 16, 17 and 18 with the Rick Reed as the contact person at 217-234-9439, reedfly@aol.com. Please remind the readers to come with clean hoppers and pre-checked for any leaks. The Safe analyst will be Dr. Scott Bretthauer.

Regards Harley Curless Farm Air IvAstoria, IL Hello Harley; Good to visit with Kay and you, as well.

I am passing on to Deb to get it done for you.—Bill

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Lester Mason at work in Northland, New Zealand

The turbine Fletcher breaks ground at the very end of the short New Zealand airstrip.

Photo by: Tony Smith

by Mike Feeney During the autumn of 2011, professional photographer Tony Smith happened to sight a Super Air aircraft engaged in spreading fertilizer on a local farm near Okaihau, in Northland, New Zealand.

Okaihau is inland from the well known Bay of Islands region; very popular with both NZ and overseas visitors. Being an old agricultural pilot and a friend of the pilot, Lester Mason, I thought it would be interesting to use a few of Tony’s excellent images and add some explanatory notes for overseas and local New Zealander readers.

Super Air is a large operator with 14 pilots at 12 bases; including its head office and engineering division at Hamilton International Airport.

The head office serves the prosperous

Waikato farming region. Super Air operates mainly from Taupo north and also has a large base at Masterton in the lower portion of the northern New Zealand island. Their interesting website will explain many details about the company, www.superair.co.nz In the photo where the aircraft is being loaded, Johnny Wintour, Lester’s workmate, drives one of their two loading vehicles with the fertilizer bucket’s sock positioned in the hopper opening. The New Zealand-built Fletcher FU-24-950, ZK-BHG, has had its original 400 HP, eight cylinder, Lycoming IO-720 piston engine replaced with a 550 SHP Walter turboprop. Super Air also fitted 550 SHP, P&W PT-6-11AG and 750 SHP, PT-6-34AG (de-rated to 550 SHP) turboprops to remanufactured

FU-24 airframes and use many in this configuration. The engine retrofit greatly enhances performance; particularly with respect to the rate-of-climb. The gas turbines, with their slow-revving propellers, are much quieter than the original combination which, particularly in the early morning, can be heard far from the airstrip. The snarling sound of the propeller tips, which are near supersonic speed at maximum take-off rpm, can be annoying to some whilst others rather like it. In my experience, it is a “blokey” sort of thing...if you get my drift.

Super Air purchased the basic “Fuso Fighter” truck cab and chassis, then manufactured most of the loading equipment in their own workshop. This includes the large 5,000-litre fuel tank,

Turn around time while on the ground is critical to be successful at fertilizing in New Zealand. The bucket style loading truck works the best. Photo by Tony Smith

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lockers for tools and safety gear, the boom and bucket, the hydraulic line system for lifting and adjusting the bucket’s angle and the rear loading cab with its duplicated controls and hydraulic ram controls. Weighing the load is accomplished by use of a bleed line to a calibrated hydraulic gauge.

The long boom is folded and stowed for safe operation on public roads. A typical payload for the Walter and PT-6 FU-24 is, depending on airstrip slope and length, about 1.1 tonne on average and 1.27 tonne at max. structural hopper load when fuel load is lighter. Loading time is about 12 seconds, depending on the product’s flow characteristics. The 5,000 litres of fuel provides about 27 flight hours for the turboprop aircraft or 55 hours for those using piston engines.

The bulk fertilizer product is delivered to the airstrip by truck and tipped into a large concrete or wooden bin which is located at the higher end of the airstrip. The loader-driver eases the bucket into the heap of fertilizer and then lifts the boom up to the loading height for weighing, using the gauge in his cab. He then moves the loader onto a set position and waits for the pilot to return and park the aircraft on a pre-determined spot to enable the driver to move in over the aircraft at an angle which should preclude damage to the tailplane or wing flaps. After loading, the driver backs out and, after checking

the vehicle is clear, the pilot applies full power and rolls. The team work is amazing to watch and is a rather ‘slick’ operation.

New Zealand’s rural farm airstrips generally range in length from about 600 metres (2000 ft) if level, to perhaps 270 metres (900 ft) when very steep (a slope of up to 20%). All pilots prefer a strip to have some slope as this greatly reduces the long, laborious take-off roll that is required on a level strip. New Zealand ag aircraft routinely operate at weights which may be up to 30% greater than the type’s Normal or Standard Category figure. The take-off roll on a level strip may take as long as 25 seconds which, unless the surface is smooth, places prolonged stresses and shock loads on the undercarriage and increases airframe metal fatigue.

With many of Lester’s takeoffs, he becomes airborne at about 65 knots and literally “falls” off the end of the airstrip with a considerable rate of descent as he accelerates to 85-90 knots for the climb. It is crucial the airstrip has no obstacles at the end and for some distance out along the extended initial flight path. Once the take-off has begun on a steep strip, it it not usually possible to abort the roll due to the aircraft’s momentum.

Should an engine problem arise, or an unexpected large tailwind gust occur, the pilot must initiate the jettison process. By NZCAA law, 80% of the load must be able to be dumped within five seconds. This type of overloaded operation is legal only if no third party risk is present at the end of the airstrip or within the initial climb-out. A house, farm building, school or public roadway (if right on the airstrip’s end) could

be deemed as a third party human or property risk.

The Fletcher FU-24 has a large wing area of 330 square feet and a thick aerofoil section which generates high lift at low airspeed, but also creates much drag at high angles of attack; particularly with flaps extended. The usual procedure is to retract take-off flaps as soon as airspeed permits, no matter what the height. The take-off weight may be as much as 2.7 tonnes when conditions are good.

With the thrust to weight ratio provided by the turboprop engine, the FU-24 is capable of contour flying over much steeper terrain than were the earlier piston-engined models. For example, the first Fletchers that were operated back in the early 1960s had only 225 or 240 HP and when loaded with about 0.75 tonne could scarcely climb at all until some of the load had been spread. The accident rate involving these models, in retrospect, was staggeringly high with many WWII veteran pilots losing their lives or being seriously injured. The serious accident rate has improved greatly over the past 10 to 15 years; although it is, potentially, still a high-risk occupation should any complacency creep in or maintenance standards not be of the highest quality.

For a long time the FU-24 had only one seat in the cockpit. One sat in the middle and with no dual controls simply got in it and taught oneself how to fly it. When I did my type rating, the instructor stood on the tarmac and observed me doing some steep turns, stalls, a forced landing onto the aerodrome and a few circuits. After a chat, he signed off on the type rating

Another fertilizer run; traditional spreader not necessary with phosphate on pasture.

Photo by Tony Smith .

form which was sent to Civil Aviation for processing.

In the FU-24-950 and -954, the pilot sits on the left and there is a seat for a passenger. It is a tight fit, but quite adequate for the loader driver or a farmer to brief the pilot on the areas he wants covered. It is illegal to carry a passenger during actual high weight, low-level flight operations. The canopy slides aft and has a rubber seal to keep the dust and rain out (if maintained to a high standard). The check-cable is on the nose gear to prevent the oleo dropping out should the scissor-links fail. With the gas-turbine engines, the propeller is further forward when compared to the piston-engined models.

The fuel tanks form part of the wing’s leading edge and are detachable. The hopper fill-hole is behind the cockpit and has a lid to reduce dust being sucked out.

Sortie time, including loading, take-off, transit to the spreading area, sowing

Lester Mason powers up the Walter turbine powered Fletcher for another take-off.

Photo by Tony Smith

time, return to the airstrip and the landing, depends on the distance and relative location of the target area with respect to the airstrip, the amount of climb and the rate per hectare. It may be as short as 2.5 minutes or as long as seven or eight minutes. About 4.5 minutes is fairly typical. The fastest I recall ever working was when sowing lime in a 240 HP, FU-24 at 1.5 tonne per acre onto an area right off the end of the strip and out to each side. With the help of my excellent loader-driver, Neville Hooper (whom I still chat with in Thames), I averaged 1.75 minutes and carted 0.85 tonne per load. The 60-ton job took just 60/1.75 = 34.3 loads per hour x 0.85 = 29 tons per hour...just over two hours to complete the job. But there was nothing clever about it really, as I was sowing at close to the dump rate of flow. Busy though for a ‘kid’ pilot of just 21.

That was 50 years ago and I reflect now that I had then just logged my first 1,000 hours and must have completed at least 10,000 take-offs; most of them from small farm airstrips and in over-loaded Cessna 180 and FU-24 aircraft. This type of experience was to prove valuable when I began, with 3,000 hours logged, to fly in the rugged highlands of Papua New Guinea in 1964.

Mike Feeney of Hamilton, New Zealand is a retired professional pilot and a long-time aviation journalist, technical and air safety writer.

Thanks to Super Air General Manager, Graeme Martin, for the use of the photographs.

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Hemisphere GPS releases Satloc G4™ aerial guidance system Scottsdale, AZ — Hemisphere GPS announced the release of Satloc G4 the most comprehensive and advanced aircraft guidance system for aerial applicators. Satloc G4 delivers webbased connectivity along with a highlevel of guidance performance through an intuitive lightbar and graphical display. This new product enables aerial application companies and their pilots to leverage web-based services in order to make their jobs more efficient and bring a higher quality of service to their customers.

Satloc G4’s connectivity feature offers pilots the ability to transfer application data wirelessly, accept work orders and maps through the Internet, access the guidance system from remote locations such as the office, truck or mobile device, and directly communicate through Skype™ audio and video.

Based on the top-of-the-line processing power of the Intel® Core™ i7 processor

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“The G4 represents a paradigm shift in our technology offerings as it has moved away from simply being a GPS focus. It is now about the ability to track, move, use, and create data. All this makes companies more efficient, most importantly by saving them time and money,” says Greg Guyette, General Manager of the Air Business Unit at Hemisphere GPS. “Additionally, moving to a web-based world gives us the ability to connect to all the tremendous tools

that already exist, such as Google Earth, Skype, and live weather data. This helps our customers improve the quality and safety of their work.”

Satloc G4’s custom display features a 9-inch, 16:9 ratio touchscreen capable of providing instantaneous video graphics and supports multi-touch gestures such as pinch-to-zoom, rotate, and press and drag to access information. Background maps enhance flight navigation and confidence by displaying application and position data over actual ground images. Satloc G4 offers many types of data ports such as Ethernet and USB, including a remote HUB that provides three powered USB ports for convenient access in the cockpit.

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Satloc G4 is available through the Hemisphere GPS Air Products global dealer network and has generated over $1M in pre-order sales. Shipments are scheduled for the first quarter of 2012.

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Hemisphere GPS enters data services market for precision agriculture through acquisition of AgJunction CALGARY, AB—Hemisphere GPS announced that it is entering the emerging data services market in precision agriculture with a purchase agreement to acquire the assets and operations of AgJunction from GVM, Inc. AgJunction, located in State College, Pennsylvania, provides a cloudbased data management software platform and wireless hardware to precision agriculture retailers and growers.

Driven by ever-increasing global food demand versus higher costs of inputs including fuel, fertilizer, pesticides and water, agriculture is increasingly becoming a high-technology business.

Data services now represent an emerging growth segment in precision agriculture with market adoption driving an 80% 3-year cumulative

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Established in 2008, AgJunction has developed a patent-pending, flexible, web-based system for client, farm and field management. The system is open and cloud-based to easily capture and share data from many types of precision agriculture controllers on the farm. Effective use of precision agriculture data can result in lower costs and environmental impact through lower use of pesticides, fertilizer and fuel, and provide a higher crop yield per acre, increased profitability and lower the impact on

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Agriculture service providers including fertilizer dealers, agronomists and co-ops can work directly with growers through the AgJunction platform through private-branded portals integrated into their business systems. The timely, seamless twoway transfer of data between farm equipment and the central AgJunction repository greatly improves efficiency and accuracy in the analysis of data related to yield, soil sampling, fertility, and planting including the development of prescription maps and input for other precision agriculture techniques.

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AgJunction’s branding and availability will remain intact as Hemisphere GPS’ cloud-computing division.

Details of the Acquisition Pursuant to the acquisition, Hemisphere GPS will purchase the AgJunction assets and operations for consideration at closing of US$2.0 million in cash and 5,447,410 common shares of Hemisphere GPS. As additional purchase consideration, Hemisphere GPS will pay cash earn-out payments to a maximum of US$0.5M and 2,723,705 common shares upon the achievement of revenue growth targets for each of the 2012 and 2013 fiscal years.

The transaction is projected to add approximately $4.5M incrementally to Hemisphere GPS’ 2012 revenues, approximately $2.5M to cashflow from operations, and be accretive to the net

AgJunction’s branding and availability will remain intact as Hemisphere GPS’ cloud-computing division. As part of the acquisition, Mark Anderson, President and owner of GVM, will join the Hemisphere GPS Board of Directors and GVM’s dealer locations will become part of Hemisphere GPS’ Outback Guidance dealer network.

“Hemisphere GPS and their precision farming solutions make them a perfect complement to our AgJunction division,” said Mark Anderson. “Combining the companies will contribute to strong growth in AgJunction data management services and facilitate newly integrated

solutions that will enhance the value of precision agriculture solutions. Growers and their service providers are realizing that the greatest value from precision agriculture techniques can only be unlocked through the proper management of the location based agricultural data.”

AgJunction has 10 employees and patent-pending technology that collectively manages over 16 million acres at 22,000 farms in the United States and Canada. For more information about AgJunction visit www.agjunction.com.

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Ag-aviation at the “Air Show”

by Tracy Thurman On March 17th, Morris Ag Air showcased agricultural aviation at the 50th Annual Marine Corps Air Station Yuma Air Show and Centennial Celebration of Marine Corps Air Power.

The Yuma Air Show is always a big hit.

The military base and aviation community open the gates and welcome in the public. Over fifty thousand spectators and fans crowd the flight line for a close-up look at everything from a main battle tank to antique biplanes to a B-52 Stratofortress. This year, poised among the static displays was a bright yellow S2R-T34 Thrush.

It wasn’t easy to cut loose a working bird out of the flock to sit at an air show.

However, we picked the prettiest one, gave her a bath, shined her up and flew the old girl to the airport. Hundreds of people stopped by to talk about airplanes and crop dusters and to ask questions about aerial application.

Displaying the Thrush at the airshow provided a great opportunity to meet the public and explain the role of ag aviation.

I always knew that the average citizen had very little knowledge pertaining to our industry and much of it was incorrect or misinformed, but the level of mystery that surrounds the functions of an ag aviation operation was astounding.

The most prolific questions asked were, “Why do ya’ll fly at night?”, “What size motor does that thing have.”, or “Are you that crazy guy that wakes me up at two o’clock in the morning?” I think the best one was a fellow who asked “Why is the electrical generator underneath the airplane?” It took a while to figure that one out. He thought the pump was what powered the lights. I love conversations like that.

We were on the ramp in front of the Thrush from 0730 until 1600 and I don’t recall more than five or ten minutes when I wasn’t talking to someone, showing them around the aircraft or explaining how the systems work. I discovered early in the day that when I described a typical spraying evolution - telling the story from loading through ferrying, identifying the field, setting up

the SATLOC and flying the pattern that a crowd would gather and was practically mesmerized by the tale. I guess there’s something about seeing a pilot talk with his hands that sparks people’s interest.

It was as educational for me as much as it was for the folks we talked to. I learned that most are fascinated by what we do and understand that it is a necessary job. I did speak to a couple of die hard “hippies” that bemoaned the use of pesticides in any form. They were shocked when I explained that we also sprayed organic crops. The NAAA had supplied a box of “Why… Because…” pamphlets. The pamphlet covers a lot of the topics questioned, including organic crops. I think their little booklet is a wealth of information in compact form and is a good tool in helping to inform the public. AgAir Update was also represented with a box of extra copies that the public gobbled up. “You even have your own newspaper?!” I was happy to see the desire to learn more about what we do.

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I know most aerial applicators don’t have the time or manpower to participate in air shows. Some think it is frivolous, while others want nothing to do with public interaction. I believe that it is an important event in our communities and a means to educate the public. We made a good impression on the folks of Yuma and all those who traveled far to attend the show.

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Will seaweed be the biofuel solution?

Editor’s Note: Ethanol production, along with other factors, has increased the number of acres/hectares being sprayed by aircraft immeasurably. For the most part, the boom ag-aviation has enjoyed the last four or five years has been partly due to ethanol production; demand for ethanol raw materials has help to raise commodity prices.

Should seaweed become a source for ethanol, will it affect ag-aviation? The point is, nothing stays the same, be prepared for the future.

by Dennis Avery Churchville, VA—Researchers may have broken the biofuel barrier. A new biotech discovery enables ethanol to be made from a common variety of brown seaweed. This would by-pass the biggest problem with corn ethanol and biodiesel—the world’s shortage of

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The new process can turn a mixture of kombu and water, with the E. coli added, into a solution of about five percent ethanol in two days. Distill the ethanol from the water; put the water back into the ocean and “Voila”! Better yet, this happens at low temperatures, between 25 and 30 degrees C. Thus the ethanol can be produced without the use of additional costly energy—a big advantage over the current efforts to produce cost-effective ethanol from algae.

An analysis by the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory suggests that the U.S. could supply one percent of its annual gasoline needs by growing the brown seaweed for harvest on less than one percent of its territorial waters.

The world already grows and harvests more 15 million metric tons of kombu and other seaweeds for direct human consumption. There seems no reason why large additional amounts of the seaweed could not be harvested for ethanol without driving up the costs of other foods. Corn ethanol competes directly for land with food and feed, thereby increasing food costs to consumers, especially for meat, milk, and eggs.

The seaweed catch? The new ethanol depends on genetically engineered bacteria. The process has been developed by BioArchitecture Lab., Inc. (BAL) and the University of Washington in Seattle. They modified the common E. coli bacterium to turn the sugars in edible kelp into ethanol. The research has just been reported in the January 20 issue of the journal Science. “The form of sugar inside the seaweed is very exotic,” says Yashuo Yoshikuni, one of the developers. “There is no industrial microbe to break down the alginate [in the seaweed] and convert it into fuels and chemical compounds.”

How badly does the environmental movement want to get rid of fossil fuels?

Enough to accept the biotech ethanol solution? At this moment, the world’s acceptance of other renewable fuels is plummeting, due to their high costs compared to coal and natural gas.

Meanwhile, the new horizontal drilling and fracking processes have suddenly made long-known and abundant shale petroleum reserves far more costeffective. The claims that fracking will pollute drinking water are not holding up, since the petroleum-drilling is thousands

of feet further down in the soil profile than the well-drilling.

The eco-movement has long demanded “natural” food production.

Bio-tech food production has been successfully banned in many third world countries because of the pressure from first world activists. But would that apply to kelp ethanol vats? The kelp for biofuel can be grown in Puget Sound, but kelp farms have been rejected by landowners and fisherman.

On the other hand, if kombu ethanol can be produced so readily, other nations have at least as much seawater in their surroundings as the “rich” in North America and Europe. Meaning all countries having access to seawater could make energy and support their own populations while expanding their economies into the 21st century.

Remember, of course, none of this will much reduce our dependency on oil.

One percent of our territorial waters for one percent of our fuel means it will only be useful in fulfilling the congressional mandate and perhaps rescue us from corn ethanol.

Dennis T. Avery, a senior fellow for the Hudson Institute in Washington, D.C., is an environmental economist. He was formerly a senior analyst for the Department of State. He is co-author, with S. Fred Singer of Unstoppable Global Warming Every 1500 Years. Readers may write to him at PO Box 202 Churchville, VA 2442; email to cgfi@ hughes.net or visit us at www.cgfi.org

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by Bill Lavender During a recent visit to Brazil, I noted there were numerous flying operations in the rice country of Rio Grande do Sul that used the Omaer spreader. This is a fiberglass spreader built in Brazil. It is very thin with a narrow and unusual exit area. Note the four exit holes and the side exits. The operators like to use it on their Ipanema aircraft because of its low drag component. Admittedly, the operators says it does not produce the quality pattern of the Transland Swathmaster and is used for selective applications.

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NAAA membership advantages: 10 reasons it pays to be an NAAA member NAAA’s new dues structure will not take effect until July 1, therefore AgAir Update readers have about a threemonth window to join NAAA and save on their membership dues. You’ll save approximately 10%—or more in some operators’ cases—by joining or renewing by June 30, 2012. However, NAAA membership at any price is a worthwhile investment. The payoff far exceeds what you spend in dues in the form of effective advocacy, national representation, education and safety programs and the personal connections you make with fellow members. Here are 10 reasons why it pays to be an NAAA member!

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1. Government & Public Representation: Imagine how difficult it would be to operate if an organization like NAAA wasn’t around to serve as the eyes, ears and voice of the aerial application industry in the nation’s capital. Would any other organization have your back to the degree NAAA does? The Association is seeking favorable outcomes on a myriad of issues vital to the agricultural aviation industry. Top policy issues include: 1) mitigating the impact of Clean Water Act NPDES pesticide general permit requirements, which took effect Oct. 31 and are now being enforced; 2) preventing pesticide use restrictions

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and fewer pesticides being available to commercial applicators; 3) averting threats to GPS stability and availability; 4) properly marking guy-wire and freestanding towers and advocating for safe wind energy siting; and 5) preserving the user fee exemption for agricultural aircraft.

2. Wallet Watchmen: Aerial applicators have saved thousands of dollars a year thanks to NAAA’s federal oversight and advocacy efforts.

The Association successfully lobbied Congress to enact legislation providing more than $4 million in annual federal fuel tax relief for U.S. aerial applicators and prevented costly user fees from being charged to ag aircraft by convincing lawmakers to exempt agricultural aircraft from user fees. The Obama Administration is proposing a $100 user fee for use of controlled airspace in its new budget, which NAAA is actively opposing. These savings are 10 times greater, on average, than what your annual national and state association membership dues would cost combined.

3. Exclusive Insights, Breaking News and Premium Content: NAAA keeps members informed with breaking news, grassroots alerts and important updates. The NAAA eNewsletter is a members-only benefit and NAAA’s prime means of keeping members apprised of major developments within the industry and inside the beltway. NAAA’s website has a treasure trove of premium content available exclusively to members, including the very best guidance on complying and protecting yourself from $37,500-per-day penalties for NPDES pesticide general permit violations. This includes a “model contract” for reference when preparing contract negotiations with clients and is designed to help you avoid being categorized under the

NPDES permit as a “decision maker” instead of an “applicator.”

4. Wind Tower Education Materials: To ensure that farmers are fully informed before making decisions about windenergy development, NAAA launched a campaign to raise awareness about the worrisome effects of wind energy development on agriculture and aviation. That message is articulated in a series of wind tower education ad slicks, safety stuffers and radio scripts available free to NAAA members. Visit www.agaviation.org/towers.htm to learn more.

NAAA launched a campaign to raise awareness about the worrisome effects of wind energy development on agriculture and aviation.

5. Public Relations Resources: Request videos, brochures and extra magazine copies for your public relations needs with the media, local governmental officials, schoolchildren and the public. Prepare beforehand by consulting the NAAA Media Relations Kit. This online members-only resource includes advice on communicating with the media and elected officials, as well as background information and talking points about the importance of aerial application and a number of other subjects of interest. Visit www. agaviation.org/content/naaa-mediarelations-kit.

6. Membership Directory: NAAA’s Annual Membership Directory is coveted by newcomers and longtime members alike. NAAA’s Directory is loaded with operator and pilot contacts, as well as

contact information for the premier suppliers of parts and services to the industry. This is an indispensable asset, and it’s only available to NAAA members.

7. Free Job Listings: If you’re an operator who needs a pilot or a pilot looking for work, advertise by posting a free job listing on NAAA’s website.

NAAA members can post, modify or remove their job listing at any point.

Visit www.agaviation.org/content/joblistings to get started.

8. Special Discounts: NAAA membership coupled with participation in PAASS, Operation S.A.F.E. fly-ins and the Leadership Training Program offer ag pilots several ways to improve their professionalism, earn possible CEUs and achieve discounts through their insurance providers. You also get discounted rates to NAAA’s Annual Convention with your membership.

9. “Social” Networking: NAAA may be the Voice of the Aerial Application Industry, but no one embodies the face of the aerial application industry better than our members. Now members have the ability to add a picture to their online profile. We hope this dose of added personalization leads to new and renewed connections as you look people up in NAAA’s Online Member Directory and are able to put a face to a name. As NAAA’s picture collection proliferates, so too will the value of the Online Member Directory. To update your profile picture, login to www. agaviation.org/user.

10. Support: NAAA is someone to call when you have questions, need information or are having business problems. We’re here to help.

The small size of NAAA’s staff (six association professionals) belies the outsize results the Association delivers. That’s because NAAA’s forhire employees are augmented by a supportive group of more than 1,700 aerial application supporters. We invite you to join the cause of preserving and protecting agricultural aviation and your way of life if you aren’t a member already. To join, call 202-546-5722 or visit www.agaviation.org/content/ membership. ■

NAAA announces new dues structure, effective July 1, 2012 The National Agricultural Aviation Association (NAAA) is increasing its membership dues for the first time since 2008. The new rates take effect July 1, 2012, when NAAA’s new fiscal year begins. The Board of Directors met in Alexandria, Va., Feb. 10-11 for NAAA’s Spring Board Meeting and voted to increase dues in all categories by approximately 10%.

The decision to raise dues and restructure the fees for additional aircraft was not taken lightly, but the Board felt the moves were necessary in light of several changes taking place within the industry. Consolidation of operations over the past several years has resulted in fewer operators, aircraft and pilots in the industry. Based on research done prior to the 2004 industry survey, NAAA concluded there were approximately 1,625 operators. New research by SRA International, which conducted NAAA’s 2012 industry survey puts the estimate of Part 137 operators actively carrying out agricultural application activities closer to 1,350—17% fewer than previously believed. One result of larger conglomerates absorbing smaller operations is several former operator members have dropped down to the pilot membership category, resulting in a loss of dues revenue.

A dues increase was seen as the best way to ensure that NAAA has the resources to continue to provide multiple and meaningful services to the membership. Since operators are the biggest benefactors of the Association’s work, tying the operator dues structure to the number of aircraft was seen as the most equitable way to collect membership dues resources vital to performing the multitude of NAAA services to the industry. According to NAAA’s 2012 industry survey, operators have 2.1 aircraft per operation, on average.

The most notable change in the membership structure is related to operators with more than one aircraft.

Under NAAA’s current dues structure, which expires June 30, 2012, operators pay $10 per aircraft for every aircraft over three. For example, an operator with four aircraft would pay $460 ($450 base dues, plus $10 for one additional aircraft over three). Starting July 1, that

As of July 1, the new rates are as follows: • Operator: $500, plus $100 per aircraft for every aircraft over one • Participating Operator: $1,000, plus $100 per aircraft for every aircraft over one • Affiliated Operator: $200 • Pilot: $200 • Participating Pilot: $380 • International: $250 • WNAAA: $200 • Associate: $95 • Allied Industry (1-10 employees): $500 • Allied Industry (11-50 employees): $750 • Allied Industry (50-100 employees): $950 • Allied Industry (101-500 employees): $1,100 • Allied Industry (500+ employees): $1,900 • Affiliated Allied Industry: $200 • State/Regional Association: $750 operator’s dues will be $800 ($500 base dues, plus $100 for each additional aircraft over one).

The current dues rates will remain in effect through the end of June. Anyone who has not joined for 2012 can join at the current rates until June 30. All members will be assessed at the new dues rates when renewing for a 2012

membership after June 30 or for the 2013 membership year.

Don’t wait until right before the national convention to join NAAA. If you have not already done so, join now and save. Call 202-546-5722 or visit www.agaviation.org/ content/membership. The membership classifications are explained in the membership section of NAAA’s website.

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Research trial results reveal yield advantage for second year in a row Comprehensive pest management helps boost corn and soybean yields RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC — With recent commodity price levels, every bushel counts. To fully take advantage of the opportunity, a proven way for growers to maximize yield is using a comprehensive pest management program featuring a combination of herbicides, fungicides and insecticides from the BASF Crop Protection portfolio of products.

In newly released results from two years of crop protection research trials, using a comprehensive approach led

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Conducted in 2010 and 2011, the replicated field studies in soybeans and corn at university and BASF sites throughout the Midwest evaluated yield responses to BASF crop protection inputs. Among the products studied were Headline® fungicide and Headline AMP™ fungicide, as well as three products powered by Kixor® herbicide technology: Sharpen®herbicide, OpTill® herbicide and Verdict™ herbicide. The 2011 study also evaluated several new innovations on soybeans, including

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“With recent commodity prices, there’s great opportunity for growers looking to get the most out of every acre,” said Dan Westberg, Ph.D., BASF Technical Market Manager. “Studies continue to show that the BASF Crop Protection portfolio gives growers the necessary tools to holistically manage weeds, diseases and insect pests, which in turn helps them maximize their yields and get a positive return on investment.”

Corn results Corn results from the 2011 study showed a 171.2 bu/A average by using a combination of Verdict herbicide preemergence, followed by a glyphosate post, followed by Headline AMP fungicide at VT, a yield increase of 12.4 bu/A compared to using an atrazine premix preemergence followed by a glyphosate post. Compared to only using a glyphosate post, the yield increase was 26.9 bu/A. When factoring in results from the 2010 trials – which studied the same products – the average increase in bushels over using only a glyphosate post application can bring growers an extra $129.14 per acre. The potential yield increase found in the 2010 and 2011 studies represents an estimated

return on investment (ROI) of $3.51 for each additional dollar invested in the BASF program.

“We now have seen for two straight years how beneficial the BASF product portfolio can be in helping to maximize not only yield, but also profit,” Westberg said.

Soybean results Combining the results of the 2010 and 2011 studies, soybean yields can benefit as much as 6.8 bu/A from using a portfolio of BASF products.

The 2011 study used a combination of glyphosate and Kixor (OpTill herbicide, Sharpen herbicide or Sharpen plus Zidua® herbicide) preplant, followed by glyphosate post, followed by Priaxor fungicide plusFastac insecticide at R3. This provided an average yield of 52.6 bu/A. Zidua, Priaxor and Fastac are all new products from BASF that are not yet registered by the U.S. EPA. Priaxor will be a premix composed of a 2:1 ration of pyraclostrobin – the active ingredient found in Headline fungicide – and Xemium® fungicide, a new active ingredient in the carboxamide family.

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It’s expected to be registered on a number of crops, including soybeans, cotton, cereals and alfalfa.

Profit and ROI for the 2011 study cannot be calculated because Priaxor, Zidua and Fastac are not yet registered with the U.S. EPA. According to results from the 2010 study, the average increase in bushels over using only a glyphosate post application can bring growers an extra $74.20 per acre. The potential yield increase represented an estimated ROI of $3.47 for each additional dollar invested in the BASF program.

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“The yield and ROI benefits of using a portfolio of BASF products over a low-input glyphosate program have been made clear by the studies,” said Paul Rea, Vice President, U.S. Crop Protection, BASF. “Combining the portfolio with the offers, BASF is committed to helping growers improve yield, mitigate risk, manage costs and maximize profits.”

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believed on in the world, received up into glory” (1 Timothy 3:16). God became a man so He could pay the penalty for our sins.

“That which we have seen and heard we are declaring to you, that you also may have fellowship with us. Yes, and our fellowship is with the Father, and with His Son, Jesus Christ” (1 John 1:3). This is an awesome statement saying that finite man can live in fellowship with the infinite God. The One who created the universe and everything in it has chosen to allow us to have fellowship with Him. That becomes even more amazing when you realize how vast and great God is. He fills the universe and yet He will have fellowship with lowly man. The difficulty of trying to comprehend this

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There are trillions of star in the universe and God calls them all by name (Psalm 147:4).

“This is the message which we have heard from Him and announce to you, that God is light, and in Him is no darkness at all” (1 John 1:5). The infinite and eternal God who created the heavens and the earth; the God who transcends time and space had a message that He wanted to reveal to mankind. God wanted to reveal His infinite power, wisdom, glory, and love

to finite humanity. For this purpose God sent His only begotten Son, Jesus, the Messiah, who was the express image of the Father, to demonstrate God’s love for you. Jesus said, “I am the light of the world. He who follows Me will not walk in the darkness, but will have the light of life... he that has seen Me has seen the Father” (John 8:12, 14:9-11). The perfect light of God became a man to tell humanity how to stop living in the ways of darkness and live in the light that God gives us through faith in Jesus Christ as our Savior.

“If we say that we have fellowship with God, and walk in darkness, we lie, and do not tell the truth” (1 John 1:6). From a moral standpoint, light symbolizes purity, and darkness symbolizes evil. Light

and darkness are mutually exclusive, they cannot coexist. Paul wrote, “For what fellowship has righteousness with lawlessness? And what communion has light with darkness?” (2 Corinthians 6:14). Zacharias said, “The Dayspring from on high has visited us, to give light to them that sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace” (Luke 1:78-79). Jesus told Paul that He was sending him to the Gentiles to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sin and an inheritance in heaven (Acts 26:17-18). The purpose of God’s message to humanity is to bring us out of the darkness of sin and into the light of Jesus Christ.

God created Adam and Eve with a free will to make their choice about having a

loving relationship with God. God could have created humanity with the mindset to automatically worship Him, but God doesn’t want to force Himself upon any of His creation; God wants our love for Him to be of our own free will. Free will to make a choice is what makes worship, love, and fellowship meaningful. God gives you the same choice He gave to Adam and Eve. You can have a loving and meaningful relationship with God, or you can go your own way like Adam and Eve and lose your fellowship with God. When you go your own way, living a self-centered life, and only seeking to please yourself, it will always lead you into the darkness of alienation from God. The treadmill of chasing after selfish desires and worldly riches and pleasures will eventually lead you into the vast emptiness of an unfulfilled

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John said, “If we walk in the light, as He is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ, His Son, cleanses us from all sin” (1 John 1:7). Have you turned your back on God and now living in the darkness of a sinful lifestyle? Are you being controlled by your sinful habits that lead you down the path that ends up being a life of emptiness and frustration? You

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Nebraska to build wind tunnels University of Nebraska-Lincoln scientists are expanding their research into pesticide drift, amid new legal and regulatory concerns over the issue. Greg Kruger, a cropping systems specialist at UNL’s West Central Research and Extension Center at North Platte, is leading the research into the potential of pesticide drift, which occurs when pesticides drift to unintended targets when they’re applied to fields.

The UNL research will evaluate drift through different nozzle types, application pressures and spray solutions and at different wind speeds. The addition of the new facility will enable research to be conducted on spray collection efficiency, pesticide penetration into the plant canopy, and spray quality and pesticide efficacy comparisons.

Plans at West Central are to build a system of two drift tunnels, which would

be only the second in the country to conduct such research. The only other tunnel in the nation is directed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and USDA it has been integral in the design of this system, Kruger said. This will be the first commercial testing wind tunnel facility in the U.S. The drift tunnels, which will take about eight months to build, will have variable speed fans at one end to simulate wind flow and scrubber systems

at the other to prevent contamination of the environment by the pesticides being tested. Plants, insects and other living specimens will be placed in the tunnels for application and a laser will be used to determine particle size.

One tunnel – 48 feet long, 4 feet wide and 4 feet tall – will be used to test low wind speeds, zero to 25 mph. The other – at least 30 feet long, 1 foot high and 1 foot wide – will be capable of testing winds up to 220 mph, which will enable researchers to replicate aerial application conditions.

The tunnels will cost about $1.2 million to build, to be funded by BASF, Winfield Solutions and the Wilbur-Ellis Co. Other support is being provided by UNL Extension and Agricultural Research Division, both part of the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources.

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I continued - spray off prior to pulling back on the stick as you pull up over trees. Keep in mind, whenever you pull back on the stick to stop your descent into the field, or to pull up over trees, you are imposing a high wing loading on the wings, which sucks the chemical outwards and into

the vortices. Once in the vortices, God only knows where the chemical will end up. There is a very good possibility you will soon be faced with a drift claim.

By the same token, when entering a field, do not turn your spray on until firmly established over the crop. In My Opinion, a drift problem is less likely to occur when entering the field than exiting a field. In both of these cases, it may require that you make two clean-up passes. So what! Big deal!

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Ninety-nine ag-aviation accidents were reported in 2011, reflecting an increase by nine from the 90 reported in 2010 and 16 more accidents than the 83 that

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As in years past, most of the accidents in 2011 were in June, July and August with 22, 23 and 21 respectfully. However, different than in the past, both April (10) and May (14) experienced double digit accidents, while September had only

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For the fourth consecutive year, California had the most accidents with 17, one more than last year. Arkansas came in second with 10. Last year, Texas was second with nine accidents.

However, drought conditions in Texas reduced the number of hours flown with only five accidents.

Oddly, Washington was third in the number of accidents with eight. Others states that don’t usually have as high of accident rate were Iowa and Montana with seven each and six in South Dakota.

Other states had five or less accidents.

No accidents were reported in Georgia, South Carolina, Virginia and other northeastern states, except for one in New York. Tennessee, Oregon and Kansas reported no accidents per the NTSB. This year the most accidents were in Air Tractors with 25. In 2010, helicopters lead the way with 29% (26) accidents.

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Cessna C-188s accidents were eight, Pawnees six, Dromader and Weatherly with two each and a single Eagle accident. This represents the entire fleet of ag-aircraft flying in the U.S. with at least one accident in each type except the GA-200.

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Turbine Conversions acquires Duke Metering System production rights Turbine Conversions, Ltd., located in Nunica, Michigan, recently purchased the production rights for the Duke Metering System from the late Jack Duke of Alabama. Bill Hatfield President of TCL wanted to add a dispersal gate to his offerings of innovative products for ag operators and with the 25-year proven record of the Duke Metering System, it was an easy decision to take over where Jack Duke left off.

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The H80 engine is the first GE Aviation engine to receive its initial type certification from EASA. The turboprop engine combines the elegant, robust design of the M601 engine with GE’s 3-D aerodynamic design techniques and advanced materials to create a more powerful, fuel-efficient, durable engine with no recurrent fuel nozzle inspections and no hot section inspection. The H80 engine will feature an extended service life of 3,600 flight-hours or 6,600 cycles between overhauls. It will provide the option of a single- or dual-acting governor, allowing customers to have flexibility in propeller selection.

The first aircraft to enter service with the H80 engine will be the Thrush 510G agricultural aircraft. “The H80-powered Thrush 510G has exceeded our expectations during testing and we are close to receiving our aircraft certification,” said Payne Hughes, Thrush Aircraft’s President. “The new 510G offers major improvements in speed and capabilities, and we are excited about delivering this new aircraft to our customers very soon.” The improved Thrush 510G has a hopper capacity of 510 gallons, a gross weight of 10,500 pounds, and a 29,000-hour wing spar life with no mandatory inspections of the wing spars.

The H80 engine has also been selected to power the Aircraft Industries L410 commuter aircraft. The H80-powered L410 aircraft has been flight testing since November 2011 and is expected to enter service later this year.

Production ramp up for the H80 engines is underway at GE Aviation Czech, where the engines are manufactured. GE Aviation anticipates producing 70 H80 engines this year.

GE Aviation is also taking steps to ensure a smooth entry into service.

Line maintenance classes are already underway so customers can learn how to keep their engines remain in top operating condition. GE Aviation has also developed an extensive network of service and support centers around the world.

GE Aviation, an operating unit of GE (NYSE: GE), is a world-leading provider of jet and turboprop engines, components and integrated systems for commercial, military, business and general aviation aircraft. GE Aviation has a global service network to support these offerings.

Aeromecanic named authorized service center for GE’s M601 and H80 engines EVENDALE, OHIO—Aviation and Aeromecanic have signed an agreement for Aeromecanic to become an Authorized Service Center for the M601 and H80 turboprop engines.

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Eagle Copters are based in Colina, which is just north of Santiago, Chile.

From here they have extensive networks and are already accredited sales and service agents for both Bell Helicopters and Dart Helicopter Services.

For General Manager Martin Busquets, the addition of TracMap GPS systems is a logical step. “Many of our existing customers undertake agricultural work as part of their operation. We know and understand how important it is for them to have an easy to use and reliable GPS guidance system. TracMap fits that requirement perfectly”.

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classified ads ag-cat G164-C Model King Cat, firewall forward conversion includes R1820-71 engine and Hamilton Standard propeller Model 33D50-119. Engine mount cowling,oil cooler and plumbing, instrument panel also included. For more details contact Matt at Avag Inc. 530-882-4286 (0 4 -12) G164B Model Ag Cat $97,500 w/ 1340 P&W Engine 7800 TT, 240hr Engine/Prop Covington OH, Runs EXCELLENT. Why not add a Turbo Cat kit? Call for pricing of Turbo Cat kit. Great opportunity to get an excellent running Ag Cat - TURBINE CONVERSIONS CALL 616-837-9428 www. turbineconversions.com (12-12)

PRICE REDUCED 1978 G 164 C SN 19 C. Rebuilt to better than new condition. AF TT 4090 Garrett super 1 turbine TSC 174 CSC 44 by AG AIR Turbines. Spray ready, Electronics International Digital Engine Display. This aircraft flies excellent and has not been worked since rebuild.

Everything on this aircraft has been gone through including 500 gallon hopper refurbishment. - SKY TRACTOR SUPPLY, Broker - located Hillsboro, ND USA Telephone: 800-437-5319, 701-636-5880 Fax: 701-636-5881 ( t f n) J & C Enterprises Aviation Inc. has the remnants of one A-model Cat with 4 decent wing cores and a center section.

Can send pictures. Call Sid or Jerry 800-542-8565 or emial jcaviation@pldi.net At fn

1967 G-164A Ag-Cat 9000TT, 475 SMOHE, 650 SMOHP, AG-NAV2, smoker, flagger, B model canopy, AFS check valves with Davidon Tri-Set’s, spreader included. $86,000 Please email george@cropjet.com or Call 208-358-1802 (04-12)

A+ 600, 300 gal DAF Tland Conb, 194SMOHE, 419 SOH Hyrda-Prop, SatLoc Lite, Fresh AAI LIC., GREAT VALUE...$125K A+600, 335 gal DAF TLand Sprayer0 SMOHE&P&AF 80 fuel, TST, “B”Cockpit/Canopy, Custom Panel, Airstar GPS, NEW hopper/panels/SSbelly, simply IMMACULATE .........$175K B+600 (AN2) 350 gal DAF Tland Conb,1114 SMOHE. OHC 23D40/7005A17 prop, AACP/AAI rebuilt, 80 fuel, TST, Hvy Gear, Big Tires, M-3 StaLoc, CropHawk, Beautiful .........$155K C182B Skylane 3300 TTA, 100 SMOHE & P, S-TEC auto pilot, Nice Trade for AgCat REDUCED.......................................$74K B450 300 gal DAF GAAC Comb., 1046 SMOHE, 0 IranP, ACP/ AAI rebuilt, 80 fuel, TST, Beautiful...............................$129K SB+TPE331 400 gal 474-hour ‘08 turbo Queencat, 0-SIRANAF, NewProp, 114 Fuel, DAF 38” Tland your certified engine, MINT CONDITION..................$250K SB+TPE331-6 400gal, Turbo Ca, “04 HFS Refurb, AC, 114 fuel (BL), loadhog, DAF 25” Tland, 1719 SHSI/3799-SGBI/1700RCs, 902-SOHP...................$315K SB-TPE331-1 400gal, Turbo-Cat, ‘05 HFS Refurb, AC, 80 fuel (BL), DAF 25” Tland, 2891-SHSI/961-SGBI/386SIRANP.....................................................$215 AmAg 870-886-2418 (2489F) agcat@bscn.com AmAg 870886-2418 (2489F) agcat@bscn.com t f n

93 AT-502 7700hrs airframe,engine, prop. 0 smoh on prop, lt. ovhl engine 3/08 1260 hrs. M3/ flow control, afs, cp flat fans, vg’s, single point fuel, a/c, smoker, lane fan, brake, clean northern airplane 806-200-4189 (0 4 -12)

air tractor 1998 AT-602 -60 8610 TTAF/E. Wings done winter 2009 Fresh paint dec 2010, 10 hrs on fresh hot, Wingman, M3 flow control, 70 cp flat fan nozzles, 10 vane spreader, $650,000 Gary Flying MS Paul 662-347-1063 (0 4 -12)

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

2010 Air Tractor AT-502B, 2,000 Horas desde Nuevo, PT6A34AG, Satloc M3 con Intelliflow, Radio comunicador y Transponder, Boquillas CP-11T, Generadores de Vortice, aire condicionado, con “0” horas desde inspección de sección caliente y reparación mayor de hélice. Disponible en Agosto $715,000 Sun Valley Dusting, 956-399-5323, Fax 956-399-2320 t f n

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We will build your dream AgCat from the ground up. Closest thing to a new AgCat out there. Call Hershey Flying Service at 308-368-5556 and ask for a quote.

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2000 AT-602, N90875, PT6A-60AG, HC-B5MP-3C TT: 6048.1, SOH: 3788.1, SIRAN: 251.1. Aluminum booms, standard drop, 4 blade lane fan, Electric brake, Wingman, M3 Satloc, Fast Start. For more info call Darryl 870-572-9011 (04-12)

1996 AT-502B Air Tractor, PT6A-34AG (750hp), 8,400 horas tiempo total desde nuevo. “0” horas desde sección caliente y reparación de hélice. Alas renovadas en fabrica con nuevas vigas. Satloc M3, freno eléctrico “Lane”. Boquillas CP. $435,000 Sun Valley Dusting, 956-399-5323, Fax 956-399-2320 t f n

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2009 AT-602 1820 TTAF & E-60 smoker, elec. brake gr adj., cp’s 10” hydraulic gate, Fresh HSI, fresh annual. $875,000 t f n

2012 AIR TRACTOR AT-502B, PT6A-34AG, Nuevo, para entrega en Noviembre de 2012. Equipado con freno eléctrico y abanico variable “Lane”, sistema de riego de dos pulgadas con 44 boquillas, aire condicionado, horizonte artifical, radio comunicador Garmin, certificado de aeronavigabilidad de exportación $815,000.00 Sun Valley Dusting, 956-399-5323, Fax 956-399-2320 tfn

Cessna air frame par ts, Continental and Lycoming engine parts, and a few spray system parts, new surplus, big discounts! Please have part numbers when contacting us. Preferred Airparts, 800-4330814 US/Canada; 330-698-0280. Check stock at www. preferredairparts.com t f n

Order your DeSpain Pen and Ink Drawing of the AT-401 today. $60.00 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdate.com 1997 AT-802A, PT6A-65AG, Annual due: 3-1-12 Spar cap replacement due at TTA of 8000.0 (in 1294.6 hours), Prop overhauled 11-8-10 with factory new blades, All new landing gear installed at 6115.5 (589.9 hours ago), A/C, Heater, CP nozzles, Swathmaster spreader, “GPS” instrument panel, Intellistar GPS, Intelliflow flow control, 38” gate, Wingman Ram air inlet, Fast Start, Offset engine mount Garmin SL40.

Darryl 870-572-9011 (0 4 -12) 1980 AT- 301 8960TT Super 6 engine, 902 TT hydromatic prop Tall Tail, all metal control surfaces, aileron servos, Satloc lite, fresh annual with sale, $115,000 559-686-7401 or email valleyaircraft@clearwire.net (0 4 -13)

AT-401B: Power and payload at the right price. Step up to a highly productive, low maintenance piston engine ag plane for a price that makes solid business sense. The economical 400-gallon capacity AT-401B has a pistonengine price tag, plus all the reliability, durability, safety features and flying ease that make Air Tractor the industry leader. For qualified buyers, Wells Fargo has attractive and flexible terms available. Call your Air Tractor dealer.

AT-502B: More performance; more profit potential. With Air Tractor’s AT-502B there’s plenty of power and a big, 500gallon payload to please both pilot and operator. The Pratt & Whitney PT6A-34AG turbine engine delivers efficient and effective performance that shortens ferry times and reduces takeoffs and landings. Since 1987 the AT-502 series has set the standard as the industry’s most popular ag plane.

You can own one with attractive financing options from Wells Fargo. Talk to your Air Tractor dealer.

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cessna 1982 Cessna Ag Husky. N9980J. AC T.T. 4254, Engine SMOH 939, Prop SMOH 900. Smoker, Auto Flagger, A/C, CP nozzles, Fert Spreader and a/c radio. email matthew_mosman@yahoo.com or call 208-874-2746 (04-12)

Order your DeSpain Pen and Ink Drawing of the Turbine AT-402 today. $60.00 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdate.com 2012 AIR TRACTORS, ALL MODELS, FALL DELIVERIES $CALL$ 2013 AIR TRACTORS , reservie your position now $CALL$ 2012 AT-602, -60AG OR -65AG, spec’d to order, april delivery $CALL$ Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE 281-342-5451 or FAX: 281232-5401. tfn t f n

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

Order your DeSpain Pen and Ink Drawing of the AT-802 today. $60.00 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdate.com

WE have the largest NEW inventory of Cessna 188 AG Truck & Ag Wagon parts in the USA. Parting out many other air crafts as well. J & C Enterprises Aviatiion INC 800-542-8565 or Email Sid or Jerry at jcaviation@pldi.net Atfn AT-402B: Go turbo. The AT-402B, with the time-proven Pratt & Whitney PT6A-15AG turbine engine, offers impressive climb rates and overall performance. The AT-402B’s light handling characteristics help reduce pilot fatigue – while delivering the payload, speed and productivity that helps create profits. Visit your Air Tractor dealer and learn how Wells Fargo’s financing options for qualified buyers make owning an Air Tractor more affordable than you might think. T F N

Will trade nice 1972 Super Viking for flying Ag Truck or Pawnee. Will consider projects. Call Jerry at J & C Enterprises Aviation, Inc. 1-800-542-8565 Atfn 1979 Cessna Turbo 206, 3,741 Horas desde nuevo, 850 horas desde motor remanufacturado, Intercooler “Riley”, Robertson STOL, Interior nuevo de cuero, Radios “King”, con inspección anual reciente. $197,000 Sun Valley Dusting, 956-399-5323, Fax 956-399-2320 t f n

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Cessna 337, several units, very low flight hours, perfect state, extremely careful maintenance, fully equipped, long range tanks, fully IFR, contact for prices and specs. info@ airtractoreurope.com, +34667102184 t f n J & C enterprises Aviation Inc. Wants to buy your Cessna aircraft, New & Used part of any kind. Call Jerry 800-5428565 or email jcaviation@pldi.net At fn

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

Order your DeSpain Pen and Ink Drawing of the AT-602 today. $60.00 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdate.com

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

Save money. Buy used. Parting out several Air Tractor 402, 502, 602, and 802, Thrush and , Ag Cats. Call Chad Stuart.

Airplane Services, Inc. 850-380-6091 (0 5 -12)

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

Step it up with an AT-602. Visit your Air Tractor dealer. T F N

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

R$280.000,00 Homoligado em Brasil em 2005, Localisado em Goias thomas.morley@comcast.net (0 4 -12)

AT-802: Capacity that creates profits. An 800-gallon hopper, zippy 190 mph ferry speeds, and greater working capacity than any other ag aircraft on the market - the AT-802 is simply a hoss. With the AT-802 you’ll ferry faster, spray more fields and do bigger jobs all in one load. That’s production that only Air Tractor can offer you. Visit with your Air Tractor dealer about the AT-802. And ask about special Air Tractor financing now available from Wells Fargo for qualified buyers. T F N Large inventory or Air Tractor Parts. Surplus to our needs.

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

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

Mini-ranchettes with zoning that allows up to three horses and stables with your home. 27 miles of horse trails with access at rear of lot. $59,000 O.B.O. • GOOGLE IT! Citrus County, Florida 3620 Stirrup Drive Beverly Hills, FL

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

New M-18 prop for sale, good used M-18 full blades, various other M-18 parts. For Sale or Trade? Call 573-246-3216 day, 573-481-0474 evening (0 4 -12)

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

thrush 1989 S2R G-6 8050 TTAF 610 Since Iran Engine, Drop Booms, CP Nozzels, Single Point Fuel, Satloc M3 With Intelli Flow, A/C, Quick Start.... Clean Good Flying Airplane. Asking $240,000 Please Call 806-778-1418 (0 4 -12)

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New 2012 Thrush 510P with a PT6A-34AG engine available for July Delivery. ASI JET AG Division is an authorized Thrush Dealer for North America! We specialize in NEW and Used aircraft sales. Give us a call! 952.941.6255 01-13

1982 Piper PA-18-150 Super Cub, 500 horas desde nuevo!!, Tela nueva, pintura nueva, micas nuevas, recién inspecionado, GPS, Comm, Transponder. El PA-18 más nuevo y bonito en el mercado, $145,000 Sun Valley Dusting, 956399-5323, Fax 956-399-2320 t f n

Order your DeSpain Pen and Ink Drawing of the Piper Pawnee today. $60.00 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdate.com Piper air f rame par ts, continental and Lycoming engine parts and a few spray system parts, new surplus, big discounts! Please have part numbers when contacting us. Preferred Airpar ts, 800-433-0814 US/Canada; 330-698-0280. Check stock at w w w. preferredairparts.com tfn

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

559-686-1794 / Email info@johnstonaircraft.com www. johnstonaircraft.com tfn 1983 DC Thrush TT 16000, Walter 601E-11, 29,000 hour wing, no AD’s, Satloc M3, Crophawk, fuel flow, a/c, heat, intercom, audio panel, vhf and business com radios, new tires and brakes, strobes, ss booms, cp nozzles, electric pump brake, single point fuel, wingman, spreader,vg’s, winglets. $325,000.

912-384-6466 or 912-592-5334.

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Gulf Coast aG airCraft sales & serviCe “Century” wing spar for Thrush S2R aircraft. Lifetime spar without inspections, economical and easy to install.

Call Eugene For Details at 979-533-1720 We are now taking orders for the Century Wing Spar with delivery date of June 20th as of this date. Call to reserve your spar today!!

Garrett TPE-331-10-511M 2 engines available with lots of time and cycles remaining. Call for info.

Looking for salvageable or slightly damaged Thrush wings.

Please call if you have any for sale.

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FAA repair station for all ag equipment. Thrush spar replacement, annuals. Mid-Continent Aircraft Corp. Hayti, MO 800-325-0885 tfn Order your DeSpain Pen and Ink Drawing of the Thrush 660 today. $60.00 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdate.com

WORLD WIDE THRUSH Sales Exclusive U.S. dealer Canada, Mexico- New/Used Ag Thrush, 34-510, 550-60, 660-67. *FINANCING AVAILABLE*Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO/ (573) 359-0500. http://www.midcont.net tfn Turbine Thrush -500 gallon, super clean, Walters 2007 conversion by Johnson, M3, flow control, air, bottom fuel, powder coated frame, no rice work. Mid Continent Aircraft Corp Hayti, MO 573-359-0500 tfn

N752WC 2010 J.A.S. REMANUFACTURED WALTER CONVERSION THRUSH 130 Total Time Since Complete Rework of Aircraft, Factory Hot and High Remanufactured Engine, (751 SHP), Cascade Conversion, New Avia High Performance Propeller, 510 Gal. Hopper, Weath-Aero Fan, Stainless Steel Booms, CP Nozzles, 3” Left Side Load, Wing Extensions, 40,000 Hr. Avenger Spar Cap Kit, New H.D. Wing Leading Edge Skins and Ribs, 192 Gal. Fuel, Vortex Generators, Wing Root Fairings, Aileron Servos, Bottom Load Fuel, 29” Tires, Spring Steel Tailwheel with 5.00 X 5 Tire, Air conditioning, New Intellistar GPS with Intelliflow Flow Control, Smoker, Flagger, Garmin COM Radio, Nav / Strobe / Instrument / Landing Lights, Oregon Aero Seat Cushions, New Side Panels with Stainless Steel Fasteners, New Custom Paint, Excellent Tires / Glass / New Poly Fiber Fabric. Tulare, California. 559-686-1794 / Email info@ johnstonaircraft.com www.johnstonaircraft.com t f n

WORLD WIDE THRUSH Sales Exclusive U.S. dealer Canada, Mexico- New/Used Ag Thrush, 34-510, 550-60, 660-67. *FINANCING AVAILABLE* Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO 573359-0500. 800-325-0885 http://www.midcont.net t f n Order your DeSpain Pen and Ink Drawing of The 510 Thrush today. $60.00 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdate.com

J & C Enterprises Aviation Inc. has 29” wheel sets. We will accept your 10” wheel and brakes in exchange. Call Jerry or Sid 800-542-8565 or email jcaviation@pldi.net Atfn

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

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

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B1-A Callair Manufacturing Rights. Available now is the type certificate, drawings, jigs, tooling, aircraft parts, and property associated with this 300 gal Pratt and Whitney 985 powered sprayer. Start your own aircraft company or expand your line. Call for details. Airplane Services Inc. 850-675-1252, 850-380-7268, 850-380-6091. (0 5 -12) 2008 BEECHCRAFT BARON G58, 1,000 Horas desde Nuevo! Equipado con la sistema Garmin 1000, con radar, trafico, nexrad, etc. Aire condicionado, certificado de aeronavigabilidad de exportación. Este avión se encuentra en condición de nuevo. $950,000 Sun Valley Dusting, 956399-5323, Fax 956-399-2320 t f n

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

Order your DeSpain Pen and Ink Drawing of the Dual Cockpit Thrush, today. $60.00 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdate.com Large inventory of Thrush parts surplus to our needs. Call for list. Air Repair, Inc. Phone. 662-846-0228 Fax. 662-8430811 sales@airrepairinc.com t f n 1996 Thrush S2R-6, 4250 TT, 500 TT Since hot Section, 1000 hrs since gearbox. $375,000. Call 229-8868592 (0 4 -12)

The 550 Thrush offers new sturdy hopper and innovative large hopper door to improve access when loading dry chemicals, while providing a 550 gallon capacity.

Fuel economy, low acquisition cost and proven performance makes the 550 Thrush a great option for operators. The 550 Thrush offers a choice of power plants, allowing you to tailor the aircraft to meet the demands of your particular operating environment. www.thrushaircraft.com

Bell 206 BII spray ship; Kawak hydraulic system; Isolair belly tank; Mid-time engine; Most components 66% or better; Located CA. $275,000 for more information call 661-331-3566 (0 4 -12) For Sale (1) Bell 47 Mark 5 Tom Cat with trailer and SS spray gear $95,000 (1) Bell 47 G-5 with spray gear with trailer and GPS $110,000. Call 717-334-0280 or 863-675-6919 (04-12)

WORLD WIDE THRUSH Sales Exclusive U.S. dealer Canada, Mexico- New/Used Ag Thrush, 34-510, 550-60, 660-67. *FINANCING AVAILABLE* Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO 573-359-0500. 800-325-0885 http://www.midcont. net t f n J & C Enterprises Aviation Inc. has 29” wheel sets. We will accept your 10” wheel and brakes in exchange. Call Jerry or Sid 800-542-8565 or email jcaviation@pldi.net Atfn

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

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PT6A ENGINES ATS maintains one of the largest replacement engine inventories in the industry and can quickly and fairly evaluate your core or mid-time PT6 engine for exchange credit or outright purchase. View our current engine inventory at www.PT6A.aero (FAA CRS TQZR133K) PT6A engines for Sale or Exchange. t f n Universal Turbine Parts 10 ea PT6A-27/28 TSO 0, 1256, 1525, 1543, 1879, 2282, 2282, 3482, 3489, 3515 1 ea PT6A-34 TSO 0 1 ea PT6A-42 TSO 3234 2 ea JT15D-5 TSO 2582, 2945 We also buy PT6 engines in all conditions. Please call Bill or Joel at 334-361-7853 or email bmershon@UTPparts.com or jplake@UTPparts.com tfn PT6A-28 TSO 3684 Fresh HSI PT6A-28 TSO 0 PT6A-28 TSO 2554 PT6A-34 TSO 0 PT6A-34 TSO 4200 PT6A-114A TSO 0 PT6A-114A TSO 1866 PT6A-135 TSO 527 PT6A-135A TSO 236 PT6A-112 TSO 3240 PT6A-21 TSO 3599 PT6A-42 TSO 2901 Fresh HSI Phone: 305-825-2001 Email preeves@jsamiami.com Email krod@jsamiami.com (0 4 -12) FOR SALE: PT6-15AG TTSN 3980, “0” time since light overhaul

by Timken Aerospace, Prop Gov, Prop Overspeed gov, Starter Gen. fuel pump.$235,000.00. Cascade Aircraft Conversion 509-635-1212 cascade@completebbs.com ( 0 8 - 1 2 )

AUTHORIZED THRUSH PARTS DISTRIBUTOR AND SERVICE CENTER We stock rebuilt Thrush wings

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

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We repair / moDify / tHruSH anD Brave WingS anD Control SurfaCeS inCluDing AVENGER, CENTURY & FACTORY SPAR CAP inStallation / SaleS.

Brave 4,100 Hour Kit Installation and Sales.

We install and sell Cascade Walter conversions and pressure cowls.

Thrush Fuel Capacity Increase.

Thrush Landing Gear Repair and Rebuild.

Distributor / Rebuilder of Emco Wheaton Dry Break Equipment.

Distributor / Dealer For All Ag Equipment.

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We completely rebuild/repair/modify Thrush and Brave aircraft!!

Distributor for APS “Bla ck Steel®” Brake discs and linings

We Have SolutionS to tHe tHruSH Wing Spar Cap aD long life Spar Cap kitS neW faCtory loWer Spar CapS 24 HR. PHONES: 559-686-1794 or 686-2161 FAX: 559-686-9360 P.O. Box 1457, Tulare, CA 93275 Se Habla Español info@johnstonaircraft.com • parts@johnstonaircraft.com

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Garrett TPE-331-10-511M 2 engines available with lots of time and cycles remaining. Call for info. 979-532-1718, 979-533-1720 Day or night A 4 - 12 Cylinders For Sale – Overhauled complete assy’s with new pistons installed. Ready to install. R-985 $1250.00 each Two or more less 5%: R-1340 $1950.00 each Two or more less 5%: Outright price: includes all gaskets. Sun Air Parts.

661-257-7708 fax 661-257-7710 T F N TPE-PC (2-1/2cores)....................................$3,500 TPE331-6-252M (Dmgd Core Nice Logs)... $6,500 R985 AN14B 792 SMOH (API)....................$10,500 R985 AN14 1045 SMOH (Cov)....................$14,500 R1340-AN2 (Cov) 1115-SMOH...................$19,000 R1340-AN2 891-SMOH (174-SIRAN) (cov).$34,000 R1340-AN1 955 SMOH...............................$16,000 AmAg 870-886-2418 (2489F) agcat@bscn.com t f n R-1340, zero time since overhaul by Covington $59,500.00 New PT6 -11, 15, 34, 60, 65, 67 outright or exchange call Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE 281-342-5451 or FAX 281232-5401 t f n 10,000 P/N of Continental & Lycoming parts, 50% discount on most new! Please have part numbers when contacting us. Preferred Airparts, 800-433-0814 US/Canada; 330698-0280. Check stock at www.preferredairparts.com t f n Covington Turbine Engines Available.

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

Contact: David Hamilton at 918-756-7862 or davidh@ covingtonaircraft.com A t f n Pratt & Whitney R-985 & R-1340 Overhauled Engines in stock. Props, carburetors, magnetos, alternators, & accessories for above engines. Call Chester Roberts Supply Company, Collinsville, TX Tel: 903-429-6805 Fax: 903429-6047 crs5r@aol.com (0 4 -12)

dispersal equipment Barely used New Satloc Bantham w/Flow Control, $16,500. For more information call David Hill at 870-919-5476 ( 0 4 -12) M3 systems for sale. Refurbished, with touch screens or keypad systems New parts as needed Compton Flying Service 888-336-3924 t f n

Variable Rate OC and engine driven hydraulic spray control systems. Coming soon variable rate dry for standard gate and hydraulic flaps. Air Repair, Inc. Phone. 662-846-0228 Fax. 662-843-0811 sales@airrepairinc.com t f n Agrinautics, Inc. Best spray pumps, valves, and strainers in the business! For service w/ a smile,call us at 435-586-1200. e-mail: agrinaut@cedarcity.net t f n CP NOZZLES AND CHECK VALVES “The Drift fighters”. Plus they improve your spray pattern. Contact Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 24 hr. Tel 559-686-1794, FAX 559-686-9360, e-mail: info@johnstonaircraft.com web site: www.johnstonaircraft.com t f n

2 Fiberglass Transland Sling King fertilizer/seed spreader buckets for helicopters. Extended to 55 cubic inches. EC, Hook assemblies, spare parts and installation/maintenance manual included. Rebuilt recently call for more information Please call 530-891-5214 for pricing.

(0 4 -12) Breckenridge Spreader. 41 inch gate box. Great shape.

We will ship in 48 states. $2,0000 318-559-1617 or carrollflying@hotmail.com (0 4 -12) Stainless Steel Fabricators, Inc.-- Speaders and Accessories The “13” vane. 12 vane and many more Which includes 13 vane speaders for 10 inch hyd. gate. Call us for all your spreader needs 800-736-3433 or 870-217-9232 ( 04-12) Miscellaneous Spreaders for Piper and Cessna. For more information call 806-777-1602 (0 4 -12) Swathmaster Spreader off Air Tractor, 24 in gate $3500. (2) Satloc Air Star 99.5’s (2) 2-inch Crophawks, Make an offer Call 830-278-5522 or 830-275-1127 (0 4 -12)

gps Satloc sales and warranty service. Quick turn around on repairs New and used systems in stock Flow control systems and Vacuum Meters in stock Compton’s Flying Service 888-336-3924 (tfn) Intelliflow Flow Controls -in stock, now shipping! Sky Tractor Supply 1-800-437-5319 tfn Hemisphere GPS systems in stock, Bantham, G4, Intellistar, M3, Intelliflow, and Litestar2. We did it again, leading Level 3 Service Center/Dealer 2011. Why buy anywhere else, we’ve got what you need, and service after the sale! Call now 800437-5319 Sky-Tractor Supply Company tfn Used Satlocs. Litestar 1 and II. Airstar. New M3s in stock Prompt repair service Compton Flying Service 888-336-3924 t f n Satloc, Intelliflow The leading edge Satloc Level III Service repair center. Mid-Continent Aircraft Corp. Hayti, Mo 800325-0885. t f n Satloc and Del Norte Air Repair Inc, is the worldwide leader in sales and sercece. Call Danny (sales) or Dallas (service) 662846-0228 Fax. 662-843-0811 sales@airrepairinc.com tfn Hemisphere GPS & Flow Control Dealer Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 24 hr. Tel 559-686-1794, FAX 559-686-9360, e-mail: info@johnstonaircraft.com web site: www.johnstonaircraft.com. t f n

Dispersal Equipment: Weathaero Feathering Fans, Crophawks, Smokers, Flaggers, Nozzles, Transland, Breckenridge Spreaders, Airfoil Booms, Dry Breaks, Load Hawgs All Aircraft Styles. Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800325-0885 www.midcont.net. t f n Newberg Electrostatic Spraying LLC is the exclusive distributor for Spectrum Electrostatic Spray Systems. Do more acres with better performance. Call Ed Newberg 320-848-2745.

Serving northern US and Canada. Now STC’d for all 400 and 500 series Air Tractors.

(0 4 -12) Transland and Agrinautics authorized distributor – Call us with your needs. Sid or Jerry @ J & C Enterprises 1-800542-8565 or e-mail jcaviation@pldi.net At fn CP NOZZLES AND CHECK VALVES. Distribuidor en Argentina: ArAvia S.A. -Venado Tuerto (Sta Fe) T.E. 54-3462-433540 FAX: 438344 tfn ASC Rotary Atomizers - See www.dynafog.com/ascresults and April 2009 issue of AAU, A. McCracken. Made in USA. asc@ dynafog.com, 317-896-2561 A 0 1 -13 ASC Rotary Atomizers - Consistent droplets, large flow openings, easy to mount without changing your existing pump, boom and flow control method. Made in USA. asc@dynafog. com, 317-896-2561 A 0 1 -13 Everything you need for fixed wing or helicopter JAS 559-6861794, FAX 559-686-9360, e-mail: info@johnstonaircraft.com web site: www,johnstonaircraft.com t f n TRANSLAND 10 vane sprder for 38” gate, new $9400 Agrinautics, root, Crophawk, Transland, others Lane Aviation 281-342-5451 or FA X 281-232-5401.t fn Transland and Agrinautics, overstock sale. Call Danny for listing 662-846-0228 Fax. 662-843-0811 sales@airrepairinc. com t f n SprayTarget variable rate nozzles in stock. Air Repair, Inc. Phone. 662-846-0228 Fax. 662-843-0811 sales@airrepairinc.com t f n ASC Rotary Atomizers - Why use old hydraulic nozzle technology? Rotary Atomizers are proven as the most accurate method to apply both low & high volume formulations. Made in USA. asc@dynafog.com, 317-896-2561 A 0 1 -13

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Authorized AgNav Distributors. New and used systems. GIS Spray data services/conversion. Summit Helicopters Inc. Call Gary at 816-813-0442. summitGIS@earthlink.net (04-12)

parts Factory Thrush complete metal tail assembly for sale. ALSO Available Misc Swathmasters and parts Call for more information and pricing. 530-891-5214.

(0 4 -12) WINGMAN SYSTEM REMOVED FROM AT-602. WORKS. $6000 O.B.O. 806-200-4189 (0 4 -12) Replacement parts. New and used for all Ag Cat models. Also carry New Piper tailwheel springs and Transland Dealer. Call Hershey Flying Service 308-368-5556 (01-13) The mid-west Air tractor dealer, Farm Air Inc. has expanded its parts department. Call Carrie or Randy for all your Air Tractor parts needs at 877-715-8476. tfn Cessna Authorized Parts Center: Prompt, World-Wide Parts Service, Engines, Bonaire 550 Conversions, Wings.Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800-325-0885 www.midcont.net. t f n

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YOUR #1 AIR TRACTOR DISTRIBUTOR IN SALES AND SERVICE AIRCRAFT 2012 AIR TRACTORS, ALL MODELS, FALL DELIVERIES.......................................................... $CALL$ 2013 AIR TRACTORS , RESERVE YOUR POSITION NOW ......................................................... $CALL$ 2012 AT-602, -60AG OR -65AG, SPEC’D TO ORDER, APRIL DELIVERY .................................. $CALL$ ENGINES R-1340, ZERO TIME SINCE OVERHAUL BY COVINGTON .............................................. $59,500 NEW PT6 -11, 15, 34, 60, 65, 67 OUTRIGHT OR EXCHANGE ........................................ $CALL$ PROPELLERS HARTZELL 3 BLADE AND 5 BLADED PROPS – New And Used ...................................... $CALL$ DISPERSAL EQUIPMENT TRANSLAND 10 VAIN SPREADER FOR 38” GATE, NEW ................................................... $9,400 AGRINAUTICS, ROOT, CROPHAWK, TRANSLAND, OTHERS .......................................... $CALL$

Call Bruce’s Flying Service for all of your Thrush parts needs!

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

09 -12 25 inch Breckinridge Spreader. $1500. Call Chad Stuart.

Airplane Services Inc. 850-380-6091.

(0 5 -12) Angel Personal Flight Assistant - in stock, shipping today.

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

Hayti, MO 800-325-0885 TFN We have many ROOT PUMP (Neito) parts in stock. Call Rick @ Southeastern Aircraft Sales & Service 800-441-2964. t f n

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

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Kulite Model APTE 211 1000-70D Transducer for a G5, G6 or G10 engine. Voltage 28 OVDC and Torque Gauge part #21743-101. Email rcarter@thrushaircraft.com or call Ray Carter 229.789.0453. (t f n)

Pressure Cowls for all PT6 Air Tractor and Thrush. Reduce ITT 35 to 70 degrees. Reduce fuel consumption. Save on Hot Section Inspections. Easy access to fuel nozzle & air filter.

Reduce NG 1 to 3%. Make your -15 perform like a -34. ELIMINATE ONGOING AIR FILTER PURCHASES! Now taking deposits and scheduling deliveries for mid-late 2011 and early 2012.

Please contact Cascade Aircraft Conversions at 509-6351212 or tom@cascadeaircraftconversions.com . (08-12) New M3 (LAST ONE) Intellistar, Bantum, Litestar II, Intelliflow Systems. On the shelf ready to ship. Used Litestar II, Used Airstar. READY Compton flying Service 888-336-3924 t f n

Um par de asas estendida 95% completa do Thrush S2R. A pair of extended wings 95% complete Thrush S2R. Brazil. garciaviagricola@uol.com.br / 16 36274879 (t f n)

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

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J & C Enterprises Aviation Inc has purchased a large new inventory of Citabria GCBC part in late 1977-79 rnge. Lots of common everyday parts. Landing gear, wheels 7 brakes, engine parts etc. call Jerry or Sid today 800-542-8565 or email jcaviaiton@pldi.net Atfn

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

ITT Gauge for a G6 (100-5812-01) and 67 (PT6A-67 Ag, part#590-40020, range 200-1200’C) engine, 1005812-01 Email rcarter@thrushaircraft.com or call Ray Carter229.789.0453. (tfn) Bendix/King GPS, KLN900, Part #066-04034-0104. TSO C129 Class A1 DO-178A Level 12 Power 18-33 VDC/3.3A Max . Email rcarter@thrushaircraft.com or call Ray Carter 229.789.0453. (tfn) Spend your time doing what you do best “SPRAYING” and let us find those parts for you. Part numbers are really important. Call Jerry or Sid 800-542-8565 or email jcaviation@pldi.net Atfn Vacuum Meters ready to ship. Clean, accurate, closed system.

Why pay 50,000 for a accurate system when you can do it for a fraction of the price and require no computers. Compton Flying Service 888-336-3924 tfn J & C Enterprises Aviation Inc. still has one of the largest Cessna, and Piper Ag Aircraft inventories in the USA and has a huge inventory of Lighting and wheel and brake inventory. Let us be your total part provider. Call in your needs - Sid or Jerry 800-542-8565 or jcaviation@pldi.net A t f n

Cascade Aircraft Conversions Barrier Filter System for the Soloy Turbine Converted Bell 47/Hiller 12 Helicopters. See decreased TOT by up to 38 degrees C. Pull full torque at lower TOT temps, burn less fuel, extend the life of critical turbine parts. Contact Cascade Aircraft Conversions at 509635-1212 or tom@cascadeaircraftconversions.com . (08-12)

Air Tractor Parts New and Used (Associate dealer for Lane Aviation). FWF cowlings 402,502,602 many to chose from, removed for Factory and Cascade P-cowl conversions. New and used (Factory Rebuilt) Aileron, Flaps, Elevators, Rudders, Horz/Vert stabs in stock and ready to sale or trade. Call Wendel or Steve North Star Aviation 620-356-4528 wlambert@pld.com t f n

Remember J & C Enterprises Aviation Inc. Is a Transland, Black Steel Brake and McFarlane dealer. We have a large amount of these brands inventory in stock as well as Cleveland. GE Lighting, Cessna, Piper etc. give us a call for all your parts needs at 800-542-8565 or email us at jcaviation@pldi.net A t f n

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

530-735-6264 t f n GPS Antenna Mount, for specific ag aircraft, Performance and looks, slip stream design delivers peak signals. Contact Terry Barber 605-258-2743.

(0 7-12) Complete Thrush Factory Metal Tail W / Updates.Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 559-686-1794 / Email info@johnstonaircraft.com www.johnstonaircraft.com t f n Superbooms for Cessna, Piper, Thrush, Air Tractor and custom manufacture; THRUSH AILERON SERVOS-STC’d kits.

TSA 800-642-5777 or tsa@702com.net (TFN) O/H’D Thrush 29” Landing Gear & We Can Repair / Rebuild Yours. Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 559-686-1794 / Email info@johnstonaircraft.com www.johnstonaircraft.com t f n PARTS, PARTS, PARTS. For all your ag aviation needs, please call Southeastern Aircraft Sales & Service 800-441-2964 Air Tractor Dealer tfn 10,000 P/N of Continental & Lycoming parts, 50% discount on most new! Please have part numbers when contacting us. Preferred Airparts, 800-433-0814 US/Canada; 330698-0280. Check stock at www.preferredairparts.com t f n 8 Million new surplus parts for Cessna, Piper, and other aircraft; Continental and Lycoming engines; and a few spray system parts, big discounts. Please have part numbers when contacting us. Preferred Airparts, 800-433-0814 US/Canada; 330698-0280. Check stock at www.preferredairparts.com t f n Emco Wheaton/Buckeye Dry Break Couplers and adapters, Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 24 hr. Tel 559-686-1794, FAX 559-686-9360, e-mail: info@johnstonaircraft.com web site: www.johnstonaircraft.com t f n

Jasco Alternator kits in stock. Air Repair, Inc. Phone. 662846-0228 Fax. 662-843-0811 sales@airrepairinc.com tfn PARTS, PARTS, PARTS... For all your ag aviation needs, please call Southeastern Aircraft Sales & Service (800) 441-2964 Air Tractor Dealer A TFN Cessna Ag Parts. Air Repair, Inc. Phone. 662-846-0228 Fax. 662-843-0811 sales@airrepairinc.com t f n Cessna Parts - Engine, propellers, authorized service center.

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

A tfn NEW! CP11TT/w-3 Tips & Shutoff in stock ready to ship today.1-800-437-5319 Sky-Tractor Supply Company t f n Thrush parts - Wings, props, tail feathers, batteries, tires - we have the inventory. Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 24 hr. Tel 559-686-1794, FAX 559-686-9360, e-mail: info@ johnstonaircraft.com web site: www.johnstonaircraft.com.tfn Brave and Pawnee parts - engines, props, spar kits, fuel cells and foam kits, and much more. Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 24 hr. Tel 559-686-1794, FAX 559-686-9360, e-mail: info@johnstonaircraft.com web site: www.johnstonaircraft.com. t f n Agrinautics, Automatic Flagman, Aero Engines, Arrow prop, Air Tractor (Associate dealer Queen Bee Air Specialties) CP Nozzles, Compro Smoker, Crophawk, Covington Aircraft Engine, Collins Air Conditioner, Cleveland, Chip Detector, Hot Stuff, Honda Engines, Johnson Sidewinder, Nieto Products, New and used aircraft, (large) Parts Inventory, Schweizer, Spraying Systems, Co., Superbugs, APH-4 Helmet, Simplex, Tires, Transland, WeathAero. Sky Tractor Supply 800-4375319, 701-436-5881. t f n S & T Aircraft Accessories, Inc. specializes in the overhaul of Radial and Turbine engine accessories. We have most items in stock ready to ship for exchange. Give us a call @ 830-625-7923 or fax 830-625-4138. t f n

propellers AT- 502 Prop. 2009 , New condition. For more information call 318-557-0253 or email: gwarden414@gmail.com ( 0 4 -12)

Propeller for sale, 22D40-505 Hydromatic TTSOH 434 hrs, Call 218-754-7665 (0 4 -12) AT-802 PT6-67 Hartzell HC-B5MA-3D Propeller for sale. Total Time 1821.2 with 0 SMOH. No damage history. Primarily used for fire suppression. email slurrybomber@yahoo.com call 870-589-0870 (0 4 -12) 1991 Ford 450 5.9 Cummins auger truck full 12 inch auger new p.t.o new clutch tran. rebuilt $34500 409-267-7643 (04-12)

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

Lower Operating/Maintenance Costs. Improved Safety.

Ease of Maintenance Access. Warranty: 1,000 Hr / 1,100 Cycles or 2 Years. Now taking deposits and scheduling deliveries for mid-late 2011 and early 2012. Please contact Cascade Aircraft Conversions at 509-635-1212 or tom@ cascadeaircraftconversions.com (0 8 -12) J & C Enterprises has a Cessna 188 props in Stock Y.T. Also offer some STC’d propellers. Call Jerry or Sid 800-542-8565 or email jcaviation@pldi.net At fn Props for Sale: 2D30-6101A-18 OHC 12D40-6101A-12 OHC 22D40-6533A-12 OHC 23D40-6533A-18 OHC 24D40-6533A-18 Serviceable cond.

Call: PropWorks, Winnipeg, Canada Tel: 888-679-2965 email: propwork@mts.net

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. ( 0 4 - 1 2 ) 1500 gal Jet A refueler; Nissan UD 3300 truck; epoxy lined steel tank: Liquid Control counter with predetermining counter (new 2003); single point and over the wing nozzles: automatic reel. Truck and pump work well; good rubber $13,900 or Will consider trades for auto, truck, or aircraft Call 501-985-1484 AR location.. tfn Auger Trucks For Sale (Trade-Ins) Also list of customer trucks. Call Auger Dan Office: 870-578-6133 Cell: 870-9192317 A 0 4 -12

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For Outright Sale: Overhauled 5-Blade Prop. Hartzell HC-B5MP3C. 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 210-924-5561. sales@dixieair.com. ( 0 4 -12) IA200/FA8452, NEW..................................................$4,500 2D30-6101A20, A/R. .................................................$3,500 2D30-6101A12, O-IRAN........................................... $10,500 22D30-AG200-2 OHC................................................$15,500 12D40-6101A, 175-SIRAN .......................................$11,500 12D40-AG100-4S, OHC...........................................$15,500 22D40-AG200-2, 1200-SOH, 60 SIRAN & ADCW, .$17,500 12D40-AG100-2, 375-SOH Nice Blades...................$12,500 23D40-7005A-17 900 SOH ......................................$18,000 HC-B3TN-3D/5M OHC w/NEw+4 blades..................$20,000 AmAg 870-886-2418 (2489F) agcat@bscn.com t f n

B1-A Callair Manufacturing Rights. Available now is the type certificate, drawings, jigs, tooling, aircraft parts, and property associated with this 300 gal Pratt and Whitney 985 powered sprayer. Start your own aircraft company or expand your line. Call for details. Airplane Services Inc. 850-675-1252, 850-380-7268, 850-380-6091 ( 0 5 - 1 2 ) Fight rodent infestation with Cascade’s innovative and extremely simple solution, Mouse Pants! Hand crafted from the highest quality 2024-T3 aircraft aluminum (lighter and not as likely to carve up an operator like galvanized steel). Quick action Wing nut CAMLOC aircraft grade fasteners. Rubber trimmed to protect your aircraft’s finish and the flooring surface. Order your set of three for only $599.00 plus shipping and handling. Please contact Cascade Aircraft Conversions at 509-635-1212 or tom@ cascadeaircraftconversions.com (0 8 -12)

Hartzell 3 Blade and 5 blade Props, new & used $CALL Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE 281-342-5451 or FAX 281-232-5401 t f n .

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WANTED Owners/Aircraft S2R-T41 Ayres Turbo Thrush with the Pratt & Whitney PT6A-41. Cascade Aircraft is in the final stages of development for improvements to the S2R-T41 Ayres Turbo Thrush. Owners in the area of Eastern Washington / the PNW are encouraged to contact us. We need an aircraft to complete the final installation – if you are interested in reduced ITT 30 to 70 degrees, improved fuel efficiency, 15 minute filter replacements with lifetime filters then please contact Cascade Aircraft Conversions at 509-635-1212 or tom@cascadeaircraftconversions.com .

(0 8 -12) Crop Duster Video - “The Crop Dusters - The Early Years 19211955”; the era of Stearmans and Cubs flying the fields will never be seen again. Available in VHS or DVD. Only $20.00, plus S&H. MC and Visa accepted. Call 478-987-2250 Fax 478-987-1836 Historical Video Productions. tfn J & C Enterprises Aviation Inc. Is always looking for all types of derelict aircraft, parts inventory, both new and used. We will buy small or a shop full. Contact Jerry Buster 800-5428565 or email jcaviation@pldi.net At fn

Brand New Helicopter Support Trailer for sale $18,000 For more information call David Hill at 870-919-5476 ( 0 4 -12)

2012 Slots Available ..................................................................Call 2010 AT-802A, 860 TT AF&E, -65, smoker, elec. brake gr. adj., Intellistar w/flowcontrol, Wingman, 10” hydraulic gate, Fresh HSI, Fresh Annual. ............................................................. $1,190,000

D L O S 2010 AT-602, -60, 1820 TTAF&E, smoker, single point fuel, elec. brake D L gr. adj., Intellistar w/flowcontrol, Fresh HSI, Fresh Annual. O ...$950,000 S

2010 AT-602, -60, 1493 hrs TTAF&E smoker, single point fuel, elec. brake gr. adj., Wingman, 10” hydraulic gate, Intellistar w/flowcontrol, Fresh HSI, Fresh Annual. ...................................................$920,000

2009 AT-602, 1441 TTAF&E, -60, smoker, elec. brake gr. adj., CPs, 10” hydraulic gate, M3 flow control, wingman, Fresh HSI, Fresh Annual., . ........................................................................................$875,000 Unlimited Racer Project: 85% complete Yak 11, 3350 turbo compound with many spare parts including engine. Call with best offer. For pictures and details ........................................................CALL

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

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HELMET with slide up visor $850. Deluxe Kevlar Helmet with ANR, Softskins, Oregon seals $1200. Sky Tractor Supply 1-800-437-5319 Atfn English to Spanish Technical Translations Former A&P and Ag-Pilot, Carlos Retamosa Specializing in translating: • Aviation technical manuals • Airworthiness Directives (ADs) • Service Bulletins (SBs) Contact 598-53-24376 retamosa@adinet.com.uy

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One-acre-square house lot for sale in new Plane Living Sky Park neighborhood with 2,000 s.f., all brick, covenants. Lot is one of 13 directly on new sod runway. Taxi out of your hangar, directly onto the runway. Located in Peach County, Georgia. Public water, septic sewer. paved streets, curb and gutter, street lights. Less than five miles west of I-75, Exit 142, approximately five miles to Fort Valley, GA and approximately 10 miles to Warner Robins, GA. Google It! South side of Hwy 96 at 50 Lane Rd., Fort Valley, Georgia 31030 (Google photo before development). Save thousands and buy from owner. $50,000 OBO, includes closing costs. 478.987.2250. www.AircraftCostAnalysis.com AG Operators can calculate your breakeven, % investment return, profit potential, and produce annual & monthly cash flows. Project your financials without spending hours of your time. All reports are produced automatically and accurately after you provide your cost inputs and gross application fees. Types of analyses performed include: Company/ Individual Ownership, Managed with/without Leaseback, Commercial Operation, Agricultural/Fire/Ambulance Operations, Joint Ownership, Fractional Ownership, and Charter/Rental. AG sales organizations can provide prospects with customized & professional ownership cost analysis. This program is a great sales aid and management tool. FREE sample reports. Click REQUEST INFORMATION on the website or call 281-419-7443 HOTSTUFF AG AIRCRAFT CLEANER Call to order the # 1 Ag Aircraft cleaner in the country, Used by over 400 operators Coast to Coast. Blue Stripe Distributing 877-924-5025 Atfn SUPERBUGS A safe and economical way to speed up Mother nature! Dispose of hazardous waste in loading and spill areas, ponds and ditches. SUPERBUGS disposes of insecticides, Fungicides, herbicides, and petroleum products Such as waste oil, diesel fuel, gasoline, solvent or anything of organic nature.

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Beautiful 2.73 ac wooded lot in upscale Pine Ridge Equestrian Estates, located in Citrus County, Florida only five miles from Crystal River. Covenants, 27 miles of horse trails, community center, pool and golf course. Nicer homes and mini-ranchettes.

Zoning allows up to three horses and stables permitted on lot with your house. Horse trail borders back end of lot that is 298’ wide and 400’ deep on 3620 Stirrup Drive, Beverly Hills, Florida (Google it!). Public water and septic sewer. $64,900 Contact Bill Lavender 478-987-2250 bill@agairupdate.com.

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

For a free, no-obligation quote, call 800.826.4442 or visit us online at www.pimi.com. Proud member of NAAA. tfn INSURANCE from the Leading Ag Aviation Brokers. 63 Years Risk Management, Lowtime Pilot Coverage. Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800-325-0885 www.midcont.net.. t f n

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Jigged Frames — Fully Warranted More Versatility, Safety and STOL Performance Less Debt, Maintenance and Depreciation Costs P.O. Box 482, Municipal Airport, Walnut Ridge, AR 72476 USA Tel: 870-886-2418 • agcat@bscn.com • Fax: 870-886-2489

“Insurance from a name you can trust, at a price you can afford”, is what we do and it’s our motto. Hardy Aviation Insurance, Inc, is centrally located in Wichita Kansas and has been servicing the aerial application market for years now. RANDY HARDY established Hardy Aviation Insurance in 1995 with aerial application as his main focus. Prompt courteous service from a staff dedicated and knowledgable includes ANGIE BANZ and RITA ETHRIDGE, both of whom have years of experience servicing the aerial application business. Give us a try, you might be suprised. Call 1 800 721-6733 or fax us at 316-945-2330. Get an online quote from our web site at www.hardyaviationins.com or e-mail us at hardy@hardyaviationins.com. t f n DOUG DAVIDSON, aircraft owner and commercial pilot, has served the unique insurance needs of the agricultural aviation community since 1982. He founded Davidson Solid Rock Ins. in 1995 on Christian principles, honesty, integrity, and the commitment to provide insurance products as solid as our name! One call is all it takes to shop all available markets for your specialized aviation insurance needs. We welcome the opportunity to talk with you at 800-358-8079.

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services Let us sell your Ag plane! Mid-Continent Aircraft Corp. 1601 Hwy 84 East Hayti, MO 63851 800-325-0885 TFN !!Attention Thrush Owners!! North Star Aviation Inc is now the new STC holder of the Thrush Reinforce Leading Edge Skins. If you are getting ready to rebuild your Thrush wings due to AD09-26-11 or tired of bird strikes and ugly leading edges!! Now is the time to install North Star Aviations new Thrush heavy duty reinforced leading edge skins fully STC’d SA03518AT no Field approval required.

For more Info contact Wendel or Steve @ North Star Aviation Inc. 620-356-4528 wlambert@pld.com t f n Cascade Conversion for Thrush and Air Tractor. Fuel Saving, Cooler running, more power available. Mid-Continent Aircraft Corp. Hayti, MO 800-325-0885 t f n We rebuild and refinish any fibreglass part for Weatherly, Cessna, Piper and Ag-Cat (A, B and Super B,C and D).

Call for prices. Professional Fibreglass Repair. 530-7356264 t f n

Dynamic Propeller Balancing with Chadwick Helmuth engine printout equipment. Jeffries Airworks, Dynamic Balancing, Vibration Analysis. Much more than just a balance. Call Jim Jeffries, A&P/IA, 985-507-9981, Nationwide service on your location. (tfn)

wanted to buy Wanted: DTM-4 Spray system for R44. Max Air Helicopters 337-802-4209 (0 4 -12) WANTED: Left wingtip with incorporated turn light and associated hardware for a Cessna 188 and in fair to excellent condition. Will consider a full set. 402-618-9340 ( 0 4 -12 )

Trace is buying 401 and 402 Air Tractors, any age, any engine. Prefer 2000 models and up. Also buying 301 and 302’s with tall tails and 350 gallon hoppers. Top price paid for clean straight airframes with logbooks intact. Prefer no damage.for more information call 214-674-4023 or email andy.biery@traceengines.com 10 -12 Ag Aircraft Wanted: Immediate cash for Ag planes - All considered - Contact Darryl Riddell at 870-572-9011 ( 0 4 -12) EXHAUST Wanted: R-1340 and R-985 Exhaust Send Old Exhaust segments for exchange or Sell them! Call Daryl @ 940-902-0797 or evans.daryl@sbcglobal.net tfn Wanted to Buy Air Tractor AT-301 or AT-401, Ferriable Southeastern Aircraft Sales 800-441-2964 or mail@southeasternaircraft.com t f n

operations AG BUSINESS FOR SALE, 35+ years of quality application.

Equipment at centrally located municipal airport and established satellite operations. Retail chemical sales growth potential. Two efficient Weatherly aircraft. Willing to help establish new owner. Attractive Montana agriculture based small town bigskydn@aol.com (0 4 -12) Successful established Mid-West aerial application business for Sale. modern hangar and chemical mixing building, 2-10,000 fuel tanks and pumps. local customer base, 100,000 acres plus. Currently using turbine aircraft. Please Send Mid West operation C/O AgAir Update P.O. Box 850 Perry GA 31069 or email blindads@agairupdate.com ( 0 4 - 1 2 ) Flying service located south of Beedeville, Arkansas. Nice 1,800 ft paved strip with parallel Bermuda strip, Late 90’s office, two large storage trailers, covered mixing area with ss vats and extra steel vat, large concrete/asphalt loading pad, large newer vertical fuel with large electric pump, plenty of acres to build large hanger/hangers on. Base crop is rice, and there’s plenty of potential for someone starting. Asking $100,000 and will consider trade for aircraft of same value. Send Response to AR Operations C/O AgAir Update PO Box 850 Perry Ga 31069 or email blindads@agairupdate.com Subject AR Operations (04-12)

An extraordinary opportunity to own Kootenai Valley Flying Service., Inc., a well established, stable and exclusive North Idaho aerial and ground application business. This package includes a 1981 Air Tractor, ground sprayers, 3000’ grass runway and hangar, a 2760 sq ft home, 182+ acres and too many items and equipment to list. $1,225,000. Call Darlene or Joe at 800-669-3248 or email: darlene@pace-kerby.com (0 4 -12) Great deal for small ag business in Oregon. 50x80 hangar on paved airstrip. With PA36 Piper Brave. $200,000 541296-4906 shearer@qnect.net (0 4 -12) Best Classified Buy In The Industry.

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seat wanted Seat wanted!..I’m a commercial pilot looking for seat in spring. Will travel anywhere in the U.S. I graduated from Ag Flight and Santa Fe college. I have worked on family farm most of my life so I do Ag background. I am a hard working guy who is very dedicated to what I do. I have 375 hr. Call 352-949-3240 (0 4 -12) First year ag pilot looking for a seat. I graduated from Henderson State University with a minor in Aviation along with my commercial pilots license. I graduated in May of 2011 and went straight to Flying Tiger Aviation where I completed their ag coarse. I have 280 hours total. If your looking for a young hard working pilot give me a call. I grew up working on a farm and have worked for a couple fertilizer companies. Call 870-830-5448 (0 4 -12) Available: Seasonal Wrench (A&P) or Project Completion, IA; Thrush,Cat,Brave,Pawnee,Tractor 301-402-502-602; AD 29-26-11; Carded FAR 137.19(E); Can do your FAR 61.56; Aviation Maintenance Degree 1975; IA 1978; Tools; References; Please have Manuals, ADs,SI,SL,SB Call or Text: 203-512-1732 (0 4 -12) AT 502 & Pilot Available: I am currently looking for spring work. I fly a 502A (restored to new this winter) w/M3, flow control, & flat fans. I have herbicide experience & am licensed in several states, north & south. I am a professional & work well w/ others. Contact Kubin Aerial: Brent – 620-640-6838, bbarlow3@yahoo.com or Greg Kubin 620-598-2356 (04-12) Well exp. Ag pilot for hire. Many hours in most recips and Turbines. Last 5 or 6 seasons in IA, IL, KY, KS, on corn and beans. Current lic in IA and KS, current medical. I do not fly junk. Ref on request. Lets talk. Call 316-425-2558 (04-12) Ag pilot with/without R44. 11,000 hr.TT FW/RW qualified Bell 47/206 Rob. R44 C-188 AT-502 AT-301 Geared nose.

Former owner/operator multi-state multi aircraft operator.

Timber, row crop, herbicides, Management ETC. Would prefer Helicopter Timber but will consider all maxairhelicopters@ yahoo.com Call 337-802-4209 (0 4 -12)

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PILOT WANTED: An innovative Midwest Ag Operator is seeking an experienced and skilled Ag Pilot for a Turbine seat.

Minimum requirements to include 2,000 Ag hours and a minimum of 1,000 Turbine Ag hours. Main season runs from July 1st through end of August. May lead to a long time position for the right pilot. Please send resume and references to schertz@schertzaerial.com or please call for more information 309-726-1311 (0 4 -12) Immediate full time position for entry level or experienced A&P/IA mechanic to maintain Turbine AgCat and Air Tractor aircraft. Business is located in Southwest LA. Pay commensurate with AG experience. Fax resumes to 337-753-2518 or call 337-753-2569.

(0 4 -12) HELP WANTED!! Southern Colorado Operation looking for AT-301 pilot. Herbicide experience a must. May through late September. Location Monte Vista MVI. Call Art 719-852-3241 (04-12) Professional Ag Pilot to fly, operate, Manage 2nd location with Garrett thrush. Must have turbine time, herbicide exp. and be a member of State and National Association. Must be self motivated and able to work independently. Email resumes to scottavaition@kci.net (0 4 -12)

IA and A&P mechanics needed. Call 870-295-6213 Salary depending on qualifications and experience t f n Resumes are now being Accepted for A&P near Arlington GA. PT6, Garrett and Thrush exp. and IA exp. a plus. Fax resumes to 229-725-5135 or email bruceandrews62@gmail. com ONLY! NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE! (0 9 -12) AT-802 IP needed at PAFB, FL. Minimum requirements: 2000 fixed wing hours; 1000 flt hours AG or fire suppression; FAA Class II Medical; CFII; Must speak to ACTFL Advance High or IRL Level 2+ Spanish proficiency. Background check required. E-mail resume to: EASTResume@ginl.state.gov.

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(0 4 -12) Experienced AG or fire suppression pilot for rotation employment in Colombia. Minimum requirements: 2000 fixed wing hours; 1000 flt hours AG or fire suppression; FAA Cass II Medical; Must speak to ACTFL Intermediate Low or IRL Level 1 Spanish proficiency.

Background check required. E-mail resume to: EASTResume@ ginl.state.gov. An Equal Opportunity Employer ( 0 4 - 1 2 ) Resumes accepted to fill A&P position, 30 Miles SW of Houston, TX, IA a plus, fax: 281-232-5401, email: glane@laneav.com T F N

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Immediate full time positions for entry level or experienced A&P/IA mechanics. Please send resumes to A&P c/o AgAir Update Po Box 850 Perry GA 31069 or email blindads@ agairupdate subject A&P or fax 478-987-1836 ( 0 4 - 1 2 ) Mid-western company seeks and experienced pilot for March through September aerial application. Air Tractor 602 provided. Only qualified pilots with previous herbicide experience and turbine time will be considered. Must have references.

Please respond to: jerry@walkeraggroup.com ( 0 4 - 1 2 ) Resumes are now being accepted for A&P, welders and sheet metal workers to build and repair ag aircraft located in western Nebraska. Fax resumes to 308-368-5503 or send to Hershey Flying Service P.O. Box 215 Hershey, NE. 69143 (01-13) Wanted: Experienced turbine ag pilot for NE COLO Corn run, July & August. Send resume to yumaag@centurytel.net (04-12)

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PILOT WANTED IN AUSTRALIA. Agforce Pty Ltd is based in Moree and Parkes in NSW Australia. We are looking for an experienced turbine agricultural pilot for our spring summer season - Aug/Sept2012 to April 2013 . We operate AT-802,AT-502, PT6- 34 Thrush. We are an APPROVED SPONSOR for subclass 457 visa. Our work is cotton, cereal crops and weed work.

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