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Statistically, the 2020 season started off with a relatively a low number of fatality accidents in the U.S. Now, as of the end of June, the industry has had three fatalities and no less than one very serious accident. In the early beginning of this year’s season, an ag-pilot in Texas flew into the sun blinding him before hitting a tree. The aircraft crashed and the pilot lost his life. To add to the tragedy, the pilot survived for a few days before succumbing to his burn injuries. The second fatality occurred in Alabama. It seems that this particular accident was also completely avoidable, as was the one flying into the sun in Texas. First, I must offer a disclaimer that I have not spoken with the family or eye witnesses to the accident. However, I trust my sources enough to comment on this accident. The pilot had completed the application and was returning to the airstrip when he made the fatal decision to conduct a low level fly-by with an abrupt pull up at the end. My understanding is the pilot was highly experienced with 10s of thousands of hours. The result of the pull up was a stall/spin into the ground in front of loved ones. Why does this continue to happen? I can’t pass judgment, as like every ag-pilot I know at one time or another has made the impressive fly-by with a radical turn around at the end. You feel good after completing a successful application, the plane is flying great and you believe you are at the top of your game. We all know these feelings. It is the absolute worst time to demonstrate your excellent flying abilities that for this pilot were not good enough. He didn’t have to die. The third, and hopefully the last fatality of the season, was for a North Carolina helicopter pilot when his R66 turbine helicopter encountered powerlines. If an ag-pilot has flown enough years and hours, sooner or later, he flies into a wire.
Often, it is survivable, but too often it is not. Wires can be tricky; hard to see or even harder to judge their height and position. I once had an operator that I was helping catch up tell me, “Fly the field as well as the farmer planted it.” Simple, but truthful words. If the farmer insists on planting under and around power lines, then he needs to accept the application won’t be the best. An applicator needs to give powerlines a wide breadth breadth.
In almost all cases, survivability in ag-flying falls upon the pilot. Although an Arkansas pilot survived a crash in June, his aircraft became a ball of aluminum. I’m told he was cut out of the plane and “walked away”. I don’t know the extent of his injuries, but from my own experience, I know his shoulder harness and lap belt induced severe bruising. And, I’m confident his helmet played a major role in his survival. There is a lot of inertia in an ag-plane traveling well over 100 MPH in any configuration. When it comes to an abrupt halt, so do all the internal organs of the pilot, along with straps pressing hard against the body to almost the degree of an impact into the cockpit components. Our industry has the best possible survival equipment for the job we do; shoulder harnesses, extra wide seat belts, roll cage cockpits capable of withstanding high G loads, break away cockpit doors and in some aircraft airbag seat belts. But, an aircraft can only do so much to save your life. It is important you enhance these features with
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first and foremost a helmet, Nomex clothing and a sense of professionalism that puts safety first. I know protective clothing is hot, heavy and burdensome, but a fire is hotter and the dashboard slammed into your face is much more burdensome than a helmet. In almost all cases, survivability in ag-flying falls upon the pilot. Sure, there are instances where an accident occurs that is completely out of the pilot’s control; no matter what he does his fate is sealed. This is where dependence on the plane’s safety features help, but are not guaranteed. Usually, this happens due to a mechanical issue, or weather. Even with weather, the pilot is still in control to a great degree with his decision abilities. And, the same could be said about the airworthiness of the aircraft. Junk ag-planes will hurt you. I’ll get off my soap box. I know you hear about safety every day you fly and even days you don’t. Caution warnings are worth repeating. Safety should be your mantra and obsession. Safety does not come for free. The safety equipment cost and to be safe takes time. However, if you are in this game for the long haul, safety will always be less expensive than the alternatives. Slow down, be safe and live. In closing, all of us at AgAir Update extend our sincerest condolences to the grieving families of those pilots lost this year and all the years before 2020, along with hoping for a speedy recovery for the pilot “that walked away”. My comments about these four accidents in no way was judgmental of the pilots. Instead, I’m hoping their ill-fate will somehow help other ag-pilots avoid the same. Until next month, Keep Turning…
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July 2020 - CANCELED Congresso da Aviação Agrícola do Brasil 2020 – Sindag e Congresso Mercosul da Aviação Agrícola 2020. August 19, 2020 Brazilian Ag Aviation Day August 2-5, 2020 Aviation New Zealand Conference 2020
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November 1-2, 2020 PNW Convention
January 9-11, 2021 ArAAA Convention
January 24-26, 2021 AMAA Convention
Coeur D’Alene Resort Coeur d’Alene, ID Tara Lea Brown 509-989-9098 pnwaaa@gmail.com
Little Rock Marriott Little Rock, AR Katherine Holmstrom 501-503-3310 Katherine@araaa.org www.araaa.org
Great Falls, MT Colleen Campbell 406-781-6461 www. montanaaerialapplicators.org
November 4-5, 2020 Mid-States Convention
Isle of Capri Casino & Quad Cities Convention Center Bettendorf, IA Kevin Palmer airsprayinc@yahoo.com 309-253-2128 November 9-11, 2020 CaAAA 71st Annual Convention—TBA
Terry Gage | 916-645-9747 terry.gage@caaa.net November 26-28 2020 KsAAA Convention
Hyatt Regency Wichita, KS Rhonda McCurry 316-796-1180 kaaa@ksagaviation.org December 7-10, 2020 NAAA’s Ag Aviation Expo
Savannah Convention Center Savannah, GA Lindsay Barber Tel: 202-546-5722 Fax: 202-546-5726 information@agaviation.org January 5-6, 2021 MoAAA Convention
Drury Plaza Cape Girardeau, MO Mike Hall 573-649-2587 aerialcropservices@sbcglobal.net January 6-8, 2021 TxAAA Convention—TBA
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January 11, 2021 AzAAA PAASS Meeting
January 27-29, 2021 NM AAA Convention
Custom Farm Service Stanfield, AZ 520-705-9692 barmstrong@agairusa.com www.azagav.org/
Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino Mescalero, NM Sue Steward 940-864-2456 www.nmagaviation.org
January 11-13, 2021 LaAAA Convention
February 1-3, 2021 SEAF Convention
Golden Nugget Casino Lake Charles, LA Ed Krielow 337-230-9952 www.laaaonline.org
Francis Marion Hotel Charleston, SC Linda Minton 772-465-0714 www.flagaviation.org
January 14-16, 2021 MsAAA Convention
February 8-9, 2021 NC AAA Convention
Beau Rivage Resort & Casino Biloxi, MS Vicki Morgan 662-299-7836 vickimorgan@msaaa.com msaaa.com
TBA Raleigh, NC Leslie Craft leslie@craftairservices.com 252-426-9676
January 18-19, 2021 NEAAA Convention
Wyndham Gettysburg Gettysburg, PA Sandy Carter 609-820-7846 businessoffice@northeastaaa. org www.northeastaaa.org January 18-20, 2021 OkAAA Convention and Trade Show
TBA Sandy Wells 405-341-3548 sandy@okaaa.org
February 12-13, 2021 NAAA Spring Board Meeting
Hilton Old Town Alexandria Alexandria, VA Lindsay Barber Tel: 202-546-5722 Fax: 202-546-5726 information@agaviation.org February 14-16, 2021 NATA Convention
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Operation SAFE Dear Bill; Although the wind was a little breezy, the Operation S.A.F.E. clinic held at Mattoon, Illinois June 1, turned out to be a great success. We had nine aircraft, eight airplanes and one helicopter. There were 22 trips across the track. I’d like to thank all that were able to attend the fly-in and to all of those that helped. A special thanks goes to Dominique Youakim for putting up with all of us, Matt Gill and Scott Bretthauer for their knowledge and abilities, Syngenta for all the manual labor and the good food and everyone else that lent a helping hand. Garrett Lindell Lindell Aerial Ag Service, Inc Aledo, Illinois
Maintenance Hi Bill, I hope that you and your colleagues are doing ok in this new world we find ourselves in. I like to include maintenance articles in our newsletter, but I am having a hard time finding new contributors. Do you happen to have any suggestions? Take care and stay safe, Terry Gage, CAE California Agricultural Aircraft Association 916-645-9747 Hello Terry All good here. Our state, GA, is open and everyone pretty much does as before covid. We are seeing no impact on our industry. I’m curious to know if any pilots have caught the virus. As for your email, I see you are running up against one of the challenges AAU faces, and that is finding good, A 10 | agairupdate.com
reputable writers, in your case a maintenance person, that can take a complex subject and reduce it to a comprehensive article. Please, let me know if you come upon a way to resolve this issue. AAU could use a maintenance writer, too! Take care—Bill
90-years Young Tell Mr. Bill, I am going to send him a story about a 90-year old retired crop duster that still has the business going. He also bought the first Ag-Cat that Frank Kelly sold. Also, the man that had my Ag-Cat refurbished at Hershey is who had the Ag-Cat S/N #1 in Kansas that is being refurbished in North Dakota. Noel Palmer Novelty, MO Hello Noel; AgAir Update is always interested in articles like the one you mention in your letter. On standby to receive it! —Bill
Farr Air Story Bill, I thought I’d pass on a newspaper article that was written regarding Farr Air. I hope you like it. On another note, our crew is wondering if you plan to have a hangar gathering in Perry prior to the NAAA conference in Savannah. We understand it will depend on the covid-19 situation. Thanks, Jeff Farr Farr Air Inc. Weyburn, SK Canada Morning Jeff Thanks for thinking of AAU in regards to the article. I have added its link to the
next AAU eEdition. As for the AAU hangar party, at this time there are no plans for it. Although covid complicates things, another reason is the local airport is tearing up and constructing a new taxiway and ramp area in front of our hangar for a major airport expansion project. But, thanks for asking. —Billl
Old Email Hope this finds you all doing good and staying healthy ! If able please remove the Farm Air address that has mymctc.net in it. This address at mymctc.net is inactive, as well as the parts version of the email address. Farm Air parts email address is: farmairparts@farmairinc.com. Thank you and the best to all ! Harley Curless Farm Air, Inc. Astoria, IL Hello Harley; Yes, we are all doing very well and healthy (today). I’ve copied Deb and Mel to be sure our database is updated with the correct email addresses. Take care and hope Joe and you have a successful season.—Bill
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hat does a Brazilian ag operator do, who has more than forty-five years of ag-flying experience, when he looks out his office window and sees an impressive line-up
of 13 Ipanemas? His experience in business tells him the Ipanemas have served him well. However, maybe he asks, “Is there another ag-aircraft option that may work well with the Ipanema fleet?”
Top left: Aviação Agrícola Alagoana’s new AT-402B at MANAL’s facility in Rio Largo, Alagoas. Bottom left: A full maintenance hangar at MANAL.
Aviação Agrícola Alagoana, Ltda was founded in 1976. In 1979, it was bought out by husband and wife team, Gregory and Deta Smith. Based in Rio Largo, Alagoas, a northeastern state in Brazil near the coast (Mareió), Alagoana decided in 2019 it was time to expand its horizons with the purchase of a new AT-402B from AeroGlobo Aeronaves based in Botucatu, SP, a Lane Aviation Air Tractor representative. The road to success for Gregory and Deta Smith started small. Gregory was born in Porto Alegre of British parents. At 13, Gregory moved with his parents back to England in 1966. In 1970, he returned to Brazil and joined ARGS (Aeroclube do Rio Grande do Sul) to do his pilot training and also worked as a flight instructor there until 1973. After ARGS, he joined Varig Airlines and flew the Boeing 707. At the time, Gregory was not married. Not long after joining Varig, the economicallystressed airline laid off unmarried pilots in 1975. What would be a big disappointment for any young airline pilot, Gregory turned into an opportunity; He attended CAVAG in Sorocaba in 1976 at 23 years old looking toward a new career flying ag-aircraft. While at CAVAG, he logged 40 training hours in 45 days, then located to Pelotas where he flew his first season on rice. That agaviation company, Ipanema Aviação Agrícola had some EMB 200 Ipanemas with 260 BHP engines outfitted with fixed props and also a fleet of brand new EMB 201s. Not too long after his first season, Gregory was asked to ferry an Ipanema to Parana State. While there, he met with a friend who was starting a company in Mareió, Alagoas in partnership with Peter Fitzgerald, an American from Hawaii. In the meantime, Gregory found a job in Recife flying a EMB 201 spraying an experimental biological metarhizium anisopliae, a fungus that is applied
by air and becomes a parasite that controls insects. From there, he was invited by Fitzgerald to join his company, as it had just bought a second EMB 201A. Gregory decided not to return to Rio Grande do Sul and instead stayed year round in the Mareió region. Later in 1978, Deta and he got married and he flew in Mareió, Alagoas in the winter and Cuiabá in the summer. In 1979, Gregory and Deta bought Aviação Agrícola Alagoana, flying the summers in Rio Grande do Sul and the winters in Alagoas and neighboring states. They started buying an Ipanema each year until 1985 when the company had five. With five ag aircraft to maintain, the Smiths decided to start a maintenance company exclusively for their aircraft. The company, MANAL (Manutenção Alagoana de Aeronaves Ltda.) quickly earned a trusted reputation with local aviators. With no other maintenance company nearby, MANAL became a respected maintenance facility for both Alagoana’s aircraft and general aviation aircraft. Today, MANAL is certified to service a wide variety of fixed and rotary wing aircraft, including King Air turboprops, Citation jets and several model helicopters. It is a major maintenance center for airframes, turboprop and piston engines, including hot section inspections (HSI) for turboprops. When a repair is needed on the turboprop engine, it is sent to Dallas Airmotive or Pratt & Whitney Canada in Brazil. A piston engine can be overhauled at MANAL’s facility back to zero time before overhaul (TBO). In 1996, Gregory decided Alagoana would be a much more efficient operation if he retired from active ag-flying and focused on running the company, including MANAL. He didn’t have to wait long before his son, Nicholas John Smith, joined him in 2000. ➤ agairupdate.com | A 13
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(Clockwise) Aviação Agrícola Alagoana uses banners to help promote the company to its growers. The original Aviação Agrícola Alagoana grass airstrip was rented from a cane mill. Later, another hangar was added to the existing hangar. Eventually, Alagoanas rebuilt the 1,000-meter airstrip that is now five kilometers from the Mareió International Airport and inside its airspace. Alagoanas aircraft and other aircraft landing at the airstrip must maintain radio contact with Mareió International Airport while in its airspace. Aviação Agrícola Alagoana owners (L-R) Gregory, Deta and Nicholas Smith take delivery in Rio Largo, Alagoas in January 2020 of a new AT-402B Air Tractor sold by Aeroglobo Aeronaves based in Botucatu, SP.
The main crop that Alagoana treats in the Alagoas and neighboring states is sugar cane. When Nicholas started with Alagoana, many customers were pushing for lower prices for spraying. Gregory and Nicholas decided that it would be better for Alagoana’s continued success to maintain its pricing and keep the best customers. Nicholas’ job was to convince customers who had left to return, which he was successful at doing. In 2007, Gregory and Nicholas opened a second base in Iturama, Minas Gerais, the Triangulo Mineiro region. Here not only is sugar cane a major crop, but also soybeans, grain, cotton and rice are treated, adding a diversity of crops for Alagoana. This created two seasons for the company. One season in Iturama that starts in September and ends in March. The second season in Alagoana and neighboring states starts in April and ends in September. There is very little down time between seasons. In Alagoana and neighboring states, one Ipanema typically services three to four clients. However, in the Iturama region where farms are much larger, it takes three to four Ipanemas to service one client. Today, Alagoana operates 13 Ipanemas from year models 1979 through 2018 and one new AT-402B Air Tractor. The aircraft are operated from about 30 satellite airstrips in Alagoana and neighboring states and another 10 airstrips in the Iturama region. Most applications are made within five kilometers of an airstrip. The typical length of these airstrips is 1,000 meters. All 13 Ipanemas are ethanol-powered. The later models came from the factory with ethanolpowered engines. The older models were converted to ethanol with Embraer conversions. The additional maintenance of ethanol power is offset by the fuel cost savings. In February 2020, the price of ethanol in the Alagoana region was from $3.50-$5.50 reais per liter. This compares to av-gas costing about $11 reais per liter. Even considering an increase of nearly 50% in fuel consumption with an ethanol-powered engine, it is about 40% less expensive per hour to operate. A standard operating practice for all of Alagoana’s Ipanema pilots is to perform a fuel density check. This is done at the start of each day. The value of the check must be 0.800. Normally, there is not a fuel density issue, but it is a required check.
In addition to its large ag-aircraft fleet, Alagoana uses about 15 ground vehicles to service the fleet. The company has up to 70 employees including 14 pilots during most of the year. Each employee receives 60 vacation days to rest. In 2017, Alagoana adopted a policy where it would no longer operate an ag-plane for more than 20 years. Once an Ipanema reaches its 20th year, it is replaced with a newer aircraft. In 2020, this was the AT-402B bought from AeroGlobo. If the AT-402B performs as expected, another Air Tractor will be added to the fleet, possibly an Air Tractor 502XP. The new AT-402B was the first turboprop ag-plane to be operated in the state of Alagoas.
“We decided to experiment with purchasing an Air Tractor with the expectation that this beautiful machine will contribute to increasing our productivity,” says Nicholas. “We have always been pioneers and this was a step that we needed to take.” “We decided to experiment with purchasing an Air Tractor with the expectation that this beautiful machine will contribute to increasing our productivity,” says Nicholas. “We have always been pioneers and this was a step that we needed to take.” Nicholas handled the acquisition of the new Air Tractor from purchase agreement to financing to delivery. Initially, there were bureaucratic problems with financing. Nicholas then turned to AeroGlobo for its expert assistance. From the application for financing to delivery from the U.S. was a very short 34 days. Two pilots were trained to fly the new Air Tractor at AeroGlobo’s Botucatu Training Center. At AeroGlobo’s training center, the company ➤ agairupdate.com | A 15
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Lower right: The Ipanema has been the mainstay aircraft for Aviação Agrícola Alagoana for over 40 years (L-R) Nicholas and Gregory Smith, owners. (L-R) Nicholas, Deta and Gregory Smith at the MANAL facility in Rio Largo, Alagona.
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has a Level 5 flight simulator, the only simulator that accurately replicates flight conditions, both in normal and emergency procedures for Air Tractors. One Alagoana pilot will fly the Air Tractor in Iturama and the other pilot will fly it in Alagoas. Ninety percent of Alagoana’s applications are over sugar cane. The Ipanemas use mostly spray nozzles for 30 l/ha and also Micronairs for applications. The primary application is liquid fertilizer with micro-nutrients added. Liquid fertilizer is preferred over dry granulated fertilizer because of better absorption through the leaf compared to dry fertilizers being absorbed through the soil. Applications start with liquid fertilizer, followed later with a fungicide mixed with an insecticide, if needed. The last application, for a total of three in a sugar cane growing season, is a ripener. Glyphosate is applied to force the sugar cane to ripen sooner causing the level of sugar content in the plant to increase over a normal ripening. Although applications will vary for fungicide and insecticide applications, most of the sugar cane
will receive the fertilizer and ripener applications. The sugar cane is cut back each year and regrows next year’s crop. This cycle of cut and regrowth can occur for six to ten years before the sugar cane has to be replanted. Yields can be from 70-110 tons/ha (30 to 50 tons/ac), depending on the amount of science the grower uses. Growers that go to the expense of using the latest technology to raise the sugar cane expect a 40-50% yield increase over growers who do not use technology. In an ever changing world with new technologies that improve productivity and profitability, an ag-aviation company is wise to always consider its options. This is true when it comes time to evaluate current methods of operation in an effort to improve. Aviação Agrícola Alagoana has always been a forward looking company. Its purchase of a turboprop AT-402B Air Tractor and blending it with a fleet of proven Ipanemas, indicates the company’s ability to expand its horizons while making use of its past experiences.
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Pratt & Whitney Opens OEM Facility in Brazil by Bill Lavender
Looking over the main venue of the 1800-square meter Pratt & Whitney do Brasil facility. On left are racks for engine storage. Note the overhead red-colored engine and components transfer system.
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Recently, the AgAir Update Brasil team visited the new Pratt & Whitney do Brasil facility in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais. We were hosted by the company’s general manager, Renato Rafael, along with Human Resources Manager, Carlos Nascimento. Renato Rafael joined the Pratt & Whitney family three years ago after almost 15 years at Embraer working with startups and operations of Maintenance and Repair Operations (MRO). Renato has a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering and an MBA in Business Administration with 27 years of experience in aviation, mainly as head of MRO. Pratt & Whitney has made a substantial investment in Brazil to establish an Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) facility spending $24 million USDs to accomplish this feat. Pratt & Whitney’s Brazilian OEM has the ability to completely overhaul all models PT6A, PW200 and eventually PT6C engines. The PT6A engine is used in agricultural aircraft, as well as several models
of general aviation aircraft. The PT6C engine is typically used in medium-class helicopters with a shaft horsepower range of 1,600 to 2,000 SHP. The PW200 is a turboprop engine for light-twin helicopters with 500-700 SHP. An Open House for the new 1,800-square meter facility was held last December 10 with Pratt & Whitney Canada’s president, Maria Della Posta and other dignitaries attending. Included in the $24 million USD investment is a $4 million USD engine test cell built by CEL Aerospace Group. According to Aviation Week magazine, “CEL is a world leader in test equipment for aircraft engines; fixed and rotary wings, business and airline jets, as well as APUs (Auxiliary Power Units) for commercial and military applications. High technology engineering forms the heart of CEL with a focus on innovative design.” The turboprop engine test cell at Pratt & Whitney do Brasil is very sophisticated. Besides being operated at its location in Belo Horizonte, engineers at the Pratt & Whitney facility in ➤
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Left: Pratt & Whitney do Brasil General Manager Renato Rafael demonstrates how a PT6 engine is mounted in the engine test cell. Right: The engine test cell monitoring and control room. The CEL-built engine test cell is capable of testing all engines that Pratt & Whitney do Brasil is certified to overhaul. CEL Aerospace Group is a Canadian company. It also manufactured the engine test cell used by Pratt & Whitney in Canada.
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Montreal, Canada can monitor an engine during testing, as well as control the engine remotely. The engine test cell’s control room is separate from where the engine is mounted for safety and noise abatement reasons. All recorded data from engine tests are stored on a server in Montreal. The time it takes to test an engine, if all is good, is approximately two days; a ½ day to mount the engine, one day of 8-12 hours of operating the engine and another ½ day to remove the engine from the engine test cell’s mounts. From “clean sheet” (a reference to completion of drawing the building blueprints) to movein, required only an amazing 10 months, from February to December 2019. During this time, all tooling, work stations, two automated storage and retrieval solutions (ASRS) units, overhead engine transport system and administration offices that include individual training and meeting offices were constructed and assembled. Every component of the Belo Horizonte facility is new, from tooling to tool boxes. Pratt & Whitney do Brasil has a long-term land lease from a partner company, IAS (Indústria de Aviação e Serviços), that is also located on the property with its own buildings and maintenance structures. Pratt & Whitney do Brasil, as part of its collaboration with IAS, outsources specific services to it, such as cleaning of parts, Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) and accessories repairs. Pratt & Whitney Canada has approximately 10,000 employees worldwide (2020). Currently, there are 60 Pratt & Whitney do Brasil employees. Renato anticipates an additional 50 employees will be working at the Belo Horizonte facility at the peak of capacity. For field operations
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Pratt & Whitney Canada has approximately 10,000 employees worldwide (2020). Currently, there are 60 Pratt & Whitney do Brasil employees. Renato anticipates an additional 50 employees will be working at the Belo Horizonte facility at the peak of capacity. Additionally, Pratt & Whitney has a satellite facility in Sorocaba. It is considered extremely important to Pratt & Whitney’s operations in Brazil with its support of customers with its Mobile Repair Teams (MRT), specialized repairs and parts distribution to the entire PT6A family of engines. The facility has 14 highly skilled and experienced technicians in Sorocaba ready to provide on wing support to customers in Brazil, as well as throughout South America. ➤
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To help reduce AOG time for ag operators, currently Pratt & Whitney has rental engines in Brazil of which include the AG series engines. This provides unequalled support for customers that are having their engines serviced in one of Pratt & Whitney’s approved shops worldwide. This is important, as there are currently around 300 PT6A-AG engines operating in Brazil with consistent growth year after year. Renato says, “Operators of the PT6 engine should not try to be magicians! Pratt & Whitney has already determined the best way to operate and service the engine.” Each year, Pratt & Whitney Canada invests approximately $500 million CADs in Research and Development (R&D). Founded in 1928, Pratt & Whitney is part of United Technologies Company (UTC), a $57.4 billion USDs company (2018). Pratt & Whitney comprises approximately 25% of that revenue, which comes from sales and service. United Technologies has now merged with Raytheon to form RTX. Worldwide in more than 200 countries, there are over 65,000 Pratt & Whitney Canada engines in operation (2020) with about 5% (+3,400) of those engines in Brazil. Approximately 70% of those engines operate in relative proximity of the
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Before I became a full-time ag pilot, I used to go to Iowa for a couple months in the summer to fly for Boyd Morgan and then go back to being a corporate pilot/CFI/delivery pilot/FBO coffee repository for the rest of the year. The corporate side gave me a lot of chances to see new places and meet new people, which is one of the reasons I put up with it as long as I did. Before long, I knew the birthdays of the FBO girls at Lakefront, the bartenders at the W in midtown Atlanta knew me by name, (and how to make a pretty good sazerac) and I spent enough time in Destin to qualify for residency. I had one pretty good gig flying for a couple of guys who made a pile of money in pharmaceutical sales, and one day I had to take the wife of one of the owners up to Little Rock, Arkansas for a few hours. Since it was an out and back, and I really didn’t know how long my passenger would be gone, I decided against grabbing a rental car and going to see my good friend and mentor Stan Ferguson. Instead, I planned to head to the pilot’s lounge to catnap and catch up on some reading. When I walked in, there were two people also playing the waiting game. They were both wearing black slacks and brilliant white shirts. The gold embroidery on their epaulets positively lit up the room. The two could have looked like Before and After. The captain was older and looked as if he could have been sent by Central Casting to fill the role of professional pilot. The first officer was younger, perhaps in his mid 20’s. Clean-cut, polite, and quiet. I felt a little shabby by comparison in my scuffed boots, worn jeans, pearl snap shirt with a frayed collar, and Southern Aire hat. I took my styrofoam cup of coffee and settled in a chair, then
got on my iPad to see what ForeFlight had to say about my trip home. Around this time, the captain looked over at me, and we started making small talk. He asked what I was flying, and I told him that I was flying a Cirrus. He asked some questions about it, then we talked a little about the jet he and his partner were flying. After that, he asked where I got my hat. I told him my buddy Stan gave it to me. Then he asked me if I was “one of those crop duster pilots.” I’ve never been ashamed of what I do, so I looked him in the eye and said, “Yes sir, I am.” Now friends, when I have these conversations, they usually follow one of two predictable patterns. Pattern (1) goes something like this: “My girlfriend’s grandmother’s son’s cousin knew a guy who was a crop duster and he died of stuff he caught being around all those chemicals.” Pattern (2) usually sounds like: “Man, that’s cool. I grew up in the delta/midwest/etc and I loved watching them fly. You guys do some crazy stuff, man!” Turns out Eddie Epaulets was a Pattern (1) guy. When I said that I was indeed an aerial applicator, his reaction made me wonder if I should have told him I had leprosy instead. He started reciting a litany of experiences with ag pilots not using radios, or not flying the same traffic pattern as everyone else, and various other sins for which I was guilty by association. The word cowboy invariably came out a few times. After he vented, he started giving me career advice. I’m sure he meant well. He started by saying I needed to go and get my multi, and then I could maybe one day get a job in a jet. He made sure to tell me that unless I got a good bit of multi turbine time, I’d never get a job at an airline.
After that, I may have mentioned in passing that I also flew King Airs, and never really had any airline aspirations, but I never ruled anything out. I remained cordial, and he and I talked a while more about flying, football, and women until his passengers showed up and they left. Now I certainly don’t want to give the impression that this gentleman was a jerk, or anything like that at all. I think that the most likely explanation is that he had just never had a positive exchange with someone from our industry, or if he did the positives were outweighed by the negatives. People have asked me what my favorite kind of flying is, and my stock answer is “Why, ALL of it!” I love race-tracking my 402 around an 80 on a Nebraska evening. I love being in the backseat of a tube-and-fabric taildragger teaching the finer points of three point landings or four point rolls. I get a rush hand-flying an approach to minimums in a Caravan on those long Alaskan winter nights. Gliding is a blast; just not in an Ag Cat. I’ve never understood looking down on another segment of aviation, but maybe that’s what people do when they don’t understand something. I bet I’d probably like flying a big jet, but I’m sure I’d miss landing on grass. We are largely a very misunderstood and misrepresented aspect of aviation, and I think each of us has a part to play in being ambassadors for our industry. We have some of the best pilots the world has ever seen in our ranks, but in the minds of some our image is that of Randy Quaid in Independence Day. We’ll never change everyone’s minds, of course, but I think it’s important that we try. I’m as guilty of having a temper as the next guy, but I’m trying to work on making sure that I portray ag aviation in a positive manner around town, in the air, and online. I have a friend of mine who is a preacher man back in Mississippi. He posted something on Facebook recently that resonated with me, but that I can also easily apply to our industry. He said that “Sometimes the best evangelism is simply telling people you’re a Christian and then not being a complete jerk.” Ain’t that something? I know that there are many of us who came into ag flying from other parts of the aviation world, and many ag pilots have gone on to do great things in the 121 and 135 sectors, and also in various corporate flight departments. Many of us fly in the off season and interact with people at airports all over the country. These are great opportunities to show people that we are a fun and proficient group. A lot of us work off of public airports, and that’s another way in which we can foster good relationships with our communities, by just being good neighbors. Fly safe, friends. I look forward to seeing y’all in Savannah. Hervé Marchadier is an active ag-pilot with single, multiengine, CFI, AGI, specializing in tailwheel transition and unusual attitude recovery. He flies an AT-402 in Nebraska.
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Murray Algie is making a demonstration flight spreading lime. (Photos submitted by Murray Kirkus / Circa 1992)
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New Zealander Ken Simpson was very wellknown, as he had been aerial topdressing since September of 1952 and had many hours of lowlevel ag-flying experience. Ken was one of the very early New Zealand top dressing pilot pioneers. Ken was the 14th ag-pilot to be killed in New Zealand and the first to lose his life in a Fletcher FU-24. Although manufactured in the U.S., none of the FU-24 aircraft were certified there, at least not for many years later. Instead, they were flight-tested by a New Zealand pilot and issued New Zealand airworthiness certificates. In the minds of some of us, including myself who flew the early versions, the test-flying procedure seemed to be deficient in some respects. On October 16, 1956, Ken and his loaderdriver began working on a lime job shortly after lunchtime. The airstrip was about four nautical miles east of the small village of Mananui and a few miles south of Taumarunui. The terrain in the spreading area consists of fairly steep hill-faces and patches of native bush with some rather solid trees. The wind conditions in the early part of the
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File photo of a Fletcher FU-24, this one powered by a 400 BHP Lycoming IO-720. The pilot, Murray Algie, stands on wing talking to a New Zealand farmer.
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of performance with no safety margin remaining. With the hopper size of the early model FU-24, when 750 kg of super phosphate fertilizer was loaded, the hopper was full and could be observed by the loader driver as he filled the aircraft. But, lime is denser than super and the level of 750 kg would be well below full. The aerial spreading of any product legally requires that 80% of the weight/mass must be able to be jettisoned within five seconds. After the advent of (dry) granulated superphosphate this was no longer a problem. But a product made by grinding limestone has proved to be a dangerous situation due to very poor flow factors with hoppers that are not fitted with some form of agitator in order to maintain a reliable rate of flow. The FU-24’s hopper design was a concave shape from top to the bottom outlet. Lime products tend to form a bridge over the hopper outlet. When this happened, the only effective way to take the weight off the compacted material was to push the nose down (partial bunting) to remove the “G” loading to zero, or less, then pull the stick back to avoid hitting the ground, trees or wires. When flying at low-level, the process is very uncomfortable and rather dangerous in several ways. Mounted behind the pilot’s seat, the front of the hopper had a small clear window. The pilot had to turn his head around to face backwards in order to try and read the level of the product. It was very difficult to see clearly through the window to check the load. In my experience, the window was far too small and became dirty usually after the first load. The only sure method of checking the payload was for the pilot before takeoff to undo his harness and climb onto the wing in order to look down into the hopper. It was also difficult for the loader driver
to check unless he climbed out of his truck cab onto the ground, then climb up onto the wing and advised the pilot. The Fletcher FU-24 cockpit ergonomics were also quite awful. I soon discovered this when I flew them after having become used to the fine Cessna C-180 in its ag configuration. For some strange reason, the pilot’s seat was mounted in the centre of the quite wide cockpit. This meant that you had to look over the nose-cowl from the middle. This left no space on the right or left side to carry your loader-driver or a farmer. The hopper dump lever was placed well over to the left. Your arm angle was awkward and it was very difficult to operate the lever day after day with your left arm. When hauling lumpy chunks of damp lime, it was a nightmare trying to force the congealed mess through the manual hopper doors at the same time having to “bunt” the aircraft nose down at low airspeeds and with almost nil climb performance. The entire job could become utterly ludicrous and highly dangerous. Fatigue gradually wore one out and many of us grew to dislike the horrible machine. The whole job of dealing with compacted lime was very dangerous without some form of agitator or aircraft weighing system. However in those early years, 99% of us persisted in trying to safely spread lime from hoppers which were not fitted with proper agitators. Why the New Zealand Civil Aviation officers, or company management, did not take very strong steps to ban the use of lime, or fit agitators, is a mystery to me; even after all these years and avoidable deaths, cockpit fires and injuries. I experienced many battles with clogged lime in hoppers and survived by never flying into rising terrain. Instead, I used a higher airspeed and a sowing direction across the lie of the land. I also always landed with the hopper doors open, in the hope that shock and vibration might clear the inside of the hopper, which it often did not. If only back in 1955 and 1956, some official with some brains and guts had grounded the fleet of FU-24s and called a working meeting and said, “OK chaps. Let’s not leave this room until we decide on how we are going to convert this heap of junk into a decent ag-flying machine we can be proud to fly.” Mike Feeney of Hamilton, New Zealand is a retired professional ag-pilot and a long-time aviation journalist, technical and air safety writer. mikefeeney@actrix.co.nz
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Historical crop dusting photos (like this one) are indicative of aerial applicators’ enduring presence in agriculture.
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The 100th anniversary of aerial application is around the corner, and NAAA is looking for your participation. Do you have great photos, videos or memories of aerial application that you’d like to share? For nearly a century, aerial application has played an important part of the aviation and agriculture industries. Now, NAAA invites you to share your favorite memories and photos for a chance to be featured in its 100th anniversary celebration materials, which will debut in 2021. In 1921, in an experiment in Ohio, an airplane was used to spread lead arsenate dust over catalpa trees to kill sphinx moth larvae. Under the direction of the Ohio Department of Agriculture,
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Left: “Ms. Dorothy” Kimmel at her desk ready to provide you the best insurance quote for your business! Right: Once the Greenwood City Hall and jail, now this building is the offices of Kimmel Aviation Insurance. Customers and friends are always welcome to visit.
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Last month I promised AgAir Update readers I would introduce a true southern belle, a lady that could help with any of an aerial applicator’s insurance needs. I’m making good on that promise. That southern belle is none other than the gracious Mrs. Dorothy Kimmel of Kimmel Aviation Insurance, Inc. based in Greenwood, Mississippi. Kimmel Aviation Insurance was formed by “Ms. Dorothy”, as so many of us fondly call her, in 1979. She operated from the Leflore Airport in Greenwood until 1996 when she moved her offices into town. Dorothy had been keeping a watchful eye on a particularly interesting building. When it was offered for sale she quickly took advantage of the opportunity. I noted upon entering the building, on a brass wall plaque, it was built in 1904 and served as the Greenwood City Hall, with jail and all. The plaque stated that the building was placed on the National Register of Historical Places, May 15, 1980. Now, with Kimmel Aviation Insurance as its tenant, the
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and also farms. All four sons are within an hour’s drive time of Greenwood. Kimmel Aviation Insurance is a full-service aviation insurance company. Policies to fit every need of the aerial applicator are available. Industrial Aid, Pleasure and Business, National Hangar Program, Worker’s Compensation, Accidental Spill, Aerial Application, Airport Liability and Premises, Farmers, Owners and Growers, and Instruction and Rental are examples of coverages available. The ag av insurance policy is shopped from four markets provided by underwriters USAIG, Phoenix, AIG and Houston Casualty. Two months before renewal, or for new clients, Kimmel Aviation Insurance will send an info form to acquire the latest information about the insured’s company. With that information, the agency will approach the markets and shop for the all-around best deal for the client. Of course, most operators have hull and liability insurance coverage. The hull protects the value of the aircraft while in motion or on the ground. The liability protects the company from lawsuits, up to a set limit. However, there are other coverages available to the operator and different limits of coverage with different deductibles. It is Dorothy’s opinion that most operators don’t carry enough liability coverage. This is especially true in instances where corn and Roundup are involved. Comprehensive Chemical coverage (CC) includes any chemical except Tordon (Picaloram) in any form; or a defoliant or desiccant applied
in dust form; or any inorganic arsenic compound, except arsenic acid used in liquid spray form as a cotton desiccant or defoliant. Restricted Chemical coverage (RC) includes any chemical except 2-4D, 2-4-5TP, MCPA, Banvel-D, Tordon or any other hormone herbicide, or any defoliant or desiccant applied in dust form. If an aerial applicator applies Roundup or Rely, he needs to check with Kimmel Aviation Insurance to be sure the proper coverage for applying these products is in place. If an applicator applies Tordon (picaloram), he must have an additional endorsement. There is additional insurance coverages available through Kimmel Aviation Insurance that each operator should discuss with one of their agents, making sure the appropriate coverage for his operation is in effect. Farmers/Owners/Growers coverage will be found in the insured’s “Who’s Covered” section of the policy. This coverage will include any person or organization who is the grower of the property with whom the policyholder has agreed to conduct aerial applications. However, it will only cover the person or organization who is the grower of the property being treated for claims which result from the policyholder’s negligence. It will not cover claims against the grower of the property for bodily injury and mental anguish made by any employee of the grower who is injured in the course of employment. Crops Treated is also in the “Who’s Covered” section of the policy and will cover injury or damage to the property or crop intended to be treated resulting from the application of seeds or chemicals. It will not cover damage or injury caused by the failure of the chemical applied to function in the manner, or for the purpose intended or for which it was contracted. Adjacent Fields coverage is surely a consideration for any operator. This coverage description is also found in the “Who’s Covered” section of the policy and will cover injury to property or crops owned by the person or organization for whom an applicator may be making an application adjacent to the crop being treated. It will not cover damage or injury caused by the failure of the chemical applied to function in the manner, or for the purpose intended or for which it was contracted. The last three types of insurance coverage discussed are an additional ➤
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premium to the basic policy. When considering a hull coverage deductible, in some cases an operator can pick a percentage of the hull coverage or a fixed amount. In the case of a turbine operator, for example, he might have to chose from either a 5% deductible ($500,000 aircraft would be $25,000) or he could elect to have a fixed deductible of $5,000, for instance. These are the kind of details to a policy that the operator depends upon for his agent to guide him in the right direction. What about the PAASS program participation discount? AIG is offering to operators, who hold a certificate of completion (requires membership in NAAA) from a PAASS program, a five percent discount across the board on the operator’s premium with AIG. All employed pilots of the insured must hold this certificate. All underwriters take into consideration that the insurance applicant has attended a PAASS program clinic. In some cases, such attendance may even determine if the operator can qualify for insurance. However, AIG’s discount for PAASS participation doesn’t necessarily mean it will offer the least expensive policy, or the best policy for the applicant. Can a low or no-time ag pilot get insurance? It is possible. Each case is examined by the underwriter and will have special criteria for the insured. In most instances, the applicant will be required to have at least 350 hours total time, commercial licenses and 50 hours of ag time, which can be acquired from one of the ag schools. Typically, chemical coverage is excluded,
meaning the applicant will have to build time with familiarization flights, or applying seed or fertilizer. The hull premium will most likely be in the 12-15% range and will only be for an aircraft in the $50,000-$60,000 value range. The new pilot will have to fly under the direct supervision of the operator. The deductible and premium will both be higher. What about the new turbine pilot? For the most part, a pilot making the transition to the turbine aircraft can expect to be required to attend a familiarization course that involves flight time in a dual cockpit turbine powered aircraft, or completion of a simulator course. The simulator course seems to be the favorite of the insurance companies. When asked what advice an ag aviation insurance agent could offer to the operator to minimize his liabilities, Ms. Dorothy replied, “Work to protect your history. Keep very good records, either notations about weather conditions on work orders, saved flight data logging from GPS units and written notations about any observations made while flying. For example, maybe a four-wheeler with a spray rig was working close by.” Documentation is the salvation of the operator. Don’t hesitate to immediately contact your agent when you suspect something may develop from an incident, whether it be a wire strike or a drift incident. Dorothy Kimmel has been involved in ag aviation for most of her adult life. She understands needs of operators, being involved with an ag operation for more than 34 years. She was president of the WNAAA in 1992, is the Mississippi Director for the WNAAA and actively serves on the NAAA Insurance Committee. She also is active with the WNAAA’s Nominating and Membership Committees and participates with the WNAAA Raffle and Scholarship programs. There’s more to ag aviation insurance than issuing the policy. It takes a working knowledge of the industry with a sincere love for it. With Ms. Dorothy’s background and current participation in ag aviation, there are no doubts that through her leadership, Kimmel Aviation Insurance can provide all the professional insurance service any aerial applicator might need.
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The Need for Legislation for Agricultural Drones My consultancy activities with ag-aviation companies allows contact with the demands of the agricultural sector regarding the use of agricultural aviation technology. Thus, I have experiences in the simultaneous use of airplanes and drones in the task of spraying crops. First, it is necessary to highlight that such technologies do not effectively compete for the same application areas. Drones used with a maximum takeoff weight of 25 kg do not have competitive operational performance with typical agricultural aircraft. Drones are an excellent tool to replace operations with back pack sprayers, for example. They are efficient in meeting other demands such as spraying small properties, seedling nurseries, launching inputs that require low quantity per hectare, or coverage difficult to reach areas that in Brazil cannot be serviced by airplanes or helicopters; assuming the swath and droplet sizes are precise. However, what I perceive today is a lack of regulations for the agricultural operation of drones is beginning to cause some concerns. Ag-aviation services with airplanes, or helicopters, it is necessary to satisfy numerous regulations. For drone operators, few regulations, particularly for agricultural applications, are formally established. To illustrate what I am talking about, at times I have witnessed agricultural drone operators spraying with total ignorance of the theory necessary to achieve good droplet coverage that defines effective spraying. This is because many operators of such equipment (not all, of course) are people with technical knowledge about basic drone operation. Perhaps they are excellent drone pilots, but are unaware of the theory that determines the quality and safety of a spray. This occurs due to the lack of specific legislation that will certainly define the registration of operators, their training, rules of operation, parameters and legal limits. Also, relevant aspects such as monitoring and technical responsibility, the training of equipment operators and operational limits (restricted areas) that define the safety of procedures in relation to third parties.
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We should not forget that we are talking about operations that involve the use of pesticides. The reason for the urgent implementation of a standard is to avoid damage to the agricultural sector by inadequate applications that have enormous negative economic potential. In addition, is the importance of regulations for the prevention of environmental and human health impacts. As it stands today, there is potential for the flooding of the market by people or service providers not qualified for the task, which could bring great losses to agribusinesses. Aside from the aforementioned facts, agricultural aviation is constantly exposed to the never ending campaign that some foment against aerial spraying. In addition to the ideological motivation, these anti ag-aviation activists will be nurtured with concrete arguments against the industry, given the glaring discrepancy in regulations that exist today. The potential for the operation of drones used as spray aircraft is advancing at a fast pace. I reiterate that in no way do I dispute the need, usefulness and efficiency of the equipment (assuming the application pattern is precise). What I highlight here is the urgency in assigning standards to the operation of agricultural drones, as the delay in establishing such rules begins to open a reckless gap in a sector that requires high levels of specialization. We cannot allow different worlds to develop within the same domain. The quakes will be shared and will reach equally those who today invest in the technological development of all types of aerial spraying. Marcelo Drescher is an agronomist with a Master of Science degree. He is a university professor, ergonomics and environmental business advisor, current ag-pilot instructor (+20 years) and Safety Operations Manager for agricultural aviation companies.
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Jesus said, “Whoever says to his brother, ‘Raca!’ shall be in danger of the council” (Matthew 5:22b). The word “Raca” means a worthless, empty headed man; a brainless idiot, foolish, witless. It’s derived from a root word meaning “to spit.” When Christ Jesus walked on this earth “Raca” was a derogatory term used by the Jewish religious leaders towards people they thought were unworthy of their respect. It was arrogant, malicious, and slanderous words that was directed towards someone they despised. The psalmist says of those kind of people, “They sharpen their tongues like a serpent; the poison of asps is under their lips” (Psalm 140:3). Humanity has a self-righteousness and sinful habit of making derogatory statements such as: He/she is a brick or two short of a full load, or he/she is uglier than a mud fence. Or “That person is as dumb as a pile of rocks!” There are many ways to verbally put another person down to make us feel better about our self, or that we’re smarter than other people. Showing contempt for someone is murder of the heart, and the death penalty is deserved (Matthew 5:21, 15:19). What we feel inside is enough to damn us to eternal hell as much as what we do on the outside! “The discretion of a man makes him slow to anger, and his glory is to overlook a transgression” (Proverbs 19:11). Then Jesus said, “Whoever says, ‘You fool,’ shall be guilty enough to go into fiery hell” (Matthew 5:22c). The English word “fool” comes from the Greek word “moros” from which we also get our word moron. In the Bible a fool is one who has rebelled against God. When we call someone a fool as a sign of our hatred towards them, then it’s sinful. But saying someone is being foolish because they’re rebelling against
God, and it’s true, we’ve did them a favor. The word “fool” doesn’t signify a person that’s ignorant. The word fool used in this context means a person that’s wicked and has a reprobate mind (Romans 1:28). “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction…The wise in heart will receive commands, but a prating fool will fall… Fools mock at sin, but among the upright there is favor” (Proverbs 1:7, 10:8, 14:8). Twice the psalmist tells us “The fool has said in his heart, ‘There is no God’” (Psalm 14:1; 53:1). And “The wicked in his proud countenance does not seek God; God is in none of his thoughts” (Psalm 10:4). We should be very careful about calling someone a fool. That’s especially true when we realize that Greek literature sometimes used it to refer to a godless or obstinate person. It was perhaps parallel to a Hebrew word that means “to rebel against.” Jesus used a related but less severe term when He reprimanded the two disciples on the road to Emmaus: “O foolish men and slow of heart to believe in all that the prophets have spoken!” (Luke 24:25). Jesus said, “For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks. A good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth good things, and an evil man out of the evil treasure brings forth evil things. But I say to you that for every idle word men may speak, they will give account of it in the day of judgment. For by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned” (Matthew 12:34-37). Using unjust and injurious statements (slander) against another person is risking being disciplined by God. We can lose eternal rewards because of the words we speak (1 Corinthians 3:9-17).
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There are several instances in the Bible where people are reminded of their foolish words and actions. Therefore it’s not wrong for us to warn or rebuke someone who is speaking or acting foolishly and clearly opposing God’s will. In fact, we’re supposed to take this action! The Lord is warning us here, however, that it’s sinful to slanderously call someone a fool out of personal anger or hatred. Maliciously calling another person a fool is equivalent to murder and worthy of discipline by God. “Whoever guards his mouth and tongue keeps his soul from troubles” (Proverbs 21:23). Most of our slanderous remarks are not made to others’ faces but rather behind their backs. We need to set guiding principles in our life so we can guard our self from being unkind to others, even when speaking about them in private conversation. The Bible tells us, “Whoever secretly slanders his neighbor, Him I will destroy; The one who has a haughty look and a proud heart, Him I will not endure…. Let not a slanderer be established in the earth; Let evil hunt the violent man to overthrow him… And whoever spreads slander is a fool” (Psalm 101:5, 140:11, Proverbs 10:18). When God expressed His contempt for a person by calling him/her a fool, He did it with complete and accurate knowledge that the person to whom he attributed foolishness was, in reality, a fool. Accusations made by God (through the writers of the Bible under the power of the Holy Spirit) are not born of unrighteous anger, but of complete knowledge, divine consideration, and a desire for fools to turn from their prodigal ways (2 Peter 3:9). We need to be very careful about calling someone a fool, even when we think they deserve it. Paul wrote, “Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your wrath” (Ephesians 4:26). Christ Jesus experienced righteous anger (Matthew 21:12). We need to be very cautious when we’re angry; never letting unjust and hurtful criticism or slander against others come from our lips (Matthew 12:36). “Whoever hates his brother is a murderer, and you know that no murderer has eternal life abiding in Him” (1 John 3:15). The word “brother; denotes not only a relative, or fellow Christian, but any other person. “Keep your tongue from evil, and your lips from speaking deceit” (Psalm 34:13). “If anyone among you thinks he is religious, and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his own heart, this one’s religion is useless” (James 1:26).
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More than 600 drawings were made and more than 500 pages of engineering data computed and laid out. This was the real work behind the Air Tractor and all of it was done solely by Snow in one small office. In 1972, he returned to Olney, obtained a Small Business Administration loan, rented the old Olney armory, hired his first employee, Nat Black, and established the firm now known as Air Tractor, Inc. In September 1973, almost 20 years since the first S-1 broke ground, the initial Air Tractor was flown. A scant 60 days later, FAA certification was received on the plane. This prototype Air Tractor was bought by Jeff Burke of Rio Hondo. The new firm prospered and by 1975 more space was needed. The operation was moved to the local airport and then, with the help of an FHA loan, the present factory was built. By 1979 Air Tractor was turning out eight airplanes a month and subsequent models were becoming more and more refined, including the installation of the Pratt & Whitney R-1340, 600 horsepower engine. Air Tractor was the first firm to offer a factory-installed turbine engine-the
Turbo-Tractor was well received as soon as it was marketed. The original S-1 that developed into the famous Thrush series is still prominent in agricultural aviation. Rockwell-Standard went through a series of internal changes before becoming North American Rockwell. The Thrush line was eventually sold to Fred Ayres who operates the firm in Albany, Georgia, as the Ayres Corporation. Several models of this aircraft are being produced today, including the turbo-powered Thrush, the famous 600 horsepower Pratt & Whitney Thrush, and the big 1200 horsepower Bull Thrush, a formidable monster. The saga of Leland Snow is the story of a brilliant and modest man. Snow can always be reached personally and he is always ready and willing to discuss airplanes of all types. This is indeed refreshing in a modem world where most of us are too busy to attend to the small things that make life so worthwhile. During the 1950s, Snow was not the only one pointing toward the production of a commercial agricultural plane. The Transland Company, as it was originally called, was created in 1946 ➤
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and for some years engaged in fabricating structures and components for military aircraft. In 1951, Transland became established in ag aviation when it began designing and producing applicating equipment. This firm was headed up by George S. Wing, already prominent in aviation circles. Many of Transland’s products became standard in the industry. In 1957, the firm became a division of HiShear Rivet Tool Company and was renamed Transland Aircraft. Transland was among the first firms to use the new fiberglass and polyethylene techniques for tanks and hoppers. It also produced the well-known Sellers Swathmaster, a patented unit which dispensed dry or liquid materials without changeover. Transland’s entry into aircraft production came about as the result of a meeting of minds among Wing, Lloyd Stearman, T.J. Watson, who was the managing director of Australia’s
Aerial Agriculture, Inc., and George A. Roth, who had been instrumental in the construction of the original Ag-1 back at Texas A & Min 1949. At the time, Roth was with Murrayair Ltd., of Hawaii, a far-flung operation headed by Phil Murray, a California pioneer in ag aviation circles. The men designed the Ag-2, a plane that in some ways followed the general configuration of the old Ag-1. Emphasis, however, was placed on greater payloads and a design that could be produced in volume. Airframe construction began in 1954 and precision tooling was built to production requirements. Five sets of interchangeable parts for this new aircraft were fabricated in the beginning. The first model of the Ag-2, equipped with a 450 horsepower Pratt & Whitney Wasp Jr., came off the line at the Torrance, California factory and was test flown at Torrance Municipal Airport
on October 11, 1956. This aircraft, designated as Number 1, went into extensive flight testing. A major brush fire in December 1956 near Malibu gave the aircraft a real service test, when Transland made the plane available to the Los Angeles County Fire Department. Transland engineers had already considered the feasibility of using the Ag-2 as an aerial tanker. During the fire, the plane dropped more than 25 tons of fire retardant chemicals, using the Santa Monica Airport as a base. Its huge tank/ hopper, holding nearly 3,000 pounds of fire retardant, was of considerable help in containing this blaze. The low-wing Ag-2 was constructed of metal and was quite awe-inspiring. It measured 42 feet from wing tip to wing tip and was 28 feet, five inches long. With a 53 cubic foot tank/hopper, it carried 395 gallons and had a provision for installing two 62.5 gallon auxiliary tanks in the wings.
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someone to let off steam to and feel supported by can help you reduce tension and see ways out of problems. Seeking help is a sign of strength and a way to return to a healthy emotional state more quickly. Breathe—Breathing deeply and slowly can help in times of acute stress. Sit comfortably, close your eyes if you can and inhale for five seconds, hold and exhale through your nose for a count of ten. Repeat five times. This simple technique will help you relax, combat the symptoms of anxiety and stress, and restore balance. Psychological measures—Prepare with knowledge, skills and procedures. Have confidence in your training and try to have a well-balanced social and family life. Work to where financial and personal concerns are not a problem. Solve problems as quickly as possible, in order to avoid a snowball effect of issues going unattended. If you feel that stress is dominating your life, seek professional help. In therapeutic sessions, the patient will find a space where he can talk about his anguish, feelings, doubts and feel welcomed and recognized in his pain. Allowing for empathetic listening, recognition and acceptance, act to bring comfort in a time of difficulties. Alleviation of symptoms and complaints of agricultural aviation professionals reduces conflicts with more effective and satisfactory results for everyone. Regardless of the stage of stress, it is possible to seek treatment, whether conventional or alternative. This results in dedicated workers, happy with their work, with greater creativity and interaction in the business environment. Gleice Silva is currently studying psychology. She works at PrevOne Diagnostics and Prevention based in Brazil. The company is responsible for implementing Prevention and Control Programs for the Use of Psychoactive Substances in aviation, including customization of programs, training, exams and toxicological tests.
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The agricultural aviation community is a small one. We’re like a small town that just happens to be scattered out around the world. The operations we work for are simply the neighborhoods we live in. Like a small town, we pretty much know each other, or we are at least familiar with the names. Like any small town, we come together to grieve over the loss of one of our own. We pitch in to lend a hand when there’s trouble or tragedy and we cheer for our neighbors and friends when weddings happen, babies are born or any occasion when the good Lord blesses them. That’s the best part. And, like any small town we have our gossip and drama. Not much, but some. And some is enough. Of course, we often know when a guy is doing wrong, just as we know when he’s doing right. I keep imagining (remembering) an old woman leaning from a window with a scolding scowl, shaking an accusatory finger, “I’m gonna tell your momma I saw you smokin’!” We tend to leave each other alone for the most part. In this industry we are folks who value independence and the fact that a man shoulders the responsibility for his own decisions and actions. Right, wrong, or otherwise. We’ll slap him on the back and shake his hand when he deserves it. We’ll let him learn a lesson, then help him back up if he falls; when he deserves it. We have a solid support system contained in our common bonds. Friendships and professional relationships are more valuable than a flat, sixmile run at a gallon an acre, on a cool clear day with no wires. The best reputation a man can have is for someone to say they never heard of him. No news is good news. Our world has gotten mighty small over the last several years. The Internet and social media have brought us together as though we all lived next door. By the time I go to work in the
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After decades serving ag operators and pilots in the Mississippi Delta, Harold Powers, Jr. will go into well-deserved retirement and shutter the business that he helped build since 1959. Air Tractor parts distributor Abide Ag-Aero, a staple in Mississippi agricultural aviation, is closing after 61 years. “I started with Mr. Abide in April of 1959, and it was just me and him handling the business,” Powers recalls. “We sold Air Tractor airplanes and Air Tractor parts. I took care of the parts business and Mr. Abide took care of the airplane sales.” Major Lee Cody Abide was a professional pilot, aerobatics instructor and crop duster before entering the U.S. Army Air Corps in 1942. During WWII, Abide ferried airplanes, then transferred to the China-Burma-India theater and was stationed with the U.S. Air Transport Command in Jorhat, India. He flew B-24 and C-87 Liberator transport airplanes over “The Hump,” from India above the Himalaya peaks into China. After the war,
Abide returned to his crop dusting business and eventually began selling Air Tractor aircraft as an official dealer. He founded Abide Ag-Aero in 1959, and a young Powers helped run the shop. When Abide passed away in 1990, Powers approached Air Tractor founder Leland Snow and asked him if he could keep the parts business of the dealership. “I didn’t have the ag aviation knowledge, or the money to do the Air Tractor airplane sales part of the dealership,” Powers said. “Leland agreed to let me continue as the Air Tractor parts distributor in Mississippi. Leland was a great man, and very humble. All the Air Tractor people I’ve dealt with were good people. It’s like a big family. And so was Gene Williams, the Air Tractor parts man who I worked with before Jeff Dobbs, the current Air Tractor Customer Service manager.” Jim Hirsch, president of Air Tractor, said Abide Ag-Aero is a piece of ag aviation history. “It has always been a pleasure doing business with Harold and Abide Ag-Aero,” Hirsch said. “It is people like
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Harold and Major Abide and their commitment to this industry that have played a big part in making Air Tractor the world’s most popular ag plane. They have contributed so much to their customers over the years and represented Air Tractor well along the way.” Based at Abide Airpark, the company is geographically located in the most concentrated group of Air Tractor operators in the world: the Mississippi Delta. In addition to being a convenient, local source for Air Tractor OEM parts, Abide Ag-Aero also offered an extensive inventory of aerial spraying accessory equipment and parts. Customers appreciated the expertise and continuity of service—and the familiar faces at the company. Tommy Lewis was the Parts Sales manager at Abide Ag-Aero, and he worked with Powers for more than two decades. Charlene Heafner was also there for more than 20 years as office manager and administrative assistant. Powers also was involved in the Mississippi Ag Aviation Association, the Arkansas Ag Aviation Association, the Louisiana Ag Aviation Association, and the National Agricultural Aviation Association. He represented and advocated for the industry, receiving several awards for his longtime efforts. Those who know him often describe Powers as “the perfect Southern gentleman.” It was
something ingrained in him very early on. “It comes from my family—my mother and my grandmother. It was simply the way I was brought up,” Powers said. And that’s how he has done business. As his years in the business turned into decades, Powers witnessed the changes in agricultural aviation and aircraft technology. Powers watched the evolution from Air Tractor radial engine airplanes to turbine engine airplanes. “It began with the AT-402, then went to the 502, then the 602 and then the 802. Ag pilots just kept buying the bigger airplanes as they came out. And with more airplane models came more parts inventory to support them.” Powers recalled. For a time, Powers also sold parts to aerial spraying operations across the Mississippi river in Arkansas and Louisiana until the market got more competitive. “More ag plane parts companies opened, and they sold the same parts that we offered,” he said. “After a time, our sales declined in those states, so we just focused on Mississippi sales. I stopped exhibiting at the Louisiana convention first, and then the Arkansas convention later.” Yet, through all the changes and challenges Abide Ag-Aero stuck around—in part because of the longtime relationship with the people of Air Tractor. “It really is like one big family, and they treated me like part of their family. I couldn’t help but feel the same way toward them,” Powers said. “Leland Snow made my life possible by letting me keep the Air Tractor parts business. He was a kind man.” Of course, after so many years in the business the relationships with customers also meant a lot to Powers - and so did the many folks that he worked with in the state and national agricultural aviation associations. Yet in recent years it became time to slow down. Perhaps the most surprising fact about Powers is that despite having sold so many Air Tractor parts to keep airplanes flying, Powers has never flown in an Air Tractor. “I’m not a pilot—just strictly parts. I like staying on the ground,” Powers said. And so, with his feet firmly planted on the ground, Air Tractor congratulates Harold Powers, Jr., on his retirement as Abide Ag-Aero becomes a part of agricultural aviation history.
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1989 Super B Fat Cat, super 6 engine, 500 gallon, 11,166 TT, 1189 since hot, 188 IRAN, hydraulic spray system, air conditioning and heat, wing extensions, servos, night lights, E/I digital gauges. Call 509-520-8267
1977 Super A Ag Cat 600, Serial #1714, N6741Q, 7454 TTAF, 1738 SMOH Tulsa engine, 10,310 TT since mfr., all case numbers match, some newer cylinders, mags, carb., cam, still strong running & clean, refurbished by Hershey at 5715 TT, 330 gal. hopper, new skins, tall tail, all servos, wing tips. $65K 660-739-4509
1985 G164B+ Super Ag Cat, N43875, TTAF: 6,469.8 Hrs., Garrett 331-2 Turbine Engine w/Fresh Hot Section, Fresh Gear Box & Compressor inspection, Garrett TPE331-2 TSNEW: 6,898.6 Hrs. Total Major Cycles 8,214.8, “0” Since Gearbox Inspection, 18.9 Hrs. SHOT, 1st Wheel has 5690 Remaining Cycles, 2nd Wheel has 5386 Remaining Cycles, 3rd Wheel 4078 Remaining Cycles, Overhauled Dash 3 Torque sensor, Prop: 9.7 Hrs. SMOH/ New Blades, Hobbs 2138 since complete Hershey Rebuild, Raised Wing, FP-5 Electronics International Fuel Flow, Aileron & Elevator Servo Tabs, Smoker Kit, 115 Gallon Fuel Kit, Zee System A/C, Heavy Gear & Tail Spring, Approved Bottom Load fuel Kit, SATLOC M3 Touch Screen, 400 Gal Hopper & A Frame. Combustion chamber AD complied with. $325K 402-8710039 or wacii@prestox.com Order your Turbine Ag Cat Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection $59.99plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250
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1976 Ag-Cat G164B, N48643, S/N 99B, TT: 8732.22, SMOH: 166.92, P&W 1340 600hp Covington Engine, Heavy Landing Gear, A/C, Smoker/Flagger, SATLOC 99.5, Flow Control, TeeJets & CP’s, 80 gal Bottom Load Fuel, Hershey Tips, Airplane is Still Working Times May Change. $105K Lance 308-325-2095 or Nathan 308-324-8770
1976 Grumman Ag Cat G164A, TTAF 8689, Engine & Prop TT 0. $115,000 Call Boyd at 406-3884497 or 406-580-9909
1975 Grumman Ag Cat G164A, AFTT 5678, Engine & Prop TT 302. $100,000 Call Boyd at 406-388-4497 or 406-580-9909
1974 Grumman Ag Cat, N9688, TTAF 6042.6, Del Norte GPS, Transland Gate, CP09 Nozzles, Smoker, Stainless Belly Skin, Stainless Steel Booms, Spreader, 80 Fuel Cap. See spec sheet for details. $75K Mid-Continent Aircraft, 800-325-0885 midcont.net Better than new 450 Ag Cat! Meticulous ground up rebuild, loaded w/upgrades. 300 hopper, 67 fuel, Ext. Wings, Fly Tips, “B” Canopy/Cockpit, TL Gate. EVERYTHING NEW or OVERHAULED & ready for 50 more years of safe, reliable, profitable service. $185K firm, and she’s a bargain!. AgCat Sales & Service since 1971. 870-886-2418/2489F, 7591692 Cell, frank.kelley@ag-cat.com
1972 G-164A AG-CAT EX-WING! Annual Insp. completed Oct/19. TTAF: 8216.5. PW R-985A-14B on-condition and running strong. Eng. TSMOH:1024. Hamilton Standard 2D30-301 TSMOH: 522.2. Hershey locking tailwheel. C/W single point refueling, Mode C Xponder, VHF comm, GPS, Pump and one set of booms. $73,000 Call Bruce at 306-628-7606 (3) Super-6 Garrett Fat-Cats!! Hi Wings, Long Fuel, Metalized, 500+Gal 41” TL Deluxe Combos w/ C-Model Gear, T.S.T., FlyTips, Fully Servo’d, Excellent Shape, Fresh Annuals. Retiring owner will accept reasonable offers, consider Ag Cat Trade-Ins. AgCat Sales & Service since ‘71. 870886-2418/2489F, 759-1692Cell or frank.kelley@ag-cat.com May Completion: 2020 TURBO B+ QueenCat, 400 Gal, 120 fuel, HiWings, T.S.T., Heavy G/S/W, DAF TL Combo, NEW AgJet FWF w/NEW Prop. Your TPE331 Engine, ALL frameworks factory fixture, perfect! Buy smart, fly safe, do better work! $395K Outright. AgCat Sales & Service since ‘71. 870886-2418/2489F, 759-1692Cell frank. kelley@ag-cat.com Export Special! G164A S/N 1188, “Factory-Jigs” OHC fuselage, new 335 Hopper, 1” Gear, Ext’d/Metal Wings, 80-fuel, 24V w/Strobes, E-Servo, TWLock, TE Hybrid Combo, ready for 1000-hr service-run, YOUR R985/ R1340 E&P, Cofa’d Ex, packed in YOUR container, fobWR, $75K. frank.kelley@ ag-cat.com, 870-886-2418/2489F, 759-1692 cell
1978 B Model 600. 7400 TT. 4 hrs SMOH 4hrs SPOH. Aircraft completely refurbished by Hershey Flying Service in 2004 @7302 TT. SATLOC M3. New 330 gal Hershey Hopper. Aircraft is like new. $150,000. Will consider trade for low time B55 Baron or V35 Bonanza. Phone 701430-0215. Arvid
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1975 AT-300, 4340 TT, 10 hrs SMOH engine. New paint, seat belts, nozzles, check valves, Lane fan and break, rudder cables and boom center section. Reconditioned 330 gallon fiberglass hopper. Great flying aircraft. Call Jason Willey at 903-820-2287
Air Tractor AT-301
1982 AT-301 Bailey Conversion 331-1, 10900 Airframe, 1700 Since Complete Overhaul by AG-AIR TURBINES, CP’S, VG’S, RH Boom Shutoff, Crophawk, LiteStar GPS, Smoker, Flagger, Spreader, 435 Gallon Hopper, 331-1 Garret, Feb. Annual. $195,000 Call Richard at 541-9800229 1976 AT-301 aircraft, 880 SMOH, 6300TT, Ag Nav Platinum GPS, AC, 29 inch wheels, Butterfly on spar, Weth fan. Business for sale in SW Kansas, been in business 30+. May trade for non-ag airplane. 620-826-5519 or 620-826-9954. 1986 AT-301, 600 hr R-1340, Bantam GPS, CP’s, smoker. Come get it “as is”. For more information call 309-7594646 or email farmair@farmairinc.com
Air Tractor AT-400 AT-400, PT6A-15AG, Bantam GPS/ flow/G4 screen, CP’s, Zee Air/heat, fresh hot. For more information call 309-7594646 or email farmair@farmairinc.com
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Air Tractor AT-401
1990 AT-401-G-1 AT-0765 Turbine Conversion, AFTT 5364, ENG TT7382, TSHI 245, TSGEARBOX IRAN 245 9118 HR left on factory wings, Prop 355 SMOH, turbine gear, single pt fuel, DynaNav, Autocal, two booms, CP11, Davidon HI Tek, Aeroflow check valves stainless pump, annual 3/18/20. 605-423-2955
1990 AT-401 Geared, 9200 TTAF, 125 SOH by Covington, Clean Northern Airplane, SATLOC G4, IntelliFlow, A/C, Com Radio, CP nozzles, Fresh annual, prop AD completed 12/18. $149,000. Would trade for a clean Bonanza, Cessna 180 or 185. Call 402-374-2178
1992 AT-401, P&W R1340-AN1, 600 HP, TSMOH 141 hrs. by Younkin(2012), TTAF 6400, no corrosion or damage history, Hamilton Standard Hyd. 22D40, TSOH 45 hrs., 38” Gate, 400 gal hopper, new seal w/Transland spreader, 5 blade Weath Aero fan pump, SATLOC Lite II, 36 CP03 nozzles, A/C. $125K Call Scott at 402-746-4078 1995 AT-401B-GE/Walter Turbine Conversion, # C-GMBT, AFTT 3804.8, GE/Walter M601-E11 TSOH 1262.0 ( 3000 TBO), Prop TSOH 1262.0, SATLOC GPS. $250,000 Willing to make a deal if both 401’s sold as a pair. Call 204-730-7400 1995 AT-401B-GE/Walter Turbine Conversion, #C-FXHT, AFTT 4449.8, GE/Walter M601-E11 TSOH 1533.6 ( 3000 TBO), Prop TSOH 1533.6, SATLOC GPS. $250,000 Willing to make a deal if both 401’s sold as a pair. Call 204-730-7400 AT-401B-GE/Walter Turbine Conversion, AFTT 4449.8, GE/Walter M601-E11 TSOH 1533.6 ( 3000 TBO) Very Clean and well maintained Canadian aircraft. Call Cascade Aircraft Conversions for more details 1-509-635-1212
AT-401B- GE/Walter Turbine Conversion, AFTT 3804.8, GE/Walter M601-E11 TSOH 1262.0 ( 3000 TBO) Very Clean and well maintained Canadian aircraft. Call Cascade Aircraft Conversions for more details 1-509635-1212
Air Tractor AT-402
1999 AT-402A with PT6A11AG, 6843 TTSN, M3 SATLOC, Bottom load fuel, 475 hrs SN landing gear, VG’s, 210gal fuel, rinse tank, heat & A/C, very clean, great flying airplane. The airplane will come with a fresh hot section and fresh annual. Price reduced to $285K Will consider a trade or partial trade on nice general aviation bush plane. Call or text Dusty Elkinton 417-321-0210 at Dusty’s Air Service Nevada, MO
1989 AT-402, N1012B For sale or lease. AFTT 12,623.4, PT6A-15AG, 18,134.8 TTE 6.0TT SHI, left & right bottom load fuel, left & right loader valve, flow control, Vertex generator, hear & air conditioner, aluminum boom, SATLOC GPS. MidContinent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800-3250885 www.midcont.net
1995 AT-402B -15AG, TTAF 7399.5, Engine TT 6928.0, Engine TSHSI 8.0, Prop TT 7399.5, Prop SMOH 2452.5, Shot Peened Prop, All SS Spray System, VG’s, AG Nav GPS (GUIA), AUTO CAL Flow Control, Single Point Fuel System, Newer style Factory A/C vents & Heat, 3 Piece Windshield, New style removable side doors, Extended Exhaust Stacks, Smoker, Flagger, SS Tailwheel, Shadin Fuel Flow, Night Lights, Storm Cutters, Factory Ram Air Inlet, Cool Start, 2 A/C Condensers, Radio Rack w/AM/FM/CD, UHF/VHF Business Band, 360 Channel COM, Garmin (347) Audio Panel. Price reduced to $350K 620-525-6712 Order your Turbine AT-402 Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection $59.99 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250
2013 AT-402B, REF. 2499-19, Maturity iam 02/02/2020, Maturity ca 02/06/2020, Hartzell propeller total hours 1161.60 available hours 1844.40, Pratt & Whitney engine total hours 1161.60 available hours 1844.40, Micronair au 500 bar, GPS Hemisphere Bantam w/7”, Laser altimeter, Strobe navigation lights, US$630,000 Contact: Pelópidas Bernardi phone/whats: +1-954-2780939
1991 AT-402A -34AG, TTAF 7800, TTE 8950, 1500 on new wing panels and gear, total rebuild, tubes are the only thing not replaced. Last year engine received new input shaft, rear case, O/H. Accessories including governors, O/H exchange power section and another O/H FCU about 200hrs ago. New door hinges and latches, AmSafe, 602 A/C, spray pump, clutch, booms and boom hangers, black steel brakes, l7 light bar, Storm Shield, LED Nav lights and strobes, updated GCU charging system, and firewall fuel pressure gauge w/new SS firewall fuel filter this year. Hobbs is just over 7800. $425K Call Neal Aircraft at 806-8285892
1999 AT-402B, 7922 TTAF, PT6A-15AG 8950 TTE, Covington Light OVH at 6500 engine hours. SATLOC Bantam with G4 screen, flow control, A/C, heat, Garmin G5 attitude indicator, CP 11 nozzles, smoker, very little fertilizer, Transland 10 vane. Overhauled FCU and fuel pump at 7322.0 TTAF, Wing spars were done at factory in June 2019. One owner, always hangared. Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800-325-0885 www.midcont.net
Air Tractor AT-502
1989 AT-502, PT6-15, SATLOC Bantam, VG’s, Fresh annual with sale. $199,000 Possible owner financing. Call Brian at 561-7231911
2011 AT-502B, N677LA, TT 3699, Annual January 2020, Prop IRAN February 2018, No damage history, HSI May 2020 at 3679, Equipped with Wingman, Air Repair hydraulic gate system, hydraulic flaps, SATLOC G4 w/flow control. $425,000 Call Pete at Air Repair 662-846-0228 www. airrepairinc.com
2012 AT-502B PT6-34, 3850 TTAE, Fast start, smoker, electric fan brake, Shadin fuel flow meter, hot section 500hrs ago, prop iran 1000hrs ago, PAR200 comm w/Bluetooth and ANR, Garmin G5, Nov. 19 annual. SATLOC G4 w/flow control, Hydraulic Air Repair Inc. variable rate gate, Load hog hopper door and auger, Single point fuel, 3 inch load valve, VG’s, LED nose lights and strobes and navs, CP-09’s, Quick latch boom brackets, Transland spreader, Extended exhaust stacks, Reabe hopper and pressure gauge. Very clean with no damage history. $550K Aviation Services 662658-4466 2009 AT-502B, TTSN 2400, TSPO 245, G4 with flow control, Lane break, atomizers, Big fuel, new gear legs, auto panel, dual Garmin comms, txp, stereo, 496. VG’s, Damm system. Cool seat, NDH, Logs from day one, no fertilizer, Hangared, Very clean northern airplane. No reasonable offer refused. $640K Call Roland at 306-867-7725
2018 AT-502B S/N 502B-3131 TTSN 120.7 hours Equipped with PT6A-34AG engine, FAST engine monitoring system, three blade Hartzell propeller, heat and AC, GUIA Platinum GPS guidance system AgFlow controller, AU5000 Micronair (10), Lane Brake & Fan, MVP50, Reabe hopper and pressure gauge, EFD 1000 Evolution Flight, GTN650 Garmin GPS/COM, GTR225 Nav/COM, GTX345 transponder, GMA350 audio control panel. $975K Call Mario Morales (506) 261-5023 mmorales@forestprotectionlimited. com
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CLASSIFIEDS 1992 AT-502B, 12,800 TTSN, PT6A-34AG, 20 since hot, Bantam 7” Screen, Com Radio, CP’s, Smoker, No Trades. Excess to our needs. Call 309303-5161
2018 AT-502B S/N 502B-3130 TTSN 122.4 hours Equipped with PT6A-34AG engine, FAST engine monitoring system, three blade Hartzell propeller, heat and AC, GUIA Platinum GPS guidance system AgFlow controller, AU5000 Micronair (10), , Lane Brake & Fan, MVP50, Reabe hopper and pressure gauge, EFD 1000 Evolution Flight, GTN650 Garmin GPS/COM, GTR225 Nav/ COM, GTX345 transponder, GMA350 audio control panel. $975K Call Mario Morales (506) 261-5023 mmorales@ forestprotectionlimited.com
1999 AT-502A, N166MM, Airframe TT 4750, Engine PT6-45A TT 31,210, SMOH 3659, Since Hot Section 727, Prop SMOH 847, A/C, cockpit heat, single point fuel, G4 Satloc with flow control, Lane fan and brake, booms with CP nozzles, all stainless plumbing, 10 inch Vondran hydraulic gate and hopper extension, 2 dry spreaders. New Paint Job! $500,000 Call David at 806-777-1892
Parting Out 1990 AT-502 -34 Engine & Prop. Call Mike at Valley Air Crafts 559.686-7401 2018 AT-502XP, -140AG, 1050 TTAE, Air Repair 5” Hydraulic System, Fresh Annual, New Paint by Air Tractor. Aircraft Appears New! NDH! $870,000 Lane Aviation 281-342-5451 or FAX 281-232-5401
2012 AT-502, TTAE 4147 hrs., PT6-34 1569 hrs. since hot section by Covington, 4 Blade Loadmaster 1032 since IRAN, No damage history, Air Repair hydraulic gate, Wingman, VG’s, CP11’s, single point fuel, heat and A/C, Lane fan and electric brake, SATLOC G4. Hot section prior to sale. $550K. Call David at Gary Flying Service 662-822-4534
1998 AT-502A, N205RM, HOBBS 9395, 460 Hrs. since factory new frame, PT6A-45R, P/S TT 24878, G/G 26647, 26 Since HSI, 26 hrs. since prop O/H, 7993 Hrs. remaining on wings, 210 fuel tank, Lane Brake, Transland Wingman, Factory A/C, CP11 Nozzles, Smoker, Crophawk, SATLOC Bantam W/G4 Screen, Updated upper instrument panel, Swathmaster Spreader. $400K 979-234-2482 1998 AT-502B -15AG, 7050 TTAE, Mid-Western Aircraft, NDH, Fresh Annual, Ready to work! $275,000 Lane Aviation 281-342-5451 or FAX 281-232-5401
2008 AT-502B, 4143 TT, Hatfield Single Point Fuel, West Texas Clean Airplane. $520,000 Call Neal Aircraft at 806-828-5892
2009 AT-502B, N7979A, TTAE 2900, 75 SHOT, G4 SATLOC w/Flow Control, Single Point Fuel, SS Spray System, AFS Check Valves and CP Nozzles, Kawak Throttle Quadrant, Comm Radio. $610K Call Neal Aircraft at 806-828-5892
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1989 AT-502, N10125, Aircraft: 502-0047, Approx. TT 13,630.7, Engine: PT6A-34AG, Approx. TT 14,621.1, SATLOC Bantam, Stainless Steel Spray Booms and Drop Boom Hangers, Spreader, Wingman, Smoker & AC. New Belly Skin along with many new panels, cam locks and paint in 2017. 24.2 Since Extensive Hot Section with overhauled CT Blades & Fuel Control. 5,768.7 Since Wing Spar Replacement. Price reduced to $235,000 Call Frost Flying at 870-295-6213
1992 AT-502, N1532B, TTAF 9792.3, PT6A-15AG TTE 11,407.01, 0.0 SHSI by Prime Turbines. Annual inspection due 3/1/2020, SATLOC Bantam w/Flow Control, Wingman, Like New Hopper, New panels, paint and cam locks, Wings due at 17,798.9 hours, New Main Gear less than 200 hours, 164 gal fuel, Stainless Booms w/ CP-09-3E. For price call Darryl at South Delta Aviation - 479-935-4891 / 870995-1323 nights and weekends 2000 AT-502B, Bantam GPS, Flow, L7 Light Bar, Wingman, Com Radio, Transponder, Covington Hot Inspection, Farm Air annual. For more information call 309-759-4646 or email farmair@ farmairinc.com 2019 AT-502XP, FTO, 234 Fuel, SS Camlocs Lane Brake & Fan, MVP50. $1,060,500 Call Lane Aviation 888995-LANE / 281-342-5451 or FAX: 281-232-5401 2014 AT-502B, 2000 TTAE, G4 w/ Flow, VG’s, Smoker, Comm & TXP, Lane Brake and Fan. $650,000 Call Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE / 281-3425451 or FAX: 281-232-5401 Order your AT-502 Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $59.99 plus S&H. Call 478-9872250
Air Tractor AT-602
2016 AT-602 -60, 2250 TT, Recent hot section work done, Governor overhauled, Zero time since prop overhaul, New tailwheel, G4, Wingman. $850,000. Ready For Immediate Sale! Email Aaron at aaron@advantageagair. us 2016 AT-602 -65AG, 1950 TTAE, Good Condition, No Damage History, Fresh Annual and Hot Section. $895,000 Lane Aviation 281-3425451 or FAX 281-232-5401 Order your AT-602 Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection $59.99 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250
1998 AT-602, N5086H, PT6A-60AG 183.2 SHOT done by Covington, TT 7689, Single Point Fuel, Reabe Hopper Gauge, SATLOC G4 w/ Flow Control, SS Spray System - Lane Brake, AFS Check Valves and CP11-TT nozzles, 0 Time SNEW on all 3 landing gear, 1441 Since Prop Overhaul, 1200.5 SNEW Wings. $485,000 Call Neal Aircraft at 806-828-5892
2008 AT-602 -65B. Completely rebuilt in 2008. 5550 hr since rebuild. Fresh annual. Flow Control. Large size propeller N11276N5, 800 since new hub & blades, Bantam w/G4 screen. W/W. Heat/ factory a/c. Wash out system. Manual tail wheel lock. New transponder. Garmin audio panel. Comm radio. All mounted in radio box. SS Fasteners. New paint on leading edges. Wingman. LED strobes and nose lights. Night flight package. Factory air intake. Off set engine mount. Aileron trim. All glass good. Price reduced to $375K For more details call 501-5166156
Air Tractor AT-802 2006 AT-802A, PT6A-65AG, 7400 TTSN, Wingman, G4 with flow control, S.P fuel, com, CP’s. For pricing and more information call 309-759-4646 or email farmair@farmairinc.com
2011 AT-802A, TTAE 4005 hrs., Last hot 800 hrs. by Frost Flying, Prop IRAN at 1576, Wingman, VG’s, Comm radio, 250 since new gear, G4 with flow control, Single point fuel. Updated! $675,000 Call 806-8285892 2005 AT-802A, 6975 TTSN, PT6A67AG, 6975 TTSN, 220 since Covington hot, 0-SIRAN prop, electric brake, smoker, CP’s, G-4 w/flow, Kawak, MVP50T, wingman, 10” gate, new wing spars, new hopper, Farm Air referb, Sept. 2018 annual, NO TRADES. Call 309-303-5161
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2020 AT-802A, N8043F, Ferry Time Only! Available Immediately! Pratt & Whitney 65-AG, Stainless Steel Cam Locks, Smoker, 308 Fuel and Electric Brake Gr Adj. For Pricing Call Frost Flying at 870-295-6213 2015 AT-802A, PT6A-65AG engine, plane available now with approx. 2000 TTSN, 308 fuel, MVP50T, S.P. fuel, G4/flow, hyd gate, wingman, CP’s, Covington hot. For more info 309-7594646 or farmair@farmairinc.com
2009 AT-802A PT6A-65AG, Aircraft is a clean, IN & NE aircraft SN, No Fertilizer, No damage history, 985 SHOT, annual inspection 5/2020. TTAF 5,100 hours. Airframe: N802N, s/n 802A-0315, Engine: PT6A-65AG, s/n PCE-PN0098, Propeller: HARTZELL HC-B5MP-3F/M112761NS OH 4/2018, Options Included: Analog instrument gauges, 308 gallon fuel tanks, Turbine Conversions bottom loading fuel system, SATLOC G4 w/IntelliFlow, Smoker, Fast Start System, Lane electric brake and ground-adjustable fan, Reabe hopper gauge, GMA345 Audio Panel, SL 40 NavCom, GTX 345 ADSB Transponder. $695,000 Call AgWerx Aviation 402374-2178 2009 AT-802A -65AG, 5100 TTAE, Midwestern Aircraft, NDH, fresh annual and hot section inspection. $695,000 Lane Aviation 281-342-5451 or FAX 281-232-5401
2019 AT-802 FireBoss Equipped as a FireBoss, Equipped with PT6A-67F engine, dual cockpit/ full dual controls. Air Tractor FRDS fire gates, rear seat instruments and avionics, 380 gallon fuel, and a very unique paint scheme. Aircraft is additionally equipped as a FireBoss with amphibious floats, ground fill option, and a WipAire rear seat redundancy control package. Available for immediate delivery. Call Mike at Valley Air Crafts 559-686-7401
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2014 AT-802A -65G, 4100 TT, 0 SHSI w/ new CT Blades done by Dallas Airmotive, Single point Fuel, REABE, G4 w/ flow control, 0 since new gear, PAR 200 Comm / Audio panel, 254 gal. fuel, CP 11 Nozzles, Stainless Booms. $870,000 Call Neal Aircraft at 806-828-5892
2001 AT-802 -67AG, TT 4990, Engine SMOH 1369 Fresh Hot Section, Prop 148 SNEW, TDFM 138, KY196A, KY 196A, Garmin 345 ADSB, Fresh Paint in 2019, Hatfield Fire Gate or available with 10” Transland and booms. $925K Call 575-763-4300 or email cameron@aerotechteam.com
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1997 AT-802AF PT667AG, TT 6677, -67AG w/ Fresh Hot Section 27960 SNEW, Prop 7591 SNEW, Hydromax Fire Gate, Fresh Annual, USFS/DOI Carded, ADSB, BK KMA 24H, BK KY196, Garmin GTX 327, TDFM 136, Sky Connect AFF. $750K 575-763-4300 or email cameron@ aerotechteam.com
2004 AT-802 -67AG USFS/ DOI CARDED, -67AG Fresh Hot Section, TT3932, STOH 2205, Prop 73 SPOH, KY 196A, KY 196A, TDFM 136A, GTX-345 Transponder, Smoker, Hydromax Fire Gate USFS/DOI Carded Fresh Annual. $800K Call 575-7634300 or Email cameron@aerotechteam. com for further details. 2019 AT-802A, FTO, -65AG, LOADED, BOTTOM LOAD FUEL. $1,478,000 Call Lane Aviation 281-342-5451 or FAX 281-232-5401
1969 Cessna Ag-Wagon A188 (super clean) Registration: C-GZNI Serial #1880034 Location: Trois-Rivieres, QC, TTAF 5882 hr, Engine : Continental IO-520D Engine Time: 185hr/1200hr, Propeller: Hartzell 3 blades, Paint/overhaul: 2004 Equipment: VHF, Transponder/encoder, AgNav II, Spreader and spray kit. $89,000 USD Richard 819-380-3333
1976 Cessna A188B Ag Truck, CONT I0550, 3635.5 hrs TTAF, 864.5 hrs SMOH, 75 hrs SIRAN, 317.6 hrs on new McCauley 3-Blade Prop. Extensive annual in 2018. Recent annual in April, aircraft is ready to work. New landing gear, bolts, shims, breaks, rotors, bearings, tires, electrical components, etc. Equipped w/CP-11 Nozzles, spreader pan, DynaNav GPS. $139K 262-620-1010
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1977 Cessna A188B Ag Truck, 3500 TTSN, 10 Since Major Overhaul, 3 bladed prop, SATLOC, fresh annual, delivery available. $95,000 Texas, Ron 806-662-5823
1972 Cessna 188 Ag Wagon, N21883, TT6350, 1740 SMOH, Prop165, stainless steel booms, SATLOC Lite 2, new leading edges, refurbished hopper, CP nozzles, owner flown since new. Good flying and fast! Current annual with sale. Call Kevin at 785-386-8875
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1972 A188B Cessna Ag Wagon, 4695TT, 538 since Western Skyways factory spec continental IO-520-D engine install 300HP, Hartzell 3blade TopProp, dropped airfoil super boom, CP Nozzles, Flagger, smoker, SATLOC Litestar GPS, XP tail wheel, Spreader, original logs, northern MN airplane, no corrosion, annual 5/16/19. $100K Call Jim DeVries at 218-935-2186
1964 Cessna 310I, TT 5253, Continental IO-470U engines TSMOH LH 573 RH 249, McCauley props TSPOH LH 573 RH 670. Nice twin, true 6 seater & heavy hauler. It’s a clean northern airplane with no corrosion, new tires, new heater & fresh annual. Paint and interior are both prob a 5 out of 10. Basic radios. Would be interested in trade for Piper Cherokee 6, Saratoga, or Lance. $55,000 Call Tanner Sotvik at 701-520-0229 or 701-662-4416
1968 Cessna Ag Wagon, S/N 188-0360, NDH. Always been a Clean Northern plane in excellent condition. TT 3607 -0-470R, 309 SMOH engine and prop, Super-Booms, SATLOC Lite, Smoker, Flagger. Great flying plane. A good plane to start that new pilot. 701-799-8629 2011 Cessna T-206, 850 Hours Total Time Since New! G1000 with synthetic vision, ADSB, Factory Air, all options. This airplane is like new. $495,000 Call Sun Valley Aviation, 956-421-4545 1982 Cessna T188C Husky, TTAF 6394.14 hrs, Engine TT 0 hrs, TSIO-520-T1B, Continental factory rebuilt zero time engine, New exhaust, New hoses, New oil cooler, New Lord mounts, 0 hrs. SOH, Propeller and governor (Maxwell Aircraft) Annual inspection will be done Spring 2020. Equipment: SATLOC Intellistar GPS, IntelliFlow flow control, right boom shut off, drop booms, hydraulic/ manual spray system, Stainless hopper shut-off valve, smoker, flagger, electric tachometer, King KY-96A comm. radio/ Bus Band ready/ANR/LEMO jack, Vortex generators, Kevlar leading edges, 22x8.0 tires, pulsing LED nose lights. $130K 605-350-4536
1975 A188B Ag Truck, TT 9300, IO-720 400hp, Roberson STOHL, 3 Blade w/ 0.0 SPOH, Winglets, Ag Nav w/ Flow Control, Radio and Transponder, Smoker, Droop Booms w/ CP’s, Spreader, Fresh Annual. $135,000 Call Darryl or Bill at South Delta Aviation - 870-572-9011 days / 870-995-1323 nights and weekends
1978 Cessna Ag Truck, 5832 TTAF, 625 TTE, 550 TT on prop, 8.50X10 Clevelands, GPS, field ready. Price reduced to $112,000. Call Chad Stuart, Airplane Services, Inc. Call 850-336-0552 Get Serious About Selling 478-987-2250. Fax: 478-352-0025.
1983 N983BG M-18 Dromader S/N 1Z011-12 Airframe TT: 5800 (Times are approximate), Brand New Prop Installed: 910, Engine SMOH: 910 (Overhauled by Pacific Turbine Brisbane on June 2, 2015) SATLOC Bantam included (can put in any GPS you would prefer), Single Point Fuel/Hatfield Fueling System, 192 Gallon Fuel, Harbour Air Conditioning, Cockpit Heat, Electronics International MVP-50 Engine Monitor, Complete Turbine Conversion & Rebuild in 2015, Reabe Digital Hopper Quantity Gauge, Windshield Wiper, PAR200 Bluetooth Radio, Hydraulic System Removed, Cleveland Wheels & Brakes, Springs in Gear, Electric Flaps, 3rd Rudder Hinge, Servos, Electric Rudder Trim, Tailwheel Extension, VG’s, Kawak Throttle Quadrant. Fresh annual just completed, ready for work! All specifications are subject to verification upon inspection by buyer. ASI JET is a Factory Authorized Thrush Dealer, Service center, and Parts distributor. Specializing in New and Used aircraft sales, Please Call ASI Jet Sales at 952-941-6255 for more information!
PRICE REDUCED! 1985 TURBINE M18A DROMADER -11,Turbine Dromader M18A Airframe TT: 3140 Engine Honeywell TPE331 -11U: 3910 SMOH 7000TBO Propeller Hartzell 5 blade 310 hours Since NEW (Times are Approximates) Options: AG NAV Guia Spray GPS, 192 Gallon Fuel, Air Conditioning, Cockpit Heat, Electronics International digital gauges, Vortex Generators, Kawak Throttle Quadrant, Smoker, booms, Artificial Horizon, Comm, and More! $299,950 Four additional low time Radial Dromader’s and a large inventory of spare parts are also available, ask for more info! ASI JET is a Factory Authorized Thrush Dealer, Service center, and Parts distributor. Specializing in New and Used aircraft sales, Please Call ASI Jet Sales at 952-941-6255 for more information! Order your Flying Dromader Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $59.99 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250
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2020 Slots Available ....................................................................Call 1989 Air Tractor 502 N10125, Aircraft: 502-0047, Approx TT 13,630.7, Engine: PT6A-34AG, Approx TT 14,621.1, Satloc Bantam, Stainless Steel Spray Booms and Drop Boom Hangers, Spreader, Wingman, Smoker & AC. New Belly Skin along with many new panels, cam locks and paint in 2017. 24.2 Since Extensive Hot Section with overhauled CT Blades & Fuel Control. 5,768.7 Since Wing Spar Replacement...................................................................... $235,000 2020 Air Tractor 802A N4012Q, Ferry Time Only! Available Immediately!, Pratt & Whitney 65-AG, Stainless Steel Cam Locks, Smoker, 308 Fuel and Elec Brake Gr Adj ................... Call for Pricing 2020 Hartzell 118 in Prop for 67AG, Approx 4.6 TT Ferry Time Only!, Removed from New Aircraft .................................................$60,000 Complete Air Tractor Parts And Accessories Dealer For Every Major Ag Aviation Parts and Supplies Large Selection of PT6 Accessories New Turbine Props and Blades S/S Pumps, Booms and Center Boom for Air Tractor Weath-Aero
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1980 PZL Radial Dromader’s Available Immediately! Four aircraft to choose from with an extensive parts inventory available! LOW TIME AIRCRAFT! Times vary between 1300 and 3000 hours total on the airframes and 100 and 840 SMOH on the engines. 224 gallon fuel (one has 188 gal). All have AgNav GPS with flow control, North American direct drive starters and Hydraulic pumps. Currently Canadian registered. Please contact us for more details! ASI JET is a Factory Authorized Thrush Dealer, Service center, and Parts distributor. Specializing in New and Used aircraft sales, Please Call ASI Jet Sales at 952-941-6255 for more information! 1995 Dromader, REF. 200501-19, Engine 0 hours from factory. Brakes. Several new and used parts. Engine with 20 hours, it is necessary to check and replace the cylinders. 20/25 cylinders, rings. Original and other adapted spraying equipment. Fire gate and original sower. $250,000 Spare Parts $50,000 Contact: Pelópidas Bernardi phone/whats: +1-954-278 0939 Order your M18 Dromader Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $59.99. plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250
Aircraft - Piper
1981 Piper PA-36-375 Turbine Brave, PT6A-20 662 SMOH, 232 SHS, Prop TSO 542, TTAF 5722, 2382 remaining on wing spar, fresh annual, new SATLOC Bantam w/ IntelliFlow, Lane adjustable fan & brake, smoker, CP check valve nozzles, Nav/ Strobe,Instrument/Landing and taxi lights. Very clean, great flying, great transition airplane. $335K For more information call 318-339-4747 or email lowgoflyers@gmail.com 1982 Piper Super Cub. Lowest time Piper built Cub on the planet, 650 hours TTSN. Stits Fabric, beautiful paint, Com Radio, L3 Lynx transponder with ADSB in-out with touchscreen weather, traffic. $150,000 Call Sun Valley Aviation 956-421-4545
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1969 Piper Pawnee PA25260 C Model w/Hutch metal wings. N4385Y. Fully restored by the leading Pawnee authority Aerial Banners, Inc. 0.0 SMOH Lycoming O-540-G1A5, new: Hartzell const spd prop, Stits fabric/paint, batt, tires, wheel bearings, nuts/bolts, glass, exhaust, alternator, starter, mags, regulator, gauges, cables, fuel bladder, STC Solutions permanent wing attach STC SA01154AT, brakes, rotors, all new Ag equipment. This aircraft was completely disassembled. The frame was inspected & overhauled in our factory jig. 25 years of Pawnee experience. Can be set up for banner/ glider towing. $110K 954-893-0099 or email milo@aerialbanners.com
Low time 1979 Piper Brave 400, 3426TT, Eng304 SMOH, Bantam w/ Intelliflow, smoker,270g, hopper, fan brake, SS booms, aero flow check valves,CP11 nozzles, egt/ cht, external jump, dual side load, good paint, excellent interior, good seat, spray on/off switch and flaps on stick. Great flying fuel efficient plane for smaller jobs! One of nicest well equipped Braves with low hours! $140K Arnold 806435-0599 arnoldterhune@yahoo.com
1974 Piper Brave PA 36-400 IO-720 (400 HP) 3975 TT, 1875 SMOH, Wing Spar AD Complete, SATLOC Litestar III, Dyna Nav Flow Control, Superbooms with Davidon Rotary Atomizers. Price reduced to $110,000 or make reasonable offer. Call 701-400-1113
1978 Piper PA-36-375, N3801E, Lycoming IO720, 894 SMOH, Electric Fan Brake, SATLOC. Price reduced to $90K OBO. Call Larry at 760-427-2585
1975 Piper PA-36 Brave, Johnston conversion 400 HP IO 720 Lycoming A1B, 1152 SMOH, AFTT 4252, Spar caps & center section done at 3100 AFTT, 3048 remaining on spar caps & center section. 2 hours since 04/15/2019 annual. Comes with extra 2 sets of wings, complete fuselage and a hangar full of Brave parts. 1 owner last 33 years. Always hangared. Trimble Ag GPS 170, Smoker, flow control, right boom shutoff, fan brake. Excellent condition. $120,000 firm. Call Kirk Barlow, Eads Co. 719-6882224
1978 Piper 375 Brave PA-36-375, Lycoming IO-720-D1CD, Hartzell prop model HC-C3YR-1RF TSMOH 915.0, SATLOC w/flow control, super booms, Weath Aero fan, Smoker, clean northern aircraft. $110K For more info contact Kelly 701-740-1605 or Paul Sanders - PS AVIATION INC, located Jackson, MN 507-236-6688, 507-847-3599
1974 Piper Pawnee D PA-25-235, Lycoming 0-540, TT 2403, SMOH TT 295, SPOH TT 46, Aeronautics electric brake pump, spreader. Very good airplane! Price reduced to $75,000 Call Jared Horne at 334-740-4609
1969 Piper Pawnee PA-25235 (250HP), Upgraded engine, droop tips, and leading edge lift STC (fill it up and fly it! - 150 gallons). SATLOC M3, Agrinautics pump, Electric Lane brake, Lane Fan, CP-03s. New fabric/ paint in 2015, 682 since IRAN by Poplar Grove. Complete Logs, always hangared, northern airplane. Will not disappoint! Price reduced to $69,000 Scott 765-418-3933
For sale 1965 Piper Pawnee, 1565TT, 0-540 110SMOH by Bolduc Aviation, new muffler, alternator, starter, oil lines, bungees, tail spring, seat. AFS check valves with CP nozzles. No fertilizer. $78,000 218779-1678
1976 PA 36 Turbine Brave 550SHP - 6450TT, 3097 since P&W O/H PT6A-20A engine with 0 since HSI and A.D.2014-11-05 was performed, 0 SOH 3 Blade Hartzell Prop, 275 gallon hopper, JAS gate, Agrinautics pump, electric brake, dropped streamlined booms with CP nozzles, 2” left side load, improved hopper lid, JAS High Lift Wing Leading Edges, 90 gal fuel, CommRadio, Crophawk, electric turn and bank, clock, nav/strobe/instrument/landing and taxi lights, Del Norte GPS, pistol grip, left entry step, very good tires/ glass and paint, 1739 hours remaining on wing spar caps. This aircraft was imported from Australia, and has just had an extensive annual inspection of the engine, prop, and airframe, along with a NEW Airworthiness Certificate. This aircraft is in very good condition! Need a very reasonably priced, nimble turbine that will get a lot done for small $$$? This is it!! $270,000! Or Best Reasonable Offer. Call 559-686-1794, Email info@johnstonaircraft.com or www. johnstonaircraft.com
1975 Piper Pawnee PA25-235 D Model, TTAE 4092.29, SMOH 144.5 by Gann Aviation, Lycoming 0-540 B2C5 engine, Fresh Annual, Agrinautics pump, Weathaero Fan, Dropped airfoil SS beams, CP check body & Tips w/J tubes. All Ads complied with SATLOC Lite 2, owner/operator always hangared. $90K Call Jamie at 256-557-2882 Best Classified Buy In The Industry. Read By More Ag Pilots Than Any Other Publication. 478-987-2250. Fax: 478-352-0025.
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1976 PA 36 SUPER BRAVE 400 HP - 3965 Total Time, 66 since Overhaul engine, 66 since IRAN Prop, 4040 hours remaining on wing spar caps, 275 gal hopper, Agrinautics pump and fan, dropped streamlined booms with CP nozzles and check valves, 2” left side load, extended wings, 90 gal fuel with new fuel cells, crop hawk, automatic flagger, pistol grip, nav/strobe/instrument/landing/ taxi and night working lights, left entry step, good paint, tires and glass. Price reduced to $185K or OBO. Contact Johnston Aircraft Service at 559-6861794, info@johnstonaircraft.com or www.johnstonaircraft.com
1964 Piper Pawnee A Model, SN 25-2540. 6795 TTAF, 937 SMOH, 75 IRAN by Central Cylinder (low oil pressure issue). All AD’s complied with, Dual Oil Coolers, Air-care exhaust, Electronic oil pressure & temperature, lightweight high torque starter, Lightweight SBS J-16 battery relocated to firewall, Fuselage recovered when tail AD as completed in 2015, wings recovered June 2008, LiteStarII Application guidance, Garmin 196 GPS, Agrinautics pump w/electric brake, Annual Completed March 2020, Includes spreader. $67,000 605-6709703 Order your Clipped J3 Cub Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $59.99 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 Order your Piper Pawnee Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $59.99 plus S &H. Call 478-987-2250
2004 Thrush 550, TTAF 8093, with PT6-60AG 0 shot, 0 time fuel control, Bleed valve, and High pressure pump, 0 SMOH prop, Hyd. gate box, SATLOC G4, booms and spreader. Sale with fresh annual. $420,000 Call 979-257-6695
1998 Ayres Thrush S2R-T34, N2076B, Ser. # T34-249, Airframe and Engine 7,315 hours Total Time, 80 hrs. since H.S.I., Prop- 2,320 hrs. since new, 275 hours since IRAN, Avenger spar cap kit installed at 5,600 hrs., Harbor System Air Conditioning, SATLOC M3 with flow control, single point fuel, smoker, hopper rinse, Cell Set, ANR, Shadin fuel flow, 234 gal fuel, 65 CP-11 nozzles with swivels, Lane electric fan brake, spreader included, 138 hrs. on new tail spring, new main gear bolts, new windshield and curved glass, new batteries, New boost pump, new left and right steps, just completed extensive annual at Air Repair. Motivated seller! $350K Contact Shea at 662-719-4186 or 662-398-7136
2004 550P Thrush, Extensive refurbishment 500 hours ago (2018), and is in excellent condition. This aircraft is a great performer with the -45R producing up to 1175 hp! Short field performance is awesome, there’s no place it wont go! Price will include containerization, you pay for shipping back to the US. $510K craig@ chas.com.au or +61749875537
2010 Thrush S2R-T34, N5298F, Total Time 4340, Sprayer, 228 gallon Fuel System, Lane fan & brake, CP11’s, IntelliFlow, Smoker, G4, VG’s, Bottom Fuel, Transland Spreader, Load Hawg, 550 SMOH Prop Specs, 550 since hot section. New glass and fresh annual. $550,000 Will at 979-864-7211
1999 Thrush S2R-T34, SN G10-161, Frame off conversion. Like new. TTAF 5,350. Engine PT6A -34AG. TSO 0.0. Century Wings with 115 gal fuel per side, extensions and winglets. New 4 Blade Propeller STC SA04302CH. New 510 gal Hopper. New tires, brakes and rotors. ZEE AC with heat. Single point fueling system. Fuel Quantity Indicator. Hopper quantity gauge. New pump and stainless steel booms. Heavy duty landing gear. Cool seat. New paint. Current annual. Turbines Inc 812-877-2587 peg@ turbinesinc.com
-10 THRUSH 10,500 LB/ GROSS WEIGHT/40,000HR WING SPAR, NVG CERT. 1976 Thrush 900HP -10 3134.6 TSO 716.5 TSHSI, AG-AIR Systems FAA/PMA turbine installation, Avenger Spar, Night vision certified, one center light and four leading edge lights field approved, wing strobes, extended wings w/winglets, VG’s, flying fabric tail, factory 510 hopper, 140 gal fuel, DynaNav ag-air pro GPS, Crop Hawk 7B, SS booms, 5 bladed Weathaero fan, Harbor A/C, GCU fast start, 116” Hartzell high performance prop, JAS wing root fairings, Serv-Aero tail wheel. $425K 208-250-8482
2006 Thrush S2RHG-T65, N41024, TTAF 4194, A/C & Heater, SATLOC G4 w/ Flow Control, Fast Start, Transland 3 inch pump, SS Booms, CP-09 Nozzles, SS SLK-41 Spreader, 228 Gal Fuel. See spec sheet for more details. $395K Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800-325-0885 www. midcont.net
1977 Thrush S2R, R-1340S3H1G, Fresh annual (see spec sheet), 8515 TTAF, turtle back, wing extensions, cool air induction, right boom shut off, speed ring, 99 SATLOC w/flow control, flagger, hopper rinse, disc brakes, spring tail wheel, otter prop, Call Terry for details at 620-544-5333
2009 THRUSH S2R-T34, N5298F, TTAF 4200, Fresh annual, new glass, sprayer, Nav lights, 228 gallon fuel system, Weather-Aero fan, IntelliFlow, smoker, G4, VG’S, bottom fuel, Lane electric brake, load hawg. $550K MidContinent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800-3250885 www.midcont.net
2018 510 Thrush -34 Price reduced! Flow Control, Bantam, Hatfield auto shut off, Kawak throttle system, LED Leading Edge lights. All the bells and whistles. $800K Call 318-2377088
1997 Ayres S2R-G10, N773CC, AFTT 6500, Engine: 1813.0 SHOT/ CAM1813, Propeller O/H Conrad Maxwell on 4/5/12, Cool start system, Hatfield single point fueling, ATS-VG’s, AG-TIPS-MARBURGER, Kawak hydraulic system, SATLOC G4, Load hawg, Max weight 7900, Empty weight 4718, Useful load 3182. $420K Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800325-0885 www.midcont.net
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1998 400-15 Thrush, New hot section, overhaul prop, SATLOC M3, TTAE 7101 hrs., Stainless booms, 36 CP09 nozzles, new annual. $342,000 Call Parker Anthony at 229-886-3758
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1979 Thrush SR2-T34, N4010X, 25,019 TT, 1,025.2 Since HSI, 4,000 remaining on Spar Caps, IntelliStar GPS, New paint in 2017. $349K OBO Will trade for late model 502, 2014 or newer with low time. Call Ron at 641-325-0261
500 Gallon Thrush with/without pilot available for lease for corn season. GPS equipped. Contact Jim Mills at TURBINES INC. 812-877-2587
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PRICE REDUCED, READY TO WORK! 2001 Thrush 660 -65, Airframe: Approx. 6910 hours TT, Engine/ Propeller: PT6A - 65AG, Approx. 1015 SMOH, FCU 0 hrs. Since OH, 5-blade Hartzell 1015 SMOH. Equipment: SATLOC Bantam GPS w/Intelliflow, Comm radio, Bottom Load Fuel, Shadin fuel flow meter, Smoker, Load Hawg System, Lane Electric Fan Brake, Super Booms with CP nozzles, Right boom shutoff, Fast Start System, Landing lights, Air Conditioning, Cockpit fire Extinguisher, Fresh Thrush Service center Annual! $599,950. ASI JET is a Factory Authorized Thrush Dealer, Service center, and Parts distributor. Specializing in New and Used aircraft sales, Please Call ASI Jet Sales at 952941-6255 for more information!
2015 Thrush 510G, Airframe: 1065 hours TT (Times are approx.) Engine: 1065 Hours TT - 350 Since Gearbox overhaul) Warranty remaining! Propeller 350 SMOH Equipment: 510 Gallon Hopper, MVP50T Glass panel color display, 228 gallon (useable) fuel capacity, 2 inch stainless steel spray system, 41 inch stainless steel gate box, 4340 chromemoly steel spar caps (60,000 hour life!) Stainless steel bottom fuselage skins, Alodine Chromicoat L25 for corrosion resistance, Massive overturn structures, Quick detach fuselage skins, 28 – volt electrical system, 24 – volt battery, Wire deflector cable, Cockpit wire deflectors, Stainless steel rudder cables, Outside air temperature gauge, All metal Empennage, Air conditioning/cabin heat, High flotation, 29-in. tires, Cleveland dual caliper disc brakes, Wing root fairings, Windshield wiper and washer, Front Baggage compartment. Additional Options: SATLOC Bantam (Big Screen) with Intelliflow flow control, Garmin 225 Comm radio, Hopper Rinse System, Single Point(bottom load) fuel, Electric fan brake Model 111F, Smoker, Vortex Generators, Leading edge LED lights. All specifications are subject to verification upon inspection by buyer. ASI JET is a Factory Authorized Thrush Dealer, Service center, and Parts distributor. Specializing in New and Used aircraft sales, Please Call ASI Jet Sales at 952-941-6255 for more information!
2012 THRUSH S2R-T34, N3006C, AFTT 2562, Bantam SATLOC, flow control, Lane pump, fan/ electric brake, bird lights, long stick MOD PN 50391T001, Concorde battery field approval, 4 each RG35-AX REPLACE 2 ACH Gills, HIS included new segments and O/H of the CT vane by RT Turbines, “0” time since new urethane paint plus clear coat. MidContinent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800-3250885 www.midcont.net
1998 Thrush S2R/400G -1 Super, Airframe: Approx. 4980 hours TT (Sold with factory Wing Spar cap kit installed) Engine: Garrett -1 (Super conversion) with 380 hours Since EXTENSIVE Hot Section (Arkansas Turbines) Propeller: Hartzell 3 blade 0 SMOH. Equipment: SATLOC Bantam GPS with Intelliflow, 400 Gallon Hopper, Large fuel (Approx. 190 Gallons), Single Point bottom load Fuel, Shadin Fuel Flow Meter, Air conditioning, Smoker, Hopper Rinse, Vortex Generators, Five Blade Weath Aero fan, Aluminum Booms, Comm Radio, Dual Landing light, NAV / Strobe lights, Windshield wiper/washer, NEW Tinted windows installed, Mesh seat and MORE!!Overhauled Ignitor box 6/17, $349,950. ASI JET is a Factory Authorized Thrush Dealer, Service center, and Parts distributor. Specializing in New and Used aircraft sales, Please Call ASI Jet Sales at 952-941-6255 for more information!
Your new Air Tractor is ready! YOUR #1 AIR TRACTOR DISTRIBUTOR IN SALES AND SERVICE AIRCRAFT 2020 AIR TRACTORS , RESERVE YOUR POSITION NOW ................................................. $CALL$ 2018 AT-502XP, -140AG, 1050 TTAF&E, AIR REPAIR 5” HYDRAULIC SYSTEM, FRESH ANNUAL, NEW PAINT BY AIR TRACTOR - AIRCRAFT APPEARS NEW, NDH ..................................$870,000 2016 AT-602, -65AG, 1950 TTAF&E, GOOD CONDITION, NDH, FRESH ANNUAL AND HOT SECTION AND ANNUAL .................................................................................................$895,000 2009 AT-802A, -65AG, 5100 TTAF&E, MIDWESTERN AIRCRAFT, NDH, FRESH ANNUAL AND HOT SECTION INSPECTION ...........................................................................................$695,000 1998 AT-502B, -15AG, 7050 TTAF&E, MIDWESTERN AIRCRAFT, NDH, FRESH ANNUAL, READY TO WORK ....................................................................................................................... $275,000 ENGINES R-1340, ZERO TIME SINCE OVERHAUL BY COVINGTON ...............................................$67,500 NEW PT6 -11, 15, 34, 60, 65, 67 OUTRIGHT OR EXCHANGE ......................................... $CALL$ PROPELLERS HARTZELL 3 BLADE AND 5 BLADED PROPS – NEW AND USED ..................................... $CALL$ DISPERSAL EQUIPMENT TRANSLAND 10 VANE SPREADER FOR 38” GATE, NEW ....................................................$9,900 AGRINAUTICS, ROOT, CROPHAWK, TRANSLAND, OTHERS ............................................ $CALL$
2013 Thrush S2R-H80, N3046N, TTAF 2700, Fresh annual, load hawg, VG’S, bottom fuel/dual load, IntelliFlow w/Smart pump, Leading Edge lights, SS booms, hopper rinse, Bantam, smoker, spreader w/kick plate, radio, CP’s, G4 IntelliFlow. Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800-325-0885 www.midcont.net Best Classified Buy In The Industry. Read By More Ag Pilots Than Any Other Publication. 478-987-2250. Fax: 478-352-0025.
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PRICE REDUCED!!! 1980 Thrush S2R-15DC (Converted to PT6A-34AG in 1988) Airframe TT: 15,960 (Approx.) Roughly 3000 remain on spars. Engine PT6A-34AG: 10 hours Since Extensive HOT (Installed New CT blades, Shroud segments, and Sealing ring. Installed Overhauled FCU, High Pressure Fuel Pump, CT vane Ring, Combustion liner, Large Exit Duct and Small Exit Duct. Fuel nozzles cleaned and flowed, and MORE!) Prop: 900 Since IRAN. Options: 500 gallon hopper, SATLOC M3 w/keypad (will switch with preferred GPS), flow control, Load Hawg, hydraulic gate box, KAWAK Throttle quadrant, Smoker, Aluminum Booms with CP nozzles, LED Leading edge lights (New lenses), Windshield wiper/ washer, AC, Rear observer’s Seat, VG’s, Metal Tail, New Stainless camlocks, and more! Currently Undergoing Extensive airframe refurbishment complete from the Hopper to the tail! Stripped, primed and painted frame from the cockpit back. including inside the front cockpit, rebuilding the rear cockpit, New all around windows, frames, and doors. Tinted front and rear cockpit side windows, refurbed horizontal stabilizer, Vertical, Rudder, and Elevators, rebuilt tail wheel assembly, and much more! This one is a must see! Want Dual controls? Want a specific GPS? Now is the perfect time to personalize this aircraft to your operation! Give us a call. $399,950. ASI JET is a Factory Authorized Thrush Dealer, Service center, and Parts distributor. Specializing in New and Used aircraft sales, Please Call ASI Jet Sales at 952-941-6255 for more information!
1995 Ayres S2R-G6 Thrush, N3160M, AFTT 11024, Bantam w/9” Screen and flow control, Stainless booms, Transland slim line spreader, Load Hawg, 2” load valve, Pump w/4 blade electric brake, 63 T-Jet check valves and CP09-3P nozzles. $325K Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800-325-0885 www.midcont.net
Motivated Seller!!! 2012 Thrush 510P S2R-T34, Airframe: Approx. 1900 hours TT (Approx) Engine: Approx. 40 hours Since hot section 40 hours Light Overhaul by Dallas AirMotive. Propeller: Approx. 40 Hours SNEW - Hartzell 3 blade prop. Equipment: 510 Gallon Hopper, MVP-50T Glass panel color display, SATLOC Bantam GPS w/Flow control, Single point re-fuel , Vortex Generators, Smoker, Electric fan brake , LED leading edge lights, 228 gallon (useable) fuel capacity, Zee Systems electric air conditioner/cabin heat. ASI JET is a Factory Authorized Thrush Dealer, Service center, and Parts distributor. Specializing in New and Used aircraft sales, Please Call ASI Jet Sales at 952-941-6255 for more information!
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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. Super-Clean 4621 TT Northwest B450, (Trade-in on SuperC+ -10 TurboCat). 430-SMOHE&P. T.S.T. 12V, 80-fuel, DAF HyBrid Combo. AgCat Sales & Service since ‘71. 870-8862418/2489F, 759-16920 cell, frank. kelley@ag-cat.com
1993 Weatherly 620B. Serial #1567, N2015N, 3720 TT. Less than 100 hrs on engine, prop and accessories. Many spare parts. Fresh annual inspection. SATLOC Lite-StarII, flagger, smoker, crop hawk flow meter, Weath-aero fan, CP11 nozzles and check valves on stainless booms. Call Ken at 218-820-3780. Order your Weatherly Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $59.99 plus S &H. Call 478-987-2250
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Order your 510 Thrush Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $59.99 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 Order your Dual Cockpit Thrush Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $59.99. plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250
1973 Thrush S2R - Priced to sell! TTAF 9459, Walter M601-E11 TT 7479.5, TSOH 2029.5 AVIA V508EAG Prop TSOH 2029.5, 3445.5 Hrs. remaining on spars, Harbor A/C, Smoker, SATLOC Bantam w/G4 screen, single point fuel, CP flat fan nozzles, AFS check valves, Transland pump, electric brake, Shadin fuel flow, new tires and new front windshield, horizontal re-done at annual, spreader available with sale. Contact Stephanie Williams at 229-924-2813
1995 Weatherly 620B, TTAF 7344, Pratt & Whitney R985 TSOH 66 hrs, Hartzell HC-B3R30-4B 1661 TSOH, Crop Hawk Flow Meter, VG’s, CP’s, Lane pump fan and electric brake, Smoker, LED Landing Lights, 70 Amp Alternator. March 2020 Annual. $145,000 Call Stephanie Williams at Souther Field Aviation, Inc. 229-9242813
1983 Eagle DW-1, N8812E, Lowest time Eagle out there. Excellent condition. LightStar II GPS, 540 Lycoming, TT 2441, Engine SMOH 1107, Built by Sandy Ullrich, Annual complete May 2020. $75,000 Call Ron at 641-325-0261
1976 Hiller UH 12 E4, N64741, 4 seats, good times remaining, Fresh annual, cargo hook wench, TT 4147.1, Engine 620 TT V0540, 2 auxiliary 20 USG fuel tanks, belly tank spray system with booms, M rotor blades-04, White with orange trim, has spray system: UH 12. tank, booms, pump. Hiller located near Mineral Wells, Texas. $99,000. Contact Carl for details at 979 2199351
2006 Beech G-36 Bonanza, 880 Hours since new, Garmin 1000/WAAS, Factory Air, Leather. This airplane is like new. Price reduced to $475,000 Call Sun Valley Aviation, 956-421-4545
1995 Weatherly 620B, 4770 TT, 220 SMOH, 1353 PROP, Tulsa Engine, M3 SATLOC, Right Boom Shutoff, VG’S, A200 ICom Radio, Smoker, May consider trades. $115,000 Call Monte at 406-8520067 or 406-232-6048
1995 Beech A-36 Bonanza, 2,800 Hours total time, 860 Hours since factory new engine, Garmin 750/650, GTX 345 (All new), King Auto Pilot with Alt Pre-Select, flight director, HSI, etc. Active Traffic, ADSB in-out, Standby alternator and vacuum, factory air. Price reduced to $295,000 Call Sun Valley Aviation, 956-421-4545
Bell 206 Spray Helicopters For Sale or Lease! Bell 206 B’s or 206 L’s turnkey spray ready with Simplex System. AgNav or SATLOC GPS systems. Ready for you to chose your paint colors. Good component times remaining. Fresh annual with sale. Call Brian 561-7231911
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Engine - Piston 0-Time Super 600 Geared Nose Engine For Sale (R-1340-59-5-600) Completely overhauled by Tulsa Aircraft in March 2020. Brass Magneto Gears, New Pistons and New Main Bearings, Mags, Carb and Flexport Box. $73,500 Outright. FOB California. Call Sun Air Parts 661-257-7708, Fax 661-2577710 or email info@sunairparts.com Pratt and Whitney overhauled 1340 cylinders, carburetor, Ag cat spreader call Terry at 870-536-1348 or David at 870-550-1664 Pratt & Whitney Piston Engines, Parts and Accessories in stock. 0-Time R-985 / R-1340 / R-1830-92 & -94 / R-2000-7M2 / R2800CB engines ready to go. Complete stock of engine parts. We stock complete OHC cylinder assys. Ready to install. Call Sun Air Parts 661-257-7708, Fax 661-257-7710 or email info@sunairparts.com R-1340, Zero Time Since Overhaul By Covington, $67,500.00 Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE / 281-342-5451 or FAX 281-232-5401
Engine - Turbine PT6-15AG For Sale, Fresh gear box, overhaul, 0 since hot section. Call Bill Kingrey for cycle times and price. 979257-6695 TPE331-10-511M Engine For Sale, Mid time, 0 since hot section and gear box, numerous hot sections and other parts for any TPE331 engines. Email Gary at turbgrp@aol.com or call 772-9135225 TPE331-10-511K Engine For Sale, Mid time, 0 since hot section, numerous hot sections and other parts for any TPE331 engine. Email Gary at turbgrp@aol.com or call 772-913-5225
Turbo Cat Kit ready for installation this winter. Kit includes new firewall forward, Hartzell propeller, EI-MVP, custom built fiberglass cowlings and much more. We can supply a new PT6A-15AG or -34AG for a great price with the kit. Includes a “Fly Safe Transition Program” Contact ann@ turbineconversions.com for pricing and additional details. PT6A-34 For Sale - Serial Number: PCE:56577, TSN:20869.5, TSO:3345.8, CSN:23005, CSO:4046. See spec sheet for details. For pricing call Paul at 817-354-2002 or email preeves@jsamiami.com PT6A-34 For Sale - Serial Number: PCE:50949, TSN:7778, TSO:2165, CSN:7078, CSO:2165. See spec sheet for details. For pricing call Paul at 817-354-2002 or email preeves@ jsamiami.com PT6A-15AG, 7920 TT Engine. Good times remaining. 1925 since CT Blades. Cycle Sheet available. $125,000. Call Darryl 479-935-4891 Complete Engine Package! TPE331-6 Engine, 537 Since Cam, CD Aviation Hartzell Propeller HC-B3TN-5M/ 537 Since New, Starter Generator 23047007, 25 Hours Since Overhaul, Beta Tube Included. $177,000 Call Lynn Johnson at 701-360-5966 or 701352-3700 (3) PT6A-34AG Engines For Sale, TSO’s 0.0 PT6A-45R TSO 1259.9. Visit our website for spec sheets. Or call or email Jay Streb at 812-877-2587, jay@ turbinesinc.com PT6A-60AG, 6500 hours TT, Fresh Hot Section, O/H Fuel Control Unit, O/H Bleed Valve, O/H Starter Generator. $295,000 For more information call Bill Kingrey at 979-257-6695
Tsla Center Boom 59105 (AT401-402) $1200. Please call Peg at Sky Tractor 1-800-437-5319
Jetset Airmotive: PT6A-27 TSO 0. For pricing call Paul at 817-354-2002 or email preeves@jsamiami.com
For Sale - High quality Stainless Steel booms, pumps and nozzles! On the shelf and ready to ship. Contact mark@ turbineconversions.com
Walters 601E-11 OSIRAN, Engine 2250 TT, 1300 hrs sense factory overhaul. Complete with overhauled prop hub, and a set of blades, 99 in dia. $95,000 Memphis, TX. 940-585-6176
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Equipment - Nozzles Used Spectrum Electrostatic spray system complete with boos & nozzles for 402 or 502. $20,000 Call Don 830-275-1127 Used Apollo spray system for Robinson R22 Helicopter. Very little use. $15,000 Call Don 830-275-1127 CP09-3P nozzles (59) $50 each, CP04 Poly Check valve (68) $26 each, CP02 SS check valve (76) $80 each, CP09-3E (67) $80 each, 7” SS drops (30) $5.50 each. Please call Peg at Sky Tractor 1-800-437-5319 AU3000 MICRONAIR (7) Available for sale with accessories. New Condition $800 Plus Shipping or we accept offers. Pictures Available. Contact Global Aviation LLC 816-447-2226. www. globalaviation.global Newberg Electrostatic Spraying LLC is the exclusive distributor for Spectrum Electrostatic Spray Systems. Do more acres with better performance. Call Ed Newberg 320-848-2745. Serving northern US and Canada. Now STC’d for all 400 and 500 series Air Tractors.
Equipment - Parts We have an overstock of the large Lane Fan, 111FLT offering special below list pricing to reduce stock. Call Transland at 940-687-1100 or email sales@ translandllc.com for more information.
Equipment - Pumps 502B spray pump Agrinautics 38” Gate Strut Assembly and complete bottom installation ready to go (Electric brake) second 502B spray pump with all bottom installations (electric motor for fam feather) see pictures of both pumps. Note: they are used pumps. You have to pick it up. $3,900 870-930-5729
Equipment - Spreaders Used Swathmaster spreader for 25” gate. $2,500. Call Don 830-275-1127 New Swathmaster Stainless Steel Spreader (steel 304) for Air Tractor gate box, 38 inches. Ready for use $5,500. Call 954-278-0939 or email wwt. pba@gmail.com Transland SS Swathmaster 38in. Special 54495 (5in. Throat) w/wing extension 254 in. wide, Spreader Quick Attach 23505, Brackets for 402B & homemade cart, (NEW 52916) Stainless Low Volume Gate Door. Like new, used once on spike contract, would be great for cover crop work. $12,500 OBO plus shipping. Call 620525-6712.
25” Transland Spreader creativepro.com $2,500 Call Bobby at Sky Tractor 701-636-5880 (2)Transland SS 22274 38” to 25” gate box adapters & 21966 Gate Boxes. $2500 Eachor $4000 for both plus shipping. Call 620-525-6712 TRANSLAND SS SWATHMASTER 25in, has brackets for 402B, Spreader Quick attach 23507, comes w/2 more center sections & 4 wings. $3000 OBO plus shipping. 620-525-6712 New SWATHMASTER Stainless Steel Spreader (steel 308) for CESSNA 188 gate box, 25 inches. Ready for use. $4,000. Also available NEW SWATHMASTER’S for THRUSH, AIR TRACTOR, PIPER, etc. Ask for price. Call 954-278-0939 or email wwt. pba@gmail.com 25 Inch Gate Swathmaster Spreader Price reduced to $2,500 Call Colton at 804-387-3825
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2 Year Old SATLOC G4 GPS System for sale, like new. Also have various used GPS systems. AG PILOTX DEALER. $13,000 Call Tanner J. Sotvik at DEVILS LAKE AERO SERVICE 701520-0229 or 701-662-4416 2 SATLOC M3 Computers w/Extras - 1 New M3 Computer, 1 Used M3, working - removed from AT 2 weeks ago. Also includes: Light bar, touch screen and required cables. Selling as package $5000 lauderdaleb@hotmail. com (2) SATLOC G4 GPS w/IntelliFlow. $14,000 each. Call Ed at 361-9477891 or 361-387-9090
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Help Wanted Wanted - Loader/Driver for Helicopter Spray Operation, A&P would be helpful. Could work into pilot position. Call 641821-0015 Full service FBO serving West Central MN, is looking to add an Experienced A/P Mechanic. Prairie Air Inc. is located in Elbow Lake MN which is in the heart of MN’s best agricultural & resort areas. Elbow Lake offers small town living at its best, while located conveniently to several metropolitan areas. Pay DOE Full benefits available including profit sharing. Requirements: Must be a US citizen and high school diploma or equivalent. Must be able to read, write and understand the English language. Have a current FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certificate. Must have minimum Five (5) years recent experience working full time as an aircraft mechanic. Must provide own quality set of tools. Must have leadership skills. Working Knowledge of computer usage to include Microsoft Windows based programs. Call 218-685-6594 Experienced turbine pilot wanted for Midwest crop season in June-August. Primary work is in IL and WI. Please e-mail resume, references, and qualifications to diggerdougsservices@ gmail.com or call Doug Gust at 262620-1010. Experienced turbine pilot wanted for Midwest season, June thru September. The right candidate will be capable, efficient, honest and diligent. Please email resume and/or qualifications to blindads@agairupdate.com Subject: ID#2735 or fax to 478-352-0025 Level 1 or 2 relief pilot needed to service 1-3 aircraft for the upcoming summer. Call 970-571-0871 Looking for Ag & King Air Simulator Instructors. Instructors are 1099 contractors. Work is on a per student basis. 1-3 day courses and paid by the day. Work one on one with the students. Classroom and simulator instruction. Days are 9-5 with no weekends. Lodging fees are covered for instructors that travel in to our location to teach. Flight instructor certificate not needed. Looking for someone who has an Ag pilot background/experience. Turbine experience is a must. Could be active or retired. Must have an interest in teaching and passing on their knowledge to others in the industry. Email resume and references to blindads@agairupdate.com Subject: ID#2710 Operator looking for AT-502 pilot. Multiple locations - Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota. Email resume and references to jim@agrimaxllc.com
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California Crop Duster - Long term pilot job. Call 209-948-9345 Looking for the right pilot. Wilbur-Ellis is looking for a Bell 47 Pilot with row crop spray experience to work in King City California. King City is located in the south end of the Salinas Valley, 150 miles south of San Francisco, 60 miles south east of Monterey. I have a full-time position available for the right applicant. You must be stable and accident/violation free. Wilbur-Ellis has excellent benefits, including company provided transportation. The season runs from the middle of March through the middle of November. The work is difficult and challenging but rewarding. Pilots are expected to be in the office in the afternoon to prepare for the following days work. This is a full time position for an experienced Bell 47 pilot with row crop experience. If this is something you are interested in, please send me a resume. Mark Plaskett 831594-2430 mplaskett@wilburellis.com Need a couple of batch truck drivers for a helicopter spray crew. Must have at least a class B cdl license with hazmat. Good driving record. Will be traveling a lot. We pay salary, pre diem, and commission. Contact Danny at 662453-9406 for details Kindersley Air-Spray Ltd. requires 4 Professional Agricultural Turbine Spray Pilots to pilot Turbine Thrush 510s for the 2020 Spray Season. Anticipated Start Date: May 10, 2020, thru September 7th, 2020. Education: Commercial Pilots License, Pesticide Applicators License. Applicants must: have a minimum 1500 hours of agricultural spray experience of which 1000 hours must be on a Turbine Thrush or Air-tractor, up to date medical, be proficient in speaking, reading and writing English, be capable of operating Satloc GPS systems or the equivalence, perform basic maintenance and servicing on aircraft, maintain journey logs following Transport Canada guidelines, have a clean flight record, be insurable through our insurance company. Wage/Salary: $60.00/hr to $70/hr based on 40hr/week. Benefits: Benefits package available, Workers Compensation provided, possibility of a seasonal bonus. E-mail resumes including references to advanced. aviation@sasktel.net Only successful applicants meeting all requirements will be contacted. Kindersley Air-Spray Ltd. Box 2005 Kindersley Sask. S0l 1S0 Office: 306-463-4600 Helicopter Pilot - Position available spraying in South Texas. April thru November. Room and Board provided with excellent pay. Call Cameron Hendrickson at 815-739-6813 or 815384-5151
Oklahoma Based Ag Helicopter Company in need of an Agricultural Pilot, permanent position, March through October. Bell Jet Ranger, Robinson R-44, SATLOC G4. Send Resume to elyhelicopters@yahoo.com Canadian Turbine Pilot Wanted - Kinniburgh Spray Service LTD, based in Taber, AB is a proactive organization with 67 years of service, requires a Professional Agriculture Aerial Applicators to fly our Air Tractors 502/602/802. Job duties: Fly fixed wing Turbine Air Tractor safely and efficiently. Work with customers and ground crew in a professional manner. Be available when conditions are optimum. Perform elementary maintenance and servicing of aircraft and maintain journey logs following Transport Canada guidelines. Certificates Required: Canadian Commercial pilot’s license, Alberta and Saskatchewan Aerial Pesticide, Applicator License, Valid Category One Medical license. Skills Required: Min 2500 Hrs Ag Turbine of which 1000 hrs must be turbine Air Tractor, Proficient in speaking, reading and writing English, Capable of operating Satloc GPS systems, Clean Flight Record, Insurable through our insurance provider. Wages/ Salary: $60/Hr based on 40hr/ week, overtime with remuneration. Wages based on acres sprayed, acres sprayed in season depend upon weather and farm economy. Workers compensation provided. Benefits and relocation expenses provided. Email resume including references to info@ kinniburghspray.com. Only successful applicants will be contacted. Ground Crew/Loader member wanted for a diversified Colorado based ag aviation company. Searching for a capable person that is a team player. Please email references to patrick@ aeroseat.com or call 970-522-1941 Immediate Midwest position open for an Aerial Helicopter Ag Pilot. Family business seeking experienced Bell 47 pilot for upcoming 2019 season. Ag spraying experience preferred. Great opportunity for the right person. Email rbauer2965@gmail.com or call 815383-9378 Wanted: Level 1 or Level 2 SEAT Fire Pilots, Good Pay, Workers Comp, Travel Time, Early Fire Season. Call George Mitchell at M&M Air Service 409656-5998 / 409-794-2352 or email mmairgeorge@msn.com Pilot needed at Tradewind Ag Service, located in Texas. We operate 500 and 600 series Air Tractors. Full time commitment preferred. Paul Bruton 979-541-7864
Looking for an experienced UH-1 helicopter mechanic. Ag experience preferred but not required. We have a large operation. 3+ ships to maintain. All the spray machines are UH1B’s. No depot level maintenance. Only intermediate and phase maintenance is done in house. You will be required to oversee and direct maintenance operations and complete all associated paperwork for the helicopters. Please send resumes to TIGERJONES204@YAHOO.COM Loader needed for North Dakota operation. Great opportunity to possibly work your way up into a seat! Call Rod Mattern at Mattern Spray Service 701-321-0767 Opening for full time A&P mechanic/ director of maintenance in Northern California. IA is preferred and experience with PT6 engine is preferred, but not required. Aircraft: Turbine Ag-Cats and Radial Ag-Cats. Benefits are: profit sharing, matching 401k, health insurance, dental, vacation, sick leave, and holiday pay. Willing to help with relocation cost. Contact Alex at 530-882-4286 Large midwest aerial application business looking for A&P and IA mechanics. Must have Air Tractor and PT6A experience. Starting salary is 70-80K if qualified. Must supply a resume and three references. Send resume and references to blindads@ agairupdate.com, Subject: ID#2234 or fax to 478-352-0025 Looking for agriculture pilot with S2R-T34 experience in seeding, fertilizing and spraying to work in Guyana, South America. For more information email hr@aslgy.com or call 592-222-1234 ext. 239/226 Help Wanted - Ground Crew position & Mix Truck Operator for helicopter crew. CDL a plus. We will help get CDL. Full time & part time position. Must be willing to travel May thru October. Low time pilots wanted. Guaranteed flight time. For more information contact Caleb Harvey at (706) 577-4220 or email caleb@ bsairinc.com. Wanted Immediately! Experienced 502 pilot wanted for North Dakota, South Dakota and Iowa area. Long hours working between multiple airports. Pilot has to be flexible for travel between mid May and mid September. Herbicide, fungicide and insecticide work. Pilots in the last 3 years have been in the 65,000 to 70,000 plus acre range. Great pay! Possibility of getting into an 802 later in the season. Call Rod at 701-3210767
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CLASSIFIEDS Due to expansion opportunities we are looking for experienced 502 and 802 pilots. Must have knowledge of the latest GPS units. This is a full time turbine position in the Upper Midwest. Historically from May to October. We spray a large variety of row crops. Mostly fungicides, insecticides and micro nutrients no herbicide work. We also do dry fertilizer and cover crops. We are looking for team players willing to grow with us. A pilot with a strong work ethic is desired. Please reply with a resume to Agpilot502802@gmail. com Looking for experienced AT-802 and turbine Thrush pilots for the season 2019-2021. Must have experience in fire fighting on Air tractor 802 or Thrush. The pilots will be based in Cyprus for 6 months contract per year. Please send your resume to: aviators@ hotmail.gr attention to Mr. Nicolas Full time, year around position, A&P required, IA a plus. Busy shop servicing Air Tractor, King Air and light jets. Location in NW Iowa. Top pay for right individual. Come to the Iowa Great Lakes! 712-262-0070 Looking for banner pilot and loader for spray operation. Possible advancement to our spray operation. Housing provided. Call Bob at 410-251-6224 IA and A&P mechanics needed. Call 870-295-6213 Salary depending on qualifications and experience.
Miscellaneous Ag Cat tail spring A1590-1 $1200. Please call Peg at Sky Tractor 1-800437-5319 SPH4 Helmet with Bose $2400. Please call Peg at Sky Tractor 1-800-4375319 Christmas Trump Shirt - Short and Long Sleeve. Youth small through 4XL. Contact Storm Aeronautics at 402367-3213 or send email to parts@ stormaeronatuics.com to place an order. Trump Coffee Mugs ($12) and Kozzies ($4). “Keeping Ag Aviation Great”. Three different designs featuring an Ag Cat, Air Tractor, and Thrush. Contact Storm Aeronautics at 402-3673212 or send an email to parts@ stormaeronautics to place an order. Trump Shirts “Keeping Ag Aviation Great”. Three different designs featuring an Ag Cat, Air Tractor and Thrush. Colors are Gray, Black, and Red. Sizes Range from Youth medium through 4XL. Shirts cost $25. Contact Storm Aeronautics at 402-367-3213 or send email to parts@stormaeronatuics.com to place an order.
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Crop Duster Video - “The Crop Dusters The Early Years 1921-1955”; the era of Stearmans and Cubs flying the fields will never be seen again. Available in VHS or DVD. Only $20.00, plus S&H. MC and Visa accepted. Call 478-987-2250 Historical Video Productions. Toy plastic model Air Tractor. 12” wingspan, removable stand. Great toy for the kids or desktop model. $15 + s/h order online at www.takeofftoys.com or e-mail trevoredwards@sw.rr.com New from our DeSpain Collection, Pen and Ink Thirsty Stone Coasters. These high quality coasters will look great on any desktop or table. Set of 4. $29.99 plus S&H Makes a great gift! For more information call 478-987-2250 DeSpain Collection Customizable Note Cards featuring your favorite Pen and Ink drawing. $19.99 plus S&H For more information call 478-987-2250
Operations For Sale or Wanted Delaware Private Airport For Lease, JOHNSON’S AIRPORT DE09, Turf runway 2243 ft x 80 ft, with clear approaches, Hangar 60 ft x 72 ft with Schweiss Bifold Strap Lift 48 ft x 12 ft 2 in. door. For more information call Al Johnson at 302-670-7373. FAA 137 Helicopter Spray Operation. Located in Mississippi. Includes airstrip, hangar with office and apartment. Great spot for owner operator, helicopter or airplane. Email all inquiries to blindads@agairupdate. com Subject: ID#1603 or fax to 478352-0025 AGRICULTURAL OPERATION FOR SALE in sunny BRAZIL: 20 years of operation, customers, 04 IPANEMA EMBRAER 201/A AIRCRAFT, 01 CESSNA 188 AG TRUCK, trucks, equipments, spreaders, booms, hangar, 20 acres private runway, 3 homes for up to 10 people, etc. The nicest place to operate and make money in BRAZIL. Fly soybean, rice, corn, forest etc. The area worked can be improved with work hard. Call 954-278-0939 or email wwt.pba@gmail.com
Parts - Airframe Ag Cat Factory Frameworks, All 4130 weld assys “fixture” perfect, ready to install, Also, upgrades, hoppers, long fuel, hi-wings, struts/wires, canopy’s, components, special hardware and much more. AgCat Sales & Service since 1971. 870-886-2418/2489F, 7591692 Cell, frank.kelley@ag-cat.com AT-502/402 Flaps. Excellent shape. Good paint. $3500 each. $6000 for pair. Call Chad Stuart, Airplane Services, Inc. 850-380-6091
B-Model Ag Cat Wings. Long range fuel. Good paint. $10k each, $35k for the set. Call Chad Stuart, Airplane Services, Inc. 850-380-6091 1960 Piper Comanche Wings Complete with Gear, Paint Fair, No Hail damage. Also have fuselage. $9,000 Call Tanner J. Sotvik at DEVILS LAKE AERO SERVICE 701-520-0229 or 701-6624416 Super “B” Ag-Cat Wings, fresh paint, metalized, big fuel. $50,000 Call Bill Kingrey at TURBINE YELLOWJACKET PARTNERS LLC. 979-257-6695 AT-402 airframe sandblasted, primed and painted. Comes with belly skin and Turtle deck. Also includes tail spring and tires. Includes tail but needs left elevator. $35,000 Call Bill Kingrey at TURBINE YELLOWJACKET PARTNERS LLC. 979-257-6695 Upper Left Wing Less Wing Tip, Fuselage Frame, 3-1in. Landing Gears, 2 Struts For Wings, New Leading Edge For Aileron, 1 Fuel Tank, Elevators. 541571-3017 Brand new windshield for an AT-400 or AT-301. $350 Call Colton at 804387-3825 Rudder and Elevator off of an AT-301 for sale. $1,000 Call Mike for details at 352-494-3978. Front seat for a Citabria 7 series and a Maule tail wheel, tire size 8x3.00x4 single arm in fair condition with good bearings and race. Both for $175 Call Don at 402-841-5144 or email flyagrp@cableone.net
REBUILT 29” THRUSH LANDING GEAR IN STOCK & we can REPAIR / REBUILD yours to LIKE NEW STATUS. Johnston Aircraft Service, INC. 559-686-1794 / Email parts@johnstonaircraft.com / www. johnstonaircraft.com
Parts - Engine -34 Cascade Inlet System. Firewall FWD for S2R Thrush. $35,000 Call Bruce’s Flying Service at 229-7254150 Ground Support Engine Driven Transfer Pump, Zanoni Equipment’s all stainless steel construction paired with a Honda 13 HP motor. Special introductory pricing orders received by January 31, 2020. Contact Mark@turbineconversions.com for more info.
Parts - Other Collins Dynamics A/C unit for a Thrush, new inbox, $4999 OBO Call 337-2247803 for details. 2013 AT-502B Firewall forward parts: Engine mount, cowling and Ram Air filter system. All parts with less than 1400 hours total time. Very clean and well maintained AT-502B. Call Cascade Aircraft Conversions for more details 1-509-635-1212 Thrush S2R STC battery retrofit kit. 300% longer battery service life. 200% faster starts. Battery replacement cost 25% of original. For more information call Kawak Aviation Technologies at 541-385-5051 or visit www. kawakaviation.com
Smokers/Driftfinders - Minimize your off target drift risk. FAA/PMA’d and STC’d for installation on most Agricultural aircraft. 44 years in business and over 6,200 units in service. For more information Please call Compro Aviation, Inc. 785-899-2294 or visit us on the web at www.comproaviation.com
Cockpit adjustable flow control kit. Manual control or GPS variable rate ready. Integrates into existing hydraulic systems. More info at Kawak Aviation Technologies 541-385-5051 www. kawakaviation.com
Fresh refurbished AT-402 hopper with lid. $7,500 Call 620-285-5609
Lot for sale: One-acre-square house lot for sale in new Plane Living Sky Park neighborhood with 2,000 s.f., all brick, covenants. Lot is one of 13 directly on new sod runway. Taxi out of your hangar, directly onto the runway. Located in Peach County, Georgia. Public water, septic sewer, paved streets, curb and gutter, street lights. Less than five miles west of I-75, Exit 142, approximately five miles to Fort Valley, GA and approximately 10 miles to Warner Robins, GA. Google It! South side of Hwy 96 at 50 Lane Rd., Fort Valley, Georgia 31030 (Google photo before development). Save thousands and buy from owner. $25,000 OBO. 478.987.2250
Tools for reaming attach bolts Wing Main (Centerwing to Outboard wing) attachment joints for Dromader M-18 per repair service bulletin #e/02.170/2000 Available for rent. Contact Ann at Turbine Conversions 616-837-9428 or email ann@ turbineconversions.com For Sale: Solid Diffuser for Air Tractor, already tested and endorsed, highest quality, produced with stainless steel plate and rivet, uniform distribution. Manufactured by PBA Aviation. $5,500 Contact Pelopidas Bernardi fone/whats: +1-954-278-0939
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Position Wanted I’m looking for a ground crew position. Currently in Nebraska, my wife and I are looking to relocate to a (preferably) warmer climate. I have 5 years experience loading/managing airplanes, experience with Flightplan, 15+ years in agriculture, Class A CDL with Hazmat/Tanker, Private pilot license as well. Call or text Josh at 402-4608586 Thanks in advance. Hello, My name is Devin Brown. I’m a 180 hour commercial pilot, instrument rated, with complex and tail wheel (9hrs) endorsements. I have three years loading experience and a B.S. in Aviation with a focus in agriculture from the University of Minnesota. Veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard. Please hire me! Thanks! 804-516-8837 docholiday89@gmail.com
Propellers 2020 Hartzell 118 In Prop For 67AG, Approximately 4.6 TT Ferry Time Only! Removed from new aircraft. $60,000 Call Frost Flying at 870-295-6213 QUALITY Propellers For Sale 33D50-6601A18 OHC..............$29K 23D40-6601A19 OHO..............$28K 22D40-6533A12 OHO..............$25K 22D40AG200-2 418-SOH.........$22K 12D4DAG100-4S 375-SOH.......$19K 12D40AG100-2 828-SOH.........$18K 2D30AG100-2 OHC..................$23K HC-B3TN-5M/T10282N+4. Call AmAg, 870-886-2418/2489F frank. kelley@ag-cat.com Get Serious About Selling Classifieds Starting at $19.99 478-987-2250. Fax: 478-352-0025. Hartzell Prop HC-B3T10-3D, Blades T10282N +4, Prop Assy, Buckhead, Spinner, OSTMOH Prop. $28,000 Call Bruce’s Flying Service at 229-7254150 For Outright Sale: Overhauled 5-Blade Prop. Hartzell HC-B5MP-3C. Fits AT-502A, AT-503, AT-602, AT-802, Thrush S-2R-T65 & S-2RHG-T65.’06 Hartzell Overhaul. TSN: 1379.5 (TSO:0). Call Steve or Gary at 210-9245561 or email sales@dixieair.com Used 5 Blade Hartzell HC-B5MP-3C, 572 hrs since overhaul $15,000 Call Chad Stuart, Airplane Services, Inc. 850-380-6091
Seat Wanted From 188 to 802 and everything in between, 5000hr Ag. Zero accidents or drifts. Wanting full time position that’s worth relocating for 5-10+ years. For more information, feel free to send me an email at aerialprofessional@gmail. com
Experienced turbine pilot looking for a seat for the 2020 season and beyond. 5000+ hours ag time. Experience flying Air Tractor and Thrush. Call 318-6695351. Seat Wanted - 4000 hours TT, 2000 hours in Thrush 510, 350 hours in an AT-802. Call Gary at 806-685-3463. Looking for position for the rest of 2020 and beyond possibly. Total time little over 2,000 and 1,200ag All turbine. Turbine time is Air tractor 402,502,602 and 802. Also time I. Thrush 510P. Cell number 318-376-6993 contact anytime. Level 1 SEAT Fire Pilot looking for a fire contract for the 2020 season and beyond. 1-812-350-7709 Agricultural pilot seeks long-term position in Midwest or other states. Corn run is fine. A definite team player. Looking for a professional operation with well maintained equipment. Willing to relocate to any state. 7,800 hours AG time, most in 500 gallon turbines: row crop, tree crop, and some herbicide. Thank you for your consideration. Please email all inquiries to 1spraypilot724@ gmail.com Currently flying Thrush 510, Robinson 44, Robinson 66 and King Air C90. Experience in liquid application, aerial seeding and aerial fertilization. I am also URT (Upset Recovery Training) and aerobatics flight instructor giving instruction for more than 80 pilots already including AG pilots on how to recover airplanes form upset attitudes. Pilot Licenses: ATP, IFR Helicopter, CFI, TT Rotary Wing 1,500 hours. Helicopter Flight Instructor: Robinson 44: 1,300 Hrs. (Piston), Robinson 66: 500 Hrs. (Turbine), Period: 2010 to now. Fixed Wing Commercial Pilot 2.500 hrs, FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR IFR, Ready for ATP license, Turboprop: 850 hours King Air C90, IFR: 410 hrs., Night Flight: 175 hrs, Flight Instruction: 200 hrs., Glider Flight Instructor: 420 hrs. Period: 2010 to now. Resume is attached and references available upon request. Please email dcerioni@prodeman.com.ar
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CLASSIFIEDS I’m a first year ag pilot looking for a 2020 Seat and beyond. I have 220 tailwheel hrs., 20 AT-301 hrs., 45 ag hrs. I went to Eagle Vistas’s Ag Aviation school and hold a commercial pilot license. I am willing to relocate and invest myself in your operation. If your interested or want more information call Reed at 806-7360567 or email me at reedakoehn@ gmail.com Thanks! Available for 2020 season and beyond. 5700TT 2500AG. Have flown Air Tractor’s and Thrush’s, PT6’s and Garrett’s. Experience in herbicide, insecticide, fungicide as well as dry work. Contact 402 807-5020 Pilot Looking For Heli Seat - Bell 212, UH, Rangers, 500s, 133, 137, 135 AG. OAS Cardable, Extensive experience with mosquito Vector control. 40 years of ag pilot experience. Call Andy at 850686-2020 Previous owner/operator available short term or possibly long term for a good turbine Air Tractor operation. Extensive history of subcontract work around the country. Highly productive and efficient. No accidents or violations. Quality applications of liquid and dry work. SATLOC, flowcontrol, and shape file work since 1995. 8000 TT, 6500 ag, 3500 turbine. Call 701-541-0102 leave message.
South African pilot, 56 year old, experienced on radial and turbine engines. Holder of South African commercial license, single and multi engine, IF and Ag ratings. AG Aircraft types PA 25, PA36, G164B, Air Tractor 301/401/402 B, Thrush 510 S2R-34T. Willing to relocate anywhere in the US or Canada, kindly email: craighhamman4@gmail.com
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:870-697-3568 185 Hwy. 42 West, Hickory Ridge, AR
Ag Pilot Seeking a Seat . 1093 TT, 779 Ag, 85 Turbine. Herbicide Experience. Extensive Farming Background. A&P Mechanic with Ag Aircraft Experience. PAASS attendance. Resume with References Available. Please Email javiation@icloud.com
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Fertilizer Loader Truck - F350 fertilizer loader truck, steel bin and 10” tube. Cab rusted but dependable $5000 Call Dave at 509-520-8267
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